Athens State College - Columns Yearbook (Athens, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1963 volume:

V . ' ■B Portraits of an Education at . u I !■ I m, ' - II ,- T m y I ens College presented 1963 Judy Culpepper, Editor-in-Chief ' , ■ ' I ' rtVrtW y Ti I ir ' ii ' - j .. ' t wpy wy v Foreword Athens College is more than the name of a small church-supported school in a quiet Southern town; and getting an education involves more than a group of buildings in which students gather at the sound of a bell to hear the words of a learned professor. Athens College and the education it provides include unique combinations of sights and sounds and smells. Melted together they form a series of four-dimensional pieces of sculpture, which can be preserved in an annual only by being flattened into piaures-portraits of an education. The fourth dimension, the one we have tried to capture in these portraits , is spirit. Spirit keeps the vividness of an image and a memory alive. Be it wild enthusiasm at a ball game or reverence at a prayer meeting, the spirit of Athens College will linger long in the minds of students and faculty members. This, then, is an effort to present through photographs and words the spirit of 1963 at Athens College. A group of people meet in the name of a committee to determine the destiny of a student or to draw up rules for students to live by or to plan a social event. . . . Girls with their hair wound round huge rollers scurry about helping each other dress for a dance .... A burst of applause after a performance reminds us that culture and the arts are vital aspects of an education, while the smell of sulphur or formaldehyde speaks for the importance of scien- tific research .... The sound of car doors slamming as night school students rush to class impresses us again and again with the urgency and necessity of that college degree .... A game of ping-pong or a hand of bridge in the snack shack affords us time out to relax and enjoy the company of others .... A single window of a dormitory is brightly lit at 2 a.m. It looks strangely lonely as we wonder whether the light is shining on a book or on a smoke- filled room of boys in the midst of a heated discussion .... A couple outlined in the porch light of the women ' s dormitory contrasts the reality of deadlines with the fairy-tale magic of courtship; and we realize that some of the re- lationships formed at Athens will last a lifetime : v Sf %.■: . y iY ■J . v-s. ' . 1 ■ ■J 1 B ► E v! ■ Athens College is the legend of Madame Childs, the sound of construction on a new building; it is the knowledge of outstanding professors poured into the minds of receptive students. The sight of small clusters of people sitting on the lawn or benches between Brown and Sanders, the joy of a girl as she hears that she has just been elected cheerleader, the sound of the choir praaicing on a crisp fall afternoon. . . these, too, are images we carry with us into the future. Each quarter at Athens has its own prevailing spirit. Fall quarter brings with it the excitement of new faces, the awe of a freshman, and the countdown for seniors, a mixture of sadness and joy. Winter ushers in the truly deep intellectual mood which somehow is at its peak during cold weather. With spring come the rush of elections, the emergence of couples just walking , and the impressive parade of faculty members slowly coming down the aisle sends off another generation of graduates. Summer brings the easy familiarity and informality shared by a small number of students living on campus and the shock of 7:30 a.m. classes. 10 n , 12 BWBuzmm Presented on these pages are random scenes, common and unique, at Athens College. We, The COLUMNS Staff, can remind you of that rare and, therefore, treasured letter in your mailbox, of that sincere smile from someone you know only by name, or of the enthusiasm with which you emerge from an especially stimulating lecture. We can show you pictures of the campus and of the people who live, work, and learn here. This is both our goal and our limit; the rest is up to you. 13 Dedication The Columns staff respectfully dedicates this, the 1963 edition, to Dr. James E. Bathurst, Academic Dean of Athens College. During the past four years his wisdom and vision have not only placed Athens College on firm academic foundations, but have led us to become sensitive to truths which are far be- yond the confines of any particular course of study. In appreciation of the kindness, patience, and humility of a great man, we dedicate these pictorial memories of a year at Athens College to him. 14 15 Table of Contents i Administration Page 17 Classes Page 33 Organizations Page 81 Features Page 113 Activities Page 129 Sports Page 145 16 Administration Faculty and Staff DR. VIRGIL B. McCAIN President 18 Dear Students: No college is better than the students and faculty who walk its halls. It makes a contribution to society only as definite purposes, goals, and standards are achieved. Athens is basically a church related, liberal arts college. The main function of such a school is to train