Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1983 volume:

u % ft % ! Wesleyan Spectrum Nocatula 1982-83 Tennessee Wesleyan College Athens, Tennessee TABLE OF CONTENTS Events ... 1 1 Organizations ... 23 Honors and Talents ... 39 Athletics ... 47 People ... 61 V Z MERNER-PfElFFER 0 TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE jtmosTN 37303 An array of interesting, colorful people make up Tennessee Wesleyan College. Wesleyan has students not only from all parts of the United States, but the World. From the Far East to the Middle East, Wesleyan has touched people. Variety is endless here at TWC; from the people to the activities, it is an ever changing cycle. SEP 7 83 BEAUTIFUL iNy yHfliulNy Wesleyan in itself is a kind of prism, accentuating and defining the talents and abilities of the students in much the same way a prism differentiates and separates the rainbow of colors in a beam of light. A fetttenZj S m Tennessee Wesleyan College is changing now, just as it has been for the past two hundred years. Wesleyan has a heritage of change and expansion that is still strong with it today. Nonetheless, some things will never change — the family atmosphere and the friendships formed among the students and faculty. Wesleyan because of its ' size is very special in that respect. GAINING BR1LLANCE As the seasons pass, Wesleyan is like a Kaleidoscope, ever changing and beautiful. Always colorful and alive, it is like a rainbow ab- sorbing the things around it. It takes its ' life and brillance from the people here, feeding off them becoming brighter and brighter. In return, it gives a great deal back to the students. It gives them a focus for their abilities and a goal to aim at. DEDICATION The 1982-83 Nocatula dedication is unique. It is unusual in that it is not dedicated to one person or even two. The 1982-83 Nocatula is dedicated to the students, faculty and staff of Tennessee Wesleyan College. It is the people that make the college. Wesleyan, being a small college, has many advantages. It allows bonds to be formed between people. You are allowed to be a person. A student here is more than a name on a seating chart and the faculty and staff is more than a foreboding shadow in a lecture hall or an unknown face in an office. The people here are all colorful and have a lot to offer. They have determination and dreams. They all have hopes and are not afraid to work for what they want. Most important is that the people here care. The Nocatula Staff salutes the spectrum of people that comprise Tennessee Wesleyan College. We are Proud of you, each and everyone — for what you have accomplished, for the things you are striving for now and for your dreams of a bright future. The Nocatula Staff wishes everyone a happy and successful year and gives many thanks for The Wesleyan Spectrum. 10 SPECIAL EVENTS Homecoming ' 83 The Homecoming Court was presented at halftime of the Feb. 3rd Carson-Newman game. The court chosen several weeks earlier was comprised of: Margaret Dan- nel, Freshman; Rhonda Haskins-Smith, Freshman; San- dra Hall, Sophomore; Lee Ann Hicks, Sophomore; Don- na Ault, Senior; Kris Cook, Senior; Denna Middleton, Junior; and Tenna Middleton, Junior. Donna Ault was crowned queen for 1983. She was escorted by Vance Owens. The Homecoming Committee, headed by Deb- bie Taylor, planned an eventfilled week that ended with the dance after the game. A highlight of the dance was the midnight breakfast provided by the cafeteria staff. 12 The night before the game, a pep rally complete with bon fire was held in the New Hall Parking Lot. Fireworks had been planned also, but due to heavy winds were cancelled. Mitzi Holt and Vicki Har- mon of Sigma Kappa Sorority worked hard stacking wood and lighting the large fire. The cheerleaders held a mock funeral for the CN Mascot, the Eagle. The TWC Bulldog did a fine job of plucking the bird, Andrea Hunter. 1. The fire built by the Sigma Kappas begins to blaze. 2. Andrea Hunter, the Eagle, awaits her encounter with the TWC student body. 3. The fire begins to spark and grow just as did the spirit and enthusiasm of the students as the night progressed. 4. Students really enjoyed the bon fire. We hope to see it become an annual tradition. 13 THE MEN FROM. GLAD Due to some hard work done by a few in- dividuals, TWC had the honor of hosting Glad, a Contemporary Christian group on January 25. Funds were raised by the con- tributions of the following organizations: Ex- tra and Co-Curriculum Committee, SGA, WCP, FCA, and BSU. Student turnout was not very high, but the students that did at- tend felt it was well worth while. The men in the band sang a lot of traditional religious songs as well as their own compositions. After the concert was over, the men from Glad, spent time talking to students about their music careers and religious ex- periences. It was a night of joyful noise un- to the Lord. Many thanks to the organiza- tions who contributed money and the dedicated people who ironed out the details for their appearance. 14 Halloween Dance The Halloween Dance, sponsored by the SGA, was held October 29th in the Sherman Gas Room. Alpha Xi Gamma decorated, while Sigma Kappa supplied refreshments for those who ventured out for the dance. Costumes were wild and varied, but it proved to be great fun. Top Right — Barb Heintzelman strikes photographer. Love those glasses Barbie!! Above — Dave Essex enjoys a dance, while Lynne Roberts (left) look on. Far Right — Scott Emison and Lisa Underdown spent a special moment on the dance floor. Scott, did you get those clothes from Spencer? Right — Margaret Dannel, a freshman, models her attire in the costume parade. 