Athens State College - Columns Yearbook (Athens, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1976 volume:

ATHENS COLLEGE September, 1975 People working together for a common cause SSR fi O ' ' ' — (,i . ;) ' ■ A cause that seemed Almost hopeless at times But the people Believed in this cause They worked hard for months To raise the much needed money r ' V i It is to these people, the Community of Athens, that we dedicate the 1976 COLUMNS. To Show our appreciation for helping us to continue to have a College in the Athens Community — Athens State College. m m . M m ■if I 4- 1 I COLUMNS 1976 ATHENS STATE COLLEGE Table of Contents Administration and Staff Faculty Classes Sports Greeks Organizations Honors and Awards Advertisements Page 7 33 39 65 81 93 111 125 PRES DENT ■■ kT ' . ; . Il l j H Dr. Sidney Sundridge F ' - . jf H 1 ■ : H t ! 1 0 ' V J 4 i V. fi Secretary to President Mrs. George Porter n Academic Dean Pat Shaw Charles West Dean of Admissions Azalia Francis Dean of Federal Programs BUSINESS MANAGER Ir. Euell Smith Henry McDaniel Mark McDaniel Business Office Staff Debbie Thomas, Joyce Lenox, Gwen Sanders, Vickie Capps, Shirley Wi liams, Sandra Garner Switchboard Beverly Wengers 10 Curtis Tomlin Development officer Dee Bauer Public Relations officer Jannine Ezell Doris Darby Secretaries Robert Collins Dean of Students elinda Story, secretary Student Personnel 11 ADMISSIONS Jim Fennel Registrar ' s Office (not pictured) Dean Charles West June Leach, Sec. 12 Librarian James Ballew LIBRARY Library staff, L to R: Gladys Ward, Jessie Short, Lucille Clem, Pam Cross, and Ruth Lutz rs. Elizabeth Elliott, secretary Counselling and Testing Curtis Coleman 13 Bookstore Shirley Dollins Mrs. Leven Mrs. Brown Union Director Mrs. Betty Rogers 14  v. .■-•  ' Maintenance  - V Snack Bar Food Service Cafeteria 15 Head Residents Mrs. Lola Martin Mrs. Erie Allen Mrs. Etoile Pearce R.S.V.P. Caroline Page-Director of RSVP ' ' Zodie Walker-Sec. of RSVP Developmental Center  S SS if 51 Ffftfr ir [i II Si w RSVP is the Retired Volun- teer Program housed in Brown Hall. 16 1-6 P P P P . . . la QOOD TIMES ' AT A.S.C. m ■ ilarm r ? ' ; -- ■ 24 ' w r n A Vfifs ar . ' 25 f I I c: ,  •■- f .. s DIVISION OF EDUCATION oach 34 DIVISION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION J ■ -if ' 1 u Dr. Ermert, Chairman Prof. Brooks Dr. Bartlett Prof. Garino Prof. Roberts Prof, Absher 35 DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Dr. Miller Dr. Laubenthal Prof, Johnson Prof. Pepper Prof. Rogers Dr. Hayes Prof, Coleman Prof. B. Fowler Prof J. Fowler 36 DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Dr. Pabst, Prof. Chairman Dr. Joiner Dr. Caudle Waldron Prof. McCaslin 37 DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCE f SENIORS Aubrey Anderson Catherine A. Atchley Bernice S. Bailey James R. Baker Kathie Jean Ball Robert L . Ballewlll Vickie Bates Peggy Bennett Greg Beitzel Jane Beitzel Ted Billings Vickie Bohy Edwin Bridges, Jr. Buford Burgess George W. Cavender III Ken Chapman Rhonda Pruitt Chapman Carol Cloud See page 122 for senior honors and awards Nancy Colane Duane Collins June Cooley John R. Gotten Pamela M. Cross Carol Campbell Daly Henry L. Davis Jann Davis Stan Davis Wanda Davis Bobby Dobbs Joyce Ann Dove Suzette Marie Dunn Sheila A. Eppa Betty Jean Evans Paul Jack Fite Owen Lewis Ford James H. Fry 41 Raymond Funderburg John D. Galyon C.W. Gibson Doy ' e W. Graham Marilyn Griffin Do veil Haley Norma Harbin Mable Dabney Harris William R. Harrison Michael Henry David C. Hubbard Reba M . Hubbard Martha Lee Johnson Beverly Jones Kay Craig Kelley Roscoe L. Leggett James M. Lewter Marie Lewter Jimmy R, Little Kathye Adelle McCool Jeanette Pari lee Frank McClure John L. McDaniel, Jr. Deborah McDonald A. Lisa Maness Mary R. Maiker 43 Gilbert V. Maples Larry G. Martin Dianne Miller Patricia P. Moore Lionel Nave Valarie Elaine Nelson Tom Paul Judy Harvey Paustian Mary G. Pitman Richard C. Preston Harris J. Rodgers Robert J. Rhodes Ida L. Sabelhaus Patricia Ann Sheffield 44 James C. Silas Brenda Sue Simpson Anthony F. Smith Horace L. Smith, Jr. Pat Smith Roy Mack Smith Bruce Enoch Sparling Virginia Carol Tate Rita Mearl Teal Cathy Terry Thomas G. Thornton Robert Lee Townsend 45 Patsy Sandy Tucker Betty J. Turk Michael A. Vastano William L. Wales Randy Eltorio Wallace Delores E. White Steve Williams Jane Simmons Wright 46 48 JUNIOR Harold Adams Randy Adams William Adams Jr. Carol Barksdale Tom Barnette Mike Bartleson Jim Beikemper John Braur Dale Braxton Gary W. Brock Sarah Brown Vickie Capps Sue Carwile Carlene Christopher Marcus Christopher David Cole Y i fc- ..