Itflfpl' ill a 13 /iVv ..,.._/| /-/ * Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from LYRASIS Members, Sloan Foundation and ASU Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/whitecolumns1989augu 3\ s.c. LD270.B1 .W35 1989 pFF^p LIBRARY - AUGUSTA COLLEGE Tttone 76**t tyti ~76c*i6 Augusta College Augusta, Georgia 30910 Volume 32 WHITE COLUMNS '89 yfronc av erf c o& V&i Ca^V \fi \t< ^ca Sc^ cS SP ov^ cW s de^ s 8 98 A 76 s\o$ ^1 The first week of school, students were welcomed everywhere they looked. Fraternities and sororities did a little PR for their organiza- tions. OPENING Jennifer Sprague Dana Hamilton, a White Columns staff member, never really did enjoy having a camera pointed at her. GOTCHA DANA! AC students helped Shepeard Blood Center and the Augusta Area by participating in Pi Kappa Phi's blood drive. With a smile like that, giving blood is obviously no problem for this student. Russell Foster (left) sits and enjoys a band par- ty at the Augusta College Chateau. The Cha- teau was a popular spot to hold parties and for bands to perform. OPENING Photos by David Haynes Anyone visiting the Student Activities Office on the 2nd floor of the CAC was sure to see this face Smile Georgia!! Shannon Martin and Chris Showman were just two of the students enrolled in AC's first canoeing class. This course could be substituted for the swimming :redit needed to graduate. Hi* A \> OPENING Jennifer Sprague OPENING Jennifer Sprague OPENING Photos by David Haynes IN 8 CAMPUS LIFE Jennifer Sprague Take a looK CautpuA Life, Many AC students have been disillusioned. They truly believe that there is not any campus life at AC. They are thoroughly mistaken. AC takes pride in the activities sponsored by the various clubs, organizations, and the Student Union. These endeavors are provided by these dedicated individuals to add a little spontaneity to many of our dreary days. Ice-cream give-aways, bake sales, entertainment in the CAC, plays . . . you name it! It is AC's philosophy is that you will never know what life has to offer you until you venture to find out. A little intuition goes a very long way. Student participation in the key to a better campus life. Get involved in the activities provided by your peers and you won't be sorry! Dana Hamilton Table Tennis left a mark in Augusta College's history book this year. With the #1 and #2 ranked table tennis players on our side, AC took the National Title. Homecoming gave Augusta College a new king and queen and a week of activities and fun. Student Activities sponsored events ranging from an Ice Cream Social to a Home- coming dance. A new addition to Augusta College Activities was the Rowing Team. They competed as a Novice team in the Augusta Invitational Row- ing Regatta. CAMPUS LIFE Photos by David Haynes Goodbye Finals; Hello Sun Breaking Away Summer. What does it mean to the students of Augusta College? To most, summer offers a well-de- served and badly needed break from the study ritual that begins in Sep- tember and continues until June. By the end of the spring quarter, most students are showing signs of ex- haustion and feel as though if they can make it through this quarter, they will never come back again. But summer can be an excellent healer and most of our students return. Because Georgia is conveniently located in the heart of the South, most AC students take advantage of the time availability to catch a little fun in the sun at the beach or to laz around the house and enjoy the best of daytime television. Students emp- ty out the old book-bags, discarding tons of notes and piles of books, re- placing them with the simple neces- sities a bathing suit and a towel, and hit the road for some of the re- laxation that summer can offer. Some adventurous student, how- ever, use the time off to discover something about themselves and the world we live in. From Canada to Mexico, from Italy to France, several AC students attempted to broaden their horizons by working and study- ing outside of the comforts of home. Then there are the students who decided to keep their noses to the grindstone. A record number of stu- dents decided to continue the aca- demic push and take on a few sum- mer classes. Being a traditionally short quarter, many students use summer quarter to tackle some of the harder courses like ENG 101 and MAT 107. All in all, Augusta College in the summer is not a bad place to be. Kelley Ellis Bell Ringer Staff 11 Admission Standards The Admission Standards at Augusta College are here is not as cut and dry as may be assumed. There no specified list of standards, only certain guidelines. The standards are unique for each student at AC. One of the newer standards is ' le allowance of residents of Aiken and Edge field counties in S.C. to attend AC without paying out-of-state tuition. By meeting ce rtain qualifications, a waiver may be obtained by men and transfer students vary. For freshmen, the SAT usua For transfer students, it depends on the number of hours they have earned and their GPA as to whether or not they must take the CPE. Though the admission process may seem confusing or difficult, a college education is well worth he trouble. Lara Sykes v V *W ^3P Right: the best friends of your life are the ones you meet at college. Below: I can't believe I need all these books for my classes! Bottom Left: Easy come, easy go (withdrawal slips for one quarter) Bottom Center: filling out forms is a necessity to an education. Bottom Right: studying with a buddy makes classes easier to "A"ce. 88-89 TITLES TABLE TENNIS TITLE RANK National Youth Singles (Scott Butler & Derek May) Men's Collegiate Singles Men's Collegiate Doubles Georgia State Singles Georgia State Doubles National Men's Doubles #2 #1 #1 #1 right: Derek May puts his all be- hind every shot. below: Practice makes perfect as these two have proved to every- one at AC below right: Scott Butler during a warm-up in the CAC. This Team Will Be A Tough Act To Follow/' 1988-1989 Table Tennis Ty Hoff, Tony Bibajide, Keith Hagood, Roland Rittmaster, President Richard Wallace, Derek May (Co-Captain), Scott Butler (Captain), Purvis Dukes, Maury Saggus, Ginny Connell, Pete May (Community Sponsor). National Champs Table Tennis Takes Top The "awesome twosome," Scott Butler and Derek May of AC's table- tennis team, captured titles in the National Championships in singles competition held in Las Vegas in De- cember of 1988. Butler, a junior business adminis- tration major, and May, a junior computer science major, met in the finals of the under-22 division of the tournament, which was held De- cember 14-18, 1988. Butler narrowly defeated May in an hour-plus five- game match, winning by just two points. May, however won the Class-A di- vision singles, and he said these vic- tories put both played into the top ten nationally. At the college level, they are ranked one and two in the country, according to John Groves, director of student affairs and faculty advisor for the team. The two take their sport seriously, and their hard work is paying off. By practicing two to three hours after classes every day, lifting weights and running, they have climbed their way to the top. "The reason they're as good as they are," said Groves, "is because they are dedicated. They practice every day. They take the time and have the skills to be good." Two other promising players, Maury Saggus and Keith Hagood, have now joined the team. Coach and trainer Ty Hoff said that when the team got started, Saggus and Ha- good really got serious about the sport. Through determined practice, "They have come a long way in the last year," he said. Hoff is the table-tennis team's professional coach. He has been with the team since March, and he helps them practice, travels with them to tournaments, and plays in the tour- naments himself. It all started when Pete May, Der- ek's father, contacted AC about es- tablishing a team. Groves said he didn't know much about the sport before the team got started but that "It's been a lot of fun." The team has received money from the U.S. Olympic Committee to help promote table tennis in Au- gusta, said Groves. Table tennis as a sport is "nationally only in its infan- cy," he said. "AC is the only school in the area that has a team." He wants to help promote the sport and to make the team more visible. "We started with really great play- ers, but we want to continue the program after they leave as well," said Groves. During the 88-89 year, the AC ta- ble tennis team traveled to Balti- more, Las Vegas, Baton Rouge and Miami to play the Competitive Unit- ed States Table Tennis Association Tournament Circuit. Other achieve- ments of the team included: #2 in Men's Collegiate Singles; #1 in Men's Collegiate Doubles; #1 in Georgia State Singles; #2 in National Men's Doubles; and #1 in Georgia State Doubles. The team competed in the Na- tional Intercollegiate Championships at Princeton University along with team's from Harvard, Brown, Cor- nell, Princeton, Columbia, and Rutgers. Augusta College defeated Andeson College in the finals to be- come the National Champions. As for Butler and May, their plans include the 1992 Olympics. Hoping to make the U.S. Olympic team, they will go overseas to play when they graduate. "We're going to take a year or two off and just play table tennis," said May. By going overseas, probably to Japan, they believe they will get stronger competition to help them improve their level of play, he explained. And if Saggus and Hagood contin- ue to improve, the "awesome two- some" could very well become the "fearsome foursome." However, one thing is certain: the 89-90 table tennis team will have a tough act to follow. Nanci Collins Erbland (Scott Butler, Ty Hoff and Derek May contributed) TABLE TENNIS Photos by David Haynes Too Many Tows To Count " Summer, 1988, several projects were undertaken to remedy the overcrowding in Augusta College parking lots. Four houses were razed by the Physical Plant, and parking lot #23 was created in their place. This add- ed 140 new spaces for student park- ing. The houses were occupied by some of the members of the men's and women's basketball teams, the swim team and the photo lab used by student publications. Some of the athletes were relocated in a nearby apartment complex, and the photo lab was moved to the parking garage near Calloway Hall. Parking lot #14, west of the baseball field, was ex- panded to create approximately 20 new spaces for students. There were also some re-designa- tions of lots from student to faculty and vice-versa. Faculty lot #15 was expanded to provide 45 spaces that were formerly student spaces from lot #23, and electronic gates were installed "to guarantee them (faculty members) their spaces every day," according to the Director of Public Safety Ken Jones. "In trade-off, 45 spaces in lot #9 (which runs the length of Butler and Skinner Halls and the gym) were given to the stu- dents because of the predominant- ly-student facilities in that area," Jones said. The swimming pool and the weight room are located in that area. The Public Safety department hired three work-study students to assist in the parking situation, pri- marily by writing parking tickets. Parking along the fire lanes in front of the library, on the grass bor- dering other lots, and on some yel- low curb areas has now been re- stricted due to the addition of new spaces. A five-day grace period at the beginning of each quarter was granted before officers began to is- sue parking citations. Exceptions were made in flagrant violations. The total number of parking spaces on campus was 2,159 of which 1,832 are designated for students. In fall of 87, 3,094 vehicles were regis- tered, and this year the number de- finately rose. "But," explained Jones, "that is first and second permits. Some people will drive one vehicle or another, and the students and fac- ulty are spread over 11 periods, in- cluding nights. It is not like we are going to have over 3,000 vehicles on campus at once." New Dean of Students Fred Barna- bei's duties include fielding com- plaints about the parking situation. "One handicapped student called who had a legitimate concern that when they re-designed the parking, some of the handicap spaces were taken away," he said. Barnabei ex- pressed hope that remedies such as new lots located at the Forest Hills complexes will ease the parking headaches. "At the present time, I think we are about maxed out on what we can do on campus," he said. "We are working hard and trying to come up with some creative ways to solve the parking problem, and it will be handled on an ongoing ba- sis," said Barnabei, "This is not a problem that is unique to Augusta College. It's a pretty universal prob- lem (among colleges)." Maria Manfredonia Below: Fines tan't even keep stu- dents from parking illegally. Left: Nothing keeps students from getting Above & Right: Security has no second- to class on time not even a fire hydrant. thoughts about ticketing violators. PARKING/Jennifer Sprague Photos by David Haynes 17 Beginnings-- ' HJIN Now class, today's work ethic is to drop out of school. Get out there and learn what the real world is about. Get your hands in the nitty gritty. Get real life experience. In short, take a hike. "But prof . . . the Appalachian trail is closed this time of year." Okay, don't hike. Climb. Climb to the third floor of the CAC. "But doc. Why? I can't pass the chili dogs. Climbing the stairs won't help my waistline any. No, it's help your checkbook. "Are chili dogs cheaper on the third floor?" Not exactly. You can get paid, and experienced, if you go to the third floor. "Experienced? Forget the chili dogs. I'm interested." Experience in the real world. At the Co-Op office. They help you find what amounts to a job in your major where you can take these skills, the ones that you are alleg- edly learning here in my class and put them to work in a paying posi- tion. "Oh, you mean real experience. What's in it for me?" What's not in it for you? A pay check, experience, a chance to see if you've made the right career choice, a good reference, and a direction to your life. All you have to do is drop out of school for a quarter. "You really mean that? Drop out?" Well that or you can take the par- allel approach. That's, for all practical reasons, a part-time job every quar- ter. "Is this like the ROTC ... a com- mitment?" Yes and No. "Now that's a typical professor's answer." What I mean is you have to agree to Co-Op for three quarters but you don't have to take a job though they are often offered with the Co-Oping company after gradua- tion. And there is an outside chance your Co-Op job may be in Atlanta. "I could do a Hawks game every now and then. Forget the Braves." And you have to maintain a GPA of 2.5. In your case, I wonder. "I'll nail the final, promise." Good. Now, take a hike. To the Co-Op office on the third floor of the CAC. "Doc. Just one question." What? "Can I use the elevator?" Becky Wright Co-Op Office EXPERIENCE DON'T LEAVE SCHOOL WITHOUT IT n CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS: (L-R) Dr. Ron Ezell. Dr. Gary Stroebel. Dr. Harry Bowsher, Dr. Janice Turner (Chairperson). Dr. John Egekeze. Dr. Silvia Richart. K Developmental Studies gives any student an oppor- tunity to refresh those high school math and english skills. Approximately half of the incoming freshman take at least one of these "refresher" courses. Grades in core courses dramatically improve from the developmental classes. -A David Haynes David Hayn Dr. Elizabeth House Are all English professors boring and monotoned like we see on television and movies? The answer is no, at least not in Dr. Elizabeth House's class. Having a Master's in English and a Ph.D. in Ameri- can Literature, Dr. House is clearly what some people may say "full of knowledge and willing to share". Dr. House grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Her ambitions were directed towards music, but luckily enough (for the AC students) she altered her studies to- ward English and Literature. She has published some articles that were written about Toni Morrison, essays on Kate Chopin, Carolyn Kizer, and San- dra Hockman. She also has compositions in The Journal of Advanced Composition and Modern Fiction Studies. This professor is not all books and es- says. She also enjoys being with her family, including her two dogs. Coordinating the activities of these people/canines con- sumes most of her spare time. She also finds time to read and garden. She loves to play piano her first passion which also was her major as an undergraduate. When asked what words of wisdom she credits to her success, she remembers the words of her sophomore literature pro- fessor. He said, "If we could continue to be curious throughout our lives, if we would persist in seeking answers to ques- tions about many areas of life or even about one specific topic, we would never be bored or lack a reason for living." Her views about today's education are: 1) "I'm glad the opportunity to have a college education is available to so many more students than has been the case in the past and 2) I believe learning to write clearly is and essential task for anyone who wants to be and educated person. Dana Hamilton 58 Developmental Studies Lara Sykes Dedicated To Those In Need ft The Developmental Studies program serves students who did not do well on the SAT, who have not had a sufficient number of math and/or English courses, or what have simply been out of school five or more years and want refresher courses to ease their return to col- lege. The program offers courses at two levels in English, math, and reading. These courses are de- signed to assure that Developmen- tal Studies students have the basic background that they need to enter freshman-level courses at Augusta College. In the math courses stu- dents review introductory and inter- mediate algebra, with some atten- tion to plane geometry as well. In English, the students get an exten- sive review of grammar and me- chanics, as well as in-depth work on structuring paragraphs and writing expository essays. The reading courses are designed to aid stu- dents in improving their vocabular- ies, learning how to read college texts efficiently, and learning how to do well on standarized reading tests. The teaching approach in Devel- opmental Studies is often quite dif- ferent from the approach used in most college classes. Many of the math courses are taught in two-hour blocks so that students receive an hour of instruction followed by an hour of lab where they have access Aids students with their individual needs to the course instructor and may ask questions about the day's ma- terial. In addition, the department also operates a Math Lab staffed by student assistants; this lab is open most mornings and some evenings. In English, many of the instructors require that the students spend a minimum of one hour a week in the Augusta College Learning Center, where they can select from materi- als designed to aid them with their individual needs in grammar and writing mechanics. Developmental English students also have available to them the Writing Lab, sponsored by the Department of Language and Literature, where they can receive help from tutors. The Developmen- tal reading course is unique in that most of the sections are taught on a self-paced basis. Since students' particular problems with reading may vary widely in a class, the in- structors' diagnose the students' reading problems and then pre- scribe assignments designed to ad- dress those weaknesses. These as- signments are based on materials that are available in the Develop- mental Studies Reading Lab, where Developmental Studies reading classes are taught, or in the Learn- ing Center. Since its inception in 1974, Devel- opmental Studies has been helping students find success at Augusta College. The Program is specifically designed to provide students with a foundation in the skills prequisite to prosperity in college. Dana Hamilton Department of Developmental Studies (Left to Right) Standing: Dr. William Dodd. Stephen Whittle. Keith Luoma. Samuel Richardson, Thomas Gardiner Seated: Jacquelyn T. Cohen, Dr. Louise A. Rice. Dr. Elizabeth B. House. O'Greta M. Everett. Barbara B Stewart S The main focus of the Fine Arts Department is to prepare students for careers or advanced study in such areas as Theatre, Art (watercolor, sculture, drawing) and Music. Dr. John Schaeffer The Fine Arts Department's choice for an extraordinary professor this school year is John C. Schaeffer. His work has been admired, commended, and