16 Tennessee Wesleyan College presents . MY FAIR LADY 17 mm MSI M ' ■ • i 9fc ' ' ■J . ' -k Iff ' ■ ™ r«| H HI 18 CAST HENRY HIGGINS MICKEY RAINWATER ELIZA DOOLITTLE LEE ANN HICKS MRS. PEARCE AMY TROTTER MRS. HIGGINS BABETTE BELL COLONEL PICKERING PHILLIP HILL FREDDIE EYNSFORD HILL CHIP HICKS Professor Karpathy Mark Flynn Lady Boxington Denna Middleton Lord Boxington Jim Tobin ALFRED DOOLITTLE PAUL DODSON Butler Edward Daniel Barman Dave Duncan Mrs. Hopkins Barb Heintzelman Harry Frank Ford Jamie Danny Black Mrs. Eynsford Hill Genevieve Wiggins SERVANTS CHORUS Trotter. Tenna Middleton, Steve Thomas, Janice Clitt, Danny Black, Angie Hamilton, Amy FLOWERGIRLS, BUSKERS, SPECTATORS AND DANCERS — Kris Cook, Lisa Dorr, Margaret Dannel, Spencer Emison, Kay Etheridge, Barbara Heintzelman, Patty Hester, Anita Holland, Yoshiko Masaki, Denna Middleton, Kumiko Okayama, Debbie Taylor, Rene McGill, Babette Bell, Carol Cannon, Kelly Littleton, Jennifer Moore, Lynne Roberts, Dottie Nickels, Denise Rogers, Sharon Seaton, Curtis Tucker, Michael Reinhart, and Mike Frazier. PRODUCTION STAFF DIRECTOR LYNN E. WHITING DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DARNELL CHANCE CHOREOGRAPHER ELAINE ARMFIELD Lighting Technicians Dan Eubank Mike Houston Scott Emison Scene Design Laura Brown House Manager John Anderson Costume Co-ordinators Susan Roberts Mandy Biddle Co-ordinator of Stage Crew Laura Bean STAGE CREW — Scott Emison, Allen Dalton, Rajab Khashman, Kumiko Okayama, Laurie Bennett, Mike Houston, Warren Croft, Denise Rogers, Sharon Seaton. MAKE-UP — Debbie Derrick, Alice Edwards, Patti Hester, Phillip Hill, Sharon Seaton. ACCOMPANISTS — Mike Frazier and Dr. Mary Greenhoe. VALLETS — Melissa Alexander, Mandy Biddle, Greg Cunningham, Rhonda Haskins-Smith. 19 Whose Life Is It Anyway? Time: The present Place: A hospital life care unit CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance) Claire Harrison Amy Trotter Nurse Anderson Genevieve Wiggins Mary Jo Sadler Laura Bean John Danny Black Dr. Scott Phillip Hill Dr. Emerson Jack Bell Mrs. Boyle Denise Rogers Margaret Hill Babette Bell Dr. Jacobs Edward Daniel Paula Kershaw Ruth Ann Hitchens Dr. Barr Sharon Seaton Judge Wyler Dave Duncan STAGE ASSISTANTS — Hesham Abu- Ragheb, Mike Houston, Angela Shields, Yuko Yoshimura, Allen Dalton, Jackie King, Scott Emison, Tim Prillman, Greg Whitlock, Ruth Ann Hitchens, Phillip Hill, Louise Trotter, Greg Chambers, Andrea Hunter, Kris Cook, Warren Croft. HOUSE ASSISTANTS — Holland Vib- bert, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Bill Gribben, Athens Life Care Center, Woods Hospital, Athens Community Hospital, and Athens Pharmacy, Ms. Luanne Odell, Mr. Thomas Fortch, Charles and Adenna Krum, Mr. George McGee, and Polly Land. 20 1. Dr. Jacobs (Edward Daniel) ex- plains the condition to Claire (Amy Trotter) . 2. Miss Hill (Babette Bell) agrees to represent Claire in her case against the hospital. 3. Judge Wyler (Dave Duncan) and Dr. Scott (Phillip Hill) listen in- tently as Claire explains her reasoning. 4. Claire befriends student nurse Mary Jo (Laura Bean) . 5. Judge Wyler (Dave Duncan) considers the outcome of his decision. 6. Mrs. Boyle (Denise Rogers) tries to convince Claire she can lead a productive life. 21 TWC TOURNAMENT HIT OF PARENT ' S WEEKEND 22 23 Special Events? Every day life at TWC is a special event. On the next three pages we ' re going to look at the everyday events of a TWC student. THE SODA SHOP . . . playing pool, watching General Hospital , Donkey Kong , Ping Pong, the Juke Box, the Bookstore. Chiva aufi E ■ HOT COG : ' ■ ' HfiMV-S R ' E „„ SS EOC HEBE S « TOUSIEOCHEESE ! PHIIN.O CHEESE !5« fV,aiowH uiotw as; TOSSED S UD S« io si:f ff 4-j enn s« D ;j ice creams « _J Sit e ■• 24 25 26 . ORGANIZATIONS Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa is the national sorority on campus. It was founded in 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The Snak ey K. ' s have been on our campus since Jan. 21, 1961. The Sigma Kappa flower is the violet and their colors are Lavender and Maroon. The Sigma ' s Sweetheart this year was Frank Ford and their Big Brothers were: Spencer Emison, Mark Flynn, Mickey Rain- water, Gordon Sobel, Scott Trigg, Chris White, and Greg Whitlock. The women had various projects throughout the year. They included: Making name tags for both dorms, tray favors, working registration, they had a reception for the new assistant dean, a hayride, pledge pumpkin party, booths at the Halloween Carnival. They also visit local convalescent homes bimonthly. The Sigma ' s won the Red Cross Blood Drive and had a canned food drive for underprivileged families. They were also active in intermurals with girls participating on football, basket- ball and volleyball teams. What is a Sigma Kappa Woman? She ' s . . . Homecoming Queen . . . Belongs to Alph Chi . . . She ' s in Who ' s Who . . . Member of our S.G.A. . . . works on student publications . . . Most of all, she ' s a friend and a sister. 28 Alpha XI Gamma Pli V % J ' HflPt 1 % k W .;■ m v tJ Alpha Xi Gamma is the local sorority at TWC. Their advisor is Dr. Genevieve Wiggins. The flower for the fuzzies is the Pink Killarney Rose and their colors are double blue and gold. Their officers are: Debbie Taylor, President; Susan Ray and Michelle Hay, Vice- Presidents. Jenny Coker and Kim Mason. Secretaries. Tenna Middleton, Treasurer; Anita Holland, Chaplain; and Diane Jack was Pledge Trainer Alpha Xi ' s dream men were Scott Hatfield and Tad Simpson. Their ac- tivities included fishing pond at Halloween Carnival, hayride. Thanksgiving wreaths for local hospital, Christmas shopping with underprivileged children, Cerebral Palsy road block, working the Special Olym- pics and the Bike-a-thon. Who is the Alpha Xi woman? She ' s an ambassador . . member of the homecom- ing court . . . Resident Assistant . . . editor of school newspaper member of Alph Chi and Who ' s Who . . . cheerleader . . tennis player ... the lead in the spring