leaders. The type of leaders who are developed is of vital importance. Our school must more and more become a spiritual and intellectual oasis. Unless our faculty, staff, and administration awakens and enlarges the spiritual and mental consciousness of the students, the purpose of our institution ' s existence will not be achieved. It is our hope that during your years among us you will develop a more creative and purposeful attitude toward all campus activities, expand your spiritual consciousness, and merge deep spiritual life with high scholarship. Athens College must seek to permeate all of its offerings with academic excellence and spiritual vitality. Enlargement of intellectual horizons alone is not sufficient. There must be the undergirding strength that deep spiritual insight gives to the mind. The present age sorely needs this combination in its leaders. Virgil McCain President 19 ' a  - DR. JAMES BATHURST Dean and Registrar L. F. EDWARDS Dean of Students 20 BOBBY RAY HICKS Bus mess Manager DR. E. L. McFEE College Chaplain 21 Faculty El eon ore Von Ammon Instructor in Foreign Language N. T. Anderson Instruaor in Physic! O. E. Belcher Director of Athletics rw M %r ' Barbara Brooks Assistant Professor of Sec. Science Dr. Richard Bryan Professor of Business Hallie Carson Associate Professor, Librarian Marvin Carter Associate Professor of Mathematics William Denison Associate Professor of Music - 4ik r 1 1 W ' Mf i. Wi w_ k M V j Ti u M B 9 !? Pl ■ . ,3SBk k. Mrs. Richard Dewey Assistant Director Drama and Speech S. M. Dollar Instructor in Education L. F. Edwards Associate Professor of Art « Ed Ewing Director of Public Relations - Hattie Finley Instructor in English Dr. Rafael Fiterre Professor of Math and Physics Dr. S. L. Greenwood Professor of Foreign Language Dr. Martha Howell Professor of Education Dr. Herbert Hughes Instructor in English-Literature Dr. A. E. Middlebrooks Professor of Religion Dr. Evelyn McMillan Associate Professor of English Frances Murrell Associate Professor of English Angeline Nazaretian Director, Department of Physical Education, Health, Recreation P Paul Neal Director, Speech and Drama ft Dr. Loraine Pabst Professor of History Gordon Ricks Instructor in History David Rosenau Assistant Professor of Business and Social Science Leo A. Rowe, Jr. Instruaor in Engini ering Dr. W. A. Short Professor of Chemistry Lloyd Stone Instructor in Math V. p. Snow Associate Professor of Biology f Alexander Streit Instructor in Business Charles West Instructor in Religion Carlton Whitt Instructor in Chemistry Staff 27 Cleo Christopher Dietitian Myrtle Copeland Manager, Student Center 1 Il fe; SS T v T - Ethel Gray Assistant, Dining Hall James Harrison Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Epsie Horn Assistant Librarian Mary Hotchkiss Clerical Helper Mildred McClain Secretaiy Velma Nugent Head Resident Sanders Hall Etoile Pearce College Hostess Mary Phillips Executive Secretary Alumni r tf i, M !■ ► ■k. ' lH JfesilitfNI Martha Porter Secretary to President Alma Puryear Assistant Registrar Bett ' Rogers Assistant to Registrar Dorothy Sexton Assistant Dean of Admissions Ruby Shelton Assistant, Dining Hall Gladys Ward Manager, Bookstore Mary White Bursar ■■AjVat 1 , ; Piesii ' you say 2 and 2 are Yes, I like to dabble in paint. ' No comment?? ' Vvft- ' U« e3 ° - ■ l only .4«fc-™ ' took me a ' ' 6 ,fmisb ' Ws. ' ' as nof mad ' ' refer. ee. ' This is a job for Re- ligious Education. What would you not mention in class? •oun nob bete is to. Seniors CHARLES WAYNE ATKINS Hartselle, Alabama History ALTA S. BARNETT Rogersville, Alabama History NANCY ELIZABETH BEVILL Langston, Alabama History ERNESTINE LENORE BLANTON Huntsville, Alabama j jS v k Km Wl MK Ak i, ' v i BILLY GREY BASS Athens, Alabama Mathematics Ilk ZHILON C. BRAUDEWAY Decatur, Alabama J. H. BLAXTON Athens, Alabama History and Religion LOTTIE COYLE BURGESS Huntsville, Alabama Elementary Education LOUIE REESE BOWLING, JR. Huntsville, Alabama Physics and Mathematics L RGAR£T BURNUM Ryland, Alabama Historv JUDITH DIANE BURROUGHS Kelso, Tennessee Physical Education FRANCES MANNING CHAMBERS Athens, Alabama Biology NANCY LENORA COLE Boaz, Alabama English STEPHEN LAWRANCE COPELAND Athens, Alabama Business Administration NANCY CLIFT Cornersville, Tennessee Elementary Education JERALD RAY DOUTHIT Athens, Alabama Business Administration JULIA ANN CULPEPPER Fort Payne, Alabama Social Sciences JUDY KILPATRICK DOUTHIT Athens, Alabama English JERRY W. DANIEL Athens, Alabama Mathematics ROBERT LYLE FUNDABURK Anniston, Alabama Physical Education MARGIE C. GREGG Elkmont, Alabama Elementary Education BEUFORD LEE HELMS, JR. Fort Payne, Alabama Business Administration TOMMY MARLIN GUICE Geraldine, Alabama Biology EVELYN JOHNSON HILLARD Athens, Alabama Business Administration NOBUHIRO HANDA Japan Sociology DENNY M. JOHNSTON Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Religion JOE BRYCE JACKSON Decatur, Alabama Business Administration MILDRED WELLS JOHNSTON Huntsville, Alabama WILLIAM H. JENKINS, JR. Decatur, Alabama Guidance and Art STEPHEN CARROLL JONES Birmingham, Alabama