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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FACULTY,
STAFF & ADMIN-
ISTRATION 28

SALUTATIONS 28

CLASSES 66

STUDENT LIFE 114

ORGANIZATIONS 130

SPORTS 152

HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA 172

ALUMNI SALUTE 180

ADVERTISEMENTS 190

A PROUD HERITAGE

A Homecoming with all of the trimmings of the late
forties.

By Act of the General Assembly on November
26, 1890, the State of Georgia "established in
connection with the State University, and form-
ing one of the departments thereof, a school for
the education and training of Negro students."
This institution was "located within or near the
corporate limits of a city or town in the state
which offered the best inducements for such
locations." This new school was controlled by
a Commission appointed by the governor.
Once appointed, the Commission procured the
necessary grounds and buildings, and pre-
scribed a course of study which was required
by the Morill-Land Grant Acts of 1862 and
1890. The Commission on the School for Negro
Students consisted of "five fit and discreet per-
sons, residents of the state."

The Chancellor of the University of Georgia was
given general supervision of the school. During
the summer of 1891, the Commissioner, Chan-
cellor Boggs, inaugurated a preliminary session of the school in the Baxter Street School Building in Athens, Georgia.
RICHARD R. WRIGHT, the first principal, and three other instructors comprised the faculty.

Meldrim Auditorium Administration Building Original Building built in 1926

On October 7, 1891, the school was moved to the old Warren Place near Thunderbolt, six miles southeast of Savannah. The
beautiful new site, shaded by a grove of magnificent water oaks festooned with moss, was donated by G.W. Parson, the
wealthy owner of Warsaw Island, and P.W. Meldrim of Savannah.

The school was named the "Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth," and a faculty was selected which consisted
of a president, Major Wright, an English instructor, a mathematics instructor, a natural science teacher, a superintendent of
the mechanical department and a foreman of the farm.

A STRONG BEGINNING

Georgia State Industrial College, at the time of its inception, was the only
school in Georgia for Blacks that was supported by the State. The
school opened with only eight students. The first building program con-
sisted of an assembly hall, six classrooms, one men's dormitory, one
machine shop, a barn, and a stable with 4 horses and 4 cows.

The first women students were admitted as boarders in 1921. The
criteria for admission of a student to the institution during the early years
were that he should be fourteen years of age or more, be of good moral
character, and be able to pass an examination in the elementary English
studies. There were no tuition charges to students who were residents of
Georgia.

The funding of the Georgia State Industrial College was extremely mea-
ger during its formative years, with the state making an annual appropri-
ation of $8,000 due Georgia from the 1862 Land-Grant Act, and an
additional $2,000 from the state treasury. As late as 1918, the total
income of the school from both state and federal sources was only
$26,000.

Although the institution graduated its first college students in 1898, the
enrollment remained relatively small, reaching 585 by the end of Richard
Wright's tenure as President.

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The 1991 Centennial Landmark Edition of the Tiger is dedicated to our nine
former presidents who provided Savannah State College with excellent
leadership. Because of their many contributions to the college family over
the past century, Savannah State College stands today as a permanent
monument to their years of dedicated service.

A CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP

DEDICATED TO

RICHARD R. WRIGHT

1891-1921

CYRUS G. WILEY

1921-1926

BENJAMIN F. HUBERT

1926-1947

JAMES A. COLSTON

1947-1949

WILLIAM K. PAYNE

1949-1963

TIMOTHY G. MEYERS (acting)
HOWARD JORDAN, JR.

July-Nov. 1963
1963-1971

PRINCE A. JACKSON, JR.

1971-1978

CLYDE W. HALL (Acting)

1978-1980

WENDELL G. RAYBURN

1980-1988

WILEY S. BOLDEN (Acting)

1988-1989

WILLIAM E. GARDNER, JR.

1989-Present

Under brooding oaks and by Edenic waters, Warmed by the abiding, golden sun, Planted firmly on nurturing, primeval
earth, Touched by winds wafting from old savannas, This wonderful place is hallowed ground, Shrine to work of hands
and hearts and minds That will ever inspirit and inspire The watchers of the dream foretold by the founders.

Just tell them
We are rising
We are rising

From "For All That Rises"
by Luetta C. Milledge

OUR FIRST PRESIDENT

During Major Richard R. Wright's thirty years as the first principal and
later President of the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored
Youth, many far-reaching accomplishments were made which laid the
groundwork for the Savannah State College we know today. A man of
keen insight and great vision, Wright was a tremendous leader who
worked persistently to see the small institution reach its potential as
an institution of higher education. Under his leadership programs in
tailoring, dairy farming, mathematics, shoemaking, brickmasonry En-
glish, social studies and science were incorporated into the curriculum
which included normal school and college courses. The first faculty to
serve under Wright included an English instructor, a mathematics
instructor, a natural science teacher, a superintendent of the mechan-
ical department and a foreman of the farm.

Georgia State Industrial College, at the time of its inception, was the
only school in Georgia for Blacks that was supported by the State.
The school opened with only eight students. The first building pro-
gram consisted of an assembly hall, six classrooms, one men's dormi-
tory, one machine shop, a barn, and a stable with 4 horses and 4
cows.

Major Wright's tenure ended in 1921. After leaving Savannah, Wright
moved to Philadelphia were he became a prominent banker.

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Major Richard Wright served as the first President of Savannah State College from 1890 to
1921. His leadership at this Institution is fully recognized and appreciated throughout the
state. What is less known of former President is that he sponsored and succeeded in having
legislated, the first national holiday for African-Americans in the United States National
Freedom Day February 1. (Signed into Law June 30, 1948)

On January 25, 1949, President Harry Truman issued proclamation No. 2824, declaring
February 1, as National Freedom Day. This culminated eight years of persistent attempts by
Major Wright who died at age 91,11 months before the bill was signed into law. Unfortu-
nately, too many Americans, and especially Georgians, are unaware of this legacy of strong
Black leadership at the National level that is associated with Savannah State College. In
addition to this accomplishment, Wright was the first sponsor of the Booker T. Washington
Stamp and the 13th Amendment Stamp.

President Harry S. Truman signs into law the
Freedom Day Legislation which Major R.R.
Wright fought assidously to see pass. Stand-
ing as observers of the enactment are: Mary
McCleod Bethune (Center) and Major
Wright's daughter, along with several of his
brothers and other relatives.

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Cyrus G. Wiley, the second president of Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth, was appointed to the
presidency in 1921. Under Wiley, the criteria for admission of a student to the institution during its early years were that
he should be fourteen years of age or more, be of good moral character, and be able to pass an examination in the
elementary English studies. There were also no tuition charges to students who were residents of Georgia.

Although the institution graduated its first college students in 1898, the enrollment remained relatively small, reaching
585 by the beginning of Wiley's tenure. Under Wiley, the first women students were admitted as boarders in 1921. Also,
the first summer session was conducted in 1922 and in 1925 the governing body of the college was changed from a
Commission to a Board of Trustees whose members were appointed for four-year terms. Wiley's presidency ended in
1926.

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OUR THIRD
PRESIDENT

Under the leadership of Benjamin F. Hubert, 1925-1947, the entire college program was reorganized. The high school
and normal departments were discontinued. The school became a four year college, offering the Bachelor of Arts degree
and the Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture and home economics.

In 1931, Georgia State Industrial College was integrated into the reorganized university system under the Board of
Regents' control and began operation with an $8,000 federal budget. Under the leadership of Benjamin F. Hubert,
Georgia State Industrial College was renamed Georgia State College in 1936 and an extensive building program was
begun.

During the administration of Benjamin F. Hubert, the following buildings were added to the physical plant: Adams Hall
(1931), Willie Powell Laboratory School (1932), Willcox Gymnasium (1936), Information Cabin (1940), and the Hodge
Community House (1941).

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OUR FOURTH PRESIDENT

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THE COLSON FAMILY

On July 1, 1947, James A. Colston became the fourth president of Savannah State College. President Colston quickly sensed
the task that awaited him, and began immediately charting the course for a greater college by renovating and enlarging the
physical plant, enlarging, and strengthening the faculty, improving curricula offerings, setting up a new student personnel
service, and unifying the entire proram of the college. Under his administration, the College Infirmary was built and operated
by a full-time nurse and physician. During Colston's administration, Georgia State College had an enrollment of 885 students
and its annual income was $343,000. The library had 15,000 volumes and the physical plant was valued at $880,000.

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OUR FIFTH PRESIDENT

Dr. William K. Payne

President

Savannah State College

14

Dr. & Mrs. William K. Payne at home in Hodge Hall.

Dr. W.K. Payne became acting president of the college on
September 1, 1949. The Regents of the University System
of Georgia changed the name of the College from Georgia
State College to Savannah State College on January 18,
1950. Dr. Payne became the fifth President of the college
in March 1950; he served in this capacity until his death on
July 26, 1963.

At the beginning of Dr. Payne's administration, Savannah
State College was granted membership in the American
Council of Education. During the course of his administra-
tion the curriculum was expanded and improved and the
institution was admitted to membership in the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the aca-
demic program of the College was organized under seven
divisions Business Administration, Education, Human-
ities, Natual Sciences, Social Sciences, Technical Sci-
ences, and Home Study.

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OUR SIXTH PRESIDENT

16

Dr. Jordan Receives Scholarship Award from a
benefactor.

Dr. & Mrs. Jordan pose with their daughter, Judy
in their Hodge Hall home.

Dr. Jordan crowns Verlene Brown Miss SSC 1966

Under the leadership of Dr. Howard Jordan, Jr. (November 1,
1963 through January 31, 1971), significant, far-reaching and
innovative programs were initiated in all aspects of the College's
development. Curricula improvements in the general education
program of teacher education, and in business administration, as
well as other areas, were carried forward. A graduate studies
program in elementary education was initiated in the summer of
1968. The mantle of educational leadership at Savannah State
College passed from Dr. Jordan to Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr., on
February 1, 1971.

