Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/tiger1978savanna30stud 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 We Do Own Thing r - i. We produce Doctors here at SSC. We learn from our favorite Doc, Dr. Robinson. We teach '^ti&m& f ***" m ! We chat and we even study . Miss Savannah State Colle Vera J. Smith ge and Attendants Ml HP- U . "i *U SK: "^' ? C Miss Freshman Attendant, Darlene Sippio Miss Sophomore Attendant, Zubaidah Carey w ^\ Miss Junior Attendant, Sylvia Williams Miss Senior Attendant, Francener Carter Campus w Studying for a hard test. Getting prepared for . I want to be a nurse some day. Search me and you'll never find out. 10 Scenes Class, do you comprehend? . - . . 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. 1 1 - .-.. , r.'><-v r a,-.in,iwsu l jiSliiimansB &7\ ,ff \ 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. 14 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 15 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 16 SSC: Tradition and Progress THE ORIGINAL MELDRIM HALL i Dr. Jackson stands on the steps of Meldrim today. 17 - ^' ^ V V Top left . . . WE THE PEOPLE Top right . . . encompassed Middle ... in the tradition Bottom ... of being ourselves , * i In '^Mt % & * ** ; v 1 ^ 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. L9 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. 20 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. .. '. * ', .-- 5rf* ' u)7 l t'iu | tBiii " --"-*m ghtffesS .;.; 22 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. 23 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. 24 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. 25 Strong, Dedicated Black Men and Women Assume the Role of Educating Young Black Minds. An anxious math teacher helps a student. MR I*L Dr. Thomas assists a student in filling an application. 26 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. 27 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. 28 <5iKa 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. s Mi -.' t -. -; ^ Angela smiles as she passes. 29 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 . . 30 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 31 Dedication MUM* --!o www iww MM* 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 32 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. 33 The Savannah State College -v Soul Time at Tiger Stadium 34 Marching Tiger Band T 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. 35 o 6 ft 8 * Will a TO IS 15 ft 4'- 36 Savannah State College Gospel Choir G. D. Miller, Director m I n C o n c e r t 37 , ^ W u l W^W*WTI,v > w>,W< ': I WWW>m i WW a so SO s eg lO o 6 SO a 1 :rT ig7* 1 A a C C CO c? tZ3 dj J3 T3 C C " o c/T ^ 38 "*>o O ^) a SO a SO S 39 The Student Pictured above Carey, James E John-Tite Stevens, Harvey Williamson, Ron Cameron, Charles Coleman, Deborah Farlow, Marsha Artis, Orian James, Zubaidah Smith, President SGA, Bobby Slocum, Vice-President SGA, and Louis Selmon. SGA President James E. Smith and Vice-President Bobby Slocum Government Association 'j James and Bobbv talk it over with their Secretary, Ms. Carey A c t I o n Michael Williams, Chief Justice and his Administrative Secretary, Ms. Francener Carter. 41 so o to o 10 W O) ajor class . Th. 5 tb o O 3( 7; 03 * 13 0) (D O ^3 ^ 4J 0) "^ "e 5 -is -a a -g .2 10 _c S J? S S .2^3 >> T3 CO CU3 Si &D co c .2 ca J3 CO * 5 H r _ C CO - 03 13 oup bjec s ag -5 CO OB en > s C ' 6 CD icaus ially 973 a +j .2 < T3 co Cu -5 >> B <" +2 pa m Cu * bo) a ^ - en "*-. 