Biology Fy JOYCE DEAN KENNAMER , Woodville, Alabama Elementary Education ALVIA EDWARD LANDERS, JR. Decatur, Alabama Business Administration MARY HARDWICK KERR Hartselle, Alabama Business Administration OLIVER BOYD LOCKARD Huntsville, Alabama Business Administration CHARLES WAYNE KOKE Sanford, Florida Hiysical Education WINDELL STEWART McKELVEY Moulton, Alabama HAROLD WAYNE LYDA New Market, Alabama History JIMMY HAROLD MARTIN Lester, Alabama Music - ' Httmm iiiiiiii I- jamJ LUCY H. McCUTCHEN Athens, Alabama English JOHN BURGESS MILLIKEN Florence, Alabama History .y mk CAROLYN STEPHENS MORRING Athens, Alabama Elementary Education MARY JANE MOSS Pulaski, Tennessee English R. D. PITTS Tanner, Alabama English ELBERT WELLS POWELL Huntsville, Alabama Biology IRIS GAIL NOBLE Attalla, Alabama English RICHARD RAY Decatur, Alabama Religion PAT POWELL Decatur, Alabama Business Administration MERRILL ROYAL ROGERS Miami, Florida Elementary Education JERRY CHARLES RALPH Baileyton, Alabama Physical Education EDDIE L. ROY Hartselle, Alabama Physics and Mathematics BETTY MOSS SANDLIN Decatur, Alabama English GLADYS COLSTON SHANNON Ardmore, Tennessee Business Administration JAMES HOWELL SANDLIN Decatur, Alabama English HOLLICE EUGENE SMITH Athens, Alabama English TOMMY V. SHACKELFORD Madison, Alabama Business Administration WILLIAM EDWARD TEMPLETON Fayetteville, Tennessee History WINIFRED O ' NEAL SMITHSON Vinemont, Alabama Sociology NANCY S. TUCKER Shreveport, Louisiana Business Administration ' ' •k St. DAVID LOWELL SPRINGER Rogersville, Alabama Biology GAYLL J. WHITE Ardmore, Tennessee Elementary Education ROBERT McCOWN WHITSETT Taft, Tennessee Religion JOSEPH C. WILLIAMS Athens, Alabama Social Sciences BETTYE JOYCE WHITSON Fairfield, Alabama Art and History GERALD WOOD Athens, Alabama EDWIN HENNING WHITSON Fairfield, Alabama History WOODROW WOOD Athens, Alabama History 1 NANCY JANE YANCEY Attalla, Alabama English DON DOWDEN Athens, Alabama Religion MARGARET WOODS Athens, Alabama SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Prtsidmt: Bill Jenkins Vkc-Pnsklmt: Lee Helms Secretary: Pat Powell S.G.A. Represmtatwe: Kitty Clift (Not Pictimd) Treasimr: Carolyn Morring 48 Und erciassmen Pnsuhif: ]trry Thomas Vice-Pnsidmt: Annelle Cantrell Juniors Tmisurer: Linda Wales S. G. A. Ri ' pmiVtatirc: Pat Jones 50 Rosanna Black James Broomall Newell Bald Mary Jane Bates Doris Campbel ' Donald Carter Richard Stanley Graver Charles Cunningham John A. Davis Mrs. Margaret Davis Jerry Harrison Peggy Harwell Kay Hess Martha Hicks Wood row Dooley Cecile Hargrove 52 Mel Hutto Marit Kidd Gene Lark in Joyce Leopard Wyman Logan O. D. Miller Arthur Page John K. Rayburn r Virginia H. Stacey E. Ray Tanner 54 Waits Truitt Mary Ellen Wake Lewis Sammett Jerald Dean Spivey • rX -rr ' Douglas Wells Norman Westbrook Billy Warren Thomas B. Warren Mrs. Evelyn White Ned Allen White ft ' J y i III if t IVanl M Mrs. Carolyn Zerger Religious De-emphasis Week Ao ' vV VO ' , nv  . 56 P, V How could Xancy ever forget 10:30 p.m.? Look Ma, no cavities. ■?! ' ' This is getting sickening. The morning after the night before. Sophomores Vice-Preskiml: Perk Ellis Secretmy: Jeannie Black President George Rowe Treasurer: Mary Ann Lurie S. G. A. Represaitative: l ohhyWhilson 58 Marcia Adams Beverly Andres Jane Austin Judy Bass Ann Beattie Kay Biddle Bryan Birdsall Sandra Bonner George Breeding 59 B. H. Brackin James Carroll, Jr. Barbara Carter Emily Carter Bobby Coggins Don Collier Sammy Crowe Jerry Daly Robert Daly 60 Paul DeCelles Clifton Depreast F. D. Folette Linda Ford Julena Garren Lanell Glaze William Goodman Patsv Gore Charles Grabin 61 Thaddeus Green Mary Hamilton Charles Higginbotham Ruth Ann Hill lohn Holland Lane Horton David Hurst Bob Jones 62 Ross Jones Joe Jordan Eve Kessler Ivan Kolesinskv Nancy Leopard Leland Lindsey Jo Ellen London James Marsh Kathleen Marshal! 63 Linda McClurkin Joe McDonald Bill Medal Marilyn Mitchell Virginia Newton (lilbert Niirman Brendii ( !son Mrs. Emogene Parker Dianna Pcete 64 Carol Rabv Fran Rausin Bienda Richardson Ronnie Schmidt Lewis Scogin j Danny Shannon Sue Sivlev Wayne Slaten Ewell Smith 65 James Smith Jeff Smith .Merry I.ynne Smith Phyllis Smith James Solomon Dan Southworth Emory Steedley Judy Taft Dave Tucker 66 Tommy Williamson Micki Young Earl Zuercher Foster Tate 67 President: David Tharp Vke-Presidmt: Thomas Adair Secretary: Sue Neal Treasurer: Linda Harper S. G. A. Represaitative: Lionel Simms Freshmen 68 Leona Andrews Mignon Andrews Carolyn Ormond Marshia Arnold Dianna Atkins Judith Baker Carol Barksdale William Buane Berval Bennett Billy Biggers 69 Donald B. Black Glenn Blackwell Heniy Blanke Donnis Blankenship Gloria Blaxton Mary Ellen Bradshaw Donald Brady Deanie Brannum immv Brazelton David Brooks 70 Ix-na Butlc-i Tommy Butts Sandra Carlisle Johnny Casteel Tommy Chamberlain Wade Chittam Mary Clark Duane Collins Sherry Cooper Virginia Covington 71 Kathy Deak Ann Durante Charles Durham Reita Eastep Carl Evans Peny Felkins Sue Freeman Donald Frv Lewis Fuquo, Jr. Lemoin Garrison 72 Robert Gey Bill Glover James Hamby Charles Hand Jerre