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SA V ANN AH ST A TE:

Tradition And Progress

1978 TIGER

Published By The Students

Of

Savannah State College

Savannah, Georgia
Volume XXX

Savannah State College
Savannah, Georgia

Table of Contents

SSC President and Administrative Staff 4

A look at SGA 5

Student Life 6- 7

Miss SSC and Court 8- 9

Campus Scenes 10- 11

Collage of Sports 12- 13

Theme 14. 30

Dedication 31. 32

Campus Organizations 33- 45

Greeks 46- 63

Activities 64- 67

Homecoming (Band) 68- 95

Cheerleaders 96- 97

Sports 98-127

Class Pictures

Freshmen 128-139

Sophomores 140-149

Juniors 150-177

Seniors 178-213

Faculty and Administration 214-239

Campus Scenes 240-245

Who's Who 246-247

Tiger Staff 248-255

Alma Mater 256

Savannah State College President and Staff

The honorable Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr. along with Miss SSC.

4 Ms. Beautine Hardwick, Administrative Assistant

Ms. V. Mikel, Administrative Secretary

SGA President

Meditating on SGA.

President Smith smiles with Miss SSC.

There's nothing like total relaxat

On April 20, 1977 a new SGA
President was elected and with him
comes a new administration. The
young man elected is a former biology
major who left college at the rise of
his junior year - for a tour in the U. S.
Army; he returns after a seven year
absence to finish requirements pres-
ently for a degree in Elementary
Ed. and Early Childhood Ed. He holds
membership in the NAACP, Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Out-
standing Young Men of America,
the International Reading Society, the
Forensic Society, Student Georgia
Association of Education, ASALH,
Alpha Phi Gamma Journalist Society
and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society.

Away from his busy schedule as
a student-President he enjoys reading,
writing, collecting hard-to-find phono-
graph albums, learning to play chess
and Zubaidah. The young man, James
Earl Smith, is a native of Blakely,
Georgia. He presently resides in
Pennsylvania.

James Earl Smith

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We produce Doctors here at SSC.

We learn from our favorite Doc, Dr. Robinson.

We teach

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We chat

and we even study .

Miss Savannah State Colle

Vera J. Smith

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Miss Freshman Attendant, Darlene Sippio

Miss Sophomore Attendant, Zubaidah Carey

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Miss Junior Attendant, Sylvia Williams

Miss Senior Attendant, Francener Carter

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Studying for a hard test.

Getting prepared for .

I want to be a nurse some day.

Search me and you'll never find out.

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Scenes

Class, do you comprehend?

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Come on Baby let's do the

I just have to pass this next exam or

We don't want to sit down, we want-a-get down.

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Savannah State College: Trad

We the people, encompassed in the tradition of being ourselves. We have passed through years of oppression to
arrive at this, our day of achievement. Savannah State College, a pillar of tradition and a symbol of progress.
The State College set out on the mission of training Afro-American students in 1890. Established as a branch
of the University of Georgia and remained so until 1932 at such time it was integrated into the reorganized
University System under the newly created Board of Regents. Afro-American institutions fought to survive the
early days of its existence as it carved an institution of higher learning into Savannah marshland. One that
unknowingly to its founders would stand all the criticism about the "College By The Sea."

Did you know Savannah State was the first black college established under the 1890 Morrill Land Grant Act.
(The act gave every state established a public agriculture college a certain amount of acreage for each senator and
representative in Congress.)

Did you know on November 26, 1890 legislation was passed by the Georgia General Assembly to establish a
school for the training and education of black students.

Did you know the institution had several name changes prior to becoming Savannah State College.

Did you know in October 1891 the college began operating from its present site. The first four freshman
students entered in 1892.

Leadership

President Richard R. Wright, Sr. began a temporary make-shift operation at Baxter Street School in Athens,

Georgia from June 1 to August 1, 1891.

1936 President Benjamin F. Hubert under whose leadership Georgia State Industrial College was renamed

Georgia State College and an extensive building program began.

1947 President James A. Colston became fourth president. Enrollment at that time 885 students.

1950 President William K. Payne, fifth president. Board of Regents changed the name to Savannah State College.

Richard R. Wright Hall was completed.

1963 President Howard Jordon, Jr., became the sixth president. The college gained the addition of new degree

programs on the undergraduate level and brought the first graduate degree center to Savannah in 1968.

1971 President Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr., alumnus of SSC and second graduate to become a president of this

college.

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it ion and Progress

Roots

Black education has had some definite impact on this Society in which we live. It can be singled out and written
about throughout the recent pages of this nations history. Strong, dedicated black men and women assumed the
role of educating young black minds. Preparing them for what journeys might lie ahead. Black colleges have
manufactured endless numbers of successful and courageous men and women. Courageous because they braved a
world that would sometimes question the validity of their learning.

Ours is a saga of not enough money, lower enrollment, and inadequate facilities. Yet, still, black colleges have
survived to write pages of achievement. Some say it was the spirit of obtaining knowledge and withstanding
hard times in light of a brighter tomorrow and not being alarmed by the dark days past. Our pride kept it alive,
the spirit that glows on each face as he or she passes on into the world. A world that has issued the challenge that
each individual must take on and overcome.

VaKaGa

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Office of
the President

SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE

state college branch
Savannah. Georgia 31404

PRESIDENT 'S MESSAGE

It is my sincere hope that this recorded history of the various
activities captured in this edition of the "Tiger'' will serve to remind
you of the many and varied educational and social activities in which
you engaged during the years spent in preparation for your chosen
academic fields of endeavor. May fond memories of the relationships
established with the faculty, the staff, and your peers give you renewed
strength to move enthusiastically toward your professional goals.

Savannah State College will profit because of the accomplish-
ments which many of you here today will make in the years to come.

May God bless each of you.

Prince Jackson, Jr.
President

YEARBOOK -1977

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SSC: Tradition and Progress

THE ORIGINAL MELDRIM HALL

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Dr. Jackson stands on the steps of
Meldrim today.

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Top left . . . WE THE PEOPLE
Top right . . . encompassed
Middle ... in the tradition
Bottom ... of being ourselves

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At left The Apes of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Above right The Probates of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

We Have Passed Through Years of
Oppression to Arrive at
This,
Our Day of Achievement

Kappa Alpha Psi pledgee and Big Brothers.

The Goddess of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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Savannah State College,

A Pillar of Tradition and a Symbol

of Progress.

ADAMS HALL, formerly a recreation center. Presently it is used for
Registration.

POWELL HALL, presently the Early childhood learning center.

HILL HALL, formerly the Student Union Building.

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The State College Set

Out on the Mission of

Training A fro- American

Students in 1890.

Taking notes is done quite often in class.

Learning is an experience to behold.

Now, what do we have here?

As we listen, we also learn. 21

Did You Know Savannah State College

Was the First Black College Established

Under the Morrill Land Grant Act.

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Dr. Ghuman assists Vicki with a physics problem.

Did You Know on November 26, 1890 Legislation

Was Passed by the Georgia General Assembly

to Establish a School for the Training and

Education of Black Students.

Dr. Raut looks on while students are in lab.

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1 971 President Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr. Alumnus of SSC and Second
Graduate to Become a President of the College.

Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr., president of the college.

Dr. Jackson standing outside the Administrative building.

Dr. Jackson seated in his office.

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Today's education is the beginning of a better tomorrow.

Dr. Yancy instructs his class.

Black Education

Has Had Some

Defi n i te Impact

on This Society

in Which We Live.

The class responds to Dr. Yancy's questions.

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Strong, Dedicated Black Men and Women

Assume the Role of Educating Young Black Minds.

An anxious math teacher helps a student.

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Dr. Thomas assists a student in filling an application.

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An early start is good, too.

While busily working, time quickly passes.

Preparing Them for What Journeys Might Lie Ahead.

At Top The unknown identity of tomorrow's naval officer.

Could these be our future tennis pros?

Lewis Banks, today; Dr. Lewis Banks, tomorrow.

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Some Say It Was the Spirit of Obtaining Knowledge

The spirit of Knowledge is obtained.

Knowledge being obtained by our Chemists

and Withstanding Hard Times in Light of a

Brighter Tomorrow and Not Being Alarmed

By the Dark Past.

Hard times are being brightened with a gift to the United Way.

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Our Pride Kept It Alive,

Sylvia's glowing smile would make anyone have a happy
day.

The spirited Crowd could well be tomorrow's leaders.

The Spirit That Glows on Each Face as

He or She Passes on Into

the World.

Glowing faces await the Greek Show.

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Angela smiles as she passes.

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Yet, Still, Black Colleges

Have Survived to Write Pages

of Ach ievemen ts. Some Say

It Was the Spirit of Obtaining

Knowledge and Withstanding
Hard Times in Light of a Brighter
Tomorrow and Not Being Alarmed . .

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Dedication

Words cannot express the sincere gratitude that the 1977-78 staff feels for the services
rendered by such a wonderful individual as yourself. You have devoted your time, patience,
understanding, and thoughts to help all of us at Savannah State College. During your reign as
Chief Administrator of this fine institution many things have changed. Progress has, indeed, taken
place. The 1977-78 Tiger Staff would like to take time out for just a moment to say, thanks for
being you, by dedicating the 1978 TIGER to you, Dr. Prince A. Jackson.