musical. The Alpha Xi ' s are a great bunch of girls who are all very active on our campus. Keep up the good work, fuzzies. Upper Left: Jody Coker works the concession stand during a basketball game. Lower Left: Pledge Barbara Heintzelman of Springfield, III. Above: Freshman, Kay Etheridge, is very pro- ud to bean Alpha Xi. 29 Wesleyan Christian Fellowship Every student at TWC is considered a member of WCF. It is a student group aided by Chris Wilson that does biblical study and enjoys some just plain clean fun. WCF meets every Tuesday on the third floor of New Hall. This year they attended a fall retreat and sold posters to help sponsor the group that visited campus in the fall. 30 Alpha Chi Alpha Chi is a National College Honor Scholarship Society. It is open to both men and women who rank in the top ten percent of the junior, senior and graduating classes. They must also have a GPA of 3.2. Character and reputation are also considerations for membership. OFFICERS — Debbie Taylor, Brandon Watters, Courtney Senn — Advisor Brandon Watters, Debbie Taylor, Mickey Rainwater, Tracie Carter, Ed Nelson, Pat Melton, Donna Ault, Kumiko Okayama, and Courtney Senn. 31 S.G.A. Left: OFFICERS — Mickey, Vice-president; Scott, Prez; Debbie, Treasurer; Denna, Secretary. Below: MEMBERS — Debbie Taylor, Mickey Rainwater, Scott Emison, Denna Middleton, Janice Clift, Lee Ann Hicks, Mary Ann McClen- don, Lisa Underdown, Jean Trohanowsky, Mat- thew Graham, Jim Tobin, Dennis Cole, Kris Cook, Brandon Watters, Lynne Roberts. Not Pictured: DeniseGallman. The Student Government Association is com- prised ot representatives from all campus organizations, as well as commuter and dorm representatives. The SGA gives these students a voice in various happenings on campus. The SGA is responsible for most all campus activities. Some things they did this year include: the Spring For- mal, a trip to Gatlinburg, the Halloween and Christmas dances, the Glad Concert and a picnic with Hiwassee College during the spring. 32 T.W.C. ' S CAMPUS: BEAUTY TO BEHOLD! 33 Baptist Student Union The Baptist Student Union has been at TWC since 1965. It is a group of Bap- tist Students and some from various denominations that get together for fellowship and friendship. Every Wednesday, they got together for the fellowship and a home cooked meal. The B.S.U. went on several retreats and visited various places in Athens with their puppet show. 34 Political Science Club The Political Science Club is another new addition to our campus this year. It is a group of people that get together and discuss current political events. Officers for the club were: Mike Elder, President; Steve Bandy, Vice-President; Sec. Treasurer, John Anderson; and faculty advisor, Bill Gribben. 35 ORGANIZATIONS NOT PICTURED Society for the Advancement of Management S.A.M. is a business organization. It ' s main purpose is to stimulate student interest and to provide knowledge of management practices through student interaction with local businesses. S.A.M. sponsored an Auction in Townsend Auditorium during Spring Quarter. Circle K Circle K is a service oriented organization that is composed of both men and women. They are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and they have been on TWC ' s Campus since April of 1962. Membership is by invitation only. Members must show high character, strong leadership and maintain high academic standards. Debbie Torbett was Circle K President this past year. The New Exponent The New Exponent is the school paper. Mary Ann McClendon served as editor this past year. Dr. Geneieve Wig- gins was the faculty advisor. The paper is published twice quarterly by Choate Publishing Company in Etowah. It is financed by the S.G.A. Mary Ann did a fine job this year in keeping students informed and entertained. Other staff members were: Jane Cate, Assistant Editor; Amy Lackey and Spencer Emison, Sportswriters; Greg Chambers, Photographer; and Debbie Derrick, Kathy Thomas, Pat Bradshaw, Kevin Duvall, Carol Cannon, Gail Cooley, Sandra Wilson, Jordy Ketron, Jane Owen, Mandy Biddle, and Crystal Guffey were all Staff members. The Masqued Players The Masqued Players is a group of students who have special interest in any aspect of theater work. Faculty ad- visor was Lynn Whiting. Masqued Players were involved in all aspects of both TWC Productions this past year. Many appeared on the stage as well as tended the technical aspects of the show. The Masqued Players are very active on our campus. 36 The Springs of Helicon The Springs of Helicon is TWC ' s literary magazine. It is compiled once a year and consists of student photography, artwork and various literary works. Sara McClure was this years editor and Dr. Geneieve Wiggins was the faculty advisor. The Nocatula The Nocatula is the yearbook that is compiled and edited by the students. The Nocatula, like other campus publications, is funded through the S.G.A. Denise Gallman was the editor and photographer. Faculty advisor was Jim Tingen. Laurie Bennett and Yuko Yoshimura were staff members and Greg Chambers and Warren Croft were contributing photographers. Ambassadors The Ambassadors are very important at TWC. They are chosen in the fall. They are nominated by faculty members and then are reviewed by a special board in an effort to find the most representative students of Ten- nessee Wesleyan College. The ambassadors visit local high schools and aide visiting high school seniors when they visit our campus. They are a crucial part of TWC ' s recruiting efforts. They also assist with alumni gather ings. This years ambassadors were: Lee Ann Hicks, Denna Middleton, Tracie Carter, Janice Clift, Scott Hatfield, Chip Hicks, Andrea Hunter, Tenna Middleton, Jimmy Woods, Brandon Watters, Loyce Holden and Joyce Holden. FCA The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a new organization at TWC. They met every Tuesday at 1 1:30 in the Gas Room. Officers were: Dan Eubanks, President; Steve Simmons, Vice-president; Pepe Fernandez, Secretary; and Amy Lackey, Treasurer. 