Athens State College - Columns Yearbook (Athens, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 266 of the 1969 volume:

STIETOLUMNS 1969 -ti litor Business Manager; ATHENS COLLEGE Athens College is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. In 1822 the citizens of Athens purchased from Judge McKinley a five-acre plot of ground to be used for a female academy. In 1831 Judge McKinley deeded an- other five-acre lot to Robert Beaty. All this land was later to become a part of Athens College campus. As the academy prospered, leading Method- ists in the area encouraged its enlargement to a four-year college. A Methodist Conference in 1842 adopted a resolution calling for the estab- lishment of a female institute of high grade. The town of Athens enthusiastically donated, in less than three weeks, the required $10,000 to begin work on the building — today known as FOUNDERS HALL. OUR RICH PAST FOUNDERS HALL President Philpot and Board Chairman Carl Martin check the master plan for Athens Col- lege growth and expansion. OUR ILLUSTRIOUS FUTURE With Lifted Head SINGING Proud to be alive . . . Piling job on job Month after month Athens College students glimpse the silent struggle that spreads a blaze of spiraling skyscrapers in steel, marble, and concrete dormito- ries, department structures, college union edifices, and office towers to our campuses. From Beaty to U.S. Speed- way 3 1 , and from Forest to Pryor. spi- rals our liberal arts family into a chal- lenging universe . . . and so we have change and all of us are aware of this. COME SEE OUR CAMPUS FACULTY APARTMENTS Built 1830 Aerial View of Old Campus Mr. Ingersoll once wrote: I gave a beggar from my little store of well-earned gold . . . and he came again, still hungry and cold as before. I gave a thought, and though that thought was mine, he found himself a man, supreme, divine, bold, clothed with blessings manifold; and now he begs no more. Few may know what they are capable of doing but by voluntarily performing under the lash of necessity they discover the capacity for achievement. Since books, then, with their thoughts, their experiences are the master instructors, the li- brary of wisdom is more precious to man than all riches. A MASTER PLAN FOR ATHENS COLLEGE The roads lit bright by the glow of knowl- edge converge upon Athens — buddling on the bank near a sometimes docile river, industry marked, culture laden, home of the Bears, Sweet Sue, and Athens College. Yes, to everyone, Athens and Athens Col- lege will give at least one special memory. Per- haps it will be the unique thrill of the Athens College-Jacksonville State ball game the night of February 4 at Jacksonville, or a quiet talk, or that special evening spent on the town. or an intellectually stimulating lecture. With all that the city of Athens has to offer and all that Athens College has to offer, every student ' s life will be enriched by the time that he spends here. The wealth of experiences and the emo- tions of the present will provide the memories of the future. Front Row: Mr. James Beasley, Dr. Ralph Savage, Mr. Carl Martin, Dr. Frank Philpot. Dr. T.J. Chitwood. The Rev. L.D. Ty- son. Dr. E.L. McFee, and Mr. William Young. Second Row: Dr. James E. Harris, The Rev. R.H. Miles, Jr., The Rev. Barry Anderson, Mr. P.W. Hendricks, Mr. R.B. Nichols, Mr. T. Burgin. Dr. Clifford Winefordner, The Rev. John Perkins. Dr. Sim S. Wilbanks, and Mr. T.S. Woodroof. Not Pictured: Dr. O.S. Gamble, Mr. Julian Harris, Dr. Charles O. Moore, Dr. John S. Chris- tian, Dr. J. Homer Crim. Sen. John J. Sparkman, The Rev. E. Bert Goodwin, Dr. Fred Sherrill, Mr. Albert Raines, Ex Officio Bishop Kenneth Goodson. BOARD OF TRUST BUILD THEE MORE STATELY MANSIONS Year after year beholds the majestic splen- dor as well as the silent toil of Athens College Board of Trust as it spreads its lustrous coil, encircling a gigantic building program and ex- panded academic resources. Still, as this spiral grows, these men of trust leave the past year ' s dwelling for the new, move with sure but soft step its shining archways through. Upon this Body rests the very survival of Athens College. This year perhaps the greatest single contribu- tion of the Board is the giant construction pro- ject. In this single stroke, Athens College pres- tige and importance soar to new, dizzying heights. For the Board ' s perceptive leadership and its ever constant efforts, the entire college community joins in full chorus with TO THEE WE SING! PRESIDENT ' S HOME: In 1822 Colonel Beaty, one of the founders of Athens, built a large, magnificent brick building on South Beaty Street which he planned to use as the family plantation home. As the seasons pas- sed and generations changed, the Beaty homestead became known as the Mary Ma- son house. From this family source, Athens College became owner; and through a com- plete job of redecorating, modernizing, and landscaping it has become the spacious, clas- sic home of the president. This log cabin, standing proudly on the rear lawn of the President ' s Home, was formerly used as quarters for domestic help. Through creative genius, hard work, and persistent effort by the president ' s wife, the cabin and its furnishings are completely re- stored and serve as a guest house for the President ' s Home. Having launched the pro- ject and having piloted it to completion, Mrs. Philpot was extended the pleasure of dedicat- ing the building to the people of Athens and Limestone County in order that children may see here a bit of history that would otherwise be forever lost. BROWN HALL: Built in 1909 as a mem- orial to Miss Sarah Frances Brown, this building with its Corinthian columns has been completely remodeled as a phase of the development program of the College. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCA- TION CENTER: Original structures from areas of the old physical education plant were used in the construction of the modern Health and Physical Education Center of Athens College. Completed in 1965, this building con- tains seating for more than 3,000 persons, as well as classrooms, offices, and equipment rooms. It also contains an official competitive- sized swimming pool with spectator gallery. The College has an athletic field and all- weather tennis courts adjacent to the center. BEMiMm 10 ATHENS COLLEGE UNION BUILDING, a giant, red brick building housing Athens College cafeteria, ban- quet rooms, billiard room, television sal- on, post office, lobby, snackbars with luncheon area, quiet room for coffee and guests, book store, and offices. WATERS HALL: A new, completely modem, three-story, brick structure housing the biology, the chemistry, the physics, and the math departments . . . Athens College answer to the exploding educational demands of the sciences. Students have shades and space in which to stroll. 12 MC CANDLESS HALL: Erected in 1912 by local citizens and the North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church, this building is a memorial to a former director of music, Miss Kate Leslie McCandless. McCandless Hall has an auditorium, equipped with a pipe organ and a stage, and seats approxi- mately three hundred fifty. Studios and classrooms are provided for the drama, art, and music departments. After performance gatherings are popular. 13 Athens College Boys Dorm Complex nsgusa a 11 HU suiacii a r niusiUB 4S [Ikusibb 60 BiissMuiia 25 To Edie Damon, Hobie Faulkner, and Nancy Kidd, any dorm or any center where there ' s music and room to operate will do for a fun ses- sion. Pete La Fakis and Tom Lowenstein chat and drink with Founders Queen Miss Jan Price. 14 Sanders Hall For Girls Mc Cain Hall For Girls 15 Enrollment increases and more room is needed. Old buildings get new faces while new struc- tures grow taller. jl 16 Traffic gets heavy. ■fr  PSi B P5! 5!R! I35 Commission heads collect to work out solution. 17 ACADEMICS Frank Newton Philpot A.B., M.A, Ed.D. The President of the College Frank N. Philpot, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, became President of Athens College in 1966. Dr. Philpot is an alumnus of Athens College, receiving his A.B. degree in 1938 and electing Auburn University for his M.A. After graduating from Auburn, Dr. Philpot became recognized as a leader in the field of education and joined the staff at Alabama College as asso- ciate professor of secondary education. Broadening his field of study and widening his horizon of experiences. Dr. Philpot earned his doctorate from Columbia University where he chose USING RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD A SCHOOL PROGRAM for his dissertation and went to Illinois State University as Head of the Department of Education and Psychology. In 1966 Dr. Philpot was brought to Athens to serve as President of Athens College. The President holds membership in Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Phi Kappa international honor societies. Besides being an active member of American Association of School Administrators, National Association of Supervisors of Curriculum Development, Illi- nois Education Association, and Rotary Club, Dr. Philpot is a contributor to the National Associa- tion of Secondary School Principals bulletin and to Phi Delta Kappan. Dr. Philpot was elected to the honor position as president of Conant ' s committee for the Study of Education of the Exceptionally Gifted. Since Dr. Philpot has been at Athens College, both the academic and the building programs have been greatly expanded. 20 During Athens College Alumni meet. President Philpot congratulates the alumni president upon alumni participation and support of Athens College projects. One of the pleasant responsibilities of the President is to crown the new queen and following the ceremonies to lead out the new l -crowned queen and to dance the first dance with her. 21 Dean Savage receives congratulations and praise after speaking on the program at Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society ' s New Year ' s banquet, hosted by Omicron chapter of Athens with chapters Mu and Gamma Beta of Decatur and Kappa and Gamma Alpha of Huntsville as guests. The Dean takes a break and shares coffee and cook- ies with Panhellenic officers at their coffee break for Athens College faculty. Doctor Savage greets seniors of Limestone County schools during Orientation Week and comments about the multifarious points of interest found on Athens College campus. 22 Ralph Monroe Savage A.B., M.Ed., Ed.D. The Dean of the College Athens College Dean Savage, one of the youngest members of the executive totem pole, is a native of Florida, but chose Mississippi State University for his A. A. and B.S. degrees. After earning his M.Ed, from Auburn University, Dean Savage elected to do a tour of duty as Direc- tor of Special Classes and Dean of Southern Union College. Returning to Auburn University for his doctorate, Dr. Savage was named to the elite Special Honors Board and to the Phi Delta Kappa and the Kappa Delta Pi international honor societies for education and to Sigma Tau Delta, international honor society for English. Dean Savage is recognized by Publish or Perish group through two papers of his published by Auburn University Press: THE LEGAL STATUS OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the TEACHER SATISFACTION AND ATTITUDES: CAUSE AND EFFECTS. Doctor Savage is a member of the Alabama Educational Association, the National Educa- tion Association, American Association Junior Colleges, Rotary, and the Auburn Alumni As- sociation. Securing and channeling national funds to aid Athens College sponsored projects, and planning operations for expanded programs of study and building procedures have demanded much of Dr. Savage ' s time and energy. 23 Dr. Robert Gowdy Dean of Student Personnel STUDENT PERSONNEL Dean Ruth Rankin Associate Dean of Student Personnel 24 r l T j '  . E f ' iP - ■ ' n H . 1 113 — 1 1 '  .. m ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 25 Earl S. Daniel Director of Development Curtis D. Coleman College Chaplain Charles C. West Assistant to the Dean of the College 26 Dr. Gene Ermert Division Head DIVISION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION Dr. Jerome Bartlett Business Administration Prol ' . Barbara BuH ' ks Secretarial Science 27 Prof. Archie Carroll Business Administration Prof. Henry McCrary Business Administration Prof. William Sanders Business Administration Prof. Jean Roberts Accounting Business education is popular on the campus, and Founders Hall accommodate s many classes and offices. 28 p b. p 1 L: Dr. Robert Murphree Division Head DIVISION OF EDUCATION Dr. James Bathurst Head, Department of Psychology Dr. Avery Harville Head, Department of Health and Physical Education 29 Dr. Mary Jane Eaton Tests and Measurements Prof. Azalia Francis Methods and Materials Dr. James Philpot Curricula and Student Teaching Dr. Jones, Prof. West, and Prof. Carroll discuss expansion of the new advisory ' program. 