-Ai k ip ^ii^kii'-' tl Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/tiger1990yearboo47stud :j.i Iri '' ' Wr Savannah, Georgia Daren D, Danzy Editor Rhonda M. Gordon Business Mgr. 1990 TIGER VOLUME XLVII SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE Savannah, Georgia * i> Reflections H When we reflect, we find an inner peace tinat is unclnanged by the conflicts sur- rounding us. Reflections of times past all serve to brirg us closer to the realities ot i the times ahead. We hope that our ex- perience at the College By The Sea will'' benefit now and forever. As we ^e^Qt, we recall the shared good times qf\d laughter that kept us going through Me adversity and the tears along the )^c^. , We recall those experiences that, for us,'' fWere new, anticipated, dreaded, ^aQd sometimes scary. This academic yec|' has been filled with Golden Memorie4| and this year's Tiger is published to recap ture some of those joyous moments.^ Hopefully, they will live on after we hovei sailed through the water of S.S.C., the College By Tjne Sea. ^ ^ I 3/!^ Part Part Part Part IV^ Part V Part VI Part VII Part VIII Part IX *'4 Introduction Activities Organizations Seniors Classes Administration, Faculty & Staff Student Life Sports Advertising Published annually by the students of Savan- nah State College, Sav, GA 31404. Copyright @ 1990 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced or retransmit- ted In any way or by any means without per- mission in writing from Staff Advisors, Mrs. Khani Morgan or Ms. Joan Green, or Daren Danzy, Editor-in-Chief. r fUs^Sf'^' T^x^i^^^ Dear Students: Your request that I pen a farewell letter for publication in the 1989-90 edition of the Tiger honors me, I appreciate this special opportunity to greet you and to express parting sentiments, albeit belatedly. As you no doubt know, it was in mid- July that the Board of Regents appointed Dr. Gardner President of the College, to become effective September 1 , 1989. Thus, when I left on the eighth of September, few of you were around for me to bid goodbye. I'd like all of you to know that over the nineteen months that I was acting President among the things that impressed me most about SSC were the affability of the students, their responsiveness to the administra- tion, their loyalty to the College, and their promise as future leaders. Living on campus, getting to know most of you, working with you and for you, listening to your concerns and problems and helping to resolve them, participating in your activities, witnessing your performances, noting your accomplishments, and meeting your parents and relatives were enjoyable and fulfilling experiences. Indeed, I count it a priviledge to have served you and SSC. You are fortunate to be students at Savannah State College, for it offers students extraordinary educa- tional advantages and bequeaths to them a uniquely rich legacy. I charge you to make the most of this blessing and to continue working together and with the administration, faculty, and staff in efforts to promote your alma mater. Please remember that all of you have my best wishes for success in achieving your educational and career goals and for a bright future. Sincerely yours, Wiley S. Bolden w e c o m e T o Iv ^ U!--'^fl5>% Dr. William Gardner OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404 November 20. 1989 Dear Students: We are approaching Savannah State College's Centennial, a very momentous time in our history. This, along with your many activities and experiences at the College will provide fond memories in the future. We who are members of the Savannah State College family are fortunate to have shared these historic times. Our institution is on a constructive course, making advancements toward the Twenty-First Century. I applaud the congratulate each of successful future. Tiger Staff for this wonderful yearbook. I our 1990 graduates and extend best wishes for a Sincerely yours. William E. Gardner, Jr. President s a V a n n a h S t a t e C o I An Equal Opportunity/Allirmatlve Action Employer e g e J^ >i=Ye*=^ ^^i^^lf- Si^ajfcjsft 't -( T. - \- ^~ JSL.. ^ i 1 m * .^, ^?S)>^ f -s H o n o r e e s J^ ^r5^*=s^(J Dedication Dear SSC, you have been fortunate indeed to have some of the finest and most devoted personnel to be found anyv\/here. In this vein, we. the TIGER STAFF of 1989-90, dedicate our yearbook, to iwo of Savannah State's leaders for their devotion beyond the call of duty and their outstanding contributions to our school and to the Savannah community. Dr. Jeffrey Jenl>>*V':'.r'.''' 13 Distinguished Teacher Ceremony Teacher of the Year Mrs. Swannie Richards This award ceremony is the College's highest tribute to its faculty in recogni- tion of their outstanding service to the college. This year marked the first col- lege-wide observance of the Distin- guished Teaching Award Ceremony, which originated in the School of Hu- manities and Social Sciences under the leadership of its Dean, Dr. Ja Arthur Jo- hannes. 14 Founder's Day Upon What Things Do We Reflect? The Founder's Day Observance is an annual pro- gram which brings the entire Savannah State College family, its faculty, staff, students and alumni together to commemorate the legacy of its founding. This year's convocation paid special tribute to the ministerial community, and all local clergy participated in the Convocation and marched in the processional. Reverend Doctor Cameron Alexander, president of the Georgia Baptist Convention, delivered the keynote ad- dress. When we reflect upon experiences at our Alma Ma- ter, we remember working with others in order to achieve success. From this experience, we learn our strengths and weaknesses. But first and foremost, we learn to preserve. 