Atlantic Christian College - Pine Knot Yearbook (Wilson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1977 volume:

PINE KNOT 77 ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGE WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA CONTENTS 2 STAFF PEOPLE .................162 Editor JIMMY COBB Business Manager CHARLES BUTTS Associate Editor SUZANNE CRUTCHFIELD Assistant Editor TERRY JARMAN Advisor MILTON ROGERSON Photographers DOUG HACKNEY PETER CHAMNESS Layout Design MELBA ETHERIDGE JOY BARBOUR EDDIE MARTIN ANGELA EDWARDS Typist RUTH JORDAN CATHY TURNER LOIS ANN WASSON (' 3 INTRODUCTION PINE KNOT ’77: A QUICK GLIMPSE AT ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Located in the heart of “wide- awake” Wilson, Atlantic Christian College has grown to become one of the most popular private schools in North Carolina. Though the col- lege is a small institution, it offers a wide variety of opportunities and experiences to those who attend. Most important at AC, students are not numbers, they are individuals who learn through sharing, as through classroom instruction. The 1976-77 school year was quite unique and brought many changes to the college community. This publication offers a quick glimpse of the people who made this year different from others. .. . %fcuV.- I WB?x. % jtm I juti r! ' mSBMS I- � k tSmI -ten i mei «fWP mMC ft. .. - _ 1 ■ MM M .ttt 9 J4MI 1 rrj JISj MM9B ■wir JMMi t oM MCI Mr 9'«' .. ‘ MM «ESrifc «tfeiB MM; K •KSZ K ■ M f. c vV t A | 4 y 1 t - !• . f . V - • 7 v ■ 7 Y -L J: i-V STUDENT LIFE •I.: . The Freshman Talent Show was a relaxing break for most freshmen and upper classmen. Held during the first few days of the fall semes- ter, the talent show consisted of many types of talent. Dramatic dances, solos, skits, and instrumentals were among the wide va- riety of acts performed. Howard Chapel was jammed with many fatigued students who found the show to be a most enjoyable evening of entertainment and leisure. FRESHMAN TALENT SHOW FRIENDS AT AC LIGHTEN THE LOAD There exists a very close tie be- tween students at Atlantic Christian; one which is extremely evident in the fall when old friendships are re- newed. Few schools can match such close student relations. What is AC’s secret? The caliber of the student would certainly be a key factor along with the small campus and enrollment. Atlantic Christian is far from utopia, but student prob- lems are lightened by such a whole- some atmosphere. 10 SWEETWATER’S PERFORMANCE WELCOMED BY AC STUDENTS During the first week of the fall semester, Sweetwater performed for students in front of Hamlin Stu- dent Center. The band was obtained by a group of summer school stu- dents who wanted to provide an opportunity for new and returning students to socialize. Scores of stu- dents came to enjoy the music and the perfect weather conditions made the event an overwhelming success. The large gathering proved students favor this type of entertainment and welcome such events on campus. 13 SEPTEMBER LAWN CONCERT SHORTENED BY NEIGHBORHOOD COMPLAINTS The September lawn concert held on the athletic field rocked in a new school year for Atlantic Christian Col- lege students. Nantucket and Super Grit Cowboy Band were the featured entertainers. The perfect weather conditions yielded a large turnout of about three hundred spectators. The concert, which began at four p.m., was considerably shortened by pro- testing neighbors. The Wilson Police Department stopped the concert at 9:30 p.m. Despite this abrupt end, the concert was considered a success. V 15 DANISH GYM TEAM Atlantic Christian College was the first stop on a five month tour of America for the world-known Danish Gymnastics Team. The members of the Danish Team were selected from many young men and women in gym- nastics from all over the country of Denmark, The ages of these young men and women ranged from twenty to twenty-eight. Many of the gymnasts were students and others were from various careers. They took time off in order to take this tour of the United States. They were not compensated at all for any of their performances. Their program included a great exhibition of rhythm and timing. There were many tumbling and vault- ing stunts, as well as some Danish folk dances and some unique gym- nastic dances. The entire program was supplemented by music, some- thing which is not usually done in American gymnastics. The women gymnasts enchanted the audience with their graceful danc- ing. They used hoops, ropes, balls, and gold-colored ribbons to get just the right visual effect. The whole evening with the Danish Gym Team was a pleasurable experience. 16 HOMECOMING A CULMINATION OF HARD WORK The 1976 homecoming festivities of- ficially opened Friday night with the crowning of the queen, Miss Penny Dull, at the homecoming dance. How- ever, for Atlantic Christian students homecoming began weeks before when the World of Disney was cho- sen to be the 76 theme. Early in October the SGA and other student organizations began exten- sive planning on the various homecoming activities. Homecoming candidates had to be selected and preliminary designs had to be made for each float and dorm decoration. Thus, Friday’s arrival marked the cul- mination of many hours of work. On Saturday the activities con- tinued with the annual parade, fol- lowed by lunch served at center cam- pus, and alumni-student competition in tennis and basketball. During half- time of the basketball game the float and dorm winners were announced. Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Phi Mu Sorority, and the Sophomore-Junior Class floats were winners, while Hilley and Caldwell were awarded for their dorm decorations. The basketball game was then surprisingly won by the alumni. iinvi 1976-77 HOMECOMING PARADE The annual ACC Homecoming Parade was held Saturday, October 30, at 10 a.m. in downtown Wilson. Participating in the parade were floats of sororities, fraternities, classes, and other campus organizations. Six bands and other marching units also participated. Students working on the floats put in long hours of hard labor in order to prepare the floats for the Saturday morning parade. 21 MISS PENNY DULL 1976-77 HOMECOMING QUEEN 22 23 24 I 25 1st Runner Up Catherine Panarese, Alpha Sigma Phi 26 I j 23 GIRLS VIE FOR HOMECOMING QUEEN Twenty-three girls vied for the honor of representing Atlantic Christian College as 1976 Homecoming Queen. Almost half of the girls were from North Carolina, quite a few more came from Virginia, and the re- mainder came from such diversified states as Florida, New Jersey, and Maryland. Their majors also showed a wide range of interests; the majors in- cluded English, Education of the Hearing Impaired, Psychology, Music, and Nursing. Of the twenty-three girls compet- ing, the Pine Knot has pictured the ten finalists. 2nd Runner Up Joy Butler, MENC 2nd Runner Up Amy Arbes, FCA 27 28 Celeste Warren, Women's Interdorm Yvonne Currin, Senior Class 29 tf We can have an American President who does riot .k govern with negativism and fear of the future, but with vigor and vision and aggressive leadership - a Presi- dent who is not isolated from our people, but who feels your pains and shares your dreams, and takes his strength and wisdom and courage from you.99 30 POLITICAL SHOWDOWN: MOCK ELECTIONS HELD Campus mock elections for the President of the United States and Governor of North Carolina were held in Hines Hall and Hamlin Student Center. The Democrats came out on top in both races with an impressive victory. Jimmy Carter had 162 votes to President Ford’s 129 votes. Jim Hunt, a native of Wilson, had a close victory over David Flaherty by a vote of 64-58. Republicans on campus were hop- ing that this mock election would not be a sign of things to come — DE- PRESSED AGAIN! 31 TURKEYS RUN WILD The 21st Annual Turkey Day race featured over 100 students and fac- ulty members competing in three separate divisions. Twenty cakes were awarded to the racers by order of their finish, and a 10-pound tur- key was awarded to each division winner. In the Men’s Division, Allan Green won with a record time of 5 minutes and 59 seconds. Jim Vitt was a close second. In the Women’s Division, Cathy Wall was the winner with a time of 8 minutes and 8 seconds. Allyson Wilson, last year’s winner and the women’s record holder, finished second. Coach Tom Parham won the Fac- ulty Division with a time of 7 mi- nutes and 26 seconds. Parham was followed by Bruce Tingle who cap- tured second place honors. 32 Allen Green, Men’s Division Cathy Wall, Women’s Division Coach Tom Parham, Faculty Division K.C. AND THE SUNSHINE BAND ELECTRIFIES CAPACITY CROWD The most successful concert of the year occurred in October when K.C. and the Sunshine Band performed on campus. High school and college students from the surrounding area responded favorably as ticket sales soared. A long line formed as the hour of per- formance neared. Those who arrived late were turned away because the gym filled quickly. Once in the gym, Casey (K.C.) Jones exhorted the audience to “shake their booty,” as he and his band electrified the capacity crowd. Students cheered and danced to the band's favorite selections from the beginning of the performance to the end. After the concert students received a rare opportunity to socialize with band members before their departure from Wilson. Truly, no one since Fleetwood Mac aroused so much student enthusiasm at Atlantic Christian. 34 35 VERSATILE EARL SCRUGGS ENTERTAINS IN WILSON GYM The students who attended Atlantic Christian’s December concert may have been surprised at the music per- formed by the Earl Scruggs Revue. Most people identify Earl Scruggs with “Foggy Mountain Breakdown’’ and the theme song of the popular CBS television program, The Beverly Hillbillies,’’ however, his performance in Wilson Gym revealed a more ver- satile Scruggs. The Revue combined a mixture of rock, pop, spiritual, and country music in its performance. Also performing with the Earl Scruggs Revue was the Atlanta Rhythum Section. Although the stu- dent attendance was not overwhelm- ing, the two bands were well accepted by those who were present. 36 CHRISTMAS DANCE HIGHLIGHTED BY “CUTEST PROFESSOR’’ CONTEST Who is the cutest professor at At- lantic Christian? The Student Edu- cation Association in 1976 an- swered this question by sponsoring a ‘‘Cutest Little Babyface” contest in December. One candidate from each de- partment was nominated, with the exception of the Nursing Depart- ment. The slate of thirteen candi- dates was outstanding and student voting indicated a tight race. Con- test results were scheduled to be announced at Atlantic Christian’s Christmas Dance. The dance was held in Wilson Gymnasium with the Band of Oz performing. At intermission of the precedings, Dr. David Webb, re- presenting the Education Depart- ment, was announced to be Atlantic Christian’s cutest professor. A native of Wilson county, Dr. Webb earned the B.A. degree from Atlantic Christian College, the M.Ed. degree from The College of William and Mary, and the Ed.D degree from Duke University. He joined the fac- ulty of Atlantic Christian in 1972 as assistant professor of education. Also presented during intermis- sion was a gift by Phi Mu sorority to the Kay Dawson Warren Memorial Fund. Dr. Wenger was present to accept the gift. The memorial fund was established in 1976 to provide scholarships to outstanding key- board musicians. 38 39 Well-known lecturer, Frederick Storaska, presented an informal, but informative lecture entitled, How to Say No to a Rapist and Survive, at At- lantic Christian in January. The lecturer directed many comments to the men in the crowd, as he entertained as well as educated the students who crowded into Hardy Alumni Hall. Storaska emphasized the importance of mental pre- paredness in preventing assaults and discouraged popular quick tricks of defense. STORASKA LECTURES ON RAPE SPPwt , 42 MR. TOP HAT AND KING OF HEARTS PRESENTED BY SORORITIES A school year would not be com- plete without the annual Top Hat Dance or King of Hearts contests. In the fall, at the Sigma Sigma Sigma Top Hat Dance, Clint Hollo- way was selected Mr. Top Hat. Hol- loway was nominated by Sigma Pi Fraternity. Delta Zeta Sorority held their an- nual King of Hearts contest in Feb- ruary. This was a money-making project with students voting by cast- ing pennies on their favorite candi- date. The money raised by the con- test was donated to the James Dendy Memorial Fund. George Monfalcone was voted the 1977 King of Hearts. A JAYCEES SPONSOR SPIRIT NIGHT IN WILSON GYM To improve the sagging gate at- tendance and poor school spirit at the home basketball games, the Jaycees sponsored a “School Spirit Night” for the January 31st en- counter with arch-rival Campbell College. A School Spirit Award was presented to the organization that “best exemplified school spirit” at this game. This year’s winner was the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. It was a hotly contested battle with many organizations participating with unlimited enthusiasm. The format for the game was changed in order to present an in- novative and exciting program for all in attendance. The National An- them was sung by members of the college choir and the halftime pro- gram was presented by the Karate Club. For all who attended this evening, it was truly a night to remember! Perhaps the largest crowd ever to witness a basketball game in Wilson Gymnasium turned out for this event. 44 45 AN ABUNDANCE OF TALENT DISPLAYED ON CAMPUS During the year, students showed their willingness to become actively involved in student entertainment on campus. Indoors and out, students gathered to share their abundance of talent. One such gathering was held in front of the student center where ice cream was served to those in atten- dance. Other gatherings took the form of coffeehouses held in Hardy Alumni Hall. ’mmmm 46 SNOWFALLS COVER COLLEGE CAMPUS Students witnessed an unusually cold winter during the 1976-77 school year. Record low tempera- tures prevailed over the entire east- ern seaboard, with snowfall ac- cumulating in many areas. Wilson surprisingly received several sizable snowfalls which students eagerly awaited. Snowball fights became commonplace as students took ad- vantage of the rapidly melting commodity. 48 49 BUFFET CONCERT CREATES HUGE DEFICIT FOR SGA In an effort to provide quality en- tertainment for AC students and to raise money, the SGA Entertain- ment Committee signed Jimmy Buf- fet in the Spring. Jimmy Who? To most students Buffet was an unknown performer, but the SGA thought a successful publicity campaign would create student interest. The publicity cam- paign was not sufficient; students responded poorly, and area sales were down. The result of much hard work ended in a flop. The Buffet concert in the long run spelled economic disaster for the SGA. The Greg Allman concert had to be cancelled and SGA funds had to be impounded to pay the enorm- ous debt incurred as a result of the concert’s failure. 51 SPRINGTIME HITS CAMPUS COMMUNITY After a record cold winter, the Spring’s warm weather felt espe- cially good to the Atlantic Christian community. Skateboarders, bike- riders, and frisbee-throwers abounded while others loafed around the grassy areas in front of Hines Hall and the Student Center. The epidemic of “Springfever,” as usual, took its toll on student aca- demics. Afternoon classes soon thinned out, while at night students found it easy to forget homework and instead walked downtown to their nearest hangouts. Several pro- fessors held classes outside to pacify the spring-time longings of students. 