Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 328 of the 1988 volume:

I Normal to frf rioae, C-O-N-T-E-N-T-S student Me - tafes ok tilers 74 people - mempkis state, or mind 116 academics ' - reaching Kor rau t (ess 158 Sports- Mae eiKauiaa 204 organizations - mSu u-e ot g,our choice 226 (freeis - ear-ma tkeir stripes 1 988 DeSoto Volume 72 Memphis State University Memphis, TN 38152 On to victory. Cheerleader Bill Rokas does his part to pump up the crowd ' s enthusiasm. Practicing everyday, varsity cheerleaders work on their 18 sideline and five timeout cheers. Serge Samaha MSU Normal to ufma Normal to he year is 1912. The location is Memphis, well, at least the out- skirts of it. The people are students and pro- fessors mostly from the city and surrounding small towns of West Tennessee . The place is, of course, Memphis State Univer- sity, as it was known 75 years ago. Next to the still- exist- ing railroad, the once- present depot marked the beginning of the school. A sign at the depot painted Normal led to the main en- trance of the West Ten- nessee State Normal School ... The year is 1988. The df pap, 2, Standing out, Chris Robinson contributes his part to the Mighty Sound of the South, a name the band has worked hard to earn. With 199 members this year, they met two weeks before classes started to prepare forthe march- ing season. Kathy Armstrong normal to uniaue location is in the city of Memphis, about eight miles from the city lim- its. The people are still students and profes- sors from the city but there are ones from all parts of the country and world, as well. No one can deny the influence the city has had on the school and the school on the city. Look at the mayoral candidates this year. They spent a night at the Tiger Den debating the topics of the day. Deck the house with festive lights. Amy Wells catches the holiday spirit as she deco- rates her home on Mynders. Mynders and other streets around cam- pus are a popular haven for student housing, whether it be apartments, rented houses or duplexes. Devin Greaney The campus that once was solely committed to molding teachers has ex- panded its curriculum to molding all sorts of students . Extracur- ricular activities range from participation in sports, whether it be in the stands or on the field, to professional honor societies and social Greek organiza- tions. The small country college is now a large university for a grow- ing population of city dwellers and subur- banites. But it ' s also the home for others. There are those who come from across the Mississippi River- West Memphis, they call it— or those from just down the road in Mississippi— Southaven. These students are so close, yet so far. They still have to experience the h assle of out-of-state ( continued on page 4 ) opening T i wPwUiw B Bbtii H Whatever their situta- ( continued from page 3 ) tuition. tions may be, the stu- Then there are those dents can attest that who have traversed Memphis State has oceans to get here or gone from normal to 1 just crossed the miles unique. Just listen to between the states. their voices about ... MM, 4 ' normal to unique Memories of back home are re- flected in Monica Lin ' s face. Lin represented Tawain, but Interna- tional Night featured various countries including Korea and Mexico. Devin Greaney Student Life ' The best thing on the MSU campus is the janitor ' s room in the physics building. No. That ' s not true. The best thing is the healthy food from the Kiosk. No, that ' s not true. This is what I meant. The best thing about MSU is our campus radio sta- tion. It is truly committed to jazz music. -Jim Nettle ton Kathy Armstrong Greeks I have enjoyed all the people I ' ve met, especially my fraternity brothers. Memphis State has opened up major career opportu- nities for me. -Joseph Shelton John Vollmer People ' The most unattractive feature about MSU is that everyone car- ries a suitcase (goes home on the weekends). A highpoint is the friendly atmosphere around campus. -John Christopher Wheeler Sports The best thing about MSU is MSU basketball. It ' s the only thing that brings all Memphi- ans together. -Tracie Murrell Devin Greaney Organizations The Navy (at MSU) is a good opportunity for people; it teaches one a lot about leadership and getting along with people. - Leonard Jamerson Sean Smith Serge Samaha Academics College has been a sort of prac- tice for the real world— learning to roll with the changes in a controlled enviroment. -William Eledge opening As the students ' voices fade away, one comment stands out: MSU has everything any student could ever want or need to help them reach per- sonal, educational or ca- reer goals ' — Bobby Wray The school offers many unique opportunities for students to expand their horizons, like the cam- pus radio station. Or events like the traditional Miss Memphis State pag- eant, the popular Inter- national Night or the fun- filled Mudball Tourna- ment. Although the average student is most likely a Historically correct. Chris Robinson and other members of the Society for Creative Anacron- ism put extensive research into their costumes. The group displays their costumes at gatherings like this one at the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery. Devin Greaney Memphian, people of all talents add their own touch to this campus, like singer Mike Mefford and Olympic hopeful Dean Pakis. Of course, academics is the core of a higher institu- tion of learning. Some take paa 6 normal to unique it seriously, like those en- rolled in the Executive MBA program designed to shape professional execu- tive officers. Others are apt to catch the hooky bug and skip class. Where the norm in sports has always been basket- ball, football and baseball, now others are becoming more popular. Look at the new women ' s soccer team or the name the racquet- Regulation wrestling? Doubtful but pretty close. Rich McCoy and Mike Brocato battle it out in the mud. During Mudball, there was much playing around in the mud between matches. Devin Greaney ball and handball teams are making for this school. In the beginning there were only two clubs— one for women and one for men. Today that number is well over 100. There are those organizations dealing with subjects from religion to politics. Take the new Christian group BREAK or the SGA ' s controversial year. The organizations re- stricted to women or men have grown into the Greek fraternities and sororities. Today the norm with Greeks is an emphasis on the unique- ness of the individual member. Out of the days of the Normal School, created solely to nurture teach- ers and school adminis- trators, has grown a uni- versity unique as the in- dividuals who make it up. Once it became a fully accredited univer- sity, it was well on its way to becoming the place that went from normal to opening he year in the life of the Tigers . . . it encompasses so much, from the most normal ordeals students cope with to the unique events that break the monotony of the routine. All students share similar hassles in their everyday lives. Business as usual means scraping a living out of part-time jobs while learning to survive within a college student ' s budget. Normal things associated with school include study habits of the tired and weary. The sudden popularity of summer school is no phe- nomenon, especially when it makes a difference between graduation in May 1988 and May 1999. But what would college life be without the chance to meet others, especially those lovely creatures of the opposite sex? Throughout the year, the students have had opportunities to meet their peers, whether it be through Orientation, dorm life or at the library. But what ' s really distinguished the year is the unique events. Big name artists like REO Speedwagon and Richard Marx rocked the campus into the night in the fall. Homecoming saw old traditions re- newed. Once more, floats graced the streets around campus in a Homecoming parade, and a Homecoming queen reigned over the ceremonies again. There was the Miss Memphis State pageant, blown to gala proportions as a show and a competition with pop tunes and top entertainment. And the Mudball Tourna- ment reached new dimensions as 60 teams, including ones from other colleges around the city, splashed their way through the muck. This chapter in Tiger history includes it all— the normal hassles in the classroom and on the job as well as the unique occasions that let everyone share the good times. The chapter makes complete the tafes o tfgw$. tioeg ok ti erfi Cooling down. Jeff Lovelace of the Flying Mudders lets out a yell as he is squirted by a teammate. Lovelace was one of many who discovered that soap and water just don ' t do the trick after Mudball. DevinGreaney Getting to Know You The sun may have been bright at 7:45 a.m., but ori- entation students some- times feel it ' s too early for a campus tour. Guide Kent Stoneking attempts to li- ven up the early morning strolls, but it was not an easy task. However, most students found it helpful to learn their way around the campus before classes Started. DevinGreaney New Student Orientation helps freshmen and transfer students get acquainted W h ' hile many students were sweating it out in summer school, approxi- mately 1,500 new students spent a bewildering two days on campus, trying to figure out just how to maneuver their way around the build- ings. These students, both transfers and freshmen, were participating in New Student Orientation, a serv- ice that Memphis State of- fers in order to get the stu- dents more acquainted with the campus and each other. New Student Orientation is only a part of a broad program named O.A.S.I.S., which is an acronym for Orientation And Student Information Services. The orientation program, in its present form, was begun in the summer of 1984 by cur- rent program director Char- les Griffin. Before Griffin took over the program, ori- entation was limited to a one- day campus tour and advising session for the new students. When he took charge, some drastic changes were made. The program developed into a two-day series of getting acquainted with both cam- pus administrators, such as Dr. Donald Carson and Dean Clarence Hampton, and the Academic Counsel- ing Unit, which primarily serves freshmen. One reason that orienta- tion was altered is the direc- tors felt an overnight stay in the residence halls would give the new students a taste of college dormitory life, even if only for one night. In addition, a two- day stay on campus pro- vides more time in which oaae, 10 , tales of tigers Already in trouble? Park Jarrett of Clarksville appears confused as his name is called dur- ing the first few minutes of the ori- entation session he attended. Jarrett was one of many who fell victim to Dean Hampton, who good- naturedly teases the new students during orientation. Sherri Fisher the students can be in- formed about the services the university provides and the facilities they may use. A unique feature of the orientation is that al- though Griffin and other key administrators ulti- mately control the process, day-to-day features are run primarily by students who serve as guides to the orientationees. During the spring semester faculty members are asked for recommenda- tions on any student they feel will meet the tough standards set up by the guides ' selection commit- tee. While enthusiasm is usually the first trait people think the guides possess, a working knowl- edge of the campus and leadership abilities are the key characteristics the committee looks for. A student may become a guide by first applying for the position in the spring. Interviews are then set up. During the interviews, an applicant may be asked such questions as Why do you feel the catalog is im- portant? or What would you tell a student who wants to know what serv- ices the library offers? Immediately, a student who may have thought he knew the campus could suddenly realize that, in three years, he really hasn ' t learned much. However, after the selection process is over and guide training begins, the new guides learn more than they ever wanted to know about the campus. Although they have one month of situational train- ing, the guides seem to have a sudden panic attack that first morning of orientation when 175 new students look to them for leadership. But it gets easier. Over the course of the summer, the guides relax and perform their tasks like clockwork. However, burnout sets in around the eighth week. While this is particularly frustrating to the guides, some of the orientationees delight in sitting through an eight-minute O.A.S.I.S. session, which covers 17 major facts about the uni- versity. Immediately following the session, students are led in group tours of the John Willard Blister Li- brary. Tours of the library are considered a very im- portant part of a student ' s orientation to campus, since a major portion of his time will be spent there. Orientation is not just a Getting acquainted with other students is only one purpose of the orientation program as Lucy Gavin learns. Also as a part of the getting acquainted proc- ess, students have an overnight stay i n the dorm since program directors believe this may be the only experience some have with dorm life. Sherri Fisher boring, two-day indoctrina- tion to Memphis State. One of the most memorable fea- tures is The Show. Skits are performed by the stu- dents and choreographed by the guides. Most stu- dents dread the show at first because of stage fright, but they soon put their fears aside when they real- ize all the students are per- forming. What most of them don ' t realize is that, by re- hearsing with strangers and performing as a group, they have learned an essen- tial skill— cooperating with a leader and others. An additional part of ori- entation is rest and relaxa- tion time. The main com- plaint students have during the sessions is that the guides, who are accus- tomed to the fast pace, never slow down. However, when recreation time rolls around, the students seem to love to get active for a few hours at the HPER com- plex. Several tough basket- ball games have broken out, and some male orientation- ees were more than a little surprised when a female guide took them to the uni- versal free-weight room. The primary function of orientation is to make new students at Memphis State become more familiar and comfortable with the college environment and some of the people they will encoun- ter during their stay. And, in accomplishing that pur- pose, most students find that orientation is fun. ■ Sherri Fisher 7 orientation At Even if 4 a.m. firedrills are a nuisance, dorm life is still considered convenient fter an exhausting and fun-filled summer, September brings students back to settle down for classes. They rekindle old friendships and, for 2,400 of the student body, a move back into the dorm. Since Memphis State is largely a commuter school, why do students opt to live in a residence hall when they could live at home and stay well-fed and have clean clothes or live in an apart- ment and not worry about an unfamiliar roommate? As sophomore Perry LeBlanc explains, I feel it ' s been an essential part of my college education. LeBlanc, a business major, has lived in Richardson Towers for the past two years. I could live at home, but I knew I would learn more by being independent and on my own, he says. Not only does LeBlanc feel more independent, but living in the dorm has also made him respect his par- ents more. I can really appreciate the little things Push and pull is the name of the game when moving into the dorm. Although dorm life allows students to experience some inde- pendence by being away from home, Carrie Healy and Stephanie Marks show how helpful cooperation from fellow dormers really is. Devin Greaney they do for me, he says. I frequently go home to wash clothes and get a good meal. One major aspect of liv- ing in a residence hall that attracts so many students is its location on campus. It ' s great being close and not having to find a parking place, says Wendy Russell, a senior biology and pre- pharmacy major from Union City. You don ' t have to move your car much if you don ' t want to. Plus the dorm is cheaper than an apartment. Despite the pluses of liv- ing on campus, there are certain unavoidable draw- backs. For example, one thing that every dorm resi- dent dreads is the unpre- dictable fire alarms. In one night we had four alarms go off, Russell says. I live on the tenth floor of Richardson Towers, and it ' s not fun to get up in the middle of the night and drag down ten flights of stairs. Then we usually stand out- side in the cold for about 15 minutes, she says. Another drawback of the dorm can be the tempta- tions caused by living around a group of people. I have more freedom living in the dorm, but I really have to make myself study, ex- plains LeBlanc. He adds, though, that he has really learned that there is a time for fun and a time for study- ing. But living around a group of peers in such close quarters can also have its advantages. Most dorm residents are able to make lasting friendships during their stay in a residence hall. Sophomore mechanical engineering major Chris Langston says he has had the chance to meet a lot of new people in the dorm. T am really close to some people that I probably wouldn ' t have met com- muting to school. As he puts it, I lived at home my first semester. It ' s wonder- ful to be close to campus with people I know. Besides offering close access to classes and friends, the dormitories of- fer a nearness to a neces- sity-food! A popular food spot is the centrally located Tiger Den. Richardson Tow- ers not only has a cafeteria, but it ' s also equipped with a small convenience store on the ground floor of the men ' s side. Built in 1987, the store offers students quick snack foods and a few canned goods. Many students choose to rent a small refrigerator for their room where they can keep any perishables like cold cuts and mayon- naise for those late night munchie attacks. Of course, there are always the delivery pizza places when the cafeteria food or sandwhiches in the room have grown old. When most students first move into a residence hall, their first worry always seems to be Am I going to get along with my room- mate? There is that con- stantly nagging probability of conflicting personalities and colliding backgrounds. For Debby and Renee Shirina there isn ' t that problem to overcome be- cause of the simple fact that they are sisters. Like most people, the Shirinas moved into the dorm to get away from home and become more inde- pendent. They say it ' s very convenient to be on campus because of their schedules. Debby says both of them are involved in several campus activites, and it ' s much more practical to live in the dorm than to com- mute three or four times for meetings. We have some night classes, and its ' s easy to get to them from the dorm, Renee says I also find it easier to study in the room than it would be at home. There are too many distrac- tions there. However, it can get a little loud on the floor, Debby interjects. But they both agree that it ' s not any trouble to walk to the li- brary for a couple of hours of quiet. Despite a little loudness and the fire alarms.most residents agree that the dorm adds to college life and involvement. To dormers, that life is a great experi- ence. Andy McDill All work and no play. I n a snowball fight , Scott Thompson and Rachelle Schwandt show the fun side of living in the dorms. Dorm resident Perry LeBlanc says he has really learned by living in Towers that there is a time for fun and a time for studying. Devin Greaney The Best way to move in. Payne Webb shows just what dorm friendships are made of when he helps Brown Best move in. As dormer Chris Lang- ston says, I am really close to some people I probably wouldn ' t have met commuting to school. Devin Greaney Food, Glorious Food Whether buying groceries or eating out, food is the staff of life JLood, glorious food! Do you remember that appe- tizing song from the Broad- way musical Oliver? Well, in the play, that song referred to horrible gruel and all sorts of nasty concoctions that were fed to the poor workhouse boys. Today, a rendition of the song is used to advertise cheese and other scrump- tious foods that students just love to prey on. When you think about it, there are lot of things that college students can do without. But, fortunately, food does not appear on that list. While many dollars are spent at fast-food establish- ments, such as Wendy ' s or McDonald ' s, many college students prefer to budget their money by grocery shopping and cooking. Al- though sometimes standing in line at Kroger on Sunday night can feel like registra- tion all over as student after student makes his pur- chases in the express lane with more than eight items. Kroger is the grocery store closest to campus. One of its major attributes, other than proximity, is that it carries those white and yellow-la- beled products. While ge- neric may seem a dirty word to some , to a college student it means affordable meals. No preservatives added? Dorm residents Michelle Rogers and Tim Richards are only two students who prefer to buy food at the grocery store instead of eating out. Some nutrition-conscious people actually read the labels, but most of the time, students look for the generic labels that mean cheaper prices. Devin Greaney However, if a student is in- dependently wealthy or is employed, he may find him- self shopping at Seesel ' s, which is thought as more of a designer grocery store. I feel like I spend 90 percent of each day eating, says Jimmy Loganhill, a sophomore accounting major. I love to eat, and I ' ll do anything just to stay full. Loganhill, who lives in an apartment off campus, says he spends most of his hard- earned money on groceries. He rarely goes out to eat because he prefers to make his own meals. I really like to cook, Loganhill says. I know I can get a better-tasting and balanced meal here at home than I would at some fancy restaurant. Loganhill prides himself on his cooking abilities that he learned from his mother. When I moved out of the house, I found myself call- ing my mom for recipes and cooking tips, he adds. It ' s almost like being at home and having her cook for me, except her food tastes just a little better. After all, she ' s had years of experience. A normal grocery bill can run around $160 for Loganhill and his room- mate. The reason our bills are so high is because it lasts for about two weeks at a time. Of course, we don ' t go to the cheapest store ei- ther. But we do use cou- pons, Loganhill says. They can really save us money. You might think that for a student who lives on campus, the trouble of buying groceries wouldn ' t exist because of the cafete- ria. According to junior public relations major Carla Owens, that isn ' t always true. I eat on campus and buy pap 74 tales of tigers groceries, Owens says. If I ' m short on money, I ' ll buy groceries and eat in my room for the week. But if I happen to run into a little extra cash, I ' ll eat in the cafeteria or go out to restau- rants, she explains. Owens said she just loves spicy foods, such as Mexi- can food, and especially enjoys pizza. Of course, it ' s hard to find good examples of these on campus and at Kroger or Piggly Wiggly, so Owens heads for the near- est Taco Bell (sometimes known as Taco Hell for its after-effects) or she orders from Domino ' s. However, when she buys groceries, Owens goes for the basics. (A college student ' s basics, of course.) Usually, I ' ll buy a lot of sandwich stuff, cookies, chips, cokes, coffee, cereal and soups, she says. These will do me for a week. Owens has an added benefit— a roommate who also provides food. My roommate works at Marvel ' s Bakery, she says, and sometimes she brings home boxes full of assorted doughnuts and cookies that would otherwise be thrown out. I just love it! Owens also says she re- ally has no set mealtime. But which college student does? Usually, it ' s when there is a spare moment in a busy schedule and some time can be devoted to eat- ing. Although most stu- dents learn the eat-while- you-run tactic. Ill eat breakfast on Monday and Wednesday, Owens says. Those are about the only days she can because she has 8:00 a.m. classes on Tuesday and Thursday and can ' t wake up on time to eat and go to Decisions, decisions. Jill Hoper appears to be a little frustrated at the high cost of groceries and the various choices that must be made. Still, it ' s healthier and less expensive to frequent the local Kroger rather than the local McDonald ' s. Devin Greaney class. Tina Bledsoe, a junior public relations major, says her favorite time to eat is often at times after mid- night. Sometimes I just have these wild binges in the middle of the night, she says. I just love Taco Bell and Perkins and any other 24-hour restaurant. Stu- dents like Bledsoe are happy to know that the Kroger just around the cor- ner is open 24 hours. Like Owens, Bledsoe will also eat in the cafeteria and buy groceries. My favorite food is the little Pepperidge Farm frozen pizza, she says. Of course, you can ' t leave out the old stand-by: peanut butter and jelly, Bledsoe adds. So, it looks like mothers don ' t have to worry if their children are getting their share of that glorious food after all. In fact, it seems to be a word that most college students literally live by. ■ Andy McDill Born to shop. Even grocery shopping can be fun, as evi- denced by the smiles on Lachele Hardin ' s and An- nette Taylor ' s faces as they finally reach the checkout line. Small purchases like theirs are usually made on late-night runs at Kroger and other 24-hour stores. Devin Greaney 15 grocery shopping A Full Meal Deal Meal plans are designed to fit the student Re weal food, what every dorm resident dreams of. It seems that, as a rule, there simply isn ' t enough room in the regulation refrigerator, or even enough money in the regulation collegiate checking account, for such delicacies as real food. So what is a student to do? Survive off of cold cereal and peanut butter sand- wiches for four years? Per- haps. But wouldn ' t it be easier to simply buy a meal plan? Maybe. Maybe not. pope, 76 Obtaining a Food Serv- ices meal plan only requires money, a smile for the I.D. photo, and a signature on the contract. To help meet the needs of each student and each student ' s budget, the service offers a choice of three different meal plans and or a just-like-cash coupon book. Choose, pay, smile, sign. That ' s the easy part. Then comes the accep- tance of and adjustment to each rule and regulation that a simple signature adheres a student to. For many students, to the dis- may of the Food Services administration, this is the most difficult. Yes, generos- ity is a virtue; however, sharing any food purchased by a meal plan is a breach of contract punishable by in- validation without a refund. In other words, students must keep their friends ' hands out of their plates in order to keep the meal plan that the student paid sev- eral hundred dollars for in the first place. Along the same lines, meal plan food may not be taken out of the cafeteria. In addition, certain foods may only be eaten in specified amounts at certain times in order to comply with meal plan standards. On the other hand, it may be com- forting for meal plan stu- dents to know that they alone can use the card. Food Services employees and administrators are far from shy about enforcing such rules and will not hesitate to point out any violation. In fact, trays being snatched up and stu- dents being confronted both at the register and in the dining room have not tales of tiger been uncommon sights this long as they can get that year as the meal plan satisfied feeling after a hot, guardians came down hearty meal. ■ harder on violators than they have in the past. There are four Food Serv- ices outlets where students can use a meal ticket. These are spread all over the campus. Although these appear to provide a wide choice of dining locations, the place to eat weeknight su ppers and all weekend meals is restricted to the Tiger Den. This does not create a complete inconven- ience, but it does limit the possibilities. Another limitation for students is the restriction on meal times. According to the Food Services contract, a meal ticket may only be used once during any one meal ' s serving period. These periods are outlined by Food Services and are strictly upheld. For in- stance, because dinner begins at 4:00 p.m., a stu- dent who missed lunch may not use his card to eat twice between four and midnight. Due to these designated times and possible missed meals, a missed meal fac- tor is already figured into the price of each plan. In essence, the prices are lower because of possible missed meals. Sometimes having a meal plan can be an inconven- ience, but it does have its advantages. Food Services provides already prepared and paid for real food, with some all-you-can-eat items, at a relatively low price. And the cafeterias are places to socialize while someone else does the cooking and cleaning, too. For many, the sacrifices and hassles are tolerable as Melynda Howell Real food is easily available to meal card holders like Eric Gaither, who has invested part of his budget in order to have access to entire meals. However, some re- strictions do apply to these cards. For example, a meal ticket may only be used once during any one meal ' s serving period. Devin Greaney Man cannot live by bread alone. Tiger Den, the main cafeteria, of- fers Italian food , as well as fast food and frozen yogurt. Melissa Flanigan smiles as she receives part of her home-cooked meal from Karen Richardson, a Food Services em- ployee. Perhaps one of the best as- pects of having a full-service cafe- teria is not having to cook or clean- up after a meal. Devin Greaney food services Playing Games Sometimes a college student needs to forget the books and relax T h he Side Pocket. The name suggests a room of pool tables, beer buddies and dart boards. Close. Really it ' s the university game room, where hun- dreds of students vent frus- tration, make conversation and simply relax each day. Whether students play table tennis, air hockey or foosball (table soccer), a willing opponent is usually nearby. Pool skills can al- ways be sharpened, and learning a few moves never hurt anyone. Three pinball machines provide a blast from the past, while many quarter-eating video mon- sters line the walls. This popular hangout provides refuge for ap- Operation Wolf is a very popular game among many of the students who frequent the Side Pocket. Eric Beaupre shows that a steady hand and a sharp eye will master any game. Devin Greaney proximately 800 to 1,300 college students per day. Located on the first floor across from the bookstore in the University Center, the Side Pocket is both owned and operated by the university. This, to the de- light of many cue-holders, enables the cost of playing games to be considerably lower than what is paid off- campus. Is the business profitable to this, university? Yes and no. It is, in the sense that students benefit from hav- ing a place to socialize. For many, shooting a few games « ' tales of tigers of pool after class refreshes the mind before evening study time sets in. On the other hand, busi- ness isn ' t exactly booming. The care and maintenance of the video machines is handled by an outside company, determined by bid. Therefore, Memphis State only receives a per- centage of the profit from the games. The university does earn enough from the game room to meet the budget, main- tain the equipment and stay out of the red; but they are not clearing thousands of dollars, by any means. In the past there has been whispered talk of al- tering the game room in some way. For example, thought went into increas- ing the size of the book- store, where profits are much higher, while re- ducing the size of the Side Pocket to accommodate the need for space. Evidently, this theory and others like it have been put to rest for the moment. After all, what would a stu- dent center be without a place for students to have fun? So, to the relief of many leisure-lovers, the size and state of their den will re- main unchanged. In addition to being a place to play games for fun, the university game room houses many special events. The management often works closely with the Student Activities Council recreation committee to coordinate tournaments throughout the year for the amateur pool, ping-pong and foosball players on campus. The Side Pocket and SAC recreation committee also occasionally sponsor pro- fessional exhibitions. In How ' bout the side pocket? Michelle Beaudette shows her accuracy at the game of pool. She and many other daily pool players enjoy the lower fees available to stu- dents due to the fact that the Side Pocket is university- owned and operated. Serge Samaha Is it real? Rob Parr is a prime ex ample of what happens to a video junkie. Rob, and almost a 1,000 other stu- dents, use the Side Pocket daily as an escape from the reality of the hectic school year. DevinGreaney January, internationally famous pocket billiard and trick show artist Jack White performed two shows at the Side Pocket while many fans and bystanders looked on to learn a few secrets and tricks of the trade. The Side Pocket, while providing an outlet for that college stress, is one of many places on campus in which students hang out. However, in this one, life is no more than fun and games. ■ Melynda Howell Whew, he almost got me! Ask any video player, they definitely take their game seri- ously. Jimmy Guier puts a huge amount of concentration, and probably quar- ters, into beating the machine. Devin Greaney 19 gameroom Good Morning, Memphis State f a f e 20 WSMS-FM 92, the campus radio station, provides a unique form of music to Memphis listeners Jtvadio. Almost all of us listen to it. From rock to pop, classical to contempo- rary, we all have our per- sonal preferences. Jazz has been one long time favorite that has just re- cently reached the student crowd. The university picked up on this fact and has used it to create a radio station for jazz lovers. WSMS-FM 92 is a 250- watt station, which first came on the air in August of 1979. The station broad- casts with a radius of at least seven miles. General manager Bob McDowell says they try to run the station as professionally as possible. The station is run just like a commercial station in that we have a formatted program, says McDowell. And even though educational sta- tions can legally sign off during Christmas and summer breaks, we stay on the air 365 days a year, from 6 a.m. to midnight. The station ' s format was to be composed of jazz music because of the lack of one in Memphis. The basic charge of an educa- tales of tigers tional station is to provide coverage of something not already covered, says McDowell. We met the need for this music which sud- denly was becoming very popular. The station ' s staff is com- posed of nearly 40 people, mostly student volunteers. Almost all of these students are broadcasting majors who are getting valuable hands on experience. The station uses very current, state-of-the-art equipment which includes a rather large collection of compact discs. McDowell says, The station is a learning lab for them [the students]. Any student interested in broad- casting should not pass up the opportunities offered at Memphis State. Many local broadcasters started ca- reers at WSMS, including Harold Grater of Channel 5, Lisa Hatchett-Spencer of WRVR, and Glen Carver of Channel 3. In addition to profes- sional broadcasters, McDowell says that 92 FM has helped boost the careers of many local musicians. We do what we can to pro- mote local talent as much as possiblef One good example is Memphian Kirk Waylum. We also broadcast one live hour of jazz from the roof of the Peabody every Tues- day night, from 11 p.m. to midnight. McDowell says that the station often invites musicians on both the local and national levels to take part in an on-the-air inter- view. So far we ' ve been able to attract names like Freddie Hubbard and Najee. WSMS has other weekly shows, such as Spotlight 92 and What ' s Happening on Campus. A three min- ute section called Tell It Like It Is gives students the chance to voice their opin- ions on various issues and is broadcast three times daily. The station also cov- ers local traffic reports. As for sports, 92 FM covers all of the Lady Tigers ' home games. Lastyearthe station followed the baseball team to the Metro Baseball Tour- nament, held in South Carolina. At the present time, McDowell says that the sta- tion is attempting to expand its power to 22,300 watts. The proposal is before the Federal Communication Commission Board, deci- sion pending. ■ All work and no play is not what Markus Atkins finds in his job as disc jockey at WSMS. In fact, he is not only gaining experience for a career in broadcasting, but he also enoys the work. Devin Greaney AH that jazz is what the WSMS staff wants to hear. The staff, which is com- prised of nearly 40 students, is headed by Bob McDowell (center). A few of his sup- porting staff are Cindy Souther, Don Fisher, Letha Smith, Ed Bryant and Donnie Montesi. Serge Samaha Scott Harrison 21 WSMS-92 Lounging Lizards Lurk m Unlikely Location The Lounge Lizards are a group of students who for one reason or another gather daily in the U.C. lounge I ' ve got rhythm could be Jackie Clark ' s theme song. The U.C. lounge gives students like Clark a place to relax after a hard day of classes. Devin Greaney page, 22 tales of tigers B eing a Lounge Lizard takes a lot of skill, talent and initiative: you lounge, you talk to friends, you play cards, and according to freshman Tim Presley, It ' s a way to let off tension from hard classes. Some people aren ' t cut out to be termed a Lounge Lizard though. But to oth- ers it comes as natural as breathing. What is it about the U.C. lounge that draws stu- dents? It can ' t be the envi- ronment or the furnishings. So maybe they are drawn by some other force. Per- haps one of getting to know others. According to fresh- man Julie Drenzik, There are so many different types of people that you hear and see different attitudes and opinions. A theater design sopho- more, Kim Potter, agrees with Drenzik, It ' s a way of meeting new people and still having your own opin- ion. It all started with a group of fraternity people who de- cided to meet in the lounge and pretty soon they be- came regulars. Friendships were made and the Lizards were on their way. They began to grow and many people joined the group. But during the excite- ment someone wanted it stopped. It is said there were rumors spread about the group. But, whatever the reason, they dispersed to go their separate ways between November and December of 1985. During spring 1986 the remaining people wandered in a non-lizard limbo. They moved around, still meeting in the lounge but nothing major ever became of the meetings. Some of the originals never came back but others were still around. The Lizards are now go- ing strong and plan to open an official chapter, Lambda Zeta Delta. According to Danette Howell, Lizards belong to everybody and anybody can be a Lizard. So if you ever walk in to the U.C. lounge and see a group of students sitting around, lounging and play- ing cards, feel free to intro- duce yourself and who knows; maybe you ' ll be a part of the group. ■ Joel Hulen Say Cheese! The Lizards gather for a friendly afternoon of fun-filled excitement in the U.C. Lizards compile a large group of diverse students, each with their own unique style. Devin Greaney 23 lounge lizards Game Show Gluttons Students with big dreams and big smiles try their hands at winning big prizes on television game shows t a 24 Wanted: students who wish to make easy money, win some great prizes, and appear on national T.V. Must have an enthusiastic personality and passage to California. Apply to your favorite game show or shows. Along with soap operas, game shows have become an American institution in daytime television. Stu- dents play along with the contestants, boasting that they could probably do bet- ter; and many times, they are better able to answer the questions. Wheel of Fortune has been called a phenomenon in recent years; although college males say it ' s just Vanna White who ' s the phenomenon. Recently, one student had her chance to appear on Wheel. Senior Tracy Worthington flew to Bur- bank to try out for the game show. I had heard that if you acted enthusiastic and smiled a lot, you had a good shot at appearing on any game show. However, she didn ' t know about the writ- ten test she had to take, along with 45 other prob- able contestants. Worthington and the other hopefuls had two timed tests. There were phrases, titles, quotations and people puzzles that had letters missing. The con- testants had to get at least eight of the puzzles right; Worthington only got four right. Out of the 45 only two people passed. Worthing- ton said she was told by a security guard that up to 90 people try out each day for just one spot. However, Worthington did not give up. Her next ad- venture in game show land was The Price Is Right. For this, she had to go tales of tigers through an interviewing process, in which she showed as much enthusi- asm as possible. Her atti- tude did, indeed, win her a spot on the show, as well as a pink, two-seater boat. Although her luck did not hold out long enough to get her through the Showcase Showdown, she walked away smiling. The people with Trice Is Right ' said I would get the boat no later than three months after the air date (Oct. 19). Every time the doorbell rang after the air date, I raced to the door to see if it had arrived, Worthington said. A white boat, not the pink, did ar- rive in December, and she had to pay $80 in California taxes for it. While other students may not be as lucky as Worthington has been, they enjoy playing along with the TV shows. Although many have professed to being diehard Wheel watchers, another popular game show is the ever challenging Jeopardy. Marty Edwards watches Jeopardy when he ' s not working. He and a few of his friends get together at the Lambda Chi Alpha frater- nity house. A lot of times he says they ' ll make a game within a game by seeing who can get the answer first and keeping track of dollar amounts. Although Ed- wards watches the Price is Right between classes, he prefers Jeopardy, which he claims let ' s your brain work a little bit. Many students can be found late at night in their rooms playing the home version of the game. How can one tell if someone plays Jeopardy? Simple Jeopardy players speak jeopardise, which is the ability to phrase an answer in the form of a question, according to show host Alex Trebek. Game shows are some- times silly, sometimes chal- lenging and always fun. While some students wish to be on these shows, others are doing it. And Tracy Worthington? Since she has been in both situations, isn ' t that enough? It isn ' t for her. My next attempt is at High Rollers, ' she says with a smile. ■ Missy Smith Between classes, Marty Edwards sometimes likes to watch the Price is Right. His favorite gameshow, though, is Jeopardy which he says let ' s your brain work a little bit. Serge Samaha Is it worth the pain to be a star for only an hour? Ask Tracy Worthington and shell probably say it is. Appear- ing on the Price is Right in October she won a brand new boat. Serge Samaha gameshows HPER Means Quality Students have free access to one of the best physical fitness centers in the Mid-South JLJy some students, the campus ' HPER complex is actually thought to be a residence hall for hyperac- tive students. Well, what they don ' t know could sur- prise them. The HPER com- plex is really the facility which houses the depart- ment of health, physical education and recreation. The building, built in 197 1 , is a real quality facil- ity through which over a thousand students a day travel, according to HPER ' s division head Wayne Gutch. Nearly half of these students use the facilities in the building for the bet- terment of their health and other recreational pur- poses. The building houses two full-sized gymnasiums, nine air-conditioned rac- queiball and handball courts, an indoor swim- ming pool, a free-weight room, a well-equipped Nau- tilus room. It is adjacent to 21 tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. The HPER complex is also used as a training ground for the women ' s volleyball team, the swim team and other club sports. In addi- tion, the department offers leisure classes, organized intramural and club sports and special clinics in the Nautilus room. The complex is open for free usage by all full-time students every day of the week, with the exception of the pool, which is closed on Mondays. Part-time stu- dents and guests of stu- dents may use the facility for only $1.50. The community may also make use of the complex by buying a fitness program membership for $175.00 per semester. Gutch says, We would have the cheapest country club in the city, if we only had a quality locker room, a food service and some whirl- pools. The amazing thing Physical fitness is a growing concern for many people. HPER provides faculty and students with the equipment needed to get back into shape. Steve Riley takes a short break in the Nautilus weight room, which is con- sidered one of the best Nau- tilus centers in the Mid-South. Devin Greaney about this facility is that il receives no part of the activ- ity fee paid by students every semester. It is totally funded through income re- ceived from usage fees, state funds and private con- tributions. The HPER complex is also host to several tour- naments including two major racquetball tour- naments, four large swim meets, a local tennis tour- nament and a karate tour- nament. The largest ol these, however, is the hand- ball tournament which is recognized by the U.S. Handball Association as being one of the best in the nation. Club teams sponsored by HPER are the fencing team, bowling team, karate team, volleyball team, women ' s soccer team and rugby team. The remaining two club teams, racquetball and handball, are both de- fending national champi- ons. Students may partici- pate in one of 30 intramural sports and activities which are also sponsored by the department. According to Gutch, the m ost popular intramural sports are touch football, basketball, softball and volleyball. An intramu- ral advisoiy board decides which of the intramural sports to offer based on suggestions and participa- tion, says intramural de- partment head, Jim Vest. He adds, ' The real back- bone of the intramural pro- gram is the group of student team managers. The Ech- les soccer field, located be- hind McCord and Browning pape,P6 tales of tigers halls, is considered to be the intramural depart- ment ' s outdoor field. The complex ' s facilities, which the HPER depart- ment is the proudest of, are the Nautilus and free- weight training rooms. The Nautilus room has taken nearly five years to justify, organize and complete; but it is also considered by many to be the finest colle- giate Nautilus facility in the United States. The depart- ment is presently trying to add electronic bicycles and treadmills to the Nautilus collection and to update the weight room. Gutch says, One of the primary goals is to keep that room [Nautilus] in its present rank of prestige. We want to be on top, on the cutting edge. We will definitely not let it fall apart. Another goal is to bring our free- weight room up to the same standard of the Nautilus room. The HPER department wants to better the facility for the students. One proj- ect of the department is the purchase of new pool equip- ment, which hasn ' t been replaced since the pool ' s opening. The department also dreams of someday justifying the construction of an indoor track. Gutch says the Nautilus room came about through the same sort of hope. If you don ' t dream a little and work towards that goal, you will never get anything ac- complished. Gutch says the success of the complex is due to his Taking a breather. Patty Fletcher comes up for air while she takes a swim at the HPER complex. HPER has both indoor and out- door Olympic-sized pools for swimming classes and recreation. An additional feature is a small outdoor diving pool, which has both high and low diving boards. Devin Greaney staff and the students. We have a highly trained and competent staff who is always in the equip- ment rooms and available to assist the students. And I really believe that if you give the students something quality, they will appreciate and re- spect it. ■ Scott Harrison 27 hper Many people would like to leave their mark on the world, and many do— in the form of graffiti Yo f ape,28 .ou ' ve been studying on the sixth floor of Brister Library for that history fi- nal. In the past three hours you Ve gone from the Boston Massacre to John Brown ' s raid on Harpers Ferry. There ' s still a civil war to get through when all of a sud- den an idea pops into your study-crammed brain. Even after the Lincoln- Douglas debates the idea is still beckoning you to be let out, to be shared with the world, your statement that you want generations after you to look back on and say our culture is indebted to this great individual. You finally take your pencil to the library ' s desk and with the care and thought of a sculptor chiseling some- thing in marble, you write the passage that would make Plato or Descartes proud- OZZY RULES. Meanwhile at the exact same time on the 10th floor, George has abandoned any and all hopes of under- standing the differences between Keynesian and supply-side economic theo- ries as he thinks about Lisa: that woman who outshines all others. They ' ve been going together for about a year now, so in a moment of unbridled passion he writes on the concrete column George + Lisa— 4 ever. Af- ter reflecting on his creativ- ity for a minute, George looks in his book bag and finds a note that says, though quite eloquently, GET LOST signed Lisa (P.S. Can we still be just friends ' ?). George looks at another column and, in a moment of unbridled hatred, writes, If you ' re a lonely guy, call me for a good time— Lisa 454-.... The stories you have just read are false, but not too much of a deviation of real- ity. To leave your mark on this university does not always require having your basketball number retired after a successful career or dying and having a scholar- ship left in your name. It could be the simple task of writing your deepest feel- ings on a desk, wall, restroom column or those tales of tigers big sheets of paper taped to dorm walls for that very purpose. Topics for graffiti can be anything from sex to reli- gion. Graffiti includes state- ments on the best (and worst) fraternity on cam- pus. Graffiti writers can also come up with some rather unprintable anec- dotes on racial groups or the human excretory sys- tem. Writers seem to prefer the concrete columns in the library over the desks. The concrete writings aren ' t as easy to Windex into obliv- ion. The top floor of the li- brary seems to be where the most bizarre graffiti is lo- cated. Apparently being that high up in the air means the brain gets less oxygen and causes it to work in strange ways. It wouldn ' t be fair to characterize all graffiti as mindless vandalism. Graf- fiti has its place in history. The Lascaux caves in France have graffiti dating back to about 40,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians left valuable information in the form of wall writings and drawings. Perhaps in days to come historians and anthropologists will look I %• ' back on our graffiti to un- Photos by Devin Greaney derstand late twentieth century culture. Probably not. ■ Devin Greaney 29 graffiti Leaders Learn not to Fear Businessmen Ron Terry and Avron Fogelman tell what it takes to reach the top of the Memphis business scene The Kansas City Royals are owned by Avron Fogelman, Memphis real estate magnate, because he needs a diversion to relax from the business. The new Fogelman Executive Center on campus was named for him, as well as the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Photo courtesy of Fogelman Properties, Inc. page, 30 Ouccess is a goal that many strive for, but eco- nomic success is gained by few. Two men who have attained success and have chosen the Memphis area as their hunting gtround are real estate magnate Avron Fogelman and First Tennessee Chief Executive Officer Ron Terry. Fogelman, for whom the new Executive Center was named, is a native Mem- phian. At 48 years old, he is recognized as one of Mem- phis ' most wealthy men. The name Fogelman Properti es is seen on many apartment complexes and dwellings. He has been the recipient of many awards and is a strong proponent of promoting good citizenship and a sense of community. For this reason, Fogelman serves as the president of the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the boards of several well- known organizations. Also a native Memphian, Terry is a 1952 graduate of the university. He worked his way up from being a management trainee in the First Tennessee Bank in 1 957 to being named Chair- man and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation in October 1973. He is the past president of the Fed- eral Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve System. Some of his community works included serving on the Board of Directors for both St. Jude ' s Children ' s Research Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital. DeSoto: When you graduated from Memphis State University, you surely had goals for your own success. What do you feel has set you apart from other graduates who have had similar goals? Terry: I don ' t know that other Memphis State graduates had goals similar to mine or that I ' m set apart. I look on myself as an indi- vidual with a goal to be the best at what I tried. I didn ' t set out to be the CEO of First Tennessee. Fogelman: I can ' t speak for other people. I can only speak for myself. I had a burning desire to do what ' s right— to be successful. And it took a lot of hard work. I didn ' t think of it as being that unusual or that unique. DeSoto: How did you achieve your level of suc- cess? Did you climb the ladder or form your own business? Terry: I went from Memphis State to fouryears in the Navy, during and after the Korean War. And I walked into the bank one day and asked for a job. They didn ' t give it to me. So I went back a second time and finally chased the per- sonnel manager down at Arkansas State, where he was one day. I asked him, and he gave me a job. (Terry began as a management trainee.) Fogelman: When I was 21 or 22 years old, I spent my Sunday afternoons keeping houses open for inspection. On Monday mornings, I was selling in- surance, and I was working seven days a week. And, even though I enjoyed sports and other things such as that, my priorities were to be a success. I tried to learn all I could regarding the business. I knew I wanted to be successful in real estate, and I didn ' t get sidetracked. I didn ' t take things in big jumps. I didn ' t try to get from here to there by leaping over the build- ing— I didn ' t mind going around the building or through the lobby. I wanted to take things in short steps . . . very quick steps, though. DeSoto: As a top Mem- phis executive, you are in- volved in many community and business activities. Of these, which works do you consider most important? Terry: The time I spent on the early stages of the Memphis Jobs Conference took a lot of my time. It was incurred at a time when Memphis was grasping for an identity. Governor Lamar Alexander thought the idea up and asked me to chair the second and third years of it. ... We [Memphis] are something. We don ' t have to be an Atlanta or a Dallas. With that thought in mind, the whole idea fo- cused on the competitive advantages of Memphis. This was the first time that people of different social status listened to one an- other about what we are. Fogelman: I think what- ever I can do to help my fellow man and improve his life and his place in society is the most important thing. I look for the kinds of things that improve one ' s lifestyle. I would say that one [pro- gram] that reaches the most people is the scholarship program. (Fogelman has offered to pay the tuition of under-privileged students who will sign a contract which provides that they will do all in their power to tales of tigers gain an education at Mem- phis State.) That ' s going to reach thousands of people, so I look for that type of program more so than brick and mortar. My main objec- tive was not to just give free scholarships to Memphis State. My objective was not to see the graduation level at Memphis State increase. My objective was, is, and will always be to get better citizens. DeSoto: What is your personal definition of suc- cess ? Terry: I can ' t describe it for you. It ' s a feeling of ful- fillment that I ' ve done the best I could and, in the process, been myself. Fogelman: To be able to be proud of what you stand for and represent. I ' ve never really thought of what suc- cess is, but my first reaction was ' to be able to conduct yourself in a way that you ' re proud of and people ad- mire. ' DeSoto: You ' ve heard that ' All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. ' What activities do you enjoy to take your mind off busi- ness? Terry: Lots of them. Because I believe very strongly in relaxation. I like to play tennis and golf. I have a sailboat down in the Florida Keys and a log cabin where I can fish. I believe in getting away from the tele- phone and television. ... It ' s an absolute necessity. Fogelman: Well, that ' s probably the main reason I bought the Kansas City Royals. I knew that I needed a diversion. I ' d always been a red-blooded American sports fan, and when I had the economic ability and the opportunity presented itself to buy a major league baseball team, I felt as if that was indeed a diversion that would take my mind off business and would also be a vehicle for my family to enjoy together. It has worked out exactly the way I wanted it to. The most striking feature of both of these men is their down-to-earth attitudes concerning their individual successes. Even in a highly competitive environment, neither has crumpled un- der the intense pressure that someone may come along and replace them at the top. Terry put it best when he said, Leaders learn not to fear. ■ Sherri Fisher Sailing away is one of Ron Terry ' s favorite relaxation tools. To get away from the pressures of being the chair- man and chief executive Officer of First Tennessee National Corporation, Terry goes down to the Florida Keys, where he has a sailboat. He worked his way up from a management trainee in 1957 to being named CEO in 1973. Photo courtesy of First Tennessee National Corporation E ... — — 5 INBfsHPB V li ■■■■. ■ ■.-. In the back of a van is where Robert Wang, founder and president of Wang ' s Inter- national, began his busi- ness. He and his wife, Suzy, started outselling macrame supplies while he was a stu- dent and have turned a small operation into an in- ternational corporation. Photo courtesy of Wang s International, Inc. 31 msu success stories Somebody to lean on. Senior marketing major Valarie Johnson rests on the shoul- der of her fiancee, Michael Stewart, as they share a rare moment when they are in the same city. Johnson and Stewart are one of the few couples who have suc- cessfully carried on a long- distance relationship while attending different universi- ties, Devin Greaney Sex Doesn ' t Matter Not in giving blood and, surprisingly, not even in dating f am 32 Otudents enroll in a university primarily to learn. However, if the average college student is asked what the best part of college is, his answer will probably be the many op- portunities to meet mem- bers of the opposite sex. With almost 20,000 stu- dents attending the uni- versity, it is fairly easy to meet these wonderful crea- tures of the opposite sex. In a recent campus-wide survey, students were polled about where they most often meet prospective dates. Classes and parties prove to be the most popu- lar hunting grounds. Many matches are also made at Student Activity Council events, lunch in the Tiger Den or cram sessions in the library. Although these are con- sidered good examples of places to meet people, there are just as many bad ex- amples. Freshman Marga- ret Briceno says most stu- dents should exercise cau- tion in where they meet prospective dates. I ' ve met tales of tigers Dancing the night away. Carol-Lynn Barsky smiles as she dances with Todd Hethmon at the Diamond Jubilee Ball at the Peabody during homecoming week. While some may come to college for the social scene, Barsky and Hethmon, both freshmen from Union City, Tenn., who had been dating previously, are two students that show that there is more to college than meeting potential dates. AtoolRama some real losers in some strange places— bars, su- permarkets and public parks. According to the survey, the least popular places to meet someone are through religious organizations or at bars. Not only are many stu- dents using the classroom to feed their social lives, the survey revealed that talking about classwork is a good way to break the ice. Of course, the next step is to ask the person for a date. Most students agree the best way to approach a potential date is in person. But almost as many stu- dents say that asking some- one out over the telephone isjust as good. When the big question is finally asked, just say no is considered the best way to turn down the offer. If the answer is yes, however, a romantic din- ner, going dancing, or see- ing a movie are the most popular ways to entertain a date. Robbie Longfield ' s idea of the perfect date is a late dinner down on the Square with another cou- ple, then dancing at Alfred ' s and a quiet walk alone by the river. While this sounds very romantic, the one thing most students say they would not do on a first date is have sex. When it comes time to end that romantic inter- lude, whether it ' s the first date or not, a hug and a kiss is the way to say goodnight, according to the respon- dents. Hugs make me feel very special, says Jennifer Brown, a junior. As the relationship pro- gresses, most students say they don ' t mind taking that special someone home to meet the parents. A casual dating rela- tionship can lead into a more serious bond as the weeks and months pass. While most students say they prefer a serious rela- tionship over casual dating, the majority of them are dating strictly on a casual basis. At the present, I prefer casual dating over serious relationships because long- term commitments are much harder to get over, freshman Danny Lane says. Sometimes, it ' s much harder to make a new start. Whether students date casually or carry on serious relationships, it ' s clear that dating is a favorite pastime. And, although a dating rela- tionship may not work be- tween two people, it is very possible that the experience will make them friends for life. B Carol Kennemore Taking time out. Many matches are made during lunch at the Tiger Den. Jeff Sullivan, a history major, and Beth Burrow enjoy spending time with each other in the cafeteria while discussing the day ' s events. Serge Samaha 33 dating Safe and Sound While incidents are bound to occur, programs are designed to combat the increase in campus crimes Constant concern for students and their welfare is a main priority of university employees. Security officer Thurber Davis and two City of Memphis paramed- ics display their concern for this student ' s safety after a traffic accident. John Vollmer page, 34 LT.D. on patrol. Se- curity officers cruise the campus daily looking for any suspicious characters. Stu- dents are urged to report anyone who does not seem to belong on the campus. Of- ten, reporting someone leads to reducing the crime rate on campus. Serge Samaha tales of tigers rVL Lany students, espe- cially those with cars on campus, feel the only thing security officers do is hand out parking tickets. Issuing tickets is a main concern of security officers, but by no means is it the only con- cern. Security is here to protect the students. Security is called to handle the minor crimes that occur on campus. Roger Fowler, the director of security and safety, says Richardson Towers is the hot spot on campus. More campus crimes have hap- pened in or around Towers than any other single loca- tion. This is not to say that Towers is the worst place to live but because there are more residents there, more crimes are committed. It ' s all in the numbers. The crimes that do occur on campus are usually minor and are committed by non-students. This, in part, is due to the increas- ing crime rate in city neigh- borhoods that surround the campus. To help combat this, the security officers are pushing for students to contact them if they spot any suspicious-looking people or activities on cam- pus. This has proved to be the most effective way of catching offenders. Security offers many services to make the cam- pus safer. One new service is the blue phones. These phones, which are encased on poles that don a blue light, provide direct access to the switchboard in the security office. In a survey conducted by The Daily Helmsman, most students who responded had never had an occasion to use the blue phones. However, the red hotlines in campus buildings have been used. They are also direct lines to the security office. Tiger Patrol is another important service to both female and male students. This program is an escort service which operates from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., seven days a week. While once run by security, the new Tiger Pa- trol has headquarters in the Information Center at the corner of Central and Pat- terson. The student escorts can be dispatched to ac- company anyone from one building to another or from any parking lot to a build- ing. Residents who return Tiger Patrol is an evening escort service provided by the university for male and female students. Head- quarters are located in the Information Center at Cen- tral and Patterson. As Shawn Carter learns. Tiger Patrol members such as Jerry Carver help make stu- dents feel safer about re- turning to campus after dark. Barry Burns from work late at night sometimes utilize this serv- ice by simply stopping by the Information Center on their way to the dorm. They then take an escort with them to find a parking space and have him walk back to the dorm with them. Another responsibility of the department of security and safety is the safety of the campus buildings. Each year the National Safety Council gives an award to the top college campus for fire safety, envi- ronmental safety and the like. Memphis State has re- ceived this award several times. Roger Fowler is op- timistic that his staff will win the award again this year. This award proves the security officers are making the campus safe and sound. ■ Mamie Heaton 35 safety Beating the System When students don ' t agree with the way things are, there is a way to get things changed— student appeals T h .he parking ticket un- der my windshield wiper must be a joke. ...The grade typed on my transcript should have been much higher. ... That refund from the bursar ' s office was con- siderably lower than what I thought. ... Don ' t worry! These are all judgments made by univer- sity officials who are just carrying out policies. They are, by no means, set in stone. Every student has the right to contest any decision of this kind that page 36 , tales of tigers seems unfair. In fact, within the system there are three basic types of appeals: fi- nancial, academic and traf- fic. Most people are not aware that financial ap- peals exist. These deal with any question concerning the assessment, app lica- tion, calculation or inter- pretation of any University fee, charge deposit or re- fund or any University ac- tion connected with fees and charges. However, these do not include traffic fines. Any such problem must first be brought to the at- tention of the bursar ' s office for correction. If the buck won ' t stop there, an appeal must be made in writing to the director of finance on forms available in the bursar ' s office. From this point, if the disgruntled student still has not received a satis- factory solution, the pro- cess may continue to the vice president for business and finance, and then, fi- nally, to the president of the university. A more familiar appeal process that is also poten- tially more complicated is that for grade appeals. When any grade is believed to be based on prejudice, discrimination, arbitrary or capricious action, or other reasons not based on aca- demic performance, it may be challenged. The student must first arrange to discuss the mat- ter with the instructor. If the complaint is not re- solved, a written appeal should be submitted to the department chair and from there the issue may move on to the dean of the college. In order to appeal fur- ther, either the student or the instructor may contest the dean ' s decision by filing a request for a hearing be- fore the University Grade Appeals Committee. This committee, composed of selected and elected stu- dents and faculty mem- bers, serves as a review board and makes decisions that may only be overruled by the vice president of aca- demic affairs. The most common griev- ance on campus is the infa- mous traffic appeals, most of which are parking viola- tions. If a student feels he has been wrongly fined, he must file a written appeal within 72 hours or three days excluding weekends and holidays, in the office of Judicial Affairs in Scates Hall. If the problem is not handled by Dean Joseph Landrum, the appeal will be heard by the Student Traf- fic Court, a division of SGA. While the appeal process appears to be just a lot of red tape, it is not too sticky to get through. The student may appear at the hearing if he wishes, and if the verdict is still not satisfactory, he may make a final appeal to the assistant dean of students. In each case— financial, academic or traffic— the student must carry the burden of proof. In addi- tion, there are time limits which are strictly upheld on appeal processes. If a fur- ther appeal is too late, the most recent decision is considered final. While the appeal process appears to be just a lot of red tape, it is not too sticky to get through. And, more often than not, it ' s worth going by the Student Hand- book, following procedure and taking it to the next level of appeal. ■ Melynda Howell 37 student appeals Q T? R R The Memphis State library houses a wide variety of services and collections W. r ho says that an old dog can ' t leam new tricks? Memphis State ' s Brister Library has been in existence since 1927, which makes it old enough to be on the National Reg- ister of Historic Places. However, the aged building is not re- stricted to ancient li- brary techniques. In the Brister Library system, which now in- cludes four additional branches and over one million bound volumes of literature, the most modern information retrieval systems are available for the stu- dents. In English 1 102, most freshmen have to research some period of history. For this infor- mation, most have to venture into the hole, or the microforms de- partment on the ground floor of the new library. Periodical lit- erature recorded on microforms is a time and space saving tech- nique which adds ap- proximately two and one-half million pieces of material to the library ' s collection. An additional helpful feature of the library is U- Search databases in the reference room. As part of the BRS Af- ter-Dark services, the MSU terminal links with national informa- tion banks on a variety of subjects to help the student complete a term paper. One draw- back is that the service is not free; however, the cost is incurred by the minute and is minimal to students. Using such terminals has become the card catalog of the computer age. The Learning Media Center, which is a col- lection of non-print ma- terial, such as audio- visuals, is located in the Old Brister Library. In addition, tutoring tapes for foreign languages are available and can be recorded for home use. Although the Brister Library was erected primarily for student use, it is also open to the community and it loans material to the adult public free-of- charge. According to Library Director Dr. Lester J. Pourciau, most collegiate librar- ies do not offer this service to the public, and those that do so charge a fee. At Memphis State the adult public needs only to request a special borrower ' s permit to gain access to the facili- ties. This special privi- lege exists because Pourciau and others feel that those who have need of a larger library ' s facilities should not be denied access to them. One of the lesser- known areas of the li- brary is the Govern- ment Documents Col- lection. Memphis State is one of two govern- ment documents de- positories in the city and one of a very few in the nation. A staff re- views all government publications and se- lects only those that have potential use in the Memphis State community. Those, according to Pourciau, make up approximately 70% of all the docu- ments published annu- ally by the government. We build collections to support the curriculum of students and the research of the faculty, he says. The department which the Brister Li- brary staff is perhaps Page, 38 tales of tigers CT P R R Y y most proud of is that of Special Collections. This section of the li- brary contains books and materials rare enough to require extra security. However, the value of this material is historical, rather than monetary. This collection is composed of letters, manuscripts, diaries, and private libraries. The most popular of these compilations is the Mississippi Valley Collection, which was established in 1964. This accumulation of material was brought together to document the history, economy and culture of the Mis- sissippi Valley Region. Two other special collections are the Cir- cus Collection and the Sanitation Strike Selec- tion. Although it ap- pears that these special collections are insig- nificant to US history, they are actually quite important. For instance, the Sanitation Strike Selec- tion was compiled by the Memphis Search for Meaning Committee. While helping striking sanitation workers. