Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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B-30 1981 THE YAMACRAW They Can Argue With Success Aristotle once claimed that there are only two parts to a successful argument — making it and then proving it. Anyone who ' s struggled through an analytical course like English Comp. knows that this idea often isn ' t as easy as it sounds. Yet a tiny group of dedicated students seems to have mastered this elusive art of apt argument. They call themselves the Oglethorpe Debate Team and although a good many students have yet to hear of them, they ' re not worried. They have not yet begun to cross examine. The team currently consists of senior Amy Fithian and sophomores Debbie Morgan and Kevin Kincheloe. This summer, the trio attended a two-week workshop in Tuscon, Arizona. In their first real debate at East Tennessee ' s Mountain Empire Tournament, Debbie and Amy tested their skills against fifteen other teams from across the country and managed to come in a surprising second, and future debates were soon planned. In March the group hosted a pair of their British counterparts. The amount of progress that the team has made is almost remarkable under the circumstances. Not only does it have its novice status to deal with, it also has to make do somehow without such benefits as separate facilities, full-time coaches, and a large-scale budget. Anyway, who says you can ' t argue with success? The Debate Team: Debbie Morgan, Dr. Robert FusiUo, Amy Fithian NOT PICTURED: Kevm Kincheloe YAF: Seeing Things as Right or Wrong Reconsidering Some Old Ideas The Thalian Society was reorganized at Oglethorpe during the Fall semester. The Society had existed in the 1840 ' s and 1850 ' s while the school was located in Milledgeville; it had also met on the present campus until 1974 when member- ship restrictions caused it to fail. At that time the club became closed to anyone who was not a philosophy major. Although it is a philosophical society, the Thalian Society is now open to all, not just students of philosophy. Initiations take place yearly and the group meets every two weeks to discuss philosophical issues. For example, one of the meetings was dedicated to debate concerning the existance of good and evil and definitions thus implied (what constitutes an evil act?). The questions usually arise from philosophical works such as the existen- tialist writings of Camus. Meetings were open to anyone interested in the matters to be discussed. This open invitation included faculty and alumni of the society. Officers for the year included Suzanne Schaefer, president; Jackie Mate, vice-president; Virgmia Parker, secretary; Dolores El, treasurer; Jack Dowd, librarian historian. Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) is the nation ' s largest conservative youth organization. Its membership includes many different political types, from traditionalists to libertarians. Local activities include giving an award to conservative Congressman Larry McDon- ald (see photo), maintaining an anti- Communist bulletin board on the second floor of Hearst Hall, and conducting various protests such as Tax Day and May Day, although no one has burned any flags this year. Oglethorpe hosts the state newsletter. The Eagle ' s Dispatch. In these landmark political times, YAF is definitely in the thick of things. It remains the information and action network for rig; -of-center young people at Oglethorpe ana cross the Republic, for which it stands. Members incluu ■ Mark Slaw (chapter chairman), Patricia Goodwin, Mandy Hough, R. L. Owen, Bob Kane, Kevin Kincheloe, Eric Roberts, Eric Gilgenast (Maryland), Lew Gordon (advisor). 7th district U.S. Congressman Larry McDonald accepts an award from the John Singlaub Chapter, shown with members Ryan Murphy and Mark Slaw. The Thalian Society: Mike Connor, Jack Dowd, Virginia Parker, Jacqueline Mate, Dolores El, Suzanne Schaefer, Ellen Lukens, Dr. Nick Caste, Dr. Ken Nishimura.