52 ' 53 HUNGER EMPHASIS WEEK SPONSORED BY CCA More than 10,000 people die each day from starvation or diseases made fatal by malnutrition. Most of the victims are children. Food production and food distribution have not been adequate. Estimates say there are 900 million people who comprise the world’s absolute poor. Most of them are hungry, many of them will starve. Hunger Emphasis Week was dedicated to try to do something about the problem of hunger in our world by making each person more sensitive to hunger and by raising money to donate to help those who do not have enough to eat. The events of the week included an iced tea house, a volleyball tour- nament, a penny chain, and an out- door carnival. All of the money raised during the week was donated to CROP, which as part of Church World Service, is dedicated to emergency relief, to iniatiating self-help programs, and to provid- ing necessary resources to help al- leviate hunger. 54 V r 55 SELF STUDY EVALUATES AC’S ACADEMIC PROGRAM Besides complaining about food in the cafeteria, most student com- plaints are academicly related. Sometimes these complaints are justified, sometimes they are not. Few students actually realize the work involved in maintaining a col- lege environment which is condu- cive to and promotes learning. For eighteen months during 1975 and 1976 Atlantic Christian involved itself in a through-going self study. The study gave the school time to assess not only the more visible signs of progress, but also the sub- tler ways in which institutions of higher learning achieve a higher degree of academic integrity. The work of the committee who carried out the self study was re- leased in a 368 page report. The re- port included a number of construc- tive suggestions for improvements and commented favorably on AC’s growth despite economic limita- tions. At its origin the AC committee foresaw the self study as an oppor- tunity to enrich the academic life of the college community; something which the study results will eventu- ally accomplish. 56 58 A LOOK TO THE FUTURE: CAMPUS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT The year 1977 marked the end of Atlantic Christian College’s fifteen year development program. Started in 1962, the development program was divided into three 5-year phases: the Development phase, the Advancement phase, and the Ful- fillment phase. During these fifteen years, ten major buildings have been constructed on campus. In addition, there have been remodel- ing projects of buildings such as Hardy Alumni Hall and C.L. Hardy Library. Looking to the future, the college may look into further development by possibly constructing a Physical Education building with larger space or maybe even a Fine Arts Auditorium that will seat 300 people for musical or dramatic perform- ances. There is one problem though — land acquisition. The College is now in the process of acquiring land around some edges of campus. Hopefully, they can obtain enough at a reasonable price in order to make our facilities even better in the future. Another big factor concerning the developmental future of Atlantic Christian is rising costs. AC’s operating budget alone in the 1976-77 fiscal year was 4.7 million dollars and is expected to rise to 5 million in the 1977-78 fiscal year. Even with these spiraling costs, At- lantic Christian remains to be one college with a low tuition in the Carolinas Conference. 59 AC OFFICALS BAN DOGS FROM CAMPUS In April of 1977 the AC Administra- tion passed a resolution which ban- ned dogs and other pets from the col- lege campus. Growing problems and concerns resulting from the large number of dogs being brought on campus triggered the decision. This ruling broke a long tradition which al- lowed pets on campus. One of the most popular dogs dur- ing the school year was Freckles, Bruce Tingle’s dog. Freckles resided at Caldwell where in the spring she added eight new faces to the dorm’s residency. Students all around cam- pus visited the mother and puppies. The puppies were ultimately adopted by a number of students. Freckles will not return in the fall. 60 CALDWELL HALL 355 GRADUATE IN 75TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT Bachelor’s degrees in the arts and sciences were awarded to some 355 graduating seniors at Atlantic Christian College’s 75th annual commencement held on May 13, 1977. The commencement speaker was Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Presiding was Milton L. Adams, act- ing president of the college. Presenting the graduating class was Dr. Lewis H. Swindell Jr., dean of the college. Addressing the graduating class, Governor Hunt spoke of Atlantic Christian College as one of the most outstanding institutions of higher education in North Carolina and the South. This college is liv- ing proof of the importance of pri- vate higher education that’s why we must keep it strong, he said. Referring to the late President Ar- thur D. Wenger, he told the graduat- ing class they had been associated with one of the giants of all Man- kind. I know you will remember him all your lives. As part of the graduation cere- mony, Governor Hunt received his first honorary doctoral degree when honorary Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.) were conferred upon he and Judge Naomi E. Morris of the N.C. Court of Appeals. Scholorship Awards were presented to Kathy Brickhouse and Jeanette Gambrell. The award is given annually to the graduate who has received the highest scholastic record for his college career. The Faculty Cup was presented to Joan Adams. The cup is awarded to the graduating senior who, in the esti- mation of the faculty, has the best general record in college. This achievement is considered to be the highest honor a graduating senior may receive. Prior to commencement a pin presentation was held in Howard Chapel honoring the fourth nursing graduation class. Guest speaker for the event was Judge Morris. Presenting pins to some 36 graduat- ing nurses was Dr. Ruby G. Barnes, Chairman of the ACC Department of Nursing. 63 ORGANIZATIONS 64 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION An idealistic Student Government Association worked diligently on a variety of projects in '78-77. A student-faculty social held in November was a tremendous suc- cess. Both faculty and students at- tended the well-planned program. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a tree to Dr. Wenger. Later in the year, the S.G.A. passed a controversial resolution regarding school discipline. The re- solution attacked school discipli- nary procedures, questioned the judgement of discipline board deci- sions, and outlined student rights. No immediate changes evolved from the resolution, but its propos- als were seriously considered by administration officials. The S.G.A. took the task of rewrit- ing the constitution of the Student Government Association in the Spring. A very capable committee was appointed to take over this very long and tedious procedure. Many long hours were involved in making the transition. The S.G.A. was also involved in a few service projects such as “Oper- ation Santa Claus” and the United Student Appeal for Cancer. A few things that you might not have known the S.G.A. was involved in were projects'such as providing movies and having entertainment in the cafeteria. r$elba Etheridge, Student Coordinator 67 MEN’S INTERDORM The Men’s Interdormitory Associa- tion started the fall semester off by planning and sponsoring the 3rd Annual Sports Day. The Sports Day was composed of various sporting activities in which all dormitory stu- dents were eligible to compete. It attracted many dorm students and it was considered a success. In the spring, Men’s Interdorm sponsored two discos that were open to all students. Both of these were well attended. Near the end of the 1976-77 school year, members of Men’s Interdorm looked into the possibility of finding an office especially for Men’s Interdorm. Jimmy Elks .............President Chuck Franks ................Vice President Lestern Southern .Secretary, Treasurer Larry McRacken ...........Advisor 68 WOMEN’S INTERDORM Every woman on campus is a member of Women’s Interdorm. The purpose of the organization is to create unity among women on campus. During the year Women’s Interdorm participated in a number of campus activities such as homecoming and parents weekend. The women also co-sponsored the Frederick Storaska lecture and pro- vided craft workshops for those in- terested. Barbara West .............President Angela Edwards ......Vice President Kathy Purvis .............Secretary Terry Jarman .............Secretary Tammie Jewell ............Treasurer 69 CAMPUS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION A new event held by the CCA dur- ing the school year was the Sunday worship services on campus. The concert given by “The Bridge’’ was well attended, and the perform- ances by the “Covenant Players’’ and the “Howard Hanger Trio” were considered a success. Initiating the Hunger Emphasis Week was the biggest event of the year. Cathy Law ......................President Ruth Jordan ................Vice President Phil Darnell ...................Secretary Tommy Mercer ...................Treasurer Dan Hensley ......................Advisor 70 I:::::::: I:::::::::::;:;;:;;::: :::::::::: t: :::::: 71 THE COLLEGIATE How can a small college newspa- per best serve its reading communi- ty? This is the question Collegiate editors have had to face since the paper’s founding fifty years ago. The Collegiate has seen many per- sonalities over the years, differing viewpoints and styles. Last year’s Collegiate took a new route, break- ing with traditions of the past. In- stead of remaining a publicity sheet for special interest groups on cam- pus, the paper broadened its scope — presenting accounts of important national and international events, trends, and ideas. There was some opposition to this new approach at first. The Student Government As- sociation threatened to withhold the paper’s funding. A special meeting was held in which students were given the opportunity to express their views on the subject. The Col- legiate editor, Fred Claridge, explained his reasoning for the changes he had made. Eventually the money was released. Twenty-two issues were pub- lished — one every week during the school year. This was no small feat. Deadlines for a newspaper are real, and they come every week. The staff measured up, however, and the paper came out. 72 Fred Claridge, Editor (left to right) Bob Wilson (Proofreader, reporter). (Business Manager), Mike Walker (Associate Editor), Fred Claridge (Editor), Terri Bosley (Proofreader), Dale Adams 73 1 THE PINE KNOT The 1976-77 Pine Knot was com- piled by one of the most experi- enced staffs in recent years. Head- ing the staff for the second straight year was editor, Jimmy Cobb and business manager, Charles Butts. Sincere efforts were made by the staff to improve on the yearbooks of previous years. The staff ac- complished the enormous task of writing copy for each spread in an effort to make the publication more informative. Emphasis was also placed on improving the Pine Knot's photo-journalistic appeal by improving the photography and layout techniques. Hopefully AC students will respond favorably to these publication changes. Jimmy Cobb, Editor Suzanne Crutchfield, Associate Editor Charles Butts, Business Manager Terry Jarman, Assistant Editor 74 Peter Chamness, Photographer Doug Hackney, Photographer i 'ft to right) Ruth Jordan (Typist), Lois Ann Wasson (Typist), Cathy Turner f pist), Melba Etheridge (Layout Design). (Left to right) Joy Barbour, Eddie Martin, and Angela Edwards, (Layout Design). 75 BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The Baptist Student Union met every other Tuesday. BSU became involved with visiting shut-ins, rais- ing money for summer missions, programs for the Young-at-Heart, a program for Family Night supper, a Vespers Service, and the handbell choir played at ACC’S student- faculty social. BSU went on a re- treat in January and also attended state conferences. An outreach team was begun 2nd semester. BSU also received an award at the State Convention for being the most out- standing BSU in the state. Susan Dubois .......................President Angela Edwards ................Vice President Melba Etheridge ....................Secretary Roger Bullard ........................Advisor 76 LIGHTHEARTED FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCED BY U.C.C.F. )• It is very hard to describe an or- ganization like United Campus Christian Fellowship. It means many different things to its members. The two thoughts which best describe it are friendship and Christian wor- ship. One is able to experience both of these emotions separately and together. The lighthearted fellow- ship experienced around a dinner table combined with the quiet mo- ments of worship make for one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have at ACC. From the opening meeting to the Christmas dinner to an Easter communion; the love and Christian growth never seem to end. All that can be said after a very successful year is thanks to everyone that helped make it just that. Torrie Osgood ..................President Dale Adams ................Vice President Penney Sumrell .................Secretary Debbie Davis ...................Treasurer Dan Hensley ......................Advisor 77 SIG EP’S WIN INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONSHIP Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity completed the triple crown in Men’s Intramurals by winning the overall trophy for the third consecutive year. Sig Ep accomplished this feat winning two out of the four major sports, and accumulating seventy points out of a possible eighty. Sig Ep opened the 1976-77 Intra- mural season capturing the football title with a comeback victory over second place Delta Sig. After a fourth place finish in basketball, Sig Ep won its third straight volleyball crown, putting the Spee Wee team far out in front of all contenders for the overall championship. 