Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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Opposite Top - The faculty have passed by and Judy Riggs breathes a momentary sigh of relief that her husband's inauguration went so well. Center - The faculty mes out of the Clement building for a quick change of the robes and then on to the University Center for the inaugural reception. Opposite Bottom Left e After being lauded in a grand manner, it's back to answering questions and being the President of Aus- tin Peay, as Dr. Riggs stops for an interview with Bar- bara Fields of WSM-TV. Opposite Bottom Right- While the inauguration was taking place another ceremony attracted Austin Peay students, as Kappa Alpha Psi performed a dance routine in front of the student cen- ter. Above - Dressed in military finery Adjutant Gener- al Carl Wallace, right and Col. Pat McDermott, of the Austin Peay ROTC department, attended the inaugural banquet. Left - Flashing one of his rare grins, Presi- dent Riggs seemed pleased with the day's progression and was in high spirits for the upcoming banquet. 27

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Above - Dr. Joe Morgan, APSU president emeritus, discusses the inauguration proceedings with Dr. and Mrs. Leon Bibb. Morgan was succeeded by Riggs on Jan. 12, 1976. Top Right- Presi- dent Riggs talks for a mo- ment with Dr. Andy HoIt, president eme us of the University of Tennessee, who provided the program at the inaugurat banquet. Right e Dr. Andy Holt spoke to an au- dience of 425 persons at the inaugural banquet.