30 Prof. Dorothy Campbell Activities, Methods of P.E. Prof. Angeline Nazaretian Activities. Curricula of P.E. Coach Oba Belcher Head Coach, Professor of P.E. Coach Ernest Hill Coach, Professor of P.E. Coach William Taylor Coach, Professor of P.E. Athens College Bears challenge Alabama A M in a fast pacing, endurance testing battle that pack the gym. 31 Dr. Daniel Jones Division Head Head, Department of Religion and Philosophy DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Prof. Dennis Johnson Head, Department of Art Prof. Paul Neal Head, Department of English Prof. Margaret Foley Head, Department of Languages Prof. John Fowler Head. Department of Music 32 Prof. Deanie Brannum English Prof. Mel Hutto Drama and Athens College Players Prof. Penne Laubenthal English Prof. Elva McLin English Prof. Anita Paduana Spanish Prof. Charles West Philosophy and Guidance Prof. Owen Lay Music 33 Dr. William Short Division Head DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES Dr. Richard Couch Head, Department of Biology Dr. Ronald McNutt Head, Department of Chemistry Col. Thomas Rodgers Head, Department of Mathematics 34 Prof. Kenneth Hudson Biology Prof. John Russell Biology Dr. Harry McSwiney Mathematics and Physics Under the direction of Mr. Hudson, and with the avid support of Prof. Russell and Dr. Couch, of the Biology Department, a tropical terrarium was completed in Wa- ters Hall. The terrarium mimics an envi- ronment like that found in tropical rain forests. Waters Hall stands tall and overflows with enthusiastic science majors and minors working with the expanded programs that challenge strong academic talent. 35 Dr. Loraine Pabst Division Head Head, Department of Social Sciences DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. WiUiam Bell History Dr. Vincent Colane Political Science Prof. Margaret Waldron History Students work long hours in the library to meet challenging standards of the social sciences. 36 Dr. Bert Hayes Director of Graduate Studies Graduate Studies offer two degree programs: a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Business Administration. The Master of Arts in Teaching Program enables in-service teachers to earn a master ' s degree, improve professional competence, and, for certified teachers, to raise the level of their certificates. The Master of Arts in Teaching Program offers majors in English, history, physical education, guidance and counseling, or Administration and supervision. The Master of Business Education Program offers advanced education in the field of business administration with an emphasis on management. 37 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Mrs. Erie Allen Head Resident of North Dorm Mrs. Martha Barbre Post Office Mrs. Myra Bamett Admissions Office Mrs. Annie Prince Head Resident of McCain Mrs. Brenda Bumpus Switchboard Operator Mrs. Deannie Brannum Head Resident of Sanders Hall Traudel Von Spakovsky Faculty Secretary Christie Chandler Secretary to Student Union Director Jewewt E. Filler 38 Mrs. Alma Puryear Registrar Mrs. Bertha Hargrove Post Office Manager Basil Wheeler Assistant in Data Processing Jane Leach Director of Data Processing Mrs. Sandra Garner Secretary to Advisory Director Mrs. Lola Martin Head Resident East Dormitory Mrs. Becky Butler Secretary to Dean Savage Epsie Horn Library Arlene Puryear Assistant Bursar 39 Gladys Ward Assistant Librarian Mikie Goodin Secretary Public Relations Martha A. Porter Secretary to the President Evelyn Dwyer Secretary Alumni Christine Everson Mr. Robert L. Faulkner Secretary to Director of Library Director of Physical Plant Shirley Hudson Bursar ' s Office Lucille Williams Assistant Librarian 40 Etoile B. Pearce Mary White Student Union Receptionist Bursar Carol Barksdale Secretary in Development Sue Cooper Admission Clerk Gayle Romine Secretary in Admissions Office Jean Faulkner Chief Accountant Elaine Emmons Secretary to Mr. Johnson Gail Moldenhauer Bookstore Assistant Gene Levens Manager of Bookstore 41 CLASSES FRESHMAN CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS-Officers for the freshman class at Athens College for the 1968-1969 school year are (from left) Bill Kark, president; Ralph Rasmussen, vice-president: Sherry Koenig, secretary; and Dave Ammon, treasurer. Lewis W. Abrams David W. Ammon Raymond Anderson Vito Angeluccia William Angle Neal Ayers John M. Barnes Claire A. Baugh Wayne Baumgardner Denver F. Baxter Joseph Beasten Robert W. Behney Bruce H. Belack Charles Belinshy Stephen A. Berghoff Andrea Best Kerry J. Biegay Saverio A. Bizzarre Rafael A. Bogran Arthur Borik iii ii uk FRESHMEN Samuel Brand Kurt H. Brient Christa L. Brown Richard R. Buhrman Millisa K. Bumpus James Cannon Richard J. Carls Andrew Carrara Nancy F. Carter Martin E. Gaspare Molly L. Caudle James G. Clarke Paul Clary Stuart M. Coben Gary J. Coggin C. Todd Collins Richey J. Craig Dennis Deahl Peter DE Augustine Mario Diez Joseph Donnelly Alice E. Dulaney David C. Enes Marie D. Fahy Hobert L. Faulkner Kathleen A. Felker Arthur R. Fenster Christine Fergusson John G. Fichera JetTery M. Field 45 Gary D. Filjones Gustave A. Fredrick Richard H. Friedman Edward B. Furr Lucian R. Gagliola Frank R. Galante James M. Galup John J. Geagan Leonard F. Gerstar Gayla A. Gibson iMlii nikiil Louis S. Goldstein Wayne W. Good Patricia A. Goddloe Leonard Gossett Vicki Gover Gary Graham Stephen F. Green Patricia L. Gudzik Richard D. Hahn Charles R. Hamilton The introduction of a new guidance program helped to speed up regis- tration and keep upper division and lower division classifications in expert order for class scheduling. 46 .......i FRESHMEN David Hartung Gary A. Head Dorothy L. Helling Joseph C. Helm Mary G. Holladay William Home Robert O. Hosmer George Hubert Fred J. Hughes George A. Jennings Steven W. Jess John C. Jessen Gail A. Johnson Stephen A. Jones William A. Karl Robert Y. Kau John E. Kiker Alfred Kilburn Donald C. Kipfer Geraldine Kirby INFORMAL BILLIARD RECREATION: Polished, re-felted, and improved tables and equipment plus challenging competition bring North, South, East, and West together in the popular billiard room. 47 Leonard A. Kocourt Sherry Koening James Kotkiewicz Jeffery M. Lann James B. Lary Richard P. Lawrence Carl J. Leggieri Thomas M. Lepine Michael R. Lione Daniel Littell Harry A. Little Minie L. Love Dennis T. Malloy Annie R. Malone William Mann Stephen A. Manzer Daniel S. Markham Michael Y. Martin Michael Mason John Matero Craig Matthews James G. McAleer Kevin R. McCabe William McCown John McDowell Brian McKee Edward D. Metal Richard P. Mercuric Nancy Metzler Alan T. Miers HiniiL iil 48 1 . FRESHMEN iiiHittil Dennis C. Milkosky Gregory Millerman Stephen Miller Curtis A. Miners Clyde M. Mitchell Robert W. Mitnik Albert Moscatello Lewis Nemerson Christopher Noe Richard G. Nolte Barbara N orris Billy Ollendike Edward O ' Reilly Pamela Owens Harry J. Parker James C. Parker Arthur Parks Beverly J. Patterson Janet Payne Joseph Pellegrini CAFETERIA LUNCHEON: Wide variety, abundant originals and second helpings at Athens College Cafeteria make it hard to watch the clock for next class period. Richard A. Phillips Lawrence A. Pizer Debra Pozsinsky G. Ronald Prassas Deborah L. Pritchett Arthur J. Probst James W. Poitevint Terry G. Pyne JVIichael Rademaekers Max A. Rairigh Robert Ritchie James Riddiford Lloyd Robertson Beverly Robinson George Roedell William J. Roseboro Michael Saville Cathy A. Seaman T. Porter Schermerhorn Gregory Schniepp John Schoening Steve Schouten Joseph W, Sefton Catherine Seilfried Daniel Shapiro Mark A. Shupienis Charles Shollenberger Robert Siar Clifford Siegel Thomas Sigg Jitoifc iii 50 FRESHMEN iSM -s; Mi Sandra Sloss John Smerklo Guy Smith Jeffrey Smith Jerry Smith Dave Snyder Peter Spivey Theresa Stachurski Bradford Stanko Warren Steele David Stoecklein Steve Talkes Robert Talley Minnie L. Thatch Faye Thornton Kathi Tiernan Joseph Tillman Robert Tocci Gregory Traceski Joseph Villers WE GROW AND WE BUILD CASTLES: So we build castles in the air. That ' s fine . . . that is where they should be built at first. Now, we ' ll learn to put the foundation under them. 51 FRESHMEN Edward Pezzutie Janine S. Rupert Howard C. Ray Margaret Smith Mike Van Tassel Bob Trouw Marlene Waldorf William Warren Lisa Wasserman Bryan Watkins Jeffrey Weingarten Danny Welborn Jack West Sharon L. Whaling Dale Wilson Bradford Wines James Yudes GROWTH IS SELDOM EFFORTLESS The process of growth and building often seems a slow and a laborious task to freshmen until they remem- ber that destruction often is the thoughtless act of a single day; consequently, freshmen close their section of THE COLUMNS by staking their ideals on a lofty summit and by building deeper and more solid foundations in prepara- tion for upper division study. 52 SOPHOMORES Paul Baader Johnny Bachus Kathee E. Baker David Bartlett Wayne P. Beigel Raymond L. Berger Glenda F. Benson Mary C. Black Stephen Holing Allison Brannon John Brockob Dee Brown Lawrence Brown Adwin J. Bruno James Burke Susan Burnett Michael Cabray John Calvarese Ernesl Cantreil Donald Canterburv 53 Mary Ann Chando Paul M. Colvin Raymon Cribbs James Crotty Thomas M. Cuttie Rocco D ' amelio Edith K. Damon Martin Danco Leonard Darmiento Beverly Davies Paul Davis Robert DeCurtis Vernon DeLong Carol A. Deming Francis Derham Rita S. Dollar Randy Dougherty William Dunnavant Frank Esposito Diane Fenster 54 SOPHOMORES Michael Fessler John R. From ■ John S. Gates Robert Gentry Gary Gerstner WilHam Gilkey Phillip Grable Milton E. Greer Steve Gudernatch Clyde E. Guinn Fred Harper Stuart Haverbeck m f . Greg G. Heinz Arthur Hoffman Steve Holland Arthur Hughes Leonard Johnsen Lee R. Johnson Arthur Johnston Michael Jordan 55 Stephen Kadushin Karen Keitel Fern Kibler Steven King John Krack Emanuel Lann Susan Lauzon Robert Lavezzi Shelton Leake John Loretti Elizabeth Lotz Arthur Mandel Thomas Mann Ferrell Maples Arlie Martin Denise Martineau Robert McCanna Thomas McCarthy Ervin McConaghy Patsy McDowell 56 SOPHOMORES Judy Means Sharon Messier Paul Metcalfe Edward Minetti William Nahin Glenn A. Neely M. Linda Noah William Patten Thomas Penders Lilliam Perry William Petersen William Pettus R. Gay Phillips Douglas Piekarski Jerome Piekos Connie Pirtle Harold Pirtle Alan Pope James Pribiia Janice Price 57 Gary Prior Steve Radin Leonard Rausch Margaret Ray Mary C. Reeves Kerry Rhorbach Barry Ritchie Paul Runner James Sanders Bruce Schmidt Steve Schwegel Charles Shaw Kerry Sinclair Michael Sirota Lester Smith Pamela Smith Orlando Sosa Robert Stiles E. Ray Swain William Swindell 58 SOPHOMORES  -x ' f ' Donald Swinea Danny Tatar Terry Taylor John W. Thorn Kenneth Tom Salvatore Uliano Arthur Vaughn William Walb Sophomore president Paul Metcalf and vice president Orlando Sosa commend sophomores for their academic pursuits, and they point out that no matter the changes, no matter how great the growth, one thing is certain — that sophomores and their academic achievements will grow together. Although not present at the pic- ture-taking scene, secretary Judy Means and treasurer Art Mandel join the president and vice president in sa- luting the sophomores. 59 JUNIORS INTERESTS VARY 60 JUNIORS 411 Junior Class president John Jeffers and treasurer Mary Ellen Bond discussing class business. Carol Ader Betty Agee James Ray Anderson Mary A. Anderson Dee Archer Jonathan Ayres Kenneth Baker John Paul Ballew William B. Barnes Jane Bengston Clifford Blair George William Braidfoot 61 Khristan Brown Bill Bulger George H. Buntzen Travis L. Butler (! ). O Phyllis G. Campbell Rick Carter Freddie Don Case John T. Cernak Wayne B. Chitwood Thomas L. CiuUa Marlin Clemens Roslvn C. Coben mMk Jeffrey Lynn Cowan Eugene D Alessandro George W. De Angelis Stephen D. Dekle Dennis De Mase Robert Dragner Carol Faber Carl J. Fllrindi 62 JUNIORS Bruce A. Foley Ronald Foreman Bruce M. Form Albert Lee Fort Paula G. Fowler Stuart Freidman Pamela J. Futch William Gillson Michael Gold Owen W. Griggs James R. Guyse John E. Guziec Robert L. Harbin Edwin J. Hatch Richard S. Hinds Mary F. Hilton John D. Hromoho Lula A. Hutto Margaret A. Janousek John H. JetTers 63 Thomas R. Jergens Ted Kavich Lori Ann Keech H. David Kelley Nancy J. Kidd Nancee Lamparter Susie Lathrop Gary Lee David Loss Bill Luc Randy Manning Janice V. Malhenzie Gwen McClure James McGee Becky C. Meyer Josephine Miserandino Todd Moore Lloyd Morgenstein Robert K. Moschetta Robert H. Mueller 64 JUNIORS Larry Mummert Neil T. Mutchler Quentin Nelson Robert Nelson Keith E. Oldroyd Edward M. Owen Joe Pala Richard J. Palmer Donald R. Payne Eric Pearson Patricia Perkins Gary W. Poole William B. Quade Anita Raby Jimmy Randolph Craig Reinhart P. Randall Reso Greg A. Rich Vincent Roig Elizabeth A. Ruttle 65 Anthony R, Scarano Caren Schmidt Fred Schultz Charles Seifried Janice Siegle Mike Silberman Carl Sivertsen W.A. Steele Bob Steelman f • Keith Stewart •« :y Sandra Stone Hal H. Swartz Ron Swinea Dave Tharp - - Joe Thompson Steve Tremberth jf irtto ' V Jim Trucks Carl Vontobel Bob Vaughan R. Michael Walsh JUNIORS Dennis Ward James O. Welch Richard M. Williams Charles M. Yannett Judith Zalloughi Tracy Hare and Tony D ' Amelio are oriented concerning Marine advantages and Marine opportunities by busy Marine recruiters. iypj B H I 1 1 1 1 ' 1 Hl EI o SENIORS AT WORK AND PLAY Now: if you really want to beat the draft; join the Marine Corps. 