1976-77 INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS Team Football ............Sigma Phi Epsilon Basketball ....................Hackney I Volleyball ...........Sigma Phi Epsilon Softball ..............Alpha Sigma Phi Individual Doubles Tennis ................Chuck Finklea Andy Davis Turkey Day Race .........Alien Green Free Throw Shooting . Charlie Taylor Singles Tennis ......Bob Williams Jerry Cole Table Tennis ...................John Wilder STAGE SCRIPT ENJOYS BIG YEAR This year’s Stage Script presented one of its biggest and most exciting seasons ever, beginn- ing with the very well-received play “The Lion In Winter,” which was presented in Howard Chapel. Im- mediately after this play, club mem- bers planned their first theatrical tour by presenting “A Thurber Car- nival” to high schools in Eastern North Carolina. Another first was undertaken by presenting “The Glass Menagerie” in Hardy Alumni Hall in arena style. The season closed with a bill of student- directed one act plays. THE LION IN WINTER THURBER CARNIVAL THE GLASS MENAGERIE ONE ACT PLAYS AFRO AWARENESS SPONSORS BLACK HISTORY WEEK of canned food. Ending the year, club members and their guests gathered at Parker’s for a banquet to celebrate the over- all success of their projects. At the banquet several awards were presented to outstanding club members. The Afro Awareness Society began their year of activities during homecoming. The club built a float entitled “The Magic Castle for the annual parade, while they nomi- nated Theresa McIntyre for homecoming queen. In February the club planned a week to portray the culture of the black man. During this week, known as “Black History Week,” the club planned activities which included: a creative show, a talent show, a speaker on African culture, a con- cert by the ACC Gospel Choir, a disco, a basketball game, a choir festival and a banquet. Later in the spring, Afro Aware- ness participated in the campus beautification project by painting a trash recepticie and in the “Hunger Emphasis Week” by donating boxes Russell Wilkins ...................President Issac Cross ..................Vice President Earlene Ransome ...................Secretary Iris McKennie ................... Treasurer CIRCLE K CLUB WINS SINGLE SERVICE AWARD The Circle K Club is a branch of the Kiwanis Club which involves college students. The organization’s goals involve services to the com- munity. This year the club was involved in several projects including: coor- dinating the Bike-A-Thon for the American Diabetes Association, en- tertaining children at the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, individual volunteer work at the Psychiatric Ward, support for spirit night on campus, and distributing trash cans to help beautify the campus. The highlight of the year was the presentation of the Herbert W. Hen- ning Award to AC’s Club at the 76th Annual Convention of the Carolina District. This award was presented to the Circle K Club which showed outstanding achievement in a single service project. Atlantic Christian’s club received the award for its vol- unteer work at the local psychiatric ward. Debbie Wheeler ...............President Jean Barbour.............Vice President Cathy Turner .................Secretary Linda Myatt ..................Treasurer Bruce Tingle ...................Advisor 83 ' jimmy CARTER £ Walter MONDALE , YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB CHERISHES 76 ELECTIONS The Young Democratic Club had a very active and successful year in organizing the Democratic cam- paigns on campus. They coordi- nated their efforts with the Wilson County Y.D.C. and with the senior party in passing out leaflets at area shopping centers, operating a phone bank to remind people to vote, and other activities. For the campaign on campus, the club constructed a seven foot peanut with a Jimmy Carter grin” to remind students to vote for Car- ter. The peanut was donated to the North Carolina Democratic Party which took it to Washington for the inaugural activities. The club was pleased that the Democratic ticket not only swept the campus in the mock election in October, but also in the general election in November. Jeff Price .......................President Beth Horney .................Vice President Debbie Marlowe ...................Secretary Ramona White ....................Treasurer Jerry MacLean .....................Advisor I f He’s making us proud again. COLLEGE REPUBLICANS SUFFER ELECTION DISAPPOINTMENTS IN 76 The year of 1976-77 brought many joys and disappointments to the College Republicans at Atlantic Christian. The Republicans suffered defeats in the general election of ’76, losing the White House and seats in Congress. In North Carolina, the greatest failure was not to elect the Republican guber- natorial candidate. On campus, the Republicans spent time involved in campaigns and party activities. Even though the Republicans had many disap- pointments, they experienced the joys of working for the great people who were their candidates for vari- ous offices. They also had the op- portunity to meet many wonderful people during this political year. The College Republicans at Atlan- tic Christian will continue to strive to promote the Republican beliefs in the hope of a more competitive governmental system in the United States and North Carolina. Mike Sawyer .....................President Channey White ........................Vice President Dorothy Creech .. Corresponding Secretary Lois Ann Wasson ......Recording Secretary Judy Ray ........................Treasurer : I j 85 SNEA:STUDENT TEACHERS UNITE The Student National Educational Association acquaints prospective teachers with practical experience in leadership. A member of SNEA automatically becomes a member of the Student North Carolina Associa- tion. Atlantic Christian’s Clyde Erwin Chapter sponsored various projects during the year including, a Christ- mas dance, and “Who’s Got the Cutest Little Babyface’’ contest. SNEA also participated in the statewide project for Lisa Haney, a victim of a Burnsville school bus accident. The highlight of the year was the state convention held in Asheville, North Carolina. Mary Ellen Parker ...............President Debra Lane .................Vice President Pat Howard ......................Secretary Donna Bullard ...................Treasurer Pam Everette .....................Reporter Warren Tate .......................Advisor 86 W$M SBfl HEARING IMPAIRED CLUB The Atlantic Christian College Hearing Impaired Club was char- tered at the beginning of the spring semester. The organization is com- prised of Deaf Education majors. With the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf in Wilson, the new club quickly involved itself with the children attending there. Unlike other organizations at Atlantic Christian who visit the school for the deaf, the Hearing Impaired Club members can understand and talk with the children by means of man- ual communication. Besides working at the school for the deaf, club members also bene- fited from guest speakers who helped answer questions related to the field of deaf education. Laura Stephens ...........President Carolyn Menge ..........Vice President Teri Davis ................Secretary Vickie Bennett ............Treasurer 87 PI GAMMA MU: SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY Pi Gamma Mu is the National Honor Society for the Social Sci- ences. Its purpose is to promote improved scholarship in social studies and to inspire social service to humanity by intelligently ap- proaching the solutions of social problems. This is indicated by its motto: “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” New members and officers of Pi Gamma Mu were inducted at a ban- quet held on January 18, 1977. Mike Sawyer _____ Marilyn Craighead Patty Lotts ..... Sarah B. Gattis .. Harlow Head .... ...............President ..........Vice President ...............Secretary .................Advisor .................Advisor 88 SIGMA GAMMA NU ENJOYS ACTIVE YEAR : b V a Sigma Gamma Nu started their year with a picnic at Lake Wilson. During September, the sisters sponsored a car wash and a hot dog sale to raise money. Later in the fall, Romana White was spon- sored by Sigma to compete for homecoming queen. In November the sisters presented a rush party entitled “Beyond the Stars With Sigma.” The Sigma’s ended the semester with a Christmas party. Spring semester Sigma combined their voices into a cheering section at the “School Spirit Night,” and presented a “Creative Show” dur- ing “Black History Week.” Throughout the end of the year the sisters took part in various fund raising projects, and attended church services together. Ramona White ..................President Freida Wellman ...........Vice President Earlene Ransome ...............Secretary Delores Williams ............Treasurer Jessie Daniels .................Advisor 89 PHI BETA LAMBDA BECOMES LARGEST IN THE STATE The year of 1976-77 was a great one for the ACC -Phi Beta Lambda. The organization fulfilled many goals and activities. This year the fraternity was presented the state award for having the largest membership in the entire state of North Carolina. The fraternity had a total of 71 members. Phi Beta Lambda had many suc- cessful projects such as a Christmas family project, a Spring PBL-day project, a faculty service project, a community project, and attendance at the annual PBL state convention. During the year, a variety of guest speakers visited the fraternity and presented speeches on topics such as banking, salesmanship, marketing, and management. Members of Phi Beta Lambda are the future business leaders of America and they are interested in the business world of today. Brenda Layden ...................President Kathy Tyner ...............Vice Presidents Jeff Forbes Sheryl Byrum ....................Secretary Lee Summersett ..................Historian Bill Owens ................Parliamentarian Edward F. Bazzle ..................Advisor ACCOUNTING CLUB MEMBERS LEARN TOGETHER The purpose of the accounting club is to provide a common ground in which students interested in accounting may socialize to- gether, may learn more about the accounting profession, and may de- velop a professional attitude toward the business world which they will one day enter. These objectives were met in every part by guest speakers. Ben Mercer ...............President JoAnne Huffman .........Vice President Nancy Melvin ...Secretary-Treasurer Ashton Wiggs ................Advisor P.E. CLUB HOLDS MANY EVENTS The Atlantic Christian Physical Education Club began its activities early in the fall semester. To have fun and raise money the club spon- sored a fall carnival in the old gym, which a large number of students attended. Later in the semester the club members enjoyed a program on parachuting, attended the Stu- dent Majors meeting at Wake Forest University, and the NCAHPER con- vention in Chapel Hill. The spring semester was high- lighted by a doughnut sale from which the proceeds were donated to the light fund for the tennis courts next to the intramural field. The semester was concluded with a banquet at which outstanding se- nior PE majors were awarded. Tim Owen ........................President Steve Sellers ...............Vice President Marie Sutherland ......Secretary-Treasurer Joan Adams ..............Program Chairman Lee Ann Hedgepeth ______Publicity Chairman Barbara Smith ......................Advisor 92 PSYCHOLOGY CLUB BECOMES INVOLVED Involvement would be a key word to use in describing the 1976-77 Psychology Club. A project initiated early in the fall semester was to clean up the Wil- son City Park. Another bold project of the organization was their invita- tion to the Eastern Gay Alliance to hold a panel discussion on campus. Problems of homosexuality were discussed by a large student-faculty attendance. Like fall semester, the spring se- mester became a very busy one for the Psychology Club. In January the organization co-sponsored Fre- derick Storaska’s lecture on rape. Other significant activities second semester included a lecture on de- pression and one on parapsychol- ogy. Howard Fleming ..................President Candy Sandbrook .................Secretary Karen Allen .....................Treasurer Walter R. Parker ..................Advisor 93 G.D.I. PLAYS ACTIVE ROLE ON CAMPUS Gamma Delta lota had a pro- gressive year in 1976-77. Many new members helped the growth of GDI. Among the outstanding events Gamma Delta lota was involved in were a fall picnic, painting park- ing spaces in the student parking lots, sponsoring a needy family at Christmas, sponsoring the New Student Register, playing basket- ball games with other organiza- tions, visiting the school for the deaf, and painting a trash can to be used on campus. Also, Gamma Delta lota raised money for sev- eral worthy organizations on campus and they held the annual GDI banquet at Bonanza with guest speaker, Mr. Ashton Wiggs of the ACC business department. Charles Butts . Bobby Lytch .. Cathy Turner .. Charles Sproles ..........President ....Vice President Secretary-Treasurer ............Advisor H -j S.N.A. CONTRIBUTES TO NURSING EDUCATION The Student Nurse Association was established on campus in Sep- tember 1974, to assume responsibil- ity for contributing to nursing edu- cation, to provide programs repre- sentative of current professional in- terests, and to aid in the develop- ment of the nursing students in health care. Topics such as “Death and Dy- ing” and “Approaching the Blind,” discussed at monthly meetings helped accomplish organizational objectives during the 76-77 school year. This year the NCSNA convention was held in Asheville with Atlantic Christian represented by two stu- dent nurses and an advisor. Marsha Cunningham ..............President Nancy Tippett .......................Vice President Lea Midgett ...........Recording Secretary Michelle Williams . Corresponding Secretary Bobbie Wilder...................Treasurer Agnes Vester......................Advisor ....... IJWVJfc't 1 , MMf Mf 5 •unnijj t • •! % f i 9 [ mm. n 71 -1 V-'VVV-1 s n - 95 SCIENCE CLUB The ACC Science Club had a busy year in 1976-77. During the year, the Science Club sponsored a campus cleanup, went on many field trips, held the annual fern and tomato plant sale, and planted loblolly pine trees and ornamental holly trees around campus. The club also had many guest speakers throughout the semester. Among them were Mr. Bob Bainbridge, City Arborist of Wilson, NC; Dr. D.M. Stewart and Dr. S.M. Shafroth of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Mr. Gerald Piel who is the pres- ident and publisher of Scientific American. Linnie Cleaton .................President Bill Moore ................Vice President Margarel Barkley .....Secretary-Treasurer Douglas Graham ...................Advisor ALPHA CHI Alpha Chi is part of a national honor society whose purpose is to promote scholarship, leadership, and character. This year the mem- bers of Alpha Chi voted to award a scholarship each year for $200 to the member who shows good char- acter, need, and is a well-rounded individual. The scholarship was named the Alpha Chi National Honor Society Scholarship and was created in honor of Dr. Mildred Hartsock who served as faculty ad- visor and was initially responsible for organizing the National Honor Society here at Atlantic Christian. Brenda Ward ......................President Torrie Osgood .........................Vice President Ann Wilder .......................Secretary Jimmy Elks .......................Treasurer Jeff Price ...................Corresponding Secretary Cathy Law .........................Reporter 97 SOFTBALL CLUB BIDS FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE STATUS In an effort to organize a women’s intercollegiate softball team at At- lantic Christian, a softball club was formed on campus. This club met guidlines established by the college requiring new intercollegiate sports to be organized as a club for at least two years before it can be adopted by the school. In the club’s initial year, Carol McKeel acted as advisor and scheduled games for the girls. The ladies went undefeated in their first year surprisingly by coaching them- selves. NEW JAYCEE CHAPTER ORGANIZED ON CAMPUS The Atlantic Christian College Jaycees began operating during the 1976-77 school year. Their yearly activities were founded upon