Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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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

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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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