■v r- ii 50 Duane Collins Johnny Conn Glenn Conners Sue Cox Diane Craig Steve Croomes David Cullin Jean Currin Brenda Daniel Sammie Davis Andrew Dubois Clyde Edwards Dale Edwards Randy Elkan Arthur El ley Jr. Lorenda Ellison Robyn Eskridge Richard Esnalt Mickey Ezell Joanne M. Franke 51 Carolyn Gillespie Barbara Goodin Rann Gordon Gwen Gourley Janet Gray Harrey Gregory Rhett Hagier Theresa Harrison Alan Hendry Janet Hill Frank Holderfield Joan Horn Harry Howe Tim Hudson Sandra Hurst Venalyn King 52 Jerry Kelly Jay Kim Wayne Key Patricia Lemons Brenda Mabry Cindy Maiker Bob Majors Lou Malinosky Susie Mason Denise Mauldin Russell McNutt Jane Miller Billy L. Millican Jimmy R. Milliner 53 Nate Mitchell Patricia Mitchell Rhonda Mitchell William Mitchell Gerald Morris Booker Mukahanana John L. Mumaugh Mary Murphry Tom O ' Hara James Parker Carole Patterson 54 Tommie S. Pettus Kayo Pinson , John Ricci J Donnie Riner Ronnie Riner William Robison Pat Rochester Tommy Rogers Mason Ruf Doug Rusk Susan Sanders Joseph P. Sauro Pam Sayre Bob Scillian im Lisa Scott y, Thomas Scott Norma Seaver Roily Smith Renee Suiter Bobby Taylor 55 William Tepper Tom Thigpen Ben Thomas Lynn Thompson Sallie Thompson Debra Underwood Margaret Vaughn Terry Vickery Estelle Wag nor Ann Warsham Belinda Watson 56 Don Weathers John R, Weaver Bettye C. Wells Annie White Eric Whitt Henrietta Whitt Leovic Whitt Terence Whitt Harold Woodfin 57 OLD TIME FIDDLER ' S CONVENTION It Bil. 58 The Old Time Fiddler ' s Convention is an annual event on the Athens State College campus. Musicians travel from all over the U.S. to attend and compete for the coveted King of Fid- dler ' s award. 59 YOU CAN ' T Harry Howe, junior, selected, cast, directed, and pro- duced the Kaufman and Hart comedy YOU CAN ' T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Old Martin Vanderhof and brood— those born there and those who dropped in one day and stayed -- spend all they have on living. His prayer: Well, Sir, we ' ve been getting along pretty good for quite a while now and we ' re certainly much obliged. Remember, all we ask is to just go along and be happy in our own sort of way. Of course we want to keep our health, but as far as any- thing else is concerned, we ' ll leave it to You. Thank You. Pat Sheffield is Gay Wellington, an actress on the bottle oftener than on the stage Olga Katrina, played by Pam Sayre, has seen better days -- but once a duchess, always a duchess. She sits, right, while Lorenda Ellison as the family-member-maid serves Grandpa Vanderhof. THE CAST: June Cooley - Penelope Sycamore; Myra Sparks - Essie; Lorenda Ellison - Rheba; Randy Elkan - Paul Sycamore; Jay Kim - Mr. DePinna; Bob Majors - Ed; Nate Mitchell - Don- ald; Doug Piekarski - Martin Vanderhoff; Belinda Watson - Alice; Harry Howe - Henderson; Mark Johnson - Tony Kirby; Mike Vastano - Boris Kolenkhov; Pat Sheffield - Gay Wellington; Kayo Pinson - Mr. Kirby; Jann Davis - Mrs. Kirby; Roily Smith, Wayne Lowery, and Brian Thomas as three stranger; Pam Sayre - Grand Duchess Olga. THE CREW: Karen Ryberg, Don Peterson, Linda Gay, and Denise Mauldin 60 TAKE IT WITH YOU At rehearsal: Martin Vanderhoff is served by Rheba, Left, while the grand duchess Olga and the son- in-law Ed (Bob Majors), right, run through their lines. Upstairs, the show goes on. Mean- while, down in the basement, the Iwork goes on, with Denise Mauldin and Linda Gay adding one of the ' many coats of paint to the thirsty set canvas. And long after late night rehearsals are over, actor-director-producer Harry Howe adds finishing touches to the set he built. 61 COLUMN ' S BEAUTY Column ' s Favorites FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Barbara Goodin Theresa Harrison Kathye McCool Valarie Nelson Lisa Scott 62 PAGEANT 1976 Column ' s Beauties FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Pam Sayer Brenda Mabry Elizabeth Quentas Pam Cross Nancy Colane •_j.iWli.iP,.s.s.|i John Simindinger Joe Belyeu Randy Nelson : ■ Mi Willy Coleman U Billy Millican Dr. Robert Murphree Athletic Director Richar d Preston Manager Billy Beavers Bubba Carter 66 Rex White Coach Oba Belcher Mark Butler Chuck Craine Ben Belyeu Anthony Townsend . Dwayne Corneilison Paul Jolly Keith Davis 67 IIHPiKIHifi ii ' i n I ACC CHAMPION oes 1 68 69 70 l f i U Ct-UUI IC A i AU BASKETBALL TEAM£ CHEERLEADERS 1976 72 7 --;- '  t ' ' f c ' «!f ' t Kathy Baft ' 73 WOMEN ' S INTRAMURALS MEN ' S INTRAMURALS U Ui : 75 TROPHY WINNERS Intramural Sports Lou Malinosky Randy Elkan Thomas . - X V 76 Pi 3 HH ! B9iHi ■■I HH 1 1 ■ ' 1 b ' - ■ ■S L. ' - E H 1 1 1 H H k . - M ■ s P K 1 ■ E ' [ ' t H b p tm yiy |1 W ! 1 urn w 1 HHK fi i k ' v 13 Hr ' ;v Zj I i ZJ - ■ fM M HLLL! Athens State College Angels ROW 1 Gloria Johnston, Wanda Davis, Brenda Mabry, Nancy Colane, Jann Davis, Kay Ratliff ROW 2 Gwen Gourley, Dianne Miller, June Cooley, Betty Evans, Sarah Brown, Beth Andrews r ' ■ Regular Season Play Uto Won 10- Lost 10 77 VOLLEYBALL Dianne Miller B.J. Evans All State Team Gloria Johnston 78 Jann Davis Sarah Brown Gwen Gourley Brenda Mabry Dianne Miller 79 Coach, Jo Fuller B.J, Evans Gloria Johnston tet Wanda Davis m ■j H H 01 9- m Hi June Cooley Nancy Colane 80 ZETA TAU ALPHA %ms PHI ML! ALPHA TAU OMEGA pi KAPPA PHI DELTA TAU DELTA NTER FRATERNITY COUNCIL Officers: Officers: Tom O ' Hara, vice president; George Cavendar, president; Doug Rusk, secretary; Dr. Colane, Advisor PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Officers Lynn Thompson-Delegate Diane Craig-President Theresa Harrison-Vice President Not Shown; Kathie Ball-Secretary Beulah Fowler-Advisor 82 PI KAPPA PH Guys and Dolls PICTURED L-R: Tom O ' Hara, Sandra Pressnell, Ram Cross, John Brauer, Jim Fry, Elizabeth Cuentas, Russell McNutt, John Ricci, Keith MacLefresh. Big Mac Mad Dog Brauer Tommy Gun Tom Rocky Ricci Untouchable Russell Gentlemen Jim 83 PHI MU 4 Susan Mason Debbie MacDonald Pat Rochester- Pres. Belinda Watson-V. P. Lisa Scott-Sec. Rhonda Chapman Kathie Ball Morgan Graves Gwen Gourley Kathye McCool Diane Craig PHI MU BEAUS Randy Elkan, David Amenu, Ronnie Riner, Mike Lew- ter John Ricci, Don Weathers A Phi Mu girl has the power to lift your hopes with one glance, one twinkle of those laughing eyes. When she smiles, she brings courage and