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis in 1968. After his death, the commit- tee worked to collect all available information dealing with the assas- sination and the strike itself. The collection includes periodical lit- erature, tape record- ings, and written inter- views of people from all walks of life. According to Dr. Pourciau, the library ' s Circus Collection is one of the best in the na- tion. It documents the social aspect of rural life for most Southern- ers in the 1850s. At this time travelling circuses were a popular form of entertainment. They were inexpensive, ac- cessible and almost always carried some attraction for everyone. Some who visit the library come from across the world to explore the issue of King ' s assassination. Others who come to Brister come from across campus to finish a homework assign- ment for English 1 102. Either way, the Brister Library offers some of the most extensive col- lections and modern techniques to find the information. ■ A. Scott Harrison Up to date. Greg Read peruses over The New York Times in the Brister library. In addition to having newspapers available to them, students may also take advantage of the U-Search databases in the reference room. DevinGreaney Official business. Christie Beard spends a lot of timefiling material inthe government documents collection in Brister Library. Memphis State is for- tunate to have one of the few government docu- ment depositories in the nation. Devin Greaney 39 library Study Habits of the Tired and Weary Students give their thoughts on the best ways to study In-depth reading seems the best way to absorb all the material asTerri Owen- Reeves, a business major, reveals. When cramming the night morning before, some claim the famous photographic memory. Devin Greaney afe 40 J7 inal exams in only one more week? I have to study? Oh, no! I ' m going to fail!! AARRRG! These are just a few of the screams of terror that can be heard throughout the campus every semester. For some students, getting ready for finals can be a very complex task, while others don ' t make much of a big deal about it. The most famous method of studying for finals is known as cramming. This tales of tiger The organized studier. With books laid before her in a room conducive to studying, Stacy Barnes, a junior accounting ma- jor, finds steady concentration the best study habit. Others feel that moving from friend to friend keeps their con- centration sharp. Kim Brown is best described as waiting until 11 p.m. to begin studying for an 8 a.m. final. The student usually needs to read and know by heart all of the information con- tained in chapters one through 76. which is not an easy task. Many students indicate that coffee is the best way to stay awake during all the studying. Others, however, claim food works best for them. Students will try any method of study survival from playing loud music to resetting the alarm clock every 30 minutes. Some students express the need for movement. They need to move to a dif- ferent location every so of- ten, either to break the still- ness or renew concentra- tion. It even helps to move from friend to friend until the student gets enough en- couragement to go back to studying. One student says that ef- fective concentration comes about when she turns on loud music and wops and bops until she drops. She then claims to achieve her fullest thinking potential. There are also less com- plex methods used by stu- dents. One student, when asked about his study hab- its, simply replied, I don ' t. As always, the famous my mind is photographic ex- cuse can be heard. Of course, we also have the busy student. He ' s the one involved with millions of on-campus orga- nizations. Also, there ' s the working student. Both of these types try to study everything in the five min- utes before class starts. Some students have been known to take notes to work to study. Ever notice the salesclerk concentrating on something hidden under the cash regis ter? Most students will some- how survive the study- blahs. All students have their own study habits. It ' s all in the wop and bop. ■ Tom Heath A welcome break comes when books are pushed aside and a good stretch is taken as Alan McMillan shows. Other methods of studying include major doses of caffeine and re- setting the alarm clock every 30 minutes. Devin Greaney .41 study habits The Joys of Summer School Some extend the academic calendar to get the worst classes out of the way Snoozin ' in the UC passes time between classes for Jim Thorpe but can be a major factor in missed classes. Students who can ' t seem to make it through regular semesters opt for shorter summer school. Devin Greaney While the sun is shining, Kent Stoneking stays indoors to doschoolwork. Stoneking, a pre-med major, attends summer school like many others to avoid 14 weeks of a difficult class during a regular semester. Shorn Fisher un streams into the window early on a hot June morning and blazes into a student ' s eyes before the alarm clock can clang. The short-lived vacation that began in early May is about to end at the beginning of June. It ' s back to class- time for summer school. Why do students fill their once leisure-filled summer vacations with books, pa- pers and lectures that last at least one hour and 40 minutes a piece? Some may be repeating a class that they somehow forgot to go to in the spring. Others like the idea of cram- ming a long-loathed class into a mere five weeks. Still other students will do any- thing possible to shorten the time spent in college. Four classes in the summer can be equal to a full load in the fall or spring semester. Many students feel that summer school is easier than a semester in the regu- lar term. Charla Fee, a sen- ior fashion merchandising major, has gone to school tape, 42 tales of tigers almost every summer. Since classes meet daily, she thinks it ' s easier to remember the material. However, she says that if students don ' t catch on immediately and keep up, they can easily get behind. Whether or not summer school is easy can depend on the class the student chooses to take. Stacy Ha- zelton, senior marketing major, feels summer ac- counting classes are harder than summer marketing classes. Since accounting requires nightly homework, some students are not able to fit balance sheets into their summer schedules. Allen Gibbs and Phillip Kirk, both seniors, go to summer school to take their hardest subjects. Even though Kirk says that he must study harder, he is finished with a class quicker than if he had taken it in the fall or spring. In some classes, teachers do not cover as much mate- rial in the summer. Stacey Barnes, ajunior accounting major, says that the com- pacted courses allow her to devote more time to her studies. Even though there are some advantages to getting difficult courses out of the way, students have to find a way to juggle classes, work and their all-important so- cial lives. During the sum- mer, Fee went to work after one o ' clock and was usually there until nine. She was able to maximize her time by studying when work was not too busy. The increased time pres- sures of the summer term can be frustrating. Senior marketing major Patricia Laseter complains summer school limits her social l fe Laseter says, I don ' t have as much time to do what I want to do. Students who want to get dreaded classes out of the way may want to consider summer school. Even though their friends are basking in the sunlight, when fall semester begins, they can laugh while the others struggle through 14 weeks of the hard class that only took them five weeks to complete. ■ Carole Beall 16 Basking in the sun is good in the summer for some like Steve Wilkie but bad for those who are tempted to miss a class during a 5-week school session. As summer school student Charla Fee says, if students don ' t keep up, they easily get behin d. Lori Loper Studying hard. While many stu- dents prefer attend- ing the shorter sum- mer sessions, a ma- jor complaint is the time that must be spent in prepara- tion for summer classes. As Patricia Laseter, a summer school student, says, I don ' t have as much time to do what I want to do. Kim Brown 43 summer school Always Read the Fine Print Most college students at some point in their lives have been warned, Nothing in life is free H What ticket? is a question that many students ask when they have finally reached the head of the fee line. As Wayne Thurmond learns, a student ' s financial status with the university can easily be called up on the computer screen. Devin Greaney „ow many people would attend a university with free tuition for in-state students? Millions might be one answer. But then again, how about 17,000? That ' s more reasonable and more accurate where this university is concerned. In-state students are not required to pay tuition. This fact may confuse the unknowing. But every semester at fee payment time, students pay a main- tenance fee— not tuition. It ' s all in the way things are worded. For several years the catalog even stated that tuition was free to residents of Tennessee. Now the cata- log simply states that out- of-state students are re- quired to pay tuition. Some- one probably questioned their definition of free. Things were different in the early days. In 1912 stu- dents paid a registration fee of two dollars per term to attend the West Tennessee Normal School. The fee in- crease was very gradual, Th A Side Glance . . . Living on the Edge Should students living on the out- skirts of Memphis be allowed to pay in-state tuition .here ' s long been con- troversy over whether stu- dents who live on the bor- ders of Memphis should pay in or out-of-state tuition. Should students who have Memphis telephone num- bers be made to pay the out- of-state fee because they live in West Memphis, Ar- kansas or Southaven, Mis- sissippi? Who decides? Who pays what? Other colleges and uni- versities have special provi- sions which allow certain students to pay the in-state fee. Austin Peay State Uni- versity, the University of Tennessee at Martin and Dyersburg State Commu- nity College are three such Tennessee schools. There are other schools such as Murray State University in Kentucky and Arkansas State University that also have special provisions for out-of-state students. What allows these insti- tutions to have special privileges? Basically it boils down to a political issue. The state legislature passed specific rulings for these schools. If Southaven and West Memphis students wrote to the Tennessee leg- islature and explained their situation, a special provi- sion might be passed for this university. Randy McPherson, direc- tor of residency, says, as of now. West Memphis and Southaven students must continue to pay the out-of- state tuition. There are hopes of future legislation though. Legisla- tion concerning out-of- state tuition fees has come up before, but was not passed. Maybe the key is getting to the legislators. As of right now, there is only one provision dealing with out-of-state students pay- ing in-state fees. It states that anyone who is working full-time in Tennessee but living out-of-state and at- tending school part-time pape, 44 tales of tigers and in 1925, when the school became West Tennessee Teacher ' s College, the fee was five dollars per term. The following year, stu- dents were asked to sign a pledge stating they would teach school in Tennessee af- ter graduating. Those who pays only the in-state fee. This is a step in the right direction, but it doesn ' t solve the whole problem. This university will con- tinue to try and get legisla- tion passed for the students of West Memphis and Southaven. These students should not give up hope but they also shouldn ' t rely solely on administrators to push for legislation. Students should make their voices heard. They might be a major factor in the passage of future legis- lation. That ' s something to think about. ■ Mamie Heaton signed the pledge paid the same five dollars per term. Those who didn ' t paid $30 per term. In 1940 the school be- came Memphis State Col- lege, and the students were no longer required to sign the pledge. However, there was now an additional fee for non-residents added to the regular registration fee. In 1943 the registration fee was $20, while out-of- state students paid $60 and in 1955, the fees had risen to $60 for in-state students and $112.50 for out-of- state students. By the late 1960s fees had risen to $ 1 1 2 . 50 for in- state (now called mainte- nance fees) and $187.50 for out-of-state students. Around the early 1970s the school was being slapped with a number of lawsuits from students who considered the guidelines for out-of-state classifica- tion unjust. In 1972 the Board of Education revised the guidelines for out-of-state tuition, but the costs con- tinued to escalate. Over the years fees have had both gradual and sharp increases, but they seem to follow a general unwritten rule that out-of-state stu- dents pay double of what in- state students pay. The fees for this school year were $565 for in-state students and $1215 for out-of-state students. Obviously, being an in-state student doesn ' t mean no fees at all; it means no tuition. One important fact remains: no one can get something for nothing. ■ Paula Carter Dollars and cents soon add up to big bucks over a four year period of paying Memphis State ' s maintenance fee. Serge Samaha J 5 tuition B usiness as Usual Since money is vital to a college student ' s life, a job comes in handy Wi WorkirV for a livin . This popular phrase is one that Synovia Lucas has learned the hard way. She works on campus by day and in retail by night which has left her with no time for studies. She has had to take a break from her education. Serge Samaha Cleared for takeoff, Rob Martin drives his tug through the un- loading bay at FedEx. Tugs are constantly needed as the planes come into the bay. Martin ' s day-sort work team loads planes to many places such as Newark, New Jersey. Devin Greaney relcome to Wendy ' s. Can I take your order please? Sound familiar? To many students fast food is a way of life. For others, it ' s a living. While going to college most people have part-time jobs to keep the cash flow- ing, well, at least trickling. Everything goe s— from the famous Federal Express to fast food jobs to the grind of retail. There are so many expenses for college stu- dents that some must work just to have personal spending money. Some students seek the perfect job, while others just want a way to get by. Jobs like these come almost as easily. Junior Terri Hall spent almost two years as a checker at Seessel ' s. It was a job that she learned to dislike. She finally got so tired of it that she found a job as a salesclerk at Dillard ' s Department Store. She says she has been there for over six months and absolutely loves it. Many other students have found jobs in retail establishments. And there are others who work at jobs in offices, restaurants, and even on the campus. In most cases the hours are flexible around school schedules. Sometimes, however, students might be forced to choose between school or work. Synovia Lucas is one such student. Lucas, known to her friends and co-workers as Snow, works during the day as the receptionist for the College of Communications and Fine Arts. At night she works in retail at Goldsmith ' s Oak Court. This past fall, she was forced to choose between continuing her education or keeping her jobs. At the beginning of the semester she attempted to cany a part-time class load and continue working both jobs. But as most college stu- dents know, you ' ve got to have time for studies, and since she didn ' t, Lucas de- cided to sit out this school year. She hopes to continue her education some time soon. Students who want fewer hours of work sometimes opt for McDonald ' s and f ape,46 tales of tigers other fast food restaurants, but it seems that nobody lasts in this sort of job. As described by one student, It ' s too greasy! Waiting tables in other restaurants, however, is a job many stu- dents take. The fact that students get tips in addition to a small (very small) pay- check is enough to make many students grin and bear the long hours put in. Some students have had some very interesting expe- riences while onthejob. For example, there was the cash register that blew up in the middle of a sale. One department store suddenly lost its electricity, thus leav- ing its employees and cus- tomers in the dark. And there was the waitress who spilled an entire tray of Mexican food on a table that seated six customers. What makes anyone want to put up with the hassle? Donna Summer put it best when she says, They work hard for the money... Tom Heath Paula Carter A good selection. Junior Terri Hall spent almost two years as a checker at Seesel ' s. She grew tired of that and was lucky enough to find a job as a salesclerk at Dillard ' s Department Store. She says she absolutely loves it. Devln Greaney You ' ve come a long way. ..As a worker in the East Matrix of the Federal Express hub, Cary Blakely sees packages from many different cities. FedEx is known by many for providing high-paying jobs with good benefits, if the worker is agreeable to keeping strange hours. Devin Greaney jobs Back in the MSU groove. Connie Tucker and Leigh Ann Falls share the experience of transferring schools. Tucker transferred from the University of Tennessee Kn- oxville. Falls, a jun- ior public relations major, began her education at this university, left to attend LSU and was forced to re- turn when her ma- jor was eliminated there. Sherri Fisher A new life. Rami Naddy, who transferred to the university from Columbia State , has found no trouble getting involved since his move. He is very active in a fraternity and was recently elected president of the Tassel Chapter of Mortar Board National Honor Society. Sherri Fisher fe 48 tales of tigers Switching Channels For many reasons, some college students find it necessary to switch universities. The transition isn ' t always an easy one H ave you ever heard the phrase, Everyone eventually ends up at Memphis State ? Well, maybe not everyone, but a lot of students do find their way to this university after other schools. These students are called transfer students and all have different reasons for changing universities and coming here. Memphis State has a better recreation depart- ment, says Sandi Brock, a 23-year-old senior recrea- tion major. Brock trans- ferred from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in the spring of 1987. I really wanted to get out of Chattanooga, and the recreation department was so much better here than at UTC, she says. I wanted to get the best degree in my major without having to go out-of-state. Brock says it was hard at first to come here because it was so much larger than what she was used to and all of her friends were in Chattanooga. I knew one person when I came here, she says, but my job in the P.E. complex helped me meet a lot of new people. I really like Mem- phis State now. Brock says she didn ' t have much trouble with her credit hours transferring, but she almost thought she wouldn ' t be able to attend the university. I had a lot of trouble with the Financial Aid Office here, Brock says. They didn ' t tell me how much money I was going to be able to get until the day I got here. Brock first applied for the fall 1986 term. She packed her car and drove to Mem- phis expecting to move into her dorm and start classes. When she got to campus she found out she wasn ' t going to get as much money as she had hoped. It wasn ' t enough to cover all my expenses, she says. So I had to get in my car and go back to Chat- tanooga. Finally, in the spring of 1987 she was able to return to Memphis and begin classes. For some students, transferring does mean moving to a new city and a new environment. Yet for others it means coming back to the city where they grew up and attended high school. Junior finance major Mike Daniel attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville for two years be- fore transferring in the fall of 1987. I ' m from Mem- phis, and I came to Mem- phis State because I knew a lot of people here, he says. Daniel says he likes the closeness of the university and the smaller classes here as compared to Knoxville. I also like the conve- nience here in Memphis and the accessible job op- portunities for Memphis State graduates, he says. The semester system gives more opportunity for bring- ing up averages than the quarter system does, Daniel says. That ' s really nice, too. He says about 40 to 45 percent of his hours trans- ferred. Most of my major courses transferred, but I lost a few of my electives, he adds. Of course, this university has its own share of stu- dents transferring to other colleges and universities. But some students, like Leigh Ann Falls, a junior public relations major, de- cide to return to Memphis. I first came to Memphis State in the summer of 1985. Falls says. I picked MSU because I knew I wanted to major in public relations and the university has a good journalism school. Also, my parents had grown up in Memphis, so I had a lot of family here, she adds. But, after a year, Falls decided she wanted to go back to New Orleans and attend Louisiana State Uni- versity, where most of her friends went to school. I really missed my friends, she says. New Orleans is home, so I went back. Falls enjoyed LSU and all the social activities there, but when public relations was dropped from the cur- riculum, she had to make a decision. The P.R. program was discontinued because the school was in financial problems, she says. I de- cided then that my educa- tion was the most impor- tant thing in my life, so I knew I had to come back to Memphis State. The teachers here really care about teaching, she adds. That ' s something you can ' t find at most schools. Even though all her hours transferred to LSU and back. Falls says she is a little behind in her major because of the journalism department ' s troubles back at LSU. I ' ll just be graduat- ing a semester late, she says. Whatever the reason is for transferring from an- other school to this uni- versity, most transfer stu- dents are glad they made the switch. After all, as many students put it, Memphis State is really GREAT! ■ 49 transfer students Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Students learning to deal with the frustrations of living within a budget find ways to earn an extra buck f oy e 50 Bank computers are user friendly. Just Money Belt Machine. The University ask Tahseen Hamate, who enjoys the Center is a prime location for students to convenience of First Tennessee ' s obtain quick cash. Serge Samaha Da ' ancer, writer or doc- tor-to-be, a college stu- dent ' s survival depends on four things: nourishment, clothing, shelter and money . And a car? Maybe, but it just eats money. Actually, everything con- sumes cash, especially if it is associat ed with higher education. What ' s a stu- dent to do with so little money and so much to buy? Checking accounts are a must for college students. Many out-of-town students find themselves wondering if a hometown account will suffice for their purchases. Some discover to their dis- may that deposits can ' t be made locally, despite the fact that their bank is state- wide. And while some out- of-town students may only get an occasional hassle from Zayre and K-Mart, those with out-of-state ac- counts soon discover they have major problems, espe- cially those who have no major credit cards. To eliminate part of the problem, many students opt for the convenience of local bank accounts. For this reason, many of the financial institutions in Memphis offer various perks and freebies to lure the collegiate banker their way. Free checking for a lim- ited time only, free anytime teller cards, free gifts— all are offered. If the checking account is not free, it most likely carries a charge-per- check, instead of the stan- dard monthly service charge. However, students may receive free checking from banks, such as First Ameri- can, if they inform the bank of college enrollment. Two tales of tigers other banks, Union Plant- ers and First Tennessee, have automatic tellers in the University Center for fast, easy service. Of course, Memphis State also serves its stu- dents ' financial needs at the bursar ' s office. However, there is a $20 limit per day on checks that can be cashed. In addition, if there are debts for parking tickets or other charges on the stu- dent ' s record, the cashiers will not give the student the money he has requested until he pays his debts. What if the student des- perately needs the money? There are many methods college students use to ac- cumulate cold, hard cash. Employment seems to be the most common practice, whether on-campus or off. Summer jobs are the most popular, but many stu- dents continue to work throughout the school year. Unfortunately class- rooms and work do not mix well, especially around exam time. Some employers simply are not sympathetic in their scheduling, and often there just are not enough hours in the day for classes, studies and work. However, the almighty dol- lar must come from some- where! This sense of desperation has led many students with empty wallets to the Stu- dent Donor Center, where arm after arm empties pint after pint of violet-colored life juice into plastic bags for $10 each. The center may supply blood for many hospitals and funds for many under- graduates, but some do- nors cannot help feeling pangs of guilt after selling, rather than donating, the gift of life. It seems that this source of income, though lucrative, not only requires a stout body, but a stout conscience as well. Of course, there are other ways of getting money, but most students are con- cerned with the best ways to spend it. Purchasing does not have to be a hassle. The University Store only re- quires a valid student ID with any check, and Kroger will take one with an in- state driver ' s license. Even Pizza Hut, a student ' s mainstay, accepts checks with a 25 cent service charge. In fact, many retail stores will gladly accept that signed piece of paper with a driver ' s license and major credit card or university ID. Although monetary mat- ters are usually one of the major concerns of college life, there are easy, conven- ient ways of handling them. Aside from the occasional dwindling account, a student ' s first experiences with financial independ- ence can be quite success- ful. ■ Melynda Howell In the university bookstore, Joey Leibovich and others find that school supplies consume a large amount of a student ' s funds. However, students also discover purchasing is hassle-free in the bookstore since it only requires a valid student ID with any check. Serge Samaha Desperation at its worst. Students down to the last penny sell, rather than donate, their blood. The Student Blood Donor Center on Walker Ave. pays $ 1 to students for their life juice. Serge Samaha 5 finances C -U- R-R- E- N- T-S Ghosts of Past Indiscretions First there were nine. One by one the candidates dropped out of the presidential race until only two remain J- his year the past came back to haunt most of the Democratic and Republi- can candidates. This was the year of past lovers or past habits, which were usually dug up by the op- position. Sometimes the past broke a campaign; sometimes it came and went. George Bush Michael Dukakis The question is To Contra, or not to Contra? But not even the shadow knows the answer. Speculation is high that sooner or later the truth will be told and Ollie North just may take George down with the ship. Michael Dukakis is the forerunner for the Demo- cratic party. Dukakis is the clean-cut canidate that holds no punches. By some miracle he has kept his name out of all the dirt. Dukakis has one thing going for him: either he keeps good secrets or he doesn ' t ever do anything wrong. A, Fame from Scandal Four women rise to the top of America ' s consciousness by rising to the occasion [though Saturday Night Live ' s Victoria Jackson has belted out a boisterous rendition of T am not a BIMBO! many Americans are not con- vinced that the U.S.A. is practically devoid of the species. In fact, four ques- tionable women rose to national prominence in 1987, which led the media to label it The Year of the Bimbo. Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary, climbed to fame in the summer when she revealed that, as a young woman, she slept with the famous Jim Bakker, the head of na- tionally recognized Praise The Lord ministry, and his assistant. Investigation turned up interesting evidence. It seems that Jimmy had paid Hahn for several years so + 52 tales of tigers C -U- R- R- E- N- T-S Pat Robertson The man of miracles needs a miracle to win the convention. Mudslinging at Pat is the same old thing- church and state are to be separate. Most think with Pat the White House will be another Crystal Cathedral. Pat ' s routine would include preaching in the morning and fireside chats at night on none other than the Presidential Cable Network. Gary Hart Everyone knows the story of boy meets girl, but this boy had a wife and that ' s where his downfall began. According to re- ports, Gary Hart met model Donna Rice. They had a mild attraction for each other. One thing led to an- other and suddenly the press was on to them. Thus ended Gary Hart ' s possible success. Albert Gore As a student in the the 60s, Al experimented with marijuana. No big deal. The 60s was a time of peace, love and drugs. Everybody did it. Apparently, Al was no different. But he also has another problem, Tipper. She seems to have ruined his chances at the new rock-n-roll generation with her record rating system. Rev. Jesse Jackson Last but not least. Jesse may be the only one to be left out of the mud-slinging, but not for long. ■ Steve Stewart she would not publicize the incident. Hahn, who wanted to clear her con- science, almost immedi- ately sold the story rights to Playboy and posed for a nude layout. Also involved in the fall of the Bakker empire was Tammy Faye Bakker, Jim ' s ever-faithful wife. Shortly before her husband ' s infi- delities were made public knowledge, the PTL follow- ing was shocked to learn that Tammy Faye herself had checked into a drug rehabilitation clinic, where she attempted to kick a 20- year habit. And she never quit the mascara-flowing crying jags for which she became famous. Even when Jim ' s tryst with Hahn fully blew up into scandal and the Bakkers were kicked out of their mansion in Charlotte, Tammy Faye just cried and told the world, via Ted Koppel ' s Nightline, she and Jimmy were fine with God ' s love. And her poor dog? He was forced to live in the real world for a little while. Dur- ing the Bakkers ' exile to California, the pooch was without his carpeted, cen- tral air-conditioned dog- house. The political arena also brought to national atten- tion two women. Fawn Hall, the secretary of Lt. Col. Oliver North, shredded documents that could have spared the nation the embarrassment and length of the Iran-Gate hearings. Another political figure, presidential candidate Gary Hart severely jeopard- ized his campaign and public image by spending time with Donna Rice, a Miami model. Hart ' s dalli- ances, which were discov- ered by reporters who may have done their job a bit too well, damaged his reputa- tion and led him to tem- porarily drop out of the race. However, Rice capital- ized on the situation and began endorsing No Ex- cuses blue jeans while of- fering no excuses to the public or to Lee Hart, Gary ' s wife. ■ Sherri Fisher 53 currents C -U ■ R-R-E- N- T -S The Sexual Revolution is Over The 60s were a time of free sex and drug experimentation. The 70s brought analysis of the 60s and the 80s brings AIDS to America In recent years there has been a pleading by the press and many different organizations for Ameri- cans to take careful pre- cautions before engaging in sexual activity. Why all the fuss about S- E-X? A-I-D-S, otherwise known as Acquired Im- mune Deficiency Syn- drome. AIDS is a disease which is caused by infection from a specific virus— HIV. The HIV attacks the human immune system and de- stroys its ability to protect the body. It ' s hard to guess the number of people infected by this disease, but the es- timates are high. Maybe the hardest thing to realize is that a virus so small (90 million fit into a single cubic inch of space) can bring down a large number of the world ' s population. What everyone must re- alize is that AIDS won ' t disappear with a visit to the doctor ' s office. As long as it can be transmitted from one person to another it will grow— and grow in the number of casualties it takes. The figures show for every reported case of AIDS there are probably 50 carri- ers who do not realize they are carriers Today doctors cannot di- agnose AIDS until it has nearly reached the final stages. By that time, there is nothing that can be done. As of now, there are five identified ways in which to transmit HIV: (1) Sexual contact; (2) Sharing intra- venous drug parapherna- lia; (3) Blood transfusion; (4) Mother to child: prena- tal, at birth or through nursing; and (5) Accidental mingling of blood. Those infected by the last three ways represent a very small percentage of those who have contracted the disease. People who con- tract AIDS by the first two reasons are usually not given much sympathy by society. Some people even see AIDS as the divine pun- ishment for casual sexual behavior and drug abuse. However, AIDS does not only affect the promiscu- AIDS Risk Behavior People are at risk for getting AIDS if they: ■ Are sexually active homosexuals or bisexual men ■ Have multiple sex partners ■ Are male or female prostitutes ■ Are heterosexuals born in coun- tries where heterosexual trans- mission of AIDS is more common than in the U.S. ■ Illegally use IV drugs ■ Received blood transfusions or blood products between 1977 and 1985 ■ Have hemophilia (a blood clot- ting disorder that requires blood transfusions or blood products) ■ Have sex with someone in the above groups ■ Are bom to mothers who are infected by the AIDS virus For more information on AIDS write to: American Society of Internal Medicine P.O.Box 96005 Washington. D.C. 20090-6005 ous and addicted. It finds its victims in all areas and walks of life. It plays no favorites. Maybe it started with one area of the popula- tion, but now it ' s everyone ' s problem. There are some sug- gested solutions for at least slowing the rate at which AIDS is sweeping the na- tion. Condoms which were once bought discreetly are now advertised on national television as a possible safe- guard against AIDS. Drug users have been warned about the risks of sharing needles and pro- grams have even been pro- posed to provide free nee- dles for those with the habit. People who engage in homosexual activity or have many different partners have been encouraged and educated to take precau- tions and become monog- amous.But even education is not the final answer. The truth is that there is no known cure for AIDS. Recently, every household in America received an edu- cational pamphlet from the Surgeon General. It de- tailed the warning signs of the disease and how it is contracted. However, until the dangerous activities are ceased or a cure is found, AIDS will live on until nothing else does. ■ Steve Stewart page 54 , tales of tigers C -U- R-R- E- N- T-S Gathered at the capital, a march for gay and lesbian rights in Washington, D.C., raised money for research on AIDS. The disease that affects all walks of life has spurred controversy on how to educate the public. Serge Samaha The Lord Came to Me in a Vision As the empires of televangelists collapse, people are realizing what really provides the motivation Xbr many years televi- sion evangelists (now tele- vangelists) have built up an enormous following, but in 1987 the trend began to crumble. Were people beginning to carefully scrutinize the ministers ' actions? In a word— no. However, the nation ' s at- tention was focused on Oral Roberts early in the year. It seems that God came to Rev. Roberts and told him he must raise $6 million in a month, if he wanted to live. That was the beginning of the end. The reverend was able to raise the money, much to the dismay of the unbeliev- ers. How? He was just too delighted to accept the bulk of the ransom from a dog- track owner in Florida. When his life was on the line, he also turned to gam- bling, second-hand. A major scandal broke simultaneously on the East coast in Charlotte, North Carolina. The leading tele- vangelist for many years, Jim Bakker, hung his head in shame as he tearfully told the world that his beloved wife, Tammy Faye, was in a drug rehabilitation center. Apparently, trying to be Jim ' s emotional support had led to a 20-year habit. The PTL (Praise The Lord) following was visibly shaken by this news, but they continued to back the Bakkers until another truth came out— Jim Bakker had been unfaithful to his wife. The end result is that Jim and Tammy Faye received more publicity from scan- dal than they could ever hope for from their minis- try. After months of ridicule and scorn from both PTL supporters and the media, the Bakkers continue the struggle to regain control of the PTL holdings with sup- port from a new flock of old followers. Another major televan- gelist, Jimmy Swaggart, shocked followers as he emotionally confessed his sin on a television broad- cast— he had been with a prostitute. Swaggart, who wept for forgiveness, was given a reprimand by church officials, but contin- ued to preach. The final slap in the face of televangelists came as presidential candidate and former televangelist Pat Robertson admitted that his oldest child was con- ceived out of wedlock, therefore making the child a seven-month baby. While a black cloud hangs over the heads of these media darlings, mil- lions of dollars still pour in after daily pleadings from religious broadcasts. Who would believe it? Some still do. ■ Sherri Fisher The true picture has begun to emerge as scandal after scandal has brought to attention the motives of televangelists. Serge Samaha currents 55 Former KGB agent visit campus. Major Stanislav Levchenko received po- litical asylum in the United States in October 1979. Since then, Levchenko has helped U.S. officials crack many different spy networks throughout the world. Devin Greaney A wide variety of speakers visit the campus L The Open Forum f OAe 56 .magine an open forum of ancient Greek times when the talk of the day was everything and anything, from practical tips to local politics to international is- sues, and that ' s what you get when looking at the variety of speakers brought to this campus. Whether students were made to go for a class or whether the topics merely interested them, these speakers sponsored by the Student Activities Council or by other organizations offered their perspectives on the topic of the day. The first main fall speaker was former bas- ketball great Julius Dr. J Erving. Erving ' s speech, titled Managing to Win, was about leadership. Erv- ing stated that we all have heard that we are tomorrow ' s leaders. He went on to explain, Tomor- row is here right now, the most important time of your life. He said it is important that everyone acknowl- edges this. Respect and ac- knowledgement of uncer- tainty are requirements of leadership, says Erving. Another requirement of leadership is the ability to acknowledge uncertainty, stated Erving. He said life is unpredictable and uncer- tain. As examples, he used the sudden deaths of his father and brother in 1959 and 1969, respectively. Leaders do not avoid action, they seek it, Erving said. Erving believes lead- ers are to set an example and not to wait for others to tell them what to do. Erving played for the Philadelphia Seventy- sixers until his re- tirement from basketball. He is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Massachusets and now owns several suc- cessful businesses in the Philadelphia area. On the local level, the campus attracted the may- oral candidates hoping to win over student votes. On Oct. 2, Teddy Withers, Min- erva Johnican and Bill Gib- bons gathered at the Tiger Den at a mayoral forum. The ever-talked of subject of pari-mutuel betting was discussed. But the biggest issue of the night was that of the police department, whose shooting of a Lemoyne Gardens resident had raised serious ques- tions over the competency of the department. The only candidate not appearing was Mayor Dick Hackett, who was re-elected. tales of tigers Head to head, former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton de- bated former presidential candidate George McG- overn. Denton presented a conservative view point concerning U.S. -Soviet relations while McGovern presented a liberal one. Devin Greaney The highest ranking KGB official to defect to the United States led off the 1988 Perspective Speakers Series which began in January. The Student Ac- tivities Council chose the topic of U.S. -Soviet rela- tions for the series which continued through the month of February and in- cluded visits from Soviet models and other Soviet speakers. It also included Soviet folklore exhibits. The first Soviet speaker, Major Stanislav Levchenko gave the crowd who gath- ered in the U.C. Ballroom a detailed account of his many espionage adven- tures and revealed a few KGB secrets. Levchenko received po- litical asylum from the United States in October 1979. Over the years he has given many speeches throughout the United States concerning the So- viet government and peo- ple. He has helped U.S. of- ficials crack many KGB spy networks throughout the world. The next perspective speaker was Dr. George Feifer. Feifer is a noted So- vietologist who formerly attended Moscow State University as an exchange student. Unlike the first Soviet speaker who con- demned the U.S.S.R., Feifer defended the Soviet people and their way of life, claim- ing that the Americans ' view of Soviet society is only propaganda. Americans see only what the Soviet gov- ernment would have them see. Feifer claims that on the inside, the Soviets are warm, caring people and not anything like the hard, militaristic society seen in propaganda. Two American politicians went head to head in a debate on the issue of So- viet-American relations. The debate between former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton and 1972 Democratic presi- dential nominee George McGovern replaced a speech by Democratic presidential candidate Gary Hart. In honor of Black History month in February many activities and memorials for former greats were held. The month ' s events in- cluded Motown ' s singing songwriting couple Ashford and Simpson, Cosby Show consultant Dr. Alvin Poussaint, and television host Tony Brown. The final perspective se- ries speaker was NBC White House correspondent An- drea Mitchell. Mitchell held a discussion of A Free Press in a Free Society. She was joined by a panel which consisted of Mason Granger, news director of WMC-TV; David Vincent, editorial page director of The Commercial Appeal; and Dr. H. Pierre Secher, professor of political sci- ence. Other big-name speak- Opposing sides were taken by 1979 presidential candidate George Mc- Govern and former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton in a debate on U.S.-Soviet re- lations. The two were part of the speakers series dealing with the Soviet Union. Derrick Williams ers who visited the campus throughout the year in- clude Rosa Parks, the black woman who was thrown in jail in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man; female jour- nalists Charlayne Hunter- Gault and Rheta Gremsley Johnson; P.L.O. represen- tative Hasa Abdual-Raha- man who spoke on the never-ending Palistinian problem; and Robert Owen, who spoke on his involve- ment in the Irdn-Contra hearings. ■ Paula Carter Tom Heath Steve Stewart 57 speakers Rockin ' the Night Away What makes this university so different from others where campus concerts are concerned E, Heart and soul. Lead singer of REO Speedwagon Kevin Cronin sings out the rock-n- roll that has brought the band fame. According to many, this was the biggest concertto ever come tothe campus. Julie Nowicki The boys in the band. The saxophone section of Najee ' s band takes a breather as the trombone player belts out a solo. Concert entertainment is popular at the university. Aside from outside bands coming to play, there are many faculty and student music recitals held each semester. Photo Services f aiM 58 ' ach year universities across the nation host thousands of concerts to provide entertainment for their students and for members of the surround- ing community. This cre- ates profit not only for the artists involved, but for the university as well. Is this university really so differ- ent? This year the Student Ac- tivities Council ' s (SAC) con- cert committee wanted to do something big. They wanted to bring a big-name band to the campus, so they signed REO Speedwagon with Richard Marx as an opening act. The committee was excited. They readied the Fieldhouse, printed tickets, placed ads, ran radio spots and posted 200 publicity posters. According to Joey Leibovich in The Daily Helmsman, it was the biggest rock concert ever to hit the campus. Two- thousand, three-hundred spectators danced and sang and had a great time. As quoted in the Helmsman, SAC president Ronald R. Paulette said, This is a first for the Student Activities Council, bringing someone with this [fame] to MSU. We ' re proving we can do this on campus. However, as for the con- cert committee themselves, things didn ' t go quite as well as they expected. Most of the official publicity post- ers were quickly torn down and taken hostage for use as dorm-room decoration. These had to be replaced with smaller, less-effective flyers. Also, more tickets were sold to the public than to the students, and the overall campus entertain- ment level simply wasn ' t as high as they had hoped. What ' s wrong with this picture? Maybe the stu- dents didn ' t actually believe REO Speedwagon was com- ing. Maybe the concept of a concert in the Fieldhouse was just too bizarre. Maybe commuters feel the campus is strictly for class. There are many possibilities, but Reginald Owens, president of the SAC concert commit- tee, would surely like to know the answers. Never- theless, the concert was considered to be a success. In fact, two more big-name bands are in the works for next year. Other lesser-known acts also performed in the Field- house. Najee, a popular jazz artist, appeared in the fall, and the Drifters were booked for Tigerfest in hopes that the nostalgic music would bring a heav- ier Greek attendance than usual. Owens theorized, If we can pull a certain part of the student population, hopefully others will fol- low. In planning these events, tales of tigers With true feeling, Richard Marx plays the tunes that have made his so popular. Among his hits played to a full house of 2300 was Don ' t Mean Nothing. Julie Nowicki there are obstacles which the concert committee must first overcome. For example, the facilities on campus are extremely lim- ited. The Fieldhouse is adequate, but in order to have a large concert, more space is needed. Universi- ties usually own centers such as the Coliseum for such events, yet this uni- versity does not. Although many Mid-South concerts are held in the Coliseum throughout the year, if the university tries to buy in, the student tickets turn out to be the worst seats in the house. And renting the fa- cility is financially un- reasonable due to the large cuts it takes from admis- sion and concessions. SAC must also compete with Mid-South concerts in the Orpheum and at Mud Is- land. Nevertheless, the com- mittee constantly strives for better programming and more student satisfaction. They hope to see an in- crease in campus involve- ment and a rise in atten- dance levels for future events. But if the present so-called apathy persists, less funding will be made available, and such events may become a thing of the past. ■ Melynda Howell Some Memphis thing... Memphis ' own Rufus Thomas excites the crowds at Tigerfest. The Student Activities Council livened up the second weekend in April with concerts, art- exhibitions, movies and a carnival. Rufus ' daughter, Vaneese, also provided entertainment that night, as did the Drifters. Serge Samaha 59 concerts The Mighty Sound of Memphis State They are thought of as real troopers and some- times just blow- hards, but the band plays on 17 or the past 47 years, the band has played a maj or role in the activities of the MSU campus. The band members come from differ- ent walks of life, high schools, states and even countries. They pull to- gether and combine their talents and over the years have earned their reputa- tion of The Mighty Sound of the South. But the success has not occurred over night; it has taken years of work and dedication. According to senior John Hutton, band equipment manager, being a member of the band is rather time consuming. Hutton says, In order to be in band and have a successful time, you have to organize your time because band is like a job; it ' s demanding but at the same time it ' s enjoyable. You can go places you could never go on your own. The band travels to most away games, and of course, per- forms at all home games, leading the hometown crowd in support of the Ti- gers. The band was started in 1940 under the direction of Paul Boensch when the campus was known as West Tennessee State Teacher ' s College. The following year, Lawrence Cooney directed. Over the next few years, there were many changes. Directors popped in and out and membership was un- stable. In 1955, the band acquired the nickname Pride of the Deep South, and later, in 1961, it was changed to The Mighty Sound of the South. The band continued per- forming and gained popu- larity. In 1965, under the direction of George Frock, the band saw the final sea- son in Crump Stadium. The following season, the band performed in the new Mem- phis Memorial Stadium, later known as the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. In 1981, the band was chosen as one of 15 colle- giate bands invited to par- ticipate in the 1981 March- ing Bands of America Inter- collegiate Championship in London, England. The next two years brought recognition to spe- cific members of the band. In 1984 two members were chosen to play in the Olym- pic Ail-American Band for the 23rd Olympiad in Los Angeles, California. The un- veiling of the newly restored Statue of Liberty in 1985 was the location of yet an- other band that two mem- bers were invited to partici- pate in. Also, the Presiden- tial Inaugural Parade was attended by seven MSU band members. This year the band is made up of 199 members. Field commander Richard Smuck says, It ' s fun but it gives you a lot of responsi- bilities. It ' s also very tense but brings out emotions. Russ Chessor, the other male field commander, replied, The slightest mis- take could wreck the band. You have to try to conduct and motivate them [the band members]. It ' s very re- warding when the band pape, 60 Taies or Tigers We ' re in the Army now! is perhaps what rifle team member Cory Smith thinks when he joins the Mighty Sound of the South in its halftime show. Long hours of marching and practice drills only tend to confirm the speculation. Devin Greaney Not exactly a sellout crowd, but Memphis State ' s band still revs up the team and cheering section with their rendition of the MSU fight song. However, during bas- ketball season the band plays for many standing- room-only games. Kathy Armstrong Some people never know when to quit, like Jackie Collins, who practices even when the other band mem- bers take a break. This dedi- cation is a characteristic that many members find is necessary for success in the band. Devin Greaney Lots of flash and a stunning smile are prerequisites for a featured twirler of The Mighty Sound of the South. Suzanne Harris, a junior, entertains the crowds during half-time shows by performing, among other routines, a fire-baton act. Kathy Armstrong does well. The band members meet two weeks before classes start to prepare for the season ' s first performance at the first home football game. They endure the heat from the sun and pressure from the directors and graduate assistants. Ac- cording to Jon Shelton, freshman tuba player, Band in itself incorporates the military life, the monas- tery life, and obedience school into one diverse pro- gram. The hard work that goes into being in the band pays off in the amount of friends one accumulates. Another band member, senior piccolo player Jackie Collins comments, We never get the recognition we deserve. We practice as long and as hard as any other or- ganization, if not longer and harder. For the spring semester, the band disperses into smaller groups. There is one ensemble, one concert band and three pep bands. They play at events such as basketball games, do re- cording sessions and the top band plays at the gradu- ation ceremony. Brian Rambo Forbes, sophomore tuba player, sums up the college band experience with his words: Band is really a fun experi- ence and should never be taken lightly or forgotten. ! Joel Hulen band 61 The Dance Department Offers Something for Everyone From first level ballet classes to perform- ances with the Dance Com- pany, the dance department is open to all with an interest Concentration is the name of the game when Stepha- nie Mums, Rosalba Sierra and Lisa Montesino pre- pare for serious perform- ances. The school offers dance classes for the most seasoned professionals as well as for the absolute be- ginners. Kim Brown A, .lthough the dance de- partment is composed pri- marily of first level ballet, jazz and modern dance classes, it offers advanced classes for more experi- enced dancers and choreog- raphers. These classes are open to all interested stu- dents, from the absolute beginners to the most sea- soned professionals. Other dance classes include bal- let, jazz, improvisation, composition, dance history, and lobonotation, a form of notation for dance. Moira Logan, a graduate of Ohio State University, has headed the dance de- partment here since 1985. The MSU dance program is a lively part of the depart- ment of theater and com- On his way up. Charles Waller expresses himself in modern dance, the spe- cialty of the dance depart- ment. This type of dance is uniquely suited to nurturing the individual ' s artistic capa- bilities according to de- partment head Moira Logan. Kim Brown pape, 62 tales of tigers munication arts, Logan says. The emphasis is on modern dance— a type of dance which is uniquely suited to nurtur- ing the individual ' s artistic ca- pabilities. Logan is j oined on the dance faculty by internationally- known combat and movement instructor Susan Chrietzberg and fellow Ohio State gradu- ate Ann Halligan. A fairly new addition to the dance department is the Dance Company, which was started in 1986 by Logan. Some of the company ' s activi- ties include sponsoring pro- fessional companies who per- form and teach master classes and performing a student faculty recital each semester. The company is presently advised by Logan and Halligan and presided over by BFA dance senior Emily McCrary. Other 1987-88 officers in- clude BFA dance senior Jeff Hutchison, dance sophomore Tracy Spencer as secretary, and BFA theater performance sophomore Jeff Godsey as public relations officer. Dance facilities include two specially designed dance stu- dios, one of which is also equipped as a laboratory thea- ter. Membership to the com- pany is open to all students. However, those who wish to perform in a concert must be enrolled in a dance technique class. Students not taking classes are welcome to partici- pate in the production or backstage aspects of the concert. You don ' t have to be a trained dancer, Halligan says. Anyone interested in movement is bound to find something he she likes. And anyone interested in technical work can come over here and find a lot of work. ■ Jeff Godsey A S ■ I ■ D • E G ■ L ■ A • N -C ■ E Dancing the Night Away Movement Montage, the MSU dance company fall recital, was choreographed and performed by students together with faculty A few young Bob Fosses and Martha Grahams got to show off their work on stage last fall. No, it was not Swan Lake or even Solid Gold: it was Movement Mon- tage, the name given to this past fall ' s semester student-faculty recital. Most dance concerts of the past few years have been choreographed almost entirely by faculty members, but the au- diences got a taste of just the reverse in December. Of the 10 pieces in the con- cert, only two were choreographed by faculty. It was a challenge to choreograph my first full-length dance piece, BFA dance senior and choreographer of Rock Candy Emily McCray says. I enjoyed working with my fellow students and contribut- ing to the wide variety in the concert. Variety was the key word for the con- cert. With pieces ranging from modern dance to stage combat to ballet, audi- ences had no trouble select- ing something that was right for them. Student choreographers included BFA dance seniors Sylvia Collins, Jeff Hutchison, Emily McCrary, and Parti Slaughter; BFA dance junior Laura Prentice; BFA dance sophomore Mika Nagumo; dance sophomore Tracy Spencer; electrical en- gineering senior Wayne Smith; MFA theater pro- duction manager Mark Guinn; dance faculty mem- ber Ann Halligan and thea- ter faculty member Stephen Hancock. It was one of the most fulfilling feelings to present my own choreography in the fall concert because I had the opportunity to display my beliefs, feelings, and attitudes to- ward dance, BFA dance senior and choreographer of Ai Yume Sylvia Collins says. The reins were returned to the hands of the faculty in the spring for New Moves, a concert choreographed mostly by teachers for presentation in the main theater of the department of theatre and communication arts. Composed almost entirely of modern dance, the concert was performed in April and choreographed by faculty members Moira Logan, Ann Halligan and Susan Chrietzberg. Also contribut- ing were Memphis Concert Ballet cho- reographer Janet Parke and New York choreographer Rachel Lampert. ■ Jeff Godsey With individualistic ex- pression, electrical engi- neering senior Wayne Smith performs Art of Noise, an excellent ex- ample of the variety found in the concert. Devin Greaney Frozen in time, dance senior Patti Slaughter shows appropriate emo- tion for the piece A Final Good-bye, another piece choreographed by students. Devin Greaney 63 dance department The 1987 homecoming included several activi- ties that had been abolished several years ago Traditions Renewed Otudents, past and present, crowded into the Liberty Bowl on Oct. 17, 1987, to witness the battle royale between the Green Wave and the Tigers. This was not just another foot- ball game, it was the game— homecoming. However, the victory at the football game was the final capstone to a full week for many students. Homecoming festivities began Oct. 7 with elections for Memphis State ' s first homecoming queen since 1972. Because of contro- versies over the queen ' s postion in homecoming courts in the past, school pay 64 , officials discontinued the position and designated homecoming royalty of equal status. However, this year the decision was re- versed, and Betty Napier, a senior business major, was elected to preside over the festivities. Her court con- sisted of Anne Kolb, Angela Pulley, Janet Schklar and DeAnna Schroeppel. The actual week of home- coming was filled with free events open to all students. SAC ' s Fashion Board staged its annual homecoming fashion show on the Alumni Mall on Oct. 13 to begin the activities. In recognition of home- coming week, SAC and the staff at Tiger Den provided various forms of entertain- ment for students and their families. Some of the high- lights include free movies, dinner concerts, and a des- ignated Family Night. A major crowd pleaser was the performance of Bounce the Clown and Madamoiselle Ooh-La-La, who not only entertained students, but also small children who attended. An additional attraction was a performance by jazz saxo- phonist Najee and his band in the fieldhouse. On homecoming eve, many students donned A Side Glance... A Controversial Celebration We len most students think fall and school, they also think homecoming and queen. Memphis State students do not have this train of thought. That is, they didn ' t until this year. Since 1972, Memphis State students have not elected a homecoming queen, only a five-member court. In the early 1970s, there were several black homecoming queens and the university did not re- ceive as much support as it needed from the alumni. Feeling the presence of black queens was part of the problem, the adminis- tration stopped the elec- tions after 1973. In the spring of 1986, the Coalition of Concerned Students promised during student government elec- tions to bring back the homecoming queen, but not enough party members were elected to pass a resolution to bring the queen back. However, in 1987 SGA Sena- tor John Davis sponsored legislation to that effect. Campaigns for home- coming queen were begun several weeks before the actual festivities, and 19 candidates were placed on the ballot. Confusion started almost immediately. In the old voting system, a student simply voted for a candidate to be included in the court. And the students assumed that this again would be the procedure, with the candidate who re- ceived the most votes being designated queen. Such would not be the case. According to the ad- ministration each student would vote for five candi- dates to comprise the queen and court. SGA President Maura Black pointed out that in the Memphis State Election Laws, a person does not have to vote for a queen and court. Consequently, the Election Commission in- terpreted that passage as voting for one candidate only, and nothing was fi- nalized about voting for five candidates. When the results were in, the student body dis- covered that the entire tales of tigers I | F Bb j ■1 ■ II .,: ,:;,,■■ ; 1 • f ' ■ ,. 1. £ L 1 -_ M ; :::: { ;; ' MMBB ■ J m- i rik 1 ■ .;. j r ■ ' ■ ' ■ ■ jE Kv 1 [ their best and danced the night away in the Peabody ' s Skyway Lounge at the Dia- mond Jubilee Ball. SAC sponsored the event, which featured the band Inn-O- Vation. In addition to having a homecoming queen again, another old tradition was revived— the homecoming parade. For the first time in many years, Central Avenue was closed on homecoming afternoon to make way for splashes of colored tissue paper, chick- enwire floats and carriages that carried several well- known Memphis State per- sonalities. Former Miss America Kellye Cash and Joe College. Robert Gorman models the latest fashions during the SAC annual homecoming fashion show. The activities of the week included free movies and dinner concerts at the Tiger Den. Photo Services The royal family, which in- cluded Memphis State ' s first homecoming queen in 15 years, was announced dur- ing homecoming week. Election results showed that Deanna Schroeppel, Anne Kolb, Betty Napier as queen, Angela Pulley, and Janet Schklar made the court. Miss MSU Tasha Thomas was on hand to congratulate the court and queen. Photo Services court was white members of the Greek system, while nearly half the candidates were black. This led to a protest by the Black Stu- dent Association, who charged that white Greeks Missy Smith led a block vote for white candidates. However, the elections were upheld and the queen and her court honored. Still, the controversy rages and the question of the presence of a homecoming queen next year still hangs in the balance. ■ Dr. Cecil C. Humphreys, one of the university ' s for- mer presidents, were the grand marshals for the Spanning the Years pa- rade. Others that appeared were Miss Memphis State Tasha Thomas and Larry Sanderson, a graduate of the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law who is now a famous comedian appear- ing on CBS ' s Newhart show. ( continued on page 66 ) homecoming 65 Singing out, Kellye Cash presides over the homecoming pre-game show. Larry Sanderson, another MSU celebrity, attends the ceremony in celePration of the school ' s 75th year. The two also took part in the parade. Kathy Armstrong While holding court, Betty Napier, homecoming aueen, shares a laugh with Karla Hornsby as James Robbins looks on. MSU triumphed in the game by beating the Green Tide from Tulane 45-36. Kathy Armstrong (continued from page 65) The parade followed a route around the campus and ended at the alumni mall. A barbecue and cere- mony presenting a time capsule were held. The time capsule, yet to be buried because plans for the sight of the landmark are not fi- nalized, contains a wide range of items. Included in the capsule are copies of The Daily Helmsman re- porting the wins over Ole Miss and Alabama, a foot- ball program from the homecoming game and a MSU 75th anniversary commemorative plate and coffee mug. As the barbecue ended and crowds dwindled, many students piled into cars and buses for the short trip to the stadium. As the football team members lis- tened to last-minute in- structions from Coach Charley Bailey, the Mighty Sound of the South enter- tained the crowd with a pre- game show. Former Miss America Kellye Cash sang the national anthem and the homecoming royalty were presented. A nervous Betty Napier was crowned homecoming queen by the reigning Miss MSU Tosha Thomas, and the festivities subsided as the teams took the field. The halftime show was enhanced by a performance by the alumni band, which played Tiger spirit tunes and marched in a field rou- tine with featured twirlers from the past. A rousing performance by the univer- sity band followed. Once again the players battled. As the players showed signs of exhaustion, the fans ' cheers urged team members to continue. When the clock sounded, the Tigers had beaten the Tulane Green Wave. And the excitement felt was more than just another win— it was the triumph of the Diamond Jubilee Homecoming. Joel Hulen pap 66 tales of tigers Discussing the state of af- fairs or maybe just crack- ing jokes. Dr. Donald K. Carson and Larry Sander- son socialize at the barbe- cue after the parade. San- derson, an alumnus of the Cecil C.Humphreys School of Law, plays Larry on CBS ' sitcom Newhart. Photo Services There she is... Betty Napier was elected home- coming queen from a field of 19 candidates, who were sponsored by various organizations. A decline in racial tensions over the ex- istence of homecoming queens led the administra- tion to allow the elections to be held. Kathy Armstrong Homecoming— that ' s something I ' ll never forget. And I want to be able to share it with my kids. Janet Schklar, a member of the homecoming court Dancing the night away. Michael Mefford and companion attend the Diamond Jubilee Ball at the Peabody. Sponsored by SAC, the dance featured the band Inn-O-Vation. Atool Rama Legends in their time, Dr. Cecil C. Humphreys and Kellye Cash are the Grand Marshals of the homecoming parade. Humphreys, a former president of MSU , and Cash, a former Miss America, wave tothe crowd that lines the parade ' s route on Central and Patterson. Photo Services 67 homecoming Va, ' ariety in the produc- tions of the University- Theater gave audiences a taste of a little of everything. There were murder myster- ies, children ' s theater and classic comedy. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern was a play by Tom Stoppard the Memphis State Theater performed in October. In order to have fully understood this play, the audience member should have read Shakespeare ' s Hamlet. Under the direction of Larry Riley, the play starred Art Oden and Nellie Sanborn. The play deals with two friends of Hamlet who be- tray him and believe him to be dead. Ironically, the treacherous friends end up to be the only victims of death in the trio. There are many flashbacks which cause the watcher to re- member and understand the reason the play is taking the turn it is taking. The crime of the century was brought to life in Lou Salerni ' s production of Blood Sisters in Novem- ber on the MSU stage. Mur- der was the crime and the reason for it was the central focus of the play. Lizzie Andrew Borden was ac- cused of the brutal ax murders of her father and step-mother and was ac- quitted soon after. This in- tense tale had many sus- penseful moments with good performances. This play starred Crystal Rob- bins and Pamela Poletti in the leading roles of Lizzie and Emma Borden. It seems the playwright had in mind man ' s morbid curiosity with murder when he wrote this piece. Killings and Comedy This season the University Theater provided something for everyone Trying to determine who would have had the best reasons for murdering the victims, the audience is led to suspect Emma, Lizzie ' s sister, as the murderer. But preconceptions are hard to dispel and more than likely most of the audience still believed Lizzie the killer. Overall the play enjoy- able and easy to under- stand, even without know- ing the background of the Borden murder. The shadow players, who were always looming in the back- ground, helped explain Lizzie ' s past to the audi- ence. The sets and props were true to the time period in which the play is based. Brought to stage at MSU in October, Alice ' s Adven- tures was a play adapted for children, but enjoyed by To eat or not to eat? The hungry faces of Jeff God- sey, Elis Adames, Kyle Legg and Ken Mason stare away. They threw out idea after idea in order to come up with a wonderful crooked scheme. Room Service was a light-hearted play that showed the struggle of starving artists. Derrick Williams f ape68 tales of tigers all ages. Written by William Black, it included songs written by Robert Zamora. The play is basically a mu- sical version of well-known story of Alice in Wonder- land. Ms. Joanna Helming served as director of this production. The Memphis State The- ater ' s production of Room Service ran for over a week in February and seemed to be quite a popular hit. The comedy, which starred Kyle Legg, Elis Adames, Ken Mason, Chris Thomas, and a cast of others, brought a welcome laugh to the uni- versity theater ' s audience. Director Stephen Hancock suggested the Theater De- partment perform this par- ticular play because, as he told the Daily Helmsman, sometimes college theater can be so deep, so serious, or so educational that peo- ple do not have a chance to laugh. The story, which is set in the 1 930s, centers around a producer, his assistant, a writer, and director of an unbacked off- Broadway play as they search for fi- nancial support. They have housed their entire cast without pay in a small New York City hotel and have run up quite a bill. Slap- stick comedy and crazy an- tics prevail as the deter- mined group tries every- thing to keep from being kicked out of the hotel be- fore the show goes on. In general, the play was executed well and was a success as a comedy. Jeff Godsey, who played the producer ' s assistant, par- ticularly stood out. Al- though he had only a few true lines, Godsey sup- ported the comedy and car- ried it through the play with an almost Marx Brothers style. He showed true talent an almost Marx Brothers style. ■ Singing with their swans, the Queen of Hearts, Bill, Alice, the King of Hearts and the White Rabbit perform one of the many song and dance numbers fea- tured in Alice ' s Adventures. Kim Brown In the shadows. As the main cast consisting of Lizzie (Crystal Robbins), Emma (Pamela Poletti), the Woman (Nellie Sanborn) per- formed on the main stage, scenes from the Borden girls ' childhoods were retraced in the background by the shadow players. The shadow players were Lauren Bone, Brian Gaston, Kelly Mitzel, Cassie Pollard, Jay Rapp and Natalie Wilder. Kim Brown Steve Stewart Melynda Howell 69 theatre Nigh t of Pageantry It is the dream of many women to compete in beauty pageants and win. For Mary Ann Mauth that dream came true Q olid Gold was a shin- ing theme for the 1988 Miss Memphis State Pageant. It gave a glittering showcase for 11 of the university ' s finest young women to dis- play their talent, beauty and poise while competing for the title of Miss MSU and a chance to compete in the Miss Tennessee Pageant. Under the coordination of the SAC Special Events Committee, this year ' s pag- eant reached gala propor- tions as a show and as a competition. Pageant chair- man Michael Mefford incor- porated singers, dancers, and even cyclists into the show ' s energizing pop numbers and 80s hits. For- mer Miss America Kellye Cash served as the evening ' s hostess. The contestants were rated in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and talent. Contrasts were evident in evening gown styles, which ranged from taffeta and rhinestones to full sequins. The talent competition was even more diverse. Contestants im- pressed the judges with singing, dancing, piano playing, baton twirling and dramatic reading. The retiring queen, Tasha Thomas, an- nounced, I am not sad to give up my title because I am excited to give it to one of these deserving girls to- night. Thomas then made her final walk on stage as Miss Memphis State and crowned her successor, Mary Ann Mauth. Mauth, a 22-year-old therapeutic recreation ma- jor, won the title over 10 other contestants. She also placed as first alternate in the 1988 Miss Tennessee Pageant. Suzanne Harris, a 21 -year- old marketing ma- jor, was chosen as first al- ternate; Cynthia Paige Dal- ton, a 20-year-old advertis- ing major, second alternate; Lisa Acor, a 21 -year-old business major, third alter- nate; and Kimberly Ann Helminski, an 18-year-old journalism major, fourth alternate. The contestants were sponsored by various or- ganizations on campus, and many members of the sponsoring groups were on hand to cheer their contest- ants on. The contestants and their sponsors were as follows: Lisa Acor, Alpha Tau Omega; Michelle Nor- man, Delores J. Martin and family; Cindy Dalton and Suzanne Harris, Alpha Gamma Delta; Leigh Ann Bray, the Baptist Student Union; Tiffany Powell, Alpha Delta Pi; Lori Oaks, Kappa Alpha Order; Esther Wilkerson, Black Student Association; Mary Ann Mauth, Pi Kappa Alpha; Karla Willingham, Phi Mu; and Kim Helminski, Delta Gamma. ■ Kim Helminski ! aae 70 tales of tigers A legacy is passed by the symbolic crowning of each new Miss Memphis State. After retiring queen Tasha Thomas made herfinal walk around the stage, she crowned Mary Ann Mauth, a 22-year-old therapeutic recreation major, as her successor. Devin Greaney Visions of loveliness. The field of contest- ants for the 1988 Miss Memphis State Pag- eant numbered 1 1 . Mary Ann Mauth was crowned for her poise, beauty and talent. The contestants were Leigh Ann Bray; Lori Oaks; Lori Goff; Kim Helminski, fourth alter- nate; Cynthia Dalton, second alternate; Mary Ann Mauth, Miss MSU; Suzanne Har- ris, first alternate; Lisa Acor, third alternate; Michelle Norman; Esther Wilkerson; and Karla Willingham. Photo Services There she is ... Mary Ann Mauth is the 1 988 Miss Memphis State. She won over 10 other contestants in the swimsuit, evening gown and talent competitions. Mauth has since gone on to be selected the first alternate in the Miss Tennessee Pageant. Photo Services 71 miss msu This Mud ' s You Everyone likes to get down and dirty at times and the annual Mudball tournament offers the perfect opportunity Mudpies just aren ' t what I remembered. When play- ing Mudball, everyone gets dirty from head to toe. Some even claim that they get mud in places they didn ' t knowthey even had. Michael Brandon appears bewildered as he realizes the gloopy mess even got in his mouth. Devin Greaney pyi 72 VJTetting dirty is one of the most remembered pas- times of childhood, and one college students like to re- vert to at times. The annual Mudball tournament, one of many events sponsored by the Student Ambassador Board, is the perfect opportunity for the kid in all of us to come out. Mudball is volleyball played in six inches of mud. Like carefully mixing batter, the courts are prepared a week in advance and watered for three days so that the mud is perfect for playing. This year was a special one for the Mudball Tournament since the games were combined with Tigerfest ' 88. The courts, as usual, were located in the southeast corner of Browning Field. In keeping with Tigerfest, the other portions of Browning were filled with rides, games and exhibits. Registration for the two- day event took place at the Varsity Inn during the sec- ond annual K-97 Mudball Party. Each team was in- vited to fill out registration forms and pick up their participation t-shirts, and, when all was said and done, 60 teams registered for the tournament. The teams were formed of six people from either Memphis State, Rhodes College or Christian Brothers College. The first splash was heard on Saturday, April 9 as teams mud dled their way through the elimina- tion rounds. By the end of the day, 60 had become 16. As the mud flew, teams intensely competed for the tales of tigers $250 and $100 prizes. By Sunday afternoon, the tournament came to a close. The Kappa Alpha Mud Hooters from Mem- phis State walked away with a first place finish. While all the teams came for a little fun and a lot of mud, the Student Ambas- sador Board has a more serious purpose in hosting Mudball. The entry fees go to the J. Wayne Johnson Memorial Scholarship. This award, which was set up by Johnson ' s par- ents, is given each spring to seven seniors who repre- sent outstanding leader- ship and academic quali- ties. Johnson, who was a helicopter pilot killed in Vi- etnam, was the university ' s first mascot. Next year the Student Ambassador Board ' s goal is to have 100 teams register from Memphis State, Chris- tian Brothers, LeMoyne- Owen and Rhodes. Maybe, this Mud ' s for You!