appreci- ated by the AC staff and students. Mr. Schaeffer grew up in rural New York. He is eager to point out that his family migrated from England in 1710 and his family continued living on land grant- ed by the King of England. He was educat- ed at the Universities of Michigan and Illi- nois. His first job was at Alabama State University. His hobbies are canoeing, raft- ing, entertaining, going to art museums, reading, and cars. The alumni association granted him the Town Gown Award in 1986. The college and mayor also cited him for the 1985 "Three O'clock Bach" organ recital se- ries. Mr. Schaeffer has very distinct views FINE ARTS Lara Sykes about today's education. He states, "I feel that we are reaping the sad reward's of the 1960's. We were doing a better job when higher education Particularly at the un- dergraduate level taught people how to think and advanced degrees or em- ployers taught people how to do. This problem is compounded by poor second- ary preparation." He also states that he was told early on that, "The secret of success at least in the arts was a matter of attention to detail and doing each day's work as it came along." Mr. Schaeffer's outstanding abilities en- able the Fine Arts Department to reach for new heights and enhance motivation so that students are able to enjoy all of the benefits that the department has to offer. Dana Hamilton Creativity Is The Key It is the stated objective of both the Art and Music units of the De- partment of Fine Arts to provide the necessary training and experi- ence to prepare our students for ca- reers or advanced studies in the performing as well as the teaching arts. Instruction by exceptionally tal- ented and experienced artist teach- ers is available in all areas of instru- mental and vocal music as well as art. Many opportunities are provid- ed for self expression, active partici- pation, cultural enrichment and practical experience. Most of these opportunities are also available to students electing majors other than those in the Fine Arts. The Department of Fine Arts is totally committed to our program in the Humanities. Specific instruction is provided by the faculty to assist students in developing standards of taste and insights into the musical and artistic heritage of our cultural traditions in conjunction with other areas of the creative processes. self expression are available in the department to students pursuing other majors. Many have elected to continue their pre-college musical experiences by active participation in Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Jazz Ensembles. The annual opera workshop production is available to any qualified student to become in- volved in the fascinating world of Ample Opportunity For Self Expression. musical theater. A variety of art courses are avail- able to students majoring in other disciplines. The annual "student art show" provides the opportunity for any student to submit art works for inclusion. A series of regularly scheduled art shows by local, re- gional and national professional art- ists is maintained under the supervi- sion of the art unit in the lobby- gallery of the Fine Arts Center for the students to examine and study at their leisure. Augusta College graduates are among the most successful musical directors in our public and private school systems. Others hold posi- tions of responsibility in some of our most outstanding churches. Several are enjoying successful careers as performers in the professional world and still others have been accepted by our most prestigious graduate schools. The opportunity for suc- cessful career preparation in music or art, the development of mature aesthetic standards of value, the sheer pleasure of continued artistic growth is here for all students and all are welcome. The Department of Fine Arts invites inquiries by anyone consider- ing careers in the performing arts in all aspects. Scholarships are avail- able for qualified applicants. Department of Fine Arts; (seated) (Left to right): Frances Comer, Artemisa D. Thevaos, Boy Fominaya, Rosalyn Floyd. Dr. Alan Drake, (standing): William Toole, Janice Williams. Jack King. Steven Greenquist, Dr. James Russey. Michael Brown. Dr. John G Schaeffer. NOT PICTURED: Anne Barton, Nathan Bindler, History majors develop research skills useful in gov- ernment, law, and business. Political Science offered internships in government programs. Philosophy courses were taught from a historical prospective. David Haynes David Hayn Dr. Creighton Peden It was a tough decision choosing one of many dynamic professors in the History/ Political Science/Philosophy Department. None the less, an exceptional professor was selected as a highlite professor. Dr. Creighton Peden's attributes are ac- knowledged statewide, nationwide, and worldwide. His list of accomplishments prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that no better and more deserved professor should be congratulated. Dr. Peden was born in Concord, North Carolina. His education in history in- cludes: a B.A. degree from Davidson Col- lege, B.D. and M.A. degrees from the Uni- versity of Chicago, and a Ph.D. from St. Andrews University in Scotland. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Glasgow and has served as a visiting professor for the United States in West Germany, Easy Germany, and Italy. Other accomplishments of Dr. Peden: He is the founding President of the North American Society for Social Philosophy; the Founding Executive Director of the Highlands Institute for American Reli- gious Thought; he has received grants from the National Endowment for the Hu- manities and the American Council of Learned Societies; and he is also the Chair of an International conference series on philosophical theology. His list of endeavor are obviously out- standing, yet they do not stop here. He has been the editor for several books, two of them are Journal of Social Philosophy, and American Journal of Theology and Philosophy and Whitegead's View of Real- ity. Dr. Peden's awards and efforts are cer- tainly prestigious leaving little skeptism about him being the most honorable indi- vidual for this recognition. Dana Hamilton HIS, POL SCI, PHIL Lara Sykes Pressing The Issues The historians in the History De- partment are highly qualified, com- petent professionals who rank at or near the top in campus-wide stu- dent evaluations. Each is an expert in one or more fields of study in Unit- ed States, European, Asian and Africian history. A survey of the history graduates reveals that they find employment in a wide variety of jobs and are pro- moted at a rate which favorably compares to other majors. History majors develop research skills which they find useful in govern- ment, law, journalism, business, travel, architecture and historical preservation. The department awards prizes for the best student papers, conducts history day competitions, sponsors workshops in cooperation with community organizations and offers the services of its members as re- sources for history. The department offers a minor in International Studies and in British Studies. It offers graduate courses in support of a Masters Degree in Education and has applied for Re- gents approval of a Masters of Art in History. Augusta College offers a Bache- lors Degree in Political Science and is a well respected discipline in the School of Arts and Sciences. The Political Science faculty supports this degree with expertise in teach- ing local, state, national and inter- national politics, comparative poli- tics, public administration, political methodology, judicial process, and The department of- fers a minor in Inter- national Studies and British Studies political theory. The Department is the contact for the Georgia State Legislative Intern- ship Program, the Wyche Fowler In- ternship Program and the Sam Nunn Internship Program in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program is also handled by the Political Science Faculty. A major in Political Science will prepare students for careers in gov- ernment administration, public and private research and with consulting firms and planning agencies. Stu- dents interested in studying law will find pre-law training, law school ad- mission policies, examinations and other pertinent information in the Political Science Department. The Department also offers a 35- hour post graduate program leading to a Certificate in Paralegal Training. At the 101 level, Philosophy of- fers an introduction to Philosophical Issues. This course is taught from a historical perspective and also fo- cuses on issues of contemporary in- terests. Dr. Peden offers a series of 495 Special Topics courses which focus on the development of Ameri- can philosophy. In addition, 499 In- dependent Study is offered each quarter and is designed to meet the special needs and interests of di- verse students, with special empha- sis given to students going to gradu- ate school. David Haynes Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy (Left to Right) Standing: Dr. Edward Cashin, Dr. Helen Callahan. Dr. J.L. Jensen, Dr. Charles Saggus, Dr. George P. Chen Seated: Dr. Thomas Chadwick, Dr. Thomas Ramage, Dr. Creighton Peden, Dr. Paul Taylor NOT PICTURED: Dr. David Foley, Dr. Steven Mansfield, Dr. Ralph H. Walker English faculty also teach in AC'S humanities program which has received high plaudits from the visiting ex- perts. Communications fall in this department and has been one of the fastest growing majors in the College. Take A Look 4fG Mr. Fred Wharton Mr. Fred Wharton was the chosen pro- fessor from the Language and Literature Department. His charismatic teaching style, has diverse and admirable activities in service work, and his various contribu- tions to the department as well as to his students leaves no one to wonder why he was selected. Mr. Wharton was born in Scotland and raised in England. Anyone who has ever associated with Mr. Wharton is impressed by his refined English education. It adds a special touch to what could be just anoth- er required course. He spent most of his professional life at one of Britian's largest and oldest Universities, the University of Glasgow. He arrived in the United States in 1982 to do some research at Folger Shake- speare Library. He later came to Augusta College as a Visiting Scholar, and to our benefit, he decided to stay. Mr. Wharton has three books in print, most recently Moral Experiment in Jaco- bean Drama, and a fourth book came out in June of 1989, on Shakespeare's measure for Measure. He has had an article enti- tled, "The Moral Author and The Unwor- thy Audience" to appear in a book titled Fresh Reflections on Samuel Johnson, and he read a paper entitled "Bonds (Theolog- ical, Legal, and Human) in the English Re- naissance" at the South Central Renais- sance Conference. He also reviews performances for the Augusta Symphony for the Augusta Chronicle-Herald. Mr. Wharton's home-spun philosophy is "a little learning is a dangerous thing," ignorance is lethal. His views of American education are mixed. He contends that there is not enough days alloted for sec- ondary education (compared to the num- ber of days European and Japanese stu- dents must go to school). However, he "greatly admires the accessibility of high- er education in this country, and has found AC to be an excellent college." Dana Hamilton LANGUAGES & LIT Lara Sykes The Art Of Communication The Department of Languages and Literature houses programs in Communications, English, and Mod- ern Languages. More faculty members teach En- glish than any other subject, and English faculty have always taught more English 101 and 102 than any other courses. Overwhelmingly, stu- dents at Augusta College take these courses to fulfill their composition requirement, and to earn ten of the twenty hours students must take in Area I of the core cirriculum. Our students enviable record on the Re- gents' Testing Program attests to the remarkable quality of instruc- tions in these courses. English faculty also teach in the College's humanities program, which has received high plaudits from visiting experts. The three courses trace the development of western art, literature, and music from the time of Homer until very near the present. The department offers both ma- jors and minors in English, and the number of students choosing to ma- jor in this field has been increasingly rapidly in the past few years. A dis- proportionately high number of En- glish majors win awards, such as election to Phi Kappa Phi or to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, and graduates do well both in the world of work and the world of advanced study. Communications faculty mem- bers form the second largest com- ponent. In addition to staffing the very popular service course Speech 101, they teach other lower division electives, most notably Communi- cations 200, Communications 201, and Speech 205. More English 101 & 102 taught than any other course. The major in communications of- fers four tracks: Advertising/ Public Relations, Broadcast/Film, Drama, Speech, and Journalism. Since its inception in 1982, Communications has been one of the fastest growing majors in the College, and gradu- ates from the program have distin- guished themselves in graduate schools and in a very broad range of professions. There are also minors in Communications and in Drama/ Speech, both of which are quite popular. Language faculty members offer instruction in French, German, and Spanish through the intermediate level, as well as a minor in each of these fields. The language faculty have benefited greatly from an up- surge of interest in the study of for- eign language. As a result of this development, enrollment in elemen- tary and intermediate courses has increased dramatically, particularly in French, and Spanish, and many students are minoring in a language. Increased student interest, as well as a vastly increased demand for language teachers in the public schools has led the language faculty to propose that majors in French and Spanish be reinstated. These proposals passed all hurdles at the local level and are now being con- sidered by the Chancellor's Office. Dana Hamilton k Dapartmant of Language and Utaratura: (bottom) Dr Marya DuBose. Dr Adelheid Atkins, Dr. Nicasio Urbma, Candice Coleman. Randall Salzman, (Middle) Dr Janet Sandarg, Dr John May. Dr Norman Prinsky, Dr Margaret Yonce, Dr Walter Evans, Dr Clara Fanning, Dr William Johnson, John Dufresne, Dr John Stracke. (back) Dr. Lillie Johnson. Joanne Cheng. Dr Charles Willig, Dr Dirk Gibson. Charles Freeman. Dr Lester Pollard. NOT PICTURED: Dr Mary K Blanchard, Dr. James W Garvey. Dr Eugene T. Muto, James H. Smith. Terence F Wharton S Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan was the dynamic professor chosen as a "Hi-Lite" professor of the Math and Computer Science De- partment. She was chosen because of her valiant efforts to make Augusta College staff and students a step above the rest. She enjoys reading, spectator sports, cooking, traveling, playing bridge, and in- teraction with her children. Additionally, she enjoys teaching statistics and proba- bility to students (from grades K through Senior High School) and to adults. Her involvement with the Community and AC should be commended. She is a member of the following orga- nizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon, Sigma Ki Scientific Research Society, Na- tional Science Foundation Forum, and the Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society for Women in Education. Mrs. Bryan was born in Gallipolis, Ohio and was the oldest of five children. Her family moved to Augusta in 1952. She graduated from the Academy of Rich- mond County. She later received a BS De- gree from UGA in 1964 and a MS Degree in Statistics from UGA in 1966. She has been married for 25 years and has two children. Mrs. Bryan is deeply concerned with reports that the US is falling further and further behind many European and East- ern countries in the education of our chil- dren. She believes that educators mus- treexamine our educational goals to meet the needs of the information society in which we live today. She states that she was fortunate to grow up in a family where learning was an integral part of family life, where intellec- tual pursuits were encouraged and where obtaining an education was viewed as a vital part of becoming a productive citi- zen. Dana Hamilton Math & Computer Science Lara Sykes Hit Any Key To Continue . . . The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science had an ex- citing and eventful year. The high- light of the year was the visit from Paul Erdos as part of the Cullum Program on Israel. Dr. Erdos is one, if not the, most prolific and famous research mathematician alive. His interest and ability to do research even at the age of 76 rejuvenated both the faculty and the students. Dr. Bompart prepared some of the mathematics students for his visit by leading a two week Cullum course on Dr. Erdos and some of the prob- lems on which he has worked. After his return to Georgia Tech, he called to say how much he enjoyed his visit and expressed the hope that he could return. Even before Dr. Erdos' visit the The Cullem Program brought AC one of the most famous research mathematicians alive. department was busy doing re- search, giving talks, working on new and existing courses, and serving the college and the community. There were three published articles, numerous mathematics problem so- lutions acknowledged or printed, and some articles refereed. Of the twelve talks and presenta- tions during the year, many were significant. Mrs. Bryan was invited to Budapest, Hungary to participate in a round table discussion on teaching statistics and to give a talk on the newletter of which she had been editor for two years. Dr. Bom- part traveled around the country giving talks and presentations. His stops included Calgary, San Jose, Helena, Orlando, and Rock Eagle. Dana Hamilton Mathematics & Computer Science: Bottom: Anna Jo Turner, Gerald Thompson, Linda Crawford, Michelle Prinsky, Ed Pettit, Shirley Hurmitage Top: Bill Bompart, Beth Bryan, Jim Benedict, Fred Maynard, Al Baker, Kiz Malpass. A x X to X What an exciting and adventurous life Augusta College's ROTC cadets lead! It sure takes a certain person to go through the rigorous training, jump out of airplanes spend many weekends on Survival trips and reppel off the side of the CAC. Okay, here is a list of hobbies that de- scribe a professor here at Augusta Col- lege. See if you can guess who it is ... He likes family history, regular American his- tory, reading, traveling all over the world, any kind of shooting (especially target shooting) and gardening. Give up? IT is Captain Stephen H. Boulay. Growing up in Minnesota, he attended high school there and he attended several schools such as St. John's University, St. Thomas College, Central Texas College, Metro- politan State University, and the Universi- ty of Minnesota. He ended up at Cameron University to get a B.S. in General Educa- tion. He is married and has two beautiful daughters. Augusta College could not have gotten a better pick for a professor in the depart- ment of Military Science. He has fifteen years experience in the US Army, about six years experience in the Minnesota Na- tional Guard, and one year in the Com- mission. He has as many medals and awards as years he has served for the country, including a non-Commissioned Officer Education Ribbon for the third time, the Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Con- duct Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal (and award) Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon (and award). His words of wisdom are, "Education is a lifelong effort, so always strive for a goal." Captain Stephen Boulay MILITARY SCIENCE Photos by David Haynes It's An Adventure School Year 88-89 found Augus- ta College ROTC cadets traveling from Jacksonville, Florida to Wash- ington D.C., and some parts in be- tween. It was a challenging year for the "Currahees". The key to any ROTC program is training. This year was challenging, exciting, and rewarding, whether it was rappelling off the side of a mountain, jumping out of an air- plane, or patrolling in the field at Fort Gordon. Socializing was another highlight of the year, whether it was roasting the old and new Professor of Military Science; awarding a fellow cadet the coveted "Pink Elephant Award" for dubious achievements; or trying to "burn down" Fort Gordon's Offi- "Currahees" cer's Club. A good time was had by all. Finally, the ultimate goal of all ROTC Battalions is to commission the future officer leadership of the United States Army. In school year 88-89 Augusta College in conjunc- tion with its cross-enrolled schools of Paine College, Medical College of Georgia, and the University of South Carolina at Aiken, will commission 21 new Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. Congratulations to ALL on a job well done!! Major Michael T. Kuehn Professor of Military Science V* Major Michael T. Kuehn Sgt Porter f 1 SSC Wood Debra Watson Helen Cruey Not Pictured: Cpt. Sam E. Clegg Serving The Community The Nursing Department at Au- gusta College is a sound beginning for those who wish to pursue ca- reers in the nursing field. With the continued shortage of qualified nurses today, AC provides a dy- namic educational background for anyone wanting to add their ser- vices to the medical field. The de- partment not only offers courses for general nursing education; anyone can seek specialization in various subjects needed for nursing prac- tice. The Nursing Program is ac- credited by the National League of Nursing and is approved by the Georgia of Nursing. The educational admission stan- dards of the Nursing Program are the same for Augusta College, yet they deviate in that a submission of the student's medical record (com- pleted by a licensed physician) is needed. Also, they must have a cur- rent Basic Cardiac Life Support Certifiaction. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program leads to an Asso- ciate of Science Degree and eligibil- ity to take the National Council li- " Nursing is one of the most gratifying occupations in our society. " censure Examination for Registed Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The career opportunities for nurses are superb. The beginning salary of approximately twenty thousand dollars is also very impres- sive. Registered nurses are qualified to get employment in county and state agencies, hospitals, schools, physician's offices, nursing homes, health care agencies, and additional health facilities. Nursing is one of the most gratify- ing occupations in our society. With- out them, the medical field would suffer severely. Organizations have been devised to alter hospital condi- tions so that nurses are given addi- tional benefits that they rightly de- serve. Hopefully, these changes will encourage others to seek occupa- tions in the nursing field. Augusta College is delighted to be a part of the growing numbers of nurses and is priviledged to have the Nursing Department in it's establishment. Dana Hamilton Department of Nursing: (Not in Order): Nancy Thomas, Ann McRae, Emily Capers, Mildred McDermott, Sharon Ann Cumbie, Linda Dunaway, Carol Baecher, Charlotte Price, Sharon Vincent, Grace Newsome. Not Pictured: Dr. Connie Skalak Dr. Delwin Cahoon The Psychology Department's choice from a highlight professor is Dr. Delwin Cahoon. At Augusta College, Dr. Cahoon has been a member of the Teacher Educa- tion Committee, Chairman of Chairper- son Search Committee for the Depart- ment of Psychology, a member of the Dean's Advisory Council, a member of the College Student Activities Committee, a member of the Science and Literature Curriculum Committee, a member of the President's Advisory Council, and a mem- ber of the Graduate Council. His accom- plishments at AC do not put a dent into what he has done all over the nation. Dr. Cahoon grew up in Kimball, Minne- sota. He ventured to the University of Minnesota (on scholarship) with the in- tentions of majoring in Chemistry and En- glish. However, his first psychology class altered his plans. He later received a Ph.D. in Psychology with minors in Educational Psychology and Philosophy of Science. His honors include being members of Psi Chi and Sigma Xi, Who's Who in the South and Southeast, the American Men of Science, and Who's Who among Au- thors and Journalists. His works have been published in over 49 magazines and jour- nals nationwide. Dr. Cahoon lives in McCormick County South Carolina with his three children Some his hobbies and interests are: physi- cal conditioning, carpentry, nature study and martail arts. Dr. Cahoon's view of today's education is "Stuedents are growing younger at an accelerating rate. Easy entertainment and a rich society has tended to reduce aca- demic motivation and achievement How- ever, students are still wonderful human beings trying to survive like the rest of us." Dr. Cahoon has been an inspiration to school, staff, and students. As members of the AC family, we thank him. 72 PSYCHOLOGY Lara Sykes Inquisitive State Of Mind The Psychology Department at AC has had a very exciting year. Outstanding students, seminars, and various other activities made the department yet another high- light of the AC establishment. The department's outstanding student of the year was Karen Howry. She is an exceptional indi- vidual and the award is well de- served. Her ultimate ambition is to utilize sign language in her clinical practice of psychology, thus offer- ing assistance to the deaf individ- uals. The AC family wishes her con- tinued success in her future endeavors. During the school year, Psi Chi hosted get-acquainted luncheons, holiday parties, and interesting speakers. Two of which were: Dr. Doug Payne, and Augusta area clin- ical psychologist and Dr. Doris Hammond, a counselor and instruc- tor in Aiken, South Carolina. Several of the members of the psychology department attended the Southeastern Psychological As- sociation in Washington, D.C. on March 23-25, '89. The national president of Psi Chi, Dr. Harold Moon, was involved in discussions related to the organization. Dr. Steve Hobbs and Dr. Jane Ellis also presented innovative and thought Tutoring sessions helped struggling students. provoking talks at the conference. Another aspect of the depart- ment that everyone taking psychol- ogy truly appreciated were the tu- toring sessions. Psi Chi graduate students assisted in helping under- graduate students get a better grasp of the material taught in their respective classes. Several of the professors of the department had recent publications and activities. Dr. Cahoon and Dr. Edmonds have written an article for the Bulletin of the Psychonomic So- ciety. Dr. Lane Ellis conducted a special class in Introductory Psy- chology which emphasized concep- tual learning. Dr. Hobbs, along with two other psychologists, wrote and article for the Behavioral Neurosci- ence. Dr. Reeves was a part of the 96th annual convention of APA, in Atlanta. Dr. Sappington, along with two other psychologists, wrote and article for the American Journal of Mental Retardation. The department had a hectic and challenging year. Both the students and staff are looking forward to the events yet to come. Department of Psychology: (L-R): Dr. Steve Hobbs, Dr. Del Cahoon, Dr. Ed Emonds, Dr. Robert Reeves, Dr. John Sappington, Dr. Jane Ellis The Sociology Department enhances a student's abil- ity to reach out and meet other individuals within the class- room setting and outside of school hours. It also challenges the students to learn more about the society in which they live. W4 \ Ernestine H. Thompson If someone were to ask Ernestine H. Thompson what she would rather be do- ing than teaching college students, her answer would be "nothing". She enjoys her students and from what the yearbook staff hears, her students enjoy her as well. Born a true Southerner and never crossing the Mason-Dixon Line or going west of the Mississippi River, her teach- ings come from a strong background. She attended the University of Kentucky, Wil- liam and Mary, University of Georgia, Uni- versity of Michigan and the University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Thompson's hobbies include read- ing, anything in or on the water, travel, music (as an audience only), classified ads and Yellow Pages of phone books, very small towns, and picking flowers. All these diverse likes and interests help you paint a picture of a Renaissance woman. Mrs. Thompson published two books, three chapters in books edited by others, many articles in professional journals, and wrote on topics such as poverty, aging, and sexual assault. She has many honors and awards of which she is very proud. Some of these include "Social Worker of the Year" in Augusta, Humanitarian of the Year, and Outstanding Service Award by the Ger- ontological Society. All of these awards she achieved in one year, 1988. Her hard work is definately recognized. Her view about today's education is that it is definately "DIFFERENT". She reminds us that "while we look back on the past with a certain amount of idealized nostal- gia, the present and future certainly have their own challenges, opportunities, and rewards." Mrs. Thompson is a firm believ- er in the belief of "You do not have to do everything at once." Augusta College is very lucky to have such a dedicated teacher as Ernestine Thompson. Dana Hamilton SOCIOLOGY Lara Sykes Ongoing Variations Augusta College prides itself on setting an example of cultural diver- sification and beneficial interaction amongst it's staff and students. The Sociology Department at AC makes this experience possible, it enhances the students ability to reach out and meet other individuals within the classroom setting and outside of school hours. The depart- ment also challenges students to learn more about the society in which they live. Sociology studies three main components of human interaction: the individual, the group, and the societal. The department's goal is to help students explore and under- stand the intricate levels of interac- tion. They will encounter new and interesting cultures uncommon to their own. While doing so, they will learn to appreciate the similarities and differences of the distinctly unique ways of life. Explores the intricate levels of interaction. Studying Sociology gives stu- dents a better grasp of their values and beliefs and those with whom they come in contact. Once they understand themselves they area step closer to understanding the so- ciety in which they live. Students with undergraduate de- grees in Sociology may pursue ca- reers in government agencies at the federal, state, and local level. Teaching, work in business, and work in industry are other ideal ca- reer choices. For graduate study, students may study: Sociology (teaching and research), law, urban and regional planning, health care administration and public adminis- tration. Luckily enough, AC provides a substantial amount of education for a firm background in sociology. It offers students a vast array of stud- ies in sociology to choose a career to better themselves and their soci- ety. Dana Hamilton V* Department of Sociology: (Left to Right) William Ritter, Dr. John Arthur, Dr. Robert Johnson, Ernestine H. Thompson, Dr. Christopher Murphy f. Making The Grade School Business Founded 1978 Students 982 Faculty 22 Degrees Conferred 168 Dr. Martha K. Farmer, a member of the Augus- ta College faculty since 1966, holds the position of dean of the School of Business Administration. She served as acting dean since 1986. She is also a professor of busi- ness administration. "The opportunities and challenges for the School of Business Ad- ministration at Augusta College require ex- traordinary leadership," Dr. William Dunifon said. "1 am enthused about the strength of leadership Martha Farmer will bring to the School of Business Administration as it faces an exceptionally bright future. She has the opportunity to move the School of Business Administration to a new status which will cause it to be numbered among the best in the country." 76 This information was taken for the School of Business Administration from the number of declared majors in the department. Business Only The Best Succeed Enterprising Degrees The purpose of the School of Busi- ness Administration is to prepare students for leadership and service in business, the professions, and government, and for becoming re- sponsible citizens and leaders in so- ciety. Viewing organizations as oper- ating in a dynamic social political, and economic environment, the school performs four functions with respect to its purpose: (a) to offer students the firm base of liberal edu- cation characteristic of all educated persons; (b) to provide students with a thorough understanding of the op- erational and managerial functions of modern business; (c) to stimulate in- terest in social, economic, and civic responsibilities, and (d) to promote intellectual maturity and personal growth through continuing educa- tion. In addition, the school contributes to knowledge through the research activities of its faculty and students. Graduate programs are offered for advanced students in accounting, The purpose of the School is to prepare students for leadership, service, and responsibility in society. administration, and health services administration. The School partici- pates in programs of adult education both on and off campus. The undergraduate curricula lead- ing to the Bachelor of Business Ad- ministration degree with major con- centrations in accounting, economics/finance, management, marketing, and general business also require that undergraduate majors take a minimum of 40 percent of their work in general education. Within the school, every major cur- riculum is constructed around a common core of courses in the functional areas of business and eco- nomics. The School of Business Adminis- tration is advised and supported by a 20-member Advisory Board chaired by Mr. Bernard Silverstein, Chief Ex- ecutive Officer of Silverstein's Cleaners and Laundry. This group of local business leaders meets quarter- ly and serves as a bridge between the School and the community. fl* > Dr. Edward Flynn, Dr. Gary Fellers, Dr. Mary Mobley, Dr. Martha Farmer, Debra Bramblett, James Gray, Dr. Richard Bramblett. Emmett Arnold, Dr. Donald Law, Dr. Nabil Ibrahim, Tom Tolleson, Dr. Harry Kuniansky, Dr. William Monge, Dr. Charles R. Holloman, David Duncan, Phillip Rutsohn, Mrs. Jean Godin, Dr. Patsy Lewellyn, Ms. Mary K. Lisco, Mr. Walt A. Nelson, Dr. Todd A. Schultz, Mrs. Mary T. Sherrouse, Dr. Paul D. Sidler, Mr. William Whatley, Mrs. Bert Wilkinson, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Mrs. Miyoko Jackson, Mrs. Lisa Bussey. The department major is designed to acquaint the student with the executive's role in deci- sion making related to planning, organizing and controlling business enterprises in a changing economy. With a little dedication and hard work, any student can mold himself into one with the potential for success. Dr. Mary Mobley Dr. Mary Mobley was the professor congratulated for her outstanding teach- ing contributions to the Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems (MIS) Department of the Business School. Dr. Mobley attained a Ph.D. in Business Administration at the University of South Carolina, a Masters in Education at Augus- ta College, her Masters in Business Ad- ministration at Augusta College. She also sports a B.S. Degree from the University of Georgia and an A. A. Degree from the University of Georgia and an A. A. Degree from Middle Georgia College. Dr. Mob- ley, with assistance from other authors, has written articles for the Journal of Mar- keting for Mental Health, the Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, The Journal of Health Care Marketing, the Journal of Consumer Research, and the Journal of Professional Services Market- ing. Whew! She has also penned "The Perfect Couple: Marketing Strategies for the Manufacturing Process" for the maga- zine News and Views. Her view of todays education is summed up as "Because of the vast amount of information, new technol- ogies, research and development in vari- ous fields, education is an on-going pro- cess for all of us in today's society- especially professors." Her contributions to her department and to her students are clearly appreciat- ed and beneficial to the prestigious repu- tation of excellence at Augusta College. MGT/MKT/MIS Photos by David Haynes Professionals For The Future The department offers several dif- ferent major concentrations in busi- ness administration that emphasize skills for management problem- solving, the ability to develop ad- ministration plans, and "people skills" essential to successful man- agement careers in any industry. The management, marketing, and general business majors are taught substantially by the department fac- ulty; however, as is typical in the School, much of the teaching is mul- tidisciplinary. Courses in finance, economics, and liberal arts are in- cluded in all majors to help assure that the student is exposed to the kind of education that leading em- ployers seek in the professionals they employ. The department major is de- signed to acquaint the student with the executive's role in decision- making related to planning, organiz- ing, and controlling business enter- prises in a changing economy. The marketing major helps to prepare the student to function effectively in various kinds of marketing posi- tions, including market research and analysis, planning, sales and sales management, business logistics, and advertising management. The general business major allows the "The Department Emphasizes 'People Skills' Essential To Successful Management Careers" student to develop a background in the broad field of business adminis- tration without specializing in a spe- cific functional area. The proposed major in management information systems will allow the business ad- ministration student to specialize in the rapidly-developing area of man- aging the computing and informa- tion resources of a business. The faculty of the department are exceptional. Most of them have doctorates in business administra- tion, management science, and re- lated fields. Many are active re- searchers who participate regularly in professional meetings, make pre- sentations, and write articles for leading professional journals. A number of faculty also are consul- tants on leading local, regional, na- tional, and international firms. These credentials and wide-ranging activi- ties and interests help us to keep our classroom instruction related to the real world of business and to new ideas in business administra- tion as they develop. Dana Hamilton X X to 4 A degree in the Accounting/Economics/ and Finance Department of the Business School is undoubtedly one of the most promising de- grees offered at Augusta College. The need in the business world for these graduates is great. What happens to a man born and raised in the town of Decatur, Georgia? In Harry R. Kuniansky's case, and to our advan- tage, he ended up being a professor at Augusta College. Why, you ask? Maybe it was the outstanding Business School that attracted this Emory University alumnist to our campus. Mr. Kuniansky graduated from Decatur Boys High School. He then proceeded to obtain a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from Emory University and a D.B.A. from Georgia State University. He has definately kept himself busy. Though school keeps him from slowing down, time is found to publish numerous articles, some of which include: A Busi- ness History of Atlantic Steel 1901-1968 , New Cases in Managerial Finance and Case Problems in Financial Management , and various other "cases" in case texts. When some free time comes available, Mr. Kuniansky enjoys music and playing baseball (Go Jags!) Geography and politics interest him also. Under his belt, he has many accom- plishments. Two of which are being a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and be- longing to the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi. His outlook of today's education is that it should be thought of as a lifetime event, therefore, take it seriously. Mr. Kun- iansky attributes all of his success to hard work and determination. His last words for us were to wish all of the students of today "Good luck". Dana Hamilton Mr. Harry Kuniansky ACCT/ECN/FIN Photos by David Haynes Number Games The School of Business Adminis- tration offers two majors through the department of Accounting, Fi- nance, and Economics. One major in Accounting and one major in Fi- nance and Economics. Either major is worthy of a promising career in the business world. The accounting degree prepares a student for an exciting and chal- lenging career. One can enter the area of public accounting, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Certi- fied Public Accountant. This is a very hard position to achieve, but once achieved it is very rewarding both in the sense of money and achievement. One can also enter the area of managerial accounting. This area would include jobs with private industries or jobs with not for profit organizations. The undergrad- uate curriculum meets the educa- tional requirements needed to take either the Certified Public Accoun- tant's examination or the Certified Management Accountant's exami- nation. We are lucky because all of the permanent accounting faculty are licensed C.P.A.'s. They each also have various other advanced degrees. Having a teacher that is knowledgeable about the subject he or she is teaching is very important to a student, and knowing that your accounting teacher is a C.P.A. is Either Major Is Worthy Of A Promising Career In The Business World very reassuring to all accounting students. The Finance and Economics de- gree prepares the student for a wide variety of interesting and rewarding careers. The job possibilities branching out from this major are numerous and impressive. Students with this degree have the opportuni- ty of successful careers with invest- ment firms, banking institutions, in- surance companies, and many public and private organizations. The way this major is set up, there is a wide variety of elective courses. The usefulness of this is that it al- lows a student to tailor a program to his or her needs within the major. This also cuts down on the mono- tany of having to take the same courses as every one else. Both majors require the student to have a well rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis is placed on both communication skills and fa- miliarity with the computer. Aware- ness of ethical issues and other con- cepts needed for success in the business world are also very impor- tant. A major in either Accounting or Finance and Economics can be very useful and profitable, and may be the key to many promising career opportunities. Lara Sykes f Making The Grade School Education Founded 1979 Students 643 Faculty 20 Degrees Conferred 108 Dr. Joseph A. Mur- phy, a member of the faculty of Augusta Col- lege since 1979, is the Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Murphy re- ceived a bachelor of Science Degree from Western Kentucky State College and a Master's of Education in Educational Administration from the Uni- versity of Georgia. Dr. Murphy has a strong vision of where he hopes the school of Education will be in the next several years and Augusta College is very excited about the prospect of working with him to make that vision a reality. m .