Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1988 volume:

' • ' RfJER-PFElFFER LIBRARY ENHESSfE WESLEY AN COaEGE ATHENS, TN 37303 BLUE GOLD GO DAWGS! V MORE THAN In tht Spring of 1986, the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the TWC Board of Governors toured the college-owned home that students visit the most, the infirmary. Subsequently, interior repairs were planned for this classic old building to improve its appearance, usability and comfort. Aging plaster was removed from walls and ceilings, and holes were repaired using a wire-lacing technique similar to auto bonding. The renovations also included new bathroom fixtures, refinished floors and new cabinetry. One beautiful example of the newly refurbished infirmary is the patient examination room. Before remodeling, this room was drab and in poor repair. The room now represents both grace and lavish space, typical ot houses of this era. JUST A NURSE Connie Akers As an expression ot our sincere appreciation, The Nocatula stall wotikl like to dedicate the 1988 Nocatula to Mrs. Carolyn ( oneida Clary Akers; or as most ol us know her, Connie, the nurse. Connie was born in Galax, Virginia, and grew up in nearby Hills ille, Her chiklhootl dream was to become a nurse, and this dream became a reality when Connie completed a B.S. in nursing from the Medical College of Virginia. After reaching this milestone, Connie accepted her first job as a nurse on the surgical floor of Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport while her husband Steve was stationed in Louisiana with the Air Force. She joined the staff ot Tennessee Wcsleyan more than 1.3 years ago. Connie ' s responsibilities as a college nurse range from giving students health information to transporting students to the hospital. Her house is also the school infirmary, and she often has students who are not feeling well as guests. She is always there, day or night, to give assurance and help. Students with health concerns are not the only people who benefit from Connie ' s abilities and enthusiasm. She is faculty advisor to Sigma Kappa and president of the Women of Wesleyan. She also serves the community as service manager tor the McMinn County Girl Scouts, an assistant Den Leader, and an assistant Cub Master at Ingleside School. In spite of these demands upon her, Connie always finds time to spend with her family: husband Steve and sons Nicholas (8), Nathan (5), and Zachary (1). The Nocatula staff wants to say, Thank you, Connie, ' ' ou put up with us when we nag about our ailments, you listen to us, and you watch out for us. We wish you the world ' s best. May God Bless You. I XL: The miracle of medicine. ML; Connie, Nicholas, Zachary, Nathan. I LL: Steven and Connie Akers. LR: A dear friend to us all, Connie Akers SUPERLATIVES 1Q87-88 The election of superlatives was held in the tall of 1987. The students chose the following as most tepresentative of the TWC student body: Most Mischievous: Tony Weaver and Janine Helle; Mr. and Mrs. TWC: Clint Baker and Sharmin Roberts; Best Dressed: Roger Higgins and Jo Rita Price; Friendliest: Dan Smith and Jelaine Knight; Christian Witness: Carl Warmouth and Sarah McCallie; Most Talented: Mike Hood and Angela Lane; Most Athletic: Scott Wagers and Vicki English; Most School Spirit: John Allen and Kelli Campbell; Most Dependable: Gregg Dobbs and Dawn Johnson; and Wittiest: Bobby Earls and Karen Campbell. SUSAN LAWS HOMECOMING QUEEN 1987 H O M E C O M I N G 1 9 8 7 -h4 ■ •fi .   ' ! THE B U L L D O G THE Peggy Armstrong Lynnville, TN Mathematics Lisa Baker Athens, TN Music Education Jackie Barnhart Knoxville, TN Behavioral Science Lisa Borden Englewood, TN Mathematics Tijuana Braciley Cleveland. TN C hurch Vuc. Hum. Svcs. Jill Branson Coker Creek, TN Secondary Education Garry Butler Tellico Plams, TN Human Services Karen Campbell Akoa, TN Elementary Education Donald Chance Kingsport, TN Acctg. Bus. Mgmt. Pamela Barefield Clark Etowah, TN Accounting Kip Combs Rutledge, TN Mass Communications Pamela Cook Etowah, TN Elementary Education CLASS Sylvia {.r.ibtrce Rmvilli-. TN iik ' int ' tuar) ' ndiiL.itu;n Gregg Crain Gri-t-nlincr. TN Biulufiy Thomas Dakt D .i.a(ur, TN Business M.uiaj;L ' iiU ' tit Gregory Dobbs Collifjc Park. GA Human Services John Duttctt Daytona Btath, FL Healrh and Phys IaI. Karen FIc-ury Ritcville. TN Accouniing Ronald Hayes Hickory, NC Mass Communications Melissa Henderson