68 Born back ceaselessly into the past, we note that our college yearbook is an interesting heritage in its journalis- tic art. But THE COLUMNS, like Athens College and its students, has changed. Athens College continues to change with growth and expansion, and this change re- quires ideas, planning, sweat. And Athens College is spending millions for change. The Nursing School, the College Union, the dorm complexes, the library — all spell change, growth, and venture into the mainstream of life. Why each day profitably spent in this exploding business of education promotes better understanding of people ' s differences and strengthens personal responsibility to country and to world. The grandest work that one can do, stressed at Athens College, is to keep one ' s self equipped and qualified for the greatest thing he is competent at doing; the highest service he is capable of rendering; and the proudest level of his greatest efficiency. When those who build bridges, dams, and railroads are forgotten we shall remember and honor those who make it their first business to build a man. SENIORS Howard Adelman Harrison G. Ayres William R. Ayres Dan E. Bennett Robert Brown Barry Bryan Edwin Butler William W. Clausen Joseph Conquest Lawrence C. Creech Brenda C. Crow William B. Cutsler 69 Joseph Caracappa Judy L. Chaney Douglas E. Chrietzberg Mary D. Clark Norma Dann Authur B. Davis Eugene Delmonico Walter J. Donegan S. Jeffery Dorfman Charles J. Dunn Paul R. Dunnder Claudia P. Engel Michael Engel Donald B. Entrekin Richard Fairchild Marjorie A. Farley Lee C. Foote Alan Niel Forst 70 SENIORS Carl Alan Freedman James Frye Thomas Di Giulian Richard A. Glasser Jerry Don Gray Robert L. De Groff Mrs. Martin pours for Vince Straton and Al Forst. Oh. it is for the seniors to question and to answer for there are few more confident creatures than they. Often they feel that they have arrived at the apogeal moment for intellec- tual, social, and cultural stimulation (three no trump) and are ready to wade into the inciting force of Life. Otis J. Guidry Richard Hal brook Ross J. Hammons Michael F. Harris Don Milton Hendry Sherry Lynn Hobbs 71 Imre Hofle Larry ONeal Holt Jim Hoppin Marvin Hosmer Marlene Hudson Ray James Chris E. Jessen Richard Juntilla Mary Anna Kennemer Roselyn Koretz John Kunzier Pete LaFakis Spencer Lanier Lance LeShaw Garth Lovvorn John E. Lynch Fredrick M. Mac Kay Donald J. Maday 72 mMdM i SENIORS Stephen N. Malone Jay H. Martin Joseph L. McCain Guy Y. McClure John Mengelson Wanda Berry Merritt Walter J. Merritt Andrew M. Meyerson Lawrence B. Miller John W. Moman Charlotte K. Montgomery Betty J. Moore Margaret E. Morgan Monroe L. Neustein Marsha Beth Nomkin Robert Owen John W. Parker Robert A. Patrick 73 Margaret A. Pepper Susan G. Pethick Ed Pratt Sandra F. Price Pete Price Jeffrey P. Radian Robert Rofanello Peter H. Ricard Arthur E. Swinea Eugena Sharpe William R. Sharpe Cliff Sherman Diane Siergio Robert Simmons Rita Smith Pam Snedeker Joe Speiziole Gordon Stables ji MrM 74 M Seniors Marsha Nomkin and Edie Damon advise Junior Lori Keech. SENIORS Marguerta Stone Jim Tassinero Judy Taylor Louis Tremallo William Colin Tomlinson Ray Turner Joseph Volman Monroe Weingarten Jerry Wenger John White Shelby Wilson 75 ORGANIZATIONS Seated: Patsy McDowan, Jerry Gray, president; Janet Payne. Standing: John Parker, Doug Piekarski, Skip Malone, John McDowan, Alan Pope, Bill Nahin, Gary Prior. STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Student Christian Association members form a commu- nity endeavoring to understand and to respond to the love of God and the challenges which they meet in the college, both in- tellectual and social. Through various programs, they strive to make their individual religious beliefs relevant to their lives. Encouraging participation in students of all creeds, the asso- ciation tries to meet needs by combining the areas of worship, study, fellowship, and service. There are weekly vespers, devo- tionals, and special services. The Student Christian Association is open to all students at Athens College, and two of its projects are sponsoring Mr. and Miss Friendship elections and Religious Emphasis Week. 78 Seated: Wannell Mitchell, president. Standing: Gary Gray, Gail Moldenhauer, vice president; Cliffie Gibson, Norma Dann, and Prof. Curtis Coleman, chaplain. METHODIST STUDENT MOVEMENT The purpose of the Methodist Student Movement is to help Meth- odist students form associations with each other and with the Method- ist Church. UMYF DAY is an annual project of the Athens College Method- ist Student Movement, and more than four hundred high school students from Methodist churches in the North Alabama Conference were here February 8. They were given the red carpet treatment, including activities in the physical education center, steak dinner in the college dining hall, and special guests ' honor at the varsity basketball game between Athens College and Alabama College. Cliffie Gibson (at the organ), Gary Gray, Gail Moldenhauer, Wannell Mitchell, and Norma Dann rehearse for a special number for convocation. 79 Standing: Dr. Richard Couch, advisor; Virginia Ann Lusk, Al Brannon, Alan Pope, John McDowell, John Parker, Patsy McDowell. Kneeling: Gayle Fowler, Janet Payne. THE BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The purposes of the Baptist Student Union are: (1) to provide a setting for the maturation of the individual in his relationship to the revelation of God in Christ. (2) to provide a fellowship for the stimulation of a close community, within the Athens College structure. (3) to provide an opportunity for worship, expression of common interests and fellowship. The Baptist Student Union in all functions and purposes, is Southern Bap- tist sponsored, oriented, and directed. It is intended to be the primary structure for the Baptist student in establishing his place in the religious activities at Ath- ens College. Beyond this basic tenet it is intended that all students are invited and encouraged to participate and to share in the full fellowship and program of religious activities at the college and in the city. The Baptist Student Union at Athens College usually meets at 3:00 on Fri- day afternoon at the First Baptist Church. This year the students have under- taken a money-raising project so that a little boy about the age of eight might have a needed operation. The girls had a bake sale in December and the boys are planning a car wash in April. Our group shares fellowship with each other and each month a social takes place. The Baptist Student Union would welcome new members, whether Bap- tist members or not, the door is always open. 80 Pictured: John Ennis, Alan Gershowitz, Don Bruzzi, Barry Cutzler, president; Edie Damon, secretary; Arthur Vaughn, social vice-presi- dent; Dr. Short, honorary member; Bill Angle, Jim, King, Walt Kunkle. Not pictured: Prof. Russell, advisor; Mr. Hudson, advisor; Tom Bar- ney, treasurer; Alan Brannon. John Calvarese, vice-president; Steve Singman, Shari Schlegman. Jim Schniepp, Randy Manning. BIOLOGY CLUB Secretary Edie Damon takes a break from office duties. 81 First Row. Patsy McDowell, Randy Dougherty, Kerry Rhobach, Nancy Lamparter, treasurer. Second Row: Miss Nazaretian, advisor; Carol Smith, Fern Kibler, vice-president; Art Hoffman, Debbie Joch- nau, Jery Hammonds, special event chairman; Cathy Seamon, Hal Swartz, Al Forrest. Third Ron-. Joe Carraclappa, Guy Smith, James Tassinoro, Vicki Gover, special event chairman; A. J. Speziale, Lori Keech, secretary; Bob Raffonello, Bob Moschetta, president. P. E. CLUB The P. E. Club is com- posed of physical education majors and minors who join together in an effort to expand their knowledge, technique, and skill in the areas of physical education. The club sponsors projects and programs that include senior and junior high schools of the state. Miss Angeline Nazaretian, P.E. advisor. Women volleyball officials earn ratings at Alabama College. Since its official adoption and certification by the Division of Girls and Womens Sports of the AAPHER one of its purposes is to train women physical education majors as officials in the various individual and team sports for girls and women. Cliffie Gibson, Carol Smith, Randy Daugherty RATED VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS earned their local ratings; Patsy McDowell, Fern Kibler, Jae Rupert earned their associate ratings and Debbie Jochnau, and Betty Lotz earned their intramural ratings. These girls did an outstanding job and were highly commended by the Rating Board at Alabama College in Montevallo. 82 A CLUB Those who have won the coveted varsity A in recognition of their excel- lence in intercollegiate ath- letics are eligible for mem- bership in this club. Kneeling: Gary Poole, Lance LeShaw, Jimmy Randolph, Dr. Harvill, Coach Belcher, Bill Dunnavant, Pete Price. Standing: Bobby Talley, Jack Thron, Charlie Barnett, Bob Raffanello, George Buntzen, Gene D ' - Alessandro, A. J. Speziale, Al Forst. I. F. C. The secrets of love and hate between men are old and cryptic, and the only way to deal with them is to live with them and with other men, earnestly, hon- estly, and openly. The Athens College In- terfraternity Council, a rep- resentative, policy-forming, and governing body of the undergraduate social fra- ternities, may not have exactly set the world on fire but it did help the fra- ternities set their house in order and keep them that way. Mr. Ed Pratt, Inter- fraternity President, proved to be a capable executive. Seated: Jerry Wenger, Vince Roig, Mike Silberman, treasurer; Ed Pratt, president; Keith Oldroyd. secretary; Ed Cichorek. Steve King. Standing: Cliff Seigel, Ralph Rasmussen. Dennis Bloch. Ed 0 Rielly. Peter Jojis, Grant Ayres, Carl Friedman, Don Payne, Ed Hatch, Ralph Carter. 83 First Row. Jim Pribila, Mike Gold, corresponding secretary; Janice Siegle, recording secretary; Donald Maday, president; Richard Juntilla, historian: Lou Tremello. and John Brockob. Second Ron: Bill Nahin, Jerry Wenger, Lance Le Shaw, Lloyd Morganstern, Dan Tater, Skip Malone, and Quinton Nelson. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CLUB The Business Administration Club of Athens College takes advantage of the excellent location of the city of Athens for a collegiate school of business since Athens is in a financial, insurance, and distribution area of the Southeast. To publicize the role of business administra- tion and business education in a modern society, the A thens College Business Administration Club presents programs, exhibits, and tours which draw visitors of professional recognition to our campus regularly. 84 Don Entrekin, Ron Valenza, and Jim Pribila. DORM PRESIDENTS Dorm Presidents form a Dorm Council which help formulate rules and regulations for cooperative living in the dormitories. Headed by a president, the council is composed of floor representatives, the dorm assistant, and the housemother. Besides handling minor infrac- tions, of dorm rules, the council members serve in emergencies such as epidemics, accidents, etc. Bill Luc and Linda Mullins 85 DRAMA PRODUCTION DARK OF THE MOON Cast Barbara Tharp Rita Dollar David Yharp Steve Schwegel Sherry McClendon Jack Walczach Nan Johnson Doug Piekarski Liz Ruttle Jae Rupert Bill Quade Ray Greer Craig Reinhart Bob McCanna Anita Raby Chris Creech Beverly Robinson Larry Pizer Mary Bond Sheila Pride Rocco DAmelio Carol Deming Larry Lovelady Floyd Feldman 86 ANTIGONE Cast Mary Ellen Bond Paul Talarico Jan Price John Lynch Bill Peterson Rich Hinds Roger Buckelew Ray Greer Ann Ruttle Jeff Dorfman Betty Agee 87 ANTIGONE -A dramatic moment Athens College Drama Department represents an art many people choose to ignore or to select in diluted form. There is a joy of creating that accompanies work in the theater that is found in few other activities. It is the purpose of the department to acquaint the average student with the classics of the theater, as well as offering new playwrights a chance by producing originals. This year the drama department presented three major productions: DARK OF THE MOON, ANTIGONE, and THE ODD COUPLE. The last production is al- ways a student effort entirely. The department, moreover, offers a selection of one-act plays and sponsors an original one-act playwriting contest. 88 THE ODD COUPLE Cast John Lynch Andrew Meyerson Jacquie Coniff Edie Damon Steve Schwegel Tim Powers Jack Walczak Fred Harper 89 First Row: Dr. William A. Short, advisor: Guy McClure, president; Melinda Hobbs, secretary; Don Payne, Dr. Richard Couch. Second Row: Col. Thomas Rodgers, Dr. Ronald McNutt, Prof. John Russell. Not Pictured: Pete Price, vice-president; John Ennis, treasurer; Andry White, historian. CHI BETA PHI Chi Beta Phi is a national fraternity designed to recognize science majors who have been most outstanding in service and leadership in the sciences. Believing that scholarship in science affairs should be supplemented by well rounded scholastic achievement, Chi Beta Phi requires a minimum of 2.5 general grade average but insists on a 3.0 grade average in the sciences for membership eligibility. Potential members must possess a high moral character, integrity, qualities of fellowship. B 4 90 At Speaker ' s Stand: Malinda Hobbs. Sitting: Gwen McClure, Dr. Loraine Pabst, Mrs. Lola Martin, Mrs. Deannie Brannum. Standing: Wayne Chitwood, Sandra Stone, Anita Raby, Mrs. Shelby Phillips, Prof. Angeline Nazaretian, Prof. Elva McLin. Back Row: Ewell Smith, Guy McClure, Prof. Curtis Coleman, Jerry Grey. PI TAU CHI Pi Tau Chi is an honorary religious society. Students, professors, and other college personnel who have rendered outstanding services in reli- gious activities in connection with the college, the churches, and the city are invited to join. Prof. Curtis Coleman, Athens College chaplain and I t Prof. Angeline Nazaretian, former Pi Tau Chi national officer, smile their sat- isfaction over chapter projects. 