« William Gray Splashing in a mud puddle can be fun. but freshman Joel Hulen does it too well. Hulen grimaces as he slips and slides while playing in the Mudball tournament. The SAB promises that the participants will have some good, clean fun. Devin Greaney Cooling down. Members of the MudMongers team stuck together through thick, thin, and even the showers. Here they discovered, along with many others, that soap and water just don ' t do the trick. Devin Greaney 73 mudball he school ' s original name, West Tennessee State Normal School, may have been a misnomer. From the start, the school had definite features that set it apart from the rest. For instance, it was the largest of the other Normal schools. Since its passing from adolescence as a college to adulthood as a university it has grown into a place unique for those taking part. It has become the place for the Memphis State experience. It ' s not just buildings or history or loca- tion that has set it apart. It ' s the people and the issues that affect their lives. A large percentage of students being from Memphis has not produced a homogene- ous group. The school possesses its sha re of students from across the state, across the state borders and across the oceans. Wherever the student is from, he pos- sesses the unique individuality that marks this school with distinction. There are the musicians like Mike Giampa who composes up to three songs a day. Or those behind the scenes like Doug Hethmon who is the coordinating force behind many of the big campus events. Or athletes like Angie Barker who says being on the road inspires lasting friendships among the players. Out of it all are elements that draw them together. Everyone knows the hassle of parking. All have been affected by the hike in the price of stamps. The end of the year was marked by a celebration with a little of something for everyone as Tiger Fest became a welcome break before exams. Out of these shared experiences comes the mmmts state ok mind. mmpkif gtate o§ m A three cents lick. Andrea Franklin seals an E stamp to her mail. This stamp meets the new postage re- quirement of 25 cents. But forthose left with unused books of 22 cents stamps, three cents stamps were readily available. DevinGreaney bOPL Introducing... Who ' s Who The organization that recognizes high achievers Who ' s Who: the name itself sounds like a question. But just what is it or better yet, who is it? As few realize, many students out there are good candidates for it. But at the same time, it is ultimately limited to 60 students. Each year a select group of outstand- ing college seniors is honored by admission into a relatively unknown organization. Who ' s Among the achievers, these students were honored in the fall during a reception to recognize them as Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Acceptance into this group is based on such aualities as leadership abili- ties and potential for the future. Vanita Vance Sara Adame Fashion Lorie Albonetti Secondary Education Randy Almand Real Estate Ammar Alul Electrical Engineering Anthony Anderson Accounting William Anderson Manufacturing Technology Kevin Archey Recreation Kathy Armstrong Marketing Kenneth Ashe Accounting Beverly Austin Marketing Randall Auxier Philosophy Susan Avant Accounting Thomas Bailey Biology Elizabeth Baker Early Childhood Emily Baker Elementary Education Michael Baker Finance Marcey Baker Journalism Ildiko Bardos Elementary Education f ape,76 memphis state of mind Who Among Students in American Colleges and Uni- versities. The nationwide organization was estab- lished 33 years ago, and its purpose of encouraging well-rounded high achiev- ers is still intact. Students are eligible for the honor if they have com- pleted 85 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2. 5, but they are judged for admission by their leader- ship activities, involvement in the campus, service to the community, and poten- tial for the future. A committee of faculty, students, and staff review the applications and deter- mine the most promising students. The students are invited to a reception where they are given certificates and praised by selected deans and the presidents of different societies. This year ' s reception was given by the Student Gov- ernment Association on Nov. 12 in the Faulkner Lounge. Twenty-one stu- dents were recognized for their outstanding qualities. Speakers for the 1987 pro- gram included Maura Black, SGA president; Dr. Thomas Carpenter, univer- sity president; Dr. Donald K. Carson, vice president of student educational serv- ices; and Eric Smith, vice preside nt of SGA. Being a member of Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities provides valu- able recognition as an out- standing student and an excellent referral service for employment. It is an honor a person can be proud of throughout his lifetime. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Daniel Baxter Management Carole Beall Marketing James Bean Journalism Bennett Beaver Manufacturing Technology Kimberley Bell Management Taryn Marie Bell Early Childhood Michael Benner Architecture Robert Benson Marketing Kevin Bernstein English Barbara Berrie Computer Science Chandra Berry Psychology Emily Blankenship Management Kevin Bobbitt Marketing Julie Boehms Geography Misty Bond Eady Childhood Connie Bonner Marketing Sheila Booker Marketing Melissa Booth Journalism 77 seniors Mary Bos we 11 Interior Design Jeff Bowden Production Management Leslie Bowden Commercial M usic Carolyn Bowers Nursing Angela Bowling Nursing Stacey Bradley Computer Technology JeffBreslau English Robin Briggs Early Childhood Brenda Brock Personnel Administration Sandi Brock Recreation Administration Tanua Brown Personnel Administration Kevin Bruce Finance Maude Bryeans Education Cynthia Burton Management Gary Buss Music Education Kelly Butler English Robert Butler Biology Tony Callis U Electrical Engineering Carolyn Denise Bowers is seeking her bachelor of science in nursing degree, but has worked as a regis- tered nurse for the past five years. This is due to the fact that the university requires its nurses to already be registered before they can get a bachelor of science in nursing. She is treasurer of her graduating nursing class. Bowers is a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Med Honor Soci- ety, the Golden Key Na- tional Honor Society and the Sigma ThetaTau Honor Society. She has the addi- tional honor of graduating magna cum laude in the spring. In her free time, Bowers enjoys reading, dancing, water sports, biking and aerobics. Upon graduation, she plans to enter the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky memphis state of mind Frechell Inez Brown, a communications major and a management information systems minor, is graduat- ing with a bachelor of arts degree. She is a member of Alpha Epsilon Rho, Black Scholars Unlimited and was chosen for Who ' s Who Among American High press. After graduating, she would like to continue her studies for a master ' s of businees art in manag- ment information sys- tems. Brown would one day like to open a day-care center for underprivileged children. ■ Denise Wellington With one of the highest college honors, Cassie Marie Cant re 11 graduates summa cum laude. Can- trell attended the university on an Early Scholars Schol- arship, which is for four years and pays tuition as long as the 3.25 require- School Students in 1982. She also placed second in public speaking while at- tending Christian Brothers College. While attending this university, Brown has been a little sister of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. She also has worked as a coor- dinator for Federal Ex- ment GPA is met. She is graduating with a degree in electrical engineering; her minor is math. Cantrell has been a member of Tau Beta Pi, which is an engineering honor society, and also the Women ' s Engineering Soci- ety, where she has served as president. She has also as- sisted in research work conducted by Dr. Carl Hal- ford, a professor of electri- cal engineering. After graduation, Can- trell will work as an optics engineer and continue her studies to obtain her master ' s degree. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Barry Carries Accounting Kim Ray Carries Communications Phillip Carter Finance Richard Carter Manufacturing Technology Myron Cash Microbiology Kenneth Cato Civil Engineering Joe Caviness Electrical Engineering Mark Cervetti Communications Bridget Chambers Home Economics Cindy Chandler Management Yeow-hock Cheah Electrical Engineering Charissa Chin Accounting Karen Chunn Personnel Administration Teresa Cleveland Accounting David Cole Production Management Thomas Coley Health Safety Fred Colston Economics Nancy Colston History 79 seniors Planning to obtain her master ' s in personnel administration, Cindy Jean Chandler is a Who ' s Who recipient currently majoring in personnel management. She has re- ceived the Dr. Donald Car- son Leadership Award two years in a row and the Delta Zeta Follies All-Sing Merit Scholars Award. Chandler is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, the Golden Key Na- tional Honor Society and Students of Personnel Administration. She has been the vice president. treasurer, and secretary of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and also a little sister of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Chandler has held a full- time job as a coordinator in the bursar ' s office and also has assisted with registra- tion. Swimming, reading and tennis are among her hobbies. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Julie Cornell Early Childhood Mary Crabtree Elementary Education Mac Crawford Electrical Engineering Martin Crockett, Jr. Computer Systems Joan Cunningham Chemistry Michael Cunningham Communications Ronald Cunningham Electrical Engineering Tyrone Currie Criminal Justice Lacrecia Dangerfield Marketing Patrice Dargie Journalism Brett Davis Accounting Cliff Davis Public Relations Emily Davis Psychology Jeffrey Davis Civil Engineering John Davis Political Science Randall Davis Finance Terry Davis Accounting Vicki Davis Journalism Andre Dean Business Darrin Devault Journalism Terri Dickson Computer Tecltnology Karen Dino Journalism Debbie Dismukes Journalism Michael Doss Management txXjfe 80 memphis state of mind Chong Sok Chi is seeking a bachelor of sci- ence in electrical engineer- ing. His majors are electri- cal engineering and mathe- matics, and he is minoring in aerospace studies. Chi is a member of the Air Force ROTC unit, where he has served as honor guard commander, as well as other leadership positions. He is also involved in the Arnold Air Society. As a member of the Korean Stu- dent Association, Chi has held the offices of president and vice-president. When not occupied with his studies, Chi enjoys any- thing related to sports. Upon graduation, he in- tends to join the United States Air Force. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Veronica Dotson Biology Gerald Dowdy It Bp T 1 (Jh H . Park Administration ■ B ■ V | JBMPlL « ■ S 1 W M ±y Br 1 Windel Drane w BP MKPItik W ::: : J Commercial Music f JF 1 v T JTk 1 Hf ' Jcf 1 Ifc ' ; m Johnna Dugger jlB - Marketing Sales £ -. piM jg m Ina Dunn Management Vickie Dupree Real Estate Elizabeth Eckles Personnel Management p s sr i . 4ifi P| B rj April Edmondson J T . pw 8 fSf Computer Systems .Z m,  . .«v BL W ., ■ J8B ' ! Susan Eidson ' x Engineering Technology m K - B r.. 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Gilley Marketing Sales Todd Gikeath Marketing Melissa Glaze Journalism Cynthia Gobert Biology Gina Golightly Civil Engineerng Damon Graves Mechanical Engineering Keith Gray Manufacturing Maggie Gray Biology Devin Greaney Journalism Jesse Greenberg Marketing Candace Gregory Electrical Engineering Richard Groff Architectural Technology A Taste of Graduate Life Attending graduate school as an undergraduate is a dream come true for Mona Doggat A taste of what ' s to come. Mona Doggat is one of 27 students across the nation who were chosen to participate in a program with a division of the University of Minnesota. In a unique opportunity, she attended graduate school as an undergraduate. Serge Samaha f ag e,82 memphis state of mind James Guess Finance Roy Gunn Engineering Technology David Gwinn Political Science Robert Haas Commercial Aviation Odis Haggard Electrical Engineering Daniel Hall Graphic Design Saadra Hamer Journalism Bradley Hampson Firvunce Terry Harber Early Childliood Alan Harness Accounting Lisa Harris Business Administratio Robert Harris Englisli William Hatcher, Jr. Management Stacy Hazelton Marketing Advertising Jacqueline Henderson Marketing Doug Hethmon Finance Shelia Hill Biology Mark Hodges Architecture O ome people attend graduate school only to find it ' s not for them. An opportunity to experience it before graduating from college would be helpful, and that is exactly what senior Mona Doggat was given. She competed with people from all over the nation to attend a program suited to this purpose and was one of the lucky 27 who were chosen. The program was held at the Hubert H. Humprey Institute of Public Affairs, a division of the University of Minnesota. Applicants majoring in the area of in- ternational relations and public affairs were required to write four essays and were judged on their poten- tial to be good students. The two and one-half month program was com- pletely paid for, and partici- pants also received extra spending money. Doggat attended four classes: com- puter, writing analysis, statistics and economics on the graduate level. Doggat feels she bene- fited greatly from this rare opportunity. She gained a sense of what ' s to come in graduate school. It also gave her a sense of how she felt toward graduate school and whether she would en- joy it. Another benefit from participation in this pro- gram is she now has many scholarships for graduate school at her fingertips. Twenty different universi- ties offer scholarships to those attending the pro- gram for graduate studies, including the prestigious Harvard, Yale and Prince- ton universities. Doggat has benefited emotionally as well as fi- nancially from her experi- ence. Weekly seminars dur- ing the program helped her to understand her strengths and weaknesses. It gave her confidence in herself, along with a realiza- tion that she will fare well in a graduate school. She also made many friends and experienced different life styles during the program, thus becoming a more rounded individual. While others may have been dragging through summer courses here, lounging around in the sun or earning their spending money in typical student jobs, Doggat was ploughing through graduate level courses. But she definitely feels the benefits were great. This honor has helped her to narrow down her choices of what to do with her life. Doggat has been given a head start on her future career in either the field of international trade or maybe American foreign diplomacy. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky S3 seniors For Angie Barker, the name of the game is golf An All-Star Golfer -Tew realize that such a sport is played on this campus. Even fewer realize that this sport is the only one of its kind among many of the colleges in Tennes- see. But for Angie Marie Barker participation on the women ' s golf team is a fact of life. In fact, it was the women ' s golf team that at- tracted Barker here as well as a golf scholarship to cover the costs of tuition and books. As a 21 year old junior. Barker has been playing the game since age seven. Her father is the person respon- sible for her interest in golf. As shown through her ac- complishments, he has proven a capable mentor. She won first medalist in the regional golf tourna- ments in both her junior and senior years of high school. Barker was honored by being fourth in the state her senior year as well. Since coming to college, Barker has continued to Jimmy Holland English Theresa Holley Accounting Angela Holloway Elementary Education Phillip Houston Marketing J ana Hubbard Real Estate Michael Hudson Engineering Technology Kerry Hunter Computer James Hwu Computer Science Rumiko Imamura Graphic Design Nicholas Ingram Criminal Justice Judy Jackson Early Childhood Sharon Jackson Psychology Tona Jackson Public Relations Kenneth Jacques Education Rita Jamerson Accounting Aundrei Jenious Political Science Amy Jenkins Chemistry Bobby John Political Science page, 84 memphis state of mind participate in tournaments. However, her obligation to the university team begins each March. The team normally plays between 14 and 18 other teams per tournament. Because many of the tour- naments are played away. being on the golf team in- volves much traveling. For example, no home games were played this year. Being on the road in- spires lasting friendships among the players. Barker describes her team as a big, happy family, which is for- Down the line. Angie Barker assures that her shot will make it in. Barker has been playing golf since she was seven thanks to her father. She hopes to become a professional player some- day, but currently is major- ing in criminal justice. Devin Greaney tunate considering they must practice together five days a week. The members must also practice on their own on weekends; so much hard work is involved. Although she is majoring in criminal justice. Barker aspires to be a professional golfer someday. Looking up to Nancy Lopez and Jack Nicholas, she contends that golf is exciting and fun. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Ann Johnson Marketing Sales Karen Johnson Engineering Sharon Johnson Marketing Dana Jones Electrical Engineering Kim Jones Public Relations Margaret Jones Computer Systems Robert Jones Manufacturing Leigh Junkin Mechanical Engineering Donna Kaczmarek Communications Laura Keeton Real Estate Mark Kelley Finance Mary Kemker Mathematics Douglas King Mechanical Engineering Rena King Public Relations Gary Knight Physical Education Barbara Knolton Special Education Anne Kolb Special Education Candace Lancaster Elementary Education 85 seniors John Davis, majoring in political science and inter- national relations, is in- volved in a number of cam- pus organizations and has served in many leadership positions. He has been vice president, president and program chairman of the Russian Culture Club; founder and president of the Organizational Alli- ance; and senator, speaker pro tempore and chairman of the Student Government Association. He is also a member of the Black Stu- dent Association, the Uni- versity Parking Authority Committee, the Interna- tional Student Association, the Black Studies Club, the Baptist Student Union and the Political Science Soci- ety. Aside from appearing on the dean ' s list, Davis ' other honors include an outstanding service award from the Russian Culture Club and the John D. Wilcox Scholarship. Davis has been a desk- worker at West Hall during his college career. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, weightlifting and contruct- ing model airplanes. His minor is Russian, and he hopes to eventually do ad- vanced research in interna- tional studies. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky With a concentration in advertising, Sherri Lynn Fisher graduates with a bachelor of business arts in marketing communica- tions. Fisher has been a member of the pre-law ad- visory committee and a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and Mortar Board. Fisher has also been a member of the University Singers, the Honor Student Association and the American Market- ing Asssociation. She has served as a floor represen- tative for the Residence Hall Association and is a charter member of the Accounting Scholars. She also has served as secretary of the group and student life edi- tor of the DeSoto. Fisher also appears on the dean ' s list locally and nationally. She is employed part- time as an administrative secretary with West Ten- nessee Association for Guidance, Aid, Placement and Empathy, which is a child placement agency. Her hobbies include read- ing and cooking. As a result of these hobbies, Fisher has operated two businesses, Cakes by Sherri and Wreaths and More. ■ Denise Wellington John Langlois Accounting Millicent Lasslo Home Economics Tracy Lawhorn Sociology Jessie Lee Chemistry Jeffrey Lensman Business Kar Ewe Lim Mechanical Engineering Johnathan Lindsey Finance Kathy Link Pre-Medicine Julie Low Computer Science Dell Malone Public Relations Mary Maness Education David Manley Finance Gina Mansker Accounting Becky Martin Electrical Engineering Joanna Martin Education Kelley Massengill Public Relations William Maxwell Graphic Design David May Communications pag e,86 memphis state of mind Melissa G. Glaze gradu- ated in December 1987 asa journalism major with a concentration in advertis- ing. In addition to being a Who ' s Who recipient. She is also a member of the Order of Omega Greek honor soci- ety. Glaze transferred to the university as a sophomore. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and has served as house chair- man and as panhellenic delegate. She has also been a little sister to Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, a mem- ber of the Advertising Fed- eration and a New Student Orientation leader. She has worked as a stu- dent assistant in charge of alumni records at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and also as a waitress during her college career. Her hobbies include horse- back riding, reading, writ- ing and bicycle riding. ■ Darrin Devault Stacey May Communications James McCall Finance Neva McCord Management Chris McCormick Marketing Sales Andy McDill Public Relations Michael McGhee Biology Tracy McGrew Accounting Alvin McKinney Music Education Melissa McRay Finance Helen Michalchuk English John Middleton Computer Systems Tanya Middleton Elementary Education Scott Milewski Marketing Brian Miller Political Science Iva Mitchell Humanities Joseph Moore Business Sharon Morris Management Susan Morris Management ,87 seniors Jana Ann Hubbard, a real estate major, gradu- ates with a bachelor of business administration. She has attended college with the benefit of a leader- ship scholarship. Active in Phi Mu Fraternity, Hub- bard has held the offices of rush chairman and Phi di- rector and was selected Phi Mu Member of the Year last year. In the Student Gov- ernment Association, she has held the position of at- torney general. Other lead- ership roles include being vice president for profes- sional activities in Delta Sigma Pi, Order of Omega and the Peer-Mentor pro- gram. Her interests lie in real estate, and she has worked as an agent for Sterling Realtors for the past three years. Hubbard intends to continue in this field after graduation and obtain her broker ' s license. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Tim Morris Physical Education- Dorothy Moss Management David Moyer Finance James Muliins Electrical Engineering Mary Myrick Accounting Forest Nabors Manufacturing Rami Naddy Toxicology Betty Napier Finance Johnny Nelson, Jr. Elementary Education Yolanda Newman Journalism Steve Norman International Business Kenneth O ' Halloran Microbiology Jorge Ortega Management Robert Osborn, Jr. Graphic Design Carta Owens Public Relations Erroll Owens Electrical Engineering Reginald Owens Individual Studies Patricia Pafford Computer Technology f a$-e 88 memphis state of mind Stephen Douglas Hughes, a finance major, is planning to graduate with a masters of business ad- ministration. That accom- plished, he intends to work in the field of finance and to acquire his chartered finan- cial analyst certification. Hughes is involved in several campus organiza- tions, which include Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Gamma Beta Phi, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Honors Program and Order of Omega. He re- ceived the Bob T. Williams Service Award from Pi Kappa Alpha and also the Interfraternity Council Service Recognition Award. While in college, Hughes has served as a graduate assistant in the Greek Af- fairs office, and he is cur- rently working 20 hours a week at Federal Express. In his free time, he enjoys working with home audio and video equipment, read- ing, watching old movies and Tiger basketball. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky A physics major and a math minor, Leonard Jamerson graduates with a bachelor of science de- gree. Jamerson plans to serve in the United States Navy and also attend graduate school. In college he has served as an operations officer in the Navy ROTC. While attending the uni- versity, Jamerson was cho- sen for the President ' s Award and as a Navy ROTC unit commander. He has also been selected for Navy nuclear power training and has been a member of the Trident Honor Society, an organization for Navy ROTC students with a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. Jamerson, who enjoys drawing and participating in intramurals, feels the Navy is a good opportunity for people; it teaches one a lot about leadership and getting along with people. ■ Denise Wellington Jerrell Parchman II Matfamalcs Don Parker Accounting Linda Pate Health Safely Sherri Pate Graphic Design Carolyn Patrick Pre-Prqfcssional Jim Peacock Mechanical Engineering Mae Pegues Sociology Rick Perez Management Beverly Perkins Business Anna Pesce Finance Cathy Pihl Elementary Education Darryl Pleasant Business Cynthia Poole Management Rebekah Pottinger Foreign Language Stacy Powell Journalism Paul Pritt Political Science Angela Pulley Finance Jacqueline Pullum Management 89 seniors Tim Rainey Criminal Justice Cindy Ralston Elementary Education David Ralston Real Estate Batheshefea Randle Nursing Tracy Raney Marketing Sales Dave Ray Political Science Terri Reeves Marketing Sales Jill Richard Social Work Melissa Richardson Marketing Chad Rickman Political Science David Roach Biology Melissa Robbins Journalism Wilson Roberts Accounting Amy Robinson Journalism Jeffrey Robinson Real Estate Todd Rooks Management Mark Rosas Accounting Bernita Ross Finance Take a Break Diversity provides students with entertainment before exams Th f ape-90 .he Student Activities Council (SAC) is respon- sible for providing stu- dents with many activi- ties, but one of their best is the annual Tigerfest. Tigerfest was a funfilled weekend beginning on Fri- day, April 8, and ending on Sunday, April 10, 1988. This year students had the opportunity to play volley- ball in the mud at the annual Mudball contest and to attend a craft show, a concert, and a night of movies. The weekend began with music when Rufus Thomas and his daughter Vaneese as well as The Drifters came to perform at the Memphis State Fieldhouse. Students could pur- chase tickets for three dollars and the general public was admitted for five dollars. It has such a good variety of music and was not geared for just one particular group, said Jay Andersen, director of the Blow that horn. The Drifters provided the main- stage music on Friday night. Reggie Owens, SAC concert committee chairman, com- ments, We had some fantastic entertain- ment. Vaneese Thomas, Rufus Thomas and the Drifters gave the audience a performance that cannot be described with words. Serge Samaha memphls state of mind Scott Rothweiler Finance Tambra Ruiz Manufacturing Lisa Rush Sociology Kim Rushing Office Administration John Russell History Wendy Russell Biology Susan Sadler Business Kamal Samhouri Marketing Jacqueline Sandidge Criminal Justice Richard Sandifer History Andrea Saulsberry Biology Deanna Schroeppel Finance Tom Seabrook Administra tion Joseph Shelton III Marketing Sales Toya Sherley Electrical Engineering Christie Shipley Interior Design Susan Shroder Finance Paul Sibley Manufacturing university center. The carnival, which was the first for the Tigerfest weekend, began on Friday as well. It took place in Browning Field and was open from five to ten o ' clock Friday night, and all day Saturday. Admis- sion was free, but a small charge was required to ride the rides and to play the games. It was like having our own Memphis State fair, said Mike Richards, a student who attended the carnival. I thought it was an excellent idea to have a carnival here. It made Tigerfest even better than usual, continued Richards. The craft show, which was also a first for Tiger- fest, was a success. The show began on Friday and was open from five to seven o ' clock that night. Visitors could also enjoy the crafts from ten o ' clock in the morning to ten o ' clock in the evening Sat- urday and Sunday. The craft show was set up in the field next to the Win- field Dunn math and for- eign language building. This was a top quality show, much different from a usual flea market of venders. We had artists from as far away as Ver- mont, said Anderson. A student who attended the craft show, Carol Ken- emore said, I was very impressed with the talent displayed and I hope it becomes a Tigerfest tradi- tion. The SAC Movies Committee sponsored an evening at the movies in celebration of Tigerfest. The event was held in the university center ball- room. It began at midnight on Friday and continued until six o ' clock Saturday morning. Movies shown were The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Throw Momma from the Train, and Dirty Dancing. Judg- ing from the massive turn- out, it was a great selection of movies, said Sandy Vora, SAC movies commit- tee chairman. Mudball, sponsored by the Student Ambassador Board (SAB), highlighted the weekend. It gave 55 teams the chance to show their volleyball talent in the mud. I never thought something so gross could be so much fun, said Renee Oliphant, an SAB member. The preliminar- ies were held on Saturday and the finals on Sunday for those teams still re- maining in the tourna- ment. Pi Kappa Alpha won first place with Kappa Alpha coming in second. The tournament was held in order to raise money for the J. Wayne Johnson Scholarship. Overall, the weekend was a huge success. SAC .adviser Karen English said, Tigerfest seemed better than ever. I think with the addition of new events like the carnival and the craft show, people were more willing to par- ticipate. It went over better than ever. English says that everyone in SAC is looking forward to Tiger- fest 1989. ■ Amy Slack 91 -seniors Olympic Hopeful Dean Pakis works against the odds to make the Olympics Geared up for the USA, Dean Pakis represents a man who has worked against the odds. Pakis plays water polo, a sport that is little-known in the eastern United States, yet he qualified forthe Olympic tryouts. Devin Greaney Lisa Simpson Business Narendra Singh Electrical Engineering Marcus Sisco Recreation Deneen Skaarer Public Relations Deborah Slawson Home Economics James Small Marketing Brian Smith Computer Systems Daniel Smith Communications Edmund Smith in Communications Glenda Smith Accounting Lori Smith Marketing Robert Smith Management Eunice Somerville Psychology Richard Sowell Electrical Engineering Elaine Starnes Communications Steve Stewart Journalism Donna Stockwell Elementary Education Delsia Stokes Criminal Justice papi 92 memphis state of mind Xhe chances of being selected for your talents by the Olympic committee are slim. The chances of being an Olympic hopeful for a sport that is not even popu- lar in your region of the country are even slimmer. But senior Dean Pakis was given the opportunity to actually try out for a posi- tion on the United States Olympic water polo team. Only 65 people in the entire nation were chosen, and an MSU student was on the list. The competition was stiff; there were only two po- sitions to be filled. Although he did not make the team, he did well and intends to try again. Water polo is a sport that many people don ' t know much about, especially in eastern United States. It is, of course, played in the water and resembles hockey or soccer. Six men and a goalie constitute a team. The players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the the pool; they must tread water continously. Therefore, it is an endur- ance sport. Water polo is more popu- lar in the western part of the United States, which ac- counts for many people around here not seeing much of it. In 1983, how- ever, Pakis and a group of his friends decided to start a club. He has been swim- ming for most of his life and has been a lifeguard for eight years; therefore, a new challenge was in order. Unfortunately, since it is not a well-known sport, the club did not last longer than a season at Memphis State, but it was long enough for someone on the Olympic committee to notice Pakis. In order to prepare for the Olympic tryouts, he began a routine of weight-training and jogging. Since his friends had graduated and moved on, he essentially had no one to practice the actual game with. The men trying out from the west had a better advantage because they had teams with whom they could practice. With more practice, Pakis feels he will stand a very good chance of making the team when he tries again. In the meantime, Pakis is working, and he plans to graduate with an advertis- ing major sometime in the future. He is continuing to practice and is keeping up with water polo by being a member of the United States Water Polo Federa- tion. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Jackie Stone Accounting Elveen Street Finance Norris Strickland Management Scott Strub Biology Ann Sullivan Elementary Education Cheri Swain Marketing Sales Angela Sykes Communications Chew Tan Personnel Management Teck Tang Civil Engineering Linda Taylor English Lin Kee Teh Civil Engineering Melody Thompson Communications Bill Thompson, Jr. Accounting Carolyn Tisdal Special Education Bonnie Toland Home Economics Cheryl Trouy Zoology Dean Tutor Finance Oalhatu Umaru Architectural Technology 93 seniors Amy Underwood Psychology Jean Valadie Educational Services Sidney Valadie Educational Services Stephen Valadie Marketing Elizabeth Valentine Graphic Design Greg Vaughan Finance Veronica Vaughn Accounting Barbara Walker Interior Design Jo Walker Architectural Technology Mike Wallace Accounting Kim Walton Accounting Justin Ward Management Wayne Ward Mathematics Brian Watkins Psychology Tina Watkins Sociology Lawrence Watson Finance Paige Werne Home Economics Sheila Whalum Communications Douglas Wayne King graduates with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He belongs to Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key Honor societies. He has served office terms as treas- urer in Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma. King has been a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in which he has served as vice chairman. He has also been very active in the Navy ROTC unit, serving as adju- tant and battalion com- mander. He says the uni- versity has an excellent Naval ROTC program and it prepares a person for life as an officer. King graduates as a sec- ond lieutenant and plans to be an engineering officer on a ship. His hobbies are racquet- ball, softball and working on cars. ■ f a fe,94 Darrin Devault memphis state of mind David Whitaker Individual Studies Toni Whitaker Biology Psychology William White Pre-Law Felecia Wide Marketing Carla Wilbourne Finance Debbie Wilkes Journalism Sharon Williams Management Tanya Williams Management Ava Witt Marketing Kwee Wong Civil Engineering Jeannette Woolridge RealEsate Robert Wray m Electrical Engineering Kent Wright Biology Carla Yarbrough Journalism Susan Yoshida Commercial Music Lorraine Young Communications Norizan Zulkifli Economics A member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Suzanne Padgett graduates with a bachelor of arts in sociol- ogy. While attending the university, she has been a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma and Chi Phi Honor societies. She has also served as the president of the Golden Key National Honor Society and as secretary of Alpha Epsi- lon Delta Honor Society. She has been a member of the Panhellenic Council ' s 4.0 Club and has appeared on the dean ' s list. Padgett also is a participant in the Peer Mentor program. Her hobbies include aerobic dancing and gour- met cooking. She is a volun- teer worker at LeBonheur Children ' s Hospital. With a minor in biology, she will graduate magna cum laude. Upon graduation, she hopes to attend law school. ■ .. « iff y ■■■ ' ' 7 : m In Q) C o .c D Q •O O O Denise Wellington 95 seniors Songwriter of the Eighties Writing songs for the enjoyment of America, Mike Giampa is on the road to fame With eyes to the future, Mike Giampa is writing songs to make it to the top. He already has a hit played regularly on Rock 98 and can produce up to three songs a day. Rosanne Fries Kenzie Aiken J. C. Alexander Margaret Alexander Laurie Algee Luanne Allen Beth Alvord Nicholas Amendola Clayton Anderson Melanie Anderson John Andrews Janet Atkeison Glenn Ayers John Babb Sean Bacon Carolyn Baker Kevin Baltier Mark Barbieri Marc Barclay James Bamett Carol-Lynn Barsky Michael Barton Tina Bartozzi Michelle Bates Sonia Battles Mike Baugus Christie Beard Jeanne Beard Jack Bearden paae 96 , memphis state of mind W4iile many people just dream of being famous, senior Mike Giampa is doing something to make his dream become a reality. His hobby is writing songs, and he already has one that is being played regularly on Rock 98. Giampa began compos- ing music when he was 13 years old and has written some 500 songs since, many of which have copy- rights. He has given Rock 98 permission to play his Never Party Alone, which he classifies as hard rock. His band is known as Maga- zine, the name conceived from his and his singer ' s names: Michael Anthony Giampa and Tommy Bouz_: ine . Being a prolific writer, Giampa sometimes pro- duces as many as three songs a day. He composes a variety of music, such as adult contemporary, rock, and dance, but his current concentration is dance music. He has made this type of music his main fo- cus because, according to him, this is the most lis- tened to music among col- lege students. Giampa ' s ambition is to be a professional song- writer or perhaps even start his own recording stu- dio. As a recording and en- gineering major, he has the background to make this dream become reality. He is quick to say that it is not im- portant just to have a song on the radio, but to get that song on an album with a well-known group. The New Memphis Music Publishing Company may help him do just that. The company makes demonstrations of songs and ships them to prominent people. If some- one likes the demo, the composer is well on his way to a promising future. Since the music of today is changing so rapidly with the new electronic sounds produced with keyboards and computers, a composer must keep up-to-date. To do so often demands crea- tivity, as Giampa has proven. He recently pro- duced an African- sounding beat by raising and drop- ping the porcelain lid of a toilet and editing the sound that was made. Giampa realizes that there are always good songs being produced. But he is determined to keep up and produce the very best. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky John Bennett Rebecca Berkenstock Lori Bettie Barbara Birchett Ray Blankenship Cathy Blasingame Tina Bledsoe Phillip Bohannon Beverly Bolton Hardin Bouldin Vencent Bowers William Boyd Chris Boysen David Bragorgos Leigh Bray Kirsten Brewer Keith Briley Kevin Brinkmann Kevin Britt Leigh Brooks Jennifer Brown John Bryan Patrick Bryant Paul Bryant Dee-Ann Bunch Julia Burns William Burton Brian Bush 97 undergraduates The Arrival of the E Stamp A three cents hike in postage does not stop the flow of mail Sealed with love. Care pack- ages are welcomed by stu- dents away from home. But will the hike in postage prices affect the amount of pack- ages sent? The post office on campus has noted that the new price has not stopped consumers like Susan Yoshida from sending packages. Serge Samaha Carla Butler Dan Byer Buth Calbert Lisa Campbell Theresa Campbell Amy Canestrari Stephanie Carayiannis Patricia Carpenter Myra Carroll Russell Carter Terry Carter Michael Catlin Darrell Catron Charles Cavelier Veronica Cherry Sheryl Chism Monika Crestman Gail Chumney Leigh Clarendon Tammy Clark Donald Clarkson Dawn Cleek Mark Clinard Kevin Cochran Aprile Coleman Kelly Collins Elizabeth Colville Lewis Colvin III Mfe 98. memphis state of mind w, ' ait a minute, Mr. Postman! What ' s this E mean on the stamp? It was bound to happen sooner or later; ever since Ma Bell raised the price of a phone call to two bits, it was only inevitable that the price of a stamp would also increase to a quarter. But how, if in any way, does a three cents hike in the cost of a stamp really affect life on this campus? If anyone has passed the post office in Jones hall since Apr. 3, the day the increase was in effect, they will see long lines. These people, however, are not buying the E style stamps; they are buying the once unpopular three cents stamps. After all, as one student put it, who wants to waste those perfectly good, even if they are outdated, 22 cents stamps? Memphis State Postal Service workers say that there has not been as high a demand for the three cent stamps as there was when the price went from 15 to 18 cents. Also, no one has had a difficult time ad- justing t o the new priced stamps. But are the students re- ally concerned about the 1 5% increase in the price of stamps? Probably not. Biol- ogy major Tracy Hendrix says she would be more concerned about an in- crease in her property tax. Most students are used to an increase in certain fees such as tuition, dorm, etc., so why not postage? Another reason for the almost quiet acceptance of the E stamp is that not many students at this uni- versity are habitual mail- ers. There are the monthly gas, credit card or phone bills and the occasional sweepstakes entry, but most students do not write home or to other relatives every week; after all, a student ' s life is very busy. Sophomore Lee Ann Rhea of Somerville, TN, says she ' s just too lazy to write. I just call home every now and then since I don ' t live too far away. Sophomore Becky Brewster of Tullahoma, TN, tries a different approach of reaching out and touching someone. I write a lot of letters, but I never get around to mailing them. I ' ll probably just take them home with me. Since the price increase took place at the end of the spring semester, students haven ' t been receiving care packages from home. Hope- fuly the E stamp won ' t prevent cookies and brown- ies from flooding onto cam- pus. By the time students start receiving care pack- ages in the fall, parents will be used to adding three more cents to the packages. When will the next stamp increase occur? Who knows. But for now, stu- dents can buy a coke, make a phone call and buy an E stamp with a dollar. And now when one buys a stamp, he doesn ' t have to worry what to do with the three cents change. ■ Missy Smith Felecia Confer Steve Conley Tommy Conner Carl Cooley Jay Cooper Chris Cornell Carol Cox Wendy Cox John Craig Chris Cratin Maureen Craven Carol Crawford Tonia Crawford Staci Croom Shannon Crowe Tina Cullen Nicholas Cupples Michael Dailey Denise Daley Cynthia Darling Bart Davidson Dennis Davidson Wesley Davidson Cyndia Davis Vickie Davis Martha Dean Thomas Dean Tony DeBerry 99 undergraduates It ' s not all Parties Greg Singleton speaks of his duties as Greek Affairs adviser Mi? mm] : . =! REE MID I H-ani Ml BW Directing the money into the jar at the collection taken up at the Fireman ' s Ball is just one among many of Greg Singleton ' s duties. As Greek Affairs adviser. Singleton coor- dinates the three Greek councils and puts in an average of 70 hours a week. Serge Samaha Drew DePriest Annette Desiderio Carolyn Dickens Angie Dickinson Sam Dillard Christy Doctor Jeffrey Donaldson Pat Donohue Evan Dooley Dorris Dotson Jerry Doyle Shawn Drake Martha Driggers Joe Drouin Lori Duncan Tami Dyke Bradley Eakin Beth Early Dawn Eason Michael Eavenson David Edgar Julie Edlund Janet Eiseman Joey Eldred Willam Eledge Emily Eoff Kimberly Evans Leigh Ann Falls t Cf 100 memphis state of mind t;, link you ' re busy? Please. The campus fraternity and sorority system has a new adviser this year, in the person of 1985 MSU graduate Gregory Single- ton. Hired to this position in Aug., 1987, but active in the fraternity system since early in his undergraduate years, Singleton is cer- tainly no stranger to Greek organizations. Basically, the Greek Af- fairs adviser coordinates the 27 fraternities and sororities, which make up approximately 1500 stu- dents. He also deals with educational programs, scholarships and social events. I spend about 70 hours a week at my job, Single- ton says. Last fall I averaged 72 hours per week. I ' ve thought about writing to ' 60 Minutes ' and having them do a show on ' A Day in the Life of a Greek Affairs Adviser. ' People think it ' s only planning parties, but that ' s only a small part. Singleton ' s main duties include his role as coordi- nator for the university ' s three Greek councils, his work with the anti-alco- holism group Bacchus and his position as adviser for two graduate students. The three councils include the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the ' Pan Hellenic Council (PHC) and the Women ' s Panhellenic Council (WPC). All three of the councils work together for common purposes such as United Way and the Shelby County Fire Departments. They provide social serv- ices for the community and university, Singleton says. ' They also stress loyalty to the university and their particular or- ganization. Many of the campus leaders are Greeks. In addition to his posi- tion as Greek Affairs ad- viser, he also serves as a regional adviser of the Southeastern Interfrater- nity Council and is a member of the National Alumni Association. During his days as an education major here, he served as a member of Kappa Alpha Order. Since I have been back, my main goals have been to make all groups coher- ent with set goals and to give the students a profes- sional attitude, he adds. We have also promoted scholarship and harmony between the black and white fraternities and an open-door policy between the students and the Greek Affairs office. Sometimes I get dis- couraged because of bad Greek publicity, he says. Very few people know that Memphis State Greeks raised $58,000 last year for various phi- lanthropies. People think of Greeks as people who like to party, but that ' s not our purpose. Singleton ' s plans for the future include building up expansion, making Greeks more visible in the community and in the nation and raising more money for scholarships. I feel successful so far, he says, but I know there are challenges ahead of me. Every day is different, but I enjoy each day. I love my job. The students are ener- getic, and I feed off that energy. ■ JeffGodsey Robert Farnsworth Jerome Faulkner Pete Ferguson Scott Fernandez Jeff Fioranelli Carol Fisher Cyndie Fisher Leslie Fisher Tim Fitzgerald Jerry Fortune Alana Frank Kevin Franklin Barbara Fur low Nicole Furmanski Emily Gaia Cindy Gallen Chris Gammill Ronnie Garland Lindsey Garot Jennifer Garrison Lucy Gavin Lisa Gibson Toni Gigliotti Amy Gillentine Pamela Gillespie LaWanda Glenn Christopers Glick Kristi Godwin 701 undergraduates Amy Goode Nancy Graham Sean Gray Billy Gray Mandy Grayson Perry Green Kristen Griffith Carl Gross Kathy Gurley Jeanna Haddock Cynthia Hall Denver Hall Jr. Greg Hammon Maria Hammonds Patricia Hardin Carrol Harding Tammy Hardison Kym Hardy Patrick Harlan Heather Harlow Chris Harman Eric Harris JoAnn Harris Lynn Harris Rhonda Harris Suzanne Harris Alan Harrison Brenda Harvey L ike the stage crew and director of a theater produc- tion, making sure the nu- merous activities and or- ganizations at the univer- sity run smoothly is an important task of many people. One of these vital behind-the-scenes people volvement on campus by joining College Republi- cans. From there, he be- came involved in the Stu- dent Government Associa- tion. Through this organi- zation, he became secretary of campus affairs, and thus launched his campus ca- April, 1987. Hethmon then became treasurer of the fraternity and has helped to make it well-known on campus. He has worked to fufill its high ideals of em- phasis on leadership and good moral character. The fact that ATQ received the Behind the Scenes Doug Hethmon serves the school in several ways pay 102 { is Douglas Hethmon. He is one of those responsible for the smooth flow of football homecoming activities, half-time events and func- tions such as Delta Zeta Follies. Along with many others, he played a signifi- cant part in the reinstate- ment of a fraternity. Alpha Tau Omega. Hethmon began his in- reer as coordinator of differ- ent activites. In this posi- tion, Hethmon was in charge of SGA elections and homecoming. After that, he decided, along with others, to try to reinstate the fraternity Alpha Tau Omega. Their attempts paid off when the Memphis State chapter fi- nally received its charter in Sigma Kappa Chapter Brotherhood Award and has had the highest GPA for five running semesters are proof that Hethmon and his friends have done their job well. However, Hethmon has been involved in much more than ATQ. He was the Prov- ince VI Student Director of Omicron Delta Kappa, a memphis state of mind James Harvey Bernard Hasenbein Jennifer Hathcock Jeffrey Hawkins Anthony Hayes Tara Haynie Clara Head Mamie Heaton Paul Hein Kim Helminski Greg Helton Barry Henson Scott Henson Jeffrey Hester Todd Hethmon Susan Hicks George Hoaglin Tammy Hobbs Angela Holcomb Daniel Holland Kristen Holley Darrin Hollingsworth Brook Hollowell Lee Holt Melissa Holt Michelle Hopper Amy Howell Melynda Howell national leadership honor society. His duties were to oversee all the ODK Circles of both Kentucky and Ten- nessee. In addition, he served as an Interfraternity Council representative, a delegate to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legis- lature and later vice presi- dent of Tiger Paws. Coordinating many of the extracurricular activities on campus, Hethmon has played several roles. Not only has he been a Greek Week representative, but he has also served as a vice chairman and a chairman of game activities. Through participation on the Student Activities Council publicity and spe- cial events committees, he has had much to do with activities like those during homecoming. The success of Delta Zeta follies can be attributed partly to his management of the sound and light systems for this affair. Three more commmittees which he is on are the pre-law advisory, the student disciplinary and the student activities policy committees. Behind the desk is the man who is behind the scenes of many of the big events sponsored on campus. Doug Hethmon has helped with a wide range of activi- ties, from homecoming to Greek Week activities. Serge Sam ah a Of course, you can ' t help but ask how Hethmon has time to do all that he does. His answer is that he re- members to take time out for himself and to keep in touch with what he wants in life. In this way he is able to serve the university in his many behind-the-scenes roles. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky 103 undergraduates An accounting major, Mark Alan Rosas gradu- ates with a bachelor of business administration. He has been a member of Gamma Beta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key National Honor socie- ties. He also has been the recipient of the Layne Spy- loes Memorial Scholarship and the T.L. Elkington Land Use Development Scholar- ship. Rosas has served as president of the Financial Management Association and as treasurer for Mortar Board. He has also served as Honors Council Repre- sentative for the Honors Student Association and has been a member of Beta Alpha Psi accounting fra- ternity and th Accounting Scholars. As a student, he worked at the Veterans ' Admini- stration Hospital and at Memphis State University ' s Veterans Services. In his free time, Rosas enjoys windsurfing and photogra- phy. After receiving his degree, he would like to work with an accounting firm. ■ Denise Wellington A finance major and eco- nomics minor, Guy S. Tal- lent, Jr. has been involved in a variety of organizations such as the Order of Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, the Mortar Board and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He has served as president of the Mortar Board and as vice president and alumni relations chairman of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Tallent has worked for the First Tennessee Bank as an operations analyst 20 to 30 hours per week while going to school. His hobbies include snow skiing, hunt- ing, fishing, camping, ten- nis and swimming. He graduates from this univer- sity with bachelor of busi- ness administration and ■ ii Pamela Howell Russell Hubbard Bill Huff Tracy Huffine Sharon Huffman Jay Huggins Rachel Hundley Rcbekah Hundley James Hunter Steve Hunter Angela Inman Kathryn Jackson Troy Jackson Julie Jaggers Paul James Michael Jeffrey Erik Jerman Edward Johnson Angela Jones Rebecca Jones Richie Jones Jeff Jordan Martha Jordan Zulfiqar Kamal Ehud Kamin Raymond Kamler Sheryl Kane Melissa Kaufman 6jae 704 memphis state of mind goes on to graduate school in business, pursuing a career in consulting. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky A former football player for the Privateers of Austin Peay State University, John Edwin Shelton will gradu- ate with a bachelor of busi- ness administration in sales and marketing. Dur- ing his years at the univer- sity, Shelton has served as the president of the Calen- dar Committee and as cor- responding secretary and pledge trainer for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He has also served as vice presi- dent of programs for the Interfraternity Council and has been a member of Pi Sigma Epsilon. Shelton, who was chosen as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America, is a member of the Interfraterity Council ' s 3.50 Club and 3.00 Club. He is also a member of the Order of Omega and has appeared on the dean ' s list. His hobbies include wa- terskiing, golf and watching football and baseball. After graduating, he will go to work as a sales representa- tive for Shell Oil Company in San Francisco. ■ Denise Wellington Randy Keen Michael Keith Dina Kelley Gordon Kelly Missy Kendrick Carol Kennemore Sheldon Key Richard Kimball Rachel Kincaid John King Jason Kinney Kathleen Kirkland Kevin Knott Ellen Kolb Stacy Koonce David Kuehnen David Kustoff Jenny Kutz Michelle Kyle Albert Landers Jr. Danny Lane Lisa Lapaglia Hector Latorre Terrance Latture Monica Lawrence Richard Lee Tammie Lee Steve Lemay 105 undergraduates Amanda Lewis Courtney Lewis Laurie Lewis Melinda Lewis John Liddy Matthew Linxwiler James Livingston Jimmy Lockhart Nancy Logan Robert Longfield Lori Loper Ann Lopez Ellen Lou Traci Lovell Melissa Lowe Jodi Lowrey Leigh Lowry Daphne Lubkowitz Gretchen Lunn Susan Lunsford Michelle Lyles Chris Lyons Theodies Macklin Marie Madden Edwin Mah Farhan Mahmood Kara Mayors Roslyn Malone 1 An accounting maj or and philosophy minor, Todd Lamar Wilson graduates with a bachelor of arts de- gree. He is a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma and the Golden Key National Honor Society. During his years at the university, Wilson has worked part time as an in- terning budget analyst for First Tennessee Bank. He also has been a member of the Campus Democrats, the Honors Students Asso- ciation, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon frater- nity. After graduating, Wilson would like to attend gradu- ate school for a master ' s of business art in finance. Wilson ' s plans for the fu- ture include investment banking and selling bonds. His hobbies include weight- lifting, reading and doing magic tricks. ■ Denise Wellington Clinton ia B. Thomas is a sales marketing major who is seeking a bachelor of business in administration. She has been a member of the Student Ambassador Board, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the University Singers and the American Marketing Association. Her leadership roles include serving as vice president, social chairman, rush chairman, and chaplin of her sorority. Thomas has worked as a clerical assistant to Dr. Van Oliphant, the vice president of the planning and public service commission, during her college years. She plans to work for a major corpora- tion in sales or other related fields after graduation. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky f cfe106 memphis state of mind Rick Marendt Johnathan Martin Lori Martin Michael Martin Kerry Massey Joey Matheny Michelle Mathews Wendy Mathews Stacey Maxwell Laura May Dena Maynard Eric McBryde Alicia McAnulty Kevin McCarten William McCuney Sonja McCormick Marybeth McCullough Beth McDaniel Dave McDowell Gary McDowell Kelli McDowell John McKelvey Elliot McKinney Tina McKnight Rena McLellan Tonia McNeal Chip McNeil Mike Mefford An accounting major, William Robert Thompson, Jr. is seeking a bachelor of business administration. He is a member of a variety of organizations and societies on campus, including Omicron Delta Kappa, the Golden Key National Honor Society, Order of Omega, Mortar Board, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lamba Delta, Kappa Alpha Order, Beta Alpha Psi, the Interfraternity Council and the New Student Orientation staff. He has also served as the people editor for the DeSoto. He was the recipient of Delta Gamma ' s Brotherhood award and named a Delta Gamma Anchor Brother. Thompson has worked as a proofreader for Rhea and Ivy, C.P.A.S when not attending classes. In his free time, he enjoys snow- skiing and pursuing his hobbies of journalism and layout design. After gradu- ation, Thompson will join the audit department of Ernst and Whinney, C.P.A.S. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky 107 undergraduates Singing with famous stars is all ip a day ' s work for Mike Mefford On the Road to Stardom Oinging with a famous star may be just a dream for most people, but it is a real- ity for junior Mike Mefford. He has been singing since childhood, and his hard work has paid off not only with the chance to sing with such stars as Barry Ma- nilow, Andy Williams and Patti LaBelle, but he also has received many honors and has a bright future. Mefford received such opportunies through the director of the University Singers. In the fall of 1982, he was selected to sing back-up for Barry Manilow when he came to the Mid- South Coliseum. While Andy Williams was on his Christmas tour, Mefford sang with him at the Or- pheum Theater. Last year, also at the Orpheum, he sang with Patti LaBelle. Although these have defi- nitely been the high points so far in his career, Mefford has an impressive singing history. He has traveled as far as Europe to sing. He has appeared on several na- tional and local television stations and sung on many radio stations and at dinner theaters in both Florida and Tennessee. Closer to home, he has sung at Libertyland. At the university he partici- pates in All-Sing, Follie Anthony Melkent Kathy Meyer John Millard Anne Miller Sean Miller Jerry Milligan Melinda Milligan Darren Mitchell Kelly Mitchell Lisa Mitchell Paige Mitchell Gaile Mohamed Donny Montesi Jim Mooney Sharon Moore Bailee Morrell Terry Morris Jeff Morton David Moss Lindsay Moss Lesa Mullens Robert Mullins II Tina Munn Jeffrey Murray Kelly Lee Murry Dominic Musarra Lori Myatt Melissa Myers pape, 108 memphis state of mind and sings at the Miss Mem- phis State pageant as well as many other private and social functions sponsored by the school. The 23-year-old attrib- utes his talent to his father, who also was a singer. One of his first singing opportu- nities was at Opryland at the age of eight. In the ninth grade he decided to get seri- ous about singing and has since won many honors, including male finalist singer at the Mid-South Fair and first place at the Federal Express Talent Show at the Orpheum. A broadcast communica- tions major, Mefford hopes to become a recording artist Puffin ' on the hits is what Mike Mefford does best. His talent has served the univer- sity at different functions like the Miss Memphis State Pageant. Serge Samaha or a Broadway entertainer. His main focus at this point is gospel, and he feels he will eventually become an evangelistic singer. Singing definitely puts a restriction on the amount of time he has, but it has taught him to be organized and to get his priorities straight. Learning to wisely use and benefit from one ' s talent is a major component to success, and Mefford has mastered this. Mefford has a great start on his future career as a professional singer. One of these days the name Mike Mefford might be up in lights. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Angela Neal Kevin Neal Jim Nettleton Cory Newsom Michael Newsome Anthony Nixon Tara Norris Julie Nowicki Robert O Bryan Anita Oaks Renee Oliphant Richard Painter Tracy Painter John Pankey Chris Parish Lisa Pazton Jon Peacock Angela Pease Billy Pegg Jr. Peter Peitz Lori Perkins Todd Peterson Tori Petruvs Richard Pettus Jr. David Phillips Sheila Phillips Christi Poplawski Jon Porter 709 undergraduates A finance major, Duke Everett Yates graduates with a bachelor of business administration. He has been the recipient of a 1987 National Collegiate Minor- ity Leadership Award, the Alpha Phi Alpha Certificate of Appreciation in 1987 and has been named a member of Oustanding Young Men of America. He received the J. Wayne Johnson Memo- rial Outstanding Student Award as well. Yates has served as president of the Black Stu- dent Association and has been the organization ' s fi- nancial chairman. He also has been Speaker Pro-tem- pora for the Student Gov- ernment Association. He has been a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Black Scholars Unlimited, International Student As- sociation, the Student Ac- tivities Council, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Student Government Association and the Baptist Student Union. While attending school. he also has worked as a manager at Garibaldi ' s Pizza full-time. During his free time, Yates enjoys snow-skiing and cooking. ■ Darrin Devault Carol Porter Elisabeth Powell George Powell Reginald Powell Tiffany Powell Peter Presely Hugh Price Melissa Priddy Erma Pride Sarah Ragland Deborah Raines Alex Ray David Rech Demonic Reid Lee Ann Rhea Pamela Rhodes Shane Rhyne Melissa Ricketts Lanette Riddlespriger Michael Ridinger Roy Riley Margaret Ritten Shawna Roberts Donald Robertson Jr. Joey Rock Jeffrey Rodgers Michelle Rogers Paula Rogers pay , 170 memphis state of mind An electrical engineering major with minors in mathematics and physical science, Robert E. Wray,m is involved in Alpha Epsilon Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Beta Phi and Mor- tar Board. He has held the offices of president of Tau Beta Pi, president and treasurer of the Order of Omega, senator of the Stu- dent Government Associa- tion and vice president of Public Relations on the In- terfraternity Council. Wray has been honored with sev- eral scholarships and is a member of the Outstanding Young Men of America, as well as appearing on the National Dean ' s List. Seeking a bachelor of science in electrical engi- neering, Wray is also inter- ested in medicine and has included medical school in his future plans. While in college, he has contributed 20 hours a week of work at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. When he is not busy with other his activi- ties, Wray enjoys music, reading science fiction, basketball, golf, racquet- ball, softball and simula- tion gaming. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Shana Rogers Barry Rose Rebecca Rowsey Julie Ruby Laura Rumage Linda Rusch Staci Russell Felecia Saine Julee Sams Letroy Sardon Ann Sasser Jim Saxon Mark Schifani Mark Schuermann Robin Scott Shira Scott Rebecca Seaberry Mark See Stacy Sharpe Gina Shelley Darwin Shipley III Kelly Shipman Renee Shirina Brian Shoun Timothy Shuster Randy Simpson Shannon Simpson Rhonda Singleton m undergraduates Lady Tiger Stands Out Kori Gourley juggles both basketball and academic careers On the move, Kori Gourley shows the results of hours or practice. Playing on the women ' s basketball team is de- manding during the season as well as off-season. The sport requires year-round training. Atool Rama Jennifer Sistrunk Laura Skeen Amy Slack Brian Smiley Haywood Smith II Bryan Smith Jeffrey Smith Marvin Smith Missy Smith Ronald Smith Stacey Smith Kevin Smith Shannon Sonricker Christopher Springer David Stanley Belinda Starnes John Stemmler Robert Stephens Kimberly Stevens Thomas Stevens Todd Stewart Patrick Stoecker Scottie Stone Kent Stoneking Sally Strub Cary Sullivan Tommie Summers Tara Sweatt M 0 112 _ memphis state of mind It ' s amazing what can be accomplished with a little organization and a lot of enthusisam. Take Kori Gourley. She began her career in the fourth grade and has been at it ever since. Her basketball ca- reer, that is. Playing on teams with friends, and winning teams at that, Gourley ' s interest in bas- ketball has been strong. But it doesn ' t just stop with an interest in basket- ball. That ' s only just the beginning of an active par- ticipation on the Lady Ti- gers basketball team. With the guard position, she practices continously dur- ing the season and plays two to three games in a week. Even in off-season, Gourley lifts weights and does aerobics for two to three hours to stay in shape. But whether there be a lot of traveling time or whether it be the physically demanding off-season, Gourley still finds time to pursue her biology major. In fact, she feels that play- Keeping the balance be- tween studies and basket- ball is not an easy task. But Gourley feels that basket- ball has taught her to care- fully organize her time. Atool Rama ing basketball has not hampered her in any way, but rather has made a sig- nificant contribution to her life. With plans to attend physical therapy school, Gourley feels that playing basketball has taught her to recongize the important things in her life and to make time for them. As such, she has learned to carefully organize her time. Basketball is an impor- tant aspect of Gourley ' s life as well as her pursuit of studies. But playing has taught her the significance of teamwork, as well as keeping her body in condi- tion. ■ Carol-Lynn Barsky Stephen Swift David Szalay Timothy Takacs Michael Tankersley Rebecca Terral Laura Terry Rachel Terry Joel Thomas Carla Thompson Chris Thompson John Thompson Mary Beth Thompson Jona Thweatt Lynne Tipton Wesley Tomlinson Georgianne Touliatos Chris Townsend Leesa Tteadwell Michelle Trimm Noel Troxel HI Deborah Tull Ben Tutt m Karen Tye Matthew Ujcich Michael Vanwinkle Sheila Vaughn Mia Velasquez Kurt Voldeng 173 undergraduates Becky Wadell Jynni Wadlington Qamar Walajahi Carla Wallace Jean Wallace James Wallin Donna Ward Julie Ware Jim Warick Jodi Watson Paige Watson Leigh Webb Mitchell Webster Rick Webster Viddi Weeks Michael Werkhoven Tiffany Werne Chris West Joseph Westbrook Janna Westenhaver Lisa Whaley Wesley Wheeler Janice White John White Lonny White Mary White Shelia White Stephen White Unwanted tickets can be found on campus, thrown in a moment of frustration. As one student comments, If I could find a parking place anywhere near his office, I ' d strangle the guy in charge of parking. Serge Samaha pape, 114 Tearing down the Lynn Doyle Flowers building, a worker begins the slow work toward created much-demanded parking spaces. Devin Greaney J sore issue on this campus, parking continues to be a constant complaint among students— commut- ers and residents alike. The price for decals seems to soar up, up, up, while the number of spaces appears to go down, down, down. The present situation causes problems for many students. Meme Wong succeeded in voicing the sentiments of the majority of automobile owners who utilize univer- memphis state of mind Debbie Wiechman Janet Wike Angela Wilbanks Karen Wilhelm Esther Wilkerson Stephen Wilkins Kathy Willett Christine Williams David Williams Lee Williams Melisa Willis Joe Wilson Amy Wissman Mary Wofford Rebekah Wofford Archie Wolfe III Toni Wolfe Greg Wood Patricia Wright Rebecca Yancey Constance Young Patty Young Von Young Parking Lot Prowlers The never-ending search for more parking spaces continues sily parking through this brief note in the DeSoto comment box: Dear MSU, Parking is one more pres- sure I don ' t need!. Student. Many feel that Ms. Wong is right. With papers and tests, finances and bills, responsibilities and deci- sions, students shouldn ' t have to worry about parking as well. Extra pressures are not a welcome addition to college life. In some cases, simple frustration is developing into hostility. Damon Graves states, If I could find a parking place any- where near his office, I ' d strangle the guy in charge of parking. It ' s true that most of the available spaces, if there are any at all, are usually a minimum of 15 minutes away from the student ' s final destination. And in wind, rain, snow or blistering heat, the journey could incite more than just irritability. Of course, the university has been made keenly aware of the problem. Some measures have been taken for improvement. For ex- ample, some parking places have been reduced in size and a street has been con- verted to a one-way avenue in order to hold additional spaces. Most recently, the old Lynn Doyle Flowers building was purchased by the university and torn down to increase the park- ing lot on Southern. Yes, strides arc being made slowly but surely to improve what is now an inconvenient situation. And maybe, just maybe, by the time the last of the now prevalent parking lot prowl- ers walk through the gradu- ation line, the problem will be solved. ■ Melynda Howell 715 undergraduates ooks aside, academics means more than merely making the grade. In a university with eight colleges, there is a constant striving for an education that leads students well into post-graduation. Just ask Melinda Forbes, the nurse who graduated from here and now serves as a flight attendant on an emergency helicop- ter. The unique opportunities open to stu- dents across the campus are limitless. Look at the University College where students design their own major. Or watch the student teachers step back into their youth as they practice what ' s to come in their profession at the Campus School. Classroom settings aren ' t the only edu- cational experiences scattered through- out the buildings. Black History Month during February put into perspective the future of this segment of the population while emphasizing their heritage. Innova- tive ideas sprang to life as the new Busi- ness Educational Support Program opened up to business majors. While state-of-the-art is Sylvia Whitworth ' s dream for the foreign language lab, state- of-the-art is a reality at this university as far as registration is concerned. The pre- historic days of arena registration have been replaced by computers and a new process that takes as little as 13 seconds. Normal classes are a must, but it ' s the unique experiences that give higher edu- cation its real meaning. The real force is the students who are willing to learn, the administrators who are willing to change the system for the better and the profes- sors who are willing to teach the useful. All these make the Memphis State learn- ing experience one that is r a rzackwti for a t«e?g In remembrance of the man who made great strides in equality, Mem- phians from all walks of life marched on Martin Luther King Day in January. The following month was named Black History Month. The event was a land- mark, coming closer to fulfilling King ' s dream that one day all men will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Devin Greaney ADEMIC No more! No more! Ever wonder what it ' s like on the otherside of that computer terminal? Worker Lori Bus- kell shows it ' s not all fun and games. Since the whole process at the computer takes only 13 seconds, the stream of students is steady throughout the day. Devin Greaney Just Bubble Me In The era of the obstacle course registration is over R pag-e, 178 m I ot many students re- member registration lines of the 50s which weaved in and around buildings to the final stop, but most do remember what is fondly called the arena style. On your mark, get set, go. . . . Well, no more. On Oct. 19, 1987, the age of computers took over and the era of the obstacle course registra- tion was finally over. The new on-line regis- tration system is a great accomplishment for the school. Not only does it fi- nally bring the university up-to-par with other schools, but it also puts them ahead. This is the most student- oriented system there is, says Dr. Richard O ' Bryan, associate dean of admis- sions and records. Stu- dents can come and go through priority registration for weeks at no cost, he said. There are even night hours for them to register. Unlike in other institu- tions, students are allowed practically an entire semester to register for the next semester ' s classes. How does the system work? When a student goes through registration, he gives a section request form to an assistant at a terminal. This section re- quest form is obtained from an adviser and must be filled out correctly. There is a new index number that is put on this form, O ' Bryan said. The student must copy it cor- rectly because it gives all necessary information like reaching for gray tness I ' ll gladly pay you Tuesday for. . . Although the new on- line computer system didn ' t change the fact that stu- dents must pay fees, it did make fee payment more convenient for the student. Students like Constance Mobley now have a choice of when to pay fees, either during registration or later at the bursar ' s office. Devin Greaney the time, plac e, section, etc... If not correct, the index number could put the student in a class he does not want. The assistant then feeds the request form into a scanner that reads the in- formation given, and the class schedule prints out immediately on a printer in front of the assistant. The whole process takes a mere 13 seconds, O ' Bryan said. There are 10 student assist stations where a student may obtain help, he adds. If there are any conflicts in the sched- ule, these assistants will punch the conflict into the computer. A list of alternate classes appear on the screen and the assistant and the student will work out an alternate schedule together. The student is also able to drop add without an adviser ' s signature. He can drop add after he registers up until a specified time. After that there is a regular $5 fee, O ' Bryan says. So now that a couple of new registrations have come and gone, most ev- eryone has had a favorable reaction to the system. It took me 10 minutes at most to register, says Kelly Jeffries, a senior public relations major. The only problem was the long line. Once I got in the doors, it took three min- utes to go through. Jeffries, like most stu- dents, prefers the new sys- tem over the old arena style. She said it takes less time and less hassle. It gives everyone more time to do what they want to do, in- stead of spending half a day going through regis- tration. ■ Andy McDill All smiles! Waiting to see if a class sched- ule works with the computer can be a harrowing experi- ence. Freshman Justin Jackson learns from a regis- tration worker that if there are any con- flicts in the sched- ule, a list of alternate classes can easily be called up on the computer. Atool Rama 119 registration fC JL he one-company ca- reer is all but obsolete. Now you have to be nimble to know what kinds of jobs to go after and when to look for another job as conditions change, according to U.S. News and World Report. In this day of highly ad- vanced technology, stu- dents rarely find jobs in the specific area of study they spent the last four to five grueling years trying to master. Increasing demands for services and an aging popu- lation are just some of the forces burying some occu- pations and creating high ground for others, the magazine says. Because of changing economics and technology, count on ac- quiring new skills a nd training throughout your career if you want to suc- ceed. In the not-so-distant fu- ture, a lack of special- ization might be the best bet a student could make if he is to succeed in the busi- ness world. This is where a liberal arts education steps in to help many students get ahead in the maze of landing a job and keeping one. A liberal arts education Looking calm and collected, Dean Richard Ranta from the college of communications and fine arts helps students work their way through the maze of normal and unique classes to insure they receive the best education to help them in the long run. LoriLoper Sssh, artists at work. Stu- dents Shelby Ward, Monica Richardson and Troy Mendius attempt to draw model Doc Keith in Jim Crew ' s figure structure class. Not all these students are art majors. This class can be taken to enhance any major. Barry Burns pape, 120 reaching for gray ' tness opens up possibilities of thought and breaks the conventional educational structure so that students can be competitive in the workplace. A liberal arts education is not a channeled field of study. It is people-oriented and a student will usually succeed in a liberal area of study if he is creative and easily adaptable, accord- ing to Dr. Richard Ranta, dean of the college of com- munications and fine arts. The arts education is an education in life and is not caught in a narrow box as are specialized majors, he adds. Many students are heeding the advice of fore- casters of the future and majoring in liberal arts to stay one step ahead of the pack. One of the qualities employers look for in new employees is the ability to flex— to transfer skills from one function to another, U.S. News and World Re- port says. Many college placement and planning directors see a trend with companies looking for more of a per- sonality type than a strong, specialized degree. Director of the job place- ment office on campus, W.S. Stoney Warren says, Often an employer will not specify a major in arts and sciences or com- munication and fine arts, but about 25 percent of the employers who come to campus say they will ac- cept any bachelor ' s level graduate. No matter what career stage a student finds him- self in after graduation, success depends on keep- ing a sharp eye open for opportunities and having the agility to grasp them. A liberal arts education couldjust be the tool a stu- dent needs to make that agile step and keep on go- ing down the road toward success. ■ Lori Loper The Great Gator Caper What ' s it like to work with 20 alligators? Alligators are better than some, worse than most, according to Dr. William Gutzke, envi- ronmental physiologist in the biology department. Gutzke ' s work with the gators began two years ago when he changed the ani- mals in the egg from males to females through the use of hormones. Gutzke began his sex change experiment to maxi- mize the growth rates in alligators. Since one sex grows faster than the other, more of the faster growing sex can be produced. Gutzke decided to con- tinue the experiment by observing sex-related dif- ferences in growth. In five years Gutzke says, the al- ligators will be of breeding age so he will be able to see if his experiment was com- pletely successful. I like to continue asking questions, he says. I don ' t feel like I ' m chopping up animals in the name of sci- ence. Once the experiment is completed, Gutzke plans to return the gators to the wild where he found the eggs. Alligators are now be- coming a big commercial, economic species. ... If you can somehow maximize the growth rate in alligators, then you can maximize money, he says. Newsweek reported that in 1985, 37 thousand alli- gators were raised com- mercially in Florida and in 1986, that number had increased by 50 percent. The gator industry is one of the fastest growing in the state. Next year Gutzke plans to do the same experiment with poultry and follow up with marsupial mammals if the birds are successful. He says he has no interest in carrying the experiment to higher mammals such as humans. All I see in that aspect is a big pain, he adds. Whoever does it at the level of humans is going to get a lot of publicity but he ' s also going to get a lot of negative attention. Part of the research in- volves surgery to examine the reptiles. Gutzke anes- thetizes the gators by using cold temperatures to slow the metabolism. For these types of an- imals it ' s by far and away the best method, he says. No drugs are used so there is no danger of a chemical affecting their physiology. Alligators are not as mean as many people think, says Gutzke. They ' re not very smart ani- mals and they ' re not very aggressive animals either. Certainly you don ' t want to play with one but they ' re not out there looking for humans to beat up on, he adds. Gutzke has only been bit- ten once and says work he has done with owls and rac- coons has proven more bloody. The alligators pre- fer their regular diet of mice instead of men when it comes to food. People tend to feel em- pathy with things that have fur or feathers, when Gutzke explains the ad- vantage of working with reptiles. It ' s cute, and I operate on it and check its gonads; people will say, ' Oh, that ' s cruel! ... But I put an alligator in the re- frigerator; I cool it down; I operate on it; I sew it up and it ' s fine. Everybody goes, ' Oh, okay. ' ... I figure the public supports me, so I ' m very much concerned how the public views my research. ■ Devin Greaney Lunch time! Two gators find a meal of crickets. The gator industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Florida. In 1986, it in- creased by 50 percent over the previous year due to the demand of alligator shoes and handbags. Devln Greaney 121 college of arts sciences espanol ■ francaise ■ russian ■ deutchse Language Lab As foreign language requirements get tougher, % state-of- the-art ' help could be just around the corner to the Rescue Aarlez-vous francaise? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Habla espanol? In today ' s world, a major emphasis is being put on foreign languages. Al- though English is becoming the universal language, it is advantageous to have a background in at least one other language. Not only is it good, but colleges and universities will soon make it manda- tory for incoming freshmen to have two years of foreign language before enrolling. Several academic degrees offered from the university also require two years of a language. It ' s not easy studying a different language as many college students know. There are many rules to remember, exceptions to apply and most of all, pro- nunciations to practice. So what is being done to help students who pursue studies in a foreign lan- guage? The Foreign Lan- guage Lab may provide just the answer. We try to provide the best learning tools for studying a foreign lan- guage, says Sylvia Whit- worth, language lab direc- tor. Whitworth has been on campus for four years working part-time as a Spanish teacher while the rest of her time is spent taking care of the lab and tutoring. We have made lots of changes in the lab since I ' ve been here, says txn e 122 Whitworth. We now have cassettes that follow the students ' texts which can be taped and taken home. We have purchased several video tapes that are both educational and cultural. Whitworth says there is help for students almost anytime they need it. There are four graduate students here 12 hours a week. We have two Latin-American exchange students, one French student and one German student here dur- ing regular semesters. Computers are available with programs to aid the students with their home- work too, Whitworth adds. The lab has now ex- tended its hours during the fall and spring to include evening hours for the night school students. I have heard a big response on this, she says. Before, we were just open during the day until noon and this made it very difficult for students who couldn ' t get to the lab because of con- flicting classes. We also started working with the Learning Media Center, Whitworth adds. They are capable of taping the exercises onto a student ' s cassette, but there is no personal help like what is found in the language lab. According to Whitworth, the Foreign Language De- partment has been very helpful and supportive. A majority of the faculty strongly urge the students Quiet please! Taking a foreign language can be a traumatic experience, but the language lab tries to ease the pain by extending lab hours, copying study tapes for students, and employing for- eign exchange students who really know the language. Andy McDIII reaching for gray ' tness espanol ■ francaise ■ russian ■ deutchse If ! | If ; zi ■ «««• 1 ■ s i 0 : ' 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ Learning can be fun. Politi- cal science and foreign lan- guage major Kuliian Chang of Venezuela listens to the study tapes with interior design major Ruth Arnold of Mexico. Native speakers like these two women are a helpful addition to students taking advantage of the language lab. Barry Burns iHabla espanol? Senior journalism major Jay Langston uses the com- puter to sharpen his Spanish for tomorrow ' s class. The computer can give a struggling student an added ounce of confi- dence to breeze through a tough foreign language exam. Barry Burns to go to the lab. Some pro- fessors have even gone so far as to require a mini- mum number of lab hours. This gets them into the lab and working with the services that are found there. The lab tells me how I ' m doing in my course, says Wesley Tomlinson, a 19-year-old sophomore studying French. I can check myself on my home- work and the computer exercises really prepare me for examinations, she adds. Tomlinson also says the lab is very convenient and the new operating hours are flexible for students ' schedules. It would be a waste of time not to use it, according to her. Tina Bledsoe, a junior public relations major studying Spanish says, I like the tapes especially because I can take them home and really work on my pronunciation. I ' m not required by my professor to go, but I go anyway be- cause it makes me more competent. Whirworth says that there are still some addi- tions she would like to make in the lab. I want to get a satellite dish which would bring in foreign sta- tions to the lab. This would really give the students a feeling for the language they are studying. I also need a full-time lab assis- tant. With the growing demand from students, it ' s getting harder to do it all myself, she says. Little by little the lab is improving. One day I want this to be an audio visual learning labo- ratory, Whitworth says. For it to be ' state-of-the- art ' is my dream. ■ Andy McDill 123 language lab a lj _ : r - j i ' M im how to solve the business problems of the 1990s papc 124 n Fridays, students in the Fogelman College of Business can walk by Room 38 1 and get a glimpse of the corporate world in the midst of academia. Dressed-for-success men and women are seated in a boardroom with comfort- able chairs and technical classroom equipment. These students are par- ticipating in the Executive MBA program. Participants are primarily middle-to- upper level managers who have been in the work force for at least five years and have been nominated by the companies they work for to go through the program. The EMBA candidates bring practical experience into the classroom, where they learn management theory to help them solve business problems of the 1990s. Since the partici- pants have the support of their companies, they are able to continue their edu- cation while working. Carolyn Hannan, coor- dinator of U graduate and ex- ecutive training, says even though students have the support, getting the degree is still hard work. The EMBA students must complete the Gradu- ate Management Admis- sions Test, GMAT, like other graduate students. Since the executives have been out of school for some time, it can be difficult to become readjusted to classroom activities. A new class of about 30 to 35 students is selected to begin the program each fall. In August, a week-long, intensive seminar in man- agement theories and methods is held at the Hol- iday Inn Executive Confer- ence Center. The candidates obtain three hours credit in one week, while getting to know others and the expectations of the program. Because the seminar is so intensive, it is nicknamed boot camp. During the fall and spring semesters, the stu- dents take three graduate classes each term. The classes meet on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, which explains why a stu- dent must have the full support of his her com- pany. In the summer, the stu- dents select a problem or an area of their company they would like to probe further. With the help of a professor experienced in the field, the EMBA conducts a research practicum. Soon, August rolls around again, and so does a week-long advanced semi- nar in organizational be- havior. At the completion of the spring semester, the student must pass a com- prehensive exam in order to receive the Master of Busi- ness Administration de- gree. According to Hannan, this is when the executives can really see their ac- complishment. She adds, Their progress at this time really depends on the indi- vidual. About a third of the students have moved away and either have been pro- moted or found other posi- tions in other places. However, over half of the graduates remain with the company that sponsored them. As with any other stu- dent, the EMBA candidates face advantages and disad- vantages in attending school. These students are very competitive and that competitive nature is shown in their course work. When researching for a case presentation, the stu- dents have no qualms about phoning the chief executive officer or CEO to get a marketing report or financial data. Hannan says the EMBAs give first class presentations. The EMBA program tries to provide the students with extras to make the degree quest a little easier. Since reaching for gray ' tness ■ ' ■■•■ a - Jl IflH SBD __. ' __§ SB ' t __, Jin MT ■ S. Two heads are better than one when it comes to making the EMBA program run smoothly. Carolyn Hannan, coordinator of graduate and executive training, discusses some last minute class details with David Ciscel who is the associate dean for grad- uate programs and an economics professor on campus. RegDegan Study groups unite! The study groups provide support. Students Barbara Halliburton, director of human resources for Richards Medical Company, and Phil Ferrari, manager for the U.S. Postal Service, took on the arduous task of intense studying while carrying on a full-time career. Lori Loper the student ' s work takes much time away from the family, the program pro- vides social activities which allow the families to become acquainted with each other. Special events such as din- ners or banquets allow the students ' families to realize that others are in the same situation. Even though the stu- dents may face some diffi- culties in obtaining their degrees, the end results seem to be worthwhile. The university EMBA program benefits both the student and the corpora- tion. Students develop themselves in order to grow with their company ' s man- agement team and the com- pany gains an even better educated, and most times, loyal manager. ■ Carole Beall 125 college of business Help m me Struggle The Educational Support Program provides the free key to academic success T h Reinforcing her own skills, tutor Penny Wells must first review the material herself. Since many of the textbooks have changed from the time when tutors have taken a course, they must organize their thinking. DevinGreaney -he keys drawn on brightly colored paper are plastered on the halls and classrooms across campus. They are taken for granted by most. The signs spelling out where you learn how to learn are often all too famil- iar. But, the work behind the signs may hold the key to a student ' s success in a particular class. These signs are the prod- uct of the Educational Sup- port Program (ESP), with its central office in the Winfield Dunn building. Under the coordination of Donna Manske, the ESP provides tutoring services in a wide range of subjects. An Eng- lish center is available to those having problems writ- ing term papers, for ex- ample, a math center is open to all toiling under any difficult assignment, the t cf 126 reading center is there for students experiencing comprehension difficulties in any subject from history to sociology, and a foreign language center for those struggling with the other language. A meeting of minds, ac- cording to Manske, helped create the newest branch of the ESP in the fall of 1987. The business learning cen- ter was opened in response to student and faculty re- quests. Dean John Sims and Associate Dean Her- man Patterson and Vice President of Student Edu- cational Services Dr. Donald Carson appropri- ated the funds to start the new center. Recruiting top students within the the business field, Manske found the manpower for the center. Working under the coordi- nation of graduate assis- tant Reza Hakimian, stu- dents like senior finance major Susan Moore and senior economics major Greg Brunette are tutors. As Moore comments, tutor- ing different subjects like statistics reinforces her learning and forces her to grab out what ' s important. Many of the textbooks have changed since Moore and Brunette took the courses they tutor so the tutors must hone their communication skills and organize their thinking. According to Manske, the tutors themselves must ask probing ques- tions to teach the students rather than give away the answers. As Brunette put it, students can visit the center in order to be coached on problems. He also admits to quizzing them along the way to assess comprehen- sion. Since the center is open at different hours, its services are able to reach a wide range of students, particu- larly those who are moti- vated yet have come across a course like statistics, which Brunette says is a stum- bling block to the business curriculum. Although there is always an exam or test rush, there are those who become regulars at the center. The regulars, in fact, seem to be an indicator of the center ' s success. Man- ske says for a new product on the line, the word is out. Moore points to the return of regulars in the spring as a positive reaction to the cen- ter. Although some students come in to clarify a micro- scopic point, others are at- tempting to salvage their grades before they fail. Some are not as attentive or as ap- preciative of the center ' s services. Brunette relates a story where one student fell asleep on him. The most common students are the average ones who wish to do well in class. These are the students who have returned to thank the tutors. For ex- ample, one student thanked Brunette for his A ' in statis- reaching for gray tness tics. Another woman, who had complained loudly about failure in Accounting I, received a ' C and entered accounting II with a more confident outlook, thanks to Moore. Some students feel too inhibited to raise questions in class while others cannot fully present their problem without hampering the class. The business learn- ing center, then, creates the one on one condition to address the question that can ' t be addressed in class, according to Brunette. The center may be en- couraging students from dropping the stumbling block courses. As Brunette puts it, a lot of it is moral support. Or as Manske comments, the center al- lows the discouraged to pass the courses. As for response from the faculty, it has become more positive since professors re- alize that answers are not merely being given to the students. Over all, Manske feels that the faculty has Help is on the way. Keith Stovall comes to the aid of Paul Markowitz who needs help in studying college algebra. Math tutors are very popular around the center but other tutors are there to offer their services as well. Some subjects include English, reading, languages and a variety of business classes. Devln Greaney developed a cooperative attitude. While no official statis- tics exist, it seems from the comments on all sides that the business learning cen- ter is an esteemed addition to the learning process. The center was and continues to be a collaborative model, as Manske describes it, where tutors, students wanting help and profes- sors all benefit. ■ Daphne Lubkowitz Profound concentration. Mark Stevens lends his ex- pertise to Randy German on the journey toward con- quering calculus. It takes effort to gain academic success and one of the five ESP centers can help even the most struggling student. Devln Greaney 727 business esp center T Cultural Exchange The Daily Helmsman provides a glimpse of lifestyles behind the Iron Curtain he Daily Helmsman has embarked on an adventure to dispel the average Ameri- can student of his mon- ster image of Soviet life. The school newspaper has begun a first of its kind cultural exchange with Vilnius State University located in Lithuania. Through the eye of a camera lens and the point of a pen, The Helmsman hopes to show American students that Soviet college life is not much different than their own. The exchange was pro- posed by two Soviet jour- nalists, Vladimir Sazanov and Valentin Kozitsyn, who were involved with the So- I viet Travelling Exhibition at the Cook Convention Cen- ter in February. As reported in TheHelms- man, Sazanov said he and Kozitsyn thought of the exchange program idea af- ter a question- and- answer session in one of the jour- nalism classes on campus. I saw in the eyes of the young people an interest, he said. When we were go- ing back, we were talking about finding the possibil- ity to satisfy this interest to the American students. When Sazanov came to Ken Garland, general man- ager of The Helmsman, with the proposal, it took very few feet of red tape to get the ball rolling. The avenues for this program were al- ready open. All we had to do was say yes, ' Garland said. He took the matter up with Dr. Dan Lattimore, chairman of the journalism department, and the ex- change was set up on a monthly basis to provide students with an accurate Hopes and dreams came true on March 23, when the two universities started the exchange. These first year students in their traditional caps look like they could be from any U.S. university. Vla- dimir Sazanov who pro- posed the exchange said the two schools were so much alike, it would be a crime to be enemies. Photo courtesy of Novosti Press Agency High fashion came to cam- pus when models with the Soviet Travelling Exhibition put on a show in the Univer- sity Center ballroom. Two Soviet journalists, Vladimir Sazanov and Valentin Kozitsyn, had the idea for the university exchange while in Memphis with the exhibition. Barry Burns pape 128 reaching for gray ' tness picture of what the lifestyle of a college student is really like in the Soviet Union. The school paper re- ported Sazanov as saying that the exchange was also to show to American stu- dents that Soviet young people do not wear horns, don ' t bite and they ' re like me and you. People-to-people con- tact is just the thing to achieve good neighbors and friendship between our people. Our people are so much alike, it ' s a crime to be enemies, Sazanov said. Both Sazanov and Kozitsyn work for the No- vosti Press Agency which is an independent agency similar to the Associated Press in the United States. History was made on Wednesday, March 23, 1988, when the hopes and dreams of two universities literally worlds apart be- came a reality. This issue of the school paper was like none other because it con- tained the first glimpse of Soviet student life. The pic- ture is an accurate one for all the journalistic stories are sent directly to the So- viet Embassy in Washing- ton, D.C., for translation into English. The exchange has been set up to be an on-going project for both universities except for the summer hia- tus, but come each Septem- ber, the presses will roll again. The first group of Amer- ican stories went to the Soviet Union in March and the second group should be dispatched some time dur- ing the summer. The second group of sto- ries sent to Russia will con- tain material that will not be m K 11| J ,M ; KS m 1 £ m -«►- ■ W .m fi L JPn ! imm m 1 L f m J • -,.■ - -:-.:.fli!JP|Wi- it 31 r ■■W ' liW- { 1 % B tK m ,1 1 published in our school newspaper. Garland says, They are not interested in politics. The Russian stu- dents are interested in American students and their way of life. The articles sent this summer will include fea- tures on different students, professors and some prob- lems students face. The articles also highlight our system of education, ac- cording to Garland. The first edition was rela- tively easy to produce be- cause it was a collection of previously published mate- rial, he says, but the second one took some extra work on behalf of newspaper staff since it contained new ar- ticles. Garland says the stu- dents didn ' t seem to mind the extra work because they could now include the fact that they have been pub- lished behind the iron cur- tain on their resumes. The exchange has been one small step for college stu- dents around the country; one giant step for peace around the world. ■ Lori Loper At the crack of dawn, work- ers arrive to clean up the courtyard before students arrive for a full day of classes. Vilnius State Univer- sity, located in Lithuania, started an exchange pro- gram to show American students that life in Russia is not much different than our own. Photo courtesy of Novosfi Press Agency Taking a dip in the university fountain seems extreme just to beat the heat, but for first year students, it is part of an initiation they must go through. Vilnius students are not interested in politics. They want to see the way of life for an average Ameri- can student. Photo courtesy of Novosti Press Agency 129 communication fine arts Students Take a Peek at MSU Open House turns out to be a big success that will continue for years to come Let ' s build something. Ben- nie Manuel, a senior me- chanical engineering stu- dent participated in the open house for the Herff College of Engineering. Al- though the engineering college had fewer students visit it, Dr. Charles R. Cozzens was satisfied with the turn- out in general. Kim Brown The film department sees action, but theatre gradu- ate assistant Michael Con- will, graduate student Mala Gopalakriekman and film production sophomore Derek Schaff have the scene under control when they tell high school stu- dents what the theatre department has to offer. Approximately 1,000 high school students visited the open house. Kim Brown ape 130 reaching Tor gray tness M, .emphis area high school students got a spe- cial look at the campus through an open house of the Communication and Fine Arts, Business, and Engineering Colleges. The open house offered students educational ex- hibits, guided tours, talks with faculty members and demonstrations on careers in the prospective colleges. Dr. Charles R. Cozzens of the Herff College of Engi- neering said, We had ap- proximately 1 ,000 students coming from several differ- ent Memphis area high schools and some came from as far away as Coving- ton and Brownsville, Ten- nessee. We ' re very pleased with the success of the pro- gram, Cozzens said. We had fewer students, but that is because we had the open house in conjunction with other colleges. This is the 1 5th year that the College of Engineering has conducted an open house, but it is the first time that the College of Business and Economics and the College of Communication and Fine Arts have partici- pated. Cindy Alsup of the Fogel- man College of Business and Economics said, We ' re very pleased with the suc- ess of our first year. We had students from Blytheville and Little Rock, Arkansas. As far as we know, we plan to continue with the open- house. It really depends on funding. Visiting students were welcomed on campus by MSU students who guided the visitors through their respective colleges and pro- vided them with pamphlets and flyers about the univer- sity. I worked the afternoon shift, said student turned tour guide Tracy Spencer. By then the attendance was starting to die out, but I stayed fairly busy. The high school students did not seem concerned with the different colleges as much as the campus life. Coordinators of the open house seem assured that the program will continue. The deans of the three col- leges appeared on Marge Thrasher ' s local television show to plug the event. ■ Jeff Godsey Lori Loper This is engineering at its best. Senior electrical technol- ogy major David Balentine is testing the machinery be- fore crowds of high school students file in to hear what the College of Engineering has to offer. The open house offered students educa- tional exhibits, guided tours, as well as talks with faculty members. Kim Brown 73 open house In the World Little of the Children learn their ABCs at an institutionof higher learning and are surrounded by the big kids on the block People ' r V n a pleasant fall af- W e 32 ' n a pleasant fall af- ternoon, all was well around campus. Students were diligently going to class, stopping to chat with friends or grabbing the caf- feine elixir. Slowly, young children began to walk onto the University Center mall in a single file line. This puzzled the much taller, much older college students. Had the campus been transported to the Land of the Little People ? Maybe these people have taken industrial strength Flintstones vitamins to boost their intelligence. The confused college stu- dents shouldn ' t worry; the little students are in school at the Campus School. Originally called the Teacher Training School, the Campus School serves as a training and observa- tion site for students in the college of education. The school has been lo- cated at the corner of Walker and Zach Curlin since 1963. Before that, it was located in the building across from the University Center that now houses the Air Force ROTC. Even though children of faculty and staff are given priority to enroll, the school has been under a special court order since desegre- gation began to allow other children in. Brothers and sisters of students are given priority next, and then the children who live close to the school. Besides the fact that the school is located on the campus of an urban uni- versity, it is probably a typi- cal elementary school. The grade levels are from first to sixth. There is a play- ground, homerooms and yes, homework. What makes it different is the fact that college kids hang around. No, they are not trying to relive their youth, but they are observ- ing. Some of the courses in the college of education require observation of the children. This can be done on the playground, in the class- room, or in special obser- vation rooms. The college students are also given an opportunity to take part in teaching. For example, the student might help teach a certain reading group. Since the school is so close to the college of education, the college professors are able to watch their students observing the Campus School students. Anne Kolb, a senior spe- cial education major, en- joyed observing. It was fun. The teachers were helpful. It was a great learning expe- rience. What can a student at the Campus School expect to learn? The curriculum goes along the lines of other Memphis City Schools with a little something extra. Principal Debbie Riley is very proud and enthusi- astic about the activities the students participate in. Performing groups go all over Memphis at Christ- mas; there are shows by the students. They participate in phi- lanthropic activities at least twice a year. This year the students participated in Jumprope for Heart and raised $6,500. reaching for gray tness The students also have access to the computers in the college of education and membership in a variety of clubs, such as the Young Astronaut ' s Club. As the students leave Campus School to the next level of education, they leave with memories of their schoolwork, extracur- ricular activities, and their teachers- both regular and temporary. The teachers, also have their memories; the tem- poraries remember their first classroom experience, good or bad. But neither probably realizes the effect one had on the other. ■ Missy Smith Up, up and away! These Campus School children were involved in the National Geography Aware- ness Week, Nov. 15-21. They launched balloons with name tags inside so the finder of the lost bal- loon could mail it back. Thefarthest answer came from Tampa, Fla. Devin Greaney They ' re no different than you, just smaller and more compact. These children may be little but look nat- urally at home at a bookfair on the U.C. Mall. The back packs are full of the usual school supplies: a few pencils (at least one is broken), a tablet of paper and an educational book or two. John Vollmer Seeking shade is exactly what Rebecca Utt, Laura Vescovi and Ashley Petigrew intend to do to beat the overbearing heat. The sport of playing to this group of first graders is hard work and needs to be re- warded with a cold Slurpee. Lori Loper 133 college of education Ex Job Placement Center helps graduating seniors get the jobs of their dreams Landing that First Professional Job ' mployers are always looking to hire good work- ers. The problem comes when employers don ' t know where to find these good workers. W.S. Stoney Warren has been recruiting em- ployers to campus and as- sisting graduating students and alumni in job searches for 20 years. Warren ' s office, located in Scates Hall, offers indi- vidual employment coun- seling, conducts work- shops on interview tech- niques and resume writing, compiles job listings and arranges on-campus inter- views. Placement is a parallel to the economy, Warren says. When the economy is good, employers are mak- ing money and making prof- its. They ' re projecting con- tinued profits and expand- ing. They ' re interested in hiring people. Students with majors in accounting, marketing and electrical engineering are the three traditional spe- cialties employers ask for, he says. Often, an employer will not specify a major in arts and sciences or communi- cations and fine arts but about 25 percent of the em- ployers who come to the camp us say they will ac- cept any bachelor ' s level graduate, he says. In hiring, employers look at the student ' s grade point average and correlate that with a person ' s ability to learn to be trained. Extracurricular activi- ties are evaluated by em- ployers as demonstrating interest, while leadership roles in those activities are used to examine manage- ment skills. Leadership relates to the ability to manage, he says. Students should also be Reviewing his job skills, Stan Brunson is aided by the direc- tor of the Placement Center, Walter Stoney Warren. The center is located in Scates Hall and contacts every student who has accumulated 1 10 credit hours to help them with that first big step. Serge Samaha pape, 134 reaching for gray tness Often an employer will not specify a major in arts and sciences or communi- cation and fine arts but about 25% of em- ployers who come to cam- pus will accept any bachelor level gradu- ate. 7 tt Stoney Warren, di- rector of Job Placement U Placement is parallel to the economy. When the economy is good, employ- ers are making money and making profits. . . . They ' re in- terested in hir- ing people. D aware that some employers have mandatory drug test- ing as a condition of em- ployment, he says. He also adds that how much a stu- dent contributes to financ- ing his education correlates with determination to achieve a goal in an employer ' s mind. Warren says the fact that many students have earned such a high percentage of their college expenses, even though they may be work- ing in positions that are not directly related to their ca- reer objectives, is seen as a plus by potential employ- ers. Warren also says when students attain 110 credit hours they will automati- cally be contacted by the Placement Office to begin the job search process. We try to get students to use us as one of their sources but don ' t want them to depend on us to- tally for getting that job, Warren says. The vast majority of jobs are found through network- ing and that ' s an area over- looked by students, he says. Frequently, successful internships arranged through the student ' s aca- demic school can lead to a job. Students who start look- ing early, learn the correct interviewing techniques and remain motivated will eventually find themselves with a job offer, according to Warren. This year has been average for placement. Warren has seen placement as low as 4 1 percent of the graduates being offered po- sitions upon graduation and as high as 68 percent. A fall 1987 survey of 2,638 students who gradu- ated between August 1986 and May 1987 found 58 percent were employed or had a job offer before gradu- ation; 20 percent found a job within three months; 12 percent within three to six months and 10 percent took six months or longer to find a position. The graduates were asked if they were satisfied with the challenge of their pres- ent job and 48 percent defi- nitely agreed while only 27 percent disagreed. The ma- jority, 80.5 percent, of the graduates were working in Tennessee, while the bal- ance found jobs out of state, Warren says. ■ Kathy Cosgrove In search of competent graduates, recruiter Sherri Reaves comes to the Place- ment Office to find a student who matches her job needs. In hiring prospective gradu- ates, an employer looks at a student ' s grade point average and matches that with the student ' s ability to learn to be trained. Serge Samaha 135 job placement Mission Accomplished Though his duties as dean keep his schedule full, Wimberly eagerly watches the country ' s return to space J. his year, as Ameri- cans await the United States ' return to space, Dr. Clarence Ray Wimberly will be watching with more than just a passing fascination. He has seen firsthand what it takes to make the U.S. competitive with other countries in the space race. Wimberly, who was named dean of the college of engineering in the summer of 1987, worked on the Apollo project from 1962 to 1967 at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. He was also a consult- ant with the National Aero- nautical and Space Ad- ministration (NASA) in the ' 70s during the early de- velopment of the space shuttle program. The space odyssey of the past has drawn astronauts, engineers (like Dean Wim- berly), technicians and ground support personnel from all walks of life. Juno I, No. 19 Delta Weather Launch, Atlas-Agena, Juno II and the Saturn rocket have all played an impor- tant part in ourspace history and without them, technol- ogy would be severely im- peded. LoriLoper § 5 f r w 736 reaching for gray tness After the the Apollo pro- gram, Wimberly says NASA lost many engineers to pri- vate industry. He says this might have contributed to the 1986 accident which delayed all U.S. space flights. (The shuttle) is a com- plicated vehicle that re- quires a lot of redundant systems, Wimberly says. After the accident, engi- neers regrouped and re- viewed the design concepts. Wimberly is optimistic about the shuttle ' s future. I think now the space pro- gram is taken more seri- ously as it was when I was working with NASA. I think we will be continuing to explore things in space. He also continues to ex- plore new avenues for en- gineering students and graduates. Wimberly has worked to eliminate the lot- tery system for registration in electrical engineering classes. He helped estab- lish the first doctoral pro- gram in the college, which was offered last fall, and now there are a total of four of these programs. He also has a proposal for a new industrial and systems engineering department. Industrial and systems engineering involves the operations of a company and the overall manufac- turing method of an indus- trial plant. Whereas a mechanical engineer may work on a small part or even a system of an airplane, the in- dustrial engineer looks at the plant. He looks at how the whole plant is going to operate, Wimberly says. If approved, the department will be ready next fall. Like the space program. Wimberly says America must also review the engi- neering situation in the U.S. Right now there are 95 thousand new engineering jobs being created every year in this country. And just as many are being va- cated due to retirement and job transfers, he says. But the colleges are only pro- ducing 80 thousand a year to fill these spots. Wimberly says the en- gineering shortage will be- come more severe in the near future because of the declining number of high school students and be- cause the quality of our math and science is dete- riorating in our high schools. Wimberly adds that U.S. colleges attract engineering students from all over the world. Sixty percent of Ph.D. candidates in Amer- ican engineering programs were born in foreign coun- tries, but he believes Japan and Germany may soon be taking the engineering stu- dents that have been com- ing to the U.S. We ' re going to have to look at ourselves hard. ...We ' re going to need to compete with the world, he adds. ■ Devin Greaney The new man on the block has tremendously changed the way students proceed through the college of engi- neering. He has eliminated the lottery system for regis- tration in electrical engi- neering classes. Due to his efforts, the first Ph.D. was of- fered last fall. Now there are four such programs offered through the college. Reg Degan Soaring through space, the Gem- ini-Titus II manned space flight helped NASA gather informa- tion about the universe. Now it stands tall and proud alongside other history- making space vehicles in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville. Fla. Lori Loper 137 engineering rv ' Nl 1 V f r i r Dk. M o 1 L ■ ■ ■:■: •wee ■,-,-7 :■■: ■ .-. ' •::,, iwsi ' rrj , : Re Lemember those golden days of high school when teachers and guid- ance counselors were push- ing and plugging all sorts of achievement tests, scholar- ship forms and college ap- plications? In the midst of the pre- collegiate opportunities, did anyone ever just decide to jump ahead of the next guy and get advance credit for college courses? Well, many people did. Through programs like Advance Placement, CLEP test and placement testing, many high school seniors discovered they were enter- up to the university to de- cide whether to grant the credit to the student and also to decide how many credit hours the student ' s score deserves. At Memphis State, a score of three on the AP exam usually wins the stu- dent three credit hours in that particular subject. A score of four or five may allow the student to receive anywhere from six to 12 semester hours depending on the subject. Hours granted will vary from de- partment to department. Another standardized form of testing is the College .ess Years Graduation may not be so far away with placement tests ing college with one or two semesters already behind them. Each form of testing works differently. Advanced Placement (AP) is a standardized testing program in which high school juniors or seniors are allowed to enroll in col- lege level courses offered at their individual high school. They are required to learn a certain range of subjects and are given a three hour exam at the end of each course. The curriculum and exam are both nationally standardized and ap- proved. Examination re- sults are expressed on a scale of one to five in which five is the highest level pos- sible. A student wishing to be exempt from a college course and receive credit hours should submit his score to the university. It is Level Examination Pro- gram, otherwise known as the CLEP test. It also has a national program which lets students receive college credit by exam. Mr. Robert Yates, director of transfer admissions, explains that, CLEP testing was origi- nally geared for the student who is older and more expe- rienced. It allows the stu- dent to test out of courses he may have already mas- tered. There are two basic types of CLEP tests: general and subject examinations. The general exams measure achievement in the liberal arts which cover English composition, mathematics, history and social sciences. Subject exams deal with specific subjects and courses and measure achievement in courses ranging from American government to statistics. tape 738 reaching for gray tness EXAMPLES ,oo®o WRONG a 2. WRONG a 3. RIGHT a The CLEP program evaluates the tests and es- tablishes a minimum re- quirem ent, but has no strict guidelines for universities to follow in awarding credit hours. Granting hours to a student is a decision which is left up to the individual university. However, as stated in the university catalog, Mem- phis State does not accept any general exams offered by CLEP. Yates points out that even though the gen- eral exams cannot be ac- cepted, there are subject exams available in specific areas of study such as chemistry, history and po- litical science for which it is possible to receive credit. English is the only depart- ment which does not recog- nize the CLEP test at all. The final program to al- low students to receive advance credit is credit-by- examination. Students wishing to receive credit by this program are usually required to take an exam administered by the depart- ment which offers the course. Perhaps the busi- est, most used programs are those of English and foreign language. University policy states that any undergraduate can receive college credit for a course as long as it does not require a lab experience or a research paper. It is because of this policy that there is only one course in English which may be earned under this program. According to Dr. Shaheen of the English Department, English 1101 is the only course which does not re- quire some sort of research paper, therefore it is the only course in which a stu- dent may receive credit-by- examination. The foreign language de- partment has the most structured program on campus. There are two ways to earn advanced credit through this depart- ment: placement and profi- ciency. Placement exams are given to students who be- lieve they have mastered foreign language skills prior to entering college. The stu- dent is given an exam which is written and graded by the department. Then, with the discretion of the exam reviewers,the student is placed at a certain level and credit hours are awarded accordingly. For students receiving credit by proficiency, there are two ways to be tested. The first one allows a stu- dent to take an upper divi- sion language course. If the student passes with a C or better, he may receive credit for the lower division courses that he initially skipped over. The second way concerns international students who wish to receive a language credit in their native tongue. If a student can prove that he is proficient in both his native tongue and English, he may receive semester hours for courses dealing with their native language. With all the different placement programs avail- able it may seem easy for someone to jump ahead of his peers. This is not always the case due to the many restrictions and guidelines the university must follow. For example, this fall the last of the students to re- cieve credit-by-examina- tion in English 1102 slipped by. Since then, the univer- sity has cracked down on their policy of not giving credits in courses which require research papers. But for those lucky stu- dents and others, place- ment testing may be the best way to go if a they meet the guidelines. And that way they will have more time to take up a hobby; maybe underwater basket- weaving? ■ Carol Kennemore clep test J39 Who ' s Making the Rules? Changes in the school of law could produce younger lawyers in the future pape, 740 IVlany students may see the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law as they struggle to park before an eight o ' clock class, but they probably don ' t really notice it. However, for aspiring lawyers, this building on Central becomes their sec- ond home for three years. Established in 1962, the building was constructed in 1966 and expanded in 1975. An extensive law li- brary of over 180,000 vol- umes is housed in the school, along with practice courtrooms and indi- vidualized study areas. To obtain admission an applicant must have a de- gree from an accredited college and a satisfactory score on the LSAT, the law school admissions test. Chris Cotten, a second- year law student, says al- though students with var- ious degrees study law, an undergraduate degree in business really helps in the study of some areas. Cotten feels his previous experience in drama and debate have prepared him for law classes, and ulti- mately, the courtroom. The university now offers a full-time day program for students. Cotten says the demise of the evening classes has resulted in a class make-up of younger students. Regardless of age or un- dergraduate preparation, the first year is very struc- tured. All students are re- quired to take the same classes, some of which in- clude property, torts, crimi- nal law or civil procedure. Two sections of each re- quired class are formed, with 40 to 70 students en- rolled in a class. Students remain in the same section for all their classes, which allows for the formation of many friendships. Due to the unfamiliarity of law school and no choice of class times, many stu- dents find it difficult or impossible to work in the first year. Many have worked a year or two after obtaining their undergraduate degree in order to save money for law school. Others depend on parents for support. Jobs which offer practical experi- ence, such as a law firm runner, are quite popular. In his second year, Cotten now finds time to work in his parent ' s delicatessen. In addition to course- work or jobs, law students have the opportunity to par- ticipate in several school activities. Writing for The Memphis State Law Review, joining a legal fraternity or participating in the Student Bar Association are just a few ways for a student to be- come involved in ex- tracurricular interests. Two other activities are mock court trials and moot court participation, which allow students to obtain an inside view of legal proce- dures. Mock court, which a stu- dent can take part in after his first year, is a simula- tion of a trial. Practice courtrooms are available to make the simulation as real as possible. Moot court is a type of ap- reaching for gray ' tness Awards abound as Steve Butler presents Bill Batemanwith an award for raising the most money in the annual telethon forthe law school. The winner keeps the award for one year and then passes it on to the next recipient. Photo Services The big day has arrived after three to four years of grueling classes but the bar looms in the near future. Graduating law school student, Elizabeth Ford, was selected by her classmates to give the annual speech which is usually a humorous summation of the life of a law school student. Photo Services peals court where students argue a brief. Cotten feels mock and moot courts give students valuable experi- ence for their career prepa- ration. After graduation and successful completion of the bar examination, a law- yer is not limited to pri- vately practicing law. Op- portunities for lawyers exist in areas such as the govern- ment, the FBI and in corpo- rate legal staffs. When asked about ad- vice for the prospective law student, Cotten says it ' s im- portant not to become too stressed out over classes especially in the first year. He says that preparation is necessary, whether for class participation or for exams, which now come only at the end of the semester. Finally, Cotten empha- sizes the importance of de- veloping outside interests and spending time with friends. Friends made in law school are especially understanding because they can empathize with your problems, he says. ■ Carole Beall W law school Twenty years ago today. This time capsule is to be opened in the year 2007. The capsule was presented to Carpenter after the homecoming parade and includes such items as the commemorative medallions given out at the MSU-Ole Miss football game on Sept. 5. Tom Wofford Candid Carpenter Tells the Truth President Carpenter assesses the present and future for the university Wt: rith the students in mind. Dr. Thomas G. Carpenter has many changes planned for the university such as the renovation and remodeling of the education department, pushing for more research for the graduate students, better parking and increasing financial support. Academically speaking. Carpenter would like to develop a valid assessment in academics and beyond to meet the objectives involv- ing every student and ev- eryone in the supporting community. He says he would also like a wider focus on inter- national studies. He feels pape, 742 that such relations are very important to students and their cultural background. Concerning the actual campus. Carpenter has two main areas of focus. One is that he would like more residence halls built after the existing ones are filled. The other, the parking problem, has been a contro- versial one. He mentions the possible addition of two high-rise parking facilities on the campus but says there are numerous problems with the completion of the facili- ties. The most aggravating problem is a lack of prop- erty followed by the less aggravating problems of getting the authority from the state and making the plans ready. Like the parking prob- lem, the pyramid is also controversial. The pyramid, proposed in 1986, would in- clude a new coliseum, among other sights. The relocation of the coliseum would affect students and support for athletic events. Carpenter is concerned about the quality, the cost and the support. Would the pyramid be a land mark? Would it be harder to raise money for the campus? Will it be part of MSU? Those are only a few questions that have arisen without any clear cut answers. Another change that will begin at MSU as well as all reaching for gray tness Helping the future. Carpenter presents the doctoral candidates at the commencement exercises in December, 1987. Carpenter feels that MSU does everything possible for the students to benefit from the collegiate experience but the obligation of the university is to those who pick up the remaining costs. Tom Wofford Presidential duties are too numerous to name them all. One of the duties includes .addressing the graduating, lass during commence- ment ceremonies. Here Carpenter speaks to the graduating class of Decem- ber,! 987. Tom Wofford colleges and universities nationwide is the entrance requirements for enroll- ment. The board of regents voted to implement classes for high school students that will help them better prepare themselves for the college load. One of the major changes to already occur on campus is the new registration proc- ess. Carpenter confessed that the university was not at first very comfortable with the computer system used in the process. The new hardware, software, well-trained technicians and programmers helped this new system work out for MSU. Now the system will enable freshmen and veteran students to register in a quicker and more effi- cient manner. ■ Joel Hulen Serge Samaha 143 Carpenter Flying High Critical care can be a rewarding and unusual job many nursing students dream of and only few get to experience Split second timing is the only thing between saving a life and losing a patient. Melinda Forbes and Joseph DeLuca are both critical care nurses for LeBonheur. They fly to the scene of an accident in a helicopter and return with their patients to a hospital in the city. Serge Samaha Intense situations are a common occurrence to Forbes. She administers care to accident victims until they are safely on the ground at one of the many city hospitals. The helicopter provides the nurses with the essential eauipment such as pressurized oxygen to care for victims while en route to Memphis. Serge Samaha pape, 144 reaching for gray tness 1VL .any students on this campus want careers in the medical industry, but few realize what dynamic op- portunities are available in the medical job market. A 1983 graduate of the School of Nursing on cam- pus, Melinda Forbes found her training and education to be well balanced, not only in the academic capacity, but also in the psychologi- cal concerns of nursing. Like many other stu- dents, Forbes was working and attending school at the same time when she hap- pened upon a job opening as a pediatric nurse at LeBonheur Hospital. She was hired as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the hospital and shortly thereafter a helicopter transport team was devel- oped to serve the entire Mid- South area. The transport team is composed of Forbes, a respiratory thera- pist and a pediatric special- ist. Together they fly to the scene of an accident and return to the closest city hospital with their patient. When asked about how much time she spends fly- ing each week, she says her job is a seasonal one. The summer is extremely busy because children have more time for playing and vaca- tioning with their parents, Forbes says. Unfortu- nately drownings and se- vere car accidents are the two most common summer emergencies the flight team deals with on a weekly ba- sis. When reflecting on her education, she says much of a student ' s knowledge is gained by the interaction between students in the classroom and through sharing experiences they have in common within the nursing field. By sharing these personal experiences in a small classroom set- ting, new information and updates in the nursing in- dustry are exchanged. Although her job is stressful emotionally as well as physically, Forbes firmly believes helping people through a crisis situ- ation is the most satisfying part of my job. When asked what she believes is the most gratifying part of her work she says, It ' s the emotional reward of helping others, especially parents and their children— that ' s the best part. ■ Julie Hunt Tender loving care can also relieve the fear and pain of the patients as they fly back to Memphis. Forbes be- lieves the most gratifying part of her job is to help people through crisis Situations. Serge Samaha 145 nursing Month Reveals a Proud Heritage Black History Month in February brought guest speakers, concerts by prominent black entertainers, and showed black students about the past and the future pape, 146 WBKBKKBBM Febl Black History Month Reception Feb 3 Panel Discussion Walking the Tightrope Feb 8 Lecture by Dr. David Acey The Struggle for Black Minds FeblO Lecture by Dr. Alvin Poussaint followed by a reception Feb 16 Ashford and Simpson Concert followed by a reception Feb 17 Snak-n-Rap Feb 17 Forum: Why Memphis Doesn ' t Have a Black Mayor Feb 19 Lecture by Dr. Darryl Tukufu The Need for a National Black Culture Feb 23 Panel Discussion Minority Stu- dents on Predominantly White Campuses Feb 24 Hooked on Gospel Concert Feb 26 Lecture by Tony Brown followed by a reception B, Hack History Month is a struggle. A struggle of a people to obtain the pride, history and heritage that has been denied to them by a dominant culture. The struggle started in Africa when blacks were forcibly brought (in shack- les and chains) to America to become property called slaves. The struggle came to America as the accom- plishments of blacks and those of color, who took part in shaping this coun- try to make it great, were stolen and undermined by white America. The struggle continues today, as historians and the sys- tem deny all children of the color the right to know that their forefathers were more than cheap immigrants and slaves. Black History Month is important, for it allows the strength that comes from the truth to be manifested: All men are created equal, regardless of race, creed, or color. It allows the dream of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that one day all men will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their char- acter, to someday become a reality. Moreover, that one day all men will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old negro spiritual, ' Free at last. Free at last, Thank God Almighty, I ' m free at last. ' ■ Efrem Keith Simmons reaching for gray tness Intimate Evening Black History Month presents the popu- lar duo of Ashford and Simpson to a capacity crowd Wanna hear a success story? Or better yet, one about making it in the Big Apple? Here ' s a story about park benches, subway stations, strange men, churches, contracts, bills, women and sweet success! After arriving in New York from Michigan, Nicho- las Ashford auditioned many times for dances without any luck. Ashford ' s savings of $57 ran out quickly and he was left in the big city homeless and penniless. He soon took a job as a busboy in a restau- rant but because of his devotion to the arts, he quit and resumed his quest for stardom. The quest is never easy but with perfect timing and lots of luck almost anyone with persistence has a fair shot, according to Ashford. Ambition is more like it! While homeless, Ashford slept on park benches on warm evenings and in sub- way stations when the weather became cooler. One day in the park, Ashford was approached by a stranger telling him of a church in Harlem that served free lunches on Sundays. Ashford ' s trip to that church was the beginning of his trip to stardom, not to mention the one to the altar a few years later. At the church Nicholas met his future partner and wife, Valerie Simpson. I heard three ladies singing and smelled the fried chicken; I knew I was in the right place. The light at the end of the tunnel wasn ' t quite visible yet but the team was mov- ing in the right direction. Only a week after being introduced to one another, Valerie asked Nicholas to write some new material for her gospel group to show to some Broadway agents. Contrary to the church ' s needs, the Broadway people suggested that Ashford and Simpson broaden their medium to love songs. The light was visible now, Ashford and Simpson signed a contract with Mo- town Records that would last for seven years. Motown made no mis- take. Soon after Ashford and Simpson climbed aboard, their first hit was released. Sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammy Tarell Ain ' t No Mountain High Enough rocketed to the top of the charts. Working with such talent as Diana Ross and The Su- premes, Ashford and Simpson learned about the production end of the busi- ness and soon produced Ain ' t Nothing Like The Real Thing, which was also used in the Burger King commercials a few years later. Motown was not big at the time. They operated out of a small house in Detroit, Michigan. Even the sign was hand painted, added Valerie. Ashford and Simpson were the only writers pro- ducers who didn ' t live in Detroit. They traveled back and forth from their home in New York. Everyone might have thought they were married but they did not marry until eight years later. Leaving Motown opened up new opportunities for the group. They worked with Chaka Khan and Gla- dys Knight and the Pips. After writing, producing and sometimes performing, Ashford and Simpson re- leased their first performed hit, Solid (As A Rock), which stayed in the Top 10 for three weeks. When asked if they ever tried to appeal to other au- diences he responded, we prefer to stay with our roots. ■ Serge Samaha On top of the world are where Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson are today. They met by chance and got off to a shaky start, but things seem to be headed in the right direc- tion for a long-standing ca- reer in the music business. Serge Samaha black history month 147 Students are Hooked Several gospel music performers take the stage to send an important message to college students around the country Oometimes people need to hear a message that brings them to their feet. This is exactly what the Hooked on Gospel tour did for students who at- tended the concert on Feb. 24. This university was the 15th of the 16 schools to be visited. To each school through gospel music and lyrics, the same message was brought— get hooked on gospel, not cocaine. The master of cere- monies was disc jockey Gregory Michael Siggers of KFTH FM- 107- commonly called K-Faith. Pop Staples, recording artist of the original Staples Singers, set the stage by reciting a poem titled ' The White Horse, which entails the power of cocaine. The concert also in- cluded other well-known Singing her heart out. Emmy Award Nominee Barrett Sis- ters brings the concert to a close by having the crowd join her in singing Jesus Loves Me. The enthusiasm was tremendous and some of the skeptics who were not sure of what to expect left with a melody on their lips and a song in their hearts. Serge Samaha fxfe, 748 reaching for gray tness TootiiY his own horn is exactly what Arthur Scales does at the Hooked on Gospel concert. The musical tour stopped on campus to promote music as an alternative to using drugs. Serge Samaha gospel acts such as trumpet player Rob Magaha, who paid tribute to the leg- endary Thomas Dorsey by playing Precious Lord. Saxophonist Arthur Scales was well received by the crowd when he played an all-time favorite, If I Can Help Somebody. Also performing were vo- calists Mike Haywood and Alda Denise Mitchell, who sang her hit single Lord, I Praise Your Name from her new album titled Use Me Lord. Vocalist and producer, Calvin Bridges was also popular with the crowd. The popularity of his new album, Awesome, played a major role in this enthu- siasm. He sang the title track and another hit single, Always Blessed. Emmy Award Nominee Barrett Sisters ended the concert on a note that ev- eryone could sing, Jesus Loves Me. Ronald R. Paulette, presi- dent of the Student Activi- ties Council, was pleased with the turnout. It totally exceeded my expectations, he said. This is the second year the ' Hooked on Gospel ' tour has come to the cam- pus and the crowd practi- cally tripled from last year ' s. Sophomore Stephen Reese found the the concert quite entertaining. Even though I am a traditionalist when it comes to gospel music, I found myself en- joying the contemporary- gospel as well. ■ Denise Reed This isn ' t Reveille. Rob Magaha paid tribute to Thomas Dorsey by playing Precious Lord which brought the crowd to its feet. Dorsey was on his 15th tour of 16 college campuses with the Hooked on Gospel entourage. Serge Samaha 149 black history month Minority Problems on Campus College is a commitment to learning and deals with enough stress without having to worry about prejudices When the decision to attend college is made, a commitment is also made— the commitment to learn, graduate and prepare for life ahead. Fulfillment of this commitment should take precedence over all else, especially any prob- lems that may occur re- garding race or religion A panel addressed the topic of problems facing minorities on predomi- nantly white campuses and how blacks are coping with this environment on Feb. 23. The master of cere- monies for the panel was Charles Bass, vice-presi- dent of the university ' s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. Bass addressed his ques- tions to a black panel consisting of Dawn Brawnson, of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; Toni Holman, of Middle Tennessee State University; Cassandra Thompson, also of UT Knoxville; and her brother Howard Hunt, of this university and California State University. Why would black stu- dents choose to attend a predominantly white col- lege? For most the decision was made after analyzing financial status and school location. Consideration was also given to the programs and facilities offered by each school. None of the panelists made a decision based on the predominant race of students attending the col- lege. Isolation seemed to be a problem with some of the panelists. Being one of very few blacks on campus can lead to this feeling. Toni Holman says she was constantly being made aware of her color, but she didn ' t feel isolated. Any- thing open for white stu- Feeling left out can make a difference in the way you view the college experience. Brother and sister, Howard Hunt and Cas- sandra Thompson, attended predomi- nantly white colleges and told students how to cope with the situation. Devin Greaney dents was open for blacks if they chose to take the op- portunity, according to Hol- man. Everyone agreed the best thing for the faculty to do to alleviate this feeling of isola- tion is to simply do their job to help the students regard- less of color. Hunt also said all issues are not simply black and white. He said sometimes people create a lot of their own problems in this way. One of the main prob- lems addressed during the discussion was the problem of separation— not only the separation of blacks and whites, but separation within the black commu- nity. The general consensus is there are so many black organizations with different goals that nothing gets ac- complished towards the main goal of lessening ra- cism. Thompson remarked that the separation of blacks has prevented them from establishing a com- mon goal. She also said this system has been used since the days of slavery, and that it was so ingrained that she saw no way of rejecting it. Aside from the problem of separation, it is apparent from the experience of the panelists that the problems of minority students on predominantly white cam- puses are lessening. Each of the panelists attended college at different times, and the acts of overt racism have seemed to diminish with the passing of time. But, as some of the panel- ists pointed out, the overt actions were easier to deal with than the covert ones most minorities face today. Judging from the com- ments of the audience it seems that the solution to minority problems lies in communication. If anything, the panelists feel the problems they faced were a learning experience that better enabled them to deal with life after college. ■ Richard DeLenardo page, 750 reaching for gray tness Celebrity Ends on a Positive Note Movie producer, television host and lecturer, Tony Brown delivers a motiva- tional speech on black economic progress and unity among themselves A iimerican blacks must unite in a celebration of their ethnicity if they are going to continue to make economic progress, says Tony Brown. Brown, lecturing on Feb. 26, stressed the relevance of blacks supporting their own ethnic group through businesses aimed at a pre- dominantly black audi- ence. According to Brown, blacks should stop blaming racism for their financial status. As long as we as blacks do what we are sup- posed to do then what other Don ' t try to be nor- mal, be yourself and normality will come. —Tony Brown racial groups do won ' t mat- ter, he explained. In illustrating his point Brown told how he is spon- soring a self-help network. The network will financially assist community groups, local entrepreneurs and anti-drug movements. He plans to use a movie that he produced and owns called ' The White Girl, to 11- lustrate his anti-drug theme. The title, which has a double meaning, is a street name for cocaine and also a girl who dislikes being black. Brown has designed a community box office where he will let community or- ganizations show the movie for a profit before he re- Our place as blacks are where our talents lead us. —Tony Brown leases it to Hollywood. The movie is scheduled to premier in theaters by Octo- ber of this year. Brown said that blacks should stop portraying other cultures and stick to their own. We should get back to our own culture and be proud of it. Every other ethnic group is sticking to their own culture and could care less whether it is nor- mal or not he said. In stressing his point, he said, Don ' t try to be normal, be yourself and normality will come. According to Brown, Our place as blacks are where our talents take us. He says that blacks are now earning more money than they ever have. The average film with black stars earned about $15 million last year alone. Brown ' s advice to those who aren ' t ' stars ' is to get an education. He says that one should get the best ed- ucation possible. Brown has a television series Tony Brown ' s Jour- nal, which is the nation ' s longest- running and top- ranked black affairs series. It runs on more than 240 public stations, with a weekly audience of five mil- lion. In ending his lecture, Brown again stressed to the audience the significance of blacks sticking to their own culture. We have fought too hard as blacks to get others to accept our cul- ture, please don ' t throw it all away. ■ Denise Reed Success is not foreign to Tony Brown. He ended the month-long celebration of black history by giving students some healthy advice. At the lecture, Brown was given an award for his outstanding lifetime achievements by Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- nity. Derrick Williams black history month 757 The College with a Distinct The University College helps students get that extra special education that might be the unique difference in getting a job or getting a GREAT job E, ver wanted to chunk those crazy degree re- quirements and make your own major? Well, some stu- dents do, to a certain extent. The University College provides out-of-the-ordi- nary degrees for students whose interests and talents are best developed through a personally designed edu- cation. In this program, those involved have the chance to work together without college or depart- mental restrictions. Through a combination of courses offered by the University College and other campus colleges and for non-traditional learning and internship experi- ences, the program pro- vides individually designed degrees for students whose interests are not met by existing majors. The University College application includes a statement outlining the student ' s goals and reasons for seeking to fulfill them in this program. Along with this statement, three letters of recommendation, a $15 screening fee and a de- scription of activities re- lating to the career goals must be submitted. Applicants are then given temporary advisers who de- Showing off their talents by playing a variety of parts in Alice in Wonderland are Jeff Hutchinson, (bag); Ann Marie Thomas, (Alice); Beth Earl y, (center bag); Chet Leonard, (man); and Mike Naguma, (sitting bag). Beth Early is active in the theatre department, but her major is through the University College. A sophomore arts management major, she feels she ' ll be well prepared for her career through the College. Phofo courtesy of the theatre department Difference decide whether the applicant ' s interests are best met by the University College or another college. Students who are accepted are assigned to contract advising committees who work with the students to create degree programs which serve the students as well as the academic re- quirements of the uni- versity. This special college al- lows students to enroll in one of two degree programs: the bachelor of professional studies (BPS) or the bache- lor of liberal studies (BLS). While both are systematic programs, they are flexible enough for students and advisers to c ome up with individual contracts to best fit the student. The baccalaureate con- tract consists of work in five major areas: liberal studies, thematic studies, coordi- nated study, special proj- ects and electives. The liberal studies de- velop an ability to deal com- petently through analytic t aae 152 reaching for gray tness .