15 ^"^'^-""irSy^^ ;r^*SiS^:rt!;^ -SJl Living A Dream And Doing Homecoming, November 4-11, 1989, was a time for competitions wliettier under the guise of "recreational activites," decorating contests, treasure hunts, step shov/s, or that aii-important 29-17 triumph over Albany State College, It was a time for the coronation, when the lovely Miss S.S.C, Janell Westley, announced to her captivated court and kingdom, "Let the festivites officially begin I" Moreover, Homecoming 1989 was a time for companions. There were the usual one million and one parties skating, toga, Camilla, dawn, to name a few but there were also reunions among family members separated by distance and former classmates separated by lifestyles. There was a pervasive spirit of togetherness, a spirit that should be present regardless of Homecoming. Homecoming 1989 made one anxiously anticipate Savannah State College's Centennial Homecoming all the more. / k TIGER Week brightened the lives of ALL TIGERS, young and old, as students, faculty and alumni gathered to participate in the Homecoming Festivities. The Band entertained the crowd with another of their jazzy dance routines. (Above) While Shannon And Earl stunned the crowd, and Albany's Micheal Pulliam, with a patented dance routine of their elation, (top left) s t y I e Janell Westley. Miss Savannah State 1989-90, is the 21 year- old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jim- mie L. Wesley. She is a native of Savannah and a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. Jan- ell is a mathematics major as well as recipient of various ac- ademic scholarships. Janell is also very active in social orga- nizations. QMiss Savannah State^ J Janell \/\^tley ^ 20 1 R o y a D u c h e s s e s O f S S C 1 9 9 1990 21 Royal Countess Calandra Dallas Miss Criminal Justice Marquisa Parthenia Wall Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha Lady TaWanda Harrison Miss Marching TIGER Band Lady Charliese Bevans Miss Club Bahamian Royale Countess Lahama Mobley Miss Collegiate Secy. Internat'l Countess Felicity Ann Simmons Miss Delta Sigma Pi 22 Countess Angelyn Benjamin Miss Computer Science Q M i s s I X Y e R a h r o b n o d o a k s G o r d o n B e a u t I e s Countess Tommy LoShown Simmons Miss Newtonian 23 Pushing It Self Explanatory Play i^'\ By-:- ^ ' - i-'S . ^ '." i* >i< ^tk G I a m o u r D o I Officers Basileus Soror Tracey Carter Anti-Basileus Soror Michelle Pink- ston Tamiouchos Soror Porthenia Wall Anti-Tamlouchos Soror Gwendo- lyn Scott Grammoteus Soror Michelle Standlfer Anti-Grammateus Soror Ceieno Wright Dean of Pledges Soror Dana Mobley Assistant Dean of Pledges Soror Jamye Jaycox Parliamentarian Soror Celena Wright Philacter Soror Gwendolyn Scott Epistoleus Soror Stacey Williams Hodegos Soror Jamye Jaycox Ivy Leaf Reporter Soror Smori Cooper 35 Basileus Oscar Williams (left) Anti- Basileus Joseph Greer Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incor- porated, was founded by seven young men on the predominantly white campus of Cornel University on December 4, 1906. Being the first Greek-Letter organization for African Americans, Alpha Phi Al- pha set the precedence for those to come. After 83 years in existence, the fraternity has nur- tured some of the greatest lead- ers in all walks of life. Men like Mar- tin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Nat King Cole, Jesse Owens, and W.E.B. DuBois are only a few of the brothers among the 150,000 that have shaped history. Delta Eta Chapter, found- ed on April 24, 1949, has made a strong commitment to making a positive contribution to the com- munity by having tutorial work- shops, participating in the Boy Scouts of America, heading a youth group for young men, and visiting and carrying for elderly in the community. Always striving to live up to its motto, "First of all. Servant of all. Eve shall transcend all," Alpha Phi Alpha will continue to endure the test of time. A P h a P h I I A P h a 36 a The Alpha Sweets is an organization connposed of young ladies who are concerned with the epitome of true sisterhood. They uphold a positive image on campus as well as in the Savannah community. These young ladies dem- onstrate their stamina by assisting the brothers of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraterni- ty at any given functions. The two organizations combined symbolize the importance of working together as one. n D e C 1 h t a a P t E e t r a k. A Y A A I P h a S w e e t h e a V 37 Officers President Harry Scott Senior Vice President Valerie Folds Vice President of Pledge Education Charliese Se- vens Vice President of Professional Activities Lahama Mobley Treasurer Shevuah Benlevi Secretary Annette Jones Delta Sigma Pi, founded in 1907, is a pro- fessional business fraternity organized to foster tl-ie study of business in universities. Kappa Chi Chapter, organized in 1983 by Mrs. Sv\/annie M. Richards, has become one of the most motivating student orga- nizations at Savannah State College. The Chapter proudly stands as one of the only two predominantly black chapters, the other at Harvard University. Kappa Chi, under the odvisorship of Associate Professor Richards, has 144 initiates and has participated regularly in campus and community functions including the Grace House and the Trade Fair sponsored by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce as it "furthers a higher standard of commer- cial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community." In photo #2 Exiting President, Eric Elli- son, presents gavel to incoming mem- bers. 38 ALPHA PHI OMEGA The Brothers of the Rising Sun Alpha Phi Omega Nation- al Service Fraternity was organized for the purpose of assembling college men into the fellowship and princi- ples based upon the Boy Scouts of America. Its three cardinal principles are to develop leadership, to pro- mote friendship, and to provide service to humanity. It was founded at Lafayette College, Boston, Pennsyl- vania, on December 16, 1925, by Frank Reed Horton and nineteen other undergraduates. As the years have passed, the fraternity has worked to fulfill its three principles on the national, international, local, state, and regional levels, helping all mankind. Alpha Phi Omega represents the beginning and the end of all things to come. P h a O P m h e \^\v . ill. Officers President Julius Richie Vice-President Derrick Washington Secretary Walter MCeody Treasure Ricardo Grant /Craig Cuth- bert Advisor Dr. Bernard Woodhouse Members Bobby Sims Labronza Cotton Reggie Johnson John Cox Brian Watkins 39 Delta Nu Chapter Officers President Judith Bennett Vice-President Rita Mullins Treasurer Onetha Bonapart Secretary Jaquita Wtiite D e I t a S I g m a T h e t a At ttie inception of Delta Sigma Theta in 1913 at Howard University, tine founders envisioned an organization of college vi/omen pledged to serious endeavors and community service. Ttiese youttiful students demonstrated a vital concern for social v^/elfare, academic excellence, and cultural enrictiment, and de- emphasized the social side of sorority life. Their ideals of scholarship and service withstood the test of time, and today Delta Sigma Theta is a public-service sorority, dedicated to a program of sharing membership skills and organization services in the public interest. In 1930, Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated as a notional organization. The record of incorporation is filed in the congressional library in the office of the Recorders Deed in Washington, D.C. Today Delta Sigma Theta is the largest national women's organization in the world with 318 chapters in 44 states, including the Republic of Haiti and Liberia. On January 12, 1963, at its 50th Anniversary Celebration in Washington D.C, President John F. Kennedy congratulated the organization on its "service to the country." 40 Oop-Oop-Oop Members shown: Onetha Bonapart, Jenene Brown, Jacquita White, Rita Mullings, Judith Bennett 41 PSI KAPPA The "Men of Crimson and Cream" continue to advance thieir goals of sctiolarstiip, community service, brotherhood, and personal development through social activities. Originally chartered as Kappa Alpha Nu on April 15, 1911, the Fraternity became Kappa Alpha Psi. Gamma Chi Chapter was founded on this campus in 1950 to meet the objectives of the fraternity of this college and community. Walter Payton, Chappie James, and Russell Davis are just a few of the men that have distinguished themselves as members of this outstanding Fra- ternity. Kappa Alpha Psi plans to continue service work and to maintain the values of brotherhood. 42 Asn >^'>; ^U ,#'""*y: 5 'I, M> The Pan-Hellenic Council regulates the activities of the frater- nities and sororities. The aims and purposes of the Council is to establish and develop spirit of cooperation among Greek Let- ter Organizations on campus and to foster a constructive program that will stimulate organizations to follow the princi- ples of fraternolism and to enhance the programs of the col- lege family. ;? -i?,.f^ >^ ^ *? r5> O vi^ , , ^^K>^.C?V-^ 6 A \^^rr ry'? Cj The officers are as follows: Basileus Anthony Wiggins VIce-Baslleus Horry Scott Keeper of Records & Seals Corenthus McArver Keeper of Finance Dorian Cohen Keeper of Peace Leon May Chaplan Michael Wiltshire *~! ' " r" ' ^^i :^^^^la5^^s^Vj_^- 44 45 ALPHA KAPPA The Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society is designed to give recognition and encouragement to high scholarship achievement. Members shown are Lisa Goldv\/ire, Darien Cohen, Tracey Jones. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was organizec w/ith the objectives of finer vu'onnanhood, sisterly^ love, and scholarship, which have brought together! women from all ports of the country with similiaii aspirations and similiar potentials for higher aca demic attainments. 46 Members shown are (left to right) Richard Dinkins Willie Sanders (Wick) Dondro Wilson Phi Beta Sigma On Saturday Oct. 8, 1913, A. Langston Taylor presented to Leon- ard F. Morse the proposition of establishing a new fraternity at Howard University. Charles I. Brown, another student at the uni- versity, was invited to help in the movement. These three men wanted to plan well for this new organization in order to insure its long life, the permanent organization was formed on Jan. 9, 1914. This date is considered the "Founders Day" of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The original three founders, Taylor, Morse, and Brown, chose nine of their college classmates at Howard Universi- ty as the charter members of the fraternity. These twelve men chose the name Phi Beta Sigma for the new organization. The fraternity has produced such great members as A. Philip Ran- dolph, James Weldon, George Washington Carver, Ervin "Mag- ic" Johnson, and Jerry Rice. The Gamma Zeta Chapter on this campus was established in 1940. The fraternity stands for excel- lence in scholarship, which is addressed through three national programs: education, social action, and bigger and better busi- ness. The fraternity's motto is "Culture for service and service for humanity." Phi Beta Sigma is "One Flight Above." This year, the fraternity is celebrating its 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. C2-Bad-4-U, Phi Beta Sigma Line struts through the Pep Rally. 