3 en CO g 0) 03 CO O g 0) 1 0/ bE ,-H > 3 O began majors to the C Cu Cu 4^ 3 e^ T3 g QB CD a G M >> .2 ft 2 O -*J ir. >, 1 & CO Cu Medi a gro nam CO Cu A ,-, cu XJ 2 9 -fl 03 M .. Ctf C ,-H cu r~ en E-. % G> O 22 rH Ch c -+J 1 1 3 42 O o tO ^ 43 3 O SO 3 a 44 I so 4^ O o SO 8 to CD kq ... ;j 46 2 o HO 8 a S3 o so Q O so SO CO "qi 47 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. 48 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. 49 a 1 f-i 3 50 I 51 Lambda Alpha Epsilon 52 Phi Beta Lambda Accounting Club 53 Learning Resource Center n ^4 Esquire Left to Right Joe Goldwire, Anthony Ross, and Philbrick Dorsey. 55 Co-op Club 56 BEaaffWK5HTO,Vti jp.tra=i 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. 57 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority rV *i ->v ,\. J i' / 4 / 1 I .w&tf ^ ' Pictured at left are: Jennifer Taylor, Franciner Carter, Jennifer Jefferson, Shirley Wright, Sequita Burdette, Brenda Williams, Barbara Pickett, Rebecca Bush, Fannie Small, and Jackie Jackson. MISSING: Charolette Thorn- ton, Elizabeth Albright, and Patricia Johnson. L to R: Patricia Hinkins, Margaret Smith, Tonya Green Mitchell, Barbara Pick- ett, Cheryl Jackson, Darlene Chestnut. BACK ROW: Jennifer Jefferson, Brenda Williams, Diane Stew- art. kn^C^o^ 5s S^ --^ ^ ^ < -e- < A 1 59 CO O ^ O k -^ -^ ^ so ^-z ' < c8 "^ 1 eu< _ X >.cc 1 E co 1 ffi J- 1- J 8 a Q to w - ^ Oi -^ .. O -W G X M -a ajj C rt cS ^ 1 >> C CO 5 "^ T3 . 0) CB M - / . - C =* m e. a o O M c j _o Oj 3 0) g3 g lis g k co > w (W &H ^ C5 ^> ^ ^ "^ ?^> : - z G : >. Da c o - * c s. O O c >. CO *' c W CO O v: J. si i a, J= JO 2 c ecu: 63 f'' 64 65 K A P P A A L P H A P S I W&, 7\* a*> A- \ [&> 1 4?\ 66 ^H k. Cj -^ ^) k. -^ HO ^ Oh v. "O c o 1 o 2 "w c _ > si .as a o - a* c >. c c = 5 5 SPffi Q-8 67 The Mighty Mar *> Sell a^ I - Ik fti& ^ v> "- S3KV-- ->' -#?* .;-*-- .*.- j 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 77 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 79 Miss Omega Pearl Organizational Miss Kappa Alpha Psi Fave Wiley Miss Freshman Alethia Smith Phi Omega Marian Fitzpatrick 80 Queens Miss Newtonian Cynthia Gibbons (above Miss Accounting Gail Cutter Miss Navalrette Flora Emerson (below) Miss Phi (KAV) Juliette Jackson 8 1 Miss Black Action Committee Birdie IcNeil The Land of Miss Lockett Hall Karen Anderson (below .- SMSsfe. ft - : . ^ (above) Miss Bowen- Smith Jennifer Solomon Miss Pi (KAV) Wanda Jones 82 Beautiful Ladies Miss Omega Psi Phi Tanya Jackson Pyramid (above) Miss S. G. A E. Anita Jones Miss Lambda Alpha Epsilon Debra McCarthy Miss Esquire Kimberly Anderson Beauty at (below) Miss Gerlynn Hill (above) Miss Phi Beta Lambda Veda Burns 84 Homecoming Miss Veteran Andrea Jackson (below) Miss Zeta Phi Beta Gwen Davis 85 Miss PhiMu Delta The Beautiful (above) Miss Peer Counselor Miss Delta Sigma Theta Miss Black Debra Jackson Anita Jessie 1 P%8 \ i 86 Ladies of SSC Miss > Darlene Riggins DeLissa Blackshear ':;. ^ 'above) Miss Phi-Ette Janice Blackwell Miss Phi Beta Sigma Carrie Shuman 87 Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha Dianne Stewart The Beauty Miss Sophomore **.:. ,:.-- '. 'h (Above) Miss Sigma Sweetheart Marilyn Solomon Patricia Cannon 88 Of It All 'WMi Miss NROTC m /; Dareline Brown Miss Student Alumni Regina Morris I (Below) I I I Miss Scroller Miss Savannah State College Vera J. Smith 89 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. From Here SSC 1 977 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. 92 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. iiiiiiiiiu mtiitiiit UWttVWW 93 SSC Scenes From It . . . a \ 94 The Battle-ASC 95 Cheerleaders i c a t e d *& ofSSC 97 SPORTS 98 99 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. 