Haney Wanda Haney Bob Hardin Sue Hargrove Earl Harmon Maryanne Haskins 73 Margaret Henderson Lawana Hobbs Wayne Hodges Lynn Holladay Barbara Holland Frank Howard Edward Johnson James Johnson Robert Johnson Nancy Jones 74 Charles Larcom Mack Lark in Luis Lince Judy Locke Barbara Ann Loggins James Long Sandra Lovell Virgil B. McCain Sam Mansell Sandra Maples 75 Jimmy Marks Larry Martin Ronnie Martin Larry May Judy Moran Harold Nash Mike Nichols Freddia Nicholson David Posey Barbara Pratt 76 David Pratt Jim Price Joanne Reed J. C. Reno Billy Rhodes Bobby Rice Betty Roberts NXIlliam Roberts Max Schrimsher Charlotte Shirley 77 tiC William Staliwe Carol Sullivan Buddy Thornton Landa Thornton Terry Trimm David Turner Jonathan Ulrich Marie Usery Harold Vandiver Joyce Watson 78 Dorsey Walker John Walker Carolyn Wainscott Cathryn Wells Claudine Wells Byron White Mary White Wyn Whitker Dennis Whitt Carthol Williams 79 R. D. XX ' illiams Sandra Wolfe H.J. Wood Gradv Bovd Rice Charles Edward Smith If 1 am elected Miss Sewage Pump The Culture Club 80 Organizations ' % B9i President of Student Government Association 1962-1963 On behalf of the Student Government Association, I wish to extend to each of you a most cordial thank you for your participation in the various campus activities and organizations during this school year. Your continued support and interest have made it possible for the Student Government Association to fulfill its responsi- bilities. I would also like to offer my personal thanks to the members of the Adminis- tration, Faculty, and Staff for their continuing interest in the welfare of the student body. Thanks are also due the hard-working S.G.A. cabinet members, who have given so unreservedly of their time and energy for the benefit of their fellow students. To each of you, best wishes for a happy and profitable future. Sincerely, J.C. Ralph, President, Student Government Association 82 S.G.A. Offi cers 7 Vice-President Tommy Guice Secretary Nancy Cole Treasurer Gail Noble A scene from the Student Leader ' s Workshop which was held on Saturday before school started. S.G.A. Cabinet The Student Government Association is the chief agent for the administering of student affairs. The student cabinet is composed of the officers of the S.G.A. and the president and representative of each class. They are: Senior Class: President: Representative: Bill Jenkins Kitty Clift Junior Class: President: Jerry Thomas Representative: Patsy Jones Sophomore Class: President: George Rowe Representative: Bobby Whitson Freshman Class: President: David Tharp Representative: Lionel Simms Seated, lefttoRi t: Tommy Guice, Gail Noble, Nancy Cole, J. C. Ralph. Standing: Bobby Whitson, Bill Jenkins, David Tharp, Jerry Thomas, George Rowe. 84 Socio Committee The Social Committee is the committee respon- sible for the promotion, planning, and carrying out of social functions during the college year. CO-CHAIRMEN O.D. Miller, Martha Hicks Nancy Cole, Mary Jane Moss, Jeannie Black, Micki Young, Sally Sumner, Marcia Adams, Martha Hicks, Sandra Bonner, Dave Tucker, Charles Cunningham, Tommy Guice, O.D. Miller, George Rowe, Ned White, Jerry Gregg, Charlie McPeters. 85 Executive Judiciary Council The Judiciary Council shall have the power to investigate all violations ofthe college rules and regu- lations. If the violator is found guilty, the council shall have the power to recommend punishment. MEMBERS- Doris Campbell, Pat Powell, Charlie McPeters, Boyd Lockard. 86 Elections Committee It is the duty of the elertions committee to ex- amine the qualifications of nominees for office and either approve or disapprove the candidates. The Committee sets up regular voting places, with locked ballot boxes and notifies members of the student body of the time and place of elertions. This committee along with the Dean of Stu- dents counts the votes, notifies the candidates, and posts the results of the elertion. Seated, Left to Right: Linda McCrary, Margaret Burnum, Sally Sumner, Judy Baker. Standing: John Milliken, Danny Shannon, Newell Bald. Not pictured: Don Brady, Nancy Martin, and Sharon Mit- chell, chairman. 87 ( r A Club Those who have won the coveted varsity A in recognition of their prowess and skill on the various athletic teams, such as Basketball and Ten- nis, are eligible for membership in this club. OFFICERS-Stewart Thompson, treasurer; Lee Helms, vice-pnsuknt. Not Pictured: Bill Gu m3.r n, president: and Richard Ray, seaetary. Row 1. Left to Right: Stewart Thompson, Lyle Fundaburk, J.C. Ralph, O.D. Miller. Row 2: Ed Whitson, Jerry Gregg, Wyman Logan, Lee Helms. Row 3: Rod Goode, Lane Horton, Dan South- worth, Charles Garner. Not Pictured: Richard Ray, Bill Guimarin, Ben Chenault, Barry Key, Bob Riddle, Dwayne Alfred, and Joe Lee Anders. K V T J W t . t I 1 P iL ' M m i I - ' — i ' J B t yij. % I:i w Hf ] A u 1 r w« mA r ■n ' ' Jv ' ' r ft H K iH V! M 30 W m Hf vH BL ' •.  