Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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Printing Corporation of Nashville. A steady growth in the number of pages, color pictures and format changes have sprinkled the Farewell and Hail in its 32 year history. The first spot color appeared in the 1947 F8LH. Also the Governor mascot symbol could be observed for the first time in 1947. The familiar Browning Building clock- tower first appeared on the cover of the 1950 book. The administration building was recently opened; the theme, A Record of Progress, and a embossed likeness of the Browning tower celebrated the event.

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Above - Most of the buildings that graced the campus in 1946 have since been torn down and probably forgotten except by those who walked their halls. Harned Hall is the only building to survive Austin Peay's 50-year his- tory. Opposite Top - In 1950 the two newest buildings on campus were the McCord Science Building and the Browning Building, which then was used as the library along with housing the adminis- tration. Right - The idea that these two buildings where once new is diffi- cult to perceive by the 1970's student at APSU. Opposite Bottom - Plant a few trees, throw in some shrubs and shake liberally with faded blue jeans and this 1950 soene could easily be the Austin Peay of today. 3 mm; ,mam mi: ' , pretty well received. However, we end- ed up calling it the Farewell and Hail, based on the annual spring pageant. That first edition of the Farewell and Hail in 1946, was published after a false start in 1945. A book was well under- way in its production in '45, including all portraits of faculty and staff and a large part of the activities section. All of the photography work was undertaken by Haskell Phillips. The book ceased to progress when Dr. Philander Priestly Claxton, the school's president, assigned Phillips to teach night courses in Dickson during the spring of 1945. According to Phillips, the book was financed largely by advertising, but had some state monies in its budget. The 78-page book was edited by Jo Anne Cooper. G. Edson Burke was the busi- ness manager. Dedicated to President Claxton, the theme was t'Herels to our Alma Mater. It was printed by Benson

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Above - In 1954 the Farewell and Hail celebrated the 25th anniversary of Austin Peay with a silver covered book. The freshman picnic and croquet on the lawn were favorite pasttimes dur- ing this 25th year at The Peay. Oppo- site Top - This 1954 aerial view of Austin Peay State College looks strangely empty when compared to a 1977 view. Opposite Bottom - - The beginning of a decade of building began around the mid-60's as the 1966 year- book shows the starting of the Woo- dward Library and two residence halls. The name of Sue Berry, as assistant editor of the Farewell and Hail in 1952, began an eight year domination of the yearbook's hierarchy by four sisters from Dickson. Sue became editor in 1953. She was followed by Erma Dean Berry assistant editor in 1954, editor in 19551, Pat Berry fassistant editor in 1956, editor in 19571 and Peggy Berry fassistant editor in 1958, editor in 19581. The first fulI-color picture appeared in the 1953 edition of the book. The page-size was also increased to 9 x 12 inches, the present format size of the book. The 100-page mark was reached. A silver covered book signified the 25th anniversary of the year Austin Peay's doors were first opened, in the 1954 yearbook. Three fuII-color pictures appeared in the 1956 F9H, a signigicant increase over previous editions. fiThe Best in View - Channel 57, was theme of the 1957 book. Televi- sion show titles such as uThis is Your Life, HThe Comedy Hour, Beat the Clock, HWhat's My Line, 'The Big Payoff and ffDing Dong School were used in various sections of the year- book. As the number of pages increased in the Farewell and Hail, a table of con- tents and index was needed. These fea- tures were first implemented in 1959. The 60's brought a new era in the Farewell and Hail. The book had more pages growing from 150 to over 3001, and a new journalistic perspective was undertaken. Greater detail was includ- ed in articles about the year at Austin