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The Year Of The Tiger
An Old, but Beautiful Spot-Hill Hall-constructed in 1901.
The 1980 Tiger
Pubhshed By The Students Of
Savannah State College
Savannah, GA
Volume XXXII
College Seal
1980 Tiger Staff
EDITOR Tommy Williams, Jr.
Associate Editor Michael Blake
Typists Mrs. Patricia T. Hartwell, Secretary Public Relations
Tommy Williams, Jr.
Photography Gene Johnson, Ivory Wilson, Henry Finley, Bobby Coakley
Greeks Ellis "Bucky" Albright
Classes Derreck Terrell
Sports Bridget Oliver
Administration, Faculty, and Staff Andrew Jefferson
Copy Bill "Obyua" Curry
Organizations Michael Blake
Consultant Dr. Charles J. Elmore, Director of Student Publications
Cover Designed by Welton Tootle, a senior Art major.
Table of Contents
MISS SSC
Vanessa
Cooper
The Lovely Miss SSC, Vanessa Cooper.
Vanessa is a native of Augusta, Georgia and was
crowned Miss Savannah State College for the 1979-80
school year at the SSC Coronation Ball on November 8
at 8 p.m. in Wilcox-Wiley Gymnasium.
Miss Cooper, a 21 year old senior, is majoring in
Criminal Justice. She is a member of the Wesleyan
Gospel Choir, Peer Counselor organization, and the
Criminal Justice Club. After graduation she hopes to
obtain a Master's degree in Business Administration.
Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Willie Cooper, Sr. of Au-
gusta. Miss Cooper is a member of the Second Shiloh
Baptist Church in Augusta.
Student Gov't. President
Marsha Artis
Greetings,
Thank you for the "Vote" of confidence that you have invested in me. It is my fondest
hope that the Artis Administration has brought you 'fulfillment' during the 1979-80 school
year. As v^^e look back on our 1979-80 term at Savannah State College I hope that we can
say "1979-80 was one of the best years in SSC's history." Again thank you for your con-
fidence SSC.
Sincerely,
Marsha Artis, SGA President
Now, as in the days of
old, each year of the
century bears a symbol
{ to signify the
productivity of the
year.
A classroom scene from a business law class in Helen Whiting Hall.
1979 Fall Quarter Registration
A biology student studies the blood pressure of rats in a Drew-
Griffith Laboratory.
Here at the College by the sea we have
proclaimed this to be "The Year Of The
Tiger", for our years here have been
filled v^ith almost every endeavor a
tiger can undertake.
Miss Evonne Roberts gives instructions for her dancing
group.
Historic land marker placed on our campus during Spring quarter 1979.
Times here on our
newly floricultured
academic jungle have
ranged from chaotic
clamity to frolicking
festivals.
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AVANNAH STATE COLLEGE
ThU (tat* eolleg* wm MUbltolwd la ISSI tlw CMrla hidastrial
Celle tor Colored Yoathi aa aa oatgrowth of tha Secead Merrill Act
of ISQO and aa Act of th* Caorgla CeoOTai Anaably. NovaiAM' te.
ia90. creating thli initltatiea aa oaa of tba original Negro land-
grant college!.
TIM initial euioB wai held at the Baxter Street School la Athena
froB Jane to Aagatt. 1891. la October of the aaaw year, the aeiieol
CMlOM begaa on the present dte. Its iaitlal edacatlonal prograa
wa agrlcaltaral. awchanlcal and literary, and by I89B. the college
wm$ able to award iti firat degree.
It aa the fIrat pablic Inatltattoa of higher learalng to be establlahcd for
Negroes la the state aad aow ia a part of the Untreraity Systea of Georgia.
The first president asftl-lttti) of the college was Major K. R. Wright
who. when Jast a lad. was asked by General a O. Howard of the
Freedaaa's Bareaa what aessage shoald he take back to the people
of the North. Yoeag Wright's faatoas aaswer was. "Jast tell the*,
we are rising.** His answer inspired the poet. John Crcenleaf Whittier
to write the poea. "The Little Black Boy of Atlanta."
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MISS SAVANNAH STATE
VANESSA COOPER
COLLEGE AND ATTENDANTS
Reigning as Miss Senior Attendant to Miss SSC is Alice Denise Lloyd (top left). Ms. Lloyd
is majoring in Criminal Justice minoring in Political Science. Upon graduation Alice plans
to attend law school. Her hobbies are reading and dancing. Miss Junior Attendant is Lazelda
Hudson. Reigning as Miss Sophomore Attendant is ReGale Bing. Ms. Bing is a mathematics
major with a Computer Science minor. Miss Charlyne Lawrence is Miss Freshman Atten-
dant. She is a native of Atlanta, GA.
We began our daring venture with many
obstacles and woes to delay our
adventurous trek.
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We were freshmen then,
and we cautiously
pawed our way toward
our baccalaureates in
the Arts and Sciences.
After getting acquainted
with our history,
purpose, and programs,
we considered ourselves
sophisticated
sophomores . . . being
ever mindful of the
many traps that could
have been set for us, etc.
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We turned our attention to more
meaningful things such as . . .
SGA Vice-President, Dwight Jordan speaks to the
Student Body.
Just in the clearing beyond the brush,
we had more time for fun and laughter,
and we dressed the part for such
activities as . . .
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We give "Thanks and
Praise" to those who have
helped us in our quest for
knowledge and
achievement . . .
We shall strive unceasingly to bring to the name
of our ALMA MATER all the honor which it de-
serves, and of all that we will remember of days
spent prowling in the paths of THE COLLEGE
BY THE SEA, we will remember the best-THE
YEAR OF THE TIGER.
Bill Obuya Curry
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Now we can reminisce
about such tribulations as
disciplinary measures, for
we have run the gauntlet;
^^^^-.^ We are full
***.
fledged members
J of a great society,
2 poised tentatively
on the edge of
full-flowering
hope and promise
for the future.
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We have made our footprints in the
- legend of Savannah State College.
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Mrs. Geraldine Abernathy
On behalf of the 1980 TIGER staff we dedicate this book to you, Mrs. Geraldine Abernathy
for your many years of service and dedication that you have shown the many students at
Savannah State College. May God Keep and Continue to Bless You. WE LOVE YOU.
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THANKS FOR BEING "YOU"
Mrs. Geraldine Abernathy has dedicated over thirty-two
years of service to Savannah State College. She has been busy
about the business of keeping the body as v^ell as the mind
physically fit. How can one say thank you for thirty-two years
of loyal service? We, the TIGER staff, feel that one small way
to say thanks is by dedicating the 1980 TIGER to Mrs. Geral-
dine Abernathy, educator and friend. WE LOVE YOU.
WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS
IN AMERICAN COLLEGES
Tom J. Adams Hometown: Savannah, GA
Major: Criminal Justice Senior
Future Plans To attend graduate School
Marsha M. Artis Hometown: Savannah, GA
Major: Marketing-Management Senior
Future Plans To attend graduate School
Students selected to Who's
Who are chosen for their lead-
ership, ability and excellent
academics.
Gregory Jason Bing Hometown: Savannah, GA
Major: Political Science Junior
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AND UNIVERSITIES-1979-80
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Milton Cochran
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Pelham, GA
Junior
Vanessa Cooper Hometown: Augusta, GA
Major: Criminal justice Senior
(MISS SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE)
Future Plans: Obtain a MBA degree
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Benjamin Hopkins Hometown: Savannah, GA
Major: Social Studies Education Senior
Future Plans: Obtain a Master's Degree in education
Harold Hubbard Jr. Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Major: Business Administration Senior
Future Plans: To further my education at Michigan
State
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WHO'S WHO (continued)
Flavious Matthew Lash Hometown; Savannah, GA
Major; Criminal Justice Senior
Future Plans: Continue working for Naval Supply
Systems
Daisy Ann Benaa LatimerHometown; Savannah, GA
Major; English Literature and Language Senior
Future Plans; To pursue a Master's Degree in
English ED.
Richard A'darryl Rivers Hometown; Savannah, GA
Major; English Literature and Language Senior
Future Plans; To attend Grad school and pursue a
career in Mass Communications
Geneva Roberts Hometown; Savannah, GA
Majors: Mathematics and Physics Senior
Future Plans: To obtain a Master's Degree in design-
ing micro-computers.
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Asa Leonard Salley Hometown: Ft. Benning. GA
Major: Political Science Junior
Charles Simmons
Hometown: Ridgeland, South Carolina
Major: Electronic Engineering Tech. Junior
Kevin Angelo Vaughan
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, New York
Major: Electronic Engineering Tech. Senior
Future Plans: To obtain a Master's Degree in
Electronics
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James McCoy
Major: Industria
Hometown: Blakely, Georgia
Education Junior
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Government Association
L-R: Victoria Johnson, Pazanta Hicks, Angela Slarne, Bridget Oliver, and Renolds Stanley.
SGA Chief justice
The Court
Standing: L-R; Doc Whitman, Gerald Wright, LaVerne
Granby, and Keith Spencer. Seated: Vereen O'Neal, Asa
Salley, Debbie Bennett, and Vanessa Bennett.
Asa Salley, Chief Justice and Administrative Assistant,
Theresa Jackson.
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WESLEYAN GOSPEL CHOIR OF SSC
Vanessa Cooper, Terri Montgomery, Patrice Gordon, Gwinetter Murray, Vanessa Witter, Sylathia Prescott,
Charlotte Irving, Bettie Borden, Marsheil Dasher, Angela Holman, Cathy Reedy, 2nd; Pamela Carke, Brenda
Renee Brown, Lorraine Williams, Evonne Roberts, Phyllis Washington, Lynn Gadson, Donnie Williams, Char-
layne Cowart.
Business Club
Peer Counselors Assn.
Ms. Albertha E. Boston, Co-Advisor; Susan Burkhalter; Mr.
Ivan Wallace, Co-Advisor, Mrs. Marr Zipperer, NSA Spon-
sor; Tonya Green; Janice Pickney. Front Row; Cheryl Wil-
liams, Pres.; Birdie McNeil, V-Pres,; Patricia Houston, Trea-
surer, and Pam Stone, Secretary.
1st row; Gerald Furman, Asa Salley, Debbie Bennett,
and Vanessa Bennett. 2nd Row; Vanessa Cooper,
Lisa Safford, Curtis Pickard 3rd Row; Phyllis Wash-
ington, Marvin Wilson, and Yvette Mitchell. 4th
Row; Kenneth Glover, James Amusan, and Robert
Bynum.