A leader of definite action . . . prophetic words . . . understanding
deeds . . . respect and sincerity . . . loyal school spirit . . . unusual
humor Our Sixth President ... Dr. Howard Jordan, Jr.

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OUR SEVENTH PRESIDENT

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Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr.

President
Savannah State College

Many of the improvements and innovations begun during the
administration of President Jordan, came into fruition during the
first year of Dr. Prince A. Jackson's tenure. At the time of his
appointment, Dr. Jackson served as Chairperson of the Division
of Natural Sciences and Director of the Institutional Self-Study,
which resulted in reaccreditation of the College by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools in December, 1971. During
that same year the College was accredited by the National
Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The three engineering technology programs civil, electronics,
and mechanical were accredited by the Engineer's Council
for Professional Development in 1973.

In his second full term as president, 59% of the faculty held the
earned Doctorate, two new dormitories were opened, new aca-
demic programs were added (two-year programs in fire science
technology and applied sciences, a four- and two-year engineer-
ing program was credited making it second only to Georgia
Tech in the State), the Board of Regents authorized the col-
lege's application for a 10-watt FM Radio station, and the
ground-breaking for a new library was held.

President Jackson, the first alumnus of the College to serve as
President, provided vigorous and dynamic leadership until
March 27, 1978, when he was succeeded by Dr. Clyde W. Hall,
who at the time of his appointment was serving as Chairperson
of the Division of Technical Sciences.

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OUR EIGHTH PRESIDENT

Wendell G. Rayburn

President

Savannah State College

Dr. Rayburn received a scholarship and donations from Wilton C. Scott, former Director of Public Relations. Dr.
Suresh Persad and Dr. Benjamin Lewis also pictured.

Dr. Wendell Rayburn achieved many milestones while he was here
at Savannah State College. Dr. Rayburn organized the college into
its present three schools School of Business, School of Human-
ities and Social Sciences and the School of Sciences and Technol-
ogy. Under his administration, Rayburn developed a grievance
procedure manual for the college and established tenure and
promotion review procedures. He created a strategic long-range
planning process in order to set goals for the college. He also
modified the mission statement so it could reflect the new urban
mission and he brought in new academic programs such as the
Master of Public Administration program and the New Liberal Arts
program. Under Dr. Rayburn's administration, the college received
accreditation for the Social Work program and the Athletic pro-
gram was enhanced.

Because of Dr. Rayburn, Savannah State College became an
institution in which the percentage of successful first-time Re-
gent's test-takers increased.

Because of him, the Elderhostel program was formulated and he
strengthened the relationship between Savannah State College
and Armstrong State College (SSC and ASC). The School of
Business was selected to spearhead the urban mission initiative
and the desegregation and affirmative action goals for the school
were met annually.

Finally, former President Rayburn led Savannah State College to
be chosen as one of the five most desegregated institutions in the
University System of Georgia and he established a scholarship
endowment up to $500,000 in funds.

The faculty and staff of Savannah State College turned out in full force at a reception to
welcome new president, Dr. Wendell G. Rayburn and his family to our campus. Shown from
left to right are: Wendell, Jr.; Mrs. Gloria Rayburn; daughter, Rhonda and President Rayburn.

Rev. Louis Stell presents a check for the Louis Stell Scholarship fund in behalf of his late father, Rev. L. Scott Stell.
Mr. Thomas Hines, former Development Officer and Mrs. Beautine Hardwick, Administrative Assistant to the
President, look on. 21

OUR NINTH
PRESIDENT

Dr. William E. Gardner, Jr.

President

Savannah State College

22

John H. Johnson, owner/publisher of the Johnson Publishing Company, chats with Dr.
3ardner after the Martin Luther King Business Breakfast.

Dr. William E. Gardner, Jr., 52, became the ninth president of
Savannah State College on September 1, 1989. Dr. Gardner came
to the College from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania where he
served as Vice President for Academic Affairs.

A man of pre-eminent vision, Dr. Gardner projects the future for
Savannah State College that will place the College at the zenith of
institutions of higher education. Among his myriad
accomplishments are the following:

Recruitment strategies resulting in a thirteen percent

increase in student enrollment
The development of a management team which

emphasizes strategic planning
The funding of grants for the renovation of Hill Hall and

for the implementation of an Advanced Water

Technology Institute ($2,000,000)
The successful completion of the College Self-Study for

SACS re-accreditation
The permanent display on campus of the Blue Angel

flown by Lt. Commander Donnie Cochran, the first

Black member of the Blue Angels
The renovation of Adams Hall for the establishment of

the College Archives
The development of a proposal designated to increase

the number of secondary teachers via a joint venture

with Armstrong State College
The renovation and installation of computer laboratories

to enhance the programs in computer science and

mathematics
Revitalization of the academic programs of the College,

with an emphasis upon the Core Curriculum
Emphasis upon academic exellence and student

development

Under Dr. Gardner's leadership, the physical and intellectual
ambience of the College has been improved and re-vitalized. His
mental acuity, his sincere empathy, and his inspired vision makes
him an academic leader without peer. His vision for Savannah
State College is based upon an analytical knowledge of higher
education, modern social trends, and a keen awareness of human
needs, resources, and aspirations.

Dr. Gardner pictured above with his family immediately after he was inaugurated as
the ninth president. (L-R) William E. Gardner, III, Dr. Dorothy Gardner and Kim
Gardner. At right, Dr. & Mrs. Gardner pictured in front of Homecoming viewing
stand.

CENTENNIAL

SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE

A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404

OFFICE OF
THE PRESIDENT

Dear Students, Faculty, Sta^fi, and klumni.:

Savannah State. College has been an iiZustrious citadel oi
higher ItaKninQ ^or one hundred years. From a meager beginning
in October, /89J as the. Georgia State Industrial. College ior Colored
Youths with thAzz faculty and zight students, thz Cottzgz has
developed into a high tzch institution o& approximately 130 faculty
and oven. 2300 students.

Thz Collzgz ha6 an alumni cadre oi over 10,000 cLL&tributed
oven, thz United Stated and thz world. Our graduates havz gone
on to great careers as doctors, entrepreneurs, lawyers, educators,
computet scientists, corporate leadens, and politicians . In short,
current student!) at Savannah State College axe the recipients o&
a tremendous and valuable educational legacy.

The onus ij> now upon current and prospective Savannah State
College students to carry the mantle o& leadership, acliizvzmznt,
academic excellence, and humane concern ^or others in thz society
into the 21st century and the next one hundred years.

May the vigorous and pioneering spirit o& Richard R. Wright,
First President of, Savannah State College, guide and bless each
Student, faculty, sta&fi member, and each alumnus as a universal
and indomitable spirit allows each oh you to advance the banner
o& excellence and achievement in the name oi Savannah State College,
our beloved "College by the Sea."

"In our hearts we'll build a shrine ior thee . . . ."

Sincerely,

WilLiam E. Gardner, Jr.

An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer

SALUTATIONS

SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 20482
SAVANNAH, GA. 31404

(912)356-2286

1890U990 CENTENNIAL TRADITION, PRIDE AND PROGRESS

P.O. Box 50455
Washington, O.C,

20091

Greetings:

On behalf of the executive board and members of the Savannah State College
National Alumni Association, Inc., I consider it a privilege and honor to have
been given an opportunity to greet the Savannah State College family from the
Historic Landmark Edition of the 1991 Tiger Yearbook. The Tiger Yearbook staff
is to be commended for their effecient preparation and publication of this
Centennial Edition.

As we celebrate our Centennial, let us be reminded of the challenges we have
overcome in the past so that we will confront similar challenges which lie ahead
with vigor and valor. Savannah State College has 100 years of a glorious
history, and we must continue to trust God, who has all power in His hand, that
all the efforts of our founders, forefathers, and alumni have not been in vain.

The National Alumni Association will continue to lead in the struggle to
acquire and provide the resources needed to preserve, develop and enhance
Savannah State College and its historical mission. Savannah State College has a
bright future ahead and we request your participation and prayers as we commit
our efforts to building stronger bridges that will yield maximum results and a
Bicentennial Celebration of Savannah State College!

Sincerely,

Charles G. Youno< President

Savannah State/tol lege

National Alumni Association, Inc.

WHAT COSTS MORE THAN AN EDUCATION The lack of it!

GOVERNOR

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It is with great pleasure that I extend best wishes upon
the occasion of the Savannah State College's Centennial
celebration.

Historically, Savannah State College has stood as a
beacon of academic excellence, producing the finest doctors,
lawyers, politicians and educators in the country.

As Governor, one of my top priorities is the
strengthening of education in the State of Georgia, and I
applaud and commend you for your continued commitment and
dedication to that cause.

Congratulations, and again, best wishes for a very
momentous 100th birthday!

With kindest regards, I remain

Sincerely,

ZM/lg

GREETINGS

FROM

THE

MAYOR

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - CITY OF SAVANNAH

JOHN P. ROUSAKIS. mayor

January 29, 1991

SAVANNAH STATE COLLEGE FAMILY

Greetings:

On behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah,
I extend congratulations and best wishes to you upon the 100th
birthday of Savannah State College. The college continues to
be an outstanding asset to this community. I look forward to
being a major supporter as we move into the next 100 years.