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THE YAMACRAW 1981 B-29 The Oglethorpe Christian Fellowship: BACK ROW: Dr. Monte Wolf, Tom Crawford, Kevin Kincheloe, Eric Gilgenast. Jill Woodham, Scott Faith, Dan Burzinsky ROW 2: Joan Pritchard, Brant McKeown, Melanie Davison, Laura Wilson, Robin Johns, Princell Dunbar (president) FRONT ROW: Kimberley Emerson, Constance Gannaway, Seretha Masdon, Sheila Marx (president), Carol Banks Hillel: Carter Berkeley, Dave Gerhardt, Sandy Grossman (president). Rabbi Louis Reiser, Howard Barr, Lee Van Grack NOT PICTURED: Jeff Epstein, Bob Levine, Jim Burk, Rob Joseph, Chuck Littman Christian sorority Alpha Omega: Sandee Michael, Mollie Simmons, Jill Woodham, Arlene Jones, Janice Kendrick, Anne Sams Religious Groups More Spirited The Oglethorpe Christian Fellowship might be called a born-again club. Membership in the group has sky rocketed since last year, when it consisted of a handful of students meeting in a private room in Goodman Hall. During 1980-1981, the OCF has been involved in a whole host of new and exciting activities. The central goal of the fellowship is to provide a relaxed atmosphere in which believers can meet, worship, and just have fun. Meetings, which were held in Traer ' s second floor lounge every two weeks or so. regularly featured singing, joking. Bible study, group prayer and. of course, the all-important refreshments. The backbone of the OCF has probably been Joan Pritchard, a lively graduate student from Emory. Giving freely of her time and talents, Joan always livened up gatherings with her trust) guitar and fresh, off-beat devotionals. During the year. Hillel offered Oglethorpe ' s Jewish students the op- portunity to get together on a weekly basis to have discussions and meet prominent people in the .Atlanta Jewish community. Topics at the Wednesday meetings included such diverse things as Iranian Jewr and the lifestyle of the Jewish woman. In addition to the weekly get-togethers. Hillel sponsored a shabbat dinner. Guests from Georgia Tech and Emory attended the event, which ended with a service and singing after the meal. 1981 marked the third year of existence for Hillel. For its members, Hillel offers a chance to bring a sense of stability and well-being to college life, through the joining together of people with common religious beliefs. Early in the fall semester, a need was expressed for a sorority that was not only based on Christian principles, but also suited the Christian lifestyle. So. a group of girls began planning for a new campus organization, and called themselves . Ipha Omega. Their plans include organizing chapel services for students, holding Bible studies and discussions, and working closely with the other sororities and senice organizations. Much of their time this year was spent finalizing plans to be recognized as an official campus organiza- tion.

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THL YAMACRAW 1981 B-31 The Sociology Psychology Club: Phyllis May, Gregory Hunt, Howard Jones, Bette Shornick, Dr. Martha Vardeman, Dr. Robert Moffie, Dr. Claire Coles, Mix Evertz, Donald King NOT PICTURED: Gene Senfad, Johnnie Badges, Lisa Rangazas, Linda Barkis, Susan Swaby, Jolita Rix, Judy Etheridge, Terry Schmidt, Mara Schultz, Peter Dolce, Karen Keiser Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society: BACK ROW: Jon Fagerstrom, Pete Milot, Paul Sykes, Ed Odenkirchen, Dan Burzinsky FRONT ROW: Peggy Mueller, Peggy Goodwin, Debbie Bradley, Diane Peer, Andrea Gelfon, Dave Mills, Dr. Monte Wolf. The Student National Education Association: STANDING: Nancye Rankine, Dr. Lavon Talley, Dr. Louise Valine, Leslie Tindall, Amy McCune, Brenda Peed, Donna Tucker, Dr. Ann Wheeler, Barbara Doughty, Bathsheba Romero, Dr. John Stevens, Charlotte Sorrell, Paul Gandolfo. Nelsie Wade SEATED: Mary Elliott, Lisa Wright, Eloise Mallory NOT PICTURED: Linda Leiand, Robin Johns, Lynne Serby, Kathy VanDuser, Chris Sertich, Tracy Marshall, Mike Emery, Danette Vanhuss Soc. Psych. The Sociology Psychology Club is composed of people interested in areas and specialties of psychology and sociology. The purpose of the group is to explore those areas of interst through speakers, discussion groups, and field trips. Early in the fall, organizational meetings were held to elect officers and plan the remainder of the year. Alix Evertz and Lisa Rangazas were elected co-presidents and their planning brought about such activities as a talk on Adult Development by Dr. Claire Coles in October and a field trip to the Dekalb Drug Addiction Center. This spring Linda Barkis and Karen Keiser were elected to replace the interning Evertz and Rangazas. Events for the semester included a Stress Reduction Clinic held by Dr. Johnna Shamp and a lecture on Careers in Com.munitv Mental Health. . V--. 1 , For the third year in a row. Dr. Monte Wolf, a familiar face to many science majors at Oglethorpe, has sponsored the American Chemical Society. The organ- ization this year had Ed Odenkirchen as President, Peggy Mueller as Vice- President, and Peggy Goodwin as Trea- surer. The ACS had a total of 15 members. The purpose of the .ACS is to further an interest in chemistry and the sciences in general. It does this through organized participation in projects chosen by the members. Members may also attend monthh meetings of local chapters. S.N.E.A. The S.N.E.A. is a professional organization focusing on issues and concerns in education. Membership is open to all education majors and interested students. Through the national organization, a wide selection of benefits, sen ' ices. and programs is offered. These include discount books, free publications, and tort liability insurance. Informational meetings and social events help students become better acquainted and foster a professional awareness of the responsibilities and challenges of the teaching profession. Other goals and activities included the sponsoring of a charity project and a doughnut sale in February to help establish an aw ard for a teacher education major.