their motto of personal growth and suc- cess while working to aid others through community involvement. One of the Jaycee’s most out- standing accomplishments was the successful organization of a School Spirit Night. The Jaycees worked extremely hard coordinat- ing the active participation of vari- ous school organizations on this project. A school spirit award was presented to the organization which best exemplified school spirit. During the energy crisis, many of the Jaycees assisted the elderly and needy by cutting and distributing firewood to those unable to cope with the mounting fuel bills. Dis- tribution centers were set up at the Salvation Army and the Social Ser- vices Department. The Jaycees also assisted the North Carolina Burn Center by sel- ling jars of jelly on campus during Jaycee Jelly Week. Over $200 was collected by the AC group for this worthy cause. A film, Dedicated to Life, was shown to the student body and faculty to explain the op- erations of the N.C. Burn Center in Chapel Hill. In the Spring, the Jaycees fi- nanced and constructed an outdoor volleyball court for the student body beside Waters Hall. They also spon- sored, with the help of the Wilson Jaycees, several leadership semi- nars for the student body. It is hoped these sessions will enable students to recognize their fullest potential. Eddie Essa ........................President Howard Fleming ... External Vice President Bud White .........Internal Vice President Jimmy Eubanks .........Secretary-Treasurer Bill Moore ...............Publicity Director fhith in God given mooning c Purpose to human life; That the brotherhood of man tro cends the sovereignty of notions 1 ha economic justice con best be v. by free men thrc eenterpr I hot govern mop • . « Qf lot rather than T hat Oarth'n if In ! nian persona And that servi® gj. u t be t work of 99 MUSIC POPULAR ON AC CAMPUS At Atlantic Christian music is both a popular past-time and major. The largest and best known performing groups are sponsored by the Music Department. Large numbers of stu- dents participate in the depart- ment’s chorus, vocal ensemble and band. Professors and instructors spend hours perfecting the skills of the students, and at the end of each semester each group presents a concert in Howard Chapel. Stu- dents, parents, and friends turn out to listen to the well executed per- formances. In addition to the well established groups of the Music Department, the Gospel Choir was organized by students in 1976. The choir func- tions independently from the Music Department and their rehearsals are held in Hardi Alumni Hall. This group made frequent appearances at local churches and campus func- tions. Because flash photography was not allowed during performances, the yearbook staff coverage is li- mited to rehearsals. VOCAL ENSEMBLE First Row: (left to right) Debbie Maloney, Davida Barwick, Nancy Creech, Deronna Ramsey, Barbara Snell, James Powers, (conductor). Second Row: Jan Pittman, Lynn Boldin, Linwood Little, Tim Bailey, Gena Glass, Eleanor Harmon. Third Row: Cliff Harris, Ricky Adams, Lester South- ( ern. (not pictured) Nan Deans, and Ed Melvin. 100 : | ALPHA OMEGA: A NEW FELLOWSHIP Alpha Omega was formed on the Atlantic Christian campus to pro- vide Christian fellowship for the students. Meetings which were held on Thursday night included; tes- timonies, slide presentations, skits puppet shows and group discus- sions. The organization quickly grew from ten members to seventy. In early April an Alpha Omega dele- gation went to “Jesus 77“ in Florida. Later in the month club members enjoyed a retreat in Vir- ginia. Plans were made to continue the meetings through the summer. Eleanor Harmon ........CCA Representative Debby Kosey .....................Co-leader Eddie Martin ....................Co-leader Laura Everton ...................Co-leader Kendal Church ...................Co-leader William Paulsell ..................Advisor ' ' s V 101 SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB The Social Science Club spent much time this past year in prepar- ing for its participation in the Na- tional Model United Nations in New York City. The ACC delegation re- presented the United Republic of Cameroon. The endeavor gave the club much experience in the in- teraction area and a week of sight seeing in New York City. The club also took part in a seminar on the United Nations at ECU. The club has been meeting to discuss social, political, and economic problems in our society. The club also helped fi- nance geological trips to West Vir- ginia, Pennsylvania, and other areas. The club has been involved in historical fact finding trips to Richmond, Halifax, and other histor- ical areas nearby. Their most excit- ing adventure was a trip to the Internal Studies Association Con- vention in Toronto, Canada. Mike Sawyer . Patti Lotts Jeff Price Allan Richeson ....President Vice President ....Secretary .... Treasurer Pictured right is the delegation who partici- pated in the National Model United Nations. Sitting: (left to right) Pat Jones, David Scott, and Mary Ellen Beasley. Kneeling: Jeff Price and Gena Glass. Standing: Rose West and Mike Sawyer. Not pictured: Dr. Nakre and LeVee Hamer. 102 SIGMA PI ALPHA The purpose of Sigma Pi Alpha is to stimulate interest in, and to ac- quire a more intimate knowledge of, the geography, people, life, history, language customs, industries, and culture of foreign countries; and to make a contribution towards bring- ing about a better understanding between these countries and ours by having a better knowledge of them. Sigma Pi Alpha inducted 15 new members this Spring. A banquet was held on May 6, with guest speaker, Dr. Roger Bullard. Ricky Clayton ................President Debbie Cox ..............Vice President Penney Sumrell ...............Secretary Debbie Wheeler ...............Treasurer 103 SPORTS 104 STRONG TEAM EFFORT KEY TO WINNING SEASON Atlantic Christian’s soccer team completed its first winning season in 1976 by compiling a 11-5 record. For the Bulldogs, success was not an easy road; it took a strong team effort from beginning to end to amass their super record. The team’s success was quite a surprise to many students, even though rumors in the fall indicated the Bulldogs were greatly improved. As the season progressed, students followed the team with greater in- tensity. The night games at Fleming Stadium soon became popular and crowded with loyal Bulldog suppor- ters. Sitting: (left to right) David Smallwood, Bill Lewis, Rhine Sharp, Larry Cleveland, Larry Barker, Alan Daniel, Chris Smallwood. Kneeling: Bob Brawan, Elfaith Eltom, Kawa Al Jaff, Chip Smallwood, Fred Claridge, Francisco Ziegelmuller, Tony Barriteau, Keith Worrell. Standing: Jack Lassiter, Trainer, Mike Smith, Assistant Coach, David Roughton, Brad Church, Terry Craft, Mike Southard, Mike Holder, Chuck Rierson, Coach David Atkins, and Mike Caffey, Manager. 106 107 ■ .-4 f tme ZF POST-SEASON HONORS GO TO BULLDOGS The soccer team’s domination of District 29 competition was re- flected by its post-season honors. Leading the way for Atlantic Christian was the District 29 Coach-of-the-Year, Dave Atkins. A surprised Atkins praised his assis- tant coach, Mike Smith, and his team for their hard work. He also indicated that the Bulldogs would continue to build the soccer pro- gram next year. Other Bulldogs honored were team standouts, David Roughton, Chris Smallwood, Mike Southard, David Smallwood, and Tony Bar- rateau, who were named to the All-District team. The two Smallwood brothers were also named to the conference first team. 109 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM IMPROVES Atlantic Christian’s women’s vol- leyball team record for the 1976-77 season was 9 wins and 11 losses. While this was not a very impressive record, it did show that the rela- tively inexperienced team has some hope of having a better season next year. Most of the team members will be returning, and with them the ex- perience acquired during the past season of play. Susie Davis’ and Lorraine Riley’s previous experience was reflected by their outstanding play during the season. As the year progressed, Cathy Wall and Terri Mohr also be- came valuable assets to the team with their improved performances. Other members of the team added by giving their loyal support and willingness to participate. 110 Sitting: (left to right) Kathy Purvis, Susan Davis, Lor- raine Riley. Kneeling: Terri Mohr, Kathy Roberson, De- bbie Murphy, Linda Coker. Standing: Nina Taylor, Cathy Wall, Teresa Lee, Sandy Hall, Debora Wiggins, Teresa Gurganus (scorekeeper), Caoch Carole McKeel. Ill WOMEN COMPLETE WINNING SEASON DESPITE INJURIES Coach Carol McKeel’s women’s basketball team weathered a mul- titude of injuries during the last half of the 1976-77 season, but still man- aged a regular season mark of 12 wins and 6 losses. Every coach knows that injuries are just part of the game, but Coach McKeel’s team had more than its share. At one stage of the season, four of the team’s five starters were side-lined because of injuries. McKeel pointed out that the girl’s record could have been better had the team remained healthy. The team’s top performers included Susie Davis and Cathy Wall who were named to the All-Division III team. Davis contributed 18.5 points and 19 rebounds per game, while Cathy Wall averaged 16.5 points a contest. The women concluded their season by participating in the NCAIAW III state tournament. 112 Kneeling: Nina Taylor, Bobby Jo Bass, Lorraine Riley, Carol McKeel, Debra Wiggins, Annette Ellis, Susie Davis, Terri Summerlin, Teresa Gurganus. Standing: Coach Carol Mohr, Aleph Woodard, Cathy Wall, Joan Adams. 113 WOMEN PLAY IN TOURNAMENT In post-season action, the ACC women’s basketball team traveled to Pembroke State for the NCAIAW Divi- sion III state tournament. The women netters won the first game against Methodist 82-81, but lost the second game against North Carolina A T. ACC then played Winston-Salem State and lost badly. Susie Davis, as all sea- son long, was an outstanding per- former throughout the tournament. 115 POMEROY UNIFIES TALENTED TEAM Coach Ben Pomeroy introduced a host of healthy new players into the 1976-77 men’s basketball program. Al- though his squad was young and in- experienced, Pomeroy was optimistic they would jell into an eventual win- ner. The team received strong individual efforts in early games, but simply could not put together the winning combination. Later, games were lost because the team could not drop the clutch basket or make the big defen- sive play when it was needed. Despite the men’s hard luck, they demon- strated tremendous potential in many of their outings. After finishing the season with a 12-16 record, the Bulldogs can only look forward to bettering that mark next year. , (left to right) Bob Wilson, Manager, Mark Jones, Coach Ben Pomeroy, Butch Ligon, Mike McNelis, Lorenzo Jones, Ron Alexander, Randy Harri- Richard Battle, Stan Stewart, Robert Pegues, Steve Mattheison, Wayne mel, Whit Kenny, Assistant Coach Brian Chalk, and Mark Wilson, Manager Farmer, Tom Umberger, Andy Bryant, Larry Heaton, Speedy Gainer, 117 POMEROY AND BATTLE LEAVE AC BASKETBALL Ben Pomeroy, head basketball coach at Atlantic Christian for the last five years, resigned shortly after the 1976-77 season. Pomeroy also taught courses in the physical edu- cation department and conducted basketball recruiting. Pomeroy never had a winning season at Atlantic Christian, but his willingness and patience with the team never ceased. Long hours of practice and other activities took him away from his family many times, but he stuck with his team. Pomeroy recruited most of his players and he had many outstand- ing individual performers. Perhaps the most outstanding player Coach Pomeroy recruited was Richard Bat- tle. Battle was the only player who played all four of his academic years with Pomeroy, he graduated in May of 1977. Battle held the position of co- captain his junior year and was cap- tain his senior year. He was out- standing during his four years of play and often led the team in scor- ing. Richard Battle was a dedicated player and student. A business ad- ministration major, Battle was hon- ored by being selected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities. Pomeroy’s and Battle’s exit cer- tainly represented a significant loss to both the basketball program and to the school. Students and faculty surely will not quickly forget their contributions. 118 119 J.V. TEAM ESTABLISHED TO BOOST BASKETBALL PROGRAM For the first time in nine years, Atlantic Christian fielded a men’s junior varsity basketball program. The J.V. team was re-established by the Athletic Council and Coach Ben Pomeroy to develop potential talent for varsity play by involving more students. The new team was coached by Bill Smiley, a former Atlantic Christian basketball standout. Even though the team managed only a meager 4-6 record, its members received hours of valu- able playing time and experience which will eventually become im- portant in varsity competition. ( 120 Kneeling: David Roughton, John Beale. Standing: Charles Taylor, Whit Kenney, Stuart Jones, Coach Bill Smiley, Tom Wilkerson, Manager, Tyrone Everett, Mark Jones and Mitch Moss. 121 (left to right) Sam Modlin, Asad Niaz, Dilly Morris, Coach Tom Parham, Tom Morris, Pat Taylor, Brian Staub, Jay Aldridge, Gee Sauls, and Robert Wells. 122 TENNIS TEAM CAPS BEST SEASON IN SCHOOL’S HISTORY Atlantic Christian’s men’s tennis team finished their regular season with a 26-3 record, despite a tough schedule which included ten uni- versity level schools. Winning the Carolinas Conference and the Dis- trict Championships capped the best season in any sport in the col- lege’s 75 year history. BULLDOGS FINISH 9TH NATIONALLY During his coaching career with Atlantic Christian, Tom Parham has taken the tennis program from a local scale to a national one. In 1977 for his team's outstanding season, Parham was named District and Conference Coach of the Year. Winning the District 29 Champ- ionship marked the eighth straight year that Parham’s team had reached the NAIA National Finals in Kansas. Last season AC finished 15th in national play after a tough draw in nearly every first round match. This year the team finished 9th nationally. Leading the way for the Bulldogs during the season was sophomore Tom Morris who won both the con- ference and district singles cham- pionships. At Kansas City Morris earned a spot on the NAIA All- America team, (only the fourth in the school’s history to earn a spot). Sweeping the conference and dis- trict double championships were Asad Niaz and Pat Taylor. Taylor and Niaz contributed tremendously in singles competition also. Team members named to the All-District 29 Team included: Tom Morris, Brian Staub, Jay Aldridge, Pat Taylor, and Asad Niaz. Those players named to the All Carolinas Conference Team included: Morris, Staub, Aldridge, Taylor, Niaz, and Sam Modlin. i 124 125 WOMEN CONCLUDE LONG SEASON The 1976-77 women’s tennis sea- son was the longest in the history of the program, but not necessarily the best. The team record for dual matches was 1-15. The team’s number one player was Joan Adams with Phyllis Parish holding the number two position. Adams will be the only player graduating, but Coach Smith still plans to actively recruit new mem- bers for the 1977-78 season. 