;;j-.v,.-.--;r; 11' Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from LYRASIS IVIembers, Sloan Foundation and ASU Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/whitecolumns1993augu L s.c. LD270.81 ,W35 1990 ^IP^jt-^ REESE LIBRARY - AUGUSTA COLLEGE lock wise from top: members of the udent Government Association, aQuita Mincey Judicial Cabinet, Wendy Creer SGA Secretary/ Treasurer, Tim Bond Student Vnion Chairman, and James Tammond SGA President, take a break from the Summer Student Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting at Jekyll Island. Augusta Con^g^^^^/^ 8 60 82 112 CAMPUS LIFE Expansion, graduation, & visitors to Augusta Coiiege. ACADEMICS Priding ourselves on our educational excellence. ATHLETICS The athletic attraction of AC is lead by the Jaguar. U D E N T S & ORGANIZATIONS student life and involvement in organizations means different things to everyone. 1 RQ CLOSING " V^ V^ Each student helps AC grov* and progress to the future. Augusta College is an institution of subtle, yet constant change. With the passing of each year, buildings are expanded, issues arise, and new students are enrolled to take the places of those before them. All new students are unique in that they bring with them their own goals, their own values, and their own ideas. Augusta College has evolved over time as this annual cycle of change has been repeated, with each student adding to our richness and diversity. The student body is often mistakenly classified as one generic group having unified beliefs. More realistically, the stu- dent body is comprised of individ- uals who are constantly adding new ideas, adding new outlooks and new perspectives which improve the col- lege. Augusta College prides itself on the educational excellence that it has established. As this continues into the new decade, our college will climb in enrollment, new struc- tures will open and we will attract educational leaders to our campus. President Richard Wallace I quoted his vision that "10,000 stu- dents will attend Augusta College by the year 2000." This year's en- rollment rose 400 students to 5239 students above the anticipated 5121. At this rate of All campus activity isn't spent indoors. Studying and ice cream socials pull students out of the classrooms. Opening YOU CAN if.^fr^-:^.v^K- ON THAT current increase, President Wallace's vision will be fulfilled. Along with increasing student population, tuition rose 4% ($16) to bring a full load cost to $472.00. The 6 By the year 2000, at least 10,000 students will demand our educational services each academic term . . . Cynics say this is only a dream. They are right that it is a dream. I challenge the 'only' part. 9 9 .an President Wallace increase was used to increase staff salaries. Prominent figures visiting Augusta College included Andrew Young, former Mayor of Atlanta who had an unsuccessful bid for Governor. James Rosen, Augusta College's Eminent Scholar in Art, assisted the college in securing an ex- comt. pmgt 6 :0i OPENING i r \ Augusta College ^^s a rising star in the sM University ip System. There is more to a college campus than class, books, and studies. The real memories of college days come from the friends that are made and tie actinties held. ^^ OPESING ^^}^ QUOTE ME change program with the Dosso Dossi Art Institute in Ferrara, Italy. And who could forget Paula Poundstone who kept us in laughter with her visit to the PAT for the Ly- ceum Series. In the academia, the i i All new students are unique in that they bring with them their own goals, their own values, and their own ideas. All these charac- teristics help im- prove the college. 9 9 English Department abol- ished the English 101 De- partmental exit exam. Failing this single test meant the repeat of En- glish 101. Columbia County has a new Augus- ta College campus at Ev- ans Middle School, for- merly located at Augusta Preparatory Day School. Duck when you enter the Reese Library. Chains went up in front of the li- brary because bricks on the second floor came loose due to the lack of expansion joints. And the Education Department developed a new program to enlist "near to" retiring military personnel. Class- es that enabled second ca- reers in education were offered to those military personnel with math or science undergraduate backgrounds. In the sporting arena, our Table Tennis Team captured their second consecutive NCAA Championship. The best of the best belong to Au- gusta College. In retrospect, Augusta College is a rising star in the University System. There is much to talk about and YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT. OPENING Clockwise from left: Studying in the CAC took all shapes and forms. This marked the end of the Student Union serving beer at their func- tions. Participants in SAIL kept their spirits up during those mind-stretching sessions, didn't they Maria? Rains Hall at the top of the AC campus is home to President Wallace. OPENING ,-^v5^^ famous comedienne, Paula Poui^d-^ ^'^^'^ stone. Student Union kicked off the^ the Oktoberfest. For thf minded, AC has sporting ^^oi:y>;,^:j^2W/^^ events all year long. Alternative ^Mr<>?^^rU.^^^: movies at the CAC and PAT, ArtS:- ir and entertainment such as the In- ^^c ternational Food Fest or Jack , .4> '<:J>>rfy^^ White, a billiards professional. An >^te' '~^'^^'^'^ ^^^^^ ^^^^y surprised stu- -v. ^5^ dents - vS-c ^ student had to really not want to get involved to say that Augusta College doesn't have a great cam- pus life. j^v>^ I ; ly/ia/ Ar/nd of day would it be without reading ttre morning paper, eating a well-balanced lunch from the CAC cafeteria and taking a leisurely stroll to class? CAMPUS LIFE "It has a lot of potential to be better, but there are still a lot of complaints. " Julie Dickerson From the bills, to the pool, to the party's in the clubhouse. College Station gave many AC students an opportunity to experience living on their own. 10 Photos: Troy Campbell COLLEGE ii My social life improved dramatically when I moved here. It's the closest thing to campus life. Nanci Collins A jj Ithough most students would agree that living in an apartment is better than living at home under parental supervision, some College Station resi- dents resent the lack of freedom. But there are many positive aspects about the new complex that opened in June of 1989. With space available for 240 residents, the only requirement for living in College Station is that you have to be an AC stu- dent. Nanci Collins, an AC senior and member of the tennis team, is one of the many who meets the requirement. The apartments have completely fur- nished bedrooms and living rooms and fully equipped kitchens. Built to house four students, the apartments have two different floor plans. Students can choose between a four-private bedroom apart- ment for $175.00 per person per month, or a two-shared bedroom apartment for $160.00 per person per month. Each apartment comes with free cablevision and central heating and air. However, as Collins points out, "The walls and ceilings are thin." Her upstairs neighbors blast their stereo early in the morning or late at night. She has resorted to calling the police on occasion, if man- agement is not there to handle the prob- lem. One of the biggest advantages accord- ing to Collins is the swimming pool. "The pool is great when I want to escape. It's like a party we all go out to the pool and talk and listen to music." There is also a furnished clubhouse with big screen TV which can be used for meet- ings or rented out for parties. And for those of us who are brave enough to wash our own clothes, there is a laundry facility. For those students that don't own cars, the Augusta Public Transit shuttle arrives every hour beginning at 7:30 a.m. to take you to your class on campus. Collins says, "It's good right now because my car's messed up. I don't have to worry about getting to and from school. It's regular, so I can depend on it." The rules are one of the biggest com- plaints among several of the College Sta- tion residents. There is a list of 49 rules and regulations that the residents must sign. Rules such as no alcoholic beverages, no loitering in the parking lots or no alcoholic beverages in the clubhouse or in the pool area. Resi- dents must have written permission if they plan to have an overnight guest for more than two nights. Unmarried residents must share an apartment only with persons of the same sex. With these rules, the residents are con- fused about the status of the College Sta- tion: Are they dorms or are they apart- ments? Mrs. Powell said that they are apart- ments, "owned by a limited partnership between two men. Augusta College does not own the College Station, but has given us a land grant. The college does not make up the rules, but they do have a say in what takes place. We work closely with the ad- ministration at AC." Collins explains, "I resent the fact that they're always telling us what we can and cannot do. It feels more like a nursery school than college as nice as it is, you're treated like a child." Julie Dickerson, a rising sophomore, feels, "It has a lot of potential to be better, but there are still a lot of complaints. If we're paying $175 a month, we should be given the same rights as adults." The rules will continue to be an issue at College Station, but Collins admits, "My social life improved dramatically when I moved here. It's the closest thing to cam- pus life. People are always dropping by. It's not conductive to studying, however. My grades really suffered after moving here." About to reach it's first anniversary, the College Station is something that AC stu- dents are talking about. Whether it's to complain about the rules or to tell about the party that happened last weekend. Abbie Marsh Troy Campbell Home to as many as 240, College Station opened its doors to students of Augusta College in June of 1989. College Station 11 AGE IS NO If I'm lucky and the kitchen gets cleaned in a hurry, I can have from 6:30-7 to rest and catch my breath Brenda Videtto he alarm buzzes 5:50 a.m. Brenda Videtto, a senior Communications major hits the snooze button and lays in bed half awake. The alarm buzzes again at 6:00 a.m. Brenda forces herself out of bed. Her struggle just begins. "It's hell. It's rush, rush, rush," Brenda confessed. From 6:00 until 6:20 a.m., Brenda gets herself ready, suiting up for battle. While preparing a breakfast for her 14 year old son, Videtto guzzles her own cup of coffee. "We have one of those coffee makers with the timer. The coffee is ready when I get up." By 7:00 a.m., Brenda has completed her exercises: running down the driveway to fetch the morning paper and running up and down the stairs waking her son, while trying to dress herself. Videtto's husband is still in bed when she and her son leave the house at 7:15, after she has prepared their lunches and stolen a quick glance at the newspaper. "While I'm preparing breakfast, I've got those notecards right there, cramming for classes." .Av; At 7:25 a.m., Brenda steps foot on cam- pus. During the course of the day, from 8:00 a.m. until 1 1 :00 a.m., Brenda is a tradi- tional student. However, at 11:30, it's back to the hectic world for Videtto who reports to work while eating her lunch en route. "I work from 11:30 until about 3:30 or 4:00, depending on how much work there is to be done. Then at 4:30, it starts all over again," she said with an exasperated chuckle. At 4:30 p.m., she picks up her son from a relative's home and begins supper prepa- rations promptly at 5:00. Even during their evening meal, the Videtto's overlap eating with conversation and watching the 6:00 news. "If I'm lucky and the kitchen gets cleaned in a hurry, I can have from 6:30 to 7:00 to rest and catch my breath. I hit the books at 7:00 and study until about 1 1 :00." Those four hours of studying don't go uninterrupted though. She finds herself helping her son with his homework and doing the laundry. By midnight, Brends has usually had a hot bath and is nearing the bed. "I enjoy the hell out of it! It's my life and I chose it. I love the pressure. It eats my stomach up sometimes, but I enjoy it." At 12:30 a.m., it's lights out. "It's lights out when my head hits that pillow." Bill Coxwell Miady MMrtin 12 Non-Traditional "It's hell. It's rush, rush, rush. Brenda Videtto left: Brenda Videtto prepares to rappell down the CAC. This was Brenda's quarterly "challenge" for SAIL, a leadership program started this year by Student Activities. below: Age is no barrier to be a member of the Student Union. bottom: Sheila Johnson, besides raising a family and taking classes, was an active member of SAIL Students Active In Leadership. Jenoifer Spngue Jennifer Sprague Jeumifer Spngme Noa- Traditional 13 below: One of the many duties of the AC Public Safety is to attend on-campus student functions. bottom: The Public Safety building is the first to be seen when driving onto campus. left: Officer Lanny Wadkins "... when you look behind you and see how far that you've really gone (Public Safety), it makes you feel good. " Ken Jones 14 Public Safety SERVE AND a We've had a rash of parking citations today. It's been a madhouse! Officer L. Terry JJ W^ ruising in the patrol car, Public Safety Officer Landon "Lanny" Terry shows no favoritism when writing those "infamous parking tickets" at Au- gusta College. May 3rd was an unusually slow day for officers at AC. 11:15 a.m. Parking in handicapped space. "Let's check this out . . . No State Handicapped sticker ... no Temporary Handicapped sticker . . . gotta write this one up." Two male students walked by, "Bust 'em!" they shouted. "Students just don't like to see unauthorized people park in a handicapped space . . . They really love to see 'em get ticketed," he said. 11:30 a.m. Cruising again. Made a right turn onto main drag in front of Har- dy Hall. Turn right again by Butler Hall. Student parked in service area. "Another popular spot for students to park illegal- ly," he said. Another ticket was written. 1 1:35 a.m. Traveled around campus. Left turn onto main drag in front of Reese Library. Crossed the road approaching quadrangle . . . turn left into parking lot behind quadrangle . . . Now into parking lot behind baseball field. "This parking lot is never full. Students complain that there is never any place to park and they always say, "I'm not going to walk that far." 12:15 p.m. Car 505 headed down- town to turn in traffic violations." Tickets were issued to traffic violators early in the morning. "Running a stop sign and failure to yield right of way." These tickets were issued off campus and must be turned in to Richmond County Records Bureau. AC Public Safety has jurisdiction with- in 500 yards of Board of Regents Property. An average of 15-20 parking tickets are issued daily. Officer Terry said, "It de- pends on the mood of the students. We have the same set of people who park in the same handicapped space or in facul- ty/staff lot." May 5th proved to be another unusual day, but differently. 3:15 p.m. Lt. Jasper Cooke reported, "We had a missing person, a tree split and fell in the parking lot, a car rolled into another car, and there was a gas odor in the pool area. We had to evacuate the pool." "There is only one officer on duty today. We've had a rash of parking citations to- day. It's been a madhouse!" The "missing person" actually turned out to be a domestic dispute the person was hiding. In addition to issuing citations, officers escort students to their cars, check build- ings, boost batteries, and assist in any dis- turbance that may arise. According to Director of Public Safety, Ken Jones, some ex-faculty members are not allowed on campus. If caught, they are asked to leave. Rarely do they give any trouble. "Sometimes we get a report of one (ex-faculty member) on campus and by the time we get there, the person has al- ready left." Students often stay late in science, com- puter or ceramic labs and are afraid to go to their cars at a late hour. Phones are available in these labs and they may call Public Safety and ask for an escort. It takes only minutes for an officer to be there for this service. "We have 10-20 battery boost a day." "Sometimes we have people who are parked in a tight space. Usually women. They are afraid to back out. They don't want to hit another person's car. We are called to assist them even drive the car out of that space for them," said Officer Terry. Stolen or lost items are reported to Pub- lic Safety in hopes of recovery. According to Lt. Cooke, Public Safety officers are required to be at student func- tions such as artists' receptions. Student Union functions such as Oktoberfest, Homecoming Night, and a variety of oth- er on-campus parties. Improvements have been made at the Public Safety Office. Jones said "We have a new computer system to enable us to call up statistics of parking tickets issued, traffic violations, thefts, social disturbances, rape, battery boosts, escorts, and other incidents just by a touch of a button. Information can be accessed by student ID number or name, faculty name, date, or type of incident." This program began its operation in spring quarter of 1990. "We've come a long way," he said. "When you look ahead, sometimes it seems like you are moving ever so slow as far as accomplishing long range goals and short range goals; but when you look be- hind you and see how far that you've really gone, it makes you feel good. I can reflect back from 1980. We virtually could not compare to what we are today. As far as equipment, manpower, or anything. We didn't have patrol cars. We had a cush- manscooter and a pickup truck. That was our entire patrol fleet. Today we've got four fully equipped and marked Crown Victoria cruisers equipped with cages, in- terstate radio systems, and all other mod- ern equipment." "... Our goal is to serve and protect the faculty, staff and students as they live, work, and grow in an educational environ- ment." Brenda Videtto Public Safety 15 AUGUSTA u Teamwork is crucial because you are only as strong as your weakest link. Rebecca Dent w E jjjlm tes-vous prets? Partez! '"- This traditional French command (Are you ready? Row!) starts every rowing race in the world. In October 1988, some student athletes at Augusta College heard those commands for the first time when they inaugurated the club sport of rowing at Augusta College. Every rowing program begins with the crews being placed in a Novice status which takes into account the crew's unfa- miliarity with the fine points of competi- tion. After the 1988-1989 Novice year, the Augusta College teams were required to move up to Varsity level competition. De- spite its brief history on the rowing scene, our teams made the transition smoothly, gathering honors every step of the way. In three of the five 1990 regattas, A.C.'s teams have captured medals in competi- tion with other teams' programs that have been in existence for many years. In the Greenville, SC regatta, hosted by Furman University in February, Augusta's light- weight women's four and lightweight men's four both placed first in their re- spective events. The Augusta Invitational <^^J^A'' .