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EVENTS  28 



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 
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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 



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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 




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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 



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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 

ZELL 

MILLER 



GREETINGS 

FROM 

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GOVERNOR 



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STATE OF GEORGIA 

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 
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Zell Miller 

GOVERNOR 



GREETINGS: 



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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, 




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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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JOHN 
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FACULTY 

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1 W.E. Griffin 
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) 



Dr. 

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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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Miss Berry kneels for Lord's prayer. 




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 
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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. 



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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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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 
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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 





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Dolan Russell 



Harry Scott 



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April Walton 




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Kenneth Wilson 




Relious Stepherson 



Micheal Wiltshire 



James Young 




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COLLEGE STUDENT 



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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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'Kappas raise kane" 



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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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MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST MADNESS 



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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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. 



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the evening. 




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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. 



136 



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. 



142 




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. 




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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. 



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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. 



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"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- 
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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. 



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18 


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16 


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19 


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20 


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21 


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22 


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23 


Cliftord Cooper 


25 


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27 


Doug Grant 


29 


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30 


Curry Love 


32 


Paul Swam 


33 


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34 


Bernard Mack 


36 


David Dicks 


38 


Roger Mydell 


40 


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42 


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43 


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45 


Daniel Robinson 


46 


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47 


Dion Jennings 


48 


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49 


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50 


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51 


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52 


Paris Harvey 


53 


Tracy Turner 


54 


Troy Gerido 


55 


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59 


Tony Wheeler 


60 


Steven Aycock 


61 


Raymond McClellan 


64 


Bryant Swinson 


66 


Earnest Greene 


67 


John Parks 


68 


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70 


Bernard Green 


71 


John Thomas 


74 


David Lake 


75 


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76 


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78 


Kenneth Wright 


79 


Rodney Lovett 


81 


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82 


Kenneth Brown 


83 


Calvin Thompson 


85 


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87 


Charles Whittenbur 


88 


Carey Johnson 


89 


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91 


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92 


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93 


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HOMETOWN 
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. 



ItlT 4 **~ 








154 



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 




155 



TIGERS 

A WIN 

SEA 




POST 

NING 

SON 




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Quarterback, Johney Jeffery, looks the situation over. 







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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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Mike Wallace 
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 





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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. 



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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. 



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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 



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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 




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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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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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