100 The Coaching Staff -vF^JrF Assistant Coach Chester Ellis OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR Assistant Coach John Mason DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR 1 JS.. . i Assistant Coach King Simmons OFFENSIVE LINE COACH Assistant Coach Harold Singleton DEFENSIVE BACK COACH 101 , ... >*-V s.. .^. > 8 I vV ' ' bl mm -<. *fc / jflpn ' ; c;8g ' ^ v" jr Tigers Finish Season - M | .v- 106 4 and 5 107 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 108 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 2:! 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 S 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 109 i * &* MM* ; ^ -<-* ^Jf 9^. % I I Ml "The New Look Tigers" * "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." l 1 i The Many Expressions of Head Basketball Coach , \ Russell Ellington 112 The Basketball Players Bernard Davis Cyrus Hunter MV "r^ K ' J r^^m ^w Charles Wilson Carl Gayle 113 Robert Walker Raymond Gabriel Ronald Mincey Sherman Grant 1 I 4 Wallace Manor Melvin Bolden ft* Levi Williams Charles Ransom 115 J- --* Tigers Battle With South J refreshm< 116 Carolina State . L " ' * L . Assistant Basketball Coach Nat Ivy 117 Savannah State Tigerettes Tigerettes Head Coach Jimmie Westley Asst. Coach Deborah Estelle Howard 118 Savannah State NO. 3 Karen Davis Guard Junior Augusta 1 NO. 23 Shirley Gibbs Forward Freshman Beaufort ! 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 .. NO. 11 Rhonda Reid Guard Sophomore Macon t . NO. 21 Gwen Smith Forward Freshman Patterson, New Jersey 5 NO. 12 Barbara Smith Center Junior McRae 120 Tigerettes 1 977-78 NO. 25 Anita High tower Forward Sophomore Milledgeville NO. 24 Kathy Jacobs Center Freshman Blackshear NO. 22 Dollie Mosley Forward Senior Millen v tr *^ NO. 15 Donna Morris Guard Freshman 121 NO. 14 Yvette Roberts Forward Junior Swainsboro NO. 13 Ann Henderson Forward Sophomore Augusta ^ NO. 1 Pat Thomas Guard Freshman Richland NO. 21 Kathy Wilcox Center Junior Baxley 122 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. 123 Tigerettes In 124 Action! ! ! 4J > A Lavene Elliott, scorekeeper, Debra Williams and Maretha Cray Trainers. 125 126 - /,* Go Tigerettes, Go 127 Class of 1 981 F r e s h m e n OFFICERS 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 Ik' (t I r *s i[ 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. f> *Jf Jimmy Bennett Gemini Physical Ed. Jeffery Barksdale Leo Physical Ed. Nona Boykan Leo Business Ed. f Theresa Berry Cancer Undecided Christopher Brown Pisces Mechanical Eng. Maraget Brown Leo Home Economics teg * 1 . ^ 7 v I i N Michael Brown Libra Social Science 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 \ 55 Ida Clark Aries Business Ed. Lisa Clowers Pisces Science i J I Antoinette Coast Capricorn Bus. Education Milton Cochran Cancer Chemistry Wayne Cogdell Gemini Criminal Justice Bernard Colonel Leo Drama Machelle Copeland Pisces Mathematics fcti Ronald Corley Taurus ! 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 .& JUR Wilbert Frazier Aquarius Music Ed. Pamela Garrow Cancer Elem. Education Earnestine Gibbons Capricorn Bus. Ad. Henry Gibbs Virgo Accounting Shirley Gibbs Virgo Mathematics <~~^ k: \ J\ Ernestine Gilliard 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 r 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 . Willimenia Little Cancer Elem. Ed. Robert Locke Pisces Phy. Education ifa fe * ^^B Ik Primus Logan 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. rm Horace Mobley Gemini Art Education Arden Montgomery Taurus Mechanical Eng. 