126 WOMEN S SPRING TENNIS TEAM: Phyllis Parish. ann n - ■ ■ and Coach Barbara 3 .'° J°an Adams. Debbie Bove e' Beaton Debbie Hardee, Camilla Kromer, 127 ADAMS AMASSES SUPERB RECORD In four short years, Joan Adams amassed a superb record as the number one player for Atlantic Christian’s women’s tennis team. In her last year, a seasoned veteran, she once again ruled over her op- ponents. Joan did well in singles completing the year with a record of 13-2. In the North Carolina Tennis Invitational Tournament held at Methodist, Joan was the winner of the first flight competition, and was runner-up in flight one of the NCAIAW Division II Tournament. For Joan’s outstanding scholastic and athletic contributions, she was awarded the Kiwanis Cup and the Edward L. Cloyd Scholarship Award at Convocation. Truly the Atlantic Christian wom- en’s tennis team was lucky to land Joan Adams and it will surely miss her services next year. 129 DEPRESSING SEASON FOR GOLF TEAM For the Bulldog Golf Team the 1977 season was a big disappointment. Only two wins were recorded all year, which is an unusual occurrence for the golf program. However, the poor record could be partly justified by the fact that only two of the 1976 team members returned. Those lettermen who returned, Chuck Wheeler and Cliff Watson, led the way for a very in- experienced and inconsistent team. There still may be a ray of hope in the future for AC golfers because Coach Cloyd has a reputation of turn- ing a weak program around. With Wheeler, Watson, and Bain returning next year, Cloyd should have a sound foundation to build a winning team. (left to right) Kneeling: Charles Stallings, Mike Horner, and Cliff Watson. Standing: Coach Edward Cloyd, Chuck Wheeler, Steve Estes, and Joe Bain. 131 it BASEBALL TEAM WINS DISTRICT 29 CHAMPIONSHIP Atlantic Christian’s talented baseball team compiled an impres- sive winning record in 1977. After last year’s improved record, this year’s team fought their way to be- come District 29 champions. Out- standing players who made all- district were: Tim Bardin at first base, Jim Satterfield at shortstop and pitcher, Mark Hodges at utility infield, Keith Stutts at outfield, and Robin Rose at outfield. Coach Thompson was very well pleased with his team’s perform- ance. Coming out of the tourna- ment as winners was truly the high- light of the season. 132 (left to right) Front Row: Bobby Stratton, John Wilder, Mark Hodges, Darrell Jenkins, Gregory Allen, Jim Satterfield, Cloyce Wilson, Tim Hinnant, and Tim Ross. Back Row: Bert Barber, Paul Henson, Rahn Burleson, Bobby Briggs, Richard Arthur, Jimmy Collier, Mike Stutts, Neil Baker, William Beale, Keith Stutts, Tim Bardin, Robin Rose, and Coach Larry Thompson. 133 EXPERIENCED BASEBALL TEAM RETURNS NEXT YEAR At the beginning of the season, prospects looked good for Atlantic Christian’s baseball team, especially if the young pitching staff de- veloped. Surprisingly, the pitching staff was better than in previous years. Much like the pitching staff, the team was fairly young, with only five players from a field of twenty-one who will not return. Many freshmen and sophomores will return next year to once again dominate District 29 play. TRACK SEASON MARKED BY VAST IMPROVEMENT The Atlantic Christian track team finished its regular season with a 5-9-1 record. Despite a poor team record the year was highlighted by a number of outstanding individual performances. Sbven of the team’s members placed in the conference meet, while two members placed in the District 29 meet. In the conference meet Rusty Wiggs placed second in the hurdles breaking AC’s best record at 15.1. Other members placing in the con- ference meet included: Mike South- ard (fourth in the high jump), Danny Richards (second in the discus throw), Allen Green (sixth in the mile run), David Roughton (placed in the pole vault and triple jump), Ed Melvin (placed in 440 yard dash and 220 yard dash), and Tom Roach (sixth in the intermediate hurdles). In District 29 competition Rusty Wiggs placed fourth in the high hurdles and Ed Melvin placed third in the 100 yard dash. David Roughton led the team in scoring, with other individuals con- tributing greatly. Generally, the team showed vast improvement over last year which led Coach Sproles to comment that track is coming’’ at Atlantic Christian. First Row: (left to right) Butch Wall, Chip Smallwood, Rudy Sykes, Tom Roach, Allen Green. Second Row: Kendall Church, Kenneth Joyner, Bob Stewart, Mike Southard, Don Berry, Ed Melvin. Third Row: Gary Daniel, Danny Richards, Rusty Wiggs, Jack Lassiter, David Roughton. 137 CHEERLEADERS CHANGE IMAGE The 1976-77 season marked the first time in four years the Atlantic Christian cheerleaders had male members on the squad. The new additions greatly boosted and complemented the cheerleader’s routine. New cheers oriented to fully implement the male additions were performed with a great deal Connie Lail — Head of success. One particularly favo- rite performance by the cheer- leaders was the human pyramid which the crowd thoroughly en- joyed. ACC now jumps ahead of most other conference competitors by having a large and effective cheer- leading squad. The cheerleaders’ record was excellent. Connie Butler Rob Clyburn 139 Donna Daniel Chuck Lennon Marsha Ballance Lester Southern GREEKS SURVEYING AC’S NATIONAL GREEK ORGANIZATIONS At Atlantic Christian Greek orga- nizations play an important social and service role. Greek life is not for everyone, and membership is based on various standards set by indi- vidual organizations and by organi- zational preference of individual rushees. There are three nationally recog- nized sororities and four nationally recognized fraternities. Panhellenic governs the sororities and the Inter-Fraternity council governs the fraternities. Besides having common goals and various interests, Greeks join together in annual activities to celebrate their sisterhood and brotherhood in competition and in aiding others. Greek life is more than parties. It is a group of dedi- cated men and women finding equality, or individuality within un- ity, as they strive to reach their goals. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The leadership of the IFC proved to be very instrumental during a busy year. They sponsored Winter Sports Day which was a big suc- cess. In the spring they helped coordinate the Greek Week ac- tivities and a Greek dance. Hours of work went into the successful plan- ning of the year’s activities. ALPHA SIGMA PHI The Gamma Lambda chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi was founded at AC in 1968. The tenth oldest national social fraternity, AC’s chapter en- joyed a successful year in 1976-77. In the fall fraternity members con- structed an outstanding float which won first place in the fraternity float competition. After a successful spring rush, the brothers took first place in the fraternity group sing during Greek Week. Other fraternity activities focused on its objectives “to foster educa- tion, to maintain charity, and to promote patriotism.’’ DELTA SIGMA PHI The Delta Sigma Phi-Delta lota chapter of Atlantic Christian Col- lege witnessed its most productive and successful year since its estab- lishment in 1958. With the success of the annual Christmas project at the Free Will Baptist Children’s Home in Middlesex, the homecoming dance for the chapter alumni, and one of the largest pledge classes in recent years, the fall semester was one to remember for the brothers of Nash Street. Spring semester was also met with much enthusiasm. Highlights of the semester included: a quality pledge class, the establishment of little sisters into the chapter, the election of a Delta Sig to SGA pres- ident, the championship of Greek Week Activity Day, and the indi- vidual talent winner in Greek Sing. The Delta Sigs proved they are here to stay! SIGMA PHI EPSILON One of the most competitive and involved fraternities at AC, Sigma Phi Epsilon celebrated the 75th An- niversary of the fraternity’s found- ing during 1976. This celebration was just one highlight in a big year for the Sig Eps. The semi-annual Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner as in past years was a big success, plus the fraternity dominated and cap- tured the AC Intramural Champi- onship. In addition to their extracur- ricular activities the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon excelled aca- demically, as they received the IFC Scholarship Award which is given to the fraternity with the best overall scholastic average. Finally, the Sig Eps moved from their old fraternity house to a temporary building while plans for a new house are finalized. SIGMA PI Sigma Pi highlighted the fall se- mester with several notable ac- complishments which included: the receiving of the Blood Donor Award for their participation while the Red Cross was on campus, and the ac- cumulation of the highest grade point average during the period. At the Winter Sports Weekend the fra- ternity captured the overall champi- onship, and proved to be very com- petitive through out the year in in- tramurals. Sam Eason ...... Jeff Weatherspoon John Verdolotti .. Leigh Hunter .... Larry McRacken .. Bruce Jones .... David Fry ...... Jones Fuquay ___ Mike Saleeby ___ .....President Vice President .....Secretary ..... Treasurer .......Advisor Representative Representative Representative Representative II _ 142 PANHELLENIC Each sorority is represented in Panhellenic by its president and two representatives. The campus Panhellenic in 1976-77 guided the sororities through rush, Greek Week, various athletic events and community projects. DELTA ZETA Delta Zeta Sorority was founded on October 24, 1902 at Miami Uni- versity in Oxford, Ohio. Today it is the nation’s largest sorority. The Theta Omega chapter was estab- lished at AC in October 1965 with emphasis on character, scholarship, leadership, and activities. Delta Zetas’ philanthropy centers around the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. Through this the Atlantic Christian chapter sup- ported an underprivileged child at the school and sponsored various parties and activities for the chil- dren through out the year. For Val- entines Day, Delta Zeta sponsored the King of Hearts to raise money for the James Dendy Memorial fund. Other money making activities in- cluded several bake sales and a rumage sale. The pledges also helped by participating in a slave sale. The DZ’s also participated in several campus activities and in in- tramural sports. At the annual Greek Activity Day the DZ’s took first place honors in sorority com- petition. To bring the year to a close the Delta Zetas held their annual Rose ball. The purpose of Delta Zeta is friendship and sisterhood, which helps the college girl gain strength and confidence to meet the future. PHI MU Phi Mu, the second oldest organi- zation for women is proud to be part of Atlantic Christian. As their motto, “the faithful sisters,’’ Phi Mu strives to help others through its na- tional philanthrophy, the US Hope, a past hospital ship, now a symbol for medical aid to areas overseas. Phi Mu also strives to improve its own members through better scholarship, high standards, and close friendships. Phi Mu presented again in 1976 its famous Washboard Band, an an- nual event when the sisters dress in overalls, sing, dance, and play “musical’’ instruments. Another an- nual function, their Carnation Ball, a formal dance for the sisters and alumni was a tremendous success. During AC’s Homecoming, Phi Mu worked very diligently and won, for the 11th consecutive year the Out- standing Homecoming Float trophy. Phi Mu also aided in establishing a music scholarship in memory of a sister, Kay Dawson Warren. During AC’s “Spirit Night,’’ Phi Mu sup- ported the Bulldogs with en- thusiasm and received honorable mention for their cheering section. Phi Mu is proud of its sisterhood, because it has found much enjoy- ment in the love that exists with in their bond. SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA The Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority began their year with the annual Top Hat dance featuring the Lou Curry Band. The “Mr. Top Hat” title was given to Clint Holloway re- presenting Sigma Pi Fraternity. The fall rush for Sigma which included the “House of Dragon” was quite successful, bringing in fourteen new pledges. They added their en- thusiasm to the fantastic spirit the Sigma sisters have always posses- sed and together the sorority won the “Spirit Night Award,” sponsored by the AC Jaycees. The Sigmas were first place again, as they won the Greek Sing sorority group divi- sion using the “Roaring Twenties” theme. They were also given the Sisters Scholarship Award and tied for first place in the individual talent performed by Lynne Boldin. Through the year the Sigmas’ sponsored many fund raising projects which helped provide con- tributions for their national philan- thropy, the Robbie Page Memorial Fund. This fund was set up for the aid in polio research. Tri-Sigma has established children’s wards for their care and rehabilitation in North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC and the Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority looks forward to the coming year with the new slate of officers carry- ing on the Sigma tradition. Renee’ Jenkins ....................President Evelyn Myers ......................Secretary Julie Wilson ......................Treasurer Sarah Bain Ward .....................Advisor Catherine Panarese ...........Representative Pat Newhouser ................Representative Gail Schridde ................Representative Beth Perkins .................Representative Delane O’Brian ...............Representative Anna Smelser .................Representative 143 ALPHA SIGMA PHI Ray Silverthorne Terry Howard .. Allan Daniell ... David Sledge . ....President Vice President ....Secretary .... Treasurer Tommy Carr Ricky Clayton Terry Craft Allan Daniell Phil Faison Johnny Griffin Mike Holder Terry Howard Leigh Hunter Gary Jackson Trip Johnson Matt Mancini Greg McCall David McGhinnis Joe Murray Russell Rawlings Mike Saleeby Ray Silverthorne David Sledge Steve Sledge Billy Tatum Pat Taylor Rusty Wiggs 144 145 DELTA SIGMA PHI Jomes Fuquay . Chuck Finklea . Howard Fleming Kelvin King _____ Walt Spruill ____ ........President ... Vice President ........Secretary ....... Treasurer Sergeant-At-Arms Bob Boisseau Chris Butterworth Brad Callery David Clare Jim Cornick Andy Davis Donnie Davis Ronnie Davis Jimmy Eubanks Chuck Finklea Howard Fleming Al Forrest Dave Frommer Jones Fuquay Doug Gatewood Bob Guernsey Clint Hopkins Kelvin King Donnie Koontz Alan Montague John Overton Bob Percival Ronnie Ross David Scott Walt Spruill Bobby Taylor Charles Tostoe Bob Vartanian Jeff Weatherspoon Jay Whitehead Phil Williams Kevin Woodlief 146 TiriTWQirniijrni 147 SIGMA PHI EPSILON Rickey Byrd .......................President Glenn Fleetwood ........................Vice President Mercer Oast......................Comptroller Bill Stakes ........................Recorder Brett Poyner ..................Corresponding Secretary Greg Alan Ron Andrews Waverly Barnes Russ Brummitt Tommy Chowns Jimmy Council Rich Crangle Ronnie Critcher Phil Darnell Sam Eason John Edwards Steve Floyd Bill Gilliam Billy Green Steve Holzbach Guy Hyatt Bruce Jones Randy Lee Jimmy Lineberry Steve McKay Phil Robbins Graham