Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1984 volume:

_ • 7 NOCATULA presents: FRIENDS Compiled By: ANDREA HUNTER EDITOR JENNE BEACH ORGANIZATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHER SHENTONTA BURCHETT SPECIAL EVENTS MYRA PEAVYHOUSE STUDENTS MIMI IRWIN STUDENTS GALE COOLEY COVER DESIGN, DEDICATION, AND FACULTY TRACY CARTER SPORTS VANCE OWENS SPORTS EMMETT BRADSHAW SPORTS JOHNNY PIERCE SPORTS TOM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHER GARY BURGESS PHOTOGRAPHER WARREN CROFT PHOTOGRAPHER JIM TINGEN FACULTY ADVISOR W 7 MERNER-PFEIFFER LIBRARY TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE ATHENS, TN 37303 SEP 8 And friends are friends forever If the Lord ' s the Lord of them And a friend will not say never Cause the welcome will not end Though it ' s hard to let you go n the Father ' s hands we know that A lifetime ' s not too long to live as friends. ; .;:::.:::::_.:::- SHUkJT 1 B ' m u ■7 [ Rfc? W| -- -, ' j ji- — With the faith and love God ' s given Springing from the hope we know We will pray the joy you ' ll live in Is the strength that now you show. But we ' ll keep you close as always It won ' t even seem you ' ve gone cause Our hearts in big and small ways will Keep the love that keeps us strong. 10 ' ' : . - ' .-,- ■ iv : , .A ' v.r . ' • 11 - ' ■—y « ■ m k ' n xi m tt-t And Friends Are Friends Forever If The Lord ' s The Lord Of Them And A Friend Will Not Say Never Cause The Welcome Will Not End Though It ' s Hard To Let You Go In The Father ' s Hands We Know That A Lifetime ' s Not Too Long To Live As Friends. hi DEDICATION to: THE NAFFS 13 The 1983-84 students dedicate this yearbook to President and Mrs. George Naff. These two people have made great strides in molding Tennessee Wesleyan College to what it is today. 14 Dr. Naff enjoys reading and especially teaching. He likes to golf and both he and his wife like to socialize. Mrs. Naff enjoys composing music, particularly for special stage productions, she swims regularly and directs a church bell choir. She also entertains friends in their home and cares for their grandchildren. 15 ■ , ■ . : H rii a n)- if; ; psta ;tolri Hi ■ but, ;.wr,n n-wwn BB ' Ti flfr 14 16 The 1983-84 yearbook is dedicated to President George Naff upon his retirement. Tennessee Wesleyan College has prospered from his years as the head of our college and he will be missed as an administrator here. President Naff ' s education includes a B.A. from Emory and Henry in English and Psychology, his degree in Theology from Candler School of Theology of Emory University, Atlanta, and post graduate work at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Naff has been a church pastor, an Air Force Chaplin during World War II, a college chaplin and religion professor, a United Methodist District Superintendent, and a college president. Dr. Naff has enjoyed his associations with members of the faculty and administration, among many of whom he has known as students. He has enjoyed the opportunity to see the college make slow but steady progress spiritually and otherwise. After his retirement Dr. Naff and his wife plan to live in Athens and he is making inquiries into part time service in a nearby church. He would also enjoy teaching some religion and philosophy classes here at Tennessee Wesleyan. Dr. Naff has credited his devoted and supportive spouse as being a significant ingredient of the successes he has enjoyed as minister and college administrator. awilHBHMIHHrtmjMI 1 E Hfci_- i H Jl 1 1 J •■ O V ] AT LEAST SOMEBODY ' S ORGANIZED AROUND HERE. ORGANIZATIONS Dorm Council Receiving special recognition this year, is the Dorm Council. Originally the dorm council was set up in order for dances to be organized and to take any complaints or special requests. This years activities included: Dances at New Hall, and Open Dorm at both Centennial and New Hall. This year our dorm council officers were: Pres. Vicki Harmon, Vice-Pres. Jennifer Kuykendall, Sec. Treas. Barb Heintzelman, and SGA rep. Jane Millsaps. 19 iiftBaMuumfmr . v Sigma Kappa  Sigma Kappa is a national sorority on campus. It was founded in 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The Snakey k ' s have been at Wesleyan since Jan. 21, 1961. The Sigma colors are Lavender and Maroon and their flower is the violet The Sigma Sweetheart this year was Spencer Emison and their big brothers were E.G. Bradshaw, Hal Williams, Chip Mavwell, Kevin Eichelberger, Gordon Sobel, and Tom Ingrim This year ' s activities included tray favors at the beginning of the year. Thanksgiving, Halloween and, Valentines Day. collecting money for March of Dimes, pumpkin carving party, provided the soccer kick and toilet bowl throw at the Halloween Arts Festival, and won first place in the Homecoming Banner Contest. What is a Sigma Kappa woman? A member of SAM a Masqued Player a Cheerleader and a member of WCF. Most of all she ' s loyal, responsible, places much emphasis on friendship, sisterhood, and academic excellence. 