hope to your heart. Laughter precedes her; happi- ness walks with her; peace follows her. She means everything to her sisters— she is a Phi Mu girl. Not Pictured Beth Andrews Beverly Brazier Susan Eddens Connie Failkner Cindy Reid Terry Reid THE SPIRIT OF PHI ALPHA TAU OMEGA Members Tom Hand Rann Gordon Arthur Butler Jim Beinkemper Paul Jolly Kathye McCoo Don Weathers Lisa Scott Jeff Thompson Beverly Brazier Lou Stachursk Kathie Ba Doug Rusk 86 Little Sisters Kathie Ball, Kathye McCool, Beverly Brazier, Lisa Scott Not Pictured: Beth Andrews, Bubba Carter, Bill Hayes, Susan Mason DELTA TAU DELTA Members; Steve Lee, Brian Thomas, Phil Cagle, Ray Sanders, Randy Elkan, Dickie Ferguson, Cliff Craig Delt Duchesses Morgan Graves Diane Craig Pat Rochester Gwen Gourley Belinda Watson 87 TAU KAPPA Mark Johnson fT President L Kayo Pinson Vice President Richard Preston ; Sgt. At Arms on 1 J J Mike Va- — H Roily SmithM Randy Harrison Secretary Nathaniel Mitchell Treasurer 88 EPSILON 89 ZETA TAU ALPHA Members: Joan Horn, Nancy Colane, Robyn Eskridge, Cindy Maiker, Barbara Goodin, Lynn Holt, Theresa Harrison, Janet Smith-Advisor, Denise Mauldin, Marie Lewter, Elizabeth Quentas, June Colley, Pam Cross, Mary Lynn Thornton, Dianne Miller, Jean Currin, Lynn Thompson, Renee Suiter Not Pictured: Wilsolene Vice, Carol Tate, Janice Dunnavant, Jeanne Walker, Mary Lou Smith Officers Nancy Colane Joan Horn Barbara Goodin Theresa Harrison Dianne Miller Renee Suiter V. _ 90 ZTA Is Sisterhood ■ P D 1 HR H H r HH m 11 1 ■ 1 Mf H fT Mf - e f} j V V L r w ; J HK m. L ■H 92 STUDENT GOVERN Members: Randy Elkan, Harry Howe, Dr. Burt Hayes-Advisor, Glenn Conners, Steve Williams, Pat Shaw, Ken Chapman-President, Richard Preston-Treasurer, Vickie Capps, Dr. Mildred Caudle-Advisor, Mike Vastano, Jim Fry, John Ricci j h ' ' PRESIDENT-KEN CHAPMAN TREASURER-RICHARD PRESTON 94 ENT ASSOCIATION THE COLUMNS SEATED: Venalyn King-Editor, Randy Harrison, Kay Ratliff, STANDING; Valarie Nelson, Steve Lee, Theresa Harrison, Morgan Graves, Dr. Elva McLin-Advisor, Dennis Johnson-Advisor 96 Editor: Venalyn King Photographers: THE ATHENIAN The Athenian Editor: Steve Croomes 1975 Editoi : Rhonda Chapman The Athenian Assistant Editor; Pete Fite 97 SIGMA TAU DELTA SIGMA TAU DELTA, national college English honor society, has two national officers on campus this year — Dr. Elva McLin, advisor, who is national historian for an indefinite term and southern regent until 1980, and Cathy Atchley, who was this year the national student chairman for biennial convention at the University of Mississippi. Eudora Welty highlighted that convention, with Cleanth Brooks and Marion Montgomery, big names in the literary field, also speaking. Most of the membership and many other English students went to Ole Miss to take advantage of this opportunity to hear the great writers. MEMBERSHIP: SEATED, Diane Craig, Advisor-Dr. McLin, President-Rhonda Chapman, Sec. Venalyn King, and Belinda Watson. STANDING, Carol Daly, Dee Bauer, Dr. Penne Laubenthal, Delores White, Ken Chapman, Honorary Members Clement Moore and Miss Christine Rogers Thompson, and Curtis Tom- lln. Not pictured--Steve Lee, Historian, and LaVon Smith, Vice-president. SIGMA TAU DELTA honored four with membership during the winter quarter: ASC public relations man Dee Bauer and undergraduates Diane Craig, Carol Campbell Daly, and Belinda Watson. Pictured are Bauer, Diane, Secretary Venalyn King, Carol Pres. Rhonda Chapman, and Belinda. Dr. McLin and Cathy Atchley in their of- ficial capacity have made several trips this year to Ole Miss and one, above, to the University of North Alabama to assist with their initiation ceremony. Pictured on the Lawn of historic Rogers Hall, STANDING AT RIGHT, are Lind- say Stricklin, their advisor, and Dr. McLin. Cathy is seated, LEFT. 98 f Sigma Tau Delta Officers are from LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Elva McLin, Advisor- Venalyn King, secretary; Rhonda Chapman president; LaVon Smith, vice president; Cathy Atchley, national convention chairman. LEFT, Alum Lucille Clem serves coffee to Venalyn, Carol, and Cathy at a Sunday tea. LOWER LEFT Ca thy Atchley, Rhonda Chapman, alum Sheila McLin, and Carol Daly watch the film The Lady or the Tiger prior to discussion. LOWER RIGTIT Belinda Watson, Steve Lee, Cathy Atchley, and Carole Patterson study Faulkner and Welty for Dr. Penne Laubenthal ' s weekly seminars preceding the national convention at Ole Miss. Seminar on William Faulkner 99 Steve Croomes is president of Pi Tau Chi, national honor society in religion, with chapters on many campuses. STANDING next to him is Sandra Hurst, secretary; Dr. Daniel Jones, advisor Dr. Lorraine Pabst, member Dr. Sidney Sandridge, and vice-president Vicki Capps. Athens State College now hosts the national Pi Tau Chi headquarters, with the Rev. Curtis Coleman of the religion faculty as national president. Membership recognizes religious service, whatever the church preference, in campus and community life. PI TAU CHI Members: SEATED, Dr. Elva McLin, Nancy Colane, Dianne Miller; STANDING, Steve Croomes, Prof. Margaret Waldron, Vicki Capps, June Cooley, Prof. Elma Pepper, Sandra Hurst, Lola Martin, Prof. Angeline Nazaretian, Erie Allen, Curtis Tomlin, Bertha Hargrove, and Ken Chapman. Undergraduate member not show: Glenn Conners. NEWMAN CLUB THE NEWMAN CLUB sponsors religious serv- ices in the college chapel on Sundays for mem- bers of the Catholic faith on campus. Pictured are, SEATED, Franklin Onwukeme, Father O ' Brien, and Dr. Vincent Colane; STANDING, Karen Ryberg, president Nancy Colane, Pam Say re, and Carmen Cortes. 