Dr. Prince Jackson

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Dedication

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Words cannot express the sincere gratitude that the 1977-78 staff feels for the services
rendered by such a wonderful individual as yourself. You have devoted your time, patience,
kindness and thoughts to help us at Savannah State College at such a critical period. The many
years you have given to the Public Relations office as Director and the Student Publications
office as Advisor has been fulfilled because of you. With this in mind, the 1977-78 TIGER staff
salute and DEDICATE this 1978 TIGER to you, Mr. Augustus Howard.

Mr. Augustus Howard

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Organizations

Who's Who Among College Students

Pictured from left to right: Vera Burns, Anita Jackson, Vera Smith, Veda Burns. Second Row L-R: Dianne Stewart, Shelia McClure, Tosca
Owens. 3rd row L-R: Ricky Adams, Dorsey Pierce and Walker Stringer.

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Marching Tiger Band

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The S. S. C. marching Band is under
the direction of Mr. Sam Gill assisted by
Mr. Gerron D. Miller.

The S. S. C. marching band is known
as one of the best high stepping Bands of
the South.

The S. S. C. marching band has per-
formed with some of the best bands in the
South, such as Albany State, South
Carolina State, Tennessee State and
Bethune Cookman College.

The marching band is composed of
approximately 85 students who pledge
their heart and soul to the job of making
people happy, with the sounds of MUSIC.

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Student Alumni Chapter

The Savannah State College Student Alumni Association is a campus organization with membership
open to all bona fide students, regardless of classification, for the purpose of promoting benevolent
scientific and educational programs for the enhancement of Savannah State College.

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Peer Counselors

The Peer Counselors consist of a group of students who are ready and willing to assist other students in
any way possible. They are responsible for promoting leadership, academics, and counseling. Joseph
Rogers President.

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Co-op Club

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Newtonian Society

The Newtonian Society was organized in 1955, with membership consisting of Mathematics and General Science
majors and minors. It was under the advisorship of Mrs. Martha Wilson. The Society was re-organized in 1964 under the
leadership of Dr. W. S. Warsi, and given the new name The Physico-Mathematical Association. Several seminars were held
during the 1963-64 academic year by the faculty members. Even though these seminars were warmly welcomed, there was
a sustained effort to get students to participate in the Seminars. President Kevin Vaugh, Vice-President Cynthia Gibbons,
Secretary Audrey Smalls.

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President for this Band's year was Mr. Tommie
West. With an eighty piece masterpiece the MARCH-
ING TIGERS were super. They traveled with its
wonderful football team; participated in neighboring
parades and traveled to Atlanta.

The Mighty Marching Tigers are under
the Direction of Mr. Samuel Gill. Drum
Majors for the 1977-78 Marching season are
Mr. Nathaniel Washington and Mr. Malachai
Cannon. This year the band was super.
Everyone enjoys sitting back listening at
them.

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ching Tigers of SSC

Below left The MIGHTY MARCHING TIGERS participate in the homecoming parade. Here is shown the
super bad percussion section.

Below right Mr. Samuel Gill, Director of the band, directs the band on homecoming as they perform
during the half time activities.

Bottom left The anxious tigers eagerly await their turn.
Bottom Right The Drill Team and a beautiful majorette.

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Above Vanessa Bing does her thing.

Top Right Finishing touches before the perform-

Center Right-The DRILL TEAM coming on
through. t

Bottom Right RUSHING.

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Top left: Mr. Samuel Gill, Director of the Marching Tigers
looks on the field at homecoming as the band preforms.

Top right: Fragments of the Tigers led by drum major
Nathaniel Washington as they exit the field.

Left Middle: A joyous time for the Marching TIGERS is
at Homecoming. HERE they are "Cuttin Up" in prepara-
tion for the Battle against Albany State College on Nov.
1 12.

Bottom: We are just awaiting our turn to go on the field
to show ASC what we, SSC, can do.

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Scenes From

Miss Wanda Jones

Ms. Jennifer Solomon

Ms. Thronton

Miss Judy Wilhite

MISS ANDREA JACKSON

MISS KIMBERLEY ANDERSON

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MISS MARIA SULLIVAN

MISS GAIL CUTTER

Patricia Cannon

Sheila Cobb

Gwen Davis

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The Final Walk of Miss SSC

Top left The final walk of Miss Savannah State College 1976-77, Miss Gayle Mekerson. Top right Mrs. Prince Jackson, Jr. presents roses t
Miss SSC 1977-78 along with a kiss. Bottom left and right Miss Gayle Merkerson crowns Miss SSC, Vera Smith.

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1976 and the Crowning of Miss SSC 1977

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Top left a Bouquet of Roses, a Crown and a smile are symbolic of
Vera's feelings during the Coronation. The honorable Dr. Prince A.
Jackson, Jr. poses beside her.

Top righWThe first walk of Miss SSC.

Bottom right Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr. crowns the Miss Savannah
State College for the 1977-78 year.

Beauty

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From the Royal Court to

Top left Miss Darlene Sippio is reigning as Miss Freshman Att. to Miss SSC, she is a Criminal Justice Major from Miami. Top right Mis
Zubaidah Carey, a Sophomore Civil Engineering Major, from Washington, D. C. Bottom Left Miss Sylvia Williams. Sylvia is an Accountin
major from Swainsboro, Georgia and is reigning as Miss Jr. Att. To Miss SSC. Bottom Right Miss Francener Carter. Miss Carter is a Senio
Criminal Justice Major from Augusta, Georgia.

Miss Savannah State College

AUTOGRAPHS

Miss Vera J. Smith is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Booker T. Smith. Born
March 5, 1955, she is a native of Charleston South Carolina. Vera is a
Business Administration major with a minor in Economics. She enjoys read-
ing; crocheting and marching. Upon graduation Miss Smith plans to become
a Personnel Manager. Vera is a member of DELTA SIGMA THETA
SORORITY.

Vera Smith

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Miss
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Miss
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Fave
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Miss

Freshman

Alethia
Smith

Phi
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Marian

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Queens

Miss
Newtonian

Cynthia
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Miss

Accounting

Gail

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Miss

Navalrette

Flora
Emerson

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Miss

Phi (KAV)

Juliette
Jackson

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Birdie

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Karen

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Jennifer
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Miss

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Wanda
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Beautiful Ladies

Miss
Omega
Psi Phi

Tanya
Jackson

Pyramid

(above)

Miss

S. G. A E.

Anita
Jones

Miss
Lambda
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Debra

McCarthy

Miss
Esquire

Kimberly
Anderson

Beauty at

(below)

Miss

Gerlynn
Hill

(above)

Miss
Phi Beta

Lambda

Veda
Burns

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Homecoming

Miss

Veteran

Andrea
Jackson

(below)

Miss

Zeta Phi
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Gwen
Davis

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Miss

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Delta

The Beautiful

(above)

Miss
Peer

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Miss
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Miss
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Debra
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Ladies of SSC

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Janice
Blackwell

Miss

Phi Beta
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Carrie
Shuman

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Miss Alpha

Kappa

Alpha

Dianne
Stewart

The Beauty

Miss
Sophomore

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Sigma

Sweetheart

Marilyn
Solomon

Patricia
Cannon

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Of It All

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Where Do We Go

Top Center, The Royal Court Miss Savannah State College, Vera
Smith; 2nd row left, Miss Freshman Attendant, Darlene Sippio, 2nd
row right, Miss Sophomore Att., Patricia Carey; Bottom row, left,
Miss Junior Attendant, Sylvia Williams; Miss Senior Attendant,
Franeener Carter.

Bottom Right, Vera, Miss SSC cheers on the anxious crowd at
HOMECOMING.

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Top left, NOTHING BUT BEAUTY

Top Right, Andrea is truly Miss Vet.

Middle, Vera is the only person that could
have filled the title of "Miss SSC" out of the
1977-78 class; she is truly beautiful along
with her Court.

Bottom left, Again, Nothing but BEAUTY.
Venus and her Court.

Bottom right, THAT BAD DELTA FLOAT.

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Top left, Regina Morris, Miss Student
Alumni and Court, all in smiles.

Top Right, Derlene Brown, the NROTC's
Choice.

Center left, Wanda Jones, Miss Pi and
Darlene Riggins, Miss Nu, the Kappa
"Kweens"

Center Right, Carrie Shuman Miss Phi Beta
Sigma, and Sweethearts.

Bottom Right, Carmen Furman, Miss Soph-
omore (left) and Attendant in parade.

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SSC Scenes From

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The Battle-ASC

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Head Football Coach
Frank Ellis

After serving as an assistant for so long, young Frank Ellis is now head Tiger mentor
that put SSC back on the football map.

Ellis played football and basketball for Johnson High and later for Savannah State. He
played quarterback for SSC, and his knowledge will really help the quarterbacks.

Ellis's enthusiasm nibbed off on his players. The 1977 season is ancient history to him,
as he envisions the Tigers embarking upon a new era, winning more than last year.

He did a lot of recruiting in '77 after getting the job for '78 has signed 15 men. All were
outstanding players in high school and Ellis hopes this carries over into college ball. Ellis
isn't making any predictions.