* M mm - mam m Ate IIP 1 School of Education Fall Quarter, 1988 82 Education Students Braved A Tough Curriculum Pursuit of Excellence The purpose of the School of Education is to prepare the student for leadership and ser- vice in education, the profes- sions, and the community, and to prepare him to become a responsible citizen and leader in society. In fulfilling its pru- pose, the School strives: (a) to offer students a strong liberal education characteris- tic of all educated persons; (b) to develop professional educators who are knowl- edgeable, competent, and concerned; (c) to provide students with an understanding of the oper- ational and instructional func- tions of the American educa- tional system; (d) to stimulate interest in social, economic, and civic re- Leaders In Society sponsibilities; and (e) to develop intellectual maturity and personal growth through continuing educa- tion. The Department of Health and Physical Education is in- cluded in the School of Educa- tion. The undergraduate degrees offered in the School of Edu- cation are a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Elementary Education; a Bachelor of Sci- ence in Education with Majors in Health and Physical Educa- tion and Special Education; and an Associate of Applied Science with a Major in Child Development. Education is the primary focus of students attending college but here, "Education" prepares the dedicated few for a career of educating others. It is these students who continue the college tradition. Mary Anne Christenberry Mary Anne Christenberry was selected from a list of fine and respectable profes- sors as the most exceptional professor of her department this school year. Singling out one terrific professor out of a group of equally qualified staff members was a tough decision. Despite this fact, a credi- ble professor was chosen. Mrs. Christenberry grew up in East Ten- nessee. She graduated from a public school in Knoxville and received a Bache- lor of Arts degree from Wake Forest Uni- versity, a Masters degree from George Peabody College for Teachers, and was able to do postgraduate teaching at UCLA, Pepperdine, and other colleges in the Southern California area. She was married in 1982, acquired two stepsons in the marriage, and now has a two year old grandchild. She enjoys travel (with 25 countries to her credit) reading, paper crafts, music, writing, and conversation. She has written books to aid teachers with the education of young children, two of which are, "202 Things to Do With Young Children" and "Can Piaget Cook". The second book di- rects teachers to ways to teach science through food experiences with young children. Mrs. Christenberry believes, "There's currently a crisis in education, but that is nothing new. It is encouraging that more people than ever before seem concerned about problems in education and are try- ing to find solutions. I am hopeful that together we can move toward better edu- cation for all and achieve a higher degree of literacy for the entire population." Mrs. Christenberry was also a Delta Kappa Gamma and was named Aerospace Education worksgop Director of the Year 1983, by Civil Air Patrol, southeast region. EDUCATION Photos by David Haynes From Student To Instructor Teacher Education at the col- lege is a college-wide responsibil- ity and function. Although the School of Education coordinates the total program, students will combine work in the School of Education with work in the vari- ous college departments depend- ing upon their major and minor interests. All teacher education programs at the baccalaureate, master's and specialist's levels at Augusta Col- lege are fully accredited by the National Council for the Accredi- tation of Teacher Education and the Georgia Department of Edu- cation. The college is a member of the American Association of Col- leges for Teacher Education. Teacher education programs at Augusta College consist of a care- fully planned sequence of studies in general education, a specific teaching field area, and profes- sional education. Planned teacher education pro- grams at Augusta College leading to the bachelor's degree are avail- able in the following areas: art, music, elementary education, (early childhood and middle grades) health and physical educa- tion, special education, and the secondary teaching fields of biol- ogy, business, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, physics, and political science. Students are expected to com- plete a "September Experience" of two weeks in a public school during late August or early Sep- tember prior to admission to Teacher Education. This experi- ence is designed to familiarize the student with teaching and activi- ties associated with the opening of school. Graduating seniors are required to take the National Teacher Ex- amination-core battery of tests during the latter part of their sen- ior year and to have results filed with Augusta College. The Geor- gia Teacher Certification Test in the chosen teaching field is re- quired for initial certification by the Georgia State Department of Education. Department of Education: (Not in Order): Dr. Barbara Blackwell, Dr. D. Anita Bozardt, Dr. Frank H. Chou, Dr. Mary A. Christenberry, Dr. Linda M. Clary, Dr. Paulette P. Harris, Dr. Elige W. Hickman, Dr. Robert D. Hilliard, Dr. Frank H. McMillan, Dr. Lyle R. Smith, Dr. Faith M. Stayer, Dr. Ronald L. Weber, Mrs. Delores Swearingen, Mrs. Dianne Saylor, Mrs. Cheryl Scott. CA -> RIGHT: Canoeing was one of the newer Physical Educa- tion courses. Offered for the first time during spring quarter '89, it's a more appealing way to fulfill a swim- ming credit. BOTTOM RIGHT: Golf is a very popular physical educa- tion course. The class practices both on campus and at Forest Hills Golf Course. BELOW: What would we do without cheerleaders? Leisl Detjen and Deryl White show how talented our cheer- leaders are! Photo by lennifer Sprague Photo by David Hayn Dr. Richard Harrison is not your usual physical education professor. Ordinarily, the words "physical education" bring to mind the easiest, most fun job in the en- tire educational system. It seems like there would be no work to bring home, no tests to give out, it would just be play- ing sports and games No such luck at Augusta College ... It is a whole different ballgame, so to speak. Dr. Harrison grew up in Atlanta, Ga. His schooling consists of B.S. degree in Educa- tion from the University of GA, a MAT degree from the University of South Car- olina, and a Doctorate of Education from the University of GA. He was the captain of the swim team at UGA. He later re- ceived his Pilot's license in the U.S. Navy. He presently is married and has three chil- dren. His hobbies are swimming, yard- work, reading, and working with comput- ers. Dr. Harrison feels that "education today is mired in the social implications rather than the educational validity of some de- cision such as social promotions and gov- ernmental red tape." He attributes all of his success to his athletic background and discipline that helped him focus on an objective and work toward that goal. He has done a study for the board of Regents on The Analysis of Teaching Loads Within Heal the & Physical Education Depart- ments of the Senior Colleges of the Uni- versity System of Georgia. The August College president recom- mended him and he was eventually awarded the Faculty Development in Georgia Grant to purse the Doctorial De- gree. Dr. Richard Harrison Physical Education Lara Sykes Sweating It Out The Health and Physical Educa- tion Department consists of many different areas of study and re- creation for students to become involved in. The department has made valuable changes and ex- pansions in class variety and activi- ties for students who have eagerly awaited the opportunity to en- gage in new endeavors. Along with the ever so popular golf and tennis classes, the department of- fered canoeing, Iron Man/Iron Woman, Square Dancing and Per- sonal Fitness Assessment as op- tions to fulfill P.E. requirements. The degrees offered by the de- partment are derived to insure the best possible training to suc- ceed in a chosen field. The Bache- lor of Science in Education is of- fered to students who will major in Health and Physical Education and minor in education or other selected fields. The Masters of Spring of 1990 brings new P.E. Complex. Education is offered to those who concentration will lie in Health and Physical Education. The Edu- cation Specialist degree is desig- nated to those seeking a special- ized field in physical education. The intramural program pro- vides co-educational team and in- dividual sperts during the aca- demic school year. In the spring of 1990, the de- partment will be elated to see the opening of the new physical edu- cation/gymnasium complex. The facility will provide a weight room, a multiple purpose room, indoor track (jogging), class rooms, seating for approximately 5,000, and atheletic fields for soc- cer, softball, and baseball. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION SENATE: (L to R) seated Jeff Grannis, Wendy Cakanic parliamen- tarian, Rick Buchanan, Jim Barrett, Tim Loungeway. (standing) Dede Watson, Carol Baxter, Jay Proctor, Michele LePore secretary, Lawrence Smith, Mike O'Neill outstanding branch member, Anthony Pete. STUDENT UNION (L to R) seated: Susan Gledhill, Frank Beck Vice Chairman, Patrick Blankenship, Tarla Williams Secretary, Wendy Creer Secretary, Todd Kelley, Tim Bond Chairman. (Standing) Michele LePore, Jennie Gledhill, Al Rice STUDENT UNION PHI BETA LAMBDA (Not in Order) Cina Henderson, Wendy Cakanic, Brad Mays, Gloria Linares, Ion R. Pennington, Debbie Walker, Virtoria Beechei Heather Bradford, Roy Civens, Charles Whatley, Al Bennett, Lisa Bussey, Alicia Mankyna, Bill Holmes III, Robert Cibbs, Tavia Burnette, Tammy Mastir Chris Wisnieski, Troy Dowds, Angela Odom, William R. Skelton, Susie Trammel, Martha Panzella, Jean Godin Advisor AJ . STUDENT AMBASSADORS: (Clockwise from lower left) Allison Lowrey, Judy Moyer, Helen Hendee, Kevin Mulherin, Chris Ailing, Melissa Hudson PHI BETA LAMBDA STUDENT AMBASSADORS 89 ! IINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillll ALUMNI AFFAIRS: (L to R) John Donally, Hillis DeRoller, Helen Hendee, Elane Graham ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT (Not in Order): Ciint Bryant, Gerald White, Ken Crapps, Dannie Reynolds, Alan Sharp, John Sullivan, Melissa Kirby, Richard Harrison, Ernie Lanford, Skip Fite, Steve DeBoor, Lowell Barnhart, Denny Burau 90 ALUMNI AFFAIRS BOOKSTORE: (L-r) Toni Gonzalez, Martha T. Hodd, Donna Skinner, Betty Long, June Pritchett BOOKSTORE Jennifer Sprague #- COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: (L to R) Debbie Peabody, Joan Brody, Pam Schwiebert, Diane Fennig, Dave Coleman, Becky Wright. FINANCIAL AID: (L-R) Willene C. Holmes, James R. Stallings, Brenda Smart 92 CO-OP OFFICE FINANCIAL AID LIBRARY (L to R): Carl Shurtueff, Sandra Hodge, LaBelle Fry, Francine McCoy, Lillian Wan, Terri Caritherg, Attogua Glynn, June Quinn, Betty Green, Oneida Gibson, Elise Little, Bettye Cole, Rachel Miller LIBRARY Jennifer Sprague PHYSICAL PLANT: (L-R) Bill Blanchard, Albertaa Grahamy, Lula Cummings, Alice Brown, Martha Howard, Laura Cooper, Georgia Yarbary, Lowzie Dozier i I'ROC UREMENT: (L-R) Barbara Johnson, Jack Hamilton, Cookie Eubanks PHYSICAL PLANT PROCUREMENT PUBLIC SAFETY: (L to R) Ken Jones, Jasper Cooke, Joseph Simpson, Arthur Johnson, Mark Williams, Deborah Collins, Michelle Walden, Deborah Osterhoudt. PUBLIC SAFETY Jennifer Sprague Student Activities Office: (L-R) Standing Tim Bond, Chris Connell, John Groves, Phillip Hibbard; Seated Georgia Cunningham, Kathy Thompson, Ashley Bush 96 STUDENT ACTIVITIES Jennifer Sprague Student Records/Registrar/Veteran Affairs: (clockwise from top): Greg Witcher, Barbara Lowe, Gina Hall, Delia Sims, Vickie Wilkerson, Doris Bussey, San Cammon STUDENT RECORDS 97 Take a looK Some of AC's sports teams had many downfalls this school year, while others experienced produc- tive seasons. Injuries and the loss of senior players made the veterans and newcomers work twice as hard to fill in the vacancies of the members they lost. Despite the hardships, all of the players of the various teams accepted the challenges of hard work and discipline as key ingredi- Basketball was one of the highlight sports on the AC campus. The men's team ended their season with a record of 5 and 23. At the Big South Tournament, they had a record of 3 and 12. The soccer team kicked their way to a record of 4 and 10. Although not as positive as ex- pected, their ability to work as a team im- proved and left high expectations for the 89- 90 season. ents to better themselves during the season and in their individual lives. Although the records show that many of AC's sports teams had mod- erate seasons, they all contend that vast changes and improvements will be made to ensure an enjoyable sea- son next year. Stay tuned to see the results! Dana Hamilton Baseball excelled as "The" spring sport to see. With the large crowd turnouts and cheering, that was all that the team needed to be suc- cessful. SPORTS Photos by David Haynes rsAi fc i 4^i ifcM = ' *'% / i ^n ^w ^^^^^^.^ y* # ei * #* ** * r mm mm mm mm mm mm At Mf Ml I -L 'F^lfKUt' According to this year's Augusta College cheering squad, cheerlead- ing was exciting, a great way to meet people, and just plain fun! In general, the cheerleaders agreed they would like to have as many male members on the team as they do female. Cher Best was the captain of the team. She cheered one year at West- side High School and danced on the drill team her Junior and Senior years. "Being a part of Augusta College athletics has taught me that it's not the school that makes the people, but the people that make the school. AC is one hell of a school!" Jennifer Botnick, 26, sponsored the AC cheerleaders. "I wanted to become AC's cheerleader sponsor to help those devoted to supporting Augusta College athletics, to help them achieve their goals." Mark Seitzman, 19, is one of the two male cheerleaders on the squad this year. This was Mark's Freshman year. He said "I wanted to be an AC cheerleader to give support to our team and meet other students." Christi Johnson and Sheri Winkler both see an increase in crowds and in crowd participation. They attri- bute the increase, in part, to Sports Information Director Alan Sharp, who has been assisting the cheer- leaders in handing out programs and informing students when a game is coming up. Johnson, 18, had cheered for four years prior to her arrival to AC. "I think the guys (basketball team) play better when they know the crowd's behind them to cheer them on. The baseball team has been sup- portive in coming out to the basket- ball games and I hope the basketball team will be just as supportive to them." said Johnson. "I wanted to be an AC cheerleader because I loved cheering and giving support in col- lege activities as well as meeting a lot of new and unique people." Sheri Winkler, Johnson's High School classmate, said "I wanted to cheer for Augusta College so I could get involved in school activities, meet new people, and travel to places to support our basketball team." Deryl White is the other male cheerleader on the team. While in High School, Deryl cheered in his Junior and Senior years. He also coached the Fort Gordon Depart- ment of Youth Activity. "I attended the University of Maryland (Munich, Germany) and started a cheerleading program. I cheered for two years." Deryl transferred to Georgia State University and cheered during his lunior year there and now he is the Co-Captain for the AC cheering team. Cherae Hardge, Freshman, said "Cheering for AC is everything I hoped it would be. I am looking for- * ' v JVLJHLUnun f" m -\ ' */ w ward to cheering four more years." She added that the Jags and Lady Jags "have been very cooperative and supportive. We appreciate every- thing." The last two cheerleaders are Can- dace Rogers and Tammy Mastin. Both cheered in high school and are excited to have the opportunity to meet new people and become more involved in Augusta College athlet- ics. Many thanks to the AC cheering team! We would be You keep our spirits high!! Ken Stacy Cheerleaders ull Court Pressure Since the final game of the 1987 season, Jaguar fans awaited with great anticipation the beginning of the 1988-1989 Basketball season. The talented veteran Jaguars along with the new recruitments joined togeth- er to make up one of Augusta Col- lege's most respected athletic teams. Despite the teams losing record of 5- 23, the Men's Basketball team con- tinued to be the pride of AC. The position of Athletic Director/ Head Coach had not had to be filled since the basketball program began in 1963. Clint Bryant was chosen. Coach Clint Bryant, coming to AC from Miami, arrived full of innova- tive ways for improvement to en- hance the gifts and innate abilities of the basketball players. Also, under the direction of the new Head Coach, the Jaguars received a new approach to their basketball game. He brought hopes, dreams, and en- thusiasm to AC basketball. Bryant and his staff are to be congratulated for raising the self esteem of the players and are commended for their strident efforts. This year's team consisted of four seniors, one junior, four sopho- mores and four freshmen. "Anytime you have nine lettermen and four returning starters, two of whom are all conference performers, the po- tential is there for succeses," said Coach Bryant. In many aspects of the game, Bryant succeeded in in- stilling team spirit and a sense of loy- alty among the players. Although he was not rewarded with better statis- tics from the overall season, Bryant is undoubtedly happy with the team's progress. In fact, he stated before the season began that the pace of the adaptation by senior players to his philosophy of the game would determine their success for the sea- son. He also stated that day to day improvement was another essential ingredient for a gratifying season. Coach Bryant's