^mviv. AS THE CURTAIN When I'm wait- ^ V ing in the wings for my cues, I always wonder if I'm cra- zy for doing this. ^ ^ Jonathon Craft y ^ AS the actress stepped on-stage for the curtain call, she saw the audi- ence rise to its feel like a giant wave while their deafening applause boomed in her ears. Closing per- formance the finish of six weeks of endless nights of rehearsal, monotonous repetition of lines, tears of frustration and an overwhelming sense of accomplish- ment. Any student actor involved in the the- ater program at Augusta College can asso- ciate with these activities and feelings. The process actors go through to reach this final climactic closing night begins five to six weeks before the show opens a five to six weeks in which they devote their entire life to the production of the show. Studies suffer. Sleep is lost. And their evenings are spent in the Chateau an unglamorous barn-like building; freezing cold in the winter, boiling hot in the sum- mer. Musty old clothes, unwanted furni- ture and other discarded relics litter every corner. Auditions "They always make me wonder why I'm putting myself through such trauma. You hear other people ahead of you reading and you think they all sound a thousand Photos by Mindy Martin ^: 20 Backstage of a production is a world in itself. The actors are transformed into their charac- ters with make-up and cos- tumes. *v They (auditions) aiways malce me wonder wiiy I'm putting myself through such trauma. Susanne Pruett Bell Riager File Bell Ringer File Bell Ringer File THEATER 21 r^; Blocking rehearsals are boring but necessary. We would all look pretty stupid onstage if we didn't know when and where to move. Rene Jankus SB%, 22 THEATER Photos: Bell Ringer File AGAIN AND ^ 6 6 Everyone's on edge and usually pretty tired. When we make it through that night, we know it can only get better. Tony Cooper y y times better than you. You have to have self-confidence or it (auditions) would give you a terrible inferiority complex," says Freshman Suzanne Pruett. During auditions, the director and stage manager listen to cold readings in which the actor reads a passage from the script with only a few minutes preparation. From these readings, the director chooses his cast and the long, tedious rehearsal pro- cess begins. Blocking Rehearsals "They're boring but necessary. We would all look pretty stupid onstage if we didn't know when and where to move," says Sophomore Rene Jankus. The first week of rehearsals is devoted to blocking the planned movement of the actors onstage. These rehearsals tend to be very long and tiresome. It is a lot of stops and starts. Actors must pause during the rehearsal to record their blocking in the script. It can take an entire night (7- 10pm) to block only one act. Off Book "It's terrifying," says Sophomore Julie Kentner describing the dreaded night, two or three weeks into rehearsal, when the actors must be completely memorized. They finally have to put their script down and "wing it". The first night off book is almost as nerve racking as opening night. Even though most actors are thoroughly memo- rized, their script serves as a kind of secu- rity blanket. "I just want to hold it (the script). I don't want to look at my lines I just want it to be in my hand. When I have to put it down, I have a hard time finding things to do with my hands," says Senior Beth Rindt. The first night off book is slow and frus- trating. Many lose their tempers and pa- tience while a few have been reduced to tears of exasperation. "Everyone's on edge and usually pretty tired. When we make it through that night, we know it can only get better," says junior Tony Cooper. The Move "It's the time when we have to move from the comfort and security of the Cha- teau into the newness of the Performing Arts Theater (PAT). You realize there is no turning back after we move into the PAT," says Senior Les Borsay. The cast and their set are moved from the Chateau into the PAT the weekend before the show. Mixed feelings accompa- ny this move. The Chateau is "home, secu- rity, memories, and creation". The PAT is "technical, busy, nervousness, and dis- placement". Many actors have a hard time adjusting to the new stage after rehearsing for weeks in the Chateau. To others it is exciting to be on the actual stage and see opening night quickly approaching. Tech Week "It's the technicians (lighting and sound) turn to have their rehearsals. We set the lights and rehearse our light and sound cues. We only get five days to do this so it's usually long and tedious," says Junior Tim Loungeway. Along with the designing of the light and sound, is the building and painting of the set and gath- ering of all the costumes and props. By tech week, the actors are completely comfortable in their roles and they usually find themselves taking a backseat to all the other preparations they are no longer the center of the director's attention. Opening Night Miady Martin THEATER 23 OPENING 6^ Until you have experi- M enced it, you can not un- ^ derstand the emotion that actor feels when he hears the audience voicing their approval dur- ing the curtain call. 9 9 Gene Muto "Says Gene Muto, Director of Theater, "Life in the Theater is not easy. It takes discipline, hard work, and the realization that you will never be as good as you want to be no matter how hard you try. But it also has its rewards. Until you have experi- enced it, you can not understand the emo- tion that actors feels when he hears the audience voicing their approval during the curtain call. That's what every actor lives for." Katharine Colgan "Wheri I'm waiting in the wings for my cues, I always wonder if I'm crazy for doing this," says Junior Jonathon Craft. Tension and anxiety permeate the back- stage area as the actors fill the dressing rooms, pace nervously in the green room and finally wait restlessly in the wings. Many, seemingly calm, wait patiently, while others flit about adjusting costumes and wigs. Still others crowd nervously out- side the stage door dragging on their "good luck" cigarette. "I feel like there are a thousand butter- flies in my stomach before my entrance, but as soon as I step onstage, they all go away. It's a high to step out there in front of all those people and assume another character. You really can tell when you've got the audience's attention," says Les Borsay. Closing Night "I'm very ambivalent about it. I'm glad that it's over so I can finally get some rest and catch up on my studies. But I know this play is finally finished and I'll never see this character again. It's like saying good-bye," says Rene Jankus. All actors experience these mixed emo- tions on finality, relief and sadness, but they always know there will be another show. Phaua: Bell Ringer llle THEATER "I feel like there are a thousand butteflies in my stomach before my entrance, but as soon as I step on stage, they all go away." Les Borsay _ Pbolos: Bell Rittger tile THEATER 25 Before giving a speech to your Speech 101 class, you must be sure to have the following: friends in the class who will laugh WITH you and not AT you; an interesting topic to give your demonstrative speech on such as, "How To Hop To Class On One Foot While Juggling Your Lunch"; and lastly, a get away vehicle in case things don't go as planned. Jennifer Sprague Many people rank the fear of public speaking second only to the fear of death. "fm 26 Photos: Eric Carlin SPEAKING t*] ii How-To-Make A Christmas Ornament. Kelly Ellis 33 ublic speaking. Sever- al years ago a study sug- gested that many people rank the fear of public speaking second only to the fear of death. For some, the mere thought of making such a presen- tation causes cold sweats, dry mouth, and even heart palpitations. Case and point is Speech 101 a ser- vice course required of various majors, and studied by hundreds of Augusta Col- lege students each year. Having survived the old fears and embarrassments that seem to walk hand in hand with speech class, several seniors share their initial memories and experiences of a course that strikes terror in the hearts of many. "Do you mean 'Public Humiliation 101?' " laughed Kelley Ellis, a Communi- cations and French major. "I delayed speech class for as long as possible because I have this fear of standing up in front of people and speaking," she said. Although Miss Ellis confesses she never really learned to like the course, she does recall her two most memorable speeches. They were her informative and demonstra- tive addresses. "I think I learned a lot about myself as I researched and developed my delivery on "Alternatives to Animal Testing". I real- ized there were some things that I could contribute to help end animal abuse," she said. "It was very positive experience." Conversely, Miss Ellis also shared the disaster of her demonstrative presentation. What began as a festive, "How-to-Make a Christmas Ornament" ended shamefully. "It was my first speech. I knew what I was doing. It was a simple step-by-step pro- cess. It's just that I was so nervous I ended up with glue everywhere, and I was covered with glitter!" Although Miss Ellis is an experienced campus reporter for the Bell Ringer, she said being a journalist is different from being before an audience. "As a reporter, I feel much more in control. I feel more like the audience instead of the speaker." Another Education major, Stephanie Bell, who also is presently enrolled in speech class added, "I'm still very nervous about being up in front of people. I always feel as if my zipper is down." According to Gene Muto, Associate Professor of Drama, Director of Theater, and speech instructor, "Speech is nothing more than oral writing, and writing is nothing more than organized speech." "It's an important course because com- munication is a craft, an art," he said. "Speech class can help people crystallize and clarify their thinking and speech." This theory takes on special meaning when a student can use learned techniques immediately. "At the end of my speech class, I felt more self-confident," said Robert Wil- liams, Communications major. "And it's a feeling that has carried over to the present. The organizational skills that I have learned help me in the process of prepar- ing presentations that I have to make." Williams, Editor-in-Chief of the Bell Ringer and former radio newscaster, re- members too, the headaches of speech class. "Delivery was the hardest part for me. Even though I had radio experience, the station provided you with the closed-room, studio setting; there's no visible audience," he said. The graduating Broadcast/Film senior said, even though it wasn't always obvious, he suffered bouts of nervousness like ev- erybody else. "After about three minutes of standing and speaking before the class, my mouth would just go very dry," he chuckled. Katharine Colgan, Speech and Drama Communications major, credits Speech 101 and her instructor, Candice Coleman, for steering her into her major. I'd only done a little drama in high school, but I never thought I'd like to make it my life," she said. "It was Candy Coleman, in Speech 101 class, who got me seriously involved in theatre." Just as diverse as the personalities that research and deliver them, speech topics have been creative and light, political and controversial. One student recalled a speech given by a fellow classmate on her experiences as a volunteer at Gracewood State School and Hospital: "Her description of the clients who live there, many of them for their entire lives, became so vivid, that I was floored. It just gave me so much insight into a subject that I'd never thought of before." Another remembers the defense of Pres- ident Jimmy Carter: "There weren't many of us who were aware of the Iranian hostage situation, and the raw deal Jimmy Carter received. One of our classmates, a political science ma- jor, gave the class a real lesson in politics that day!" Finally, a word on the effectiveness of persuasion: "The topic was heated back then. It was whether or not to advertise condoms. Af- ter a very pro-ad oration, the speaker, a woman in her early thirties, passed out printed handbills with the saying: 'Instead of flowers or candy, give a condom to the one you love." And taped to the handbill . . . you guessed it!" Sharon C. Caldwell Speech Class 27 FRIDAY AFTER ^ Tonight I've just ^ V got to relax and do some catch up work. Wanda Newsome X y fter completing the mandatory tasks of eat- ing, sleeping, studying and more studying, Au- gusta College students find time to indulge in various other activities other than the necessities. On Friday, May 4, 1990, a random sam- ple of students were asked what their plans were for the evening. Many chose different options for their Friday nights with some similar responses, yet most were catego- rized according to their age. The obvious was concluded; the older the student, the more availability the student had for his or her plans for the night with 21 being the ideal age. Freshman Wendell Johnston, a Business major, sometimes works on Friday nights, but had different plans for this particular Friday. He said, "I'll probably go to a movie or get something to eat . . . go to a party if I hear of one ... I just don't have any choices since I can't get in anywhere." Johnston is 19 and would like to go to different bars, not necessarily to drink, but to listen to bands. He can't wait until he's legal. Another Freshman, Tracy Penny, is 20 years old and had plans to rent a movie. She likes to go to different places, but mostly meets with her friends. Sophomore Mark Yaghmai, a 20 year old Biology major, had counted on a camping trip for the night. He said, "The weather's not perfect, but we're going any- way . . . Fve gotta get away ... too much of a workload this week." In contrast, those students 21 and over had broader options. Senior Currie Kilpatrick, Psychology major, said, "I'm first going out to eat dinner at the Cafe du Teau, and then prob- ably go to the Partridge Inn, Post Office, or Fox's Lair . . . it's hard to pinpoint ex- actly." CocoRubio, a senior Communications- /Spanish major, said that he was going to practice with his band Sho Fly Pie and then go to the Tip Top. Senior Vic Baker, an English major, had plans to go fishing and then nonchalantly added, "I'll relax and then play awhile with the band . . . and that'll be a night for me. Although, not all students prefer the "bar scene". Senior Renee McKinney, and English major, was going to see the Opera perfor- mance of Carmen with her husband. She often works on Friday nights, but got off for this showing. Junior Wanda Newsome, Art major, said, "Tonight I've just got to relax and do some catch-up work." Sophomore Maria Beasley, Finance ma- jor, was planning to spent the night with her famiy and "go to Pizza Hut so I don't have to cook," laughs Beasley. Perhaps the differentiation in the ages of the Augusta College students accounts for the different and various ways a stu- dent spends his or her Friday night, espe- cially this Friday, May 4, 1990. Harriet Maguire 28 Fridays "The weather's not perfect, but we're going any- way . . . I've gotta get away ... too much of a workload this week. " Mark Yaghmai Fridays 29 J "Jazz Dance Theatre 6outh" $ \ V Pboto: Jazz Dance Theatre South 30 k Lyceum LYCEUM U The Augusta College Lyceum Committee strives to present the college and community with the finest in stimulating lectures and cultural activities. JJ he Lyceum originated in Athens, Greece as a center for intellectual growth and stimulation for students in the ancient world; the teacher was Aris- totle. The great philosopher introduced his students to a curriculum that embodied the sum of human knowledge. Following in the footsteps of the ancient Lyceum, the Augusta College Lyceum Committee strives to present the College and the community with the finest in stim- ulating lectures and cultural activities. Each year the committee spends months planning its presentation to the communi- ty. The result is a wide array of entertain- ment in the form of music, dramatic pre- sentations, and dancing. Among the performances last year, co- medienne Paula Poundstone proved to be one of the biggest attractions. On October 4th, the Performing Arts Theatre was transformed into a comedy club for one night. Poundstone entertained the sold-out crowd with her quick witted humor and upbeat comic routine. She was discovered by Robin Williams a few years ago and has since appeared on Late Night With David Letterman, The Tonight Show, and sever- al HBO Specials. Poundstone showed the Augusta crowd how she earned her place as one of the country's best comic stars. In a more traditional presentation, the Lyceum brought the National Players to the Series on January 26 and 27. They entertained the students with Shake- speare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and the Charles Dickens classic, "Nicho- las Nickelby". Both performances attract- ed a large crowd and gave the students a taste of live theatre at its best. In addition, the Lyceum presented the Jazz Dance Theatre South, a five member professional dance company specializing in blues, hot jazz, classical jazz, comic jazz, and contemporary jazz. The dance troupe has performed throughout the United States and Europe and gave the Augusta College community a look at the diversity of jazz. The Lyceum Series is also a series of art exhibits in the Fine Arts Center Gallery. In an effort to expand the visual experi- ence of students and of the Augusta com- munity, the Department of Fine Arts fea- tures exhibits by different artists monthly from September through May. Last year, the paintings of James Rosen gave the stu- dents a look at one of the premier artists in the country. In addition, the students got to look at the work of some of the faculty members in the Fine Arts Department. The Augusta College Faculty Exhibition presented paintings by Eugenia Comer, sculpture and photography by Steven Greenquist, the sculptures of Jack King, and paintings and drawings by Janice Wil- liams. Humanities students analyze a piece of art each quarter and are intro- duced to a wide variety of art forms in the Gallery. In spite of all the events and entertain- ment the Lyceum Series brings to the col- lege, there is some controversy about the types of artists to bring into the series. According to Professor John Schaffer, the program needs to stick to events that are more learning oriented, and comediennes like Paula Poundstone should not be con- sidered part of the Lyceum Series. John Groves, Director of Student Activ- ities, feels that the program should con- centrate on events that will attract the stu- dents, and let them see how their money is being spent. According to Groves, there is a lack of money to keep the program cur- rent. "It is expensive to put on a perfor- mance; the money doesn't last long." With the five dollar increase in Student Activities fees for the 1990-91 year, things are looking bright for the Lyceum Series. There will be a 35 percent increase in the budget, which means $10,000 a year more for the series. "We have a few surprises planned for next year," said Groves. And it will be up to the students of Augusta College to de- cide what kind of entertainment the Ly- ceum Series should provide. Following the tradition of the Lyceum where Aristotle taught Ancient Greeks, the Augusta College Lyceum Committee will continue to provide stimulating lec- tures and cultural activities in order to further the community and college in their quest for human knowledge. Keith Edmonds Mr. Squeers (Curtis Sbumaker) is the headmaster of Dotbeboys Hall Boys School in Charles Dickens' THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, presented by the National Players 41st Tour. Pboto:Natioaal Players Lyceum Series 31 