91 Sitting: Gay Phillips, Dee Archer, president: Prof. Paul Neal, advisor; Mrs. Deannie Brannum, Mrs. Elva McLin. Standing: Andy Meyerson, Bob Brown, Don Payne, Fred Schultz. SIGMA TAU DELTA An honorary fraternity in the Department of English, Sigma Tau Delta emphasizes scholarship and creative writing. Reflecting the growth of creative writing at Athens College, Sigma Tau Delta initiated new members representing the mass communication areas of news-editorial, ra- dio-television, and advertising. The fraternity sponsors and conducts a major writing project yearly with judges from the Uni- versity of Alabama ranking papers submitted by contestants. Following the University ranking, contestants receive citations and awards at a for- mal banquet. President Dee Archer presides at officer election meeting. 92 Chris Jessen vice-president Dee Archer president STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Student Government Association is an honor society for senior students. The honor of membership in SGA has come to symbolize an out- standing contribution of a student to Athens College in the fields of scholarship, leadership, and service. Each spring SGA taps new members according to its highest ideals. SGA is more than an honorary organization, however. The campus situation is constantly studied and service is rendered when and where it is needed. In these and other ways the honor of SGA is trans- ferred into active services for the student body, fac- ulty, and administration of Athens College. Mary Ann Chando secretary 93 THE SENATE Keith Stewart, senator-at-large; Tom Ciulla, off-campus senator; Ed Pratt, IFC president; Dean Rankin, advisor; Harry LeBair, senator-at- large: Anita Raby, off-campus women senator; Josephine Miserandino, parliamentarian; Grant Ayres, senior class president; Doug Piekarski, treasurer; Mary Ann Chando, secretary; Chris Jessen, vice-president; Dee Archer, president; Nancy Lamparter, senator-at-large; Ed Collins, senator-at-large; Jerry Gray, SCA; Rick Keppler, senator-at-large; John Jeffers, junior class president; Neil Mutchler, senator-at-large; Bill Carl, freshman class president; Paul Metcalfe, sophomore class president. Attending student division meetings and exploring new frontiers. Senate members are able to weather reconstruction eras and to move onward and up- ward in amending the Constitution and approving budgets to help keep student business in order. PRESIDENT ' S ADVISORY COUNCIL Each year the SGA sets up organized commissions with the job of scheduling school activities and calendar documentations. Student leaders relate their ideas with the SGA president and advisor as a basis for communi- cation. Seated: Dee Archer, president; Chris Jessen, vice-president. Standing: Edie Damon, Kay Montgomery, Doug Piekarski, Bill Gillson, Dean Rankin, advisor; Lori Keech, Sue Daitz. 94 Seated: Pat Perkins, Sue Daitz, parliamentarian; Harry LeBair, presid- ing senator; Marsha Nomtcin, secretary; Sue Pethict;. Standing: Kar- myn Tipps, Mel Mumau, Ed Pratt, Bob Moschetta. Mike Jordan, Monroe Neustein, Skip Malone, Fred Schultz, Andy Meyerson, Janet Payne. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY To facilitate student-administration relations and to explain student propos- als for campus curricular expansions, the General Assembly exercises an impor- tant role in student government activities. SGA members chat with Athens College President at entrance of College Union Building. 95 COMMISSIONS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND STUDENT ORIENTATION: Kay Montgomery ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: Neil Mutchler, chairman; Keith Oldroyd. Not Shown: Nancy Kidd, Joyce Christmas, Mary Reeves. 96 1 1 ■ fj w 1 1 1 1 F 1 1 l fll i - y 5 1 u p ' is.. ' ■; 1 ikJ I I 1 H i 1 9 L.. ' r iPIWi l L 1 % V i 1 Kr — j i 12 1 - . - ■%itt tai ■ -s; ' .. g [ . fl ■ ■ ■ HH -.. 1 r ' -ct H ' f ggSSfm ' - ' -- ■P s W ixi ■ 4 9 1 F i l M - HMI HI HH i R y ' . 1 M I HHH ™ ILm MB., ■i£. _1 v flB FINANCE COMMISSION: Doug Piekaibki, Gary Prior, BUI Nahin, Bob Ethel. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION; Bill Gillson, Keith Oldroyd, Richard Juntilla. 97 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES COMMISSION: Jack Walczak, Harry LeBair, secretary; Edie Damon, chairman; Marsha Nomkin, coordinator. TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES COMMISSION: Lori Keech, co-chairman; Sue Daitz, co-chairman. Standing: Nancy Metzler, Marilyn Thompson, Danny Tatar, Mike McGovern. 98 Gay Phillips and Fern Kibler break for TV program. UNION BOARD COMMISSION Jane Vaughn, chairman; Gay Phillips, Nancy Kidd, Fern Kibler. 99 Twenty students were se- lected for the 1969 issue of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. The Athens College list in- cludes both seniors and jun- iors. Miss Dee Archer Mr. Grant Ayres Judy Chaney Selection is based on leader- ship, service to the college, and scholarship. Nominations were made by an Athens College com- mittee consisting of students and faculty members. Edward Cichorek Andrew Hantsis John Jeffers Fred McKay Andrew Meyerson Kay Montgomery Guy McClure THE AT To emphasize the significance of increased building construction and expanded academic pro- grams at Athens College, THE ATHENIAN ori- ented students, professors, and all personnel con- cerning the proposed plant for the Athens College Nursing School and current research plans for the new library building. Gaining more statewide ad- vertising attention, THE ATHENIAN stretched the boundaries and the influence of Athens College to new prestigeous heights. 1 f ini Bl W v lP 1 )f ' v ' ' 1 ..- ■ ' ' B • ■li FREDERIK SCHULTZ Editor and Business Manager Betty Agee, Martha Gamer, William Barnes, Margaret Janousek, Kay Montgomery, Mark Robins, Fred Schultz, and Mike McGovem detail layout for next ATHENIAN issue. 104 THE ATHENIAN EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER Fred ' Schultz SORORITY EDITOR Martha Garner SPORTS EDITOR Bob Brown OFFICE ASSISTANTS Janice Siegle Margaret Janousek FEATURE WRITERS Andy Meyerson Betty Agee REPORTERS Mark Robbins William Barnes Mike McGovern Kay Montgomery LAYOUT Walt Donegan ADVISOR Dr. Vincent Colane The ATHENIAN is the campus bi-weekly newspa- per. This year Athens College saw the ATHENIAN emerge for the new 1968-1969 year with several features chronicled in its diary: 1 . The Athens College Board of Trust assembled at Ath- ens College and approved a gigantic building and ex- pansion program for Athens College. 2. The Tams presented a concert fo r Founders Queen ceremonies that provided campus wide excitement and newspaper headlines. Communications Conference included four trainees from different areas of the country. 3. Editor Otis Guidry vacated his post and Athens Col- lege to accept a business and professional opportunity in California. The Athenian is distributed without charge from marked locations around the campuses. As the official campus newspaper, the ATHENIAN presents campus news, features, sports, and editorials. The staff of the ATHENIAN is made up of students interested in journal- ism and newspaper work. As happens every year, the new staff developed into a tightly-knit, loyal crew that gave many hours of tearful labor to Editor Fred Schultz and the ATHENIAN. Janice Siegle, Dr. Colane, Bob Brown, Dee Brown, and Andy Meyerson work with script for next issue. 105 Richard Juntilla Editor Business Manager THE COLUMNS Knowledge today has grown bigger than wild- est imagination, and the spiraling demands for effective, operative leadership dares the very core of man ' s courage, evaluation, and judgment. Much of that which has been best at Athens College, the COLUiVlNS has kept: we intend to exercise good taste; we propose not the elaborate nor the gaudy; and we do design honesty, and, in doing so we become sometimes serious and often comic. Placing emphasis on student interest in the yearbook, we encouraged organizations sugges- tions for pictures and for copy portraying impor- tant projects and programs; furthermore, stren- uous financial obligations assuring publication of the COLUMNS produced advertising that jumped from Texas to New York, from Michigan to Florida. In fact, as our yearbook theme of growth and building points out, the 1969 COLUMNS at- tempts to portray the Athens College of today against the background of the past. We are proud to present this yearbook to the student body in the knowledge that the 1969 COLUMNS makes up part of the stepping stone to a great future for Athens College. 106 Edie Damon notifies organizations about Mr. Bain ' s picture-taking schedules for COLUMNS. Paul Ballew checks all phrasing and styling for customers ' ads. Gay Phillips studies creative ideas tor new copy. 107 ■ iff 1 iVjKfjX, H H ' ' W fcrirrrr jMd? 1 J | m Mary Clark telephones for information and then types the copy. Spencer Lanier takes a break from the Dells ' performance and checks possibilities for COLUMNS ads. Don Hendry checks College bulletin board for forthcoming specialties. Pam Futch checks IBM file cards for accurate classification. 108 THE GYRE Celebrating its tiiird birthday this year, the GYRE staff launched and piloted a creative writing project which climaxed with an excellent Christmas concert that claimed praise and commendation from students, faculty, and visitors. Under the director- ship of President Pete La Fakis and the advisorship of Professor Larry Saunders, the GYRE taps much creative potential on Athens College campus. Pete La Fakis President Ed Cichorek, Fred Schultz, Pete La Fakis, Paul Talarico, and Jeff Dorfman offer hearty encouragement to Founders Queen Jan Price as she draws layouts for GYRE ' S next issue. 109 PANHELLENIC COUNCIL PANHELLENIC MEMBERS (L): Dee Archer, Phi Mu; Martha Garner, Zeta Tau Alpha; Susan Pethic. Phi Mu; (R) Anita Raby, Zeta Tau Alpha; Karmyn Tipps, Zeta Tau Alpha; and Judy Zalloughi, Sigma Kappa. The Panhellenic Council is somewhat like a petite IFC. Athens College Panhellenic Council is composed of one representative and the president of each national sorority on the campus. The council orients new students about sororities and the sorority system and follows this activity with an orientation program for all new coeds interested in the system. In addition to supervising all rush activities, Panhellenic sponsors a spring fashion show to which the general public is invited. Members of Athens College Chorale — F r r Row: Peggy White, Kathy Baker, Deb Rykken. Gail Moldenhauer, Gail Morgan, Gail Long, Jae Rupert, Roz Koretz, Pat Gudzik, and Karen Keitel. Second Row: Faye Thornton, Missy Mouman, Peggy Shirk, Clair Baugh, Judy Williams, Bettye Moore, Carol Ader, Nancy Keech, Cathy Haussman. Third Row: Don Kipper, Bill Swindeel, Jerry Gray, Steve Manzer, Steve Deckle, Hobie Falkner, Jim Trucks, Lee Burdick, Craig Rhinehart. Paul Runner. Fourth Row: Eric Pearson, Rich Lawrence, Ed Kidell. Todd Moore, Joe Sweatlock, Jim Pribila, John White, Dave Ammon, Joe Villers, Jon Pross, and Bill Clausen. ATHENS COLLEGE MUSIC The Department of Music aims to teach music in the fullest sense . . . which is to build educated musi- cians, not mere vocal or instrumental performers. The study of music as a language of communication in our modern society is based upon a broad background of general education as well as theoretical and practical music. Curricula are designed to prepare professional performers, teachers of music on all levels, directors of social music, and composers as well as intelligent, cultured persons in a well informed society. Open to all students, the Athens College Chorale offers an opportunity for participation to those who enjoy singing a wide variety of choral literature. Fall semester was climaxed by a Christmas concert; win- ( ter semester a major work was performed with or- chestral accompaniment; and spring brought an infor- mal concert which concluded the year ' s performances. The membership for 1968-1969 totals approximately 80 persons. The audience cheered, encored, and curtain called again and again at Christmas programs, special concerts, and fine arts performances. Ill EVENTS OF IMPORT AND SIGNIFICANCE PROFESSOR FITCH SPEAKS AT SPECIAL PROGRAM Professor Elton Fitch of Athens College and former vicar of St. Timothy ' s Episcopal church, Athens, was a speaker at the special dedication services of St. Timothy ' s new church building, Athens. The SPURRLOWS discussed the hippi look and presented a musical concert at convocation during Religious Emphasis week at Athens College. 