'i 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. W^ Chernell Rooks Capricorn Elem. Education ftk w t - _^ M* liiljm 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 l > 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 : : k j 1 M 1 J i x Brenda Spencer Scorpio Home Economics Arnell Spring Cancer Biology Pamela Squire Gemini Bus. Ad. Virgil Stanley Capricorn English ...' 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 :,. Greg White Capricorn Criminal Justice Harold Williams Cancer Marketing Harry Williams Aries Phy. Education Thomas Williams Virgo Social Studies Jacquelyn Woodall Aquarius Accounting v\\ ill Amanda Wright Cancer Bus. Administration Carol Young Capricorn Accounting 3& fffc r> .\ I W 1 Yulius Yadegar Aquarius Civil Eng. 139 Class of 1 980 S o P h o m o r e s CLASS OFFICERS 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 Miss o P h o m o Carmen Furmen ;; 140 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. v kX 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. * ** ****** 9*1 t Zubaidah Carey Scorpio Civil Eng. ; Sandra Chapman Aries Elem. Dianne Causey Virgo Business Ad. Kenneth Clark Scorpio Business Ed. Debra Clemmons Sagittarius Acct. Vanessa Cooper Aries Criminal Just. 142 V Carl Cornelius 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 \ "".,;; , 1 i '#? <>55 If Patricia Gilford Accounting Eugene Gibson Aquarius Sociology -- v ~ '^ Jerome Glover Pisces Music Education Gloria Graham Virgo Elementary Ed. Tonya Greene Leo Office Ad. 144 L ^ 1 ^ *^^ \ /} j % (J I Sharon Griffin Sandra Hagan Scorpio Elementary Ed. Janice Holloway Gemini Business Ad. Bernard Heyward Virgo Business Ad. Benjamin Heyward Aquarius Accounting V A 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. I ! Dale Louder Pisces Mathematics Gail Lowe Capricorn Dietetics Pamela Murray Aquarius Office Ad. 147 r ^ | % j i. Melvin Ingram Libra Chemistry Benjamin Jones Libra Business Ad. Yvonne Johnson Virgo Mathematics i?WBfcA - 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. 0k * Edzena Soloman Aquarius Math " ' > ^J ( ( 1 A 1^^ **"% i Wilson Thomas 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 MBM Jjjk ^*M ^k ^^ dt 1 wm ^ T n ^IH 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 .. Cheryl Wallace Scorpio Business Ad. 153 %Cv 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 J u n i o r s 155 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. , 4 TV* James Bunch Leo Criminal Justice T^^f^^VA 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 1 ^. i ^n m Kevin Chisolm Virgo Biology Clifford Cochran Pisces Chemistry Meloin Coleman Gemini History Alison Coles Capricorn Business Ad. I A RAP SESSION IN THE PARK. 158 \Ji 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. Yes, darling, the show is tonight What's he doing in the Jr. Section. 159 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. There's nothing like cold ice cream on a hot day. 160 Lenza Hill Taurus Chemistry Deborah Hobes Virgo Criminal Justice Daniel Homes, Jr. Gemini Accounting Larry Hutch Taurus Business Ad. Jennifer Jefferson Pisces Mathematics Andrea Jackson Gemini Biologv 1 W*- ^ I - mw * *wM ^fe j^ -- i & & Shelia Jackson Pisces English Peace of mind I wouldn't take anything for it. 161 " U 1 V" v *i 1 w |9F ^v - . * Jf " L f ^ \ ' Cheryl Jenkins Capricorn Dietetics Mary Johnson Sagittarius Elementary ed. iT% vJj ^^N^^jflP . ^^*^^sd^^r 3^1P^' -?^&< . . if Derrick Johnson Leo Business Ad. Effalena Jones Virgo Sociology r v Francis Johnson Aquarius Accounting Robert Jordan Virgo Civil Engineering This belongs in here. Charlie's Tigers. 