47 .->^^ ,J^:& o^^-^ 3 ,\6^ o<^ ^O^ \l6'' =>A^ ";^^^ .*^,^>^' v< vo^^ 48 y^o% '^^-.^^ CIVIC-MINDED CITIZENS, THEY CALL THEMSELVES. THESE ARE THE FEW CITIZENS AT SIATE WHO FIND TIME TO SQUEEZE INTO THElRi BUSY SCHEDULES A FEW EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THEY ARE LEADERS, NOT FOLLOWERS; THEY ARE THE SEARCHERS WHO EX- CAVATE THE SOIL FROM THE EARTH. ABORTIVE ARE MANY OF THEIR ATTEMPTS, YET THEY CONTINUE TO DIG, AND INSTEAD OF FINDING NATURAL RESOURCES, THEY DISCOVER NEW TALENT. MANY LATE EVENINGS, WE SEE THEM RETURNING BONE-TIREb, FROM MEETINGS. AND WHEN WE ARE TUCKED AWAY FOR BED, THEY ARE JUST BEGINNING TO PEER THROUGH THE GLOOM AT FAMILIAR FURNISHING: DESKS, CHAIRS, AND, OF COURSE, BOOKS. THEY SIT DOWN TO COLD PIZZA AND BEGIN TO TRANSLATE NOTES TAKEN IN CLASS EARLIER IN THE DAY. ^ _ _^J SOON IT IS WELL PAST MIDNIGHT. BUT THEY ArI STILL AT WORK, SELFISHLY SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS WHICH THEIR COLLEAGUES OVERLOOKED. THEIR QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE IS FURTHER INVIGORATED BY THEIR PRE-DAWN DREAMS: IN CLASS, THEY WILL EXHIBIT THE KIND OF INTELLECTUAL ENTHUSIASM WHICH THE PROFESSORS ADMIRE. 50 More Than Just A Job A r m y R O T C Army ROTC has been at Savannah State College tor nine years. During this period, the departnnent has been noted for producing competent, motivated, and bonifide second Lieutenants for the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and National Guard. The current enrollment is steadily growing. At this time, the department is one of the largest organizations on Savannah State College campus. Professionalism is a trademark of the department. Army ROTC is a good opportunity to invest in a secure future. Often students who graduate from undergraduate school have problems finding a job. When a student in ROTC has been commissioned, that student begins work immediately after graduation. For those who make it through, the Army ROTC program permits personal as well as professional develop- ment. The program also allows for the development of leadership and management skills which are valuable assets in the work force. It is one of few organizations that enable students to gain such a rigorous and thorough training while still in school. fgADERSHiSl XCELLENC! 51 N a V a ROTC Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) prepares students for connnnissioned service as regu- lar or reserve officers in the Navy or Marine Corps. C o e f f e i b c r e a r t s e s B I I r t h d a y 52 T r a d i t i o n The NROTC Program strives to develop Mid- shipmen morally, men- tally, and physically, and to inspire them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loy- alty. The goal of the program is to commis- sion college graduates as officers who possess a basis professional background and who ore motivated towards careers in the Naval Service. Pictured are members of the unit participating in an an- nual welcoming pro- gram. 53 A Candid Look At Students 55 T h e A m e r i c a n n s t i t u t e O f C h e m i c a E n g i n e e r s This AICHE Affiliate program was inaugurated last school term as a result of student progress and support under the supervision of Mr. Fred Moser, This "Petition Council" will be successfully chartered with the continued support of the members in January 1991. The primory function of the AICHE is to encourage students majoring in Chemical Engineering to become cognizant of recent developments in their area of academia. AICHE members are taught professionalism and safety techniques. Moreover, this organization is designed to improve communication within the Chemical Sciences. Active participation in programs enable members to attain summer fellowships at major corporations throughout the world. The local chapter soared beyond its horizon by inducting nine new members into the program this past school term. However, the program faces discontinuation if its membership does not increase during the Centennial school term (90-91). As a result, members are presently recruiting incoming as well as undecided students to major in the Chemical Engineering Technology Program. 56 OFFICERS PRESIDENT MICHAEL WILTSHIRE (SNAKE) VICE PRESIDENT DELWIN JACKSON SECRETARY CELENA WRIGHT TREASURER RODERICK ELLIS ADVISORS DR. JEFFREY JAMES & DR. K.B. RAUT h e C A h S rn e o e fn c r i 1 i c e c a t a y n Members shown are (I to r) Dr. Jeffrey James, Katrina Robinson, Connie Lynch, Michael Wiltshire, Ruby Reed, (rear line I to r) Charles Davis, Delwin Jackson and Dr. K.B. Rout. The ACS, a student affiliated program, was established to allow undergraduate students majoring in Chemical Sciences to affiliate with the Society at a nominal cost. Through their affiliation, students ore introduced to the concepts of professionalism of the American Chemical Society and the benefits of professional association, as well as to ACS publications. ACS affiliation is also designed to encourage communication between students and the chemical community as well as with other affiliated colleagues. Members find the wide variety of chapter activities both professionally and personally enriching. This chapter also enables members to make contacts that will prove invaluable throughout their career. Participation in chapter activities can help members develop important skills in leadership, organization, and communication. 