Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1973 volume:

NEW. . ... COMMONER 1973 BRYAN COLLEGE Dayton, Tennessee Volume 39 Each day began with an outstretched arm, a personal symbol of our collec- tive decision to overcome the inertia of sleep, to reach out and interact with ideas and individuals outside of ourselves. LW We reached out to grasp knowledge of men and concepts that were new to us; we stretched our minds. Pavlov, Ce- zanne, Pasteur, Napoleon, Ibsen, dif- ferential equations, twelve-tone music, behaviorism, preferred stocks, logical positivism — all these became part of our experience. We learned that we are not truly educated until we have related each academic discipline to God ' s truth as revealed in the Bible. .Z_ 1 --r i SI r -.. ' ••.: ' • ■ ■ - ■ • . % ' .. '  • ♦ I WflK - fc i ' r ' V M ; ' ■ : .. • . -, .d a -i ' ' •■- 1 f -r ,t W £..:.■ - ' 1 I ft ■ - ■■: ' w,3 f — w L- ' ■ . v. % 1 ti ' j JB j9i Kflt I ' ' An • fF f I £0 ■ ■ We reached out for deeper aesthetic understanding. We found enjoyment, fulfillment in music, drama, painting, and other arts. As created individuals we felt the urge to create and to share in the creations of others. We reached out to the people around us; we felt the need to belong. We learned to relax, to accept, to love through gen- uine friendships solidified by our com- mon experiences, problems, and goals. 4- ■? i We reached out with our bodies in con- tests of skill and endurance and in games of recreation and invigoration. We were determined to grow physically as well as mentally — and to honor our school as well as ourselves in our accomplish- ments. 10 11 The central figure of all our reaching out, the One through whom God com- municated His love to us, was Jesus Christ. It was because of our personal commitments to Him that we were moti- vated to develop our minds, our bodies, our personalities, and our spirits to the greatest possible extent — and to reach out in showing God ' s love to others. 12 1 1 - HMWfff 1 1 55 j -a . i ' ■:■■ ' ' ' .: 13 ■■ x i 1 ; : 1 11 hS 1 , £ 4tr fi — ■ ■HUH 14 In the extended arm is epitomized all our efforts of reaching out in the 1972-73 school year, of which this book is the official record. 15 REACHING OUT. Academically — 17 Socially— 41 Spiritually — 69 Athletically— 83 Culturally— 99 Individually— 1 1 1 16 ACADEMICALLY 17 New Calendar Brings Early Return A long-awaited calendar change brought a record enrollment of five hun- dred students to the campus during the last week of August, three weeks earlier than usual. Welcomed by cheerful senate members, new students soon found themselves immersed in a tiring sched- ule of orientation, directed by Colonel Zopfi, and testing, administered by Mrs. Sheddan and her assistants. The long lines and multiple forms of registration presented a final hurdle before the be- ginning of classes. UPPER LEFT: Senate secretary Roz Fit enreider dutifully stays close to the check-in desk. LOWER LEFT: Freshman registrants ( mwd the ri ' .idini; mom. Ill ' l ' l K Rid I II : Mike C ' asscll wondi-is il registration is worth it. I OWI R MIDDI I : i. ii); S.imiiclsrn c on centrates on a test question. IOWFR RIGHT: Dr. ISenlloy helps Ken li.iki ' i pi. in (lis si hedule, III Dr. Theodore C. Mercer President Mercer and Bartlett Lead Administration Dr. Theodore C. Mercer, in his sev- enteenth year as president of Bryan, kept very busy with his responsibilities of the overall direction of the school. Both he and Dr. John Bartlett, recently named vice-president, were vitally concerned with preparations for the Southern Association visitation com- mittee. Two new administrators this year were Mr. Kermit Zopfi, who faced his difficult job as Dean of Students with genuine concern and wisdom, and Mr. Charles Robinson, who filled the new position of Assistant Director of Public Relations. • . A i Dr. John B. Bartlett Vice-President and Academic Dean 20 Mr. Kermit Zopfi Dean of Students t Mr. Robert Andrews r « ■ .ir 1 1,1 Men Mrs. Mayme Sheddan Dean of Counseling Services and Student Aid Director Miss Karin dt-Rosset Dimii til Weiinc-n 21 Mr. Marvin Keener Director of Deferred Giving Mr. Vern Archer Treasurer Mr. Charles Robinson Assistant Director of Public Relations ' 4 ■ 22 Mr. Russell V. Stansbury Business Manager BRYAN COLLEGE MissZelpha Russell Director of Admissions Mr. Walter Seera Admissions Counselor Miss Rebecca Peck I • • ■ ulivf Alumni Se n-l.iry Mr. Don Hill Kc ' (;isll.ll 23 Trustees Con- sider