162 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. Why don't he shut up so we can go on with the game. 163 Darryl Lester Libra Business Ad. Eddie Manning Pisces Criminal Justice Betty McMiller Cancer Elementary Ed. J'Z TS A Freddie Mitchell Libra Electrical Engineering Gregory Moreland Libra Electronics Jackie Myers Capricorn Elementary Ed. Ormand O'Neal Sagittarius Art Education Deborah Owens Sagittarius Cheryl Parrish Cancer Business Administration 164 I V; * J ' c^^^ > / ^ Jay Parker Cancer Marketing Charles Parks Aquarius Physical Ed. Barbara Pickett Libra Business Ed. gtSv^l James Powell Libra Criminal Justice Beverly W. Rawls Gemini Criminal Justice James D. Rawls Virgo Criminal Justice Sandra Reddick Aquarius English HAVE MERCY . . 165 Shelia Renyolds Taurus Criminal Justice Veronica Richards Libra Political Science David Riddle Libra Accounting Hf I > Clarence Robinson Sagittarius Accounting Joseph Rogers Leo Elementary Ed. Burnette Rooks Leo Physical Ed. --. Now where is the meeting to be held? Yeah Jack, we won the game hist night. 166 ^ ^- a ^K i J f. V^W ^P A Lji^ < ^sEati ^^^1 H^H. ^^^\i Anthony Ross Pisces Industrial Art Morris Scott Sagittarius Business Ad. Renardo Scott Sagittarius Mechanical Ens Yvonne Simmons Scorpio Office Ad. Audrey Small Scorpio Mathematics i Fannie Small Sagittarius Criminal Justice James H. Smith Leo English Those folk in the dining hall know we're hungry. 167 / Leroy Smith Pisces Business Ad. Magaret Smith Cancer Biology Walter Snell Scorpio Accounting John Tite Stevens Pisces Criminal Justice Venus Thompson Capricorn Business Ad. David Tillman Taurus Biology Ernest Tolbert Capricorn Physical Ed. SGA representative, Andrea Jackson, greets an anxious crowd. 168 Welton Tootle Scorpio Art Ed. fc -^f Randy Watkins Scorpio Physical Ed. Jeffery Torrence Taurus Civil Engineering Kevin Vaughan Aries Electrical Eng. * Annie West Capricorn Business Ed. Deborah White Virgo Elementary Ed. The show seems like it will never start. 169 Tamara Whipple Virgo Office Administration , Beatrice Williams Pisces Accounting f f """* ,-w-J 35 ? \ -- _ <* v ^^ 14 /r Beverly Williams Scorpio Business Ad. Derek Williams Cancer Business Ad. Margie Williams Leo Business Ad. Ron Williams Cancer Music Ed. r - THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL COME LET'S STROLL DOWN BLESSING BLVD. 170 Sylvia Williams Virgo Business Ad. Willie Williams Taurus Social Work Thomas Williams Libra Accounting I Priscilla Willis Pisces Medical Tech. We're trying to become full pledged Alpha's. r\ - * * I wish you would stop pushing. I'm tired of serving this food. 171 Juniors in POSES FROM THE CLASS OF 1979 JUNIORS A - If I had to register more than once a quarter I would quit school. 172 Action YOUR-HIGHNESS, VERA SMITH, MISS SSC DR. YANCEY TAKES NO (mess DIGNIFIED JUNIORS 173 Registration is something that I can't bear to go through more than once a quarter. It is so hectic. An assembly of faithful students of Savannah State College. 174 LOOK!!!! We're BIG, BAD, AND BOLD OUR VERY OWN, MR. C. BURTON. FLORA EMERSON, A TRUE JUNIOR ' v '-' : .-" . ' ' ; * - . - - "' :-- -, : 175 They're trying to take over . . . the JRS. You better eat hardy. Hey Crab! Go in the direction of my thumb. When I become a physics teacher I'll be great. 176 Excited Juniors at a fun filled game. * ' Miss Savannah State College and attendants represent the entire college. Mr., please pay attention in class. 