57 58 <^ 0^ c Q '^0. % '*. .'- F r I I e n d y *5-* ... V The Peer Counselors Association is comprised of upperclcssmen who are concerned with the growth and development of Freshmen. They organize a week of activities to cultivate pride and to instill a family atmosphere for the new students. The duties of the Peer Counselors culminate in the Cabaret Dinner Theatre which includes skits, dances, and songs to instill school spirit and pride. This year the Peer Counselors sponsored an "Amateur Night" show for the Freshmen. B e I n g s 59 Phase II sets another attendance record In Kennedy Au- ditorium as students of every denomination assemble to broaden their minds outside the world of ocademla. Phase II proudly serves as the Entertain- ment Specialists of Savannah State Col- lege. This Is the second year that they have produced quality, top notched en- tertainers from our college. Phase II spon- sors talent shows, devotional programs as well as displays the latest in fashion. s a V a n n a h S t a t e C o I I e g e E n t e r t a i n m e n t S P e c i a I i s t s 60 R o y a On October 14, 1988, a new symbol of Pride, Excellence, and Progress emerged on SSC's Campus, Club Royale Bahamian, This new organization was conceived by Allen LeRoi Neely and Ro- chielle Bevans in direct response to bringing a more vibrant cul- tural exchange on campus. Since then, ORB has continued to direct its energies and resources towards furthering cultural so- cialization. This is evident through CRB's participation in the Inter- national Students' Festival and other such programs which en- hance cultural awareness. Members shown: Kneeling, Left to Right: Charlise Bevans, Joseph Smith, (Stand- ing) Left to Right: Talmage Fowler, Shana Swain, Denise Strochan, Latovio Woods, Von Johnson, (Rear): Dolan Russell, Geoffrey Thompson. 61 Jesus First in Education The Baptist Student Union was organizedl as a response to the Lord's command to make the gospel known to all men. BSD as a group of born-again, spirit-filled be- lievers, wants to let students know that Jesus Christ wants to be an integral part of their lives. He wants to bless them and to use them in a way that will edify them as well as bring glory to His name. "We who know Him personally can attest to that fact, therefore, it is our aim to win the students of Savannah State College for Jesus." The BSD members are involved in weekly Bible studies, state confer- ences, as well as the Student Believers Convention and Soul Fest revivals which are held during Religious Emphasis Week. 1990 marks the beginning for greater things for the BSD as its Higher Life Singers raise their voice for Jesus and its new pro- gram. Choices and Challenges, airs on the campus radio station. c a C a h m o P u i s c 62 The International Student Association is an association composed of higtily dedicated and motivated students from various countries such as the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Kuwait, Germany, and Canada, just to name a few. The purpose of the organization is to allow the members to share with the SCC family their cultural bacl<- grounds and the opportunities to travel and to explore their homelands through the cultural exchange program. The ISA sponsors many social and cultural programs throughout the year. Some events include the Interna- tional Spring Festival, which consists of the International Fashion Show of National Dress, the monthly International / o / -~j6!flc:jfrW!^ ri?Nr.iff* ^::>aL*i iiS>SJ5 M 1 y n '^mi ^-^rflU ft n^ o L J Senior c O a f 1 s 9 s 9 Lisa L. Alston Meridian, Ga. Accounting Delta Sigma Pi Parrish Andrews Atlanta, Ga. Business Administration Stievuah Benlevi Brooklyn, N.Y. Business Administration Judith Bennett Atlanta. Ga. Criminal Justice Savannah State Dance Ensemble, Criminal Justice Club. President Del- ta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cynthia Stafford Brayboy Savannah, Ga. Computer Science Technology Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Newtonian Society, Computer Science Club Carolyn D. Brown Savannah, Ga. Mass Comunications Mass Comunications Club, Southern Regional Press Institute, SSC Marching Band Tia Colette Brown College Park, Ga. Mass Comunications Mass Communications Club, Tiger's Roar Staff, Social Work Organization Johnetha Burse Atlanta, Ga. Accounting Trade D. Carter Ty Ty, Ga. Criminal Justice Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc., Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Resident Assistance. Criminal Justice Club, Lady Tiger, 1st Attendant to Miss SSC Lemile D. Chandler Valdosta, Ga. Biology Concert Choir, Tri-Beta Honor Society Darien Cohen Savannah, Ga. Biology Peer Counselor, Alpha Kappa Mu, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Smori Cooper Savannah, Ga. Mass Communications Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mass Communications Club, Criminal Justice Club, WHCJ Air Personality, Pan Hellenic Council Marilyn Corley Sylvania, Ga. Social Work Pres. of Social Workers of Tomorrow, Psychology Club, Pi Gamma Mu John Cox Savannah, Ga. Criminal Justice Wanda Daniel Griffin. Ga. Mass Comunications Mass Communications Club, Marching Band Monica R. Davis Elberton, Ga. Business Administration Gilles R. Deal Nassau, Bahamas Business Administration Shwanda