37 A Study of Study 38 Talents and Honors Student Candids 40 41 During Winter Quarter 1983, Jeffery Folks once again held his creative writing class. The students attempted to write fiction, drama and different types of poetry. The class was consisted of a very pr oductive group and the Nocatula would like to showcase some of the stu- dent work. All we see is a dim mirror image Bright unbroken beams Soft swinging streams All we see is a dim mirror image Wayfaring wings of wonder clashing claps of thunder shred the sky asunder Knowledge isn ' t wisdom deceit isn ' t error Some day, one day, near day you will know reality sealed fate finality Fair day, Great day when happiness will flow and spurts of flawless joy will ever after grow But now, yes now through the grime of our perversion through the crud of our corruption All we see is a dim mirror image I weep inside black tears of bitter sorrow wondering if hoping for the freedom on the morrow Shine sun, blue sky, you pale I note masks of men men of masks the truth will prove the goat When laughter peals from eels and seals and the throats of living slaves you ' ll see the servants are the kings and the chooser he who heals All we see is a dim mirror image But now, oh now, woe now hate like vomit fills the toilets of mens blinded souls the vomit chokes and kills Through clouds of haze, tobacco smoke Few flowers grow in sight nourished by a hidden and mysterious light they clutch at their existence die for their subsistence stand firm in love resistance They are echoes we are shadows with hope for solidity and a hold on serenity Out for now All we see is a dim mirror image of Him — Spencer Emison To Be A Bird Oh, to be a bird, To soar through the air On carefree wings, up above the clouds where the air is clean. He dives and swirls and rides the clouds, then glides on a gusty breeze. Oh, to be able to soar like that. To have that freedom and not worry about tomorrow, and the day after that. Oh, to be a bird. — G. Jane Owens 42 Durham 402 A silver-grey sky melts into mountains Colored misty lapis. Barren trees, salt and pepper skeletons, imprint their loneliness across the never ending heights I look down on white stately houses that look ashen in the feeble light An occasional orange brick chimney, the only source of brilliance; the only thing resembling life. In the distance is a clothesline, bearer of faded denim jeans that flap silently in a cold breeze. It slightly contrasts the brown dying grass that surrounds it on all sides giving dimension. I can see a silvery street that makes it ' s way between other obstacles of man and nature; drenched by morning rain it reflects the heavens with its chilly dampness. A collage of Murky, muted hues — uninviting and foreboding; framed by an ivory window, high above. Making one the resisting ruler of all he surveys. The January wind moans through the window and fills the room but I feel safe here, even as the dull afternoon light filters through encompassing all it touches. Oenise Gallman FAULKNER As I Lay Dying in The Hamlet, before The Fire and the Hearth, the last rays of the Light in August was fading quickly. Through the window, I could see the Spotted Horses swatting at the Mosquitoes who had dared to invade their Sanctuary. As That Evening Sun was beginning to Go Down, Moses strolled by with A Rose for Emily. Down the street, The Old People were telling the story of Absolam, Absolam and The Bear that he killed one Delta Autumn Day. It seemed impossible that The Sound and the Fury of death could be so near. — Cynthia Partin 43 TWILIGHT SNOW She was dying. The bite of crisp winter air went unheeded as she stepped mechanically through puddles with thin crusts of ice. She was dying. Low grey clouds grew fuller waiting to shake the snow from their billows. She could almost feel the slow stain of death spreading with the disease through her body. It made her sick and she stumbled over a curb, jerking blindly across the street. Sharp icy gusts of wind rattled bare branches around her. All the tears she shed were inside, a stifled agony that swept her mercilessly with despair. She was well inside the park now, passing empty benches and frozen litter. At last she collapsed on the side of a fountain, weeping without reserve, washing the long dry basin with hot tears. That ' s how he found her, in the afternoon gloom, with the first large flakes of snow falling gently on her bowed shoulders. Her misery clung like a dark shroud around her. The length of her long blonde hair fell beautiful, as a curtain covering her down turned face. He forgot his own sorrow as he watched her, disco- vering that new channels of compassion had opened in him. He was glad to escape his own lonely meditations with the flood of concern that now awakened in his breast. Already society ' s taboos had largely lost their grip on him. How could he have remained unmoved with the knowledge of his own condition? No, he was transcedent. He did not fear her reaction. He wanted to console her, as he had wanted consolation all these weeks. These weeks devoid of mercy and relief. She looked up at his approach with red, and swollen eyes, tear stains like rivulets down her soft cheeks, silent. Please, can I help you? he asked gently. Bitterness engulfed her. She didn ' t hear the strange tenderness in his voice. She didn ' t look into his eyes of deep understanding. He was a stranger interrupting her misery, and she was outraged. Her rebuke was harsh. Who the hell asked for your help? Stay away from me. , and sobs shook her once more. He wasn ' t prepared for her anger. It took his breath before he turned and walked away, his soul wrenched back into a lonely pilgrimage through anguish. 