177 The Class of 7 978 S e n o r s 178 Co-Presidents Sheila McClure and Ricky Adams Vice-President Veda Burns Ps Ricky R. Adams Sagittarius Criminal Justice Elizabeth Albright Sagittarius Music Education Ricky Allen Taurus Business Administration Merlinda Arnold Scorpio Elementary Education Ali Akvan Cancei- Civil Engineering Technology ^^5! w ; '. J M m 1 ^ %fc J H ! i \ JBF a ^ A i \ J \ X "^ Janice Blackwell Libra Criminal Justice Renty Boatright Leo Business Administration Winfred Boles Leo Business Administration Lenion Brooker Aquarius Business Administration Lewis Ba Leo Biology i Helen Brown Scorpio Elementary Education L^ '''I' -< ii ii _, : i it. *c f ;,'' '.' Sylvester Brown Virgo Business Administration Terry Brown Libra Accounting Veda Burns Marketing- Management 181 Vera Burns Cancer Biology Tim Camp Leo Physical Education Vera and Veda Samuel Campbell Sagittarius Mechanical Engineering Technology - 182 Francener Carter Capricorn Criminal Justice Jerald Crawford Music Education Sylaithia Campbel Leo Mathematics Bobby Carr Libra Accounting N Angela Childs Libra Business Administration Ada Chisholm Aquarius Chemistry fV Denise Christopher Leo Mathematics Gerald Cummings Pisces Chemistry Keith Cummings Aquarius Chemistry Arnold Curtis Scorpio Criminal Justice - - ^ : ' - - ' "- ' - -.; .-/; 7 5 g 1 '-; A . - .-. - Christine Davis Aquarius Office Administration Frederick Davis Scorpio Criminal Justice m&r Philbrick Dorsey Libra Chemist rv Gail Frazier Elementary Education Betty Fields Capricorn Elementary Education Articia Futch Aquarius Criminal Justice Audrey Gadson Sagittarius Elementary Education n. -i Juliette Gadson Aquarius Business Administration Nathlynn Glover Leo Political Science Sheila Gordon Aquarius Business Administration Anthony Green Aquarius Business Education 186 Betty Green Cancer Business Education Eugene Holsey Aries I Accounting Jesse Hal: Libra Biology - -.^*\ .? Ava Herring Libra Art Education 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 Music Education Anita Jackson Virgo Mathematics Esau Jacobs Capricorn Criminal Justice : - " ' Beryl Jones Scorpio History Byron Johnson Sagittarius Electronic Engineering Technology Leonard Jones Cancer Chemistry Kevin Johnson Libra Biology , / Stephanie Ladson Leo English Stephanie and the twins. Ray Lane Pisces Cehmistry Glenn Lee Virgo Business Administration Deborah Larkins Scorpio Physical Education Sharon Levett Gemini Business Administration Eleanor Martin Pisces Business Administration #Jm i I Patricia Mayo Virgo Elementary Education Deborah McCarthy Cancer Criminal Justice Shelia McClure Pisces Biology Sheryl Miller Chemistry John Mincey Capricorn Business Administration Frankie Mitchell Scorpio Business Administration I ^ ' /7 J l k Ml |i u* Gregory Minor Taurus Biology Barbara Mobley Libra Office Administration Gene Overstreet Virgo Office Administration Carl Newsom Sagittarius Mechanical Engineering Technology 192 jjfi **A Aqua fl*/L,-f Engli! Gayle Pace rius sh Tosca Owens Libra Criminal Justice Nathan Partridge Capricorn Accounting Jimmy Parker Scorpio Criminal Justice Rajendra Patel Electronic Engineering Technology :T . I Addie Patillo Capricorn Marketing- Management Dorsey Pierce Sagittarius Criminal Justice James Price Sagittarius Office Administration \ . Kathy Reaves Cancer Criminal Justice =^ Elenor Reese Elementary Education m Deborah Richards Aquarius Business Administration i Ephraim Roberts Gemini Business Administration Andreda Riley Gemini Business Education Richard Robbins Leo Business Administration I \ LaVerne Ruff Virgo English Education Phineas Roberts Libra Biology Celestine Sallet Capricorn Social Studies Education Oliver Saxby Cancer Social Studies Education s Betty Scott Cancer Elementary Education T^Td Margaret Scott Gemini Criminal Justice Louis Selmon Cancer Office Administration Lawana Sermons Leo Mathematics Beverly Small Elementary Education 197 Carrie Shuman Cheryl Smith Scorpio Criminal Justice Linda Smith Aquarius Social Work 198 Srai, r li ilTi i* James Smith Sagittarius Elementary Education V Vera Smith Pisces Business Administration "Miss SSC" Edward Strawbridge Leo Civil Engineering Technology Margaret Sullivan Aquarius Elementary Education / ; Jennifer Taylor Sagittarius Criminal Justice Sharon Thomas Scorpio Textiles & Clothing Eric Welch Gemini Criminal Justice Carrie Whitaker Pisces Elementary Education - v.