Dukes Griffin, Ga. Business Marketing Sabrin L. Fitzgerald Savannah, Ga. Biology Mary Jenese Glenn Atlanta, Ga. Business Administration Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Karen Gordon Savannah, Ga. Sociology Tom Hendrix Savannah, Ga. Information Systems Gary Hill Philadelphia, Pa. Business Administration Kimberly Dobson-Hill Savannah, Ga. Mass Communication Cynthia Hillery Brunswick, Ga. Computer Science Cheerleader, Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Gospel Choir, Computer Science Club Gloria Howard Savannah, Ga. Computer Science Computer Science Newtonian Society Marie Hunter Bronx, New York Finance-Banking Directory 73 Senior Gary Robert Johnson Savannah, Ga. Biology Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Savan- nah State College Catholic Campus Ministry, IBA All-Star Ebony Fashion Fair '86, Army ROTC Van R. Johnson, II Brooklyn, N.Y. Business Administration President Phrase II, Public Relations Dir., Delta Sigma Pi, Student Govern- ment, Wesleyan Gospel Choir, Presi- dent Freshman & Junior Class Annette Jones Riceboro, Ga. Business Administration Delta Sigma Pi Tracey Jones Savannah, Ga. Biology Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Miss SSC Attendant Ursula Michelle Jones Savannah, Ga. Management Milicent Kelly Jesup, Ga. ADS Robert Kenner Jr. Savannah, Ga. Criminal Justice Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Darryl Knight Dublin, Ga. Computer Science Technology Band, Computer Science Club Micheal Lewis Midville, Ga. Accounting Vickie McDonald Savannah, Ga. Process Engineering Who's Who, American Institute of Chemical Engineering Sidney Montogomery Atlanta, Ga. Mechanical Engineering Patricia Morris Hawkinsville, Ga. Voice/ Music Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. William Mosley, III Savannah, Ga. Mass Communications Mass Communications Club. WHCJ, SSC Community Booster Club Sherry Moss Savannah, Ga. Psychology Brenda Murphy Swainsboro, Ga. Business Management Chiquita Myers Savannah, Ga. Business Management Majeda Nabhan Palestine Marketing Slyvester Ndubuezaze Nigeria Accounting Michelle Pinkston Decatur, Ga. Sociology Alpha Kappa Alpha, Peer Counselor Pi Gamma Mu, Randall Pitts Columbus, Oh. Marine Biology TIGER Football & Baseball. Tri-Beta Dian C. Pratt Savannah, Ga. Mass Communications Sr. Class Treasurer, Pres. Mass Comm. Miss Kappa Alpha Psi 88-89 Elissa Tijuana Purnell Savannah, Ga. Pre-Med Biology Tri-Beta Sheila Quillion Milledgeville, Ga. Criminal Justice Ramon Ray Savannah, Ga. Computer Science Pres. Newtonian Society, Secy. Alpha Phi Alpha Computer Science Club Scott Reid College Park, Ga. Business Administration TIGER Basketball Joseph Greer Reynold Savannah, Ga. Business Management Alpha Phi Alpha, Marching Band Donna Riggins Riverdale, Ga. Business Patrica Rivers Savannah, Ga. Administration Management Collegiate Secy. Internat'l d h Directory 75 A t t e n d a n t Tracey Jones i ^ n R o b, i 76 p r w i a s I c I i a I c I e Melvin Robinson Savannah, Ga. Florence, SC Civil Engineering Pres. Sr. Class, ASCE, TIGER Staff, Outstanding Young Men of America '88 Charlette Rollins Decatur, Ga. Criminal Justice Ambasssador Program, Criminal Jus- tice Club. TIGER Cheerleader, Miss sec Attendant Anthony Roper Savannah, Ga. Business Management TIGER Basketball, Army ROTC Dolan Russell Nassau, Bahamas Electronic Engineering Tech. Portia Screen Savannah, Ga. Marketing Felicity Ann Simmons Darien, Ga. Business Administration V.P. Delta Sigma Pi, Secy. Sr. Class. SGA Tammy Simmons Savannah, Ga. Computer Science New/tonian Society, Ms. Newtonian '89- 90, Computer Science Club Sharon L. Stokes Savannah, Ga. Business Adminstation Social Workers of Tomorrow/, Ms. Social Work Nicole S. Taylor Savannah, Ga. Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Club Tonya Turner Flint, Mich. Marketing Delta Sigma Pi, Ms. Delta Sigma Pi '88- 89 Student Ambassador V.P., Ms. Stu- dent Ambassador'90 Maria Wallace Savannah, Ga. Finance Priscilla Wallace Savannah, Ga. Business Management Janell Wesley Savannah, Ga. Mathematics Miss SSC '88-90, Delta Sigma Theta Peer Counselor, Newtonian Society Pan Hellenic Council, Math Tutor Donna White Waverly, Ga. Business Administration Delt Sigma Pi Adrienne Melissa Williams Savannah, Ga. Business Information Systems Shundra Williamson Decatur, Ga. Social Work Vonita Winfield Warrenton, Ga. Banking & Finance Alpha Kappa Alpha "***^-,- Sigourney Bain Daniel Berksteiner Jennifer Brown Alex Covington Candice Culver Lorenza Famble Marcus Green Cajua Harding Jamall Hills Christy Holmes Erica Jackson Kimberly Jenkins Dominique Johnson Vernon Jones Keisha Mitchell Brittnie Muckle Neyad Nehban Jehad Nehban Maurice Nelson I Brandon Ogden ^kfi k ABCDEFGHGIJKLMNOPQR Powell Laboratory Institute 123456789 10 A B C D . . . 80 Michael Weathers Brandon Williams Tarika Williams Traneka Wilson 81 V N G P O S S E G\^ b^ O PRESIDENT JENARO ROBERTS (FRONT RIGHT) VICE PRESIDENT WANDA MAYFIELD (FRONT LEFT) STEVEN BYRD SECRETARY (REAR LEFT) TREASURER ARTIE JONES III (REAR RIGHT) Adams, Katrina Adams, Saketho Adams, Tatia Agee, Miesha Allen, Eric Allen, Leron Allen, Pamela Allen, Shulitha Amino, Mary Anderson, Allicio Anderson, Charlotte Anderson, Jessica Anderson, Joseph Andrews, Marlon Appling, Demonica Armour, Ashleigh Arnold, James Ashe, Charles Ashley, Rhonda Atkins, Stocey Boy, What A Busy Week! The freshman class spent a busy week their first week at Savannah State College. The Students attended many activities that kept them occupied the entire week of orientation. 