■•V N Imagination hard at work, is the story of magazine design and production major Frank Lutz ' s life. His free-lance clients, like 56 WHBQ radio, leave him with little free time. He sketches out the concep- tion of an idea for the ad campaign for WHBQ dur- ing the Memphis in May festival. SilkeLutz Home sweet home is where Lutz usually does most of his work. The sketching is done and the airbrush comes out to bring the artwork to life. The classes he has taken have allowed him to use his imagination to the full- est while getting credit in a class he enjoys, sake Lutz Finishing touches are all this masterpiece needs. Instead of hours, Lutz can do a professional job with his home computer in half the time and with half the effort. He has taken sev- eral computer graphics classes to enhance his education and add to his computer proficiency. Silke Lutz Attention! Perfection is seen in every inch of this soldier as Lutz straightens out a few minor details. He feels his education has put him a step ahead of the pack by allowing him to put his talent to good use while making money through free-lance clients. SilkeLutz A sigh of relief escapes as Lutz mounts the artwork to present to WHBQ radio for the Memphis in May festi- val. Even minordetailsare big issues when present- ing the finished product to the client. Silke Lutz skills and academic disci- plines while thematic stud- ies examine a theme or an issue from different points of view. The coordinated study program contains the crux of the individualized study component. This consists of at least 30 upper-division hours in at least two disci- plines, plus a synthesizing proj ect which is designed by the contract advising com- mittee. Students must se- lect electives which support their program. The student ' s perfor- mance is evaluated by his committee. Evaluation methods include tradi- tional grading processes, satisfactory unsatisfac- tory options and credit no credit options. You can plan your own major in what you want to do, says Beth Early, a so- phomore arts management major in the University Col- lege. ' There was no such major in my field, but I wanted to go to school here, so rather than go through the hassle of double-major- ing, I decided to go through the University College. I haven ' t gotten far into the program, she adds, but it seems logical. There are the basic college re- quirements plus the liberal arts classes and my elec- tives. Each elective I choose, however, has to be justified for my major. If it is approved, I can take it. I think it will be easier for me to find work in my field after graduation, she says, because people will look at my degree and see that it is specific and that I took the time to really prepare myself for my career. n Jeff Godsey 753 university college Amazed at his ma- neuvering abilities, sophomore Bryan Gattis challenges sophomore Rick Marendttoshowhis stuff at a video game. However, Gattis may not be so amazed at his abilities when his grades come. The UC gameroom is a major temptation for those who play hooky. LoriLoper ■HIHHIH ftape 154 In the spring, the hooky bug strikes and grades are bound to go down Too Cool for School TIT Warning! A mvsteriotis rln«« to wrir rf- e± fv. Q «,+,, «.. arning! A mysterious disease is known to strike even the most conscien- tious of students. Symp- toms vary according to the degree to which the student is infected. This pesky bug hits without warning and is known by several names. The scientific name is Im- pedimentum Educationis, translated as impediment of education. To the stu- dents it infects it is simply known as the hooky bug. There are four different reasons for catching this bug: (1) sleeping late; (2) the class is boring; (3) the stu- dent has not completed a homework assignment; and (4) the weather. In a recent, non-scien- tific poll conducted by this author with her acquain- tances, sleeping late is the number one reason Impedl- mentum Educationis strikes. This is especially true of the students who work at Federal Express and other late night jobs. Professors may also no- tice a pattern of decline in attendance on Thursday classes because Wednes- day is a popular, who-cares- about-studies-Fm-going- to-V.I. night. Other sleepers are those who have previously stayed up until 3 a.m. studying for a test. And of course, there are also dorm gabbers who stay up until 3 a.m. talking about everything, but that ' s a different disease. Often times, a poor stu- dent unfortunately enrolls in an extremely boring class. Creating a new way of staying awake is the only thing a student gets out of the class. When those ideas reaching for gray ' tness Whizzing a frisbee in the mall area is a popular pas- time when spring rolls around. Andy Hilton takes time out from class to do some fancy footwork. Sun- shiny days are the ultimate temptation for skipping. Devin Greaney W, _ r, ' -i ' -„ Catching some rays on a sunny spring afternoon is a popular reason for playing hooky. Beth Hartzman has caught the let ' s-skip-and-tan virus. The mall area behind the UC is a favorite tanning spot for many students who love to catch rays instead of making A ' s. Devin Greaney run out, Impedimentum Educationis causes a stu- dent to think of clever rea- sons to skip, such as, I do not wish to disturb the class as I eat my M M ' s and drink my coke, so Til skip. Common retreat places include: Tiger Den, the UC, any local fraternity house, the dorm to watch Do- nahue, or a bed. Shoney ' s breakfast bar is also known to offer a haven to the refu- gees of boring classes. When students have not completed their homework assignments, they are faced with two dilemmas: either go to class and be humiliated for not having the assignment or skip the class. The latter is usually chosen. Another related skip- ping incident is missing the class period before a test in another subject, as if another hour ' s cram- ming is really going to help . Since weather changes always bring colds and the flu, why shouldn ' t weather bring Impedimentum Edu- cationis? Students are es- pecially susceptible on cold, rainy days with driv- ing winds, and who can ignore a gorgeous day by staying in class? Most stu- dents drive around cam- pus with windows down or T-tops off. Male students who catch the bug to skip Just hangin ' loose. Junior English major Julee Sams is caught keeping her cool under a shade tree outside Clement Hall. Even though we may not have caught her in the act of playing hooky, we all know that an hour in the shade supposedly studying can turn into an all-day nap. LoriLoper are likely to cruise by women ' s dorms to see the victims of the let ' s-skip- and-tan virus. There are two categories of victims— primary and secondary. Primary victims catch the virus and are gung-ho about missing class. They pass on their feelings to those innocent students who are the sec- ondary victims. The primary victims lurk in the Tiger Den or outside the UC on sunshiny days. Seeing a potential sec- ondary victim, they begin a conversation. One of two things may happen now. The first one is that the secondary victim loses track of time and misses the beginning of class. Who wants to disturb class by walking in late? The other consequence is that the primary victim pleads to the secondary victim to skip also. It ' s usually no fun skipping alone. This disease caused by Impedimentum Educationis has probably been around as long as there have been students. There is no known cure yet, and research in the area is zilch. Now it ' s time for this author to go to class; on the other hand, maybe she ' ll skip and watch Days of Our Lives instead. ■ Missy Smith 155 playing hooky irty place studying partying sleeping the party place studying partying sleeping the party place st[ Study Day has Returned! The meaning of this day is as different as the people who observe it Using her time wisely, Mari Economou helps Kristen Nicholson to get ahead before finals. Some students take ad- vantage of the free day given during the spring semester for its original purpose of studying. Devin Greaney Sleeping the day away is how some students spend that extra day during the spring semester. Mohamad Abelullah finds a dark, quiet place to rest his head before spending the next five days with a minimal amount of sleep to ensure passing grades. Devin Greaney a ; ' nee upon a time, there lived a happy student body in the land of Memphis State. For at the end of a very difficult semester, there was a grand celebra- tion called Study Day. Since there was no class on this day and it was the day be- fore exams started, stu- dents would enjoy the pleasure of sleeping late or begin the ardoruous task of studying. Of course, there were the revellers who went out on the night before study day and spent the day meant for studying, recu- perating. All was well until, suddenly. Study Day disap- peared! There was an out- cry from the population. What had happened? This mystery darkened their lives. Poor, unsus- pecting freshmen had no idea what the joyous Study Day was all about. Would this holiday fade away as the upperclass graduated and left the beloved land of MSU? Thankfully, that answer is no. The SGA Education Committee heard the stu- dents ' plea and worked dili- gently on the return of this beloved day. Senate Reso- lution 2366 will forever be remembered. Submitted by Mike Harris on Nov. 6, 1986, the resolution states. The SGA urges the admini- stration to reinstate Study Day by postponing the be- ginning of MWF day class period exams until the Monday of exam week. Oh joy! Oh rapture! Al- though MWF exams were not postponed until the Monday of exam week, spring 1988 was the semester the Study Day was brought back to life. Interesting questions arise, however, such as Do students actually study on this day? Answers range from Of course! to Are you kidding? Well, at least we can rejoice in the fact that classes aren ' t held. Another question is why don ' t classes start on Mon- day instead of Thursday of Friday? And why were MWF classes held on the Thurs- day before exams in the fall semester? Will this phe- nomena occur again in the fall 1988 semester? Is this a plot to throw student ' s schedules out of sync? Probably not. The State Board of Regents re- quires a certain number of class days in each semester; a reasonable enough explanation for a strange schedule. A thor- ough investigation of the fall 1988 schedule of classes reveals that the page 756 , reaching for gray ' tness ng partying sleeping the party place studying partying sleeping the party place studying partying phenomena of MWF classes will again appear. That means NO STUDY DAY! However it will return in the spring of 1989. Even though Study Day has reappeared in a hap- hazard way, it will probably not change the study habits of students, especially if Study Day happens to be warm and sunny. Well, at least Christmas vacation is still intact. ■ Missy Smith The party place provides a chance for students to kick back, see a few friends and have a brew or two. Students visit the Varsity Inn on Study Day to swap horror stories of finals gone bad or predict how this semester may end. LoriLoper Screams of joy are heard from Milton McLellan as he gets in one last day of party- ing before finals begin. Some students give Study Day a new name: l-haven ' t- got-a-chance-of-passing- so-why-study-Day. Lorl Loper •Fnr If they had the vote, students would undoubtedly have voted for Study Day. With the decision left up to SGA, students like Scott Rothweiler vote forthe canidates who will fulfill these student wishes. John Vollmer 157 study day T I hrc hrough hard work and the desire to let what ' s hidden behind the dull medi- ocrity shine, MSU athletes produced moments in time that capture the pay-off of this determination. What has resulted is a combination. A combination of tactics that blew minds on the field of competition as well as in the fan stands. It would be hard to determine who was more surprised when the foot- ball team won against long-standing rival Ole Miss. After losing 33 out of 40 encoun- ters, the win couldn ' t have been a better way to christen the opening of the reno- vated Liberty Bowl. Once again the men ' s basketball team lived up to their name of Cardiac Kids. Those who left the game against Bradley early, since the Tigers were trailing, mis- sed out on the three three-point shots that sent them into overtime, opening up the road to victory. But it wasn ' t just the big name sports bringing heart- stopping action to Tiger athletics. Out of the shadows began to emerge other sports. The newest sport, women ' s soccer, made headway, with only three losses. The racquetball team won its thirteenth consecutive title in the national championships, while the pom- pon squad was named national champion for the third year in a row. And the men ' s golf team made history as the first MSU golf team to receive a bid to the NCAA tournament. Whether it was on a field, on a court, in a coliseum, the Tigers took advantage of a unique opportunity to shine through. In rare moments of glory, they created a year in sports that ll«6 em we . ■ «0 ' GL OCLCf, Fighting like a true Tiger, senior run- ning back Tracy Holmes carries the ball away in the game against Louis- ville. The nickname Tigers was earned by the football team in 1915 when they were known as the Teach- ers. By the end of that season, the team had the students shouting We fight like Tigers. Kathy Armstrong sports; The time has come to show ' em what we ' re made of. Simon Edmonds did just that with both a singles and a doubles championship this year. As a whole, the team was also the 1988 Metro Champions. Photo Services The MightyBlue and Groy It was the year for a celebration of athletic achievements J athletes strive to excel. Everyone has that desire to be considered one of the best at what they do. However, only a select handful can stand a lit tle taller than the others after the dust has cleared. For such merits, these persons deserve to have their mo- ment of glory. At Memphis State we have had our share of such excellence in this school year. The perfect combina- tion of talent and opportu- nity produced glory in Tiger sports. Not many universities can lay claim to a confer- ence championship in any sport. We ' ve had two teams become conference cham- pions and four teams com- pete on a national level with two of those teams winning national championships. There have been close to 20 Tigers placed on all-con- ference teams and several have even received Ail- American honors or similar awards for their abilities. While reaching seem- ingly unattainable heights against such difficult com- petition, they have done something else also. They have held the banner of the mighty blue and gray high. They have taken on the role of representative of Mem- phis State University and everywhere someone com- peted in the name of this university, the opposition came to realize the power of the Tiger. ■ Kevin Cochran Mack Maness Jim Coc-k i Golf: Team: 1988 Metro Champions 1988 NCAA Tournament participants Greg Gil: 1988 All-Metro Team Medalist— Metro Tourna- ment Mack Maness: 1988 All-Metro Team Steve Metz: 1988 All-American Baseball: Andy Cook: 1988 All-Metro Conference Team: Pitcher Rodney Bright: 1988 All-Metro Conference Team: Third Base Chris Marable: 1988 All-Metro Conference Team: Outfield 1988 All-Tournament Team: Outfield Paul Bakke: 1988 All-Metro Conference Team: Outfield Nancy Wolter Kim Ehrhorn J pope, 160 ' blue ' em away MSU HIGHLIGHTS Tennis: Football: Team: Metro Champions Simon Edmonds: Singles ' Champion Nick Buoni: Singles ' Champions Robert Fly: Singles ' Consolation Champion Ulf Einerth: Singles ' Consolation Champion Sergio Castello Simon Edmonds: Doubles Champions Ulf Einerth Lars Nilsson: Doubles Champions Racquetball: Team: 13th Consecutive National Championship Handball: Team: 3rd Consecutive National Championship Volleyball: Nancy Wolter: All-Metro Team Claire Dirksen: All-Metro Team Kim Ehrhorn: All-Tournament Team Cross Country: Lisa Koch: All-Metro Team Team: 8th in nation-Pass De- fense Tim Borcky (OT): AP All-American: Honor- able Mention UPI All-American: Honor- able Mention All-South Independent Team: First Team All-Metro Conference: Second Team East-West All-Star Game Marlon Brown (OLB): AP All-American: Honor- able Mention All-South Independent Team: Second Team AP Player of the Week: Louisville Scott Dill (OG): AP All-American: Honor- able Mention All-South Independent Team: Second Team Blue-Gray Game Senior Bowl Ted Gatewood (C): All- South Independent Team: Second Team All-Metro Conference: First Team Reggie Dubose (DB): Sporting News Rising Stars All-Metro Conference: Second Team Tory Epps (NG): AP Player of the Week: Alabama Wayne Pryor ( FB): AP Player of the Week: Alabama Basketball: Charles Wilson (WR): Sporting News Rising Stars Damon Young (ILB): AP Player of the Week: Ole Miss Team: 1988 Metro Tournament Runner- Up NCAA Participants-Ad- vanced to second round, Midwest Region Larry Finch: Second MSU coach to win 20 games in first two seasons Elliot Perry ECAC Holiday Festival All- Tournament Team Metro Freshman of the Year Metro All-Tournament Team NBC-Sports All-Freshman w Team $ Number One Freshman | Point Guard in Nation by Sport Magazine •$ Russell Young: § Metro Conference All- Freshman Team Number Two Freshman Small Forward in Nation by Sport Magazine Dwight Boyd; 23rd Tiger to score over 1,000 points in career, ranks 12th on all-time scoring list Metro All-Tournament Team «g School record— free throw .« percentage (.895) I Rodney Douglas: q Metro Player of the Week o Wanda Dillard: °- Santa Clara Tournament Team All-Metro Conference: Second Team Glynetha Davis: Kitchens Unlimited -Litton Classic Tournament Team Newcomer of the Year 1988 Metro All-Tourna- ment Team Connie Hibbler: Kitchens Unlimited-Litton Classic Tournament Team All-Metro Conference: Second Team 1988 Metro All-Tourna- ment Team 161 msu highlights Hot Bats and Pitchers Cool at Season ' s End The baseball team started out on fire but the flames were doused by the end of the year L tape 162 Lf the Memphis State Tigers were to continue their season and advance to the NCAA playoffs for the first time since 1981, they needed to beat the Florida State Seminoles at home. But this season was just a little different than those of the past. The 1988 baseball Ti- gers, who finished 27-22, 6- 8 in the Metro Conference, had won two games in Tal- lahassee earlier in the sea- son, which no Tiger team had ever done before. But Coach Bobby Kilpatrick ' s team had lost six of their previous seven games and ended the year with a 4-2 Metro Tournament loss to the eventual tourney champs. Despite the season end- ing on that sour note, base- ball fans at MSU ' s Nat Bur- ing Stadium saw a spring filled with jubilation, heart- ache and joy as the Tigers raced through the first half of their schedule. Indiana State University, a team laden with talent and a national ranking to match, came into Memphis in March looking to be a formidable opponent for the Tigers. However, the Tigers pruned the Sycamores 9-0 aided by the outstanding pitching of junior right- hander Andy Cook. Metro rival Southern Mississippi visited the Ti- gers in April for a crucial four-game series that could have catapulted the Golden Eagles to the top of the conference standings, but Memphis State won that series, taking three of the four games, and gained some respect around the league. Evansville ' s highly touted right-hander Andy Benes, who was the num- ber one draft choice of the San Diego Padres, invaded Memphis and managed to escape with a 4-2 win due to some key hits in the final inning by the Purple Aces. While all of this year ' s ' blue ' em away Power at the plate. Tony Ochs (21) takes a mighty swing in hopes of driving in more Tiger runs. Barry Burns highlights did not end on a positive note, there was cer- tainly a lot of enter- tainment. Memphis State also had its share of out- standing players. Offensively, outfielder Chris Marable again paced the Tigers. Marable, a ju- nior, led the team in six different offensive cate- gories, including batting average (.376), RBI ' s (42), total bases reached safely (100) and slugging per- centage (.588). Besides having an 18- game hitting streak and hitting safely in 19 of the first 22 games, Marable became the Tigers ' all-time leader in doubles with 48. ( continued on page 164 ) The face of determination sums up the effort of Paul Bakke (3) as he slides safely into third. Bakke shared the season lead for stolen bases with 14. Barry Burns Going . . . going . . . Gone! Coach Bobby Kilpatrick congratulates Dennis Bakenhaster (38) on hitting one of his many homeruns. Barry Burns 163 baseball DOWDLE SPORTIN(M5CI lS 28% mm grow no. UK Oman Time to calm down for Forest Nabors (35). Coach Mike Thieke and catcher Steve Keighley (20) talk to Nabors after a shaky moment. Larry Kendrick Back in time, Tony Ochs (2 1 ) easily beats a pick-off at- tempt at second base. The speed of the Tiger runners caused many an opposing pitcher to worry when MSU had men on base. Barry Burns Shouts of joy on the face of Coach Kilpatrick greet Ray Archer (10) after he blasted a homerun against Indiana State. The Tigers went on to win this game 9- 0. Barry Burns ( continued from page 163 ) Marable even moonlighted as a pitcher with a 2- 1 rec- ord and one save in 10 appearances. Lead-off man Paul Bakke, who was the team ' s designated hitter in 1987, became a potent force at the plate. Bakke, a senior out- fielder, led the team in hits with 71, led the Metro in triples with six, and tied for the team lead in stolen bases with 14. He had the second-highest batting average on the team (.355). Providing the power for the Tigers at the plate was third baseman Rodney Hot Rod Bright. Bright, a sen- ior, became the Tigers ' all- time homerun leader with 37. Bright also moved into fifth place in career RBI ' s with 115. The pitching for the Ti- gers proved to be another stronghold throughout the season: The anchor of the staff continued to be the Big Three : Andy Cook, Forest Nabors and Mark Bowlan. Cook, a junior who was drafted and signed with the New York Yankees after the season, led the team in vic- tories (10), strikeouts (58), innings pitched (111.2) and recorded one shutout. Nabors, a senior right- hander, led the team in earned run average (3.31) and finished the season 3- 3. Bowlan, a sophomore righthander that owns the only perfect game in MSU history, also finished with an even record (5-5). An addition to the Tigers ' staff, righthander Mark Shrewsbury, finished at 4-3 and led the team in saves with five. Kilpatrick, who improved his career record at MSU to 535-243, emphasized fre- quently the need for his team to play quality ball all the time. At the beginning of May it appeared the Ti- gers were doing just that as they stood at 26-15. But MSU won only one of its last eight games and finished five games above .500. But there is a positive outlook as the Tigers are re- turning a good nucleus, including Marable, Bowlan, catchers Tony Ochs and Steve Keighley and infielder Randy Smith which give Coach Kilpatrick and his assistant Mike Thieke plenty of talent with which to begin next season. ■ Phillip Tutor One-on-one, Tiger pitcher Robbie King (33) gives it his best as he delivers this pitch to Tennessee Tech batter Kevin Caroland. Barry Burns We 164 blue ' em away baseball Heartstoppers II baft, 166 Drawn close together, the basketball team played on a lot of emotion using each other and the crowd to fire themselves up. The team huddles to plan strategy in the middle of a game. Serge Samaha Just when you thought it was safe to return to Memphis State basketball the Cardiac Kids strike again lhis is the year of the sequel, in movies, in tele- vision and even in basket- ball. Once again the Memphis State team lost a key player to the NBA draft. Once again the team started the season sur- rounded in controversy due to unexpected key losses. Still the Tigers quickly jumped out to an early 4-1 record with wins coming at the hands of Jackson State, Washington, Arkan- sas State and nationally- ranked Missouri. After the win over Missouri, the Ti- gers were ranked 19th in the polls. Sophomore Cheyenne Gibson and freshman Elliot Perry, both guards, combined for 58 points in the Missouri game prompting Missouri coach Norm Stewart to say, Where the hell are the MSU guards that cant shoot? He also said the team was strong inside, very strong, referring to sophomore forward Sylvester Gray and junior center Marvin Alexander Then Gray last year ' s Metro Conference Fresh- man of the Year, and Alex- (continued on page 168) blue ' em away Airborne in the lane, John McLaughlin (15) attempts a lay-up against the Louisville Cardinals in the Metro Tour- nament championship. Memphis State was the run- ner-up in the Metro Tourna- ment this year as Louisville won 81-73. Kathy Armstrong 767 men ' s basketball Basketball scoreboard L 78-56 Jackson State 86-57 Washington 60-59 Ark. State 50-55 St. Louis 76-68 Missouri 113-108 Bradley (ot) 87-64 Alcorn State 62-64 Kansas 75-57 Marist College 76-70 Murray St. (ot) 82-80 Va. Tech (ot) 85-92 Florida State 54-47 Tulsa 58-84 S.C. 96-107 So. Miss. 75-70 Cincinnati (ot) 67-82 San Jose State 72-68 Louisville 67-64 Tenn. State 47-48 Ark. State 113-97 So. Miss. 67-61 S.C. 81-76 Florida State 90-106 Cincinnati 115-71 Oral Roberts 69-71 Louisville 112-104 Virginia Tech METRO TOURNAMENT 97-84 So. Miss. 81-74 Florida State 73-81 Louisville NCAA TOURNAMENT 75-60 Baylor 73-100 Purdue They still have it! The men ' s basketball team remains a genuine crowd pleaser. Some fans issue a warning to Arkansas State University concerning two of the crowd ' s favorites, Cheyenne Gibson and Bret Mundt. Kathy Armstrong (continued from page 166) ander, last year ' s Metro Conference Most Valuable Player, both of whom had been counted on to give the team inside strength, were declared ineligible for sign- ing contracts with a profes- sional sports agent. Immediately the doom- sayers were declaring the end of the season for the team. And as if repeating last season, someone forgot to tell the team. Memphis State did have to change its game plan from one that was inside- oriented to one that em- phasized perimeter play. And Coach Larry Finch had to rely on his bench even more. We want to be able to runguys in and out, Finch said at the start of the season. Bradley, the first game the Tigers played without Gray and Alexander, was also played without the only remaining starter from last year ' s team, senior D wight Boyd, who was out with a broken hand. The Tigers trailed Bra- dley most of the game and found themselves down by seven points with 37 sec- onds left in the game. By this time some Tiger fans had left the Coliseum and one local TV station had already broadcast the loss. Memphis State then hit three three-point shots, one by Gibson and one by Ronald McClain. The last one was by freshman John McLaughlin fro m 25 feet at the buzzer to send the game into overtime, since Bradley had also scored two points in the last seconds. The Cardiac Kids went on to win the game 113-108. This game received recognition on ESPN as the Pepto Bis- mol Upset of the Week. Once again, the team spent the season keeping the fans in suspense and on their feet. They played in four overtime games, win- ning three and scoring over 100 points on four oc- casions. All I want them (the team) to do is relax and play. Sometimes you put so much pressure on the kids they don ' t have any fun. I want these guys to have fun, Finch said. After their win over Bra- dley, the team easily set down Alcorn State 87-64 before travelling to New I U T v EWAPF ™ mmm - n jyn5,7here is a S cr in Cheyenne and hes packing a A Mundtster V. t aa e 768 ' blue ' em away Another Tiger victory! Elliot Perry receives congratulations after the Tigers defeated South- ern Mississippi 113-97. Perry joined the ranks of a long list of Tiger freshmen who received post-season hon- ors. Perry was voted Freshman of the Year in the Metro Confer- ence as well as Freshman Point Gaurd of the Year by Sport magazine. Kathy Armstrong York to compete In the ECAC Holiday Festival where they finished third. In January the team played five straight road games, four of them Metro Conference games. The Ti- gers lost all four Metro Conference games, their lone road win coming in a 54-47 win over Tulsa dur- ing a CBS televised game. Returning home from the road trip, the team played 10 of its 12 remaining games at home in the Mid- South Coliseum. Memphis State finished their regular season with a 17-10 record before head- ing into the Metro Confer- ence Tournament hosted by Memphis State. The Tigers quickly moved through the first two rounds setting down Southern Mis- sissippi and Florida State before meeting Louisville in the final round where they lost 81-73. Perry and Boyd were named to the Metro Conference All-Tourna- ment team. (continued on page 171) Race to the goal! Anthony Houston (21) attempts to drive past freshman Russell Young. Young led the team with 16 points in the victory over Oral Roberts. Young was named to Sport magazine ' s All-American second team. Kathy Armstrong 169 men ' s basketball Intent on the game, an MSU fan is assured not to miss a play with his TV. Taking a TV or radio is not such a bad idea since the Cardiac Kids are known for surprise moves like those pulled at the Bradley game. Discour- aged by the trailing score, many fans had left that game early, only to miss the heart-stopping plays that brought the team victory in overtime. Serge Samaha Men ' s basketball team First row: Michael Cunningham (graduate assistant), Dave Loos (assistant coach), Larry Finch (head coach), Dorsey Sims (assistant coach), Dr. Tim Morgan (assistant coach) Back row. Curtis Person (manager), Eric Terry (manager), Elliot Perry, Dwight Boyd, Sidney Adkins, John McLaughlin, Sylvester Gray, Ronald McClain, Bret Mundt, Dewayne Bailey, Steve Ballard, Marvin Alexander, Rodney Douglas, Russell Young, Cheyenne Gibson, John Williams, David Gerlicki (graduate assistant). Photo Services page 770 t ' blue ' em away (continued from page 169) However, the Tigers earned a berth in the NCAA play-offs and they travelled to South Bend, Indiana, to play Baylor whom they beat 75-60. In the second round, the team lost to Purdue, finishing the season with a 20-12 overall record. At the end of the season Boyd was named the team ' s most valuable player. The John Gunn Mr. Hustle Award was shared by all 1 1 players who were on the active roster at the end of the season. The Mr. Enthusiasm Award was shared by junior forward Steve Ballard and Perry. The players who were named most improved were freshmen forwards Russell Young and Ronald McClain and junior center BretMundt. Also receiving end of the year awards were Rodney Douglas, best field goal percentage; McLaughlin, best three point percentage; Boyd, best free throw per- centage; Perry, most as- sists; senior Dewayne Bailey, most rebounds; and Gibson won the Gene An- derson Memorial Plaque for determination. ■ Kathy Armstrong Anguish in mid-flight. Dewayne Bailey clutches a rebound as Steve Ballard looks over his shoulder. Bailey and Ballard were the dominating force on the inside for the most of the season. Bailey led the team in rebounds and fouls while Ballard led the team in blocked Shots. SergeSamaha 171 men ' s basketball A Long, Slow Haul to the Top R Focusing on the goal, Rhonda Lauderdale shoots for two. The Lady Tigers blew out Detroit in their big- gest victory of the season, 109-75. Barry Burns Great contributions. Wanda Dillard and the three other returning seniors accounted for almost 5,000 points in their four-year stay. The senior group has done a lot for the program in the last four years, says Coach Johns. Stan Pracht With the worst start in Lady Tiger history, women ' s basketball ended by earning respect in the Metro ..ecipe for a winning basketball team: Mix a heapin ' portion of experi- ence, a large dose of trans- fer talent and an impressive batch of incoming freshmen in a bowl. Stir until primed, then pour onto court. Sounds easy, doesn ' t it? But, just like the one for mom ' s apple pie, recipes can get fouled up. Just ask the Lady Tigers. They appeared to have every ingredient needed before the season began. Four returning seniors, two junior college transfers and four talented freshmen were positioned for great- ness. But before the season was even a month old, the Lady Tigers resembled a w 172 ' blue ' em away It ' s a tense moment for Wanda Dillard as she watches her shot to the basket. It is concentration, such as this that helped Dillard hit 83 percent of her free throws, the highest percentage on the team. Kathy Armstrong cake that had never risen. Five games into the season— which included a horrendous West Coast road trip— the Lady Ti- gers found themselves at 1-4, the worst start in Memphis State history. But, as Coach Mary Lou Johns says, they knew it wouldn ' t be easy. We knew the season would be tough and that we had opened a big can of worms with the way we began, says Johns, who was in control of the Lady Tigers for the 17th con- secutive season. We kind of stubbed our toe early. But, only after suffer- ing their worst defeat in recent memory on a cold, December afternoon in Oxford, Mississippi— a 94-59 shellacking at the hands of the Ole Miss Lady Rebels— the Lady Tigers bandaged their injured toes and pro- ceeded to turn a season that seemed to be in shambles into one that eventually gained the re- spect of everyone around the Metro Conference. The thing that I ' m real proud of is the kids turned it back around; they didn ' t quit, says Johns, who broke the 350-win plateau for her career when MSU beat Florida State, 94-89, in February. They could have gone on vacation early and just coasted the rest of the year. ( continued on page 175 ) 173 women ' s basketball With determination Michelle Winrow takes a shot. Winrow is a consistent player as she finished the season with the second-best field goal percentage on the team. She is also one of only five players who played in all 30 games this year. Kathy Armstrong ase. 174 n ' blue ' em away Seasoned coach, Mary Lou Johns broke the 350-win pla- teau for her ca- reer when MSU beat Florida State in Febru- ary. As Johns puts it, February was the month that earned the team the re- spect of the Metro Conference. Vanita Vance ( continued from page 173) But they didn ' t. For In- stance, during February the Lady Tigers, who fin- ished an even 15-15, won seven of their 11 games, which placed them as the second seed in the Metro Conference ' s Tournament at Florida State ' s Tully Gymnasium in March. We had a pretty good January, but February was our month, Johns says. We played hard, we played together and it carried over to the Metro Tournament. Lady Tiger fans who trav- elled to Tallahassee for that three-day tournament saw Memphis State handle both the No. 7 seeded Louisville Lady Cardinals and the No. 3 seeded Cincinnati Lady Bearcats en route to a championship showdown with the top-ranked South Carolina Lady Gamecocks. But, just as harshly as it had begun, the season grounded to a halt when Karen Middleton,. a fresh- man guard on South Carolina ' s bench, buried six three-point bombs in the second half of that championship game. And as a result, the Lady Tigers ' season ended with an 81- 70 loss. If we hadn ' t run into a hot three-point shooter on South Carolina ' s team, I think we would have won the conference tourna- ment, Johns says. But Memphis State would not have been in that position if it hadn ' t been for a few very important indi- viduals. Glynetha Davis, a junior college transfer from Shelby State Community College, was the Lady Ti- gers ' driving force all sea- son from her center slot, as she paced the team with a 14.6 points-per-game average. And Damita Shazier, also a transfer from Shelby State, moved into the middle mid-way through the season and pushed through 6.5 (continued on page 176) Against the opponent, Beth Brown protects the ball from a Southern Mississippi guard. Brown is part of the senior crew which includes three starters, two of whom started all 30 games this year. The senior crew is also responsible for over half of the team ' s point production. Barry Burns k i, 1 1 ■: : 1 1 1 1 | 1 1 V?«|8 ft J gmm VmkfoM 1 PwctI t viflMH r wj L—Af J Mm ti 1 iHr 1 1§f Bt ws H HI Hr ' «P b MP w ■- ' ' - ! ' 2 Beyond the opponent, Connie Hibbler exhibits the skills that made her so valuable to the team in her four years stay here. Hibbler led the team in free throws made with 72. Barry Burns 775 women ' s basketball Women ' s basketball team Front row: Rhonda Lauderdale, Kori Gourley, Kimberly Gilchrist, Angilean Ward, Tiffany Powell. Middle row: Assistant Coach Wanda Jones, Glynetha Davis, Java Reynolds, Damita Shazier, Michelle Winrow, Wanda Dillard, Sarah Anderson, Assistant Coach Mark Lewis. Back row: Connie Hibbler, Head Coach Mary Lou Johns, Beth Brown. Photo Services Down hard, Kim Gilchrist manages to make her free throws after she was fouled on this play. She scored a season-high 16 points as the Lady Tigers defeated Metro rival South Carolina, 84-69. Barry Burns ( continued from page 175 ) points-per-game. Sopho- more Michelle Winrow added 8.7 points-per-game from her forward slot. All of our centers were inexperienced, but I was pleased with how well they came along, Johns says. But the heart and soul of the squad were the four returning seniors, guards Connie Hibbler and Rhonda Lauderdale and forwards Beth Brown and Wanda Dillard. The group, which Johns says accounts for almost 5,000 points in their four- year stay, includes three starters— two of whom started all 30 games this season— and over half of the team ' s point production. The senior group has done a lot for the program in the last four years, Johns says. Those four seniors made a lot of marks in the scorebook. And four others who con- tributed heavily— despite getting limited exposure- were sophomore Kori Gourley and the team ' s four freshmen, Kim Gilchrist, Java Reynolds, Angilean Ward and Sarah Anderson. Those were integral parts of the team, Johns says. But next season will prove to be another test for Johns and her assistant coaches, Mark Lewis and Wanda Simpson-Jones, as the team will have only two seniors (Davis and Shazier) and the backbone of the team will rest on the shoul- ders of those talented fresh- men and sophomores. We have a big gap to fill, Johns says. ■ Phillip Tutor n •aae 776 ' blue ' em away Body to body, Kori Gourley lets nothing stand in her way, not even a Detroit de- fender. Although the team got off to a bad start, they didn ' t quit, Johns com- ments as Gourley demon- strates this attitude. Barry Burns Basketball scoreboard 80-82 Fresno State 94-98 Santa Clara 62-84 So. -111. 81-65 Ark. State 59-94 Miss. 97-91 Alcorn State 85-77 Miss. State 72-81 W. Ky. 109-75 Detroit 61-73 Va. Tech 91-90 Fl. State 62-80 S.C. 78-82 So. Miss. 73-97 Tenn. 55-73 Cincinnati 82-66 Louisville 77-79 Ark. State 103-89 Mo. -Kan. State 89-84 Va. Tech 94-89 Fl. State 84-69 S.C. jl 1 78-81 Miss. 74-71 So. Miss. 73-86 Vanderbilt 82-57 Cincinnati 73-76 Louisville 98-71 Oral Roberts 73-53 Louisville 70-68 Cincinnati 70-81 S.C. 777 women ' s basketball The cheer- leaders and the pom-pon squad give it their all at games and in competition What Voices Make the V_ heerleading may pos- sibly be one of the most misunderstood activities on this campus. Although it is placed in the sports section of the DeSoto, cheerleading actually has qualities that could merit its placement in several sections. The cheerleaders and the nationally-known pom-pon girls must attend pep rallies held by various alumni groups as well as luncheons around the city to represent the university. They also make appear- ances at other civic events such as the Custom Auto Show held last winter. We act as ambassadors of the university, says Alan Ramsey, Baby Pouncer. Ramsey, as Baby Pouncer, regularly visits a variety of places too. He made several appearances this year to St. Jude Hospi- tal and LeBonheur Children ' s Hospital. At LeBonheur, he was invited to be a part of their annual reunion birthday party held for children who have been admitted to Lebonheur for complica- tions at birth and later re- leased. I also attend university functions of which I try to make it to as many as I can and there are a lot of them, Ramsey says. In the summer, most of the cheerleaders teach at the Universal Cheerlead- ing Association ' s (UCA) high school and college camps held on this cam- Tigers Roar? pape, 778 The delight in her eyes expresses the sensation in this little girl ' s heart from enjoying the attention given by Baby Pouncer (Alan Ramsey). This kind of contact with the fans is one of the many jobs of the Tiger mascots. John Vollmer blue ' em away pus and other schools in the area. And of course, they lead cheers. In order to prepare for the games at which they cheer, these men and women must practice every day for one and one-half hours. During practice, they work on their 18 side- line and five time-out cheers, spending as much time as necessary on each one. The pom-pon girls must keep every muscle in their bodies toned up in order to perform the complicated and synchronized dance steps they are so famous for doing at basketball games. They also prepare certain promotions at special games to rally spirit. One such special show was their Drown the Cardinals in a Sea of Blue promo for the Memphis State-Louisville basketball game in which the Tigers defeated their arch-rivals. This past year the squad attended all football games except one out-of-town game. They went on a bas- ketball road trip too. These distractions from studies put a lot of pressure on academics and they are required to keep a certain grade point average. As if all this were not enough of a strain on the cheerleading team, they were invited to the UCAs National Cheer Champion- ships. While this was a great honor— only 20 schools nationally were invited— it meant many more grueling hours of practice to prepare for the competition. The practice paid off though as the squad placed fourth in cheering. But due to a lack Tiger pride shows as the pom-pon squad soars through one of its routines. The squad consists of 12 women who must be in top shape in order to perform the many dance routines. Serge Samaha of crowd participation, the squad ' s overall finish dropped to 10th in the na- tional competition. However, the pom-pon girls continued their dom- inance in dance team com- petition as they won their third consecutive national title under the supervision of Cheri Ganong. These spirit instigators assume many different roles. They serve as athletic supporters, part-time coaches student represen- tatives, and school ambas- sadors but in the end, they keep on cheering. ■ Kevin Cochran Cheerleading squad: Front row: Alan Ramsey (Baby Pouncer), Jodie Watson, Chris McCormick (Pouncer) Standing: Joe Keene, Van VanEaton, Bill Rokas, Tim DriskoILTim Giron Top: Michelle Underwood, Samantha Dykes, Michelle Vinson, Pam Stewart, Leslie Lyndsay. Photo Services Pom-pon squad: First row: Meeka Sykes Second row: Robin Green, Gloria Cantu, Kim Street Third row: Tammy Childress, Maria Cook, Donna Turner Fourth row: Chris Shaver, Kris Kubinski, Staci Brasher, Ashley Scruggs, Bridget Brunner. Photo Services 779 cheerleaders pom-pon The Second Wind As the track and cross country teams gain theirs, they work toward national respect J, pope 780 ust when the heart is pounding to the point of explosion and the legs feel like lead weights, there ' s that sudden burst of en- ergy—the welcome second wind that runners experi- ence. This rush of adrenal- ine lets the runner see the reality of achieving his goal. Brenda Cash, head coach of the women ' s track and cross country teams, has the insight that allows her teams ' year to be put into perspective. Of the track team she says, We ' re continuing to grow. There is lots of room for improvement. It takes time to build a team and this year was the next step. Our goal is to gain national recognition, but that is a step-by-step process. Working with a strong base of very talented indi- viduals. Cash concentrated on this group to produce a bit of excellence. Lisa Koch is her top dis- tance finisher and a very strong runner. She also has some talented short dis- tance runners. One of the best sprinters on the team is Tonya Brooks. Coach Cash says She is very dependable and runs strong. She usually wins smaller meets. ' ' Her string of successful meets includes a third place finish in the 55-meter dash at the Arkansas State In- vitational, a first place fin- ish in the 400-meter dash at the Lady Tiger Invitational, a first place finish in the 400-meter dash at the Ar- kansas Lady Razorback In- vitational, and a sixth place finish at the Alabama Re- lays. Some of the other ath- letes had notable perfor- mances as well. The relay team had five finishes in the top three at different dis- tances. Another example of this individualistic talent is Sherry Bell who placed in the top 10 on six occasions, five of those finishes being in the top five. She won the 200-meter dash at the pres- tigious Arkansas Lady Ra- zorback Invitational. Shannon Sproles placed third in the discus at the Ole Miss Invitational and at the Lady Tiger Invitational. Sheila Nelson finished in the top 10 in three events at the Ole Miss Invitational and in two events at the Arkansas Lady Razorback Invitational. The women ' s cross coun- try team was established in 1985 and is still gaining its footing. The team consists of Kim Jones, Angela Logsdon, Deborah Lane, Tonya Brooks, Lisa Koch, Terri Adams and Cisa Mickle. They had an im- pressive fourth place team showing at the SEMO In- vitational and a fifth place at Southern Illinois Univer- sity. Under the helm of Coach Glenn Hays, the men ' s track and cross country teams also gained their second wind to gather some impressive placings at track and cross country invitationals. Tyrone Betters and Barry Scott each won a high jump event at the Arkansas State Invitational and at the Ar- kansas State Track Classic respectively. They also placed in the top 10 on four other occasions. Shannon Banks placed in the top five on four oc- casions in short distance events including a win in the 300-meter dash at Domino ' s Pizza Illini Clas- sic. Orin Carpenter, a very talented mid- distance run- ner came in third in the 400-meter dash at the Ar- kansas State Track Classic, at the Hot Springs Invita- tional, and at the first Ala- bama Relays. The men also proved they could team up and combine their talents with some pleasing results in the relay events. In four track meets (Arkansas State Invita- tional, Arkansas State Track Classic, Domino ' s Pizza Illini Classic, and Al- abama Relays), the Tigers placed in the top 10 in five events, four of those fin- ishes being in the top five. The men ' s cross country team also has a string of accomplishments in its 18- year heritage, including a track world record in 1981. This year ' s team is com- posed of Tim Yardicks, Kyle Merriman, Eric Gaither, Pat Burnett, Jeff Jordan, Jim Mirda and Dave Tambur- rino. The team consists mostly of freshmen and sophomores and is one of the youngest teams ever at the university. If Coach Hays is asked what makes this cross country team so special, he says, There is a certain satisfaction in being able to visibly improve over just one season. In both teams the coaches are looking for these visible signs of im- provement. Cash says, We are looking for more depth and a broader team next year. For the track teams, the coaches want a broader base in field events, while in cross country they need more experience from their young teams, which can only come with time. Coach Cash is optimistic though. She wants to establish MSU as a track power and with the right attitude and players, anything is pos- sible. ■ Kevin Cochran ' blue ' em away The battle for the lead is on between Lisa Koch and a Murray State run- ner. Koch is the best long- distance runner accord- ing to Coach Cash. Serge Samaha Women ' s Track Team First row: Kim Jones, Coach Brenda Cash, Sherry Bell Second row: Tonya Brooks, Lisa Koch, Patti Hoffler, Angela Logsdon Third row: Jill Consterdine, Terry Adams, Cisa Mickles, Shelia Nelson, Shannon Sproles, Michele Schiffer Photo Services Men ' s Track Team Front row: Shannon Banks, Joe Boyland, Jim Mirda, Pat Burnett, Norman Reed, Joel Freeman Back row: Coach Glenn Hays, Troy Jackson, David Tamburrino, John Strong, Orin Carpenter, Terry McKee, Barry Scott, Ben Hanback Serge Samaha 181 cross country men ' s women ' s track Senior running back Tracy Holmes takes the ball up the sideline for a Tigers ' gain of 22 yards. Holmes gained a total of 55 as Memphis State roared to a 43-8 victory over the Cardinals. Kathy Armstrong Let ' s celebrate. Memphis State ' s victory over the Ole Miss Rebels has everyone jumping with joy. Junior linebacker Mark Bowen revels in the victory. The team has never had a losing season in a year they have beaten Ole Miss. Kathy Armstrong pafe 782 blue ' em away Tigers Discover Practice Makes Perfect A young squad improves record to 5-5-1 L Ln 1986, the Memphis State Tigers ' football team, one of the youngest in the nation with an average age of 19.9, finished the season with a 1-10 record. In 1987, the Tigers still had one of the youngest teams in the nation. They ended their second season under head coach Charlie Bailey at 5-5-1, with their wins coming at the expense of rivals such as Ole Miss, Alabama and Louisville and also Tulane and Tulsa. The season started on a high note with a win over MSU ' s arch-rival, the Ole Miss Rebels. As the season continued the Tigers had many of their opponents singing the blues. The Tigers began the sea- son in a newly recon- structed Liberty Bowl Sta- dium with ceremonies that included balloons and com- memorative coins. Memphis State scored in the first quarter and held the Rebels scoreless in the first half. The Tigers kicked three field goals to take a 16-10 lead, but Ole Miss managed to get possession of the ball on the MSU one-yard line. The Memphis State defense dug in and preserved the lead to give MSU their sixth win ever over the Rebels. After a week off the Tigers traveled to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commo- dores, over whom MSU gained their only victory in 1986. Memphis State jumped to an early 17-0 lead in the first half, but the Tigers were not able to hold on to that lead as the Com- modores scored 27 second half points to defeat the Tigers 27-17. After losing to the eighth- ranked Florida Seminoles and Mississippi State, both on the road, the Tigers were prepared to host the Ala- bama Crimson Tide who were ranked 15th nation- ally at that time. Alabama was a heavy fa- vorite, but before the game was over the Tigers had another team singing those Memphis Blues as they upset the Crimson Tide 13- 10. The Tigers were riding high as they rolled into the homecoming game against the Green Wave of Tulane and they continued to roll to a 45-36 victory. The 45 points scored against the Green Wave was the most scored by a Tigers team since 1984. Sophomore Gerald White scored the first two Tigers ' touchdowns and gained 101 yards before suffering a knee injury late in the first half. White remained on the MSU injured list for the rest of the 1987 season. The next opponent the team faced was the Golden Eagles of Southern Mississippi who ended Memphis State ' s winning streak by beating them 17- 14. Halloween night was Memphis State ' s fourth straight home game and the (continued on page 187) Stretch, two-three-four. Randall Cooper (20) and Reggie Dubose (36) stretch during the pre-game warm- up prior to the Arkansas State game. Kathy Armstrong Football scoreboard 16 - 10 Ole Miss 17 - 27 Vanderbilt 24 - 41 Fla. State 36 - 09 Miss. State 13 - 10 Alabama 45 - 36 Tulane 14 -17 So. Miss. 21 - 21 Ark. State 37 -31 S. W. La. 43 - 08 Louisville 14 - 00 Tulsa 183 football On the Side Lines... Tigers Tame the Tide After winning the open- ing game against Ole Miss, the Tigers football team wound down, losing their next three games on the road. MSU returned home to face the 1 5th ranked Ala- bama Crimson Tide. Alabama came into the game with a 4- 1 record and looking ahead to their next game against long-time rival, Tennessee. They were anchored by junior tailback Bobby Humphrey, who was considered a Heisman trophy candidate. Humphrey had already gained 555 yards in Alabama ' s first five games. Alabama took the ex- pected lead in the game with :44 seconds left in the second quarter. The score stood at 7-0. With less than a minute in the half, MSU moved the ball to the ' Bama 20-yard line where John Butler kicked a 37-yard field goal and the score was 7-3. The Crimson Tide took first possession of the ball in the second half and moved it 38 yards to the Memphis State 35-yard line. ' Bama kicker Phillip Doyle sailed a 52-yard punt through the goal posts to increase the Crimson Tide lead to 10-3. This was the longest field goal of his career. Memphis State came back and drove the ball 55 yards in eight plays to tie the score 10-10. Memphis State was helped by two pass interference penalties on Alabama. The Tigers added a fourth quarter field goal to take the lead 13-10. Then MSU proceeded to hold the Crimson Tide scoreless to gain Memphis State ' s first victory over the Tide and to send the Tigers fans scur- rying to the phones to call their Alabama friends to say naynh. MSU fullback Wayne Pryor led all rushers in rushing with 112 yards on 19 carries. The (offensive) line did it all with the holes they opened, said Pryor after the game. Anyone could have rushed for the yards. I can ' t say enough about the guys up front. The front line consists of Tim Borcky, Scott Dill, Ted Gatewood, Reid Bennett and Keith Shirley. The Memphis State de- fensive unit held Al- abama ' s Humphrey to 84 yards on 22 carries. The Crimson Tide was held to 274 offensive yards, their lowest output since the 1986 Perm State game. The Tigers ' defense also intercepted three Alabama passes. MSU corner back picked off an Alabama pass on the very last play and returned it 1 1 yards to nail the coffin shut on the Crimson Tide. ■ Kathy Armstrong page, 784 , ' blue ' em away The winning play. Coach Charlie Bailey gives the signals that brought the victory over the Tide as well as others. In his second year as head coach, he still headed one of the youngest teams in the nation. Kafhy Armstrong Flying tackle. The Arkansas State Indians ' ball carrier is unable to avoid MSU ' s sophomore defensive tackle Adrian Harrod. Kathy Armstrong Now let ' s discuss this calmly. Senior center Ted Gatewood and the officials discuss a penalty during the Southern Miss game. Gatewood was named one of the team ' s permanent co-captains during the 1987 season. Kathy Armstrong 185 football What a feeling! Sophomore wide receiver Richard Pettus waves the victory banner high at the Alabama game where MSU won 13-10. Kathy Armstrong Pump up the volume. ..of air, that is. Student trainer John House pumps air into Carlos Hollowell ' s helmet. The air- padded helmets must be refilled after big or repeated hits. Kathy Armstrong On the Side Lines... Rebels Sing the Tiger Blues I s the game clock ticked off the minutes, the Tigers found themselves in this fix. They were ahead in the fourth quarter with just minutes to go, but Ole Miss had possession of the ball inside the MSU 10-yard line. Not only that, but Ole Miss also had four downs to try to move the ball over the goal line. Memphis State first played Ole Miss in 1921. The Rebels won that en- counter 82-0. The Tigers ' first victory over the Rebels did not come until 46 years later in 1967. Ole Miss, a pre-season pick to be a contender for the Southeastern Confer- ence title, was favored to win. After all, they had won 33 out of the last 40 con- tests with Memphis State. The game was also an in- dication of things to come. Memphis State has never had a losing season in a year that they have beaten Ole Miss. The Tigers opened the 1987 football season in a newly revamped Liberty Bowl Stadium. Planners es- timated the new capacity at 63,244. The Tigers and Rebels fans exceeded this by almost 1 ,000 extra fans. The Tigers thought that a good way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mem- phis State ' s first win over the Rebels would be with another victory. Bailey even called in the former winning coach Billy Spook Murphy to give the team a pep talk. Two downs later the ball was at the Tigers ' one yard line when Memphis State ' s junior linebacker Damon Young stopped the Ole Miss ball carrier in his tracks twice to preserve the lead and give Memphis State its sixth victory over Ole Miss. After the game the Tigers celebrated the anniversary of MSU ' s first win over the Rebels by presenting the game ball to Murphy. ■ Kathy Armstrong ■— ■ pape, 186 blue ' em away (continued from page 183) Tigers came away with a 21-21 tie against the Indians of Arkansas State. Next, the Tigers journeyed to Lafayette, La., and lost 31-7 to the Southwestern Louisiana Ragin ' Cajuns. Memphis State returned home to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium to face Louisville in their last home game of the season. The Tigers ' defense provided a large turnover margin as Memphis State sailed to a 43-8 win over the Cardinals. The Tigers had a six to one turnover advantage over Louisville. Junior fullback Bill Moody tied a school record by scoring three touchdowns in this game against Louisville. The last game of the 1987 season was in Tulsa, Ok., against the Golden Hurricanes of the University of Tulsa. Memphis State gained their first shut-out since 1982. The Tigers defeated Tulsa 14-0 and ended the season with a 5-5-1 record, their first non-losing season since 1984. Ironically, 1984 ended on the same note. ■ Kathy Armstrong Stopping the Rebels. Junior inside linebacker Damon Young stops the Ole Miss ball carrier. Young stopped the Rebels twice on the MSU two-yard line with less than a minute in the game to give the Tigers their victory. Kathy Armstrong 187 football A moment of silence. Greg Gill gathers his thoughts before an- other round. Gil handled the pressure with apparent ease as he was the Medalist (golfer with the lowest score) for the Metro Tournament. Kathy Armstrong Post-Season Glory The men ' s golf team grabbed the golden ring this season— a trip to the NCAA tournament lor the first time in MSU history, the Tigers earned a bid to the NCAA golf tourna- ment. They got their bid by winning the Metro Confer- ence Championship. During the spring sea- son, Coach Jim Cook guided his team to winning the New Orleans In- tercollegiate Tournament and a second place finish at the Augusta College Forest Hills Invitational. His Tigers finished In the top 10 in all eight tournaments this spring. The fall campaign saw the Tigers win the Murray State Intercollegiate Tour- nament and finish second in MSU ' s Hillman Robbins Memorial Intercollegiate Tournament. Memphis State finished in the top four in every one of their fall tournaments. Coach Cook will be en- tering his 18th year as head golf coach at the university. His teams have won two Metro tournaments (1976 and 1988) and placed sec- ond on five other occasions. Cook has contributed much more to the game than just his fine coaching abilities though. He is the director of the Hillman Robbins Memorial Inter- collegiate Tournament. He has served on the se- lection committee for the NCAA Golf Championship and served as a member of the Board of Directors for Golf World Magazine and the Board of Directors for the Southern Golf Associa- tion. His team placed two members on the Metro All- Conference team. One of those was a freshman, Greg Gill who captured the Medalist title. The other one, Mack Maness, a se- nior, also finished second at the New Orleans Inter- collegiate Tournament and was the top MSU finisher in three of the eight spring tournaments. Fred Mangum and Tim Manus both had top five performances during the year and Steve Metz who finished second in four tournaments and fourth in another tournament this year was rewarded by being named an All- American af- ter the season was over. The loss of three seniors will be hard to recover from next year but with the help of freshman Greg Gill and four other returning golfers, the Tigers look to keep their level of play at its best. ■ Scott McCall Kevin Cochran fiape 788 , ' blue ' em away Careful aim is what it takes and Angie Barker has proven that she has it. Barker and Leslie Folsom headed the team this year according to Coach Sally Andrews. In her first year in this position, she guided the team to third place at the Metro Conference. Devln Greaney If, st U v v m BL ' ■•„ ' 9 1 Mm l igrl i Men ' s Golf Team: First row: Steve Metz, Coach Jim Cook Second row: Fred Magnum, Mack Maness, Mark Diaz Third row: Todd Conine, Tim Manus Fourth row: Greg Gill, Rick Robbins, Mark Blaze Photo Services Women ' s Golf Team: Heather Lee, Leslie Folsom, Leslie Leonard, Angie Barker, Coach Sally Andrews, Gia Kronske, Christi Parkes, Cynthia Brooks, Beatriz Courman Photo Services A Learning Experience V oach Sally Andrews guided her squad to a third place finish in the Metro Conference Tournament this year. Led by Angie Barker and Leslie Folsom, the team, which is return- ing all but one player, capped off Coach Andrews maiden year as head coach and indicated the possibili- ties for next year. The squad had only one senior, Christi Parkes, so the team has plenty of tal- ent to fall back on next year. Leslie Folsom is our strongest player concern- ing ability and leadership, says Coach Andrews. Heather Lee was also a very strong player including a fourth place finish in the Memphis Women ' s Inter- collegiate (MWIC) which was only her second colle- giate tournament. Even Coach Andrews admits she surprised everyone with that performance at such an early time in her career. The MWIC is Memphis State ' s own tournament in which 17 teams competed this fall. Such golf powers as Duke, Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama and oth- ers joined in the hunt for the championship at this year ' s tournament. Coach Andrews enjoys being a part of this tourna- ment. The MWIC is a very big tournament. It has grown into one of the top tournaments in the South. She defines this year as a learning experience for ev- eryone. We played very well in the fall. Part of what makes this team work so well is their attitude. Coach Andrews describes them this way: They are a great bunch of girls who really enjoy what they are doing. That is a big key to han- dling what can mount up to some very serious pressure in athletics at the collegiate level. At least two of the top four MSU finishers in every tournament this spring were freshmen. This statis- tic points out the youth of the team which usually means good things are bound to happen. This year provided us with a lot of experience. I expect us to play well next year but a lot of that de- pends on how other teams are doing when you are involved in a head-to-head competition such as golf, comments Andrews. She goes on to say, I see our long-range goal as win- ning the Metro Tournament next spring which is attain- able considering the talent of these girls. ■ Kevin Cochran The future looks bright for the Lady Tigers golf team 189 men ' s women ' s golf Old Hat for a New Team if The racquetball team maintains a national title When you ' re number one, there ' s no need to re- cruit. People come to you, sophomore Brant Spiewak says with a smile, speaking of the racquetball team. When the university be- gan its racquetball program in the early 1970s, its suc- cess was underestimated. The men ' s division has won in national competition for 13 consecutive years, fol- lowed closely by the women ' s division, which has placed either first or second during the same time period. From the program ' s be- ginning, MSU has served as a role model for other schools because it was among the first imple- mented at a college level. According to senior Jim Jeffers, a four-year team member and National In- tercollegiate winner, much of the initial success was because Memphis just happened to have a lot of good players. Jeffers, originally from Chicago, heard of the school ' s reputation and vis- ited the campus during his junior year in high school. I came down to talk with the team coach, Larry Liles, and tour the facilities. I pretty much decided then that I would attend MSU. Racquetball has the longest season of any sport, running from the end of September to mid-May. Team members compete in tournaments throughout the fall and spring semes- ters. These tournaments allow players to practice for the Intercollegiates, while also giving them the opportunity to travel and compete on a national level. There are both singles and doubles competitions. Coach Liles believes that practice, and lots of it, gives a player the competitive edge. My guys and girls practice five days a week, Liles says. We run drills on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Cheri Ganong gives them aerobic workouts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Memphis State ' s na- tional reputation encour- ages many major sponsors such as HEAD and PENN to provide the team with the basic equipment needed for playing like balls. In return they receive free advertis- ing. The MSU Rollout Club, which takes its name from a shot hit so low it cannot be returned, sponsors fund- raisers for the team along with the Memphis Racquetball Association, which promotes rac- quetball within the city. Each year two major fundraisers provide scholarships: the Jack Ful- ton Open in the fall and the MSU Open in the spring. While the university pro- vides the team with an annual budget for travel expenses and scholarships, De ' espite the fact that Charlie Mazzone ' s handball team had no returning sen- iors, they still won their third consecutive men ' s national championship in the spring semester, by defeating 27 other schools. The Tigers scored 166 Continued Excellence The handball team adds to a string of national titles points to defeat runner-up Lake Forest College of Chi- cago by six points. Scoring 32 points, fresh- man Jeff Cottam placed second in the open singles competition. Rob Pearse scored 28 in reaching the quarterfinals, while Kevin Fitzgerald and Mark Polgra- bia scored 26 points each by reaching the round of six- teen. Kevin Hill and Ken Crespi made it an all-Tiger final in the B-singles tour- nament, which was won by Hill. The women ' s doubles national championship was won by Jennifer Roberts and Janet Burke. Burke also won the women ' s B- singles championship, while Mischea McCrory won the contenders divi- sion national champion- ship. But what led up to these events was a series of other wins including the Chat- tanooga Invitational and the Baton Rouge-Tiger Open. One outstanding player was Cottam. He won the open-singles champi- onship at the Baton Rouge- Tiger Open in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Mardi Gras Invitational in New Orleans and the City Tournament in Memphis. He placed run- ner-up in open singles in the Chattanooga Invita- tional Tournament and the Old Hickory Tournament in Nashville. Coach Mazzone says, He [Cottam] is an excellent handball player. He has the potential to be one of our best players ever. He also teamed with Pearse to win the open- doubles Baton Rouge Open championship. Pearse, a freshman, won the open singles champion- ship in the Old Hickory Tournament and was run- ner-up at the City Tourna- ment. Fitzgerald, a junior, won the B-singles cham- pionship in the Chat- tanooga Invitational and pope, 190 , ' blue ' em away there are times when fi- nances are tight. This year it cost us sev- eral thousand dollars to go to California for Nationals, Liles recounts. And Mem- phis State had to help us with that. Interest from the Bailey Pritchett Endow- ment Fund also provides a scholarship for one player per year. Several Memphis State Intercollegiate champions have become racquetball professionals. Among them are graduates Andy Roberts, David Fleetwood, John and Keith Dunlap, Sarah Green and Toni Bev- elock. Racquetball, at both pro- fessional and college levels, is a fairly new sport, but the Memphis State teams have worked hard over the years to acquire and maintain an impressive reputation. They plan to continue the fight in the future. Yes, Memphis was the original hot spot for racquetball, states the grinning Jim Jef- fers. It feels good to know that you have been a part of the best. ■ Lisa Ball teamed with Curt Heiting, a freshman, as runners-up in the open doubles division in the Mardi Gras tourna- ment, and teamed with Hill in the open doubles in the City Tournament. Sopho- more Hill won the B- singles championship in the Old Hickory and the Baton Rouge-Tiger Open. Runner-up in the open singles tournament at the Mardi Gras Invitational was junior, Polgrabia. If every- thing goes well for him, he (Polgrabia) will be right at the top this year, Mazzone says. Other members on the handball team include freshmen Heiting, Roberts, Burke and Angelia Angelic; and juniors Paul Novak and Mischea McCrory. ■ Tongue in cheek literally, Janet Burke concentrates on executing her back- hand shot. Such concentra- tion has earned the rac- quetball team 13 consecu- tive national champion- ships. Photo Services A swing and a smile is all Ken Crespi seems to need. Crespi finished runner-up in the national championship to teammate Kevin Hill. Photo Services John Curtis 191 handball racquetball A moment filled with ten- sion, these men anxiously await the ball being put in play. This part of the game is known as the scrum- mage where members of both teams interlock arms and kick the ball in efforts to gain control Of it. Barry Burns Hot potato! Shawn Weiser looks to get rid of the ball as his opponents attempt to tackle him. Devin Greaney Don ' t Play it Again, Sam The rugby team had a hard season to forget L he rugby team ' s 1988 season is one that will play on the minds of the players for seasons to come. The Tigers began with a 6-3 loss to Rhodes at Brown- ing Field. Shawn Weiser scored a ' penalty kick ' for MSU ' s only points. The Tigers then played three games in Baton Rouge, La., winning over St. John ' s 30-12, while losing to Kentucky, 20- 1 2 , and Hiram College of Pennsylvania, 13-9. The biggest problem we have is that we haven ' t been able to practice, Coach Steve Williams says. The university won ' t let us practice on the fields when they are wet. Memphis State re- turned to Browning Field, and was ambushed by the Dry Gulch Rugby Football Club, 12-4. before defeat- ing Middle Tennessee State. 