20 Alpha Xi Gamma is a local sorority whose main purpose is to socially help people on campus and in the community. Their advisor is Dr. Genevieve Wiggins. The flower is the Pink Rose and their colors are blue and gold. Their activities included a fish pond at the Halloween Carnival, Christmas shopping with needy children, operated concession stands at both basketba and soccer, and they sold flowers for Homecoming. Who is an Alpha Xi woman? She ' s an R.A. choir member yearbook editor cheerleading mascot an ambassador a member of Alpha Chi and Who ' s Who. Their officers are Pres. Kim Mason; Vice-Pres. Denna Middleton and Janice Clift. The Alpha Xi Dream Man was Senior Scott Hatfield. A 1 I a X 1 G a m m a . ' i The New Exponent is the TWC Newspaper. Jane Cate served as editor, and Dr. Wiggins was their faculty advisor. The paper was published twice quarterly. It is financed by SGA. The staff consisted of Editor Jane Cate; staff workers; Michael Rhinehart, Tim Smith, Rhenda Wallen, Diana Kelly and Sharon McCormack. Staff photographer was Warren Croft. Their SGA representative was Rhenda Wallen. 22 Consolidation a ' IIW Consolidation is a group of the eight most talented students who were picked by auditions. They sing mainly Contemporary Pop and some religious songs. Consolidation sang on one side of the record that the Music Dept. cut. Consolidation performed at the Alumni Weekend, Hospitality Weekend, halftime of a Basketball game, several churches, Choir tour and College Visitation for Parents and possible new students. The group consisted of LouAnn Borden, Denna Middleton, Tenna Middleton, LeeAnn Hicks, Danny Black, Chip Hicks, Gordon Delashmitt, and Frank Ford. Their choreographer was Pat Alford. 23 imiiiiiiniwiiiinn i [j.i-ji -■■:■■ M-NMimnfuwrirwrWHrc s p r 1 n g s The Springs of Helicon is the TWC literary magazine. It is produced once a year and contains art work, short fiction, student photography, and poetry. The James Bryant Wilson award is given out for Religious Poetry. The Springs of Helicon survives on quality and originality. This years editor was Curtis Tucker, assistant editor; Gale Cooley, Art director; Frank Ford, and other staff members were; Trade Carter, Kathy Gamble, and Sharon McCormidy. Dr. Wiggins was the faculty advisor. o f Helicon 2 -4 S.G.A. The Student Government Association is made up of representatives from every organization on campus. Their main purposes are to create activities, and act as a mediator between the students and faculty. The S.G.A. sponsored dances, subsidized basketball and all other sports activities, helped BSU with the Lockin, arranged for a group of students to go to RejoySing, arranged for the Joe English concert, and Spring Formal. The S.G.A. officers last year were Pres. Spencer Emison, Vice-Pres. Denna Middleton, Sec. Jennifer Moore, Treas. Mark Flynn. 25 R.A. ' s are responsible for maintaining order, counseling when problems arise, and run room checks. One of the most exciting duties that an R.A. is asked to do is getting toilet paper on the weekends. Some basic requirements are 2.0 G.P.A., a mature attitude, the ability to care and get along with others R.A. ' s are also required to report to school four days before anyone else They go through basic first aide, campus rules, emergency procedures and counseling skills. Last year, according to Pam McMillian, The R.A. ' s were an Excellent bunch of People. ' ' To be an R.A., you must be the Cream of the Crop. ' ; ' ; : : y : - ' ■ ' A s s 1 s t a n t s 26 ! 