Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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Connie Blackwell Cooper participate ed in the Laurel Wreath Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Future Secretaries of Amer- ica, Little Sigmas and the Christian Stu- dents Association while at Austin Peay State University. After graduation Connie plans to work in an executive secretary position or teach business subjects. HI feel my four years at Austin Peay has made me mature to the point that I can now accept the world more for what it is and not for what I want to make it, said Connie. Chattanooga, Tenn., is the home- town of Kevin David Coppage. Kevin is a music major and plans to teach ei- ther privately or in public schools. While attending AP Kevin participat- ed in various organizations such as the concert band, the marching band, APSU Choir, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the Student National Education Associ- Jeff Corvin ation. Kevin chose Austin Peay for its size, location, and cost. He is very con- cerned with the music department and feels a need for better music facilities. Clarksville, Tenn., is the hometown of Jeffrey Garner Corvin. He is a busi- ness administration major. Jeff participated in Alpha Psi Omega and the Student Government Associ- ation while at Austin Peay. He is also a member of the Laurel Wreath Society and senator for the senior class. After graduation Mary Margaret Dowlen plans to attend graduate school in mathematics. She is a math- ematics and chemistry major from Clarksville. Mary has been active in the Student Government Association, Senior Clas- sical League, Galios Math Club and the Chemistry Club. Connie Cooper

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Majoring in Elementary Education is Tabitha Brown Carrigan. Tabby's ho- metown is Bon Aqua, Tenn. While at Austin Peay she participated in Chi Omega Sorority, Little Sigmas and var- ious intramural sports. Tabby was Sig- ma Chi's 1975 Sweetheart and 1976 Miss APSU. ltThe academics were of the scope that l was seeking, commented Tabby when asked why she came to APSU. 'tl also like the size of the university. It was big enough to meet many new peo- ple and yet small enough to participate in the various functions the campus had to offer. Portland, Tenn., is the hometown of Anthony Dale Corky Carter. After graduation Corky plans to become a teacher of English and also to coach football. While at The Peay he was a member of the Student Government Association and the National Student Education Association. Corky served as a student trainer for football, basket- ball, baseball and track. He was also senior class president. The atmosphere of Austin Peay is very condusive to intellectual persuits as well as offering a variety of social activities. It is just the right size - large enough to offer many programs and allows one to meet new people and yet small enough that much of the red tape and headaches are eliminated, remarked Corky. After graduation Carolyn Clark plans to work in the field of urban affairs and public administration and to continue her education. While at The Peay, Carolyn held membership in the Laurel Wreath Hon- or Society and the Political Science As- sociation. When asked what she thought of Carter's administration Carolyn said, HI believe there will be a trend toward honesty in Government and a more bu- reaucratic government. Mascot, Tenn., is the hometown of Marjorie Cobb. Margie's major while in college has been sociology. She held membership in Chi Omega Sorority and the APSU Marching Band. She also served as head majorette for the band. Margie remarks, t'l had some friends who attended AP and they influenced my decision to come here. And I am very glad I did. Tabby Carrigan Corky Carter Marjorie Cobb Carolyn Clark

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After graduation Jacquelyn Lou Fish- er plans to teach music in public schools and teach piano privately. Jackie is a music education major from Springfield, Tenn. While at Austin Peay she participated in the Laurel Wreath Society, the Music Educators National Conference and Sigma Alpha Iota. Gloria Darlene Frazier participated , .. v. in the Student Government Associ- U 0 V : Clarence Gray ation, Alpha Beta Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi and the Sociology Club. She was also reporter for The All State. Gloria is a sociology major from Clarksville. The most unforgettable person she met while at The Peay was a lady named Mrs. Mary Biggs. She was blind, commented Gloria, Hbut never faltered even when faced with the more difficult classes such as biology lab or audio-visual. Gloria said, HAt Austin Peay students become a part of the everyday aca- demic and social life without being treated as a statistic. This is what makes a university. Majoring in accounting is Clarence Lee Gray. His hometown is Clarksville. Clarence served as an Interfraternity Council Representative and is a mem- ber of Sigma Chi Fraternity. When asked about the growth of Aus- tin Peay Clarence stated, HI think the best thing for APSU has been the ap- pointment of President Robert Riggs. He took a small girl's college tMadisoni and developed it into a major coed uni- versity in Virginia. I feel that President Riggs can make similar changes here and upgrade the university academi- cally as well as socially. Clarksville, Tenn. is the hometown of Linda Kay Haley. Kay is a political sci- Jacquelyn Fisher ence and history major. Chi Omega Sorority, Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary Society and the Po- litical Studies Association were some of Kay Haley Kayis activities while at Austin Peay.