Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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ESF. is iff I r . I' it 1 .iw i i 5' ,,,,'l O9 wb N . S vs Q CD .50 +- -: f: V7 L GJ E FU g ls On football Saturdays they fill the parking lots with their spirit on wheels. The alumni come every weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, to fill jordan-Hare Stadium with their spirit. Pierce jackson, who has been coming 40 years, tells how the band comes out early Saturday and shouts Good Morning, Campers! and the alumni answer back Good morning, Band! ? - Abby Pettiss l 7

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all' TRACKING 'TIGER' Early Saturday morning before a football game, the Auburn mascot, known as War Eagle IV or Tiger, had to be coaxed from her perch high in the trees of her aerie behind Haley Center. She knew it was time to do her job inspiring War Eagle spirit. However, trainers Bob Ingram and Charles lacks had a hard time fetching her. Sadly, Tiger died shortly after these pictures were made the day of the Alabama game., - Abby Pettiss

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CHARTIN G THE COURSE Advice from Alumni lt's Spring - Auburn is blooming, stu- dents are sunning, studies are neglected, and perspective graduates are panicking. Spring Quarter is the traditional timefor students to finish their studies and go out in the real world to make a living. However, jobs are scarce, and, in every field, qualified appli- cants are abundant. Therefore, it's becoming more realistic to graduate in an off quarter. Summer, Fall, and Winter Quarter are now busy times at the Placement Office. ln fact, the first camp outs for job interview re- servations took place during Winter Quarter this year. All this for a job that, repeated studies say, will change within seven years. Then an employee's career will change four more times after thatfirst change. A student graduating in Agricultural Economics could, through career changes, end up as Vice Chairman of the Greyhound Corporation. A star football player could wind up being a gynecologist. Sound crazy? Well, Auburn students, it's been done before. The Alumni of Auburn University are well known all over the United States as successful people. Their stories are unusual, inspirational, and quite applicable to any college student- especially panicking graduates! The following are five profiles of Auburn Alumni that have progressed successfully as they charted their course. THE IOCK David H. Middleton, M.D., P.C. A football scholarship brought David Middleton to Auburn in 1951 from Ens- ley High School in Birmingham. The young athlete was beginning his football career at Auburn the same year Shug jordan began his career at Auburn. For both, Auburn was the start of a fulfilling life. In 1955, Middleton graduated from Auburn with a B.S. and was the Detroit Lions first draft choice. Playing wide re- ceiver for the Lions was a switch for the Auburn half-back, but he made the tran- sition like a pro - such a pro that he led the Lions in receiving three out of the first four years. Then, two years after signing with the Lions, Middleton helped them to the World Cham- pionship lSugar Bowlj in 1957 against the Cleveland Browns 52-14. 1 But Auburn graduates are diverse people. Each summer, after graduating from A.U., David studied at the Uni- versity of Tennessee Medical School. And in 1959, after marrying his Auburn sweetheart, Middleton graduated from U.T. He was then Michigan-bound. 1965 brought another degree to Middle- ton, this one from the University of Michi- gan in Gbstetrics and Gynecology. However, the Doctor decided to teach for seven years rather than practice. ln 1971, the coveted Senior Award was given to Dr. David Middleton for his outstanding teaching abilities. Presently, Middleton has a private practice of obstetrics and gynecology along with his academic prac- tice. He has turned back to athletics in that he is an authority of gynecological prob- lems of the female athlete. From lock to Doc, Middleton has proved to be a most valuable player! THE FARMER Clifton B. Cox To list this farmer's educational history: Auburn - B.S., M.S., Dr. of Science- Honoraryg Harvard - Visiting Residence Professorg Purdue - PhD., Dr. of Agricul- ture-Honoraryp Troy State - Dr. of Laws- Honorary. Sounds like an Auburn farmer, d0esn't it? Dr. Cox started his exciting career in 1960 by joining Armour and Company as their director of economic research. He was elected a vice president in 1963, then he became assistant to the president in '66. After being appointed executive vice presi- dent in '70, he decided to change areas. So, Dr. Cox soon was elected group vice presi- dent of Greyhound Corporation-Armour Food. That same year Armour Food Com- pany was organized as a separate operat- ing division of Armour and Companyg Cox traveled with it as president and chief ex- ecutive officer. But, Greyhound won him back in 1975 as Dr. Clifton B. Cox was appointed to the Greyhound executive office. In May, 1977, he was named vice chairman of The Greyhound Corporation. Dr. Cox stays quite busy in the area of public addressesp a thought-provoking writer and speaker, Dr. Cox has words of advice to any student, graduating now, or just one day soon. ' '... Very few things in today's complex environment are done alone. Therefore, we do need associates to work as a team. I encourage you to de- WWW velop the characteristic of working together, because we do need friends and associates as we go through life if we are to enjoy it to the fullest. THE VOICE Cathryn tToniJ Tennille Dragon It all started in Montgomery. Four sis- ters singing, four voices harmonizing, one voice dreaming of something more. That voice traveled to Auburn University, for a start toward the dream. It was here at Au- burn that Cathryn sang for Auburn. But the southern lady was destined for more than the loviest village. It was on to Los Angeles for Toni Tennille. In Los Angeles, Toni was producing a rock-ecology musical. She found that she needed a new keyboard player, and Daryl Dragon needed a job. Daryl was on tour with the Beach Boys as their keyboard player, and the Beach Boys were on a break. So, the famous couple met, and soon, they were working well together. In 1971, Daryl convinced Toni to join the group, and she became the first and only Beach Girl . They began to enjoy each other's musical style and recognized the fine quality of their work. Soon after-