114 ATHENS COLLEGE COED HIJACKED TO CUBA Miss Peggy White, an Athens College sopho- more, shows souvenirs which she brought back from Cuba after a plane in which she was a pas- senger was hijacked to Cuba. Miss White was in route to Miami, Florida, for a short vacation. With the genuine spirit of sharing, fellowship- ping, and meditating, Athens College students herald in the Christmas holidays. 115 Excitement was high when Edie Damon spir- ited in Veteran ' s Day celebration to honor all Americans. Mrs. Etoile Pearce presents her rare doll collection to Athens College. Mrs. Pearce is an enthusiastic hobbyist as well as a recognized authority in evaluating rare antiques of the doll family. Mrs. Pearce holds a precious, old, china doll of German Dresden lineage. 116 Chaplain Coleman awards senior John Gates the Ministerial Scholarship. Mr. Filler presents senior Larry Harbin the Nugent Memorial Fund award while Chaplain Coleman and Miss Linda Hobbs smile their approval. 117 SCHOLARSHIPS Walt Donegan, Athens College senior, is the first recipient of a Tennes- see Valley Old Time Fiddlers Association Scholarship. Senior Richard Juntilla captures the Associates Capital Scholar- ship for 1969. Making the presentation is Mr. Jewitt Filler. In the Saga Art Contest, first prize was awarded to Louis Matarazzo. For creativity and design on the window of the cafeteria, Andy Hantsis receives the award from Mr. Siegel. 118 Prof. James D. Ballew, director of Athens College libraries, receives a set of DIALOGUES ON DE- MOCRACY, a gift from South Central Bell Telephone Company to Athens College and presented by Mr. Lynn Fowler, district manager of the company. President Frank N. Philpot smiles his enthusiastic ap- proval of the educational gift. Dean Ralph M. Savage and Prof Thomas A. Rodgers, both of Athens College, present winners of the Chi Beta Phi Scientific Fraternity math contest scholarships to Linda Sirten of West Limestone High School, first place; Sam Hess, Austin High School, Decatur, second place; and John McKay, Speake High School, Morgan County, third place. n9 President Philpot accepts a check for $100 presented to Athens Col- lege by members of Athens Quest Study Club. The money is to be matched by federal funds for a $1,000 scholarship. Making the presen tation are Mrs. F. P. Bick- ley, Sr., secretary-treasurer; and Mrs. M. L. Filleppi, Jr., president. Dr. Richard Couch Senior Robert Owen TWO ATHENIANS PRESENT SCIENCE PAPERS Dr. Richard Couch, chairman of the Biology Department of Athens College, and Robert Owen, senior biology major, presented papers at the Alabama Academy of Science meeting in Mobile, April 11-12. Mr. Owen ' s paper The Effects of Atrazine on the Absorption and Translocation of P32 in English Peas, will also be entered in Student Research Award competition. This contest is for undergraduate and graduate students in the biological sciences and is the first time a student from Athens College has presented a paper at the Academy meetings. Mr. Owen did this work as part of the requirements for the course Independent Study in Biology. Dr. Couch ' s paper Effects of N2-C02-HE Laser Energy on Water Hyacinths, is a report of the pro- gress made using the laser to control plant growth. Both of these papers will be presented to the biological sec- tion of the Academy. 120 tur gF, frtFtt B! ATHENS COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association of Athens College was given two purposes: To strive for the welfare of Athens College; To promote a mutually beneficial relationship between the College and its alumni. Through its alumni clubs across the country, reunions, homecomings, and other activities, the Association works for and with the College and its former students of an ever greater Athens College. All former students of Athens College, whether graduated or not, and members of the faculty or administrative staff of the College are considered members of the Alumni Associa- tion. 121 A former student of Athens College in the early 1940 ' s, Joseph Godwin, is greeted upon his return to the campus by Earl Daniel, director of Athens College Alumni. Mrs. Grady Davis and Mrs. Godwin share in the greeting. The Alumni Tea at AEA brought together friends from across the state and gave them the opportunity to remember days at Athens Col- lege. Mrs. Edna McClure, left, and Mrs. Pearl Franklin, 58, ex- change salutations over a cup of coffee. Bob Stewart, 47, left, discussed the future of Athens College with Dr. Robert Murphee, chairman of the Department of Education, dur- ing the AEA Tea at Birmingham. 122 GYRE members entertain students, faculty, and guests at a poetry read- ing contest. Carol Deming of Zeta Tau Alpha and the College Un- ion Board was spotlighted by the ATHENIAN as de- serving special recognition. Portraying Ella Berger in Athens College production of DARK OF THE MOON, Miss Deming revealed much sensitive talent in the field of drama. Vale, Mrs. Pearce! Athens College family thanks you for your tenure of service and wishes for you happiness and good fortune in your new professional opportunity. 123 DR. HARVILLE TAKES STATE HONORS Athletic director Dr. Avery Harville received a Physical Fitness Leadership Award from Governor Albert Brewer after being named one of six finalists in the 1968 Alabama Jaycee Physical Leadership program. Dr. Harvill, chairman of the Health and Physical Education Department at Athens College, received the award in ceremonies in the Governor ' s Office as Alabama Jaycee officials looked on. The award is sponsored by the Jaycees in cooperation with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The State Physical Fitness Commission, under the direction of its Executive Secretary, Bill Walker, assisted the Jaycees in selection of the six finalists from regions throughout the state. Governor Brewer commended the finalists for their efforts in promoting physical fitness programs among Alabama citizens of all ages. He noted that leaders in physical fitness education often do not receive the recog- nition afforded those in the sports world, but that their impact on health and daily lives of all citizens is great. 124 COACH BELCHER CITED AS TOP COACH COLONEL HOLMES COMES TO ATtlENS COl 1 FGH Coach Oba Belcher, the answer of Athens College to Kentucky ' s Adolph Rupp, has added another ribbon to his growing list of plaques and awards. The BIRMING- HAM POST-HERALD named him ALL ALABAMA SMALL COLLEGE COACH of the Year. Coach Belcher, during his eight years at Athens, has won 145 games while losing only 75. Under his leader- ship, the Bears have made three trips to the NAIA Finals in Kansas City. In seven of the last eight years, the Bears have won the Alabama Collegiate Conference twice, tied for the lead twice, and finished in second twice. S. C. Holmes was appointed business manager at Athens College succeeding J. Alton Johnson, who re- signed to accept a similar position at West Virginia Wes- lyn College. Col. Holmes recently retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of colonel after thirty years of active ser- vice. He received his B.S. degree in engineering from North Carolina State and followed with a master ' s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of South- em California. The New York native is a member of the Tau Beta Pi fraternity and was awarded the Commendation Medal, Bronze Star with three oak leaf clusters, and the Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster. Col. Holmes is married and he and Mrs. Holmes are the parents of three children. 125 BASKETBALL CHAMPS The Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority basketball team at Athens College won the women ' s intramural champi- onship this year. The members of the team are (from left) Debbie Jochnau, Carol Smith, Fern Kibler, Kathy Seaman, and Rita Dollar. The girls boasted a 20-0 record for the season. REFEREES FOR INTRAMURALS Cliff Sherman. Bill Swartz, Al Wheeler, and Jeff Wood blow a quick whistle and keep the ball moving in the athletic arena. ' l2o Mr. Barry Sheldon, Jr., Mrs. Buddy Gilbert, and Dr. Westenberger, president of Martin College, cast many ballots before coming to a final decision for the Queen of the Beauty Ball. Travis Butler of Athens College is being con- gratulated by his wife, Becky, after being named to the National Association of Intercol- legiate Athletics, all 27th District basketball team. Cathy Seaman and Rita Dollar Irip the light fantastic along with their ' ea. Bears! ' 127 ATHLETICS ATHENS COLLEGE BEARS Gary Lee, guard; Johnny Baccus, forward; Jack Thorn, center; Joe Thompson guard, co-captain; James Ran- dolph, guard; Bobby Tally, guard; Charles Barnett, center, captain; Danny Wellborn, forward; Travis Butler, guard; Billy Ledbetter, forward. Not Pictured: Danny Cantrell and Alan Pope. Due to injuries they were Red- Shirted for one year. 1 VARSITY SPORTS Athens College athletics are nobly profitable for those who participate, and this is the real goal of any game we play; moreover, that athletics have not been a staggering financial burden to the college is good. The hard knocks and rough play, combined with crafty deception of the actors, turn the court into a stage of drama better than many theatrical productions and draw a ftiU house of exciting, encouraging, thrilling specta- tors who are there to share the excitement and to see . . . how. the game is played. Guard Joe Thompson (No. 24), expertly foils Alabama A M ' s toss for two points while guard Travis Butler (in background) positions in front of A M s No. 21 to recover the rebound. 130 ATHENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1968-1969 Billy Ledbetter and Joe Thompson struggle silently while the crowd roars. DATES GAMES PLACE Nov. 23 -Belmont College H 25 -Florence State H 30 — Livingston University H Dec. 3 — Alabama College T 7 -Alabama A M H 10 — David Lipscomb H 12 -Troy State T 14 — Huntingdon College T 19- Belmont College T Jan. 2 — Middle Tennessee State T 4 — David Lipscomb T 7 — Livingston University T 1 1 —Jacksonville State HC 14-St. Bernard T 1 7- Alabama A M T 20-Troy State H 25 — Huntingdon College H Feb. 4-Jacksonville State T 8 — Alabama College H 1 1 — Florence State T 13 -St. Bernard H Feb. 20, 21, 22-ACC Tournament Troy State Feb. 27, 28, March 1 — NAIA District Tournament March 10-15 — NAIA Tournament Kansas City Cheerleaders add color, beauty, excitement, and order to the game. Standing: Kerry Rhobach, Cathy Seaman, Nancy Keech, Rita Dollar. Kneeling: Gina Bugee, Nancy Lamparlcr, Dottie Helling. 131 Joe Thompson races for the recovery. Johnny Baccus, forward. 1 Everybody takes to the air for this one. 132 Travis Butler, guard. Made ALL CONFERENCE, ALL TOURNA- MENT, and ALL DISTRICT 27. NAIA. Captain Barnett drops one for two points, but Ferrell Maples readies for recovery . . . just in case. 133 134 Gary Lee, guard. An English spin and another Bear score. Standing: Rita Dollar, Dottie Helling, Nancy Lamparter, Gina Bugee. Kneeling: Kerry Rhobach. Nancy Keech. Cathy Seaman. 135 Bobby Tally, guard. BB V ' jI I H H ■ K - 1 A bounce-pass and another Bear score. 136 Billy Ledbetter, forward. Bear Coach Belcher appraises his varsity team. Bear cagers roll into playoffs. 137 Don ' t look over your shoulder now, Travis, but . . . Ferrell Maples Made honorable mention in ALL CONFERENCE. Made First Team of the District 27, NAIA. Whistles blowing, cameras flashing, knees buckling. Bears challenging . . . that ' s basketball . . . CONFERENCE style. 138 Joe Thompson l Co-captain, guard The vaunted Bears ' aerial attack strikes again. Jack Thorn, center 139 Jimmy Randolph, guard We hold our own in scholarship, too. 140 Cheerleaders and spectators salute Bears. Danny Welbom, forward Received honorable mention in ACC CONFERENCE. He prefers to fly up and then drop it in. 141 Alert Bear stymied these two points. Bear ' s quick dribble-take-away catches all off guard. ;--i2 27-DISTRICT ATHENS COLLEC MARCH 3 Offical Program BEARS WIN ACC Action at Tournament The look of determination shows on all faces as Travis Butler shoots for two in the ACC Tournament Finale against the Livingston University Tigers. Tigers Harvey (40) and Wright (32) look on while Bears Fer- rell Maples (55) and Billy Ledbetter (21) brace for action. Athens won the game (and the tournament) 82-67. It was a long, tough road for the Athens College Bears . . . but they rated Number I in District 27 by the Carr system. Interviewed by the press following the tournament, Athens Coach Oba Belcher quickly com- mented, We could never have gone so far had it not been for the wonderful boys who made up this team. 144 TOURNAMENT Coach Belcher, Charlie Barnett, Billy Ledbetter. and Jimmy Randolph pose with ACC Champion trophy. Dr. Earl Watson, chairman of the 27th district NAIA presents Farell Maples and Travis Butler plaques, naming them to the ACC Tournament team. 145 LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP AT CAMP LEE Unpacking tor the weekend. Separating business from pleasure. f T W im:- ' Swimming or tion. sunbathing in quiel reflec- Li ' l Andy Meyerson journeyed down from the rolling hills of Pennsylvania and joined forces with Daisy Dee Archer for a Turkey Run picnic. Light and shadows hold their eyes . . . the way woodsy essence creates their mood. - ■ ' « , l-nsby threesome and the woods . . . lovely, dark, and deep 146  - ll ' f ' pw A Swan demonstration against a Camp Lee background. The Scissors technique for a Frisby rescue. In all this there tomorrow into a is a pattern of bringing flower-fresh today. An abstract form, a geometric shape, a shock of brilliant color dominates a scene. Budding day with its aurora streamers of amber walking down the dew-sparkling hillside stirring honeysuckle, blue lotus, and white ginger awake. Camp Lee was the teacher who stressed noble projects with heaping helpings of knowledge for quality leadership. ' SI d ' With the close of sessions and panel discussions the bell claps out chow time and curfew. 