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Carlton E. Brow
President

Savannah State University is a unit of the University System of Georgia
an equal opportunity/affinnative action employer

Savannah State University is
the oldest historically black
institution in the University
System of Georgia. Located on a
165-acre tract adjacent to a salt-
marsh estuary, SSU offers 26
undergraduate and graduate
degree in three colleges:
Business Administration, Liberal
Arts and Social Sciences, and
Sciences and Technology.
Students may pursue master's
degrees in Public Administration
and Social Work.

Most of the approximately
2,800 students enrolled at SSU
are Georgia residents. Other
states and foreign countries are
represented as well. Students
can take part in numerous social
and academic organizations as
well as intercollegiate and
intramural sports. SSU athletes
compete in baseball, basketball,
cross-country, football, tennis.
track and field, and volleyball.

The Marine Sciences Program
at SSU is the only one in the state
that is located in a natural setting.
Students can study marine life in
a wet laboratory or travel off
shore on board one of three
vessels. The University offers
four-year Naval ROTC programs,
which prepares students for
future leadership roles in the U.S.
Navy or Marine Coips.

Historic Hill Hall, built by students shortly
after the institution was established in
1890. undergoes a transformation for its
role in a Hollywood movie production.

Dr. Kenneth Jordan, director of the Public Administration graduate program, and Dr.
Charles Elmore, humanities professor and 1997-98 Regents' Distinguished Teacher.

The picturesque campus grounds sit be-
neath moss-draped trees that are sur-
rounded by blooming azaleas.

One of the many beautiful queens that grace
the SSU campus.

SSU students are serious about their aca-
demic roles. Here, two students take ad-
vantage of the warm and sunny climate to
study outdoors.

Hail to the
Chief of SSU:

Dr. Carlton E. Brown

"My phrase is

'high expectation

-- high support.'

And the more you

expect from

people, the more

you have to

surround them

with the right

support and

structure to get

things done. "

All eyes turned to Savannah State
University President Carlton E.
Brown on July 1, 1997. when he
became the 11th president of the
institution. Brown arrived with a
commitment to establishing an
open, honest, responsive and
forward-looking administration.
His efforts to advance the fortunes
of the university have been directed
at building constituent
relationships, addressing the
quality of student life,
communicating effectively with
students, and pursuing
improvements in program quality
and student outcomes.

When Brown talks about the SSU
student body, he advances them as
the finest anywhere. He engages
students in honest dialogue about
the issues that pose serious
challenges to the university. There
is little that happpens at SSU that is
not preceded by direct information
from the president to the campus
family.

The president is Hanked by his daughter.
Jamila. and wife, T. LaVeme Ricks-Brown.

American Studies from the
University of Massuchesetts in
Amherst in 1971. Brown worked as
a teacher and counselor in an inner-
city alternative high school for
three years. After becoming head
teacher/counselor, he returned to
the University of Massachusetts for
doctoral study, which he completed
in 1979.

Prior to taking office at SSU.
Brown was vice president for
Planning and dean of the Graduate
College at Hampton University in
Hampton, Virginia, a position he
was promoted to in 1 996.

A devoted family man, he is married
to T. LaVeme Ricks-Brown and
theyhavetwochildren: Kwameand
Jamila.

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A native of Macon. Georgia, Brown
received his bachelor of arts degree
in English with an emphasis in

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Dr. Brown enjoysa light moment with students
at an activity on the campus circle. On a more
serious note, he and his wife chat with Ms.
Virginia Edwards, superintendent of the loca
school system.

Dr. Brown addresses an audience in the
Savannah Ballroom.

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Dr. Brown always takes time tochat with
students.

The president and first lady show their
approval.

Dr. Carhon E. Brow n, right, prepares to give his, Inaugural
address during Ihe inaugural Ceremony held at the Savan-
nah Civic Center on May 15, 1998.

above.Dr. William Harvey, president of Hampton University,
and Dr. Carlton E. Brown. SSL' president, outside of Gardner
Hall after Honors Convocation.

QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE: BRIGHT
MOMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

"Quest for Excellence: Bright Moments and
Opportunities" was the theme for
Inauguration Week. May 11-17. 1998. The
week-long celebration began with an art
exhibit and a "Salute to the Eleventh
President." an Inaugural gala that featured
dramatic interpretations, dance
performances, poetic readings, classical
music and more. Savannah State University
students had many bright moments during
the week, beginning with the Ribbon-
Pinning Ceremony for honors students.

which was a prelude to the 39th Annual
Honors Convocation. Dr. William Harvey,
president of Hampton University, was the
guest speaker at the convocation, where
approximately 500 students were honored
for their academic achievements. Of
course, the key event of the week was the
much-anticipated Inaugural Ceremony,
where Dr. Carlton E. Brown was invested as
the 11th president of SSU. The celebration
culminated with a worship service at First
Congregational Church.

left.l-r. Board of Regents Chairman Dr. William S. Clark, Jr.,
Dr. Brown, and University System of Georgia Chancellor Dr.
Stephen R. Portch.

SSU students enjoy the Inaugural Ball, held at the Hyatt
Regency Savannah, l-r, Lamar Rhodes. Evangeline
Patterson. Passionate Fortson. and SGA President Will

above. Dr. Brown and others enjoy a photo exhibit in The
. Archives.