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NCAS
National
Collegiate
Association
Of Secretaries
L-R: Janice Pinkney, Annie Pearl West, Janice Holloway, Sharon Le-
Counte 2nd Row: Kathy Jennings, Deshay Legree, Antionette Coast,
and Evelyn Jones.
PHI BETA
LAMBDA
Front L-R: Mr. W. Waddell, G. Wilder, L.
Safford, C. CArswell, and C. Butler. 2nd
Row: J. Wilder, Venus Thompson, J. Hol-
loway, and J. Pinkney.
SOCIAL
WORK CLUB
R-L: Yvette Williams, Johnny Wil-
liams, Rachell Griffith, Torranda
Bradley, Willie Williams, Beverly
Rivers, Mr. Otis Johnson, Janice Ed-
wards, Effalena Jones, Annie
Stanley, Alice Moore and Shirley
Robinson.
ALPHA KAPPA
MU
HONOR SOCIETY
R-L: Dr. E.K. Williams, Albert Curry, Vanessa Bennett, Geneva Rob-
erts, Charles Simmons, Joanette Smith, Marsha Johnson, and Mrs.
Dorothy Smith.
Careers in ^^
BIO.
L-R: Dr. G. Nambiar, Dr. CO. Emeh, Dr.
H. Beard, Yuself Denny, James Marble,
Inna Rogers, Shelif Fennell, Elizabeth
Haynes, Patricia Screen and Dr. F.
Hunter.
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
Front: Tom Adams, Reginald Easter-
ling, Dr. E. Welch, Col. T. Sears, Mr.
Bill Stephenson, Angle Holman,
Rodney Webber, McKinney, Calvin
Cook, James Jackson, and Kenneth
Merritt.
THE AMERI-
1 CAN CHEMI-
CAL SOCIETY
Front Row; L-R; Dr. M. Menon, Cynthia
Ellis, Harold Reeves, Debra Ward, Ter-
ence Kornegay, and Eldred Parrish.
Back Row: L-R: Barrett Fletcher, Clif-
ford Cochran, Kalvin Gleaton and Mil-
ton Mathis.
Flying Club
Home Economics Club
Back-L-R: Kenneth Merritt, McKinney, Col. T. Sears,
Mr. ]ohn Merritt, and Ranell Williams.
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Front: Jimmy Atkins, Richard Wright, Frederick Predue,
2nd row Elaine Beacham, Terri Newton, Ellen, Susheela
Menon, Rebecca Johnson and Pamela Williams. 3rd row:
Margaretta Scott, Sabrina Ware, Geraldine Barnes, and
Rachell Copeland. 4th Row: Mrs. Martha Corley, Martha
Bright and Ms. O. Wagner.
VETERAN'S
CLUB
L-R: Leroy Jackson, Rubin Williams,
Ivory Wilson, Patrick Williams,
Larry Williams, 2nd Row: Van Hay-
ward, Mr. Elberhart, Ronald McRae,
Mr. Carl, Mr. Robert Ray, Jerald
Mitchell, Leonard Jones, and Robert
Heller.
STUDENT
ALUMNI
ASSOCIAT-
ION
Standing L-R: Ms. Carol Singleton,
Linda Bobbitt, Earnestine Bostic, and
Mr. Benjamin Lewis. Seated: L-R: Rosy-
land McKissy, Glonda Sherfield, Linda
Brown, and Deborah Howard.
INDUSTRIAL
ARTS CLUB
L-R: Clifron White, Derlene Brown, Lu-
cious Warren, James McCoy, Willie
Beal, Jonathan Manigo, Michael
Pullum, Dr. Ernest Brown.
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BIO-MEDIC
SOCIETY
Angela Collins, Gladys Cooper, Albert
Walden, Dr. CO. Emeh, Ms. Angle, Linda
McRae, Inna Rogers, Bridget Thomas,
Fran Tate, Mattie McRae, Geraldine
Jones, Stewart Watts, Brenda Lewis, Pa-
tricia Screen, Dr. Bernard Woodhouse,
Dr. J. Richardson, Dr. P. Kirshnamurti,
and Elizabeth Haynes.
ELECTRONIC
ENGINEER-
ING
Joe Golwire. Albert Curry. Michael
Williams, Benjamin Dennard, Tonja
Allen, and Mr. Craig.
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ENGINEERING
CLUB
Jeffery Torrence, Yulius Yadegar, Virgil
Stanley, Ossie Crawford, James Brown,
Margie Blake, Mr. B-Tunde, Kenneth
Thompson, Estella Edwards, William
Fennell, Johnny Quarles, Harry Graham,
and LeOtis Graham.
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We've got legs! . . . and more legs!
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Having fun with SSC TIGER DERRICK TERRELL
The champion of the table
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SCENES
WELL AT LEAST WE HAVE ONE VICTORY
Student Gov't. President, Marsha Artis raps to a crowd.
Mr. Miller assists an anxious student.
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Oh Sweetheart, to be close to thee
Child let me tell you what happened to her
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They can't ever do anything right.
Let's see who all passed this quarter
ARE THESE people trying to keep my money!
Beautiful swans are hard to find, be satisfied.
Why won't that man bring himself on, I have
another class to attend
I told you to sign here please!
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This thing is hot . . . air . . . air
I didn't do it Mrs. Jones!
Child let me tell you the news!
Only the elite are taken by the camera
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Mr. W.W. Law speaks at the Historic Land Mark(M- on SSC's
campus.
Mr. Roy Jackson is another speaker on this occasion
Class, on tomorrow who would like to volunteer his to to
I science
It must be great to be
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Johnny Harris, anyone?
We should have gone to see the New York Mets.
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To behold its beauty
These darn reports should be prohibited
What's in store for us this weekend girls.
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If you're sick, see your doctor, before it's too late
To be good is hard work for some of us
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ABOVE: The Martin Luther King-Varnetta Frazier Student Center Complex (1969) houses
the Student Personnel Offices, the College Dining Hall, The Post office, and most of the of-
ficed directly related to student hfe. BELOW: The President's House-At present this build-
ing is used for office space.
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ABOVE: Hubert Technical Sciences Center (1960) Engineering Technology, Industrial Arts
and Chemistry. Below: The W.A. Harris Infirmary.
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ABOVE; The Griffith-Drew Center for the Natural Sciences (1971)-Biology and Below: The
Helen A. Whiting Hall, now known as the School of Business since the merged program
with Armstrong State College has joined us.
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W.K. Payne Hall, a two-story air-conditioned building is a main classroom building. In addi-
tion to its fifteen classrooms, it also provides office space for thirty-two instructors. Below:
The NROTC Armory.
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ABOVE: Meldrim Hall, constructed in 1896 but rebuilt in 1926 after it had been burned
down; This is the building that houses all of the administrative offices. Below: Beauty at the
side entrance of the campus.
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THE CIRCULAR COLLEGE LIBRARY. THIS IS THE FIRST CIRCULAR SHAPED LI-
BRARY IN THE STATE. Below: Hammond Hall, houses the department of Home
Economics.
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Melvin Bostic Hall Men's Residence Hall (1972) is an air conditioned dormitory that accom-
modates 180 men. Below: Lester Hall (1965), is a dormitory for young women.
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Smith-Bowen Residence hall for women (1971) accommodates 180 young women and is air
conditioned with 5 floors. Below: Camilla Hubert Hall is an apartment complex for married
and senior students who reside on campus.
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The mad scientist hard at work-
The Future SSC
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Off for a pleasant stroll
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Derrick Terrell, SSC TIGER
McKinney and Cordell pause for a pose
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THE HOMECOMING GAME
The Savannah State College Tigers
-VS-
The Albany State College Rams
Konnelh Dawson goes in for six points against Alhany Slate C^ollcgi;
VICTORY AT HOMECOMING
Savannah State Rips Past Albany St., 23-0
Statistics
SSC
ASC
First down
14
9
Yards rushing
176
78
Yards passing
145
193
Passes
9-19-1
16-41-3
Fumbles lost
1
Punts
4-42-3
4-40
Yards penalized
105
70
The Savannah State Tigers used big plays, and a lot of defensive hustle to defeat Albany
State 23-0 for a big homecoming win at Savannah State Stadium.
The Tigers opened the game with an impressive drive moving to the Golden Rams' six
when the drive stalled.
Ricky Childs came in and kicked a field goal to give the Tigers an early 3-0 lead.
SSC set up its first touchdown when Walker intercepted a Ronald Allen pass at the Al-
bany State five yard line.
The Tigers had trouble getting the ball in, as Chuck Ransom was called for throwing to
one of his offensive linemen, and SSC was faced with a fourth and 30 at the Rams 42.
Instead of punting, Stanley Ellis took the snap and hit Willie Tarver with a 15-yard pass.
Albany was guilty of a personal foul on the play, giving Savannah State a first and goal at
the ASC seven-yard line.
Three plays later Kenny Dawson lunged in from the one to give the Tigers a 9-0 lead at the
half.
Albany's only threat came early in the third quarter as the Rams threw three passes to set
up a first and ten at the Savannah State 34-yard line.
On third and three Ram quarterback Allen threw to flanker Donald Cotton, but Tiger cor-
nerback Roland Wallace leaped for the interception to squelch the drive.
With the ball at its own 20, SSC ran one play-off tackle, with Sam Lewis picking up five
yards. Chuck Ransom was replaced at quarterback by Greg Slocum, and the senior slinger
stepped back and threw a 75 yard touchdown strike to Reggie Tindall. Ellis threw to Ken-
neth Norwood for the PAT giving the Tigers a 17-0 lead.
The Tigers capped the game off when Slocum threw to Tindall for a 10-yard touchdown
in the fourth quarter.
HALF TIME AT TIGER STADIUM
WE
HAIL
THEE
Dr. Hall addresses the alumni of SSC and fan.s durinj^ halftime.
Ms. Vanessa Cooper, Miss SSC addressed
the homecomine crowd at halftime.
Miss National Alumni and Court
addressed the homecoming crowd.
SCENES FROM HOMECOMING '79
Joe Lang, an Alumnus of S.S.C. marches in the
homecoming parade.
Miss La Verne Elliot, Miss Tiger Yearbook.