New Dorm Sixteen members of the Board of Trustees met on Oc- tober 2 for their annual fall session. Among the board ' s decisions were the approval of specifications and fund- raising plans for the Rudd Memorial Chapel and inves- tigation into the building of a new men ' s dormitory to be occupied by the fall of 1974. For purposes of planning, the trustees voted to limit the full-time enrollment of the college to eight hundred. Dr. Wesley McKinney, in his fourth year as chairman of the board, welcomed three new trustees: Mrs. Cliff Bar- rows, Mr. William Hilleary, and Mr. Benjamin Purser. UPPER: Front row, left to right: Mr. James Barth, Mrs. Cliff Barrows, Miss Ruth Huston. Second row: Rev. Ian Hay, Mr. Albert Page, Mr. Morris Brodsky, Dr. Wesley McKinney. Third row: Dr. C Markham Berry, Mr. C P. Swafford, Mr. E. G. Robeson, Mr. William C Hilleary, Rev. Mark Senter. Fourth row: Mr. Ben Purser, Dr. Karl Keefer, Mr. Lewis Llewellyn, Mr. Don Efird. LOWER LEFT: Trustees and administrators meet in the main lounge. LOWER RIGHT: Mrs. Barrows enjoys her first board meeting. 24 m pr n Miss Virginia Seguine f is ■ Librarian Mrs. Rebecca Van Meeveren ' .ini i ibrarian Librarians Near Goal Headed by Miss Virginia Seguine and aided by two full-time assistants and nine students, the library staff worked to improve their ser- vices this year. As they neared their goal of fifty thousand volumes, plans were made for enlarging the Tennessee history collection, acquiring more periodicals on microfilm, and expanding the ground floor facilities. Mrs. Harriet Anderson i ibrai ■. Assistant 25 Bible Division Presents Creation Lectures The main event of the year for the Division of Biblical Studies and Philosophy was the third annual Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Series, featuring Dr. John C. Whitcomb, Jr., and his understanding of Genesis and creation. Adding a new Christian service practicum course and as- signing analytical charts and syn- topicons were familiar features of the division. Dr. Brian Richard- son was new to the division; Mr. Kermit Zopfi and Mr. Robert An- drews assisted as part-time in- structors. Dr. John Anderson, Chairman Professor of Ancient Languages Dr. Brian Richardson Associate Professor of Christian Education 26 I Mr. Alan Winkler Assistant Professor of Christian Education and Bible Staley lecturer Dr. John Whitcomb speaks to a Bible class. Dr. Irving Jensen Professor of Bible 27 Education Division Expands Curriculum The Division of Education and Psychology expanded its curricu- lum to include a physical educa- tion minor and to offer courses in Chattanooga for the Public Re- sources Commission. A new pro- gram of conducting music and physical education classes at Day- ton City School benefited some student teachers. Incoming divi- sion member Mr. John Reeser and part-time Mr. Donald Hill and Mrs. Mayme Sheddan strength- ened the division. Dr. Dale Carter, Chairman Associate Professor of Education and Psychology Mr. John Reeser Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education 28 Mr. Leo Horton Assistant Professor of Education and Psychology Mr. Wayne Dixon Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, Director of Athletics I History, Business, and Social Sciences Division Hosts Reformation Lecturer A peak of the year for the Divi- sion of History, Business, and Social Science was its lecture se- ries on the Radical Reformation by Dr. Robert Clouse, a Bryan graduate who teaches at Indiana State. Divisional faculty and stu- dents enjoyed debating election issues and viewing the last reels of Kenneth Clark ' s Civilisation films. Dr. Robert Jenkins, head of the business department, was a newcomer to the division. Dr. H. Blair Bentley, Chairman Professor of History Dr. Robert Jenkins Professor of Business 30 Dr. Robert Clouse, division lecturer, conducts a question- and-answer session. Dr. Stephen Cobb Associate Professor of History 31 Fine Arts Division Initiates Scholarship The Division of Fine Arts spon- sored a National Professional Pho- tographers ' exhibit, the annual spring Fine Arts Festival, and the presentation of the Messiah with stringed accompaniment. Division members financed a new $100 music scholarship, which was awarded to Mike Van Huisen. Mrs. Louise Bentley continued to divide her time between the English and fine arts departments. Mr. William Boyd Assistant Professor of Music Mrs. Mary Holt Assistant Professor of Music Mrs. Ruth Bartlett Assistant Professor of Music 