78 ! ,-i C B.S.U. The Baptist Student Union has been a part of TWC since 1965. The group consists of various denominations that get together for fellowship and friendship. Every Wed. they get together for a home cooked meal and a fun time fellowshipping. This year the BSU sponsored a Lockin, a weekly Bible study, retreats, a mission trip to Baltimore, and toured Athens with their puppet ministry. John Adams was Pres., Lisa Underdown was in charge of Outreach, Spencer Emison controlled the Inreach, and the Sec. Treas. was Matthew Graham. Their advisor was Lajuana Alexander. MERNER-PFEIFFIRT1BRARV TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLLUt ATHENS, TN 37303 27 !til]ffllKIItIffly!IBIIll!IINI,!!i: ' IW::liMI!l,. J-jIrP.I ,:«■■ II ! ' , S.A.M. S.A.M. is a business oriented organization. It ' s main purpose is to excite student interest and to provide knowledge through student interaction with local businesses. S.A.M. advisors were Bryan Jackson and B.T. Hudson. The S.A.M. activities included: The Car Bash at the Halloween Arts Festival, a tour of the Mayfield Dairy plant, the Jack Daniels Distillery, and a trip to Six Flags. The officers were Pres. Scott Hatfield, Vice-Pres. Don Jones, James Dake, and Douglas Incorvati, Sec. Treas. Loyce Holden. 28 The Masqued Players are college students and faculty who participate in the productions of the Department of Speech and Theater. The club provides the college, local schools, and the city with an artistic outlet for all those who wish to express themselves in the theater. The sponsor is Lynn E. Whiting. The officers are Pres. Gordon Delashmitt; Vice-Pres. Phillip Hill. This years activities include the productions of Gift of the Magi for the Children ' s Theater, and the spring production of Darrow For the Defense. The annual banquet will be held in May to honor members for best actor and actress and the directors award. 29 Alph; c Alpha Chi is a National College Honor [ Scholarship Society. It is open to both men and women who rank in the top -i ten of their junior, senior, and graduating classes. They must also have a GPA of 3.2. Character and reputation are also considered for membership. Alpha Chi is lead by advisor Courtney Senn and the officers this year include: Pres. Scott Hatfield; Vice-Pres. Jerri Burris; Sec. Tracie Carter; Treas. Steve Bandy; SGA Rep. Scott Hatfield. The Alpha Chi faculty advisor was Courtney Senn. Alpha Chi also makes selections for Outstanding teacher of the year. Members Pictured above from left to right Top: Scott Hatfield, Amy Lackey, Loyce Holden, Jerri Burris, Joyce Holden, Steve Haney, LeeAnn Hicks, Vicki Harmon, Denise Delashmitt, Tracie Carter, Janice Renner, Teresa Lingerfelt Right: Officers Pictured Tracie Carter, Scott Hatfield, and Jerri Burris. 30 Cheerleaders The 1983-84 cheerleading squad helped to promote school spirit throughout the sports seasons. Although the squad needed more men, the yell and captain leader, Danny Black, did an excellent job. The cheerleaders had a concession to raise money to travel to away games. Keep up the good work gang!!!! The 1983-84 Cheerleading Squad: Sponsor: Mark Wattenbarger Captains: Danny Black Caroline Cheek Cheerleaders: Sandra Hall Belinda Hester Cindy Tipton Denise Rogers Karen Couch Mascot: Barb Heintzelman 1 Circle K Circle K is an International service oriented organization on and off campus, composed of a small number of students. They are sponsored by the Athens Kiwanis Club and have been on campus since April of 1962. Members must show strong leadership and the ability to work well with others. This year Circle K visited local nursing homes, the hospital, and helped sponsor dances for the McMinn Co. Adult Activity Center. They also raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy. We all should be proud of Debbie Torbett, she held offices of Leutenant Governor for Tennessee, Kent., and Georgia. Last year the Circle K Pres. was David Wilson, and Sec. Treas. was Shentonta Burchett. SUrSftV • S . . ' ' ' 32 Ambassadors The Ambassadors are a vital part of TWC. They usually are chosen in the fall by nomination by faculty members and then they are reviewed by a special board in effort to find the most representative students of TWC. The Ambassadors visit local high school seniors. They assist in recruiting students, and they also assist in alumni gatherings. This year the Ambassadors were on P.M Magazine. The faculty advisor was Robbi Ensminger. 33 Choir Choir consists of a group of musically inclined students, lead by Darnell Chance who contribute their musical abilities to the school and community. This year ' s activities included the Christmas Concert, Chapel Convocations, Spring tour, various church concerts, Bacc. service and Graduation The Choir also cut a record this year. Officers this year were Pres. Anita Holland; Vice-Pres. Tenna Middleton; Sec Treas Rene McGill, Librarian Angie Hamilton and Ellen Ealy, and Stage Manager Tad Simpson Keep up the good work!!!! 14 W.C.F. At Tennessee Wesleyan, every student is considered to be a member of WCF. It is a student group lead by Jeff Pugh and Pam McMillian. The group met on Tuesday night on the third floor of New Hall for good clean fun and a biblical study. This year WCF ' s activities included: dressing up as clowns and passing out candy to children at the Halloween Arts Festival, helping out with a Lockin, Joe English concert, RejoySing in Nashville, and many other activities. This year WCF had an exceptionally spirit filled group and the Lord worked in many ways. The officers this year were: Pres. Mark Flynn; Vice-Pres. Barb Heintzelman, Sec. Treas. Anita Holland. 