I redricka Whitfield, a correspondent with NBC News,
kicked off the Presidential Enhancement Lecture Series in
April 1998. Whitfield challenged SSU students to believe
in their abilities.

Michael Huyghue. senior vice president of operations for the
Jacksonville Jaguars, was the third and final guest lecturer in
the Enhancement series.

After chatting with SSU students about career paths and career
preparations, Huyghue and students pause for the camera.

Presidential Enhancement
Lecture Series Launched

PELS brings accomplished professionals: Fredricka
Whitfield, Joyce Roche" and Michael Huyghue

The Presidential Enhancement
Lecture Series (PELS) was
launched d urine the 97-98

Fredricka Whitfield. NBC News correspon-
dent, and SSU President Carlton E. Brown.

academic year. The series was
intended to expose SSU students to
role models from diverse
professions while inspiring
students to strive for their
professional goals.

Joyce Roche' (above) is president a nd After the lecture. SSU students were anx-

chief operating officer at Carson Products, ious to learn more from Whitfield about

a Savannah-based African-American internship and employment opportunities

manufacturer that produces hair care and in the television news business,
beauty products.

Savannah State Graduate Takes
the Helm of the USS McFaul

The Savannah State University family stood tall
and proud on April 25, 1998, when U. S. Navy
Commander Bernard L. Jackson became the first
captain of the USS McFaul. the Navy's newest
billion dollar destroyer, during a commissioning
ceremony held at the Georgia Ports Authority.
The McFaul was commissioned in Savannah at
the request of Jackson, who is a native of Macon.
Georgia, and a graduate of Savannah State.
Jackson also served as an instructor in the
school's Navy ROTC program during the early
years of his career. The McFaul is the first ship
under Jackson's command: he is one of 15

minority ship commanders in the U.S. Navy.
Prior to the commissioning ceremony, SSU held
"Commander Bernard L. Jackson Celebration
Day" on the SSU campus. Although the campus
parade was rained out, the faculty and student
spirit shined brightly for Jackson and his career
accomplishments. During a program in Elmore
Theater. Jackson addressed NROTC midshipmen
and others, afterwhich he was showered with
greetings and gifts.

Right. SSU President Carlton E. Brown and Commander
Bernard L. Jackson pause for the camera before proceeding
into Elmore Theater where Jackson addressed students.

The USS McFaul is a guided-missile destroyer that will be
homeported in Norfolk. VA. More than 3.000 people attended
the commissioning ceremony w here U.S. Senator Max Cleland
of Georgia was the guest speaker.

NROTC midshipmen listen intently to Navy Commander
Bernard L. Jackson, who earned two undergraduate degrees at
Savannah State.

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Dr. Brown accepts a L'SS McFaul cap from Commander
Jackson. The president presented the commander with a SSU
paperweight to be displayed in his desk.

Commander Jackson accepts a plaque from Dr. Prince Jackson.
who the commander described as a role model during his years
at SSU.

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SSU Welcomes New Students at Orientation

Freshmen Orientation Week is set aside to help
the newest Tigers get acquainted with the SSU
campus, employees and faculty, and university
procedures. In addition to lots of information,
freshmen get to have lots of fun at social events,
peer group meetings and more.

Right. Felicia Sigler. an upperclassmen, performs a selection
during anorientation luncheon. Seated to her left are the
President and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr Joseph
H. Silver. Sr.

Below, Freshmen enjoy an afternoon of entertainment in the
academic circle.

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"Now you girls are aware
that we do not have
modeling as a major
here."

Ayobami Alahi

Nicole Allen

Christina Archer

Jermaine Armstrong

Victoria Ballard

Ozell Banks

ShaKeyla Barnes

Tannka Bond

Byron Bowers

Nyssa Broadnex

Erica Broadwater

Jermaine Brooks

Tamburo Burks

Kizzy Champion

Samuel Chavous

Chanel Clemmons

Carole Currie

Yusef Curry

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Freshmen

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Keath Dennis
Bernard Denson
Jonte Epps
Charlette Feenster
Shawndra Felder
Miranda Fitzpatrick

Alonzia T. Flood
Passionate Fortson
Tywan Gonzalez
Catressa Gooden
Joya Grant
Carl Gregory

Dr. Brown hangin' with
one of S.S.U's finest,
Aisha Douglass, one of
the champion tennis
players.

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The heat can even have an effect on our energetic

freshman class.

Late registration for

Orientation can require

some patience.

Tykeisha Jordan

Torrance King

Monica Lee

James Lewis

Cheryl Lucas

Richard Lundv

La Darius Mc Kenzie

Jeff Miller

Yosheyah Moyo

Aubrey Ogletree

Kimberly Ogletree

Wayne Peterson

Edriria Pope
John Pristell
Tamika Punckney
Abdul Rashad
Nikisha Ruff
Marcus Scott

Robin Shipp

Julmacia Sims

Lakeshia Smith

Thomas Stafford

Shannon Swagerty

Jonathon Taylor

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Freshmen

Stephanie Jackson, Miss
Black Georgia 1997-98,
shows the cameraman her
winning smile.

"I may be shorter than
everyone at this
University, but I am your
peer counselor," explains
Monique Hill.