Tiger Mascot, Derrick Terrell marches in the
parade.
THE Newtonian Society and her Court.
INTRODUCING . . . THE
The 1979-80 Marching Tiger band is under the direction and lead-
ership of Mr. Samuel Gill, Assistant Professor of Music at Savannah
State College. Mr. Gill is assisted by Mr. Gerron Miller, an alumnus
of this institution and Mr. Cordell Hall serving as the student direc-
tor. Mr. Carl Wright also an alumnus of this institution is the direc-
tor of the majorettes. This year the TIGERS are stepping high and
playing music that is very pleasing to the ear. The Drum major is
Mr. James Ransom assisted by Mr. Malachi Cannon.
S.S.C. MARCHING TIGERS
Mr. Cordell Hall directs a porformanco during
halftime activities.
Marching Tigers on the field, discoing back.
Well, its nothing wrong with practice, for it's practice that makes The high stepping of Drum major, James Ransom,
perfect.
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The Super Bad Poses of the Drill Team.
THE MARCHING TIGERS AT WORK
Drum Major, James Ransom waxes out as
an anticipating crowd watches.
The head Drill teamer stands for a beautiful doso
SOLO TWIRLER Performs during halftime festivities.
THE 1979-80 Marching TIGERS practice before the game
THE CORONATION OF
MISS SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE, Vanessa Cooper, reigns with her body guards.
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MISS SAVANNAH STATE
MISS SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE REIGNS OVER HER TERRITORY-S.S.C.
VANESSA COOPER
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GREEK
LETTER
WELCOME to the Greek Letter Organization sec-
tion of your college yearbook. I hope that you will en-
joy browsing through the many fun-filled events of
the 1979-80 school year formulated by the Greeks of
Savannah State College
They say, "GREEKS HAVE MORE FUN," What is
your opinion?
1 would like to apologize for not having photo-
graphs of Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta, but due
, to unforseen difficulties they were unable to assemble
themselves in time to meet the deadline for this publi-
cation. 1 hope that in future years all greek letter orga-
nizations will stick together and cooperate with the
Yearbook staff and make the Greek Section even
better.
Ellis Albright, Greek Editor
ORGANIZATIONS
GREEKS IN ACTION
ALPHA PHI ALPHA
The first Black Greek Letter Organization, founded in America, Alpha
Phi Alpha, was conceived during a time when blacks were being dis-
enfranchised and lynching was widespread, by Henry Collis, Charles
Chapman, Eugene Knickle, George Kelly, Robert Ogle, and Vertner
Tandy. These men are referred to as the "Jewels" because they banded
together because of the social and racial limitations placed on them.
Dec. 4, 1906, in New York at Cornell University is the birthplace and
date of the world's pioneer black greek organization.
Delta Eta was founded in 1949 to carry out the aims of the fraternity,
manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind. It was founded by 20
of the college's outstanding young men.
Loft-Right: Chadns Wilson, Curtis Pickard, Anthony Black, Karl Gordon, Karl Ramey, Ronald Battle, Aaron
Palm, Ellis Albright, David Miller, and Rancll Williams.
Ms Alpha
Nostalgiii 1969-70
A#A
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
On January 16, 1908, a group of young women at Howard Univ.
caught the inspiration of a fellow student, Ethel Hedgerman and
initiated the movement of Greek Letter sororities among black
women in America. She was assisted in her efforts by Lillie Burke,
Beulah Burke, Margaret Flagg, Marie Woolfolk, Lavania Norman,
Anna Brown, Lucy Slowe, and Majorie Hill.
Gamma Upsilon Chapter, at Savannah State College has as its in-
tent or purpose: to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and eth-
ical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college
women. Membership, nationwide, has grown to over 75,000 college
women.
L-R: Jennifer Jefferson,. Latarshia Green, Machelle Williams, and Rebecca Bush
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Omega Psi Phi fraternity was organized on 11/17/11 in the office of
Ernest Just, Professor of Biology at Howard Univ. Its three founders
were students in the college of liberal arts: namely, Edgar Love, Oscar
Cooper, and Frank Coleman, with professor Just as their faculty
Advisor.
Alpha Gamma Chapter, founded in 1949, here on our campus has as
it's purpose to attract men of good rapport into the folds of Omega to
provide wholesome experience in a group work situation and lead-
ership, to establish a broad program which will inspire participation of
members to fulfill the task of providing real meaning to life, to establish
a long-life and worthy friendship between men, and to cooperate with
the school of which they are a part.
Left to Right: Dr. Michael Pratt, Kieth Spencer, Edwin Thurmond, Reggie Love. Stevi; Anderson, jo
Clark, Benjamin Jones, James Golden, William Weston, and Dwight Jordan.
MS Omega
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., was founded January 13, 1913 at
Howard Univ. by 22 young women. The founders of the organization of
college women pledged to serious endeavors and community service.
The young women demonstrated vital concern, academic excellence
and cultural enrichment, emphasing the social side of Sorority life.
Their ideas of scholarship and service have withstood the test of time.
Delta Nu chapter, here at Savannah State places much emphasis on
the soroity's ideas of scholarship and character. The chapter is
dedicated to a program of sharing membership skills and organizational
services in the public interest.
From L-R: Debra Lanham, Betty Anthony, Roslyn Pearly, Rosalind Culbreth, Yvonne King, Angela Collins,
Valerie Tutt, Diane Barlow, and Marionette Pride.
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KAPPA ALPHA
On January 5, 1911 at Indiana Univ., Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity was
founded, first known as the Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity, in 1914 it's
name was changed to Kappa Alpha Psi. Three men were outstanding in
the early years of the fraternity, there were Elder W. Diggs, Byron Arm-
strong, and John Lee.
Gamma Chi Chapter, was chartered on the Savannah State College
campus in 1950. The chapter came out of the night into the minds of ten
men, who were bonded together to stress brotherhood through achieve-
ment, and to these great men, the brothers of the great land, here, there
and everywhere, tend to stress brotherhood through achievement.
Kneeling John Collins. L-R: Hubert Harvey, Smyther Fallen, Reggie Botton, Anthony McKinney, Stewart
Watts, James Jackson, Charles Smith, and Marvin Wilson.
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MEET THE MAN BEHIND
THE TIGER
Tommy Williams, Jr., yearbook editor for two years, associate
editor for one year, and Tiger staff member for one year is the
person responsible for producing this masterpiece for SAVAN-
NAH STATE COLLEGE. Williams is a native of Camilla, Geor-
gia and is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a
minor in Office Administration.
To the Administration, Faculty, Staff, Student Body, and Sa-
vannah Community, it has been my goal for the 1979-80 Tiger to
paint a vivid picture of the many fun-filled, academic, and socia
events of the "College by the Sea." I hope that as you browse
through this edition of the TIGER you, too, will be proud of what
SSC can offer you. It has not been the easiest task to do, but with
the help of many we are proud to present our publication to the
pubUc. I hope that you are as proud as the editor and staff are of
this book.
I would like to give special thanks of mention to Dr. Charles J.
Elmore, Student Publications Advisor and Director of Public Re-
lations, for working hand-in-hand with me and my staff.
Thanks is also extended my associate editor, Mr. Michael D.
Blake, who has been on the top of things during the year. Thanks
to Ms. Barbara McFall, Ms. Patricia T. Hartwell, Secretaries in
the office of Publications and Public Relations, for giving their
assistance in the form of typing and company. I, too, would like
to salute my staff: Mr. Henry Finley, photographer; Mr. Otis Wil-
son, photographer; Mr. Gene Johnson, photographer; Mr. Derreck
Terrell; Ms. Mary Maxwell; Ms. Audrey Holder; Mr. Ellis Al-
bright; Mr. George Satcher; Mr. Andrew Jefferson; Ms. Bridgett
Oliver; Mr. Ronald Harrison; and Mr. Richard Rivers.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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THE 1979-80
Associate
Editor
Mr. Michciel D. Blake
To the Savannah State College Family,
It has given me great pleasure to serve as Associate Editor of the TIGER. I would like to
thank each and every one of you who helped make my first experience on college yearbooks
a successful one. Special thanks is given to Tommy Williams, who taught me the ropes of
the trade. I would like also, to give my many thanks to Dr. Charles J. Elmore for working so
faithfully with the Tiger staff.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Blake
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1980 TIGER
TIGER YEARBOOK STAFF
We're
busy
at
Work
To the left, Ms. LaVerne Steele, Secretary to the Student Govern-
ment Association. Above, Mr. Gene Johnson Professional staff
photographer.
TIGER STAFF
Audrov Hokler-(
Bri(l<^ntt Olivoi-GoncrHl Staff person
Editor. Tommie Williams, shows staff
members new techniques.
Ellis "Bucky" Albright, GriHik Letter
Organizations Editor.
MISS
Miss LaVcrne Elliott, Miss TIGER.
TIGER
Mr. Otis Wilson,
Photographer
Mr. Dorreck Torrell, Editor of Class Pictures section
TIGER STAFF
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Dr. Clyde W. Hall, Acting President of The College
Ms. Vernese Mikel, Secretary to the President
Mrs. Beautine W. Hardwick, Administrative Assistant
to the President
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Dr. Charles Wade, Vice-President for Academics
Ms. Martha K. Stafford, Secretary to the Vice-President
VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Mrs. Laura McGraw, Secretary-Vice-President's Office
Dr. Micharel Pratt, Administrative Assistant to the Vice-
President
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THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
JDr. Mary C. Torian, Head, Dept. of Business Administra-
tion and Office Admn.