N.oia. TN Accounting Dawn Johnson Maryvillc. TN Elementary ' Hciucation Kimalce Jones Knoxville, TN Psychology Susan Laws Newport, TN Biology Daniel Lockhart Knoxville, TN Computer Science 13 OF Beth Trotter Loftis Athens, TN History Leslie Vibbert Maxwell Athens, TN Psychology Karen Meeks Newton Engiewood. TN Biology Ralph Moles AndersonviUe, TN Business Management Mie Naito Japan Mass Communications Brenda Norman Maryvdle, TN Behavioral Science Sammy Perkinson Decatur, TN Health and Phys. Ed. Louisa Perry Harriman, TN Church Vocations Phil Pippenger Cleveland, TN Health and Phys. Ed. Timothy Poteet Delano, TN Business Management Jo Rita Price Gate City, VA Human Services Gustavo Reyes Forest HiUs, NY Business Management 14 1988 Nancy Russell Philadelphia. TN Eltrmcntar) ' liducatiun David Schcnck Cleveland. TN Social Sticnte Edutation Kim Simmuns Mar ' vilic. TN Accounting Dan Smith Austell, GA Accounting Byron Smith Englewood, TN Mathematics Sheridon Smith Chattanooga, TN Church Voc. Hum. Svcs. Lisa Stone FayetteviUe, TN Pre-Seminar ' Jennifer Sutton Germantown. TN Mathematics Greg Thacker Cartersville, GA Physical Education James Whitson HeiskeU. TN Human Services Mike Wilson Decatur, TN Health and Rhys. Ed. Kayo Yoshida Japan Human Sen. ' ices 15 16 I Y ' 17 J JUNIOR CLASS Gary Ainos Lynch, KY Clint Baker Cisselberry. FL Kern Baich Knoxville, TN Tammy Bakcl Etowah, TN Barbara Blair Greenback, TN Nancy Bowerman Friendsville, TN Tab Carpenter Morrow, GA Jana Churchwcll Cleveland, TN Derrick Combs Rutledge, TN Barry Crabrree Athens, TN John Durtetc Dayrona Beach. FL Tim Fntts Evensville, TN Mark Frizzell Harrison, TN Scott Frye Madisonville, TN Sherry Godsey Sweetwater, TN Janine Helle Powell, TN Roper Higgins Benton, TN Mike Hood Benton, TN Kyoko Ikeda japan Emily Jaynes Athens, TN A ' 1 1 IK SPIRIT P ' t 1 hpk y J V Q|Ls r -y -1 K.X i Pcytyn Kiblingtr Athens. TN Ijsu Kin Gatlinburg, TN Rubin KmSL-y Dalton, GA Candy Kirkland Etowah, TN Jiil Kittcll Swarcz Creek, MI Eun-Ah Ku Korea Debbie Lashlcy Sweetwater, TN Darla LauJermilk Athens, TN 1 , 19 LIVES 20 ON!! Shnrmin RolxTit Ocuitur. TN Ki-n|i Shi);in.usii J. pan Sion Stout Kingston, TN Jm- Thoniiis Ktmxvillf, TN Su  an Tliompson Atlu-ns. TN Pjni Tlirashcr A (hens, TN Jaync Wallin Nt-w Port. TN (,arl Warmuutli Atlu-ns. TN Stephanie Watts Ijjiulon, TN Phyllis Wear Athens, TN Tony Weaver Kingsport, TN Gail Wheeler Madisonville, TN Ronnie Wootls Decatur, TN Debbie Wright Athens. TN Chiaki Yac Japan 21 SOPHOMORE Cliff Barbie Miami, FL Elston Beal KnoxviUe. TN Barry Beeter KnoxviUe, TN Matthew Bond Loudon, TN Sonya Boring Tellico Plains, TN Dewayne Caldwell Dal ton, GA David Champion Chattanooga, TN Ann Cline Kingston, TN Naomi Courson Athens. TN Bobby Earls Morrow, GA Vicki English Cross ville, TN Gian Frigerio Marietta, GA Paul Gaffney Benham, KY Linda Green Charleston, TN Mandy Gurridge Mary ville, TN Anita Head Rock Springs, GA SPIRIT jcK-y Hodge KudiJ c. TN Rtnr Howard Ijowah, TN Anfit-Li King f-rossvillc, TN Angela Lane Crossvillc, TN Steve Lewis Clarksville. TN Sarah NKC allie Birchwotxl. TN Claude McClurc Chatianuoga, TN William Malone Brennvood, TN Scoct Mason Harriman. TN Morns Melton Jefferson Cit ' . TN Becky Myatt Chattanooga, TN Tim Pike Dalton. GA 23 NEVER DIES! 24 FRESHMAN AmlxT AlSri ht IricfulsviHc, TN Kavjd AnJtTSon U dic. GA Fully Baker Alliens, TN Iaju Barnes Newport. TN Becky Bass Oliver Springs, TN Terrj ' Bell Lynch. KY Chuck Bensun Newpurt. TN Jeff Bruwder Chattanuyga, TN 25 CLASS BEGINS Dung Browder Erowah, TN Loxy Bultsma Fricndsville, TN Micheie Ompbeli Niota, TN Kit Carson Knoxville, TN Nicole Cartwrighc Cleveland. TN Mar) ' Combs Chattanooga, TN Jason Dahle Brandon, FL Pam Dai ton Maryvilltr, TN 26 TO DEVELOP Darrcll Davis Brandun, FL Mark Dc-niion Dalton. GA (,hristi Dyer Knoxvillc. TN Brian Blliot RivcrdaJc, GA Sonya Everroad KingSfKjrt, TN Shawn Farley KnoxviUe, TN Pamela Fielder Burwick, PA Angie Frazier Athens, TN John Fugate Tazewell, TN Tyrone Greene Nassau, Bahamas Mark Hammond Lewisburg, TN Susan Hart Loudon, TN Karen Howell RicevUle. TN Rebecca Hyder Kingsf)ort. TN Amy Ingram Kingston, TN Sherri Jenkins Knoxville. TN Gary Johnson Oak Ridge. TN Greg Jones Athens. TN Jelaine Knight Conyers, GA Marci Knox Athens, TN •ERflF.R-PFEIFFER LIBRARY .ENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE JHENS, TN 37303 27 A LONG LASTING Seulah Ku Korea Mayumi Kukita Japan Mike Kyker Newport, TN