32 Dr. J. James Creasby, Chairman Professor of Music Mr. Wayne Hook Instructor in Art ::: Language Division Publishes Dandilines A new linguistics course and a non-credit Russian class were unique offerings of the Division of Literature and Modern Lan- guages. English class activities in- cluded viewing the film version of The Lottery, attending Moliere ' s Tartuffe at UTK, and compiling a second edition of Dandilines, an anthology of Bryan student writings. Foreign language stu- dents enjoyed Christmas caroling in Spanish, French, and German. Joining the division this year were Miss Rachel Ross and Mr. Jerry Sawyer; Mr. Glen Turner assisted on a part-time basis. Miss Rachel Ross Assistant Professor of Speech (i T Y i i N Dr. Richard Cornelius, Chairman Professor of English Mr. Jerry Sawyer Assistant Professor of English 34 Mr. Glen Liebig Assistant Professor of Spanish Mrs. Louise Bentley Assistant Professor of English and Fine Arts Mr. Joseph Overholl Assist .1 ni Professoi of Modern Languages 35 ' ifi Science Division Debates The Darwin Adventure Members of the Division of Natural Sciences received national coverage in Life magazine for their challenge to the evolutionary theory presented in the world premiere of The Darwin Adventure in Dayton. Students in the division researched the effects of alcohol and amphetamines on white rats and analyzed the quality of local bodies of water. Dr. Willard Henning, Chairman Professor of Biology Dr. Henning and Dr. Francis Darwin chat in the lobby. Dr. Richard Barnhart Associate Professor of Mathematics Mrs. Betty Giesemann Instructor in Chemistry and Physics ffl -I 36 Mr. Lloyd ]. Matthes Assistant Professor of Mathematics Mr. Philip Ashworth I 37 Pre-Christmas Exams Anticipate Busy Second Semester Typing term papers, completing projects, and taking final exams were part of the mad rush of finish- ing first semester before Christmas for the first time. Refreshed by the long holiday, a slightly-diminished student body returned to find slow progress on the ground-floor renovations and changes in teach- ing assignments for second semes- ter. A main project of the adminis- tration was completion of the institutional self-study report in preparation for the arrival of the Southern Association visitation committee on April 1. 38 UPPER LEFT: Mr. William Ketchersid and Miss Kay Sorber, two former teachers in the history division, return second semester to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Cobb ' s resignation. LOWER LEFT: Students enjoy Dr. Mercer ' s March of Dimes arrest after his chapel message on freedom. UPPER MIDDLE: The mainte- nance crew installs lights in the new ground-floor student center. UPPER RIGHT: Chewing on the top of her Bic pen, Carris Barker completes her final for New Testament — another analytical chart. LOWER RIGHT: Colleen McCarty and Sarianne Trinh assist Mr. Glen Liebig, self-study director, in collating copies of the final report. ! ' ) Largest Class Graduates Commencement exercises hon- ored more than one hundred members of the Class of 73, the largest in the history of the college. Rev. Everett Kier, father of the class president, delivered the Baccalaureate sermon, and for the first time several seniors were graduation speakers. UPPER: Dr. Bartlett and Dr. Mercer prepare to con- fer long-awaited degrees on the members of the senior class. LOWER: Faculty members line up for the Baccalaureate procession into the gym. SOCIALLY Receptions Honor New Students Among the receptions and parties honoring new students during their first week at Bryan were a Student Union- sponsored skit night, a party of games and songs at Rhea House, and the annual Dayton Ministerial Association Recep- tion, held this year at the First Baptist Church. Having awaited the almost legendary trauma of the President ' s Reception since the beginning of school, the blind-dating new students bravely faced the upper- classmen ' s toilet paper tunnel and a seemingly endless line of extended hands. Juggling their punch cups in the library reading room, the uneasy hon- orees became delegates to a political convention assembled to ratify the Bryan College platform presented by their hosts. 