Dr. Thomas Eason, Head, Dept. of Accounting, Finance and
Economics
Mr. Arthur Levy, Assistant Professor Mr. George Conlin, Assistant Professor Mrs. Charlese T. Stevenson, Assistant
of Accounting of Business Administration Professor of Business Administration
Dr. Jerline D. Harven, Professor of Mr. Bob McKellar, Assistant Professor Dr. Orange Hall, Professor of Economics
Business Administration of Business Administration and Finance
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Dr. R.P. Singh, Associate Professor Dr. Mary Lamb, Assistant Professor Mr. Arthur T. Kolgaklis, Assistant professor
of Economics of Office Administration of Business Administration
Mr. Willie Waddell, Assistant Pro- Ms. Albertha Boston, Assistant Pro- Mr. Johnny Campbell, Associate professor
fessor of Business Administration fessor of Business Administration of Economics
R.E.L. Morgan, Associate Professor
Dr. Hayward S. Anderson, Professor of Business Administration
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Division of Social Sciences
Dr. Isaiah Mclver, Acting Chairman-Division of Social Science
Dr. Merolyn Stewart, Assistant Professor
Dr. Annette K. Brock, Assistant
Profe;
Dr. Delacy Sanford, Assistant Professor
Dr. Thomas H. Byers, Professor of Social Science
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Dr. Daniel Washington, Associate Dr. Lawrence Harris, Professor of
Professor Social Science
Mr. Bill R. Stephenson, Assistant Mr. Otis Johnson, Assistant
Professor Professor
Dr. Hanes Walton, Professor of Mrs. Gaye Hewitt, Assistant
Political Science
Professor
Dr. Eugene E. Welch, Associate Mr. Bennie Arkwright, Instructor
Professor
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DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
Mr. Robert Holt, Associate Professor
Dr. George O'Neill, Associate Professor
Mrs. Louise L. Owens, Professor of English
Dr. Michael K. Maher, Associate Professor
Mrs. Julia H. Bennett, Assistant Professor
Mr. Arthur L. Brentson, Assistant Professor
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Mrs. Yvonne Mathis, Assistant Professor
Mis. Alma Williams, Assistant Piofessoi
Dr. Oscar Daub, Associate Professor
Ms. Murdell Walker-Varnedoe. Director of the Mass Com-
munications Program
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DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Dr. Margaret C. Robinson, Division Chairperson; Head,
Dept. of Biology
Dr. Hettie Beard, Assistant Professor
Ms. Pearl Steele, Divisional Secretary
Dr. PuUabhotla V. Krislinamurti, Pro-
fessor of Biology
Dr. CO. Emeh, Associate Professor
Dr. Frissell R. Hunter, Professor of
Biology
Dr. B.L. Woodhouse, Associate Dr. Govindin Nambiar, Professor of Dr. Joe Richardson, Assistant Professor
Professor Biology
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Dr. Kailash Chandra, Professor of Dr. Gian Ghuman, Professor of Earth-
Biology Dr. Harpel Singh. Associate Professor Sciences
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Dr. Willie Tucker, Head of the Department of
Chemistry
Dr. George Williams, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jeffery James, Assistant Professor Dr. Kamalakar Raut, Professor
Dr. Manchery Menon, Professor of
Chemistry
Ms. Jeanette Jenkins, Secretary, Depart-
ment of Chemistry
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Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Assistant Dr. Sigmund Hudson, Professor of Mr. Waher Leftwich, Assistant Profes-
Professor ' Mathematics sor of mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
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Dr. Jacob Englehardt, Associate Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Professor of Mrs. Lazette Michael, Secretary, Dept.
professor mathematics of Mathematics
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DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Dr. Lester B. Johnson, Jr. Associate Professor of Engineering Dr. Ernest Brown, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Technology Technology
Mr. Rex Ma, Instructor
Mr. Charles Young, Assistant Professor
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DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS
Ms. Diane Wagner, Acting Head, Dept. of Home Economics
Dr. Teresa Anthony, Associate Professor
Mrs. Evanel Terrell, Consultant, Dept. of Home Economics
Mrs. Martha Corley, Assistant Professor
Mrs. Carolyn Monteilh, Instructor
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH &
RECREATION
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Mr. Albert E. Frazier, Director of Athletics
Dr. Kenneth Taylor, Health, Physical Education and
Recreation
Mrs. Geraldine Abernathy, Assistant Professor
Mr. Frank Ellis, ]r. Head Football Coach
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DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
Mr. James Thompson, Jr., Assistant Professor of
Music
Dr. O. Fred Becker, Acting Chairman of Department ot
Fine Arts
Dr. Christine Oliver, Assistant Profes- Mr. Samuel Gill, Band Director and As- Mrs, Cledith Ling, Secretary, Depart-
sor of Fine Arts sistant Professor ment of Fine Arts
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INTRODUCING:
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL,
FOOTBALL,
MEN'S BASKETBALL, AND
BASEBALL
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Frank Ellis, Head Coach
Albert Frazier, Athletic Director
TEAM SUPPORTERS
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John Mason, Defensive line coach
Chester Ellis, Offensive coordinator
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THE 1979-80 TIGER
Randell Barnes
Reginald Bolton
Kimberly Brimley
Edward Bullock
Darell Cameron -
Jimmy Carter
Rickey Childs
Mike Corpew
Tony Collins
Kirk Daniels
Kenneth Dawson
Stanely Ellis
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Leo Etheridee
Bryan Foster
Willie Gamble
Dan Gardner
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Eric Gayle
Clifford Hale
Sam Hicks
Freddy Hooks
FOOTBALL SQUAD
Dwight Jackson
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Jerry Jenkins
Mike Jones
Tim Jordan
Michael Kelver
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Joseph Kingwood
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Gregory Lawrence
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Sam Lewis
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Robert Locke
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Anthony McKinney
Alfred Mathis
Angel Matos
Kenny Merritt
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Leonard Mitchell
Kenneth Micthell
Kelly Morton
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Cecil Newton
Kenneth Norwood
Calvin Parence
Ellis Peeple
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Klhnrl Kolx-rls
Mik(! Shan(M'
(;ri;y Slocum
T(!rrv Smith
Eclmond Stophcins
Willie; T;irv(M-
Edwin Thurmond
Rcggic! Tindiiil
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Tim Walker
Tony Wnlkcr
Rohmd Widh
L(M)n Widii
Kric Winbiish
Winklndd
(".rcg Wilson
Crfigory Wilson
Ellis Albright, Statistician
T. Martin Flowers, Director of Player Personnel
Michael Davis, Trainer
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Andre Williams, Trainer
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Savannah State Rips Past Albany State, 23-0
Statistics
First down
Yards rushing
Yards passing
Passes
Fumbles lost
Punts
Yards penalized
The Savannah State Tigers used big plays and a lot of defensive hustle to defeat Albany State 23-0 for a big
homecoming win.
With the win, SSC took a 5-3-1 record into its final game of the season, and the Tigers had a chance of
equaling the 6-3 mark set in '72.
The Tigers opened the game with an impressive drive moving to the Golden Rams' six when the drive
stalled.
Ricky Childs came in the kicked a field goal to give the Tigers an early 3-0 lead.
SSC set up its first touchdown when Tim Walker intercepted a Ronald Allen pass at the Albany State five-
yard line.
The Tigers had trouble getting the ball in, as Chuck Ransom was called for throwing to one of his offensive
linemen, and SSC was faced with a fourth and 30 at the Rams 42.
Instead of punting, Stanley Ellis took the snap and hit Willie Tarver with a 15-yard pass. Albany was guilty
of a peronal foul on the play, giving Savannah State a first and goal at the ASC seven-yard line.
Three plays later Kenny Dawson lunged in from the one to give the Tigers a 9-0 lead at the half.
Albany's only threat came early in the third quarter as the Rams threw three passes to set up a first and ten
at the Savannah State 34-yard line.
On third and three Ram quarterback Allen threw to flanker Donald Cotton, but Tiger cornerback Roland
Wallace leaped for the interception to squelch the drive.
With the ball at its own 20, SSC ran one play tackle, with Sam Lewis picking up five yards. Chuck Ramson
was replaced at quarter-back by Greg Slocum, and the senior slinger stepped back and threw to Kenneth Nor-
wood for the PAT giving the Tigers a 7-0 lead.
The Tigers capped the game off when Slocum threw to Tindall for a 10-yard touchdown in the fourth
quarter.
Halfback Kenny Dawson led all runners with 113 yards on 22 carries, and Stanley Stephens took top run-
ning honors for the Rams with 79 yards on three carries.
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SSC two quarterback's Chuck Ransom and Greg Slocum connected on nine of 19 passes for 145 yards and
two touchdowns.
The loss knocked ASC to 1-8 on the year with one hist game at Ft. Valley State.
Savannah State Coach Frank Ellis naturally was happy with his team's performance. "This was a big win
for us because we now have a winning season. But we cannot stop now, we have to knock-off Knoxville to
make our season 6-3-1," he said.
"Our seniors have done a good job of getting the younger players up for every game. This has paid off dur-
ing the last few games because we have needed these players to fill in for our tired starters and the young guys
have played well."
SSC- 3 6 8 6-23
ASC 0-0
SSC Childs, 16 field goal. SSC Dawson, 1 run; kick failed. SSC Tindall, 75 pass; from Slocum; Norwood
pass form Ellis. SSC Tindall, 10 pass from Slocum; kick failed.
SSC Battles Fisk In Tie Game, 14-14
The Savannah State Tigers came on strong against Fisk University in their conference contest in Nashville.
The Tigers racked up 2 touchdowns within 14 minutes to build a 14-0 lead in the first half of play. However,
the Tigers had to settle for a 14-14 tie with thi; not-to-be-outdone Bulkiogs.
SSC opened the game with a bang as Randall Barnes returned the opening kickoff 45 yards to the 39 yard
line of Fisk. Six plays later. Tiger signal caller Chuckie Ransom connected with Tony McKinney for 21 yards
and 6 points as the Tigers drew first blood.
The Tigers kept the adrenalin flowing with quarterl)a(:k Ransom hitting sticky-fingered spilt end Tim Jor-
dan with a 19 yard scoring pass with all of 12:52 remaining in the half. The Tigers made good a two-pointer
with a pass from punter Stanley Ellis to Mike Shaner and the Tigers were ahead 14-0.
The Tigers appeared to be headed for yet another touchdown in the first half when halfback Ken Dawson
coughed up the football. It was recovered by Bulldog defensive tackle Isaac Boykin who romped 40 yards for
Fisk's first touchdown. The half ended with the Tigers' lead cut in half, 14-7.
Fisk knotted the score 14-14 in the 3rd period when Bulldog quarterback Clinton Young hit Art Cashwell
with a 25 yard scoring toss.
Tiger Head Coach, Frank Ellis observed that his Tigers turned in their best offensive performance to date
this season, chalking up 378 total yards. Halfback Kenny Dawson chewed up 139 of 177 yards rushing and
quarterback Ransom sliced the airspace over Nashville for 201 yards.