3S Nocatula 36 Working Hard! The Nocatula is the TWC yearbook. Nocatula contains coverage of the events that took place in the course of the school year. It is compiled and edited by students. The yearbook is funded by 5GA. The Editor was Andrea Hunter, Assistant Editor was Jenne Beach. Student Sec. Myra Peavyhouse; Mimi Irwin; Faculty; Gale Cooley; Special Events Shentonta Burchett and Jennifer Moore; Sports, Vance Owens, Trade Carter, EG Bradshaw, and Johnny Pierce, Organizations, Jenne Beach and Andrea Hunter; Photographers, Gary Burgess, Warren Croft, Thomas Alexander, and Jenne Beach; Staff Floater, Bobby Ring. This years theme was given to the yearbook by Barb Hemtzelman. The Opening and Dedication were also done by Andrea Hunter and Gale Cooley. This yearbook will definitely set a new trend in quality at TWC. The yearbook staff would especially like to thank Advisor, Jim Tingen, and Mark Wattenbarger for their support through all of our tough times. Thanks Guys!!!! 37 Just Hangin ' Around 38 FAVORITES Mr. And Miss TWC Scott Hatfield And Fran Tomlinson 411 Best Christian Witness John Adams And Lisa Underdown 41 i m Most Dependable 42 Best Looking Kevin Eichelberger Wendy Burchfield Most Mischievous Pepe Fernandez Dottie Nickels 43 Most Talented Mike Frazier Angie Hamilton Best Dressed Ezell Scruggs Margaret Dannel Most Sophisticated Bill Brummit Denna Middleton Most Intellectual Robby Davis Amy Lackey SENIORS Lisa J. Allmon Accounting Loudon, TN Danny R. Black Psychology Madisonville, TN W. Kent Bledsoe Biology Etowah, TN Emmett G. Bradshaw E.G. Health P.E. Education Staunton, VA Sherle H. Brown Accounting Lexington, K.Y Jerri 5 Burris History Athens, TN Peter Calkian Business Maryville, TN Carey Carroll Business Admin. Athens, TN Trade L. Carter T.C. Human Services Johnson City, TN English L. Cartwright Business Mgmt. Athens, TN Gale E. Cooley Elem. Education Etowah, TN Julia N. Courtney Elem. Education Philadelphia, TN 47 Lisa R. Cox Elem. Special Ed. Englewood, TN M. Warren Croft Strings Communications Lynchburg, VA Edna S. Curtner Accounting Athens, TN James C. Dake Business Mgmt Athens, TN Linda S. Dalton Elem. Education Madisonville, TN Cathy A. Dimmitt Health P.E. Education Athens, TN Spencer A Emison English, History Trinidad Vickie L. Farrell Vick Human Services Athens, TN Jose M. Fernandez Pepe Health P.E. Education Franklin, TN Mary S, Ferrell Elem. Education Athens, TN C. Terrell Fielden Business Admin. Knoxville, TN Jeffery L. Fields Computer Sci. Bus. Admin. Clinchport, VA 48 Frank Ford English Education Decatur, TN Michael D. Frazier Mr. Frazier Music Kingsport, TN Kathryn G. Gamble Kathy History Madisonville, TN Rebecca J. Green Becky Human Services Athens, TN Donnie A. Guthrie Elem. Education Calhoun, TN Gina L. Hall Business Mgmt. Maryville, TN Vicki F. Harmon Accounting Knoxville, TN H. Scott Hatfield Business Mgmt Maryville, TN Preston L Hawkins Business Mgmt. Tellico Plains, TN Deborah J. Hensley Party Animal ' Social Science Ed. Englewood, TN Valeria J. Houston Business Mgmt Philadelphia, TN Andrea Hunter Spunky Outdoor Recreation Knoxville, TN 49 Douglas J. Incorvati Doug Business Management Mt. Laurel, New Jersey J. Louanne Jenkins Fat Lou Human Services Knoxville, TN Jacquelyn R. King Communications Athens, TN Stephen C. Lamb Computer Sci. East Ridge, TN Mary Ann Layman Elem. Education Athens, TN Gerald D. Laxson Jerry Communications Sweetwater, TN Lawrence V. Leonhardt Larry Business Management Manlius, New York Teresa A. Lingerfelt Terry English Education N.ota, TN Yoshiko Masaki Yoshi History Nagasaki, Japan Kimherly D. Mason Mim Elementary Education ' N.ota, TN Sharon R. McCormack Biology, English Athens, TN K Rene McCill Nene Business Management Loudon, TN 50 Timothy L. McKeehan Tim Business Mgmt Niota, TN Denna F. Middleton The Ennas Biology, Accounting Englewood, TN Tenna G. Middleton The Ennas Chemistry Englewood, TN Betty B Miller Betty Boo Psychology Athens, TN Cynthia K. Mills Math Education Athens, TN Etta N. Nicol English Eduction Sierra