Smith Lin Toombs Rob Wade Harrison Ward Bud White Bob Williams Harry Young 148 149 150 SIGMA PI David Fry......... Mitch Adams ...... Jeff Kennedy ..... Dean Nester ...... Rick Bartholomew George Monfalcone Robbie Cook ...... ......President ... Vice President ......Secretary ...... Treasurer Sargeant-at-Arms ..........Herald ... Pledgemaster Mitch Adams J.C. Barrows Rick Bartholomew Robbie Cook David Fry Clint Holloway Jeff Kennedy David Leslie Mike Matsen George Monfalcone Dean Nester Allan Richeson Stuart Rollings John Verdolotti Robert Wells 151 DELTA ZETA Gail Schridde......................President Beth Taylor ...............1st Vice President Jo Anne Davenport ........2nd Vice President Gail Collier ......................Recording Secretary Sue Golding ..........Corresponding Secretary Debbie Hardison ...................Treasurer Jo Winstead .........................Advisor Marsha Andrews Verna Atkins Jeanie Boyd Debbie Boykin Barb Butterworth Jo Carter Lorraine Cascioli Susan Cherry Gail Collier Lynne Covington JoAnne Davenport Susan Davis Penny Dull Julie Gargis Linda George Robin Gilliam Sue Golding Nancy Gott Kay Griffin Patti Hampton Debbie Hardison Holly Harrison Cindy Hill Gwen Jackson Kay Johnson Susan Johnson Pam Jones Kathy Lawrence Lynn Lee Wanda Lewis Joy Mackvick • Kathy Massey Jane McLeod Debbie McPhail Carol Anne Moore Ramona Penny Tish Perkins Sandy Pittman Nancy Pixley Denise Sawyer Gail Schridde Betty Seavy Nancy Sharp Becky Shell Sharon Shotwell Blonnie Stroud Beth Taylor Pam Treihart Lori Walker Lynn Wall Raynor Wall Linda Walter Sandi White Martha White Julie Wilson Pam Willis Linda Wright 152 WcsSMwS 153 154 PHI MU Delane O’Brien .....................President Kathy Purvis ............................Vice President Barbara Queenan ... Corresponding Secretary Renee Jenkins ............Recording Secretary Debbie Boyette .....................Treasurer Cynthia Adams Deborah Alford Pam Ballance Kelly Barnes Susan Best Kathi Beilstein Debbie Boyette Phyllis Boykin Nancy Bridges Susan Brown Debbie Cody Terri Cook Debbie Cox Francis Davis Millie Davis Patti Denkins Julia Dixon Cathy Edwards Jane Ellis Kathy Felton Sherree Harrell Malinda Holshouser Dee Jameson Renee Jenkins Susan Jernigan Lu Ann Jones Susan Kelly Marsha Lampe Debbi Maloney Lea Midgette Pat Neuhauser Delane O’Brien Melodye Parker Phyllis Parish Kathy Purvis Barbara Oueenan Anna Smelser Jo Ann Smith Shirley Spence Susan Spivey Karen Thomas Susan Tilley Gloria Vail Debra Waller Celeste Warren Channey White Patricia Williams --- SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA U W -X'Jk % • 'A i KZX i. Y •• . ■ - iW Catherine Panarese ................President Debbi Robinson ..............Vice President Jan Edmundson .....................Secretary Barbara West.......................Treasurer Lavee Hamer ... Membership Rush Director Ginny McCraw..............Education Director Eileen Anderson .....................Advisor Debbi Barnes Lynne Boldin Nancy Cleveland Rosa Cobb Beth Cunningham Janet Daniels Holly Diggs Jan Edmundson Karen Edwards Jo Fields Ruth Flowers Betsy Gentry Karla Gentry LaVee Hamer Amy Hanson Dorothy Harris Cora Hawkins Beth Holloway Jo Hopkins Gay Jeffreys Tammie Jewell Susie Justice Carol Kelly Brenda Layden Donna Marino Ginny McCraw Donna Mitchell Evelyn Myers Catherine Panarese Robin Parr Debbie Pate Beth Perkins Cathy Pfeiffer Desiree Rhodes Sylvia Riggs Debbi Robinson Sharon Rogers Lois Smiley Beverly Smith Linn Smith Betty Wells Barbara West Sandi White Kathy Whitehurst Cathy Witt GREEK SING HIGHLIGHTS GREEK WEEK Greek Sing was no different in 1977 than in previous years. Both the fraternities and sororities performed admirably in every phase of the com- petition. Dr. Allan Sharp served as Master of Ceremonies. A rare tie occurred in the sorority individual talent with Cynthia Adams and Lynne Bolden sharing first place honors. Cynthia, representing Phi Mu Sorority, sung I Believe in You,” while Lynne, representing Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, sung Sum- mertime.” The fraternity individual talent win- ner was the Delta Sigma Phi entry, Jim Cornick. Jim performed a classi- cal piece on the guitar and a country melody on the banjo. Sigma Sigma Sigma was the winner of the sorority group sing. The Sig- ma's theme was “The Roaring Twen- ties.” The fraternity group sing was won by Alpha Sigma Phi, as they sang songs with Reflections of Women” as their theme. Sigma Phi Epsilon re- ceived honorable mention for their performance in this competition. Awards were presented by Renee Jenkins, President of the Panhellenic Council, and Sam Eason, President of the Interfraternity Council. 158 Following the Greek Sing the Greeks engaged in their annual Greek Activity Day on Saturday. GREEKS ENGAGE Cloudy skies threatened, but the IN ANNUAL events continued as scheduled. Fierce competition • was heightened . ACTIVITY DAY by the rivalries of the different groups. In the final analysis the D Z’s were the sorority winners with the Delta’s the fraternity winners. Neither winner could be determined until the final event was completed. The day s activities marked the completion of a very successful Greek Week. 160 PEOPLE DAY STUDENTS UNITE DESPITE DIVERSIFICATION The day student element of Atlan- tic Christian’s enrollment is very di- versified. Some students live in nearby apartments, while others drive more than an hour to attend classes. Despite this and other bar- riers, the day students unite into an active part of the student body. In recent years day students have successfully participated in intra- murals and in the annual homecom- ing parade. Along with these ac- tivities, the day students involved themselves with a variety of other unique activities including sky di- ving and outing retreats. The most original day student ac- tivity in the 1976-77 school year however, was the formation of the mysterious PITE (Pie In The Eye) Clan. PITE members became notorious for hitting other students with pies. The majority of people hit had a contract put on them by a friend. Even though administrative officials frowned on such activities, the PITE was organized to provide excitement without causing trouble or harm to anyone. David Lee President TYO ( - o - o(, vi oTo vg - S.p' • -•40 If rV O'-wY . H .f. ©(£ , 5 I Ip -)P o'-o' o m i £ . l w r __ .,510 )0 •OTi- ISsiifa 164 James Coale Vice President Alan Richeson Senator 165 Left: the notorious PITE Clan CLASS OF ’80 Carl Frazier, President Ricky Adams, Vice President Ricky Adams, Wendell, NC Kawa Al Jaff, Cairo, Egypt Vickie Alexander,Plymouth, NC Tedra Alie, APO New York, NY Deborah Anderson, Wilson, NC Patricia Anderson, Goldsboro, NC Amy Arbes, Cary, NC Mat Ashworth, Fuquay-Varina, NC Eddie Atkins, Wilson, NC Mary Baggett, Dunn, NC Jean Baker, Raleigh, NC Pamela Baldwin, Arlington, VA James Barcroft, Cape Charles, VA Angela Barnes, Wilson, NC Debbie, Barnes, Wilson, NC Donald Barnes, Tarboro, NC Kelly Barnes, Wilson, NC Bobbie Bass, Edenton, NC Beth Bass, Kenly, NC Janet Batten, Middlesex, NC Edward Bauguss, Ronda, NC Kathi Beilstein, Colonial Heights, VA Bill Bennett, Columbia, SC Donald Berry, Rocky Mount, NC 166 I Teresa Mclntire, Secretary Diane Threehouse, Treasurer Kathy Whitehurst, Senator Billye Biggers, Goldsboro, NC Susan Blizzard, Hookerton, NC Lynne Boldin, Richmond, VA Janice Bonner, Wilson, NC Bettina Bowen, Hialeah, FL Holly Bowen, Arlington, VA Phyllis Boykin, Zebu Ion, NC B.J. Bradley, Hialeah, FL Lin Bratcher, Wilson, NC Robert Brewer, Raleigh, NC Melodie Brewster, Kingston, NH Nancy Bridgers, Sanford, NC Kathryn Brinkman, Faison, NC Hellena Brown, Beaufort, NC Russell Brummitt, Henderson, NC Teresa Burchette, Raleigh, NC William Burleson, Newport News, VA Cindy Burroughs, Tabor City, NC Connie Butner, Kinston, NC Barbara Butterworth, Hopewell, VA Sheryl Byrum, Ahoskie, NC Meredith Carey, McLean, VA John Cary, Richmond, VA Saralyn Chappell, Fuquay-Varina, NC 167 Holt Cheatham, Statesville, NC Tim Childrey, Virginia Beach, VA Donna Clark, APO San Francisco, CA Jane Coffee, Newport News, VA Rhonda Coley, Goldsboro, NC Suzefte Collier, Suffolk, VA Terry Cook, Richmond, VA Caralie Cox, Richmond, VA Jane Czuhai, Washington, NC Donna Daniel, Sims, NC Lillie Ann Darden, Greenville, NC Connie Davis, Wilson, NC 168 Frances Davis, Pinetops, NC Thomas Davis, Middlesex, NC Patty Dawson, Wilson, NC Tom Drake, Washington, NC Katherine Denzler, West Caldwell, NJ Alice Dussault, Smithfield, NC Ricky Eaton, Washington, NC John Echols, Jr., Scotland Neck, NC Amy Edwards, Fay, NC Angela Edwards, Selma, NC Cathy Edwards, Raleigh, NC Julie Elliott, Richmond, VA Sherry Elliot, Wilson, NC Carrie Ellis, Macclesfield, NC Helen Ellis, Fayetteville, NC Elfaith Eltom, Wilson, NC Gay Emig, Nashville, NC Edward Essa, Greensboro, NC Randy Fagan, Edenton, NC Terry Faircloth, Middlesex, NC Brenda Farmer, Rocky Mount, NC Debbie Farmer, Wilson, NC Julia Fay, Virginia Beach, VA Kathy Felton, Macclesfield, NC 169 Billy Joe Ferguson, Emporia, VA Kathy Fields, Walstonburg, NC Ken Finch, Raleigh, NC Virginia Flowers, Wilson, NC Keith Francis, Waverly, VA Cindy Franks, Fayetteville, NC Terry Franks, Wilson, NC Carl Frazier, Wilson, NC Kathy French, New Bern, NC Robert Frink, Shallotte, NC Donna Galloway, Wilson, NC Ann Gardner, Greensboro, NC Julia Gargis, Hopewell, VA Leslie Garrett, Edenton, NC Carole Gentry, Colonial Heights, VA Karla Gentry, Durham, NC Gwendolyn Godard, Williamston, NC Tricinda Godwin, Bailey, NC Melanie Goss, Goldsboro, NC Patricia Gottilly, Raleigh, NC Frank Green, Wilson, NC Gail Gregory, Emporia, VA Lee Ann Hall, Jacksonville, NC Sandra Hall, Falls Church, VA 170 Ethelyn Hammer, Greensboro, NC Wanda Hammunds, Wilson, NC Patti Hampton, Greensboro, NC Gerald Hardison, New Bern, NC Susan Hardy, Rocky Mount, NC Harold Hargett, Wilson, NC Vivian Harrell, Saratoga, NC Mike Harris, Raleigh, NC Dan Harris, Spring Hope, NC Charles Henry, Williamsburg, VA Russell Herndon, Elizabeth City, NC Rebecca Heston, Haddonfield, NJ Mark Hillard, Jacksonville, NC LaVon Hinshaw, Asheboro, NC Paul Hinson, Franklin, VA Bobby Holliman, Durham, NC Gwendolyn Honeycutt, Angier, NC Randall Hooper, Raleigh, NC Jo Hopkins, Virginia Beach, VA Carlene Horne, Lucama, NC Michael Horner, West Chester, PA Susan Horton, Winton, NC Debra House, Hobgood, NC Bonnie Howard, Washington, NC Jane Hudson, Falcon, NC Dorothy Jameson, Wilmington, NC Donnie Jarman, Kinston, NC Susan Johnson, Raleigh, NC Martha Jones, Greenville, NC Stephanie Jones, Fuquay-Varina, NC Alison, Jordan, Edenton, NC Sharon Kilpatrick, Weldon, NC Kristy Kimbrie, Colonial Heights, VA Doris King, Roanoke Rapids, NC Shan Kinnier, Cheyenne, WY Phillip Lassiter, Smithfield, NC 171 Teresa Lee, Virginia Beach, VA Jamie Lewis, Tarboro, NC Wanda Lewis, Chocowinity, NC Charlene Little, Selma, NC Gena Livingston, Kinston, NC Myra Lunsford, Roxboro, NC Norman Manning, Washington, NC Connie Mashburn, Broadway, NC Steve Mattheison, Falls Church, VA Cindy McDonald, Asheville, NC Theresa McIntyre, Jamesville, NC Marguerite McKnight, Wilmington, NC Cindy McMasters, Burlington, NC Edward Melvin, Fayetteville, NC Sandy Melvin, Elizabeth City, NC Cathy Midgette, Harbinger, NC Cathy Misuna, Virginia Beach, VA Theresa Mohr, Havelock, NC Alyce Monshower, Fayetteville, NC Betty Moore, Goldsboro, NC Robin Moore, Fayetteville, NC Newsome Moore, Jr., Rocky Mount, NC Russell Morris, Wilson, NC Pamela Morrison, Wilmington, NC Lee Morton, Camp Hill, PA Ginger Murphy, Louisburg, NC Judy Newman, Laurel Hill, NC Brenda Newton, Fountain, NC Tommy Nixon, Edenton, NC Patricia Norris, Durham, NC 172 Kathy Nowalk, Garwood, NJ Joni Owens, Wilson, NC Melodye Parker, Zebulon, NC Phyllis Parker, Goldsboro, NC Robin Parr, Virginia Beach, VA Debbie Pate, Kinston, NC Laveda Peacock, Goldsboro, NC Jennie Peed, Lucama, NC Patricia Perkins, Haddonfield, NJ Wendy Perry, Zebulon, NC James Porter, Richmond, VA Barbara Potts, Haddonfield, NJ Sandra Powell, Rocky Mount, NC Angela Privette, Youngsville, NC Patricia Purvis, Bethel, NC Brenda Quinn, Trenton, NC Karron Rackley, Mount Olive, NC Jane Rains, Kenly, NC Dorothy Ramseur, Hickory, NC Deronna Ramsey, Bailey, NC Teresa Reams, Elm City, NC William Reed, Rocky Mount, NC Mary Reeves, Garner, NC Jay Revelle, Murfreesboro, NC Sylvia Riggs, Goldsboro, NC Jackie Riley, Jacksonville, NC Kathryn Roberson, Washington, NC Lynette Roberson, Washington, NC Linda Roberts, Wilson, NC Jane Roebuck, Washington, NC 173 David Rose, Wilson, NC Marvin Ross, New Bern, NC Ronald Ross, Chesapeake, VA Mary Russell, Greenville, NC Jim Satterfield, Portsmouth, VA Audrey Sawyer, South Mills, NC Linda Scriven, Broadway, NC Becky Shell, Magnolia, NC William Sherron, III, Zebulon, NC Roberta Sierzchula, Swansboro, NC Shelley Singer, Wilson, NC Julie Skiles, Richmond, VA Ray Smeltzer, Goldsboro, NC Patricia Smith, Fremont, NC Martie Squires, Tarboro, NC Sara Shupe, Garner, NC Vickie Stanley, Tabor City, NC Venessa Starling, Goldsboro, NC Wanda Stone, Middlesex, NC Laura Stowe, Gastonia, NC Blonnie Stroud, Centreville, VA David Stumbaugh, Alexandria, VA Steve Sweet, Portsmouth, VA Shayna Taswell, Goldsboro, NC Gail Tate, Moseley, VA Billy Tatum, Emporia, VA Carrie Thayer, Goldsboro, NC Karen Thomas, Sanford, NC Joseph Thompson, Carthage, NC 174 Lisa Thompson, Gaithersburg, MD Martha Thorne, Wilson, NC Linwood Toombs, Richmond, NC Diane Threehouse, Salisbury, NC Sally Truitt, Oriental, NC Lucie Tucker, Ahoskie, NC Cathy Tunstall, Butner, NC Faye Turner, Albertson, NC Helen Twine, Suffolk, VA Eunice Twisdale, Enfield, NC Cathy Vaughn, Chase City, VA Sara Villa, Glens Falls, NY James Vitt, Cinnaminson, NJ Tammy Wallace, Wilson, NC Debra Waller, Greenville, NC Linda Walter, Englishtown, NJ Carla Webb, Wilson, NC David Webb, Weldon, NC Doris Wh 'chard, Enfield, NC Lorimer White, Elizabeth City, NC Kathy Whitehurst, Wilson, NC Cynthia Whitley, Wilson, NC Thomas Wilkerson, Jr., Raleigh, NC Janice Williams, Spring Hope, NC Nova Williams, Newport, NC Perry Williams, Wilson, NC Vicki Winfree, Durham, NC Cindy Winston, Virgilina, VA Kimberly Woodruff, Weldon, NC Eddie Yelverton, Fremont, NC 175 CLASS OF 79 Phyllis Parish, President Sheree Harrell, Vice President Cynthia Adams, Clayton, NC James Adkerson, Elm City, NC Deborah Alford, Sims, NC Charles Allen, Jr., Winterville, NC Pamela Anderson, Kenly, NC Dale Anderson, Williamsburg, VA Franklin Bailey, Jr., Garner, NC Neil Baker, Sanford, NC Marsha Ballance, Kenly, NC Bert Barber, Sanford, NC Kay Barnes, Lucama, NC Rita Barnes, Emporia, VA Christianne Barwick, Kenly, NC Susan Best, Homdel, NJ Lynnette Bingham, Raleigh, NC Cliff Blowe, Jr., Newport News, VA Martha Bobbitt, Zebulon, NC Angela Bonner, Bath, NC Teresa Bossley, Richlands, NC Janet Bottoms, Elm City, NC Stephanie Bowen, Walstonburg, NC Anita Boyd, Asheville, NC Debra Boyette,Kenly, NC Kathy Boyette, Wilson, NC 176 Rosa Cobb, Secretary Connie Lail, Treasurer Miles Stanley, Senator Debbie Boykin, Zebulon, NC Verlie Brown, Colerain, NC Ben Bunch, Edenton, NC Patricia Byerly, Salisbury, NC Sarah Campbell, Hamer, SC Geraldine Carolan, McLean, VA Melanie Carpenter, Durham, NC Sue Carter, Raleigh, NC Lorraine Cascioli, Grifton, NC Elizabeth Chaulklin, Richmond, VA Susan Cherry, Ahoskie, NC Kendall Church, Hyattsville, MD Angela Clark, Richmond, VA Rob Clyburn, Virginia Beach, VA Rosa Cobb, Henderson, NC Debbie