Ellis also observed he feels his Tigers getting better each week, and he had high praise for his Tigers' de-
fense who held the Bulldogs offense to a 10 yards rushing. Ellis indicated he would stress the development
of more consistency in this week's practice sessions.
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168
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35
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SSC Tigers Stop Ft. Valley, 23-15
Statistics
First down
Yards rushing
Yards passing
Passes
Fumbles lost
Punts
Yards penalized
Ft. Valley The Savannah State College Tigers spoiled Ft. Valley's Homecoming ceremonies by beating the
Wildcats 23-15.
The Tigers, who are 4-3-1 overall and 3-1-1 in SIAC Division II, came out second to Morehouse, which up-
ped its record to 4-0 with a 21-13 victory over Knoxville to gain the conference championship.
The Tigers scored with 8:50 remaining in the first period following a recovered fumble on a punt. The TD
came on a 4-yard pass from Chuckle Ransom to Tim Jordan. Ricky Childs kicked t"he PAT.
The Tigers tallied again on the first of Ricky Child's three field goals with 4:03 left in the second quarter
from 48 yards out.
The Wildcats drove the length of the field and missed a 30-yard field goal, leaving Savannah State with a
10-0 lead going into the locker room at the half.
Savannah State received the second half kickoff and failed to move the ball. After the Tiger punt, Tony
Walker intercepted as pass to set SSC up in good field position. SSC scored again with 8:50 left in third period
on Child's 28-yard field goal for a 13-0 lead.
Ft. Valley gained momentum when Willie Canady took the kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, but the PAT
kick failed.
Less than a minute later, following a Tiger fumble, the Wildcats took the lead for he first time on a 37-yard
field goal by Walter Davis.
The Tigers regained the lead on a 4-yard pass from Slocum to Mike Shaner which was set up by a 55-yard
run by halfback Kenny Dawson.
SSC ' 7
Ft. Valley
SSC Jordan, 4 pass from Ransom; Childs kick.
SSC-Childs, 28-yard field goal.
SSC-Childs, 30-yard field goal.
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FV Canady, 90 yard kickoff return; kick failed.
FV-Hall. 1 run; kick failed.
FV Davis, 37-yard field goal.
SSC Shaner, 4 pass from Slocum; Childs kick.
SSC-Childs, 33-yard field goal.
Name
Barnes, Randall
Bolton, Reginald
Brimley, Kimberly
Bullock, Edward
Cameron, Darell
Campbell, Charles
Carter, Jimmy
Childs, Ricky
Collins, Tony
Corprew, Mike
Daniels, Kirk
Davis, Michael
Dawson, Kenneth
Day, Drake
Ellis, Stanley
Ethridge, Leo
Felton, Ronnie
Foster, Bryan
Gamble, Willie
Gardner, Dan
Gayle, Eric
Hale, Clifford
Hicks, Sam
Hooks, Freddy
Jackson, Dwight
Jackson, Jesse
Jenkins, Jerry
Jones, Mike
Jordon, Timothy
Keleveh, Michael
Kingwood, Joseph
Lawrence, Gregory
Lewis, Sam
Locke, Robert
Mathis, Alfred
Matos, Angel
McKinney, Anthony
Merritt, Kenneth
Mitchell, Kenneth
Mitchell, Leonard
Morton, Kelly, Jr.
Newton, Cecil
Norwood, Kenneth
Parence, Calvin
Peeple, Ellis
Penson, George
Ransom, Charles
Rhodes, Daniel
Richards, Larry
Roberts, Elbert
Shaner, Mike
Slocum, Greg
Smith, Terry
Stephens, Edmond
Tarver, Willie
Thurmond, Edwin
Tindall, Reggie
Walker, Tim
Walker, Tony
Wallace, Leon
Wallace, Roland
Walls, Darryl
Wilson, Gregroy L.
Wilson, Gregory
Winbush, Eric
Winkfield, Larry D.
1979 Football Team
Roster
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Class
Hometown
RB
5'11"
165
2
Savannah, GA
RB
6'
160
4
Athens, GA
DE
6'2
220
1
Newark, NJ
DT
6'1"
245
3
Augusta, GA
CB
5'10"
160
1
Brooklyn, NY
LB
6'
185
2
Athens, GA
DE
6'2"
183
2
Atlanta, GA
DB
6'2"
185
3
Savannah, GA
DB
6'2"
180
4
Augusta, GA
OT
6'3"
250
1
Newark, NJ
C
6'1"
215
1
Atlanta, GA
DT
6'1"
225
3
Brunswick, GA
HB
6'1"
194
2
Brunswick, GA
RB
6'2"
180
2
Augusta, GA
P
5'11"
168
2
Bowdon, GA
DB
6'
165
4
St. Petersburg, FL
RB
6'1"
190
1
Newark, NJ
OG
6'1"
212
2
Atlanta, GA
DC
5'10"
210
1
Atlanta, GA
LB
6'
205
3
Brunswick, GA
OT
6' 2 1/2
210
1
Savannah, GA
DE
6'3"
200
1
Brooklyn, NY
OT
6'
225
1
Savannah, GA
WR
6'3"
180
1
Brooklyn, NY
DT
6'2"
240
4
Macon, GA
CB
6'
170
2
Augusta, GA
FB
6"
195
1
Brooklyn, NY
TE
6'4"
220
1
Aynor, SC
WR
6'2"
175
2
Wrens. GA
OG
6'
230
3
Savannah, GA
LB
6'2"
215
1
Brooklyn, NY
OG
6'
205
1
Augusta, GA
RS
5'9"
160
3
Savannah, GA
OT
6'1"
225
3
Savannah, GA
DE
6'4"
205
2
Atlanta, GA
OG
5'11"
220
1
Newark, NJ
WR
6'
165
3
Athens, GA
CB
6'
175
2
Savannah, GA
OT
6'
225
2
Atlanta, GA
DB
6'1"
180
4
Augusta, GA
OT
6'1"
225
2
Augusta. GA
LB
6'2"
195
2
Atlanta, GA
TE
6'2"
194
2
Warner Robbins, GA
DE
6'2V2"
200
1
Newark, NJ
DT
6'2"
225
1
Brooklyn, NY
LB
6'1"
175
2
Atlanta, GA
QB
6'
170
3
Savannah, GA
OG
6'2"
205
2
Yulee, FL
LB
6'
230
2
Athens, GA
DB
6'2"
180
3
Savannah, GA
TE
6'2"
215
3
Liberty County, GA
QB
6'3"
190
4
Macon, GA
DB
5'9"
175
1
Warner Robbins, GA
DE
6'3'"
205
2
Mt. Clemmons, Ml
MLB
5'10"
180
2
Atlanta, GA
LB
6'
215
4
Augusta, GA
WR
6'2"
175
2
Savannah, GA
MLB
6'3"
240
4
Warner Robbins, GA
LB
5'10"
185
2
Warner Robbins, GA
OT
6'1"
240
1
Brooklyn. NY
CB
5'11"
155
2
Savannah, GA
SS
6'2"
180
2
Macon, GA
LB
6'
210
3
Savannah, GA
RB
5'11"
190
3
Orlando, FL
DE
6'1"
220
1
Savannah, GA
DT
6'
245
2
Atlanta, GA
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TIM WALKER IS
KODAK ALL AMERICAN
Tim Walker, Savannah State College's four time AU-
SIAC linebacker, has been named to the Kodak All
American Team (College Division I) first team on de-
fense. Tim also made honorable mention AP Small
College All American, Atlanta Journal AU-SIAC team,
All Conference SIAC, Outstanding Athlete Award of
the 100% Wrong Club, and Finalist Georgia Amateur
Athlete of the year.
Walker is a graduate of Northside High School in
Warner Robbins, GA. In High School he was an All-
State football player and played in the GA. High
School Association's All-Star game where he served as
co-captain.
Tim was recruited by over 50 major colleges and
universities which included Clemson, Louisville, Uni-
versity of Tennessee, Michigan State, Georgia, Georgia
Tech, Navy, Mississippi, The Citadel, Alabama, Flor-
ida State, South Carolina and Troy State.
Only three black schools recruited Tim Walker Sa-
vannah State, Fisk, and Tennessee State.
"I decided that I was going with the first black col-
lege that recruited me. Intiially, Savannah State was
the only black school to recruite me," said Walker in
response to why he ended up playing at Savannah State."
Walker went to say, "when I was in high school, it seemed a shame to me that so many
black athletes think that the only way that they can make in college football and to the pros
ranks is to play at a mostly white college. So I wanted to prove to myself and to others that
it is not where you play but how you play. One can also use this philosophy in life because
a man can make something out of himself if he wants to in any situation.
"I always wanted to go to a black college. And even after I had visited numerous college
campuses I knew that Savannah State was where I wanted to play SSC was close to home
and my parents could come see me play. My brother, Brian Walker, played first string de-
fensive back at Savannah State for four years and was co-captain his junior and senior
years. This was another factor that led me to savannah state college."
When asked what place professional football and education held in life. Tim stated, "I
would like to play professional football^It is a goal that I have but it is only one of my goals
in life. I definitely want to finish my eclucation at Savannah State."
Tim is a physical education major who is carrying a 2.40 grade point average on a four
point scale. He feels that his average should be higher but does not see football as taking
away from his academics "I haven't taken as much time with my subjects as I should. Dur-
ing my freshman year I was less than enthusiastic about studying and grades. Now I find
myself trying to make up ground that I lost academically during my freshman year. It is
never to late to catch up. Coach Ellis really stressed grades and keeping one's academic av-
erage up to par."
Walker was nominated to be voted on to play in the Black College All Star game that was
held on January 5, 1980 in the New Orleans Superdome. Walker states, "I would like to play
in the bowl. It will be a real high point in my career. It is something that I can talk about for
a long time that I was considered as one of the top black college players in America."
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Russell Ellington, the Savannah State College
head basketball coach, is one of the best in the
country. Ellington was an all star athlete at Alfred
E. Beach High School in Savannah. He was a var-
sity starter for four years on the football and bas-
ketball teams at Morris Brown College. Ellington
played one year at offensive end for the New York
Giants in 1960. Coach Ellington had a fabulous 15
year tenure as head basketball coach at Beach
High School. At Beach High he amassed five state
championships, 487 career wins, and only 42
losses.
He is entering his fourth year at the helm of the
Savannah State Basketball Tigers. His first two
years were building years. However, last year his
SSC Tigers had a 21-9 record, won the SIAC con-
ference championship, and finished second in the
1979 NCAA Division III, South Regional
championship.