Leone, W. Africa G Jane Owens History Athens, TN Dawn S . Peters Biology Dryden VA Joseph i Phelps Gene Human Services Athens, TN Scarlett C. Pippin Business Mgmt Sweetwater, TN Kamy J. Rayburn Business Mgmt Etowah, TN Donna M. Roberson Biology, Sec Education Etowah, TN 51 Beverly I Rountree Elem. Education Englewood, TN Joseph C. Royall Joe Bus Mgmt., Acct. Morganton, NC Sandy F. Savage Religious Ed. Athens, TN Angela M. Shields Church Vocations Hixson, TN Tracey B. Simpson Jr. Tad- Psychology Niota, TN C. Suzette Starnes Elem. Ed. Athens, TN Timothy R. Tabor Tim Science Education Jonesville, VA Craig D. Taylor Accounting Chattanooga, TN Kathleen Thomas Kathy Elem Special Ed. Sweetwater, TN Deborah D. Torbett Human Services, Psych. Sweetwater, TN Curtis E. Tucker Biology, Math Ed Englewood, TN Lisa R. Underdown Human Services Athens. TN 52 Patricia A. Underdown Elem. Education Athens, TN Lisa K. Watson Elem. Education Vonore, TN Douglas White Doug Business Mgmt. Athens, TN William R. White Bill- Secondary Education Athens, TN Jeffery S. Whitehead Jeff ' Business Mgmt. Athens, TN Randy Williams Accounting Strawberry Plains, TN David V. Wilson Elem. Education Madisonville, TN Adam Brock Woody Accounting Crossville, TN Deborah A. Yeomans Dobie Social Science Charleston, TN Martha B. Yeomans Church Vocations Charleston, TN 53 UNDERCLASSMEN John Adams Sophomore Chickamauga, GA Melissa Alexander Sophomore Greenville, TN Thomas Alexander Junior Athens, TN Patricia Alford Sophomore Athens, TN Abdalia Al-Manasreh Freshman Knoxville, TN Michael Atkins Junior Sweetwater, TN Keith Bailey Freshman Etowah, TN Pam Baker Freshman Athens, TN Emad Bakri John Belushi Freshman Knoxville, TN Jenne Beach Beachnut Freshman Fort Pierce, FL Laura Bean Sophomore Morristown, TN Wendy Bennett Sophomore Willemsted, Cuacao 55 Scott Bergendahl Freshman Erwin, TN Greg Bostick Freshman Athens, TN Lisa Brantley PeeWee Sophomore Greeneville, TN Shentonta Burchett Shasta Freshman Butler, TN Wendy Burchfield Freshman Chatsworth, GA Gary Burgess Freshman Etowah, TN Roseanne Burn Freshman Niota, TN Jane Gate Cate Jane Junior Athens, TN Nancy Cate Junior Loudon, TN Caroline Cheek Sophomore Athens, TN Janice Clift Junior Athens, TN Karen Couch Freshman Crossville, TN 56 Greg Covington Sophomore Franklin, TN Ann Crisp Freshman Etowah, TN Sheila Cummingb Freshman Tellico Plains, TN Gregory Cunningham Sophomore Monroe, GA Edward Daniel Sophomore Knoxvtlle, TN Margaret Dannel Sophomore Athens, TN Robert Davis Robbie Junior Athens, TN Denise DeLashmitt Junior Athens, TN Gordon DeLashmitt Senior Athens, TN Cathy Duckett Freshman Ten Mile, TN John Duffett Freshman Daytona Beach, FL Kenny Dunlap Sophomore Louisville, TN 57 Ellen Ealy Freshman Athens, TN Tammy Easier Junior Englewood, TN Audrey Eaton Sophomore Athens, TN Alice Edwards Sophomore Tellico Plains, TN Kevin Eichelberger Ike Junior Newport News, VA Ronnie Estes Freshman Athens, TN Kay Etheridge Sophomore Chatsworth, GA Dan Eubank Eubanks Sophomore Moorestown, NJ Beverly Evans Junior Athens, TN Mark Flynn Junior Knoxville, TN Vivian Fugate Junior St. Paul, VA Tony Gibson Sophomore Ootlewah, TN 58 Chuck Glass Sophomore Arlington, TX Carina Gravemuller Freshman Shellettea, Sweden Sharon Greenland Freshman Athens, TN Melinda Grubb lunior Athens, TN Sherri Gruhb Junior Athens, TN Sandra Hall Junior Chatsworth, GA Angela Hamilton Angie Sophomore Andersonville, TN Patti Hammon Sophomore Athens, TN Dinah Hammond Dede Freshman Athens, TN Steve Haney Junior Englewood, TN Karen Harmon Freshman Athens, TN Joey Harris Junior Tellico Plains, TN sy Paula Harris Junior Tellico Plains, TN Jack Heeter Junior Circleville, OH Barbara Heintzelman Barbello Sophomore Petersburg, IL Belinda Hester Fresman Athens, TN Patricia Hester Patti Junior Madisonville, TN Billy Hicks Chip Sophomore Knoxville, TN LeeAnn Hicks Junior Knoxville, TN Melvin Hill Freshman Marietta, GA Philip Hill Sophomore Athens, TN Joyce Holden Hoyce Junior Englewood, TN Loyce Holden Hoyce Junior Englewood, TN Anita Holland Den Mother Junior Greenville, MS 60 Joy Humbert! Jo Freshman Athens, TN Thomas Ingram Tom Sophomore Lenior, TN Jill Inzer Freshman Athens, TN Emilia Irwin Mimi Freshman London, KY Melanie Jenkins Freshman Athens, TN Greg Johnson Skully Junior Yincentown, NJ Donald Jones Junior Rahway, NJ Mark Joyce Sophomore Dalton, GA Diana Kelly Freshman Dryden, VA Yasuhiro Kuwatd Junior Japan Jennifer Kuykendall Freshman Cookeville, TN Amy Lackey Amos Junior Oak Ridge, TN bl Susan Lingerfelt Junior Niota, TN Kelly Littleton