20-18. The Tigers had a large lead over MTSU but something got in the way. We were too far ahead (of MTSU) and we got cocky. When we ' re that far ahead, to give it right back to them, it ' s tough. But, we ' ll take them (the wins) when it counts. But after the MTSU game, the Tigers couldn ' t seem to get back on track. They lost the next seven games including three losses at the Hog Wild Tournament in Fayet- teville. Ark. The losses were to Old No. 7 R.F.C., 14-10; Van- derbilt, 22-7; Fort Camp- pape 192 blue ' em away Rugby Club Front row: John Ferguson, Brent Camp, Darren Scott, Tony Styer, Jim Leonard, Dave Hill, Rob Monteforte, Shawn Weiser Back row: Coach Steve Williams, Leon Bergman, George Balas, Steve Karem, Jay Hawkins, Marc Holley, Rick McGhie, Rob Harrison, Gabe Ragghianti, Rob Sears, Paul Abbott, Lance Ray, Chuck Dunavant, Danny Hall Photo courtesy of Coach Steve Williams bell R.F.C., 49-3; Rhodes, 20-3; Southwest Missouri State, 21-14; Oral Roberts University, 16-12; and Washburn University of Missouri, 18-14 in over- time. Paul Abbott scored two tries against the Titans in the second game, while Steve Skinner scored on the other try to lead the Tigers. Skinner and Mark Holley both scored on a try to lead the Tigers in their final game, which they lost to the Ichabods in over- time. Memphis State finished seventh in a 16-team field. Louisiana State won the tournament, Rhodes Col- lege finished second. The Tigers finished with a 2- 1 1 spring season record, 1-4 in the Mid-South Rugby Union. It hasn ' t been a very good season for us, Coach Steve Williams says. A lot of our problems dealt with the university, with the availability of the facilities, the lack of recruiting and mistakes on the field. All season, we ' d get within 25 yards of the opponent ' s end zone, but could never score. He also adds, All excuses why you fail or lose don ' t offer much comfort. What ' s the solution? Williams says, We ' re go- ing to regroup in the sum- mer. We ' re going to try to recruit some players from high school, hopefully some minority players. Some of the problems Williams and his rugby team will try to solve before the 1988 fall season are establishing leadership on the team. Williams says, We need to take a hard look at what we ' re doing. The team will also try to become more involved with the university and possibly help raise money for charity. ■ John Curtis Patty Iovinelli 793 rugby Men ' s Soccer Ends on Non-losing Note The soccer team finishes 9-9-2 While playing more games than the football team, the soccer team danced a similar tune ending their season 9-9- 2. While this may be a respectable record it is one the Tigers are not satisfied with. The team opened tn season on Sept. 4, with a 1-0 win over the South- ern Illinoic-Edwards ville Cougars. The Tigers, re- turning a solid core of starters, found a new star from across the ocean. From Bremen, West Germany, Morten Aker- fors was the most valu- able player in their first game. With five minutes left in the game, Akerfors worked free to score the only goal of the match. Akerfors told The Daily Helmsman after the game, It was very hard and very tough being my first game. I ' m very glad that it happened (the goal). It was almost my only chance. The Tigers had one casuality against the Cougars. Senior goalie E. J. Gilley was injured in the first half of the game and was unable to play until October. The next game for the Tigers was crosstown ri- val Rhodes College. The Tigers exploded for seven goals against Rhodes, with Akerfors scoring four of those. One senior, one junior and one freshman also got into the scoring column for the Tigers. Donal McDonagh, Jon Goad and David Tappan each put one in for Mem- phis State. The first road game fol- lowed. It was against North Texas State and Akerfors was again in the scoring column. Akerfors scored his sixth goal for the Tigers in the 3-2 victory. Akerfors raised his sea- son totals in the next two games. He scored the only goal in a loss to the former National Champion Indi- ana Hoosiers and the only goal in a loss to Missouri-St. Louis. The Tigers got back on the winning track against another home rival. Taking on the Christian Brother ' s Buccaneers, the Tigers won in a 4- 1 victory, with Aker- fors scoring three goals. Alabama-Birmingham was the next victim as Akerfors, McDonagh and junior Carl Spilker scored a goal apiece to pace the Tigers. The team had some more bad luck on the road but found a new scoring force. Donal McDonagh had three goals in a losing effort. They returned home and pushed their record up tc 6-3 with a win over Illinois State. McDonagh had the only goal, but it was enough. The travelling Tigers went back on the road to split two games. A 4-2 win over Belhaven College was soured by a 3-0 shut-out at the hands of South Ala- bama. The Tigers returned to the familiar confines of Echles Field but were handed two of their tough- est losses of the season. Ar- kansas State and Georgia State put it to the Tigers 2- 1 and 3- 1 , respectively. Coach Peter Bermel did not have much to say after the losses. Bermel told The Daily Helmsman, They (Ar- kansas-Little Rock) hustled very hard. They wante d it very bad and this was not one of our better games. After the Georgia State game, Bermel commented, We did not get any oppor- tunities to pull the trigger and they (Georgia State) had more space to work in when they had the ball. The team busted out of its slump in a big way in the next game against South- west Missouri State. Seven different Tigers scored in the 8- 1 victory. They also had no trouble finding the goal against Alabama-Huntsville as the Team won 5- 1 , but it was a bittersweet victory for the Tigers. It was the last of the season. The Tigers went on to drop three straight games to Vanderbilt, West- ern Kentucky and Evansville. Coming off the losses and going into the Metro Invita- tional, the Tigers could only salvage two ties. A 1-1 con- test with Louisville and a 2- 2 game against Virginia Tech were the swan songs for the team. The season, while in some ways being sour, also saw some new records set. Morten Akerfors became the new single-season scor- ing champ with a record- breaking 17 goals. John Cooke also set the single- game assist record with four. ■ Leo E. Alessi m - fn bage 194 , blue em away One more point for the team. Freshman forward Morten Akerfors scores another goal for MSU. Akerfors ' s four goals against Rhodes set a new school record. Kathy Armstrong Soccer team Front row: David Tappan, Jorge Musicante, E.J. Gilley, Todd Scarpace. Matt Price, Troy Piel, Jon Goad Middle row: Sergio Musicante, Jimmy Holland, Carl Spilker, Butch Whitworth, RoP Allen, Chip Elliot, ScottTumer, Morten Akerfors Back row: Head Coach Peter Bermel, Administrative Steve Laster, John Cooke, Jeff Konieczny, David PoczoPut, Jeff Breslau, Donal McDonagh, Greg Locks, Tony Melkent, John Norris, RoPi Kauker, graduate assis- tants Paulo Aur, Mike Kauker. Photo Services 1-0 Edwardsville 7-1 Rhodes 3-2 North Texas State 1-3 Indiana 1-3 Missouri-St. Louis 4- 1 Christian Broth ers 3-2 Alabama-Bir mingham 4-5 Alabama A M 1-0 Illinois State 4-2 Belhaven 0-3 South Alabama 1-2 Arkansas-Little Rock 1-3 Georgia State 8-1 Southwestern Missouri 5- 1 Alabama-Univer sity 2-4 Vanderbilt 0-2 Western Ken tucky 0- 1 Evansville 1-1 Louisville 2-2 Virginia Tech Keep your eye on the ball. Ballymote, Ireland native Donal McDonagh kicks the ball around his oppo- nent. McDonagh scored 25 points for the Tigers in the fall. Kathy Armstrong 195 men s soccer In the heat of the battle, Allison Strickland gets the ball off in a hurry asshe ischailenged bya defender. Devin Greaney Hard knocks. Soccer can be very demanding as Kim Lamphere discovered this season. Saul Nigera, assistant coach, and Lee Habecker, head coach, assist Lamphere off the field after she was injured. Devin Greaney New Sport Learns how to Win Quickly This infant club sport is taking long strides toward success A little spark of interest has grown into a university club sport. This spark fired up across the Memphis area as the women ' s soccer team which has done some fancy footwork to pull off a 10-3 record this season. Just two years old, the team was started by a group of women who had played with and against each other throughout high school. Wanting to keep their skills on the field sharp, they ap- proached Lee Habecker. Formerly a coach at Craigmont High School, Habecker has coached soc- cer in the city for 16 years. At the helm of the team, Habecker is assisted by Saul Nigera who received a graduate degree at Mem- phis State University. The two headed a team of re- turning players, many of whom are seasoned se- niors. These players proved their abilities with their only losses being against the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Vanderbilt and Tulane. Habecker describes UTK as their toughest oppo- nent and says Vanderbilt has a good program. The game against Tulane was a disappointment since it was the last game of the season. Due to the fact that age- 196 w v blue ' em away the game was away, all of the team members were not able to travel down to Lou- isiana. Expenses such as ones for travelling can be a prob- lem for the newly-founded team. Since women ' s soccer is a club sport, it does not receive university funding. The players have to chip in to cover their expenses. But Habecker says different companies across town have contributed to the team as it has become more recognized. Creating a name for themselves is not always an easy task either. The team does its own recruiting. Ha- becker says there is not an actual program for recruit- ing since no scholarships are offered. He says he and the players try to generate interest by giving sched- ules of games to various youth groups and contact- ing the local high schools. So far this approach has helped the program, ac- cording to Habecker. They have been able to attract the youth who are strictly in- terested in playing. In gen- eral, Habecker says the in- terest in women ' s soccer in Memphis is growing, espe- cially due to high schools having the sport. According to Habecker, the most exciting game was the one against Louisville which the Tigers won 2-1. Beating this rival, along with the other nine victories this season, will hopefully create the reputation needed to bring in new play- ers. The team this year is an older one with many seniors and graduate students like Laura Miller. Habecker says that Kim Lamphere and Jeanna Wright are particularly skillful. He will be losing two of the best players in this area of the country since Lamphere and Wright won ' t be returning. The team will also lose Cathy Moran, Stephanie White, Heather Doolin, Allison Strickland and Laura Miller. With so many spots opening up, the team will be young. But Habecker says it ' s the skill that counts and the group coming in is very talented. ■ Daphne Lubkowitz Plan for the attack. Heather Doolin (11) ponders her next move as she dribbles upfield. Doolin is one among several play- ers who will be leav- ing the team open for a fresh new crew. Devin Greaney 197 women s soccer Sports Information Knows it All pag-e, 798 ' Few MSU fans know every- thing about Memphis State sports, but the MSU Sports Information Office does T h -he Memphis State Sports Information Office is responsible for all of the publicity for the NCAA sanctioned sports at MSU. These include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and track. Unfortunately we also have some sports at MSU that do rather well, like the handball, racquetball and swim teams, that are not NCAA sports and we are not really involved with them, says Bob Winn, Sports In- formation director. We try our best to create an image not only locally, but nationally for those teams and promote them anyway we can, says Winn. Fourteen years ago the Sports Information Office used a portable typewriter and an old telicopier. Today they have advanced to computer systems. The of ice has four com- puter systems they use on a regular basis. One was given to them by an outside national statistics firm. They also have a house system, a Xerox desktop publishing system and a portable computer to file stories straight to the news- papers. It really hasn ' t cut out work load any, but has probably made our produc- tivity three or four times higher, Winn says. The work for a particular ball game begins a week prior to football games and two or three days before a basketball game. During this time the Sports Infor- mation staff presents the statistics and any notes on the game to the media to make their job a little easier in covering the team. On a typical game night, the staff arrives at the game at least three hours early or even earlier for the bigger or televised games. When they arrive at the game, the Sports Informa- tion Office sets up their ma- chines and equipment in the press room, makes the press room operational, lays out the name tags for the media, gets everyone in their seats and makes sure the media has all the infor- mation they need to cover the game. Then for a few blue ' em away Ball game statistics. Bob Winn, sports information di- rector, assembles the statis- tic books after a Memphis State basketball game. The Sports Information Office often arrives three hours before a game and stays long after the fans leave to finish this task. Kathy Armstrong hours, their job is done. We sit back and the coaches take over and they run their operation for three or four hours and when the game is over our work starts again, ' ' Winn says. At the end of the game the function of the Sports Infor- mation Office is to compile complete NCAA statistics. They decimate those statis- tics to the media people there so that they can write their stories about the game. The next day they com- pile the overall statistics for the season and get those out to the media. The office then begins preparations for the next game. ■ Kathy Armstrong Line up the paper. Sherilyn Fiveash of women ' s sports information is re- sponsible for the coverage of the Lady Tigers sports. The entire Sports Information Office is responsible for the publicity of the NCAA sanctioned sports at Memphis State. Kathy Armstrong 799 sports information Co-Champkfns of the The men ' s tennis team posted a 14- 6 record including a Metro title Metro JLhe men ' s tennis team had a banner year capped off by their co-champi- onship title in the Metro tournament. The team fin- ished the season with a 14- 6 record, including 1 1 con- secutive victories. Coach Tommy Buford attributed the success of this team to its balance. Our number one through number six players were all very good. This not only gave us six strong singles Follow-through is the key for Sergio Castello. In this match against University of Arkansas-Little Rock Cas- tello was defeated 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 but the Tigers beat the Trojans 5-3. Barry Burns Construction on the Courts This season was a building season for the women ' s tennis team J. he women ' s tennis team struggled this year to a 6- 12 record. However they are optimistic about next year as many members of this year ' s squad will re- turn. One indication of the team ' s maturity and per- severance was that after having lost the first 9 matches of the season, the team turned things around to wind up the second half with a 6-3 mark. The strength of this year ' s team was its doubles play. The teams of Stepha- nie El ek Kelly Deep and Annika Ewaldson Louanne Melone provided a stability for the team that will be relied upon next year as a key ingredient to a suc- cessful season. Experience will be a big plus for the team going into next year. Coach Peterson expects the team to be much stronger with more depth next year. She is especially excited about the fact that, for the first time next year, the team will be comprised of 6 full scholar- ship athletes. Coach Peterson, com- menting on this year, said it ...will help establish a base of tennis to build on in years to come. She reflected on the Lady Tigers ' best outing. It is difficult to think of a good match after a season like we ' ve had but the second game against Southern Illi- nois University-Ed- wardsville was a good one. Even though we lost it, we showed character in com- ing back against a team that had beaten us pretty badly earlier in the season. In addition to the six scholarship athletes on the team, walk-on Michelle Chiles will add her talents to the Lady Tiger efforts. With the strength and ex- perience of last year ' s team and the talents of the new- comers. Coach Peterson and the Lady Tigers tennis team are looking forward to a very successful 1988-89 season. ■ Kevin Cochran page, 200 ' blue ' em away Tennis scoreboard A T ' Mens Overall Record 14-6 Opponent Murray State 5-2 Middle Tenn. State 5-1 Vanderbilt 1-5 So. Mississippi 6-3 Belhaven 5-3 SW Baptist 6-2 Tenn. -Mar tin 5-2 Austin Peay 5-1 Louisville 6-0 Murray State 5-3 Eastern Kentucky 5-0 Kalamazoo Valley 9-0 Ark. -Little Rock 5-3 Tenn. -Martin 5-4 Mississippi 2-6 Centenary 5-0 Ark. -Little Rock 4-5 SW Louisiana 1-5 Mississippi State 1-5 Mississippi 3-5 Metro Tournament: Co-Champions with Fla. St. A ' Women e Overall Record S-12 Opponent Arkansas 1-8 Kansas State 4-5 Drake 3-6 SIU-Edwardsville 0-6 Ark. -Little Rock 0-9 UT-Chattanooga 0-6 South Alabama 1-9 West Florida 4-5 Miss. State 0-8 Austin Peay 5-4 Murray State 6-3 Middle Tenn 7-0 SIU-Edwardsville 4-5 Ark. -Little Rock 4-5 Louisiana Tech 6-1 Austin Peay 1-8 Arkansas State 7-2 Arkansas State 7-2 players but also provided us with three tough doubles teams. He described Simon Edmonds and Sergio Cas- tello as the heart and soul of the team. Edmonds had the best individual record of any team member at 17-4. Another big contributor to the team was Ulf Einerth whose 15-6 record was the second best on the team. It is not known at this time whether he will return to Memphis State to play ten- nis next year or not. This student athlete, who had one B and the rest As, has been offered an academic scholarship in Stockholm, Sweden which may lure him to Europe. Coach Buford is already working to fill the void these players have left behind. He has three very promising recruits joining the team, none of which are from the United States. Jason Forbes from Aus- tralia, Peter Stromberg from Sweden, and Matthew Cox from London, England will have very big roles to play in the team ' s future. Coach Buford says he is very optimistic about the new three players. He hopes they will have things smoothed out by next April and be fitting into the Memphis State system very well. Having players from around the world is very common in tennis accord- ing to Coach Buford. As the tournament director at The Racquet Club, his contacts help him find players from around the globe. When asked who con- tacts who, players or coaches, he says it ' s a two- way street. Sometimes I let people know what kind of player I am looking for and sometimes players express an interest to me in playing tennis here. When asked about next year ' s possibilities. Coach Buford emphasized that it is hard for me to predict what kind of year we are going to have. It will depend on how quickly the rookies adjust to this level of play. Coach Buford has some experience to rely on such as Nick Buoni who won a singles title in the Metro tournament from the num- ber six slot and his two most promising players, Lars Nilsson and Robert Fly, who will be vying for the number one spot on the team. He will also have some new athletes to break in, but he maintains his op- timism which will carry a long way towards continu- ing the trend of success initiated by the 1987-88 tennis team. ■ Kevin Cochran Ice-cold concentration is etched on the face of Stephanie Elek. She com- bined with Kelly Deep to form the Lady Tigers ' number one doubles team. Serge Samaha Lady Tigers Tennis Team Mary Vorwald, Annika Ewaldson, Stephanie Elek, Becky Brewster, Louanne Melone, Kelly Deep, Coach Charlotte Peterson. Photo Services 201 men ' s women ' s tennis Under the direction of a new coach, the Lady Tigers sail to a 21-16 sea- son First Season is a Winning One J. here is a new face at the helm of the Lady Tigers volleyball team. Jim Callender was named to replace Diane Hale. She resigned to become a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hale had been coach of the team since 1978. Before coming to Memphis State, Callen- der was the volleyball coach at Western Ore- gon State College. Dur- ing the season Callen- der piloted the Lady Tigers to a 21-16 rec- ord. Not only that but they won 15 of their last 21 matches under his instruction. The Lady Tigers got off to slow start losing their opening game to the University of Ten- nessee. The team then traveled to the South- west Missouri Invita- tional where they lost both matches. Four days after the MSU football team de- feated the Ole Miss Rebels, the Lady Rebels came to the MSU Field House looking for re- venge. The Lady Tigers up- held the winning tradi- tion and set the Ole Miss Lady Rebels down in three straight games. Memphis State next journeyed to Western Kentucky to compete in the WKU Coca Cola Classic and captured first place. The girls really pulled together in the championship game, Callender says. When you win on the road it is always a good feeling. Senior outside hitter Kim Ehrhorn was named the tournament most valuable player. Junior middle blocker Nancy Wolter was named to the all-tour- nament team. After winning the WKU Classic the Lady Tigers lost their next six matches before beating Chapman and MSU ' s arch rival, Louisville. After losing to Cin- cinnati, MSU re- bounded to win four straight matches. Beat- ing Southern Miss., Mississippi State, Ar- kansas State and South Carolina im- proved their Metro Conference record to 3- 1. This was a big win for the team. It is al- ways great when you win on the road, but it is even better when you win an away conference match, Callender says. The Lady Tigers dropped their next two matches to Duke and North Carolina before upping their Metro rec- ord to 4-1 by beating Virginia Tech in three games. The team took a weekend off and then journeyed to the What- taburger Classic, spon- sored by the University of Houston. Memphis State won the classic by beating the University of Ala- bama-Birmingham and the Houston Lady Cou- gars, both 3-1. Senior outside hitter Chelle Penner was named the tournament MVP while sophomore setter Clare Dirksen and Wolter were named to the all-tournament team. After returning home from Houston, the Lady Tigers dropped a Metro Conference match to the Florida State Lady Seminoles. The Lady Tigers hosted the Memphis State University Invita- tional and sailed to a first place finish beat- ing both Tulsa and Mississippi State each in three games. Memphis State trav- eled to Oxford, Miss., to compete in the Ole Miss Tournament. The Lady Tigers defeated Arkan- sas State and Alabama- Birmingham before los- f ape 202 ( v blue ' em away ing to Ole Miss in the final round. The last stop of the season was the Metro Conference Tourna- ment hosted by the Lady Tigers. We were very ex- cited about hosting the Metro Tournament here at Memphis State, Callendersays. It ' s a big plus for us to be playing at home and I think we got an excellent draw. The Lady Tigers set down their first oppo- nent, the Virginia Tech Hokies, in three straight games. In the semi-final game they lost to Cin- cinnati in four games. Callender was named Co-Metro Coach of the Year while Dirksen and Wolter were ' named to be first all-conference team. ■ Kathy Armstrong At the helm of the Lady Tigers Volleyball team is Jim Callender who took over this year as head coach and guided the team to a 21-16 rec- ord. Kathy Armstrong Volleyball team Background: Clare Dirksen, Kim Ehrhorn, Katherine Lehman, Nancy Wolter, Kara Cronin, Chelle Penner, Marie Zwolinski, Sarah Tjelmeland Seated: Phyllis Richey, Rhonda Kottke. Photo Services Senior outside hitter Phyllis Richey dips low to hit the ball during the Metro Tournament held at Memphis State. The Lady Tigers won their first three games. Kathy Armstrong Volleyball scoreboard 1 3 Tennessee 3 Texas 2 3 So. Missouri 3 Kansas 3 Ole Miss 3 W. Kentucky 3 Va. Common- wealth 3 Austin Peay 3 2 Cincinnati 3 2 UAB 3 Brigham Young 1 3 Montana 2 3 Utah 3 Weber State 3 Wash. State 1 3 Utah State 3 1 Chapman 3 1 Louisville 1 3 Cincinnatti 3 1 So. Mississippi 3 Miss. State 3 1 Arkansas State 3 1 South Carolina 1 3 Duke 3 North Iowa 3 Virginia Tech 3 1 UAB 3 ■ 1 Houston 3 Florida State 1 3 Arkansas State 3 Miss. State 3 Tulsa 3 Arkansas State 3 2 UAB 1 3 Ole Miss 3 Virgina Tech 3 Cincinnati ?03 volleyball r I akin aking the long trip up to the fourth floor of the University Center and wandering helplessly in the halls for a few minutes can eventually lead a student to Room 425. This room, with its ringing telephones and constant shuffle of feet, is obviously not just another one of the generic rooms found throughout the building. It houses the Office of Greek Affairs and Student Organizations and serves as the center for all registered organizations. In this office can be found the latest volume of the handbook on student or- ganizations. Flipping through a copy gives a student a glimpse of the amazing amount and variety of clubs open to stu- dents. Grouped categorically, they are divided as professional, religious, honorary and scholarship, international and cultural, and special interest and service ones. Specialization is the name of the game, and with well over a 100 organizations, each is uniquely suited to serve the needs of those involved. The ROTC units mold the men and women into officer material. The Residence Hall Association creates a home away from home atmosphere for dormers. As the name suggests, BREAK lets students take a rest from the books while providing an emphasis on Bible- related issues. These are but a few of the choices. The list goes on. From the normal pick of honor societies to the most unique and one-of-a-kind groups, we can truly say msa v-eaot uour choice. ot mow - Mo At attention, Cadet Fred Cade participates inthe 24-hour vigil on Nov. 12 for veterans missing in action from the Vietnam conflict. Held in front of Jones Hall, the vigil brought together members of the Air Force ROTC in front of the POW and American flags. Devin Greaney IZATIONS Uncle Sam wants YOU! Senior ROTC member Blair Ferrier informs prospective recruits during Orientation. Since the first two years are the easiest, Col. William Coradini, ROTC comman- dant, stresses the impor- tance of a cadet knowing whether or not he wants to continue the advanced courses. Sherri Fisher In training, Army ROTC ca- dets must take four intense hours of tactical training and physical endurance tests during the advanced years in the program. Three of the hours are spent in the class while one is in lab . John Vo timer Mortar Board Guy Talent, president, Laura A. Keeton; Mark A. Rosas, treas- urer; Wendy Russell Mortar Board is a senior honor society dedicated to high scholastic ability, leadership and service. Society of Manufacturing Engineers Front row: Gayle Dougherty Middle row: Dick Flake, chairman; Scott Southall Back row: Tambra Ruiz, treasurer; Ben Beaver; Terry Veazey, vice chairman The purpose of the society is to further the study of manufacturing processes and machinery. Activities include visiting local plants to observe robotic, automated processes and familiarize students with various processes and operations. oaae 206 msu ' ve got your choice The Making of an Officer Army ROTC First row: Daniel McKee, John Qubiate, James Bamett, Fawn Galvan, Ashleah Bechtel, Lauren Byrd, Deborah Turnstall, Monica Moore Second row: Rita McClellan, Greg Artz, Lance Baker, Jim Orrick, Kim Dawkins, Zoe West, Paul Bledsoe, Bryant Bender, Teresa Washington Third row: Chris Sweet, Sam Ellis, Terry Brown, Robert Williams, Paul Pritt, Marc Byrd, J.W. Dolan, Drew Hodges, Paul Schwartz, Cliff Faulkner, Dennis Kilborn, Jeff Carver Fourth row: Chris West, Will Davis, Marcus Kimbrough, James Buchanan, Joe Welborn, Neil Parker, Robert Renix, Brian Jones, Ken Watkins, David Dooley, James Strickland, Allen Oliver, Bruce Bender Fifth row: Randy Brown, Steven Seger, Mark Mangum, Winston Brooks, James Irion, Larry Henson, Donald Barnes, Barry Williams, Richard Lee, Michael Stewert, Vance Russell, Shawn Williams, Liddel Bridgefonth of an Army ROTC shapes future leaders If you take a walk on a certain sidewalk on the campus and see the words excellence, physical fit- ness and discipline written on it, you ' ll probably find yourself at the office of the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). David Byrd, a senior his- High quality is what Brigadier General James A. Musselman has found to be consistent among all the cadets across the country. Musselman stopped here on his tour of college cam- puses and praised leader- ship qualities. Barry Burns tory major, came to ROTC from active duty in the Army and plans to return after graduation with a commission as a second lieutenant. Of all the things learned in ROTC, the most important thing is leader- ship, according to Byrd. A lot of people say lead- ers are born, but I don ' t really think that ' s true, Byrd says. You have to have that outgoing person- ality, but leadership is something you really have to learn. Robert W. Cook is a se- nior criminal justice major whose family has a military service history dating back to the Civil War. He adds that being an effective leader is more than just having the desire to be one. You have to be a good follower, Cook says, and that ' s something else you learn here. Col. William Coradini, commandant of ROTC, says when he recruits students into the program, he en- courages them to try it out for the first two years, and to be absolutely sure they want to continue because it doesn ' t get any easier. We don ' t put too many demands on the cadets, the first two years, Coradini says. But after those two years, it gets much harder. It is then that the ad- vanced courses begin. This is four intense hours (three class hours with one lab) of tactical training and physi- cal endurance tests. The cadets put their training to the test at ROTC Advanced Camp where they compete with ROTC units from other colleges and universities. Army ROTC cadets graduate from the program with an Army commission. Col. Coradini says. Some go on to active duty while oth- ers choose to serve in the National Guard or Army Re- serve. Either way, says Coradini, they leave with a respect for duty, honor and country, and a renewed a sense of values. It is also important to the colonel that while his cadets learn to be effective, strong leaders, they have to learn to be genuinely concerned about those who serve under them. It is one thing to say you care, Col. Coradini says, but if you don ' t back those words up with action, then you ' re not doing any- thing. ■ Felecia Donelson 207 army rote Looking for a Few Good Midshipmen Navy ROTC possesses unique features in the training of future Naval officers Th he Navy ROTC (Re- serve Officer Training Corps) program teaches the midshipmen discipline and prepares them to enter the United States Navy as an officer. One way the mid- shipmen are shaped into Naval officers is the stu- dent life they lead. When a student enters the NROTC program his or her major has to be approved by the professor of Naval sciences to make sure it is useful to the Navy. The average class load is 20 hours per semester. Midshipmen must carry their classes for the major and include one Navy class and one drill period per semester. The drill period day is when the midship- men are required to wear their uniforms. Navy classes range from leader- ship to celestial navigation and from Naval history to Naval ship systems. These classes are required for practical knowledge of the Navy. There are other ROTC programs on campus, but there are features of NROTC that appeal to the 88 mid- shipmen presently in the program. One is the Marine option which is for moti- vated midshipmen who want to be officers in the Marine Corps. The first two years their classes are the same as NROTC, after that their classes change to Marine Corps courses like field tactics and strategy. Another unique feature is the summer program, which is required for schol- arship students. During their first and third sum- mers, these students are required to spend a month on a United States warship. The second summer pro- gram consists of spending one week on each of the following: surface ships, submarines, aviation and at the Marine Corps. This is also the time when the midshipmen can weigh all of the options of the Navy. Midshipman David f ape208 Navy ROTC Unit First row : Mark Lofton, Ronald Pickett, Jacques Walker, Henry Olivar, Karen Zimmerly, Stephanie Turner, Dana Steinhlemer, Sgt. Patricia Johnson, Angelia Killingsworth, Melissa Mitchell Second row: David Forster, Todd Stephens, Jeffrey Breslau, Eric Neubauer, Joseph Tucker, Larry Brown, Robert Dryman, Howard Witterman, Stanley Dobbs, Calvin Slocumb, Earl Sheehan, Donald Camp, SSgt. James Gray, Robert Monteforte, Basilio Bena, Martin Steimle, Anthony Styer, Sgt. Michael Dickey, Michael Harber Third row: Clifton Phillips, Walter Leeloy, Joseph Kelly, James Sires, Michael Veydt, James Harrell, Armand Quattlebaum, Joseph Christopher, Raymond Alexander, Michael Hollister, John Bernard, David Hill, Kenneth Fisher, Richard Thorne, Suzanne Cain Fourth row: Anthony Henderson, William Harrison, Warrick Jones, Trey Dockery,Scotty Burleson, Charles Dunavant, Karl Schild, Torrance Bostick, Jonathon Gutierrez, Sgt. Timothy Wheller, Brian Miller, Eric Fountain, Michael Moore, Randy Bratcher, Gerald DeLoach, Jeffery Puckett Fifth row: Marc Touchton, Terrance Grigsby, Randy Johnson, Curtis Heaslet, Reginald Conner, Jerry Milligan, Leon Bergman, Leonard Jamerson, Robert Lyle, James Harrison, Robert Ratcliffe, Mark Wheeler, James Swoope, James Dodson, Douglas King, Steven Cooper, Terrell Jones msu ' ve got your choice Part of the half-time program at some Tiger bas- ketball games included color guards from the three ROTC units. Four midship- men proudly represent Navy ROTC at this time in the coliseum. Serge Samaha Forster has been to the Caribbean, California, and Hawaii through these sum- mer programs. These op- portunities make the Navy a very interesting service. When asked what made NROTC appeal to him Mid- shipman Forst er replied, I wanted to be an aviator, and the best aviators are in the United States Navy. Another way NROTC is unique is its outstanding performance it has shown in the Commander ' s Cup. The Commander ' s Cup is an athletic competition be- tween the Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC units. It includes flag football, volleyball, basket- ball, golf and a track and field meet. NROTC has won the Commander ' s cup for the past three years. Midshipman Forster says the most unique qual- ity of NROTC is the pride in their service and them- selves. This pride is shown through uniforms, academics and athletics. Scholarship midship- men are required to serve four years in the Navy after graduating from college. The midshipmen not on scholarship are called col- lege program. After college they are guaranteed a commission in the reserve forces or they can apply for an active duty commission. Midshipman Forster is a scholarship midshipman, and when asked how he felt about serving four years in the Navy, he replied No sweat! I ' ve got a job and a chance to serve my coun- try! He feels that practical experience learned in man- agement of people, budget spending, resources and time are desirable skills in the civilian job market if he should choose to resign his commission after four years. He says fouryears is a small price to pay for a forty thousand dollar schol- arship. ■ Susan White Arnold Air Society Front row: Paul Gu, Jeff DeBoer, Gerald Williams Back row: Sean Wilburn, Ryan Britton, J, Gary Allen The Arnold Air Society is an honorary professional service organiza- tion whose objectives are to advance air and space citizenship, to support airpower in national security, to further the purpose, mission, tradition, and concept of the U.S. Air Force, to create a closer and more effective fellowship within the AFROTC, and to aid the develop- ment of effective Air Force officers. FMA Dominque Vacheron, vice president; Charles Todd; Mark Rosas, president; Laura A. Keeton The FMA is an organization of financial executives, professors and students. Their goal is to provide students interested in financial man- agement with the opportunity to meet people involved in finance, to learn of careers and visit sites of local firms. 209 navy rote A Great Way of Life Deciding on a career can be rough, but many students find the answer in the Air Force ROTC program JLor many people, de- ciding on a major can be a rough decision, but choos- ing what to do with those first years out of college can be even more traumatic. About 90 students from Memphis State and sur- rounding colleges don ' t have this problem. They ' ve made a decision to join the United States Air Force. This decision begins in col- lege with the ROTC pro- gram. During the first two years of Air Force ROTC, students hold cadet-enlisted ranks. During the summer be- tween their sophomore and junior years, cadets attend a four to six week camp of field training. Upon return- ing to ROTC in the fall of their junior year these men obtain a cadet-officer rank. The 785th detachment at Memphis State is a large and diverse group. Pos- sessing such a variety of talents allows the group to compete and take part in many activities, such as competing in Comman- der ' s Cup competition against Army and Navy ROTC. In the fall semester, they sponsored POW-MIA Awareness Week, which included a shadow box dedication and a 24-hour vigil of cadets guarding both the American flag and a special POW-MIA flag. Two groups which are closely associated with AF- ROTC and provide support are Angel Flight and Arnold Air Society. These groups helped organize and imple- ment the POW-MIA week. Cadets receive a one hour credit each semester they are in ROTC, and attend not only their weekly class but also a one hour lab each week. During lab they practice parade formations and other sometimes strenuous physical activities. That ' s why this university recog- nizes a semester in ROTC as a physical education credit. Cadets to represent the uniform properly are not easy to come by. They must keep up their grade point average and are en- couraged to get involved with ROTC as much as possible. Team effort is emphasized, along with discipline, self-esteem and having a selfless attitude. And how do cadets re- gard Air Force ROTC? Its more than just another credit, says Cadet Melinda Lewis it ' s training for my future career. ■ Shannon P. Sonricker Angel Flight Region F Olivia R. Marquez, Beth Myers, Bonita McAnally, Nina Newman Angel Flight Region F oversees the four Angel Flights in their region. They stand to support the U.S. Air Force and AFROTC and are a professional service organization. Activities include POW MIA week, the Young Astronauts Program, and the Big Brothers Big Sis program. Air Force ROTC-Alpha; Bravo, Charlie Flights Front row: Marcia Martin, Donald Blackwell, Wendy Goodwin, David Boeckmann, Mike Verhage, Rosemary Grooms, Julian John, Clifford Rich, Ben Franklin, David Miller, Stratt Douglas, Darren Hawkins, Warner Anthamatten, Dean Carrera, Robert Chaplin, Robert Oglesby, Lenora Borchardt, Jeff Field Middle row: Kelvin Pittman, Kent Carter, Steve Drewery, Karen Turk, Tommi Ellis, Melinda Lewis, Debbie Richardson, Caroline Cade, Mark Hopkins, Derek Waterman, Jeff Gibson, J. Gary Allen, John Laurenzi, Jason Hoist, Greg Wilkins, Angela Hozow- ski, Doug lovennelli Back row: Gary White, David Stanley, Jimmy Walker, Nathan Bradley, Paul Mozo, Terry Holcomb, Dean Martin, Darren Johnson, Doug Weigand, Ben Shermer, Steve Winegard, David Fitzgerald, Robert James Jr., Scott Craft, Ryan Britton page 270 msu ' ve got your choice Guarding the POW-MIA flag, Cadet Maria Carl par- ticipates in the 24-hour vigil sponsored by Air Force ROTC. The cadets were required to stand com- pletely still for half hour inter- vals while guarding the flag. Devin Greaney Up to bat for Air Force in the Commander ' s Cup competition is Cadet Mac Crawford. Being a part of a diverse group of individuals prepares AFROTC to com- pete effectively in events such as this. Kathy Armstrong Air Force ROTC-Delta and Echo Flights First row: Derek Bailey, Brad Berry, Tom Silvia, Susan Biesiot, Alan Davis Second row: Mark Doria, Chris Sheffield, Robert Siliva, Reginald Burse , Leslie Sobiecki , Maria Carl , Rodney Allen, Andrew Willis, Ron Campbell, Chong Chi Third row: Sean Wilburn, Bob Crenshaw, James Anderson, Rusty Choate, Robert McCrady, Tom Tole, Andrew Grau, John McSpadden, Paul Go, Wade Krieger, Gerald Williams Fourth row: David Peacock, Yovonne Alexander, Berkley Nichols, Andy Newman, Robert Northcutt, Mike Whitlatch, Pete Sartino, Chris Dunlap, Jeff DeBoer, Frederick Cade, Scott Rottweiler, Jeff Lovelace . .. - . .W ' j Hi AI . B ' ■ : . ' aS f 1 ' Mm m. Jfl . Jk 9 H ji fi : i J |£l$ Bi i H d H . : I Ik ' ' Jm i W l P Vh| sv ■! JW| ' V r : M Angel Flight Front row: Melissa Newlon, vice commander; Linda Jones, commander; Kelly Stuart, pledge trainer Back row: Ronda Harris; Amy Evers, comptroller; Marbeth Roberts, rush chairman; Karen Turk Angel Flight is a social, service organization dedicated to further the aims of the AFROTC and the United States Air Force. They serve the community with various charitable organizations such as United Way, Special Olympics, and St. Jude ' s Research Hospital. They are closely identified with the Arnold Air Society. 211 air force rote SAC Programming Committee Front row: Sandy Vora; Darrell S. Catron; Tear-Lynn Cardone; David Kustoff, vice president; Ronald R. Paulette, president Middle row: Jay Anderson; Reginald L. Owens; W. Kevin Cochran; Michelle A. Lyles; Kellye Hendershot; Tony Friday Back row: Karen English, asst. adviser; Paige Werne; Bob R. Young, adviser The SAC programming committee plans several activities around campus. These are geared toward the variety of audiences found in the student body. B. REAK, a religious ori- ented organization, offers a different direction for those students wanting to pursue their college years with the same values in which they were raised. Meeting every Wednesday night, BREAK works to fulfill the needs of those students wishing to relieve their minds of acade- mia. Affiliated with the First Evangelical Church, this or- The Perseverance of Values BREAK gives students a change of pace from the routine of academia ganization focuses on Bible- related issues. It provides a place where students can come together and concen- trate on their true feelings about life, God and how God affects their lives. Founded in the fall of 1985, BREAK fulfills their purpose by providing activities where students sharing this attitude can come to- gether. Supporting the Tigers, many of their events are held to show school spirit. They have given many parties such as the Beat Bama party given before the Alabama football game, and a party given before the intense Louisville basketball game. They also hold various celebrations for different occasions. For example, on Nov. 9, they held their Hoedown Hayride. BREAK also sponsors well known inspirational speakers such as the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Todd Worrell. This event turned out a record num- ber of guests, over 250. Normally the organiza- tion averages about 90 participants per evening. The members of BREAK feel they have a lot to offer all students re- gardless of their religious background. They believe that God and the Bible can lead a straight path to a brighter future. ■ Denise Wellington ape,212. msu ' ve got your choice SAC Fashion Board Front row: Faith Parks, Haley Turner, Amy Goode, Pam Howell, Lori Martin, Laura Small, Carol Lotties, Sha Ron Moore, Jill S. Markle, Stephanie Carayiannis Middle row: Kelly Weatherly, Jamie Durdin, Melissa Clark, Stephen Lathan, Chrystal Robinson, Angela Johnson, Chris Shaw, Tammy Sharp, Janet Johnson, Sharon S. Lard Back row: James Reed, Dena R. Denton, Gina Beel, Kim Helminski, Amy Fredrick, Johnathon A. Martin, Joe Middle ton, Traci Lovel, Kellye Hendershot SAC Special Events Front row: Paige Werne; Beth Early; Melinda Davidson Middle row: Mona Hicks; Lorri Magsig; David Greganti Back row: David Tucker; Michael Mefford; Stefan Turner Special Events programs events for the campus community that include the Miss Memphis State pageant, Homecoming, Fine Arts Productions, and the Madrigal Dinner. They are all a member of the Student Activities Council. The SAC fashion board attempts to promote fashion awareness to the students of MSU by performing several shows a semester on campus. The board also gives those interested in modeling some valuable experi- ence. A BREAK from academia is what St. Louis Cardinal ' s pitcherTodd Worrell gives to a crowd of 350. This was the largest crowd ever at- tracted to any of the organization ' s events. Atool Rama 213 break B, Motivating Hack Scholars Unlim- ited is a student group es- tablished to encourage high ability students to excel in their academics. The or- ganization was originated in the spring of 1986 by three women— Dr. Rosie Bingham, director for the Center for Student Develop- ment, Ella Faulkner and Joy Stout, academic coun- selors in Scates Hall— in an attempt to give some of the high ability black students a chance to come together and encourage each other in academics and on aca- demic viewpoints. In order to accomplish these objectives. Black Scholars Unlimited with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Student Activity Council co-sponsored Tony Brown to speak to the stu- dent body. Brown has a show, Black Journal, on Black Student Achievement Black Scholars Unlimited gives the high ability black students encouragement from an educational standpoint PBS. They also spon- sored a theatrical performance en- titled The Big Ten. This play is about an athlete who is injured and has to face the real world without his athletic ability. The performers, who tour the Mid-South and do vari- ous plays concerning con- temporary issues of teens and young adults, are from the Blues City Cultural Center. The group is also plan- ning long term goals. A few of these are (1) to get as many high ability students involved in campus activi- ties as possible; (2) to give high ability black students the recognition they de- serve; and (3) to motivate black student achievement. In addition, Black Schol- ars Unlimited has a men- toring system. The students pick faculty and staff around campus and in re- turn the mentors give ad- vice, have activities and support their assigne d peers. The goals of Black Schol- ars Unlimited are to empha- size black leadership on campus; to promote asso- ciation between students and faculty members; and to simply encourage fresh- man students to excel. New members of Black Scholars Unlimited must have an overall GPA of 2.8; have a minimum of 25 hours of college work com- pleted; and have completed one semester at this univer- sity. ■ Quintell Richardson fHfe 274 Order of Omega Front row: Robert Longfield, national board member; Debbie Tull, vice president; Bobby Wray, president Back row: Gregory R. Singleton, Greek Affairs adviser The purpose of the Order of Omega is to recognize outstanding leaders who are members of the Memphis State Greek community. Activities Include hosting a fall scholars ' reception, an annual faculty reception, and recognizing the most outstanding Greek chapter president at the Greek Awards Banquet In April. msu ' ve got your choice Giving pointers. Dean Marion Emslie speaks at a breakfast sponsored by Black Scholars Un- limited. This organization strives to motivate black student achievement through social and educational programs. John Vollmer % ■ -«r« m ■r R J E X W- -yj I m   Wf mm m Jmlm 1 : ' IffiSvlY HI Hi ' ' H ■ __HJHH SIlBl Alpha Lambda Delta Darin Hollingsworth, Kellye Hendershot, Edward Brundick Alpha Lambda Delta is a national sales and marketing fraternity. Ac- tivities include the annual trade show, and Sales and Marketing Execu- tives of Memphis meetings at the Peabody Hotel. Pi Sigma Epsilon Front row: Brian Turner; William G. Davis; Lisa Koch; Brian Aaron; Lynn South; Layne Rich, faculty adviser Middle row: Rick Huddleston, professional adviser; Kevin Scott; C. C. Hartsfield; Kevin Smithers; Richard Schiff, professional adviser Back row: Mark J. Brooks; John C. Scipio; Aubrey Riser Carrington; Jay Huggins; Lisa Yacuzzo For those students with sales-oriented majors, this professional marketing fraternity advocates marketing, sales management and other related fields. 215 black scholars unlimited The Main Question Whether it was a question of student apathy or efficiency, there was dissension in the SGA L Ln every organization there is someone, or a group of someones, who hold a radically different perspec- tive than that of the whole. And the Student Govern- ment Association is defi- nitely not an exception. Senate Speaker Michael LaHaie and Senators Rich Cook, Greg Hinkle and Dennis Sch enkel compose such a group. This group, known to the SGA and the administration as the radi- cals, sought to express their viewpoints by using their legal faculties as ammuni- tion. During the year, the radi- cals raised the question: How efficient is the SGA as a governing body? Accord- ing to Schenkel, the SGA isn ' t really a government, per say, because it lacks authority in campus issues. Schenkel says the only authority the SGA has is over the campus traffic court and the travel money funds, and even those are controlled to varying de- grees by the administra- tion. I think the admini- stration gave SGA to the students to allow us to think we have some kind of control, says Schenkel. It ' s a deception; the stu- dents are either allowing themselves to be deceived, or are deceiving them- selves. But when asked, Presi- dent Maura Black cites many accomplishments the SGA did to increase student services. Among these are oaae, 276 ————______ better lighting, a Security Oversight Committee and some additional parking spaces. Although Black describes the parking spaces a drop in the bucket she adds, but we ' re trying. According to Schenkel, he can use specific ex- amples to illustrate his point of SGA lack of author- ity. One such example is the condom issue says Sch- enkel. This year ' s condom issue was very well organ- ized, Schenkel says. It was backed by the entire SGA and everything we did was politically sound. The effort still failed. Black, on the other hand, takes a different -approach. She realizes when it comes to the governing process on this campus that, as her comment on the addition of a few parking spaces illus- trates, it takes time to see the results of efforts. Un- derstanding that there is still a long way to go, Black addressed the students ' needs by working through the the standing commit- tees on this university. She describes these committees as giving the students a responsible representa- tion. The radicals, though, sought to create a total make-over with their changes. In an attempt to overcome the problems as they saw them, the radicals banded together in the fall and drew up a bill which called for the abolishment of the SGA and the conven- ing of a Constitutional Convention. They hoped to attack student apathy in this manner. But many students viewed this reconstruction bill as a waste of time and energy. After two weeks of criticism, Schenkel with- drew the bill on the basis that it wouldn ' t accomplish all he had originally planned. Black feels the radicals are a group of students who wanted to be involved in the governing process, but they lacked the know-how to do it correctly. Because they failed to do a little bit of leg work, they did not earn the 5er; Lei, )hnston; wimam b, janna, r. Shahnor Abdul-Rani; Jacob Ogunlade; Tim McDaniel, treasurer; James Orsak, membership ip Bohannon; John Moore; Dennis Hubbard . res Valencis; Michael Noel; Joseph Millerr; Rick chairman; Doug King, vice chairman; Rick w a, secretary; Randy Dixon; Eric Russell Irard mechanical engineering majors, the society gives e chance to acquire a proper perspective of engineering work. Theory and practice of mechanical engineering is exchanged as members become acquainted with faculty and students. msu ' ve got your choice Up front. SGA President Maura Black admits, There is still a long way to go; but with responsible involvement, real goals can be accomplished, and MSU students can have a booming voice in the administration of their university. Devln Greaney respect that they may have wished for. Since the withdrawal of the radical bill, the radicals have proposed others which have also received great amounts of criticism. These bills include a pro- posal to create a committee which would study and rec- ommend revisions to the The main question of Michael LaHaie and the radicals was the over-all efficiency of the Student Government Association. Their main objectives included dissolving the current SGA and drafting a new constitution in hopes of developing a more efficient SGA. Devin Greaney current SGA constitution. While Schenkel says his point is that concerned students should get in- volved with the destiny of their education. Black says new faces with new ideas and enthusiasm improved the system tremendously. According to Black, more people were involved with the process than in any other year of recent history. More specificically, she explains that Student con- cerns were voiced loudly on issues such as parking, athletics, food services, etc. And changes were made in response to the out cries also. According to Black, the SGA was able to make life a small bit more tolerable for the students. There is still a long way to go, but with re- sponsible involvement, real goals can be accomplished, and MSU students can have a booming voice in the ad- ministration of their university. ■ A. Scott Harrison I m I  T aflfeCTffl 1 0M Ire f- Russell, sweetheart; idle row: Patrick Schmidt, treasu. Back row: James Morrison, alumni se Chris Bingham, vice president; Jon Skelton Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonla is a professional music fraternity promoting i cal talent and interest. Developing mutual brotherhood arnon members and loyalty to the alma mater, Phi Mu Alpha assists the i department with any of their needs ranging from ushering t musical projects. 217 sga College isa trying time of questions The Student Interfaith Council hopes to help with the answers Lighting the menorah at the Festival of Lights is Kelly Fife, president of the Jewish Student Association. The Student Interfaith Council encompasses a wide variety of religious affiliations. Devin Greaney Starting college means a variety of things for differ- ent people— excitement, discovery, traumas and uncertainties. Students away from home for the first time may feel lost and inse- cure of themselves. This is a time when many people are testing their beliefs and those they ' ve learned from their parents. The Student Interfaith Council is com- posed of students who be- lieve their religous beliefs make their lives more bal- anced. With two representatives from each campus religious organization making up the council, the organization ' s purpose is to promote brotherhood and create more understanding across the wide spectrum of reli- gious organizations. Memphis State students may not realize the impor- tant part the Interfaith Council plays in planning and executing major cam- pus events. Every fall the council sponsors a Progres- sive Dinner. Each religious house is responsible for a certain part of the meal. Students can gain a new perspective on different faiths and get a good meal at the same time. Also, the council organizes the Focus on Faith week. This week consists of lectures, films, and other events on several topics which are used to inform students of the changing views and beliefs of the religious world. To wind up the fall semester, the Festival of Lights is held. Both the Christmas SAC Movie Committee Front row: Mitchell Webster; Sandy Vora, chairperson; John Quinn Back row: Brian Shoun; Myles Schuster, chief engineer; Lim Kar Ewe The SAC movie committee programs the movies for the enjoyment of all students. They show a wide variety of movies throughout the school year, on different nights of the week, during special events and at such place as the University Center and the Tiger Den. f ape,218 1 msu ' ve got your choice SAC Publicity Committee Front row: Mora Hicks, Dera Mayrard, Michelle Lyles Back row: Brian Springer, Randy L. Johnston, Park G. Jarre tt IV, Ken Netherland The SAC public ity committee is entrusted with the task of making the campus community aware of the events the various other SAC commit- tees are sponsoring. Student Interfaith Council Front row: Steve Patton; Carlln O. Stuart; Jamie Judd, presi- dent-spring; Janle Hightower, secretary; Mark Cervetti; Char- les Griffin, adviser Back row: Rebekah Pottinger; Rick Perez; David A. Gwlnn; Michael Mefford, president-fall; Phillip Benson; Shannon Sonricker The Student Interfaith Council supports the spirit of religious pluralism and the enhancement of ethical and religious development in student life. tree and the menorah are lit at this time with several groups singing. The spring semester is not as busy as the fall but president Michael Mefford hopes to change this by getting the group involved with some community serv- ice projects. There is even talk of the council working on a project with an inter- faith council from another college. Since there is nei- ther a budget for the council nor dues, the members must rely on their own talents and skills in order to pull off the programs so well, says Mefford. The money used by the group comes from operational as- sistance, which is available to all organizations. Mefford believes the uniqueness of the group is because the members come from a variety of back- grounds and are so diverse in their beliefs. It is so rare that people can get together Performing at the Festival of Lights is a bell choir. The serv- ice features traditions from a variety of faiths. The cele- bration is held in December in front of the Administration Building. DevinGreaney specifically to talk about religious groups, Mefford comments. Our objective is to better understand in what the different people believe and also how to support each other. There ' s an old cliche that says the two topics one should never mention in polite conversation are poli- tics and religion. Even though the council strives for more understanding among its groups, Mefford admits there is some fric- tion. If a group comes to the Interfaith Council for sup- port of their project, they must be trying to promote objectivity in thinking. Af- ter all it might be hard to suppport someone else ' s faith. Mefford points out that one needs to be careful in what they say; for ex- ample, some people may be offended by the expression, Oh, Lord help us. Attendance has risen this semester at meetings. A definite hindrance in pro- moting activities and in- volvement is the fact Mem- phis State is a commuter college. Not as many stu- dents get involved. Mefford says the council could be a place for those who dont get involved, as well as those who are involved on cam- pus. If someone has grown up in a religious environ- ment, they ' re now probably testing what they ' ve learned from their parents to find their own personal beliefs. Our members stick to the Interfaith Council because their relationship with God helps them in many areas. If a student needs help with problems, tests, or encour- agement, the Council is there for them. College students are always asking questions; Interfaith Coun- cil can help with the an- swers. ■ Missy Smith 279 student interfaith council Undivided attention was given to Fifth District City Councilwoman Mary Rose McCormick when she spoke to the College Re- publicans during the fall semester. Listening intently are Kirk Johnson, Sean Gray, and Kathy Anderson. Devin Greaney f ape,220 msu ' ve got your choice Election Year Brings Support and Hard Work For many campus groups it may have been just another year, but for the College Republicans it was a landmark year l Iineteen eighty-eight is one of those years filled with events: there was an extra day in February, the Winter and Summer Olym- pics were held, and the people of the United States were to elect a new Presi- dent. Most students are probably not aware of the political process involved in this important decision. However, a group of Mem- phis State students intend to be behind the scenes of this election. The College Republicans not only assist in the Presidential election, but they are also involved in state and local campaign- ing. With over 30 members in their organization, the Col- lege Republicans pride themselves on the fact that they are well-educated and knowledgable of the Repub- lican party. These students agree with its platform of decreased government in- volvement in business, a powerful defense, and a general conservative out- look. To show more support for the party, members assist Republican party candi- dates by holding campus campaigns, fundraisers and polling via telephone. Membership chairman Sean Gray adds that the group is also actively seeking more registered voters. Gray says that sev- eral College Republican groups nationwide have been responsible for the election of city and state officials. Through car washes and other fundraisers, the Col- lege Republicans have been able to bring speakers to campus. On April 20th, the group sponsored Bill An- derson, a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Members of the group acted as guides through the city. A recep- tion followed his speech. Don ' t expect an endorse- ment from the group for a particular Republican can- didate in the presidential election until after the Republican National Con- vention has been held. The group will actively support their candidate, not only for the nation ' s top office, but also for continued growth, and students lending a stronger hand in politics. Right now, students are not considered a major part of the voting population. What ' s the solution? Gray says, Students need to take a look at the candidate ' s platform. Students won ' t have much vote until they are considered a major vot- ing block by voicing their concerns. Until then, they won ' t be looked at as heav- ily. What is it like being a College Republican? Gray says it ' s given him the op- portunity to meet influen- tial people and to actually become a part of the politcal process. Member Darren Helmers adds, I have more of an understanding of the political process and two party system as well. Perhaps by becoming more knowledgable of the ins and outs of politics, these students will make others aware of the impor- tant part students play in an election. Maybe one day, members will be campaign- ing for their election. ■ Missy Smith ,221 college republicans Beta Alpha Psi Front row: Anita Valliere, Renee Dingier, Clarissa Lovelady, Jackie Stone, George Minmier Back row: John Tilmon, John Scanland, Sally Colvin, Susan Keating The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to recognize scholastic and profes- sional achievement in the accounting profession. Activities include professional programs, community assistance, and social activities with accounting firms. Tiger Tamers Front row: Michelle Lyles; Anna Pesce treasurer; Joslyn Welborn; Angie Davis; Ellen Kolb Middle row: Jenean Morrison; Renee Oliphant; Jennifer Brown, secretary; Ginger McCarter, president; Anne Kolb; Marci J. Bard, vice president Back row: Cyndie Fisher, historian; Trisha Seidner; Shawn Carter; Jennifer Kutz; Camille Moore Tiger Tamers is an athletic hostess organization that assists with recruiting high school senior football players. They help football recruits familiarize themselves with the campus through tours. They also assist the athletic department at football and basketball games as hostesses. solely with Concerned Dorm Life While other campus organizations are interested in all students, the Residence Hall Association is interested in the involvement of those who live on campus Fish-net black pantyhose were worn by waitress Dawn Birchett at RHA ' s Casino Night. The cover charge to this event was a non-perishable food item. The goods were donated to the homeless of Memphis. John Vollmer pape, 222 , msu ' ve got your choice Honors Student Association Front row: Keith Bryan; Mona Hicks; Cathy Powers, president;Kelly Creagh, honors council representative; Susan Gargus Middle row: John McKelvey, honors council representative; Charles Todd, vice president; Amy Evers, treasurer; James Orsak; Dr.Joseph R. Riley, faculty sponsor The Honors Student Association is a group of students interested in maintaining the high quality of the Honors Program. Members attend regional and national honors conferences each year to attend seminars and to meet other honors students from around the country. Residence Hall Association Front row: Mona Hicks, floor representative-RTN; Janna Westenhaver, floor representative-RTN; Jan Autry, president of McCord Hall; Gigi Cummings, president of West Hall Back row: Sharon Jenkins, secretary treasurerof West Hall; Stephen Freund, president of Newport Hall; Steve Norman, executive president; Jean Ann Goodwin, president of RTN; Janie Johns, adviser By providing interesting programs and activities for students, the RHA promotes a community within the residence halls. T h .he RHA, spearheaded by energetic president Steve Norman, was a very active force on campus by planning such activities as cook-outs, balloon tosses and shaving cream fights. RHA led to the intellectual betterment and enrichment of all residents involved, according to Norman. As a result, RHA activities were very popular with all the residents who took part. The RHA is made up not only of area coordinators, resident advisers and floor representatives, but also of every dorm resident who wants to get involved. Each separate dorm is governed by its own mini-RHA with the individual leaders being a part of the campus-wide RHA. These leaders plan activities for their respec- tive residence halls as well as solve resident ' s concerns and complaints about the dorms. One of the more popular RHA events was the Casino Night held in Richardson Towers South. Admission to this fun-filled evening was a non-perishable food item to be donated to a project providing for the homeless and hungry of downtown Memphis. Due to the great success of Ca- sino Night, a large donation was made by the RHA to this project. Anne Miller, vice-presi- dent of Rawls dormitory comments, I feel the RHA is a very worthwhile organiza- tion. I have gained a great deal from my past experi- ences in the RHA and I have found it to be an excellent source of organizational leadership. One of the much appreci- ated projects the RHA im- plemented was Stress Bas- kets distributed at the end of the spring semester prior to exams. The ba skets were ordered by parents to be delivered to students. Some parents even took the op- portunity to write their stu- dents an encouraging note to study diligently for finals. RHA ' s new techniques and ideas seem to be work- ing not only for the organi- zation, but also for the student. ■ Anne C. Miller Shannon P. Sonricker 223 residence hall association V_ f all the varied student organizations on campus, the Student Ambassador Board stands out as a group of students who act as pub- lic relations representatives for the university. The main purpose of the Student Ambassador Board is to recruit high school stu- dents to come to the univer- sity through tours and vis- its to high schools in sur- rounding areas of Tennes- see. Becoming a member of this prestigious organiza- tion is no simple matter. After the applicant turns in an application with two let- ters of recommendation from either professors or university staff members. involved. Ambassadors are also asked to represent the school in different func- tions on campus (including alumni functions), as well as city-wide events. In the spring semester ambassa- dors were asked to greet representatives from Great Britian for the Memphis in May festivities. Members also escorted Arab Confer- ence officials to the Hyatt, and in the fall semester, member Veronica Brown had the pleasure of escort- ing the ambassador of Iraq through Graceland. While these activities are all beneficial to the SAB members and the school, SAB members are more than just escorts or tour guides. They also have spe- cial times. They poke fun at the administration and joke about different campus occurences in their Christ- mas skit for the administra- tors. They also get down and dirty in another way. The annual Mudball tourna- ment, which is volleyball in Hillbillies abound as the SAB puts on its annual Christmas skit for the faculty and staff. This year ' s theme for the skit, Memphis State Hillbillies, lent itself to bales of hay in the Administration Building and members referring to each Other as ' cousin. ' Sean Smith The Fine Line Work Play between and The Student Ambassador Board members agree that hard work can result in a lot of fun he or she must go through an interview with an SAB panel consisting of gradu- ating members and campus administrators. The panel seeks new members who not only know the campus well, but are able to express themselves. The new members are told up front what their duties will be— conducting two tours per semester and being bright and cheery at 7 a.m. meetings. What they are not told though soon becomes apparent. The SAB is a very large part of some students ' decision to come to this university. As two-year member Carolyn Dickens points out, The SAB has given me a chance to tell others about Memphis State, both good and bad points. Most people can be happy at MSU, if they would just get Student Ambassador Board Front row: Kevin Bruce; Carolyn Dickins; Missy Smith; Tona Jackson; Robert Longfield Middle row: Billy Gray; Julianne Beckman; Cindy Gallen; Laura Skeen; Daphne Lubkowitz; David White, president Back row: Trey Holllngsworth; Mark Williams; Keith Gray; Ed Brundlck; Brad Christensen; Efrem Keith Simmons; Darin Hollingsworth; Todd Henderson The Student Ambassador Board is a group of students who serve as official ambassadors for the university and the National Alumni Asso- ciation. The Board gives tours to prospective students in conjunction with the office of admissions. Each year the board sponsors Mudball, awards the J. Wayne Johnson Memorial Scholarship, sponsors High Ability Day , and at every commencement board members serve as ushers. 1 jm Mat Wkm, 7 i r  v r j m r J v . ■ i  ■ ■. k - ? 1 page, 224 msu ' ve got your choice six inches of mud, is held in spring to raise money for the J. Wayne Johnson Scholarship for seniors. So, SAB is different for every member. It ' s hard work but as Dickens points out, SAB allows lots of opportunities to have fun, over the summer as well as during school! Shannon P. Sonricker Tona D. Jackson Shrieks of joy and pain come from Lori Loper as the aftereffects from playing Mudballl are washed off. Mudball is an annual event sponsored by SAB to raise money for the J. Wayne Johnson Scholarship for seniors. Devin Greaney Society for Creative Anachronism First row: Kathy Armstrong, Kelly Burchfield. James Krog Back row: Ruth Ann Winberry, Rebekah Pottlnger, Kevin Gage, Chris Robinson, Megan McSparren, Tom Dixon The SCA is an educational organization dedicated to re-creating the Middle Ages. Activities include and inter-kingdomwar (or wars) in Octo- ber and a coronation (a member of the Memphis group was crowned King of a 5-state area). Wesley Foundation Front row: Mike Morris, Kim Fulleton, Sara Ragan, Elizabeth Colville, Caroline Crawford Middle row: David Gwlnn, Sherd Tribble, Dean Shipley, Keith Eddlemon, Bob Sanders Back row: James Wilson, Phillip Benson, Scott Martin, Anne Williams, Jerrod Kaplan, Donavan Vliet The Wesley Foundation Is a Christian Outreach of the United Methodist Church whose purpose is to provide opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Activities include Sunday night suppers, chapel services, choir, Tuesday night fellowship and Bible studies. 