Raymond Levy Miami. FL Stroud Lycans Peachtree City. GA Richard Lyons Athens, TN Chris McCarty Seymour. TN Bntt McKenzie Decatur, TN Masakao Matsumoto Japan Lynn Maupin Kingsport. TN Jimmy May Oneida, TN David Owenby Newport, TN Shelia Perr ' RiceviUc, TN Lyn Pollard Bristol, TN Jason Powell Decatur, TN EUen Robb Wilmington. DE 28 r SPIRIT!! T(xi .! Sheridan Brandun. FL Jason Shiflct Brandon, FL Maurictr Smith Chairanuoga, TN Scac ' Smith Niota. TN Ricardo Stephens Miami. FL KcUie Stuckey Newport. TN Cindy Turner Kingspurt, TN Tammy Turner VaJrico, FL Greg Vandagriff Knoxville, TN KeUey Watts Philadelphia, TN John Weaver Blounrville, TN Tommy Wesley Alma. GA Renee Whitehead Mar ' ville. TN Sandra Wilkey Athens. TN Clark Wilson Athens. TN 29 BON 30 FIRE S x ' A .f . ' ■1 32 m ADMINISTRATION . . . | ,n..-; l: r.htfk. 11 1..11 P;-. LmkiJii M..-m..ri,il IJnu i;n.rt( P M l.i.n.. L ' nn L.r V,r :ini;i Vi. ' . Pr(SHlti:c (or InsututionaJ j..iln it. irv i;!i. -uhir- 1 ' ! ' U . l iuv, iir ' «i.kiilf Lipco 34 AND STAFF M.A , l.ivrMM K J ■, llM. Rc,;r..rr,, W.UM. .ltllr,-c M ■■. . Il..r„l„ l,.t.-rn.,i .,1 Hn, iJir,. I..1 Mi A.l,lf,,c Vul ,,. Ul,,.r M S , I •;,,, ' ,.l I iir I .1 M .rl.t,.-, STAFF . . . CugciM.i M.ller Aisistanc to rhcr Biisinrtj M.ioa cr Holbmj Vibl t:rt Assisranr to the Dc.m ot Smdtnts David B.viikiton B S., Univ. of Tampa Htad Foocbal) Co th [t-ii Gec-tcr B. .. Tpnuc-ssee W ' Vsleyan CoUcgc Mtf) s Soccer C.t;a.;h ryid ' omen ' s Socct-r Q;iuh Sandra Chind.iy MIS,. L ' niv, oi Tfnncs ;ot DiroKC ' i of cht Libr.tn ' jant Shu!t ! FtTiudic.tls . r.d Aiidiovi;u?J Antr.i Cain B.F.A , Middle ' IVno, it.ue Univ. Kefcrcdcc LJbr.iri.ui JuJk Faulk M.S.LS.. Univ. or Ttnntsscc Assistant Libr irian J.inuc Mania Assistant to tiic Ltbr.iriao STAFF l-t..i„ .-. H.ir,,. n I ■., K,, V I.,. l..!!.iir. I ■:■ I. K.riii.i-tl: ' tu.rl.... 37 FACULTY . . . ' it B ArA ' j.J M , I- niv. i[ TLiM ' .eiScc Hc-. ' .lih inj PlnsiL.sl fcdutjn.jn Joy.c- R l}jk:cr PI, D Tux.u AiM Uuiv .- ' . ' ■yA - bowiin;; nir....-Mr ,,| . ..or.ninni: r.| i;,.i. M...Mi-.n.; i -- 38 GIVING US DIRECTION I l.,M.I Dun,,;.. I ' l, r. . ' ,,i„l.r! ,|. I r,i l)i,r -.,..Kj 1) I ' h 1) , Ci.r . I I- !, () In.li-..!,. 1 FACULTY . . . lii ibcih A Kcirti M S.. ri«,nj.i i(. u ' Uriiv, H ' .-.ilrh, Phy-itcal KJntadort Gtor t- t Nail, jr i.T D . LiiloP iS: )iffiry IJniv R.-l,j,M,«-. Phiii.supin- M ,• ' , . L.inv. ,,t TL-ni-ic-iS ' -T liw■.il1..s AJiiLKnbtr.uio,-, r; Mitv . r-ior,.i;. Sc.iK L-..IV. M.UML . . . HELP PLAN THE FUTURE Pli.D., Univ u( SLiuihLrii MiHsissic-pi Binl(,j;y Susan Wuo.Js iMS., Missis-iippi Ni.itt.- L ' riiv I,,..,,-. v- ri,,,!.,,.-.,! , 1 1,,,. ., ' (I. ' i-c. I ' .H .,|.f. r„,..ir.i. I viil. 1- V. 1m ' 1.-,,; I ' h :i . I II.-. ..; r. I I ' .,-. I,.,!,,, , 41 ! 1 X r r ; - r k - 1 r - BAPTIST STUDENT UNION B S u 44 The Baptist Student Union is a fellowship of college students seeking to find and practice God ' s purpose for them. It is a program that provides opportunities for an inward journey of spiritual growth and an outward journey of service to others. The BSU is open to ail denominations. We meet every Thursday at the First Baptist Church for a home cooked meal and a devotion. Bible studies are offered every Monday and Thursday night. The BSU advisor was Rick Wilson. The following were officers: T. Bradley (President), Sarah McCallie (Vice- President), Nancy Bowerman (Secretary-Treasurer), Becky My- att (Fund-Raiser Coordinator), Lisa Shanks (Bible Study Chair- man), Peggy Armstrong (Social Chairman), Angle King (Public Relations), and staff Friend Edna Simpson. Front Row From Left: visitor, Sherry Underwood. Kim Rose, Melanic Summitt, and Masako Maisumoio. Second Row, Jennifer Sutton. Angic Fnuicr, Becca Hyder. Lisa Stone, and Angela Lane, Third Row: Becky Myart, Sarah McCallic, Susan Thompson, Myumi Kukita, and visitor. Founh Row: Tyrone Greene, Chris Check, Mike Hood, Steve Owens, Carl Warmouth. Dr Robcas. Roger Higgins, and Rick Wilson WESLEY AN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP W«lt7an Christian Fellowship is a campus-wide organization opxrn to all students, regardless of de- nominational affiliation. WCF is a Christian organ- ization which seeks to promote positive values and build relationships in an open (I) and friendly (!) atmosphere. We do so through a host of activities and programs. Join us and open yourself to opportunities for fun, fellowship and personal