energetic style and ideas added quickness and di- versity on the court. It produced ex- citing events and frustrating mo- ments for both the players and the fans. All of the players brought a vast amount of intensity with them on the court, however, junior Tim Dan- iels continued to use his dynamic in- tuition on the game and his range of abilities to delight the onlookers in the stands. The 6'5, 225 pound for- ward set new records during the 1988-1989 season. During a game against Baptist, Daniels shot 11 for 11 from the field for a total of 25 points. During a game against South Caroli- na State, he sunk 13 straignt (13 for 13) to advance beyond the standing record of 10 for 10. Tim stated at the start of the season, "This year I want to be a consistent leader and help guide AC to a Big South Champion- ship." He, no doubt, lead the team in 3-point percentages, total points, and rebounds. Other players on the team per- formed well during the season also. Freshman Keenan Mann gave an outstanding performance at the Big South Tournament. Mann, at 6'5 and 160 pounds, had approximately 5 games with 20 or more points. He was also the Big South Tournament top freshman. He averaged 20.1 points against the Big South oppo- nents. His 13.6 scoring average is complimented by a 5.2 rebound av- erage that was second best on the team. Keenan has most certainly had a wonderful beginning to what ap- peared to be a successful basketball career. Freshman Brian Schmall also set a school record during the 1988-1989 season. With 77 assists, Schmall set the new AC freshman record. The freshman point-guard had 19 points and 7 assists in one game against South Carolina State. He hit 9 for 10 (.900) from the line and was good on 5 of 7 (.714) from the field. He was also ranked second in the Big South Tournament in assists at 5.4 per game. In the backcourt, AC was fortu- nate to have five players who dem- onstrated confidence, experience and dedication to intensify the per- formance in the game. Freshmen William Lester, Brian Schmall, Todd Wieters, and sophomores David Craft and Steve Piatt worked togeth- er to make AC's backcourt interest- ing and thrilling to observe. Despite the fact that none of the players on the frontcourt were over 6'6, the players had the strength and endurance to add depth and diversi- ty to the teams overall game perfor- mance. Freshman Keenen Mann, sophomores Mike O'Neill and Da- vid Butler, junior Tim Daniels and seniors Paul Greene, John Walker, Brad Mays, and Vincent Jackson gave a valiant effort to make AC's Men's Basketball team the best it could be. The team endured challenges, var- ious ups and downs, hardships and successes. Playing teams from the Universities of Alabama, South Caro- lina, and Georgia were definately learning experiences. Success lies within the unified faith and determination that all the players possessed. Although the final record may not appear to others as a winning season, the AC fans are de- finately proud of the team's accom- plishments. Dana Hamilton At The Buzzer j Mens Won 5 Lost 23 Basketball AC OPP USC Aiken 68 53 GA Southern 48 78 Mercer 80 87 Georgia 84 100 Alabama 78 94 SC State 89 115 Mercer 70 81 GA Southern 75 94 South Carolina 68 103 Winthrop * 54 73 Campbell * 88 75 Coastal * 65 78 W. Carolina 80 90 Radford 85 82 UNC Asheville 87 96 Baptist * 75 82 Paine 69 80 SC State 88 90 Baptist * 69 84 Radford * 103 72 Campbell * 62 99 Furman 72 95 UNC Asheville * 75 97 Coastal * 57 58 Armstrong State 100 82 W. Carolina 71 82 Winthrop * 64 86 Campbell * 84 90 BIG SOUTH GAMES right: David Craft, a sophomore from Snell- ville, Georgia, played precision basketball as a Guard/Forward on the 88-89 team. below: Brad Mays, Senior from Henderson, Georgia Kentucky makes a gallant attempt at a 3-pointer. Mays was a Guard/Forward for the 88-89 season. bottom: Coach Clint Bryant plans his strate- gies to take the lead back from Baptist College at the Civic Center. X \ "We pride ourselves in ,k being com- petitive; we don't give * - up. mm MENS BASKETBALL Jennifer Sprague above: Vincent Jackson, once again, dunks another in. left: David Butler leaps out of the reach of a Baptist College oppo- nent. below: Tim Daniels plans his attack as he dances arcjund Baptist Col- lege. "Hard work never felt so good. It's addic- tive/' MENS BASKETBALL Photos by David Haynes 105 amaraderie And Teamwork Coach Barnhart and his staff made strident efforts to make the 1988- 1989 Lady Jags an excellent team. Competiveness, intelligence faith, and good intuition are qualities that the women must bring with them to the team. The women's basketball coaches did a commendable job in not only nuturing but instilling addi- tional characteristics that only as Au- gusta College Lady Jaguar could pos- sess. This was the third season Coach Lowell Barnhart was the head coach for the Lady Jags. His intentions of the season included rebuilding a team with only two starters and five lettermen returning and to achieve a record better than previous years. With the aid of student assistant coaches Kim Turner and Stuart Tranum, Coach Barnhart was only a tiny fraction away from meeting his goal. The five returning lettermen of the 1988-89 Lady Jags said they learned two things about Division I Basketball. One lesson was that they rapidly become "street wise" to the ways of the game and the diverse manners in which their opponents chose to play. Secondly, they had to be "court tough". Competition was demanding and endurance was the key to winning. Fortunately, stamina and strength amongst the returnees and the newcomers proved to be beneficial to the squads perfor- mance. The height of the players did not pose any problems this season. Four solid players at 5'10 or taller were able to contribute valiantly to the team's performance. Barnhart felt that with the acquisition of newcom- ers and two junior college recruit- ments the issues of height would soon be forgotten. The anticipation of seeing guard Mary Chavous, forward Francean Leverette, and center Debbie Born on the court was extremely wide- spread amongst the Lady Jag fans. Because of the loss of two valuable players in the backcourt from the 87-88 season, guard Mary Chavous (who made her debut at point guard in the 87-88 season with 23 starts) had some pretty bit shoes to fill. Two additional players who filled guard positions Caroline Pratte and Deb- bie Crist, helped to add excitement to the game. Also, three walk-in players, Justina Jones, Kathy Dixon, and Angie Newman, brought depth into the backcourt. Barnhart said at the beginning of the season "Mary has had a year of experience and will have to give us leadership and confi- dence to relax the team and run the game for us." With Mary's intuition and the freshness of the newcomers, the Lady Jags surpassed the coaches wishes. Two key positions strengthened the frontcourt this year: the forward and the center. Fran Leverette and Debbie Born provided a firm back- ground for the newcomers to learn from because of their outstanding performance from the 87-88 season. They were assisted by sophomore Peggy Stoming and junior Dottie Wesley. Walk-ons for the front court included 5'11 forward Kristi Boeck and 5'11 forward Kim Jones. Coach Barnhart stated, "Debbie and Fran will be the backbone of the team this year." The coach was cor- rect in his predictions. Through hardwork and dedication they led their team through hardships as well as victories. Senior Mary Chavous, the 5'5 guard for the Lady Jags, played her final year for the AC. Oddly enough, Mary was the only senior of the 88- 89 squad. Her leadership qualities and experiences were definately a blessing in disguise for both the coach and her fellow teammates. Debbie Born played center for the Lady Jags. She was a sophomore from Pasedena, Maryland. Her confidence and good instincts on the court made her one of the Big South Con- ferences top young players. Junior Francean Leverette was a forward for the team. Her talents ex- ceeded the realm of basketball. Ex- celling in volleyball taught her the discipline for competitive sports and cooperation with her teammates. Juniors Caroline Pratte, Debbie Grist, Angie Newman, and Dottie Wesley are most certainly going to lead the way for more victories next season. They all realized that if it had not been for unfortunate circum- stances they would have attained a winning season. Now the misplaced desire to succeed must be focused on next season. Freshmen Kristi Boeck, Justina Jones, and Kathy Dixon will, no doubt, strive to contribute all the support sought by their teammates to add in making next year as suc- cessful as they hoped the 88-89 sea- son would have been. The 1988-89 Lady Jags encoun- tered many impediments which tar- nished what could have been a great season into one filled with a few un- desirable surprises. Injuries and a near tragic accident somehow over- shadowed the Lady Jags court per- formance. Nevertheless, Coach Barnhart plans to put the mishaps and unfortunate circumstances be- hind him and concentrate on mak- ing the 1989-90 season a step above the rest. Dana Hamilton Womens Basketball Won 11 Lost 14 AC OPP Georgia State 77 78 Florida Atl. 61 73 Mercer (OT) 66 70 SC State (OT) 78 82 Furman (OT) 86 79 Radford* (OT) 55 88 Georgia Southern 64 77 USC Aiken 66 52 Furman 83 96 Campbell* 64 62 UNC Asheville" 76 64 Coastal* 56 64 Baptist* (2 OT) 79 78 Paine 72 58 GA Southern 62 76 Radford* 74 93 UNC Asheville' 56 51 Baptist 80 70 Campbell* 61 53 Mercer 55 73 Coastal* 55 59 Winthrop* 74 61 65 46 GA State Winthrop* 47 60 USC Aiken 51 54 *B1G SOUTH GAMES Competition was demanding and endurance was the key to winning" Coach Barnhart takes a time-out to plan the next line of attack. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Photos by David Haynes Post-Season Ends In 1-20 Cras ehow their best season ever in the Big South didn't seem so impro- tant anymore, nor did their two me losing a streak. What was im- >rtant was the fact that we still had women's basketball team. Wednesday, February 22, 1989, at 3 p.m., en route to the conference tournament at Radford, Va., the Au- gusta College team mini-bus collid- ed violently with the rear-end of a t-bed tractor-trailer on Interstate- 20, three miles into South Carolina. All 13 passengers were injured, while the driver of the tractor-trailer escaped unscathed. According to the driver of the mini-bus, Lowell Barnhart, coach of the women's basketball team, and one eyewitness report, the truck driven by Clarence Cary of Nicholas, Miss., apparently came to a near halt while climbing a steep grade just past the three mile marker on I-20. The AC bus swerved to avoid the truck and laid down over 17 feet of skid marks before coming to rest un- derneath the bed of the lumber truck. . ---wji I "All of the sudden it appeared to me that a flat-bed truck was standing still on the hill in front of us," Barn- hart said from his hospital bed. "I tried to turn the bus to the left, but there just wasn't enough time; we clobbered it." But according to Cary and the South Carolina Highway Patrol's ac- cident report, the tractor-trailer was going between 40 to 45 mph when struck by the mini-bus. As a result, Barnhart was considered at fault for driving too fast for conditions, but will not be formally charged accord- ing to the reporting officer, Cpl. Al- len Best. He estimated that the bus was traveling around 65 mph the South Carolina expressway limit. "I know the police report has him (Cary) going 40-45 mph," Barnhart said, "but I still think he was standing still." \ Barnhart, who suffered a com- pound fracture to his lower right leg, had four pins placed in his tibia (just below the knee) the night of the ac- cident. The 56 year old Augusta na- tive underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from his hip. Three players stayed overnight at hospitals, while the other eight oc- cupants six players, an assistant coach and student manager were treated at University Hospital's emergency room and released with- in three hours. Junior Debbie Grist/ who suffered a deep cut to the back of her head and a broken collarbone was re- leased two days later from MCG and returned home to East Point, Ga., to recuperate for a week. Freshman Krysti Boeck and senior Mary Chavous were released the next day after staying one night for observation. Boeck was treated for a facial laceration, a broken arm and a mild concussion at University Hospi- tal, while Chavous was treated for a back sprain at MCG. The accident prompted athletic director Clint Bryant to forfeit the women's tournament game sched- uled for Feburary 23 in Radford. The Lady Jags ended their season at 11-14 overall and 7-5 in conference play. Trevor Padgett above: the Lady Jags top returning scorer and rebounder, Francean Lever- etle, played hard on the inside but also had an effective shooting touch outside the paint. right: Krysti Boeck was the promising newcomer at forward for the Lady Jags. She handled the ball well and had good mechanics on the inside. "The Team Has To Play Hard And Intelligently To Be Successful" WOMENS BASKETBALL Photos by Steve Ritter 109 o ff And Running Augusta College's 1988 Cross Country team had a moderately suc- cessful year. Despite the fact that neither the men or women's team placed first in any of their events, the AC family is nonetheless proud of their valiant effort. The Men's Cross Country team, with Seniors Chris Everly, William Casey, and Dennis McBride, com- peted in four events this season. The most important and the most excit- ing event of the season was the Big South Meet. They awaited this event with much anticipation. Yet, it seemed that the stiff competition at the meet was too much for the men to deal with. Out of a possible forty- six spaces for the runners to place in the competition, AC had five to rank lower than thirty-eight (Senior Den- nis McBride placed thirty-ninth). Other members of the team in- cluded: Junior Derek Vanover; Sophomores David Craft, Steve Platte, Thomas Tomlinson; and Freshman Randolph Kersey. Unfortunately, the Women's Cross Country team did not perform much better than the men's team. The Women's team competed in a total of five events this season. They com- peted against Winthrop, Citadel, Georgia Southern, Oglethorpe, and several other schools in the Big South Meet. The Women's team had three Seniors whose experience aid- ed their coach, Alan Sharp, in instill- ing principles and helpful hints of running. The members of the Women's Team consisted of: Seniors Angela Heilig, Debra Osterhoudt, Carol Zembiak; Juniors Beth Butts, Valer- ie Groover, Caroline Platte; Sopho- more Valerie Wong; and Freshman Joella Carter. Coach Sharp was slightly disap- pointed with both of the team's per- formance this season. On the con- trary, he was not at all disheartened by the team's vibrant and intense de- sire to reach for new heights next season. The strength, dedication, and hardwork that each of the run- ners devoted to the competitions will motivate them to place higher in next year's events. Coach Sharp is confident that with the remaining runners and the new- comers of the next season, the AC Men's and the Women's Cross Country team's improvements will surpass many of his hopes and wish- es. Dana Hamilton Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams: (not in order) Women's Team: Beth Butts, Joella Carter, Valerie Groover, Angela Heilig, Debra Osterhoudt, Caroline Platte, Valerie Wong, Carol Zembiak. Men's Team: William Casey, David Craft, Chris Everly, Randolph Kersey, Dennis McBride, Steve Platte, Thomas Tomlinson, Derek Vanover. "Next Year We Will Have Had The Experience Neces- sary To Pose A Real Threat/' CROSS COUNTRY Photos by David Haynes The Strength, Dedica- tion, And Hard Work That Each Of The Runners Devoted To The Competitions Will Motivate Them To Place Higher In 1990. CROSS COUNTRY Jennifer Sprague he Year Of Rebuilding The quote, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again," must be ap- plied to the AC men's and women's tennis teams. Despite a valiant effort, the team did not perform as well as they would have hoped this year. The AC women's tennis coach is Melissa Kirby. Coach Kirby did not have any senior players, but she ac- quired two freshman players this year; one of which was Australian born Julie Dickerson. Julie is a fan- tastic player with an exuberant yet professional court disposition. Her performance was a ray of sunshine on what could have been a dim and uneventful season. The members of the women's ten- nis team consisted of: Juniors, Nanci Collins Erbland, Mary Love, and Caroline Platte; Sophomores, Mary Holly and Peggy Stoming; and Freshmen Julie Dickerson and Su- zanne Scheid. The women on the team are aspiring to the necessary alterations individually and as a group to have future satisfying sea- sons. The AC men's tennis team ac- quired six freshmen this year. The young talent experienced hardship after hardship, but Coach Richard Harrison (as well as the players) wish to make vast improvements. Because there were so many freshmen and very few veterans on the team this year, the lack of acquaintance with tournament playing and college lev- el competition carried a lot of weight in determining the team's performance. The men's team consisted of: Sen- ior Ronnie Wilcauskas; Sophomores James Bible, Brian Casey, and Steve Platte; and Freshmen Anthony Col- lier, Brad Duke, Joe Hayes, Jr., Todd Peterson, Alan VanCampan, and Brian Wayne. Another damper for the men's team was the resignation of the new coach Tim Knowles. The Georgia letterman stated that he could not devote the time needed to do a suf- ficient job for AC and therefore de- clined the offer. However, Coach Harrison has done an exceptional job at molding and shaping the men's team for the competitions they endured this year. Both of the team's played in the 1989 Big South Tournament. They played against reputable schools such as: Baptist College, Campbell University, Coastal Carolina, Radford University, UNC Asheville, and Win- throp College. The women placed fifth out of a possible seven in the tournament. The men, unfortunate- ly, placed seventh out of seven pos- sible positions. Both are looking for- ward to placing higher in next year's event. All in all, the goal of the coaches and the players is to learn from their experiences, their successes, and their mistakes from the year. The members of both teams' objective is to persevere and excede all of the obstacles that they were confronted with this year. Winning would cer- tainly be great, however, it is not the ultimate ambition. "Practice, prac- tice, practice" will become the most dominate thought on all of the play- ers' minds and they will undoubtedly surpass all of their hopes and wishes for next season. Dana Hamilton Net Points "Winning would certainly be great, (however,) it is not the ultimate ambition. " MENS 1-11/10-5 WOMEN 5 11/1-5 WOMEN'S TENNIS PRESBYTERIAN L 2-7 WINTHROP L 4-5 ERSKINE W 5-4 ARMSTRONG STATE L 4-5 COKER W 8-1 at Armstrong State L 2-4 RADFORD L 1-8 at Lander L 2-7 CAMPBELL W 5-4 COASTAL L 2-7 UNC ASHEVILLE L 0-9 at Erskine L 4-5 at Mercer L 2-7 SC STATE W 5-2 at Radford L 1-8 at SC State W 5-2 Big South Tournament 5th of 7 MEN'S TENNIS OGLETHORPE 1-8 WINTHROP 0-9 ARMSTRONG STATE 0-5 COKER 1-8 at UNC Asheville 0-9 at SC State 1-8 SC STATE 4-5 at Coastal 0-9 PIEDMONT W 8-1 at Coker 0-5 at Campbell 0-8 at Radford 0-9 Big South Tournament 7th of 7 TENNIS Jennifer Sprague Inexperience adds to worries Young Jags skid to 4-10 At the beginning of the season, Head Soccer Coach Lowell Barnhart said, "We have a very large and talent- ed group of newcomers ... If the freshmen make the transition to col- lege soccer quickly we will be suc- cessful. We will need the leadership and enthusiasm from our upperclass- men to help the young players fit in and become a team." One freshman player, Greg Nugent, said he feels confident about the team's ability and knows that once the team becomes unified, the wins will come. Offensive players for the team in- cluded veterans Bryan Hatch, Thom- as Tomlinson, Tommy Jackson, and freshmen Francisco Coutinho and Jeff Huberty. Freshmen dominated the midfield also, led by Ken Dawson from Atlanta. Other key players were Joey Spires, Danny Dunn, Derek Francis, and George Kennedy. AC's best defense in years was an- chored by 1988 MVP Lance Cunning- ham. Several top freshmen also fig- ured into the defensive line: John Reardon and Greg Nugent. Veteran defenive players were Dennis McBride and Kevin Kilchenstein. The remainder of fullbacks