- *w Tommie West Taurus Art Education/Social Studies Education 200 -^=* t -4 V Sheryl White Libra Biology *' H - - Carolyn Whitfield Aries Accounting Spencer White Leo Sociology Juanita Williams Aries Biology Harriett Williams Elementary Education 201 Janner Williams Cancer Physical Education Demetrius Willis Aquarius Mechanical Engineering Technology Bobby Wilson Scorpio Accounting Ivory Wilson Gemini Criminal Justice 202 - ' Malvina Wilson Aquarius Elementary Education Sarah Wright Sagittarius Social Studies Education N Caridad Lim Scorpio Biology 203 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. 204 I 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 P dSMHagMmL 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. 208 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. 210 : Dr. Mildred W. Glover, Associate Professor, Atlanta University, and member of Georgia Legislature, Banquet Speaker. 211 Nathaniel Robinson (left) first place winner and Sheryl Bailey, second place winner George W. Gore, Jr. Graduate Scholarship Awards Program for Academic Excellence. 212 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 214 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 215 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 216 Jf 1 t 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 217 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 218 il.i MLUMJS Rex Ma 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 219 s 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 . ' . 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 220 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 221 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 V PtT^ In ., 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 222 Jacqu B. S., M. A. elyn M. Byers Johnson C. Smith University Ohio State University f 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 223 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. 224 I i p 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 225 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 226 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 227 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. ' 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 J* N F Mrs. B. S M. A ART Farnese H. Lumpkin Bluefield State College State University of Iowa f Mr. William Anderson B. S. Alabama State College B. F. A. Layton School of Art MFA, University of Guanajuato ART 230 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 2 34 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 H 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 241 Campus ^ v * 3 Mr 1 " 1 ' . Nikki Giovanni 244 i / OY AYERS UBIQUITY i D 1 ^1 5^*^-%fcv^l!^. Mte^ ^''*Wi I^^hI s^B^. w n HHHHi ih. i i Ge Down, Tonight 246 s 2 a 247 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. ' 153 253 J II II B u s y A 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. w o r k Richard glances at a picture before he starts his layouts. Stephanie shows Tommy some of the faults in another yearbook. 254 Tosca Owens, Senior Editor - * jP~s~*"% Wilson Thomas, Junior Editor 255 Savannah State College \<>1. \\l\. N,. I in 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 -lent in its h Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr. SSC Spotlights 13 president at SSC be a Iocs or an . . does 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