j k B wmpB m %imi F t ! ' 1 m r - M B ' - ' -. ' k mm -- M r M -mm, w. wf i mWI • Br ' V f V : ' M I WW ■ mm i T ■i 1 nil J ' ■ ■■ . Lt. J m r,oLLrc 1 ■ ■ f 88 . f ■ ■ . , J lift. i V I L m Intramural Association The Men ' s and Women ' s Intramural Association is composed of representatives from the student body. It is sponsored jointly by the Department of Health and Physical Education and the Stu- dent Government Association. This group helps plan, organize, and publicize the various intramural activities on campus. Intramural activities include touch football, volley-ball, basketball, swimming, tennis, ping-pong, shuf- fleboard, horseshoes, soft-ball, archery, bowling, badminton, and chess. CO-CHAIRMEN: Doris Campbell and Jerry Gregg Kow 1, Left to Right: Bettye Whitson, Julena Garren, Micki Young. B.ow 2: Lyie Fundaburk, Charles Cunningham, Max Wilson. Row 3: Charlie McPeters, Jerry Gregg, Bill Nabors. ' H €?= 1 89 %:_AJl «j1 ' V. ' feK - - - ' • • ' - -•■v ' V.. ■ ' • ' . . «t i . 1 l i «liii.: ' . ■ ' ■ ' .V- •J m; ' ( ' ' i:•ct;r; ' i•■.- ;- •li,e■ • ' ' • -- M;2;t? i .; Intramural Football Physical Education Club OFFICERS: Jerry L. Gregg, Max Wil- son, Mary Hamilton, Merry Lynn Smith. The Physical Education Club is composed of students who are majoring or minoring in Health and Physical Education. The organization enlarges the student ' s interest in Health and Physical Education beyond the classroom, athletic field, and various sports experiences. It is sponsored by the department of Health and Physical Education. Row I , Left to Right: Brenda Olson, Jane York, Mary Anne Haskins, Merry Lynn Smith, Mary Ham- ilton, Barbara Holland, Virginia Newton, Julena Garrcn. Row 2: Lyle Fundaburk, Stewart Thomp- son, J.C. Ralph, Bobby Coggins, Charles Koke. Row i: Tommy Russell, Charles Larcom, Ivan Kolesinsky, Jimmy Segars, Max Wilson. Row 4: Billy Rhodes, Jerry Gregg, Lee Helms, James Carroll, Lane Horton. The Circle K Club is an international service organization for young men on the college campus. Each club is sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club. It is not primarily a social club. Like the Kiwanis Qubs, Circle K tries to serve others. President: BUI Jenkins Vice-President: Ronnie Schmidt Treasurer: Tommy Guice Secretary: James Perk Ellis Circl BOARD MEMBERS-Bill Jenkins, John Milliken, Perk Ellis, Tommy Guice, Bill Medal, Paul De- Celles, Ivan Kolesinsky, Turk Cunningham. Ronnie Schmidt, Dan Southworth, Newell Bald, George Rowe, Steve Jones, Ross lones, Dave Tucker. -M %. K Club CLUB MEMBERS-Arthur Page, Stoe Jones, Don Brady, Virgil McCain, Newell Bald, Bill Jenkins. Bubbv Whitson, Perk Ellis, Tommy Guice, Lionel Simms, Byron White, Ronnie Schmidt, G.T. Cartlage, Bill Medal, Tommy Chamberlain, Turk Cunningham, Emory Steedly, Dan Southworth, Earl Harmon, Jim Price, Bob Hardin, Billy Goodman, George Rowe, Ivan Kolesinsky. Winter Wonderland This float was a first place winner in the Decatur Christmas Parade and a third place winner in Athens. The beauties on the float are: Mary Jane Moss, Mary Hamilton, Mary Jane Bates, and Sherry Cooper. Delta Psi Omega Delta Psi Omega is one of the largest national dramatics fra- ternities. It awards its membership only to those students who meet the requirements of sustained activity in dramatics. These activities include acting, directing, and work in stage craft. Seated: Kitty Clift, Martha Hicks. Standing: Mel Hutto, Frances Chambers, John MilHken. Offi- cers are Frances Chambers, president; Jimmy Martin, vice president, and John Milliken, secretary- treasurer. Row 1, Left to Right: Judy Culpepper, Gail Noble, Margaret Burnum, Nancy Cole. Row 2: Mr. Neal, Don Dowden, Dr. Short, Dr. Middlebrooks. Row 3: John Bradford, Tommy Guice, Mr. West, Denny Johnson. Row 4: Nobuhiro Handa, Jimmy Manin, Charles Miller. Not Picturtd: Dr. Bathurst, Dr. McCain, Dr. Pabst, Miss Nazaretian, Mrs. Middlebrooks, J. H. Blaxton, Mrs. Phillips. Officers: President, J. H. Blaxton; Vice President, Harold Lyda; Secretary-Treasurer. Judy Culpepper; Advisor, Dr. Pabst. Pi Tau Chi Phi Tau Chi is a National Honor Society for the recognition of leadership, loyalty, service, and scholarship in the work of the Christian Church among stu- dents and faculty on college campuses. Chapters exist on the campuses for the purpose of recognition only. Athens College is especially proud of Phi Tau Chi as it was first conceived on the Athens College Campus in 1923 by Dr. William G. Echols. It became inac- tive in 1930 but was reorganized in 1937 at the University of Alabama. 95 Ath ens College Players Dramatic activities on the campus are centered in the Athens College Players, a producing group open to all students interested in acting and stagecraft. The workshop plan offers an excellent dramatics laboratory. One-act plays, some student directed, are pro- duced frequently. At least two major productions are presented, one first quarter and one third quarter. CLUB MEMBERS-Peggy Harwell, Kathy Marshall, Betty Whitson, Micki Young, Mary Ellen Walters, Frances Chambers, Sandra Bonner, Brenda Olson, Linda Harper, Kitty Clift, Eve Kessler, Paul DeCelles, Tommy Guice, Steve Jones, John Milliken, Bill Jenkins. 