STUDENT. ii The AC ROTC unit is out on tine intramural field weekday mornings doing their physical training. Dave Elliott w JJ hen your alarm awakes you every week- day morning and you can't even get out of bed at 6:15 a.m., just think of the AC ROTC unit out on the intramural field doing their morn- ing physical training. This PT, as it is called, consists of calisthenics and a two mile run. The AC ROTC unit had one of its top performances during the '89-'90 school year. During Summer Camp, over half of the 23 cadets finished in the top third of their respective cycles. Seventy percent of graduating ROTC cadets accessed into the Army receive Regular Army or Active Duty Commissions. This is a remarkable feat considering the government's budget cuts of the military services. The cadets travelled to Ft. Stewart near Savannah, Georgia. They did a forced march from there back to AC to raise money for the March of Dimes. This march was not only tiresome because of the march, but also from the thirty pound pack strapped to their backs. The cadets also flew down to Ft. Stewart via helicop- ter for knowledge of transporting troops. While at Ft. Stewart, they also trained in 32 the gas chamber, This trained the cadets how to use a gas mask and also be able to warn fellow troops of gas in the air. Some cadets trained at Ft. Benning in Columbus, Georgia for airborne school. This is a three week course that possesses one of the most strenuous training area known to the military. They were also in- structed on air assault. Locally at Ft. Gor- don, the cadets had a survival weekend that taught them the poisonous plants and the edible ones. There were also plants that could be eaten once they were boiled. They were taught how to set snares for small game. The cadets learned how to retrieve water from a vine growing up a tree as well as getting it from the ground with a cup, rock, and plastic. The earth and heat create condensation inside the plastic covered cup. Another method they were taught for water retrieval was putting green leaves in a bag and hanging them in the sun. The leaves give off water that is drained from the bag. Navigation by use of the sun was taught as well. Back on campus, the ROTC cadets ra- pelled off the side of the College Activities Center. This is also recommended for the CPR class that is offered by ROTC. They held the JROTC Olympic Games for the high school cadets interested in ROTC. It showed them navigational methods as well as grenade throwing. Third year cadets attend a basic camp in the summer which teaches them marching, the uniform, and basic military skills. Fourth year cadets attend an advanced camp which instructs them on action in the real military. Many cadets have prior enlistment experience and have returned to school for ROTC which will be followed by four years of active duty. Anyone on ROTC scholarship who falls below the minimum GPA is enlisted into the Army as a non-commissioned soldier. Many students join ROTC for the nurs- ing advantages. The nursing graduates are commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. Getting into ROTC is not just signing up as with any other major. One must pass an Army physical containing vigorous cal- isthenics. Also on campus is the Ranger Clui which is composed of the elite cadets o the unit. They compete with other school in shooting, running, and road marches. In recognition of these accomplish ments, the AC ROTC unit has been nomi nated for the MacArthur Award. Thi award is presented to the best unit in th 3rd ROTC Region. Major Kuehn look forward to even better things to come ii '90-'91. The AC ROTC unit is keepinj with the Army motto of "Be All You Cai Be." David E. Elliott Jennifer Sprague In field camouflage and rappelling ropes, this cadi awaits bis turn to scale down the side of tbe CAt ROTC Eric Carlin From forced marches, Survival Weekends, and gas mask training to CPR classes, JROTC Olympic Games and grenade throwing, AC cadets do it all. Jennifer Sprague top: Before leaving on a weekend mission, the ROTC students paclced everything from canteens to sleeping bags. above: Quick directions on how to tie your safety ropes for repelling. Eric Carlir ROTC 33 below: For bronzing, Dani Griffin malies the case that will hold the artists wax image. bottom: A liquid mold poured over the wax image will harden and the artist will be another step closer to completing the bronze casting process. center: Carefully pouring the liquid bronze into the mold is the most dangerous step. If the students are not careful, the mold could crack and the 800 degree liquid metal would explode. "The average student is 29. Usually this is their second degree. " Jack King 34 Photos.T. Campbell BACK OF THE We nicknamed it 'Jack's Weight Training' Dani Griffin JJ T wo of the largest class- rooms on Augusta Col- lege's campus are rarely visited by the custodians. They have no heating or air conditioning. In fact, they are not even used during sum- mer quarter. However, almost any other time, day or night, students can be found in these classrooms. These rooms are the Sculpture and Ce- ramic Studios in a warehouse at the back of campus next to the Physical Plant. These two large rooms, covered with a heavy layer of dust, are used by students and faculty from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Jack King, an art teacher at AC, spends most of his time here. He teaches here every day for several hours and works here on his own projects afterwards. He is quick to point out that these courses are not all fun. "Many students sign up for an art course because they think that it is going to be a crib course, and then they find out that it is probably one of the most difficult courses they've ever had because of the work commitment." And what a commitment he is speaking of! Art students have a variety of classes that they can take throughout the year. Some quarters sculpture or bronze casting may be taught. Other quarters, ceramics may be taught. However, every class that is taught down in these warehouses re- quires its students to spend two hours a day in class and they are also required to spend two additional hours a day outside of class working on class projects. This doesn't leave much time for other things, but many students seem to enjoy the chal- lenge. John Albert, a transient student from the University of Georgia, works on one of his sculptures as he talks. "I guess I'm down here about twenty hours a week for this class. I will come down at night when no one is here. But I wouldn't be here if I didn't like it." Some students enjoy working down here so much that they are taking the class as an elective. Kathy Payne is a respiratory therapist at a local hospital and has re- turned to AC to finish a B.S. degree in nursing. As she kneads the clay in front of her, she tells how this class has helped her to relax. "I suffer from chronic tension head- aches. I come down here to work and after about fifteen minutes, my headaches dis- appear." Not only does the inside of the classroom differ from other classrooms on campus, but the outside has two distinct parts that make it special. First, there is a small brick building that is used for mens and ladies changing rooms. The students are encouraged to wear old clothes that they do not mind ruining, because of all the dust and hot materials that they are required to work with. Second, there are four large brick ovens where students fire their ceramic wares. These ovens are used every quarter by stu- dents who are taking ceramics. These ov- ens will be the final step in a long process of steps used to make pottery. Jack King feels that this part of campus is very special. "We're very underrated in comparison to other schools for what we have. But, it's rare for a college this size to have what we have developed." The art department is also unusual in another way. Its students. "The art department is very different from many of the other areas on campus. The average student is 29," explains Jack King. "Usually this is their second de- gree." Abbott Smith, 27, fits the mold that Professor King describes. Abbott received his first degree at Wabash College in Indi- ana. He is working on an additional degree while his wife is stationed at Fort Gordon. "Currently, I'm taking a 20 hour over- load with two studio courses and I work 40 hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as an X-Ray Technician at Eisenhower," Ab- bott explained. Even though Abbott is not your average student, all of these students are extremely hard workers. Almost all of them take be- tween 10 and 15 credit hours, work 20 hours a week in the studio, and hold down jobs. Many students attending Augusta Col- lege may not realize what events are tak- ing place down at these studios. Many may not realize what hard work these students are doing. However, it is quite obvious when one visits these studios that these students are experiencing a very different aspect of AC campus life. Renee Garner McKinney Art Studio 35 Magic Under The Big Top HOMECOMING 1990 Augusta College's Homecoming 1990: "Magic Under The Big Top" provided a week full of fun festivities and magical memories including the all- time favorite ice cream party, a homecoming basket- ball game (in which AC topped Central Florida 73- 65), and the Homecoming Dance Friday night. "Everybody liked Craig Karges and they loved the ice cream party," said Al Rice, Chairman of the Student Union, who sponsored this year's Homecom- ing. "All in all, I think it went pretty well." All the festivities led up to the crowning of the new Homecoming King and Queen and much to the crowd's approval, James U. Hammond and Shannon Quintin became AC's newest set of royalty. First runners-up were Shawn Hughes, who was accompa- nied by his new bride, Christina Hughes, and Monica Townsend. Second runners-up were Dave Holmes and Justina Jones. "It's an honor for me to receive this award," said Hammond. "I am thankful to all of those who sup- ported me in this endeavor." Hammond, a senior psychology major, was sponsored for Homecoming King by the Weightlifting Club, of which he is Presi- dent. His additional AC activities include being Pres- ident of the Student Government, delegate to the Board of Regent's Student Advisory Council, and a member of Students Active in Leadership (S.A.I.L.). Hammond also serves the Augusta community by participating in the Mother's March of Dimes and Golden Harvest Food Bank. "It was a lot of hard work," said Quintin. "I couldn't have done it without my sorority sisters. They were always there for me." Quintin, a sopho- more nursing major, was sponsored for Homecoming Queen by her sorority. Omega Xi Epsilon, in which she serves as Vice President and Treasurer. Among her community activities are her participation in the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon and her service as College/Career Class Secretary for Southgate Bap- tist Church. Turnout for the Homecoming Dance was better than usual with almost two hundred people milling around the CAC listening to the Sounds of Spell- bound, the contemporary top-40 band engaged for the event. President and Mrs. Richard Wallace were on hand to present the awards for the Homecoming Court. They were assisted by the 1989 Homecoming Queen, Keitra Jordan. Because the Homecoming Dance is one of the two AC events that serve beer (the other being Oktober- fest), plenty of Public Safety officers were on hand to check identification and to insure that no one caused any trouble and, as usual, there was none. Persons over 2 1 were given wrist tickets for which they had to sign, with four tabs of them, representing the four- beer-limit. Homecoming Week was also the week when AC's student population went to the polls to elect new student Senators. Only four students ran for the open spots on the Senate, and therefore they were all elect- ed. David Ciehan received 31 votes. Melissa Hayes received 84, Tracy Pinkston, 51, and Sally Simpkins, 22. A total of 242 ballots were cast in the Computer On-Line Polling System (COPS) election. Lisa Ackerman Contributions by Kelley Ellis Bell Ringer Staff xv:^v> Homecoming Week The Recording Booth sponsored by Student Union was a huge success. Students had the chance to sing lead vocals to their favorite tune. Activities During Homecoming Week Below: The infamous Student Ice Cream Party was a nice break between classes. All You Can Eat Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry ice cream, topped with syrup, nuts, whip cream and a cherry was prob- ably cause to skip class. Bottom: GO JAGS!! Students show their spirit at the game. Far left: How could the Jags but not win with all the support of the crowd. Left: Bake Sales during the week was a booster for the clubs and kept everyones sweet-tooth satisfied. Homecoming Week 37 Top right: Craig Karges entertained audi- ences with his mind reading abilities in the CAC Cafeteria. Allison Kertnar can't even pull one over this guy! Above: Shannon Quintin, the 1990 Honnecoming Queen enjoys the ice cream party with a little friend. These brownies are only a quarter, but I'll give you this one with only one bite missing for a dime. Activities During Homecoming Weeic 38 Homecoming Week James Hammond, Senior Psychology Major, Es- corted by Elizabeth McKibbon, Sponsored by the AC Weightlifting Club, Member of Student Govern- ment, S.A.I.L. and the delegate of the Student Advi- sory Council to the Board of Regents. Future Plans: U.S. Army Officer and to someday own a business. Lewis David Holmes (Dave), Sophomore Marketing Major, Escorted by Elizabeth Wilkinson, Sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi, Plays Intramural football, assisted with P.U.S.H. (People Understanding the Severely Handicapped), Future Plans: Pursue a career with a citrus fruit marketing company. Shawn M. Hughes, Senior Psychology, Major, Es- corted by Christina Hughes, Member of Delta Chi, AC Chess Club, and S.A.I.L., Worked with the UCP Telethon and the Sunshine Foundation, Future Plans: Pursue a Masters Degree from Augusta Col- lege in Psychology, then Emory University for a Psychology Ph.D. Homecoming Week 39 President Richard Wallace awards a bou- quet of roses to 1990 Homecoming Queen, Shannon Quintin. "It's an honor for me to receive this award," stated a very happy and surprised Quintin. Spellbound, a contemporary top-40 band, entertained the crowd at the Homecoming Dance. Activities During Homecoming Weeic Kellye Wilkes Blancbard, Senior Business Educa- tion Major, Sponsored by Pbi Beta Lambda, Presi- dent ofPbi Beta Lambda, Worked an Intern Scbol- arsbip for Senator Sam Nunn, Future Plans: Teach Business at tbe Secondary Level and pursue a Mas- ters Degree then a Specialists Degree in Education. Victoria Jarnagin, Senior Education Major, Escort- ed by Jonathan Heyman, Sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha, Member of AC Purrfections, Assisted with Association for Retarded Citizens and United Cele- bral Palsy, Future Plans: To travel and tour overseas and work for an Embassy or a museum. Shannon Quintin, Sophomore Nursing Major, Es- corted by Jamie Turner, Sponsored by Omega Xi Epsilon, Assisted with tbe United Celebral Palsy Telethon, Works as Secretary of College/Career Class at Soutbgate Baptist Church, Future Plans: Becoming a nurse after graduation. 40 Homecoming Week Jennifer Coy Stewart, Senior Marketing Major, Es- corted by Bobby Watkins, Sponsored by tbe Mar- keting Club, Member of tbe AquaJags and Secretary of tbe Marketing Club, Future Plans: Pursue a ca- reer in marketing or advertising sales and go on to own a marketing consulting firm. Monica Townsend, Junior Computer Science Ma- jor, Escorted by Brad Bobler, Assisted with Delta Cbi/Sunsbine Foundation Haunted House and the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon, Started at AC as a Joint-Enrollment Student, Future Plans: Working with Walt Disney World Computer Animation. Not Pictured: Alexis Larry, Junior Sociology Major, Escorted by Carlton Johnson, Sponsored by R.OT.C, Member of tbe AC Concert Band, Participated in the Ranger Challenge, Future Plans: Pursue a career as an Officer in the U.S. Army and obtain a Masters Degree in Hospital Administration. Not Pictured: Justina Jones, Sophomore Business Management Major, Escorted by Marc Johnson, Sponsored by Athletics, AC Lady Jags Basketball Team Manager, Black Student Union, Purrfections, Volleyball Team Manager, Future Plans: Become a singer/entertainer and go into hotel management. Homecoming 1990 Queen & King Sonetta Williams, Sophomore Accounting Major, Escorted by Valdon Daniels, Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha, Member of the AC Student Ambassa- dor Board, Crowned Miss Black Augusta and Miss Black Georgia, Future Plans: Obtain a degree in Business Administration and work as a financial executive. Sheri Lyn Winkler, Freshman, Escorted by Kevin Howe, Sponsored by Athletics, Member of tbe AC Cheerleading Squad, Assisted with cheerleaders in North Augusta, Future Plans: Be successful, have fun and have a successful marraige. The 1990 Homecoming Queen and King, Shannon Quintin and James Hammond. Homecoming Week 41 COUNSELING & \ U Approximately 40 to 50 percent (of the students) come (to the center) needing assistance In career development. Dr. Mike Burgan JJ o get into or (as a graduate) out of Augusta College, a student must pass through Bellvue Hall, home of the Counseling and Testing Center, many times during his or her enrollment. Every student must take an admissions test, a Regent's Exam, the GRE, and Exit Exam, and pre-law and pre-med students must take law school and medical school admis- sions tests. As you walk through the front door, you see stacks and stacks of pam- phlets and booklets with information about different programs and tests: Mov- ing Ahead with CLEP, What To Do When A Friend Is Depressed, Learning Disabil- ity Advisement, and Rape Prevention. The topics of these pamphlets vary from Per- sonality Tests to How To Avoid Rape. The Counseling and Testing Center provides many needed resources to AC students such as Stress and Time Management seminars that better enable them to cope with life. Secretary Cindy Harper is always be- hind her desk ready to help those who come in. Her warm greeting is sincere and makes you feel as if she is really willing to help you. That is Cindy Harper's job: to help students. And helping students is the entire purpose for the Counseling and Testing Center. Director of the Center, Dr. Mike Bur- gan, says "Approximatley 40 to 50 percent (of the students) come (to the Counseling and Testing Center) needing assistance in career development, selecting a college major, and academic problems. Approxi- matley 20 to 30 percent need help with personal problems such as dealing with anxiety, family problems, or problems with a boyfriend or girlfriend." A wide variety of tests are offered through the Center. An exam that has been introduced to AC freshman this year is the ACT, American College Testing. This exam is used to measure the validity and reliability of the core curriculum for the new students. Students must take this test again after their sophomore year to determine how much progress has been made. This exam determines whether the core curriculum is preparing freshman for other courses they will be taking later on during their college careers. The ACT was administered during the fall quarter in Galloway Hall, Room 101. The test was given over a span of three days to some freshman. The students sat quietly and listened as the test administrator read out the instruc- tions for the ACT. The test was divided into different sections, each one having a specific topic such as mathematics, sci- ence, English, and reading comprehension. The students were only given forty minutes to complete each section. The entire test took two and a half hours. Student reaction to the exam was mixed. "God, I don't know why we have to take this test," said Chele Shouse. "It seems so stupid to me; it really seems like a waste of time." But Jesse Warner, also a freshman, disagreed. "They're just testing us to see if the curriculum is too hard. It's no big deal, really. It'll probably make things easier for us in the long run because if it turns out that the curriculum is too hard for the incoming freshman, then changes will probably be made." Another area that the Counseling and Testing Center is involved in is Learning Disabilities Advisement. It helps those who have learning disabilities such as poor study skills, or physical handicaps which impair learning and adjusting to the de- mands of college. One such student is Everette Proctor, a freshman who is blind. The Counseling and Testing Center ad- ministers special tests to Mr. Proctor and helps him transcribe his recorded notes from his classes using Braille equipment. "They are really a help to me. I probably couldn't get through my classes without their help. I'm glad they're there for me. I really am." Bellevue Hall is one of the first build- ings you see when you enroll at AC, and one of the last buildings you'll see on your way out. The Counseling and Testing Cen- ter has varying services to offer AC stu- dents. One service stands out: help. It is the most important service the Counseling and Testing Center provides. This help lessens the pressures and difficulties stu- dents experience during college which could be one of the best times of their lives. Stephanie Shaw 42 Photos:Eric Carlin The Counseling and Testing Center offers informational programs from Time Man- agement and Coping With Stress to Rape Prevention and Moving Ahead With CLEP. "I probably couldn't get through my classes without their help." Everette Proctor ...