225 student ambassador board rL fsk the individuals involved with the Greek system about their experiences and you realize they ' ve been learning ones. But they ' re experiences that go be- yond learning social graces. It ' s as Greek Affairs adviser Greg Singleton says, People think of Greeks as people who like to party, but that ' s not our purpose. Focusing on the people who best repre- sent their respective groups, the fraterni- ties and sororities have brought together a high profile collection. Here are the members who are the back- bone of what each group stands for, who strive for a professional attitude (Greg Singleton)... the members who define brotherhood as me being there to offer help (Doug Kirkpatrick, Kappa Sigma) . These are the Greeks who achieve ex- cellence as best you know how and be confident with that (Trina Holly, Delta Sigma Theta); who realize when there is work to be done, I ' m there to do it (Stacy Smith, Zeta Phi Beta). Putting forth the effort toward what they feel is worthwhile is what these indi- viduals have strived for. Here are the men and women who have shown their true colors in the community, on campus and in their chapters. Here are the unique individuals who are earm tU r stripes. Mind over matter. Calvin Pop How- ard of Omega Psi Phi puts forth all his efforts at the annual Pan-Hellenic Greek Step Show. His fraternity has also put forth the effort to help those in need by establishing a scholarship in honor of Ronald McNair. An Q}¥§ him- self, McNair was one of the crew killed in the Challenger disaster in 1986. Photo Services GREEKS Alpha Tau Omega displays involvement by loyal members To baae, 228 o sophomore Patrick Bryant, being a member of Alpha Tau Omega is not just an extracurricular activity, it ' s practically a way of life. Bryant has been with Alpha Tau Omega since the summer of 1986, when the fraternity was a colony .The group had lost its charter years before and was work- ing to regain it. It was the summer be- fore my freshman year, and I saw a chance to help mold a new organization, says Bryant. I guess I was an ATQ before I was a college student. Since that time, Bryant has been very involved in the Greek system. He ' s been on ATQ ' s pub- lic relations and social committees and was in charge of the 1987 ATQ-ZK Homecoming float. He was also the 1988 leadership candidate. Bryant has been a major participant in the ZAE Boxer Rebellion boxing matches and also competed in the water ballet competi- tion of DCs Anchor Splash. In fact, his fraternity swept away quite a few events at the annual swimming com- petition. According to Bryant, ATQ had the largest formal rush on campus this year. Welcoming these new pledges is important to ( coninued on page 230 ) earning their stripes William Boyd Patrick Bryant William Burton Michael Catlin Charles Cavelier Kevin Cochran Carl Cooley John Craig Ron Cunningham Randy Davis Thomas Dean Joe Drouin Mark Evans Perry Green Doug Hethmon Todd Hethmon Jay Hoggins Phillip Houston Zulfiqar Kamal Ehud Kamin Randy Keen Kevin King David Kustoff Joe Linxwiler Joey Matheny Dave McDowell Dominic Musarra Roy Riley David Roach Donald Robertson Robert Stephens Chris Thompson Chris Townsend Steve Valadie Michael Werkhoven Lee Williams ,229 alpha tau omega Dressed as Elvis, David Kustoff leads the rest of ATQ in their performance in Delta Zeta ' s Follies. ATQ competed in the fraternity division with their presenta- tion of The Young and the Rebels. Mark Copley Elvis is alive! David Kustoff later sheds his long hair and dress and becomes Elvis himself during Follies as Donald Roberston slands ready to catch the latest news. DZ Follies raises money for the Women ' s Panhellenic and Interfratnerity Council Scholarship Fund. Mark Copley ( continued fom page 228 ) Bryant. He supports ATQ ' s Big Brother-Little Brother program because it gives everyone the chance to get to know everyone else a little better, Bryant says. Bryant says he believes that Greek relations are really improving due to the fact that some groups are really striving to do well in their own areas. It is really important that things get done and that the fraternity is well represented, he says. To Bryant, being in a fra- ternity means putting all or nothing into projects and events that occur dur- ing the year instead of only participating in just a few things and not everything. He says it is very important that the fraternity as a whole participate. Bryant says he moved on campus in order to be closer to and more active in ATQ events. Living on campus gives you the chance to get involved in the smaller and spontaneous things that go on, Bryant adds. Part of Bryant ' s campus involvement includes being a member of the Student Ambassador Board and a senator-at-large for the Student Government Asso- ciation. Reasons for Bryant ' s en- joyment of his involvement with ATQ are that ATQ gives 100 percent in every- thing they do, and they are not focused on one thing. They are a very diverse group. People know us be- cause of our activities. Alpha Tau Omega dem- onstrated their diversity by participating in such events as Delta Zeta Follies and the many activities held during Greek Week. At the Greek Awards Banquet held at the end of Greek Week, ATQ won the overall fraternity scholar- ship award given annually by the Interfratemity Coun- cil. ATQ also had the college junior with the highest GPA. The Delta Cup was awarded to them by Phi Gamma Delta, the sponsor of this scholarship while Phi Sigma Kappa honored them with their Sprirt Award. Chosen by the other frater- nities and sororities, ATQ was also presented the Sigma Kappa Chapter Brotherhood Award. With so many awards and such participation, ATQ, the newest addition to this university ' s Greek sys- tem, has made a permanent mark upon the campus. As Patrick Bryant says, ... When we compete, we are going to be a contender, not just present. ■ Scott Harrison page, 230 earning their stripes With sideburns, gold jewelry afld an obvious tummy, Elvis Presley is portrayed here by David Kustoff who was, only moments earlier, a girl in a dress with long, black hair. Kustoff and his fraternity brothers participated in other events such as zae ' s Boxer Rebellion and DG ' s Anchor Splash. Mark Copley 231 alpha tau omega Xrom Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity all others origi- nate. It was the first black Greek-lettered organiza- tion. A man of black and gold can be described as tall, dark and intelligent. He can be Frank Robin- son or any other Kappa Eta brother on the campus. A native Memphian, Robinson graduated from Whitehaven High School. He was very active during his high school years. He played football, basketball and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also elected Draftsman of the Year. Robinson pledged Alpha Phi Alpha in the spring of 1984. Since pledging, Robinson has gained nu- merous awards and much recognition. Not only is he president of Alpha Phi Alpha, but he is active in other on-campus organizations such as the DeSoto, where he is one of the staff photographers. A graphic design major, Robinson received the high- est chapter GPA award in 1985. He had the highest GPA of a male Pan-Hellenic year-round, this means the state convention is in the fall, the regional in the spring and the national in the summer. They have been called the convention frat. Always active on cam- pus, the Alphas hold their Miss Black and Gold Pag- eant annually. The winner may advance to the state, regional and national levels of competition. Each year also brings the annual Alpha Phi Alpha Greek Show which brings frater- nities and sororities from various schools together. During Alpha Week many activities occur. One favorite activity is the Alpha Auction. (How about having an Alpha for a day, ladies?) Alphas also give to the community by their annual pledges to the NAACP, United Negro College Fund and other charities. The Alphas were awarded the United Cerebral Palsy So- cial Service Award at the Greek Awards Banquet for their contributions. Other services include the annual food drive and the Easter egg hunt for Campus School. ing Tradition AOA stands as the first black Greek-lettered organization Council member for the 1985-86 school year. In 1986 he was named Brother of the Year as well as an Outstanding Young Man of America. Robinson is no stranger to leadership. He was dean of pledges in 1985, vice president in 1986 and is now president of Alpha Phi Alpha. Good grades and leader- ship are not all that he con- tributes to Alpha Phi Alpha. Robinson also gives of his artistic abilities. Any poster, flyer or t-shirt with Alpha Phi Alpha on it was probably designed by him. With conventions all But step shows, pageants and social serv- ices aren ' t the only things in which the Alphas show in- terest. Education is a top priority as they have dis- played through the PHC scholarship awards they ' ve won each year. Academic excellence and philanthropic endeavors are the principles which hold the men of Alpha Phi Alpha together. Robinson upholds these to the fullest, with hopes that Kappa Eta will be Alpha Phi Alpha ' s Chapter of the Year in Ten- nessee. ■ Sandra Homer page 232 earning their stripes The Alpha motto: From us all others originate. These Alpha members partici- pated in the annual Greek Step Show. Photo Services w mk p s £% « A SI ' :{ • . ■ ' ' (V 1 i |§fc HyJBi March for Freedom. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memo- rial March on Jan. 1 8, 1 988, included Alpha Phi Alpha Rose Michelle Hardin and Alpha members Norman Reed, Gerald White and Gerald Thornton. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Barry Burns I David Ray ,233 alpha phi alpha Luanne Allen Beth Alford Cathy Blasingame Stephanie Carayiannis Gail Chumney Dawn Cleek Melissa Gl aze Amy Goode Suzanne Harris Tammy Hobbs Pam Howell Michelle Kyle Terrance Latture Jessie Lee Alpha Gamma Delta had the first in fifteen years A Jong with the weekly minutes and initiates ' names, the name of Betty Napier will go into the his- tory of Alpha Gamma Delta and even into the history of Memphis State. Napier was the first Homecoming queen elected in 15 years. Homecoming queens were traded in the ' 60s for a Homecoming court because campus offi- cials and alumni were not happy with the system. Last year ' s Student Government Association decided to bring back the queen with the 75th anniversary cele- bration of the school. When Napier completes her education in May with a marketing degree, she will also complete her year as president of the chapter. This year for the Alpha Gams was filled with Greek and philanthropic activities such as their annual Bal- loon Derby for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Sigma Chi Derby Days, pledge swaps and intramu- rals. The members also gave of their time to help during the Holiday Corporation picnic and sold spirit buttons dur- ing the MSU versus Louis- ville basketball game. Alpha Gamma Delta joined in the Homecoming activities with Lambda Chi Alpha and won the float competition. During Greek Week they showed their spirit by being involved in the dating game, all-night volleyball and mock rush. They also participated in Alpha Chi ' s Swing Fling and Delta Zeta Follies, where they presented Annie Wanted Fame and For- tune. Along with her ArA ac- tivities, Napier worked on campus in the Fogelman Executive Center for Ten- nessee Small Businesses. She was also a member of the Order of Omega, the Financial Management Association, BREAK and Mortar Board. At the Greek Awards Banquet, Napier and Alpha Gamma Delta showed their scholastic interests and won awards for having the highest junior, pledge and sorority chapter GPA. ■ Erin Dever Julie Nowicki f ape,234 earning their stripes Fame and fortune, Annie wanted it and Michelle Kyle had it. Alpha Gam ' s performance in Delta Zeta Follies earned them a second place finish in the sorority division. Mark Copley All-night volleyball was one of the many events during Greek Week. Alpha Gam joined KA in a game against Fiji. Larry Kendrick Nancy Logan Gretchen Lunn Beth McDaniel Kathy Meyer Betty Napier Melissa Priddy Ann Sasser Renee Shirina Wesley Tomlinson Deborah Tull Lisa Whaley Angela Wilbanks Debbie Wilkes Christine Williams Amy Wissman 235 alpha gamma delta As an older student, Jeff Hawkins sets a mature example in KA C oming back to school at the age of 25 is hard enough, but then add pledging a social fraternity and you have something really interesting. Jeff Hawkins, a junior commu- nications major, pledged Kappa Alpha Order in the fall of 1986 at the age of 25. While other pledges were just starting college for the first time, Hawkins had been out of high school for seven years. He had previ- ously started college, then left to work full-time. Hawkins graduated from First Assembly Christian School in 1979. He says, I came to Memphis State just after graduation, but I re- ally wasn ' t interested in John Andrews Mark Barbieri Jack Beardon Barry Carnes Kim Ray Carnes Jay Cooper Mike Dailey Sean Davidson Cliff Davis Drew DePriest Brad Eakin Pete Ferguson Erik Gilley Billy Gray Keith Gray Sean Gray Danny Hall Jeff Hawkins George Hoaglin Darin Hollingsworth Russ Hubbard Steve Hunter Michael Jeffrey Gordon Kelley school at the time. He says he did not do well enough in his classes, so after two semesters Hawkins dropped out of school and went to work. I just wasn ' t ready for school at 18, he adds. Hawkins worked for four years and found out that it was not what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. It really opened my eyes, he says. I saw all of the other workers being sat- isfied with their menial jobs. I didn ' t want to go through the rest of my life living from paycheck to paycheck. In the fall of 1983, Hawkins started col- lege again, attending night classes and working during the day. Not only did he start back to school full time, he also pledged KA. I met a KA in one of my summer school classes, Hawkins says, and he in- vited me over to the KA house to meet a few of the guys. Hawkins says he went over to the KA house during fall rush to see what Greek life was like. At first I didn ' t know what to think about every- one in blue blazers and khaki pants, he said, but then someone invited me in to watch a game on TV, and I decided it wasn ' t too bad. Hawkins pledged that fall { continued on page 238 ) earning their stripes Beside the new stands the old. The older house next to the newly built ka house was acquired this year. The second house on Mynders provides more living space for the KA population. Devin Greaney Fifties music and dances were part of KA ' s presentaton during DZ Follies. Billy Gray dances with his Pi Phi partner Laura Skeen as they compete in the mixed division with their version of Grease. Mark Copley 237 kappa alpha ( continued from page 236 ) even though he was older than most of the actives and some of the alumni. He says KAhas changed his life both socially and academically. KA really helped me to keep up my grades, espe- cially during pledging, he explains. There is always that extra push to do well, always someone there to back you up. Hawkins says he knows more people now because of KA than when he first came to school. I know a lot of people in my classes now, where as they were just faces before. Hawkins says if there is one thing he hopes he has added to the fraternity, it is a sense of maturity. I try to have a mature attitude. Sometimes younger guys need an example. To Hawkins, the most im- portant aspect of being in the fraternity is that he has made many lifetime friends. I know I can always count on these guys. Now at the age of 26, Hawkins plans to graduate in a year and a half. He wants to remain active until he graduates and do as much for the chapter as he can. I know that school and fraternity will definitely pay off in the future, he says. Anything that is worth working hard fo r is worth having. Working hard is nothing new for KA. Their hard work this year was evident in their participation in Delta Zeta Follies, AXQ ' s Swing Fling and their own annual Burger Bust. During Greek Week, KAs could be seen at Mock Rush, the Greek ver- sion of the Dating Game, and all-nite volleyball. Par- ticipation in DCs Anchor Splash is an annual event. But their big event of the year is their traditional Old South celebration. Based on their proud heritage of their Southern roots, the week-long event is packed with everything from a cos- tume party to an old-fash- ioned Southern ball. At the Greek Awards Banquet, a KA pledge was awarded a scholarship from the Interfraternity Council for having the highest GPA John Andrews was awarded a Cerebral Palsy Award for being the best Greek god during Greek Week, and Scott Rothweiler was initi- ated into Order of Omega. Darin H oiling sworth also contributed his leadership abilities through his IFC office. During Greek Week he was responsible for the organization of Mock Rush. So it seems Hawkins ' sense of maturity that he has hoped to exemplify to his brothers has paid off as well as the hard, work. Now at the age of 26, he plans to graduate in a year and a half. But he wants to re- main active until he gradu- ates and do as much for the chapter as he can. ■ Andy McDill Albert Landers Kerry Massey Jim McCall Kevin McCarter Andy McDill Donnie Montesi Jeff Murray Chris Parish Jimmy Peacock Pete Peitz Tim Rainey Michael Ridinger Joey Rock Barry Rose Scott Rothweiler Danny Smith Jeff Smith Kevin Smith Marvin Smith Todd Stewart Joel Thomas Bill Thompson John Thompson Michael Van Winkle Greg Vaughan Randy Warick Dane Williams baae, 238 earning their stripes KA Little Sisters: First row: Julie Lyons, Patty Raichert, Amy Howell, Kym Honey Middle row: Lori Oakes, Janet Dempsey, Missy Smith, Angie McCoy Back row: Megan Ferguson, Kathy Anderson, Kelly Moore, Kerri Floyd, Donna Jones Photo Services ■ p™  Showing his form, Drew DePriest participates in an all-night volleyball game while Tom Smith watches. The game was part of Greek Week which was devoted to collecting money for United Cerebral Palsy. KA John Andrews was recog- nized asthe Greek god who raised the most money. Larry Kendrick 239 kappa alpha Learni Take Striving to be the best requires the whole team ia Pesce maintains that attending college would be rather dull with- out her involvement with Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. It ' s the backbone of my college experience, the senior business-finance major says. Pesce was originally at- tracted to AAn because of the diversity of the orga- nization and the emphasis Amy Canestrari Cindy Chandler Kelly Collins Tina Cullen Denise Daley Patrice Dargie Cindy Davis Janet Eiseman Lisa Gibson Kristi Godwin Kristen Griffith Kristen Holley members place on indi- viduality and achievement. Be the best at what you do could be their motto. I learned a lot about people and working with them to accomplish goals. You learn to give and take, and that ' s hard, says Pesce. Learning to give and take came in handy when AAn participated in the Delta Zeta Follies. Their skit, Down South with the Golden Girls impressed not only the audience, but the judges as well. They placed first in the sorority division and also first in the poster contest. Pesce ' s other experi- ences with Alpha Delta Pi include serving as the scholarship chairman of ( continued on page 243 ) Lee Holt Angela Inman Julie Jaggers Amanda Lewis Ann Lopez Jodi Lowrey Kelley Massengill f ape240 earning their stripes Down South With The Golden Girls was pre- sented by Alpha Delta Pi during Delta Zeta ' s Fol- lies. Kelley Massengill contributes her part of the performance wear- ing a smile and a gray wig. Mark Copley Wendy Mathews Rena McLellan Kelly Mitchell Lesa Mullens Melissa Myers Anna Pesce Tiffany Powell Alex Ray Margaret Ritten Laura Rumage Julee Sams Deanna Schroeppel Gina Shelley Rhonda Singleton Jennifer Sistrunk Deenie Skaarer Jean Wallace Julie Ware Rebecca Yancey 241 alpha delta pi All dressed up in polka dots, Kelly Ward performs with ADPi in the sorority division of Delta Zeta Follies. Alpha Delta Pi ' s presentation was called Down South With The Golden Girls. Mark Copley Still smiling after a rough day in the mud, Alex Ray demonstrates the proper attitude to have during Mudball. The annual vol- leyball competition is spon- sored by the Student Am- bassador Board, of which Ray is a member. Stan Pracht cfe,242 earning their stripes ( continued from page 240 ) her pledge class, the soror- ity ' s public relations repre- sentative and assistant guard during her sopho- more year. She was also the director of registration for the leadership committee her junior year. During her junior and senior years Pesce has served on the executive board of AAn as treasurer and as vice president of pledge education. Pesce has also served on the Women ' s Panhellenic Council and has been a co- editor of the Greek Column. She is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Order of Omega. Pesce and her sisters are also involved in the philan- thropic end of sorority life. This year they will hold a golf tournament to help build a Memphis Ronald McDonald House. The house will provide a place for parents of St. Jude chil- dren to live while the chil- dren are in the hospital. Pesce says she is happy with the present Greek sys- tem, especially with the apparent increase in inter- est and the new Greek ad- viser, Greg Singleton. She believes enrollment would increase if the administra- tion promoted the Greek system more. With the drive for exel- lence shared by members. Alpha Delta Pi strives to be a thriving part of the cam- pus. ■ Scott Harrison I just wanna sing. AAn per- forms during DZ Follies. The group won the sorority divi- sion of the contest. Every other year the event is held to raise money for Greek scholarships. StanPracht ,243 alpha delta pi Playing disc jockey at the Fireman ' s Ball was Andre Dean. Many Greek parties have had Dean as d.j., in- cluding, of course, Kappa Alpha Psi parties. Serge Samaha Kevin Bruce Darrell Catron Michael Cunningham Jonathan Martin Joe Westbrook tow 244 earning their stripes Wt: iih teachers for par- ents, it was almost certain Kevin Bruce would be an academic over-achiever. However, it would not guar- antee the leadership quali- ties he possesses. The Pine Bluff, Ark. , na- tive holds the office of vice- polemarch of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Beta Chapter. Bruce says he was impressed by the They also participated in the Supermixer sponsored by the Pan-Hellenic Council to inform current and pro- spective members of the organizations ' interests. At the Greek Awards Banquet in April, Bruce re- ceived the highest GPA award from the PHC. The upcoming year will be pressure-filled for the senior finance maj or. As the Bruce receives plenty of encouragement from his peers, but his parents are his major source of sup- port. Since they are teach- ers, they have always em- phasized education to Bruce and his two younger brothers. Always looking for role models, Bruce says he tries to be one for his sib- lings. My brothers won ' t Role models make a difference professional appearance of the fraternity and its in- terest in campus activities. He has been very involved in all of the KA activities. Along with the usual KA activities such as the annual Greek Step Show, the fraternity participated in fundraisers this year and helped the other Greek or- ganizations during Greek Week to collect money for United Cerebral Palsy. new vice president of the Student Government Asso- ciation, Bruce says he is concerned about the lack of involvement by blacks in the SGA, and he hopes to remedy that problem. Hopefully more blacks will become involved with the SGA and make it a more positive organization for all students, he says. It will be tense at times, but I will handle it. admit it, he says, but I set good examples for them. After graduation in May 1989, Bruce plans to at- tend law school and earn his master ' s degree. Too ambitious? With his track record and determination, Bruce may someday join the ranks of those he admires. ■ Phalisa Weary Showing their support and interest in all of the PHC or- ganizations, Kappa Alpha Psi set up a table with the others at the PHC Super- mixer. Kappa members sit- ting are Andre Dean and Dante Williams. Standing are Horace Taylor, Kevin Bruce and Darrell Catron. Serge Samaha 245 kappa alpha psi Being an AKA means having another family Dorris Dotson Andrea Franklin Lawanda Glenn Sheila Hill Judy Jackson Oheila Hill is an only child with a lot of sisters— that is, her sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Epsilon Epsilon Chap- ter. She pledged the sorority in 1985 and has held a majority of offices, including treasurer and financial secretary. A senior, Hill is a member of Mortar Board and vice presi- dent of the Pan-Hellenic Council. Her duties as PHC vice president include assisting the president and aiding member sororities and frater- nities in their activities as well as representing the council. AKA had the highest GPA in the fall semester and at the Greek Awards Banquet, the sorority was rewarded for having the highest chapter GPA. AKA ' s members stay active all year with bake sales, AKA Week, interest teas and the annual Greek Step Show. After graduating with a biol- ogy degree, Hill hopes to at- tend the University of Tennes- see Center for the Health Sci- ences in Memphis. She picked medicine because she likes to work with people. Hill also has a lot of ambi- tion. Her attitude is Why be a nurse when you can be a doc- tor? Hill intends to special- ize in geriatrics, the treat- ment of the elderly. She has worked with Systolic Hypertension and Elderly People (SHEP) and the Memphis High Blood Pressure Coalition. Her interest in the elderly comes from observations of many being neglected. They appreciate being helped, she says. The Brownsville, Tenn., native credits her parents for her will to succeed. They both inspire me to do better, she says. They taught me a set of values to fall back on. AKA women in her family are successful, intelligent and motivated. Her family ' s association with the soror- ity is one of the reasons she pledged. Although she has been a leader in almost everything she has done. Hill has no complaints about being a follower and hopes that she will be able to adapt to any situation. Being a part of AKA has taught me to com- promise and cooperate, she says. And you can ' t ask for more than that. ■ Phalisa G. Weary pape, 246 earning their stripes Our pride shows. Sheila Hill. Felecia Burress, Lawanda Glenn, Yolanda Henson, Judy Jackson and Roslyn Malone take time out to display their favorite items of interest at the PHC Supermixer. The mixer served as a learning ex- perience of each other ' s organizations. Serge Samaha Who are these masked women? AKAs, of course. They plan to steal the show at the annual Greek Step Show. Many days and hours went into their routine for the show. Photo Services Rita Jamerson Roslyn Malone Lisa Mitchell Andrea Saulsberry Kim Walton alpha kappa alpha 247 Cont A, Being a Kappa Sigma means all for one, one for all Kevin Archey Daniel Baxter John Bennett Brian Bush Lewis Colvin Chris Gammill Jeff Giffin Todd Gilreath Mark Hodges Jeff Jordan Kevin Knott Steve LeMay .merica ' s largest scholarship program is the Miss America pageant, re- cently won by a student from this university. The second largest schol- arship-awarding or- ganization has also had university students as re- cipients. One winner is Doug Kirkpatrick and the organization is the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. The Ripley, Term., native became interested in Kappa Sigma his freshman year when he met some mem- bers the summer before his first fall term. Kirkpatrick pledged KI in the fall of 1983. After becoming a mem- ber in 1984, he held several offices and chairmanships. Along with being secretary (Grand Scribe), and ritual- ist (Grand Master of Cere- monies), Kirkpatrick served as president (Grand Mas- ter) of the Epsilon Pi Chap- ter. Kirkpatrick also had the honor of accepting the last ever Fraternity of the Year Award for KZ. Since 1984, Kappa Sigma has grown from a 28- man chapter to a fraternity that now has over 60 mem- bers. Kappa Sig ' s prize jewel and the heart of its brother- hood is its ritual. One of the highest honors a Kappa Sigma can receive is na- tional recognition as a ritu- alist. Kirkpatrick, like all Kappa Sigs, began learning the ritual the moment he was initiated. Less than 30 members have achieved rit- ual proficiency in every area of Kappa Sigma history. In 1988 at a tri- district conclave in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kirkpatrick became one of those elite few. My fraternity has meant the world to me, says Kirkpatrick. Brotherhood in Kappa Sigma means always having the help of your brothers. More impor- tantly, to me, it ' s me being there to offer help. Throughout the year Kirkpatrick has joined his brothers in many activities. Some of these included making a Homecoming float with Alpha Chi Omega, pape, 248 m earning theirr stripes participating in DZ Follies with Delta Gamma, playing Softball in Alpha Chi ' s Swing Fling, participating in DCs Anchor Splash and distributing food baskets during the Mid-South Hun- ger Coalition campaign. The sixth annual Ba- hama Mama party was held this year at the Varsity Inn with proceeds going to their housing fund. Kappa Sig joined Pi Phi in the Adopt-a-House project by restoring a house in Midtown Memphis to be operated by Goodwill Homes as a shelter for abused wives and their families. In intramural tourna- ments they won first place in wrestling and partici- pated in racquetball, soft- ball and bowling. In August Kappa Sig hosts their district conclave in Memphis with the chap- ter from Rhodes College. ■ Steve Norman Female mud fights are announced by Kl Brian Mulrooney at this year ' s Mudball festivities. Although the women never had their moment in the mud. everyone else did, including Mulrooney and Pi Kappa Phi Jim Mooney. Toner D.Jackson We need money. At Kappa Sig ' s sixth annual Bahama Mama party, Mike Faulk tries to con- vince Christy Burns to purchase the latest Kappa Sigma fashion. The party was held at the Varsity Inn to raise money for a new house . Devin Greaney Jim Livingston Michael Martin Neal Maxwell Jeff Morton Michael Newsome Steve Norman Billy Pegg Chad Rickman Mark See Randy Simpson Morris Strickland Stephen White 249 kappa sigma djfcation It takes more than monthly dues to keep a new sorority growing Xrom acting chairper- son to president of Alpha Chi Omega, Tracy Huffine has seen a dream become a reality as a new sorority has grown. The 21 -year-old junior has been in Alpha Chi Omega for three years. When asked why she pledged, Huffine said she wanted to be in something new and different. The sorority was only a year old when she joined, and since then she has seen it organize and strengthen. Before becoming presi- dent of Alpha Chi Omega ' s Theta Kappa Chapter, Huffine served as acting chairperson and corre- sponding secretary for two years. Alpha Chi is dedicated to promoting the Greek sys- tem and sisterhood, ac- cording to Huffine. This year Alpha Chi supported others by participation in various events. Sigma Chi Derby Days, Greek Week and Delta Zeta Follies were only a few events that kept AXQs busy. Their yearly Crush Party was again held at the Varsity Inn. Huffine describes the Carolyn Baker Eirsten Brewer Shannon Crowe Nicole Furmanski Cynthia Hall Tara Haynie Tracy Huffine Donna Kaczmarek Susan Lunsford Marie Madden members as being genuine and diverse. Our diversity makes us different from the rest, she says. You can be yourself in Alpha Chi Omega. Many AXQs are involved in other campus organiza- tions such as Order of Omega, Mortar Board, the DeSoto staff, Student Ac- tivities Council and several honor societies. Alpha Chi promotes scholarship among its members. A study file is kept which contains notes from classes and in- formation telling which professors are the best to take. The file also contains a listing of the members ' majors so that anyone hav- ing trouble in a certain area of study would know which sister to ask for help. Huffine is majoring in sports medicine, concen- trating on exercise physi- ology and rehabilitation. She says she has always enjoyed working through medicine to help people. Volunteer work as a candy-striper and helping out the Red Cross confirm her desire to be a physical therapist. With her under- graduate degree, Huffine says she will continue her education at a physical therapy school. From there she hopes to work with a health center dealing in therapy. Huffine has had numer- ous awards during her three years as an Alpha Chi. These awards include Best Pledge, Best Corre- spondent, Best Little Sister, induction into Order of Omega and recognition for an outstanding GPA. Up to bat when they saw the need, Huffine and her sorority sisters sponsored a new event this year to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. On March 26, Alpha Chi Omega held their first Swing Fling on the field next to the HPER Complex. The Softball tournament in- volved members of fraterni- ties and sororities who were teamed together at random to play in the all-day tour- nament. Alpha Chi ' s own team, paired with Phi Sigma Kappa, advanced to the semi-finals. The event raised over $700. ■ Linda White Julie Nowicki f ape 250 earning their stripes Mock Rush enables the fraternity men to get a taste of what it ' s like to go through WPC Formal Rush. Alpha Chis entertain the men in their suite in the Panhellenic Building. Mock Rush was held during Greek Week. Serge Samaha Checking names at the Fireman ' s Ball are Sigma Chi Trey Hollingsworth and AXQ Shannon Simpson. The fra- ternities and sororities were competing for a spirit award given to the group with the highest attendence per- centage. Julie Nowicki Becky Martin Sonja McCormick Mary Beth McCullough Kelli McDowell Elizabeth McGrew Tina McKnight Julie Nowicki Lisa Paxton Shannon Simpson Jona Thweatt Mary White Kathy Willett 251 alpha chi omega w. en choosing a fra- ternity, a lot more than the fun of it goes into the decision. Lambda Chi Alpha member Eric McBryde says diversity and uniqueness helped him make his choice. Lambda Chi did not have a label attached to it like some of the other fra- ternities, he says. McBryde adds that many members came from other cities. That also attracted me to the fraternity. McBryde, 22, pledged in the fall of 1984. Since then, the Memphis-bom finance major has been involved in many activities. He has been on almost every Lambda Chi intra- mural team, including vol- leyball, basketball, tennis, racquetball, softball and football. AXA was the rece- pient of the fraternity Intra- mural Champion Award. McBryde has held the of- fices of High Kappa (frater- nity education), assistant rush chairman and assis- tant to the IFC Homecoming chairman. On campus McBryde has been a member of SAC Fashion Board, Tiger Paws and College Republicans. ty Life w It ' s more than just a party ' especially to the children at LeBonheur He has also been selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America. Lambda Chis are mem- bers of Mortar Board, Order of Omega and SGA Senate. They also participated in this year ' s SEPC conven- tion. Memphis State ' s own mascot, Pouncer, is Lambda Chi Chris McCormick. During the year, AXA col- lected money for organ transplants, put together a coloring book for the chil- dren at LeBonheur Hospital and participated in weekly bingo games with them. The first Lambda Chi Hurricane Soccer Tour- nament was held this year. Approximately $400 and 250 man hours were do- nated to United Cerebral Palsy. Lambda Chi ' s phi- lanthropic service through- out the year was the reason for the presentation of the Tozier E. Brown Public Af- fairs Award to the univer- sity. AXA joined with Phi Mu to win the mixed division of DZ Follies with their pre- sentation of Lifestyles of the Rich and Righteous. Teamed with Alpha Gamma Delta, Lambda Chi won Alpha Chi ' s Swing Fling softball tournament. Lambda Chis also par- ticipated in Phi Sigma Kappa ' s arm wrestling tour- nament and SAE ' s boxing tournament. During Greek Week, Lambda Chis partici- pated in all-night volleyball and mock rush. McBryde says AXA has enhanced his leadership abilities and given him a place to express new ideas. He adds that he hopes his chapter will continue its high profile of philan- thropic work and com- munity service and con- tinues supporting the IFC and the Greek system as a whole. ■ Julie Nowicki f ape252 , earning their stripes Lambda Chi Alpha Little Sisters Front row: Dianne Barczak, Margaret Bucino, Kelli Adamo, Kim Peterson, Monica Crowe, Paula Barlovic, Julie Kline, Angie Dickinson, Dee Ann Bunch, Heather Doolin Middle row: Angela Payne, Shelly Taylor, Natassah Armstrong, Cathy Fisher, Debby Winegard, Tracy Russom, Gena Reed, Julie Cornell, Stacy Russell Back row: Robyn Spindell, Cyndie Fisher, Michelle Bratten, Heather Harlow, Anne Miller, Tracye Weir, Annette Desiderio, Brenda Kher, Susan Gargus, Cathy Blasingame, Karen Yacuzzo and Anne Holcomb Photo Services The Fat Boys showed up during Lambda Chi and Phi Mu ' s DZ Follies performance. They were played by David Funk and Larry Crum. AXA and OM won the mixed divsion. Mark Copley John Babb Pat Donahue Robert Jones Eric McBryde Chris McCormick Shane Miller Kevin Neal Todd Peterson Paul Pritt Haywood Smith Joe Wilson 253 lambda chi alpha A FamwUFriends Through Ar and the Greek system, sisterhood is possible North and South brought Kappa Sigma and Delta Gamma together for the DZ Follies competition. Randy Simpson, Kim Helminski, Lee Ann Rhea, Maureen Craven and Beth Early do their part. Mark Copley 3 peaking with Tiffany Werne, it ' s apparent that she ' s had no trouble find- ing the perfect place to fit in on such a large campus. Filled with enthusiasm, Werne has a continually positive attitude about the Greek system as a whole, not to mention her sorority Delta Gamma. Werne realized when she came to this university that she wanted to accomplish certain goals, among them being active and involved, as well as constantly meet- ing new people. For her, joining a sorority was the answer. Throughout the week of rush, Werne felt that Delta Gamma was that particu- lar sorority. I knew I could express myself and be an individual in Delta Gamma, she explains. Werne is quick to say, though, that she feels all the sororities and frater- nities have a lot to offer. It is important to not just focus on one sorority or fraternity because we all have experi- enced that same bond of sisterhood and brother- hood, she says. It is this attitude that al- lows no room for criticism which helped her win the Sisterhood Award at the Greek Awards Banquet in the spring. Werne is very proud of this award and says it made her realize that I pape 254 earning their stripes really did make a difference in the Greek system. She definitely has made her share of contributions to the Greeks, the campus and her chapter. She has served on the Greek public relations committee for three years and the Greek Week committee for two years. She also has served as the WPC house chair- man. Werne mentions that all Greeks have certain as- pects in common such as scholarship, philanthropy and the social aspect. In her Delta Gamma chapter, for instance, reaching for high scholastic standards is an ever-pres- ent goal. In fact, long hours of eye-straining and brain- racking paid off as they placed second in schol- arship in the fall. Werne, along with her so- rority sisters, encourages cooperative work for vari- ous philanthropic projects, whether it is for their own philanthropies of sight con- servation, aid to the blind, and grants and loans or whether it is for any other group ' s philanthropy. In the fall. Delta Gamma held their annual Anchor Splash event to raise money for a local Lion ' s Club chap- ter and to help purchase a seeing eye dog for a blind individual. The event was extended to two days this year as a novelty was added. The Mr. Anchor Splash contest held on the Thursday before the actual swimming competi- tion let the fraternity men muscle across the stage while crowd participation and a $1 contribution (or ( continued on page 256 ) Leading the DG entourage is Tiffany Werne. The sorority won the participation spirit award for the highest percentage of members present at Fireman ' s Ball. Julie Nowicki Michelle Bates Jennifer Brown Maureen Craven Carolyn Dickens Martha Driggers Beth Early Emily Eoff Cindy Gallen Lucy Gavin Kathy Gurley Kim Helminski Tona Jackson Rachel Eincaid Carol Kennemore Anne Eolb 255 delta gamma Bubbling over at the sight of her sister Tona Jackson, Beth Early does not hide her excitment at the Fireman ' s Ball. Ar won the atten- dance award at the dance which benefited the Mem- phis Firewise Program. Serge Samaha pape, 256 , ( continued from page 255 ) more if wanted) pleased the Dee Gees. Overall, more than $3,000 was raised. When it came time for Delta Gammas to return the favor, they truly lived out Werne ' s philosophy of Greek cooperation. Delta Gammas came out ahead in numbers with their at- tendance awards won at the Fireman ' s Ball and the Phi Sigma Kappa Arm Wres- tling tournament, both events raising money for charities. Delta Gammas also com- bined Greek socializing with philanthropy by hav- ing a car wash with Phi Gamma Delta. And, in con- junction with Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Gamma passed out educational pamphlets during Mental Health Awareness Week. As Sigma Chi Derby Days chairman, Werne co- ordinated her sisters to raise money, chase down derbies, and jump start the judges ' hearts with the lip sync routine based on Natalie Cole ' s hit. The spirit award and second place overall in the competition brought a great sense of accomplishment to Werne and her sisters. In some ways, Werne ' s experiences with sorority have been unique. For starters, not everyone has a real sister in the same sorority. Werne says sharing the sorority experience with her sister, Paige, has drawn them closer. And both are winners when it comes to Greek in- volvement. At the Greek Awards Banquet Paige also won a prestigious award, the Presidential Greek Lau- rel Wreath. Delta Gamma has opened up opportunities for Werne. She has become a leader and made friends along the way. I ' ve met people who will be my friends for a lifetime ... you hold a lot of memories and a lot of friends. Many of these memories are good. Take the Greek Awards Banquet where Delta Gamma did well. Not only did the Wernes win their awards, but Maura Black was named Greek Woman of the Year and the chapter as a whole won the Sisterhood Award and were once again named intramu- ral champions. Kim Lamphere won the award for the senior with the highest GPA, while Paige Werne and Black won the Centennial Award. Black also won the Campus Leadership Award from Alpha Tau Omega. When looking back on the years, Werne feels she has matured with Delta Gamma and become more independent. But, what she has given to the orga- nization is my work and my time which have definitely affected the sorority. ■ Daphne Lubkowitz earning their stripes Singing for their sorority, Delta Gammas joined Kappa Sigma to perform in the mixed division of DZ Fol- lies. Jeff Gift in and southern belles Courtney Lewis and Rachel Kincaid join in for America the Beautiful. Mark Copley i£g ■ [ A A 1 - P p InJE -i |UH J j 4 1 fl f% ■F IS8v. i : 9 ' r ' r Jk 1 kW m B 4 fl Iti H BBJ Bm ' fn b bbV ' Bp mFM B A ; ; H i  mm f m r m Ek A Bi It P lMr ! « ' i mm ||P JFJ m | Ellen Kolb Jennifer Kutz Courtney Lewis Daphne Lubkowitz Michelle Lyles Lori Martin Renee Oliphant Tracy Painter Lori Perkins Stacy Powell Lee Ann Rhea Paula Rogers Kim Rushing Amy Slack Missy Smith Ann Sullivan Paige Werne Tiffany Werne 257 delta gamma T h Pike ' s own brotherhood helps them to be Big Brothers of America hank goodness for roommates. Without Frank Mayfield ' s roommate. Pi Kappa Alpha would not have the president they have today. Mayfield pledged Pike in the spring of 1986, at the encouragement of his roommate. Both went through rush together and ended up being pledge brothers. I hadn ' t really thought much about going through rush until my roommate mentioned it, Mayfield says. An electrical engineering major from Covington, Tenn., Mayfield pledged I1KA because they im- pressed him the most. I knew they were the kind of guys I fit in with, he says. The 20-year-old has also held the offices of scholar- ship chairman and treas- urer, and he is a member of Order of Omega. About 25 Pikes partici- pated in a Bowl-a-Thon sponsored by Channel 13 to raise money for United Cerebal Palsy. Approxi- Pike Little Sisters: Front row: Joey Eldred, Julie Ware, Kim Pierce, Jennifer Brackens Middle row: Kelly Mitchell, Melissa Meyers, Becca Isabell, Carla Waddell, Jennifer Wilborn Back row: Kathleen Kirkland, Kellye Hendershot, Emily Gaia and Claire Ousley Photo Services mately $700 was raised. At Halloween the brothers held a Halloween Party for the children at St. Peter ' s Orphanage. Every year they are involved with their na- tional philanthropy. Big Brothers of America. Two formals are held each year along with a pig roast in the fall and Pike ' s Peak in the spring. This year riKA teamed up with Delta Gamma to make a Homecoming float. Boys ' Nite Out has been held each year to help the new pledges get better ac- quainted with the members in addition to many car washes and pledge swaps. The Pikes also participated in DZ Follies where they performed the Memphis Blues. The riKA alumni bought a new house in the spring on Midland Avenue. May- field says he would like to see the house finished soon. This year the National Pi Kappa Alpha Convention will be held in Memphis in August, with Pikes from all over the country attending. Mayfield hopes to see the re-establishment of Pi Kappa Alpha as a leader among the fraternities with more campus involvement and more community serv- ice. ■ Julie Nowicki page, 258 m earning their stripes m H I n 1? - . h 8 ? Flexing for the crowd, Andy Messer competes in DG ' s Mr. Anchor Splash competition. The contest is part of Delta Gamma ' s annual Anchor Splash event to benefit the blind. Atool Rama Singing in their shades, the Pikes salute the Memphis Blues during Delta Zeta Follies. This is only one area where the riKAs lend a hand. Many riKAs are also involved in the Big Broth- ers of America program. Mark Copley Jeff Fioranelli Jon Porter Joseph Shelton 259 pi kappa alpha I heard it through the grapevine that Delta Zeta was ready for theDerby Day parade, which involved all eight WPC sororities. The DZ automobiles were souped up and ready to go. John Vollmer L weaving home for col- lege is not always easy and certainly brings about change. Cathy Pihl, from Union City, Tenn. , knew the road from home to college would be different, and pledging Delta Zeta made the transition easier, she says. I was looking for a home away from home, and I found it in Delta Zeta, Pihl says. Pledging AZ let Pihl form new friendships and be- come involved in campus activities. A senior, Pihl has been very involved with Delta Zeta since pledging in 1984. She has been panhellenic delegate and junior Pihl says, Delta Zeta has made me more outgoing. Her involvement is proof of that. Pihl was the first person to suggest this university host the Southeastern Panhellenic Conference (SEPC). In another area of coop- eration among all Greeks, she worked with the IFC and PHC on the Bright Ideas pamphlet. Skilled organization is what it takes to pull off an event like the Delta Zeta Follies. In the spring, Pihl and fellow sorority sisters showed what months of planning earns. The event which benefits Comi me Members find Delta Zeta to be a home away from home Digging in, Delta Zeta battled with another sorority in tug-o-war. Intramurals were sup- ported by members like Becky Terral who was named Intramural Woman of the Year. Devln Greaney panhellenic delegate for AZ. Also holding the phi- lanthropy chairman office for DZ, Pihl was able to work with deaf children in the Memphis area. She learned sign language to better communicate with the chil- dren. Other offices held by Pihl were treasurer, recording secretary and correspond- ing secretary. As panhellenic delegate, she was able to become in- volved with WPC, the Women ' s Panhellenic Council. She served as the scholarship chairman and leadership chairman for WPC. the Greek Scholarship fund is held every two years and brings many of the Greek groups together in friendly competition. Directed by the AZs, the groups brought life to the stage as they sang, danced and acted in hopes of winning in their division. At the Greek Awards Banquet AZ won many awards. Joyce Gray won the Alumnus Alumna award, and Becky Terral was named Intramural Woman of the Year. Delta Zeta was also the sorority with the most improved GPA. ■ Tina Bledsoe pag-e, 260 . earning their stripes Decorating automobiles for the Derby Day parade is only one small part of Sigma Chi Derby Days, but Barbara Knolton does that part well. Shoe polish, bal- loons and streamers be- come popular items. John Vollmer Dress-a-pledge is an ac- tivity every sorority enjoys. Julie Cornell puts the finish- ing touches on AZ ' s Sigma Chi pledge, Tim Johnson. John Vollmer Barbara Berrie Beth Blankenship Dee-Ann Bunch Cynthia Burton Theresa Campell Julie Cornell Angle Dickinson Amy Gillentine Maria Hammonds Jennifer Hathcock Sheryl Kane Dina Kelley Barbara Knolton Cathy Pihl Julie Ruby Becky Terral Tina Watkins Vikki Weeks Sharon Williams 261 delta zeta A c Pi Kaps like Jim Mooney reach for the top Lccording to Jim Mooney, he decided that in college he wanted to be all he could be and for that reason he chose to be an active member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Mooney was attracted to Pi Kappa Phi for many rea- sons. He knew that Pi Kappa Phi could help him to grow to realize his potential. Moreover, he says this is the fraternity where he felt the most comfortable. To Mooney, Pi Kappa Phi is the fraternity that demon- strated the most brother- hood, the most trust, and the most positive image during rush. He knew that Pi Kappa Phi was for him. Seeing the need for a few good men, he rose to the challenge. In his pledge semester, he was elected to the office of pledge class treasurer. The members of Pi Kappa Phi, in return, believed. Mooney had demonstrated loyalty to the fraternity. In the fall of 1 987 , he was named Best Pledge. Since his time as an ac- tive member, Mooney has served as historian. He is responsible for a newsletter that goes out to the alumni Beach Blanket Ninja was the presentation Pi Kappa Phi gave in the fraternity division of DZ Follies. David Knowlton played the nerd on the beach in search of a girl. Mark Copley pape 262 1 earning their stripes each fall. The newsletter informs them of what is happening within Pi Kappa Phi locally and nationally. In addition to that re- sponsibility, he is in charge of Founder ' s Day. This year the chapter celebrated the day in conjunction with the brothers from Christian Brothers College. This event was a first for both chapters. In training to assume the responsibilities of treasurer next year, Mooney has also served as assistant to the treasurer. But Mooney is not just an in-chapter fraternity member. He also represents the chapter in other places like the Interfraternity Council. In this position, he attends IFC meetings and relays back to the chapter what the IFC is doing and planning. In other campus affairs, Mooney supports his broth- ers in events such as the Delta Zeta Follies. Rising on stage, they gave their pres- entation of Beach Blanket Ninja. Representing his frater- nity in the university com- munity, Mooney is involved with Campus Democrats and serves on the Student Ambassador Board. Apparently, his brothers have been a support group to Mooney in his efforts to be all that he can be for he considers them a family away from home. He is originally from the town of Pulaski, Tenn., with a population of about 10,000. Mooney has enjoyed being a stranger in a big city. He now considers Memphis State a home and does not plan to return to his hometown on a perma- nent basis. Perhaps part of the rea- son that he does not feel lost in the metropolitan area are his brothers. Though they are a small group, he says there is not a large empha- sis on growing larger each year. He and the other brothers feel as long as there is positive growth each year, there is no rea- son to shatter the closeness of being a smaller group by growing larger. This year the fraternity had twelve pledges. In Mooney ' s opin- ion, an advantage to being smaller is that you are closer with the older broth- ers. According to Mooney, it is very hard to stereotype the brothers since they are all different. He feels that he doesn ' t have live up to something he is not. When Mooney came to Memphis, he saw a city progressing. By attending Memphis State, he has become a part of the Bluff City. And the school has become a vital part of his life. His participation in the fraternity has allowed him to be a part of this progress he saw. As the officers of the fraternity see him, Mooney has come to exemplify what it means to be a Pi Kappa Phi on this campus. ■ Annette Desiderio Mike Baugus Keith Briley Donald Clarkson Erik Jerman John Liddy Michael Mefford Jim Mooney Terry Morris Wilson Roberts Matthew Ulicich Jim Wallin Richard Webster 263 pi kappa phi MqJarog Deltas earn their marks on campus Tr, .rina Holly ' s decision about which sorority to join did not happen by accident. It was due to years oi influence from teachers, neighbors and friends, especially by Katherine Terrell, a close friend of the family and former adviser of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She encouraged Holly, who has a long record of activities since high school, to join. Holly was valedictorian of her 1984 graduating class at Hamilton High School as well as secretary of the student council and chaplain of the National Honor Society. Since her younger days, she has gone on to become representa- tive of Delta Sigma Theta, a group that prides itself on leadership. As president of the public Stacey Bradley Sandra Hamer Tanya Middleton Beverly Perkins Jacqueline Pullum service sorority, Holly has a track record of being a vol- unteer. She and her soror- ity sisters visit the Girls ' Club when possible. They have adopted a wing at Ar- lington Developmental Center and visit it at least twice a year. Also, they contribute funds to the United Negro College Fund, the Arthritis Foundation, Kidney Foundation, and the NAACP on a regular basis. And to keep in the tradition of community in- volvement, the sorority is working on a literacy pro- gram, which is one of their national requirements. A senior computer sys- tem engineering technology major, Holly says that the purpose of being in school must be kept in perspective. Achieve excellence as best you know how and be confi- dent with that, she says. Holly has consistently participated in Deltas After Dark, a showcase pre- sented each year to raise money for the organization ' s scholarship committee. There are two scholarships given in mem- ory of Glenda Hardin, an active member of the soror- ity who died of leukemia. The Deltas walked away with the 1988 Pan-Hellenic Greek Show trophy for best sorority step performance. Holly hopes Delta Sigma Theta will continue to strive for excellence and wants to encourage other women to do the same. It takes a strong, dedicated and car- ing person to be a Delta leader, she says. But she continues to make the grade and lead her sorority into the 21st century. ■ Sandra Hamer w e264 earning their stripes Showing off their Delta Sigma Theta paraphernalia in the University Center are Trina Holly and Angela Griffin. Serving as president of the sorority. Holly says It takes a strong, dedicated and caring person to be a Delta leader. Serge Samaha So many men and so little time. April Lindsey is escorted by a Que on her left and an Alpha on her right. Both fraternities volunteered to help out during the fashion show sponsored by the sorority. Devin Greaney 265 delta sigma theta Just.F Kr orever can be a long time. To some, belonging to a fraternity means they are in it for life. One member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon has a slightly different view. Chip Crump believes a fine line exists between af- filiation and the belief that it goes on forever. For him, the memories and friend- ships do continue, but so does life. Being an active alum- nus is one thing, but pre- tending you are still in col- lege is another. Life goes on, Crump says. In the fall of 1984, Crump pledged Sigma Alpha Epsi- lon because it was the only fraternity that let him ex- press himself in his own way. A fraternity should be an outlet that fulfills your social needs, says Crump, Doesn ' t fraternity life last forever? but doesn ' t detract from your studies. He adds fraternity life is definitely not for 24-hour partying, as many people think. Fraternities are a part of college; college is not part of a fraternity, he says. During his four active years. Crump has held the offices of rush chairman, IFC representative, re- corder, chronicler, corre- spondent, assistant during Greek Week ' 86- ' 87 and site coordinator for the first Tigerfest. SAE activites this year included: the Billy Byrd Memorial Boxing tourna- ment, in which all fraterni- ties participated; pledge swaps with sororities; and car washes to raise money for various philanthropies. Sean Bacon Kevin Bobbitt David Bragorgos Joseph Carney Phillip Carter Chris Cornell Brent Dooley Ian Garrott Patrick Harlan Robert Henson Danny Holland Jim Hunter Bobby John Jerry Joyner Mark Kelley They also presented ' The Phi Alpha Zone during DZ Follies and won Delta Gamma ' s annual Anchor Splash. At their national convention this year, the chapter received the Most Improved Chapter Award. Other activities and memberships that kept Crump busy until gradua- tion in May included the Mortar Board, Order of Omega, and Golden Key honor societies. Crump served on the Student Government Asso- ciation sponsorship com- mittee, and one year as a senator-at-large. He was also selected as one of the J. Wayne Johnson Out- standing Student Award winners. For two years Crump was a model for Elite and then the Carvel Agency. His modeling experience paid off when one of his pictures won Alpha Chi ' s Cover Guy contest. For this he won coverage in The Daily Helmsman, a Memphis State sweatshirt and two free dinners at Grisanti ' s restaurant. Crump is originally from Memphis and plans to at- tend medical school. He would like to become a car- diac surgeon. Currently he works at St. Francis Hospi- tal as an orthopedic atten- dent. Although he goes on to pursue other interests. Chip Crump will carry the brotherhood of Sigma Al- pha Epsilon throughout his life. ■ Julie Nowicki paw 266 earning their stripes Juggling talents were displayed by Mark Schifani at Alpha Chi ' s Swing Fling. The tournament was held to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Julie Nowicki Jimmy Lockhart Sean Minch Matt Morice Rami Naddy Jon Peacock i-aul Pirani Jim Saxon Mark Schifani Brian Smiley John Stemmler Thomas Stevens Guy Tallent Stephen Voss Stephen Wilkins Ken Young Modeling for Elite and Carvel kept Chip Crump busy for a couple of years. He said it wasn ' t difficult, and he didn ' t mind the ex- tra money. Photo courtesy of E. Michaels SAE Little Sisters Front row: Alma Hoskins, Gina Howard, Susanna Wright, Melissa Dwyer, Donya Burrough, Elise Mcintosh, Lori Hood, Beth Pittman Middle row: Amy Treece, Tiffany Vollmer, Amy Capon, Cissy Meyer, Barb Furlow, Tracy Painter Back row: Lissa Newsom, Kelly King, Malou Kaleta, Shannon Crowe. Photo Services 267 sigma alpha epsilon Chosen Most Outstanding Zeta by her sisters is Stacy Smith. She ' s able to main- tain her grades, hold a job and still remain active in Zeta Phi Beta. DevinGreaney It ' s important and necessary to be there for your sisters pape268 When there is work to be done, I ' m there to do it, says Stacy Smith. Smith ' s sorority sisters think the same. They con- sider her the outstanding member of Zeta Phi Beta, Rho Gamma Chapter. Stacy chose Zeta Phi Beta because they believe in quality and quantity. Smith takes this idea to heart because Zeta Phi Beta is her only extracurricular activity, and she gives it her all. She credits her love for earning their stripes Sharon Jackson Demonie Reid her sorority as the reason she spends time between school and her job at United Parcel Service to participate in Zeta activities. Presently Smith is rush chairman and hopes to con- tinue working with ZOB through the graduate chap- ter. A role model for Smith has been graduate chapter adviser Carlota Watson. As a member of the Pan- Hellenic Council, Zeta Phi Beta helped to contribute 4,500 man hours and $8,000 for their respective philanthropies. ZOB also holds two bake sales a semester, car washes for their scholarship fund and participates in the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon annu- ally. On a national level, ZOB sponsors the Stork ' s Nest, a program for un- derprivileged mothers to aid in providing clothing and other needs for infants. Zeta Phi Beta has a brother fraternity on cam- pus, Phi Beta Sigma, with whom they share many activities, such as picnics held in the spring and get acquainted parties for their new members. Zetas were found this year at the interest teas for prospective members, su- permixers and step shows. This university ' s chapter also had representatives at the ZOB Regional Con- ference in May. ■ Phalisa Weary Julie Nowicki 269 zeta phi beta Varie V, nwidual Sigma Phi Epsilon accomplishes both ' ariety and individu- ality made the decision for me, says Brian Wimberly, Sig Phi Epsilon ' s 20-year- old president. He pledged in the fall of 1986 because he felt the most welcome and at home with Sig Ep. I think they have the most potential of the fra- ternities, he says, and that I have the most poten- tial with them. Wimberly has held the of- fices of secretary, vice presi- dent and was their repre- sentative in the In- terfraternity Council. A business major from Memphis, Wimberly says Sawing in his spare time is Sean Mullikin. He helped to construct additions for the Sig Ep house on Midland Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sigma Phi Epsilon EOE collected approxi- mately $500 this year for the Heart Foundation through donations and car washes. Sig Ep was third in in- tramural softball and placed first in Fiji ' s volley- ball tournament during the annual Fiji Island party. The IOE annual Heart Rock Party was held this year, as was the Diamond Princess competition among the sororities. During KA ' s Burger Bust, IOE members Steve Heam and Jim Lunamand were the first place team, with Robert Brooks and Doug Rainey placing sec- ond. They also participated in SAE ' s boxing tourna- ment. They won the fraternity division of DZ Follies with their performance of The Daydream and the Wizard ofMSU. Pledge swaps with sorori- ties and participation in the 5K Run for Boys ' Town were other activities keeping them busy during the year. Among the long-range goals for the fraternity is a new fraternity house, which Wimberly says members hope to have in about five years. ■ Julie Nowicki William Eledge Scott Fernandez Chip McNeil pom 270 earning their stripes Victory at last. Larry Porter receives the first place tro- phy from Keith Haney of FM 100. The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon netted the tro- phy at the Follies competition. Mark Copley Dorothy Daydream and the Wizard of MSIT brought a first place trophy to the house of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Dorothy is Joe Lussier. Other players included Richard Sockton, Robert Brooks and Larry Porter. Mark Copley sigma phi epsilon ising t Meeting obstacles head on is a way of life for Pi Phis Toing for the best does separate you from the rest. Laura Skeen, a Memphis native, says she pledged Pi Beta Phi because she felt comfortable there. I really like the unity of the Greek system and Pi Phi, she says. Skeen has been very in- volved on campus since she pledged. She has been a member of Peer Mentor, BAACHUS and the Student Ambassador Board. She is vice president of social events for SAB. Not only has Skeen been active outside her sorority, but she has also held sev- eral offices in Pi Phi. Skeen has served as junior Panhellenic delegate, pledge trainer, vice presi- dent of social advancement, and president of Pi Beta Phi. Skeen also kept busy by participating in the many activities her sorority is involved in. In DZ Follies they joined KA to perform Grease in the mixed di- vision. Skeen says Pi Phi has helped her strive for good llenge grades in college, which have paid off through memberships in various honor societies, such as Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa. I ' ve gained so much from the sisterhood in Pi Phi, and learned a lot about people I probably would not have met otherwise, she says. ( continued on page 274 ) pape, 272 , earning their stripes Summer nights are noth- ing compared to just one night at Follies. Suzanne Bohannon was Pi Phi ' s solo performer in the no-KA perform- ance of Grease. Mark Copley 273 pi beta phi (continued from page 272) Sigma Chi Derby Days are always busy days for the Pi Phis. Their theme was The Night Belongs to Sigma Chi. The nBOs are also involved in Greek Week, intramurals. Swing Fling, All-Sing and at- tending pledge swaps with fraternities. Pi Phi and DG teamed up in the spring for a Crush Party. At the Greek Awards Banquet, Carla Butler and Kathryn Jackson received Highest Member GPA awards. ■ Tina Bledsoe Joining in with the fraterni- ties in all-night volleyball, Pi Phis had the chance to use their skills against KA. The volleyball games were held in the HPER building as part of Greek Week. Larry Kendrick Margaret Alexander Beth Beard Becky Berkenstock Tina Bledsoe Beverly Bolton Carla Butler Dawn Coleman Wendy Cox Vickie Davis Tami Dyke Emily Gaia Lindsey Garot Toni Gigliotti Pam Gillespie Jeanna Haddock fa e 274 jm pF % r r ' If ■ m %3 v. i jti- lfflBB ? j fiSi BF ' ■ ' flE r s 1 W--- W A . BAB ' ' ' MBt MJL 1 ' - L - jUb 1 K «■ t ' ..: = m . ' Wt W H t ' ■fc _- H r ,- ., ■ A ■ fP %- A .fc. Uttk; ■ ' . tfi ■ : ' ■ «. «Ut J jK j.Jfc . 1 F M JkQk ?f ■JMr . v -Wjjgr ' r At m - ■Br  m : ,£m . ■R . S .