With warmest regards, I am

Sincerely,

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History

2 Geraldine Abernathy
Physical Education

3 B.T. Griffith
Biology

4 Joseph Wortham
Biology

5 Blanton Black
Geography

6 Virgil Winters
Mathematics & Physics

7 Varnetta Frazier
Dietician

8 Joan Gordon
Social Work

9 Sylvia Bowen
Mathematics

10 E.K. Williams
Social Sciences

1 1 John B. Clemmons
Mathematics

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1 Clyde W. Hall

Engineering & Acting President

2 Ella W. Fisher
Physical Education

3 Faculty attend a Sunday afternoon lecture
in the A.V. Center in 1964.

4 Elmer J. Dean
History

5 A. Peacock
Social Science

6 Martha Wilson
Mathematics College Dean

7 Maurice Stokes
Social Science

8 Elonnie J. Josey
Librarian

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9 Susan P. Waters
Fine Arts

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Dr. Griffith instructs students.

2 Marcelle Rodriquez (Business) receives Delta's
"Teacher of the Year" Award.

3 Willie Tucker
Chemistry

4 C. Vernon Clay
Engineering

5 Robert C. Long
Business

6 Louise Lautier Owens
English

7 Janie Lester
English Language & Literature

8 Calvin L. Kiah
Dean of Faculty

9 Wilbur McAfee
History

10 Frank Tharpe
Industrial Arts

1 1 James L. Thompson
Music

12 Raymond Hopson
Physical Education

13 James Eaton
Education

14 Commander Virgil Mcghee (third from left)
First NROTC Commander

SCHOOL

OF
BUSINESS

The School of Business provides professional education in
business administration through major programs in Ac-
counting, Information Systems, Management, and Market-
ing. In designing programs which prepare the student for a
dynamic environment, the faculty recognizes the stable
principles and the evolving methods on which business
and other enterprises are based.

The purpose of the School of Business is to provide to
each student a sound educational foundation for gainful
employment which is economically and socially effective in
our contemporary culture. The School provides curricular
offerings, supervised work experiences, co-curricular ac-
tivities and individual counseling.

Dr. Victor Lomax
Acting Dean

Dr. William Hahn
Associate Professor

Swannie Richards
Associate Professor

Dr. Terry Sheldahl
Associate Professor

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Mrs. Swannie Richards receives a plague from Fr. Gardner after
being selected as Distinguished Teacher of the Year during 1990.

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Dr. Charlease Stevenson
Associate Professor

Lester Lamonut
Senior Programmer

Shevon Carr
Administrative Assistant to the Dean

Sheri Saleem
Secretary to the Dean

FACULTY NOT PICTURED

Dr. Edward Alban (ASOP)

Dr. Tsehai Alemayehu (ASOP)

Dr. Hayward S. Anderson (PROF)

Dr. Barbara Bart (ASOP)

Dr. Howard Clayton (ASTP)

Dr. George Conlin (ASTP)

Mr. Carl David (INST)

Dr. Thomas Eason (PROF)

Lydia McKmley-Floyd (ASTP)
Alexander Heslin (ASTP)
Jeraline D. Harven (PROF)
Jan Jankowski (ASOP)
Robert Jensen (ASTP)
Mary Lou Lamb (ASOP)

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Mr.

Dr.

Mr. Arthur Levy (ASTP)

Dr. Robert Morgan (ASOP)

Dr. Jane Philbrick (ASOP)

Dr. Henri C. Pusker (PROF)

Dr. George Reid (ASOP)

Mrs. Carol Tapp (INST)

Dr. Ralph Traxler (PROF)

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Management major prepares class assignment.

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SCHOOL

OF

HUMANITIES

AND

SOCIAL

SCIENCES

Black History Month Seminar featured Dr. Hanes Walton, Professor. Ms.
Gaye Hewitt looks on.

Jane Fowles
Assistant Professor

Dr. Rene Immele
Assistant Professor

Sanford Gray
Professor

Dr. David Richardson
Associate Professor

Daniel Smith
Instructor

Dr. Carver Waters
Assistant Professor

Dr. Robert L. Stevenson
Professor

Debra Wilson
Instructor

Dr. Ja Arthur Jahannes, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science, raises a
question at a college symposium.

Students complete work assignments in the English and Reading Laboratory

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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is comprised of five
departments: the Departments of Fine Arts, the Department of
Humanities, the Department of Recreation, the Department of
Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Department of Social Work
and Applied Sociology. The School offers majors in English, Mass
Communications, Music, History, Criminal Justice and Social
work, Sociology, Political Science, Recreation and Parks Adminis-
tration, and Urban Studies. Minors are offered in the following
areas: Mass Communications, English, Art, Music, Religion and
Philosophy, Afro-American Studies, Psychology, History, Sociolo-
gy, Criminal Justice, Gerontology, Political Science. Recreation,
Parks Administration, Voice, and Theatre.

Dr. Terrance Anderson
Professor, Department Head

Farnese Lumpkin
Associate Professor

Lawrence Hutchins
Assistant Professor

Randy Duncan
Acting Choral Director

FACULTY NOT PICTURED

Dr. Luetta C. Milledge, (PROF), Head
Dr. Victor Carpenter (ASOP)
Dr. Russell D. Chambers (ASOP)
Dr. Charles J. Elmore (ASOP)
Mrs. Novella Cross-Holmes (ASTP)
Mrs. Yvonne H. Mathis (ASOP)
Dr. Percy W. Miller (ASOP)
Dr. George J. O'Neill (PROF)
Mrs. Linda J. Peerson (ASTP)
Mrs. Gloria A. Shearin (INST)
Dr. Terry Thompson (ASTP)
Mrs. Clara Aguero (ASTP)
Mr. Willie E. Jackson (ASTP)
Dr. Christine E. Oliver (PROF)

SOCIAL AND
ilHAVORIAL SCIENCES

Dr. Modupe Akin-Deko
Assistant Professor

Diana A. Pattillo
Assistant Professor

Dr. Willie Johnson
Graduate Associate Dean

Dr. Eke makes a point to his Government class.

Joenelle Gordon, Associate

Dr. Steven Smith
Professor

Dr. Daniel Washington
Professor

Dr. Craig Winston
Assistant Professor

Johnnie Mitchell
Activities Coordinator

Professor, lectures to her students.

Dr. Merolyn Stewart lectures to History 102 class.

Dr. Warren Whitton
Associate Professor

Dr. Mohamed Turay
Associate Professor

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SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
AND TECHNOLOGY

The School of Sciences and Technology comprises under-graduate programs in
Biology, Chemistry; Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science; Engineering
Technology, and Naval Science. It offers Bachelor of Science degree program
with majors in Biology, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Medical Technol-
ogy, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Civil Engineering Technology, Electronics
Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Computer
Science Technology.

Dr. Margaret C. Robinson
Dean

Dr. Frissell Hunter
Professor, Biology and Life Sciences

Dr. Hetty Jones
Associate Professor, Biology and Life Sciences

Dr. P.V. Krishnamurti
Professor, Biology and Life Sciences

Mr. Henry A. Taylor
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Dr. Bernard Woodhouse
Professor, Biology and Life Sciences

Dr. George Williams
Professor, Chemistry

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Dr. Matthew Gilligan
Associate Professor, Biology and Life Sciences

Dr. Joe Richardson
Associate Professor, Biology and Life Sciences

Dr. Jacqueline Byers
Professor, Mathematics

Dorothy S. Murchison
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Joseph Owens
Instructor, Mathematics

Dr. Theresa Anthony
Professor, Engineering Technology

Chemistry major, Connie Lynch, prepares experiment.

Dr. K.B. Raut
Professor, Chemistry

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Dr. G.K. Nambiar
Professor, Biology

Raymond Schlueter
Associate Professor, Engineering Technology

Dr. Alex Kalu
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Dr. Sylvester Chukwukere
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Engineering students use state-of-the-art equipment.

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Dr. Hede Ma
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Rex Ma
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Asad Yousuf
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

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Commander Claven Williams
Commanding Officer

Commander Gordon Lannou
Executive Officer

Lt. Alfredo Arredondo

Lt. Matthew Gil

YNC (SW) Jamel Ragin

Lt. Thelonious Vaults

Spring Review 1991

SKC (SW) Vic Victoria

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DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES

Even though these students are under remediation, the undergirding philosophy of this
program is to encourage students to improve their learning ability and to motivate
them into learning. The program supports the contention that students should not only
concentrate on their strengths, but also their weaknesses. In order to facilitate stu-
dents's inner growth and development, each of the four components in Developmental
Studies have created a number of objectives designated to promote the Program's
overall mission. These directives are based on the staff's desire to support the stu-
dents' pursuit of academic excellance and life survival skills.

Clara Elmore-Bain
Assistant Professor

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Rosalind Kent
Assistant Professor

Dr. Joyce McLemore
Associate Professor

Khani Morgan
Assistant Professor

Charlie Bryan
Mathematics Program Assistant

Mary Ann Goldwire
Reading Program Assistant

Lawrence Simmons
English Program Assistant

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ADMINISTRATION

Dr. George W. Reid
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. James B. Ewers
Vice President for Student Affairs

Prince K. Mitchell
Vice President for Business & Finance

Vice President Ewers & Assistant, Rev.
Sam Williams, present X-mas donations to
Greenbriar personnel.

Vice President Reid contemplates his
remarks before presiding over a faculty
meeting.

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Janice Allen
Business & Finance

Vara Allen
Comprehensive Counseling

Catherine Baker
Title III

Vivian Brannen
Business & Finance

Angela Brown
Personnel

Naomi Calhoun

Development & College

Relations

Elaine Cannick
Comprehensive Counseling

Elizabeth Chapman
Infirmary

Rachel Claiborne
Comprehensive Counseling

Marchnita Coleman
Cooperative Education

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Karen Conner
Secretarial Center

Gwendolyn Cummings
Admissions

Carolyn Smith Fletcher
Personnel

Gwendolyn Frazier
Infirmary

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Glenn Lee
Procurement

Carol Gordon
Radio Station

Shelia Hayes
Business & Finance

Audretta Holder
Business & Finance

Beulah Gardner
Business & Finance

Bonnie Howard-Holt

Development & College

Relations

Staff members enjoy a reception at the President's residence

Edna B. Jackson
Alumni Affairs

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Doris Jackson
Secretarial Center

Dr. Roy A. Jackson
Admissions

Shirley James
Comprehensive Counseling

Judy Johnson
Infirmary

Jerrie Knight
Financial Aid

V. Koganti
Personnel

Carless Lawyer
Mathematics

Anne Lipsey
Financial Aid

Laura McGraw

Office of the Vice President

for Academic Affairs

GARDNERS ENTERTAIN FACULTY AND STAFF

Vice Presidents serve as chefs.