147 Now get this drive. ball ahead for the forehand Two weeks work on the forehand drive and six weeks on the cannon ball service moved Athens College team Caren Schmidt, Sandra Stone, Ann Holland, and Carol Heery into the limelight at the intramurals tourna- ment. Hurry-up speed tangles with accuracy for Carol Heery 148 Remember a firm grip insures a better backhand. Josephine Maserandino. Mary Ann Anderson, and Judy Zalloughi toss high and swing hard for a cannon ball. 149 Athens College hosted the Annual Junior High Volleyball Sports Day on December 7. Dr. Ralph Savage, Dean of Athens College, welcomed the group and Dr. Avery Harvill, Head of the Physical Education Department, of Athens College, brought greetings. Prof. Angeline Nazaretian, Sports Day Chairman, introduced guests and Miss Cliffie Gibson, student majoring in Physical education, gave the invocation. Mr. Stout Pettus, superintendent of Limestone County Schools, made a brief talk. Miss Mable Robinson, physical education consultant for the State Department of Education, presented the trophy to the winning team. Athens College students serving on committees were Nancy Lamparter, Randy Daugherty, Marianne Chendo, Fern Kibler, Patsy McDowell, Cliffie Gibson, Betty Lotz, and Lorie Keech. Looks like the American Twist but could be the Cannon Ball Drive. Now, weight on left foot ... I said the left foot . VARSITY BASEBALL VARSITY TEAM- Top Row: Lester Smith, Ken Baker, Mel Mu- maw, Steve Boling, Jack Thorn, Travis Butler, Bruce Foley. Tom Loewenstine, Dannv Markham, and Coach Hill. Bottom Row: Bill Dunnavant, Joe Donnelly, Bill McCown, Alan Forst. Dick Mowery. Rich Friedman, and Cliff Sherman. Danny on first. Joe waiting for a homer. 152 fn ■ 1 Beat Troy— Joe. Lester in action. Tense moment with Troy. 153 t -■r - li l i l( M. v ..- '  -f , i -.- . J2 But intramurals . . . baseball and football, even though the programs are run on the campus athletic field, were successful. This is not strange, since Athens College is recognized as having one of the best intramural programs in the conference. As usual fraternity feuds were rampant. Delta Tau Delta tries for a pass . . 154 but everybody blocks everybody . and Alpha Tau (.)mega hatlks i au Kappa tpsilon 155 GYRE assistant editor Miss Kay Montgomery contemplates the prestigious influence of American Poet Laureate Rob- ert Frost as he journeyed to Russia for literary concerts and philosophical conferences. ™ ATHENIAN editor Fred Schultz alerts his staff for meet the press interviews. 156 LESLIE FROST VISITS ATHENS COLLEGE CAMPUS Nothing happens until you meet Miss Leslie Frost, daughter of the late Poet Laureate Robert Frost, and then . . . like father like daughter . . . suddenly intellectualism coupled with dynamic personality and sparkling wit burst forth from a smile that grips all eyes in pearlized wonder and permits time to glide on in unforgettable tableau. Miss Frost visited Athens College and spoke to faculty and students about her father, his visit to Russia and conference with Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and above all. Frost ' s appe- tite to inquire. Prof. Paul Neal of the Department of English introduced Miss Frost to the college community. Sigma Tau Delta President Miss Dee Archer commends committee chairmen for superior advance planning for Miss Frost ' s appearance. 157 Writing awards come up. Excitement climbs high. Sigma Tau Delta goes on a spree and has a fling at its banquet. Prof. Paul Neal readies members and guests for the climax of the evening . . . saluting the award winners of Athens College creative writing contest. Looking over the program and discussing the award winners are Mrs. Dan Jones. Dr. Dan Jones, Dr. Herbert Hughes, Mrs. George Porter, Prof. Neal, Miss Dee Archer, Mr. Andy Meyerson, Miss Martha Garner, and Mr. Fred Schultz. ANNUAL BANQUET of KAPPA ZETA CHAPTER of SIGMA TAU DELTA NATIONAL ENGLISH FRATERNITY FOUNDED 1924 Sunday, May 7 7, 7969 6:00 P.M. ATHENS COLLEGE Athens, Alabama Professor Neal extends congratulations to award-winning Mrs. Alice Ackley while Mrs. Porter, Miss Archer, and Mr. Meyerson smile their approval. 156 SELF . . . New Library Committee A group of Athens College students met in the physical edu- cation center under the direction of Prof. Angeline Nazaretian to plan effective support for library facilities at Athens College. Stu- dent Efforts for Library Facili- ties committee named Jack Walczak as chairman with Janice Siegle, Carol Smith, and Frank Derham as assistants. Pictured are — Seated, L: Miss Siegle, Prof. Nazaretian, and Miss Smith. Standing. L: Mr. Derham and Mr. Walczak. Athens College Chorale sings to a crowded McCandless during convocation. 159 We PRESENT ARMS To OUR PAGE SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. Accarino Valley Stream, New York $10.00 Malcolm Adamson Chattanooga, Tenn. (Alumni) 10.00 Harold C. Altman Newark, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Angle Metuchen, New Jersey 10.00 C. J. Baader Westfield, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey, Jr. Hanceville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. J. Milton Baker Bethesda, Maryland 10.00 Mrs. Dorothy B. Beasten St. Davids, Pa. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bings Yardley, Pa. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Bizzarro Troy, New York 10.00 Mr. Jim Blackburn Huntsville, Ala. 10.00 Jekabs Bremanis New Brunswick, New Jersey 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Theodore and Brient Anne Washington, D.C. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brockob La Grange Park, III. 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Bumpus Route 8, Athens, Ala. 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Canfield Cedar Grove, New Jersey 10.00 Mr and Mrs. J. B. Canterbury Huntsville, Ala. 10.00 Mr and Mrs. J. B. Conquest Guntersville, Ala. 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Paul Covin Dover, New Jersey 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Harvey Creech Memphis, Tenn. 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Frank Dann Fairfield, Ala. 10.00 Mrs. Margie Davis Calera, Ala. 10.00 Mr and Mrs. Francis Derham Peekskill, New York 10.00 Mr and Mrs. A. P. DiGiulian Vienna, Virginia 10.00 Mr and Mrs. W. B. Douglas Huntsville, Ala. 10.00 160 Eleanor Eason I Kingsport, Tenn. 10.00 Mrs. A. L. Eggleston Norfolk, Virginia 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Enes Westfield, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Felker Western Springs, 111. 10.00 Mrs. Rebecca C. Frost Birmingham, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Garrett, Jr. 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 and Mrs. Louis and Marjorie Keech Toms River, New Jersey 10.00 Cochran, Georgia Bernice Gersholwitz Bronx, New York Mr. and Mrs. William Gerstner Evergreen Park, 111. Mrs. Eugene R. Gill Huntsville, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Grable Miami, Florida Dr. Raymond E. Guziec Chicago, 111. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hartung Wyncote, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George Hayas Rutherford, New Jersey Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Pordand, Maine Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hilton Columbus, Georgia Dr. and Mrs. Starr Ingram Westfield, New Jersey Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnston New London, Connecticut Mr. and Mrs. L. Kavich Mineola, New York Mr. Miss Clara D. Kelley Alexander City, Ala. (Class ' 23) 10.00 Sharp and Killen, Inc. Athens, Ala. 5.00 Lt. Col. and Mrs. Donald C. Kipfer Montgomery, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Lauzon Far Hills, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Lawrence Havertown, Pa. 10.00 W. Douglas Leake, Jr. Jasper, Ala. 10.00 Mr. John C. Long Rt. 2, Winchester, Tenn. 10.00 Mr. H. N. Lovvorn Athens, Ala. 10.00 Lester and Louise Malcolm Alexandria, Virginia 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mann Washington, D.C. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Manning Alexandria, Virginia 10.00 Bernard D. Marsello Decatur, Ala. 10.00 Mr. Joseph C. McKenzie Bethel, Connecticut 10.00 Mrs. H. E. Miller Huntsville, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Moschetta Ridgewood, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mutchler Huntington, New York 10.00 Col. and Mrs. Grady S. Pepper Athens, Ala. 20.00 Marguarite R. Phillips Huntsville, Ala. 10.00 Dr. Jerome M. Piekos Chicago, 111. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Prassas Wilmette, 111. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pyne Vineland, New Jersey 10.00 Henry E. Radian River Edge, New Jersey 10.00 Ralph Rasmussen Perth Amboy, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Rau Fort Lauderdale, Florida 25.00 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Reed Prospect, Tenn. (Class of ' 54) 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. William E. Riddiford Hohokus, New Jersey 10.00 Evelyn L. Ritchie Philadelphia, Pa. 10.00 M. Robbins Norfolk, Virginia 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sanders Springfield, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Truman Schermerhorn Glen Allen, Virginia 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Robert U. Schuitz Balboa, Canal Zone 10.00 A. W. Shupienis Fargo, North Dakota 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sierchio Cedar Grove, New Jersey 10.00 Mrs. Inez Slaughter Athens, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Woodstock, Virginia 10.00 Mr. Edward H. Snyder Philadelphia, Pa. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. James S. Spivey Potomac, Maryland 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Steelamn Cincinatti, Ohio 10.00 Loretta B. Swindell Philadelphia, Pa. 10.00 Mrs. Leigh Taliaferro San Antonio, Texas 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. James Tassenaro Dover, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. John A. Taylor Decatur, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Tuve Saddle Brook, New Jersey 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vaughan Decatur, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vaugnam Decatur, Ala. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Villers Oxon Hill. Maryland 10.00 Miss Ha Soo Whang Honolulu. Hawaii 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Glynn P. Wheeler Birmingham, Ala. 10.00 Mr. Thomas S. Woodroof Athens, Ala. 10.00 161 Pam Smith, Jan Price, and Dale Hopkins salute guests in an axial knee-bend ballet . . . and arabesque to the muses . . . then in poetique movement say VALE to the audience. 162 ' SA Col. Rodgers directs more math scholars. Prof. Nazaretian demonstrates proper grip and inspection of tennis racket. Students comitate over tests. 163 HAWAIIAN LUAU Above: S.G.A. Special Activities Commision presented The Chair, l nown throughout Alabama. Is everybody happy? Hey. Baby, they ' re playing our song! 164 Watch ' em dig this flipout music! Tom Barney, Orlando Sosa, and Jeff Fields flank Edie Damon and Carol Ader, the Go Go dancers for the evening. Carol Ader displays her professional technique in dancing. Jack and his date turn-on. 165 The spotlight shines on Athens College. Alan. Dee, Sue, and Wandel observe the dance with approval Randy and Carol groove. 166 We could have danced all night. In-A-GADDA-BOUT-VIDA. Radiating smiles -Craig and his date and Jan and Pete. 167 Choose your partner and promenade right. Swing high, swing low. and under you go. Choose gal on your right and promenade again. 168 Allemande left with your left hand and back to your partner for a right and a left grande. Grab a little partner and once again under. Speed up the fiddlin ' and step a little faster. 