1 ' ' ' ' ' «5  R A.C. Players In The Great Big Doorstep •dr. ' Ch oir May Day Performance The Athens Choir is the major performing musical organi- zation on campus. As well as serving for the training of music majors and minors, it is a group where students from all depart- ments can pursue music as an avocation. The choir presents a yearly Christmas Concert and participates in Fine Arts Festival and May Day celebrations on campus. In addi- tion they make numerous other appearances both in Athens and throughout North Alabama. Rou ' 1: Waits Truitt, Sue Freeman, Brenda Richardson, Man, ' Ellen Bradshaw, Beverly Andres, Onelia Ragsdale. Rmc 2: Judy Culpepper, James Broomall, Jim Martin, Ronnie Martin, Sue Sivley. Roc ? Tom . dair, Jim Price, Sam Mansell, Earl Harmon. © Student Christian Association One of the inspiring worship centers used for a Vesper service. The Student Christian Association is one of the chief religious organizations on the campus. It promotes religious life on the cam- pus, conducts Wednesday night vespers, and sponsors ReUgious Emphasis Week. The S.C.A. is interdenominational, and all students are invited to become members of this group. Vice President: Mel Hutto Publicity Chairman: Newell Bald Secretary: Brenda Richardson President: James Sand 1 in -{ Stage Crew The Stage Crew is responsible for lighting, sound effects, and the well-being of the stage. They work closely with the drama department. ' I ' ve been framed. Ronnie Martin, Paul DeCelles, Jim Martin, and Tom Adair. - Spirit Committee The Spirit Committee plans and organizes func- tions throughout the school year to develop school spirit, such as pep rallies, bonfires, and other activi- ties. They work cooperatively with the social com- mittee and the cheerleaders during the athletic sea- son. Bettye Whitson, Merry Lynn Smith, Donnis Blankenship, Mar ' Hamilton, Pat Powell, Mary Ann Lurie, Mary Jane Moss, Marshia Arnold, Brenda Olson, Dave Turker. O.D. Miller, Eve Kessler, Linda Harper. Methodist Student Movement OFFICERS: Judy Culpepper, president; James Broomall, fint vice-president; Nancy Cole, second vice-president; Gail Noble, sec- retary; Waits Truitt, treasurer. The Methodist Student Movement strives to help the student relate his religious life and his collegiate life to each other. The initials MSM stand not only for the Methodist Student Movement in itself, but for Christ ' s work on the campus. The purpose is to make the two completely synonomous. Row 1, Left to Right: Mary Ann Haskins, Waits Truitt. Nancy Cole, Fran Rausin, Sue Freeman. Charlotte Shirley, Mary Ellen Bradshaw. Row 2: Judy Baker, Fredia Nicholson, Brenda Olson, Brenda Richardson, Judy Culpepper, GaO Noble. Row i.- Tom Adair, Nobuhiro Handa, Earl Harmon, James Broomall, Jim Price, Tommy Butts, Ronnie Martin, and Dr. Short, advisor. 102 ■ ■- -il5-iiii-Mi ill ' -ii ' i Baptist Student Union The Baptist Student Union is a new organiza- tion on campus. During this first year, it has been very active and has accomplished much. Its purpose is to serve as a medium for the student away from his home church. Patsy Gore, president; Sherry Cooper, Kay Hess, Emory Steedly, Dennis Blank- enship. Organizational Meeting PKsidmt: Mel Hutto Vice Pnsicknt: Charles Higginbotham Secretary: Judy Culpepper Treasurer: Jim Martin Advisor: Mr. West Ministeria Association The Ministerial Association is composed oi the ministerial and full-time Christian service students of the college. Church school teachers and super- intendents of church schools may also qualify for membership. Mr. West, Tom Adair, Judy Culpepper, Don Dowden, Dr. Middlebrooks, R.D. Pitts, Bobby Whit- sett, Denny Johnston, Norman Westbrook, James Broomall, Don Sellers, Jim Martin, Charles Mil- ler, Gene Larkin, William Hart, Jim Price, Harold Lyda, Mel Hutto, Shears Summerford, Charles Higginbotham. Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta is the professional English fraternity. Its pur- pose is to promote the mastery of written expression, to encourage worthwhile reading, and to foster a spirit of fellowship among men and women specializing in English. The letters symbolize the motto, Sincerity, Truth, and Design. Seated, Left to Right: Frances Chambers, Gail Noble, Martha Hicks, Nancy Cole. Standing: Bill Jenkins, Mel Hutto, Mr. Ncal. Not Pictured: Dr. Hughes, Mrs. Phillips, Annelle CantrcU, R.D. Pitts. Nanc ' Martin, Sue Sivlev- Editor, Judy Culpepper; Advisor, Mr. Denison; Senior Editor, Gail Noble; Faculty Editor, Waits Truitt; Organizations Editor, Nancy Cole; Faculty Editor, Jimmy Martin. Columns Staff Activities, Sharon Mitchell; Organizations, Tommy Guice; Activities, Sandra Bonner; Introduction, Eve Kessler; Features, Bill Jenkins; Underclassmen, Sue Freeman. A o Pictured: Business Manager, Ronnie Martin; Activities, Judy Baker; Undenlassmen, Dianna Atkins, Brenda Olson; Sports, Dave Tucker. The Columns The Columns, the college yearbook, is a pictorial view of life at Athens College. The yearbook is a student publication which involves many long hours of work and planning. It starts with picture taking , drawing layouts, typing, and ad selling. Then the final deadline is met, and a finished product — the 1963 