42 UPPER LEFT: Susan Oliver finds rice-filled hair to be an unpleasant side effect of the President ' s Reception. LOWER LEFT: Sitting on the living room floor, Vicky Bentley claps during the Mercers ' party. LOWER MID- DLE: Paula Purser, Grace Smith, Sue Vandevert, and Nancy Adams enjoy the Student Union skits. UPPER MIDDLE: Colleen McCarty and Stan Roberts, her upperclassman escort, cheerfully face the crowd welcom- ing them to the President ' s Reception. UPPER RIGHT: Danny Camp leads the convention delegates in a song. LOWER RIGHT: Senate hostess Barb Van Sice hands punch to transfer student Dickie Arnold. IHHIfllflf n [I 8 LVf VnClHnin 9 fe A m mwawii inrai Senate Initiates Freshman Activities The new Student Senate initiated activities designed to draw the freshmen together as a class, help new students meet returning students, and improve school spirit. Al- though senior girls defeated their freshmen counterparts in a volleyball match of two out of three games, the fresh- men guys beat the upper- classmen in a flag football game. The last and most suc- cessful of the new activities was the kangaroo court with Herr Zopfi presiding as judge. Unsuspecting students, sum- moned to appear before the jury, were quickly convicted and sentenced to perform comical stunts. UPPER: Freshman Lucy Lieb misses the ball in a volleyball battle with the seniors. MIDDLE: Kathy Ballard reads How Do I Love Thee? to a bust of William Jennings Bryan. LOWER: Roy Smith serves as a wheelbarrow for Carol McKemy and Connie Peacock while Mr. Zop- fi and his rigged jury laugh. 44 Freshmen Present Talent Night The freshman class dis- played many talents in An Evening with Charlie Brown, during which each musical number, skit, or dramatic reading was introduced to the packed audience by a Peanuts character. UPPER LEFT: Tim Faugl, Pam Dekker, Bob Talum, and Vicky Bentley calmly waste three minutes of the audience ' s time. LOWER LEFT: Rachel Cowen, Jackie Powell, and Becky Land sins ° ' their pride in being Bryan freshmen. RIGHT: Danny Decker, chairman of the Talent Night Committee, tells his popular coon- hunting story. 45 £ v 46 iV ; ife w ( UPPER LEFT: Smiling students play Grab Your Partner and Squat. LOWER LEFT: Pic- nicking girls enjoy their lunch. UPPER RIGHT: Dennis Bodlien takes charge of the soft drinks. LOWER MIDDLE: Tired students relax on the grass while Dr. Bartlett speaks. LOWER RIGHT: The sparkling beauty of Fall Creek Falls adds to the enjoyment of the day. i i Students Enjoy Picnic at Fall Creek Falls The all-college picnic brought physical relaxation and exhaustion within the wooded setting of Fall Creek Falls State Park. The invigo- rating morning of group games led by Mr. Zopfi and senate members ended with an unplanned water balloon barrage, which soaked many unsuspecting persons. After Dr. Bartlett ' s short devotional, the hungry picnickers lined up for Mr. Buff ' s barbequed chicken. Free-time afternoon activities in- cluded hiking to the bottom of the falls, swimming in the chilly water, and chatting leisurely on the thick green grass. 17 Let the House Be Built Is Homecoming Theme One hundred alumni and thirty high school visitors crowded the campus for homecoming weekend festivities, which began with a mu- sical program and two basketball games on Friday evening. Saturday ' s events included an alumni-senior brunch on Johnson ' s Bluff, a flag football game between seniors and alumni, and the erection of an inspiring seventy-fiv e-foot cross, designed by art in- structor Wayne Hook, for the Rudd Memorial Chapel. If funds for the chapel have been raised by next homecoming, ground breaking ceremonies will fulfill this year ' s theme of Let the House Be Built. •■ j -j It J • - • . - ' 48 UPPER LEFT: Rick Burroughs outreaches Gary Wilson in the varsity exhibition game. LOWER LEFT: The Choralaires, Common People, and Madrigals sing for homecoming guests. LOWER MIDDLE: De- termined alumni rush seniors in the flag football game. UPPER RK.m Seniors fellowship with alumni during brunch at Skyline IOWIR RIGHT: The delicate operation of erecting the cross for the K mid Memorial Chapel begins. 