"I believe in hard work, diligence, intelligence,
and discipline. These are the hallmarks of my
coaching philosophy," stated Coach Ellington.
He belives that good denfense is essential to a
winning basketball team. Russell Ellington is a
leader, a great coach, a motivator of young men.
He is a winner.
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Harold H u b b a r ci S e n i o r - g u a r ci -
forward
Levi Williams Senior, guarc
Ansley Ari(>rs Freshman, Forward
Charles Wilson Senior, Guard Uerek Brown Sophomore, Guard Ronnie Glover Junior, Forward
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Kenny Glover-Sophomort'. Guard CArmen King-|unior, Center-Forward Chuckie Ransome-Junior, Guard
Bernard Da\iH Senior. Ckiard
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Sl\-vester Alexander Senior, Center
Joey Waller-Senior, Guard
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Teddy Riley Sophomore, Forwurd
Jerry Wiinberly Freshman, Guard (Iharlcs Mackey Sophomore, F'orward
Timers Spurt by B-C. 7(1-58
llarukl llul)h,iril, Ronald Gluver. and Levi Williams cumbincLl lor 64
points as the Savannah Slate Tigers recorded their fifth straight win
\\ ith a 70-58 whipping of Bethune-Cookman at Wiley Gym.
Hubbard, worknig from both the middle and the outside, tossed in a
game-high 1!4 points to lead the Tigers while Glover had 22 and Williams
struck tor 18 as Savannah State steadily wore down the visitors with a
stingy zone defense and will-run offense quarterbacked by point guard
Charles Wilson.
"Ronald Glover is really coming on now. said Head Coach Russell El-
lington. "You know that Harold and Levi are usually going to be on. anti
when you add to that Glover and Charles Wilson, whom I thought did
an excellent job of running our offense, then you really have someting."
Both teams started out cold from the floor, as almost two minutes had
elapsed before Bethune's Norris demons hit a jumper from the corner
tor the games first score. Another demons jumper thirty seconds later
made it 4-0, Bethune-Cookman's biggest lead. A pair of baskets by Glo-
ver and a Hubbard dunk off a lob pass from Wilson put SSC up 6-4, and
\isitors never pulled even or went ahead again.
The game stayed close throughout the first half, as the Tigers could
manage no lead greater than five points until the closing minutes of the
half. With the score 21-18, SSC reeled off eight unanswered points on a
layup by Glover, a Hubbard jumper from the head of the circle, another
Hubbard dunk and a Williams bucket inside.
The spurt enabled the Tigers to go out at the half leadhng by 11, 33-22.
In the second half, the game's tempo increased, with both team's be-
coming more accurate from the field.
With 7:10 remaining in the game. Hubbard ga\'e the Tigers a .53-42 ad-
xantage with an overhead slam dunk off a fast break.
Following a Bethunt-Cookman basket by Darrell Gadsden. Hubbard
showed Savannah State's answer to Daryl Dawkins. as the 6-8 senior re-
peated the two-hand stuff, this time with such force that the collapsible
ini dislodged from the backb<iard, forcing a short delay in the game to
push the rim back up and sending the crowd into a frenzy.
A Hubbard jumper with 4: 14 lett in the game gave the Tigers their bi-
ggest lead of the night 69-50.
"I thought we played a good game, considdring. " said Ellington, "They
(Bethune-Cookman) have a good team: they have a lot of good leapers.
But we were able to avoid giving up any easy baskets inside until there
late in the game. At one point we went through a seven minute period
and only gave up four points and that's good defense. "
Gadsden led Bethune-Cookman with 16 points while demons added
14. The SSC defense held Bethune's Anthony Chester, w-ho came into the
game averaging 29.7 points per game to just eight.
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Tiger Trio Leads State to Win
ATLANTA The Savannah State College Tigers completed their march to Atlanta here
Saturday night, winning the battle of the cats by defeating the Morehouse College Maroon
Tigers, 79-90, in a non-conference game at Morehouse.
The 14th-ranked Tigers, paced by 20-point performances by Levi Williams, Harold Hub-
bard and Ronald Glover and Charles Wilson's career-high 15 assists, simply outplayed the
home team.
Shooting a scorching 58 percent from the field, the Tigers, now 12-2 jumped to a 26-18
lead with 9:48 remaining in the first half on the strength of Hubbard's two dunks and Wil-
liams' eight points. The Tigers coasted to a 46-34 lead by intermission.
SSC began thd second half just as it ended the first, stretching its lead by as many as 24
points before slowing the tempo down in the final 10 minutes.
The Tigers experienced one of the best shooting nights of the season as Williams, Hub-
bard, and Glover hit jumper after jumper, exciting the Maroon Tiger fans and the more than
200 Tigers fans who had journeyed to the game.
The Tigers, for the first time under Russell Ellington, won both games on the two-game
road trip the Atlanta schools after dropping a contest to SIAC foe Lane College, SSC
stopped Clark College, Friday night 64-61.
In that game, Williams scored 20 points to lead the Tigers to their fourth Southern Inter-
ollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) win against one loss.
State was rated 14th in Division III basketball at the beginning of the week. The Tigers
have only beaten this year by Paine Colege and Lane of Jackson, Tennessee.
SSC returns to Savannah on January 23, 1980 to face Morris Brown in a non-conference
contest at Wiley gym.
The Tigers will take on Paine College at home on January 26 before facing Clark College
January 28 in an SIAC contest.
MOREHOUSE (60)
Brewer 0-0 1 0, Karbel 8 3-5 4 19, Allen 8 1-2 6 17, Wingrey 5 2-3 10 12, Hodges 3 0-0 4 6,
Freshley 1 0-0 1 2, Troy 1 0-0 1 2, McAfee 1 0-0 2. Totals: 27 6-10 27 60.SAVANNAH STATE
(79)
Wilson 1 0-0 1 2, Williams 10 0-1 4 20, Hubbard 10 0-2 6 20. Plover 10 0-0 7 20, Waller 4 2-2
12 10, King 2 1-2 2 5, Wimberly 1 0-0 2. Totals: 38 3-7 32 79.
Tigers Rip Knoxville by 90-70
KNOXVILLE, TENN.-The Savannah State College Tigers chopped up another SIAC win
by defeating the Knoxville College Bulldogs, 90-70, on the Bulldogs' home court.
The Tigers are now 10-1 overall and 3-0 in the conference.
The game started out as a see-saw battle before Levi Williams' bucket with 17:24 remain-
ing got the sluggish Tigers off and running, opening up a 12-point lead at the half behind
some timely steals from Chucky Ransom and Kenneth Glover.
The Tigers began the second half rather sltggish before a Harold Hubbard dunk lifted the
Tigers and the crowd, making the score 47-33.
From there. State increased the lead to as much as 25 points.
Hubbard led all scorers with 34 points his high mark for the season and 18 rebounds. He
was allowed by Levi Williams with 24 and Ron Glover with 20 points and 16 rebounds.
Stated connected on 24 or 30 shots from the charity line and outrebounded Knoxville, 57-
36.
SAVANNAH STATE (90)
Wilson 2-2 2 2, Williams 9 6-8 7 24, Hubbard 13 8-8 18 34, R. Glover7 6-9 16 20, Waller 3
2-4 8 8, King 1 0-0 6 2, K. Glover 0-1 1. Totals: 33 24-30 57 90.
KNOXVILLE (70)
Williams 1 2-4 3 4, Stephenson 3 1-2 7 6, Mclemole 2 1-2 5 5, Jackson 4 0-0 1 8, Addison 5 0-
10, Clark 4 3-5 7 11, Paterson 5-0-5 10, McGinnis 4 1-3 4 9, Bryan 3 0-0 06. Totals 31 8-16 36
70.
HALFTIME SCORE: Savannah State 43, Knoxville 31. Attendance: 1,000.
Scores to Date Savannah State
Opponent Their Score
Talladega 50 81
Albany State 65 66
Morehouse 76 96
Albany State 81 83
Bethune-Cookman 58 70
Paine 85 75
Florida Tech. 66 81
Lane 66 78
Miles 71 96
Bethune-Cookman 54 64
Knoxville 70 90
Lane ' 85 75
Clark 61 64
Morehouse 60 79
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Coach Saralyn Truedell played basketball for the Savannah
Department of Leisure Services for two years. She went to Talla-
dega College on an Athletic Grant-in-Aid and played ball there
for four years. This is her second year of coaching and her sec-
ond year here at Savannah State College. She believes that when
a team plays tough defense and puts the ball in as many times as
possible, it will be successful.
"Working with the team last year was quite an experience and
1 am looking forward to a better season this year," states Coach
Truedell.
Ms. Saralyn Truedell
Head Women's Basketball Coach
L-R-Cora Banks, Cynthia Barnes. Amy Taylor, Lora Jenkins, Shirley Boyd, Phylli.s While, Dot Phillips. Pat Thomas, Cheryl Dudley, Kneel-
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Phyllis White
C(jni Banks
Mary Johnson
Cheryl Dutlley
Shirley Boyd
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Lor;i Jones
Cynthia Barnes
Dorothy Phillips
Opponent
Georgia College
Bethune Cookman
Armstrong State
Augusta College
GA. Southwestern
Ft. Valley
Berry College
Shorter College
Tuskegee Inst.
Alabama St.
Talladega College
Albany State
Savannah State
79 69
78 58
80 71
62 66*
56 59*
97 72
102 57
87 64
72 66
77 66
72 69
101 58
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SSC Falls to Shorter
ROME, GA. Sheilia Jordan tallied 22 points to lead Shorter College past Savannah State,
87-64, in a women's college basketball game.
For the Tigerettes, Shirley Boyd scored 19 points. Cheryl Dudley added 12 more for SSC,
and Phylis White contributed 10.
At halftime of the game. Shorter had amassed a 50-33 lead.
Tigerettes Nip Augusta
Cheryl Dudley tossed in 19 points and Shirh^y Boyd added 18 to lead the Savannah State
Tigerettes to a 66-62 win over Augusta College.
Mary Johnson added 12 points for the winning Tigerettes.
Ratonsa McNeal led Augusta with 25 points while Beth Mackie had 18.