44 The snow began falling more heavily, swirling through the air and sticking to the ground. He brushed it from a nearby bench and sat heavily on peeling paint and rotting wood. She drew his thoughts. It had seemed to him hours that he looked into her tortured countenance, noting the fine long fingers with which she clutched her own shoulders. Her face was oval and lovely, with dark brown eyes. Her lips were full and pink under a fine almost sharp nose. Her beauty made his pain more acute. Around them the light was dimming as the sun continued it ' s hidden arc to the west. With his head buried in his hands he prayed for her, but silence was his answer as it had been for his prayers these past long weeks. It seemed his Lord had turned a deaf ear to his cries, but still he prayed, clinging like a desperate sailor to his last shreds of faith. Time led the sun docile and impotent closer to the horizon. The chill deepened, burning the tips of his fingers. Inside himself he beheld a darkness profound which sucked at him, a black hole of despair, scorning his fruitless plea to an unseen God. Just then he felt a soft touch on his shoulder like the fall of a heavy crystal of snow. She stood before him sorry, at temporary terms with her burden. They looked long at each other before she spoke, softly and with effort. I ' m sorry. I just found out something . . . terrible. She said the last word in a rush before the thought could flay her, and then went on firmly, resigned. No one can help me now. Then she turned and walked away making small footprints in the smoothe white sheet. Twilight descended, rendering grey all things through the thick fall of snow. The fountain faded, the benches dulled into oblivion, but the land glowed white. Wait, he rasped not loud enough for her to hear him, and then again, louder. Wait She stopped, a grey figure with no future, and waited with her back turned. When he reached her he laughed softly, a sound that defied the gloom. Startled she looked at him. The pale light made shadows of his eyes. She grew afraid. They were alon e in the emptiness, empty in the loneliness. But he showed no signs of imbalance. Rather he gave her the impression of one containing complete control, tempered by humility, attained in a struggle against hopelessness. The wind gusted through the darkening park, making whirlwinds of white powder in the air. Within the bot- tomless wells of his eyes a light shone. She warmed herself in it as he spoke. Come with me. I know a place where we can get out of the snow and talk. She followed him deeper into the darkness. They walked without touching into the quiet night. Black skies dropped white to the ground into an acid cold. — Spencer Emison 45 Sports Banquet 46 The M. C. Tip Smith Award . . . Craig Taylor Floyd Bowling Outstanding Spirit Award . . . Steve Simmons Brian Haile Award . . . Chris Taylor MVP Men ' s Basketball . . . Allen Dalton Best Offensive Player for Men ' s Basketball . . . Boyd Reynolds Best Defensive Player for Men ' s Basketball . . . Brock Woody Best Rebounder . . . Bob Williams MVP Women ' s Basketball . . . Stacy Hutsell Best Defensive Player . . . Beth Parham Best Offensive Player . . . Gina Hall Best Rebounder . . . Rhonda Jones MVP Baseball . . . Troy Fugatt Best Pitcher . . . John Asbell Best Defensive Player . . . Tim Prillaman Best Offensive Player . . . Vance Owens MVP Soccer . . . Greg Johnson Best Hustle . . . Brian Shaw Most Valuable Offensive Player . . . Pepe Fernandez Most Valuable Defensive Player . . . Ezell Scruggs MVP Women ' s Tennis . . . Donna Roberso n Coach of the Year . . . Dwain Farmer, Stan Harrison and Artie Goon Most Valuable Fan (Baseball) . . . Jack Prince All VSAC Team Members Men ' s Basketball: Allen Dalton Women ' s Basketball: Stacy Hutsell and Gina Hall Baseball: John Asbell, Vance Owens, Tim Prillaman, E. G. Bradshaw All TISA Players Soccer: Gordon Sobel, Jimmy Shaklee, Dave Essex, Pepe Fernandez, Brian Shaw, Greg Johnson and Ezell Scruggs 47 Honors Convocation 48 Jack Houts Memorial Award . . . Mike Frazier and Donna Ault Marrilyn G. Sallis Award . . . Mike Frazier Tom Sherman Award . . . Mike Frazier John Hoyle Arrants Prize . . . Donna Ault Alpha Chi ' s Outstanding Teacher ... Dr. David Duncan SGA Outstanding Faculty-Staff Award ... Dr. Ed Cox William P. Miller Award . . . Michelle Hay Frances Moffitt Award . . . Angie Hamilton Cherokee Hardware Prize . . . Amy Trotter Richard M. Johnson Award . . Brandon Watters and Jimmy Woods Harry Russell Caldwell Award . . . Harry Dyer Mrs. Frank Riggs Award . . . Linda Dalton Wall Street Journal Award . . . Gary Watson Chemical Rubber Co. Award . . . Chip Hicks Accounting Award . . . Anita Gray McMinn County Bar Association Award . . . Debra McSpadden Frank Dodson Award . . . Brenda Gaston Mr. and Mrs. George Yates Prize . . . Michael Rinehart John W. Burgess Award . . . Deban Yeomans American Bible Society Award . . . Rev. Kenneth LaDuke Springs of Helicon Poetry Award ... Pat Melton Springs of Helicon Short Fiction Award . . . Irene Akens Springs of Helicon Art Award . . . Frank Ford Springs of Helicon First Place Photography . . . Laurie Cameron Springs of Helicon Second Place Photography . . . Amy Trotter Springs of Helicon Third Place Photography . . . Sara McClure Clem Jones Prize . . . Greg Cunningham James Bright Wilson Religious Poetry Award . . . Pat Melton, Pat Alford and Kathy Gamble Isobel Griscom Award . . . Deborah Derrick Pauline Wiggins O ' Brien Award . . . Janet Wilkins and Michael Bell The Outstanding English Student Award . . . Pat Melton Mildred Archer Award . . . Jeff Jones The Riddle and Wallace Drug Store Award . . . Kim Hamilton The William James Award . . . Cathy E. Richeson Herbert Spencer