were freshmen Jason Abbott, Chris Under- wood, Sammy Hallmark, Jason Dowd, and Raymond Tompkins. Goal minding duties belonged to Ke- vin Vaughn. After a 4-11-1 season record in 1985, a 4-12 record in 1986, a 2-13-1 record in 1987, and an ending record of 4-10 in 1988, and upward swing is beginning to show. With seven freshmen starters, the team faced one of the most challeng- ing schedules of the program's histo- ry. Playing teams such as Mercer, Cit- adel, and Georgia southern tested the abilities of the young squad. Though they suffered a 2-3 loss to Citadel, and a 1-3 loss to GA Southern, they beat Mercer 2-0 at the beginning of a three game winning streak. This winning streak came at the end of the season and goes to show that now that the team has learned to per- form as a unit, they will be a team to look out for next year. 1st row (l,r) Greg Nugent, Bret Brackett, Danny Dunn, Kevin Vaughn, Dennis McBride, Joey Spires, Julio Lee, 2nd row, Derek Francis, Ken Dawson, Kevin Kilchenstein, Bryan Hatch, George Kennedy, 3rd row, Lance Cunningham, Andy Thomas, Thomas Tomlinson, Jason Dowd, Chris Underwood, Raymond Tompkins, Jeff Huberty, 4th row, Coach John Black, Francisco Coutinho, John Reardon, Tommy Jackson, Head Coach Lowell Barnhart. *Kic6& SOCCER WON 4 LOST 10 AC OPP CITADEL 2 -3 COASTAL CAROLINA 3 - 4 GA SOUTHERN 1 - 3 WINTHROP 4 - 7 USC AIKEN 2 - 1 PRESBYTERIAN 1 - 4 COKER - 1 BAPTIST 1 - 3 UNC ASHEVILLE 1 - 2 STETSON 1 - 3 RADFORD 2 - 6 MERCER 2 - FRANCIS MARION 2 - SAVANNAH COL. 9 - TOP: Thomas Tomlinson and Greg Nugent work their way to the goal. LEFT: Tommy Jackson keeps the ball away from the opponent. ABOVE: Ken Dawson takes control. SOCCER Photos: David Haynes aguars Earn Respect The 1989 AC Golf season was very much anticipated by the staff, stu- dents, and Augusta Community. With veteran players returning, a senior reaching the pro status, and bright new recruits, AC is sure to have an exhilerating season filled with promising performances. This was Coach Ernie Langford's sixth season as the golf coach at Au- gusta College. His accomplishments during the past five years include: twelve tournament victories, thirty top five finishes, and three Big South golf championships. He has also earned the title of "Coach of the Year" on the occasions. Eight golfers were placed on the Big South all tournament team, three of which were medalists; Mike Gill (1985), Taylor Smith (1986), and Roger Row- land (1988). Additionally, he has helped to produce eight golfers to advance to the pros throughout the Southeast. Coach Langford's efforts have resulted in overall success for AC students, the Jaguar team, and those who venture towards new challenges. One of the changes for the golf team this year was the absence of Roger Rowland. Roger gave up his Spring season to pursue a Profes- sional career. He was the golf team's shining star for the past two years and 1988 he won eleven college an- d/or amateur events. Although his talents were sorely missed, the AC golf team made a strident effort to make up for the loss. The team was invited to several eminent events, such as the Iron Duke Tournament, Billy Hitchcock Tournament, Caliver Classic, Imperi- al Lakes Tournament, and the Zip In- vitational played at Firestone in Ak- ron, Ohio. These auspicious occasions have helped to broaden GOLF Dana Hamilton the team's awareness of the compet- itors, aptness of the game, and the vast array of talent on the AC team. The Seniors of this year's team were: Tripp Bowden, Jim Gilleon, and Alasdair Watt. Their contribu- tions have aided the team's ability to reach new heights as well as familiar territory for the golf team. Tripp Bowden, playing his final season, competed this fall at CA Spivey. The Augusta native has had an aspiring career at AC. All Big South, Jim Gil- leon, has also had an extraordinary AC career The 1988 medalist fin- ished as a runner up at the Fourth Annual Jaguar Classic Golf Tourna- ment. Scottish-born Alasdair Watt was another bright spot on the team. He placed second at the Charleston Tournament with a score of 74-75- 68-217. These three dynamic players have, no doubt, had extremely grati- fying experiences at AC. Anyone de- siring a position on next year's team will have very big shoes to fill. The 1989 roster also included Jun- iors Steve Foote (Augusta, Ga), and John Sheehan (Augusta, Ga); Sopho- mores Evans Day (Hilton Head, Sc), Chip Ivey (Evans, Ga), Matt Mankin (Roanoke, Va), Dan Rosser (Augusta, Ga), and Doug Weiss (Augusta, Ga); and Freshmans Steve Brown (Way- cross, Ga), Matt Strickland (Way- cross, Ga), and Phillip Trailies (Au- gusta, Ga). The members of the team have individually and cohesively made the Jaguars season one to re- member. (Unfortunately, Matt Man- kin was unable to compete in the fall because of a wrist injury. Coach Langford states, "Each year our talent keeps getting better. Our team has a 'blue collar' quality when it comes to putting in the practice time and working hard. We have several excellent athletes, who in a sense are proamateurs in their atti- tude and the wat they approach the game. They know what they have to do and they go do it." Coach Lang- ford's assessment of the team is right on the money. They gave a great performance this year exemplifying professionalism and dedication. AC finished third place out of an eighteen team field at the College of Charleston Invitational Coif Tourna- ment held at Osprey Point on Kiawah Island, South Carolina this past fall. The Jaguar team shot a 302- 303-293-898, behind the champion North Carolina team and runner up Kentucky. Alasdair Watt came short of finishing first with a second place score of 74-74-68-215. Jim Gilleon and Roger Rowland placed fifth with identical scores of 75-72-75-222. The team finished ahead of schools such as: Georgetown, East Tennes- see, Davidson, Citadel, Army, Kent State, Furman, Duke, and other pres- tigious institutions. The Fifth Annual Classic Golf Tournament teed of at Jones Creek golf course and four alumni teams competed in the event. Coach Lang- ford said before the event, "Each year the caliber of competition has improved for the 'Classic'. The tour- nament is a special on for us with the ties to our alumni golfers." AC fin- ished as runner's up in '88. Teams from USC Aiken, Campbell, Ball State, Ohio University, Georgia, State, and additional schools. The Jaguars second place finish in the Big South tournament gave them yet another successful season. If team work, determination, and en- couragement from those who care continue to enhance the team's per- formance as it has the past six sea- sons, the Jaguar team will no doubt have promising futures. Dana Hamilton 19th Hole MEN'S GOLF Top Five: 5th Johnny Bench Invitational 2nd/20 CA Spivey International 6th/12 College of Charleston 3rd/18 Florida Citrus Bowl 4th/l3 Imperial Lakes 21st/23 Jaguar Classic 3rd/l5 Iron Duke 14th/23 AC/Forest Hills Invitational 3rd/l5 Big South Championship 2nd/7 Akron Zip Invitational 5th/l8 Billy Hitchcock Invitational I0th/12 Cavalier Classic Front Row: (L-R): Coach Ernie Lanford, Chip Ivey, Eric Anderson, Coleman Tidwell, Alasdair Watt, Trip Bowden. Back Row: Matt Mankin, Doug Weiss, Dan Rosser, John Sheehan, Phillip Trailies, Steve Brown, Jim Gilleon, Russell Foster, Steve Foote. Not Pictured: Matt Strickland, Evans Day. GOLF Jennifer Sprague otivated To Win The Augusta College baseball team had a strong showing for the 1989 season with a 21-21 record that included an exciting 5-1 win over the University of Georgia Bulldogs at the Athens home field. "By far one of our greatest moments this sea- son," says Coach Skip Fite. Last years frustrations of continuous injuries to the squad meant that the players needed more conditioning. Coach Fite challenged himself into condi- tioning the talented, but young Au- gusta College team. Now in his fifth season, the Douglasville, Georgia na- tive has molded the squad into a competitive Division I program. His 100th career victory came early in the season paced by two-time All- Big South outfielder, Lee Sammons. Sammons was second in the Big South league by hitting with a .396 batting average. Following the sea- sons end, Lee became the fifth Au- gusta College player to be drafted into professional baseball, signing with the 1989 World Champions, Oakland Athletics. Sammons also became the career batting leader with a .408 batting average while at Augusta College. "Lee will be missed not only as a competitive player, but as a team leader," says Coach Fite. Making the All-Big South team for his first time was junior first baseman Bobby Jay. Jay slugged for a .331 av- erage and showed excellent speed in playing his position. At the top of Augusta Colleges pitching staff was senior Tim Hunter and freshman Scott Henley. Henley complied a 5-3 record. Scott had his greatest moment hurling the victory over the University of Georgia. Team captain and senior lefthander Tim Hunter compiled a 6-10 record. Highlights from this season includ- ed a fast start with a 9-1 record opening win against Southern Tech February 19, 1989 and defeating the talented USC Aiken team 4-3 for the first time in three seasons. The return of a talented young team and an excellent recruiting sea- son made the 88-89 season one to remember. The coming seasons will have a bright outlook under the guidance of Coach Fite. Augusta College baseball has proved itself before and shown that they are mo- tivated to win. "We will have an excellent defensive club, with good speed in the outfield and experience in the infield/' BASEBALL Photos by Debbie Soloman Front Row (L-R): Brad Bohler, Barry Loyal, Moe Montenegro, Paul Henley, Chris Conner, Mark Eth- ridge, Bobby Cagnon. Second Row: Steve Duckworth, Lee Sam- mons, Mike Pro- vencher, Jay Stancil, Chad Simmons, Tim Hunter, Chris King, Chris Cope, Kevin Johnson. Third Row: Coach Skip Fite, Asst. Coach Brian Albury, David England, Scott Henley, Bobby Jay, Vann Page, Brad Ad- ams, Dan Kosobucki, Asst. Coach Mark Turner, Manager Da- vid Brannen. - Batters Box SOUTHERN TECH (2) at Armstrong State vs. Liberty vs. Radford at Mercer GEORGIA COLLEGE WEST GEORGIA WEST GEORGIA (2) at Newberry MERCER WINTHROP WINTHROP (2) at Savannah State UNC CHARLOTTE UNC CHARLOTTE GEORGIA SOUTHERN at Radford at Radford (2) VALDOSTA STATE VALDOSTA STATE COASTAL CAROLINA 12) COASTAL CAROLINA at Paine at Campbell at Campbell (2) NEWBERRY at Georgia College CITADEL BAPTIST BAPTIST (2) at Brewton Parker (2) at Georgia Southern at Citadel at USC Aiken at Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech PAINE USC AIKEN BREWTON PARKER (2) at Georgia SAVANNAH STATE at UNC Asheville (2) at UNC Asheville February 18 February 25 February 25 February 26 February 28 March 1 March 3 March 4 March 7 March 8 March 10 March 11 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 19 March 24 March 25 March 28 March 29 April 1 Apr .\ P , Apr Apr Apr Apr Apri Apr, Apri Apri Apri Apri Apri Apri Apri Apri Apri May 1 May 3 May 5 May 6 May 7 BASEBALL Jennifer Sprague ** i JttiHr "Our pitching staff is young and unproven at the college level, we have some good arms and guys with pitching knowledge, but we will have to be patient." BASEBALL Photos by Debbie Soloman With a nucleus of talent in all of the swimming areas, walk-on team members from around the campus added their skill, speed, and stamina to the Lady Aqua-Jags. All of this talent and potential en- abled the team to earn extra points in the meets that might have otherwise cost them a win. If you have never had the opportunity to witness a swim meet first hand, then you have missed seeing the true mean- ing of teamwork, spirit, and sportsmanship all in action to- gether. Since each swimmer is able to participate in three or four individual races or heats per meet, each swimmer is able to contribute her best skills to the team. With Suzanne John- son maximizing her skills in elcome Competition backstroke and butterfly, An- tigone Foust outstanding as a sprinter and Laurie Holiday overpowering others in div- ing, it was not as hard for Coach Jeff Rout to distribute talent to all events and maxi- mize AC Aqua-Jag points. The coach plays a vital part in the success of a swimming team. Besides supervising practices which are vital to the improvement of a swimmers performance, he must also de- termine what team member would most benefit the team in each category. He must also take into consideration who the opponents are for the dif- ferent heats. A coach may change his entries of swim- mers for each event right up to the last minute the event is called. If keeping up with the expertise of the swimmers on your own team wasn't a hand- ful enough, imagine keeping track of the abilities and line- up of the opposing team! Not only do the Lady Aqua- Jags show their above average abilities in the water, the team and Coach Rout are equally proud to boast that this team has the highest combined GPA of any athletic group on cam- pus. With a combined GPA of all the swimmers of a 3.7, they have shown as much time, ef- fort, and practice go into their studies as well as to creating a winning team. Jeff Rout Jennifer Sprague SWIMMING Jennifer Sprag MG I guej "As long as you are working within your limits, you should be able to go out and perform well. 7988- 7989 Swim Team Roster (Not in order): Beth Butts, Mamie Bullock, joella Carter, Valerie Carter, Victoria Chan, Noushin Farhadian-Langarodi, Antigone Foust, Angela Heilig, Laurie Holliday, Suzanne-Marie Johnson, Kelsey Kemple, Mickie Paul, Coy Stewart. A pep talk between races help all the swimmers give their all. This is where team spirit really counts. Pool Side SWIMMING WON 2 LOST 7 at Pfieifer W at Armstrong State L at CA State Invitational 6th of 9 at Furman L at GA Southern College L at Collegeof Charleston L ARMSTRONG STATE L PFIEFFER W at GA State L at USC L at GA Swim Championship 4th of 6 Atlanta, GA "Next year we will have had the experi- ence necessary to pose a real threat." It takes that little extra pull during the final lap to capture the first place rib- bon. SWIMMING Jennifer Sprague "We Know Where We Are, Where We've Been And Where We're Go- ing" Spiking Spirit The 1989 Volleyball Season was transitional period for both the play- ers and the newly acquired coach. Adapting to new found ways and ideas seemed to have a lasting effect on the team's overall court perfor- mance. However, through team spir- it and devotion, they will overcome the disappointment of the season. First year head coach Steve De- Boer, gave a commendable attempt in making the essential modifications to enhance the team's group perfor- mance. Obviously, every coach's goal is to instill commaraderie, moti- vation, and knowledge of the sport to ensure not only an exciting game for the fans to enjoy, but also self- discipline and respect for the game. Coach DeBoer has done and will continue to do a great job at intensi- fying the player's innate abilities as well as their knowledge of court performance. He states, "It was a great learning year. We went through a lot of changes and en- countered much rebuilding. Next year we will look for growth as well as added stability." Additional impediments of a suc- cessful season were hapless injuries. Ankle injuries to Debbie Born, Peg- gy Stoming, and Debbie Crist re- duced the number of players on the team to the required six. Despite the happenings (good and bad) of the season, there were some players who performed exceptional- ly well. Junior Caroline Platte, Soph- omore Peggy Stoming, Junior Fran- cean Leverette, and Sophomore Debbie Born had excellent individ- ual performances. They are to be congratulated for the showmanship and dedication they expressed on the court and off. The attitude of the players was the most significant aspect displayed by the volleyball team this year. They remained tough, unyeilding, and competitive right down to the last game of the season despite a losing record. These characteristics, more than any of the others they could possess, insures the Lady Jaguars of much deserved success. Endurance, desire, and initiative are key factors in determining whether or not suc- cess is within their grasp. By my esti- mation, they are not far away from reaching their desired ambition. Hopefully, next season will bring with it the changes and expectations that Coach DeBoer and the Lady Jaguars are so anxiously awaiting. If stamina and assertiveness are need- ed to obtain those expectations, they will indoubtedly be the recipi- ents of a winning season. Dana Hamilton They remained tough, unyielding & competitive W/L VOLLEYBALL Jennifer Sprague yump, De r, DpiKe Opponent Score at SC State 9-15, 13-15, 10-15 Benedict 4-15, 10-15 at Davidson 9-15, 6-15, 10-15 Winthrop 4-15, 6-15, 10-15 at USC Aiken 12-15, 2-15 Columbia 1-15, 12-15 Newberry 13-15, 5-15 Wotford 4-15, 12-15 Converse 13-15, 5-15 PAINE 10-15, 15-5, 15-13 at CA State 9-15, 1%-15, 10-15 Mercer FF, 15-6, 15-8, 15-13 GA Tech ^^ 9-15, 9-15, 6-15 Georgia mr 9-15, 1-15, 6-15 k - RADFORD A 11-15, 10-15, 8-15 ARMSTRONG ST. 15-12, 17-15 at Baptist 15-971-15, 8-15 'j^^M at Campbell il-15, 15-10, 13-15, 7-15 GA STATE 5-15,3-15, 8-15 1 1-15, 2-15,2-15 GA TECH WINTHROP 1-15, 9-15, 4-15 SC STATE 2-15, 15-13, 14-16, 2-15 at Armstrong St. 15-13, 15-8, 15-9 Savannah St. 15-12, 15-2, 15-2 at Baptist 15-9, 15-4, 15-3 DAVIDSON 6-15, 8-15, 11-15 at Emory 9-15, 15-10, 7-15 Oglethorpe 15 r 15-6 at Columbia 15-9, 0-15, 15-12, 8-15, 6-15 at UNC Asheville 4-15, 1-15, 1-15 at Paine 1-15, 1-15, 12-15 at GA Southern 1 orfeit at Coastal ^^^ 11-15, 8-15, 3-15 at GA Southern 9-15, 13-15, 11-15 GA Tprh 5-15, fi-15, 1-15 Intramurals Have you ever come up short on cash when it comes to working out in a health club? Couple being broke with unbend- ing work schedules and relentless classwork and you have a problem that faces many Augusta College stu- dents who want to keep fit. Take heart, because there is a solu- tion, and it may be the best kept secret at AC: The intramural pro- gram. "We're offering basketball and hopefully volleyball winter quarter 1990," said coach Denny Bureau Burau, who oversees the program. "The program is open to both men and women this year because not enough women sign up to form sep- arate teams." Some of the appealing aspects of intramural sports include: indoor fa- cilities, flexible game times of 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., and a chance to work out with friends free of charge. Currently, there are 70 to 80 stu- dents involved in the flag football competition. These games are well organized, fast games are well orga- nized, fast paced, and exciting to watch. "It's fun and good exercise," said freshman David Franqui. "We're just a bunch of guys who like to com- pete." Franqui plays receiver for Tau Kappa Epsilon which is one of the six teams in the football program. An average of 140 to 160 students are expected to turn out for basket- ball, the most popular intramural sport, according to Burau. The pro- gram also features two-pitch softball, a modified version of regular soft- ball, in the spring. Weightlifting has also been offered in the past when there is demand by students. "We really expect the program to explode over the next two to three years due to the Forest Hills facility," explained Burau.: "Right now we ca- ter to day students, but that's going to change." Beyond exercise, all intramural sports offer a playoff tournament. The single-elimination tournaments determine respective champions, with tee shirts awarded to winners. Bureau added, "Faculty members are not permitted to play flag foot- ball due to the nature of the game." Jon Bentz You can meet someone who has a skill level to yours and that is a great way to develop friendships 130 INTRAMURALS Jennifer Sprague INTRAMURALS Photos by David Haynes 131 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Photos by David Haynes Take ^ looK Cfiibk & OtgcuiizaftoHi The clubs and organizations at AC are beneficial to thost who interact with them. Students who pledged membership and succeeded attained life long friendships. Fraternaties and sororities have sponsored events and have given the proceeds to several needy organizations in the community. Organizations at AC help students become better How else would we all have kept in touch with happenings on campus without the Bell Ringer to liven every Monday morning dur- ing the year? acquainted with professors, other students, and their particular field of study. Both the clubs and the organizations enable students to broaden their outlook on college life by encouragement from fellow members to succeed not only in education, but all of the other aspects that encompass a well- rounded life. Dana Hamilton The center of the AC campus always had more to offer than books It was a great place to relax, meet friends or to enjoy the quiet. Student Union provided us with activities throughout the year as a break from the books. From snacks to shows to searches, they did it all! CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Jennifer Sprague PI KAPPA PHI: L-R Ken Sciulli, Marty Todd, Larry Jenkins, Michael Prouty, Marc Seitzman, Stacy Tallent, T nny Duggan, Brian Woo, Tom Smith, Julio Yee, Jimmy Parker, Darren Woo, Rick Buchanan, Brandon Higginbotham, Dennis Bailey, Kent Randall, Skip Nordeen, Jamie Rosier. Not Pict ured: Andy Dewitt, Shawn Gill, Kenny White, John Donaldson, |im Donald- son, Rusty Tho nhill, Phate Scott, Steve Scheobenreif, Robert Cibbs. H i mm ZETA TAU ALPHA: 1st row - Debbie Trulson, Beretta Craft, Allyson Creed, lodi Meehan, Laura Reichel, Maryann Jackowich, Susan Cledhill. 