100 ALPHA PSI OMEGA ' • ' ' k..--:Jti ■yui ili it ij- 1 mm v v H ' , rM h bv ft W f-W Bp -Jl - First rehearsal of YOU CAN ' T TAKE IT WITH YOU. As Harry Howe directs, Kayo Pinson takes a pratfall with Pat Sheffield eager to push or pull. Looking on, John Gotten, Wayne Lowry (hidden). Jay Kim, and Mike Vastano. ALPHA PSI OMEGA celebrates its 50th anniversary of national organization as a college drama honor society . The year was marked on the ASG campus with ALPHA PSI OMEGA being responsible for campus theatrical productions, the post of drama director being left vacant in this year of transition from private to state college. Dr. McLin organized and directed a community theatre for children with the production of THE MERRY PRANKS OF TYLL EULENSPIEGEL- two casts and four performances, all sold out. Randy Johnson, student, directed one of the casts, assisted by Karen Ryberg, with Harry Howe and crew doing sets and lighting, in February, Harry, assisted by Karen and others, directed the popular YOU CAN ' T TAKE IT WITH YOU with all-student cast and crew. In the spring, Dr. Laubenthal assisted by Randy, Karen, and others, produced a huge bicentennial community show. President June Gooley, SEATED, with Linda Gay and vice-president Harry Howe, STANDING, advisors Dr. Penne Laubenthal and Dr. Elva McLin with members Prof. Elma Pepper, College President Sidney Sandridge, Karen Ryberg, and Curtis Tomlin. Undergraduate members not shown are Connie Prater Faulkner, Randy Johnson, and Myra Sparks. 101 CHILDREN ' S THEATRE Tyll Eulenspiegel, the country wit who outmaneuvered the city slickers in medieval German legends, played to full houses in McCandless in November. Dr. Elva McLin produced the play and directed one of the two casts, with student Randy Johnson, assisted by Karen Ryberg, directing the other. The very young cast members enjoyed the play tremendously and it seemed of almost secondary interest that the audiences enjoyed it too. Elementary schools in the community released students to attend. Cast and directors hope that this initial effort will result in an Arts Council- sponsored children ' s theatre workshop this summer. Todd Williams and Cherokee Ward pose in costume as Tyll and his loyal friend Gretchen. Cast One poses around the big kitchen fireplace and ovens, set designed by student Harry Howe. The children and their mothers designed the costumes after studying medieval European dress. 102 MERRY PRANKS OF TYLL Athena Children ' s Theatre Performances at McCandless Auditorium Athene College Admission 50 cents CTERS CAST 1 Thursday Nov. 20 12-noon Saturday Nov. 22 10 am CAST 2 Friday Nov. 21 12-Noon Saturday Nov. ZZ 2 pm -- Tyll • s father Max Kirkland Stephen Ryberg Setkin, Tyll ' 8 mother Julie Crutcher Mary Beth Gordon Mrs. Bigaround, King ' s cook .. Laura Mlller Nicole Christensen Tyll Eulensplegel Todd Williams Stanley Roberts Gretchen, kitchen girl Cherokee Ward Jennifer Sandridge fhnabel. Prime Minister Todd Tomerlin Phillip West King John LaubenthaQ. Larry Harks ,Q|ieen Amy Thornton Lisa Miller, e King ' s Advisors: ge w Renita Thornton John Rybe trologer Suzanne Bass Holly Roge chemist Patti Westmoreland Sonya Tro agician Paula Westmoreland Laura Gor Sick People: FraiisGrouch Maria Murrah Susan Hlckm, S jfTlint Frances Cottrell Jenny St ormwood Karen Maplesden Susan Pal Barnsaell Amy Johnston Lisa Elmo, Ladies in waiting the Queen: Sissy Ermert Beth Bea. Mary Beth Fossett Leigh Carl Laubenthal ard to the King Stanley Cottrell Chris Stanford ector: ssistants: Publicity for both casts: Technical crew both casts: Rev. Randy Johnson Mrs. Tom Ryberg Dr. Elva McLin Mrs. George Williams Miss Anita Raby f-llse Martha Garner Mrs. Randy Fossett, I ' lrs. William Ward, Mrs. John Harlow Harry Howe, Roily Smith, Don Peterson, Tom Paul, Mrs. Don Rogers, l-Irs. Jimmy Beasley and many others { -c£) - ART DEPARTMENT Art for Our Sake 104 MUSIC DEPARTMENT lusic Faculty: Dan Havely, Beulah Fowler, John Fowler 105 P.E. CLUB Sandra Bennett, Mary Lou Smith, Sue Carwile, Kathye McCool, Brenda Daniel, Stan Davis, Gwen Gourley Officers: Sue Carwile, Kay Ratliff, Nate Mitchell, Jann Davis, Wanda Davis 106 NISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Ctf f ' ■ X BACK ROW: Curtis Coleman, Dr. Dan Jones, Duane Collins, Terry Reid, Robert Ballew, FRONT ROW: Harry Howe, Steve Williams, W.G. Henry, Glen Thornton, Ken Chapman, Mot Shown: John Cotten SNEA Sandra Hurst, Gwen Gourley, Sue Carwile, Diane Taylor, Kay Ratliff, Brenda Daniel 107 THE DANFORTH COMMITTEE nE- THE DANFORTH COMMITTEE For many years the Danforth Com- mittee at Athens State College has been an essential source in initia- ting student-faculty activities on campus. Such activities have in- cluded dinners, retreats, outings, trivia bowls, and cookouts. The Student-Chairmen for this year have been Steve Williams and Rhett Hagler. Along with their lea- dership has been the eminent and selfless support of the college ' s Danforth Associates, Dr. Mildred Caudle and Dr. Bert Hayes. The Danforth Committee is recognized as being a truly beneficial arm of this institution, whereby students and faculty can come together in a relationship difficult to attain in a regular classroom atmosphere. Danforth Association; Dr. Caudle, Dr. Hayes, Rhett Hagler and