- ( ri-^^::^l .% Counseling/Testing 43 This year, the bookstore donned a new look. Along with remodeling the store which allowed for easier access and book purchases, Augusta College added a "Jag" Wear section. Everything from T- shirts, jogging suits, and pajamas to picture frames, mugs, and buttons was available. 44 Photos: Eric Carlin OUR LIVING U It's a little more social than the library. Leslie Styles JJ T he College Activities Center. That funny-look- ing castle with the tower on it. The social center of the Au- gusta College campus; the rappelling cen- ter for the ROTC. Walking past the new brick patio and the Trident Maple sapling both new this quarter and entering the CAC, the first thing you notice is the noise. It's the loudest during class change and the "lunch hour"; 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The five girls sitting on the brown pad- ded bench are talking to the guy standing there, while another girl looks out of the stairwell and tells them to be quieter. Inside the cafeteria, the fraternities and sororities have the tables nearest the doors staked out as theirs. The tables closest to the lobby always fill up first. Most students who use the CAC use it to relax and to socialize. Freshman Leslie Styles, uses the CAC every day. "It's a little more social than the library," she says, taking a drink from her white styro- foam cup. Although it houses a lot of school offices and activities, including the Student Acti- tivies Office, the Career Placement Office, the bookstore and the Student Govern- ment Offices, the CAC is mostly a place where students, like Leslie, relax, eat, and meet with their friends. Some students even study. Kathy Thompson, Assistant Director of Student Activities, calls the CAC the "liv- ing room" of Augusta College. "The CAC should be a place where students can come relax," she says. Some students don't use the inside of the CAC. "I like to sit outside when the weather's nice," says Freshman Biology major Alexis MacDougall. "My apart- ment's real close by, so it's easy to go there instead of the CAC." A lot of other students like to sit outside and relax. Students sit on the low brick wall in front of the main door and talk and the ones who are studying outside usually sit at the picnic tables. The most notable change this year has been the beautification program started by AC'S Physical Plant. Kathy Thompson de- scribes it as "making it look like someone lives here." Physical Plant has created a brick patio for the picnic tables, planted numerous trees and bushes (azaleas, what else?) and reseeded the grass on the side facing the library. Inside the CAC has a lot of changes this year too. In January, a new ice cream ma- chine was installed, the cafeteria received new carpeting, and during spring break, the snack bar was retiled. Little changes, but they make it a much nicer place to be. Many students have come to the CAC this year to see the special activities that have been presented by the college and/or the Student Union; a mentalist, a band, the award ceremony for the Table Tennis team, and the Friday night movies, to name a few. For pre-med Senior Willard Gartman, it's a place to study and relax. He also uses the typewriters available in the Student Activites Office. Dee Johnson, a Freshman pre-nursing major, describes the CAC as "someplace to go when it's raining." Senior Nilsa Gonzales, Biology major and ROTC cadet, uses the CAC every day. "I study and pick up a cup of coffee." Senior Sociology major Mary Saffold likes everything about the CAC except the video game in the vending machine area. She loves the staff in the CAC. "I think they're the best on campus. They're really super." The CAC is an individual experience. With over 5,000 student on campus, there are over 5,000 different reasons why stu- dents like the CAC. But most of them agree on one thing, if Augusta College didn't have a College Activities Center, we'd have to invent one. Robert T. Wahlmeier By early evening, the cafeteria bas quieted and stu- dents catcb up on studies. CAC 45 COLLEGE LIFE U Alumni participation is as good Inere as at any other sclnool, around 15 to 20 percent. Hillis DeRoller JJ T I he joy of graduation is often tempered with sad- ness for many. They will miss their friends, the faculty and college life in general after they have moved on to bigger and better things. But students need not totally remove themselves from Augusta College once they've graduated. They can still experi- ence some of what the college has to offer through the Alumni Association. Through a plethora of annual events, alumni can still socialize and hobnob with active students and faculty, as well as par- ticipate in many college activities. One of the first events to kick off each new school year is the annual Bar-B-Que. About 800 alumni and friends come to the quadrangle each October to listen to a live band, eat barbeque, and talk to old friends. The association also sponsors two golf tournaments at the Forest Hills Golf Course. One is a fundraiser and costs about $125.00 per person. There is usually a good showing, "a couple hundred" for the one day event scheduled for the fall quarter, said events coordinator Hillis DeRoller. The other tournament is called a "frien- draiser" and only costs about $40.00 per person. "We don't really make any money off of that," she said. Its primary purpose is to garner friends for the association. Along more formal lines is the Annual Spring Gala, which was held at Jones Creek Country Club this year. At this event, alumni, family and friends can en- joy a cocktail buffet, a live band, and dancing. There is also an award ceremony to honor alumni and certain members of the community. Planning all these activities keeps DeR- oller busy, but one event that she especial- ly loves to coordinate is the 50-year re- union. "It's my very favorite thing I do," she said. "We have people coming from all over the country who haven't seen each other (in all this time)," she said. "It's exciting." Reunions consist of food, mingling and much picture taking. There are cocktails and dancing to a live band as well. "In 1992, we will have a Junior College Reunion," DeRoller said, referring to the period before AC acquired its full four year status. "It will highlight the Class of 1967," the first class to graduate from AC after it gained its present status, as well as the classes up to 1966. Other fundraisers include Phone-A- Thon's, which hire students to solicit pledges for the college and for the associa- tion, and direct mailing campaigns, ac- cording to DeRoller. In addition, there is the Alumni Board, which consists of about 45 people who contribute to the organization in various ways. In light of the fact that Augusta College is a commuter school, it would seem that active participation on the part of the Alumni would not be very high due to low numbers of graduates living in Au- gusta for an extended period of time after graduation. According to DeRoller, however, "Alumni participation is as good here as at any other school, around 1 5 to 20 percent. Functions are attended very well not only by alumni but by friends of the college." To become more directly involved with the school on a day-to-day basis, alumni can pay an annual fee of $50.00 and get the same use of facilities that students do. This includes the pool, the library, film series, parking, etc. In light of all these events, those gradu- ates who look upon their AC experience with nostalgia and reminisce about their "college days" can take heart: with active participation in the school through the Alumni Association, those "college days" are never really over. Nanci Collins 46 Photos: AC Public Relations left: At an Alumni gathering. President and Mrs. Wallace danced the evening away. below: Dr. Farmer and her husband took a minute to relax and enjoy the music. "It's my favorite thing I do (coordinating tlie 50-year reunion). We tiave people coming from all over the country. Hillis DeRoller Alumni Association 47 Students, staff and faculty alike enjoy knowing that their children receive special attention and guid- ance. "The service is convenient, very economical and I like the child to staff ratio. " Cookie Lawrence 48 Photos: Mindy Martin TENDER U It takes lots of energy and patience because if you're not genuine, tlie children can see through you like polished glass. Viola Henderson A 5J ttention! This is for all of you parents who make up the faculty, staff and student body of Augusta College. Are you worried about your kids? Well, obviously you haven't heard about the lit- tle campus Day Care Center on the corner of Katherine and Pickens Road. There was a man who used to take and pick up his daughter on a regular basis from the Day Care Center, but on this particular day the duty was to be done by the wife. Can you believe the Center de- nied the mothers request to pick up her own daughter? Unfortunately, the moth- er's name wasn't on the authorization sheet for pick up. Viola Henderson, manager of the Day Care Center, said that she was just doing her job and couldn't have been held re- sponsible if anything had of happened to the child. If this isn't the kind of protection that you want as a parent for your child, you won't ever find it. Henderson and her staff are a very qual- ified and unique group of workers. Most of the students who work there are Education or Nursing majors because of their child- care backgrounds. Watching Henderson at work really makes you appreciate this beautiful wom- an and her job. The doors open at 7:50 a.m., but she is swamped by parents and their children at 7:30. She prepares herself on the drive to work by praying. "It takes lots of energy and patience because if your not genuine, the children can see through you like pol- ished glass," said Henderson. She loves kids and has dedicated her life to them. Her philosophy is that children will only be children once and then it's gone. "It's like baking a cake and forgetting to put the eggs in," said Henderson. She believes that it takes a special per- son to help a child develop. She feels that the lack of attention that children receive cause problems such as delinquency. She stated that they teach problem solving and internal control. There is no set curriculum that the kids have to follow. The kids learn by simply playing. They listen to music on albums with a voice that leads tham through a variety of games. Mousercize, Hand Jive, Boogie Walk, and The Freeze are just a few of the games played. The students who use the Day Care Center praise it with the highest regards. Senior Cookie Lawrence, Vice-President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, highly recom- mends the service. Her two year old son Nagel Khalil, has been going to the Center since he was one. "The service is convenient, very eco- nomical, and I like the child to staff ratio," she said. "I was thrilled at the $1 an hour rate as opposed to the $50 a week rate at Kinder Care." "I like their diaper cleaning, and time- out routines. I wish Nagel could go after (my) graduation." Professor Greenquist says his five year- old daughter enjoys the Center and it pro- vides her an opportunity to mix with other children. Henderson said that the biggest prob- lem the Center has is the lack of funds. The money comes from the Student Activ- ities Fees, but just isn't enough. There are 27 people on the waiting list for Spring quarter 1990, but there is just not enough room for everybody. After watching Henderson and her staff at work with the busy bodies, one can't help but feel that not enough is being done to promote the Day Care Center and the excellent job that the people who work there do. Tawain Brown Day Care Center 49 STU[MJT i 6 We all wear 50 hats, and the priorities change daily. Wendy A. Cakanic he Student Senate is to most Augusta College students an intangible, an undefined but living and breathing object that resides, well, somewhere on campus. "Somewhere" is on the second floor of the CAC, a home away from home for the Senate Chair and the Senators. They're real students, lugging the over-stuffed baggage all students carry jobs, sports, classes, exams, families, and homework. Their specific job as Senators require that they act as a vehicle for explaining stu- dents feelings, wants, and needs to the fac- ulty and administration. For many, it's an introduction to what awaits us all in the world beyond college. It's a lesson about life's little balancing act between personal and group goals, between friendship and professional relationships, between the se- curity of inertia and the uncertainty of change. The name of the game for 1989-1990 has been change. As is often the case with positive change, it was motivated by dis- satisfaction and conflict. It began with the disqualification of an SGA Presidential candidate, grew into a call for a new elec- m. 50 itiSfe Photos: J. Sprague tion, and led to a slog through the muddy waters of constitutional interpretaiton of Student Senate appointments versus elec- tions. In the May, 1989 SGA Election, a can- diate for President was disqualified for campaign violations. The Election Com- mittee of the Student Senate, acting in its capacity as election judge, ruled to dis- qualify Shawn Hammond for campaigning in polling places and placing posters in unauthorized locaitons. Although Ham- mond appealed to the Judicial Cabinet, it upheld the Senate committee ruling, vot- ing that Hammond had been treated in "a fair and unbiased manner." The Election Committee had time for one collective sigh before a four-and-a- half hour session to respond to Presiden- tial candidate Anthony Pete's call for a new election. He claimed the Computer- ized On-Line Polling System (COPS) was difficult to use and cut down on the num- ber of voters. Pete's bid was turned down, but the committee's official minutes stat- ed, "It's unanimous that an easier, more personal access needs to be developed and that more education is needed." But wait, there's more. Informal sum- mer Senate discussions about dissolving the Senate and holding elections for sena- tors turned into a rumble in October, when Parliamentarian Al Shiley quit, contend- ing that the Senate was sitting illegally, since there had been no Senate elections since 1980. Constitutional interpretation was the root of the problem. Senate Chair Wendy A. Cakanic contended that the Constitu- tional By-Laws allowed for the appoint- ment of Senators if no general election was held. Shiley interpreted the By-Laws as limiting the appointment of a Senator to one term only. He read the By-Laws as applying only to a Senate seat that had been vacated through resignation. After the smoke cleared, the Judicial Cabinet recommended during Winter quarter, 1989, putting up all unfilled seats for immediate election, with the entire Senate running for re-election in the Spring of 1990. Because Computer Ser- vices was unable to get COPS back up to speed before the end of Winter quarter, the Special Election was held in February, 1990, followed by the full Senate election in May. As a result, the Constitutional By-Laws dealing with elections were amended to facilitate filling Senate seats. Under the old By-Laws, a student could only petition for a seat in the department of his or her major. The new By-Laws effectively make all Senate seats at-large positions. And while the SGA President and the Senate Chair will determine department represen- tation, consideration will be given to a stu- dent's major. It's easy to view the Student Senate as a microcosm of the real world. Assistant Student Activities Director Kathy Thompson sees it as an introduction, an opportunity for learning that is an impor- tant balance between personal friendships and professional relationships. "I've seen many people who don't get along personal- ly, work well together on issues. There's an opportunity to develop respect for one an- other that is something outside personal like and dislikws." What can be difficult is that the accom- plishments, all those positive results, aren't often tangible; they don't often fit with a particular name and face. On the other hand, some of the Senate's projects are highly visible on campus. Some of the Sen- ate-backed improvements include: A change in the College Station bus schedule, extending service from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; The extension of the Bufler Hall snack bar hours to 7:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Two yearly graduations, June and December; Additional lighting between the Fine Arts Building and Bufler Hall; New stoplights on Wrightsboro Road at College Station; An SGA Student Survey during the Winter quarter, with a response of 745 out of 1,000 targeted students. Senate Chair Wendy A. Cakanic and Sen- ator Mike O'Neill echo the view of Stu- dent Senate as a slice of life. Cakanic, a senior accounting major, compares the po- sition of Senate Chair to middle manage- ment in the business world. The Chair has to answer "up" to the Executive Council and "down" to the Senate. "It's taught me practical skills," says Cakanic, "how to be a manager and how to delegate authority." "I've seen many people who