Cody, Winston-Salem, NC Linda Coker, Tarboro, NC Sandra Collie, Nashville, NC Debbie Cook, Lexington, NC George Connell, Wilson, NC Jim Cor nick, Marion, VA Jimmy Council, Apex, NC Dorothy Creech, LaGrange, NC Daniel Croom, Rocky Mount, NC 177 Issac Cross, New York, NY Suzanne Crutchfield, Raleigh, NC Beth Cunningham, LaGrange, NC Barry Dalton, Cary, NC Allan Daniel I, Wilson, NC Susan Davis, Hopewell, VA Teri Davis, Rocky Mount, NC Patti Denkins, Carey, NC Penny Dull, Clemmons, NC Mike DuRant, Rocky Mount, NC Cindy Edgerly, Laurinburg, NC Doyle Edgerton, Chase City, VA Jenny Edwards, Rocky Mount, NC Penny Ellis, Durham, NC James Everette, Nashville, NC Jensue Ferrell, Wilson, NC Willis Finch, Jr., Bailey, NC Susan Franks, Greensboro, NC Debbie Freeman, Thomasville, NC Cyndy Fuller, Charlotte, NC Betty Gardner, Macclesfield, NC Alan Gattis, Colonial Heights, VA Linda George, Martinsville, VA Gena Glass, Jacksonville, NC Susan Glover, Middlesex, NC 178 Nancy Gott, Roanoke, VA Denise Hammond, Richmond, VA Deborah Hardee, Smithfield, NC Candy Hardin, Edenton, NC Eleanor Harmon, Silver Spring, MD Paul Harn, Lucama, NC Sheree Harrell, Emporia, VA Angela Hart, Wilson, NC Karl Hartman, Raleigh, NC Cora Hawkins, Durham, NC Bobby Heath, Cape Charles, VA Karen Hedgecock, Lynchburg, VA 179 Ruth Heinaman, Columbia, PA Judy Herring, Selma, NC Tim Hinnant, Wilson, NC Rebecca Hodge, Kenly, NC Mark Hodges, III, Virginia Beach, VA Jerry Holtzman, Manson, NC Nancy Ann Jernigan, Colerain, NC Tammie Jewell, Goldsboro, NC Beverly Johnson, Kenly, NC Lynne Johnson, Suffolk, VA Michele Jones, Seven Springs, NC Lu Ann Jones, Erwin, NC Mitzi Jordan, Edenton, NC Donna Keen, Wilmington, NC Debbie Koesy, Williamston, NC Terry Kornegay, Tarboro, NC Walter Knight, Union City, IN Connie Lail, Concord, NC Lu Ann Lewis, Edenton, NC Butch Ligon, Richmond, VA Cynthia Lindsey, Richmond, VA Don Lytch, Orangeburg, SC Sara Mallard, Kinston, NC Debra Marlowe, Whiteville, NC 180 Eddie Martin, Camden, SC Lynn Massengill, Raleigh, NC Kathy Massey, Zebulon, NC Ginny McCraw, Durham, NC Sheila McCullen, Fremont, NC Steve McKay, Durham, NC Iris McKinnie, Pikeville, NC Debbie McPhail, Wade, NC Karen Mewborn, Elizabeth City, NC Patty Mills, Wilmington, NC Brenda Mitchell, Emporia, VA Donna Mitchell, Goldsboro, NC Linda Morgan, Edenton, NC Sally Morgan, Fayetteville, NC George Murphy, Eden, NC Gale Nelms, Spring Hope, NC Rodney Nelson, Weldon, NC Cherry Norris, Tabor City, NC Sharon Norvell, Asheville, NC Mercer Oast, Portsmouth, VA Karen A. Page, Chesapeake, VA M. Karen Page, Raleigh, NC Phillis Parish, Wendell, NC Beth Perkins, Goldsboro, NC 181 Donna Perrin, Newport, NC Gregg Peele, Pikeville, NC Judy Pittman, Rocky Mount, NC Martha Price, Bowling Green, VA Barbara Queenan, Greensboro, NC Judie Ray, Nakina, NC Ginny Reboli, Goldsboro, NC Lorraine Riley, Bailey, NC Albert Robbins, Wilson, NC Joyce Robbins, Pinetown, NC Lelia Rose, Wilson, NC Donna Robertson, Macon, NC Bonnie Russell, Butner, NC Debbie Sadler, Roanoke Rapids, NC Madeline Santi, Brooklyn, NY Roger Sauls, Wilson, NC Sharon Schultz, Suffolk, VA Betty Seavy, Hopewell, VA Dennis Sherrod, Sims, NC Sharon Shotwell, Roanoke, Rapids, NC Anna Smelser, Portsmouth, VA Barbara Snell, Wilson, NC Shirley Spence, Kinston, NC Miles Stanley, Greensboro, NC Susan St. Clair, Hopewell, VA Lynn Steele, Williston, NC Evelyn Stone, Brick Town, NJ Sheila Stone, Middlesex, NC Bobby Stratton, Richmond, VA Valleria St. Sing, Macon, NC Bill Stump, Chesapeake, VA Becky Suggs, Goldsboro, NC Donna Taylor, Merry Hill, NC Hattie Taylor, Lumberton, NC Nina Taylor, Jackson, NC Robert Taylor, Jr., Kinston, NC 182 Susan Taylor, Gates, NC Anne Tieche, Union City, IN Charles Tostoe, Wilson, NC Kathy Twisdale, Enfield, NC Tom Umberger, Roanoke, VA Gloria Vail, Jacksonville, NC Angela Vick, Sims, NC Rob Wade, Durham, NC William Wahl, Jr., Falls Church, VA Debra Wallace, Chapel Hill, NC Sara Wallace, Rowland, NC Harrison Ward, Raleigh, NC Celeste Warren, Erwin, NC Susan Webb, Pinetops, NC Chuck Wheeler, Wilson, NC Lisa Wheless, Louisburg, NC Channey White, Newport, NC Charles Whitehead, Wilson, NC Nancy Whiteside, Wilson, NC Connie Whitley, Middlesex, NC Debora Wiggins, Bailey, NC Russell Wilkins, Roper, NC Doris Williams, Emporia, VA Deborah Worley, Stantonsburg, NC 183 CLASS OF 78 Pam Batts, President Rose West, Vice President Dale Adams, Four Oaks, NC June Altman, Dunn, NC Betty Ammons, Fayetteville, NC Ann Atkinson, Wilson, NC Deborah Atwater, Goldsboro, NC Sylvia Ballance, Fremont, NC Jean Barbour, Smithfield, NC Joy Barbour, Four Oaks, NC Randy Barham, Rolesville, NC Larry Barker, Wilson, NC Margaret Barkley, Enfield, NC Martha Barnes, Colonial Heights, VA Thomas Barnes, Wilson, NC Norma Barwick, Seven Springs, NC Cindy Batchelor, Spring Hope, NC Pam Batts, Emerson, NJ Bonnie Beaman, Snow Hill, NC Mary Ellen Beasley, Bentonville, NC Rebecca Beasley, Benson, NC Teresa Beaton, Franklin, VA Vickie Bennett, New Bern, NC Debi Berry, Rodanthe, NC Mona Bissette, Middlesex, NC Cindy Bonner, Hopewell, VA 184 Debbie Cox, Secretary Ruth Jordan, Treasurer Martha Barnes, Senator Wanda Boykin, Wilson, NC Billy Bradshaw, Jr., Sims, NC Lynn Brantley, Middlesex, NC Libby Brooks, Hickory, NC Calvin Bullock, Bailey, NC Gwen Burke, Fayetteville, NC Ruth Burkholder, Perry, OH Rickey Byrd, Suffolk, VA Carol Calloway, Federalsburg, MD Felicite Christian, Wilson, NC David Clare, King George, VA Joanne Clifton, Virginia Beach, VA Richard Cline, Pfafftown, NC Robyn Clos, Raleigh, NC Gail Collier, Conway, NC Joan Comer, Cary, NC Denise Cooke, Kenly, NC Rebekah Cornelius, Liberty, NC Lynne Covington, Colonial Heights, VA Debbie Cox, Richmond, VA Debra Creech, Wilson, NC Anita Crocker, Virginia Beach, VA Francis Currin, Henderson, NC Phil Darnell, Fayetteville, NC 185 Debra Davis, Wilson, NC Millie Davis, Wrightsville Beach, NC Pam Davis, New Bern, NC Karen Dick, Colonial Heights, VA Ann Dixon, Robersonville, NC Julia Dixon, Thomasville, NC Randy Dunn, Severna Park, MD Diane Eason, Macclesfield, NC Angela Edwards, Durham, NC Cathy Edwards, Wendell, NC Faye Edwards, Elm City, NC Becka Epes, Waynesboro, VA Flip Epperson, Suffolk, VA Melba Etheridge, Oak City, NC Jimmy Eubanks, Danville, VA Nancy Eury, Franklinton, VA Laura Everton, Fairfax, VA Jo Fields, Goldsboro, NC Glessie Finch, Wilson, NC Howard Fleming, Louisburg, NC Steve Floyd, Fairmont, NC Donna Francis, Capron, VA Chuck Franks, Fayetteville, NC Barbara Freeman, Knightdale, NC Doug Gatewood, Milford, VA Jo Glover, Bailey, NC Billy Goff, Goldsboro, NC Sheila Golden, Stumpy Point, NC Clarrice Gorham, Aulander, NC Teresa Gurganus, Plymouth, NC Ricky Harrell, Gatesville, NC Holly Harrison, Hopewell, VA Veronica Hart, Wilson, NC Lynn Hight, Louisburg, NC Cindy Hill, Colonial Heights, VA Terri Hines, Selma, NC Malinda Holshouser, Danville, VA Mary Ann Howell, Arlington, VT Diane Hubbard, Colonial Heights, VA Bob Hunt, Wilson, NC Leigh Hunter, Raleigh, NC Cathy Hux, Roanoke Rapids, NC J. Ipock, Beaufort, NC Terry Jarman, Kinston, NC Gay Jeffreys, Goldsboro, NC Darrell Jenkins, New Bern, NC Karen Jones, Marshallberg, NC Katharine Jones, Raleigh, NC Pat Jones, Wilson, NC Beth Johnson, Benson, NC Cris Johnson, Rose Hill, NC Mary Johnson, Hopewell, VA Rhonda Johnson, Middlesex, NC Ruth Jordan, Richmond, VA Karan Joyner, Courtland, VA Gail Koonce, Trenton, NC Marcia Lampe, Millersville, MD Jamie Lassiter, Raleigh, NC Kathy Lawrence, Apex, NC Brenda Layden, Belvidere, NC Donna Lemons, Richmond, VA Charles Lennon, Alexandria, VA Glenn Lewis, Eden, NC Kevin Lorenze, Raleigh, NC Linda Lunde, Chesapeake, VA Deborah Lutz, Goldsboro, NC Bobby Lytch, Orangeburg, SC Jackie Manning, Louisburg, NC Brad Massey, Zebulon, NC 187 Jan McDougald, Raleigh, NC Chris Med tin, Louisburg, NC Carolyn Menge, Chesapeake, VA Corene Mixon, Dunn, NC Ann Moody, Seaboard, NC Teri Moore, Norfolk, VA Dilly Morris, Columbia, SC Debbie Murphy, Temple Hills, MD Linda Myatt, Willow Springs, NC Jo Ann Narron, Ahoskie, NC Peggy Newton, Wilson, NC Asad Niaz, Lahore, Pakistan Deborah Page, Wilson, NC Nita Parker, Gates, NC Sallie Parker, Tarboro, NC Connie Patterson, Shelby, NC Mary Perkins, Great Falls, VA Cathy Pfeiffer, Washington, NC Nancy Phelps, Raleigh, NC Pat Player, Beaufort, NC Edith Price, Vyilson, NC Kathy Purvis, Bethel, NC Susan Radford, Oxford, NC Nancy Rancke, Lumberton, NC Barbara Raynor, Holly Ridge, NC Blanche Reddick, Stantonsburg, NC Laraia Register, Raleigh, NC Cathy Rice, Alliance, NC Danny Richards, Durham, NC Mary Ann Roberson, Roanoke Rapids, NC 188 V- David Roughton, Virginia Beach, VA Cheryl Russell, Middlesex, NC David Scott, Hopewell, VA Kathy Scott, Selma, NC Jo Ann Sherrod, Nashville, NC Ina Slade, Pantego, NC Lois Smiley, Goldsboro, NC Jo Ann Smith, Fairmont, NC Leigh Anne Smith, Raleigh, NC Linn Smith, McLean, VA Timothy Smith, Lucama, NC Pam Somma, Richmond, VA Vivian Sorrell, Benson, NC Mike Southard, Stokesdale, NC Lester Southern, Raeford, NC Joyce Spivey, Spring Hope, NC Susan Spivey, Suffolk, VA Laura Stephens, Bowie, MD Sharon Stewart, Fairfax, VA Douglas Stokes, Ayden, NC Barbara Stone, Laurel, MD Janet Strickland, Middlesex, NC Pam Stroud, Tarboro, NC Penney Sumrell, Griffon, NC 189 Lynn Taylor, Virginia Beach, VA Barbara Thorne, Virginia Beach, VA Olive Thornton, Mt. Olive, NC Robert Thornton, Jr., Weldon, NC Mary Tilton, Goldsboro, NC Pam Tingen, Broadway, NC Nancy Tippett, Greensboro, NC Terry Tucker, Norlina, NC Marilyn Vaughn, Spring Lake, NC Sara Vaughn, Whitakers, NC Robert Walker, Virginia Beach, VA Gwen Ward, Windsor, NC 190 Jeff Weatherspoon, Durham, NC John Webb, Macclesfield, NC Kathryn Wells, Princeton, NC Debbie Wheeler, Oxford, NC Dee Dee White, Elon College, NC Martha Ann White, Windsor, NC Ramona White, Greenville, NC Sandra White, Wilson, NC Karen Whitehurst, Virginia Beach, VA Bobbie Wilder, Knightdale, NC Debbie Wilder, Knightdale, NC Julie Wilson, Middlesex, NC Mark Wilson, Concord, MA Mary Wilson, Mt. Olive, NC Laura Windham, Wilson, NC Kevin Woodlief, Matoaca, VA Cristy Wooten, Robbins, NC Debbie Yelverton, Eureka, NC 191 192 CLASS OF 77 i Mike Sawyer, President Susan Dubois, Vice President Nancy Joan Adams Wilson, NC Jasmine Albertson Black Creek, NC Karen Annette Allen Waldorf, MD Lynn Beaman Anders Wilson, NC Marsha Ann Andrews Durham, NC Mary Rosa Arthur Princeton, NC Denise Lois Averette Oxford, NC Cecilia Inex Avery Pink Hill, NC Susan Kirby Barnes Kenly, NC Waverly Hobgood Barnes Oxford, NC Claudia Baxley Bass Clinton, NC Richard K. Battle Rocky Mount, NC Marsha Cunningham, Secretary Lois Ann Wasson, Treasurer Sue Wilson, Senator Diane S. Beard Bailey, NC Myra Lynn Best Goldsboro, NC Ellen Virginia Lee Bragg Hampton, VA Irma Jean Braswell Elm City, NC Kathy Jo Brickhouse Columbia, NC Delores Roselyn Brown Wilson, NC Loretta Horne Brown Lucama, NC Donna Marie Bullard Arlington, VA Buddy Burgess Wilson, NC Joy Lee Butler Clearwater, FL Charles Glasgow Butts, Jr. South Hill, VA Dale Martin By ms Middlesex, NC James Willard Cahoon Columbia, NC Sherrie Lynn Carawan Ahoskie, NC Mary Denise Catoe Graham, NC Diana Midge Chambers Elizabeth City, NC Jan Daniel Chamblee Williamston, NC Richard Thomas Clayton Henderson, NC Linwood Edgar Cleaton South Hill, VA Nancy Ellen Cleveland Wilson, NC James Henry Coale, Jr. Havelock, NC James Earl Cobb, Jr. Henderson, NC Anna Mae Cockrell Nashville, NC Jerry Sterling Cole Blackstone, VA Susan Patrice Cole Wilmington, NC Janet Louise Copeland Edenton„ NC Lynette Creech Coppedge Wilson, NC Robin Webb Corbett Wilson, NC Jackie Lynn Cordova Morehead City, NC Donna A. Corey Greenville, NC Dan Russell Cotten Wilson, NC Carolyn June Covington Lexington, NC Kenneth Alvin Covington Hamlet, NC Stephen Roy Creech Smithfield, NC Mary Lawrence Crowe Portsmouth, VA Marsha Ann Cunningham LaGrange, NC 194 S. Yvonne Currin Gaithersburg, MD Janice Barbara Cutri Rocky Mount, NC Gary Finch Daniel Sims, NC Ann Davenport Nashville, TN Jo Ann Gilliam Davenport Windsor, NC Donald Keith Davis Wilson, NC Lynn Gray Davis Buxton, NC Marion Graham Davis Fremont, NC Ronald Eric Davis Wilson, NC Thomas Hard David, Jr. Fairfax, VA Jan is Aveyard Deese Goldsboro, NC Henry Michael Dickerson Oxford, NC Holly Elizabeth Diggs Suffolk, VA Barry Fredrick Dillehay Oxford, NC Carol Lynn Dobey Goldsboro, NC Susan Marie Dubois Raleigh, NC Richard Eugene Durham Goldsboro, NC James Carlelton Early, III Portsmouth, VA Polly Dale Ecklin Rocky Mount, NC James Wayland Elks, Jr. Williamston, NC Willis O. Ellington Littleton, NC Steve Alan Estes Virginia Beach, VA Pamela Lynn Everette Pinetops, NC Philip Stephan Faison Emporia, VA 195 Carol Ann Farrior Willard, NC Alice Ellen Felton Eure, NC Jack Edward Ferguson Oxford, NC Fe Maria deVarona Finch Pikeville, NC Barbara Jane Flesher Goldsboro, NC Jeffrey S. Forbes Chesapeake, VA Vivian Frances Forehand Wilson, NC Donna Jean Frye Leesburg, VA Joseph Alan Futrell Winton, NC Archer Lee Garner, III Roanoke Rapids, NC Jeffrey Arnold Gibson Battleboro, NC Robert Kewus Gift Annandale, VA William Dunn Gilliam, Jr. Virginia Beach, VA Peggy Glass Jacksonville, NC Vernell Randolf Glover, Jr. Bailey, NC Jacqueline Shirely Green New Bern, NC Karen Kay Griffin Richlands, NC Leon Ira Grubbs Snow Hill, NC Paul Charles Grubbs LaGrange, NC Rebecca Leah Guevara Los Alamos, NM Robert Lee Gunter Virginia Beach, VA Sam Lewis Hall Olivia, NC Andrew William Han Sanrkok, Thailand Deborah Jo Hardison Robersonville, NC 196 Richard Neil Harkey Matthews, NC Connie Wren Harrell Emporia, VA Gloria Macas Hasselbach Goldsboro, NC Jennifer Lynn Hayes Bethesda, MD Lee Ann Hedgepath Suffolk, VA Gayle Rose Hill Trenton, NC Thurman Eugene Hobbs Pikeville, NC Betty Jean Holland Dudley, NC Wallace Wayne Holmes Fredricksburg, VA Lila Beth Homey Greensboro, NC Patricia Elaine Howard Jacksonville, NC Joanne B. Huffman Goldsboro, NC Mary Louise Hymon Fayetteville, NC Mark Tait Johnson Richmond, VA Richard Lee Jones Roanoke Rapids, NC Deborah Jane Joyner Coats, NC 197 198 Michael Thomas Joyner Rocky Mount, NC Susan Annette Justice Sneads Ferry, NC Carol Elaine Kelly Morehead City, NC Susan Dianne Kelly Bunnlevel, NC Donna Bunch King Wilson, NC Donald Lee Koontz, Jr. Havelock, NC Camilla Louise Kromer Richmond, VA Keith Allen Kyser Selma, NC Debra Kay Lane Pinetops, NC Catherine Irene Law Winston-Salem, NC David Thaddens Lee Morehead City, NC Katherine Marie Leggett Williamston, NC James Owen Lewis, Jr. Rocky Mount, NC Matthew Stephen Mancini Sandston, VA Marsha Louise Manning Spring Hope, NC Teri Shannon Marsh McGuire A.F.B., NJ Edith Bert Marshall Louisburg, NC Vicky Larue Matthews Wilson, NC Marti e R. McCall Pikeville, NC Nancy Mishew McGhee Henderson, NC Jane Ann McLeod Hopewell, VA Nancy Turner Melvin Wilson, NC Thomas Lee Mercer Chesapeake, VA Suzanne Lea Midgett Kinston, NC Vanda Forbes Miller Wilson, NC William Shearin Moore Wilson, NC Audrey Davis Morgan Zebulon, NC Cheryl Ann Morketter Fayetteville, NC Ann Mebane Murray Raleigh, NC Evelyn Leon Myers Hampstead, NC Lou P. Nicks Smithfield, NC Rebekah Bain O'Connell Raleigh, NC Garry Lane Ormond Bath, NC Franklin Torrance Osgood New Bern, NC Gatsy C. Owens Macclesfield, NC William Marvin Owens, Jr. Walstonburg, NC Catherine Elizabeth Panarese Chesapeake, VA Deborah Gail Parker Stella, NC Mary Ellen Parker Pinetops, NC Ramona Lynn Penny Clayton, NC Robb in Louise Perry Elizabeth, NC William Herbert