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The Coaching Staff

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Assistant Coach Chester Ellis
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Assistant Coach John Mason
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

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Assistant Coach King Simmons
OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

Assistant Coach Harold Singleton
DEFENSIVE BACK COACH

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The 1977-78 Tiger

DATE OPPONENT

September 24, 1977 Morehouse College

October 1, 1977 Fisk University

October 8, 1977 Miles College

October 15, 1977 Bethune-Cookman College

October 22, 1977 Clark College

October 29, 1977 Newberry College

November 5, 1977 Fort Valley State College

November 12, 1977 Albany State College

November 19, 1977 Knoxville College

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Schedule and Roster

4

Leonard Mitchell

5'11

195

2

Augusta

DB

52

Karl Kreder

6'2

225

1

Rincon

K-DT

6

Al Wilson

5 '9

160

3

Savannah

CB

55

Edwin Thurmond

6'0

215

2

Augusta

LB

9

Derrick Johnson

6'2

170

3

Atlanta

QB

58

Gregory Wilson

6'0

210

1

Savannah

LB

10

Eugene Gibson

6'3

190

2

Atlanta

QB

60

Michael Keleveh

6"0

230

1

Savannah

OG

11

Greg Slocum

6'3

190

2

Macon

QB

61

Dan Gardner

6'0

205

1

Brunswick

LB

12

Arthur Dilworth

6'0

175

1

Newark, N.J.

QB

63

Ronald Thomas

6'0

225

2

Augusta

OG

11

Charles Ransom

6'0

170

1

Savannah

QB

64

Sammie Childs

6'2

240

3

Savannah

DT

15

Bryan Walker

6T

180

3

Warner Robins

DB

65

John Arnold

5'11

230

1

Atlanta

OG

18

Sam Lewis

5 '9

160

1

Savannah

RS

66

Tom Tompkins

6'0

200

1

Savannah

OF

20

Reginald Boton

6'0

160

2

Athens

WR

68

Edward Bullock

6'1

245

1

Augusta

DT

21

Tim Camp

6T

170

4

Clarkston

WR

69

John Porter

6"0

225

4

Hilton Head

C

22

Bobby Slocum

6'2

190

3

Macon

RB

70

Robert Locke

6T

225

1

Savannah

QT

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Eric Simmons

5T0

165

1

Savannah

WR

71

Ernest Tolbert

6'2

235

3

Augusta

DT

21

Desi Macklin

5'11

180

3

Englewood, N. J.

CB

72

Martin Go van

6"3

235

4

Hilton Head

DT

25

Anthony McKinney

6'0

165

1

Athens

WR

74

Alvin Cook

6'4

220

4

Miami

QT

26

Lawrence Williams

6'1

170

2

Savannah

WR

75

Calvin Cook

6'3

210

4

Miami

QT

27

Elbert Roberts

6 '2

180

1

Savannah

DB

76

Garnie Rollins

6'3

230

2

Macon

QT

28

Michael Moore

5'11

195

1

Augusta

RB

77

Dwight Jackson

6T

240

2

Macon

DT

30

Michael Sweat

5'11

170

1

Savannah

RB

79

Michael Davis

6T

225

1

Brunswick

DT

31

Willie Pierce

6'1

180

2

Millen

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80

Michael Tydell

6'6

225

1

Newark, N. J.

DE

33

Leo Ethridge

6'0

165

2

Newark, N.J.

DB

82

Buford Glowers

6'3

220

2

Macon

DT

35

Ricky Childs

6'2

185

1

Savannah

DB

83

Ricky Bryant

6'2

195

1

Bluffton, S. C.

LB

38

Charles Smith

5'10

190

1

Atlanta

RB

84

James Riles

6 '2

185

4

Thomasville

TE

40

Mitch Rollins-

5T1

180

1

Macon

P-DB

85

Mike Shanner

6 '2

215

1

Liberty County

TE

42

Michael Cohen

6'0

190

4

Hilton Head

RB

8(5

Clarence Scott

5'11

180

4

St. Petersburg

WR

43

Reginald Terrell

6'0

180

2

Athens

OG

88

Jim Golden

6'1

180

1

Savannah

WR

41

Lewis Mydell

6'1

225

1

Rincon

DT

89

John Dickerson

6 '4

190

3

Savannah

DE

45

Michael Bryant

5'10

200

4

Thomasville

MLB

90

Willie Jackson

6'3

220

1

Savannah

DE

49

Tony Collins

6 '2

180

2

Augusta

DB

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"The New Look Tigers" This particular title is proper and fitting as the Tigers of Savannah State
earned it very impressively. Despite their winless season last year, they have proven to many people
their aggressiveness, versatility and agility in the football games. This proves of the truth when the
Tigers upset Knoxvilles College who were No. 1 in Division II. So, fans watch out for those mighty
Tigers for they are sporting, "A new Look."

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The Basketball Players

Bernard Davis

Cyrus Hunter

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Charles Wilson

Carl Gayle

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Robert Walker

Raymond Gabriel

Ronald Mincey

Sherman Grant

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Melvin Bolden

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Levi Williams

Charles Ransom

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Carolina State

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Assistant Basketball Coach
Nat Ivy

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Savannah State Tigerettes

Tigerettes Head
Coach

Jimmie Westley

Asst. Coach

Deborah Estelle Howard

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Savannah State

NO. 3 Karen Davis

Guard Junior

Augusta

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NO. 23 Shirley Gibbs

Forward Freshman

Beaufort

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NO. 10 Cheryl Dudley

Sophomore Guard

Brunswick

NO. 23 Ann Henderson

Guard Sophomore

Augusta

119

State Runner-Up

NO. 4 Elaine Parrish

Guard Senior

Swainsboro

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NO. 11 Rhonda Reid

Guard Sophomore

Macon

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NO. 21 Gwen Smith

Forward Freshman

Patterson, New Jersey

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NO. 12 Barbara Smith

Center Junior

McRae

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NO. 25 Anita High tower

Forward Sophomore

Milledgeville

NO. 24 Kathy Jacobs

Center Freshman

Blackshear

NO. 22 Dollie Mosley

Forward Senior

Millen

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NO. 15 Donna Morris
Guard Freshman

121

NO. 14 Yvette Roberts

Forward Junior

Swainsboro

NO. 13 Ann Henderson

Forward Sophomore

Augusta

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Guard Freshman

Richland

NO. 21 Kathy Wilcox

Center Junior

Baxley

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NBA Ins Rated No. 1 Team

L. to R. Kneeling Moss Henderson, Thomas, Reid, Hightower, Parrish, Dudley and Davis. L. to R. Standing Cray, Estelle, Elliott, Roberts,
Smith, Williams, Jacobs, Smith, Gibbs, Mosley, Williams and Westley.

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Tigerettes In

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Cray Trainers.

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PRESIDENT Kenneth Solomon

VICE PRESIDENT David K. Vinson

SECRETARY Francinn Saures

ASST-SECRETARY Fran Tate

TREASURER Susan Edwards

PARLIAMENTARIAN Royce Mobley

BUSINESS MANAGER Judy Hines

CHAPLAIN Mary Griffin

ADVISORS Mrs. E. S. Middleton

Ms. Sandra McPhaul

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Joanne Addison
Scorpio
Dietetics

Pamela Addison

Scorpio
Elementary Ed.

Victor Allen
Capricorn
Bus. Ad.

128

Kimberly Anderson

Taurus

Sociology

Gary Anderson
Scorpio
Biology

Steve Anderson

Sheree Atkinson

Scorpio

Scorpio

Physical Ed.

Social Work

Rozie Banks
Scorpio

Denise Bivins

Gemini

Marketing

Vanessa Barkley

Leo

Business Ad.

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Jimmy Bennett

Gemini

Physical Ed.

Jeffery Barksdale

Leo

Physical Ed.

Nona Boykan

Leo
Business Ed.

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Cancer

Undecided

Christopher Brown

Pisces

Mechanical Eng.

Maraget Brown

Leo
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Sandra Brown

Virgo
Business Ad.

Francine Bryan

Sagittarius
Elementary Ed.

129

Jerry Bryant

Gemini
Accounting

Sherry Bryant

Sagittarius

English

Vincent Bryant
Cancer

Electrical Eng.

Freddie Carter

Pisces
Phy. Education

Lanora Carter

Leo
Social Studies

Winnetta Carter

Libra
Elem. Education

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Aries

Business Ed.

Lisa Clowers

Pisces

Science

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Capricorn
Bus. Education

Milton Cochran

Cancer

Chemistry

Wayne Cogdell

Gemini
Criminal Justice

Bernard Colonel

Leo

Drama

Machelle Copeland

Pisces

Mathematics

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Ronald Corley
Taurus

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Maretha Cray

Pisces

Bus. Ad.

Lisa Cross

Taurus
Civil Eng.

130

Julia Cutter

Leo

Elem. Education

Michael Davis

Virgo
Political Sci.

Warren Dock
Cancer
Biology

Carolyn Daughtry

Virgo
Elem. Education

Kenneth Dawson
Aquarius
Bus. Ad.

Raymond Eligan

Libra
Criminal Justice

Gary Davis

Aquarius

Undecided

John Demons

Capricorn
Phv. Education

Symther Fallen

Scorpio

Electronics

Gay Davis

Taurus
Office Ad.