Steve Williams 108 Cathy Atchley Steve Croomes Pam Cross Barbara Goodin Susan Mason THE CREST CLUB Offical student hosts for special college events DR. SIDNEY SAND- RIDGE, the host with the most. As Athens State College president, he sponsors the Crest Club, selecting its members each year from the appli- cations he receives. Randy Elkan Talks with state senator Albert McDonald on one of his frequent visits to the campus Randy Harrison Nancy Colane like Marratzo Wilsolene Vice Pat Rochester Steve Lee 109 Ml CHI BETA PHI Marilyn Griffin, president Randy Harrison, vice-president Valerie Nelson, historian and alum. sec. Nancy Colane, secretary Steve Croomes, secretary Sammie Davis, treasurer v ' -« PMN fc Wilsolene Vice Vicki Bohy Doyle Graham Ted Billings John Weaver Dennis Terry Joe Toone Dianne Taylor Randall Thornton Dr. Joe McDonald, advisor Dr. Ashley Martin, advisor Dr. William A. Short, advisor WHO ' S WHO IN ■s Ken Chapman Both nominations and balloting for WHO ' S WHO AMONG AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES come from all campus personnel-- students, staff, faculty-- with counting of ballots by a standing committee from all three groups, headed by the Dean of student personnel. Steve Croomes S ' -, S! -i ' ' ife- ' ? James F 112 AMERICAN COLLEGES Mark Johnson ■ mi 1 . ■- J7 j Kay Ra tiiff H 113 p Km lik. m ' m 1 ' ' VP jBL, ' grt ' — X H .(1 j. jH B Jigp. - 1 1 ■ pH -- ' 1 i fi 1 % bi. 1 ■ M i ANJiJliSS FRIENDSHIP X Barbara Goodin Rann Gordon O00 Vs, 115 ■ mi A r : m i;. yK-:-x«-  —rl « K ■ ■ •■ «5flK%vc -: w:it :- m- «« ««, R. ' AJ Q ' ;| Ilss TH DianneMille Ran X ft 117 MISS MERRY CHRISTMAS ' . ' ' ' •A Elizabeth Quentas CHRISTMAS PARADE FOUNDER ' S QUEEN Dianne Miller The Queen and Court Beverly Brazier Brencla Mabry Queen Dianne Miller Diane Craig Barbara Gooclin 120 HOMECOMING 1976 Homecoming Queen Kathie Bal FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Lisa Scott, Gwen Gourley , Kathie Ball, Patsy Cover, Beth Andrews, Kathye McCool, Diane Miller 121 RECOGNITION OF SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT Aubrey Anderson, B.S., Biology. Hartselle Catherine A. Atchley, B.A., English Athens. Who ' s Who, Editor of Athenian, AEPi little sister. Dean ' s list, Sigma Tau Delta, Crest Club Bemice S. Bailey, B.S.E., elementary, Huntsville. Dean ' s List James R. Baker, B.S., Bus. adm. Hunts- ville Kathie Jean Ball, B.S., P.E. Parkersburg, WV. VP of Phi Mu, ATO little sister, PE Club, Tennis Team, Homecoming Queen 1976, Delt little sister, cheer- leader, state gymnastics team 3 years Robert L. Ballew III, B.A., religion, Arab, TKE, VP of ministerial association, college players, choir Vickie Bates, B.S., Bus. adm. Huntsville Peggy Bennett, B.S.E., elementary. Greg Beitzel, B.S., Behavioral Science. Decatur. Riders Club, Psychology Club Jane Beitzel, B.S., Behavioral Science. Decatur. Riders Club, Psychology Club Ted Billings, B;S., Biology, Blanche, Tn. Chi Beta Phi Vickie Bohy, B.S., Behavioral Science. Huntsville. Chi Beta Phi Edwin Bridges, Jr., B.S. Bus. adm. Hunts- ville Buford R. Burgess, B.A., Sociology. Hart- selle George W. Cavender III, B.S. , Behavioral Science. Laurel, Md. president IFC, president West Dorm, VP AEPi Who ' s Who, editor of The Gyre Rhonda Pruitt Chapman, B.S., English. Phi Mu, Sigma Tau Delta president, editor of The Athenian, Who ' s Who Carol Cloud, B.S., Health Science, psy- chology. Decatur Nancy Colane, B ' .S.E. , PE Athens. Presi- dent ZTA and Newman Club, Founders Queen 1974, Columns Beauty 1976, cheerleader. Who ' s Who, Pi Tau Chi, Chi Beta Phi, Crest Club David J.Collins, B.S., Bus. Adm., Rome, Ga. Lt Col U.S. Air Force, active, pilot June Cooley, B.S., History. Tanner. Presi- dent of Alpha Psi Omega, member Zeta Tau Alpha, TKE little sister John Richard Gotten, B.A., religion, Athens. Photographer for The Columns and the Athenian, member of ministerial assoc. College Union Commission, college play- ers Pamela M. Cross, B.S., Sociology. Winona, Ms. Zeta Tau Alpha. Who ' s Who. SGA senator. Pi Kap little sister. Columns beauty revue, 1974 and 76, TKE little sister. Crest Club Henry L. Davis, B.S., Bus. Adm. Hampton, S.C. Jann Davis. B.S.E., P.E., Decatur. Honor marshall, TKE little sister, TKE sweet- hart, Athens Angels volleyball 73-76, basketball 73-75, track and field 73- 75, tennis 75, PE Club Stan Davis, BSE, PE. Elkmont. Tau Kappa Epsilon, PE Club, Student National Edu- cation Association Wanda Davis, BSE, PE. Cold Springs. VP of PE Club, varsity athletics, all-tourna- ment volleyball, TKE little sister Bobby W. Dobbs, B.S., Behavioral Science. Athens Joyce Ann Dove, BSE, Health, PE. Birming- ham. PE club. Columns beauty pageant committee,, intramurals, special Olympics Suzette Marie Dunn, B.S.E. . elementary. Huntsville. Kappa Delta sororjty: Sheila A. Epps. BSE, elementary. Lawren- ceburg, Tn. SNEA Betty Jean Evans, B.S., PE, Athens. All- state volleyball,. 