Columns. Advisor: Mr. William Denison Editor: Judy Culpepper i Woodrow Wood Judy Culpepper J.C. Ralph Who ' Gail Noble Bill Jenkins Sharon Mitchell 108 Tommy Guice Nancy Cole Nobuhiro Handa Who In American Col eges And Universities Mary Jane Moss Mel Hutto 109 cheerleaders The cheerleaders are perhaps the most important single factor in building school spirit at Athens College. Their presence adds a colorful and active note to all the games. Donnis Blankenship, Mary Jane Moss, Merry Lynn Smith, Pat Powell, Pat Jones, Mary Hamilton, Marshia Arnold. Board of Trustees R. B. Lavender, R. C. Martin, Thomas Woodroof, John Sparkman, N. H. Waters, Sr., Jim Beasley, Price Hendricks, E. L. McFee, O. S. Gamble, Homer Crim, R. L. Archibald, A. C. Michaels, T. A. Edgar, Allen D. Montgomery, Charles O. Moore, J, S. Christian. m f z r L ' j««-r r 1 r Features 113 o I u m n s B e a u t y 114 Miss Marshia Arnold Marshia is a Freshman from Athens and is ma- joring in Psychology and Secretarial Science. She is a cheerleader and was representative from this group in the Beauty Review. Marshia ' s hobbies include cooking, sewing and sports. She is the daughter of Mrs. Katherine Arnold. 4 k c o I u m n s B e a u t y 116 Miss Joan Couch This is the second year for Joan to appear in these pages as a Beauty. She is majoring in Sec- retarial Science. Joan was chosen as the represen- tative of the basketball team in this year ' s Beauty Review. Her hobbies are painting and water sports. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Couch of Athens. a: 117 c o I u m n s B e a u t y 118 Miss Mary Hamilton Mary is a Sophomore from Athens and is ma- joring in Physical Education. She is a cheerleader and this is her second year to appear as a Columns Beauty. Mary was representative of the Circle K Club in the Beauty Review. Her chief interest is in the field of sports. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. HamOton. o I u m n s B e a u t y 120 r : :} -i 1 J -«r Miss Pat Jones Pat is a Junior from Athens and is majoring in mathematics. She is a cheerleader and Junior class representative to the S.G.A. Pat was the S.G.A. selection for the Beauty Review. Her main interests are sports and reading. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Jones. MISS JUDY BASS MISS JUDY BAKER MISS MARY JANE BATES MISS SHARON MITCHELL MISS MARY JANE MOSS MISS CAROL SULLIVAN A t h e n s C o I e g e J. C. Ralph Margaret Burnum 125 MISS MARY JANE MOSS 126 K 8 lI o I H Hr ™ ippi — H H B «%. J B B ! S 1 1k - I i 1 ™ L 1 1 mi Founders MISS SHERRY COOPER MISS MARSHIA ARNOLD MISS KATHY DEAK Court 127 Mr. Miss r I e n d s h i JUDY CULPEPPER TOMMY GUICE 128 Activities A New Year Begins Student leaders representing all phases of campus life, arrive on campus early to make plans for the coming year, 62-63. 130 Fall Quarter ' s first event is Rat Week during which the members of the Fresh- man Class are officially initiated into the student body. The rats demonstrate true school spirit as they endure the ordeals of the week. Charlotte Shirley is selected Miss Sewage Pump in the contest held for the freshman girls in the New Dorm. The sticky results of the shaving cream battle. In spite of a chilling rain, the rats manage to display smiling faces for the pajama parade. 131 . ■ iS vSV Contestants for Founders Queen appear before the stu- dent body. President McCain crowns the Founders Queen, Miss Mary Jane Moss. Hawaii is the theme of the Founders Dance which brings a touch of formality into Fall Quarter. 132 The tensions of nervous beautycandidatesreflectthe general mood of the entire campus as approach- ing final exams mark the close of the fall quarter. 133 The chill of Winter Quarter is broken by the Fine Arts Festival which brings about a consciousness of the finer things of life. Some students gain an appreciation of the arts through participation, while . . . Others are inspired by the work of fellow students. 134 DRAMA - two one act plays, The Hitch-Hiker and A Sunny Morning , are pre- sented by students under the direction of Mr. Paul Neal. ART -- the art exhibit under the theme Teachers and Students features works in oil, water color, and sculpture by the instructors and students in the college art department. MUSIC -- the Athens College Choir under the direction of Mr. William Denison, presents an inspiring program of music from the religious and popular fields. As spring approaches, students ' thoughts turn to the biggest event of the year -May Day. Plans for floats, the dance, and the pageant bring back memories of past May Days, especially last year-- 1962 . . . 136 Fairy Tales is the theme of May Day 1962. This theme is carried out in the pageant, floats, and dance. Dr. McCain crowns the May Queen, Mary Jane Moss. THE MAY COURT --Dave Tucker, Annette Lawrence, Bill Jenkins, Margaret Burnum, Mary Jane Moss, Lee Helms, Jackie Frangias, Bill Bartholomew, Doris Wardlow, Bill Haver. 