Santresa Taylor
Kenneth Thomas
Tasso Thomas
Zakisha Thomas
Antwain Turner
Mikki Van Dyke

Judge Vamer
Eric Walker
Shenague Wallace
Khalid Wamock
Chara Watkins
Thomas Wearing

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The spirited, energetic and helpful peer counselors take
a break during orientation to pose for a picture.

No, Tita is not crazy, just proud to be an S.S.U. Tiger.
Let me see you do the P.C. Jam.

Winston Wells

Courtney Williams

Tanzanike Williams

Quincy Wilson

Rwanda Young

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Tigers of 2000

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Kimberly Boutte'

Alfreds Cole

liddie L. Davis

John Davis

Aisha Fikes

Dorseania Finley

Kimberly Garretl

Bernard Gracy

Rieardo Greene

Reshaundra Heard

Keylon Johnson

Tequila MacK

Paula Miller

Amanda Prince

Christopher Putney

Jason Ra

Patrick Rountree

Afanna Rouse

"Hey, no autographs,
today we're just chillin'."

Ken, Will is S.G.A. President, too; if you want to talk
about the stepshow, make an appointment for later.

20 Sophomore

Alfrcda Cole, Miss Sophomore, waves elegantly to the
homecoming crowd.

Mia Ryder
Michael Simpson
Kawanee Smith
Sharon Stallings
Conshombia Tate
Damia Ward

David E. Ward Jr.
Lenisha S. Ware
Barbara Webb
Charles Wheeler
Twyle White
Bryan Williams

Katina Wright

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Tigers of 1999

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"Dr. Brown, she's

reporting for the school

newspaper."

"She doesn't need a story

on the art of eating a

cookie."

The SSU mass

communication students

are taking advantage of

the networking

opportunities offered after

one of Dr. Brown's

Presidential Lecture

Series.

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on the yard is the
bomb. Mow I need
one more sticker
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Ken Albright

Shanketia Blackshear

Lawrency Boone

Robert Bynue

Ken F. Carrasquillo

Odell Carter

Daron Champion

Latoya Cooper

Stephen Culver

April Dobbs

Aisha Douglas

Korey Gibson

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Juniors

Dontae' Henderson
Christopher Holmes
Juan Johnson
Kitsy Johnson
Larissa Jones
Velva S. Jones

Anthoney Major
Delores S. Morrison
Khanya Pittman
Damans Rainwater
Javan Sanders
Joshua Sanders

Maurice Sanders
Curtis Singleton
Christopher Smart
Valorie Williams

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Sophisticated and
Tantalizing. The ladies of
Delta Simga Theta.
Felicia Sigler, Miss
Senior, and Valorie
Williams, Miss Junior.

Juniors

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All Eyez

on the

Senior Tigers

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Mrs. Juanita Adams,

Student Government

Association adviser, and

William Simmons, S.G.A.

president, find time to

take a picture.

The snack bar is

definitely the place to be

during lunch or dinner.

Algene Byrum

Elliott Cheely Jr.

Alulae Cohen

Nicheole Davis
Patricia Edwards

Michael S. Gaither, Jr.

Karen Garvin

Monique Hill

Catia Jackson

Latonia E. James

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Seniors

Tijuana Brewer, Miss
Savannah State
University 1997-98.

Ebony T. Jones
Randy Jones
Kerstin Kneier
Danny Lamonte
Melody A. Milledge

Alicia Mullice
Dennis Narh-Martey
Jerome Neal Jr.
Jennifer Palmer
Estelline O. Payne-Beamon

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"Hey, who taught the
tiger how to drive?"

Tijuana, Monica and

Kelli show approving

smiles for the Pepsi

donation.

Tujuana Taylor

Deirdre Vernon

Harold Washington

Yolanda Washington

Jane W. Waweru

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University

1997-98

Mi

Liss Tijuana Shantrel Brewer is a
senior pursuing a major in Mass
Communications and a minor in
English. She is the former Miss Junior
and Miss Clef Club. Tijuana is a
member of the Peer Counselors Asso-
ciation, National Council of Negro
Women, the SSU Concert Choir, and
Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tijuana is
a nominee for Who's Who in American
Colleges and Universities and is
recognized as a Most Outstanding
Collegiate African American Woman.

Tijuana S. Brewer. Miss Savannah State University

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SSU President Carlton E. Brown and Miss SSU on Coronation
night.

Miss SSU and her attendants: (left) Catia S. Jackson, second
attendant, and (right) Lori C. Douglas, first attendant.

Miss SSU makes her grand entrance at the Coronation and
takes a bow.

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J.

he Dawning of a New Day: Living the Dream

right. "Ladies in Waiting" - (/ to r) April Drayton. Felicia
Billingsleu and Fecilia Billingslea.

below. Miss SSU is very pleased with all the accessories
of her dreams: tiara, sash, cape, flowers, and jewelry!!

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her cape during the Coronation ceremony.

right. Miss SSU is congratulated by Miss NCA&T.

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Miss Environmental Sciences makes her entrance at the
Coronation.

**' below, Katarya Hunt. Miss Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
pauses for a break -- and the camera!

Miss SSU and Dr. Brown demonstrate their ballroom
dancing skills.