don't get along personally, work well together on issues. There's an opportunity to develop respect for one another that is something outside personal like and dislike. " Kathy Thompson Robert Williams Advisory Council Conference, 'Jej^ylkfflani 'udent Union, LaQuita Mincey -- Jtiditi S^Cj-etary/Treasurer^Ji Senator O'Neill, also a senior, was last year's Outstanding Senator. He's been a Senator since his freshman year in 1987. He's a basketball player, an Accounting major, and President of the Accounting Club. A typical day for O'Neill runs from 8:30 to 8:30 and that's before he starts to study. "It's hard to juggle stuff," he says, "but I'm managing." He's considered a career in public of- fice. He's now running as a candidate for SGA Vice President. "I've enjoyed this a lot. Something I've wanted to do in real life, I'm doing now." Thompson, Cakanic, and O'Neill agree that there's often a perception that those involved in Student Government have a lot of spare time. "We all wear 50 hats," smiled Cakanic. "And the priorities change daily." Welcome to life. The individual compo- nents of the intangible object, the Student Senate, are its Senators. They are a sub- stantial reality, the tangible voices of con- flict, change and improvement. Deborah Day SGA 51 t^trj; -, i Njl^- Though they come from different places with different reasons, commuter students plan to keep on going the extra mile in pursuit of their degrees. m 52 Commuter Students AC STUDENTS 4 4 I don't know where they come from but they sure do come. Ted Nugent 9 9 A ^ ^ dually they come from all over the CSRA and beyond. "They" being the host of commuter students who drive hundreds of miles each week in or- der to attend classes at Augusta College. "I drive over 100 miles a day getting back and forth to school, said Susan Wells, a junior nursing student. "That's 700 miles a week because I come in on weekends to use the library." Wells is one of at least seven students who make the trek from Lincoln County to Augusta every day, according to Winter quarter, 1990's Academic Dean's List. Beyond Lincoln County, students travel to Augusta from as far as McDuffie and Burke counties in Georgia, and from Ai- ken and Edgefield counties in South Caro- lina. There is even talk of a student who drove well beyond that to attend this quiet college on the hill. "We had a bad snow storm a couple of years ago," said John Groves, Director of Student Activities, "and a girl came to my office wanting to use the telephone so that she could call home to let her folks know that she would be late. "When she started talking about the conditions of overpasses, I became a little curious. It turns out that she lived in Ath- ens and drove every day. I couldn't believe it," said Groves. "I drive 50 miles roundtrip a day." said freshman Ross Harper of Edgefield, S.C. "Sometimes it's a little more because I go to the mall or do other things that I can only do when Lm in Augusta. It's at least 250 miles a week." Another student recalled that she didn't know where Augusta was when she was accepted as a freshman here last fall. "My father is in the Army and we were living in Hawaii when his orders came through for Fort Gordon," said Khristine Hayman. "I had to look Augusta up in the map to see where it was. I have to drive from Evans every day, but I had to fly halfway around the world to get here." Both Wells and Harper agree that it is a lot of miles to travel over the course of a week but differ on the reasons why they do it. "I wanted to go to the University of Georgia," said Wells, "but their nursing program was closed at the time. Their nursing students were going to MCG, so AC was actually the closest school with a nursing program." Harper's reasons for stacking up the miles are a bit different. "As long as my daddy is paying the bills, this is where I have to go. I don't have a lot of say-so in the matter," he said. To relieve the boredom that goes with driving long distances day after day, each has developed an on-board routine that helps break up the monotony of the road. "I listen to heavy metal and read the newspaper when I'm carpooling," said Harper. "It makes the time go by faster and gets me pumped up for my day." Wells doesn't have the luxury of being in a carpool so her means of killing time has to be done from behind the wheel. "Sometimes I study with a cassette re- corder or listen to the radio," said Wells, "but lately I've been counting dead ani- mals along the road. I've been keeping track, you know, five dogs, three cats, some are unidentifiable." Though they come from different places with different reasons, both commuter stu- dents plan to keep on going the extra mile in pursuit of their degrees. John Bentz Commuter Students 53 CO-OP ,/^i'"^ ,^ ^ L I think it is a valuable ex- perience in the 'real' job world. Tim Bond 9 9 hree Augusta College students recently re- turned from Walt Disney World in Orlando where they took part in the Walt Disney World Col- lege Program. Tim Bond, Susan Blackman and Michelle Singer were the first AC stu- dents to participate in the program. The program, which requires students to live and work at Disney World for four months, is designed to give participants an opportunity to learn about and experience various aspects of the leisure industry, es- pecially the ways they are practiced at Dis- ney World. For Bond, that was part of the lure of the Disney program. "I think it's a valu- able experience in the 'real' job world. You get to work for an incredibly large company and see how they do things," said Bond. The program consists of a series of 10 three-hour seminars, each covering a dif- ferent aspects of the Disney way of doing business. After instruction on the Disney way of accomplishing business goals, each stu- dent was placed in a group to complete a project. Choices for the projects included Tim Bond is briefed during the Disney Co-Op interview. hospitality, theme park business, studio production and business Disney-style. During the next few weeks, the students attended seminars to learn some practical applications for their newly acquired skills, and presented their projects to a group of Disney "executives" for evalua- tion. Throughout the program, students were required to live and work at Walt Disney World. Jobs were available in five areas: food service, merchandise, attractions, custodial, and resort operations. Although the pay wasn't great, the unique experi- ence is invaluable. Bond, who chose studio production as the topic for his group project, said that his group was assigned to produce a Dis- ney World ad. They completed all the work involved in producing the ad, includ- ing story boards, but did not actually pro- duce the commercial. Bond said that overall, the experience was good, although someone in a hurry to graduate may not like taking the time off from school to participate. "It's hard at first to adjust to living with international students, to the way Disney does things, and so on. You need to go into it with an open mind," Bond said. If students are looking for a "different" internship. Bond said the Disney program certainly fulfills the requirement. "I'd rec- ommend the internship program to any- one. The co-op experience is a lot of fun and it gives you good job experience. If you like Disney World, you'll have a lot of fun working there." The program is open to any college stu- dent who is a sophomore or above with a GPA of at least 2.5 Brad Poole 54 Co-Op Program It's hard to at first to adjust to living with international students, to the way Disney does things and so on. You need to go into it with an open mind. Tim Bond Below: Besidaa the Co-Op pro- gram with Walt Disney World, the Planning and Placement Office sponsored an Employer Expo. Co-Op Program All hail, Augusta College Our voices now we raise To give thee, Alma Mater, Our fervent love and praise. Photos by Jennifer Sprague Above Relatives and friends crowded the Civic Cen- ter to witness the Augusta College graduation on Sunday, June 17, 1990 Top Left Friends gather after the ceremony to pose for those photographic memories Top Right Al Rice, Chairman of the Au- gusta College Student Union receives his Bachelors of Art. Right: Frank Lake after the ceremony looks ready to face the world ahead of him. 56 GRADUATION STEP TOWARD THE ^ 4 I've finally made it. I can't believe it. 9 9 P I ommencement for the I . Class of 1990 was held ^^ Sunday June 17, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. at the Augusta- Richmond County Civic Center. This is the sixty- fifth graduation ceremo- ny for Augusta College. Presiding over the ceremony was Presi- dent Richard Wallace. Valedictorian for the Class of 1990 was Laura Townsend. Greetings were given to the crowd by Jo- seph D. Greene, member of the Board of Regents of the University system of Geor- gia. The Commencement Address was giv- en by William S. Morris III, Chairman and Chief Executive of Morris Communi- cations Corporation. Presenting the candi- dates. Conferring of Degrees, and Award- ing of Diplomas was President Wallace; F. William Monge, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ronald D. Tallman, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences; Joseph A. Murphy, Dean of the School of Education; Martha K. Farmer, Dean of the School of Business Administration; Gregory N. Witcher, Registrar; Alan S. Cooke, Announcer. Leading the graduat- ing class was the bearer of the Augusta College Mace. The Mace serves as the symbol of academic authority and was carved by Nathan Bindler. The Class of 1990 consisted of four hundred fifty nine members. GRADUATION 57 Alma Mater Where sentinels once guarded Thy armaments of yore, Now aged oaks sublimely Bespeak a lofty lore (Chorus) Thy sword is now a plowshare, And peace enshrines thy name; The flag unfurled above thee Adds glory to thy fame. (Chorus) And we, thy sons and daughters. Who pass thy portals through, Will keep thy inspiration With honor high and true. (Chorus) CHORUS: All hail, Augusta College Our voices now we raise To give thee, Alma Mater, Our fevent love and praise. 58 GRADUATION What would a graduation be without your friends to stand by you. This is the stuff memories are made of. Photos by Jennifer Spragae GRADUATION 59 _,.^rf\.,,,^V- Every Student Has Individual Interests &,-^::^:^; Pursuits SJr^S^^' -y-v- Vt:^5^H'"'i^?: ,y^X- " i^ X">:<: C??^//;!^^^ ^I^-''^:' Within Augusta Coilbgg, there is room for every students in- dividual interests and pursuits. The joint effort of students and faculty helps us achieve knowledge in a va- riety of fields. The academic de- partments at Augusta College fo- cus on giving the students the best education possible. Our faculty helps to prepare graduates for the challenges they will face tomorrow and gives them the skill base neces- sary to succeed in the work world. Biology Department members and students took field trips into the wild to explore our world. The Chemistry Department demands their students to unravel the make- up of the world. Exchange pro- grams with artists, archaeological digs providing answers to our past, theater, music, guest lecturers, the list goes on. Augusta College has 16 different schools from which a student can earn a degree. The variations among majors makes it possible for j^^v^;;;^ our student body to feel that their " -!~s personal choice of study and life on campus is important and will be beneficial upon their graduation. You make your studies as much as you want at AC and You Can Quote Me On That! o v;^*7;^ 60 ACADEMICS ^ W^ -y ACADEMICS 61 President Richard S. Wallace Not Pictured: Martha Farmer, Dean School of Business, and Ronald Tallman, Dean School of Arts & Sciences. Fred Baraabei Vice President for Student Affairs F. William Monge Vice President for Academic Affairs Joseph F. Mele Vice President for Academic Affairs Roscoe Williams Associate Dean of Student Augusta College is located on a hill overlooking the down- town area of the city of Augusta in the Central Savannah River area. It traces its beginnings to the Academy of Rich- mond County which was chartered on July 31, 1783. In 1910, the Academy of Richmond County, under the Board of Education of Richmond County, added a year of college and commercial work to the standard four-year high school program. The increasing need for a junior college led the Board of Education on August 15, 1925, to found The Junior College of Augusta. Its operation started with the 1926-27 session in what was at the time the new Academy building. The college has been accredited since its beginning in 1926. The present campus is the former plantation of an 1 8th century Southern leader. Freeman Walker, who sold the land to the Federal government in 1826 for an arsenal. In 62 ACADEMICS December 1955, after the closing of the Augusta Arsenal by the United States Government, the County Board of Educa- tion made application to use the property for educational purposes. In September, 1957, the Junior College of Augusta opened on its new campus. During the year, the Board of Education applied to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the incorporation of the Junior Col- lege of Augusta into the University System. The property was awarded to the State in June 1958, with the Board of Regents assuming control on September 1, 1958. The name of the college was changed to Augusta College. In 1963, the Regents of the University System authorized senior status for Augusta College, approving programs lead- ing to the bachelors degrees. Since that time, programs leading to master's and specialist's degrees have been ap- proved. Former presidents of the college are George Phineas But- ler, James Lister Skinner, Eric West Hardy, Anton Paul Markert, Gerald Burns Robins, and George A. Christen- berry. Dr. Richard S. Wallace assumed the presidency on February 1, 1987. Joseph A. Murphy Dean School of Education Timothy Bond: Senior Mathe- matics Major. Student Union Chairman, S.A.I.L., Lyceum Committee, NACA Estab- lished Leadership Certificate. Upon graduation, Tim plans to attain a graduate degree then a Ph.D. in Student Affairs. Graduates June 1990. Wendy A. Cakanic: Senior Ac- counting Major. Student Sen- ate Chairman, Phi Beta Lamb- da, Student Ambassador. Wendy plans to pursue a CPA, CMA, and a BBA while work- ing in accounting. She says, "Pressure is what turns a lump of coal into a diamond." Grad- uation date June 1990. Phillip Hibbard: Senior Politi- cal Science Major. SGA Sen- ate, SGA President, Student Advisory Council, Political Science Club. Phil plans to work after graduation and eventually pursue a law or oth- er advanced degree. He says, "Process is as important as product, in every endeavor." Graduates June 1990. Laura Townsend: Senior Span- ish Major. Alpha Mu Gamma, Student Ambassador Board. Outstanding student in Span- ish. Laura enjoys writing, swimming, and acting. Upon graduation, she plans to attend graduate school in library sci- ence. Brenda Videtto: Senior Com- munications Major. Judicial Cabinet Chairman, Media Arts Club, Advertising/Public Relations Club, Los Amigos Hispanos. Upon graduation, she plans to begin a career with a local advertising or public re- lations firm. Constance Norene Williams: Senior. Communications Ma- jor. Public Relations/ Adver- tising Association officer. Vol- unteer Girls Center, Easter Seals, and First Baptist Church of Augusta, National Colle- giate Communications Arts Award. Enjoys painting, aero- bics, and antiques. Plans to pursue a career in marketing or PR. o X o X C3 o t/3 I-H c o s C D Virginia Glover-Jenkins: Sen- ior. Music Education Major. GA Music Teachers Associa- tion, AC Choir, AC Jazz En- semble, Maxwell Music Schol- arship. In her free time, Virginia plays the piano and spends time with her children. She plans to teach general mu- sic on a primary education lev- el. Graduates June 1992. Maria Elizabeth Loo: Senior Mathematics Major. Phi Kap- pa Phi, Campus Outreach, MVP Tennis team. Big South Presidential Honor Roll, Ma- ria says, "Whatever you do, as working for the Lord, not for men." She plans to teach High School math, get married and live in Augusta. Graduates June 1990. Robert Williams: Senior. Com- munications Major. Adverti- sing/Public Relations Club, Bell Ringer Editor and report- er. Best Newswriting GA Press Assoc, Best Print Jour- nalism, Best audio, and Best of Show GA Speech and Com- munications Assoc. Enjoys photography and model rail- roading. "There is no such thing as a free lunch." Not Pictured: Sheila K. O'Neal 63 BEHIND ^ ^ Here at AC, I don't feel like the Physical Plant gets the exposure it de- serves. g| A Mimo Guerrieri y / Even though the Physical Plant is one of the largest departments at Augusta Col- lege, the Physical Plant is often over- looked and unnoticed by people who visit or attend school here. The Physical Plant has 61 employees, including administration, and is divided into eight smaller departments. "Here at AC, I don't feel like the Physi- cal Plant gets the exposure it deserves," said Plant Director D.C. "Mimo" Guer- rieri. "There is a preconceived idea that all the Physical Plant is is janitors and groundskeepers. That's far from the truth." Butler Hall is an average size building on the AC campus, but when you look at it through Guerrieri eyes, suddenly the small building becomes very detailed. Butler Hall has two main hallways. Each side has 10 classrooms. There is even a snack bar on one hallway, in which there are four snack or drink machines. There is a refrigerator and a freezer. A large grill and a double sink are also included in the tiny space where hundreds of students en- joy sandwiches and drinks everyday. In each classroom, there are between 25 and 30 desks. There are blackboards and podiums. There are the lights and electri- cal outlets in each room. And don't forget the ceiling tiles and painted walls. There are also the faculty suites and a small audi- torium. Two mens and womens bathrooms must have the sinks and toilets cleaned. Now think about all the materials that go into the cleaning and maintenance of each of these rooms and hallways. And we haven't even gone outside. There is the landscaping around the buildings. Windows and doors. The side- walks and streets. The roof and exterior painting. All these things are the responsi- bility of the Physical Plant, and that is just one building. The AC campus has over 20 buildings, and spans more than 500,000 square feet. So it's really not hard to understand why the Physical Plant is one of the most im- portant divisions of the campus. Guerrieri has outlined the "mission" of the Physical Plant in a booklet, so that students have a better understanding of what the Physical Plant really does. "The mission of the Physical Plant De- partment is to maintain campus buildings and fixed equipment, including interior and exterior of buildings, support equip- ment, grounds, utilities and custodial ser- vices necessary to support academic activ- ities and auxiliary enterprise services." Although Guerrieri would like more people to know about the other depart- ments of the Physical Plant, the ones ev- eryone see are the custodial and grounds divisions. "I am very proud of our custodial staff. They are the front line of the Physical Plant. They receive the most exposure. When visitors come to AC, the appearance of the facilities is the first impression they get," said Guerrieri. "I expect more out of them that anyone else. But I also realize