Sophomore Athens, TN Randy Littleton Freshman Athens, TN Lisa Mason Freshman N.ota, TN Lihhv Mc Kinney Freshman Athens, TN Sherry McKinney Freshman Athens, TN Pam McMillian Junior Knoxville, TN Karen Melson Junior Madisonville, TN Mollv Moonevham PYT Freshman Athens, TN Jennifer Moore Sophomore Niota, TN Grace Nicol Freshman West Africa Myra Norwood Junior Athens, TN 62 Vance Owens Junior Castlewood, VA Beth Parham Buffy Sophomore Mosheim, TN Myra Peavyhouse Junior Spring City, TN Beth Pendergast Freshman Maryville, TN Greg Peters Sophomore Dryden, VA John Pierce j.p. Junior Chattanooga, TN Thomas A. Pilgrim Bert Freshman Laytayette, GA Kym Poe Sophomore Daisy, TN Karen Rasnake Junior Madisonville, TN Regina Reagon Junior Tellico Plains, TN Janice Renner JR Junior Calhoun, TN Boyd Reynolds Junior Athens, TN M Michael Rinehart Sophomore Decatur, TN Bobby Rmg Junior Castlewood, VA Mary Roberson Junior Riceville, TN Susan Roberts Junior Kings Park, NY Denise Rogers Junior Cleveland, TN Kerwin Rogers Freshman Madisonville, TN Kim Rush Freshman Cleveland, TN Cathy Satterfield Junior Oak Ridge, TN Jeff Saunders Freshman Athens, TN Ezell Scruggs Junior Franklin, TN Sharon Seaton Sophomore Riceville, TN Brian Shaw junior Marietta, GA h4 Todd Shellnut Junior Fayeteville, GA Gordon Sobel Sophomore Kingsport, TN David Stanfield Junior Calhoun, TN Priscilla Stockwell Junior Athens, TN Julie Stricklan Junior Madisonville, TN Robert Temple Junior Knoxville, TN Lucinda Tipton Cindy Freshman Knoxville, TN Jim Tohin Sophomore Jacksonville, FL Frances Tomlinson Fran Junior Gainesville, FL Michael Tulloss Freshman Cleveland, TN Denise Underwood Freshman Decatur, TN Rhenda Wallen Freshman Jonesville, VA 65 Alex Watkins Junior Chattanooga, TN Constance Wells Connie Junior Madisonville, TN Julie White Sophomore Athens, TN Scott Wilkinson Freshman Moorestown, NJ Danielle Williams Freshman Athens, TN Gail Williams Junior Tellico Plains, TN Hal Williams Sophomore Marietta, GA Robert A. Williams Bob Sophomore Crystal, MN Chris Wilson Cowboy Freshman Etowah, TN Susie Wilson Junior Maryville, TN Mayumi Yamada Junior Japan Pat King English Education Sweetwater, TN 66 Faculty And Staff Top: Louise Harms L to R: Babette Bell, Sandra Clariday H Top: Jane Shultz L to R: James Tingen, Sydney Gnbben 69 Top: L to R: Betty Miller, Jerry Bevins Bottom L to R: Glen Lowe, Joyce Mack, John Morris. Top L to R: Mildred Witt, Joyce Williams Bottom L to R: Evelyn Saunders, Holland Vibbert 71 Top: Joyce Baker Bottom L to R: Genevieve Wiggens Jeffrey Pugh 72 Top: L to R: Bill Gribben, Darnell Chance Bottom L to R: Elizabeth Crippen, [ssac Gaidoo . W — 7.1 Top L to R: Louise Trotter, Naomi Greenland Bottom L to R: Anita Withers, Phyllis Bostick Albert Dimmitt Nelson Green Mark Wattenbarger 75 ■■ !,;■■ ■■:■ ■. r-[- -- : ] ■■: .: : ■ -I :: ' ■ IT! ! ■ : Top: Jeff Folks Bottom L to R: James Thompson, H.R. Anderson 76 Top: John Woods Middle: Edmond Cox Bottom: E. Dewhirst 77 Top: Brian Jackson Bottom Left: BT. Huston Bottom Right: Robert Ryberg 78 I v - Top Dwaine Farmer Bottom L to R: Stan Harrison, Betty Keirn Top: L to R: Robbie Ensminger, Carol Baits Bottom: Jean Arrants HO Top: Dr. James Cheek Bottom: Eugenia Miller 81 5 Top L to R: Dorris Burris, Durwood Dunn, Mary Greenhoe Bottom L to R; Courtney Senn, Lynn Whiting 82 Left: Charlotte Washington Right: Kenneth Charles V Jkm am Left: The Lone Rider ' Right: Nancy Boardman B3 : r-imaamBmsmi Left: Janice Ryberg Right: Alton Smith Left: Jeanne Williams Right: David Duncan ' K ' SSi ,.- .:.::.: :SS 84 Soccer Is A -: v Kick In The Grass 85 The soccer team enjoyed another season this year. The Bulldogs, under coach Art Goon, TISA coach of the year, overcame many obstacles to regain the TISA crown for the third consecutive year. Early injuries to keeper, Dan Eubank and back, Hal Williams, hurt the team greatly. Billy Fugate replaced Williams in the fullback position however, was also injured midway through the season. The freshman were the real story. Melvin Hill, Chip Maxwell, Mike McGowan, Scott Bergendall, John Duffet, and John Hale were all given heavy responsibility on the field and all performed superbly. The upperclassmen provided leadership at midfield and forward positions. They were captains Pepe Fernandez and Brian Shaw, Greg Johnson and Ezell Scruggs at midfield and Spencer Emison at full- back. Bulldogs are maintaining their winning attitude!! 