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The SSU Annual Homecoming Parade

right, Shankalon Clark. SGA vice president, waves from the
back seat while SGA President Will Simmons enjoys the
convertible ride.

above, SSU President Carlton E. Brown and Parade Grand
Marshall Henry Nash (class of 74); Nash is president and
CEO of General Scientific Corporation.

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority float features some young
aspiring sorority members.

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left, VerLvnda Slaughter is Miss Pre-Law.

below, Valorie Williams, Miss Junior, waves
to Ihe crowd.

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left, April Dobbs represents Wright Hall. above. Miss Camilla Hubert Hall, Kristie

Watts.

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Brandy Curry. Miss Freshman

Shirley Phillips. Miss Concert Choir

Miss Cheerleader. Tisha Bowens, is joined by other members of the cheerleading squad.

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After the parade, it's on to the stadium for the
tailgate parties ! !

/-/, Lisa Earls, director of Alumni Affairs, and
Annette Brock, interim vice president for Institu-
tional Advancement, with Katie Hatchel. an SSU
alum

below. The President and the First Lady have a
chance to mingle with alums at the tailgate parties
before entering the stadium for the homecoming
game.

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left. There's plenty of food for everyone to 'get
their eat on,' as they say!

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above, SGA President Will Simmons and Miss SSU Tijuana
Brewer at halftime ceremony during the Homecoming
game.

right, President Brown and Miss Brewer.

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right. The Marching Tiger Band anxiously
awaits the battle of the bands" halftime
show.

below, A campus queen observes the
game action from the stands-and pauses to
flash a smile for the camera.

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Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha

Miss SSU waves to the Homecoming crowd.

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The Tiger offense is dauntless heading for
the end /one.

Looks like there's going to be a big pile up
here!

Homecoming '97:
SSUvs Miles College

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looking hungry!

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The SSU defensive team is on top of things at this
homecoming game!

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The Mobil Oil Classic

Savannah State University and Tuskegee
University met in Texas Stadium in Forth Worth for
the Mobil Oil Classic. Although Tuskegee
managed to overcome the Tigers in the end, it was
still pretty awesome to occupy the field that is home
to the Dallas Cowboys.

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SSU Marching Tiger Band 97-98

The SSU Marching Tiger Band is directed by Mr.
Lawrence Hutchins.

The Tiger mascot marches tall and proud on the field
during a halftime show.

The dance squad performs an energetic routine to the
sounds of the Tiger Band.

"That's it! Flap your arms higher! Flex those wrists!
Bend those knees! We are the majorettes and we
have to set an example for the others."

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Tiger Cheerleaders
97-98

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Vigor

SSU cheerleaders
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and energy wherever
theygo!!!

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looksoeasy!!

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;heerleaders perform to get the
:rowd's spirit revved up for a home
: ootballgame.

standing, Shantresa Taylor; Briana Brown, captain; Megan McCray; Aiyana
Ryals, co-captain; and Nyssa Broadnex.

kneeling, Angela Milner; Christy Ross; Kamika Johnson; Tisha Bowens, Miss
Cheerleader; and Chaurrice Scott.

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All Eyez on : Athletics at SSU

Tiger Football 97-98
"Putting it Back Together"

Defensive Linemen: front row, Chester Cary. Marcus Davis, and Leonard Ross
back row, Eric Jackson, Kelvin Frazier, Freddrick Hull, and Jecory Jackson
Coach: Ervin Clarke

Defensive Backs: front row, David Ware, Carlton Rhule, and Roosevelt Williams
back row, Lemual Ligon, Chris Gillam, Ben Stready, and Greg Sullivan
Coach: Steven Wilks

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Offensive Linemen: front row, Chris Salter. Ali Alston. Luke Hardwick, Jason Hill. Archie Hayes, and Anthony Reddick
back row, Henry Hugie, Omari King, Tim Smith, and King Jordan
Coach: Steven Aycock

Linebackers: front row, Harry James, Chris Middleton, and Vincent McCann.

back row, Reggie Jackson, John Pristell, Michael Bush, Tommy Dawson, Eric Cross, and Jason Stewart.

Coach: Gregory Green

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Quarterbacks: Terrence Boney, DeAndre Singleton, Stacy Davis, and Hamilton Bledsoe
Coach: Richard Basil

Running Backs: front row, Marcellus Holmes, Jumaane Davis, Isiah Receivers: first row, Shannon Ballard, Shannon Howard and Demon

Brown, and Broadus Kirkland Davis, second row, Aaron Haynes, Jamal Zanders, Dexter Bruce and

back row. Cory Durant, Macy Cummings, and Tory Pendleton Terrence Boney. third row, Hamilton Bledsoe, Alfred Taylor, Ramon Huff

Coaches: James German (left) and Mike Wallace (right) and Arsenta Johnson. Head Coach: Daryl McNeill

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Tiger Football '97
Putting It Back Together