Willie Mae Dillard

Virgo

Undecided

Debra Fertebee

Leo

English

Shirley Ferrebee

Sagittarius

Art Education

Rose Flowers

Aquarius

Home Economics

Ricky Flounrnoy
Taurus

Lucious (Bob) Foster

Capricorn

Electrical Eng.

131

Randolph Franklin

Pisces

Mathematics

Valarie Frazier

Cancer

Mathematics

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Wilbert Frazier
Aquarius
Music Ed.

Pamela Garrow

Cancer
Elem. Education

Earnestine Gibbons
Capricorn
Bus. Ad.

Henry Gibbs

Virgo
Accounting

Shirley Gibbs

Virgo
Mathematics

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Taurus
Elem. Education

George Grant
Capricorn

Ann Green
Leo

Textiles & Cloth

Linal Griffin

Aries

English

Albert Goode

Leo

Bus. Ad.

Larry Gough

Edith Haggin

Marye Hamilton

Joycelyn Hartland

Aquarius

Virgo

Taurus

Taurus

Medical Tech.

Biology

Biology

Music Ed.

132

Melissa Hartland
Sagittarius
Undecided

Jerome Hartzog
Biology

Elibabeth Haynes
Scorpio
Biology

Sandra Haynes
Scorpio

Diane Hightower

Capricorn

Business Ad.

Arthur Hill

Leo

Criminal Justice

Gary Hill

Aries

Business Ad.

Gloria Hill
Sagittarius
Undecided

Linda Hill

Virgo

Business Ed.

Victoria Hill

Scorpio

Secretarial Sci.

Judy Hines

Leo
Office Ad.

James Hogan

Capricorn
Electrical Eng.

Teresa Holloway

Libra

Business Ad.

Patricia Houston

Leo

Art Education

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Charlotte Inman

Libra

Accounting

Athea Jackson

Leo

Bus. Administration

133

Lettie Jacobs
Capricorn
Bus. Ad.

Vermeil Jefferson

Leo

Bus. Ad.

Solomon Jenkins

Aquarius

English

Victoria Johnson

Cancer

Bus. Ad.

John Jones
Scorpio
Bus. Ad.

Rose Jones
Aquarius
Biology

Catrinia King
Scorpio
English

Joyce Lampkin
Scorpio
Bus. Ad.

Roy Lay

Gemini

Accounting

Margaret LeCount

Gemini

Social Studies

Deshay Legree

Sagittarius
Bus. Education

Sam Lewis

Leo

Criminal Justice

La-Tonji Lindsey
Cancer
Biology

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Willimenia Little

Cancer

Elem. Ed.

Robert Locke

Pisces
Phy. Education

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Libra

Accounting

134

Annie Mack

Cancer

Criminal Justice

W. Roger Manago

Capricorn
Criminal Justice

James McCoy

Cancer
Industrial Art

Sandra Mclntyre

Cancer

Social Work

Jennifer McLendon

Libra

Business Ad.

Birdie McNeal

Aquarius

Accounting

Linda McRae

Capricorn
Medical Tech.

Gregory Merriweather

Cancer

Criminal Justice

Robert Mickles

Cancer

Business Ad.

Frank Mitchell

Aries

Civil Eng.

Teresa Mitchell

Capricorn

Accounting

Yvette Mitchell

Virgo

Social Work

Angelee Mobley

Leo

Business Ad.

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Horace Mobley

Gemini
Art Education

Arden Montgomery

Taurus

Mechanical Eng.

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Shirley Moore

Libra

Business Education

135

Tommy Moore
Virgo

Tommy Moore

Leo

Bus. Ad.

Beverly Myles

Libra

Biology

Joey Myles

Scorpio

Bus. Education

Reginald Neal

Sagittarius

Criminal Justice

Arnette Palmer
Sagittarius
Accounting

Denise Palmer
Sagittarius

Roslyn Pearley

Virgo

Accounting

Trina Phillips

Libra
Sec. Science

James Platts

Taurus

Elec. Engineering

rederick Praylo

Marionette Pride

Virgo

Capricorn

Accounting

Biology

tlichael Pullum

Billy Render

Robert Richards

Sagittarius

Aquarius

Scorpio

Industrial Art

Bus. Ad.

Technical Sci.

Harry Roberts

Cancer

Bus. Ad.

136

John Robertson

Pisces

Biology

TV

Wendell Ross

Gemini
Business Ad.

Geraldine Simmons

Virgo

Biology

Lydia Robinson

Taurus
Elementary Ed.

David Singleton

Virgo

Business Ad.

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Chernell Rooks

Capricorn
Elem. Education

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Robert Ross

Cancer
Business Ad.

Morgan Slay
Capricorn
Electronics

Irene Ruth

Betty Scott

Thelma Scott

Pisces

Aries

Libra

Textiles & Cloth.

Undecided

Natural Science

Artretta Small

Libra

Elem. Education

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Jacquelyn Small

Charlotte Small

Larry Smalls

Alethia Smith

Cancer

Libra

Leo

Scorpio

Elem. Education

Physical Ed.

Marketing

Textiles & Cloth

137

Edith Smith

Taurus

Elem. Education

Gregory Smith

Leo
Phv. Education

Lynn Smith
Scorpio
Biology

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Brenda Spencer

Scorpio
Home Economics

Arnell Spring
Cancer
Biology

Pamela Squire
Gemini
Bus. Ad.

Virgil Stanley

Capricorn

English

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Annette Steeley

Fred Stringer

Sagittarius
Industrial Art

Michelle Strickland

Capricorn

Business Ed.

Darrell Stuckey

Cancer
Phy. Education

Frane Tate

Libra

Biology

Ralph Taylor

Aquarius

English

Bridjet Thomas

Pisces
Medical Tech.

Bruce Thompson

Aquarius

Accounting

Vesar Tucker

Libra

Bus. Ad.

138

David Vinson
Scorpio
Biology

Leroy Wallace

Libra

Criminal Justice

Willie Wallace

Libra
Electrical Eng.

Sebrina Ware

Gemini

Home Economics

nneth Washington

Charlene Watkins

Leo

Gemini

Art

Sociology

Paul Wesley
Business Ad.

Doris White

Gemini

Sociology

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Greg White

Capricorn

Criminal Justice

Harold Williams

Cancer

Marketing

Harry Williams

Aries
Phy. Education

Thomas Williams

Virgo

Social Studies

Jacquelyn Woodall

Aquarius

Accounting

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Amanda Wright

Cancer

Bus. Administration

Carol Young

Capricorn

Accounting

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Aquarius

Civil Eng.

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PRESIDENT T. Martin Flowers

VICE-PRESIDENT Debra Farlow

SECRETARY Deborah Ponder

TREASURER Andrea Jackson

PARLIAMENTARIAN Annette Lee

ADVISORS Mrs. Ella Simms and Mr. Otis Johnson

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Jimmie Mae Akridge
Gemini Sociology

Lilly Akvan
Pisces Mathematics

Karen Anderson
Sagittarius English

Marsha Artis
Scorpio Accounting

Krystal Butler

Albert Busy
Gemini Electrical Eng.

Rudolph Brown
Taurus Business Ad.

Derlene Brown
Gemini Art Ed.

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Michael Blake
Pisces Mathematics

Sara Bizzard
Taurus Criminal Justice

141

Connell Benjamin
Pisces Electrical Eng.

Sophia Beaty
Capricorn Biology

Virginia Basemore
Scorpio Sociology

Willie Frank Beal
Leo Ind. Art Ed.

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Scorpio Civil Eng.

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Sandra Chapman
Aries Elem.

Dianne Causey
Virgo Business Ad.

Kenneth Clark
Scorpio Business Ed.

Debra Clemmons
Sagittarius Acct.

Vanessa Cooper
Aries Criminal Just.

142

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Aquarius Music

Ossis Crawford
Sagittarius Civil Eng.

Rosalind Culbreath
Gemini Accounting

Albert Curry
Cancer Electrical Eng.

Leon Drummer
Libra Music Ed.

Eric Duncan
Leo History

Deloris Duncan
Pisces Business Ad.

Aruthur Dawson
Sagittarius Criminal Jus.

Audrey Davis
Pisces Elementary Ed.

Reginald Dantzler
Gemini Electrical Eng.

143

Reginald Easterling
Taurus Criminal Justice

LaVerne Elliott
Virgo Mathematics

Herbert Emerson
Leo Electrical Eng

Sandra Farmer
Scorpio Business Education

T. Martin Flowers
Sagittarius Accounting

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Patricia Gilford
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Eugene Gibson
Aquarius Sociology

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Jerome Glover
Pisces Music Education

Gloria Graham
Virgo Elementary Ed.

Tonya Greene
Leo Office Ad.

144

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Sandra Hagan
Scorpio Elementary Ed.

Janice Holloway
Gemini Business Ad.

Bernard Heyward
Virgo Business Ad.

Benjamin Heyward
Aquarius Accounting

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Anthony Herrington
Gemini Criminal Justice

Connie Herrington
Taurus Business Ad.

John Heywood
Pisces Mechanical Eng.

Hubery Harvey
Libra Physical Ed.

Qulin Hagans
Elementary Ed.

145

Faye McRae
Libra Medical Tech.

Julie Mickey
Aquarius Criminal Justice

Patricia Middleton
Pisces Business Ad.

Sandra Middleton
Libra Elementary Ed.