growth. Some of the activities this year included bowling, skating, volleyball, eating dinner out, visiting Jim Wright ' s home, movies. En- tertainment Tonight and a game night. Officers for 1987-1988 included: Lisa Stone (president), Sarah Mc- Callie (treasurer), and Peggy Armstrong (SGA rep- resentative). SIGMA KAPPA 46 Sigma Kappa is the national sorority on the campus of TWC. Those involved in Sigma Kappa for the 1987-88 year included: Lisa Baker (President), Kym Travis (Vice- President), Peytyn Kiblmger (Secretary), Lisa Borden (Treasurer), Leslie Maxwell (Pledge Educator), Beth Loftis and Susan Thompson. New pledges included: Casey Burris, Kelli Campbell, Kim Rose, Cindy Turner, Kiniberly Vaughn, and Debbie Wright. Sigma Kappa was involved in a number of activities, such as: regular visits to the nursing home, faculty windshield cleaning, the Halloween Arts Festival, holiday tray favors, the Valentine Sweetheart Game, Homecoming Week, and mission areas (Maine Sea Coast Mission). A bond of sisterhood was again extended to others. ALPHA XI SORORITY ii Row. I h to Right Rubin Hdrns. Kirn Rilcy. Djwn Juhnsun, Anica Ht-atl StiunJ Row Amy liiyrdin, RhunJa Bryson, Kcilie Seutkry. Rcnct Whitehead. Luuiid Perry Third Row Gina RuUirii, Angela Line. Beth Donjgan. Ellen Robb. Roycr Hikk . d ole f riwn hr Alpha Xi is thtf local sorority on the campus of TWC. Those involved in Alpha Xi for the 1987-88 year included: Dawn Johnson (President). Kim Ritey (Vice- President), Rohin Harris (Treasurer), Anita Head (Chaplain), and Rhonda Br ' Son. new pledges included: Nicole Cartwrighr, Beth Donagan, Amy Inj-ram. Angela Lane, Louisa Perry, tllcn Rubb, Gina Rollms, Kellic Stuckey. .ind Renee X ' hitehcad. Some ot the activities Alpha Xi was involved in were- ihe Special Olympics, the Halloween Arts Festival. Teacher Appreciation Week. Christmas shopping with needy children. Homecoming Week, pumpkins for the nursing home, and Mr. TWC program. The sisters ot Alpha Xi reached out to others. 47 TWC CONCERT CHOIR The Concert Choir of Tennessee Weslayan performed concerts throughout the year for the college and for churches across the south- east. They performed a fall and two spring concerts, including their Backyard Radio Reunion Show. Their program consisted of sacred, contemporary, and secular music. 48 JU H ' ' ' ' ' i l k. ' ■IWhr . . mmi ' ' K m ii H ! o3 l M ;ONSOLIDATION For the 1987-1988 school year, Consolida- tion consisted of Lisa Baker, Bobby Earls, Anita Head, Roger Higgins, Mike Hood, Angle King, Angela Lane, Becky Myatt, Steve Owens, Kellie Stuckey, and Carl Warmouth. Darnell Chance was the direaor. Their program contained Jazz and Popular songs, such as: You ' ve Lost That Lovin ' Feeling, Longest Time, If You Be- lieve, Tuxedo Junaion, and Birth of the Blues. They entertained the campus at con- certs, and visited many churches with their program. They also helped to make Spring Choir Tour ' 88 a success. COLLEGE BOWL TEAM The 1987-1988 College Bowl players were: Garry Butler, Greg Jones, Kym Travis, Robert Tennyson, Lyn Pollard, Roger Higgins. Morris Melton, and Jennifer Sutton (caprain). They were coached by Don Windham. 50 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION : ALPHA CHI Piaured Not in Order: Lisa Borden, Karen Campbell, Don Chance, Karen Fleury, Melissa Henderson, Susan Laws, Jo Lynne Lundy, Holly Nation, Beth Churnetski, Mary Johnson, Mie Naito, Brenda Norman, Jan Reynolds, Donna Winder, Kayo Yoshida, Teresa Bacon, Roger Higgins, Emily Jaynes, Jayne Wallin, Evelyn Parris, David Shaw, Carolyn Wolf, Brenda Carter, David May, Patricia Morgan, Leora Worsham, Tracey Wilson, Lmda Weir, Barry Crab- tree. Sponsor — C. C. Senn, Assistant Sponsor — Loyce Richardson. AMBASSADORS 0 1 i 53 :-j t MASQUED PLAYERS The Masqued Players organization is com- posed of students and local residents who are interested in theater and drama and who par- ticipate in productions at TWC. They sponsor the Halloween plays, which are student direaed. Mr. Lynn Whiting, Assistant Professor of Speech and Theater, is their sponsor. Officers for 1987-88 were Kym Travis (President), Peytyn Kiblinger (Vice-President), and Debbie Wright (Secretary),. The Masqued Players produced The Six Sillies, Hansel and Gretel, ' Vanities, and Educating Rita. P.E. MAJORS AND MINORS The Physical Education Majors and Mi- nors Club is open to all P.E. Majors and Minors on campus. This year, the PEMM club sponsored their annual Wellness Day on the campus for all students and faculty. They also helped with the FHA visitation day. 55 Of ' HO ' S WHO AMONG AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS Lisa Baker Lisa Borden Karen Campbell Jennifer Sutton f.im.