1997-98 Scoreboard

SSU 31 Wingate37

SSU 24 Winston-Salem State 27

SSU 32 Lane College 10

SSU 3 Morehouse

SSU 3 Albany State 41

SSU 23 Morris Brown 24

SSU 14 Tuskegee20

SSU 10 Kentucky State 28

SSU 3 Fort Valley 12

SSU 34 Miles 28

SSU 22 Clark Atlanta 23

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UNIVERSI

LADY TIG

Tiger Basketball
97-98

Lady Tigers Squad

Men's Basketball

Squad

4

Aysha Aikens

Guard

42

Alan Bertran

Forward

30

Tameiko Allen

Center

10

Eric Hannor

Guard

24

Nikole Barney

Forward

32

Darren Parker

Forward

14

Nekosha Fambro

Guard

25

Jason Priah

Guard

43

Alethea Gadson

Forward

45

Marquez Sterling

Forward

15

Charnessa Grace

Guard

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Mario Watts

Forward

23

Shameka Humphrey

Guard

20

Rasha Williams

Guard

22

Tamara Jackson

Guard

23

Dejanaro Green

Guard

10

LaKeia Manor

Guard

40

Ty wan Gonzalez

Forward

34

April Pullen

Forward

12

Jonathan Black

Guard

44

Joy Berry-Quarterman

Center

44

Ricardo Greene

Forward

54

Danielle Rhynes

Forward

11

Tori Aikens

Guard

42

Natalie Taylor

Forward

33

Reggie Smith

Forward

12

Laniece Thomas

Guard

20

Melody Webb

Guard

55

LaDwaynaWilcher

Forward

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Women's Tennis

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Savannah State University's Women's Tennis Team won
its third consecutive SIAC championship title during the
1997-98 academic year.

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Iesha Hill of Statesboro, Georgia.

Bridget Thomas, a senior from Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Samantha Hassell, a freshman from Washington, D. C.

Aisha Douglas, a junior from Atlanta, Georgia.

Women's Tennis Coach: Gregory Green.

Team members not pictured: Carol Currie and LaTonya Kennedy.

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Tiger Baseball
97-98

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The Savannah State University Baseball Team is anothei
SIAC championship winner, bringing home their fourth
consecutive championship trophy in 1998.

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The Winning Team

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Eric Andrews

Catcher

3

Isiah Brown

Catcher

33

James Coovert

Pitcher

32

Tavis Cummings

Left Field

28

Matt Devlin

Pitcher/ 1st Base

31

Charles Green

Pitcher

20

James Greig

3rd Base

16

Ellis Hanks

CenterField

24

Roderick Hayes

Right Field

2

David Hernandez

Short Stop

19

Matt Hoffman

Pitcher

18

Mike Hoffman

Pitcher

8

Brandon Jackson

Center Field

10

Marqus Johnson

Catcher

23

Deyano Martin

1st Base

4

Willie Melendez

Left Field

7

Randeric Moore

Pitcher

30

DeFaunt Norton

Short Stop

26

Raju Patel

Catcher

9

Torrie Pinkins

3rd Base

25

Roderick Ricks

1st Base

11

Angel Santana

Pitcher

17

Bobby Settle

Left Field

27

DeOndre Singleton

Pitcher

15

Denoavis Smartt

Catcher

6

Tarik Smiley

2nd Base

22

Billy Strouse

2nd Base

5

Tray Williams

Short Stop

Head Coach: Jamie Rigdon

Student Coaches: Christopher "Teeple" Hill and Robert Lampkin

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Tiger baseball players at practice for a winning season.

Tiger fans enjoying a baseball game. Or maybe the camera
generated this enthusiasm.

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Let the Races Begin!

Track & Field and Cross Country

Savannah State University sponsors a total of nine
intercollegiate sports, including men's and women's
track and field and cross country.

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Men's Track & Field Team: first row, Harold Washington, Rico Campbell, and Carnell Coleman, second row, Charles Wheeler. Ramon Huff, Fred
Hull and Bernard Gracey. third row, Dennis Narh-Martey, Kareem Epps, and Stanley Ervin. lop row, Robert Bynoe and Chris Johnson, not pictured:
William Rhodes and Ed Williams. Head Coach: Ted Whitaker.

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Robert Bynoe, Guyanna.

Carnell Coleman, Fort Lauderdale.

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Rochelle Mack, Atlanta.

Damia Ward, Stone Mountain.

Women's Track Team: first row, Damia Ward, Latisha Gillis, and Roshelle Mack, second row, Kenya Hodge, Stephanie Edwards, Melody Webb,
and Nekosha Fambro. top row, Catia Jackson and Lynette Goodman, not pictured: April Pullen, Nikole Barney, LaDwayna Wilcher, Laniece Thomas,
Michelle Duncan, and Tameiko Allen.
Head Coach: Ted Whitaker.

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position at Wright Stadium.

below. Kenya Hodge of Lake Whales, Florida, a
member of the Cross Country team. Other cross-
country runners include Rochelle Mack,
Stephanie Edwards. Nekosha Fambro, Lyn
Lewis, and Jessica Avila-Franco. Head Coach:
Ted Whitaker.

left. Melody Webb of Chicago looks like a

winner!

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Women's Volleyball

97-98

Volleyball Team

Natalie Brown

4 Nikki Johnson

Karen Garvin

Michelle Duncan

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Jennifer McCord

1 Ayana McCoy

1 1 Catia Jackson

1 5 Yanora Wade

21 Melody Webb

23 Tameiko Allen

25 Nikole Barney

3 1 Laniece Thomas

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All Eyez on Campus Activities

Jr. Women of Excellence, MLK and the Midnite Breakfast

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Jr. Women of Excellence, sponsored by the Office of
Student Affairs, recognizes juniors who have excelled in
the classroom and in their communities.