84 Austin Teresa Bailey, Slnelleno Benjamin, Devon Blalock, IVlelvin Brawley, Lavera Bray, Laquana Brisbane, Satonya Brown, Caria Brown, Ladawne Bruton, Peter Buriey, Stephanie Burns, Sabrina Calhoun, Jessica Campbell, Michael Carter, Shownell Carter, Tabitha Chance, Mary Chapman, Thaddius Chavis, Miche Clark, Dionne Cody, Sean Coffee, Reshardo Coleman, Charles Coleman, Joseph Coles, Melva Collins, Crystal Coney, Cynthia Cooper, Anthony Cotton, Labronza Cotton, Sesame 85 Cummings, Hector Curry, Tia Cutler, Stephanie Cutler, Tiffany Daughtry, Ronald Davis, Carol Davis, Cathy Davis, Charles Davis, Evangel Davis, Keisha Davis, Melanie Davis, Milon Davis, Myron Dean, Orlando Deason, Suzanne Delaney, Joseph Denmark, Tonja Devoe, Quenesta Dewese, Carlethia Dewese, Cathy Dickens, Nancy Dicks, David Dixon, Leslie Dixon, Marshall Dixon, Victor Dooley, Earnestine Dooley, Mary Dorsey, Tabitha Driskell, Done Drummer, Kenyatta 86 Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! The Cheerleading Squad provided entertainment during freshman orientation week as their way of saying, "Welcome to Savannah State College." Dula, Patrice Duplesy, Anatasia Edwards, Cassius Elliott, Irish Ellis, Candice Ellis, Omar Elmore, Damon Everson, Caroline Fields, Cassandra Fleming, Schaneo Fletcher, Eduardo Flowers, Somwhang Foster, Glen Foster, Venesa Frank, Ronald Frazier, Laverne Freeman, Kim Fripp, Kim Galbreath, Bobbie Gantt, Debra 87 Gantt, Legarrick Gibbs, Sharon Gibson, Kaleem Gilbert, Rhonda Gilmore, Wendy GIvens, Alfredo Golden, Stacey Gordon, Rhonda Grant, Ricardo Graves, Terri Grant, Yolanda Gray, Anissa Green, Candice Green, Chiwania Green, Joseph Green, Napoleon Green, Robert Green, Sabrina Green, Sharon Green, Slmone No! No! No! We Are On Scholarship. Registration was a new experience for many students, especially for all incoming freshmen. After standing in extremely long registration lines for classes, one would thinl< that paying for the classes would be easy. Students encountered many disappointing phrases such as "You need to go to financial aid," "Your GSL isn't in," and "You have a library fine," but through it all, they finally registered and walked away with a smile. 88 Registration Blues Registration is an ordeal . . . but a necessary one to become on official part of the college ... it means standing in a hot stuffy line in the administration building . . . disappointments . . . students juggling schedules . . . but it is over soon and only comes three times a year. Green, Stacy Green, Earnest Griffin, Corey Griffin, Kenya Groover, Geno Hall, Shawn Hamilton, Ivy Hamilton, LaSonja Harris, Cataunya Harris, Janice Harvard, Theresa Hasan, Nina Hastie, Maronda Hatcher, Trocey Hazel, Tiffany Heath, Stacy Henderson, Stacy Hendricks, Kimberlynn Henley, Alonzo Henry, Shannon 89 Welcome To The World of Savannah State College 90 19fi JT^ The Freshman Class was entertained by the Peer Counselors during Orientation, Daren Cohen displays his fatigue. After o busy week of Freshman Orientation, many students took a day off to attend Vesper Service at College Pork Baptist Church to conclude the week. Fostering New Ideas With New Minds For A Brigj-iter Future Freshmarn Orientation Week is he\6 during the second week in September to orientate and advise new and energetic students on regulations and policies of thie Savannah State Family, Freshman Orientation is a tun- filled week to help shed away those homesick blues. Therefore, a diligent and lively group of Upperclassmen (Peer Counselors) is used to handle questions and problems and to offer assistance in locating campus buildings. Although SSC is growing in its challenges and resources, it is up to students to make a definite balance between leisure and learning. Jackson, Kisha Jackson, Phaedra Jackson, Suzanne Jackson, Tony Jarrell, Randy Jefferson, Lisa Jefferson, Troy Jenkins, Patricia Jenkins, Rycal Johnson, Charles Johnson, Donya Johnson, Mia Johnson, Monikka Johnson, Norman Johnson, Regino 91 Johnson, Robyn Johnson, Stephanie Johnson, Stephanie Johnson-Starr, Charles Johnston, Winfield Jones, Artie Jones, Dionne Jones, Felicia Jones, Keer Jones, Linwood What Makes A Tiger Roar? The effort and hordwork put forth by committed staff workers help to produce a prominent Savannah State College Tiger Yearbook. Many hours are spent perfecting and creating a yearbook that the students can look through and reflect over the events during the past year. Therefore the staff v^/orkers and advisors put in many long hours of their spare time to make sure that a quality yearbook is produced. Tina, what are you talking about? Those pages have already been completed. We've already sent those pages off. Go Tigers, Go Tigers! Get Busy, Get Busy Mrs. Green and Mrs. Morgan put some finishing touches on the Tiger yearbook. 