Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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16 members. With the retirement of Morgan on Jan. 12, 1976, APSU moved under the presidency of Dr. Robert O. Riggs, who relinquished his position as dean of the school of education at Madison College in Harrisonburg, Va. Prospects of Hchange were envisioned by Riggs on assuming the presidency as he outlined plans for beautifying Austin Peay's campus and streamlining the administration. A new faculty organization was created in 1975 2 the faculty sen- ate replaced the faculty council in the hopes of becoming a more re- presentative body for the teaching faculty. Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society, was installed on campus in the spring of 1976 .2 the first na- tional organization at APSU with the purpose of recognizing academic ex- cellence. Another ttsports first occurred as the track team won its first OVC championship in May, 1976. Fall quarter, 1976 statistics show that enrollment reached an all-time high of 4,479; the faculty numbered 170; and the library contained 184,000 volumes. That is quite a dif- ference from the 1927 statistics! The 1976-77 school year at Austin Peay is contained in the following pages - the struggles and resulting victories and defeats; special events; students and faculty; organi- zations; and much more in the con- tinuing history of APSU. All that is left is the future, and who can predict that? We can only hope that the university will cele- brate many more anniversaries and that we will continue, in the words of the Alma Mater, to be Hforever faith- ful to thy standards and to Hproud- iy sing this song in praise of thee. All Hail to Austin Peay!! F8.H 1. Coach Kelly celebrates his 100th victory after the Governors beat Western Kentucky 92-76. 2. Calvin Garrett is getting ready to pass the bail to Ralph Garner in the Morehead game. 3. Part of the basketball team watches the rest of their teammates play a home game.

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The 1976-77 basketball season was an extremely successful time for the Governors. Their final record was 24.4, winning all regular season games in the Dunn Center, 1. Team spirit is all red and white during an exciting game. 2. Otis Howard drives toward the basket with help from Calvin Garrett. 3. V During the 1976-1977 basketball season as average of 6,200 fans came to the Dunn Center during each home game. 4. Coach Lake Kelly gives a few last minute instructions to the Governors. 5. Brittnye Parker helps lead the Governors to another victory. building and the health and physical education building highlighted phys- ical changes at Austin Peay in the 1970's. The Margaret F. Trahern Fine Arts Building opened in the spring of 1974. At the same time construction was underway on the Winfield Dunn Health and Physical Education Build- ing and Convocation Center while ticket and seating problems were encountered in Memorial Gymnasi- um, known as the Hlittle red barn. The last basketball game in this building was held on Feb. 22, 1975; the Dunn Center was completed in October of the same year and staged its first basketball game on Dec. 1. Two other campus-related build- ings were constructed in the 70's. The Wesley Foundation, a student center sponsored by the Methodist Church, opened its new center in 1973; in 1975 the Church of Christ Student Center was completed. In November of 1973, the SGA asked for the legalization of alcohol on campus. That request continued to be a major issue through 1977. Academic expansion continued in the mid-70's with the addition of the Ed. 8. Education Specialistt degree and the BFA tBachelor of Fine Artsy A long- awaited counseling center was opened in 1975 to offer pro- fessional help in career planning and academic and personal problems. Women's athletics received a boost from the Title IX legislation in the mid-70's. The first women's golf team at APSU was formed, and also the first women's track team. The intramural program showed marked growth during that time as it moved its headquarters into Memorial Gymnasium and expanded its facili- ties. Dr. Edward Irwin, professor and chairman of the English department, was the recipient of the first Distin- guished Professor Award in 1975. This award was begun as a means of recognizing outstanding faculty degree. the latter of which offers more specialized training for fine arts majors. A new core curriculum was started in 1975 to allow a wider selection of courses from which to choose toward fulfilling require- ments. 15

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Table of Contents SpeCIal Events: Homecoming ............................................................. 18 50th Anniversary Celebration .............................................. 22 Graduation .............................................................. 100 Miss APSU ............................................................... 106 SpeCIal People: Administrators ............................................................ 32 Guest Speakers ........................................................... 44 Who's Who ............................................................... 60 SGA ..................................................................... 62 Student Ambassadors ..................................................... 68 Governor And First Lady ................................................... 70 ROTC .................................................................... 72 Photogenics ............................................................. 112 Sports: Football ........... 1 ...................................................... 118 Basketball ............................................................... 130 Women's Basketball ..................................................... 144 Women's Volleyball ....................................................... 148 Golf ..................................................................... 150 Tennis ................................................................... 154 Track, Cross Country ..................................................... 160 Baseball ................................................................. 168 Intramurals .............................................................. 174 Organizations ................................................... 222 Academic Section ........................................... 254 Student Section .............................................. 264 Index ................................................................ 294 The 1977 edition of the Farewell and Hail is printed in News Gothic. Body copy is printed in 10 pt., with caption copy in 8 pt. Headlines are done in 30 pt. with some variation in typeface.