SSU participates in the city's annual MLK Jr. Observance
Day parade, which is one of the largest observances in the
Southeast.

The Midnight Breakfast has become a tradition at SSU.
Administrators, faculty and staff members whip up
waffles, pancakes, eggs, toast and more for students to
enjoy on the eve of final exams.

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Tigers Love a Parade: MLK Jr. Parade

The drum majors lead the way down MLK Jr. Boulevard.

A pretty smile from a pretty majorette: Miss Erica Griftin
of Savannah.

Crystal and the dance squad are always kickin' and
steppin'.

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right. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. are
well represented at the Junior Women of Excellence
ceremony.

below. VerLynda "Nikki" Slaughter poses with her mom.
VerLynda. at the Junior Women of Excellence banquet.

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Jr. Women of Excellence at
Savannah State University

Nikki Slaugher and Ayana McCoy,
the Junior Woman of Excellence.

Savannah State University First Lady

Mrs. T. LaVerne Ricks-Brown and

Miss McCoy.

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elcome to the Midnight Breakfast

Brandy Cofield. Tracey Saxton and Melissa Teenier

Even Santa shows up for the Midnight Breakfast to take
"final wishes" from students. Tijuana Brewer is ready to
tell Santa what she needs to make her exam wishes come
true!

President Brown gives a pep talk to students at the
Midnight Breakfast before they return to their studies.

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President Brown accepts a check from Rhonda Bass of the The Pepsi celebration was timed to celebrate the
Pepsi Cola Company. baseball team's SIAC victory.

All Tigers
Turn Out
for the Day

of a New
Generation

left. Ladies of AKA -- Ebony Kelsy, Tijuana Brewer and Kel 1 1
Jackson struttinc the oh-so-familiar AKA stroll!

above. Members ot the tennis team.

left. Stephen. Anthisa and Conshombia are sporting their
new generation attire.

left. Mario Bennett (center) and friends. Where is your
new generation attire?

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All Eyez On Student Leaders At SSU

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seated. Farrel Smith, standing 1-r: Fecelia Billingslea.
VerLynda Slaughter. Bridgette Thomas. Brandi Cofield.
Michelle Andrews and Felicia Billingslea.

1-r, Bridgette Thomas, VerLynda Slaughter, Fecelia Billingslea, Farrel Smith, Felicia Billingslea, Michelle Andrews
and Brandi Cofield.

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pha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

l-r, Ken Albright, Jerome N'eal, Joshua Sanders, Dwayne Gilliard, Danny, Chris Holmes, Tyrone
Morrow, Ricardo Thomas, Lamar Rhodes. Stephen Culver and Juan Johnson

Delta

Sigma
Theta

Sorority
Inc.

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mega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Que Dogs
in Step!

right. Corey D. Robinson

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Phi

Beta

Sigma

Fraternity

Inc.

above, Phi Beta Signa paraphernalia on display

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igma Gamma Rho
Sorority Inc.

M

Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority Inc.

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R . O . T . C .

The Naval Reserve Officers Training
Corps (NROTC) unit was established
at Savannah State in 1971 with an
enrollment of 41 midshipmen. Mid-
shipmen who successfully complete
the four-year NROTC Program and
graduate with a baccalaureate degree
are eligible for commissioning as
officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine
Corps.

NROTC midshipmen and instructors.

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The flag corps unit participates in many local parades.

Navy ROTC instructors, including Commander Welch Fair.
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ATHLETIC ADVISORY BOARD

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ARINE BIOLOGY CLUB

PLAYERS BY THE SEA

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB

RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS

Student

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Board

Junior

Class

Officers

Freshman

Class

Officers

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The F r ien d 1 y Beings

The SSU Peer Counselors -- known to many as The
Friendly Beings -- are the first to greet incoming freshmen
students each fall. During the week of new student
orientation, the peer counselors help the freshmen make
the transition to a new way of life the life of a Tiger!

above. That looks like Ayana McCoy doing the Tiger hustle.

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All EYEZ on

COMMENCEMENT

Commencement '98 featured Dr. John Hope Franklin as the guest speaker.
Franklin is chair of President Clinton's advisory board for "One America: The
President's Initiative on Race." Franklin is the James B. Duke Professor of
History Emeritus and for seven years was Professor of Legal History in the
law school at Duke University.

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Yes, the Tiger has driving privileges on the yard!

The SSU campus in full bloom is a beautiful site to behold

above, the band performs at a campus pep rally.

right lop. the rear of the King-Frazier Student Center

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out let Dr. Silver tool you! He is practicing his listening This group of athletes listens attentively during a special
ills in the audience. lecture in the ballroom.

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Campus of

TIGER

"Yes, they call me Songbird. You want me to sing
for you right now -- here in the student center?!"

"We are the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity!"

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A "Friendly Being." SSU Peer Counselor Valerie Williams,
gets advice from President Brown during the new student
orientation period.

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The first pep rally of 1998 started A little rain doesn't dampen thai
under threatening skies. When the Tiger Spirit 1
rain started to fall, the The Tiger
Band and Tiger fans moved inside
the King-Frazier Student Center.