that there isn't a lot of time for them to get the job done. They work under a compressed time of opera- tion. Because of the increasing enrollment. faculty and administration, they have tc find time to sneak in and out around the time that classes are being held," saic Guerrieri. With half a million square feet of land- scape to take care of, the grounds crew also has lots to do. Augusta College ha; one of the best landscaped campuses in the state. The job of the groundskeeperi makes Guerrieri proud. "This is a beautiful campus. There is lot more to keeping it up than just the plants. The grounds crew is also responsi ble for the streets, sidewalks and there i; also the areas around the buildings," saic Guerrieri. The Electrical Department handles all of the maintenance for the high and lov voltage transformers that supply the pow er for AC and maintains the exterior am interior lighting around the campus. The Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning Shop maintains 10 coolinj chillers during the spring and summe: months. During the winter, they switch to boilers. They are the ones who try to keef AC'S classrooms cool in the summer anc warm during the winter. The Plumbing Department, just one man. Earl Maddox, makes sure that all the sinks, showers and toilets are working properly at all times. One of the larger departments of the Physical Plant is Building Maintenance. The Building Maintenance is sub-divid- ed into four smaller areas: the Carpenter's Shop, the Paint Shop, the Roofing Shop, and the Locksmith. "Service means a lot to me," said Guer- rieri. "Service is our business. It's all that we have to sell. Our image is tarnished when we let our customers down. It's just like any other business." And by the looks of Augusta College, the Physical Plant appears to be a well run business. Shawn Hackett 64 PHYSICAL PLANT "I'm very proud of our custodial staff. They are the front line of the physi- cal plant. " PHYSICAL PLANT 65 Maxine Allen Stephen Boulay Fred Bowsher Richard Bramblett Joan Brodie Nancy Childers Sharon Covitz Georgia Cunningham 66 ACADEMICS Standards Still High English Department Abolishes 101 Exit Exam '^ The dreaded English 101 departmental exam has been abolished, turning yes- terday's nightmare into to- morrow's dream for fresh- man English students. In an unanimous vote, the Department of Languages and Literature decided to discontinue the exam, which was relieved of its pass-fail status in the spring of 1988. Before the exam was depressurized in 1989, ti was an all-or-nothing propo- sition. "The student has to pass the exam," said Profes- sor Les Pollard of Lan- guages and Literature. If the student didn't pass the exam, he had to repeat the course, unless his profes- sor successfully appealed the grade on behalf of the student. The policy associated with the exam changed mainly because the ap- proach to English 101 has changed. "The emphasis is not on more writing as a process, following integrat- ed steps, and the 101 exam is no longer following that," said Professor Pollard. "Research has shown that the way to teach writing is to give the student opportu- nity to revise," said Profes- sor Richard Stracke, Direc- tor of freshman English. "The more you work on re- vision, the better it will be," By being able to revise, said Stracke, the student be- comes a better writer. Revision gives the student time to learn about his sub- ject, to think about it, and to talk to family and friends about it. "It is a process of genuine thought," Stracke said, "not like the old English 101 when a student was assigned an essay, the teacher wrote comments in the margin, and then assigned another essay." Computers have also changed English 101 since their introduction in 1985. Computers allow professors and students to have instant conferences, said Stracke. The computer physically puts the teacher close to the student and "the interaction is more productive," said Stracke. With the abolition of the departmental exam, the lan- guages and literature de- partment has "instituted several fall-back regulations to make sure that standards don't slide," according to departmental chairman, Fred Wharton. "We actual- ly raised the Nelson Denny reading cutoff score. We in- stituted certain minimum quantities that we require students to write in a quar- ter, approximately 5,000 words." Also, the department will require a minimum of 10 hours of homework each week, 20 percent of which must be reading assign- ments. "We are going to continue to pay attention to technical correctness in the form of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and us- age," said Wharton. "We've also stipulated that students must be still instructed in the skills of writing extem- poraneous essays as well as in the proces method on which most of our classes concentrate." "These are safeguards to make sure that students write in quantity and contin- ue to write correctly and have certain basic skills." The effect not having the exam will have on future English students is yet to be determined, but Wharton is optimistic. "We are not worried that this means our standards have declined," said Wharton, "We've been very encouraged by recent Regent's Test results. "Since we adopted our new methods, our past-rates in Regent's Tests have risen by three percent and we ex- pect our success rates to stay high even with the 101 exam abolished. But we'll be keeping our eye closely on that just to make sure that our students continue to ex- cel." Melissa M. Bernstein and Kelley Ellis ACADEMICS 67 Second Careers In Education The Augusta College De- partment of Education is doing its part to help retired or retiring Army personnel to be all they can be. To relieve the shortage of school teachers, AC is tak- ing part in a program called Second Careers in Educa- tion that gives Army retir- ees who already hold de- gress an opportunity to earn certificates in education. Dean Joseph Murphy said that AC has been in- volved in the program since last summer. "It is done in cooperation with the National Executive Service Corps," said Dean Murphy," which has worked with organizations and busi- ness in attempt to get their members who are at the re- tirement stage to consider teaching as a second career, and organizing alternative ways for them to get their teaching certificate. "In the last few years, they have started working with some military estab- lishments, such as Air Force and Navy. As they were looking around, they thought that Fort Gordon would be an appropriate place because their major concern is to provide teach- ers in the areas of science and math. With the high technology that some of the servicemen have at Fort Gordon in the communica- tions area, they thought that that would be an appropri- ate place to deal with the Army." In February 1989, the National Executive Service Corps contacted Dean Mur- phy, the Georgia Depart- ment of Education and the education group at Fort Gordon and set up the schedule for the courses to be offered here and at Fort Gordon. "The program itself is in- tended to take people who are near retirement in the military and who already possess college degrees in math and science and give them the courses they need to get a teaching certificate so that upon retirement they can teach school," said Dean Murphy. The participants in the program will be taking the same kinds of courses that undergraduate math and science education majors who want to teach high school would take. "If the participants in the program go through the courses offered on the post," said Dean Murphy, "it would take them about a year and a half to two years. We have only one course a quarter that they could take at Fort Gordon. There would be a five course se- quence and then they would have to do student teach- ing." If the participants want to complete the courses faster, they can take two courses per quarter, one at Augusta College and one on post. Most of the publicity for the program is done through the education service at Fort Gordon. Maria Manfredonia 68 ACADEMICS Heather Andrews- Henry Ansel Hicks Willene Holmes Nabil Ibrahim Lewen Kellman Michael Kuehn Ernest Lanford Jonathan Leightner 70 ACADEMICS ^ fj. *^a JS-' > #" r W. '^k4^ , ,/ C%f 1^' .i pj* w / V ^ r^ // ^ L^ 9km k ^ ^v X/ .^B ^i^^^w H if ^ *^^ 1 I ll Betty Long Fred Maynard William Messina Mary Metheny Mary Mobley Lurelia Moss John Murphy Frank Nagy ACADEMICS 73 Bert Newman Roxanne Padgett Patti Peabody Cheryl Player 74 ACADEMICS I: Quadrangle comes alive with ELIZABETHAN FAYRE Augusta College's Eliza- bethan Fayre a yearly rite of spring around these parts got off to a slow start, but progressed in grand style nonetheless. Stormy weather threat- ened to wash out the festivi- ties. The sky remained a dark gray for most of Satur- day afternoon. Languages and Literature professor Bill Johnson said the weath- er had been a cause of con- cern. "We don't mind get- ting a little wet, but if lightning starts dancing around, we get a little ner- vous." Fayre organizers, said Professor Johnson, had no plans to move the festivities indoors. "It's just natural for the Fayre to be outside," he said. But the rain stayed away, and the Fayre, as always, did not disappoint its visi- tors. Usually visitors who are not dressed in medieval costume are charged $1 to 76 Abore: Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism square off in combat. Right: Les Borsay and Forrest Jordan (right) in "IS-Minute Hamlet." ACADEMICS get into the Quadrangle. But that was scrapped, be- cause of the possibility the Fayre would have to quickly fold its tents if the weather deteriorated. Members of the AC The- atre opened the afternoon with their famous "15-Min- ute Hamlet," although Town Crier (and professor) James Garvey warned the crowd that "because of slick conditions, it will take 17 minutes." The cast, which included Forrest Jordan as Hamlet, Les Borsay as the Ghost, Sean Neville as Claudiu- s/Polonius, Kevin Rathke as Laertes/Horatio, Patri- cia Ferguson as Gertrude, and Susanne Pruett as Ophelia, performed well, delivering some of Shake- speare's best lines with tongue planted firmly in cheek. There were other diver- sions: Bell Ringer writer Harvey Lynch engaging vis- itors with word games; a lei- surely game of bowls presid- ed over by Languages and Literature Chairman Fred Wharton; and recorder and hurdy-gurdy music courtesy of Geoffrey King's consort. James McGaw gave dem- onstrations on his hammer dulcimer, and the Davidson Fine Arts Players staged a fine drama, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." The Society for Creative Anachronism staged dem- onstrations of medieval war- fare, with young "knights" doing battle in homemade (but stout) armor. In calmer moments, SCA members performed medi- eval dances for the crowd. A little spice was added with a performance by belly danc- er Gail Gunter-Schultz, also a SAC member. Visitors had some tasty treats to choose from at me- dieval prices (cheap), al- though a little careful study was needed when reading the menu. Hot dogs, for ex- ample, were listed as "King Theseus' Hounds." Other delicacies included Pomo- na's Bountie (apples), Fal- staff Smoked Sawsages, and the ever-popular Francie Bred. The threatening weather kept the crowd small when the Fayre opened. But as the afternoon progressed, visi- tors increased in number, with a peak crowd of 100 to 150 people in the Quadran- gle at any one time. Robert Williams If r I.. r i . ia^ Phillip Rogers A. Ray Roland Elizabeth Samuels Jana Sandarg John Schaeffer Pam Schwiebert Cindy Smith Barbara Stewart ' '-^-P'^'^'''-^^' ACADEMICS 77 Helen Story Kathryn Thompson Gary Stroebel Joseph Tollison Artemisia Thevaos Janice B. Turner Gerald Thompson Emil Urban 78 ACADEMICS !>.*# 1^ -^ 80 ACADEMICS William Wells Willis Woodson Rebecca Wright Nacasio Urbine Marvin Vaiover Helga Waller Lillian Wan \ . I ii ACADEMICS 81 cC ^>i ATHLETICS ^^ ^ Facing The Challenges ii^'-/J:c^M:' Jennifer Sprague It was a year of recognition for individual as well as team ac- complishments in the areas of ath- letic accomplishment. It was also a year of anticipation as the reality of a new sports complex came closer. As we look forward to the bright future, we look back on the year's events. One of the most fascinating ath- letic accomplishments of the year was the NCAA crowning of the ta- ble tennis team as number one for the second year in a row nation- ally. Scott Butler and Derek May won spots on the U.S. National Ta- ble Tennis Team and became con- tenders for the 1992 U.S. Olympic team. Another outstanding athlete was Debbie Born who scored her 1,000th career point against Bap- tist College. She assured herself a permanent slot in the AC record books. Augusta College golf team captured the Big South Conference 1990 Championship. The quotable achievements of Augusta College athletics is sewn as the foundation which holds great promise for the future. "We played with our hearts. We had something to prove and we came out to prove it." 82 SPORTS DIVISION ^ **., \ ^' lit " * * \findy Martin Sports Dhision 83 SPORTS INFORMATION i i The poten- tial that the athletic program will have in the new facility is enor- a a mous Alan Sharpe is versatility personified. He describes himself as a "jack-of-all- trades," but unlike most people with that label, he has mastered all of them. Alan attended Applachian State Uni- versity and graduated in 1982 with a de- gree in Media Advertising. While he was there, he lettered in both Cross Country and Track, worked with the campus radio station, participated with the University's Forensic Team, and even did a little danc- ing and acting. After graduation, he at- tended the Army's Officer Candidate School and became an infantry officer as a Ranger. He left the military in 1984 as "medical- ly retired" because of a training accident. (He was literally run over by an armored personnel carrier.) At 23, he and his wife moved to Atlanta where Alan taught high school Special Education students. With his parents in Augusta, Alan learned of a job opening at Augusta College as the Sports Information Director. Alan applied for it and the rest is history. Once again, he was in a position of versatility. "Sports Marketing Director" is a better description of Alan's job. He has had to direct promotions, direct fund raising, oversee the Jaguar's advertising and me- dia production, gather statistics, and even announce at a few basketball games. Es- sentially, he has created an image for Au- gusta College Athletics. "Augusta now has more sporting events to compete for advertising dollars. It takes more work to set you apart," said Alan. He feels that the college and the athletic program will have much to look forward to. "The potential that the athletic pro- gram will have in the new facility is enor- mous. I really feel Augusta is about ready to get behind the Jaguar program in the next few years. This program has paid its dues and now it's time to cash in." Unfortunately for Augusta College, this will be Alan's last year as Sports Informa- tion Director. He was recently accepted into Ohio University's graduate program in Sports Information. "I've enjoyed my time at A.C. I'm really appreciative of the freedom in my job that I've had from my bosses Marvin Vanover and Clint Bryant." Hopefully, AC might have the chance to see his smiling face at Jaguar games during his trips back to Augusta, and hopefully he will have the opportunity to see the image he created for the Jaguars prosper. Troy Campbell 84 SPORTS INFORMATION I z \ ^Ijg^ CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS PLACE SEVENTH IN CONFERENCE ^N f (t - % Most Valuable STEVE PLATTE JOELLE CARTER RANDY KERSEY VALERIE WONG SURPASSING ALL OTHERS SOCCER TEAM BEST TO BE SEEN I L^ I or a young team, the I X_ I Augusta College Soc- Lg^^gJ cer team has several reasons to keep their heads held high. According to Low- ell Barnhart, head coach of the Jag- uars, "This has probably been the best season of soccer that Augusta College has ever had." The Jaguars may be young, but they are the most talented squad since the sport began at Augusta College. What else would you expect with the speed of Ken Dawson, a sopho- more forward from Lithonia, who surpassed his season total of 24 points? However, Dawson isn't along, forward, Jeff Huberty, mid- fielder, Joey Spires, and fullbacks Kevin Kilchenstein have also been great assets for the team. Other standouts include fullback Sean Col- lett from Decatur, Georgia, fullback Danny Kight from Decatur, Geor- gia, and forward Jason Schott also from Decatur, Georgia. Also includ- ed in the spotlight are Brett Brackett of Augusta, one of the team's leading scorers, goal keeper Randy Meyers of Stone Mountain, forward Jimmy Garcia of Augusta, midfielder John Reardon of Tucker and midfielder Scott Stamper of Augusta. These men all added to the success of the Jaguars. Augusta College awarded Ken Dawson the "Most Valuable" player and Scott Stamper, the "Most Improved" player. "Soccer is a continual series of op- tions which change constantly," said Barnhart. "To exploit the best op- tions it takes familiarity with your teammates. With so many new play- er, my biggest question is how well we are going to come together as a team." The Augusta College soccer team will be a great success in the years to come and their commitment and dedication to excellence will take them straight to the Big South Con- ference. Nilam Patel f*.sl|||!!,. *.*v*s^ * <"' ^m " V W^^I \ ^ . > J - -c-i -'a^i>?%#.*:^paaff"yiii^^wtn5a;~ ! I M l* SOCCER UP TO PAR JAGUARS CAPTURE 1990 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE, AGAIN I ^^.