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

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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

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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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Students Elected For Inclusion In Who's Who Harold All nominations for Who's Who must be endorsed by a member of the faculty or administration on a basis of academic standing, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and future potential. This honor is conferred annually upon outstanding student leaders from junior colleges throughout the United States. These recipients vvill be listed in the 1969 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American lunior Colleges. Nominations are submitted annually after selection by committees and elected by a faculty panel. ABAC is proud of these twenty-six students who have been thusly honored for they also honor this institution through their accomplishments. Donald Keeney Robert Tennille 28 Y 742 Carol Southerland Lynn Forhc s Dian: Dugger Zalll