- WWA tCAvn Ynchifla t v 1 X S R V i i i 1 ( ' r r 1 1 ' l as TWTSlit J % m f •. J ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT 43; G , 60 On October 2, 1987, W.C.F. held the second annual Entertainment Tonight. The turnout was good and the performers did an excellent job. Some of the participants in this year ' s show were Roger Higgins, Anita Head, Mike Hood, Melanie Summit and Angela Lane. No one will be able to forget the closing act of Debbie Davis, Gary Butler, Carol Guthrie and Don Windham. BROADWAY SMASH HIT BROUGHT TO TWC STAGE Vanities was produced on the TVC ' C stage on the nights of March 11-12. TTie cast consisted of Kym Travis, Peyr ' n Kiblinger, and Debbie Wright. About the cast; Peytyn Kiblinger — Vice-President of Masqued Players, is a junior, who during last season served the Masqued Players as House Manager in the major produaion of Inherit the Wind. Kym Travis — President of the Masqued Players, is a returnmg Sophomore who played Kate Keller in last year ' s performance of The Miracle Worker. Debbie Wright — served as Secretary Treasurer of Masqued Players. This was Debbie ' s first appearance on stage. . 1 LIBRARY DEDICATION 62 The Merner-Pfeiffer Library of Tennessee Wesleyan College was rededicated on September 17, 1987, after an extensive renovation. At this ceremony, the reference room was designated the Harms Reference Room in honor of Louise L Harms and the nonh reading room was named the Myers Reading Room in honor of Mrs. Claryse Myers. Both of these women were former directors of the facility who had provided excellent leadership and foresight in the development of the college Library. Students, faculty and staff are praised for their cooperation and patience throughout the renovation. We especially thank our student assistants and library staff who made a seemingly impossible task almost a pleasure at times. lalloween Plays: The Six Sillies ' ' Hansel and GreteF ' The Six Sillies case included Lisa Wendt. Cliff Barbie. Chrisr - Dyer. Todd Sheridan. Amy Ingram, and Br ' an Elliott. Emie W ' omack. Teresa Ficlden. Lyn Pollard. Kayo Yoshida. Pam Fielder, and Doyle Tallent comprised the cast of Hansel and Gretel. ' LIT FEST PLEASES I 1 i annaft ALL ONCE AGAIN Lit Fest 1987 proved to be an exciting display of great literary masterpieces, done only as could be on the Wesleyan stage. The event, a convocation, showed the lighter comic view of the English classes. 65 ill HOMECOMING WEEK The week of October 5-10 was Homecoming week at T.W.C. Students participated in such events as a wheel- barrow race, an ice cream eating contest, dressing for dinner, and a lip sync contest in order to raise spirits for the football game on Saturday. The participating campus organizations were Alpha Xi Sorority, Baseball team, Men ' s Basketball team, Women ' s Basketball team, Football team, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Men ' s Soccer team. Woman ' s Soccer team, and WCF, An awards ceremony was held at half-time during the football game and the Women ' s Basketball team walked away with first place in overall competition. Once again the spirits were lifted at the homecoming dance that toUowed the game. Once again the week was a great success. x:- 66 BACK PORCH RADIO REUNION 67 SWEETHEART GAME Winners in the Sigma Kappa Sweetheart Game were: John Linder and Mary Combs; and Mike Wilson and Janine Heile. af IN MEMORY Think where man ' s glory Most begins and ends And say my glory was I had such friends. W. B. Yeats Doris Sharpe Burrus January 28, 1938-March 2, 1988 69 WELLNESS DAY Wellness Day was held on February 1 1th in the gym. It was sponsored by the Physical Education Majors and Minors. The Wellness Day activities promoted the concept of an individual controlling his her own well-being through a healthful lifestyle. This is a concept that many P.E. teachers are encouraging students to consider. Some of the tests conducted during Wellness Day were pulse, muscle strength, and height and weight. A chiropractor was present to check posture. Challenge tests were administered to indicate what kinds of lifetime activities people might enjoy. Follow-up checks for people