^ L he 1 989- 1 990 Augusta I I College golf team had J_ B to uphold the tradition I ^^^J set by last year's team. Gone were top golfers such as Roger Rowland, Alasdair Watt, and Jim Gilleon who led AC golf for the last two seasons. Several men who stepped in to fill their places were Coleman Tidwell, Jeff Foster, Steve Foote, Mikael Peter- son, Matt Mankin, John Sheehan, and Brandt Gessner. These golfers stepped in and continued Augusta College's winning tradition. Coach Ernie Lanford stated, "This group works awful hard. When you work hard, you play hard. This team does that . . . and it pays off for them." These golfers do indeed work hard. Daily practice sessions last up to five hours. These practices include stretching, two-mile runs, and weightlifting to build endurance that is needed during those long tourna- ments. The Augusta College Jaguar golf- ers regained their Conference title which they held from 1985-1987. This title was recaptured with an im- pressive victory at the Big South Conference Golf Championship held at Prestwick Country Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The AC golfers had a 36 stroke advantage over second place Winthrop. Four All-Big South Awards went to AC golfers and Coach Ernie Lanford claimed the "Coach of the Year" Award. The four golfers to claim All-Conference honors were Cole- man Tidwell, Jeff Foster, Steve Foote, and Matt Mankin. In all, the 1989-1990 golfers had an impressive season. They won three tournaments with eight top- five finishers in twelve contests for a 145-51 record. Coleman Tidwell was the low golfer on the team. He was the recipient of the Milledge Petter- son Award. The Augusta College '89-'90 golf season will be hard to follow. Coach Lanford feels that, "Next year, we should be solid with four legitimate players coming back." With experi- enced golfers returning, the Augusta College golf team will undoubtedly continue the winning tradition. Lisa Walters ^ ^ A lot of teams don't train like this. They play nine holes here and nine holes there. It pays off when you get on a hilly course. Coach Lanford ^ ^ Wsakin, Mikael Petterson, John Sbeeban. Brandt tessner, Phil Trailes. ifuss Foster, Coach Ernie mnford Ernie Lanford Left John Sbeeban and Pbil Trailes enjoy the end of the year Sports Banquet rtbicb was held at Pendleton King Park. Coleman Tidwell was named Most Valuable Player and Jeff Foster was Most tmprored Player. The golf team finished the season in 1st place with a 14S-S6 record. ^95 FREE STYLE PERFORMING WITH THEIR OWN GRACEFUL STYLE m he phrase "Fast women in tight suits looking for a good time" perfect- ly describes the Lady Aqua-Jags. Whether working out, in the classroom, or in competition, the Augusta College women's swim team always performed with their own graceful style. The team led a successful year with wins over Georgia State Uni- versity and Pfieffer College. Sophomore Antigone Foust claimed records in spring free- style events and Freshman Stacey Duchemin chased down marks in backstroke and distance events. Other awards were given to the Aqua-Jags during the end of the year Sports Banquet held at Pen- dleton King Park. Stacey Duche- min was awarded as the Most Valuable Swimmer for the 1989- 1990 season while Amy Weather- ford was awarded as the Most Im- proved Swimmer for the season. The Lady Aqua-Jags also set records in the classroom. The team averaged a GPA of 3.2. Last season, three swimmers, Suzanne Johnson, Antigone Foust, and Kelsey Kemple all made the Big South All-Academic Team. "Tra- ditionally, swimmers are always very strong academically," said first-year coach, Jeff Rout. " A lot of it has to do with the disci- pline it takes to be a swimmer. You have to be organized and dedicated and that carries over to the classroom." The Aqua-Jags finished their season with a record of 2-4. Jodie Thomas r-t-fKf VOLLEYBALL SEVENTH PLACE FINISH ENDS TOUGH SEASON \ :. 1 ^m / Most Valuable Player DOTTIE WESLEY Most Improved Player KARA ALLING DOMINATING PLAY CONTINUES TENNIS TEAMS SET NEW RECORDS . u new tennis team, /\ I two new coach- /, V.| es, and two new T^B^B records were the final results for the 1990 Au- gusta College tennis season. Unlike most coaches, Bogue had to start building a tennis program rather than rebuilding an existing program. He was very optimistic about the up- coming spring season, al- though, and his optimistic atti- tude showed through on AC's win against Newberry College. This sweet taste of victory gave AC the extra boost it needed to win over USC, Spart. (9-0), Mercer (7-2), Savannah St. (8- 1), Campbell (6-3), and Ogelthorpe (9-0). The men's squad directed by Trey Bogue finished with a 10-15 record, while the women's team directed by Trey Hatfield finished with a 14-4. Both of these records were the best efforts made by the AC tennis program in Division I. The Lady Jaguars had one player in the singles finals and two teams in the double finals. Although the Lady Jaguars only received fifth place with 43 points, they played an outstanding match. AC's star player Maria Loo didn't play as well as hoped by ending with a 7-6 loss to Kate Gorky of UNC-Asheville at Women's No. 2 Singles. Cheri Cathey and Lori Randolph also were assets to the Lady Jags. The AC men finished in seventh place for the third consecutive year. Campbell won the men's title, followed by Coastal Carolina and Baptist. Alan Van Camper finished fourth in the men's No. 6 Singles, dropping a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 decision to Winthrop's Todd Stone. Tara Thomas ^^Fpl^r . 1 \ W^'Jf^ ^ H f ^^ %.^H i "i ir-^H h "v ^- -- ^^9t^:^ , The records of both the ^ men's and women's teams fe the best efforts made by the t tennis program in Division I. 'mm L t^^^ 101 TUFF DREAMS Success Isn't Just A Dream, Rather A Destiny ARE MADE OF round Augusta College basketball circles, success L^^^^H isn t just a ^^^^^ dream, rather a destiny. Some- times the score isn't the only factor that deter- mines a victory. To the Augusta College Jag- uars, a new athletic com- plex, an excellent coach- ing staff, and the best recruiting class in recent memory was the "stuff' that turned their dreams into reality for 1989-90. The men's basketball season started with a bang in the Augusta Col- lege gym October 15 at exactly 12:01 a.m. This first practice session, known as "Midnight Madness", featured an intrasquad scrimmage with Sam Crenshaw of Channel 12 and Stan Byrdy of Channel 6 act- ing as honorary coaches. "Midnight Madness" helped to not only build team spirit, but also pro- mote student support with an estimated 200- 300 people filling the Jaguar gym. Although the season opener against the Re- public of Estonia didn't bring triumph to the Jag- uars with a score of 92- 75, many accomplish- ments were attained during the game. The season continued up to a action-filled game against Radford where 2,100 fanatical fans cheered for AC. The Jaguars defeated the Highlanders in a 82-79 over-time thriller at the Civ- ic Center. "The key to the game was with 49 seconds to go." said Bryant "We felt good about overtime be- cause we knew the crowd would be into it." The Jaguars received their eighth win of the sea- son Tuesday February 27 in a wild 70-58 victory over crosstown rival Paine Col- lege in the Civic Center. During the game Brian Schmall scored a game high 27 points, followed by Keenan Mann with 15 points and seven rebounds. Derek Stewart had 14 points and three blocks. This win ended the 1989-90 season with an overall season record of 8-19. Lisa Ackerman ;>^^-^^^>:|'' Basketball jRow; r/m Former, Rob Harris, Derek Stewaii V David Biff l^fSecohW'^ eill, Da fid Craft, Stere mfOarid Fort (Managers), Bernard Petti ford, Todd Holts. Keenan Mann, Tim Daniels. Jcaaifer Spraeae - graduation percentage will probably be higher than my winning percentage. If that's the case, I've done everything I can for the players both on and off the court. Clint Bryant 9 9 Miady Martia aslietball BACK ON TOP LADY JAGUARS HAVE TOUGH SEASON a fter finishing Big Soutii league play in second place and sur- viving a season ending bus wreck, what's a team to do for an en- core? This question wasn't easily an- swered. To begin with, the Lady Jag- uars started the 1989-1990 season by returning four starters and signing the best recruits in recent memory. Then the hard work came to play. The Lady Jaguars had to begin pre- paring to play their all-time toughest Division I schedule. Coach Lowell Barnhart stated that early in the year that the '89-'90 women's basketball season would be the toughest season ever. Because the Lady Jags would be playing in large universities such as Clemson and Virginia, they would have to be better than in year's past in order to have a winning season. Part of Coach Barnhart's predic- tion came true. Several teams on the schedule were difficult to beat, but all in all, the women did better than ever expected. With a season record of 1 3- 1 6 and a Big South record of 9- 5, the Lady Jags successfully proved their endurance and skills on the court. This success was attributed to sev- eral factors. Sophomore Debbie Born was one of those factors. She was a tremendous asset to the team throughout the season. Not only was she ranked 34th among Division I women's basketball scoring leaders, but she also led the Big South Tour- nament. Born also became the first athlete in the Big South to earn All- Conference honors in two sports, basketball and softball. Additional- ly, Born reached the 1 ,000 point pla- teau with 1,257 points along with Senior teammate Francean Leverett who scored 1,014 points. At the Sports Banquet, awards were given for the season. The Most Valuable Player went to Debbie Born and the Most Improved Lady Jag went to Linda Grooms. Lisa Ackerman ''m m ^ ^^H ^^^^^^^^B ^K^ f^ "1 y i ^' Vi I^^^^^^^^I^^^^^HHH J i^i^^^^H ^ ^6o>e; Coaci Barnbart Lett: Francean Lererett WOMEN'S BASKETBALL W^'^ PLAYING THE BEST IMPROVING SKILLS THROUGH TOUGH COMPETITION 7 L ugusta College may /\ I not have had one of X v. I its better baseball ^^^^^ seasons in 1990, but this year turned out to be very rewarding for a couple of Jaguar players and head coach Skip Fite. At the Big South Conference awards breakfast, Fite was named Co-Coach of the Year, while first baseman Bobby Jay and second baseman Chris Hodge were both named to the All-Big South first team. For Fite, who is in his sixth year at AC, the award is very gratify- ing since the Jaguars finished the season with an overall record of 22-30, including a 6-10 mark in the conference. "I thought it was a big honor," said the 34-year old Fite. "It was a big surprise, but it's nice to be recognized among your peers for working hard and doing the best with what you have to work with. I feel very fortunate." "We played a pretty tough Di- vision I schedule this season. The only way you're going to improve is to play against the best compe- tition that's out there, and I think we did that this season," Fite said. "I think next year is going to be the year we've been looking for. If we can keep everybody academi- cally eligible and injury-free be- cause we've got a good nucleus, then I think we've got an excellent opportunity to win this thing (conference title) next year," said Fite. With not a senior on the pitch- nm seball. (L to R) Tirst Row; Jason Cianciolo, Roger Landress, Greg 5Slweil, Kenny Shook, David England. Chris Cope. jBobby Jay, Brad Bohler. Second Row: Arnold Riley, Chris Conner, Ted Couch, Car! Rau, Mark Ethridge, Bobby Gagnon, Rob Jackson. Tony Bowen, Scott Henley. Third Row: Coach Skip Fits, Assistant Dan Kosobticki, Paul Henley, Allen Dempsey, Moe Mon- tenegro, Chris Hodge, Johnny Gordon, Mike Pro- vencher, Assistant Mark Turner. ing staff, pitching would appear to be AC'S strongest point going into next season. The Jaguars are also very young at many of the skill positions, so the future does look bright for the baseball team. But for right now, the Jaguars and Fite will have to wait until February to find out just how good they are. Shawn Hackett OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME GAINING CONFIDENCE THROUGHOUT mi km I f I ^ y he Augusta College softbal! I I I team opened their 1989- 1^1 1 990 season with several ob- '^^B stacles to overcome. They had little time to practice and little experience. The lack of experi- ence was due partly to the fact that the 1988-1989 season was canceled by the col- lege and the NCAA when the Lady Jag- uar basketball team was injured in a bus wreck that ended their season. A majority of the women's basketball team made up the Jaguar softball team also. The team had only two players with collegiate expe- rience, Debbie Born, a Junior from Pasa- dena, Maryland, and Sheri Morgan, a Senior from Colbert, Georgia. The top newcomer to the softball team was a pitch- er, Rebecca Riddlehoover. Riddlehoover was awarded "Most Valuable Player" at the Sports Award Banquet. Rene Key was awarded "Most Improved Player". The 1990 softball team finished with a 10-21 record. This record left the Jaguars at sixth in the Conference. The record is re- spectable considering the lack of experi- ence of this team. The softball team made progress throughout the season. They started the season off slow with a 1-6 record. As they gained confidence, the team took victories over Campbell, USC Aiken, Baptist Col- lege, Clafin, and Winthrop College. The season ended with a doubleheader against USC Aiken, in which the Jaguars domi- nated with 15-2 and an 11-6 scores. Ending the season with a doubleheader win can only produce optimism for the upcoming team next season. With more experience on the upcoming team, next season's Augusta College softball team will no doubt have a promising future. Lisa Walters SOPTBAl COMPETING FOR FUN INTRAMURALS ARE FUN AND GOOD EXERCISE m ave you ever come up short on cash when it comes to working out at a health club? Couple being broke with unbending work schedules and relent- less 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 program. Coach Denny Bureau, who oversees the program, said AC would be offering basketball winter quarter. "The pro- gram is opened to both men and women this year because not enough women sign-up to form separate teams." Some of the appealing aspects of in- tramural sports included: indoor facili- ties, 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 students involved in the flag football competi- tion. These games are well organized, 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 compete." Franqui plays receiver for Tau Kappa Epsilon which was one of the six teams in the football program. An average 140 to 160 students were expected to turn out for basketball, the most popular intramural sport, accord- ing to Bureau. The program also fea- tured two-pitch Softball, a modified ver- sion of regular softball, in the spring. Weightlifting has also been offered in the past when there has been a demand by students. "We really expect the program to ex- plode over the next two to three years due to the Forest Hills facility," said Bureau. "Right now we cater 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 the win- ners. All prospective athletes should be aware that AC is not responsible for injuries. There are injuries, which are usually minor, but there are risks associated with sports. Bureau re- minded. Varsity baseball players were pro- hibited from playing intramural sports, which is a team policy. Facul- ty members are not permitted to play flag football due to the nature of the game, according to Bureau. Jon Bentz ^^-^ ^'''^#5g'?^;M^ysi>w!!in^;:*y'^at^v;^ .t^>^:j STUDENTS Enrollment Tops AU-Time High Jennifer Spngue Remember the words of President Richard Wallace: "By the year 2000, there will be at least 10,000 students attending Augusta College and these students will demand edu- cational services each academic term." At the current projection of enrollment, his view of the future may become a reality. Many possi- bilities may become of this growth. Meanwhile, the growth can be felt by students around campus as they race for parking spaces and the book- store. With this increase in enroll- ment, students will meet new faces in front of their classes. New faculty members and an expanded class schedule was needed. The author of Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive offered friendly advice to AC view- ers. "You have to grow or you will die." With ten years left in the century, these next ten years will be years of change at Augusta College. Students growth will be the major issue. With- out the growth of enrollment, our college would surely wither and die. yTtycJ^ 112 STUDENT DIVISION mmm0 f T{ pw?w^f*> Eric C'Brlin Eric Cariia It takes so many different personalities to create a college. Anyone is sure to see that AC has something for every student. The ball games, so- cials, study balls, library and CAC bring tbose students together to form Augusta College. STUDENT DIVISION 113 ACCOUNTING ^ CLUB \i^!^ Alpha KAPPA ALPHA AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL BLACK STUDENT UNION <^ 114 Jeanette Adams Business Beatrix Albright Nursing Craig Alger Chemistry Valerie A. Allen Elementary Ed. Holly Arnold Nursing James Atkins A ccounling Louis Audel Graduate Student Nicole Baker Jim Barrett History Felecia Beale Occupational Therapy Mikka Bernard Psychology Melissa Bernstein Communications Valensa Sing Math Krista Blair Nursing Russell S. Blanion Accounting Patrick Blankensbip Psychology Rebecca Blocker Computer Science Vicki Boggan Accounting Francis Bolton Accounting Tim Bond Math Dannette Bonifazi Kristen Bowers Lynn Bowers Political Science Holli Brassell A dams-Brassell 115 below: Lisa Larger and Jana Sandbarg sell Spanish delicacies for Los Amigos Hispanos. right: AKA recruits during Homecoming Weeli. Natalie Brinson Tracy Brooks Trina Brunette Errol Bryant John Burdett Melissa Burke Communications Patrice Burke Jane Burks Cherlyn Burnett Tavia Burnett Marketing Darrell Burnside David Caddell Psychology m^ 116 Brinson CULTURAL CUISINE Augusta College students got a chance to sample the foods of the world Friday, May 4, when the AC Student Union presented the International Food Fest in the CAC. The evening featured something for everyone, complete with the authentic food from various countries, flags from around the world, and entertainment. The event attracted students, faculty, and their families as well as many visi- tors from off-campus. A wide variety of dishes were served, from Hungarian goulash to apple stru- del. Junior David Simmons, a history major, said the food was interesting and "pretty good." Entertainment was provided by co- median Phil Nee. Nee poked fun at the various dishes, explaining that he was a vegetarian. "All the dishes had meat in them. I ended up eating only rice and water!" Brian DeRosa, a Student Union member, said the Food Fest attracted a sizeable crowd. The goal of the fair, he said, was to "get people to realize that there are other people in the world too." "The Food Fair gives them a chance to sample different cultures," DeRosa said. Student Union Chairman Al Rice noted that there were many people who came to the Food Fair who had an in- terest in learning about different cul- tures. "Everyone needs to start thinking globally. We as Americans are no long- er isolated in the world. Now there are greater influxes of Africans, Asians, In- dians, etc. We all need to learn to live together," Rice said. Margaret S. McGinnis Wendy Cakanic Accounting Angela Campbell Timothy Canchola Larry Canupp Communications Eric Carlin Biology Michael Carvell Communications Lisa Cason Martha Causby Pre-Med Helen Cech Biology Rosalyn Chacon Computer Science Michael Chance English Brian Cherry Cherry 117 Crystal Chism Psychology Jenna Chitty English David Ciehan Dorinda Clark Gail Codle Scott Coe Graduate Student Brian Coke Computer Science Christopher Conell Virginia Connell Duana Coleman Nursing Bessie L.E. Coley Psychology Michael Colett Biology Tara Collins Nursing Barbara Cooper Elementary Ed. William R. Cooper Communications Linda Crawford Thomas N. Crawford Wendy Creer Rebecca Cristil Secondary Education William Crocket Art 118 Chism-Curry Olympia Cruel Special Education John Culler Business Stephanie Cunningham Primary Education Yvonne Curry Education ALPHA MU GAMMA DELTA CHI EUCLIDEAN SOCIETY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF NURSING STUDENTS ^^^ 119 Linda B. Daniel Accounting Vanessa Darren Nursing Carol A. Davis Psychology Cassandra Davis Accounting Charles Davis David Davis Pre-Med Cwen Davis Applied Science Shirley Day Richard Deas Math Laurent De Bar Donald Denard Computer Science Jennifer Dennis SENATE SURVEY 120 Augusta College students don't want a free hour from classes, and want smoking banned from every building on campus, according to an AC Student Senate sur- vey. The survey, which polled 744 students on subjects ranging from Saturday classes to teacher evaluations, was completed by students in classes the week of March 5. "I think we had an excellent response," said student Senator Jennifer Sprague, who heads up the Senate's Rules and Effi- ciency Committee. "I don't think we could've done it without the cooperation of those 15 or so teachers who gave up class time for the survey," said