137 Alumni and friends gather on the lawn of Founders for the May Day pageant. The Fairy Tale theme is carried out in the presentation of Hansel and Gretel. The float competition is the most exciting phase of May Day. Weeks of planning and work are required for each float. Many students work all night before the big day in hope that their float will be a winner. THE WINNERS - The Intramurals float captures first place honors while the Junior Class places a close second. INIRA MURALS ia i«6tSii ' fc 138 Senior Day is held in honor of the graduating class. Members receive recog- nition, and awards and honors are pre- sented at this time. Tami Ogle presents Dr. McCain with a check from the Senior Class of 1962. Bill Bartholomew receives the Nazaretian Award. Ed Dravecky and Johnnie Harbour present an informal history of the Class of ' 62. 139 Kansas City, Here We Come! March 6, 1963, marked one of the most eventful days of Athens College. On this day, the basketball team defeated Huntingdon College to win the district NAIA Championship. This meant that the team would go to Kansas City for the National tournament. The game in Montgomery was one of the most exciting ones of the season. Athens scored two free shots in the last seven seconds to win over Huntingdon 85-8.3. 140 The team traveled to Montgomery a day before the game and toured some of the state buildings. As is shown in this shot, the players were very impressed by the state Capitol — or could it be that all their minds were absorbed in thoughts of the approaching game. The players were greeted by Governor George Wallace, who presented them with a token as a souvenier of their visit. 141 The excitement that followed the end of the game cannot be described in words, but the camera has captured some of it. When the final horn sounded, the tensions that had built up during the last three minutes of the game were released as the fans swarmed to the floor, and cut down the net amidst cheers and vinory hugs. 142 Nothing but smiles were to be seen on everyone ' s faces. The feelings of the coaches are shown even though they were thoroughly chilled from being thrown in a cold shower by the team. Coach Belcher insisted on giving the team all the credit for the win, but it could not have been done without excellent coaching. The team and coaches were welcomed in the grandest style possible — a style befitting only champions! The motorcade was said to have been the longest ever seen in Athens. In the lead car of the motorcade were Coach Belcher, Dean Bathurst, and Mayor Arthur Stewart of the City of Athens. 143 m yffi k b « ? . The motorcade ended at the college where the welcome ceremony was held on the lawn of Founders. Speeches were made by Coach Belcher, Dean Bathurst, and Mayor Stewart. The cheerleaders led the enthusiastic crowd in several rousing cheers which demonstrated the great spirit of the Athens student body. But the story doesn ' t end here. The team went to Kansas City and made history there. In the first game, Athens defeated Central of Connecticut by a margin of one point. In the second game, the Bears were defeated by Grambling of Louisiana. In this game the Bears represented the shortest team in the tournament, and Grambling represented the tallest. Despite this handicap the Bears managed to hold Grambling to an eleven point margin. The team returned from Kansas City with the distinction of being the first Alabama team that has ever won a game in the National NAIA Tournament. They also came home with the determination to return to Kansas City next year. Sports Bears 146 ATHENS COLLEGE SEASON ' S RESULTS OUR SCORE OPPONENT OPP. SCORE 75 Birmingham Southern 71 64 Bethel 83 78 Lambuth 71 76 St. Bernard 68 98 Florence State 85 91 Lambuth 77 70 Howard 77 63 William Carey 68 72 Mississippi 86 88 Tennessee Temple 79 100 Tennessee Temple 77 82 Howard 73 91 Bethel 77 77 Birmingham Southern 80 73 Troy State 68 104 Millsaps 60 59 Mississippi 78 81 Belmont 66 73 Livingston 68 88 Florence State 78 92 St. Bernard College 74 76 Livingston State 59 98 Howard 73 75 Troy 98 68 Mississippi 51 90 Livingston (ACC Tournament) 55 70 St. Bernard (ACC Tournament) 69 57 Oglethorpe 80 83 St. Bernard (N.A.LA. Playoff) 80 85 Huntingdon (N.A.LA. 19th District Finals) 83 147 L ChSf? ' S ' i°5 ° ' ' ' • ' ' °« ' ' ■■ ■ •■ 1 ' H„ll.d.,, Don S, o,d 148 Max Wilson, Lee Helms, Charles Garner and Coach Belcher are shown as they were presented this trophy by the City of Athens. 149 Ben Chenault Forward - Center Decatur, Alabama Jimmy Brazelton Guard Decatur, Alabama Bobby Coggins Guard Athens, Alabama Charles Garner Center-Forward Pisgah, Alabama Lee Helms Guard Fort Payne, Alabama Rod Goode Forward Decatur, Alabama 152 Lynn Holladay Forward Danville, Alabama Lane Horton Forward Fort Payne, Alabama 153 Harold Luna Guard Smithville, Tennessee Wyman Logan Guard Austinville, Alabama 154 Harold Murrell Foni ' urd Lawrenceburg, Tennessee J. C. Ralph Guard Ryan, Alabama 155 Jimmy Segars Guard Danville, Alabama Billy Rhodes Center Decatur, Alabama 156 Don Stanford Forward Decatur, Alabama J. C. goes after the ball as the other members wait to help. 157 :«;., SS Stij Coach Belcher appears to be confident that his team will be the Big Winners. 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