49 Roz Fitzenreider Crowned Queen Despite the enthusiastic crowd of alumni and students at Saturday afternoon ' s soccer game, the Bryan Lions fell to the Carson Newman Eagles by a score of five to three. The results of the float contest during half-time gave first place to the juniors for their lion that drooled eagle feathers and second to the sophomores for their box of Crushed Eagles cereal. Elected by the student body, Rozlind Fitzenreider became the 1972 Homecoming queen. That evening she and her court were honored at the annual homecoming banquet. Mrs. Wal- ter Seera and Mr. and Mrs. Mercer Clementson were made honorary alumni, and Mr. Larry Fehl was named alumnus of the year. The concluding Sunday afternoon vespers service featured the choir in their first performance of the year. 50 UPPER: Each class eagerly awaits the announcement of the winning float. MIDDLE LEFT: Everyone joins in the excitement of Roz ' s cor- onation. Left to right: Nancy Bugg, Bill Brewer, Roz Fitzenreider, Steve Johansen, and Barb Van Sice. LOWER LEFT: Queen Roz poses with her court. Left to right: Jackie Bright, Roz Fitzenreider, Marilyn Hawkins, and Jennifer Jenkins. MIDDLE RIGHT: Coach Reeser dis- cusses strategy with his soccer players before the game. LOWER RIGHT: Class president Jon Eisenback works on the prize-winning junior lion. J ■h am .• i i ' - 1 T 9 m? m 1 % d mm k- X 4 - jn u i m d £ kw M Candidates Court Bryan Votes Campaign ' 72 brought several prominent political figures to the campus. Following Gov. Winfield Dunn ' s interest- provoking nonpolitical visit, Republican and Democratic candidates for the state legis- lature, U. S. House of Represen- tatives, and U. S. Senate spoke in chapel and fielded students ' questions. Sparking much inter- est in the newly-enfranchised student body, Bryan ' s own Don Hill campaigned with the bene- fit of student volunteers and a radio ad sung by the Madrigals. 52 UPPER LEFT: Gov. Dunn speaks to an official of the new La-Z-Boy company on the steps of the administration building. FAR LEFT: Tennessee ' s Republican Sen. Howard Baker smiles during his success- ful re-election campaign. LOWER MIDDLE: U. S. Rep. Lamar Baker explains his views to Dann Speichinger. LOWER LEFT: Rep. Ray Blan- ton is flanked by students following a question-and-answer session. UPPER MIDDLE: Campaigning for Lamar Baker ' s seat in Congress, Mr. Howard Sompayrac addresses the Bryan student body. UPPER RIGHT: Prospective state legislator Bald Bill Carter poses outside the gym. LOWER RI GHT: Mr. Hill inspects one of his campaign posters. I 53 Student Union Plans Busy Fall With the enthusiastic leader- ship of president Dale Wolfe and the record membership of three hundred students, Bryan ' s Student Union brightened fall social life with movies, concerts, and recrea- tional activities. Crowding into Atlanta Stadium for a Braves ' doubleheader, wearing hilarious get-ups for Hobo Day, getting lost in Grassy Cove Cave, and ice skat- ing at midnight in Knoxville were some of the innovative events. Movies shown included Son of Flubber, His Land, and Sadie Haw- kins Day ' s Shenandoah. 54 UPPFR LEFT: Kneeling, left to right: Syd Ingle, Student Union trea- surer; Peggy Lawson, secretary. Standing: Marion Gray, vice-pres- ident; Dale Wolfe, president. LOWER LEFT: Marion Cray leads Stu- dent Union representatives in a graveside service for Dale Wolfe. Left to right: Syd Ingle, Lee Efird, Pam Dekker, Wayne McLeod, Steve Guchring, lutly Steele, ) v Steele, M.irilyn Hawkins, Bar!) Swaffoid, Nancy Myers, Peggy I awson, .mil Marion Gray. MIDDLE: Valerie Par- ker blinks her way to first prize in the girls ' costume division on Hobo Day M ' Pik RIGHT: Steve Parcell stoically receives a corsage from |ai kie Powell on 5adie ll.iwkins Day. I OWl ' R RIGHT: A water-skiing part) at Double Deckei provides relaxation foi Student Union members 55 Student Union Sponsors Truth, Gene Cotton December began with Student Union ' s presentation of Truth, an outstanding Christian rock group from Mobile, Alabama. Second semester ' s schedule included con- certs by Gene Cotton and James Ward and a repetition of popular first-semester recreational events. 56 UPPER LEFT: James Ward and his group perform from the chapel stage during their February con- cert. LOWER LEFT: The sounds of Truth fill the gym. LOWER MIDDLE: Students congregate on the gym floor before the Truth concert. UPPER RIGHT: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cotton enchant their au- dience with a love song. LOWER RIGHT: Debbie Krueger, Sue Vander Wiele, and Tom Russell enjoy ice skating in Knoxville. ' Snowy New Year Follows Christmas Celebrations Carolling in foreign languages, hearing the Messiah, socializing at the Christmas Banquet, attending the Service of Lessons and Carols, and decorating dorm rooms were some of the activities of the Christ- mas season before students eagerly headed home for the holidays. The six-inch snow which welcomed them back for second semester provided rare opportunities for sledding, building snowmen, and having snowball fights. 