Phillips, III Fayetteville, NC Kathryn Ann Phipps New Bern, NC Vicki Lynn Pigott Beaufort, NC Cassandra Faye Pittman Beaufort, NC Thomas Mark Powers Virginia Beach, VA Gary Lee Poythress South Hill, VA Jeffrey Hunter Price Zebulon, NC 199 Elinor B. Radford Wilson, NC 200 Susan Carol Reason Alemeda, CA Velma N. Reason Wilson, NC Sheila Desiree Rhodes Zebulon, NC Sharon Spell Richardson Zebulon, NC Allan Craig Richeson Hopewell, VA Joseph Scott Roberson Richmond, VA Sylvia Faye Robertson Knightdale, NC Deborah Helen Robinson Jacksonville, NC Gilbert Stuart Rollings, Jr. Wakefield, NC Loretta Joan Rowe Wilson, NC Sunshine Salter Wilson, NC Cheryl Elaine Sanders Graham, NC David Michael Sawyer Gates, NC Mary Catherine Sawyer Zebulon, NC Steven Howell Sellers Greenville, MS Marilyn Kaye Sexton Fremont, NC Nancy Lee Sharp Hopewell, VA Janet Sue Smith Fountain, NC Rebecca Ann Smith Havelock, NC Marilyn Jane Sorrell Benson, NC Joyce Marie Southerland Wilson, NC Claudia Jane Spalding Havelock, NC Mamie Louise Spence Goldsboro, NC Charles Loyd Stallings Wilson, NC Donna Lynn Strickland Sanford, NC Shannon Suttle Newport News, VA Carla Elizabeth Taylor Pinetops, NC Chinaratna Thananonda Goldsboro, NC JoAnn Thomas Wilson, NC Rachel Marie Thorne Elm City, NC Susan Diane Tilley Bullock, NC Ginger Kay Titcomb Midlothian, VA Diane Marie Truckner Durham, NC Douglas Edward Trump Suffolk, VA Ada Catherine Turner Hillsborough, NC Judy Lynn Turner Fremont, NC Beverly Benton Vinson Goldsboro, NC Michael Franklin Walker Jacksonville, NC Raynor Jane Wall Baldwin, MD 201 Sue Ann Wallace Wilson, NC Brenda Hazel grove Ward Ashland, VA James Manly Ward Kinston, NC Sheryl Lynn l Vass Rocky Mount, NC Lois Ann Wasson Kinston, NC Ronald Ruffin Watson Wilson, NC Alma Ruth Weathersby Hobgood, NC Danny Lee Weaver Rocky Mount, NC Rhonda Dale Weaver Rocky Mount, NC Flora Janet Webb Wilson, NC Oscar Webb Rocky Mount, NC Barbara Dale West Dunn, NC Michael Steffin West Garner, NC Patricia Annette Whitfield Wilson, NC Marsha Gail Whitley Wilson, NC Pamela Annette Whitley Smithfield, NC Flora Ann Wilder Middlesex, NC John Edward Wilder Lanexa, VA Angela Hope Williams Wilson, NC Cynthia Overman Williams Wilson, NC Delores Gail Williams Washington, NC Kathryn Gail Williams Camden, NC Michelle Annette VJilliams Tryon, NC Patricia Ann Williams Enfield, NC 202 Patricia Christine Williams Wilson, NC Philip McDonald Williams Enfield, NC Pamela K. Willis St. Pauls, NC Robert Joseph Wilson Midland Park, NJ Susan A. Wilson Johnstown, PA Mary Elizabeth Wise Mt. Olive, NC Mary Frances Woody Wilson, NC Roy Scott Wright Virginia Beach, NC WHO’S WHO Twenty-four Atlantic Christian College students were named to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Univer- sities” in 1977. Recipients were chosen by a vote of the college’s faculty and adminis- tration on the basis of scholarship, participation and leadership in aca- demic and extra-curricular ac- tivities, citizenship and service to the school, and promise for future usefulness. Kathy Jo Brickhouse, Elementary Education 204 Richard Battle Business Administration Jimmy Elks Elementary Education Sarah Powell Art Education Joan Adams Physical Education Jet Webb Math Ricky Clayton Religion Psychology 205 Cathy Law Religion Mary Atkins Physical Education Patricia Williams Elementary Education David Arnold Music Education Mike Sawyer Alice Rousseau Politicial Science Music Education Catherine Panarese English Sue Wilson Art Education 207 Joy Butler Music Education Tommy Mercer Religion Jimmy Cobb Business Administration Mollie Pittman Math I Katherine Tyner Business Education Sunshine Salter Business Administration Elinor B. Radford Elementary Education Lois Ann Wasson Religion 209 210 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS AT HONORS CONVOCATION A number of outstanding Atlantic Christian College students were named award recipients during a special Honors Convocation held on the college campus near the end of the school year. The Mildred E. Hartsock Award was presented to Christy Wooten and Dale Adams. The award is made annually to an English major cho- sen by the ACC Department of En- glish. The Denny Cup was presented to Lou Nicks. The cup is awarded for the best creative writ- ing by a student. The Dutchess Trophy was awarded to Jimmy Ward. The trophy is awarded to stu- dents who have most effectively furnished participation in dramatics on the campus. Rotary Cups were presented to Brenda Herndon, Kathy Leggett, Kathy Brickhouse, Margaret Barkley, Mollie Pittman, and Janice Deese. The cups are awarded in the Spring to students who earn the highest scholastic average for the previous fall and spring semesters. The Wilson Chamber of Com- merce Award was made to Katherine Tyner. The award is presented annually to the most out- standing senior student in business. The Pi Gamma Mu award was presented to Janet Gambrell. The David and Charlotte Blackwood Memorial Award was presented to Joe Roberson. The award, a cash gift, is presented annually to the most outstanding pre-theological graduate planning to enter a semi- nary. The Elaine Waters Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Law. The award is made to students who have shown the greatest interest in enlarging the religious life of the college. The William Gear Spencer Sportsmanship Award was presented to Richard Battle. The Edward L. Cloyd Scholarship Award was presented to Joan Adams and David Roughton. The Cups are given each year to the best all- around athlete. The objective of the award is the fostering of clean sport in athletics. (Left to right) Joe Roberson, Richard Battle, Joan Adams, Cathy Law, Katherine Tyner, Kathy Leggett, Christy Wooten, Brenda Herndon, Kathy Brickhouse, Margaret Barkley, Mollie Pittman, Jimmy Ward, and Lou Nicks. 211 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF PLAYS IMPORTANT ROLE The administration of Atlantic Christian strives to maintain high academic standards by obtaining and maintaining the most qualified and competent professors. Combin- ing this practice with sound busi- ness procedures, the administration is providing a quality education with good facilities at a moderate cost to the student. They have done a good job! Arthur D. Wenger, President Lewis H. Swindell, Jr. Dean of the College Milton L. Adams, Business Manager David L. Cleveland, Director of Development James D. Daniell, Director of Admissions 212 Bethany R. Joyner, Registrar William E. Smith, Director of Alumni Affairs Milton H. Rogerson, Director of Publicity 1... � . m FI’1 AI � � � 0 •,,fc P rf V • l 1 Marie E. Deans, Director of Financial Aid Bill Kent, Assistant Director of Admissions Harry A. Pridgen, Assistant Business Manager 213 Sarah Bain Ward, Dean of Women Jessie W. Daniel, Assistant Dean of Women Zebulon M. Whitehurst, III, Dean of Students Bruce B. Tingle, Director of Placement H. Larry McRae ken, Dean of Men Judith M. Parrish, Director of Student Center 214 Dan Hensley, Jr. Chaplain Mary Frances Griffin, Head Nurse R. Lee Moore, Superintendent of Buildings Grounds Cleo Murray, Bookstore Manager Irma Corbin, Postmistress ' f . A - _ Rebecca Wiggins, Executive Housekeeper 215 FACULTY David C. Adkins Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education Dawn H. Albert Instructor in Nursing J. Ross Albert- Assistant Professor and Chairman of Department of Music Carl E. Amt Adjunct Instructor in Music Walter W. Anderson, Jr. Professor and Chairman of Department of History Benjamin H. Bardin Adjunct Professor of Business Ruby G. Barnes Professor and Chairman of Department of Nursing Edward F. Bazzle Assistant Professor of Business Dorothy Jane Bostick Assistant Professor of Music John F. Bridgers Assistant Professor of History William C. Briley Assistant Professor of Mathematics Edward C. Brown Professor and Chairman of Department of Art Roger A. Bullard Professor of Religion Robert G. Capps Professor of Sociology and Chairman of Department of Social Sciences Brian Lee Chalk Assistant Atheletic Director Edward L. Cloyd, Jr. Professor of Health Physical Education Jerry D. Cooper Assistant Professor of Mathematics Paul H. Crouch Assistant Professor of English 216 John W. Dunn Associate Professor of Mathematics Ruth Dunn Residence Counselor Jane Edwards Clinical Assistant in Nursing Lou Ewell Clinical Assistant in Nursing Nancy Clark Flowers Student Personnel Secretary Grant O. Folmsbee Associate Professor of Psychology Ted C. Foy Associate Professor of English Robert C. Frazier, Sr. Professor of Mathematics Sarah B. Gattis Associate Professor of History Catherine Scott Gaylord Assistant Librarian and Assistant Professor William A. Glasgow Adjunct Instructor in Music Terrence L. Grimes Associate Professor of English O. Gerald Harris Professor of Religion and Chairman of Department of Religion and Philosophy Harlow Z. Head Associate Professor of Geography James B. Hemby Professor and Chairman of Department of English Dan Hensley, Jr. Chaplain and Associate Professor of Religion Robert P. Hollar Associate Professor of Chemistry Norbert Irvine Assistant Professor of Art 217 I Anand P. Jaggi Professor of Economics Agnes J. Janoscrat Associate Professor of Nursing Catherine W. Jeffries Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Edna L. Johnston Associate Professor of English Hugh B. Johnston, Jr. Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages Ho Keun Kim Professor of Physics Tassie Ree Langley Assistant Professor of English W. Jerry MacLean Associate Professor of History Robbie E. Manning Clinical Assistant in Nursing David F. Marshall Assistant Professor of English Thomas E. Marshall, III Assistant Professor of Art William M. McGill Associate Professor of English Not even deaf education majors will be able to interpret this sign lan- guage. Only a certain group of business majors will be able to tell you what it means. These business majors are im- pressed with one particu- lar business professor and this sign reminds them of his interesting classes. Carole M. McKee! Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education Connie M. Michels Instructor of Education of the Hearing Impaired Troy H. Miller Adjunct Professor of Business Barbara F. Mills Clinical Assistant in Nursing Am rut Nakhre Associate Professor of Political Science Tom Parham Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education 219 Walter R. Parker, Jr. Professor and Chairman of Department of Psychology William Clyde Patterson Adjunct Professor in Music Tina Pfole Adjunct in Music Benjamin B. Pomeroy Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education Andrew C. Preston Assistant Professor of Music Eugene G. Purcell, Jr. Associate Professor of Religion Charles W. Rakow Assistant Professor in Music John D. Sanford Professor and Chairman of Department of Health Physical Education. Richard J. Schneider Assistant Professor of English Jody Sexton Student Personnel Secretary Ruby P. Shackleford Assistant Professor of English Allan R. Sharp Professor of Religion Jessie P. Sisk Assistant Professor of Nursing Barbara B. Smith Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education Charles B. Sproles Associate Professor of Health Physical Education H.T. Stanton Assistant Professor of Business Kenneth D. St. John Professor and Chairman of Department of Education Mary F. Stough Professor of English 220 G. Harry Swain Professor and Chairman of Department of Business Warren R. Tait Assistant Professor of Education Eddie S. Tessnear Instructor in Psychology Kathy M. Thompson Assistant Librarian E. Larry Thompson Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education Bruce B. Tingle Residence Counselor J.P. Tyndall Professor of Biology and Chairman of Department of Science Margaret H. Tyndall Assistant Professor of Biology Agnes P. Vester Instructor in Nursing David M. Webb Assistant Professor of Education Ashton P. Wiggs Assistant Professor of Business Melba H. Williams Residence Counselor J. Chris Wilson Instructor in Art Elton D. Winstead Professor and Chairman of Department of Mathematics Karen Lee Winston Clinical Assistant in Nursing 221 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REMEMBERING AC’S DR. WENGER Dr. Arthur D. Wenger, president of Atlantic Christian College, died Feb- ruary 27th, 1977 after a short illness. Dr. Wenger was 60. Saddened and shocked by Dr. Wenger’s death, students and fac- ulty assembled in Howard Chapel where a memorial service was held. At the service Dr. Wenger was praised for his leadership, his com- pasion for his fellow man and for his promotion of higher education at Atlantic Christian. For twenty years Dr. Wenger guided Atlantic Christian in a man- ner which made it hard to separate the man from the institution. He began his career at AC in 1950 as an assistant to the president and in- structor in the Department of Reli- gion and Philosophy. He began serving as president in 1956. Some of the advancements made under Dr. Wenger were: the erect- ing of twelve new buildings, includ- ing four new dormitories, art, music, and nursing buildings, a new gym, a student center, a meditation center, and a new library; five new departments were added for a total of six new majors; the campus was beautified — Gold Street was closed off; in 1965 Dr. Wenger asked for and received permission to integrate the school racially — before the law made it mandatory to do so; there was a tripling of the en- rollment and a growth in the en- dowment; students were placed on standing committees and a student was given a place on the Board of Trustees. In short, Dr. Wenger’s devotion to Atlantic Christian turned a “small college with limited resourses” into a viable institution of higher educa- tion. EDITOR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE 1977 PINE KNOT Many long hours of work go into the culmination of a publication like the 1977 Pine Knot. This year’s staff wishes to recognize and thank those firms and individuals who helped make this book a reality. The Pine Knot was printed and bound by Hunter Publishing Com- pany of Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Joe Allegood was the company’s repre- sentative. Student portraits were made by Smith Studios of Raleigh, NC. Mr. A. Chruchill was the studio’s photo- grapher. The staff expresses its extreme appreciation to the following: Mr. Milton Rogerson, the staff ad- visor, who provided sound advice and encouragement to the editor and his associates. Doug Hackney and Peter Cham- ness, the staff photographers, who supplied most of the pictures for the Pine Knot. Russell Rawlings for his assis- tance in providing various sport ac- tion shots. 223 EPILOG REFLECTIONS ON THE AC EXPERIENCE Since Atlantic Christian’s found- ing in 1902, a conglomeration of in- dividuals have gathered on its cam- pus with the common goal of secur- ing an education. Through the years changes have made it possible for AC to offer better educational op- portunities, without sacrificing the virtues which have made it unique. The small campus, the close rela- tionships, and the individual free- dom are the kind of qualities which students appreciate and remember. These are the qualities which make learning a pleasure and life long friendships a reality. But most im- portant, these are the kind of qual- ities which make a person glad he attended AC, and a better person because he did. | 224