92 People at Savannah State College have been called "pretty people" and "bamas," "party animals" and "bookworms," and "left-vi/inged extremists" and "right-v^/inged reactionaries." With students matriculating from all over the nation and the world, the diversities among the students are apparent. While looking through some preceding annuals, some students reflect over former years at SSC, Jordan, Dardiere Joyner, Timothy Jubilee, Timothy Kearse, Joseph Keith, Cindy Kent, Absolon King, Vivian Lanier, Karla Larcheveaux, Aubrey Lavi/ton, Troy What's Going On At SSC! Savannah State College has a vast number of students vi/ho are eager to get involved in positive on- campus activities. The School of Excellence has been able to keep the students interested in many activities as weW as in their studies for almost 100 years. The student body plays an important role in the make-up of the School of Excellence. WITHOUT US CAN'T BE US! This is a phrase that many students often quote to one another. Savannah State College takes pride in its unity, 93 Lee, Troy Leggett, Jolanda Lester Rosetta Leverett Gregory Lewis, Andre Linsey, Shannon Lockett, Lateah Love, Chantelle Lumpkin, Marronde Lundy, Freszno Mack, Marcus Mackey, Keva Mallory, Carmen What's missing in this picture? ... I don't l~% XstucB Affairs 119 Support Services Otis Brock Head Women's Basketball Coach 120 Karon Hubbard Manager ARA Services Alfreda Glover Gloria Cleveland Charles L. Wheeler Diane Washington Albert Singleton Delores Sullivan Patricia Quarterman Marie Smith Ron King Therion Sams Michelle Reid Hattie Lee Adkins Janet Futch Raymond Polite 121 Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph Autograph 2,0 h^' SSC Track sprinter warms up. v^^W^' oss 55C pp ft'2- vM\f^ ft'i VO^^ /!^ oik V.o^^ Nft v^ ^^ iT ^^ \Q 7.0 a^ 132 V o DATE OPPONENT WIN/LOST e Sept. 29 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Show University GA Souttiern FVSC Cancelled Lost Lost y Oct. 4 Albany State Paine Lost Lost Oct. 10 Armstrong FVSC Lost Lost K Albany State Lost a 133 w o m e n 's p'^mk * - M ,_ Pictured are: Tasha Whitfield, Maryann Amina, Trina Harris. Roseiine Dike and Titi Onashile. Our women's tennis team represented SSC and placed sec- ond at a conference match in Albany, Georgia. Maryann Amino is the team's number two singles player as well as the Flight Two Champion. The defending Flight One, Rosaline Duke, paired with Amino for the doubles competition. Mean- while, Trina Harris and Tasha Whitfield combined strategies for a second place win in the doubles competition. "We're looking forward to excelling in future games as well as winning individual trophies, but the NCAA restriction will not get in the way of our team championship," Coach Doryl McNeill states enthusiastically. With natural talent and individ- ual training, the tennis team is composed of well-rounded, exceptional players. T e n n I s 134 Men's Baseball ssc NAME OPP 7-4 Voorhees 0-2 0-2 Ferris State (DH) 2-7 4-6 Bridge Water (DH) 11-5 8 Norfoll< State 9 1-4 St. Augustine (DH) 11-5 7 S.C. State 12 8 Sacred Heart 5 1 Southern Indiana 3 5-7 Paine (DH) 8-3 1-1 Morris College (DH) 9-10 11 S.C. State 6 3-3 Brewton Parker (DH) 7-5 8-5 Paine (DH) 12-13 15-13 Voorhees (DH) 2-7 3-12 Albany State (DH) 8-5 3-7 Albany State (DH) 2-4 1 9 9 135 M e n 's Basketball 136 1989-90 Men's Basketball Record (SSC) SCORE OPPONENT Voldosta State SSC 64 OPP 85 WON/LOSS Columbi IS College Southwest Missouri 58 51 74 104 Indianapolis South Carolina State 66 60 75 95 Earl Paulk 73 77 Florida Southern 61 101 Morehouse 77 90 Clark Atlanta 83 78 W Alabama A & M 73 77 Claflin 72 105 Clark Atlanta 71 75 Morris Brown 73 71 w Paine 54 59 Columbus College Fort Valley Paine 63 86 64 86 94 68 Columbus College Benedict 68 73 70 65 w Alabama A & M 74 99 Morris Brown 69 82 Fort Valley Albany State (GA) Benedict 70 74 57 78 69 68 w Albany State (GA) Earl Paulk 64 85 81 75 w Season Record 5-21 137 Basil, Richard Demoplis, AL QB Sharpe, Shannon Glennville, GA WR 138 > Williams, Allan Heard, Paul Gerido, Steve Wallace, Michael Demoplis, AL Heflin, AL Rincon, GA Guyton, GA OC DT OG DB ^^^- ^ McGrift, Wesley Tifton, GA LB-DB Benyard, Wesley Savannah, GA RB The Football Team of 1989 was a special group of young men at Savannah State College. The class of 1986 wa the beginning of good things to come for the "TIGERS". Just to name a few members of the 1986 Tigers were Mike Wallace, Shannon Sharpe, Westly McGrift and many others to come into the first recruiting class for Coach Davis. Along with the 1986 class came some talented Junior College players. The likes of Richard Basil as Quarterback, Allan Williams, Paul Heard and Randall Pitts, kicker, who hod just finished a hitch in the army. The last two years, the Tiger possesed a 16-3 record (88-89) and set several school records on the way. These seniors will be long remembered by the Tiger Fans as men of character who worked hard on the road to success. Bryant, Earl Savannah, GA WR 139 PLA VERS Alexander, Chad Augusta, GA QB Brown, Louis Washington, DC QB lSS~^BL il^l Allen, Eric Knoxville, TN DB a y^liSi n . Clark, James Atlanta, GA DB Arnold, James Chattanooga, TN LB Cole, Lucious Richmond, VA RB Brantley, Eugene Savannah, GA LB Cooper, Clifford Greensboro, GA DB Brown, Kenneth Savannah, GA TE Danzy, Daren Sanderville, GA LB ean, Orlando Dean, Patrick Dicks, David Dupont, Donald Gerido, Troy Macon. GA Knoxville, TN Augusta, GA Savannah, GA Rincon, GA LB DB RB DB LB is.S>V Graham, David Green, Bernard Green, Ernest Hawkins, Frederick Jeffrey, Johnnie Adel, GA Newark, NJ Savannah, GA Columbia, SC W. Columbia, SC TE OG OT RB QB 140 PLA VERS Jennings. Dion St. Thomas, VI DB Jeter, Travis Charlotte. NC OG Jolinson, Carey Atlanta, GA WR "^ "^ : f Johnson, Eugene Memphis. TN LB Johnson, Norman College Park. GA OC Johnson, Roderick Atlanta. GA LB *0* tifitm- McGriff, Wesley Tifton, GA LB-DB Nash, Duane Waterloo, lA DB Reed, Roger Greenville, MS LB Ruff, Dwayne Greensboro, GA DB Sharpe, Shannon Glennville, GA WR mk^m TS' ,. \ Simmons, Damon Wallace, Michael Williams, Allan Savannah, GA Guyton, GA Demoplis, AL DB DB OC 144 PL A YE, D O Alexander, Chad Augusta, GA QB Brown, Louis Washington, DC QB Dean, Orlando Macon, GA LB Allen. Eric Knoxville, TN DB jp i