169 Jane Lusk, Vicky Glover, and James Tassinaro direct a sit-up exercise in thie ph sical Htness pro- gram. Tom Loewenstine. and Daniel Markham help Joe Thompson to the girls ' first aid station. Directors Vick Glover and Jane Lusk demonstrate proper sit-ups. Chris Ferguson and Al Forst demonstrate The Shag for Randy Reso. 170 Carl Siversten, Bev Patterson, and Charlie Barnett officiate as Athens College referees for the Limestone County track meet. Judges tab winners for the 100 yard dash. Mitch Blumenthal puts the English cut on a return drive that nets him the game and the set. On your mark. Get set. Go! 171 SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUAL OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION 172 THE SGA Special Activities Traditional Activities present FOUNDERS DAY featuring Bill Dunnavant speaks to TAMS. Founders Queen Jan Price 173 Presented by The Drama Department and Delta Tau Delta m B P M B Will Stutts, a twenty year old actor from Florence State College, portrays the Mississippi River as Mark Twain saw it when he was an adventurer explor- ing our new America. 174 Marilyn Thompson prepares decorations. AN EVENING IN TOYLAND, a traditional activity. Jerry Seigei, under the College Union Christmas tree. Speakers are Miss Lori Keech (chairman) + Mr. Tom Mc- Laughlin. Beauty Queen is Miss Norma Dann. s E A S O N S G R E E T I N G S THE FIRST ANNUAL WINTER WEEKEND Events were planned by members of Special Activities and Traditional Activities of the STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. The soul sound of Poo Nanny and the Stormer Review. Also featuring the Tornadoes and the Hurricanes and sweet J P. 176 Bw ' ' MBt IV B H ' ' ' ' vl L E ,™., ; M WBl 1 Cocktails in the Bear Cage with background of peanuts created by Gay Phillips + Lessca Turner. Dean Rankin, Karen Petraski, Edie Damon, Marsha Nomkin, Jack Wal- czak. Mike McGovem, Lori Keech, Dan Tater, + Sue Daitz. Dean Savage + Mod Squad. Rich Friedman, Tom Barney waiter for specially prepared meal by Mr. Seigel. Cafe Dance. 177 178 J WINTER WEEKEND SNOWDRIFT BUFFET Saga Food Service Gave a Spectacu- lar Dinner. A sight worth remember- ing. ATHENS COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION presents THE FIRST ANSUAL m e 179 SIGMA KAPPA First Row: Leska Turner, Bev Patterson, Tyndall Smith, Betty Moore, Mary Ann Chando, Patty Gudzik, Donna Guthrie. Second Row: Judy Zalloughi, Lynn Abraham, Kathy Tiemaw, Jan Price, Jo Miserandino, Gail Morgan. Third Row: Ann Holland, Mardi Thall, Lori Keech, Sharan Messier, Pat Perkins, Mary Ann Anderson, Carol Ader, Nancy Keech, Mary Francis Hilton. 182 Sigma Kappa rush skit. Sigma Kappa V for victory on pledge swap day 163 PHI MU First Row, Sitting: Nancy Lamparter, Kerry Rohrbach, Norma Dann. Second Row: Dottie Helling, Nancy Carter, Susie Lathrop, Judy Means, Terry Stachurski, Pam Snedeker, Dee Archer, Susie Lauzon, Vickie Cover. Third Row: Gay Phillips, Pam Smith, Pam Futch, Judy Chaney, Dale Hopkins, Susie Pethick, Janice Malhenzie. 184 Phi MU ' s Enchanted Island dance for rush skit. First on campus to have a Wash Board Band. President Susie Pethick orients pledges. 185 ZETA TAU ALPHA First Row: Gayle Fowler, Carol Smith, Cathy Seaman, Anita Raby, Karmyn Tipps, Connie Pirtle. Second Row. Sandra Stone, Martha Garner, Carol Deming, Rita Dollar, Fern Kibler, Ann Ruttle, Sharon Whaling, Margaret Pepper. 186 Sailors Susan Sugar, Carol Smith, and Fern Kibler rehearse Ze- tas ' SOUTH PACIFIC skit for Rush. Susan Sugar, Carol Smith, Gail Fowler, and Ann Ruttle visit Athens Elementary School ' s handicapped class and entertain them with a Chrislmas party with all the trimmings: songs, stories, punch, and Christmas cookies. 187 ALPHA EPSILON PI Seated: Bobby Trow, Paul Baader, Lanny Mann, Steve Kadushin, Mike Silberman, Neil Mutchler, Vincent Roig, Steve Singman, Lloyd Morgenstein, Wayne Beigel. Floyd Feldman. Standing: Sal Uliano, Rick Carles, Lenny D ' armiento, Andy Carrara, Jeff Lann, Lee Cohn, Art Mandel, Monroe Neustein, Sweetheart Pam Goodkin. Art Borik, Sam Bizzard, Pete Mojzis, Jim Burke, Steve Manzer, Todd O ' Hara, Cliff Siegel. 188 President Jerry Wenger, left, and Publicity Chairman Steve Kadushin, center, both of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity of Athens College, pres- ent Limestone County March of Dimes chairman Robert Field, right, a check for $426.21. The fraternity sponsored the campus March of Dimes drive as a project to help Limestone County meet its goal for 1969. Miss Rita Dollar of ZTA smiles her approval and adds her shoulder to their project. 189 v!ts:«iK ss -:isw«sis si.-u t  ii:s. ALPHA TAU OMEGA First Row: Paul Metcalf. Mark Robbins, Grant Ayers, Carl Friedman, Secretary; Stuart Friedman, V.P.; Brook Jones, Pres.; Ed Collins, Treas.; Ken Baker. Second Row, Standing: Don Entrekin, John Ennis, Howard Raul, Barry Ritchie, Carl Von Tobel, Richie Friedman, John Brockold, Jim Crotty, Pledge Trainer; Ed Owens, Chuck Yanette, John Kieker, Pete Lafakis, Kerry Sinclair, Vito Vespe, Rick Keppler, Bob Ritchie, Bruce Belack, Tom Sigg, Renny Steele. Sitting: Hugh Haller, Ed Minetti. Randy Innis, Jack West. Stairway: Al Davis, Lou Gagliola, Orlando Sosa, Jim McAteer, Steve Green, Marty Caspare, Tom Cooke, Dave Ammon, Carl Siversten, Jon Ayers, Dan Markam, Jeff Field, Al Miners, Pete De Augustine. 190 Jan Price, sweetheart, listens as brothers sing the sweetheart song. Mr. John Putman visits ETA chapter. Road blocks for March of Dimes Drive. 191 DELTA TAU DELTA First Row: John Lynch, Don Payne, Jim Trucks, Dr. Hayes, Ted Kavich, Walt Merritt, Jim Miner. Second Row: Denny Malloy, Gary Priar, Gus Fredericks, Don Kipfer, Dale Wilson, Max Rairigh, Tommy Mann, Craig Reinhart, Hal Swartz, Keith Oldroyd, Rich Lawrence, Ned Furr. Third Row: Rick Mercurro, Clyde Guinn, Tom Lepine, Ed Hatch, Hobie Faulkner, Doug Wicklander, Bob Mueller, Bob Beheney, Bob Lauezzi, Jerry Grey, Gary Graham, Ken Tom, Craig Matthews. 192 President Don Payne and Treasurer Keith Stewart present Louis Ulrich of the Salvation Army with a Christmas check of $50.00 as faculty sponsor Wil- liam Bell looks on. The check was given in place of entering a float in the Athens Christmas parade. Miss Suzie Lauzon, Delta Tau Delta sweetheart, at her coronation. jyj I lili 1 ill 1 ' .Uilffl Delt brothers in front of Auburn University Delt house during Auburn homecoming. A majority of the chapter attended. Delta Tau Delta presents Will Stutts in A VISIT WITH MARK TWAIN concert. President Ed Hatch and Jeff Gilkey interview Mr. Stutts for THE COLUMNS. 193 PI KAPPA PHI Top Row: Pete Price, Bill Luc, Steve King, Mike Jordan, Jim Riddi- ford, Danny Littell, Mike Von Tassel, Mike Rademaker, Jim Hurley, Joe Helm, Terry Pyne, Scott Kinzel, Ray Siegel. Second Row. Bob Owen. Gordon Stables, Ed Chichorek, Mike Gold, Randy Manning, Jim Fry, Rick Carter, John Calvarese, Marty Danco, Don Maday, Harry Lebair, Don Bruzzi, Al Brannon, Mike Harris. Bill Luc and Mike Jordan display certificate. 194 Pi Kapps share Christmas joy with others. Brothers rest from raking leaves. t-,n Brothers ALL toe to toe in this picture 195 TAU KAPPA EPSILON Seated on Floor: Jeff Dorfman, Robert Moschetta. Sealed: Bill Walb, Louis Mattanrazo, Tim McLaughlin, Richard Glasser, Michael Young, Dennis Bloch, Alan Forst, George Buntzen, Richard Fairchild. Stand- ing, First Row: Michael McGovem, John Barnes, Ron Valenza, Art Hughes, Andrew Hantsis, Ed Pratt, James Reed, William Gillson, Gary Filjores, Neil Kilbum, James Yudes. Standing, Second Row: Joe Donnelly, Alan Vandenburg, Jim Sanders, Danny Tatar, Mike Mc- Kenzie, Art Mazucca, Ed O ' Reilley, Ralph Rasmussen, Bill Horr, Joe Pelligrenni. 196 Mike McKenzie and Alan Forst orient pledges Art Mazzucca and Ed Reily for information. For excitement: great communique TERES GO NATIONAL! For study Mike, Andy, and Ron continue their search for knowledge. For sports Tekes battle Delts on defense. 197 CAMPUS LIFE WINTER WEEKEND AND THE DELLS The best advice I can give you is . , and did you see their majorettes? No! That can ' t be our roommate. «ir-::i B :i « «Sfe-::v;5SSi:L:E£iK: «JssaB 200 What do you mean, Dean Savage got my bottle. I ' m lookin. You say he ' s doin ' the dog? The Dells! Music! Lights! Action! 201 For beauty of campus and adequacy of buildings and equipment, Kenneth W. Bai- ley, supervisor janitorial service; James H. Harrison, Sr., supervisor of grounds; and Raymond Brown, supervisor of mainte- nance are recognized and applauded by the entire college family. Responsibilities for keeping the physical plants in working order, in sanitary conditions, and in attractive environment are detailed to members of the following — Fronr: Lillian Green, Annie Gilbert, Maude Lane, Annie Shoulders, and Bernice Glover. Back: Sammy Barbae, Dock Allen, William Wood, John Davis, Alonza Smith, and Fred Murray. 202 Men and women with speed and efficiency must be maintained at all times to cater to eager, hungry crowds, and members of such a group are the following — Fra«r: Mary Smith, Julie Baker, Mary Thompson, Mame Coates, Martha Mills, Bertha Hubbard, Mildred Sledge, and Ruth Coates. Back: Marvin Clem, Lena Hunter, Tom Ciulla, Jewell Garrett, Ronald Mills, Bob Lemley, and Joe Davis. Sunday Buffet 203 COLUMNS editor-business manager escorts liis wife to the Dells concert and dance. Careful, Chick. Don t pop the baloon or pande- monium might break loose. ATHENIAN editor-business manager escorts a friend to the concert. 204 Beef roast, punch, hors d ' oeuvres, and relish served Winter Weekend style. Certainly you will wear false lashes . . . no, no need to trim your mustache. Now that ' s the way tea should be served, observed Mrs. J. R. Mullins, an 1899 graduate of Athens College. Mrs. Mullins remin- isced with Dr. Philpot, Athens College president, at the alumni tea at Birmingham. 205 Winter Weekend spirit at iti highest ebb. Auf Wiedersehen, Mr. Johnson! We shall miss you but wish for you health, suc- cess, and happiness. Exceptionally good pursuit blocks this interference. 206 DR. SHORT ELECTED NATIONAL HISTORIAN OF CHI BETA PHI Dr. William A. Short, division head of the Department of Natural Sciences, Athens College, is the national histo- rian of Chi Beta Phi, national scientific fraternity. Chi Beta Phi is an honorary society, and this distinguished office now held by Dr. Short names him to the National Board of Directors for the fraternity. Dr. Short led the organization of Alpha Kappa chapter at Athens College. Mr. Newell Bald, Athens College alum- nus who figured heavily in the organization of the local chapter, now lives at Houston, Texas, and is the first vice- president of the Grand Chapter. Dr. Short, along with Alpha Kappa representatives, at- tended the Chi Beta Phi national convention at Limestone College, Gafney, South Carolina. Dedicated cheerleaders . . . and good, hard practice spell success. From left: Kerry Rohback, co-captain; Gina Buggle, Nancy Keech, Nancy Lamparter, captain; Dorothy Heil- ing, Rita Dollar, and Kathy Seeman. Service, like atmosphere, changes with the sea- sons. And atmosphere, Hke literature, plumbs the depths of our emotions and gives us a little insight into life. Prof. Nazaretian, Dr. Harvill, and Coach Hill evaluate ASAHPER spring conference at Athens College. The conference was attended by 200 coaches and physical education instructors from over the state. Help support heart research, fraternity fellows of Athens College remind motorists at a Heart Fund roadblock. Jeff Dorfman, Alan Forst, Chris Jessen, and Art Hughes of Tau Kappa Epsilon prepared and donate a basket of Thanksgiving food to a needy family. Norma Dann of Phi Mu extends her arm for action as Jim Baker and Mary Hogwood of Alabama Public Health Department administer the Tuberculin Skin Test, followed later by 509 students and employees at Athens College. Bob Lavezzi of Delta Tau Delta, Mike Jordan and Bill Luc of Pi Kappa Phi, and Dan Bennett of Delta Tau Delta ready for the Heart Fund drive. Mike Gold of Pi Kappa Phi works at Heart Fund roadblock. 209 NOW AND The Mods sign off. While the Greeks dramatize. 210 THEN AND We sit and listen. and watch the OLYMPICS. Or just plain dance. 211 Brothers cheer brothers. Delts portray Noah and his ark. HERE AND The Dells entertain. 212 THERE AND ATO ' s stage HAMELOT. t m t ' H H |H H H ' 1 Br jfl H I Hb H H Rj l_!jIP 1 w 1 Fw lu 1 ■pl ™ IP V ' VvIr H . «r H M ' -i, TT l l . t  • ■ iiH and SGA enjoys buffet. 213 Dr. Earnest Stone addresses the graduates. The Generation Gap, began Dr. Stone, we have been hearing much about. Yes, continued the speaicer, there is a generation gap. There has al- ways been a generation gap. Our business is to per- form and produce effectively in our generation gap. Graduates prepare for the processional. 2)4 WHILE GRADUATION ARRIVES 215 ATHENS COLLEGE STUDENTS TAKE ACTIVE PART IN THE CITY ' S CHRISTMAS PARADE !-i-! ' P COi CGE Joyce Christmas — A.C. candidate for Miss Merry Christmas. jqyCE Christmas i.iiMji-rg ' Tf ' j GOD 13 HOT DEAD _ ,..— .