Award . . . Alise Herron Balfour Award . . . Denna Middleton Ann Vaught Dougherty Award . . . Scott Emison The SGA Award . . . Tom Miller Outstanding Service to Campus . . . Alpha XI Gamma Outstanding Community Service . . . Sigma Kappa Sorority Women of the Year . . . Debra Taylor and Sandra Wilson Kiwanis Club Academic Awards . . . Cathy Richeson, Brandon Watters, Nellie Shanks, Mark Diesen, Dana Perry, Robert Davis, Beth Parham and Michael Rinehart Circle K Club Award . . . Deborah Torbett 49 Who ' s Who IRENE AKENS DONNA AULT •«... MICKEY RAINWATER BRANDON WATTERS Not Pictured: Sara McClure, Scott Emison and Susan Ray. Wesleyan Seniors are eligible for nomination to Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. In the fall, members of the senior class nominate their peers. These candidates are then recommended by faculty members to the editors of the publication. MICHELLE HAY GREGWHITLOCK 50 DEBBIE TAYLOR 4S ATHLETICS The Best. . . Is Yet to Come Kneeling: Ezell Scruggs, Spencer Emison, Don Jones, Charlie Williams, Dan Eubank, Billy Fugate, Pepe Fernandez, Greg Skully Johnson. Brian Shaw Standing: Scott Trigg, Lome Quiche Murphy, Brad Bethel, Russell Douglas. Hal Williams, Dave Spidey Essex, Jimmy Shaklee, Gary Shim McBride. Gordon Sobel. TWC ' s Cinderella soccer team has for the se- cond year missed the NAIA Nationals by one game. The Bulldogs finished the season with an awesome record of 16-4-1. They captured the TISA crown along with the District 24 Champion- ship. Coach Artie Goon was chosen Coach of the Year. Students and faculty were all very proud of the soccer dogs ' successful season, and we all hope to see them win it all next year. Way to go Dogs!! 52 4. Assistant coach, Jeff Geeter, warms up with his former team-mates. Geeter was chosen All American for his efforts as goalie in the 81-82 season. The team relaxes and refreshes themselves after winning the TISA finals. Sophomore Ezell Scruggs prepares for a corner kick. A heated moment in the TISA finals against Tusculum. Starting goalie, Charlie Williams, warms up before the game against Tusculum. Charlie suf- fered a few injuries this season, but proved to be an invaluable asset to the Bulldogs. ■ . ■ • CTfc Lady Bulldogs 54 55 Men ' s Basketball 56 58 r $fMJ • ' . m fjr t mm WM7M w f  V jT vvf v  . tit .„ V WKv iSsSSSiJW .- ■■■■■■ ...---■- - ■ ' -. ■--.. -■ -■ . ' _u N . - W a V 59 Ladies Tennis 60 H — — - ■r 9 I II I N I III «V • • •• «v Of • ■ I? - k    Cheerleaders The 1982-83 edition of TWC ' s cheerleading squad consisted of: Margaret Dannel, John Asbell, Sue Ray, Danny Black, Debbie Taylor, Chip Hicks, and Denise Rogers. Sandra Hall and Debbie Scar- brough cheered during soccer season and Barb Heintzelman cheered as the Bulldog during the Winter. 62 63 SPECIAL RECOGNITION The Nocatula would like to salute Rhonda Jones for a memorable contribution to TWC Athletics. Rhonda, a senior this year, is the first woman to spend four years on the Ladies ' Basketball team in twenty some odd years. Rhonda has been a great asset to the Lady Bulldogs ' efforts. Rhonda has devoted a great deal of time and effort to the women ' s basketball program and Wesleyan is very proud of her efforts and accomplishments. The Nocatula is very proud of you too, Rhonda. Keep up the good work. 64 PEOPLE T.W.C. Faculty and Staff DR. GEORGE NAFF PRESIDENT DR. JAMES CHEEK ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT DR. ALBERT DIMMITT ACADEMIC DEAN K i M ' V Ml. ■•■ ' £ 4 Mu ' DR. STEPHEN BELLER DEAN OF STUDENTS 66 ANITA WHITHERS REGISTRAR CONNIE AKERS COLLEGE NURSE HOLLAND VIBBERT SECRETARY PHYLLIS BOSTICK SECRETARY LOUISE HARMS LIBRARIAN SYDNEY GRIBBEN LIBRARY STAFF VERACOE LIBRARY STAFF JAMES TINGEN LIBRARY STAFF JANESHULTZ LIBRARY STAFF 67 Faculty (1) Darnell Chance is our choir director. B.A.TWC M.A., U.T. M.Div., Chandler School of Theology (2) Courtney Senn — Mathematics, Assistant Protessor. B.S., U.S. Naval Academy M.A.T., Duke University (3) James Thompson — Sociology, Assistant Professor. B.A., Southwestern M.S., University of Houston (4) Dave Duncan — History, Assistant Professor. B.A..U.T. M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt (5) Mary Greenhoe — Music, English, Assistant Professor. B.M., Shorter College M.M., Oberlin College Ed.D.,U.T. (5) Janice Ryberg — Music, Associate Professor. B.S., M.Ed., University of Missouri M.Mus., D.Mus., Florida State (6) Durwood Dunn — History, Political Science, Professor. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee 68  — — (1) Bill Gribben — Com- munications, Instructor. B.A., M.A., U.W.F. (2) Lynn Whiting — Speech and Theater, Assistant Professor. B.S., Troy State M.S., M.S.U. (3) Genevieve Wiggins — English, Professor. A.B., U.T.C. M.S., Vanderbilt Ph.D., U.T. (4) Jeff Folks — English, Associate Professor. B.A.. Reed College M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University (5) B. T. Hutson — Business Administration, Associate Professor. B.S., M.S., U.T. 69 (1) Stan Harrison — Health and P.E. Ladies Tennis and Basketball. (2) Dwain Farmer — Health and P.E., Assistant Professor. B.S..TWC M.S., U.T. Faculty Not Pictured Professor Emeritus Floyd Bowling — Mathematics A.B., L.M.U. M.S., Stat University of Iowa Ed.D.,U.T. Sc.D.,TWC Herbert Neff — Education B.A., Anderson College M.A., Kent State University 70 Professors Lowell Brubaker — Psychology B.S., Juniata College M.S., Western Reserve University Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Edmond Cox — Biology B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama Robert Ryberg — Education B.S., Howard Payne College M.A., Ed.D., Arizona State University John Woods — Biology B.S., Millsaps College M.S.,M.S.U. Ph.D.,U.S.M. Associate Professors Joyce Baker — Chemistry B.S., Ohio Northern Ph.D., Texas A M Elizabeth Keirn — Health and