First Lady, Dorothy Gardner, plays hostess
to Shevon Carr.

Almisha Mattox
Cashier's Office

Winifred Mincey
Financial Aid

Margaret Mitchell
Library

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Tommie Mitchell
Financial Aid

Robert L. Ray
Registrar

Donald Shavers
Business & Finance

Ruby Morris
Business & Finance

Elizabeth Robinson
Business & Finance

Martha Stafford
President's Office

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Wanda Moran
NROTC

Savita Raut
Business & Finance

Evadne Roberts
Admissions

Patricia Rutledge
Personnel

Henton Thomas
Comprehensive Counseling

Jeannette Westley
Business & Finance

Diane Williams
Business & Finance

Clyde Wilson
Cashier's Office

Rose Harris Wright
Property Control

Patricia Young
Financial Aid

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QUEENS FROM THE PAST

Elizabeth Wells-Benton
Miss GSC 1938-39

Thelma Perry Wallace
Miss GSC 1947-48

Vernice Thompson Myers
Miss GSC 1948-49

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Albertha Mcintosh
Miss GSC 1949-50

Dorothy Murchinson
Miss SSC 1957-58

Beatrice Hardwick
Miss SSC 1950-51

Yvonne McGlockton McNeil
Miss SSC 1960-61

Jacquelyn Ryles-Harris
Miss SSC 1967-68

Sharon Lewis Pritclett
Miss SSC 1971-72

Patricia Johnson Brown
Miss SSC 1975-76

Gail Merkerson
Miss SSC 1976-77

Patricia Y. Houston
Miss SSC 1980-81

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Jeneen Brown beams with excitement after being crowned 2nd Runner-Up

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SHARON BERRY

Miss SSC 1990-91, Sharon Berry, poses with Miss Georgia State College
1938-39, Miss Georgia Wells-Benton.

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Savannah State
College gather for final
salute.

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NROTC takes part in SSC's Homecoming parade.

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Miss Bostic Hall, Nadia Service

Drum Major, Sal Mulgrav, leads SSC
band during halftime activities.

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SSC supporters came out in record number for Homecoming 1990.

Miss SSC 1990, Sharon Berry, is presented with the team tootbali.

SSC's Alumni Association presents the school with a check.

Band Director Lawrence Hutchins directs the band during
the almamater.

The football team puts SSC one step closer to a Homecoming victory.

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FOUNDERS CONVOCATION

The Founder's Day Convocation drew
hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alum-
ni, community leaders, and local digna-
taries. The guest speaker for the occasion
was the Honorable Clarence Thomas, a
native Savannahian, Judge of the United
States Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit.

The Founder's Day Convocation com-
memorated the founding of the Georgia
Industrial College for Colored Youth on
November 26, 1890.

President William E. Gardner, Jr. delivers words of the occasion.

Judge Clarence Thomas
U.S. Court of Appeals

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SSC faculty and staff participate in Founders Day celebration.

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SSC ARCHIVES FINDS A HOME

What was the site of the former dining hall for
residence students over a span of five decades, has
now been refurbished as the archival showcase of
much of Savannah State College's invaluable
memorabilia and artifacts.

Spearheaded by the efforts of Dr. & Mrs. Gardner, a
Committee of faculty, staff and retirees was garnered to
locate, assemble and reshape the many misplaced
pieces of SSC history which for years had languished in
the file cabinets and storage rooms of many college
offices, or gathered years of dust in the basements,
attics or closets of college alumni and former
employees of the College.

The Plant Operations Unit.under the supervision of Dr.
Jeffrey Jenkins, in a matter of a few short weeks,
turned the long neglected building into a showplace
which left even the Archives Committee members
amazed at the magnificence of the architecture, and
the sheer aesthetic beauty of the building.

JUNIOR WOMEN

Finalists of Junior Women of Excellence: Sametria McFall, Melinda Mullings, Anquinette Young, Rozelle Slaymon, Ava Phoenix and
Dionne Hoskins.

Former Woman of the Year recipient, Mrs. Joan S. Green, presents award to Ava Phoenix,
Junior Woman of Excellence.

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High ranking women of junior status who have
excelled in the area of academics, as well as
commmunity services and extra-curricular campus
activities were recognized at an awards banquet on
Sunday, February 10, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the
King-Frazier Complex.

Six young ladies entered the competition which was
extended to all junior women with grade point
averages of 3.0 and above. Criteria for judging
included academic accomplishments, an essay
describing meaningful, stimulating, and goal related
experiences in the student's chosed field of study,
participation in campus and community activities,
demonstration of leadership and citizenship, as well
as accomplishments in other areas. Ava Phoenix, a
junior Chemistry major from Savannah, was selected
to receive the Junior Women of Excellence Award.

The top junior women participated in the Mantle
Passing Ceremony a traditional form of
recognition for junior women of excellence at
Savannah State College which was last performed in
1971. The last recipient (1971), Mrs. Joan S. Green,
performed the ceremony this year. Dr. Luetta
Milledge, Head of the Department of Humanities, was
the main speaker at the banquet, and former Mantle
recipients also participated. Freshman and
Sophomore young ladies with a 3.0 GPA and above
were special guests for the evening.

OF EXCELLENCE

Dr. Annette Brock introduces the speaker.

Dr. Luetta Milledge delivers an inspiring address.

Audience gives Dr. Milledge their rapt attention.

Dr. Ewers, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Ava Phoenix after
award ceremony.

Dr. Gardner lends a congratulatory smile to award finalists.

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"PLAYERS BY THE SEA"

The Savannah State College Players By The Sea opened its Centennial produc-
tion under the direction of Dr. Robert L. Stevenson, professor of English. The
Players By The Sea presented the play Rashomon, by Fay and Michael Kanin.

The story line was relatively simple: A murder had been committeed and four
different versions of the same story were told. The viewer was left to determine
which story was the correct one. However, the meaning behind the plot was
much more complex. Without compromising the integrity of the play and viewer,
it was safe to argue that one point being stressed was the fallibility of human
beings. Juxtaposed with this was the idealism represented by the priest in the
play. As viewers of 5th century B.S. learned from Aeschylus, we discovered that
religious concepts must grow and change in order to accomodate man.

The play was staged in the Kennedy Fine Arts auditorium on November 29, 30
and December 1, 1990.

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CLASSES

Freshman class officers for the 1990-91 were dedicated and hard
working. Elected at the beginning of the academic year, these stu-
dents led a spirited campaign to capture the confidence and support
of their peers in the freshman class election.

Also elected during this time was Miss Freshman, Venus Trawick from
Sandersville, Georgia.

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Dale Bopp
Angel Bostick
Christina Byrt

Historian John Hope Franklin signs autographs for
visiting elementary school students as Robert James
and Dr. Coleridge Braithwaite look on.

Dr. John Hope Franklin, noted historian, addresses
the audience during Honors Convocation Day.

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Isaac Davis

Yolanda Edge

Alphonso Ellison

Ronald Evans

Khalid Franklin

Tasha Givens

"MOMMA DON'T" CAST VISITS SSC

Member of "Momma Don't" cast

poses for a quick shot while signing

autographs at SSC.

Melodic sounds from crew members
of the production "Momma Don't."

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Shelia Golder
Adriane Green
Demetria Harris

Shavon Herrington
Mya Jackson
Yashmia Jester

Former member of the world renown Blue Angels
and SSC alumnus Commander Donnie Cochran,
speaks to a class during an impromptu visit.

Commander Cochran receives the Centennial Circle
award from the School of Sciences and Technology

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Nicole Johnson

Anissa Jones

Bayien Looney

John Mason

Aaron Mayfield

Sonya McKennie

WHCJ RADIO PROVIDES VALUABLE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

Cathy Kennedy interns at WHCJ
Radio Station.

Catherine Mclntyre and Dionna

Johnson host a talk show at WHCJ

Radio Station.

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Anita McWhorter
Norma Mitchell
Lee Morris

Ato Myers
Trisan Napier
Lainie Morris

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Sun, Sun, SSC's boat, docked at the pier.

A scenic view of the waterway behind Camilla
Hubert Hall.

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Titilayo Onashile

Clevonne Phelps

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Khatsana Pugh

Karla Richardson

Myshell Richardson

DELTA ICEBREAKER 1991

"Gomab" Members of the Phi Beta

Sigma Fraternity, Inc. of West

Georgia College perform at the

Delta Icebreaker.

Not a seat remained empty at the
1991 Delta Icebreaker.

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A "tiny" replica of the Blue Angels Squadron during
SSC's Homecoming Parade.

'I salute you." The next Donnie Cochran?

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Valerie Tayior

Vernon Neely

Marva Wallace

Katina Watts

Dwayne Wells

Kevin Wilcox

ACADEMICS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS AT SSC.

"Carefuulll!" Testing, experimenting

listening and studying that's
what it's all about.

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Jamie Williams
Shawanda Williams
Terrence Williams

(Left to Right) Oladimeji Fayoyin, Tonya Walton, Damon
Elmore, Placida "Peaches" Johnson.