with blood pressure problems are planned. -Ci. CHOIR TOUR 1988 Choir Tour ' 88 was a time of fun, food, sleep and SINGING. From March 20th through the 24th, the Concert Choir and Consolidation toured through Knoxville. Chattanooga, Marietta, and Savannah singing at churches, high schools, and a boys home on the way. Livmg on a bus and in other peoples homes was not always fun, but we all survived, although not always as happy campers! The Concert Choir ' s program contained both a sacred and a secular section. The Consolidation ' s program contained both popular and jazz songs with a few interesting dance steps. The long awaited entrance to Savannah was finally made and all were excited about their tree day for fun and sun. Everyone toured Savannah, using everything from horse and buggy to a rented station wagon carrying fifteen passengers Everyone enjoyed fresh crustaceans and their day off in the beautiful city of Savannah. We then returned to Athens, not quite refreshed, but happy we survived another choir tour. Thumbs up for Choir Tour 1988!! THUMBS UP!!! vWeiGHT-fJ —! MR. TWC JOHN WEAVER Alpha Xi Sorority sponsored their annual Mr. TWC contest again this year. Rocheile (Roger) Higgins gave up his crown to Mr. TWC 1988, Wynona Weaver Maloney (John Weaver). Congratulations Wynona! EDUCATING RITA ■ A ■ Pu fl Lh 1 He ' ' - ' v ' ? ' ' -% ' H iBa ■ J__ B ■ff H  I||: ' ' m fe smiHVfl l HVf 1 V HI Bf I ■1 J ' V ' v: . H V vv I H K .— ■„- T l B ft 1 1 ■H L IBj s: ' ' ' ' 5P . ii = Starring in the spring production of the Educating Rita were Kym Travis as Rita and Don Windham as Frank. This was the first time this play has been performed in this area. The first produaion of Educating Rita was at the Warehouse, London, by the Royal Shakespeare Company. 77 SPRING SEMI-FORMAL The 1988 Semi-formal, sponsored by the SGA, was held at the Marvel in Sweet- water. Those who attended danced the night away to the music of WOKI. It was a fun and exciting evening off of the campus for all TWC students. DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY! 79 -t A 1 K 1 ' i I 1 y r 1 p ■  ,, 1 1 f f J ■ • pOM| 81 IMPROVEMENT SHOWS The football team showed improvement this year fin- ishing with a 1-8 record. Despite their record, the Bulldogs played well every game, playing their hardest against the toughest teams. They finished their season with a win against MaryviUe College. At the end of the ' 86 season the coaching staff was completely changed and Dave Bankston was hired as head coach. Choosing his staff carefully he ended up with 6 very motivated men to aid him in coaching the TWC Bulldog team. 82 ' Ith till ' change in st.itt aiul (hf spiritiJ pl.iyirs, lUtlook for tlu ' (utiiri- is gooJ. 1( the team can kci ic momentum there may even he a champlonshl| le near future. LADY BULLDOG SOCCER Womens ' Soccet: From Row, From Left, Kym Travis, Jiil Kittel, Sonya Everroad. Theresa Williams. Christy Giddcn. and Vicki English, Back Row, From Left: Coach Geeter. Lynn Maupin. Jelaine Knight. Mandy Gutndge. Kimaiee Jones. Susan Thompson and Kimberly Vaughn, The Lady Bulldogs finished the year with a 3-8-2 record. Coach Geeter said that he was proud of their efforts and felt the team was much better than their record indicated. Six of the thirteen teams they played were na- tionally ranked and five of the eight games lost were by a margin of only one goal. Team captains were Vicki English and Kimberly Vaughn. Sonya Everroad and Vicki English were the leading scorers with Everroad leading in assists. K4 85 MiNt .hL Bulldog Soccer The 1987 Bulldog soccer team suffered through a disappointing 4-10 record with their new coach, Jeff Geeter. The Bulldogs knew it would be a hard year because of the change in coaching personnel. 1 think the guys on the team should be commended for all their work and effort, Geeter stated. The 1987 captains were Gregg Dobbs, Kevin OShields, and Tony Weaver. The leading scorer was Kevin O ' Shields with 13 goals on the year. Other top scorers were William Malone and Stroud Lycans. The Bulldogs are looking forward to the 1988 season with their goal to make it to the play-offs. F S CHEERLEADERS RAISE ' IRITS HIGH IB P ' MEN ' S BASKETBALL 90 SHOOTING FOR THE TOP Front Row; Sammy Perkinson, Jason Powell, Derrick Akal, Ronnie Woods, Elston Beal, Chuck Benson, Scott Wagers, Phil Pippenger, Britt McKmsey. Back Row: Coach Arwood, Coach Rcid, Richard Washington, Paul