Beverly Miles
Sagittarius Sociology

Brenda Miller
Leo Business Ad.

Leonard Mitchell
Sagittarius Electronics

Ron Morgan
Pisces Civil Eng.

Regina Morris
Libra Elementary Ed.

Emma Murphy
Aries Elementary Ed.

146

Yvonne King
Pisces Sociology

Linda Kirkland
Virgo Art Education

Debra Lanham
Leo Accounting

Robert Lanier
Virgo Criminal Justice

Jessie Lightfoot
Aries Political Science

Brenda Lockley
Cancer History

Cathy Livingston
Virgo Elementary Ed.

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Dale Louder
Pisces Mathematics

Gail Lowe
Capricorn Dietetics

Pamela Murray
Aquarius Office Ad.

147

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Libra Chemistry

Benjamin Jones
Libra Business Ad.

Yvonne Johnson
Virgo Mathematics

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Valeria Johnson
Leo Business Ad.

Mildred Johnson
Aries Business Ad.

Michael Jenkins
Virgo Chemistry

Sheryl James
Gemini Business Administration

Shelia James
Chemistry

Juliette Jackson
Leo Business Ad.

Stephanie Kaigler
Gemini Accounting

148

Michael Merriweather
Cancer Bus. Adm.

Tony McKinney
Leo Criminal Just.

Willeren Maynor
Sagittarius Bus. Adm.

Wilbert Magnor
Sagittarius Bus. Adm.

Ray McArthur
Libra Acct.

Robert Martin
Aquarius Bus. Adm.

Wendell Manigauh
Virgo Math

Anthony Nails
Cancer Pol. Science

149

Terry Newton
Text. & Cloth

Elsie Owens
Taurus Bus. Ad.

Willetta Parker
Cancer Criminal Jus.

Delores Patterson
Pisces Elem. Ed.

Dallas Pickett
Aquarius Mech. Eng.

Jacob Reddick
Scorpio Math

Deborah Ponder
Leo History

Darlene Riggins
Sagittarius Textile & Cloth.

Richard Rivers
Cancer English

Angela Robbins
Cancer Text. & Cloth.

150

Edward Roberts
Scorpio Art. Ed.

Marion Ross
Scorpio Mech. Eng

Phyllis Sampson
Virgo Biology

Jacqueline Samuels
Gemini Phy. Ed.

Natilda Scott
Taurus Phy. Ed.

Sandra Simmons
Gemini Elem. Ed.

Shirley Scott
Libra Elem. Ed.

Gloria Smith
Sag. Elem. Ed.

Hariett Smith
Cancer Criminal Just.

Virginia Smith
Pisces Sociology

151

Eartha Stafford
Gemini Bus. Ed.

Michael Stegall
Aquarius Civil Eng.

Carletter Stephens
Pisces Elem. Ed.

Val Stephens
Cancer Bus & Ad.

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Aquarius Math

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Electrical Eng.

Arthield Trice
Cancer

Linda Thomas
Sagittarius Math

Wanda Taylor
Social Science

Charles Wells
Leo History

152

Earnestine Warren
Virgo Textiles & Cloth.

Henrietta Watson
Taurus

Shirley Wells

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Ronald Wilbrun
Cancer Spanish

Beverly Williams
Virgo Medical Tech.

Deloris Williams
Scorpio Physical Ed.

Elizabeth Williams
Libra Elementary Ed.

Kevin Williams
Aries Accounting

Janice Walden
Pisces

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Cheryl Wallace
Scorpio Business Ad.

153

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Michelle Williams
Taurus Business Ed.

Tommy Williams, Jr.
Cancer Biology

Harvey Williamson
Pisces Sociology

Hellyne Wilson
Pisces Elementary Ed.

Lillie Wilson
Aries Mathematics Ed.

Vincent Wright
Virgo Electrical Eng.

Patricia Young
Sagittarius Elem. Ed.

154

Class of 1979

CLASS OFFICERS: Ernest Tolbert -President; Jenifer Jefferson-Secretary

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William Adams
Cancer Business Ad.

Rahim Afolabi
Leo Business Ad.

Kofi Agyemang
Virgo Business Ad.

Irving Allen

Leo Civil Engineering

Connie Ambrose

Aquarius Textiles & Clothing

Carol Baker

Sagittarius Business Ad.

A HANDSHAKE BETWEEN BROTHERS

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A STROLL IN THE PARK

156

Shirley Baker
Aries Business Ad.

Conrad Bowers
Gemini Business Ad.

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James Bunch

Leo Criminal Justice

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Robert E. Best
Cancer Industrial Art

Marsha Bias

Taurus Business Ad.

Gwendolyn Brundage
Pisces Criminal Justice

Mozell Byrd

Cancer Criminal Justice

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE USE AFRO SHEEN?

157

Angelia Bush

Gemini Elementary Ed.

Victor Busby
Leo Physical Ed.

George Cail
Scorpio Biology

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Kevin Chisolm
Virgo Biology

Clifford Cochran
Pisces Chemistry

Meloin Coleman
Gemini History

Alison Coles

Capricorn Business Ad.

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158

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Roy Cooper
Aquarius Physical Ed.

Lorenzo Copeland
Libra Electrical Eng.

Pamela Cotton

Gemini Elementary Ed.

John Dickerson
Cancer Accounting

Ray Funnye

Cancer Civil Engineering

Cheryl Forcine
Sagittarius Business Ad.

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What's he doing in the Jr. Section.

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Melinda Green
Libra Capricorn

A. C. Hargrow
Libra Capricorn

Natalie Harris
Leo Business Ad.

Elaine Harvey

Gemini Elementary Ed.

Gilbert Henry
Leo Mathematics

Kaze Heymrifar
Cancer Electrical Eng.

Audrey Hicks

Pisces Elementary Ed.

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Taurus Chemistry

Deborah Hobes

Virgo Criminal Justice

Daniel Homes, Jr.
Gemini Accounting

Larry Hutch

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Pisces Mathematics

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Barbara Kearse
Libra Accounting

Edward Kearse
Sagittarius Marketing

Robert Keller
Taurus Business Ad.

George Lane
Scorpio Biology

Terry Lanier
Gemini Accounting

Edna Lavant
Pisces Social Work

Sharol Lacounte
Cancer Business Ed.

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Darryl Lester
Libra Business Ad.

Eddie Manning

Pisces Criminal Justice

Betty McMiller

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Gregory Moreland
Libra Electronics

Jackie Myers

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Cheryl Parrish

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Beverly W. Rawls
Gemini Criminal Justice

James D. Rawls

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Aquarius English

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Veronica Richards
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Scorpio Office Ad.

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Scorpio Mathematics

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Sagittarius Criminal Justice

James H. Smith
Leo English

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Pisces Business Ad.

Magaret Smith
Cancer Biology

Walter Snell
Scorpio Accounting

John Tite Stevens
Pisces Criminal Justice

Venus Thompson
Capricorn Business Ad.

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Taurus Biology

Ernest Tolbert
Capricorn Physical Ed.

SGA representative, Andrea Jackson, greets an anxious crowd.

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Scorpio Physical Ed.

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Capricorn Business Ed.

Deborah White

Virgo Elementary Ed.

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YOUR-HIGHNESS, VERA SMITH, MISS SSC

DR. YANCEY TAKES NO (mess

DIGNIFIED JUNIORS

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bear to go through more than once a
quarter. It is so hectic.

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students of Savannah State
College.

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LOOK!!!! We're BIG, BAD, AND BOLD

OUR VERY OWN, MR. C. BURTON.

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When I become a physics teacher I'll be great.

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Sagittarius
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Elizabeth Albright
Sagittarius
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Vera Burns

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Tim Camp

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Vera and Veda

Samuel Campbell

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Francener Carter
Capricorn
Criminal Justice

Jerald Crawford
Music Education

Sylaithia Campbel

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Bobby Carr

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Ada Chisholm

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Nathlynn Glover

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Sheila Gordon

Aquarius

Business Administration

Anthony Green

Aquarius

Business Education

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Eugene Holsey
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Henry Herring

Virgo

Business Administration

Anthony Hooks

Scorpio

Biology

Bernard Jackson

Scorpio

Chemistry

Jacquelyn Jackson

Leo

Criminal Justice

Eugenia James

Aries

Elementary Education

Judy Johnson

Scorpio

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Anita Jackson

Virgo

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Byron Johnson

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Pisces

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Glenn Lee

Virgo

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Deborah Larkins

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Deborah McCarthy
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Sheryl Miller
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Barbara Mobley

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Carl Newsom

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Phineas Roberts

Libra

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Capricorn

Social Studies Education

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Cancer

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Margaret Scott
Gemini
Criminal Justice

Louis Selmon

Cancer

Office Administration

Lawana Sermons

Leo

Mathematics

Beverly Small
Elementary Education

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Carrie Shuman

Cheryl Smith
Scorpio
Criminal Justice

Linda Smith
Aquarius
Social Work

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Edward Strawbridge

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Technology

Margaret Sullivan

Aquarius

Elementary Education

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Sharon Thomas

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Textiles & Clothing

Eric Welch
Gemini
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Aries

Biology

Harriett Williams
Elementary Education

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Cancer
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Demetrius Willis

Aquarius

Mechanical Engineering

Technology

Bobby Wilson

Scorpio

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Ivory Wilson
Gemini
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Elementary Education

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27th Annual Southern

A moment of prayer is rendered by member of Wesleyan Gospel Choir.