Tigerettes Blasted
ROME Anita Middleton tossed in 19 points to lead a barrage by Berry College as the
Lady Vikings blasted Savannah State College, here Monday night, 102-57.
Cheryl Dudley's 17 points was tops for Savannah State.
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Kimberly Blake
Pruchelle Bain
Piimola Blakn
Deborah Bolds
Debra Brantly
Cynthia Barnes
Ila Borden
Michael Brown
Jerome Bussey
Darrell Cameron
Janie Carlyle
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Michael Crawford
Renee Cutter
Dennis Danzler
Monica Erwin
Barbara Dawson
Gloria Duncan
Valencia Ferguson
Rose Fogle
Lady Fox
Anthony Grace
Yvonne Georges
Cynthia Ellis
Sherman Ford
Adolphus Grigsby
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Orlando Hall
Kenneth Hargrove
Harold Harvey
Carmen Head
Rhonda Hickman
Loatrice Hicks
Marilyn Hines
Tony Jackson
Ruby James
Andrew Jefferson
Cathy Holmes
Jerry Jenkins
Zonda Jims Denise Johnson Herman Johnson Nathlie Johnson
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Ronald Landers
Bernard Lasseter
Santlra LeCJount
Collinda Lee
Sabrina Lee
William Lester
Eugina Lewis
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Eloise Logan
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Carlon Lucier
Theresa Mack
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Karen Maddox
Marcia Manigault
James Marble, III
Mary Maxwell
Linda McBride
Gwinnette Murray
Eugene McCoy Dimeta McGlockton
Karen Neshilt
Bridget Oliver
Linda McKinney
Charles Pace
Brenda Parks
Alice Patrick
Carrie Peeples
Ellis Peeples
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Frederick Perdue
Dorothy Phillips
Helene Polite
Lloyd Poeter
Calvin Praylo
Rosalind Priester
Sandra Reed
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Valarie Reynolds
Priscilla Robert!;
Anita Porter
Grady Reddick
Richard Romley, II
Emily Samuell
George Satcher
Fred Scales
William Sheley
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Edward Stephens
Patti Sullivan
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Roy Toole
Etherl Walker
Phillip Taylor
Valerie Taylor
Matthew Turner
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Diane Verdree
Lena Walker
Albert Walton
Bernice Thompson
Dodie Walker
Enrl Washinyfon
Clyde Wilson
Henri Wilson
Jerry Wimberly
Kay Williams
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F
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FRESHMAN
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BYE BYE FRESHMEN
L-R: Vara Allen, Secretary; Michael Crawford, President; Barbara Dawson, Vice-President.
The Freshman class Congress members to SGA for the 1979-80
school year were Rachel Ross, Paula Wiggins, Maxine Walden,
Terry Waddell, with Andrew Jefferson and Fred Suell serving as
Alternatives. Ms. Freshman Attendant to Miss Savannah State
College was Charlyne Lawrence. Miss Junior being Ms. Anita
Porter.
HELLO SOPHOMORES
President.
.William Fernell
Vice-President .
.Duane Stanvard
Secretary
Asst. Secretary ,
Treasurer.
Business Manager.
Parliamentarian ....
Miss Sophomore...
1st Attendant
2nd Attendant.
Miss Sophomore Att. (miss SSC).
Congress Members
.Valerie Tutt
Gusty Bennett
Betty Borden
..William Chapman
Fredick Praylo
.Carolyn McMillian
.Angela LeCounte
.Roslyn McKissick
ReGaleBing
Beverly Wade
Derrick Terrell
Van Haywood
Karen Hall
Alternate.
.Donella Bryant
SOPHISTICATED
SOPHOMORES
Lillian Baker
James Brown
Cynthia Albright
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Patricia Hartwell
Gregory Heath
Delores Hezekiah
Judy Hines
Charlotte Irving
Theresa Jackson
Earl James
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Kathy Jennings
Gerald Jones
Linda Kearse
JAM SOPHOMORES
Lorraine Lang
Diane Lett
Kevin Littlejohn
SSC IS TOO HOT TO TROT
Carl Matto>
Felicia McKee
Al Melton
MEN AND WOMEN OF SSC
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Carolyn Mobley
Cecil Newton
Mike Riles
Betty Monroe
Kennv Norwood
Johnny Quarles
Debra Roberson
Larry Myers
George Penson
Robert Richards, Jr.
Jethro Sanders
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CLASS FLOWER: THE RED ROSE
lames Wallace III
Anthony Warren
Phyllis Washington
CLASS COLORS: BURGUNDY AND
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Gail Williams
Gloria Wilson
Eric Winbush
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JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
L-R: Smyther Fnllc^n, Presid('nt; Sandra Mclntyrc, Treasuror; Elizabeth
Hinns, Socrotary; and Michael Davis, Vice-President.
Good Ole Fun at SSC
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Karen Anderson
Gary Armstrong
Deborah Alvin
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Gregory Armstrong
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Shevea Atkison
George Axon
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Anthony Black
Micl^ael Blake
Wayne Cogdell
Kelvin Chisholm
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Antoinette Coast
Cecilia Copeland
Loretta Daniel
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Reginald Dantzler
Kathy Dockery
Estella Edwards
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Debra Ferrebee
Henry Finley
Rachell Griffeth
Karen Harden
Elizabeth Hayncs
James Hogan
Lazelda Hudson
Charlotte Inman
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Janice Jackson
Raymond Jennings
John Jones
Marcia Johnson
Glen Jordan
Yvonne Johnson
DeShay Legree
Terri Lipsey
Anne Mack
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Yvette Mitchell
Grace Mcintosh
Sandra Mclntyre
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Shirley Moore
Joey Myles
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Omonele Pullin
Dewayne Pittman
Cynthia Phillips
Rosalyn Pearley
Mark Reid
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Billy Render
Ted Riley
Patricia Roberson
Rose Marie Roberts
Inna Rogers
Renardo Scott
leannette Smith
Ralph Taylor
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Bruce Thompson
Denice Wadley
Cheryl Wallace
Stephanie Washington
Eric Williams
Doug Williams
Geraldine Williams
Namoni Williams
Marvin Wilson
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Jacquelyn Woodall
Paulette Wynn
After a busy day in class, staff members return to the office.
Let's get in shape girls.
Tiger Mascot, Derrick strolls through the
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THE YEAR OF THE T/GER
Now, as in the days of old, each year of the century bears a symbol to signify the produc-
tivity of the year. Here at The '.'College by the Sea" we have proclaimed this to be "The Year
of the Tiger," for our years have been filled with almost every endeavor a tiger can under-
take. Times here on our newly floricultured academic jungle have ranged from chaotic cala-
mity to frolicking festivals.
We began our daring venture with many obstacles and woes to delay our adventurous
trek. We were freshmen then, and we cautiously pawed our way toward our baccalaureates
in the Arts and Sciences. After getting acquainted with our history, stalking our prey
through the high grass of the savannahs, being ever mindful of the many traps that could
have been set for us, to lead to our academic probation, suspension, or dismissal.
We turned our attention to the more meaningful things such as the Rising Junior, aca-
demic achievements, and honors. Just in the clearing beyond the brush, we had more time
for fun and laughter, and we dressed the part for such activities as assemblies, games, and
dances.
Now we can reminisce about such tribulations as disciplinary measures, for we have run
the gauntlet; we are full-fledged members of a great society, poised tentatively on the edge
of full-flowering hope and promise for the future. We have our footprints in the ledgend of
Savannah State College.
We give "thanks and praise" to those who have helped us in our quest for knowledge and
achievement, confidence in ourselves. We shall strive unceasingly to bring to the name of
our Alma Mater all the honor which it deserves, and of all that we will remember of days
spent prowling the paths of The "College by the Sea," we will remember best, The Year of
the Tiger.
Bill Obuya Curry
CLASS OF 1980
Mr. Barry Davis, Vice-President
of the Senior Class
Mr. Ranell Williams, Jr., President of the Senior Class
Mr. Richard A'darryl Rivers, Sec
retary of the Senior Class
Reigning as Miss Senior for the 1979-80 School term was Miss
Patricia Screen, a senior majoring in Biology. First attendant was
Miss Brenda McLendon and 2nd Attendant was Miss LeMae Hud-
son, a senior majoring in Mathematics. Miss Senior Attendant to
Miss Savannah State College was Miss Alice Lloyd, a Criminal
Justice major.
Well, we must have a balanced diet and that includes beverages.
