Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College - ABAC Yearbook (Tifton, GA)

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Assembly, Awards Alumni Return To Campus For Annual Homecoming Events The rains came down as a prelude to ABAC's Homecoming Day celebration, but faithful alumni and friends braved the wet weather to return to campus for events of the day. The alumni meeting was sparked by addresses made by three former presidents of ABAC, Dr. l. G. Woodroof, 1933-34, Dr. George H. King, 1934-47, Dr. George P. Donaldson, 1947-61. Each President recounted humorous occurrences which marked his administration, and recalled memories especially dear to the alumni. Several awards and achievements on campus were cited by Dr. l. Clyde Driggers, current president, including the recent construction of new buildings, enlarged enrollment and plans for a Chapel of All Faiths. Among the awards presented by the Association were the following: Grandbaby, Master john llay layl Strickland, lr., Master Homemaker, Mrs. Ann English, and Master Farmer, Mr. Paul English. A new award was established this year when Lt. Governor George T. Smith was presented the first annual Distinguished or Civil wartannon on Homecoming float, Alumni Award. ABOVE: Mr. Tyron Spearman presents awards to Mr. and Mrs. Paul English, the first rouple to receive the Master Homemaker and Master Farmer awards. RIGHT: Doug Mayberry fires replica ABOVE: Dr. Pete admires lay lay Strickland, lr. 's Grandhaby Award while his sister, julie, and proud daddy watch. RIGHT: Dr. George P, Donaldson presents Lt Governor George T. Smith with the first Distinguished Alumni Award. l 26 ai

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FAR UPPER LEFT: A te-rise, f'XlTll'l7g night has rome to its flow, FAR LOVVER RIGHT: Miss Hormwomirig and hor court, I969. UPPER CENTER: Thv 7969 l'lCJI7TPf0l7TlIT,3.f CQUGUIT is-s-5-s . , Miss Marolyn Goff! TOWER CENTER: Emory lohnsoh, ABAC's Clvn Car17plJell, 1-ntertdirvs the Bc-July Rcfvuv Jiifliefrvco UPPER RIGHT: Miss Linda Simpson re-cf-ivecl thc: Qovvtvcl Contvstanls' Award from Mr. Spfulrrrmn, LEFT: A thoroughly lTTfJfl9l'IT Millie, Miss Linda Lord, clazxlvs thc' Jrifiivhcef. ABOVE: Miss Becky Vvrncr, vclitor or T969 TABAC, prvsvnts Ihr' trophy to Marolyn. 25

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Students' Decorations, Floats Revive Qld South The Old South was revived again by students for Homecoming, 1969. Confederate soldiers, gentlemen and their ladies in ruffles and lace made by-gone days come alive for the vveekend. The campus was a-stir in preparation of floats, decorating dorms, and anticipation of several dances. Clubs and organizations competed for a rotating trophy awarded on the basis of club participation and helpfulness during the Homecoming activities. A basketball game and dance attracted students, parents, alumni and citizens of Tiftarea, The Colden Stallions handily beat their rivals the North Georgia Champions, Young-Harris College, and thrilled the throng of fans vvho cheered them on to victory. UPPER LEFT: The Drama Cluhk winning float The Southern Belle, featured skits on the front deck ol the riverboat. lOVVER LEFT: The religious-oriented organizations sponsored .1 Camp Meeting float, complete with pre-ather and singing