-. , -s IJ I§ ' S ' Tia KappaTSMorit; n TSridl iTs ' dl Is Not Dead, KeeitChi iy ' Kappa Rhi Fnaternity. captures second i STUDENTS AND THE BEAUTY BALL Many hours of hard work were spent by students in creating the elaborate decorations for . . . The Soul Machine was a big hit as students danced into the night. The band checked music . And then played on Don and Nancy take a break. Others chat, tease, and enjoy it all. MATH CONTEST Kay Stanford and Randy Harrison, both of West Limestone High School, receive last minute in- structions from Dr. William Short and Col. Tom Rodgers, professors at Athens College, before par- ticipating in the Chi Beta Phi math contest on April 19. PHYSICAL FITNESS DAY More than 300 youths entered the Physical Fitness Day activities at Athens College, April 19. The program is part of the President ' s program on physical fitness, and winners in each age group received ribbons. The school with the most ribbons was awarded a trophy. Getting the day under way from left are Mrs. Jane Lusk, events official of Athens College: Miss Angeline Nazaretian, assistant professor of physical education. .-Mhens College; Bill Walker, executive director. Governors Commission on physical fitness; and Miss Vici Gover, events official, Athens College. 219 PROGRAM ATHENS COLLEGE ANNUAL SENIOR CLASS DAY and AWARDS CONVOCATION, Mary 20, 1969, 11:00 A.M., Athens College Physical Education Center. INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALS AWARD: Randy Daugherty, Cliffie Gibson, and Billy Lott with PHI MU FACULTY CITATION winner Anita D. Paduano. LIMESTONE COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE AWARD: Ted Kairch . . . presented by Angeline Nazare- tian. BETA SIGMA ALPHA AWARD: Prof. Arcliie Carroll . . . presented by Lloyd Morgenstein. COLLEGE UNION BOARD billiard win- ner: Chuck Yannett. 220 ALPHA EPSILON PI APPRECIATION AWARD and the SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY FACULTY GREEK PROMOTION AWARD: Dr. Bert Hayes; PHI MU FRATERNITY FACULTY CITATION AWARD: Dr. Robert Murphree. JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Fred Schultz; JOURNALISTIC AWARD: Andy Meyerson. MERCHANT ' S AWARD: Kenneth Sides ROBERT FROST MEDALLION OF EXCEL- LENCE: COLUMNS Editor-Business Manager Richard Juntilla CHEERLEADERS ' ATHLETIC SPIRIT W. B. YEATS AWARD: Pete Lafakis AWARD: Jeff Gilkey accepting for Delta Tau Delta, W. B. YEATS AWARD: Jeff Dorfman UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIP: Doug Wells, Melinda Hobbs. and Dee Archer . . , presented by Mr. Jew- ett Filler. INTRAFRATERNITY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP: John West accepting for Alpha Tau Omega: PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP PLAQUE: Dee Archer accepting for Phi Mu. 221 NAZARETIAN CUP: Walter Donegan and Melinda Hobbs DANNY ROLLINS MEMORIAL TROPHY: Mrs. Bill Tot- ten CHI BETA PHI NATIONAL HONOR KEY: Melinda Hobbs ZETA TAU ALPHA SPIRIT AWARD: John Cal- varese accepting for Pi Kappa Phi. PI KAPPA PHI CERTIFICATE AWARD: Kelly Bitting 222 PROGRAM, 8TH ANNUAL SCHOLAS- TIC HONORS DAY CONVOCATION, May 23, 1969, 11:00 A.M., ATHENS COL- LEGE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CEN- TER. CLASS HONORS FRESHMAN HONOREE: Claire Baugh SOPHOMORE HONOREE: William E. Wells JUNIOR HONOREE: Donald Payne SENIOR HONOREE: John Lynch 223 DIVISION HONORS Each honoree represents the highest academic stand- ing in his respective division and has evidenced other scholastic and citizenship excellence. CAP AND GOWN PRESENTATION: Senior Class Pres- ident Grant Ayres DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINIS- TRATION: Richard Juntilla DIVISION OF EDUCATION: Eugenia Sharp DIVISION OF HUMANITIES: Margaret Stone OUTSTANDING MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING: Jane Ann Lorren DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS: Donald Payne DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES: John Lynch 224 SPECIAL AWARDS HONORS BRYAN OUTSTANDING BUSINESS GRADUATE AWARD: Arthur Davis CRC SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT DELTA KAPPA GAMMA AWARD: Kay FINLEY ENGLISH AWARD: Joyce Burns AWARD: Janet Payne Montgomery HUGHES ENGLISH AWARD: Ann Farley MIDDLEBROOKS PHILOSOPHY RELIGION AWARD: Ann Ruttle OUTSTANDING FRENCH AWARD: Eugenia Sharp 225 GREEK WEEKEND SKIT NIGHT Alpha Tau Omega is skit night winner with HAMELOT. When in Rome one does as the Romans do, but when at Athens College one does as the Greeks do ... on Greek Weekend, that is. With events such as skit night, Olympic contest, song- fest, casual dance, and award presentation, the fra- ternities and the sororities during this weekend focus on their goals of providing a healthy social atmosphere within the framework of an intellec- tually oriented community. No longer does Greek Weekend conflict with campus events; indeed, Greek Weekend is an integral part of the campus — a major event in itself. Zeta Tau Alpha wins first place with LAUGH OUT. 226 GREEKS COMPETE Tau Kappa Epsilon hauls itself to glory and to first place in the Tug O War. Pi Kappa Phi is triumphant in the Baton Relay with first place. Sigma Kappa triumphed with first place in the Sack Race. Alpha Tau Omega stacked up for first piucc championship in Pyr amid Building. 227 Pi Kapps chariot race to first place. Arthur Mazzucca and Lesca Turner are proclaimed Mr. and Miss Humor- ous. Sigma Kappas win first place in the Sleeping Bag race. 228 Sigma Kappas mingle beauty, harmony, and expression to win first place in the Songfest. Pi Kapps zoom to first place position with their rich baritones, tenors, and lyrics. John Lynch and Judy Zolloughi are named Greelc god and Greek goddess. WM Sigma Kappas win Egg Walk. Phi Mu takes Leap Frog first place. ATO wins again with Three Leg race. . J ' _ M ' . ZTA nabs first place in Egg Throw content. 230 Sigma Kappa wins championship and trophy for most points earned by sororities during Greek Weekend contests. Alpha Tau Omega captures championship and trophy for most points won by fraternities during Greek Weekend contests. THE WEEKEND CLOSES QUIETLY IN THE GREEK SONGFEST 231 THE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT ATHENS COLLEGE, ATHENS, ALABAMA May 31, 1969 4 7 WK 1t -ff With spring come thoughts of graduation: the line of robed youth looking solemn, but feel- ing hot and tired; the rows of parents, dabbing their eyes and fanning themselves: the young men fidgeting and growing restless until they actually walk on the stage, shake the President ' s hand, receive the diploma, and feel proud. Human feeling is the common denominator of everyone at Athens College. From the first day each of us sets foot upon the campus to the last class, the last exam, and graduation, the recollections inscribed indelibly in memory are those which have made the deepest imprint in the fabric of emotion. We remember well the an.xieties of rush and the ultimate jubilation or dejection, the satis- faction of going home Thanksgiving, the relief when exams were finally over. The athletic year in a nutshell was a simple series of emotional experiences. There was dismay, yes; but then there was the ecstatic pandemonium as the Bears defeated the valiant Livingston University Tigers and captured the ACC Tournament championship and trophy. Dr. Ralph Savage, Dean of Athens College Dr. Earnest Stone, Supt. Alabama State Dept. of Ed. Dr. Frank Philpot. Pres. of Athens College Yes, with spring come tlioughts of graduation; and inseparable from any vision of cap and gown is the memory of those men and women, members of the faculty and administration, who are most responsible for our education. They are the changeless, essential quality that is the life breath of any college or university. But emotion is ultimately deeper and less identifiable than the rousing show of spirit at contests. It is indeed that exclusively private, inward quality that makes us what we are. To despair before a big test, to laugh at the Mod scene, to cry at a movie, or to appreciate the sin- cerity of a sensitive friend . . . these are marks of true emotion. Athens College is a melting pot of emotions, intellectual, political, social. Into the caldron we are immersed and four years later, withdrawn in solemn maturity to meet the inevitable challenges. So we have sought the best education that, in the end, we might succeed to the good of ourselves, the State, and the College. Chaplain Curtis Coleman, Dr. Bert Hayes, Dean Savage, Dr. Stone, President Philpot, and Sandra Garner. 233 1969 FOUNDERS QUEEN JAN PRICE FOUNDERS DAY Each October, a Founders Queen and representatives of her court are chosen and presented at the Founders Dance. The Queen represents all the best qualities of the student body at Athens College. ?34 Dee Archer, Junior Attendant Karen Leach, Freshman Attendant Susan Lauzan, Sophomore Attendant 1969 COLUMNS BEAUTY COLUMNS BEAUTY NORMA DANN and her court-Fran? Row: Lori Keech, Tim McLaughlin, Ann Holland, Susan Lauzon, Vicki Cover, Caren Schmidt, Kenneth Sides, and Rip Harmon. 236 BEAUTY BALL 1969 The annual Beauty Review, sponsored by the COLUMNS, is a judging of beauty, poise, and person- ality. Out-of-town judges make decisions based on appearances of girls in formal attire, in sportswear, and on their answers to questions. From forty-eight girls in the preliminaries, the field is narrowed to ten semi- finalists. Final decisions are based on personal interviews and more questions at the Beauty Ball. Former COLUMNS BEAUTY Priscilla Carroll takes leave from duties. 1969 COLUMNS BEAUTY NORMA DANN 237 Queen and Court: Gary Lee and Vicki Gover, Jim Frye and Fern Kibler, Pamela Futch and Edward O ' Riely, Mary Frances Hilton and Tom Loewenstine. and Linda Mullins and Bob De- Curtis. MAY DAY, 1969 May Day is an Athens College tra- dition. A ball brings this day to a close for alumni, students, and fac- ulty. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the May Queen and her court. Chairman Sue Daitz presents Attendant Linda Mullins with a rose while Escort Bob De Curtis approves. 238 MAY QUEEN PAMELA FUTCH 239 A SALUTE TO MACHIN GARDNER To Machin Gardner we dedicate our composite memory of the year 1968-1969, the last year of his pres- ence as Director of Admissions here with us, but, happily, not the last of his influence. For no year will see the last of that. The reverence inspired by Mr. Gardner and the evi- dence of his unceasing concern revealed by what has been done here combine to disclose a worthy, a lofty, and an immensely brilliant man — a very stately Director of Ad- missions. For his keen administrative ability, shown daily in the execution of his duties as Director of Admissions, For his diligent work in strengthening and enriching the bonds that bind Athens and Athens College together. For his sensitivity to the needs of young people and the encouragement and inspiration he gave them. For his geniune love for the students of Athens Col- lege and his concern for their future, WE THANK HIM. 240 Hooray for our advertisers! Spring finds them well underway with business and pleasures for your convenience. As the season shifts and the sun leans toward summer sol- stice, it rains and blackens the bark of the trees with the new green leaves and the neat signs saying Americanus Africanus, Red Oak. Well, somehow we tend to see our advertisers, along with our other supporters, as part of our- selves and a part of our college life. So naturally we trek to and support our advertisers. How about meeting us there? 24] PrEXACI J JOILCOMPANY, Inc. P. O. Box 471 Athens, Alabama 3561 1 Compliments of FA RMERS STATE BANK Center, Texas FIRST FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association of Decatur P. O. Box 1429 Decatur, Alabama 35601 Whatever your needs . . . necessities, emergencies, investments advertisers. They can handle them. 2-i2 Whether it ' s for tea, or buffet, or banquet, our advertisers have it and cater it That ' s right . . . hurry NOW to back our supporters. Now, just to keep the record straight, you put your money where the service is , . . with our advertisers. 3m 3M MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY P, O. Box 1907 Decatur, .Alabama 243 Candoctor: Botti9 Legg F. 0. 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TIME TO SAY VALE Nature Changes Guard Whether it is the dawning of a new day or the final thought of that day, THE COLUMNS STAFF closes the 1969 yearbook with these special honor recognitions: To Athens College administrators for their open doors to our eager staff members, and for their wisdom of experience that lifted us from mo- ments of discouragement and gave us confidence and know how for the next stages of production; To the faculty and to the student body for their excellent suggestions, su- perior advice, and superb cooperation in formatting and completing this publication ... for the 1969 COLUMNS is truly an Athens College yearbook; To Dee Bauer of Athens College Publicity Department, Earl Daniel of Athens College Alumni Association, Lola Orr of the NEWS COUR- IER, and Frederik Schultz of the ATHENIAN for being not merely industriously helpful themselves, but for inspiring others. Your kind of earnestness is born deep, with clear, intelligent convictions. It is the fire of contagious enthusiasm which encourages confidence and gener- ates action. Yours is the great end of education ... to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to inspire it to the use of its own capacity rather than to fill it with a mere accumulation of thoughts.