58 UPPER LEFT: Holiday decorations greet visitors to the girls ' dorms ' open house. LOWER LEFT: Foreign lan- guage students enjoy their evening of carolling. LOWER MIDDLE: Steve Parcell zooms down the hill. UPPER MIDDLE: Jenny Cather and Faith Minturn enjoy the beauty of a winter wonderland. UPPER RIGHT: Slides of paintings complement Larry Puckett ' s Scripture reading during the Service of Lessons and Carols. LOWER RIGHT: The tower of the administration building peeks through the triangle ' s snow-laden evergreens. Banquets Provide Social Outlet Corsaged co-eds and their hungry escorts enjoyed delicious PFM dinners at six dress-up social events — the Homecoming, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Sweet- heart, and Athletic Banquets. Held at a surprise destination, the Junior-Senior Banquet provided a unique evening away from the campus. UPPER LEFT: Fred Ely works behind the scenes at the Thanksgiving Banquet as part of the dish crew. LOWER LEFT: Paula Purser and Ken Corntassel serve their plates from the buffet at the Homecoming Banquet. LOWER MID- DLE: Couples at the Sweetheart Banquet fin- ish their desserts. UPPER RIGHT: Dr. and Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Jenkins cheerfully wait tables at the Sweetheart Banquet. LOWER RIGHT: Dr. Bartlett ' s Christmas Banquet decoration committee transforms the dining room into a festive setting for an old- fashioned Christmas. Dorm Life Brings New Experiences Adjusting to the dorm and a roommate, making new and lasting friends, and learning to be con- siderate and to have a sense of humor were all part of living in the dorm — an important segment of life at Bryan. Student assistants provided help, discipline, and mediation between students and deans. Each floor elected dorm council representatives to supply dorm necessities and to deal with problems and rules. 62 1 UPPER LEFT: Larry Jacobsen takes a break between classes. LOWER LEFT: Men ' s dorm SA ' s grimly prepare to give points. First row, left to right: John Peterson, Dann Speichinger, Lynn Wheeler. Second row: Mark Shaver, Jim Hughson, Wayne McLeod. LOWER MIDDLE: Steve Coehring gets a glimpse of Pam Garris ' room during Christmas open house. UPPER RIGHT: Women ' s dorm SA ' s relax under the Arnold Christmas tree. Left to right: Darlene Brost, Gwynn Henry, Sandy Foley, Susan Waddell, Kay Newhouse, Bonnie McKee. LOWER RIGHT: Nancy Nofsinger studies before going to bed in her plush room. Day Students Gain Leadership Positions Day students brought the unique perspective and problems of off- campus living to the attention of the student body through their increased participation in college activities. In unprecedented num- bers they served on Student Sen- ate, Academic Council, Com- moner staff, athletic teams, and musical groups. fc3 « UPPER LEFT: B,irb Remington works hard in (he makeshift Lion ' s Den. LOWER LEFT: Betty Hodges and Rick Speece, elected by the sen, itc to serve on Academic Council, joke with Mr. Hill after their Monday afternoon meeting. UPPER RIGHT: Martha J iles studies in the library between classes LOWER MIDDLE: Ken Allison, one of Commoner Staff Records Year ' s Events Commoner 1973 co-editors Richard Daugherty and John Mer- cer led double lives as English majors by day and journalistic hermits by night in their attempt to capture the events of the year as accurately and artistically as possible. Although plagued by in- experience, staff resignations, poor working conditions, and a tight budget, the yearbook staff was cheerfully aided by Mr. Bill Stoess, Delmar representative, and by Mrs. Louise Bentley and Mr. Wayne Hook, faculty advisers. . 66 UPPER LEFT: Co-editors Richard Daugherty and John Mer- cer prepare to reign over another deadline. LOWER LEFT: Business manager Jack Roddy gets up the nerve to sell another ad for the Commoner. LOWER MIDDLE: Assistant photographer Keith Patman and head photographer Andy Boedekker shoot two last-minute pictures. UPPER MID- DLE: Copy editor Becky Ramsey psychoanalyzes tired lay- out editor Karen Brodsky. UPPER RIGHT: Typist-co-ordina- tor Kaye Williamson enjoys a break from the dilapidated Commoner typewriter. LOWER RIGHT: Photography ad- viser Mr. Wayne Hook and yearbook adviser Mrs. Louise Bentley try to get their minds off Commoner problems. 