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Tatia Adams
Allicia Anderson
Lavera Brantley

Shannon Brown

Eric Bush

Tiffany Cutter

S-O-P-H-O-M-O-R-E-S

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Centennial seal is a striking emblem at a flag's

center.

The school's colors of blue and orange are arranged in three alternate vertical panel* to
represent the three principal noma of the college. Vertical panels were chosen to represent the quest
for upward mobility and the search for excellence that characterise the administration, faculty, staff,
students, and alumni of the College. The initial designation of the College was "The Georgia State
Industrial College for Colored Youth." In 1936, the name was changed to Georgia State College. The
Regent* of the University System of Georgia changed the name of the college from Georgia State College
to it* present name on January 18, I960.

The Centennial logo is embellished in blue on the center orange panel The Centennial logo i*
an adapta t ion of the college logo designed for the commemorative license plate*. The Centennial logo
was designed by Will Brown, graphic artist. Atlanta. Georgia. The distinctive line drawing of Hill Hall
in the centennial logo wa* drawn by Dennis Frampton, President, Atlantic Printing Company in 1983
on the occasion of the inauguration of Wendell G. Rayburn as the eighth president of Savannah State
College. The building in the center of the circle is Hill Hall, the oldest building on campus, now in the
Historic Registry Below the sketch of Hill Hall are displayed the beginning year and the current year
separated by the letter Q, the Roman numeral symbol for one hundred. The word Centennial it
displayed below thi* configuration. The Latin phrase - "Lux Bt VerUem" is the college's motto
"Light and Truth."

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Card Catalog is a helpful resource for research
Bibliographies.

Conference rooms are available for independent
study.

conference

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Stephanie Cutler
Carol Davis
Cathy Dewese

Milton Davis
Joseph Delaney
David Dicks

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Schane Fleming

Sharon Gibbs

Aundre Goode

Bnjin Green

Detra Howard

Sonya Howard

SERIOUS STUDENTS STUDY WHEREVER THEY CAN.

Memorization works for the moment.

Letting a little sunshine on the subject

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Asa Gordon delivers Centennial lecture.

A Reception was held in honor of Asa Gordon,
Jr. immediately following his lecture.

Catrell McClendon
Bargeron Miller
Yolanda Moore

Stacey Pollard

Renee Richardson

Rufus Reese

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DYNAMITE DUOS OR SENSATIONAL SINGLES?

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The International Spring Festival gets underway
with a parade led by SSC's foreign students.

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Beverly West

Reina Williams

Wilfred Young

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JUNIORS

JUST US JUNIORS!

Miss Junior, Veronica Bedell, rides in the homecoming parade.

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Xernona Clayton of Turner Broadcasting addresses
Martin Luther King Memorial Assembly.

Mrs. Clayton pictured with Vice President George
Reid and Rev. B.R. Mitchell. Jr., chairman of the ML
King Observance in Savannah.

Nancy Albers
Veronica Bedell
Elizabeth Brinson

Janet Brown
Dionne Clark
Labronza Cotton

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Robin Williams, senior officer, leads Spring Review
of the NROTC Unit.

The Blue Angels A4L Skyhawk aircraft, formerly

flown by Commander Donnie Cochran,

permanently mou ited on the SSC campus. The

Blue Angel symbolizes for SSC students what one

can earn through hard work and effort.

Willie Jackson, tenor, and SSC Choral Director
performs during Centennial Week.

SSC Concert Choir, under the direction of Willie
Jackson and Randy Duncan, performs for Founders
Day Program. Jerome Glover is the accompanist for
the choir.

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All alone with my homework and Pooh Bear

Serena McCoy entered the race for "Miss Junior"
class and won.

Serena responds to impromptu question during the
Pageant. Ron Wallace of WTOC was guest emcee.

Venus Moore
Melinda Mullings
Mustafa MuHammed

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Dionne Hoskins, a MARC scholar, shows what it
maintain a high G.P.A.

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Dr. Luetta Milledge presents yearbook award to a
high school student Editor at the annual Southern
Regional Press Institute

Southern Regional Press Institute participants at
Annual Luncheon.

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Studying in the stacks

Mrs. Ella Sims makes a point to her Sociology

class.

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Dawn captivates the crowds at Homecoming Parade. Halftime shows belong to the Marching Tigers.

SENIORS

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Oscar Carters

William Davis, Jr.

Schyler Dennis

Schonda Dortch

Seletria Elliot

Gerald Ferrebee

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Tony Howard

Sherry Holsley

Jayme Jaycox

Dedire Morris

Shansalu Oyekan

Betty Polite

Dolan Russell

Harry Scott

Demetria Smalls

Denise Strachan

April Walton

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Seniors Janeen Brown and Cathy Kennedy enjoy lunch with some friends.

Kenneth Wilson

Relious Stepherson

Micheal Wiltshire

James Young

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LIFE

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IN THE EYES

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A serious study session.

"You have the study just to make it today.'

Students sign up to have I.D. photos made.

"Skee-Wee"

Studying alone, in a corner, but not in the dark.

Cynthia strikes a lovely pose as she serves as a hostess
for the Archives opening.

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Deltas steppin' out.

'Kappas raise kane"

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Sigmas get set!

Zetas get into their routine.

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Would you slow down a little, I'm trying to
write this down.

Some students take a lunch break in the Snack Bar.

J can't believe it . . . snow at SSC!

Vice President, Dr. Ewers, waiting on a student . . . now
that's service.

It can't be . . . students smiling during registration.

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SSC is known for it's beautiful women.

I'll take my bike any day.

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A HAIRY
SITUATION

CLASSES ENHANCED BY EQUIPMENT

Savannah State College is fortunate to
have the Title III Program as a part of
federally supported resources. This
program has generated improved
resources in almost every academic
area of the College which gives
students an opportunity to achieve first
hand experience on state-of-the art
equipment. Business Labs are equipped
with computers; Mass Communications
students work in a modern
broadcasting studio; science labs reflect
current apparatus and resources and
engineering and physics courses are
reinforced with equipment that
enhances instruction.

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INSTRUCTION TAKES ON MANY LOOKS

The curriculum at Savannah State
College provides students with excellent
opportunities to study in an
environment conducive to learning.
Faculty members utilize diverse
teaching styles which give students a
chance to learn through lectures,
laboratories, group instruction, and
independent study. Also field
experiences and internships are
required in some disciplines where
students learn in off-campus settings.
Students are encouraged to become
independent thinkers and most classes
allow for oral and written expressions of
those thoughts.

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A time-old tradition at SSC has been
the Annual Midnite Breakfast held prior
to the beginning of final examinations.
The event is sponsored each Fall
quarter by the Student Affairs Office,
with the cooperation of ARA Services
and the Student Government
Association.

ARA staffer, Jean Glover, poses with a student
before serving line opens.

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Crowds arrive early and eagerly await service from the faculty and staff.

EGGS, BACON AND SAUSAGE

The Midnite Breakfast is prepared and served by
volunteer faculty and staff members. The menu
usually includes, grits, bacon, eggs, sausage,
toast, biscuits, and juice.

Rodney Johnson gives a "victory" sign to
indicate his meal was a winner.

Dr. Gardner pitches in, but would rather serve juice than cook.

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FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

Dr. Prince Prince A. Jackson, Jr. looks quite at home in his bibbed apron. He generates smiles
and laughter from students.

With final exams only a few hours away, students
release a lot of pent-up emotions and stress.
Eating at Midnight is nothing new to many of the
serious midnite oil burners.

Dr. Victor Carpenter serves from the serving line.

READY TO HIT THE BOOKS

A smiling trio indicates that all went well.

The Office of Student Affairs views this activity as
one they feel students really look forward to. It
gives the faculty and the students an opportunity
to come together in a very relaxed atmosphere.

Even the ARA staff personnel get into the joy of
the evening.

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Scholarship recipients receive recognition for their hard work.

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NEWTONIAN SOCIETY

The Newtonian Society was founded in 1955 with membership consisting of Mathematics and General Science majors. The purpose of the society
is to promote student research in mathematics, science, and computer science.

DELTA SIGMA PI

Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities and colleges, to encourage scholarship, social
activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice. It was founded on November 7, 1907 at New York
University. Mrs. Swannie Richards serves as faculty advisor.

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SOCIAL WORKERS OF TOMORROW

Social Workers of Tomorrow is an organization composed of students interested in the profession of social work. The purpose of this organization is
to aid in promoting challenging, dynamic and progressive educational experiences, enhance communication among all student and faculty
members in the SSC Social Work Program and to think and work with others to improve community life. Dr. Lillian Reddick and Joenelle Gordon
are faculty advisors.

SOCIOLOGY CLUB

The purpose of the Sociology Club is to provide an avenue for students to network as paraprofessionals within their discipline. Field experience and
guest lecturers are often utilized as linkages to the professional workforce of sociology. Ella Sims serves as faculty advisor.

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BLACK MALE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The Black Male Leadership Council is a new student organization at SSC. Organized in the Spring of 1990, the organization hopes to address
many of the current social issues germaine to the African-American male and to implement strategies which would lead to plausible solutions.
Lawrence Simmons is the faculty advisor.

CAMPUS ALL-STAR QUIZ BOWL TEAM

Campus All-Star Quiz Bowl Team members competed for the second year in the National competition sponsored by Association of College
Unions International and the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education. Dr. Annette Brock and Festine Butler are
advisors and coaches. (Pictured are: A. Handy, L. Brooks, W. Davis, T. Jahannes, D. Elmore, S. Flint, W. Sullivan, M. Mullings, F. Butler and A.
Brock.

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BETA BETA BETA

Beta Beta Beta Bilogical Society is a society for students, especially undergraduates. It seeks to encourage scholarly attainment in this field of learning by
reserving its active membership for those who achieve superior academic records and who indicate special aptitude for and major interest in the life
sciences. It desires to cultivate intellectual interest in the natural sciences and to promote a better appreciation of the value of biological study and thus
welcomes into associate membership all those students who are interested in biology.