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Mixing

and

Matching

Pool parties, pep rallies, pledging
and peer counselors -- these are just a
few aspects of student life that new
SSU freshmen are introduced to
when they arrive on c a mpus. A n d
even more awaits. It's all part of the
total university experience.

The SSU Peer Counselors put on a step show at an introductory session for new freshmen and their parents. All in fun, they take "volunteers" from th
audience who are willing to give the footwork a try.

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The President gives a lesson in Cash Register
101 at the annual Midnieht Breakfast .

The Tiger likes the attention he is getting from these
young ladies.

April Dobbs cannot get past the Tiger without Chef Shaunce Rile y P re P ares scrumptious treats for the
cash money or a valid student ID. Midnight Breakfast feast.

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The Coronation ceremony

was narrated by Stephanie

Jackson. Miss Black

Georgia 1 998-99 and a

senior at SSU, and Mr.

William Pinckney, a

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SSU: Achieving the
Extraordinary
Together

The Queen's

Coronation

A Royal Evening

Extraordinaire

Miss Freshman
Shannon Sims

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A Countess of Her Majesty's Court

Miss Graduate Association of Public

Administration

Undine Truedell

A Lady of Her Majesty's Court

Miss Bostic Hall

Kima Brantley

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Miss Delta Sigma Theta
Tameiko Allen

Miss Sociology
Daria Williams

Miss Zeta Phi Beta
Trisha Brazier

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Ladies

Countesses

Baronesses

Miss International Student Association
Sophia Williams

Miss Upward Bound
Melquita Singleton

Marquessas

Duchesses

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/-/: Miss Clef Club, Angel Brayboy; Miss
Cheerleader, Ayanna Daniels; and Miss Baptist
Student Union, Lenisha Ware.

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Miss Peer Counselor
Fecilia Billingslea

Miss Alpha Kappa Alph
Felieia Billinesle

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Her Majesty the Queen
Tracey LaTonya Saxton

The Columbus, Georgia, native is a senior majoring in biology. After graduation, she plans to
attend medical school to prepare for a career as an obstetrician/gynecologist. Tracey is an active
member of Tri-Beta, the honor society for biology undergraduates; the Peer Counselors; Pre-Med
Club; Pan-Hellenic Council; and Delta Sigma Theta Sororitv, Inc.

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Her Majesty with the Princesses of Her Court

left, Second Attendant: Melissa Teemer

The Albany. Georgia, native is a senior majoring in mass communications
with a minor in psychology. Upon graduation. Melissa plans to pursue a
doctoral degree in psychology. She is president of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority. Inc.. Vice President of the Mental Health Professions Student
Association. Secretary of the Senior Class, a Peer Counselor, a member of
the Mass Communication Club and the WHO Tiaer Eve News Team.

right. First Attendant: Valorie Williams

A senior from Atlanta. Georgia. Valorie is pursuing a major in ma
communications with a minor in psychology. After graduation, she plans
pursue a doctoral degree in psychology. Valorie is president of both tl
Peer Counselors Association and the Mental Health Professions Stude
Association. Valorie is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sororit
Inc.. the Pan-Hellenic Council and the Wesleyan Gospel Choir.

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Her Majesty the Queen and her Princesses are joined by the Duchesses of the Royal Court: 1-r, Miss Senior, Catrena Carter; Miss Sophomore,
Catressa Gooden; Miss Freshman, Shannon Sims; and Miss Junior, Antisha Walls.

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PARADE

Miss Phi Alpha Delta Law

Foundation, Chiquitta Lewis,

sports a pretty smile.

Miss Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc., waves to the parade erowd
from her tloat.

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"Whoaaaaa! Let's pause for this shot."

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Miss SSU, Tracey Saxton, aboard the Royal Parade Float.

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PRE-GAME

President Brown prepares to toss the Home-
coming game hall during the pre-game show at
Memorial Stadium. The Tigers faced Tuskegee
University in the "First City Classic."

"Who told you we were camera shy?"

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Vocalist Huxsie Scott performs the National An-
them as her alma mater's hand looks on in the
background .

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During the halftime show, Parade Grand Marshal Virginia
Edwards is introduced to fans. Edwards, a graduate of Savan-
nah State, is superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County
Public Schools.

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SSU National Alumni Association President John Brown pose<

with Celebrity Grand Marshal Chanda Rubin, a professional tennis

player. Rubin was the honorary guest for SSU's first Invitationa

Scholarship Tennis Challenge sponsored by St. Joseph's/Candle)

Health System

not shown: Charlie L. Bryan, Honorary Grand Marshal

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left, Lamar Rhodes, president of the Student Government
Association, escorts Miss SSU, Traeey Saxton, during the
halftime presentations.

below, SGA's Willie Williams escorts Valorie Williams,
First Attendant to Miss SSU. left, Melissa Teemer, Second
Attendant to Miss SSU, is escorted by SGA's Dwayne
Gilliard.

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umecoming '98: The First City Classic

SSU Tigers

vs.

Tuskegee University Golden Tigers

Nov. 14, 1998

1:30 p.m.