67 Senate Handles Faculty Evaluations President Larry Puckett led the Student Senate in a year of added responsibilities and dedication to better representation of student opinion. Opening-of-school duties of welcoming new students and assisting with the President ' s Reception went smoothly under secretary Roz Fitzenreider ' s tireless co-ordination. Senate members also led games at the all-college picnic, took charge of homecoming elections, and ush- ered at the candlelight Christmas service. Attempting to make faculty evaluations more valid, the senate constructed a survey form, administered the evaluations, and tabulated the results. UPPER: Senate officers clown on the tower ladder. Top to bottom: Larry Puckett, president; Roz Fitzenreider, secretary-treasurer; and Rick Efird, vice-president. LOWER: First row, left to right: Les Murray, Barb Van Sice, Betty Hodges, Terri Rich. Second row: Jon Eisenback, Vicky Bentley, Roz Fitzenreider. Third row: Larry Puckett, Everett Kier, Dann Speichinger, Bill Brewer, Rick Efird, John Mercer, Lynn Wheeler, Craig Samuelsen. Not pictured: Danny Decker. SPIRITUALLY m 4 Jay Adams Speaks at Faculty Retreat Administration, faculty, and in- terested staff members began the year with a spiritual retreat at former trustee Harry Johnson ' s cabin on tranquil Watts Bar Lake. The guest speaker for the two days of inspira- tion was Dr. Jay Adams, author of Competent to Counsel, whose in- formal lectures centered around the thesis that every Christian should be able to use the Bible as a basis for counseling. UPPER: Faculty and administrators listen attentively as Dr. Mercer speaks. LEFT: Dr. Adams ' book provokes lively discussion during the retreat. RIGHT: Miss Se- guine and Dr. Mercer chat with Dr. Adams. 70 Semester Begins With Spiritual Emphasis The Spiritual Life Confer- ence during the first week of school provided the boost many students needed to set their priorities for the new year. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, pastor of eleven Bryan stu- dents from the Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, stressed the need for communicating God ' s love to others. UPPER LEFT: Last summer ' s male musical messengers provide special music for the conference. Left to right: Emerson Roth, Greg Norwood, Mike Van Huisen, Danny Camp, and Chuck Davis. LOWER LEFT: Dr. Toussaint conducts a meaningful ser- vice — even in the gym! RIGHT: Connie Cropp follows the text in het Bible, 71 Oliver Speaks on Day of Prayer Frequent downpours of rain and the excitement of election day provided the background for the fall day of prayer. Rev. John Oliver, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, Georgia, pre- sented meditations on Hebrews in joint chapel services. Morning prayer groups headed by class presidents, afternoon interest- group prayer meetings, and an evening testimony and commu- nion service completed the day ' s inspiration. UPPER: The sophomore class breaks up into prayer groups before lunch. LOWER: Dr. Greasby, song leader for the day, chats with Mr. Oliver after the morning session. 72 I Guests Speak in Chapel Striving to provide contempo- rary, worthwhile, and edifying chapels, the chapel committee booked area pastors, professional singers, and such well-known Christian workers as Jack Wyrtzen. Some academic divisions pre- sented programs which served to intergrate Christianity with rele- vant issues. Daily music in devo- tional chapels featured student song leaders, accompanists, and singing groups. UPPER: Dr. Carter greets chapel guest Chuck Olson after his program of gospel music . LOWER LEFT: Ken Campbell, a Bryan alumnus and evangelist, addresses the student body. LOWER RIGHT: Maranatha, a new singing group, provides .1 i hange ol p.u e in i h.ipcl music. 73 Campus Crusade Directs Christian Life Conference To produce fruit in the individ- ual Christian and in the world was the goal of MIA ' s second annual Christian Life Conference. The demanding three-day schedule called for mass meetings featuring Dr. James Engel and Mr. James Offutt, seminars and buzz groups led by Campus Crusade staff, and witnessing in the community. Through these experiences stu- dents reassessed their own lives in preparation for second semester. UPPER LEFT: Campus Crusade staff member Chet Romano conducts a challenging advanced seminar. LOWER LEFT: Mr. and Mrs. John d ' Arezzo mingle with students after a morning mass meeting. UPPER RIGHT: The band plays for the last two evening sessions of the conference. LOWER MIDDLE: Dr. ), lines Engel conducts special faculty sessions. LOWER RIGHT: Barb Swafford concentrates on Mr. James Offutt ' s lunchtime c omments. 