Gaffney, Terry Bell, Paul Hagans, Mike Wilson, Gary Amos, James Whitson, Steve Lewis, Coach Wild, Coach Dodgen. The 1987-88 Men ' s Basketball Team posted a record of 19 wins and 15 losses during the regular season, and competed in the NAIA Distria 24 play-offs. With only three senior players, eight individual and five team records were set. An even better season is anticipated for next year as eight veteran players will be returning to the team. 91 LADY The Lady Bulldogs posted an impressive season with an overall record of 21-8; 14-4 in District 24 competition. The team was sparked by the outstanding play of senior tri- captain Karen Campbell, who led in rebounding and points-per- game totals. Seniors, and tri- captains Susan Laws and Jackie Barnhart also contributed to a suc- cessful season by providing 157 and 1 10 assists, respectively. Junior Sharmin Roberts contributed an average of 10.8 points per game. The other starting position was filled throughout the season by ei- ther Loxy Bultsma, Janine Helle, or Becky Bass. Each performed well, and Bass ended the year with the team ' s second highest rebound av- erage. The reserve players — Am- ber Albright, Renee Howard and Candy Kirkland — also played major roles in the team ' s success. Susan Laws I Jayne Wallin. Casey Burns, and Janine Helle. Not Pictured; Pam Barefield Clark, Wheatie Morgan, Kuurtncy Payne , and Lisa Wendt. ■ ' ' Bi« i 1988 Women ' s Tennis Team: first seed — Casey Burris second seed — Jayne Wallin third seed — Kourtney Payne fourth seed — Pam Barefield Clark fifth seed — Janine Helle sixth seed — Lisa Wendt Coached by Wheatie Morgan T.W.C. BASEBALL GETS NEW HOME Front Row: Rob Holt, Clint Baker, Greg Grain, Jerry Allen, Stroud Lycans. Dan Smith, Chris Barney. Second Row: Coach Dinger, Ronnie Hays, Joe Thomas, Bobby Grisko, Rex Runyon, Tom Gnffin, Daron Akins, Duane Fields. Back Row: Coach Terzek, Barry Beeler, Dan Pace, Shawn Farley, John Lee, Gian Frigerio, Jim Janzen, Pete Horan, je(f Brown, Coach Policastro. The 1987-88 Bulldog Baseball Team improved on the previous year ' s record by ending the season with 16 wins, 17 losses and one tie. The team went 6-10 in Conference play. 97 LADY BULLDOG SOFTBALL ; : Front Row; Candy Kirkland, Becky Myatt, Peggy Armstrong, Teresa Williams, Jill Kittell, Mandy Gutridge, and Vicki English. Back Row: Coach Arwood, Jelaine Knight, Sherry Underwood, Kimberly Vaughn, Sherry Jenkins, Kimalee Jones, Christy Dyer, and Mark Frizell. The 1988 TWC Lady BuUdog Softball team suffered through an- other tough season with first year coach Vic Arwood. Although the season was somewhat of a disap- pointment, there were some bright moments. They were credited with seven wins, a boost ftom theit one- win season of 1987. Mandy Gu- tridge survived rhe long season, pitching all but four games, and winning the most valuable player award for the second year. W ' lrh no graduating seniors, the Lady Bull- dogs are looking forward to a prom- ising 1989 season. TWC GOLF Golf was brought back to TWC ' s campus in 1988. The Golf Team was coached by Marty Wild. Those who participated were: Derrick Combs, Kip Combs, Greg Thacker, and Ty Watson. Derrick Combs received the team ' s most valuable player award. Derrick Combs Kip Combs 100 t 101 SPORTS AWARDS Men ' s Basketball; Academic Award — JAMES WHITSON Best Defensive Playet — DERRICK ARAL Best Offensive Playet — MIKE WILSON Dwain Farmer Award — MIKE WILSON Most Valuable Player — MIKE WILSON Women ' s Basketball: Academic Award — SUSAN LAWS Best Defensive Player —JACKIE BARNHART Best Offensive Player — SHARMIN ROBERTS Coach ' s Award — SUSAN LAWS Most Valuable Player — KAREN CAMPBELL JL? d Baseball: Academic Award — DAN SMITH Best Defensive Player — DAN SMITH Best Offensive Player — ROBERT GRISKO Best Pitcher — JOHN LEE Most Valuable Player — TOM GRIFFIN f Men ' s Soccer: Academic Award — GREGG DOBBS Most Valuable Defensive Player — TONY WEAVER Most Valuable Offensive Playet — KEVIN O ' SHIELDS Hustle Award — MATTHEW BOND Most Valuable Player — GREGG DOBBS Women ' s Soccer: Most Valuable Defensive Playet — SONYA EVERROAD Most Valuable Oflfensive Player — VICKIE ENGLISH Hustle Awaid — JELAINE KNIGHT , Most Valuable Player — SONYA EVERROAD ' Softball: Academic Award — SHERRY UNDERWOOD Best Defensive Player — TERESA WILLIAMS Best. Offensive Player — BECKY MYATT Most Imptoved Playet — SHERRY JENKINS Most Valuable Player — MANDY GUTRIDGE Golf: Academic Award — KIP COMBS Biggest Hacker Award — KIP COMBS Most Valuable Player — DERRICK COMBS Tennis: Academic Award — JANE WALLIN Most Valuable Player —J ANINE HELLE Football: Academic Award — RALPH MOLES MALE ATHLETE OVERALL ACADEMIC AWARD — GREGG DOBBS FEMALE ATHLETE OVERALL ACADEMIC AWARD — SUSAN LAWS 102 HONORS DAY The WiUiam P. Miller Award: LISA BAKER The Frances Moffitt Award; LISA BAKER The Jack Hours Memorial Award: LISA BAKER The Harrilyn C. Sallis Award: ANITA HEAD The Tom Sherman Award: ANGELA LANE The Helen Arterburn Scholarship: MELANIE SUMMITT The Cherokee Hardware Company Prize: KAYO YOSHIDA The Actress and Actor of the Year; KYM TRAVIS, DON WINDHAM The Richard M Johnson Award in Biology: SUSAN LAWS The Mrs. Frank Riggs Award: BRENDA K. PLASTER The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award: K, REN FLEURY The American Bible Award: LISA STONE Naff Award in Religion and Philosophy: LISA STONE The Chemical Rubber Company Award; TERESA FICKLEN The Accounting Award: MELISSA HENDERSON The Fred Puett Law Award: SHERRl SHAMBLIN The Frank Dodson Prize: JO LYNN LUNDH The Mr. Mrs. George Yates Prize: GREGORY F. JONES The L M Motors Mathematics Award: HOLLY C. NATION The John Hoyle Airants Prize in Education: JAN BENSON REYNOLDS Springs of Helicon Short Fiction Award: YVONNE KING Springs of Helicon Art Award: SHERRY JENKINS Springs of Helicon Photography Award: REBECCA MYATT The Clem Jones Award: CRAIG RILEY The James Brighr Wilson Religious Poetry Awards: Firsr Place: . SHERRY GODSEY Second Place: _ f BETH TROTTER LOFTIS Third Place: PEYTYN KIBLINGER The Isobel Griscom Award: PAMELA ARNETT, CAROLINE GERNERT The PauHne Wiggins OBrien Award: SHERRY GODSEY, JILL BRANSON The Outstanding English Student Awatd; YVONNE KING The MUdred Archer Award; KEVIN CRAWFORD The Riddle and WaUace Drug Store Award; KIP COMBS The William James Award: CAROL ANN BALCH The Herbert Spencet Awatd: GREGORY E. DOBBS The Balfour Award: ROGER HIGGINS Alpha Chi Outstanding Teacher Awatd: TOM ONEAL The Ann Vaught Dougherty Award: RONNJE HAYES The SGA Award: MELISSA ROGERS SGA Outstanding Faculty-Staff Award: DON WINDHAM Sorority Service Award; SIGMA KAPPA Sorority Woman of the Year: LESLIE MAXWELL The Dean G. Hall Award: DR. GENEVIEVE WIGGINS Tlie Alton L. Smith Award for Academic Advising: DR. JOYCE BAKER i CONGRATULATIONS 103 L « i if m .rW 7 - . .Lfc % At 104 m. % y w ' . - w BURRUS WRIGHT TORCH BEARER AWARD GLENN GRACE The Baptist Student Union dedicated their activities this year to the memory of Dr. Doris Sharpe Burrus and in honor of Jim Wright. Our theme — Carry the Torch — was selected to exemplify the struggles and accomplishments of these two courageous members of our campus community. The BSU presented a plaque in honor of Dr. Burrus and Jim on May 19 (Faculty Staff Appreciation Day). Ross Burris (Doris ' husband) and Jim presented this award to Glenn and Grace Lowe. 1 p 1 J , P W Ja SPRINGS OF HELICON 1 Elizabeth Loftis, Editor; Robert Tennyson, Staff; Peytyn Kiblinger, Staff. Not Pictured: Garry Butler, Staff AWARDS Short Fiction Award — Yvonne King Art Award — Sherry Jenkins Photography Award — Rebecca Myatt James Bright Wilson Religious Poetry Award: First Place — Sherry Godsey Second Place — Beth Trotter Loftis Third Place — Peytyn Kiblinger rtli 108 1 i NEW EXPONENT The New Exponent is the campus paper which is published twice a quarter. It is composed by TWC students. This year ' s staff consisted of: Jill Branson, Dr. Wiggins (advisor), Jeff Brown, Barry Beeler, Yvonne King, and Meianie Taylor. HARD WORK ALWAYS PAYS OFF! The 1987-1988 Nocatula staff included; George Miller (advisor), Louise Trotter (assistant advisor), Tijuana Bradley (editor), Kelli Campbell (co-editor), Becky Myatt (photographer), Kim Rose (copy editor), and lay-out editors — Nancy Bowerman, Gary Burgess, Garry Butler, Christy Dyer, and Cindy Turner. NOCATULA COMMENCEMENT 1988 THE JOURNEY BEGINS ADVISOR ' S EDITOR ' S NOTE The production of the 1987-88 Nocatula has been both a challenge and a pleasure. The hours of diligent work provided by a capable staff is greatly appreciated. Special appreciation is extended to Louise Trotter for her editorial assistance and expert typing, and to Vickie Blair for her contribution of many beautiful photographs. We hope that you will enjoy this yearbook and the memories it contains for many years to come. 112 For Reference Not to be taken from this room