Memorial Stadium

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1998 Tiger

Football

Schedule

Aug. 29

Tigers at Elizabeth City

Sept. 5

45th Annual Gateway Classic

Bethune Cookman College

Jacksonville, Florida

Sept. 12

Tigers at Clark Atlanta

Sept 1 9

Tigers at Lane College

Sept. 26

Morehouse College

Oct. 3

Music City Classic

Albany State

Macon, Georgia

Oct. 10

Tigers at Morris Brown

Oct. 24

Kentucky State

Oct. 31

Fort Valley State

Nov. 7

Tigers at Miles College

Nov. 14

Tuskegee

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RiverkJajft, GA

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Sh an noR.H o wa rd

< . Umi n\ ilk-. GA

Shanarda Jones

\ I hi MX ;i. GA

Wayie Gpvan
West Palfri B^ach, FL

AKfope
Savannah, GA

J ermaUie Brooks

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SavajinafuGA

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Geoffrey JVIclntyre

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Roosevejt Williams
Jacksonville, FL

Carlton Rhule
Ft LaijderdftJe, FL

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Antwain Turner

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Terr^ic^Boney
Savihnkh, GA

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Jahraaal Byrd
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Charier Phillips
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Davoncha^e Cohen
Lauderdale Mkes, FL

Greg Sullivan
Coln^tibvs^GA

Deyano Urtin
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Bernir? Denson
Jacksonville, PL

Steve Washington
SumrneVvt(le, SC

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Macey Capnlnings

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Chris \liiMleton
Monks <)orn^r, SC

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Reginald Jackson

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Mamtta^GA

Derricjx IVJjicklin
M illedg*vih>. GA

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Jason $tf wart
Monks^docn^r, SC

John Prison
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David Smith
AlbahyfGA

Heijcy Hjugie

Ceorgefcm a, SC

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Peter JHa^hard

Raleigh! \C

Edward^L. iJkerett
AppliWGA

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Marqus/Sie^enson
Augusta, G A

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Burgaw.JN'C

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Ja< kiooi lilc. FL

AlbertMitthell
Hilton H*ad,S<

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Ft, Layderdale. FL

Chafes inmaii
Belle Glade. FL

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Freddrick Hull
Sa\aona^i,(iA

DontaeHeWerson
ChmlftttiyNC

Jason Cross
Silver Springs, MD

Anthony Red dick

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Rat.u i Lewis
SpartaCA

Chester da ry
Houston, TX

KelviriFVazier
Ridgeviie. SC

Donai I -Jjpyce
Savannah, <iA

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Atlanta, GA

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1998-99 Women's Basketball Schedule

Nov. 13 at Brewton Parker

Nov. 14 at Univ. North Florida

Nov. 1 8 Valdosta State

Nov. 22 at Kentucky State

Nov. 27 Florida Memorial

Nov. 30 Paine College

Dec. 4 Florida Tech

Dec. 5 Armstrong Atlantic

Dec. 8 Brewton Parker

Dec. 12 at Albany State

Dec. 14 Univ. North Florida

Dec. 21 at Florida Tech

Jan. 4 at Fort Valley

Jan. 9 at Tuskegee

Jan. 13 Claflin College

Jan. 16 at Clark University

Jan. 18 NCCU

Jan. 21 at Morris Brown

Jan. 23 at Clark University

Jan. 26 Miles College

Jan. 30 Paine College

Feb. 2 Fort Valley

Feb. 6 Lemoyne-Owen

Feb. 10 Morris Brown

Feb. 13 Albany State

Feb. 16 Lane College

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1998-99 Men's Basketball Schedule

Nov. 13-14

Atlanta City Classic

Nov. 19

Edward Waters

Nov. 22

Kentucky State

Nov. 27

Florida Memorial College

Nov. 30

Paine College

Dec. 5

Armstrong Atlantic

Dec. 12

Albany State

Dec. 16

Morehouse

Dec. 18-19

Armstrong Classic

Dec. 30

Georgia College

Jan. 4

Fort Valley

Jan. 9

Tuskegee

Jan. 13

Claflin College

Jan. 16

Clark Atlanta

Jan. 18

North Carolina Central University

Jan. 21

Morris Brown

Jan. 24

Clark Atlanta

Jan. 26

Miles College

Jan. 30

Paine College

Feb. 2

Fort Valley

Feb. 6

LeMoyne-Owen

Feb. 10

Morris Brown

Feb. 13

Albany State

Feb. 16

Lane College

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Lady Tigers Take
Their Game to the
SIAC Tournament

1999: The Lady Tigers made it to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference Tournament. Their last trip was during the 1 995-96 season.
The Lady Tigers defeated Tuskegee 90-85 in double overtime in the
opening round to advance to the semifinals, where they fell to Fort Valley
State University.

Battling for

the rebound:

Lady Tigers

and Lady

Panthers of

Clark Atlanta.

The Lady Tigers' Stroll'.' Nah!

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ecial thanks to the Savannah State University administration,
Dr. Carlton E. Brown, president.

Mr. Gary Oliver, Smdent Activities, Office of Student Affairs
Miss Felicia Sigler, Communications Department student intern
Miss Renee Huff, Communications Department student intern
Miss April Dobbs, SSU student

Photography:

Mi. Donald DuPont/DuPont Photography Creations

Daryl Reynolds Afe

Mr. Richard Riley/SSU Archives

Ms. Loretta D. Hevward Savannah State University

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