1983 Tennessee Wesleyan Soccer Team 86 McGowan skys for ball as Ezell looks on Coach Artie Goon — Looking for a way out Sobel, Shaw, and McGowan gain control of the ball dur ing a contest. Soccer! Strong Finish For The Dogs Ezell and Greg discuss the coin toss with refrees before a game with Covenant 89 .:.:..■,,,: :,,-■ Bulldog Basketball = Team Work Coach Harrison stresses the need for team work, while the other players provide enthusiasm and support. Is that Rhonda getting physical? Angela ' s got the touch The Lady Bulldogs had another successful season supporting a 23-7 record. This years team, ranked 18th one time during the season, set several school records. Records were set in field goal percentage 52.2% 4th in the nation, and shot 72.3% from the free throw line 6th in the nation. The team were co champs in the Eastern VSAC and beat Berry College ranked 2nd, Carson Newman ranked 7th and Huntsville 14th. Coach Harrison has had a good year recruiting and hopes for another championship team looks good. Go Dogs!!!! 90 Lady Bulldog 5 Lackey powers up for two. Amy says, Let ' s get physical. B a s k e t b a 1 1 Leaping Lizards!!! Angela springs into action. ' Lord, . . . We come to you asking for guidance!!!!! 91 . , . ,:.:,:.,::■;, ■:-.. ■.,.. .!■. a ■:: -■:. =: ' :.; I ' :, v.- ,:-.- ..■ . W e re X. M re 0- X X c 2 «-3 o c 9. ' i -JU i r ro O O re 2 § 3 —i n ' O 3 b 00 2. 3 93 Bulldog Basketball The Bulldogs had a winning season finishing with a 20-16 record. Picked to finish third in the preseason polls, the Bulldogs surged to the Eastern VSAC Championship. They also won the J. Van B. Coe — Rotary Club Invitational. Although the Bulldogs started slowly playing several Divi- sion 1 schools, they proved that they were better than their 20-16 record suggested, by finishing strong. Keep up the good work guys. And, a special thanks to Coach Farmer. Go Dogs!! Boyd Reynolds soars over Temple ' s best. Capt. Chris Taylor : :-;::MmmMm Capt. Brock Woody Tony Gibson trips for two! 94 Soaring To New Heights Make room for Kenny, he ' s coming through! There ' s Tony, just hangin ' around again 95 Bulldog Tennis — Just A Swingin L to R: Jane Millsaps, Donna Roberson, Susan Ray, English Cartwright, Dede Hammond, and Joy Humberd. Donna shows that tennis is a game of finesse If I wasn ' t so dadgum short! 9b 1 H I Leonhardt Drives One Deep mm Defensive Gem Thief at work Under new Head Coach Jerry Bivens the Bulldogs posted a 25-10 record. The Dogs finished second in the VSAC District Tournament and placed five players on the All VSAC Team. Way To Go Guys!!!!!! Bulldog Fever — Catch It!! 97 Row 1: Bobby ring, Ron Hartert, Gus Reyes, Johnny Pierce, Scott Wildenson, Row 2: Kevin Eichelberger, Rick Brunatti, Wes Ivey, Jesse Beard, Brian Chambertin Row 3: David Penn, Glenn Zuccamaglio, Troy Fugatt, Vance Owens, Bruce Powell Row 4: Chris Taylor, Sam Smith, Larry Leonhardt, Ed Turzek, E.G. Bradshaw Row 5: Tom Weber, Todd Shellnut, Steve Simons, Coach Jerry Bivens, Ron Estes ' Mm. Mm, GOOD!!!! 98 Red Man Reaction I I - The dorm dances are extra special events in the lives of all of the students. They are times to see friends and just relax for a while not having to worry about class. Top: As Scott supplies the music students prepare to dance. Middle: Barb and Patti await a chance to show off their style. Bottom: Many of T.W.C. ' s couples enjoy this special time together as they dance the night away. TOO There was a crowd of participants at the Halloween Arts Festival. Students as well as the public enjoyed a number of games and activities supplied by many campus organizations. As one can see, Halloween brings out that little goblin in all of us. 101 :,:,, ,-.,;..■. :;,n- ?- -—- - Left: These young ladies are being introduced to our library and its staff. Hopefully it will be of great use to them in the future. Hospitality Weekend was quite a success. We had a large number of prospective students to visit our campus for that very special weekend. These young people enjoyed a tour of our campus, a Bulldog Basketball game and a dance held in the Soda Shop. On Sunday, they attended the worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church. Top: Mr. Mitchell helps the prospective students in deciding upon the right college and field of study for each individual. Bottom: Our young friends prepare for an exciting weekend on campus with us. 102 Homecoming brought on a series of fun events. There was a swap-out day between teachers and students and a Homecoming dance. The Queen And Her Court HIH 1 llSLE 104 r ftfti a Students and Faculty were caught with their hands Do these ladies have a message for us or are they just in the air at