- M F ; fl r ter i ■ ■ 1 1 J r w earning their stripes Tammy Hardison Kym Hardy Amy Howell Kathryn Jackson Kathleen Kirkland Lindsey Moss Lori Myatt Sheila Phillips Shira Scott Laura Skeen Singing for Greek men dur- ing Mock Rush, Candace Smith and her sisters provide new information about their sorority to the guys. Mock Rush has been a favorite of fraternity men since its addi- tion to Greek Week. Serge Sam ah a Laura Terry Michelle Trimm Sheila Vaughn Veronica Vaughn Becky Wadell Karen Wilhelm 275 pi beta phi I n v|5l ve Campus participation constantly keeps Sigma Chis busy Class Reunion was Sigma Chi ' s and Alpha Chi ' s theme during DZ Follies. Part of the performance included Sigma Chi raisins dancing across the stage during the song Heard It Through the Grapevine. Mark Copley page, 276 earning their stripes C ol 3llege life takes a lot of hard work and in- volvement. Many students are able to achieve this through their own spirit and determination. Take for example Robert Longfield, vice president of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Longfield is a junior fi- nance major minoring in economics. He maintains a 3.8 GPA, yet he still finds time for several campus activities, such as Omicron Delta Kappa and Order of Omega. He is also involved with co-sponsorship and is past vice president of the Interfraternity Council. In addition to active membership in organiza- tions outside his fraternity, Longfield also keeps a good image within the fraternity. He participated in Sigma Chi ' s annual Derby Days and also helped with the annual Oyster Eating Con- test. The fraternity ' s efforts netted over $3,000 for the Wallace Center and other Memphis charities. Longfield first pledged Sigma Chi in the fall of 1985. He was formally ini- tiated in January 1986. Choosing Sigma Chi was easy for him, he says, be- cause of the friends I made there and because I was most comfortable with that particular fraternity. Longfield is at the uni- versity on scholarship through the Fogelman Business College. The scholarship is sponsored by Goldsmith ' s department stores. At the Greek Awards Banquet, Longfield was given an Order of Omega Recognition Award. This year the Epsilon Kappa Chapter won its sec- ond Peterson Significant Chapter Award. This award is the highest award given to an active chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity. ■ Tom Heath Pledging zx means being a dress-a-pledge in the fall during Derby Days. AZ dressed Tim Johnson as a California raisin. Derby Days raises money for the Wal- lace Center. John Vollmer Chris Boysen Kevin Britt Jerry Doyle James Harvey Greg Helton Allen Johnson Richie Jones Richard Kimball Danny Lane Robbie Longfield Rick Marendt Anthony Melkent Chris Millard Scott Moss Robert O ' Bryan Bryan Smith Ronald Smith Kurt Voldeng Greg Wood 277 Sigma chi Wtt ' ith an outstanding sorority president, how could a chapter go wrong? Jennifer Garrison of Phi Mu Sorority received the President ' s Laurel Wreath Award from the eight soror- ity chapter presidents on campus. Garrison was also awarded the Phi Mu Lady Award given to an out- standing senior each year. A senior secondary edu- cation major from Shaker Heights, Ohio, Garrison says she chose to pledge OM in the fall of 1984 because of all the OM chapters. Phi Mu ' s principle char- ity is LeBonheur Children ' s Hospital. Annual events such as car washes and spaghetti dinners raised over $2,000 in donations this year. The chapter also had a Spring Break-a-Thon for Lebonheur, taking pledges for the amount of miles the entire sorority travelled during that week. At Hal- loween the members took candy to the children at the hospital. and Party. In addition to participat- ing in all OM ' s events Garri- son has held many offices in her sorority, including as- sistant treasurer, treas- urer, social chairman, Greek Week chairman and mother ' s club chairman. This year she plans to par- ticipate during rush as as- sistant rush adviser. Garrison says she feels her membership in a Greek organization has helped her in job interviews and given her their leadership quali- ties she needs for work or any other situation. During Greek Week many Phi Mus participated in all-night volleyball, mock rush and the Dating Game. Lambda Chi joined Phi Mu to win DZ Follies with their performance of Lifestyles of the Rich and Righteous. Phi Mu strives to be the best both lo cally and nationally they did not place too much pressure on her. They had the right attitude about things and let you be your- self, she says. During rush everyone was so seri- ous, but with Phi Mu I knew it was okay to make a mis- take. At this year ' s Phi Mu Na- tional Convention, the Kappa Lambda Chapter took many awards, in- cluding the alumna adviser award, public relations award and the award for being the top money raiser Tina Bartozzi Jane Chrestman Leigh Clarendon Tammy Clark Emily Davis Other sorority activities have included donating blood to the Memphis Blood Bank, MIFA, pledge swaps with fraternities, placing first place overall during Sigma Chi Derby Days, making a homecoming float with KA and participating in intramurals. Phi Mu ' s annual Barn Party was held in the fall and the Pink Carnation for- mal was held this spring. Phi Mu had a team in Alpha Chi ' s Swing Fling and joined AAn to have a Crush Garrison was one of two Phi Mus who held the office of chairperson at the South- eastern Panhellenic Con- ference. They had open house in their suite during that weekend for the visit- ing sororities to see. Hoping her chapter will continue to grow and serve the community, Garrison also would like to see her chapter be awarded the Chapter of the Quarter by Phi Mu. ■ Julie Nowicki Julie Edlund Joey Eldred Leigh Ann Falls Leslie Fisher Jennifer Garrison Heather Harlow mm 278 earning their stripes Long hours went into preparation for DZ Follies. Tye Griff en. Carla Willing- ham and Ronnie Pennell helped the other members of Phi Mu and Lambda Chi win first place in the competition ' s mixed division. Mark Copley Madonna and Sean Penn showed up during Phi Mu and Lambda Chi ' s presentation at DZ Follies. Playing the two stars are Paige Mitchell and John Babb. Mark Copley Lynn Harris Angela Holcomb Michelle Hopper Angela Jones Paige Mitchell Anita Oaks Angela Pulley Jodi Watson Paige Watson Janice White Janet Wike 279 phi mu Generosity is the first step to brotherhood Xor John Norman, the fraternity he decided to join tied in with his chosen field— finance. I just liked the way they carried them- selves, he says, in a busi- ness-like manner. John Norman is a mem- ber of Phi Beta Sigma Fra- ternity, Delta Nu Chapter, where he has served as president. Norman also says his fra- ternity brothers are always willing to lend a hand. I ' m really impressed with the brotherhood, he says. If one person is in trouble, an- other person will come to your aid. Norman, a sophomore, is also a member of the foot- ball team, where he plays running back. (The Aliq- uippa. Pa., native attended the same high school as pro football star Tony Dorsett). Among his personal ac- complishments, Norman has helped with the estab- lishment of the Achilles Track Club for handi- capped students on this campus and has helped blind triathlete Tom O ' Connor with his training. He is also a member of Black Scholars Unlimited. As a Sigma he has helped his brothers with the house duties, parties with their sister sorority Zeta Phi Beta and the educating of new Sigmas. Again this year the Sig- mas were present at the Step Show letting everyone know of their talents. Norman says the fra- ternity plans to become more involved in commu- nity activities, especially among the young people in high school social clubs modeled after college Greek organizations. I don ' t think many of them understand what Greek organizations are all about, he says, so we want to give some positive leader- ship in that area. Although he admits be- ing Greek isn ' t for everyone, Norman says anyone seeking to join an organi- zation should consider the choices carefully. Analyze them, he says. Watch how they carry themselves. As for me, I just felt I would fit in better as a Sigma. ■ Felecia Donelson pag-c 280 earning their stripes At the Greek Supermixer, each group broughtthings to represent their organi- zation. The PHC-sponsored event was held to give the groups a chance to ex- change information. Serge Samaha With canes in their hands, the brothers move to the beat at the Step Show. Other activities of the Sig- mas include parties with their sister sorority Zeta Phi Beta. Larry Kendrick Anthony Anderson Terry Davis Robert Mullins George Powell 281 phi beta sigma YL It ' s important to reach your goals without losing sight of the real you .aving goals is im- portant, but so is staying true to yourself. Sigma Gamma Rho So- rority, Inc., Omicron Sigma Chapter provided goals and more for Kemberly Ed- wards. Initiated on Feb. 28, 1987, Edwards says she was attracted to the soror- ity ' s close-knit nature and dedication. I saw Sigma as the sorority in which I could work toward accomplishing goals, but at the same time continue to be myself, she says. Edwards has branched out through her associaton with ZTP to work toward unity in the Greek system. She is especially interested in the area of Greeks work- ing to influence and inspire those in high school to be- come successful in college and life. The 22-year-old criminal Sigma Week brings with it many activities. Attending church is one of those ac- tivities. Participating this year were Millicent Lasslo, LaJuana Gentry, Kim Jones, Kemberly Edwards and Veronica Sanders. Photo courtesy of Sigma Gamma Rho justice major has par- ticipated with her sorority in many community events, including Founders Day, MIFA Meals on Wheels pro- gram, and Memphis Health Centers ' Here ' s to Your Health, Memphis cam- paign. Following a year as Sigma ' s representative to the Pan-Hellenic Council, Edwards was elected PHC treasurer for 1988- ' 89. She is also an active member of the Black Student As- sociation and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Activities held during Sigma Gamma Rho Week included Sold on Blue and Gold Day, the second an- nual National Nutrition Month Booth, an interest tea and the hosting of Rhomania at the Hilton Inn with the graduate chap- ter benefitting St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospi- tal and the sorority scholar- ship fund. At the Southeastern Re- gional Conference mem- bers won first place for their chapter display, put to- gether by Edwards and Shirletta Vinson. In the spring the first Gospel Extravaganza was held in the Faulkner Lounge, with proceeds do- nated to the Erika Brooks Organ Fund and Special Olympics. Through her association with Sigma Gamma Rho, Edwards has learned to adapt and improvise in many situations. She has worked hard toward sus- taining the unity among her sisters and has proved her dedication to her sorority ' s motto, Greater service, greater progress. ■ Millicent Lasslo Julie Nowicki pape282 earning their stripes Kim Jones Millicent Lasslo Rhomania was held this year at the Hilton Inn. Passing out programs are K e m b e r I y Edwards and Shirletta Vinson. Proceeds from the event benefitted St. Jude. Millicent Lasslo 283 sigma gamma rho B Fijis know standing still gets you nowhere obby Wray pledged Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) be- cause he felt the fraternity was moving forward rather than standing still. I felt the guys there had a vision of what they wanted to be, says Wray, a senior electrical engineering ma- jor. I could feel their broth- erhood. Becoming a Greek at Memphis State has en- hanced college life a great deal, Wray says. It has Randy Almand Nick Amendola Scott Anderson Michael Baker Marc Barclay James Barnett Hardin Bouldin Jeff Bowden Kevin Brinckmann Russell Carter Terry Carter Chris Cratin Shawn Drake Michael Eavenson David Edgar Robert Farnsworth Robert Farris Ronnie Garland Richard Groff James Guess Greg Hammon Eric Harris Paul Hein Jeff Hester Michael Keith Richard Lee Darren Mitchell Joseph Moore given him the opportunity to mature as well as advan- tages that would otherwise not exist. It ' s really been good to me, he adds. Among the Fiji activities he is most proud of is the annual Fiji Island party held every spring. The fra- ternity house is trans- formed into a tropical is- land. Twenty- five tons of white sand are brought in each year to turn their back yard into a beach. Events include a golf tournament, volleyball games and a Miss Castaway contest. A party with a band and a volcano com- pleted the event that is held to support their charity, United Cerebral Palsy. Through the event, they raised enough funds to qualify as a Golden Spon- sor, an honor that is often only reserved for such cor- ( coninued on page 287 ) pope, 284- earning their stripes Fiji Little Sisters Front row: Tracy Brawner, Lisa Berrio, Lisa Hughes, Leslie Hogan and Janet Schklar Back row: Bridget Cardosi, Tracey Williams, Jona Thweatt, Barbie Christmas, Julie Gholson and Timberly Evans Photo Services Shoe shine, Mister? Bobby Wray along with others at- tended the Greek Fireman ' s Ball, held to benefit the Memphis Fire Department ' s Firewise Pro- gram. The dance is one of many Greek events Wray supported throughout the year. In recognition of his support, he was named Greek Man of the Year. Julie Nowicki 285 phi gamma delta fxupe, 286 In the sand, Hardin Bouldin and Nicholas Amendola watch the parade of Miss Castaway contestants. The Miss Castaway competition is only a small part of the Fiji Island actitivities which also include a golf tournament. Serge Samaha earning their stripes Not this time! Michael Eavenson blocks a spike de- livered by a KA. Both fraternities showed their spirit during Greek Week by participating in the all-night volleyball tournament. Larry Kendrlck Pep talks were heard all day by teams participating in Alpha Chi Omega ' s Softball tournament. Fiji presi- dent Jeff Bowden delivered his own version to the his fraternity ' s team. Swing Fling was held to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Julie Nowicki ( continued from page 284 ) porate sponsors as Coca- Cola and Schering-Plough. But that ' s not all Wray and his Fiji brothers took part in. They also supported others in their philan- thropic endeavors. For ex- ample, they participated in Alpha Chi Omega ' s Swing Fling softball tournament to raise money for Cystic Fi- brosis. Teaming up with Sigma Kappa, they pre- sented their version of American Bandstand in the Delta Zeta Follies event that raises money for schol- arships. In addition to his activi- ties within the fraternity, Wray is also a member of Tau Beta Pi, the electrical engineering honor society and serves as president of Order of Omega. At the Greek Awards Banquet, Wray was chosen Greek Man of the Year. He won the Campus Leadership Award and the Order of Omega Scholarship Award as well. Wray plans to enter medical school where he will study either neurology or electrophysiology re- search. Wray says it ' s difficult to summarize his Greek expe- rience in a few words, but he does believe that being a member of Fiji has given him values and memories that he will carry over into everyday life. ■ Felecia Donelson Taking a step back, Jeff Beard offers another brother his important opinion in front of the spray- painted wall at the Fiji house. Fiji Island was the grand finale of Greek Week ' 88. It is the event that has raised enough money for Cerebral Palsy for Fiji to be recognized as a golden sponsor . SergeSamaha 287 phi gamma delta Being in a sorority means gaining another family Ye, .ears after graduating, each person will have spe- cial memories of friends and experiences. For senior Wendy Geurin, her memo- ries will be much more endearing because of the sisterhood she has found in Sigma Kappa. Geurin came to the uni- versity in the fall of 1984. She started school with plans of majoring in busi- ness management and per- sonnel administration. Unlike some freshmen women, Geurin did not go through formal sorority rush. Later, however, she did opt to go through open rush. This eventually led her to Sigma Kappa. Geurin says, I chose Sigma Kappa because I knew someone in the soror- ity. I went to a small high Laurie Algee Christie Beard Ruthie Calbert Myra Carroll Carol Cox Mary Crabtree Tonia Crawford Annette Desiderio Cyndie Fisher Alana Frank Wendy Geurin Mandy Grayson school, so naturally I liked the closeness I saw in Sigma Kappa. Over the years Geurin has held several offices and chairmanships in the so- rority. She has been schol- arship chairman, vice president of pledge educa- tion, first vice-president, and is now ritualist chair- man. I ' ve really learned a lot from holding all these of- fices, she says. It has es- pecially taught me to deal with people and business situations. I have even got- ten over my shyness which makes me feel more se- cure, she adds. One experience which Geurin says has really en- hanced her sorority years is the summer she went to the Collegiate Officer Training School at Purdue Univer- sity. I was able to meet all of our national officers at COTS, she says. We were taught the runnings of the chapter and a lot of useful information on each office in the sorority. I came back with an ' information over- load, ' she says. To her sorority sisters, Geurin is known as the sis- ter with the never-ending smile. She is always willing to help or listen to anyone no matter what the situ- ation. Geurin adds, I feel that my sisters can count on me for anything. I try to help them whenever I can, and I always want to remain posi- tive in all situations. Her philosophy is to keep a good attitude and then maybe it f ape,288 earning their stripes will rub off on someone else. After graduation Geurin plans to attend law school. She hopes to be able to take her law education and ap- ply it to her career. There are so many situations and areas in which law experi- ence can be useful, she says. Geurin would also like to become active with the Sigma Kappa alumnae chapter upon graduation. I want to remain as close to my chapter as my schedule will allow, she says. Sigma Kappa will always be an important part of my life, and I ' ll never forget it. There are other aspects of Sigma Kappa that Geurin won ' t forget either. The so- rority makes a practice of becoming involved on cam- pus. Each year a fall party and spring dance are held. They also participate in Sigma Chi Derby Days, Greek Week and Alpha Chi ' s Swing Fling, In DZ Follies, Sigma Kappa joined Fiji to present American Bandstand. ■ Andy McDill Knee brace and all, Sigma Kappa Leigh Currus goes for the ball anyway. All-night volleyball was part of Greek Week. All of the fraternities and sororities could partici- pate on the team of their choice. Larry Kendrick 4% ■ .. Jttt IjB i ' w I ■ B ■ - S 1 1 1 -J BY Bf 1 B Wm M I Mm Jm mi. 1 ■ z?l | Bv flK 1 1- Ml m? % IB mfe BW BU M PIWb ' • B 9 1 Sharon Huffman Melissa Kaufman Laurie Lewis Kathy Link Melissa Lowe Anne Miller Tara Norris Shawna Roberts Staci Russell Donna Stockwell Sally Strub Connie Young 289 sigma kappa Between houses, Phi Sigma Kappa still gives its full participation W, f ape,290 iat kind of man ex- emplifies brotherhood, character and scholarship in his daily life? According to a certain fraternity on campus, Roger Porter does. Now a senior, he has held the offices of sentinel, in- ductor and president. Cur- rently he is vice president of the Psi Pentaton Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa. In addition to his every- day duties, Porter, along with president Tom Seab- rook, came up with the idea of having an annual arm wrestling tournament. The competition, held Feb. 17, benefitted the United Way and was quite a success. At the end of the evening. Phi Sig had won their own competition. Although the physical contest was lim- ited to fraternities, the so- rorities competed for a spirit attendance award. Delta Gamma won the award. Like many of the other brothers. Porter works nights at Federal Express. Between work and school there is not much extra time, but Porter says he always seems to squeeze in an hour or two of Phi Sig basketball, lunch or just relaxing with some of the guys. Part of Porter ' s responsi- bility as vice president is to keep up the on-campus fraternity involvement. He and Ray Hall, treasurer and intramural chairman, have stressed participation in intramural events this year. As a result, Phi Sig held fourth place. Phi Sig won third place in Delta Gamma ' s Anchor Splash and helped back- stage at Delta Zeta ' s Follies. At Alpha Chi Omega ' s Swing Fling, Phi Sig was paired with AXQ, and reached the semi-finals. Since the members have been in the transition stage between establishing them- selves in a new house. Por- ter has opened his own home for the weekly meet- ings. In the summer Porter and three other actives will attend a leadership confer- ence at their national head- quarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Porter says he has en- joyed the fellowship and en- thusiasm created by this national workshop in years past and expects another successful year. ■ Melynda Howell earning their stripes Ray Hall Tom Seabrook David Szalay Home for Phi Sig? Not any longer. The old Phi Sigma Kappa house on Midland was abandoned for a new one. The location of the new house has yet to be announced, but in the meantime, meetings are held in the home of Roger Porter. Devin Greaney 297 phi sigma kappa Hold it steady right here. Many hours, weeks and sweat went into making the Ques ' perfor- mance the best at the Greek Step Show. The event is held annually in the Fieldhouse. Photo Services Portrait of an Omega man. Andre Peeples means what he says as he chants to the crowd at the Step Show. The Omegas also show what they mean with a strong service record. Photo Services Joe Caviness pape, 292 , earning their stripes .g A Bk 1 v 1 Being Greek is a life-long endeavor A prestigious mem- bership and an impressive record of service are just some of the things sopho- more Malcom Burt takes pride in as a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Xi Zeta Chapter. Burt, an engineering major who hopes to own his own engineering firm, added there is a special closeness among the mem- bers. They show more brotherhood than any other organization, he says. Famous members of Omega Psi Phi include Rainbow Coalition Presi- dent Rev. Jesse Jackson and astronaut Ronald McNair, who was killed in the Challenger disaster in 1986. The chapter has es- tablished a scholarship in his memory. It is available to any student with a 2.5 GPA or better who has a need. Omegas have also been involved in several service projects such as MIFA food drives and NAACP member- ship drives. We ' re presently trying to adopt a child through the Adopt-A-Care program, Burt says. Some of the brothers are involved in the Big Brothers program also. Members will continue to maintain their record of service, according to Burt. We plan to increase our membership and to hold more positions in student government, he says. The Omegas were again in- volved in the annual Greek Step Show. Burt says anyone who wants to Go Greek should be careful about his deci- sion. 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C. 96 Alexander, Margaret 96, 274 Alexander, Marvin 167, 167, 170 Alexander, Raymond 208 Alexander, Yovonne 211 Alford, Beth 234 Algee, Laurie 96, 288 210 Jge Allen, Gary 209, Allen, Lisa 220 Allen, Luanne 96, 234 Allen, Rob 194 Allen, Rodney 211 Almand, Randy 76. 284 Alpha Chi Omega 250-251 Alpha Delta Pi 240-243 Alpha Gamma Delta 234-235 Alpha Kappa Alpha 246-247 Alpha Phi Alpha 232-233 Alpha Tau Omega 228-231 Alul, Ammar 76 Alvord. Beth 96 Amendola II, Nicholas 96, 284 Anderson, Anthony 76, 281 Anderson, Clayton 96, 284 Anderson, James 211 Anderson, Kathy 220, 239 Anderson, Melanle 96 Anderson, Sarah 176 Anderson, William 76 Andrews, John 96, 236, 239 Andrews, Sally 189 Anthamatten, Warner 210 Archer, Ray 164 Archey, Kevin 76, 248 Armstrong, Kathy 76, 225 Armstrong, Natassah 253 Army ROTC 206-7 Arnold, Ruth 123 Arty, Greg 207 Ashe, Kenneth 76 Atkeison, Janet 96 Atkins, Markus 21 Aur, Paulo 194 Austin, Beverly 76 Autry, Jan 223 Auxfer, Randy 220 Auzier, Randall 76 Avant, Susan 76 Ayers, Glenn 96, 229 B Babb, John 96, 253, 278 Bacon, Sean 96, 266 Bailey, Charlie 185, 186 Bailey, Derek 2 1 1 Bailey, Dewayne 170, 171 Bailey, Thomas 76 Bakenhaster, Dennis 163 Baker, Carolyn 96, 250 Baker, Elizabeth 76 Baker, Emily 76 Baker, Julie R 221 Baker, Lance 207 Baker, Marcey 76 Baker, Michael 76, 284 Bakke, Paul 160, 163 Balentine, David 131 pape302 m Ballard. Steve 170, 171 Baltier, Kevin 96, 229 Band 60-61 Banks, Shannon 181 Barbieri, Mark 96, 236 Barclay, Marc 96, 28 4 Barczak, Dianne 253 Bard, Marci J. 222 Bardos, Ildiko 76 Barker, Angle 84-85, 189 Barlovic, Paula 253 Barnes, Stacy 41 Barnett, James 96, 207, 284 Barsky, Carol-Lynn 33, 96 Barton, Michael 96 Bartozzi. Tina 96, 278 Baseball 163-164 Bateman, Bill 141 Bates, Michelle 96, 255 Battles, Sonia 96 Baugus, Mike 263 Baxter, Daniel 77, 248 Beadette, Michelle 19 Beall, Carole 77 Bean, James 77 Beard, Christie 39, 96, 288 Beard, Jeanne 96, 274 Beard, Jeff 287 Bearden, Jack 96, 236 Beaupre, Eric 18 Beaver. Bennett 77, 206 Bechtel, Ashleah 207 Beckman. Julianne 224 Bell, Kimberley 77 Bell, Sherry 181 Bell, Taryn Marie 77 Bena, Basilio 208 Bender, Bruce 207 Bender, Bryant 207 Benner, Michael 77 Bennett, John 97, 248 Bennett, Reid 184 Benson, Phillip 219, 225 Benson, Robert 77 Bergman, Leon 208 Berkenstock, Rebecca 97, 274 Beimel, Peter 194 Bernard, John 208 Bernstein, Kevin 77 Berrie, Barbara 77, 261 Berrio, Lisa 285 Berry, Brad 2 1 1 Berry, Chandra 77 Best, Brown 13 Bettie, Lori 97 Biest, Susan 2 1 1 Birchett, Barbara 97 Birchette, Dawn 222 Black History Month 146-151 Black Scholars Unlimited 214-5 Blackwell, Donald 210 Blakely. Cary 47 Blankenship, Emily 77, 261 Blankenship, Ray 97 Blasingame, Cathy 234, 253 Blasingame, Cathy 97 Blaze, Trfark 189 Bledsoe, Paul 207 Bledsoe, Tina 97, 274 BMC, Inc. 300 Bobbitt, Kevin 77, 266 Boehms, Julie 77 Boekman, David 210 Bohannon, Phillip 97, 229 Bohannon, Suzanne 273 Bolton, Beverly 97, 274 Bond, Misty 77 Bonner, Connie 77 Booker, Sheila 77 Booth, Melissa 77 Borchardt, Lenora 210 Borkey, Tim 184 Bostick, Torrance 208 Boswell, Mary 78 Bouldin, Hardin 97, 284 Bowden, Jeff 78, 284 Bowden, Leslie 78 Bowen, Mark 182 Bowers, Carolyn 78 Bowers, Vencent 97 Bowling, Angela 78 Boyd, Dwighl 167, 169, 170, 171 Boyd, William 97, 229 Boyland, Joe 181 Boysen, Chris 97,277 Brackens, Jennifer 258 Bradley, Nathan 2 10 Bradley, Stacey 78, 264 Bragorgos. David 97,266 Brandon, Michael 72 Brasher, Staci 179 Bratcher, Randy 208 Bratten, Michelle 253 Brawner, Tracy 285 Bray, Leigh 97, 71 BREAK 2T2- 13 Breslau. Jeff 78, 194, 208 Brewer. Kirsten 97, 250 Bridgefonth, Liddle 207 Briggs, Robin 78 Bright, Rodney 160 BriFey, Keith 97, 263 Brinkmann, Kevin 97, 284 Britt, Kevin 97, 277 Britton, Ryan 209, 210 Brocato, Mike 7 Brock, Brenda 78 Brock, Sandi 78 Brooks, Cynthia 189 Brooks, Leigh 97 Brooks, Mark 215 Brooks, Robert 270, 271 Brooks, Winston 207 Brown, Beth 175 176 Brown, Frechell 79 Brown, Jennifer 97, 222, 255 Brown, Larry 208 Brown, Randy 207 Brown, Tanua 78 Brown, Terry 207 Brown, Tony 151 Bruce. Kevin 78, 224, 244 Brundick, Edward 215, 224 Brunner, Bridgette 179 Brunson, Stan 134 Bryan, John 97 Bryan, Keith 223 Bryant. Ed 2 1 Bryant, Patrick 97, 229 Bryant, Paul 97 Bryeans, Maude 78 Buchannon, James 207 Bucino, Margaret 253 Bunch. Dee-Ann 97, 253, 261 Burchfield, Kelly 225 Burger King 297 Burke, Janet 191 Burleson, Scotty 208 Burnett, Pat 181 Burns, Christy 249 Burns, Julia 97 Burrough, Donna 267 Burrow, Beth 33 Burse, Reginald 211 Burt, Malcolm 293 Burton, Cynthia 78. 261 Burton, William 97, 229 Bush, Brian 97, 248 Business ESP Center 126-127 Buskel, Lori 1 18 Buss. Gary 78 Butcher. Jim 220 Butler. Carla 98, 274 Butler, John 184 Butler, Kelly 78 Butler, Robert 78 Butler, Steve 141 Byer, Dan 98 Byrd, Lauren 207 Byrd .Terry 207 C Cade, Caroline 210 Cade, Frederick 205, 211 Caine, Suzanne 208 Calbert, Ruth 98, 288 Callender, Jim 218, 219 Callis II, Tony 78 Camp. Donald 208 Campbell, Lisa 98 Campbell, Ron 211 Campbell, Theresa 98, 261 Campus School 132-3 Canestrari, Amy 98, 240 Cantrell, Cassie 79 Cantu, Gloria 179 Capon, Amy 267 Carayiannis, Stephanie 98, 234 Cardosi, Bridget 85 Carerra, Dean 210-211 Carl, Maria 2 1 1 normal to unique Carries, Barry 79, 236 Carries, Kim 79, 236 Carney, Joseph 266 Caroland, Kevin 164 Carpenter 142-143 Carpenter, Dr. Thomas 143 Carpenter, Orin 181 Carpenter, Patricia 98 Carrington, Aubrey 215 Carroll; Myra 98, 288 Carson, Dr. Donald 67 Carter, Kent 210 Carter, Phillip 79, 266 Carter, Richard 79 Carter, Russell 98, 284 Carter, Shawn 35, 222 Carter, Terry 98, 284 Carver, JefT207 Carver, Jerry 35 Cash, Brenda 181 Cash, Kellye 66, 67 Cash, Myron 79 Catlin, Michael 98, 229 Cato, Kenneth 79 Catron, Darrell 98, 244 Cavelier, Charles 98, 229 Caviness, Joe 292 Caviness, Joe 79 Cendrillon Montesori School, Inc. 298 Cervetti, Mark 79, 219 CFA 128 Chambers, Bridget 79 Chandler, Cindy 79, 80, 240 Chang, Kuilian 123 Chaplin, Robert 2 10 Cheah. Yeow-hock 79 Cheerleaders Pom Pon 178-9 Cherry, Veronica 98 Chi. Chong_Sok81, 211 Childress.Tammy 179 Chin, Charissa 79 Chism, Sheryl 98 Choate, Rusty 2 1 1 Chrestman, Jane 278 Christenson, Brad 224 Christmas, Barbie 285 Christopher, Joseph 208 Chumney, Gail 98, 234 Chunn, Karen 79 Ciscel, David 128 Clarendon. Leigh 98, 278 Clark, Jackie 22 Clark, Tammy 98, 278 Clarkson, Donald 98, 263 Cleek, Dawn 98, 234 CLEPTest 138-139 Cleveland, Teresa 79 Clinard, Mark 98 Cochran, Carol 253 Cochran, Kevin 98, 229 Cole, David 79 Coleman, Aprlle 98, 274 Coley, Thomas 79 College of Arts and Sciences 120- College of Business 124-5 College Republicans 220- 1 Collegiate Concepts, Inc. 296 Collins, Jackie 61 Collins, Kelly 98, 240 Colston, Fred 79 Colston, Nancy 79 Colville, Elizabeth 98, 225 Colvin III. Lewis 98, 248 Colvin, Sally 222 Concerts 58-59 Confer, Felecia 99 Conine, Todd 189 Conley, Steve 99 Conner, Reginald 208 Conner, Tommy 99 Consterdine, J 01 181 Continental Water Systems of Tennessee 294 Conwill, Michael 130 Cood, Andy 160 Cook, Jim 189 Cook, Maria 179 Cooke, John 194 Cooley, Carl 99, 229 Cooper, Jay 99. 236 Cooper, Randall 183 Cooper, Steven 208 Coradini, William 296 Cornell, Chris 99, 266 Cornell, Julie 253, 261 Cornell, Julie 80 Courman, Beatriz 189 Cox, Carol 99, 288 Cox, Wendy 99. 274 Cozzens, Dr. Charles 130 Crabtree, Mary 80, 288 Craft, Scott 210 Craig, John 99, 229 CratSi, Chris 99, 284 Craven, Maureen 99, 254-5 Crawford, Carol 99 Crawford, Caroline 225 Crawford, Mac 80, 211 Crawford, Tonia 99, 288 Creagh, Kelly 223 Crenshaw, Bob 211 Crestman, Monika 98 Crew, Jim 120 Crockett, Jr., Martin 80 Cronin, Kara 219 Cronin, Kevin 58 Croom, Staci 99 Crowe, Monica 253 Crowe. Shannon 99, 250, 267 Crum, Larry 253 Crump, Chip 266, 267 Cullen, Tina 99, 240 Cummings, Gigi 223 Cunningham, Joan 80 Cunningham, Michael 80,170, 244 Cunningham, Ronald 80, 229 Cupples, Nicholas 99 Currents 54-55 Currie, Tyrone 80 Currus, Leigh 289 D Dailey, Michael 99, 236 Daley, Denise 99, 240 Dalton, Cynthia 71 Dance Department 62-63 Dangerfield, Lacrecia 80 Dargie, Patrice 80, 240 Darling, Cynthia 99 Dating 32-33 DaugKtery, Gayle 206 Davidson, Bart 99 Davidson, Dennis 99 Davidson, Sean 236 Davidson, Wesley 99 Davis, Alan 211 Davis, Angle 222 Davis, Brett 80 Davis, Cliff 80, 236 Davis, Cyndia 99, 240 Davis, Emily 80, 178 Davis, Glynetha 176 Davis, Jeffrey 80 Davis, John 80, 86 Davis, Randall 80. 229 Davis, Rick 221 Davis, Terry 80. 281 Davis, Thurber 34 Davis, Vlcki 80, 99, 274 Davis, William 207, 215 Dawklns, Kim 207 Dean, Andre 80, 245 Dean, Martha 99 Dean, Thomas 99, 229 DeBerry, Tony 99 DeBoer, Jeff 209, 211 DeLoach, Gerald 208 Delta Auction Real Estate Co. View from the top. In its 75 years of existence, the campus has grown extensively. At one point in time, it was comprised of only three buildings. Today, the campus extends itself to its very edges and beyond. The school possesses prop- erty like the South Campus on Getwell. Devin Greaney Inc. 298 Delta Gamma 254-257 Delta Sigma Theta264-265 Delta Zeta 260-261 DeLuca, Joseph 144 Dempsey, Janet 239 Densford, Michelle 220 DePriest, Drew 100, 236, 239 Desiderio, Annette 100, 288 Desiderio, Annette 253 Devault, Darrin 80 Diaz, Mark 189 Dickens, Carolyn 100, 224, 255 Dickey, Michael 208 Dickinson, Angle 100 Dickinson, Angle 253, 261 Dickson, Terri O Dill, Scott 184 Dlllard, Sam 100 Dillard, Wanda 172, 173, 176 Dingier, Renee 222 Dino, Karen 80 Dirksen, Clara 218, 219 Dismukes, Debbie 80 Dixon, Tom 225 Dobbs, Stanley 208 Dockery, Trey 208 Doctor, Christy 100 Dodson, James 208 Doggat, Mona 82-83 Dolah, J. W. 207 Donaldson, Jeffrey 100 Donohue, Pat 100, 253 Dooley, Brent 266 Dooley, Evan 100 Doolin, Heather 197 Doolin. Heather 253 Doria, Mark 2 1 1 Dorm Life 12-13 Doss, Michael 80 Dotson, Dorris 100, 246 Dotson, Veronica 81 Douglas, Rodney 170, 171 Douglas, Stratt 2 10 Dowdy, Gerald 81 Doyle, Jerry 100, 277 Doyle, Phillip 184 Drake, Shawn 100, 284 Drane, Windel 81 Drewery, Steve 210 Driggers, Martha 100, 255 DrisRoU, Tim 179 Drouin, Joe 100, 229 Dryman, Robert 208 Dubose, Reggie 183 Dugger, Johnna 81 Dunavant, Charles 208 Duncan, LorilOO Dunlap, Chris 2 1 1 Dunn, Ina 81 Dupree, Vickie 81 Dwyer, Melissa 267 Dyke. Tami 100, 274 Dykes, Samantha 179 E Eagle Sales 298 Eakin, Bradley 100, 236 Early, Beth 100, 152, 254-6 Eason, Dawn 100 Eavenson. Michael 100, 284 Eckles, Elizabeth 81 Economou, Marl 156 Eddleman, Keith 225 Edgar, David 100, 284 Edfund, Julie 100, 278 Edmondson, April 81 Edwards, Kemberly 283 Edwards, Mary 25 Ehrhorn, Kim 2 18,219 Eidson, Susan 81 Eiseman, Janet 100, 240 Ejiasa, Syrvera 8 1 Eldred, Joey 100, 278 Eld red, Joey 258 Eledge, William 5, 100, 270 Elliot, Chip 194 Ellis, Sam 207 Ellis, Tommi 210 Ellison, Marvin 81 Emslie, Marion 215 Engineering 136-7 Environmental Safety Designs, Inc. 298 Eoff, Emily 100, 255 Evans, Mark 81, 229 Evans, Tlmberly 100 Evans, Timberly 285 Evers, Amy 211, 220, 223 303 index Ewe, LimKar218 F Falls, Leigh Ann 48, 100, 278 Farnsworth, Robert 101, 284 Farris, Robert 81, 284 Faulk, Mike 249 Faulkner, Cliff 207 Faulkner, Jerome 101 Fee, Charla 43 Ferguson, Megan 239 Ferguson, Pete 101, 236 Fernandez, Scott 101 Fernandez, Scott 270 Ferrari, Phil 128 Ferrier, Blair 206 Field, Jeff 210 Fife, Kelly 218 Finance 50-51 Finch, Larry 167, 170 Fioranelli, Jeff 101, 259 Fischetto, Marcia 81 Fisher, Carol 101 Fisher, Cathy 253 Fisher, Cyndie 101, 222, 253, 288 Fisher, Don 2 1 Fisher, Kenneth 208 Fisher, Leslie 101 Fisher-Baggett, Sherri 81, 86 Fitzgerald, David 210 Fitzgerald, Tim 101 Fiveash, Sherrilynn 199 Flair Beauty Supply, Inc. 298 Flake, Richard 81, 206 Flanigan, Melissa 17 Fletcher, Patty 26 Floyd. Kerri 239 Fogelman, Avron 30 Folson, Leslie 189 Food Services 16-17 Football 182-187 Forbes, Melinda 144 Ford, Elizabeth 141 Forster, David 208 Fortune, Jerry 101 Fortune, Urna 81 Foster, Aimee 81 Fountain. Eric 208 Frank Alana 101, 288 Franklin Engineering Co., Inc. 298 Franklin, Andrea 75, 81, 246 Franklin, Ben 210 Franklin, Kevin 101 Frazier, Lee Ann 8 1 Freeman, Joel 181 Freeman, Sidney 81 Freund. Stephen 223 Frulla, Angela 81 Fulleton, Kim 225 Funk, David 253 Funk, Nancy 81 Furlow, Barbara 101, 267 Furmanski, Nicole 101, 250 G G W Diesel Service, Inc. 301 Gage, Kevin 225 Gaia, Emily 101, 274 Gala, Emily 258 Gaither, Eric 17 Gallen, Cindy 101, 224, 255 Galvan, Fawn 207 Gameroom 18-19 Gameshows 24 25 Gammill, Chris 101, 248 Garaffa, David 315 «£ Gargus. Susan 223, ,853 GarFand, Ronnie 101, 284 Garmon. Scott 81 Garmon, Suzette 82 Garner, Kimberly 82 Garot, Lindsey 101, 274 Garrison, Jennifer 101, 278 Garrott, Ian 266 Gatewood, Ted 184, 185 Gattis, Bryan 154 Touring the Seventh Wonder o he World The Fogelman Executive Center offers all the comforts of home but no alcohol please Otep right up, ladies and gentlemen! No, this is not the Magical Mystery Tour, but rather the DeSoto Tour. Join in this tour of a magnificent struc- ture that is an enigma to most of the student body. Take a cruise down Cen- tral Avenue and try to an- swer this riddle: What building at this institute of higher learning is not used for the education of its stu- dent body? Nestled between the Fogelman College of Busi- ness and Economics and the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, is the Fogel- man Executive Center. To start the visual tour of this four-story brick build- ing, enter on the side of the building near the college of business. As one mounts the steps and opens the door, openness abounds. All extending floors can be seen while standing on the ground floor. This floor contains the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC). This center within a center serves as the state control area for the other 11 centers across Tennessee. It was established to aid the small business com- munity with consulting services, training, devel- oping international trade and other areas. Directed by Dr. Leonard Rosser, TSBDC has all types of information that is helpful to a small business owner. Across from the TSBDC, on the other side of the floor, is the Director ' s Office and Information Center. Also, on this floor is a Clean Tennessee Office (it does just what its name implies), and the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. The Continuing Educa- tion Office, formerly located in the Administration Building, is now located in the Center. Priding itself on being self-sufficient, the center supplies its guests with a restaurant on the third floor and 5 1 hotel rooms on the fourth floor. The second floor con- fape 304 m Gavin, Lucy 11,101, 255 Gentry, LaJauna 282 Gerlicki, David 170 German, Randy 127 Geurin, Wendy 82, 288 Gholson, Julia 82 Gholson, Julie 285 Giampa, Mike 96, 97 Gibson. Cheyenne 166, 167, 168, 171, 170 Gibson, Jeff 2 10 Gibson, Lisa 101, 240 Giffin, Jeffrey 82, 248, 257 Gigliotti, Toni 101, 274 GiFchrist, Kimberly 176 Gill, Chenata 82 Gill, Greg 188-189, 160 Gillentine, Amy 101, 261 Gillespie, Pamela 101, 274 Gilley, E.J. 82,194, 236 Gilreath, Todd 82, 248 Giron, Tim 179 Glaze, Melissa 82, 87, 234 Glenn, LaWanda 101, 246 Click, Christopher 101 Go, Paul 209, 211 Goad, Jon 194 Gobert, Cynthia 82 Godwin, Kristi 101, 240 Goff, Lori 71 Golightly, Gina 82 Goode, Amy 102, 234 Goodwin, Jean Ann Goodwin, Wendy 210 Gorman, Robert 65 Gourley, Kori 112-113, 176, 177 Graffiti 28-29 Graham, Nancy 102 Grau, Andrew 2 1 1 Graves, Damon 82 Gray, Billy 102, 224. 236-7 Gray, James 208 Gray, Keith 82, 224, 236 Gray, Maggie 82 Gray, Sean 102, 220, 236 Gray, Sylvester 166, 167, 170 Grayson, Mandy 102, 288 Greaney, Devin 82 Green, Perry 102, 229 Green. Robin 179 Greenberg, Jesse 82 Gregory, Candace 82 Griffin, Angela 265 Griffin, Charles 219 Griffin, Tve 279 Griffith, Kristen 102, 240 Grigsby, Terrence 208 Grocery Shopping 14-15 Graff, Richarcf 82? 284 Grooms, Rosemary 210 Gross, Carl 102 Guess, James 83, 284 Guier, Jimmy 19 Gunn, Roy 83 Gurley, Katherine 102, 255 Gutierrez, Jonathon 208 Gwinn, David 83. 219, 225 H Haas, Robert 83 Habecker, Lee 196 Haddock, Jeanna 102, 274 Haggfard, Odis 83 HaleT Diane 218 Hall, Bobby 161 Hall, Cynthia 102, 250 Hall, Daniel 83, 236 Hall, Jr., Denver 102, 291 Hall, Ray 29 1 Hall, Terri 47 Hamade, Tahseen 50 Hamer, Sandra 83, 264 Hammon, Greg 102. 284 Hammonds, Maria 102, 261 Hampson, Bradley 83 Hanback, Ben 181 Handball Racquetball 190-1 Haney, Kym 239 Hannon, Carolyn 128 Harber, Terry 83 Harbor, Michael 208 Hardin, Lachele 15 Hardin, Patricia 102 Hardin, Rose Michelle 233 Harding, Carrol 102 Hardison, Tammy 102, 275 Hardy, Kym 102, 275 Harlan, Patrick 102, 266 Harlow. Heather 102, 278 Harlow, Heather 253 Harman, Chris 102 Harness, Alan 83 Harrell, James 208 Harris, Eric 102, 284 Harris, JoAnn 102 Harris, Lisa 83 Harris, Lynn 102, 279 Harris, Rhonda 102 Harris, Robert 83 normal to unique tains information about the Executive Center and the university while servicing the building with a refrig- erator. There is a lounge area (no cocktail bar— remember, this is a state institution), with a television and read- ing material. Ah, the com- forts of home. Now the verbal tour of the center. Just about every- day, the visitor parking lot in the back is filled with cars. There ' s a different conference, meeting or pro- gram taking place. With a Satellite Conference Cen- ter, there ' s a lot one can do. Because of these diverse conferences, executives are exposed to new ideas. For example, one day in July, there were three dif- ferent seminars, from eight in the morning to 10 at night. One was Tennessee Business Taxes; another was Telephone Selling for Profit. The last one was Expert Customer Rela- tions. There was even an American Cemetery Asso- ciation Program. So this building really does have a purpose for higher learning, it ' s just not for students. Now for some of our read- ers, these programs may not be your cup of tea and they ' re not supposed to be. Maybe in a few years, graduates will return for a conference and finally see what is inside and how valuable it can be. No classes are taught here, at least not any listed in the schedule of classes but the Executive Center has taken on the responsi- bility of teaching execu- tives. With new technology, new ideas, new markets for business and new concepts of business, the executive has to stay ahead. What better way to achieve this than through an Executive Center? ■ Missy Smith No classes are taught but valuable lessons can be learned in this elaborate educational center. It has a Satellite Conference Center which can be used by the visiting conventions. Serge Sam ah a Harris, Ronda 211 Harris, Suzanne 61, 71, 102, 234 Harrison, Alan 102 Harrison, James 208 Harrison, William 208 Harrod, Adrian 185 Hartsfield, C.C 215 Hartzman, Beth 155 Harvey, Brenda 102 Harvey, James 103, 277 Hasenbein, Bernard 103 Hatcher, Jr., William 83 Hathcock, Jennifer 103, 261 Hawkins, Darren 210 Hawkins, Jeffrey 103, 236 Hayes, Anthony 103 Haynie, Tara 103. 250 Hays. Glenn 181 Hazelton, Stacy 83 Head, Clara 103 Healy, Carrie 12 Hearn, Steve 270 Heaslet, Curtis 208 Heaton, Marnie 103 Hein, Paul 103, 284 Helminski, Kimberly 71, 103, 254-5 Helton, Greg 103, 277 Hendershot, Kellye 215 Hendershot, Kellye 258 Henderson, Anthony 208 Henderson, Jacqueline 83 Henderson, Todd 224 Henson, Barry 103 Henson, Larry 207 Henson, Robert 266 Henson, Scott 103 Hester, Jeffrey 103, 284 Hethmon, Doug 83,102,103, 229 Hethmon, Todd 33,103, 229 Hibbler, Connie 175, 176 Hicks. Mona 219 Hicks, Mona 223 Hicks, Susan 103 Hightower. Jamie 219 Hill, David 208 Hill, Kevin 191 Hill, Sheila 246 Hilton, Andy 155 Hoaglin, George 103, 236 Hobbs, Tammy 103, 234 Hodges, Drew 207 Hodges, Mark 83, 248 HoffFer, Patti 181 Hogan, Leslie 285 HoFcomb, Angela 103, 278 Holcomb, Anne 253 Holcomb, Terry 2 10 Holidat Inn 295 Holland, Daniel 103, 266 Holland, Jimmy 84,194 Holley, Kristen 103, 240 Holley, Theresa 84 Hoi lings worth, Darin 103, 215, 224, 236 Hollingsworth, Trey 224, 251 Hollisfer, Michael 208 Holloway, Angela 84 Hollowell, Brook 103 Hollowell, Carlos 186 Holly, Trina 264-5 Holmes, Tracy 159, 182 Hoist, Jason 2 10 Holt, Lee 103. 240 Holt, Melissa 103 Homecoming 64-67 Hood, Lori 267 Hopkins, Mark 210 Hopper, Michelle 103, 279 Hornsby, Karla 66 Hoskins, Alma 267 House, John 186 Houston, Anthony 169 Houston, Phillip 84, 229 Howard, Calvin 227 Howard, Gina 267 Howell, Amy 103, 239, 274 Howell, Melynda 103 Howell. Pamela 104, 234 Hozowski, Angela 210 HPER 26-27 Hubbard, Jana 84, 88 Hubbard, Russell 104, 236 Huddleston, Rick 215 Hudson. Michael 84 Huff, Bill 104 Huffine, Tracy 104, 250 Huffman, Sharon 104, 289 Huggins, Jay 104, 215 Hughes, Lisa 285 Hughes, Stephen 89 HuFen, Joel 73 Humphrey, Bobby 184 Humphreys, Dr. Cecil C 67 Humphreys, James P. 221 Hundley, Rachel 104 Hundley, Rebekah 104 Hunt, Howard 150 Hunter, James 104, 266 Hunter, Kerry 84 Hunter, Steve 104, 236 Hutchinson, Jeff 152 Hwu, James 84 Hyde Insurance Agency 299 Hyman Builders Supply, Inc. 298 Imamura. Rumiko 84 Industrial Tool Company, Inc. 301 Ingram, Nicholas 84 Inman, Angela 104, 240 Iovenelli, Doug 210 Irion, James 207 Isabell, Becca 258 J Jackson, Judy 84, 246 Jackson, Justin 1 19 Jackson, Kathryn 104, 274, 275 Jackson, Sharon 84, 269 Jackson, Tona 84, 224, 255 Jackson, Troy 104, 181 Jacques, Kenneth 84 Jaggers, Julie 104, 240 Jamerson, Leonard 5, 89, 208 Jamerson, Rita 84, 241 James, Paul 104 James, Robert 210 Jarrett, Park 11, 219 Jeffrey, Michael 104, 236 Jenious, Aundrei 84 Jenkins, Amy 84 305 index Jenkins, Sharon 223 Jerman, Erik 104, 263 Jerome, Brad 161 Jerome, Brad 191 Job Placement 134-135 Jobs 46-47 John, Bobby 84, 266 John, Julian 210 Johns, Janie 223 Johns, Mary Lou 173, 175, 176 Johnson, Ann 85 Johnson, Darren 210 Johnson, Edward 104 Johnson, Karen 85 Johnson, Kirk 220 Johnson, Patricia 208 Johnson. Randy 208, 219 Johnson, Sharon Johnson, Tim 277 Johnson-Stewart, Valarie 32 Jones, Angela 104, 279 Jones, Brian 207 Jones, Dana 85 Jones, Donna 239 Jones, Kim 181 Jones, Kim 85, 283 Jones, Linda 211 Jones, Margaret 85 Jones, Rebecca 104 Jones, Richie 104, 277 Jones, Robert 85, 253 Jones, Terrell 208 Jones, Wanda 176 Jones, Warrick 208 Jordan, Greg 220 Jordan, Jefri04, 248 Jordan, Martha 104 Judd, Jamie 219 Kronske, Gia 189 Kubinski, Kris 179 Kuehnen, David 105 Kustoff, David 105, 229 Kutz, Jenny 105, 222, 257 Kyle, Michelle 105, 234-5 K Kaczmarek, Donna 85, 250 Kaleta, Malou 267 Kamal, Zulfiqar 104, 229 Kamin, Ehud 104, 229 Kamler, Raymond 104 Kane, Sheryl 104, 261 Kaplan, Jcrrod 225 Kappa Alpha 236-239 Kappa Alpha Psi 244-245 Kappa Sigma 248-249 Kaufman, Melissa 104, 289 Kauker, Mike 194 Kauker, Robi 194 Keating, Susan 222 Keen, Randall 105, 229 Keene, Joe 179 Keeton, Laura 85, 206, 209 Keighley, Steve 164 Keith, Doc 120 Keith, Michael 105, 284 Kelley, Dina 105, 261 Kelley, Joseph 208 Kelley, Mark 85, 266 Kelly, Gordon 105, 236 Kemker. Mary 85 Kendrick, Missy 105 Kennemore, Carol 105, 255 Key, Sheldon 105 Kher, Brenda 253 Kilborne, Dennis 207 Killingsworth, Angclia 208 Kilpafrick, Bobby 163-164 Kimball, Richard 105, 277 Kimbrough, Marcus 207 Kincaid, Tiachel 105, 255 King, Douglas 85, 94, 208 King, John 105 King, Kelly 267 King, Rcna 85 King, Robbie 164 Kinney, Jason 105 Kirkland, Kathleen 105. 275 Kirkland, Kathleen 258 Kirkpatrick, Doug 248 Kline, Julie 253 Knight, Gary 85 Knolton, Barbara 85, 261 Knott. Kevin 105, 248 Knowlton, David 262 Koch, Lisa 181, 215 Kocnning, Vic 315 Kolb, Anne 65, 85, 222, 255 Kolb, Ellen 105, 222, 257 Komistek, Rick 191 Konieczny, Jeff 194 Koonce, Stacy 105 Kozitsyn, Valentin 128 Kranske, Gia 316 Krieger, Wade 2 1 1 Krog, James 225 L Lambda Chi Alpha 252-253 Lamphere, Kim 196 Lancaster, Candace 85 Landers, Jr., Albert 105, 238 Lane Danny 105, 277 Langlois, John 86 Langston, Chris 13 Langston, Jay 123 Language Lab 122-123 Lapaglia, Lisa 105 Laseter, Patricia 43 Lasslo, Millicent 86, 283 Laster, Steve 194 Latorre, Hector 105 Latture, Terrance 105, 234 Lauderdale, Rhonda 172, 176 Laurenzi, John 210 Law School 140-1 Lawhorn, Tracy 86 Lawrence. Monica 105 Lee, Heather 189 Lee, Jessie 86, 234 Lee, Richard 105, 207, 284 Lee. Tammie 105 Leeloy, Walter Todd 208 Lehman. Kathrine 219 Leibovich, Joey 51 Lemay, Steve 105, 248 Lensman, Jeffery 86 Leonard, Chet 152 Leonard, Leslie 189 Lewis, Amanda 106, 240 Lewis, Courtney 106, 257 Lewis, Laurie 106, 289 Lewis, Mark 176 Lewis, Melinda 106, 210 Library 38-39 Liddy, John 106, 263 Liles, Larry 191 Lim, Kar Ewe 86 Lin, Monica 4 Lindsey, April 265 Lindsey, Jonathan 86 Link, Kathy 86, 289 Linxwiler, Matthew 106. 229 Livingston, James 106, 249 Lockhart, Jimmy 106, 267 Locks, Greg 194 Lofton, Mark 208 Logan, Nancy 106, 235 Logsdon, Angela 181 Longfield, Robert 106, 214, 224 Loos, Dave 170 Loper, Lori 106, 224 Lopez, Ann 106, 240 Lou, Ellen 106 Lounge Lizards 22-3 Lovelace, Jeff 9, 211 Loveladv, Clarissa 222 Lovell, Traci 106 Low, Julie 86 Lowe, Melissa 106, 289 Lowrey, Jodi 106, 240 Lowry, Leigh 106 Lubkowitz, Daphne 106, 224, 257 Lucas, Synovia 46 Lunamand, Jim 270 Lunn. Grctchen 106, 235 Lunsford, Susan 106, 250 Lussier, Joe 271 Lutz, Frank 153 Lyle, Robert 208 Lyles, Michelle 106, 222, 257 Lyndsay, Leslie 179 Lyons, Chris 106 Lyons, Julie 239 M Macklin, Jr., Theodics 106 Madden, Marie 106, 250 Magnum, Fred 189 Mah, Edwin 106 Mahmood, Farhan 106 Majors, Kara 106 Malone, Dell 86 Malone, Roslyn 106, 241 Maness, Mack 160, 189 Maness, Mary 86 Mangum, Mark 207 Manley, David 86 Mansker, Gina 86 Manuel, Bennie 135 Manus, Tim 189 Marable, Chris 160 M arendt, Jr., Rick 107, 154, 277 Markowitz, Paul 127 Marks, Stephanie 12 Marquez, Olivia 210 Martin, Becky 86, 251 Maxwell, William 86, 249 May, David 86 May, Laura 107 May, Stacey 87 Mayfield, Frank 258 Maynard, Dena 107, 219 McAnally, Bonita 210 McBryde, Eric 107. 253 McCall, James 87, 238 McCanulty, Alicia 107 McCarter, Ginger 222 McCarter, Kevin 107, 238 McClain, Ronald 168, 170, 171 McClellan, Rena 207, 240 McCluney, William 107 McCord. ' Neva 87 Martin, Dean 210 Martin, Joanna 86 Martin, Johnathan 107, 244 Martin, Lori 107, 257 Martin, Marcia 210 Martin, Michael 107, 249 Martin, Rob 46 Martin, Scott 225 Marx, Richard 59 Massengill, Kelley 86, 240 Massey, Kerry 107, 238 Master Graphics 301 Matheny, Joey 107, 229 Mathews, Michelle 107 Mathews, Wendy 107, 240 Mauth, Mary Ann 71 Maxwell. Stacey 107 And the walls came tum- bling down. It seems as though there is always some type of construction going on around campus. Gus Hesse works with Charlie Davis and David Whitlon above to install a new rub- ber roof on the Fieldhouse, one of the older buildings. Barry Bums page 306 , normal to unique McCormlck, Christopher 87, 179, 253 McCormick, Mary Rose 220 McCormlck, Soma 107, 251 McCoy, Angie 239 McCoy, Rich 7 McCrady, Robert 211 McCullough, Marybeth 107, 251 McDaniel, Beth 107, 235 McDill, Andrew 87, 238 McDonagh, Donal 194, 195 McDonalds 300 McDowell, Bob 21 McDowell, Dave 107, 229 McDowell, Gary 107 McDowell. KelR 107, 251 McGhee, Michael 87 McGrew, Tracy 87, 251 Mcintosh, Elise 267 McKee, Daniel 207 McKee, Terry 181 McKelvey, John 107, 223 McKinney, Alvin 87 McKinney, Elliott 107 McKnight, Tina 107, 251 McLaughlin, John 167, 168, 170, 171 McLellan, Milton 157 McLellan, Rena 107 McMillan, Alan 41 McNeal, Tonia 107 McNeil Chip 270 McNeil, Chip 107 McRay, Melissa 87 McSpadden, John 211 McSparren, Megan 225 Medic Ambulance Service, Inc. 294 Mefford, Michael 67,107, 108- 109. 219, 263 Melkent, Anthony 108, 194, 277 Memphis Brake Service 301 Memphis Fire Fighters Associa- tion 301 Memphis Police Association 301 Men ' s Basketball 166-171 Men ' s Soccer 198-9 Men Women ' s Golf 188-9 Men Women ' s Track 180-1 Messer, Andy 259 Metz, Steve 160, 189 Meyer, Cissy 267 Meyer, Kathy 108, 235 Meyers, Melissa 258 Michalchuk, Helen 87 Mickles, Cisa 181 Middleton, John 87 Middleton, Karen 175 Middleton, Tanya 87, 264 Milewski, Scott 87 Millard, John 108, 277 Miller, Anne 108, 253, 289 Miller, Brian 87, 208 Miller, David 210 Miller, Sean 108 Miller, Shane 253 Miller, Tony 22 Milligan, Jerry 108, 208 Milligan, Mehnda 108 Minch, Sean 267 Minmier, George 222 Mirade, Jim 181 Miss MSU 70 Mitchell, Darren 108, 284 Mitchell, Iva 87 Mitchell, Kelly 108, 241, 258 Mitchell, Lisa 108, 247 Mitchell, Melissa 208 Mitchell, Paige 108, 279 Mobley, Constance 119 Mohamed, Gaile 108 Monteforte, Robert 208, 317 Montesi, Donnie 21,108, 238 Montesino, Lisa 62 Moody, Bill 187 Mooney, Jim 108, 249, 262-3 Moore, Camille 222 Moore, Joseph 87, 284 Moore, Kelly 239 Moore, Michael 208 Moore, Monica 207 Moore, Sharon 108 Morgan, Dr. Tim 170 Monce, Matt 267 Morrell, Bailee 108 Morris, Mike 225 Morris, Sharon 87 Morris, Susan 87 Morris, Terry 108, 263 Morris, Tim 88 Morrison, Jenean 222 Morton, Jeff 108, 249 Moss, David 108, 277 Moss, Dorothy 88 Moss, Lindsay 108, 275 Moyer, David 88 Mozo, Paul 210 MSU Hilites 160-1 Mudball 72 Mullens, Lesa 108, 241 Mullikin, Sean 270 Mullins II, Robert 108, 281 Mullins, James 88 Mulrooney, Brian 249 Mums, Stephanie 62 Mundt, Bret 168, 170, 171 Munn, Tina 108 Murphey, Billy 186 Murray, Jeffrey 108, 238 Murrell, Tracie 5 o O ' Bryan, Robert 109, 277 O ' Halloran, Kenneth 88 Oaks, Anita 109, 279 Oaks, Lori 71, 239 Ochs, Tony 163-164 Office Systems and Equipment, Inc. 301 Oglesby, Robert 210 OHphant, Renee 109, 222, 257 Olivar, Henry 208 Murry, Kelly Lee 108 Musarra, Dominic 108, 229 Musicante, Jorge 194 Musicante, Sergio 194 Mutual Collection Co., Inc. 301 Myatt, Lori 108, 275 Myers, Beth 210 Myers, Melissa 108, 241 Myrick, Mary 88 N Oliver, Allen 207 Omega Psi Phi 292-293 Open House 131 Orientation 10-11 Orrick, Jim 207 Orsak, James 223 Ortega, Jorge 88 Osborn, Jr.? Robert 88 Ousley, Claire 258 Owen -Reeves, Terri 40 Owens, Carla 88 Owens, Erroll 88 Owens, Reginald 88, 90 Nabors, Forest 88, 164 Naddy, Rami 48, 88, 267 Naguma, Mike 152 Najee 58 Napier, Betty 65, 66, 67, 88, 235 Navy ROTC 208-9 Neat, Angela 109 Neal, Kevin 109, 253 Nelson, Jr., Johnny 88 Nelson, Shelia 181 Nenon, Tom 220 Netherland, Ken 219 Nettleton, Jim 5, 109 Neubauer, Eric 208 Newman, Andy 211 Newman, Nina 210 Newman, Yolanda 88 Newsom, Cory 109 Newsom, Lissa 267 Newsome, Michael 109, 249 Newton, Melissa 211 Nichols, Berkley 2 1 1 Nicholson, Kristen 156 Nigera, Saul 196 Nixon, Anthony 109 Norman, John 280 Norman, Michelle 71 Norman, Stephen 88, 223, 249 Norris, John 194 Norris. Tara 109, 289 Northcutt, Robert 2 1 1 Nowicki, Julie 109, 251 Nursing 144-5 P Padgett, Suzanne 95 Pafford, Patricia 88 Painter, Richard 109 Painter, Tracy 109, 257, 267 Pakis, Dean 92-93 Pankey, John 109, 284 Parchman II, Jerrell 89 Parish, Chris 109, 238 Parker, Don 89 Parker, Neil 207 Parkes, Christi 189 Parr, Rob 19 Pate, Linda 89 Pate, Sherri 89 Patrick, Carolyn 89 Patton, Steve 219 Patula, Aaron 220 Paxton, Lisa 109, 251 Payne, Angela 253 Peacock, David 211 Peacock, Jim 89, 238 Peacock, Jon 109,267 Pease, Angela 109 Peeples, Andre 292 Pegg, Jr., Billy 109, 249 Pegues, Mae 89 Peflz, Peter 109, 238 Pennel, Ronnie 279 Penncr, Chelle 218, 219 Perez, Rick 89, 219 Perkins Family Restaraunt and Bakery 299 Perkins, Beverly 89, 264 Perkins, Lori l09, 257 Perry, Elliot 161 Perry, Elliot 166, 169, 170, 171 Person, Curtis 170 Pesce, Anna 89, 222, 241 Peterson 253 Peterson, Todd 109, 253 Petigrew, Ashley 133 Petruvs, Tori 109 Pettus, Jr., Richard 109, 186 Phi Beta Sigma 280,281 Phi EpsilonKappa 290-1 Phi Gamma Delta 284-287 Phi Mu 278-279 Phi Sigma Kappa 290-291 Phillips, Clifton 208 Phillips, David 109 Phillips, Sheila 109, 275 Pi Beta Phi 272-275 Pi Kappa Alpha 258-259 Pi Kappa Phi 262-263 Pickett, Ronald 208 Piel, Troy 194 Pierce, Kim 258 Pihl, Cathy 89, 241 Pirani, Paul 267 Pittman, Beth 267 Pittman, Kelvin 210 Playing Hookey 154-155 Pleasant, Darryl 89 Poczobut, David 194 Poole, Cynthia 89 Poplawski, Christi 109 Fraternity row on Midland Ave. is where the Sigma Phi Epsilon house stands. The street is constantly a shuffle of traffic. This year alone, Pi Kappa Alpha acquired a new home there while Phi Sigma Kappa left an old One. Devin Greaney Porter, Carol 1 10 Porter, Jon 109, 259 Porter, Larry 271 Porter, Roger 290 Pottinger, Rebekah 89, 219, 220, 225 Powell, Elisabeth 110 Powell, George 110, 281 Powell, Reginald 1 10 Powell, Stacy 89, 257 Powell, Tiffany 1 10, 176, 241 Powers, Cathy 223 Presley, Peter 1 10 Price, Hugh 110 Price. Matt 194 Priddy, Melissa 1 10, 235 Pride, Erma 1 10 Pritt, Paul 89, 207, 253 Pryor, Wayne 184 Puckett, Jeffrey 208 Pulley, Angela 65, 89, 279 Pullum, Jacqueline 89, 264 Q Juattlebaum, Armand 208 Jubiate, John 207 Juinn, John 218 R Radio Station 20-1 Ragan, Sara 225 Ragland, Sarah 1 10 Rahn, Dave 191 Raichert, Patty 239 Raines, Deborah 1 10 Rainey, Doug 270 Rainey, Timothy 90, 238 Ralston, Cindy 90 Ralston, David 90 Ramsey, Alan 178, 179, 319 307 index Randle, Bathsheba 90 Raney, Tracy 90 Ranta, Richard 120 Ratcliffe, Robert 208 Ray. Mix 110, 241 Ray, Dave 90, 233 Read, Greg 39 Reaves, Snerri 135 Rech, David 110 Reed, Gena 253 Reed, Norman 181, 233 Reeves, Terri 90 Regional Medical Center at Memphis, Inc. 299 Registration 118-119 Reid, Demonie 110, 269 Relationships 32-3 Renix, Robert 207 Residence Hall Association 222-3 Reynolds, Java 176 Rhea, Lee Ann 1 10, 254, 257 Rhodes, Pamela 110 Rhyne, Shane 1 10 Rich, Clifford 210 Rich, Layne 215 Richard, Jill 90 Richards, Tim 14 Richardson, Debbie 210 Richardson, Karen 17 Richardson, Melissa 90 Richardson, Troy 120 Richey, Phyllis 219 Ricketts, Melissa 110 Rickman, Chad 90 Riddlespriger, Lanette 110 Ridinger, Michael 1 10, 238 Riley, Joseph R. 223 Riley, Roy 110, 229 Riley, Steve 26 Ritten, Margaret 110, 241 Roach, David 90, 229 Robbins, James 66 Robbins, Melissa 90 Robbins, Rick 189 Roberts, Marbeth 2 1 1 Roberts, Shawna 1 10, 289 Roberts, Wilson 90, 263 Robertson, Jr., Donald 110, 229 Robinson, Amy 90 Robinson, Chris 1, 179, 225 Robinson, Frank 232 Robinson, Jeffery 90 Robinson, Mike 220 Rock, Joey 110, 238 Rodgers, Jeffrey 110 Rogers, Michelle 14, 110 Rogers, Paula 1 10 257 Rogers, Shana 111 Rokas, Bill 1, 179 Rooks, Todd 90 Rosas, Mark 90, 104, 206, 209 Rose, Barry 111, 238 Ross, Bernita 90 Rothweiler, Scott 91, 157, 211, 238 Rowsey, Rebecca 111 Ruby, Julie 111, 261 Rugby 192-3 Ruiz, Tambra91, 206 Rumage, Laura 111, 24 1 Rusch, Linda 1 1 1 Rush, Lisa 91 Rushing, Kim 91, 257 Russell, John 9 1 Russell, Staci 111, 289 Russell, Stacy 253 Russell, Vance 207 Russell, Wendy 91, 206 Russian Exchange 128-9 Russom, Tracy 253 s Sadler, Susan 91 Safety 34-35 Saine, Felecia 111 Samhouri, Kamal 91 Sams, Julee 111, 155, 241 Sanders, Bob 225 Sanders, Veronica 282 Sanderson, Larry 66, 67 Sandidge, Jacqueline 9 1 Sandifcr, Richard 91 Sardon, Letroy 111 Sartino, Pete 2 1 1 Sasser, Ann 111, 235 Saulsberry, Andrea 91, 241 Saxon, Jim 111, 267 Sazanov, Vladmir 128 Scanlan, John 222 Scarpace, Todd 194 Schaff, Derek 130 Schifani, Mark 111. 267 Schiff, Richard 215 Schiffer, Michele 181 Schild, Karl 208 Schklar, Janet 285 Schklar, Janet 65 Schroeppel, Deanna 65, 91, 241 Schuermann, Mark 111 Schuster, Mules 218 Schwandt, Rachelle 13 Schwartz, Paul 207 Scipio, John C. 215 Scott, Barry 181 Scott, Kevin 215 Scott, Robin 1 1 1 Scott, Shira 111, 275 Scruggs, Ashley 179 Seaberry, Rebecca 111 Seabrook, Tom 91, 291 See, Mark 111, 249 Segar, Steven 207 Serdner, Trisha 222 Sharpe, Stacy 1 1 1 Shaver, Chris 179 Shazier, Damita 175, 176 Sheehan, Earl 208 Sheffield, Chris 211 Shelley, Gina 111, 241 Shelton III, Joseph 5, 91, 105, 259 Sherley, Toya 9 1 Shermer, Ben 210 Shipley III. Darwin 1 1 1 Shipley, Christie 91 Shipman, Kelly 111 ShiHna, Renee 111, 235 Shirley, Keith 184 Shoun, Brian 111, 218 Shroder Moore, Susan 9 1 Shuster, Timothy 1 1 1 Sibley. Paul 9 1 Sierra, Rosalba 62 Sigma Alpha Epsilon 266-267 Sigma Chi 276-277 Sigma Gamma Rho 282-283 Sigma Kappa 288-289 Sigma Phi Epsilon 270-271 Silvia, Robert 2 1 1 Silvia, Tom 211 Simmons, Efram K. 224 Simpson, Lisa 92 Simpson, Randy 111, 249, 254 Simpson, Shannon 111, 251 Simpson-Jones, Wanda 176 Sims, Dorsey l70 Singh, Narendra 92 Singleton, Greg 100, 214 Singleton, Rhonda 111, 241 Sires, James 208 Sisco, Marcus 92 Sistrunk, Jennifer 112, 241 Skaarer, Deneen 92, 241 Skeen, Laura 112, 224, 237, 275 Slack, Amy 112, 257 Slaughter, Patti 63 Slawson, Deborah 92 Slocumb, Calvin 208 Small, James 92 Smiley, Brian 112. 267 Smith II, Haywood 1 12 Smith III, Edmund 92 Smith, Brian 92 Smith, Bryan 112, 277 Smith, Cory 61 Smith. Daniel 92, 238 Smith, Glenda 92 Smith, Haywood 253 Smith, Jeffrey 112, 238 Smith. Kevin 112, 238 Smith, Letha 21 Smith, Lori 92 Smith. Marvin 112, 238 Smith. Missy 112, 220. 239, 257 Smith, Robert 92 Smith, Ronald 1 12, 277 Smith, Stacey 112 Smith, Stacy 268 Smith, Tom 239 Smith, Wayne 63 Smithers, Kevin 215 Sobiecki, Leslie 211 Sockton. Richard 271 Somerville, Eunice 92 Sonricker, Shannon 112, 219 Sooley, David 207 South, Lynn 215 Southall, Scott 206 Souther, Cindy 2 1 Sowell. Richard 92 Speakers 56 Spilker, Carl 194 Spindell, Robyn 253 Sports Information 198 Springer. Brian 219 Springer, Christopher 112 Sproles, Shannon 181 Stanley, David 112. 210 Starnes, Belinda 112 Starnes, Elaine 92 State Tech 301 Stateline Lumber Company 298 Steak ' N Egg Kitchen 298 Steimle. Martin 208 Steinhiemer, Dana 208 Stemmler, John 112, 267 Stephens, Robert 1 12, 229 Stephens, Todd 208 Stevens, Kimberly 112 Stevens, Mark 127 Stevens, Thomas 112, 267 Stewart, Pam 179 Stewart, Steve 92 Stewart, Todd 112, 238 Stewert, Michael 32, 207 Stockwell, Donna 92, 289 Stoecker, Patrick 112 Stokes, Delsia 92 Stone, Jackie 93, 222 Stone. Scottie 112 Stoneking, Kent 10, 42, 112, 284 Stovall, Keith 127 Street, Elveen 93 Street. Kim 179 Strickland, Allison 196 Strickland, James 207 Strickland, Norris 93, 249 Stripley. Dean 225 Strong, John 181 Strub, Sally 112, 289 Strub. Scott 93 Stuart, Carlin O. 219 Tallent, Guy 104. 206, 267 Tamburrino, David 181 Tan, Chew 93 Tang, Teck 93 Tankersley, Michael 113 Tappan, David 194 Taylor, Annette 15 Taylor, Horace 245 Taylor, Linda 93 Taylor. Shelly 253 Teh. Lin Kee 93 Terral, Rebecca 113, 261 Terry, Eric 170 Terry, Laura 113, 275 Terry, Rachel 113 Terry, Ron 3 1 The Memphis Group 301 The Southern Co., Inc. 301 Theatre 68 Thieke, Mike 164 Thomas, Ann Marie 152 Thomas, Clintonia 106 Thomas, Joel 1 13, 238 Thomas, Rufus 59 Thomas, Tasha 65, 71 Thomas, Vaneese 59 Thompson, Carla 113 Thompson, Cassandra 150 Thompson, Chris 1 13, 229 Thompson, John 1 13, 238 Thompson, Jr., Bill 93, 107, 238 Thompson, Kevin 220 Thompson, Mary Beth 113 Thompson, Melody 93 Thompson, Scott 13 Thorne, Richard 208 Thornton, Gerald 233 Thorpe, Jim 42 Stuart, Kelly 2 1 1 Student Ambassador Board 224-5 Student Appeals 36-7 Student Government Assoc. 216-17 Student Interfaith Council 218-9 Study Day 156-157 Study Habits 40-4 1 Styer, Anthony 208 Sullivan, Ann 93, 257 Sullivan, Cary 1 12 Sullivan, Jeff 33 Summer School 42-43 Summers, Tommie 112 Swain, Chert 93 Sweatt, Tara 112 Sweet, Chris 207 Swift, Stephen 113 Swoope, James 208 Sykes, Angela 93 Sykes, Meeka 179 Szalay, David 113, 291 T Takacs, Timothy 11 3 Newly fallen snow caps off theworld map on the face of Johnson Hall. In the world of Memphis State, this build- ing houses the Geography Department. Barry Burns Thurmond, Wayne 44 Thweatt, Jona 1 13, 251, 285 Tigerfest 90 Tilmon, John 222 Tipton, Lynne 113 Tisdal, Carolyn 93 Tjelmeland, Sarah 219 Todd, Charles 209, 223 Toland, Bonnie 93 Tole, Tom 2 1 1 Tomlinson, Wesley 113, 235 Touchton. Marc 208 Touliatos, Georgianne 113 Townsend, Chris 113, 229 Transfer Students 48-9 Travel- Rite 294 Treadwell, Leesa 113 Treece, Amy 267 Tribble, Sherri 225 Trimm, Michelle 113, 275 p ape, 308 . normal to unique Trouy, Cheryl 93 Troxel III, Noel 113 Tucker, Joseph 208 Tuition 44-45 Tull, Debora 113, 214, 235 Turk, Karen 210, 211 Turner, Brian 215 Turner, Donna 179 Turner, Scott 194 Turner, Stephanie 208 Turnstall, Deborah 207 Tutor, Dean 93 Tutt III, Ben 113 Tye, Karen 113 U Vaughn, Sheila 113, 275 Vaughn, Veronica 94, 275 Veazey, Terry 206 Velasquez, Mia 1 13 Verhage, Mike 210 Vescove, Laura 133 Veydt, Michael 208 Vinson, Michelle 179 Vinson, Shirletta 283 Vliet, Donovan 225 Voldeng, Kurt 113, 277 Volleyball 202 Vollmer, Tiffany 267 Vora, Sandy 2 18 Voss, Stephen 267 Ujlichy, Matthew 1 13, Umaru, Dalhatu 93 Underwood, Amy 94 University College 152 Utt, Rebecca 133 263 W V Vacheron, Dominque 209 Valadie, Jean 94 Valadie, Sidney 94 Valadie, Stephen 94, 229 Valentine, Elizabeth 94 Valliere, Anita 222 VanEaton, Van 179 Vanwinkle, Michael 113, 238 Vaughan, Gregory 94, 238 Waddell, Carla 258 Wadell, Becky 114, 275 Wadlington, Jynni 114 Walajani, Qamar 114 Walker Fire Protection Service, Inc. 301 Walker, Barbara 94 Walker, Jacques 208 Walker, Jimmy 210 Walker, Jo 94 Wallace, Carla 114 Wallace, Jean 114, 241 Wallace, Mike 94 Waller, Charles 62 Wallin, James 1 14, 263 Walton, Kim 94, 247 Wang, Robert 31 Ward, An gi lean 176 Ward, Donna 114 Ward, Justin 94 Ward, Kelly 242 Ward, Shelby 120 Ward, Wayne 94 Ware, Julie 1 14, 241, 258 Warick. Randy 1 14, 238 Warren, Walter 134 Washington, Teresa 207 Waterman, Derek 2 10 Watkins, Brian 94 Watkins, Ken 207 Watkins, Tina 94, 261 Watson, Jodi 114. 179, 279 Watson, Lawrence 94 Watson, Paige 114, 279 Webb, Leigh 1 14 Webb, Payne 13 Webster, Mitchell 114, 218 Webster, Richard 1 14. 263 Weeks, Viddi 114, 261 Weigard, Steve 210 Weir, Tracye 253 Welborn, Joe 207 Welborn, Joslyn 222 Wells, Amy 3 Wells. Penny 126 Werkhoven, Michael 1 14, 229 Werne, Paige 94, 257 Werne, Tiffany 1 14, 255, 257 West, Chris 11 4, 207 West, Zoe 207 Westbrook, Joseph 114, 244 Westenhaver, Janna 114, 223 Whalem, Sheila 94 Whaley, Lisa 114, 235 Wheeler, John C. 5 Wheeler, Mark 208 Wheeler, Wesley 114, 284 Wheller, Timothy 208 Whitaker, David 95 Whitaker, Toni 95 White. David 224 White, Gary 210, 220 White, Gerald 183, 233 White, Janice 114, 279 White, John 1 14 White, Lonny 114 White, Mary 114, 251 White, Sheila 114 White, Stephen 1 14, 249 White, William 95 Whitlatch, Mike 211 Whitworth, Butch 194 Wide. Felecia 95 Wiechman, Debbie 1 1 5 Wike, Janet 115, 279 Wilbanks, Angela 1 15, 235 Wilborn, Jennifer 258 Wilbourne, Carla 95 Wilburn, Sean 211 Wilburns, Sean 209 Wilhelm, Karen 115, 275 Wilkerson, Esther 71, 115 Wilkes, Debbie 95, 235 Wilkie, Steve 43 Wilkins, Greg 210 Wilkins, Stephen 115, 267 Willett, Kathy 115, 251 Williams, Anne 225 Williams, Barry 207 Williams, Christine 115, 235 Williams, Dane 238 Williams, Dante 245 Williams, David 115 Williams, Gerald 209, 211 Williams, John 170 Williams, Lee 115, 229 Williams, Mark 224 Williams, Robert 207 Williams, Sharon 95, 261 Williams, Shaun 207 Williams, Tanya 95 Williams, Tracy 285 Willingham, Karla 71, 279 Willis, Andrew 211 Willis, Melisa 1 15 Wilson, James 225 Wilson, Joe 115, 277 Wilson, Todd 106 In a Memphis-style bliz- zard, the campus was unexpectedly covered in a blanket of snow in February. Late after- noon classes were cancelled as campus offices shut down early. Barry Burns Wimberly, Brian 270 Wimberly, Clarence 136 Winberry, Ruth Ann 225 Winegard, Debby 253 Winegard, Steve 210 Winn, Bob 199 Winn, Bob 200 Winrow, Michelle 174. 176 Wissman, Amy 115, 235 Witt, Ava 95 Witterman, Howard 208 Wofford, Mary 115 Wofford, Rebekah 115 Wolfe III, Archie 115 Wolfe, Toni 115 Wolter, Nancy 218, 219 Women ' s Basketball 172-177 Women ' s Soccer 196-7 Wong, Kwee 95 Wood, Greg 115, 277 Woolridge, Jeannette 95 Worthington, Tracy 25 Wray III, Robert 95, 1 10, 214, 284 Wright, Kent 95 Wright, Patricia 115 Wright, Susanna 267 WSMS-92 20-21 X Y Yacuzzo, Karen 253 Yacuzzo, Lisa 215 Yancey, Rebecca 115 Yarbrough, Carla 95 Yates, Duke 1 10 Yoshida, Susan 95, 98 Young Insulation Group of Memphis, Inc. 299 Young, Constance 1 15, 289 Young, Damon 186, 187 Young, Lorraine 95 Young, Patty 1 15 Young, Russell 169, 170, 171 Young, Von 1 15 z Zeta Phi Beta 268-269 Zimmerly, Karen 208 Zulkifli, Norizan 95 Zwolinski, Marie 219 309 index DeSoto Trail blazers. The year was 1819. West Tennessee was just purchased from the Chicksaws when Michael Brandon loaded up his 16 sons and daughters in a covered wagon to leave the security of the East for a cabin in the untamed fron- tier. The pioneer children soon learned howto survivie in the wilderness by writing leads, taking pictures and creating layouts. The Self- Timed Photographer Back and better than ever the staff from hell returns never realized how much and how hard the DeSoto staff worked until I started answering the phone for ya ' ll last semester. Ya ' ll are a very deserving group of people. Those are the words of Janet Schklar who served as a fill-in office manager in the spring. And as editor, I have to say she is right. I ' ve had a talented group to work with this year, each staff member contributing his own unique part of himself to the staff. To Sherri Fisher and Paula Carter, I have to say I ' ve never seen two editors organize writers like you two did. You turned out some superb copy, even after sweating blood after deadline 1. As people editor, Carol- Lynn Barsky, you were or- ganized to the point of amazement. You truly de- served and lived out the Best Section Editor Award. Lori Loper, you ' re dedica- tion and perfection has produced one of the best academic sections ever. Thanks for making my job easier and being here when nobody else was. You are an editor ' s dream. To my sports editor, ex- cuse me, editors, I want to thank you for not abandon- ing me with sports (that would not have been a pretty sight). Kathy Arm- strong, thanks for knocking out some of the biggest sports, even after you left this fine institution of higher learning. And Todd Hethmon, thanks for find- ing your replacement and setting the stage for Kevin Cochran. Kevin, you too were an editor ' s dream come true. You have a good sense of what makes a good sports section and your steady work is impressive. Also, a special note of grati- tude to Scott McCall and Sherilyn Fiveash of the Sports Information Office. Without you guys, we probably couldn ' t have pulled it off. Reaching out across the miles to Shannon Son- ricker, organizations editor, Mae 370 staff from hell 1988 Most likely to die of sponta- neous human combusion. Tona Jackson, our hyper copy editor, takes a break (for 1 25th of a second) to give a smile. Venetian Blinds On the lookout. Serge Sa- maha scouts out for pho- tographers ... or maybe for his roommate and his two- month old stories. The U known Photographer Unknown to many, Dr. Utt ' s area of concentration is actually office rearranging, not advertising. Home- made shelves are her area Of talent. Sid Vicious I would like to thank you for returning to Memph-o to finish up what you could. To someone who I ' ve seen move up in the ranks since we were both freshmen, I would like to note Julie Nowicki. Thanks for serving double-duty as office man- ager and Greeks editor. Also, thanks to your assis- tant Sandra Hamer. Al- though we missed each other a lot, you are to be credited for your good ideas, especially with the theme. Out of nowhere, reap- peared Serge Samaha in the journalism building. Thanks Serge for your great timing and salvaging our photography system(??). The stick-to-it-thick- and-thin award goes to Devin Greaney. Although you claim to have given up photography, you produced some superb prints this year. But it ' s not just that. You ' ve been there for sto- ries— again— and every- thing else, like listening to my gripes. A special note of thanks to writers Missy Smith and Melynda Howell. You don ' t know what a load you took off the section editors by writing excellent copy and on time too. Karen Dino, you too are to be recognized. Your work as paste-up artist has been efficient and quick. Thank you, Janet Schklar, for being a great temporary office manager. And Wendy Haney, your work in the office has been great. You ' ve turned the office around, made it work- able and done so much for me. Last, but certainly not least, I want to send a spe- cial message to my adviser, co py editor and her assis- tant, and my layout editors. To Dr. Utt, I don ' t see how you do this year after year. Thanks for your support, including memos with practical hints as well as pep talks. Tona Jackson, thanks for the bulk of work you took on. You are a dedi- cated, hard worker. Even if you do procrastinate, I want you to know I admire the work you produce to the point of perfection. Follow- ing up your act as editor was not an easy task. I know you were ready not to ever see Room 113 again, but you were back!!! And Felecia Donelson, who came at the tail end, you were an answer to our prayers. I just wish we had discovered you earlier. To those super duper, creative layout women, Paula and Carrol Harding, thanks for picking up the slack and filling in the big shoes of layout editor. I ' m proud of the way you two mastered Pagemaker and produced beautiful layouts. Do you realize this is the first book at Memphis State to be totally produced on the Mac? In general, I would like to (continued on page 312) The latest in computer safety eyewear is modeled by Kevin Cochran and Daphne Lubkowitz. It seems the glasses came a little late for Kev as he began to show withdrawal symptons like squealing like a pig on the radio. An Office Manager Hey Todd! It ' s the missing sports writer. Actually, it ' s Scott McCall, the man be- hind the scenes of sports. ... ... as well as Sherrilyn Fiveash. Both helped pump out the info to the DeSoto. Taken from somewhere in the Sports Information Office ,311 desoto staff Grinning and gloat- ing, Felecia Donel- son, Dr. Utt, Devin Greaney, Julie Nowicki, Lori Loper and Daphne Lubkowitz display a first place certifi- cate from the Co- lumbia Scholastic Press Association for the 1987 DeSoto. Columbia Univer- sity? Aren ' t they the ones who dish out the Pulitzer Prizes? Alvin Pulitzer (continued from page 311) thank all the other photog- raphers, writers, faculty and students who helped contribute something to the book, either through a photo, a story, cooperation or simply buying a book. It ' s people like you who make it worthwhile. The end result of all these efforts is a book a handful of people on this campus have dedicated a majority of their time to. But the book is one for all to keep forever and remember their Memphis State experience in 1988. the year that was every- thing from normal to unique. ■ Daphne Lubkowit y 1988 Editor page 372 1988 DESOTO STAFF Editor Academios Ed. Daphne Lubkowitz Lori Loper Adviser Sports Ed. : Dr. Sandra Utt Kathy Armstrong Layout Ed. Sports Ed. Carrol Harding Todd Hethmon Layout Ed. Sports Ed. Paula Harding Kevin Cochran Copy Ed. Organ. Ed. Tona Jackson Shannon Sonricker Ass ' t Copy Ed. Greeks Ed. Felecia Donelson Julie Nowicki Photo Ed. Ass ' t Greeks Ed. Serge Samaha Sandra Harmer Stud. Life Ed. Staff Photographer ! Sherri Fisher Devin Greaney Ass ' t Stud. Life Ed. Paste-up Artist Paula Carter Karen Dino People Ed. Carol-Lynn Barsky staff from hell For the first time in its 72 year history the DeSoto began giving prospecitve staff members drug screen tests. Paula Harding knows being a sharp and creative layout editor means just saying no to all controlled substances. The Adviser Woman Precision cropping is demonstrated to Paula Harding by Carrol Harding (no rela- tion, whatsoever. I promise.) Carrol learned her snappy cropping technique at a fine Ivy League school— Memphis State. Of course everyone knows that ivy growing on the outside of buildings con- stitutes the criteria to classify a university as such. Meeman Shelby Bigfoot In two months time as office manager, Wendy Haney left us nice bulletin boards and a clean office. But that ' s not all Wendy ' s good for. Friday-night coolers and pizzas are her specialty. The Big Chief 3 3 desoto staff to a nee in a lifetime op- portunities and everyday circumstances served the students in a way that produced a year that was so much and more. It was the year when Homecoming was Mae 314 normal to unique Adjusting the helmet until it ' s just right, graduate assistant Vic Koenning helps David Garaffa (40) prepare before the game against Alabama. The squad once again was one of the youngest in the nation. Kathy Armstrong brought back to life, when people from all walks of life showed off their individual talents, when the school gave a warm welcome to pro- spective students, sa- luted faculty and top graduates, and passed into the modern age of registration. It was the year for glory in sports, the year for the unique- ness of each organization to shine through, and the year for Greeks to spot- light their individuals. It was the year students were proud of the univer- sity. MSU is probably the most underrated school in the United States, I ' m proud to be a part of MSU ' s family. ' - Meme Wong The school has passed from its humble begin- nings as the West Ten- nessee State Normal School to adolescence as the Memphis College until it has reached ma- turity as Memphis State University. Here the (continued on page 316) closing 315 (continued from page 315) school rests, or so it seems. It keeps reaching for that which distin- guishes it from the rest. The school is no longer a one-purpose State Nor- mal School. It is a unique university, with pur- poses as diverse as the people who make up the student body, faculty and administration. From those involved with experiments with Out of the trap. Gia Kranske puts the necessary force in her swing to get her ball out of the sand. The women ' s golf team trav- elled to Destin, Fla.to host their own Metro Confer- ence Cham- pionship. This event was the first one of its kind. Sherilyn Fiveash alligators ' sexes to those pledging brother- hood and loyalty to their Greek group, from those involved in the elegance of a beauty pageant to those marching to a military beat, the university possesses a little of everything. The ever -expanding horizons have come to mark the school with distinction. Students, whether they be from qae 316 normal to uniaue Moscow, Tenn., or Bal- lymote, Ireland, come together to wear the blue and gray. But they are individuals, unique in their own way. With- out them, the campus would be nothing more than a handful of build- ings. Echoing voices and resounding foot- steps in the hallways and on the sidewalks bring life to the campus. When it ' s all said and done, voices speaking their thoughts can still be heard ... Some students have found themselves at this university: Mem- phis State has opened many doors for me ... not only for education and opportunity but for self-esteem and confi- dence as well. — Stacey L. May Others feel like the school ' s size is a minus: Memphis State would be a better place if we, the students, were known by name, and not by social security number. — Terri Reeves School of hard knocks. Rob Monteforte toughs it out after a hard blow. Rugby is known for being a sport where it is inev- itable that a player gets injured. Almost every rugby player has broken his nose at least once. Devin Greaney Personal lives aside, some students hold the education available here in high esteem: Mem- phis State is a great uni- versity. That ' s why I came back here for my second B.S. degree. — Richard Sowell And others give their piece of advice on how to survive the college expe- rience: Expect the worst, hope for the best, but whatever happens, pass the test. — Terry Carter These students, whose voices are heard, are the individuals who have to deal with normal rou- tines in their everyday lives. They ' ve learned to liv e on a college student ' s (continued on page 318) closing 317 (continued from page 317) budget, while the city has responded in its own way. The city is a center for student jobs, from Federal Express to Dillard ' s. And students can find financial breaks in the most unexpected places. The Highland strip features fast food chains and even me- chanic shops, which of- fer discounts with school IDs. The Student Blood Donor Center on Walker Avenue is happy to give a student $ 10 in return for Doing their own thing, many students can be found in the alumni mall behind the U.C. The benches provide a spot to rest, to sit and cram in chapters one through 76 in the 15 minutes before the next class or to meet prospective dates. Sean Smith a pint of his life juice. But the Memphis State student ' s year would not be complete without the the unex- pected, unique mo- ments passing through the campus. The supr- ising wins over Ole Miss and Ala- bama in football brought Tiger mo- rale to new lev- els. A sud- den snow- fall in the spring warmed the day when school was cancelled. The re- turn of study day brought joy to all students as they were given an extra dav 3 8 normal to unique to sleep, study or party. The Tigerfest celebra- tion let everyone re- gress as they enjoyed the Screaming Ram- page and other rides at the carnival, got down and dirty in the mud at Mudball or were enter - Reclined at the feet of the Mighty Sound of the South, Baby Pouncer plays up his antics. Alan Ramsey played the role this year. The costumes worn by the mascots cost about $3,000. Kathy Armstrong tained by Rufus Thomas and the funky chicken. These students have experienced it all. They are the witnesses to as well as the reasons for the school, which has grown from normal to closing All the jazz. Some claim Memphis as home of the blues. One thing ' s certain— the influ- ence of music can ' t be denied, from Elvis Presley and Graceland to Beale Street and its clubs to the campus radio and its dedi- cation to jazz. Serge Samaha pape, 320 ending Normal to Mrnae C-O-L-O-P-H-O-N Volume 72 of Memphis State University ' s DeSoto was lithographed by Josten ' s American Yearbook Company of Clarksville, Term. John Cole was the company ' s represen- tative. The DeSoto submitted camera-ready layouts permitting the staff to utilize many typographic and graphic effects. All type and graphics were created on either a Macintosh SE or a Macintosh Plus using the LaserWriter Plus for type- setting. Programs used included: MacDraw, MacPaint 2.0, Microsoft Word 3.01, and Pagemaker 2.0. Microsoft File was used to create the index. Type styles include: headlines, 48 Avant Garde; copy, 10 11 Bookman; cutlines, 10 12 Avant Garde; photo credit lines, 9 Avant bold italic; page numbers, 14 Frees- tyle; folios, 10 Avant Garde; and subheads, 18 Avant Garde. Screened backgrounds were handled by Josten ' s tech- nicians. All tints are 10, 20. 30, 60 or 100 percent black or a tempo color. All tempo colors were used as spot colors. Paper stock is 80 pound gloss. Endsheet stock is 65 pound cover weight stainless steel with navy ink applied. The cover material is litho on a 1 50 point binder ' s board with a design created by Carrol Harding and Paula Har- ding, the co-layout editors. Silver Foil along with navy and gray ink were also applied. All underclassmen and senior portraits were shot by Varden Studios of Syracuse, New York. Collegiate Concepts of Atlanta, Ga. handled all adver- tisements. The DeSoto is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and the Associated Collegiate Press Association. The press run for the 1988 DeSoto was 1,200 copies. Address all inquiries to the DeSoto, Meeman Journal- ism Building, Memphis State University, Memphis, TN. 38152. «£