Eddid Moore, Senior
Business Administration
Andre Overton
Major: Accounting
Home: Bronx, New York
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Brenda Adams
Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Summerville, GA
Tom }. Adams
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown, Savannah, GA
Ellis Albright
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Geraldine Barnes
Major: Textiles and Clothing
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Larry Blige
Major: Electrical Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Derele Brown
Major: Art Education
Hometown: Calhoun Fall, South
Carolina
Festine Butler
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Patricia Ann Cain
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Glennville, GA
Bobby Coakley
Major: Finance
Hometown: Cario, GA
Cochran, Jeannette
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Albert Curry
Major: Electronic Engineering
Technology
Edgefield, South Carolina
Audrey Davis
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Monticello, GA
Barry Davis
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Benjamin Dennard
Major: Electronic Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Dry Branch, GA
Opal Eason
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Cobb Town, GA
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Reginald Easterling
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Janice Edwards
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Lumpkin, GA
LaVerne Elliott
Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Flora Emerson
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Hank Gibbs
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Eloise Gilford
Major: History
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Patricia Gilford
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Hubert Harvey
Major: Physical Education
Hometown: Macon, GA
Connie Herrington
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Ashburn, GA
James Eddie Jackson
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Adel, GA
Mary Jackson
Major: Art Education
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Olivia Johnson
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Effalena Jones
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Yvonne King
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Jeffersonville, GA
Valarie Lee
Major:
Hometown:
Alice Lloyd
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Brenda Mclendon
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Dublin, GA
Carolyn Mclver
Major: History
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Leonard Mitchell
Major: Electronic Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Alice Moore
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Donaldsonville, GA
Rosalind Nathaniel
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Deborah Owens
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Elsie Owens
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Perry, GA
Dallas Pickett
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Boston, GA
Clara Roberson
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Swainsboro, GA
Beverly Rivers
Major:
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Richard A'darryl Rivers
Major: English Literature and
Language
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Lawrence Simmons
Major: English Literature and
Language
Hometown; Savannah, GA
Charles Smith
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Jeffery Torrence
Major: Civil Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Kevin Vaughn
Electronic Engineering Technology
Hometown: Savannah, GA
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William Weston .,
Major: Electronic Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Tampa, Fla
Siiiindr;! Walhicc
Major: Criminal Justico
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Earnestine Warren
Major: Dietetics
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Stewart Watts
Major: Biology
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Inez Wilkinson
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Ranell Williams
Major: Biology
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Michael D. Williams
Major: Electronic Engineering
Technology
Hometown: Macon, GA
Michelle Williams
Major: Business Education
Hometown, Savannah, GA
Jimmie Williams
Major: Marketing-Management
Hometown: Savannah, GA
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Allison Wilson
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Ivory Wilson
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Willie Williams
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Macon, GA
Reginald Bolton
Major: Physical Education
Hometown: Athens, GA
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Verdell Griffin
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: St. Mary's, GA
Phyllis Pray
Major: Office Administration
Hometown: Savannah, GA
We, the graduating class of 1980, wish to take
this time to say goodbye to all our friends. To the
outstanding administration, faculty, and student
body of Savannah State College, you will forever
remain in our heart. May God forever bestow his
riches upon you
The Class of 1980
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REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
Mr. |()hn B. Clemmons, Reojstrar
Mr. Alvin Collins, Associate Registrar
Mrs. Dorothy Butler. Office Supervisor Mrs. Festine Butler. File Clerk Mrs. Wilma Sheppard, Records Clerk
Ms. Saundra Wallace. Transcript Clerk Ms. Wilhelmina Buller. Clerk
Mrs. Almera King. Secretary
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BUSINESS
OFFICE
Mr. Prince K. Mitchell, Comptroller
Lr. VtmKatarathnam Koganti, Internal
Auditor
Mrs. Marion P. Roberts, Secretary
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Mrs, Tholma Harris, Internal Auditor Mrs. Almisha Mattox, Cashier-Clerk
Mrs. Savita Raut, Accountant
Mrs, Ruby Morris, Comptroller's Office Ms. Polly Bright, Comptroller's Office
Accounts Payable
Ms. Wanda Houston, Cashier-Clerk
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STUDENT PERSONNEL & ADMISSIONS
Mr. Nelson Freeman. Dean of Stu- Mis, Jn.inil.i Harper, Personnel Mr. Roy Jackson, Personnel Assistant
dents/Director of Placement Assistant
Mrs. Josie Williams, Secretary office of Mr. Aiilirey Mumforii, Director of Stu-
Stuclent P('rsf)nnel ckmt Activities
Mrs. Yvonne Roberts, Counselor
Mr. David Foye,
Admissions
Diri^ctor of Dr. David Whiteis, Associate Director Mrs. Charlene Manigault, Secretary,
of Admissions office of Admissions
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FINANCIAL AID & PROCUREMENT
Mr. Tommifc Mitchell, DiFci^tui ul Fi- Mr. Samuel Williams, Assistant Direc:- Mrs. [crric Knigth, Counselor, Finan-
nancial Aid tor lor Financial Aid cial Aid Office
Mrs. Ann Lispey. Counselor, l-'inancial Ms. Patricia Cannon, Secretary, Finan- Mr. John Merritt,
Aid Office cial Aid Office Proc:ur('ment
Director of
Ms. V(-lm,i Johnson, Accounting Clerk Mrs. Beulah Gardner, Accounting Mrs. Jeanette Wesley. Assistant to the
Clerk Comptroller
Library, Extended Services, Counseling,
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Mr. Andrew J. McLemore, Head Mrs. Althea N. Anderson, Reference Ms. Evelyn Richards, Library Assistant
Librarian Librarian II
Ms. Francene Johnson, Library As- Ms. Madeline Allen, Library Assistant Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, Secretary to
sistan II ' II the Head Librarian
Ms. Brenda Groover, Director of Ms. Jacqueline Boston, Secretary, Ex- Dr. James A. Eaton, Dean for Graduate
Home-Study tended Services Studies
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A.
SPECIAL STUDIES
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Dr. George Thomas, Acting Director of Mrs. Rosalie Pazant, Department of Ms. Sandra McPhaul, Counselor, Dept.
Special Studies
Special Studies
of Special Studies
Mr. Brenden Barber, Counselor, Dept. Dr. Ronald Clark, Department of Spe- Mrs. Gloria Mosley, Secretary, Dept. of
of Special Studies cial Studies Special Studies
Mrs. Rachel Claiborne, Guidance Mrs. Edna Jackson, Counselor, Com- Mrs. Shirley James, Counselor, Corn-
Counselor prehensive Counseling Center prehensive Counseling Center
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Public Relations, Trio, & Co-Op
Dr. Charles J. Elmore, Director of Pub-
lic Relations
Ms. Patricia T. Hartwell, Secretary
Mrs. Marsha Woodhouse, ESSA
Program
Mrs. Willie M. Robinson, Director of Mr. Ormonde E. Lewis, Director of Ms. Yvonne Dixon, Secretary, ESSA
TRIO ESSA
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Ms. Emma Lewis, Co-op
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Ms. Sandra Lawton, Counselor, TRIO Mrs. Shevon Brown, Accountant,
Comptroller's Office
Development Office College Infirmary
Ms. Carol Singleton, Director of Mr. Benjamin F. Lewis, Director of De- Mrs. Gwendolyn Jones, Assistant Col-
Alumni Affairs velopment and College Relations lege Nurse
Security
Ms. Althea V. Morton, Associate Pro-
fessor of Foreign Languages
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Mrs. Mary Howard, Comptroller's
Office
Dormitory Directors Buildings and
Grounds Staff
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Ms. Evande Roberts, Director of Janie Ms. Elease C. Lawton, Director of Mr. Cuthbert Burton, Director of Pea-
Lester Hall Lockette Hall cock Hall
Mr. Herbert Bacon, Director of Camilla Ms. Henrietta Henry, Director of Mr. Otis Charlton, Superintendent of
Hubert Hall Bowen Smith Hall Housekeeping
Mr. Herbert White, Director of Build- Mr. Murdin Butts, Assistant Director
ing and Grounds
Ms. Gwendolyn Bowers, Secretary
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Buildings and Grounds Staff
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Mr. Gary N. Allen, Office Manager
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Mr. Emanuel Griffin, Staff Assistant
Front Row L-R-Mary Young, Wstella Hutchins, Evelyn Back Row-Willie Albright, Gary Allen, Willie Davis,
Williams, Evelyn Thomas, Dorothy Cason, Frances Daniels, Johnny Washington, Willie Batten, Edward. Center Row-
Minerva Hunter, Ruth Green Fannie Drayton, Evelena Theophilus Robinson, Sharry Newton, William Monroe,
Wright, Rosie Thomasm and Carletha Davis. BACK ROW- Isaiah Blue, Robert Butler, Christopher Butler, and Harvey
L-R Carrie Jenkins, Nancy Brundage, Martha Bright, Eve- Scott. Front Row Herbert White, EresI Hargrove, Lemore
lyn Williams, Francena Sanders, Mattie Pruitt, Rodie Mae McNeil, Jackie Maxwell, Joshua Young, Hilton Sharpe, and
Eason, Susie Blake, Albertha Clements and Otis Charlton. Willie Grant.
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Front Row-L-R-Otis Charlton,
Leroy Thomas, Herbert Demerey,
Harry Moran, Rufus Griffin, Myers
Daniels, and Arthur Bryan. Back
Row L-R-John Collins, Jr Herman
Cliffin, Lawrence Leach, James
Cornish, John Stafford and Jesse
Bacon.
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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 PRAYERFUL REVERENCE.
GUIDE US STILL FROM DAY TO DAY,
BE THOU MINDFUL LEAST WE LOSE OUR WAY:
HELP US KNOW THAT LIFE, SHORT, OR LONG
MEANS UNCEASING WORK FOR WEAK AND STRONG.
REFRAIN
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.
WE ADORE EACH BEAUTEOUS SCENE AND HALL, ,
OUR ALL WE PLEDGE TO THEE!
IN OUR HEARTS WE'LL BUILD A SHRINE FOR THEE,
WE HAIL THEE, S.S.C.
J. Randolph Fisher
Hillary Hatchett
The Honorable
Dr. Clyde Hall
Acting President
April 1978
June 1980
President's Message
SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE
STATE COLLEGE BRANCH
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA 31404
PRE5IPEMT'5 MESSAGE
I ihoald tike, to zxpiui, my gfuvtUudz and appfizclcution to the.
EdAjLoiAJxl Staii and Advliou oi the. 1980 TlgeA. ioh. the. pHodo-cZion oi
thJji notejMonthy pablA.aaXA.on. Vou ha\/e captuAed In p-icX.uJiti> many o^
the College'i activ^uUeA uohA.ch wlti be a iouAce od joy and pfiMe. ion.
thz zntAJie Savannah State CoUegz family {,0^ yeau to come.
Tfie TAjgex haj, o\>eA the yeau been coMAjdeAed one oi thz College'i,
moit tnteAej!tA.ng pabticationi . It meanf, dlUetient thlngi to the
vatixjiLi QKoapi a^ioalated w-ith the Inititutlon. To the mejmbeM, oi
thz EdAtofUal Staii and Kdv-ikou, thAA pubtiQ.atAX)n bxtngi memonlei oi
long houJUs ct6ed ^n the development oi the documejnt; and to the Szvuou,
At pn.ovldeA an opponJuiyuty ion. them to dAAtlngtuAh themelvei iwrn
the leMt oi the itadznti, by fieceA.v-ing ipe.cMil KetognAtlon. To the
membeAA oi the iacalty, -it ketpi atlve the many momznti oi AntellecXual.
tnteAchange betuoeen themielveA and itudenti oi the dlHexent cloAizt,.
In iummoAy, aX aiiondi the oppohtanAty ion ea.ch IndAvidual to tieLive
many phaiZA oi colizgz tiiz In a nzilzcJMZ mood.
Mat/ iond mzmofUzA oi thz xeZatAonihlpi zitabtiAhzd hzAZ ui-ith thz
iaculty, thz itaH, and pzzu glvz mzmbzM, oi the 19 SO ClaM nznewzd
itAzngth to movz znthLLiAjUtlaally toiMVid theJji pfLoiziilonal goat!,.
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Clfdz W. HaU.
Acting Ptiz^tdznt
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