74-75 Paul Jack Fite, B.S., Bus. adm. Decatur. Assistant editor of The Athenian Owen Lewis Ford, B.S. , Bus. adm. , Athens James H. Fry, B.S., social science. Athens. Who ' s Who, president of Rotoract, parlia- mentarian SGA, Pi Kappa Phi, SNEA, photographer for the Columns Raymond 0. Funderburg, B.S., Bus. Adm., Monticello, Ark. John D. Galyon, B.S., Bus. Adm. Decatur, Miami C.W. ' Gibson, B.S., Bus. adm. Somerville Doyle W. Graham, B.S., Biology. Athens. Chi Beta Phi Marilyn Griffin, B.S., Biology. Hartselle. President of Chi Beta Phi Dovell Haley, B.S., Bus. Adm. Trinity Norma Harbin, post-graduate. Bus. Adm. Huntsville. Phi Mu, Pi Kap little sister. Homecoming court 73, Bear Court 73, PiKap Rose Queen 73, tennis team 72- 73, volleyball team 72-73, PE Club Mable Dabney Harris, B.S., Bus. adm., Decatur William R. Harrison, B.S., chemisb-y, physics. Elkmont. Crest Club, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Chi Beta Phi VP, college singers, music achievement award. Columns busi- ness manager 76, freshman chemistry award. Who ' s Who 76 Michael Henry, B.S.E. , Social Science. Trinity David C. Hubbard, B.S. , math and computer science. Ardmore, Tn, Reba M. Hubbard, B.A. , history. Ardmore, Tn Martha Lee Johnson, B.S.E., elementary. Hartselle. Phi Theta Kappa Carol Campbell Daly, B.S.E., Business ed- ucation. Athens. Sigma Tau Delta, chairman of Columns beauty pageant 76, Columns Beauty 65, Miss Friendship 65, secretary of freshman class, social club Beverly Jones, B.S.E. elementary. Moulton. RECOGNITION OF SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT Who ' s Who (Jr. Coll) Phi Theta Kappa, Spanish Club, Dean ' s List, outstanding student in Bus. adm, Kay Craig Kelley, B S. , business education, Athens Roscoe L. Leggett, B.S., Bus. adm. Athens James M. Lewter, B.S., pre-law. Huntsville. North Dorm president, SGA rep, judicial board, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Rotoract Marie Lewter, B.S., Biology. Huntsville Jimmy R. Little, B.S.E., Health, PE. De- catur. PE Club, special Olympics KathyeAdelle McCool, B.S.E. , PE K-12. Birmingham. Gymnastics team, all-state gymnast 74-75, Phi Mu treasurer, ATO little sister, ATO sweetheart 75, PE Club. Dean ' s List, Columns favorite 76 Parilee Jeanette Franck McClure, B.S. in Psychology, Huntsville John L. McDaniel, Jr., B.S., Bus. Adm. Huntsville Debbie McDonald, B.S.E. , Music. Hunts- ville. Phi Mu vice-president, AEPi little sister, pianist for choir, college singers, dean ' s list A. Lisa Maness, B.S.E., Social Science, Charlotte, NC. Dean ' s list Mary R. Maiker, B.S., Psychology. Hunts- ville Gilbert V. Maples, B.S,., Bus. Adm. Knox- ville, Tn. Larry G.Martin, B.S., Bus. adm. Decatur Dianne Miller, B.S.E., PE. Tanner. Head cheerleader. Founders Queen, TKE lit- tle sis, VP of Zeta Tau Alpha, college singers. Who ' s Who, All-state volleyball team Patricia P, Moore, B.S., Music Education. Union City, Pa, President, Psychology Club, college Singers, SNEA, Brass En- semble Lionel Nave, B.A., History. Athens Valerie Elaine Nelson, B.S.E. , Biology. Athens. Dean ' s List, varsity cheerleader, Chi Beta Phi, college nominee to Glamour Magazine contest. Columns staff, Delt Duchess, Columns Favorite 76, Homecoming Queen, Who ' s Who Tom Paul, B.S., Bus. admin. Huntsville. Lifeguard, Christmas parade starter. Columns business staff Judy Harvey Paustian, B.S., Bus. Adm., Psychology. Decatur MaryG. Pitman, B.S.E., English. Athens Richard C. Preston. B.S.E. , health and PE. Fort Valley, Ga. Tau Kappa Epsilon treas., SGA treas.., PE Club, SNEA, Top Teke, Greek Hbfseman, head bas- ketball manager and trainer, Patricia Kay Ratliff, B.S.E., Health and PE, Birmingham. PE Club president, manager of women ' s volleyball team, man- ager of women ' s basketball team, dormi- tory president, SNEA 2nd VP, student chairman special Olympics, SGA senator. Asst. ed of The Columns, Who ' s Who Terry Reid, B.A., History. Fultondale. Tau Kappa Epsilon, Pi Tau Chi, Phi Mu beau Harris J. Rodgers, B.S., Behavioral Sci- ence. Belle Mina Robert J. Rhodes, B.S., bus, adm. Taft, Tn Ida L. Sabelhaus, B.S., Bus. adm., Hunts- ville Patricia Ann Sheffield, B.S.E., early child- hood. Decatur. Transfer honors: college soloist, concert choir, honor roll. First place in ASC talent show James C. Silas, B.S. , Bus, adm., Athens Brenda Sue Simpson, B.S., Bus. adm., Huntsville. Who ' s Who in voc. and tech. schools, sec-treas of Future Secretaries Assoc. . Anthony F.Smith, B.S., Bus. Adm. Hunts- ville. Varsity athletics manager of soccer, basketball, baseball. Alpha Epsilon Pi, Riders Club, PE Club, photographer for The Athenian and The Columns Horace L. Smith, Jr. , B.S. , Bus. adm. Huntsville. Parade starter, Christmas parade, and Columns business staff Pat Smith, B.S., Biology. Decatur Roy Mack Smith, B.S., mathematics. Athens Bruce Enoch Sparling, B.S. , Bus, adm. Huntsville Virginia Carol Tate, B.S. , Sociology. Prospect, Tn. Rita Mearl Teal, B.S., accounting. Hunts- ville Cathy Terry, B.S.E. , elementary, Courtland Thomas G. Thornton, B.A., religion. Green- hill. Pi Tau Chi Robert Lee Tounsend, B.S.E. , social sci- ence, Pulaski Patsy Sandy Tucker, B.S.E., elementary, music education. Tanner, B.S.U. , chorale, college singers, the Now Sing- ers, Dean ' s List Betty J. Turk, B.S., Psychology. Huntsville. Michael A. Vastano, B.S., Bus. adm.. East Brunswick, NJ. Rotoract, Tau Kappa Ep- silon, Vets Assoc. , Athenian staff William L, Wales, B.S. , Bus. adm. , Elk- mont Randy Eltorio Wallace, B.S., social Sci- ence and pre-law. Assoc, ch. justice judicial court, SGA senator, Rotoract, Yount Demos, treasurer Delta Tau Delta, assistant editor The Athenian Steve Williams, B.S.E., history, Hunts- ville. Who ' s Who, Dean ' s List, presi- dential scholarship, student chairman of Danforth Association, college singers, SNEA Delores E. White, B.S., English, Minor - Hill, Tn. Sigma Tau Delta i Jane Simmons Wright, B.S.E. , elementary. Huntsville I DONOR ' S PAGE %. ontriDUTionthis school Given in appreciation to Dr. Sidney Sandridge for his contrioufi year. Anonymous. Congratulations to Athens State College. E and E Business Machines Given in appreciation of the administrative and mariageriient skills of T. A. Rodgers. Anonymous. Given to recognize the herculean task accomplished by Venalyn King, Randy Harrison, Dee Bauer, John Gotten, Jim Fry, and others on THE COLUMNS staff, who gave us a yearbook when we had almost given up hope of having one. Anonymous 124 DUBS BURGERS 2 LOCATIONS NO. 1 404 S. JEFFERSON CRUTCHER SHOPPING CENTER 232-9890 NO. 2 232-9885 DINE IN OR TAKE OUT CALL US DUB SAYS THANKS A MILLION ATHENS P 3 Compliments of DOT ' S FLOWER SHOP 232-1660 THE C.E.I. STORE N. W. Corner of Square Athens, Alabama BIBLES BOOKS AND CHURCH SUPPLIES 124 NORTH MARION STREET ATHENS, ALABAMA 356 1 1 TELEPHONE 232-2850 COMPLIMENTS OF SPENCER IMPLEMENT CO SINCE 1935 ATHENS, ALABAMA COMPLIMENTS OF REBEL CAFETERIA GOOD FOOD FOR LESS MONEY CORNER OF BEATY ST. AND MARKET ST. GRAY ' S AUTO SUPPLY AND TV SERVICE 204 S. 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ABRAHAM LINCOLN Compliments of ILLER ' S DEPT. STORE Phone No. 232-5620 DON ' S MUSIC BOX Guitars - Amplifiers Sheet Music and Accessories 232-6312 ent to the 76 Col Graduating seniors participate in the raising of the Bicentennial Flag Alabama Flag American Flag on the flagpoles which were the gifts of their Class of 1976 Dr. Sandridge holds the mace, the traditional symbol of authority and the gift of the Nazaretians, at the graduation ceremony . 138 Approximately 200 seniors graduated June 5, in the first formal commencement ceremony since our college became state-affiliated- the first graduation from Athens State College of Alabama . Appropriately the morning was perfect, cool enough for gowns, but with the sun shining above. Senior Pictures Con ' t Beverly Arnfield Branson, Huntsv B.S. in Elementary Education William U . Brazier, Decatur B.S. in Technical Management Despina Campaine, Huntsville Bachelor of Arts in Art Hie Vernon A . Coleman, Sr., Huntsville Bachelor of Science in Psychology TressieAnn Davis, Elkmont Dean ' s List, Student Educ. Club B.S. in Education, Secondary Kenneth J . Deerman, Huntsville B.S., Business Administration B.L. Griggs, Jr., Athens B.S. in Business Administration Elbert M. Herchenhahn, Decatur B.S. Technical Management 140 V- fhl Robert P . Jack, Huntsville B.S., Business Administration Joan Collins Jones, Hillsboro Dean ' s List, Awards: Humanities Divi- sion Scholar, English Pursuit of Excel- lence, Who ' s Who B .S . in Education Beverly M. Robinson, Huntsville First President, AC Independents Riders Club B.S . In Psychology Patricia Jane Shaw, Athens Registrar; Dean ' s List, SGA Advisor B.S . in Education Vicki Duke Terry, Moulton Who ' s Who, Dean ' s List, Cheerleader President Zeta Tau Alpha, TKE little sister, BSU, SCA, Pi Tau Chi, Miss Merry Christmas, Presidential scholar B.S . in Music Education James Randall Thornton TKE fraternity, Chi Beta Phi, Biology Club B.S. in Secondary Education Roy Travis Williams B.S . in Education 141 ■ • ■-■ 3J rtii iff?f ' s -:... ' : 3 Honors Day 1976 The 1976 Honors Day Was Observed With Many deceiving Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievement. DIVISION HONORS: Each division honors the stu- dent with the highest academic standing whose ma- jor is in that division. Division of Business Administration - Wanda Hogan Division of Education - Vicki Duke Terry Division of Humanities - Joan C . Jones Div. of Natural Sciences and Math. - William Ran- dall Harrison Division of Social Sciences - Steven Wilson Williams Bryan Business Award - Charles Pirtle Outstanding Contribution to Drama - Harry Howe Best Actor - Mark Johnson Best Actress - Myra Sparks Sigma Tau Delta Achievement - Cathy Atchley William B. Yeats Award - Jennie Howell English Pursuit of Excellence Award - Joan C . Jones Excellence in Journalism - Steven Croomes Chi Beta Phi Honor Key - Sammie Davis Panhellenic Participation - Zeta Tau Alpha Panhellenic Scholarship Award - Phi Mu A.t t ; A.E. Middlebrooks Award - Freddie Outlaw Nazaretian Cup - Jann Davis and Steve Williams Phi Mu Faculty Citation Award - Dr. Elva McLin - Prof. Dennis Johnson iVIVP - Basketball - Joe Belyeu SGA Faculty Award - Prof. Betty Rogers ZTA Spirit Award - Harry Howe _-„ ' y :- a m -- All-sports Award - The Wild Bunch _..„ Intramural Award - TKE IFC Scholastic Award - Pi Kappa Phi Greek God - Jim Fry DKG Education Award - Nancy Colane Outstanding Senior PE Majors - Charles Grain - Dianne Miller Red Cross Recognition: Gwen Gourley, Harry Howe, Tony Smith, Tom Paul, Kay Ratliff, and Prof. A. Nazaretian Baseball Awards: Pitcher - Mike Bartleson MVP ' s: Mike Bartleson, Tommy Rogers Spirit - Don Weathers And to John Simindinger: the Glove, All-State, second baseman, and best batting average Outstanding Biology Majors - Patricia Smith - Saundra Simmons (not shown) Academically outstanding juniors and senior: Horn, Susan West and Beverly Jones. Spring Activities Before donning cap and gown, one last bout with FINALS Right, Some like the bear cage for study Nothing at all wrong here! Jim Green prepares Sand- ridge Union show Jay Kim celebrates citizen- ship Traditionalists study in the Library I a PV ' ' ' I k V II i H H i Kl 1 k 1 m 1 B - H 9 P ' m ' . KS- ■ 1 - 1 144 Student Faculty Trivia Bowl Competition. Dr. Caudle of the Danforth committee, presents the winning cup to Randy Harrison, captain of the student team i ' li editor Belinda Watson and advi- ook over Ronnie Riner ' s cover Dr. McLin, staffer Brian Thomas, and Belinda checking proof at the print- ers. Selecting, cutting, aid pasting up the dummy are Ronnie Riner, art editor, with staffers Pat Ro- chester and John Cotten. Not shown is co-editor Ken Chapman, and staffer Diane Craig, who did much of the early selecting. 