P.E. B.S., U.T. M.S.,F.S.U. Alton Smith — Mathematics B.S., M.T.S.U. M.A., University of Illinois Assistant Professors Isaac Gaidoo — Business Administration A.A., Michigan Christian College B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Indiana State Chris Wilson — Biblical A.B., Duke University M.Div., Duke Divinity School Ph.D., Duke University Instructors Nancy Boardman — Education B.S., U.T. Doris Burrus — Behavioral Science B.A., U.T. Bryan Jackson — Business Administration B.S., M.B.A., U.T. 71 Underclassmen . . . John Adams, Freshman Melissa Alexander. Freshman Tom Alexander, Junior Mike Armstrong. Junior Nazif Bakki. Freshman Adam Barton. Sophomore 72 H . . Underclassmen . . . Laura Bean, Freshman Laurie Bennett, Freshman Wendy Bennett. Freshman Brad Bethel, Freshman Mandy Biddle. Freshman Danny Black. Junior Gloria Blair, Sophomore Lisa Brantley. Freshman Laura Butler, Freshman Carol Cannon. Junior Tracie Carter, Junior Gary Chamber. Freshman Greg Chambers, Sophomore Janice Clift, Sophomore Jody Coker, Freshman Warren Croft, Junior 73 Underclassmen Greg Cross. Freshman Teresa Choate, Freshman Greg Cunningham, Freshman Ed Daniels, Freshman Margaret Dannel, Freshman Russell Douglas. Freshman Kenny Dunlap, Freshman Polly Dyer, Sophomore Alice Edwards, Freshman Kevin Eichelberger. Sophomore Spencer Emison, Junior Dave Essex, Freshman :.• ' Kay Etheridge, Freshman Dan Eubanks, Freshman Pepe Fernandez. Junior Vickie Farrell, Junior 74 75 . . . Underclassmen . . . Mark Flynn, Sophomore Billy Fugate, Freshman DeniseGallman, Sophomore Sherri Grubb, Sophomore Tom Guffey, Junior Quentin Hale, Sophomore Sandra Hall, Sophomore Angela Hamilton, Freshman 76 . . . Underclassmen Patty Hamman. Freshman Vicki Harmon, Junior Rhonda Haskins-Smith. Freshman Barbara Hemtzelman, Freshman Deborah Hensley, Junior Chip Hicks. Freshman LeeAnn Hicks, Sophomore Phillip Hill, Freshman 77 . Underclassmen . . . Andrea Hunter, Junior Doug Incocvati. Junior Tom Ingram. Freshman Lou Jenkins, Junior Greg Johnson. Sophomore Donald Jones. Sophomore 78 Underclassmen .L H It ' t Ww zr - =B C« m n E ' 1 ' ll V Y TM , Lori Jones, Freshman Rajab Khashman, Junior Amy Lackey, Sophomore Thomas Layman, Junior Larry Leonhardt. Junior Susan Lingerfelt, Sophomore Kelly Littleton, Freshman Tracy Lowe, Freshman Yoshiko Masaki, Junior Kim Mason, Junior Gary McBride, Junior Denna Middleton, Junior Tenna Middleton, Junior Jane Milsaps, Sophomore Spencer Mock, Freshman Jennifer Moore, Freshman 79 Underclassmen . . . Jesse Moore, Junior Nicki Mueller, Freshman Carmen Necochea, Junior Dottie Nickels. Junior Etta Nicol, Junior Vance Owens, Sophomore Beth Parham, Freshman Dawn Peters, Junior 80 Underclassmen . . . m m Kym Poe, Freshman Tim Prillaman, Junior Janice Renner, Sophomore Boyd Reynolds, Sophomore Michael Rinehardt, Freshman Lynne Roberts. Junior Susan Roberts, Sophomore Denise Rogers. Sophomore 81 Underclassmen . . . Ezell Scruggs, Sophomore Sharon Seaton, Freshman Kenny Sharp, Junior Brian Shaw, Junior Virginia Sisson, Freshman Stevie Smith, Sophomore Gordon Sobel, Freshman Tim Tabor, Junior Elaine Tallent, Sophomore Steve Thomas, Sophomore Jim Tobin, Freshman Frances Tomiinson, Sophomore Deann Torbett, Junior Debbie Torbett, Junior Scott Trigg, Freshman Pat Trotter, Freshman 82 Underclassmen •■ . ! MikeTulloss. Freshman K Lisa Underdown iMi Junior Patti Underdown, Junior Yvette Valentine, Freshman Bharat Vij. Sophomore Deban Yeomans, Junior 83 Students Not Pictured Pat Alford Lisa Allmon John Anderson John Asbell Jeffery Baker Steve Bandy Cynthia Barnett Jack Bell Kellye Bishop Carol Bivens Denise Black William Bledsoe Emmett Bradshaw Shirley Breedlove Rebecca Brewster Diana Brown William Buchanan Brenda Burton Jerri Burris Julie Byars Terry Cain Peter Calkin Laurie Cameron Carey Carroll Ed Carroll English Cartwright Jane Cate Tim Coffey Tammy Collier Shelia Collins Penny Cook GaleCooley Julia Courtney Greg Covington Eugene Crisp Edna Curnter James Dake Linda Dalton Robert Davis Bob Defranco Deborah Derrick Mark Diesen Cathy Dimmitt JoAnn Dimmitt Paul Dodson Robert Dupler Wayne Dupler Kevin Duvall Audrey Eaton Terrell Fielden Sally Finnell Robert Fischer Carolyn Fisher Frank Ford Patti Forester Valinda Forester Mike Frazier Troy Fugatt Norman Gates David Gilliam Ben Graves Melissa Grimes Crystal Guffey Donnie Guthrie Gina Hall Steve Haney Janet Harper Pam Harrison Rex Harrison Scott Hatfield Preston Hawkins Glenna Hearon Patricia Hester Joyce Holden Loyce Holden Anita Holland William Holliday Valeria Houston John Hughes Patricia Hunt Stacy Hutsell Natlie Ingraham James Johnson Jeff Jones 84 Mark Joyce Angelia King Jackie King Yosihiro Kuwata Kenneth LaDuke Lino Lafaele Gearld Laxson Thomas Layman Charles Liner James Wesley Liner Teresa Lingerfelt Linda McConnell Sharon McCormack Pam McCowan Rene McGill Greg McGuire Tim McKeehan Lisa McKinney Pat McKinney Mary Ann McLendon Debra McSpadden Pam Manning Cyrus Martin William Mayfield Kathy Melton Tom Miller Greg Morrow Yoshiki Ninomiya Myra Norwood Pam Odom Jane Owens Dayton Parkey David Penn Eustace Perkins Dana Perry Greg Peters John Pierce Scarlett Pippin Bruce Powell Kim H. Ratledge Kamy Rayburn Robert Ring Donna Roberson Mary Roberson Susan Roberson Margaret Robi nson Beverly Rountree Mary Rowland Keith Sachs Mark Saunders Sandy Savage Kenneth Scoggins Jana Scruggs Nellie Shanks Angela Shields Steve Simmons Cathy Small Mark Smalling Richard Spielhaupter Clara Starnes Larry Sturgill Chris Taylor Craig Taylor Vickie Teague Kathleen Thomas Jeff Toomey Amy Trotter Robert Trotter Curtis Tucker Jackie Tucker Tim Vassey Tim Wallace Robbie Ward Myra Watson Nancy Webb Bill White Douglas White Jeff Whitehead Victor Whiting Hal Williams Randy Williams Margaret Wilson Brock Woody Eddie Wright Martha Yeomans ss §§ IRENE AKENS DONNA AULT STEVE BRIDGES