PHI BETA LAMBDA

Chartered three years ago, the Rho Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is a student fraternity for students interested in the Business profession. Students
network and obtain valuable training which will assist them in their career field. Dr. Jereline Harven is faculty advisor.

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UNITED NATIONS MODEL CLUB

This organization provides an opportunity for its participants to serve as delegates in a U.N. Conference setting representing nations of the world. This Fall,
the SSC delegation represented Saudi Arabia at the Sixth Annual conference. Dr. Kenoye Eke is advisor.

ARMY ROTO

The Army ROTC program qualifies the college graduate for a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army, United States Reserve, or the U.S. Army National
Guard. Qualifying for a commission adds an extra dimension to the student's employment capability in that upon graduation from college, the student has
military or civilian employment options. Captain Joseph Johnson is Head of the Department.

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NAVAL ROTC

The NROTC unit, established in 1971, prepares young Black Naval officers for the 21st century. Miss NROTC (Center) poses with unit.

BAPTIST STUDENT UNION

Alan Neely (Right Front) provides the BSU with excellent leadership. The BSU sponsors varied spiritual programs which uplift and spread the message of
Christ.

137

GRADUATE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION

The Graduate Association of Public Administration serves as a resource base for Savannah State College and surrounding
Chatham County areas. The association offers research information and association assistance in promoting better organization-
al, managerial and operational skills. The association hopes to improve the visibility of the Public Administration program in our
community. Faculty advisor is Dr. Kenneth Jordan.

ART CLUB

The Art Club is comprised of Art majors who lend their talent and artistic creativity to the college community. They sponsor
exhibits periodically and invite guest lecturers in the art medium. Mrs. Farnese Lumpkin is the Art Club advisor.

138

PEER COUNSELORS

The Peer Counselors Association is comprised of upperclassmen 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 Peer
Counselors are under the direction of Mrs. Shirley B. James whose main objective is to instill positive ideas in each Peer
Counselor.

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

The purpose of the Psychology Club is to provide an avenue for newly found psychological information to be filtered into the
Savannah State family via the clubs, displays, programs, and projects. It seeks to provide psychology minors and required-
course-taking students with a means of pooling their resources so as to strengthen their grasp on psychology matter.

139

PLAYERS BY SEA

The Players By The Sea functions under the Department of Fine Arts and is directed by Dr. Robert L. Stevenson. Interested students develop their
artistic skills through productions in the areas of Drama. Music, and Dance. In addition to quarterly performances, they also compete at the
National Association of Dramatic Speech and Arts conference (NADSA), which rotates annually on various campuses.

CLUB ROYAL BOHAMIAN

Student Natives of the Bahamas affiliate in a closely knit association of their peers. The organization sponsors activities which bring them together
in a social setting and they often participate in the International Students Association Festival.

140

ASSOCIATION OF THE ORIGINAL MAN

On January 17, 1990 the efforts of a group of concerned students culminated into the emergence of ATOM., the Association of The Original Man. The
ATOM was formed under the premise ot Black Nationalism.

ATOM is a well-rounded group with no boudaries on gender, age, religiousity or socio-economic status. It sees liberation as a primary focus in our struggle
and encourages study, spirituality, courage and discipline. AFRIKAN-NESS IS THE MOTIVE!!!

INTERNATIONAL FORUM

The Forum spearheads campus efforts to provide an opportunity for students to be enlightened on all sides of national and international issues and policies. It
conducts forums and seminars which feature panels of students, faculty and national experts who share in the exchange of opinions, ideas and experiences.
Dr. Lawrence Harris serves as the faculty sponsor.

141

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA

Front Row (L to R): Karen Bell, Lahoma Mobley, Renee Hunt, Makeita Spaulding, Pamela Nails and Patrice "Angie" Dula.
Back Row (L to R): Candice Neal, Connie Lynch, Katrina Robinson, Tameka Small, LeAlice Morrell, LaZenza McGill, April
Wayne, DeAnna Caples. Not Pictured: DeAndrea Gray, Janet Jackson, Cassandra Walden, Michelle Stadifier, and Lavette
Chester.

REMEMBER WHEN

On January 16, 1908, a group of young women at Howard
University caught the inspiration of a fellow student, Ethel
Hedgerman, and initiated the movement of Greek letter
sororities among black women in America. She was assited
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 intent or purpose: to cultivate and encourage high
scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and
friendship among college women. Membership, nation-
wide, has grown to over 75,000 college women.

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA

Front Row (L to R): Oscar Williams and Laticia Harris Back Row (L to R): Fred Goodman, William Davis, Jr., Jason Russell,
Ricardo Latimore, Gary Oliver, and Marcus Handy.

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The first Black Greek Letter Organization, founded in
America, Alpha Phi Apha, was conceived during a time
when Blacks were being disenfranchised 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
banned together because of the social and racial limita-
tions placed on them. Dec. 4, 1 906, 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 aims of the
fraternity, manly deeds, scholarship and love for all man-
kind. It was founded by 20 of the college's outstanding
young men.

REMEMBER WHEN

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DELTA SIGMA THETA

(L-R) Monique Hall, Nicole Young, Deandrea Goree, Annette Lewis, Sonya Snelling, Jeneen Brown, Swannie
Richards (Advisor), Veronica Bedell, Jaquita White, Avis Phoenix, Yvette Hunter, Danielle Ellis and Dionne
Hoskins.

DELTA PROBATES OF 1966

In 1913 at Howard University, twenty-two
strong-willed young black women envi-
sioned and founded an organization pledged
to serious endeavors, scholarship and public
service to mankind. On these principles, Del-
ta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was
founded. Today, it stands strong, with a
membership fast approaching 200,000
members as a beacon of hope and light
striving to uphold the image of love and pub-
lic service to mankind. At SSC, the women
of Delta Nu chapter have continued in the
footsteps of their illustrious founders by
spearheading community service projects
which have benefitted the Savannah Com-
munity and Savannah State College. They
also sponsor baby showers for unwed moth-
ers, blood drives, and clothing and canned
food drives for the homeless shelters in the
community. This year, the Sorors of Delta
Sigma Theta also sponsored for the very first
time what they hope to make an annual
event, and that is the DELTAs AGAINST
DRUNK DRIVING (DADD) project.

144

KAPPA ALPHA PSI

Eric Allen, Jeffery Dinkins, Borato Broughton, Eddie Simmons, James Mitchell. Darryl McCormick. Carey Mills, and
Bryan Easterling.

KAPPA'S OF THE EARLY 70'S

On January 5, 1911 at Indiana University,
Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity was founded, first
known as the Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity, in
1914 it's name was changed to Kappa Al-
pha Psi. Three men were outstanding in the
early years of the fraternity, there were Elder
W. Diggs, Brron Armstrong, 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 togeth-
er with a desire to stress ACHIEVEMENT
through BROTHERHOOD.

145

SIGMA GAMMA RHO

Pictured are: Charmayne Smith, Malinda Womack. Trina Harris. Charmet Anderson, Pamela Williams, and
Michelle Allen.

PLEDGEES OF THE LATE 50'S

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.,
was organized on November 12,
1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by
Mary Lou Gardner Little and six oth-
er school teachers. The growth of
the Sorority since its founding has
been remarkable. From the small
nucleus of seven inspired young
women in the capital city of Indiana,
it has expanded throughout the
United States, District of Columbia,
and Africa. Activities of the Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority are encour-
aged that will further in every way
possible the advantages of its mem-
bers intellectually, morally, and so-
cially.

146

PHI BETA SIGMA

Richard Dindins, Allen Williams. Lamont Nelson, James Scott, Michael Summers and Lamonica Bell;
(Kneeling) Raymond McClellan.

FOUNDER'S DAY 1966

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded
in the year of 1914 by A. Langston Taylor,
Leonard F. Moarse, and Charles I. Brown at
Howard University for the purpose of pro-
moting brotherhood, scholarship, and ser-
vice to humanity. Throughout the year Sig-
ma has exemplified these three
characteristics for the upgrading of all man-
kind regardless of race, creed, or color.

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ZETA PHI BETA

Cordie Jordan and Cassandra Huntley.

S^lk'S

"No man is an Island." This idea of to-
getherness and dependence among men
also applies to the relationship between
men and women. In 1920 the brothers of
Phi Beta Sigma decided that instead of
adopting a sister organization they would
assist in the organization of a new Soror-
ity. This Sorority would be their true eter-
nal and universal sisters. This idea was
discussed with Miss Arizonia Cleavor who
later met four other young women. They
decided to organize a Sorority which they
hoped would reach college women in all
parts of the world who were Sorority
minded and desired to affiliate with a
group which has as it's objectives the
ideas of service, scholarship and sister-
hood and for its ideal finer woman-
hood.

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REMEMBER WHEN

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OMEGA PSI PHI

(Standing L-R) Kenneth Brown, Steven Kettles, Terrence Johnson, John Thomas, David Graham, Eugene Johnson.
Bernard Green and Thomas Wiley; (Seated L-R) Reginald Love, Damon Johnson, Dionne Jennings, Corenthus
McArver and Michael Wilshire.

OMEGAS OF THE 1950'S

Omega Psi Phi fraternity was organized on
November 17, 1911 in the office of Ernest
Just, Professor of Biology at Howard Univer-
sity. 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 leadership, 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.

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(Standing L to R) Toderick Dodson, Fred Goodman, Cordie Jordan, Michael Summers, Richard Dmkins. (Middle L to R) William "Bill" Davis, Jr.,
Jeneen Brown, Makeita Spaulding, Melinda Womack, April Waye, Veronica Bedell, Anthony Handy. (Front Row) Angie Dula Keith Brown.

PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL

The Pan Hellenic Council is composed of representatives from each of the traditionally black social services fraternities and sororities on campus.
The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Phi Omega. Sigma Gamma Rho, Kappa Alpha Psi, Zeta Phi
Beta, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, put aside their differences to combine and create a cohesive atmosphere of social, political and religious
awareness for the campus and neighboring communities.

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SSC CHEERLEADERS IN
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Teresa Austin, Tiffany Cutler, Angie Dula, Charlotte
Lawrence, Adriunne Mcintosh, Jacqueta Williams, and
Dionne Hoskins. Captain. Vara Allen is staff advisor.

ATHLETICS

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Marc Staton

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Clarence Phillips

7

Gregg Leverett

8

Eric Allen

10

Johney Jeffery

11

Frederick Hawkins

13

Chad Alexander

18

Stanley Wheeler

16

Corey Blount

17

Malcom Goolsby

19

Jamie Gendo

20

James Clerk

21

Ulysses Smith

22

Corey Ladson

23

Cliftord Cooper

25

Lucius Cole

27

Doug Grant

29

Ronald Rogers

30

Curry Love

32

Paul Swam

33

Donald DuPont

34

Bernard Mack

36

David Dicks

38

Roger Mydell

40

David Coleman

42

Courtney Easley

43

Glenn Allen

45

Daniel Robinson

46

Patrick Dean

47

Dion Jennings

48

Rod Johnson

49

Henry Washington

50

Norman McGeathy

51

Orlando Dean

52

Paris Harvey

53

Tracy Turner

54

Troy Gerido

55

Eugene Brantley

59

Tony Wheeler

60

Steven Aycock

61

Raymond McClellan

64

Bryant Swinson

66

Earnest Greene

67

John Parks

68

Elbennit Turner

70

Bernard Green

71

John Thomas

74

David Lake

75

Shawn Gates

76

Tracy Russell

78

Kenneth Wright

79

Rodney Lovett

81

David Graham

82

Kenneth Brown

83

Calvin Thompson

85

Rodney Ballard

87

Charles Whittenbur

88

Carey Johnson

89

Kenneth Leach

91

Rodney Gerido

92

Tony Graham

93

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97

Daren Danzy

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99

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Charlotte, NC
Houston, TX
Lincolnton, GA
Knoxville. TN
W. Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Augusta, GA
Lansing, Ml
Savannah, GA
Decatur, GA
Rincon, GA
Atlanta. GA
Dublin, GA
Savannah, GA
Greensboro, SC
Richmond, VA
Atlanta. GA
Jacksonville, FL
Atlanta, GA
Augusta, GA
Savannah, GA
Orangeburg, SC
Augusta, GA
Rincon, GA
Bruce, MS
Savannah, GA
Knoxville, TN
Formerville, LA
Knoxville, TN
St. Thomas, VI
Atlanta, GA
Thomasville, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Macon, GA
Macon. GA
Atlanta, GA
Rincon, GA
Estill, SC
Dallas, TX
Atlanta. GA
Vidalia, GA
Spartanburg, SC
Savannah. GA
Lincolnton, GA
Atlanta, GA
Newark, NJ
St. Thomas, VI
St. Thomas, VI
Atlanta, GA
Darlington, SC
Hinesville, GA
Swainsboro, GA
Adel. GA
Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA
Houston, TX
Columbia, SC
Atlanta, GA
Savannah, GA
Rincon, GA
Adel. GA
Houston. TX
Darlington, SC
Sandersville, GA
Decatur, GA
Beaufort, SC

Last year, after struggling through the first few games,
SSC roared to a 7-4-0 record. They opened last season
losing to Bethune-Cookman 19-28 in Jacksonville, Flori-
da's Gator Bowl. The Tigers returned home the follow-
ing week to host the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee Univer-
sity and dropped the home opener 33-20 to post an
early 0-2 record.

The next game was more in line with the Tiger tradition
as SSC pounded Morehouse College 26-7 in Ted Wright
Stadium. SSC's other defeats came at the hands of
Alabama A & M (37-25 in Huntsville) and Georgia
Southern University (54-7 in Statesboro).

Savannah State's other wins last season were a 40-6
drubbing of Morris Brown, a 54-12 beating of Johnson
C. Smith University, a 29-28 escape over Clark-Atlanta
University, a 64-22 schellacking of Fort Valley, a 34-21
strapping of Albany State and a 41-3 annihilation of
Fayetteville State University.

Over the past three years, the SSC Tigers have posted
an impressive 23-6-0 record. Things look very promis-
ing for the future of Tiger football. The program is alive,
well and winning and our loyal fans have been with us
every step of the way.

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FOOTBALL
RESULTS 1990

1990 FOOTBALL RESULTS

SSC

Bethune-Cookman

OPP

19

Tuskegee University

28

20

Morehouse College

33

26

Alabama A & M University

7

25

Morris Brown

38

40

Johnson C. Smith Univ.

6

54

Clark Atlanta University

12

29

Fayetteville State Univ.

28

41

Georgia Southern Univ.

3

7

Fort Valley State

54

64

Albany State College

22

34

21

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Dynamic Tiger Head Coach, William "Bill" Davis, is a giant on and off the playing field. Coach
instills a sense of leadership and team spirit in every Tiger player. (Above Coach Davis
addresses a Weekly Press Luncheon during football season)

Coach James Mitchell instructs offensive line.

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Joseph Crosby
Defensive Coordinator

Richard Basil
Quarterbacks Coach

Daryl McNeill
Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers Coach

Wesley McGriff
Runningbacks Coach

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Defensive Back Coach

Allen Williams
Assistant Offensive Line Coach

Coaches: L to R Standing: Daryl McNeill, James Mitchell, Joe Crosby, George Small, Kerry Mils, Ken McWhorter; Kneeling: Richard Basil, Paul Heard, Allen
Williams, Bill Davis, Anthony Barney, Mile Wallace.

Quarterbacks: L to R Standing: Kelton Spann, Johney Jeffery, Chad Alexander; Kneeling: Greg Leverett, Richard Basil, Lou Brown

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Defensive Line: L to R Standing: Damon McKinney, Daren Danzy, Marc McClendon, Kenneth Wright, David Lake, George Small. Kneeling: Jerry Byrd, Tony
Graham, Paul Heard, John Thomas, Alfredo Givens

Offensive Line: L to R Standing: Kenneth Brown, Tracy Russell, Ernest Greene, Bryant Swinson, Shawn Gates, David Graham; Kneeling: Bernard Green,
Raymond McClellan, Allen Williams, James Mitchell, Steven Aycock, John Parks.

MEN'S
BASKETBALL

1990-91 MEN'S BASKETBALL ROSTER

WO

NAME

HT

POS

10

Otis Brock

6'0

G

11

Darryl McDuffie

6'1

G

13

Freddie Butts

6'1

G

30

Richard Lockett

6'2

G

32

Sean Robinson

6'5

F-C

33

Chad Faulkner

67

G-F

35

Young Rucker

6'4

G-F

40

Dwayne Ruff

6'4

F

41

Victor Dixon

6'6

F

42

DeRonnie Turner

6'4

F

44

Mark McLaughlin

67

C

45

Jerry Royal

6'4

F-C

Eric Woodard

6'2

G

Michael Fayoyon

6'4

F

HOMETOWN
Savannah, GA
Tampa, FL
Milledgeville, GA
Macon, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Port Royal, SC
Atlanta, GA
Greensboro, SC
Macon, GA
Saginaw, Ml
Dillon, SC
Washington, DC
Augusta, GA
Washington, DC

162

AN
EXCITING
SEASON

Tiger fans gave loyal and consistent support to Men's Basketball team although it was a losing
season.

1990-91

MEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS

SSC

OPP

67

Albany State College 90

68

GA Southwestern 77

71

Claflin College 64

75

Benedict College 79

75

Morehouse College 101

66

Valdosta State College 92

55

Elon College 60

83

LeMoyne Owens 89

75

Clark Atlanta College 86

82

Alabama A & M 89

84

Fort Valley State 83

86

Clark Atlanta College 104

70

Paine College 87

72

Benedict College 87

95

Fort Valley State 107

66

Morris Brown 84

110

Alabama A & M 129

56

Paine College 66

77

Tuskegee University 74

89

Morris Brown 1 1 1

73

Miles College 77

80

Albany State College 84

94

Edward Waters 86

67

Albany State College 70

Dixon makes power move.

Cooper defends Wildcat.

Tiger basketball continued on the road to rebuilding this
season posting a 6-20 win-lost record. However, as in
all athletics competition where individual talents are
showcased, SSC had some outstanding performances.

Young Rucker, Victor Dixon, and Chad Faulkner added
light to an otherwise dismal season. Together, the "Ti-
ger Basketball Future" averaged 40.5 points per game
and 21 rebounds. Stay tuned! Brighter days are
ahead!!!

SSC 1990-91 Women's

Basketball Roster j

POS

HT

HOMETOWN ;

12

Butts, Kimberly

Forward

5' 10

Macon, GA

22

Chester, Lavette

Forward

57

Greensboro, GA

15

Cotton, Sesame

Guard

5'0

Montezoma, GA

25

Cox, Lesa

Guard

5'4

Stone Mountain, GA

4

Gibson, Stephanie

Guard

5'4

Augusta, GA

24

Johnson, Stephanie

Forward

5'9V 2

Cadwell, GA

40

Sanders, Mabel

Center

6*3

Augusta, GA

30

Scott, Donna

Center

6'1

Atlanta, GA

5

Standifer, Michelle

Guard

5'4

Monticello, GA

11

Thurmond, Deanna

Forward

5'10

Augusta, GA

23

Walsh, Anita

Forward

5'ioy 2

Fairburn, GA

10

West, Natasha

Forward

5'8

Hephzibah, GA

21

Williams, April

Forward

57

Doerun, GA

20

Mills, Jacqueline

Guard

5'3

Jacksonville, FL

Head Coach: Phillip Wallace

Athletic Director: William R.