2nd row Terry Hill, Deanna Canady, Nancy Dickson, Lorena Jernigan, Amy Diamond, Mandi Mattson, Teri Peterson, Carol Bax- ter. 3rd row Victoria Jarnigan, Leigh Payne, Nicole Plowman, Jennie Cledhill. ' . ft ift >\ Cwl S | a r i TI-&V S5 t si ' Alpha Kappa Alpha (Not in Order): Jamia L. Oliver, Olivia Lawrence, Sharon K. Diggs, Nadine D. Beach, Jennie L. Rogers, Cynthia Lynch, O'Greta Everett OMEGA XI EPSILON: L-R Rechelle Goldman, Margaret McGinnus, Michele LePore, Elizabeth McKibben, Jo Ellen Pope, Tare Hassell, Edith Mitchell, Chae Journell, Shannon Quintin Vicky Morton, Paula Reese. CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Lara Sykes Battle Of WITS The AC Greeks took on the Ath- letics in a battle of wits Wednesday, March 8 before an enthusiastic crowd of about 200 in the CAC. "World Rap" followed a game- show format, complete with a host (Larry Canupp), a shapely assistant (Tammy Stout), and sound effects. Sponsored by the Informed Students Association as part of the public rela- tions campaign that was waged over current events in the classroom, the game featured questions ranging from Savannah River Plant to politics to movies to sports. The questions were drawn at ran- dom from a globe. Students Valerie Carter and Kelsey Kemple took turns on a small trampoline with the globe to ensure the questions were properly mixed before each round. "World Rap" inspired students Ronald Wiggins and Sylvia Gregory to write a rap song for the event en- titled, what else, "World Rap." Car- los Marshall performed the song on tape as a prelude to the show. Panel members for the Athletics were Lauri Holliday of the swimming team, Tripp Bowden from the golf team, the basketball team's Mike O'Neill and Tim Hunter of the base- ball team. The Greeks were represented by Tony Duggan of Pi Kappa Phi, Mar- garet McGinnis from Omega Xi Epsi- lon, Willie Saunders of Delta Chi, and Zeta Tau Alpha's Melanie Eden- field. Each side was given a question and a few seconds to confer with team- mates before answering. Five points were added for a correct answer. At the conclusion of the hour-long event, the scores were tallied with the Athletics taking a slim 30 to 25 victory. Cannup, one of the organizers, said the event came off smoothly, considering the lack of rehearsal. "We put all of this together by the seat of our pants," said Cannup. "The crowd participation speaks for itself that it (current events) can be fun." While "World Rap" was going on inside the CAC, Chris Pinkerton and the students Against Current Events Testing were giving away popcorn in the lobby. Pinkerton saw the event as a major setback for his side. "I thought it was a big blow against us, really. I thought they handled it pretty professionally." Robert Williams Bell Ringer Staff WORLD RAP Photos by David Haynes More than Books Libraries Versatility Appeals To Jaguars Reese Library, with a collection of approximately 450,000 volumes, is the largest library in the CSRA. While it often serves the needs of the community, its main responsibil- ity is to the students and faculty of Augusta College. Physically located in the center of campus, the library is also the center of activity because of the variety of functions and services it offers to the college community. The traditional role of providing books and maga- zines for study and research is sup- plemented by other information ser- vices, including online database searching and inter-library loans. The many computer stations avail- able for students to use, as well as M.Sf LIK/ VTi^l ""^ I '^^ Above: Located in the center of campus, the Reese Library was more than just a place to study. It was a popular meeting place any time of the week. Right: We would have all been lost without the help of the dedicated library staff, left to right: John O'Shea, Alfreda McClain, Maryann Cashin, Marguerite Fogleman, Ray Rowland. Lara Sykes listening stations and meeting rooms for group study are also now consid- ered as essential library services. In the near future more comput- ers will be in evidence in the library, as automation work on the catalog nears completion. Library users will be able to use an online catalog to search for materials, instead of the currently available microfiche cata- log. Libraries such as ours, with a large and diverse collection, are some- times viewed as intimidating and confusing places. But librarians are able to help people quickly become familiar with the library and feel comfortable in using its materials. Many students receive their initial introduction to Reese Library through tours and classes arranged by professors as part of their courses. Through these sessions, students are able to learn how to find and use many of the available resources. Librarians encourage all students, not just those involved in library classes, to ask for help in learning about the wealth of information the library holds. Reference librarians are always on duty during the more than 80 hours per week Reese Li- brary is open. We are here to assist you, the Augusta College students and faculty, in getting the maximum benefit from your library. SPANISH CLUB. Not in order Michele Buchanan, Timothy Brunk, Dr. Nicasio Urbina, Judy Moyer, Dr. Jana Sandarg, Randy Potter, Terry Palmer, Elaine, Marina Stafford. HISTORY CLUB: L-R Jeanie Jensen, Sterling Folley, Diane Lynn Sam- mons, Al Rice, Henry C. Panowich, Catherine Wade Wahl. JAZZ BAND I: Michael Borrero, Todd Owens, Susie Wong, Andrea Bennett, Karen lohnson, Tracey Hammock, Chris Panke, Tim Loungeway, Dr. Michael R. Brown, Back Row Brian Hollander, Alan Read, Christian Witt, Keith Murray, Todd Sullivan, Tracy Thurmond, Perry Bertolone, Hal Perdue, Charla Phoenix, Richard Human, Kenny Bobo. CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Lara Sykes ko , - } = v - BELLRINGER: left to right: (standing): Lisa Miller, Micheal J. Law, Kelley Ellis, Monty Adams, Nanci Erbland, Sharon Caldwell, Robert Williams; (seated): Trevor Padgett, Ken Stacy, Brenda Videtto PHI BETA LAMBDA: Not in Order Heather Bradford, Tavia Burnett, Wendy Cakanic, Roy Civens, Jean Godin, Gina Henderson, Tammy Mastin, Charles Whatley, Rick Buchanan, Debbie Walker STUDENT UNION: L-R Michelle LePore, Susan Gledhill, Frank Beck (vice-chair), Patrick Blankenship, Jennie Gledhill, Tarla Williams (sec- retary), Wendy Creer (secretary), Al Rice (outstanding branch mem- ber), Todd Kelley, Tim Bond (chair). SENATE: 1 -R Jeff Grannis, Dede Watson (chair), Wendy Cakanic (par- liamentarian!, Carole Baxter, Jay Proctor, Michele LePore (secretary), Lawrence Smith, Rick Buchanan, Mike O'Neill (outstanding branch member), Jim Barrett, Anthony Pete, Tim Loungeway. .ANIZATIONS Lara Sykes // Union"izing For Fun The Student Union is the branch of the Student Government Associa- tion responsible for providing social as well as educational entertainment for the campus community. In 88-89, this was accomplished with over twenty events attended by more than nine thousand people. There was definitely something for every- body during the three quarters. Union set the pace for a great year with a super fall quarter. Everything started with Union's first annual Back to School Jam. This first day of school party included music by the Hipno- tics and free sodas from Pepsi. A couple of weeks later, students treated themselves to self serve sun- daes at the Ice Cream Party in the CAC lobby. Students had a chance to stuff their faces again with authen- tic German food in Mid-October at Oktoberfest. The Channelheimers Oompah Band entertained the crowd as everyone enjoyed AC's first Oktoberfest to be held outside in the Quadrangle. For Halloween, treats were provided in the cafeteria during the day and all over campus that night. Night students were liter- ally catered to with the first of the quarterly Time Out! programs with free coffee and doughnuts during the breaks. Student Union's Winter calendar was no less exciting. On January 19, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham with friends Peanut the Woozle, Jose the Jalepeno, a gorilla and a talking worm had students rolling with laughter in two shows at the CAC. Homecoming week in early February brought Mardi Gras to AC. The week included a French Market Ba- zaar, an Ice Cream Party, harpist Harvi Griffin, the jazz of the Swamp Cats, as well as another Night Stu- dents' Time Out! The Boomers topped off the festivities at the An- nual Homecoming Dance. Valen- tine's Day was celebrated with free treats both during the day and in the evening. AC's own Jazz II gave an outstanding performance in a con- cert on the first day of March. The next day, caricature artist Steve Gip- son amused a couple of hundred students with his humorous illustra- tions. Union rounded out the quar- ter with a free Family Night featuring Walt Disney's "Snow White". Opening Spring quarter was co- median Melvin George with his unique sense of cool. In May, Union gave away one hundred dollars in prizes for a campus wide Scavenger Hunt. A different kind of music was introduced to many AC students by Kirby Shelstad. Shelstad amazed and pleased the crowd with incredible music played through an Apple Macintosh computer and a few syn- thesizers. Student Union finished the quarter and the year with a two day, three party Memorial Day cele- bration for both day and night stu- dents. In an effort to find new and excit- ing programs for AC students, mem- bers of Student Union traveled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for a National Association for Campus Ac- tivities Southeast regional confer- ence. Also, in February, Union mem- bers got together with students from all over the United States and Cana- da for a national convention in Nash- ville, Tennessee. These two confer- ences gave students the chance to view acts, trade information, and learn more about campus program- ming. Back to school, Student Union met weekly to discuss, think up, and plan all of the various programs for the year. Tim Bond Student Union sponsored many activities dur- ing the school year. The "Back to School Jam", and "The Casters" (tennis golf) were just two. STUDENT UNION Lara Sykes Keepin B Like most communities, August* College has its own newspaper. And like those newspapers, the Bell Ring- er is put together by members of the community; in this case, students at AC. Printed weekly, the Bell Ringer uses the same standards as commu- nity newspapers just about any- where. But unlike those other pa- pers, AC's news outlet functions with a fraction of the manpower of a commercial enterprise. To show you i what we mean, let's track the pro- J gress of a typical issue from scratchj to production. ( Any week's newspaper starts be|p fore there's a word written on paper with the weeklwaff meeting. Tr are held in the rell Ringer office week prior to publication. Jj ries assigned at the meetings Iff aj| pear in the next watek/s^^R Ideally, each reporli^^ student will be assigned one story to work on in time for the next paper . . . gener- ally a week before it's due. But sometimes deadline pressures and breaking events have to be covered by whoever is available. Many times during the spring quarter of 1989, that fell to the editor. The stories that are written are due in the Bell Ringer office by Wednesday or Thursday. This gives 'tor tfme to type the stories nputer and begin the ss (and to get addition- each 12- 20 to 25 other sections >mpiled, the dead- ine pressure may become a little more real. By Friday, all |)ji news articles that are going to geBBp the paper s jfl^fci le computer. Ve is so much yet to be done thaVBe articles, unless virtually imporunHjust can't be aj Hepted. Hard-coref editing usu. Ktarts on Friday. Eadn piece is ed| Ftwice, so the editocan catch^H takes that slipped Bough thtfl /time. The editor al^wakes si " has photographs to^Hfith eaJB ry that needs a phi The editorial stiK Bts tBS early on Saturday, jally around 9 a.m. The editor anH torts begin to go over their respeH 3 spctions/or a third time, and th^j gets down to the out where each arti ed in the paper. By least part of the pap "laid-out" and some have been written. Sunday is the climaWP W work, as the final headlines are written, the rest of the paper is laid-out, and de- tails such as captions for pictures are handled. At 6 p.m., the editorial staff copies all its work in the computer ^PWne Chronicle, the informatic B the BR disk is fed into the paper's Resetting computer, which pBK olt the articles on a special paV hit is then waxed and stuck cH h^^y cardboard backing sheets th riMNlhe same size as the finished product. Here every article is loving ly trimmed to size, and unexpected complications (which invariably as conditions ofl| r, each word, Z/0E/8-69/9Z/6 03 *!S A P BJ 8 3H1 '61 uef qi YU ZL iqa 'aDnes a|dde pue sdoip >|Jod 91. saiupf assaf 'gj, 'jaipjnq aqj lues >j. qog jeqj 3aoi L '^m.\0 Zl 0-9 'D8V LI "waqi JO ||V 0L uiuew |OJB3 - 6 swooju i n?q oaaj 'sluooj -paq jnoj 9 jauSjsafj/iDajjqDJV ' L sp! Apejg aqi 9 anuaAy uojujp 5 sapiuy so - ] > auoqd Aed e ||ejsu| jaSn z looqas M!H a|epiS3M L :S3MSNV 9. What was Carol Brady's maiden 17. How many original episodes UNDER THE OAK Jennifer Sprague The 20 Who Turned Us On 1. Ken Wahl Wiseguy 2. Michelle Pfeiffer Tequila Sunrise 3. Dean Stockwell Married to the Mob 4. Tom Hanks Big 5. Sigourney Weaver Working Girl 6. Kevin Costner Bull Durham 7. Michael Hutchence INXS 8. Dana Delaney China Beach 9. Michael Crawford Phantom of the Opera 10. John F. Kennedy, Jr. Law student 11. Ande Agassi No. 1 in men's tennis 12 Tom Cruise Rain Man 13. Susan Sarandon Bull Durham 14. Kiefer Sutherland Young Guns 15. Ron Perlman Beauty and the Beast 16. Randy Travis "Honky Tonk Moon" 17. Tracy Chapman "Fast Car" 18. George Michael "Faith" 19. Jessica Rabbit Who Framed Roger Rabbit 20. Johnny Depp 21 Jump Street $ HI X \ I ^r ^^^^1 HP UNDER THE OAK Dana Hamilton >- STUDENTS Photos by David Haynes * * Take a looK Stwkuti Student attendance, participation, and diversity as well as cohesion are undoubtedly main factors in shaping a successful college. At AC, the staff's foremost objective is io devise means to satisfy the students. Changes are made, mistakes are modified, and problems are discussed so that students are encouraged to spread the word about the benefits of being an AC students. The students have the responsibility to voice differing opinions and adhere to the rules derived by their peers and the AC administration. The students are advised to seek actions to change things that are thought of as unfair and are also encouraged to become a part of the decision making process. Student input helps to make life at AC exciting and interesting. _ Dana Hamilton Six of AC's most promising students are to be commended for being apart of Who's Who of the American Universities and Colleges. AC is proud to have been a key factor in the seniors education and wishes them much de- served success. 1 > Approximately ',000 students each quarter m attended AC with a single goal of graduating f with their desired degree. STUDENTS Jennifer Sprague [ T |n The Spotlight WHO'S WHO AMONG STU- DENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSI- TIES & COLLEGES is a national honor conferred annually upon outstand- ing student leaders from colleges and universities throughout the United States. This award recognizes combined achievement in academ- ics, campus leadership, and service to the institution and community at large. During the 1988-1989 school year, six students were chosen from Augusta College as Who's Who stu- dents. What a student leader. He gives Joe Cool a bad name. Barbara E. Harmon is a Senior with plans to graduate in June of 1989. She is planning to pursue a doctorate in English and then teach on the col- lege level. She would also like to continue a career in the area of short story writing. While at Augusta Col- lege, Barbara acted as the President of the English Club and participated on the Student Ambassador Board. She also utilized her writing talent and gave the Bell Ringer many arti- cles to keep the campus informed. She acted, directed and managed AC Theater productions with the Drama Club and with the little spare time she had left, she made the Dean's List, volunteered for United Cerebral Palsy, and worked as a Pharmacy Technician, coordinated the Bell Ringer office, and managed an apartment duplex. With so much dedication to her studies, campus and community, it is plain to see why Barbara deserved this honor. Phillip S. Hibbard is a Junior with plans to graduate in June of 1990. After graduation, he plans to go on to law school and eventually enter into private practice specializing in business or contract law. Phillip also hopes to become very involved in government service and gain some entreprenuerial experience. AC saw Phillip in many activities and posi- tions on campus such as President of the Student Government Associa- tion, Senator and Parliamentarian of the Student Senate, and an active member of the Judicial Cabinet. He gave his time to at least eight com- mittees on campus; two of which were the College Council and Aca- demic Policies Committee. The list does not stop there. Phillip was a voting delegate to the Student Advi- sory Council while still remaining on the Dean's List consistently. He man- aged to keep in the middle of things by Managing the Student Activities Office in the evenings. Phillip is sure to make many contributions with his leadership abilities and concern for the student body's well-being. Sheila Kaye O'Neal is a Senior with plans to graduate in the Fall of 1988. She will then go on to Augusta College's Graduate Program to re- ceive her MBA. A Ph.D. is next in line with a career in teaching and research work at a college immedi- ately after. Her participation in the college is as diversified as one can get. She acted as President for the Marketing Club in 1988, represent- ed the School of Business Adminis- tration at the Open House in '88, and did research work for the Board of Advisors. The Dean's List sported Sheila's name consistently. While working as a Graduate Assistant for Dr. Mary Mobley in the School of Business Administration, Sheila vol- unteered for the 1989 Publicity Committee for the Rowing Regatta, as a student member of the Greater Augusta Advertising Club and helped as a student assistant for the small Business Development Center. All the experience Sheila has gained and her dedication will surely make her a success. Devarra Danielle Watson is a Sen- ior with plans to graduate in June of 1989 with a BS in Biology. Medical School is Dede's next order of busi- ness. Dede participated in the Stu- dent Senate 86-89, with her last year knowing her as the Senate Chair- man. She was a member of Tri-Beta, the Drama Guild and the Student Ambassador Board. She volunteered her time to at least five campus com- mittees such as the Student Activi- ties Committee and the Lyceum Committee. Drama Guild found her helping in the production and man- agement of several of their perfor- mances. Consistently being on the Dean's List steered her to becoming a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Dede also received the Scholastic Achievement Award her Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years. She was a Faculty Scholar and previously honored as a Who's Who candidate. She made time to serve as a Biology and Chemistry Lab Assistant along with joining the Chemistry Club. Phi Kappa Phi honored Dede with an Honorable Mention Scholarship for Graduate Study. This award was earned and well deserved. Dede is an ideal Who's Who student. Wesley R. Gardner is a Sen- ior with plans to graduate in June of 1989. He is plan- ning to obtain a Bachelor's of Music Degree. After completing his music degree, he plans to pursue a degree in psychology eventually studying the psychology of music on the graduate level. During his college ca- Jennifer Levon Hurst is a Senior with plans to graduate in June of 1989. She kept herself very in- volved with the activities on campus by participating in the Spanish Club, .and Editing the Sand Hills Literary Magazine. She was one of the select few who was chosen to be a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. reer, Wesley participated in the AC Choir and served as President. He was the soloist for "Seven Last Words of Christ" and "Handel's Messiah". He was Treasurer of the Chamber Choir. The Opera Workshop will re- member him for his roles in "Mika- do", "Wonderful Town", "Boys From Syracuse", and "HMS Pin- That is no doubt since Jennifer re- mained on the Dean's List regularly. Who's Who found Jennifer in 87-88. Awards were no stranger to this stu- dent either. The Academic Award in Spanish for 1988 and the Scholastic Award 1986-1988 were given to her deservedly. In her spare time, Jenni- fer works as a tutor at the college afore". Wesley also served as a stu- dent representative on the Fine Arts Committee and consistently was honored on the Dean's List. Outside of school, he was the Minister of Music at Kiokee Baptist Church and worked 30-40 hours a week in a sales position with Powers Baldwin. writing lab. All the recognition she has received does not stop there. One of the most important awards Jennifer has received is the United States Achievement Academy for 1988-1989. It's no wonder that Who's Who wanted this achiever again. 