Greetings from the Honorable John P. Rousakis, Mayor of Savannah.

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27th Annual Southern Regional Press Institute Luncheon, held on the campus.

Regional Press Institute

The 19 78 edition of the Southern
Regional Press Institute of Savannah State
College was honored to have a native
Savannahian as its Awards Banquet Speaker,
Ms. Donzella Hendrix.

Ms. Hendrix launched her career in the
broadcast media eight years ago at WSOK
radio station in the city of Savannah. From
there she progressed to WAOK radio in
Atlanta, Georgia serving as newscaster and
reporter.

Her voice is heard all over the nation now
as she serves as a news correspondent for the
Mutual Black Network News in Washington,
D. C.

In addition to that, she is a weekly talk
show hostess for America's Black Forum, a
television show aired over WJLA television in
the nation's capital.

Ms. Hendrix is narrator for Martin Luther
King Speaks, a weekly radio program pro-
duced by the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference of Atlanta. This popular show is
aired over 715 radio stations.

This hardworking young lady states that
her main aspiration now is to get into film
production: "My aim is to highlight particu-
larly those areas with story backgrounds of
significant interest to Black people."

Ms. Donzella Hendrix

native Savannahian and Mutual Black Network News Correspondent,
delivers the Banquet Address.

205

Recipient of Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award, Ms. Donzella Hendr

Mr. Augustus Howard presents Meritorious Service Award to WJCL News Director, Mr. Douglas Weathers.

206

Mr. Augustus Howard presents Meritorious Service Award to WEAS Radio Manager, Ms. Kells Rivers.

Dean Nelson Freeman presents award to 1st Place winner of News Paper-College.

207

40th Annual Meeting of Alpha Kappa Mu

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Delegates attending 40th annual meeting of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Savannah, Ga.

Dr. Clyde Hall, Acting President of Savannah State College extends greetings to the 40th National Convention of Alpha
Kappa Mu Society, Inc.

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Honor Society Held at SSC

Dr. Lyman B. Brooks, President Emeritus, Norfolk State College Keynote Speaker.

209

Dr. Walter J. Leonard, President of Fisk University Convocation Speaker.

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Nathaniel Robinson (left) first place winner and Sheryl Bailey, second place winner George W. Gore, Jr. Graduate Scholarship Awards Program
for Academic Excellence.

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Thomas J. Crawford, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina, discusses business of interest.

213

Faculty Staff and

Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr.
B. S. Savannah State College
M. S.. New York University
Ph.D., Boston College.
PRESIDENT

Dr. Thomas H. Byers
A. B. Johnson C. Smith University
M. A. University of Michigan
Ph.D. Ball State University
DEAN OF COLLEGE

John B. Clemmons
B. S. Morehouse College
M. S. Atlanta University
REGISTRAR

Alvin Collins
ASSOCIATE REGISTRAR

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Administration

Nelson Freeman
Dean of Students

Samuel Williams

B. S. Savannah State College

B. S.. Howard University

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID

Aubrey Mum ford
Director Student Activities

Jimmie Musgrove
Director of Alumni Affairs

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Department
of Business

The main purpose of the Division of Business Administration is to
provide for students a sound educational foundation for socially effec-
tive and gainful employment in the business world. Specifically through
curricular offerings, supervised work experience, cocurricular activities,
and individual counseling for careful selection of courses in accordance
with student aptitudes and interests, the Division prepares students for:
Employment as accountants, administrative level secretaries, salesmen,
and for mid-management positions in business; Operation, management,
and ownership of business enterprises; Teaching business.

Dr. Marv C. Torian CHAIRPERSON
B. S., Tennessee A&I State Univ.
M. Ed., Wayne State Univ. ; Ed. D.

Hayward S. Anderson

B. S., Savannah State College

B. S., Northwestern University

M. B. A., New York Univ., D. B. A.

Dr. SJeraline D. Harven

B. S., Tennessee State University

M. S., Ed.D. Indiana University

Mr. Arthur Kilgaklis

B. S. Georgia Institute of Technology

M. B. A. Harvard Graduate School of Bus.

Willie Waddell

B. S., Savannah State College

M. S., New York University

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Charlease Stevenson
B. S., Allen University
M. S., Indiana University

Dr. Herbert A. O'Keefe

B. B. A., M. Ace. University of Ga.
Ph. D. Georgia State University

C. P. A.

Arthur Levy

B. S. University of Pittsburgh; C. P. A.

Bobby Davis

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Department
of Technical
Sciences

The Division of Technical
Sciences comprises instructional pro-
grams in engineering technology,
home economics, and industrial
teacher education. Instructional
activities are organized within the
Department of Engineering Technol-
ogy and the Department of Home
Economics. The former offers courses
leading to the degree of Bachelor of
Science, with majors in Civil Engineer-
ing Technology, Electronics Engineer-
ing Technology, and Mechanical
Engineering Technology; and to the
degree of Associate of Science, with
majors in Civil Engineering, Drafting
and Design Technology, Electronics
Technology, and Mechanical Technol-
ogy. The three engineering technology
curricula are accredited by the
Engineer's Council of Professional
Development.

Dr. Clyde Hall Chairman
B. S., Savannah State College
M. S., Iowa State College
Ed. D. Bradley University

Dr. Michal Pratt

Ching Yu

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Dr. Lester B. Johnson, Jr.

B. S., Hampton Institute

M. ed., South Carolina State College

Ph. D., University of Missouri-Columbia

John L. Mason
B. S., Bluefield State College
B. S. C. E., Howard University
M. S., Georgia Southern College

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Department

of
Biology

The aims of the Department of Biology are: (1) to
provide for all students that knowledge which is essential
to an understanding of the biological basic of living; (2) to
provide preprofessional training for persons interested in
pursuing health careers such as medicine, veterinary
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and paramedical careers
such as medical technology, nursing, physical therapy,
medical illustration, medical social worker, and medical
secretaries; (3) to provide preprofessional study through
the media of advanced courses for persons interested in
careers requiring graduate work such as industrial and
biological research, public health, college-level teaching,
medical school teaching, secondary school teaching, and
specialists in the biological sciences. To realize these aims,
the Department of Biology offers courses leading to the
Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology as
well as a minor. In addition, the Department of Biology
offers courses for satisfying requirements for the Bachelor
of Science in Education with a concentration in Biology.

Dr. Pullabholta V. Krishnamurti
B. V. S., Madras Veterinary College
M. S., University of Wisconsin
Ph. D., Texas A&M University

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Dr. Margaret Robinson B. S., Savannah State; M. S., Univ. of
Michigan; Ph. D., Washington

Dr. Govindav Nambiar
B. V. S., University of Madras
M. S., University of Tennessee
Ph. D., Texas A&M University

Dr. Bernard L. Woodhouse

B. S., M. S., Ph. D., Howard University

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Department

of
Chemistry

The work in the Department of Chemistry is intended
to serve four purposes: (1) to provide a thorough founda-
tion in the general courses for students who seek an under-
standing of the methods and achievements of the chemist;
(2) to provide the needed semispecialized preparation for
students who are majoring in home economics and
engineering technology; (3) to afford training for persons
who plan to teach science in the secondary school; and
(4) to provide preprofessional training for students who
intend to study dentistry, medicine, and the like, and for
those who plan to enter graduate school.

Dr. Willie G. Tucker HEAD
B. S., M. S., Tuskegee Institute
Ph. D., University of Oklahoma

Dr. Kamalakar Raut

B. S., B. A., M. S., Bombay University

Ph. D., University of Oklahoma

Dr. Manehery Menon

B. S., Madras University

M. S., Arga University

Ph. D., University of Arkansas

Dr. Jefery James
B. S., Savannah State College;
M. S., Tuskegee Institute
Ph. D., Howard University

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Department

of

Mathematics
and Physics

The aims of the Department are: (l)to
offer all students an opportunity for acquiring
those basic skills which are needed for successful
living, together with an appreciation of the con-
tributions of these sciences to the cultural
heritage; (2) to equip students in business
administration and the natural science and
technical sciences with the means of developing
logical thought essential tools in the several
fields; (3) to provide training through advanced
courses for students preparing to undertake the
study of science and engineering, and for those
planning to enter graduate school; and (4) to
assure adequate preparation in both content and
instructional skills for prospective teachers in
the secondary school.

John B. Clemmons CHAIRPERSON
B. S., Morehouse College
M. S., Atlanta Univ.