Davis

Sports Information Director:

Lee G. Pearson

WOMEN'S

BASKETBALL

'91

LADY
TIGERS
ACTION

1990-91 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS

ssc

53

Albany State College

80

Knoxville College

72

Armstrong State College

72

Benedict College

101

Edward Waters College

72

Columbus College

89

LeMoyne Owens College

75

Clark Atlanta University

64

Alabama A & M

73

Fort Valley State College

79

Clark Atlanta University

59

Paine College

73

Benedict College

52

Armstrong State College

72

Fort Valley State College

69

Morris Brown

63

Alabama A & M

69

Paine College

63

Tuskegee University

76

Morris Brown

77

Miles College

77

Albany State College

97

Edward Waters College

73

Albany State College

OPP

61
40
66
53
67
61
68
58
70
71

43

62

39

37

76

47

78

51

61

83

72

74

73

79

Dr. William E. Gardner, Jr.
The Ninth President

March 13, 1939-April 23, 1991

THAT MAN IS A SUCCESS

Who has lived well,

Laughed often and Lived much;

Who has gained the respect

of intelligent women and men

and the love of children;

Who never lacks appreciation
of the earth's Beauty
or fails to express it;

Who follows his dreams

and pursues excellence in each task;

and who brings out the best in others,

and gives only the best of himself.

Norman Benedict Elmore, Jr.

Professor of English
May 6, 1941 -February 2, 1991

Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime
And in parting leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time

~1tS*P*!' -;

THE PAST

J C DOUGLAS
FAMILY

1948 i

EL/LAM OERRY
CLASS OF 48

HENRY L

JACKSON

BIOLOGY 57

ALEXANDER

HLRSE

CLASS OF 3-4

EDUCATION 3

WASH D C
CHAPTER
SEPT 1957

EULA WILLIS
TEACHER
CLASS OF 54

H H WRIGHT .ALBERT BRYAN'

MARNEISE
HUNTER
EL EM ED 5

ELEM ED
CLASS OF 49

MEMORIES
J AS W FISHER

METTELLA W JOHN DEMONS
MAREE AGRICULTURE

BUiADUlM ELEM Eg 1936 CLASS OF 49

EDUCATION
CLASS OF 24

JANICE

Jackson
sec work r

Alumni Walk is a fitting memorial to de-
ceased alumni.

ME

-esa

Meldrim Hall was a campus landmark for more than six decades. It housed the Administration
offices of the College and the campus Auditorium.

Dr. C. Vernon Clay, marshal, leads the Commencement processional to Meldrim Auditorium
during the 1950's.

172

Yvette Hunter stands near marker which designates
Savannah State College as an historic landmark.

ETS

.

Dr. Coleridge Braithewaite peruses photos of the earlier years in the newly renovated Adams Hall Archives.

THE
PRESENT

173

Homecoming Queens of the past gather around the
old Meldrim well which was located near the
marshlands

Typical dormitory room in Wright Hall, which housed
all male students in the sixties.

Dr. Howard Jordan, Jr., presides over building
dedication service in Wiley gymnasium.

This campus duo strikes a pose in the fashions of
the fifties.

Jammin' to the Coasters in the early fifties.

Student Council Executive Staff, 1947-48. (Left to
Right) Clyde Hall, President; Felia Shields, Beautine
Hardwick; Standing James Morbley, Johnnie
Harris. General Stone, Bennie Brown, Alton Spells,
Moses Walker, Ephrain Williams.

WSOK brought live radio broadcasting to Press
Institute students in 1967. Ervin Gardner, "Rock-the-
Jock, pictured at left.

Q4. STATE
STUDENT

COLL.EG*.'
COUt4t\l-

During the mid-50's, students got all dressed up for every reception held on campus.

Campus co-ed relaxes on a new mercury in the fifties.

175

Coca Cola sponsored Press Institute beverages for
participants in the mid-fifties.

Students are hooded for Alpha Kappa Mu induction. Campus co-eds below majestic oaks.

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays and Dr. W.K. Payne receive
faculty (Mrs. Yvonne Mathis) and students in
receiving line.

,

J.B. Clemmons (far right) served as advisor to the
ollege Drama Club.

education majors pose outside of Gordon Library in
he early 70's.

mi^

Students take a coke break in the "Corner Shop" across from the campus.

Student office workers pictured with administrative
secretary.

177

Johnson High School faculty enjoyed a close The Men's Glee Club made an annual east coast

affiliation with SSC when it opened its doors in the Mrs. Dorothy Jamerson was employed as a librarian tour. Shown here is the Glee Club during the early

early sixties. for several decades. 70's.

178

Dr. & Mrs. W.K. Payne pictured at a Sunday evening
Lyceum lecture in Gordan Library.

Dr. Coleridge Braithwaite (above) chats with a
colleague after Lyceum Concert.

Tiger Yearbook Staff 1957

Cheerleaders led in school spirit and cheered us to
victory in the fifties.

Georgia State College

A Starting Football Team, 1946

The faculty was treated to a Hawaiian luau in Peacock
Hall during the early 60's.

^

179

Harriette Wright Hines, former SSC President Richard

R. Wright's daughter and Williams Weston, Past

National Alumni President Dr. Benjamin F. Mays, President Emeritus ot Morehouse College addresses faculty and students in the 1950's

Dr. Benjamin F. Lewis presents Mrs. Lula Smith,
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE." Bowen-Smith was named in
her honor.

Past National Alumni President, Willie McBride,
James O. Thomas, Dr. Frankie G. Ellis, John
McGlockton, and Dr. Daniel Washington

Miss National Alumni, Martha Johnson; Attendants, Class of 1948 luncheon

.Edith James and Priscilla Thomas, reigned in the late

!1960's

181

Members of the Ft. Valley Alumni Chapter under the Presidency of John
Demons.

Benjamin and Nadine Lewis perform during the Alumni Talent Show in the 50s

Savannah Alumni Chapter under the Presidency of Robert DeLoach in the
1980s.

President W.E. Gardner visit to the Washington, DC Chapter in 1989.

Former President Prince A. Jackson and college officials Robert Bess and
Benjamin F. Lewis visit the Miami, Fla. Alumni Chapter in the 1970s.

Atlanta Alumni Chapter in the late 1980s.

182

i

1981 Alumni President Roy Jackson presents Big "S" plaque to Charles
fating, Alumni President 1988-1990.

The Conyers Brothers trom Bainbridge, GA

\lumni Members, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Carpenter (deceased), Mrs. Louise Owens,
ind Cornelius Hunter.

1983 Big "S" Club Members, former SSC President Wendell G. Rayburn and
Eloise Alston of the Washington, DC Chapter. Connie Johnson looks on.

Mumni pose for photo in the 1970s Daniel Washington, Alvernia Wilson,
:dna Jackson, Robert Bess, Margaret Robinson, Mettella Maree, Norman
ilmore, Juanita Adams, and Tommie Mitchell.

Gerron Glover (deceased), former director of the SSC Wesleyan Gospel Choir,
receives plaque from former Alumni President, William Weston in 1970s.

183

Alumni registration during Centennial
Homecoming (right)

Former National Alumni President, Dr.
Jimmie C. Jackson, addresses annual
Homecoming Meeting (below)

Alumni President, Charles G. Young
and Jeanette Westley enjoy president's
reception (lower left)

Alumni Centennial Golf Tournament held at Bacon Park

President and Mr? Gardner host reception lor Aiumni < C. niai
Homecoming

Ice carving commemorates 100th
birthday of the College

Dr. Mary Bain presented the "Alumnus
of the Year" award by Charles G.
Young, National President (below

Alumni and friends enjoy Centennial
Banquet (lower left)

Alumni Inspirational Breakfast

Homecoming Breakfast Seated Chairperson, Alvernia Wilson; Alumni Director,
Edna B. Jackson; National Treasurer, Clemmontine Washington; Member, Gertrude
Jennings

K

t

SSC President, William E. Gardner, Jr; Public Relations
Director, Juanita J. Adams; and others bus stop at the Alumni
Centennial Dance (above right)

Alumni Centennial Homecoming Dance (above)

187

Sametria McFall
Yearbook Editor

Bonnie Howard Holt; Naomi Calhoun; Deidre Mathis, Edna Jackson, Rose Washington.
Juanita Adams. Not pictured Melanie Davis, Jennifer Washington, and Lee Pearson.

TIGER

YEARBOOK

STAFF

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AX'.'f.'J.'i^MtfM .'/,:

Leonard Jones
Photographer

As the final pages of the 1990-91 yearbook are completed, I am proud to say that the production of this book was a success.
The task of producing a yearbook is never easy especially when one tries to capture the true essence of the institution;
however, I must say that with all the wonderful people volunteering their time my job was a lot easier. I would like to extend my
gratitude to: Dr. Clyde Hall and Mr. Robert Mobley for allowing us to use their old photographs; Mr. Leonard Jones for
volunteering his talents as a photographer; the Office of Development Mrs. Bonnie Holt, Mrs. Edna Jackson, Mrs. Naomi
Calhoun, Rose Washington, and Lee Pearson for typing countless pages of copy and creating layouts; Miss Jennifer
Washington for spending numerous weekends at my house to prepare layouts; Miss Dedra Mathis for writing and proofreading
copy; and Mrs. Juanita Adams for being a very patient and understanding advisor thank you all very much for your
individual talents and contributions. If there is anyone I have failed to mention please accept my apology and know that your
contributions were very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Sametria R. McFall

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