155 The CAC is one of the most common places to meet friends. This group of students take ad- vantage of the warm weather to pass time until their next class. Teresa Bates Advertising/Public Relations Steve Bowman Health & Physical Education |oe C. Bun h Bilogy 156 Tannus Beasly Management Catherine A. Brown Communications )anet Campbell English Grace L. Black Criminal Justice Lynette Brown General Business Glenn Cannon Marketing Julianne Bateman Bohler Nursing Sidney A. Brown Computer Science Carol A. Davis Psychology Psy< hology Donna Dumas Broadcast/Film Dwight Francis Political Science Robin Furman General Business Pamela Gabriel Biology Laura Gay Communications Terrell R. Grey Sociology Edwin D. Groover Management Valerie Groover Business Finance Kyu D. Han Computer Science Timothy Hunter Marketing Jennifer Hurst English James Jackson Sociology Alvin Jones III Sociology Charron Jones Computer Science Lydia J. Jones Elementary Education JONES > Tammy L. Jones Undecided m 157 Sarah Kitchener History Laura Knox Education (middle grades) Terry Lindsey General Business )ohn P. Myles Psychology Deborah Myrick Mathematics Education Angela Newman Physical Education lamia Oliver Sociology Deborah C. Osterloudt Sociology Robin A. Owens Management Sidney W. Raper, Jr., Political Sciei Tonia Owens Sociology Terry Roberson Business Management Angela Shcppard Core Cirricullum Gr.x e S Smo.ik Education Gregory Stenger Management Celestine Stiles Biology Lawana Thompson Accounting Virwarner Tiller Communications Kevin Webster Biology William Wells History Angela Wheatley Marketing *Jr Many people at- tended the Okto- berfest this year. " Chris Kidd enjoys some authentic German Cuisine and a brew along with good conver- sation. 159 Augusta College's theatre production of Sam Shepard's "Buried Child" opened Wednesday, October 26, 1988. The plot concerned an Illinois farm family whose lives are in a state of upheaval. AC Theatre traveled to Columbus, Georgia November 3-5 to present "Buried Child" at the Georgia Theatre Conference. James Aldridge Computer Science Joanelis Alvareztorre Industrial Engineer Dawn Amerson Physical Education Amy Argabrite Accounting Alfredia Armstrong Medical Technology Holly Arnold Undecided William Russell Bacch Management Ashley Bailey Undecided Julie Bailey Business Administration Clifford Baldowski Business Administration Sharon Banks Undecided.^ - Jim Barrett History john T. Barrow Undecided Linda Bates Journalism Carole Baxter Political Science Frank Beck Communication Michael Bell Physics Brian Bentley History Kimberly D. Bentley Biology Hina Bhutta Biology Clen Bierman Undecided Tracy Billue Sociology Valensa Bing Pre-Engineering Diane Blackburn Early Childhood Education Patrick Blakenship Psychology Gail W. Boatright Computer Science Stacey Boles Management Timothy Bond Mathematics Education ;** Jr Doris W. Bonilla Nursing Casandra Boyd Medical Technology Laurie Boyd Nursing Sharon Boyd Psychology Heather Bradford Marketing Sandra C. Brigham Early Elementary Education Michael Brinkman Undecided Michele Buchanan Marketing Marnie Bulluck Undecided Donita A. Bumbay Business Administration Tandji Burden Communications Donna Burke Undecided Patrice Burke Computer science Frederica Bussey Biology 161 Wendy A. Cakanic Accounting Terry Capers Fashion Merchandising Richard H. Capps Jr. Adrienne Carter Biology Jacqueline Cartwright Nursing Duane Coleman Undecided Bessie L.E. Coley Mass Communications/Drama Regina Collins Nursing Deranda Cooper Accounting Jeffrey Cooper English William Cooper Jr. Communications Colette Saurageot Cosma English Amy Crawford Obstetrics/Gynecology Wendy Creer Undecided Andrew Courney Undecided Anissa Davis Communications Sandi Davis Nursing Tara Davis Allied Health Jay Day Undecided Laurent deBau Marketing Amy Diamond Undecided Julie Dickerson Business l)cm, nis Dickey History Kelly Layne Dietrich Undecided Dana Dixon Pre-Med Robert A. Dorrill Psychology Rhonda Drummond English Sharen E. Dye Curtes Eastman Engineering Ruthie Eden Undecided Kelly Edwards Biology Terrie English Business Christopher Erbland Communications Chris Everly Marketing Trevor Figgins Business Christeen Foreman Business Management Deborah Ford Accounting Audrey Fricke Nursing Kenneth Fricke Nursing James Fuller Finance Alicia Funderburg Undecided Scott Garner Undecided S V \ 1 ; [ 162 The 1988 Augusta College Blood Drive was a great success. Sponsored by Pi Kap- pa Phi, in one day Shepeard Community Center received 90 pints of blood. The Shepeard Community Center is always in the need of blood and the College's par- ticipation was sure to have saved many lives. Thanks to all those who donated! CAKANIC The College Activities Center (CAC) is always a popular spot to get some work done. The second floor allowed some quiet and here, Tarynn Ufret took advan- tage of it. 164 JFNNINGS Paul Garret! Undecided Natalie Gaskins Undecided Shawn Gill Undecided Ashley M. Golden Undecided Howard Goode Pre-Pharmacy Debra Graham Dentistry Shannon Graves Nursing Narvella Gray Sociology Glen Green Undecided Annette Grescott Biology Charlie Gross Economics Janet Hall Early Childhood Education James U. Hammond Biology Shawn P. Hammond Undergraduate Studies Barbara Harmon English Cynthia Harper Office Administration David A. Haynes II Biology Jeffrey Hays Business Administration Elizabeth Hayter Mathematics Gina Henderson Marketing Audrey Roxanne Hendrix Elementary Education *"**. ^ Carrie L. Herring Undecided B. Kay Herrington Economics/Finance Frederick D. Higgs Computer Science Cheryl Hill Nursing Sandra A. Hixon Elementary Education Amy Hogan Physical therapy Michael Hogue Business Laurie Holliday Biology Lewis Holmes Undecided Rhonda Howard Undecided Carolyn Hudson Undecided Kenneth Hudson Biology Nancy Hudson Computer Science Paul S. Hudson Business Donna Inglett Undecided Mary Inglett Undecided Dwayne Irby Accounting Kim James Sociology/Psychology Sharon James Nursing Shelby James Business Jacqueline Jennings Undecided 16 s Bill Edward Johnson Physics Charles K. Johnson English Melissa Johnson Nursing Scott Johnson Undecided Brian Jones Computer Science David Jones Jr. Business Management Justina A. Jones Business Management Kimberlyn Jones Nursing Sharon E. Jones History Teressa Jones Accounting Timothy Jones Political Science Tonya Jordan English John Kaltenbach Undecided Todd A. Kelley Undecided Lyle Kelly Education Richard Kennedy History Joanna Kershner Business Management Elizabeth Kile Computer Science Mary Denice King Undecided Patricia King Undecided Kelle Langham Mathematics Michelle Lansing Special Education Lisa Larger Communications Amy Ledford Undecided Reginald Lenon Undecided Michele K. LePore Marketing Frances Lewis Nursing Kenya Lewis Nursing Marsha Lewis Business Laura E. Lindley Middle Grade Education Margaret Little Undecided Jonathon Long Management Delsina Luckett Business Administration Tracey A. Lynam Art Robyn Macey Music Christopher Maddox English Diane Maloney Communications/ Advertising John F. Mareska Psychology Philip Martin Undecided Randy Masline Psychology/Sociology Susan Maxwell Nursing Tina Mays Computers Even yellow lines could not stop illegal parking. Students risked fines for the sake of getting close to their classes. Parking was available behind the baseball field and Fanning Hall, but most students found the extra walk too much. JOHNSON 167 The AC Greeks took on the Athletics in a battle of wits Wednesday March 8, 1989, before an enthusiastic crowd of about 200 in the CAC. "World Rap" was sponsored by the Informed Students Accociation as part of the public relations campaign waged over current events in the class- room. The game featured questions rang- ing from Savannah River Plant to politics to movies to sports. Here, Kelsey Kemple jumps on a small trampoline to ensure the questions were mixed well. The Athletics won by a slim 30 to 25 victory. Susan McCorkle Biology Tara McCowan Undecided Cynthia McKinley Business Administration Cynthia McNair Mathematics Sherry Meadows Nursing Kathy Meloan Early Childhood Education Jeff Meyer Business Finance Candace Mills Nursing Kimberly Mills Nursing LaQuita S. Mincey Marketing Danielle Mitchell Undecided Edith Mitchell Biology Mitchell Mitchell Biology Emmett Keith Mock Business Administration Britta Monroe Undecided Beth Moody Undecided Gene Moore Psychology |an D. Morange Early Childhood Education Charles Moye Business Administration Joseph E. Mullins Business Management Marrissa Myers Biology Ray Myers Biology Michael Nicholson Education History Gary Nistler Psychology Misty Nistler Education Anita Nogai Undecided Sharna O'Bryant Nursing Sheila K. O'Neal Management Deryl Brent Odom Undecided James Oellerich Business Administration Robert Oliver Communications/Public Relations Kathryn Susan Owens Art Nancy Padgett History Hank Panowich History Kevin W. Parrish Accounting Lisa Parrish Undecided Deborah Paul Undecided Jacqueline M. Pedraza Undecided Chandra Peters Interior Decorating Jenny Pitman Business Roy Poellnitz Undecided Vincent G. Powell Political Science ..... 169 Sam Price Undecided Kimberly Pridgen Dental Hygiene Michele Provance Nursing Mjqbool Qureshi Psychology Michelle Rabun Business Administration )ohn M. Randall III Computer Science .j. John V. Reardon Undecided Rick Rhodes Undecided Karen M. Ringgold Biology/Pre-Med Bonnie Roberson Nursing (ames Roberts Art Rhonda T. Roberts Mathematics Darius Robinson Business Administration Stacey Safarik Nursing Diana Sammons History Kenneth L. Sciulli Business . Terrie Scott Nursing' Teresa Self Nursing Stacey Shearer Business Jayne Smalley Psychology Beverly J. Smith Medical Tech. James Smith Special Education Lawrence S. Smith Undecided Tonya Solesbee Nursing Diane Southall Nursing Kathryn M. Speering Undecided Jennifer Sprague International Business Marina Stafford Communications Joseph StSSl Psychology Georgia Stever Undecided Celestine Stiles Biology Tracie Stone Business Education Mollie C. St or v,,Art Robin Strickland Biology Mark Stripling Physical Education "* " Sharon LaReese Stubbs English Elizabeth Sturkey Nursing Shannon Sumerau Mathematics Lara Jane Sykes Business/Accounting Deborah Tankersley Psychology Erica Tanks Business Administration Tracy Taylor Computer Science As a part of their training, Augusta Col- lege's ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) practices repelling from the side of the CAC. Along with this drill, the ROTC also goes on Survival Weekends and takes part in Military exercises with other col- lege cadets. Childcare was as essential to some stu- dents as are books to class. The students could drop off their children before class and have peace of mind knowing their kids were in capable hands. The child's daily activities ranged from fingerpainting to coloring to recess on the playground. The day care was also open to faculty and staff. fi 172 1 1 \ m zJr^M W i TEMPLETON YARBROUCH W^ Roger Templeton Mathematics Maria Thomas Undecided Olan Thomas Business Administration P.T. Thomas Computer Science Sarah Thomas Computer Science Addrenna Thurman Political Science Judy Thurmond History Marty Todd Public Relations/Advertising Philip Tralies Business Thomas Trainor Business Administration Jeaneen Tullis Undecided Deann Turner Special Education David Vick Mathematics Brenda B. Videtlo Communications Helen Vissing Mathematics Walter vonRautenkrauz Business Administration Catherine Wade History Terrilyn Wallace Biology Brent Watkins Undecided Alasdair Watt Physical Education Sandra Weeks Computer Science * Patsy A. Welch Business Administration Helen Wells Accounting Gloria Weston Psychology Schansa Whiddon Journalism Sabrina White Physical Therapy Christina Wilk Medical Records Bridgett Williams Biology Russell L. Williams Computer Science Sonnetta Williams Mathematics Tara Williams Undecided Tarla Williams Biology Timothy Williams Communications Valencia Williams Undecided Lisa Williamson Mathematics Regina Wilson Undecided Valerie Wong Chemistry Travis W. Wright Advertising Jennifer Yarbrough General Business Wendie Dawn Yarbrough Computer Science Graduates Perry L. Bennett, )r. Education/MA Tammye )ones Interrelated Special Education Karen Schulze Psychology "Oooooh! I could just KISS that CUTE face of yours!" Weekends offered many the time to get togeth- er to party of just relax and prepare for the week ahead. Lynda Edwards Education/Middle Grades lit Gregory A. Erancisco AM Philippe Lafaye Business Carl W. Lennox Psychology Ernestine C. Hooken I nglish Sherron Lux Special Night Fetes AC's Best Sporadic thunderstorms and the threat of tornadoes didn't stop stu- dents and faculty, as well as some proud parents, from attending Au- gusta College Honors Convocation May 5 in the Performing Arts The- ater. While the weather outside defina- tely left something to be desired, in- side the crowd of about 200 min- gled. The procession of faculty and ad- ministrative staff filed into the the- ater and took their seats on either side of the stage. The professors were followed by the students who were to be honored. The stage was brightly decorated with yellow, pink and white flowers. President Richard Wallace opened the ceremony with an unusually short speech telling of his regret that the administration rarely dealt with students who are well adjusted and are doing well, only the ones who are in trouble or having problems. Academic awards were presented by Vice President of Academic Af- fairs, William Dunifon. School and departmental awards were present- ed by Dean Ronald Tallman of Arts and Sciences, Dean Martha Farmer of Business Administration and Dean Joseph Murphy of Education. Duni- fon against took the stage to recog- nize this year's Phi Kappa Phi induct- ees. Vice President of Student Affairs Fred Barnabei gave the publications awards, presented to the students who made it into "Who's Who," and the award for service and leadership. The Louis K. Bell Research Award went to Ed Edmonds of the Psychol- ogy Department for his productivity in scholarly areas and in publishing during his 20 years of service at AC. The Outstanding Faculty Award went to Mary Lisko for her excel- lence in teaching and because she "challenges students to do their best." During the presentations Wal- lace tried very hard to be vague so as to not reveal anything about the re- cipients before their names were called. Several students received more than one award over the course of the evening. Devarra (Dede) D. Watson and Sheila Kay O'Neal both collected four awards, while Phillip Hibbard and Jennifer Hurst claimed three apiece. Kelley M. Ellis Students And Faculty Named On Honors Night 1989 Senior Service Leadership Award Steven W. Bowman Devarra D. Watson PUBLICATIONS Bell Ringer Award Chris Smith Chronicle-Herald Award J. Monty Adams PHI KAPPA PHI INITIATES JUNIORS Scott K. Fogleman Phillip S. Hibbard Amy J. Craven Maria E. Loo Charles T. Redd Julie O. Tipton SENIORS Christopher R. Ailing Debra C. Brigham Audrey L. Chamberlain Maria J. Davies Amber Rion Garrard Margaret C. Goldberg lean H. Kearns Kipler S. Lamar Lisa J. Landrum Mike L. Miller Eugene E. Moore, Jr. Pamela D. Morris Sheila K. O'Neal Julie A. Oliver Henry C. Panowich Sharon Lareese Stubbs David Turnbull Catherine R. Wade GRADUATE Joyce W. Dejoie FACULTY James W. Garvey Max Edward Pettit, Jr. Richard S. Wallace SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Senior Biology Award Dennis R. Lindbom Richard T. Mixon Chemistry Award Mike L Miller John W. Pearce Organic Chemistry Award Tim S. Livingston American Nuclear Society Physics Award Walter E. Stephens McCray Science Award Devarra D. Watson Mathematics Award Kyu Dong Han Computer Science Award Julie A. Oliver Outstanding Student in French Tiffany Brunner Outstanding Student in German Ursula R. Lewis Outstading Student in Spanish Laura Townsend McCrary English Award Jennifer L. Hurst Patricia Smith Lesher Essay Award Harvey D. Lynch Patricia Smith Lesher Scholarship Susan L. Landis Bailie's Art Center Award Sam A. Singal Powers-Baldwin Music Award Richard Human, Jr. Theodore deTreville History Award Amber Rion Garrard Ned A. Holsten Award Sean P. Balser Richmond County Good Government Award Dwight M. Francis Georgia Consortium Certificate of Merit Sean P. Balser Louise Bryant Nursing Achievement Award Mary H, Parel Psychology Graduate Award Kecia K. Hall Psychology Graduate Award Margaret G. Shipman Psychology Undergraduate Award Karen Howry John Smith Sociology Senior Award Steven F. Kum Dept. of the Army Superior Cadet Award Annette M. Babmeaux William P. Caskey, Jr. Thomas U. Oliver WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES Wesley R. Gardner Barbara E. Harmon Phillip S. Hibbard Jennifer L. Hurst Sheila K. O'Neal Devarra D. Watson SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FRESHMEN Helen Bentz Adriana Calboreanu Harriet T. Deas Jo Angela Edwins Clint O. Elvington Angela L. Fowler Patricia H. Hall Kelle L. Langham Andrea M. Rowell SOPHOMORES Beth C. Baker Tracie D. Stone Laura J. Townsend Patricia L. Cato Mary H. Williams JUNIORS Henry C. Panowich Phillip S. Hibbard Scott K. Fogleman Maria E. Loo Charles T. Redd SENIORS Jennifer L. Hurst Devarra D. Watson Susan A. Hall Steven F. Kuni SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting Award Bradley R. Mays Georgia CPA Certificate of Academic Excellence Julie A. Brown Economics/Finance Award James G. Fuller Management Award Bradley R. Mays Georgia CPA Distinguished Accounting Award Christina Bailey Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award Sheila K. O'Neal Marketing Award Sheila K. O'Neal Outstanding MBA Student Award Angela Holt Business Education/Office Administration Award Debra C. Brigham Co-Op Student of the Year Lynette J. Brown SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Outstanding Undergraduate Student Lydia Johanna Jones Outstanding Graduate Student Karen Diane Snowberger FACULTY AWARDS Louis K. Bell Research Award Ed M. Edmonds Outstanding Faculty Member Award Mary K. Lisko Lara Sykes, Assistant Editor, had a big part of designing many of the sections, Academics section was one of her projects. 176 H CLOSING Jennifer Sprague WHITE COLUMNS STAFF (Clockwise): David Haynes Photographer, Dana Hamilton Assis- tant Editor, Jennifer Sprague Editor, Lara Sykes Assistant Editor. It wasn't very often that anyone had the opportunity to get a shot of David Haynes. We never could get him out from behind the camera. CLOSING Photos by David Haynes 177 Tim Bond constantly kept busy on campus. He chaired the Student Union, took some pictures for the yearbook and did anything and every- thing for Student Activities. CLOSING Jennifer Sprague ^ I : 35b* *\ ** H x^mrSk (. i V v >, =?** 1 ' |v> ' ^9**^*S\ W^ 4-^j i r j ^^ *^fe^ i JOSTENS