Leroy Michael

B. S., Miles College (Birmingham)

M. S., Atlanta University

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Dr. Jacob Englehardt

A. B., Washington Square College

M. S., Ph. D. New York University

Dr. Kailash Chandra

B. S., M. S., Agra University

Ph. D., Univ. of Gorakhpur

Dr. Gian S. Ghuman

B. S., M. S. Punjab Univ.

Ph. D., University of California

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B. S.,

M. A.

elyn M. Byers

Johnson C. Smith University

Ohio State University

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Dr. Sigmund Hudson

A. B., Dartmouth College

Ph. D., Tulane University

Timothy Goodwin

B. S., Armstrong State College

M. S., University of Georgia

Mrs. Dorothy Smith

B. S., Savannah State College

M. S., South Carolina State College

Walter W. Leftwich

B. S., West Virginia State College

M. S. P. H. E., North Carolina College at Durham

Ed. S. New York University

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Department

of
English

The ultimate aim of the department of English
is to develop in the student a quality of mind
marked by constructive, imaginative inquiry and
creative thinking. The Department aims to help the
student develop these aspects of his personality
and intelligence: (l)oral and written language
proficiency, including an awareness of linguistic
plurality; (2) critical knowledge and consequent
appreciation of the literary arts in their various
modes, including the written, and the oral and the
cinematic; (3) affective, aesthetic, and intellectual
flexibility and preceptiveness; and (4) humane
spirit and values.

Dr. Luetta C. Millege, CHAIRPERSON
A. B. Fort Valley State College
M. A., University of Atlanta
Ph. D., University of Georgia

Arthur L. Brentson
B. S., Savannah State
M. S., Univ. of Wisconsin

Dr. R. L. Stevenson

B. S., M. A. Tennessee A&I

State University; Ph. D.

Dr. Michael Maher

B. A. Loras College

M. A., Ph. D., Univ. of Ga.

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Yvonne H. Mathis

B. S., Savannah State College

M. A., New York University

Robert Holt

B. S., North Carolina A&T College

M. A., State University of Iowa

Ed. S., Peabody College for Teachers

Alma S. Williams

A. B., Spelman College

M. A., University of Atlanta

M. M., University, of Maryland

Julia H. Bennett

B. A., M. A., Ohio State University

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Department

of

Social

Sciences

Good Citizenship is the supreme goal of the
social sciences. To be able citizens, students, should
have knowledge of human and cultural backgrounds
and relationships. The essential knowledge comes
through study of history, economics, sociology,
political science, and other social sciences. The
Division of Social Sciences contributes to the realiza-
tion of good citizenship by fostering three aims of the
higher education: Assisting students to attain those
competencies and attitudes essential to all persons in
a world of interdependent relationships; preparing
students for advance study in fields such as social
work, sociology, history or political science, and
criminal justice, and preparing sutn

Dr. Isaiah Mclver

B. S. Savannah State College

M. Ed. Boston State

Ph. D. Loyola Univ.

Eugene E. Welch

B. A. Univ. of Wisconsin

L. L. B., L. L. M., Univ. of Wisconsin Law

School

Mr. Daniel Washington
B. S. Savannah State
M. S., Boston College
Ph. D. Boston College

Dr. Lawrence Harris

B. A. Univ. of Baylor

M. A. Univ. of California

Ph. D., Univ. of Santo Texas

Bennie Arkwright

B. S., Savannah State College

M. S., University of Iowa

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Dr. Donald M. Cook, III

B. S., Savannah State

LL. B., John Marshal Law School

Ella Simms

B. S., South Carolina State

M. A., Atlanta University

Otis S. Johnson

B. S., Savannah State

A. B., Univ. of Ga.

M. S. W., Atlanta University

Thomas E. Sears

B. S., Savannah State College

M. S., Indiana University

Willie T. Yancy

B. S., Alabama State University

M. A., University of Michigan

Gaye H. Hweitt

B. A., University of Hawaii

M. A., East Texas State University

Dr. John Simpson

B. A., M. A., North Texas State

Ph. D. University of Georgia

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Department

of
Health,

Physical

Education

and

Recreation

Dr. Kenneth Taylor Head of Department

B. A. Stillman College

M. A., Ed. D. University of Alabama

The essential aim of the Department of Health,
Physical Education and Recreation is to provide pro-
fessional training for pre-service and in-service teachers of
health, physical education and recreation in the elemen-
tary and secondary schools. The department encourages
only potentially qualified students to undertake pro-
fessional training in this field. It seeks also to provide
instruction for all students in the basic principles of health
and recreational activity needed for wholesome living.

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Geraldine Abernathy

B. S. Xavier University

M. S. University of Wisconsin

Mr. Jimmie Wesley

B. S. Savannah State College

228

Richard Washington

B. S., State University of Iowa

Dr. Raymond Hopson

B. S. Hampton Institute

M. A. Ph. D., Ohio State University

Frank Ellis

B. S. Savannah State College

Albert E. Frazier

B. S. Tuskegee Institute

M. A., Arizona State College

John L. Myles

B. S. Savannah State College

M. S. Ed. New York University

229

Department

of

Fine Arts

The Department of Fine Arts encourages students to
find in the several areas of music and the graphic and
plastic arts an appreciation of aesthetic values in general
education and opportunities for the development of their
special interests and abilities in these fields. In conform-
ance with the stated philosophy of the college, the depart-
ment stresses specific objectives in the areas of music and.
art.

Dr. Jane Parker, Acting Head of the Department
Mus. B., Talladega College
Mus. M. University of Michigan
Ph. D. Florida State University

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M. A
ART

Farnese H. Lumpkin
Bluefield State College
State University of Iowa

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Mr. William Anderson

B. S. Alabama State College

B. F. A. Layton School of Art

MFA, University of Guanajuato

ART

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D. O. Fred Becker

B. S. Western Kentucky State Teachers College
M. R. E. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph. D. George Peabodv College for Teachers

MUSIC

Mr. Samuel Bill
B. S. Savannah State College
M. A. Teachers College, Columbia University

MUSIC

Mr. James Thompson, Jr.
B. A. North Carolina College
M. M. Ed. University of Michigan
MUSIC

231

Department
of

Naval
Sciences

The Naval Reserve Officer's Training Corps is
academically designed to prepare selected students for
commissioned service as regular or reserve officers in the
Navy or Marine Corps. In support of this purpose the basic
and primary mission of the NROTC program is to develop
Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to
imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and
loyalty in order to commission college graduates as officers
who possess a basic professional background, are moti-
vated toward careers in the Naval Service and have a
potential for future development in mind and character so
as to assume the highest responsibilities of command.

LCDR Clarence Richardson

Lt. Steve Pyles

Ms. Krishnamurti NROTC Secretary

232

Lt. Richard Kren

Capt. Clarence Thrasher

QMC Edward Ernest

NROTC

233

Augustus Howard

B. S. Savannah State

M. Ed. SSC-ASC

Director of Public Relations

Janice Ramsey

B. S. Savannah State College

Director of Co-op

Dr. James A. Eaton

A. B. Virginia State

B. D. Howard University
M. A. Boston University
Ed. D. Columbia University
Dean of Graduate Studies

Jimmie Musgrove
Director of Alumni Affairs

Yuvonne Roberts
B. S. Savannah State
Counselor Placement Office

Sharon Sapp

B. S. Savannah State College
M. S. Ed. City College of New York
COUNSELOR

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Henton Thomas
B. S. Savannah State

M. Ed. Georgia Southern Director of Com-
prehensive Counseling Center

Tommie Mitchell
B. S. Savannah State
Director of Financial Aid

Nathaniel Ivy

B. S. Savannah State

Assistant Director of Public Relations

Ormonde Lewis

M. A.

Director of ESSA

Dr. George Thomas

B. S. Savannah State

M. S. Oklahoma State Univ.

Ph. D. Laurence University

Mrs. Rachel Claiborne
A. B. Chaflin College
M. Ed. South Carolina State

135

Top Row: Yavonne Taylor, Diane Bacon, Katie Butler. Second Row: Joanne Quaterman, Patricia Gloyd, Dianne Wagner. Bottom Row: Emm;
Ellington, Harold Singleton, and Dr. Ruby Black.

236

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am

TOP ROW L-R: Jacquline Boston, Erma Mobley, and Lazette Michael. Second Row L-R: Brenda Groover, Mary Ann Williams, and Jacquelyn
Gilbert. Bottom Row L-R: Doretha Tyson, Ella Fisher, and Willie Mae Robinson.

237

Autographs

238

Autographs

239

We're At . .

Student Government Representative, Larry Smalls captivates the
crowd.

On Thursday, March 7, 1978, the student body of
Savannah State College assembled in the Wiley Wilcox
gymnasium rallying with the cry of "WE'RE AT WAR."
The purpose for the War was
TO SAVE OUR SCHOOL
TO SAVE OUR EDUCATION, AND
TO SAVE OUR IDENTITY AND
THE IDENTITY OF SAVANNAH STATE.

ABOVE: Mr. Otis Johnson, Professor of Social
Science talks to the News Media about
SAVANNAH STATE AND THE STUDENT
BODY.

AT LEFT: A fired-up crowd.

240

. . . . War

You
Cannot
Take
Our
School

We
Love
You,
Dear Ole

ssc

Arise!
Arise!
BEWARE

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Stephanie D. Ladson

Editor-in-Chief

248

As we look at. SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE: Tradition and Progress, we look at
OUR school through the years. We, the staff of the TIGER were unable to capture all of the
scenes from the birth of this great institution to present, but we have selected some of the
outstanding scenes or events of its progress. As you glance through the many pages of our
treasure the TIGER staff hope we have captured a great number of your best activities and
events of the school year.

As it has been in the past, the work constantly came in to a limited staff who labored
hard to make this book representative of SSC's progress. At this time I would like to thank
my entire staff of the TIGER, for without them this book would not have been this great.