Lit. Festival. camera shy? Priscilla Shaw gives us a sample of her wonderful talent at the Spring Musical. Thanks a Bunch Priscilla. These gals were caught eating around during Spring Musical. Girls was it as fun as you make it look? 105 Joe English Tours TWC .iMiiN Top: The Joe English Band brought a warm Christian feeling to T.W.C. Middle: Our photographer caught Joe at a weak moment. Bottom: Super sound slithers from the stage. The Joe English Band brought out a huge crowd of appreciating fans. While the band is a contemporary Christian group, fans with many different tastes can truly appreciate their sound. The Band has the ability to draw a crowd no-matter where they perform. Both Students and Faculty enjoyed participating in the concert. Their activeness made the concert a very special event on campus. We would like to say a special thanks to these people. Without them this concert would not have been possible. 107 .■■■ ' -;-;T::- ' - ; ' , ' : vjiiNLi.lr.ifr-ii; William P. Miller Award: Mike Frazier Frances Moffitt Award: Yoshiko Masaki Jack Houts Memorial Award: Mike Frazier Harrilyn C. Sallis Award: Darnell Rutherford Tom Sherman Award: Mike Frazier Cherokee Hardware Company Award: Nazif Bakki Wall Street Journal Award: Denna Middleton Harry Russell Caldwell Award: Jerri Burris Mrs. Frank Riggs Award: Kathy Thomas Chemical Rubber Company Award: Melanie Jenkins Accounting Award: Vicki Harmon McMinn Bar Association Award: Sherle Brown Frank Dodson Award: Scarlett Pippin Mr. Mrs. George Yates Prize: Jeff Saunders John W Burgess Award for Meritorious Achievement in Political Science: Joyce Holden John Hoyle Prize in Educ Lisa Watson Springs of Helicon: Kathy Gamble Frank Ford Jane Owens Chuck Glass James Bright Wilson Relg. Poetry Award: Patricia Jill Inzer Sharon Seaton Clem J. Jones Award: Wendy Burchfield Isobel Griscom Award: Melanie Jenkins Paulin Wiggins O ' Brien Award: Kathy Gamble Robby Davis Outstanding English Award Terease Lingerfelt Mildred Archer Award: Chris Wilson Riddle Wallace Drug Store Award: Vicki Harmon William Jones Award: Tracy Carter Herbert Spencer Award: Vickie Farrell Balfour Award: Joyce Holden Outstanding Teacher Award: William Gribben Ann Vaught Dougherty Award: Spencer Emison SGA Award: Jenne Beach Outstanding Faculty-Staff Award: Mark Wattenbarger Sorority Service Award Sigma Kappa Sorority Campus Award: Sigma Kappa Sorority Woman of the year: Kim Mason Who ' s Who Tracy Carter Tenna Middleton Denna Middleton Vicki Harmon Mike Frazier Kathy Thomas Becky Green Gina Hall Scott Hatfield Joe Royal Jerri Burris Brock Woody Kiwanis Club Award: Seniors: Steven Bandy Sherle Brown Juniors: Julie White Robby Davis Sophomore: Michael Rhinehart Beth Parham Freshman: Keith Bailey Diana Kelly 108 The purpose of a Yearbook is to capture the school year — its good times, bad times, victories, defeats, and accomplishments; hence, the 1984 Nocatula would not be complete without this page, in tribute of and in memory of Mr. Bill Gribben, an irreplaceable teacher, fellow faculty member, advisor, and friend who has loved dearly and is sadly missed by us all. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gribben found their way to Tennessee Wesleyan College where Mr. Gribben began his long awaited and much longed for teaching career. His wife Sydney became a Reference Assistant in our library. Before coming to TWC Mr. Gribben developed an outstanding professional background working in numerous locations in various media situations, including a time with NBC in Washington, DC. Although he accomplished much and was very successful throughout his career, teaching was his dream. As his dream was realized here at TWC, which he truly adored enjoying its small, familiar, family-type atmosphere, he became an outstanding and caring teacher who never ceased to amaze and inspire his students with his knowledge and enthusiasm. He had great pride in our college and its students which ' was apparent in his every smile, action, and conversation. Being the special person that he was, he found his way into many hearts and touched many lives; therefore, his absence creates an empty space within our hearts and on our campus. Even though he is no longer here to assist us, he would definitely want us to proceed with pride and continue to reach for our dreams and goals. Through our memories of him and through the knowledge he imparted to us he will continue to be a part of us, influencing and affecting our lives for years to come. 110 Graduation ' 84 mm - in Mumtramirarnimmr A Closing Note M vrm