CAROL CAGLE LYNNCAWOOD DENNIS COLE KRIS COOK 86 LISA DORR HARRY DYER MIKE ELDER SCOTT EMISON BRENDA GASTON JENNY GILTNANE MATTHEW GRAHAM 87 CATHY GREENE KIM HAMILTON PAM HARRISON MICHELLE HAY RUTHHENRICH STEPHEN HENRY PATRICIA HUNT 88 RHONDA JONES EDDIE LEONARD SARAMcCLURE SHARON McCORMACK ED NELSON TAMMY ODUM KUMIKOOKAYAMA 89 CYNTHIA PARTIN MICKEY RAINWATER DEBBIE TAYLOR KATHY THOMAS JEANTROHANOWSKY GARY WATSON BRANDON WATTERS 90 ATLAS WHITE GREGWHITLOCK KEVIN WILSON SANDRA WILSON JIMMY WOODS YUKOYOSHIMURA 91 Graduation Graduation was June 4, 1983. It was a beautiful late spring day. Excitement and anticipation could be seen on every face. Proud relatives beamed as their special scholar crossed the stage in Townsend Auditorium. Vera Coe, long time member of Wesleyan ' s Library Staff, was honored by President Naff for her years of dedication to TWC. Mrs. Coe retired this year and was presented a certificate for her many years of service. Four honorary degrees were given at commencement. Mrs. Nell Mohney of Kingsport was named Doctor of Humane Letters. Reverend Marvin Gass of Blount- ville was named Doctor of Divinity, as was Reverend Jack King of Maryville. Finally, Mr. Thomas Mayfield of Athens was named Doctor of Commercial Science. Guest speaker at TWC ' s 126th com- mencement was John M. Templeton of the Bahamas. Mr. Templeton is an investment counselor and President of Templeton World Fund Inc. and of Templeton Growth Fund Ltd. The Nocatula is very proud of those who received their degrees and those who will complete them in August. 92 93 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES, JUNE 4, 1983 BACHELOR OF ARTS Irene Akens John Mark Blassingame Laurie Cameron Lynn Harrison Cawood •Dennis Cole Harry Dyer Stephen Henry Diane Jack Sara McClure Patrica Melton Edward Dean Nelson Kumiko Okayama Cynthia Partin Cathy Richeson Mary Rowland Melissa Wilson BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Adel M. Abu-Ragheb Hesham Isa Abu-Ragheb Roddy Musa Abu-Ragheb Donna Ault Denise Black Steve Bridges Kasongo Bulaya Jeffery Bunch Carol Cagle Jennifer Coffelt Michael Connolly Kris Cook Allen Dalton Elaine Davidson Lisa Dorr Mike Elder Scott Emison Patti Forester Brenda Gaston Clarence Graham ' Cathy Greene Melissa Grimes Cornell Gunther Carroll Hamilton Kim Hamilton Pam Harrison Michelle Hay Kitty Hayes Glenna Hearn Ruth Henrich ' Patricia Hunt Michael Jordan Jordan Ketron Eddie Leonard Pam Manning Jeffery Millsaps Charles O ' Conner Tammy Odum Dayton Parkey Mike Policastro Tim Prillaman ' Mickey Rainwater Steve Simmons Debra Taylor Jean Trohanowsky ' Jackie Tucker ' Gary Watson Myra Watson Brandon Watters Steven Webb Atlas White Greg Whitlock Kevin Wilson Sandra Wilson BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Andy Bradshaw IsabelleCopeland ' Wayne Cruze Robert Daughtery Annette Gray Charles Hall ' Neal Harris Richard Magin Sally O ' Grady Larry Schroyer David Sizemore 94 Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude ' Summa Cum Laude 96 f ' ,;.•■ ' ' . ■ dr. ' 3 98 99 100 101 102 103 Fellow students, What was myth, has now been made reality. Yes, the 1983 Nocatula really exists, despite the general disbelief and lack of faith. A very selected few supported the efforts for the 1983 Nocatula. People refused to have their pictures made, and organizations were no more help in this area because they believed that there would be no yearbook. They only managed to magnify my task. Before I go on, I would like to give credit where credit is due. Our advisor, Mr. Jim Tingen, was a great help and support in our effort. His belief in us was invaluable. He attended our meetings and did everything he could to help. Thank you, Mr. Tingen. Greg Chambers was kind enough to lend us some of the beautiful campus shots that are seen in the opening section of the book. His work can also be seen on pages 1 1 and 1 2. Warren Croft was a fine contributing photographer and helped to ease the load somewhat. His work can be seen on the following pages: 29, 34, 46, 52, 53, 60, 61, and 95. I would like to thank Yuko Yoshimura for her aide. Yuko designed the cover and also contributed the photographs of the Halloween Dance. She was a great emotional support also. Thanks almost seems insufficient for Laurie Bennett. Laurie assisted with the underclassmen section of the book. In addition, Laurie ran countless errands, made endless phone calls and was responsible for getting our photographers here from Knoxville. Laurie spent many hours with these people and had it not been for her there might not have been a book. I could never thank her enough. I also owe my mom and dad some thanks. After I was denied use of a school camera, they went and bought me one. They have quite a bit of money tied up in this book due to the camera and our phone bills. A lot of peo- ple felt they had room to air their gripes about the yearbook and were very quick to point a finger at someone else. If one thing could be blamed, it is lack of student participation — pure and simple. In order for the Nocatula to continue, the student body must HELP. They can do this by cooperating with photographers, join- ing the staff and generally by just being more supportive of the efforts made rather than reacting in a negative manner. If it ' s worth complaining about, it ' s worth taking the time to correct what ' s wrong. Don ' t waste your time talking, do something about it! I would also like to thank the following people just for showing some in- terest. They are: Scott and Spencer €mison, Dennis Cole, Debbie Taylor, Denna Middleton and Lee Ann Hicks. I ' d also like to thank my room-mate for being there to hear me complain and for putting up with me and my typewriter. Your frenzied editor, Denise Gallman ' 83 104 COOfCH LIBRARY For Reference Not to be taken from this room