Sprague. The result will be used to guide the Sen- ate's action on the issues covered in the study. "The committee on Student Affairs is going to use the information we got on smoking to go ahead and submit a propos- al to President Wallace on what we're go- ing to do on the smoking policy." Some of the survey results: Wendy A. Cakanic was Cliairman of the Student Senate in 1989-1990 when the surrey was done. * On the smoking issue, 70 percent said they were in favor of limiting smoking on campus. A majority of 44 percent wanted to ban smoking in all buildings on campus. * Weekend classes were shot down, with a 77 percent responding they would not take a Saturday class. * Sixty-one percent of the students re- sponding said they would be in favor of a school policy that prohibited professors from giving tests on the last few days of the quarter before finals. * Eighty-five percent of the respondants said they would use a guide compiled from students reviews describing teachers' styles (type of tests given, outside assign- ments, etc.) Fifty-nine percent said they would pay for such information. * Forty-nine percent said they didn't know where to take a problem or sugges- tion about class availability, lighting in parking lots, smoking, etc. Robert Williams Daniel Robert DeVaney l-.ducalion Uemaris Dickey History Kleanor Diccey Diane Dinu Susan Dray John Drew History Sandra Dunham Computer Science Donna M. Dye Business 122 Dray Betsy Elliott Sandra Emerson Janet Evans Biology Timothy Faircloth Business Al Fennell Meredith Ferguson Marion Ferrer English Matarsba Finch James Fletcher History Robert Fillingim Communica tions Linda Fogleman Computer Science Scott Fogleman Accounting John Ford Psychology Ginger Franke Nursing Mike Friedman Alicia Funderburg Engineering Jennifer Gardner Accounting Christine Gargis Special Education Darrell Gaskin Communications Michael Gearhart Gearbart 123 David Gissentanna Pharmacy David Cliazi Biology Cynthia Glaze Elementary Education Allen Gleaves Early Education Ashley Golden Barbara Gordon Computer Science Brenda Gracey Political Science James Graham Mary P. Graham Accounting Amy Graven Paul Greene Dani Griffen Art abate: Members of the AC Band entertained audiences in front of the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. right: Omega Xi Epsilon support their Homecoming candidate, Shannon Quintan, during Homecoming Week. Gissentanna Jackie Griffith Accounting Martha Griffin Biology Debhie Grist Edwin Groover MBA Management Frank Guthrie Byron Hall Janet Hall Early Childhood Ed. Mike Hall History Tracy Hall Biology John Halvorson Political Science James Hammond Psychology Robert Hancock V - m Victoria Hardin Sociology Rose Marie Hargrove Linda Hartley Computer Science Clarise Hattaway Melissa L. Hayes Education Carol Michelle Heath Biology Clarence Heath Business Gail Heath Gina Henderson Denise Hendrix Marketing Robyne Henley Ray Hickson Graduate Student MBA Sean Hilard Chemistry/Physics Terry W. Hill Marketing Shawna Hirata Journalism Sandra Hixon Education Travis Hixon Biology Angela Hobbs Nursing Tammy Hobbs Ty Hoff Physical Education 126 Hardin Melissa Holley Nursing Lewis Holmes Marketing Robin Holsonbake Nursing Deborah Howard Art JAZZ ENSEMBLE JUDICIAL CABINET MARKETING CLUB OMEGA XI EPSILON I 127 below: Nothing is better than tailing a iuncit breati with a good boofi and a highlighter. right: Wendy A. Cakanic and Elizabeth McKibbon were two of the participants in AC's first S.A.l.L. (Students Active In Leadership) program. Mary Howard Rhonda Howard Tammy L. Howell Biology Kenneth Hudson Biology Linda Hudson Crystal Hydrick Communications Andrea A. Jackson Buddy Jackson Robert Jackson Gunther Jackson Shelby James Mark Janes 128 Howard Bell Ringer Takes Top The Augusta College Bell Ringer was once again an award winning newspaper. The Bell Ringer brought back three awards from the Georgia Press Associa- tion's Press Institute, which was held Feb- ruary 15-17 on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. The judges, who were all professionals in the newspaper field, awarded the Bell Ringer first place in objective news report- ing, second place in campus community service news coverage, and third place in campus community service features. More than 19 college papers entered the contest. Bell Ringer editor-in-chief Robert Wil- liams said the awards vindicated the hard work that goes into each issue. "I'm elat- ed. These awards are largely due to the long hours put in by Maria Manfredonia, our news editor, by Kelley Ellis, my assis- tant editor, as well as the rest of the staff. It's a clear message that we do a good job," said Williams. Department of Languages and Litera- ture Professor James Garvey was equally pleased with the results of the contest. "This is terrific. I feel great for the staff," said Professor Garvey. "In the past four years we've had Bell Ringer editors and staffs who have worked awfully hard to make the paper more and more profession- al. When I think of the distance it's come, it amazes me." "I hope these awards just mark the start of an era of awards for AC. All our writers should know that they are read, they can compete and win, even against schools like Georgia Southern and Mercer, Georgia Tech and Georgia State." Maria Manfredonia Bonnie Jenkins Biology Carolyn Jenkins Nursing Julie Jenkins Education Sabrina Jenkins April Johnson Pre-Med Carlton Johnson English David Johnson History Sheila Johnson Education William Johnson Physics Alison Jones Charran Jones Computer Science Cornelius T. Jones Computer Science Jones 129 130 Jones Buddy Keller Allison Kertner Marketing Danny Kight Math Kathryn Kimberly Juliann Knight Ami Kurtz History Kelle Langham Math Lisa Larger Communica tions Alex Lehocky Chemistry Grady Leonard Physical Therapy Kimberly Leopard Michelle LePore Marketing Sherrie Leverett HPE Belea Lively Business Tim Livingston Laurie Lockliear Art Clifton L. Lorah Graduate Education Tisha Lowden Physics Michele Lowry Marketing Roy Luke Political Science Luke 131 Sherron Lux Tracey Lynam Art Robyn Maeey Nathalie Mache Monica Madden Biology William Maddox Michael Mann Education Melissa Marshburn Dale Martin Philip Martin Computer Science Alicia Mason Occupational Therapy Lewis G. Mathis, Jr. Business Management Cathy Matthew Psychology Derek May Computer Science Allison Mayfield Music Education Tracie Mays Susan B. McCorkle Jimmy McCoy Sabrina McCracken Suzanne McDaniel f Fred McNeal Julie Merritt Charley Meyer Jacqueline Mickens Business Tyronza Miller Biology Candace Mills Biology Jane Millward LaQuita Mincey Marketing Misty Mitchell Nursing Gene Moore Psychology Vickie Moorehead Jan Moragne Education Victoria Morales Physical Therapy Mae Morris Nursing Dawn Morris Melinda Morris Nursing Tricia Morris Nursing Angela Mullins Julie Mullins Kimberly Mullins 134 McNeal Jennifer Navarre Kimberly Neal Drama Natalie Nelson Sonya Nelson Computer Science ^X- ^J^^^^. n (** *l ,. <* Jl mm b^H^M Phi Beta Lambda Physics Club Pi Kappa Phi Public Relations Club % 135 V;^ Members of the Alpha Mu Gamma National Foreign Language Honor Society. They include: (not in order) Abbie Marsh (President), Tiffany Bruner (Vice President), Deborah Day (Secretary), Harriet Deas (Treasurer), Mitzi McCoy, Julia Foley, Paul Christian, Nidia Rosas, Betty Elliot, Oanh Hoang, Danielle Long, Katherine Colgan, Susan Mucha, Abbie Marsh, Jennifer Frye, CoCo Rubio. Advisors: Professor Jana Sandarg, John May, Mary-Kathleen Blanchard. Valerie New Nancy Newby Michelle Newman Lisa Marie Newsome Sociology Michael Nicholson History Anita Nogai Math Kimberly Oatman Biology Henry Oglesby Math Stephanie O'Kelley John O'Leary Biology Michael O'Neill Accounting Michelle L. Opfermann t Business 136 New left: Dr. Urbina shows off his culinary talents downtown at the Municipal Building. below: Members of Los Amigos Hispanos took their Friday meetings to Vallarta's for a taste of the culture. Lisa Perry Education Krista Person Business Anthony Pete Political Science Chandra Peters Peters 137 below: If I have to rework this problem one more time . . bottom left: School is serious, life is serious, we must all look serious, bottom right: Hmmm, should I more out of her seat or risk having that ice cream dumped on my head? Kim Peterson Eric Phelps Lafaye Philippe Education John R. Pbilp 13H Peterson Susan Pinkston A ccounting Jennifer Pitman A ccounting Roland W. Pitts Computer Science Becky Postell James R. Potter Communications Era Inglett Powell Sociology Connie Powers Annette Prescott Ester an Price Accounting Kim Price Shannon Quintin Nursing Michelle Rabun Business Thomas Raduszewski Nursing Jason Raiford Business Scharinell Ramsey Education Lorri Randolph Regina Ray Management Pamela Reynolds Nursing Claridge A. Rice Political Science Lynn Richardson Nursing Richardson 139 Byron Roberson Donna Roberts Letbia Roberts Tonia Robertson Criminal Law Ashley Robinson Anne Rogers Susan Rooks Biology Kenneth Roper Tara Salley Peggy Schmidt Management Mark Schreiber Biology Linda Seebode Business Norman Senior Biology Jennifer C. Settle Math Shannon Shelton Maria Simon Glenn Simpkins Sociology Michelle Small Jayme Smalley Psychology Genell Smith Sociology Far left: I know that guy isn't pointing that camera at me. Center: Taking a snooze in the Teardrop tops class any day. helow: Two of the students in the first square dancing class get instructions on dance steps. Smith 141 Larry Smith Lawrence S. Smith Pre-Medical Russell Smith Art Tammy Smith James Snyder Business Melissa Sousa Communica tions Katbryn Speering Math Jennifer Stewart Marketing Jennifer Sprague Marketing Joseph Steed Psychology Jennifer Stewart Marketing Paul Stewart Management Trade Stone Business Education James Street Robin Strickland Nursing Wayne J. Stripling, Jr Accounting Marcell Strobridge Economics Greg Sumner Communications Christopher Sutphin Carlesa Symonds 142 Smith Roger Templeton Math Erin Thomas Business Velinda Thomas Karen Thompson Nursing Rangers Student Senate S.G.A.E. ^ \?4^'^!Si>. Sociology Club ' 143 ^^^j^^|^:..^/9 Jstei-~.*<^ Travis Thompson Business Steven Toomey Monica Townsend Computer Science Debra Trulson Business Jeaneen Tullis Denise Turner Kim Tustin y/ursing Duane W. Usry Markus Van Den Heuvei Business Brenda Videtto Communications Larry Vinson Robert Wahlmeier 144 Thompson Margie Walker Edie Wall Education Tenilyn Wallace Education Dalisa Walton Accounting Wendy Walton Nursing Lillian Wan Lydia G. Wang Graduate Psychology Sandra Warren Nursing Wilson Watkins Vicki L. Watts Nursing Jon Webb Aeronautical Science Eulala Weddle Weddle 145 8sS5&-. '"^aac Los Amigos Hispanos IH ^^^^^P 'i ^ 'vv^'^^^^^^^l I^Rh ' ^^^^^1 ^B\ ""~ j^H| Fjl ""nT^BH hIM^hI^^ ^^^ ^^^n^l ^^^hB ^M^^H .4 iHlfli 1 ^^K -^^^^^^^^^B ^^^ 4-^ ..^^^^^^^H 1* ^^^^k^^^raf^^^^^^^^H '^^^Bm^^^J^^^^HH^I 1 Brian Weeks Julie West Education Pbilip West Darlene Westbrooli Nursing 146 Shannon Wheatley David White Deryl While Marketing Shirley White Nursing Elizabeth Wilkinson Education Alisa Williams April L. Williams Nursing Bryan Williams Drama Constance Williams Communica tions Donna Williams Biology Shirley Williams Psychology Sonetta Williams Accounting Valencia Williams Lisa Willis Occupational Therapy Donald Wilson Biology Shari Wilson Amie Woo Walter Worsham IV Business Lori Wren Business Dorothy Wright Psychology Wright 147 Gray Skies Don't Dampen Annual ELIZABETHAN FAYRE Augusta College's Elizabethan Fayre a yearly rite of spring around these parts got off to a slow start, but progresses in grand style nonetheless. Stormy weather threatened to wash out the festivities. The sky remained a dark gray for most of Saturday afternoon. Lan- guages and Literature Professor Bill John- son said that the weather had been a cause of concern. "We don't mind getting a little wet, but if lightning starts dancing around, we get a little nervous." Fayre organizers, said Professor John- son, had no plans to move the festivities indoors. "It's just natural for the Fayre to be outside," he said. But the rain stayed away, and the Fayre, as usual, did not disappoint its visitors. Usually visitors who aren't dressed in me- dieval costume are charged $1 to get into the Quadrangle, but that was scrapped be- cause of the possibility the Fayre would have to quickly fold its tents if the weather deteriorated. Members of the AC Theatre opened the afternoon with their famous "15-Minute Hamlet," although Town Crier (and Pro- fessor) James Garvey warned the crowd that "because of slick conditions, it will take 17 minutes." The cast, which included Forrest Jordon as Hamlet, Les Borsay as the Ghost, Sean Neville as Claudius/Polonius, Kevin Rathke as Laertes/ Horatio, Patricia Fer- guson as Gertrude, and Susanne Pruett as Ophelia, performed well, delivering some of Shakespeare's best lines with tongue planted firmly in cheek. There were other diversions: Bell Ringer writer Harvey Lynch engaging visitors with word games; a leisurely game of bowls presided over by Languages and Lit- erature Chairman Fred Wharton; and re- corder and hurdy-gurdy music courtesy of Geoffrey King's consort. James McGaw gave demonstrations on his hammer dulcimer, and the Davidson Fine Arts Players staged a fine drama, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." The Society for Creative Anachronism staged demonstrations of medieval war- fare, with young "knights" doing battle in homemade (but stout) armor. In calmer moments, SCA members per- formed medieval dances for the crowd. A little spice was added with a performance by belly dancer Gail Gunter-Schultz, also a SCA member. Visitors had some tasty treats to choose from at medieval prices (cheap), although a little careful study was needed when reading the menu. Hot dogs, for example, were listed as "King Theseus' Hounds." Other delicacies included Pomona's Bon- tie (apples), Falstaff Smoked Sawsages, and the ever popular Fancie Bred. The threatening weather kept the crowd small when the Fayre opened. But as the afternoon progressed, visitors increased in number with a peak crowd of 100 to 150 people in the Quadrangle at any one time. Robert Williams Bell Ringer ! Debra Young Psychology Michael Young Shonta Young Biology George Joseph Zachmann III Business From Top: Two caring AC students sign-up to donate blood in the CAC. Mennbers of Pi Kappa Phi help Community Outreach during Halloween by sponsoring a Haunted House. What a bunch. Another one of those Vallarta lunches by Los Amigos Hispanos. AKA supports their Homecoming Candidate, Sonetta Williams during Homecoming Week in the CAC. J*^'"^J Zachmann 149 iiiiaiiill x.A ' ^i(jji^g j^eyy perspective from each individual student is how Au- gusta College grows and progresses toward its academic goal of excel- lence. The input from the collective minds of the student body helps build upon the rich foundation of the arsenal tradition. All students add to as well as take from this nstitution certain aspects and characteristics which are unique to their educational experience. Through interaction with others, we gain a great deal of insight and information about the world around us. "You are here to learn how to think," quoted Dr. Creighton Peden. You must open doors to knowledge and impart that knowledge upon others allowing the dialogue of shared ideas to be continued. This unique exchange of ideas is one for which the students as well as the school will be en- hanced forever. ^f^P^:^ 150 i CLOSING Top: Augusta Collage students took part in a Leadership Retreat held in Columbia, SC on the USC campus. Above: Taking a break in the day relaxing in the cafeteria. CLOSING 151 qiJOTe me Take a closer look at something familiar, for you may see some- thing that has always existed, yet was so subtle that it blended in with the surroundings. Four years at Augusta College allows one to take a closer look at things. Choices are there to be made and dreams are to be pursued but most of all, the ex- as you wish to make them. With the variety of experiences that are available, students can find areas of interest and friends with which to share the time they spend in pursuit of their academic goals. The diversity of the student body and the preservation of tradition adds to the educational experience periences to be had can be as rich found at Augusta College. "There ^ i Four years at Augusta College allows one to take a closer look at things. Choices are there to be made and dreams are to be pursued is a diversity within the classes of students, yet we are all bonded within the context of the communi- ty we all share. Our college is con- tinuously evolving over time due to the new issues and concerns which arise. Yet it still maintains many of the traditions which are essential to the school as the students them- selves." YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT. 152 CLOSING Left: Kathy Thompson, Assistant Director of Stu- dent Activities and William Wansley President of the Alumni Association, talce a break during the President's Annual Fish Fry. Abore: Ginny Connell takes a "challenge" for SAIL by repelling off the side of the CAC with the help of the ROTC. CLOSING 153 i i Friends to meet, classes to attend, and memories to maice. nese tilings maice coiiege iife unforgettabie. Give a iittie of yourseif and tiie coiiege wiii give a lot back to you. 9 9 QUOTE ME This is always the toughest part of completing this an- nual because there are so many people to thank. But, by the time I write this arti- cle, it means the other 153 pages in the book are completed. I can sit back and breathe a sigh of relief and get ready to start pro- ductin on the next White Col- umns. It has become and remained a tradition for the WC to ar- rive "casually late" each year. I, unfortunately, have not been able to break this spell, even on my second try. With this said, I owe my first thanks to you, the students. For waiting patiently. I have used up every favor I've accumulated over the past two years getting this book done, plus some. John Groves what haven't you done for me? Advisor, friend, and catalyst. You still have faith in me and my ideas and I thank you for that. Student Activities staff You always found time to help me out. Always. Bell Ringer staff This book is really a hard-bound Bell Ringer. Without your arti- cles, photos, and coffee pot- penicilin experiments, I'm sure I would have thrown in the towel. Dr. Garvey Campus life section is dedicated to you and your class. Without the feature writing class submitting articles, this book would probably still not be done. Alan Sharpe and Athletics for wonderful support with the sports sec- tion. Public Safety for the many nights you guys gave me escorts to my car after working late. Tex and Mike (N & W) My film and developing guys! Thanks. WC Photographers Good job! Pat Cornelius from Jostens you came in after-the-fact and worked hard. You've be- come a good friend and I'm sure you will go far in the busi- ness. Mom, Dad, Angle, Stacey, Gina, Ryan, Daniel, and TC Another one down, one more to go. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love you all very much. For anyone I have over- looked, thank you. I hope looking through this annual brings back many mem- ories of the year. I know it does for me. Until next year Augusta College . . . 154 CLOSING k Jennifer Sprague left: The AC Jaguar stirs up spirit at a ballgame Loolc at some of the faces that malie up the AC cam- CLOSING 155 \H-:s^ -}V^^>^) v,'iu\3 ;^^^M\^\ KKi'e 156 m w 'S