145 May Day Activities Begin With Sloppy Day. Students and Teachers Participate in Various Events q TH, j ..■ k. SAFE! says Dr. Murphree Dr. Caudle and Prof. Rogers -- Red and Betty on Sloppy Day — run on three legs Ministerial students Lynn Terry and Harry Howe each encourages the team in his own way 146 Railbirds Sue Anne Williamson, Pam Sayre, Tony Camp- bell, Pam Underwood, and, STANDING, Pat Sheffield, watch the race, ending in a photo-finish, won by a toe- nail Professor Jean Roberts and art student Hen- rietta Witt join hands -- and feet to com- pete in the big Sloppy Day 3-legged Sack Race 147 May Day Activities Continue Bob Collins directs the Broadway chorus , mostly of Athen s College students, in a singing dinner theatre planned by him and by Dr. Penne Laubenthal. The oc- casion was the annual alumni dinner preceding the Sat- urday May Day festivities. RIGHT, an over-wrought torch singer from the turn of the century jerks tears with her rendition of I Should have Said ' So-long ' so long ago! Or is that -- yes it is! -- it ' s Dr. Laubenthal hamming it up with style and verve. 148 Broadway Dinner Theatre Welcomes Alumni ' 4 - More Broadway Stars Connie Prater Faulkner as the ini- mitable Dolly, with all her demurity about to bust loose! I feel pretty . . . Oh, so pretty! sing the trio UPPER LEFT, Theresa Harrison, RIGHT, Pat Sheffield, and LOWER LEFT, these two with the third member of the trio, Lisa Scott, in this number from West Side Story. And the audience agreed that they were — pretty, oh, so pretty! 149 Wake me early in the morning Wake me early, Mother dear . . . For I ' m to be queen of the May — old English song May Queen Dianne Miller, FAR RIGHT, with attendants: left to right Elizabeth Cuentas, Beverly Bra- zier, and Lisa Scott. The fourth attendant, Kathi Ball, was not present for the picture. 150 May Queen 1976 it: Women ' s Softball Athens State Angels -- the women ' s softball team took on all comers with enthusiasm. Head Angel, Miss Angeline Nazaretian, FAR RIGHT, coached, with the assistance of Lyie Jones, FAR LEFT. Standing are Kay Rati iff, Kathy Smith, Betty Jean Carter Evans, Dianne Miller, June Cool ey, and Jann Davis. Kneeling are Gwen Gourley , Sarah Brown, Janice Sims, Wanda Davis, Sue Carwile, Brenda Mabr , and Sue Cox 152 • ' ' A r -. 1 A ' p 9. ' a { From Carter to Evans to Chance? No, to Sims Or maybe Miller ' s got it! J5N Or an easy roll to Cox -r- 153 Men ' s Baseball ■ H Athens State College players in what has been called America ' s favorite sport line up for an official photograph at the end of a good season. Top left is coach Harold Murrell , with team members Joe Gran- ville, Jo hn Simindinger, Barry Laxon, Glenn Conner, Hal Parvin, John Morgan, Tommy Roger, and trainer Tony Smith. FRONT ROW: Jay Winkler, Mike Bartleson, Lou Malinoski, Ronnie Riner, Mickey Ezell, Donnie Riner, Steve Brittain, and Terry Vickery . Not shown: Don Weathers, Billy Owens, and Jeff Thompson. John Simindinger, pride of the conference and of his team: Southern States batting champion .429 All-Southern-States-Conference Team All-District Team District 27 NAIA Stole 21 bases Outstanding professional team prospect 154 : jsij ' v READING FROM ABOVE LEFT: John Simindinger, Mickey Ezell, Steve Brittain, Trainer Tony Smith Barry Laxon Glenn Conner « ■ : '  «■,. -. ' i .iaW W ' ' 7 e 3k:v.X n 7, Director of Athletics Oba Belcher Joe Granville is Terry Vickery Tommy Rogers 156 TAKING IT FROM THE TOP: Donnie Riner, Ronnie Riner, Lou Malinoski, Mike Bartleson Don Weathers Jeff Thompson (Rex White and Keith Davis not shown) Baseball Coach Harold Murrell Jay Winkler Billy Owens John Morgan Hal Parvin 157 The Ole Bear is ready for another year of competition T Readers Theatre: Brian Thomas, Belinda Watson, and Mark Johnson Seniors Pat Moore and Patsy Tucker in a quandary (Quandary is the name of the underwater parking lot) Randy Harrison and friends ready to rehearse for that long black line at commencement But these Tekes still have a year to go, so they can take it easy 158 Proud Moments as Mrs. demons and the cafeteria staff congratulate Jay Kim on his American citizenship ... a proud moment for Jay and for us all as our own Dr. Harry Joiner inter- views Humanities chairman Dr. Jones on Joiner ' s TV current af- fairs program. JLot Wood Bujt m M wn As the Bad News Bears rack up an- other win As Cathy Atchley pins Sigma Tau Delta colors on Connie Faulkner and, FROM LEFT, Steve Croomes, Jane Bacon, and John Cotten 159 So ends the first year of Athens State College, proud of its Alabama Connection and proud as always of • its 154-year history . Alabama ' s first chartered college graduated in June its first class as Alabama ' s first Upper Division College. Forecasts for the future of ASC are universally bright, for there is a real need in northern Alabama, and in the country in this history-conscious year, for a specializing degree-granting coir lege to complete the education begun in the junior, community, and technical colleges. I