Very special thanks goes to Mr. Tommy Williams, Jr. my Associate Editor, who worked
just as hard as the rest of us to get this book out; Mr. Augustus Howard, Director of Public
Relations and our Yearbook advisor, along with Ms. Barbara McFall and Ms. Patricia
Hartwell who made our work a little bit more fun. Others who helped from time to time are
also thanked.

In presenting this 1977-78 TIGER, we, the staff hope you'll sit back and enjoy OUR
treasure.

Sincerely,

a

tjhbsuV /). JjxJw*

Stephanie D. Ladson
Editor-in-Chief

249

Tommy Williams, Jr,
Associate Editor

250

"SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE: Tradition and Progress" is the symbol of the
1977-78 TIGER. This year also marks another year in the history of this great institution.
We, the members of the TIGER staff, have tried very hard to capture as many of the
fun-filled events, as well as the defeats of the year. I truly hope that as you have looked
through this edition of the TIGER that memories of love, joy, and hope have crossed your
minds.

Special thanks is given to our Editor-in-Chief, Ms. Stephanie D. Ladson, who worked so
hard on trying to get this book out; Mr. Augustus Howard, our advisor and Director of
Public Relations, who along with Ms. Barbara McFall, livened up our long working hours.
Special thanks is also extended to the 1977-78 TIGER staff. It was not an easy job to
produce a book that captures as much as this one does; however, the TIGER staff, which is
composed of a very limited few worked long and hard hours. Thanks to you again! We are
now proud to present the finished product to our students of SSC and to the general public.

Sincerely,

C^mrr}tfWd&*<<*;

Tommy Williams, Jr.
Associate Editor

251

Tiger

Editor-in-Chief, Stephanie Ladson briefs her
staff on the latest in layouts.

Pictured From Left to Right: Richard Rivers,
Veda Burns, Spencer White, Stephanie Ladson|
and Tommy Williams, Jr.

The Associate Editor of last year, Spencer
White issues out the yearbooks from last year.
He is assisted by staff member John Robertson.

Work is very important on the TIGER.

25:

Staff

Miss Ladson elaborates on some new ideas for
the yearbook.

Our very own Sport's Editor Margo Scott trying
to complete her sports section.

Well, everyone deserves a break every now and
then.

The TIGER staff poses for a fun shot after a
busv dav at work.

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1977-78 Tiger Staff

The Editor-in-Chief, Ms. Ladson glances at an annual, from
another college to get new ideas for the TIGER.

Our typist, Carolyn is busy at work trying to get her assignment
out of the way before the deadline in March.

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Richard glances at a picture before he starts his layouts.

Stephanie shows Tommy some of the faults in another yearbook.

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Tosca Owens, Senior Editor -

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Wilson Thomas, Junior Editor

255

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State

College

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TIGERS ROAR

An Independent Voice of the Student Body

February !'>:;;

Dr. Jackson Resigns

OTTR AT MA MATITR ^ '

OUR ALMA MATER

LET US GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO THEE,

TO OUR ALMA MATER, S. S. C.

THINE HONOR, PRIDE, AND EMINENCE.

WE RAISE IN PRAYFUL REVERENCE.

. . ill be run

uld not be a baJ
ng some problems that
GUIDE US STILL FROM DAY TO DAY,
BE THOU MINDFUL LEST WE LOSE OUR WAY;
HELP US KNOW THAT LIFE, SHORT OR LONG,
MEANS UNCEASING WORK FOR WEAK AND STRONG.

REFRAIN

ies with

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Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr.

SSC Spotlights 13

president at
SSC be a Iocs or an

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WHERE SAVANNAH MEETS THE SEA,
WHERE GRASSY PLAINS AND PALMS ABOUND,
WHERE THE FLOW'RS ARE GEMS OF LOVELINESS,
THERE S. S. C. IS FOUND.

An Engineer's Week Competi-
ired each year by
irtment of Eng.i
echnology at Savanna
ollege. It includes six oa< :
I romp. :.ignet.

design, architectural
mathe
ind mechanical dr
p^ineer's Week wa
for the purpos
.Tg students in
ering and engineering ti
y careers. It is also designed to
xus the public's attention on

ing activities. Thi
etition affords an opportunity
or high school students to
xperience the satisfaction of
olving engineering design prob-
a ms. The design process
rovide an opportunity for the
tudent to research, plan,
onsult, experiment, develop and
onstruct. These activities en
ompass the full range of
ngineering experiences.
This year's Engineer's Week

WE ADORE EACH BEAUTEOUS SCENE AND HALL,
OUR ALL WE PLEDGE TO THEE!

activities will begin
2u and run thrugh

IN OUR HEARTS WE'LL BUILD A SHRINE FOR THEE.
WE HAIL THEE, S. S. C.

rded plaques and thi , won the versity mpjoring in Mathematics.

a sophomore at
freshman at Georgia Tech Savannah State College mai

-J. RANDOLPH FISHER
HILLARY HATCHETT

was won bv Larry OlalT of

at the
!
ducal
and industrial displays as well as
il engineering design.
[acuity, parents and
ited citizens are
tour the department's facilties.

The W
the 197< ; competition are all
showing gTeat promise of futures
filled with success. Harold Lehon
and Waldo Lena of Benedii
won the Electromagnet competi-
tion. Harold is presently a
sophomore at Jacksonville Uni-
versity majoring in Pre-Engin-
eering. He plans to transfer to
Rutgers next year and major in
Industrial Engineering. Infor
mation on Waldo Lena was un
available at the writing of this

Harvard majoring in Applied '
Mathematics. Windsor Forest
students also won two of the six
competitions. The team of
Tommy Williams, George Plet-
cher, Johnny Hillock and Mike
Stembridge won the Architec-
tural Design competition. And
the team of Mike Mudrick and
David Purvis won the Mousetrap
Car competition. Tommy is a
sophomore at Armstrong major-
ing in Computer Science. George
is presently working and saving
up for college. Johnny is also
working and saving his money
for schools. He plans to attend
Georgia Tech and major in

Gro\ He won the

Mechanical Drawing competi-
tion. Larry is a sophomore at
strong majoring in Civil
Engineering. He plans to
transfer to Georgia Tech and
major in Engineering Design.

Those in the Division of
Technical Sciences at Savannah
State congratulate the 1976
Engineer's Week Winners and
offer their best wishes for the
future to all who participated in
Engineer's Week 1976. They also
wish their 1978 participants the
best of luck in the upcoming
competition this year.

Savannah State Enrollment Increases An Exhibit M SSC

According to information from
- John Clemmons of
Savannah -. the

institution had a 1 r

quarter as 2,472 are attending as
compare

A break
-eveals tbi
-tudentsand

here an

'SnvannAh St.aU-

Kt. Stewart. He adds that the
final figures will represent an
increased total amount.

Gus Howard. Public Relations

Director nts on the

In view of what the

is experiencing right

Hosting Trai

The Experiment in Interna-
tional Li.'inc is usinc Savannah

now, the increase shows that
students still know that they can
receive an excellent education
here that will prepare them for
the working world after gradu-
ation. Despite all, our academic
programs continue."

ning Program

Corps during the period of
January 27th through March 11.

Mr. WUIiam Anderson, head of
the Savannah State College Art
Department, announces that an
art exhibit, some of the paintings
and sculpture of Mr. Arthur
Rhodes, will be on display in the
Kennedy Fine Arts gallery for a
month beginning January 9th.

Mr. Rhodes is assistant pro-
fessor of art at Voorhees College
in Denmark, South Carolina. He
received his R.S. decree from

College-Industry
Coordinator

Appointed

Dr. Michael C. Pratt has been
appointed as the College-Indus-
-dinator for the Technical
Sciences Division at Savannah
State : issumed this

January 3 of this
year. The position of College-In-
dustry Coordinator is federally
funded through the Advance
Institutional Development Pro-
gram (A1DP) Grant awarded to
Savannah State in 1976.
Dr. Pratt is to serve as liaison
between the Department
of Engineering Technology and
cooperating industrial, business
and educational agencii

n is multifaceted. fie is
sible for securing surplus
lutpment, material;
and books from industry
ng employment opportun
ities for the engineering technol
graduates and, once em
ployed, monitoring their pro
gres.s is also a chief function ol
his. He is to solicit scholarships
and other types of financial
mce lor enginering tech-
nology students and supervise
the compilation, publication and
distribution of departmental,
promotional and informational
rials.
Dr. Lester B. Johnson. Jr., the
Departmental Head of Engin-
Technology, has said, "We
reiv needed someone who
could be a Jack of all Trades' and
relieve some of our departmental
administrative burdens, thereby
allowing our teaching faculty
more time in the classroom. It
appears that Dr. Pratt has
answered that need. We would
like to welcome Dr. Pratt to
Savannah State College and wish
him success in his new position.'

International
Studies Quips

A meeting of all student
wanting to join Dr. Lawrenc
Harris' International Studii
organization, which will soc
take over the building one
occupied by the Seminar
African Studies program, will 1
held Friday the 20th at 11 a.m.
Hodge Hall.

The IS has scheduled
program the 26th from 2 to 3
the Student Center dealing wi\
the topic 'Advantages of a Careu
in Foreign Service and Oth I
Overseas Jobs. - The lecture
will be Dr. John Fanselow ai
Dr. George Urchs of tl