75 Missions in Action Continues SMP Directed by president Jim Fitz- gerald, the newly-organized Mis- sions in Action presented several joint chapels, sponsored the Chris- tian Life Conference, and opened a booktable of current Christian literature. After the experienced participants of the 1972 Summer Missions Program reported to the student body in the fall, selection and fund-raising prayerfully began for this year ' s SMP ' ers. 76 UPPER LEFT: The popular MIA-CSA booktable is supervised by Terry Lovegren and Fred Ely. LOWER LEFT: SMP ' ers prepare for service throughout the world. Left to right: Nancy Nofsinger, Mary Jo Hemme, John Mercer, Bruce Pauley, John Lacey, Peggy Lawson. LOWER MIDDLE: A joint chapel provides Ed Quigley with an opportunity to share his ' 72 SMP experiences in France. UPPER RIGHT: The success of MIA is mirrored in a little girl ' s face at their Christmas party. LOWER RIGHT: MIA officers, left to right: Dave Wolfe, vice-president of SMP; Jim Fitzgerald, president; Glen Tallent, co-treasurer; Fred Ely, co-treasurer; Mr. Glen Liebig, faculty adviser; Gwynn Henry, secretary; Kathy Bal- lard, vice-president of FISH; Liz Loose, publicity chairman. r ■ FISH Enters Second Year In its second year as MIA ' s pro- gram of applied Christianity, FISH gave Bryan students an oppor- tunity to provide services to the local community. Saturday morn- ing recreation and Bible study pro- vided a focal point for the twenty- six big-brother big-sister relation- ships which students formed with underprivileged and mentally re- tarded children. The buy-a-meal program gave the rest of the stu- dent body a chance to help the little brothers and sisters. Tutoring, doing yard work, housecleaning, providing transportation, baby- sitting, and painting occupied other FISH volunteers. Students involved in second semester ' s Operation Sunshine sent notes to the bereaved, the sick, and those celebrating birthdays in the local community. UPPER LEFT: Sandy Neumann and Jackie Powell rake leaves in response to a FISH call. LOWER LEFT: FISH little brothers test Tom Russell ' s wrestling ability during Saturday morning recreation in the gym. UPPER RIGHT: Steve McCollam and Sarah Decosimo carefully complete the trim on their painting assisn- ment. LOWER MIDDLE: Jim Hughson plays Santa Claus for the kids at the FISH Christmas party. LOWrR RIGHT: Marcia Shein hangs a self-portrait for a FISH party at Reac h Out Ranch. 79 CSA Expands Program The Christian Service Associa- tion expanded its program to pro- vide more opportunities to put faith into action. Students enthusi- astically taught Bible to children in the public schools; brightened the lives of those in the local jail, hos- pital, and housing development; witnessed in area churches; and worked with the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago during spring break. Co-sponsorship of the MIA booktable was another evidence of CSA ' s growing involvement in practical Christianity. s i Pp9% Rr UPPER LEFT: Rondall Brown visits prisoners in the local jail. LOWER LEFT: Randy Hickman calls on a student in his CSA Bible class at Walden ' s Ridge Elementary School. UPPER RIGHT: CSA officers, left to ti ht: Bob Lester, president; Terry Lovegren, co-ordinator; Dr. Brian Rii hardsnn, faculty adviser; Anne Ciawford, so ret, iry; Rondall Biown, vii e-president, I OWI R MIDDLE: Jim Bailie tea( hes his class Of fifth and sixth traders. LOWER RIGHT: Girls in a CSA class rever- i-mly bow in prayei 81 Local Churches Provide Service Opportunities Reaching out to find a place of service and fellowship, many stu- dents took an active part in the programs of local churches. As pastors, Sunday school teachers, song leaders, choir members, and instrumentalists, they enriched their own spiritual lives as well as those of the churches they served. UPPER: Vicki Wright plays the piano for evening worship at First Baptist. LOWER LEFT: Rick Speece leads a Wednesday evening youth Bible study at the First United Methodist Church. LOWER RIGHT: Everett Kier reads the Scripture at Morgantown Baptist while song leader Greg Renaud listens. 82 H 84 Reeser Becomes New Coach The determination of freshmen, the experience of returning letter- men, and the drive of new head coach John Reeser helped produce Bryan ' s best soccer season in four years. Although many players were new to the game, they submitted to a gruelling practice schedule in preparation for their demand- ing season. UPPER LEFT: First row, left to right: Co-captains Reg Cook and Everett Kier. Second row: Assistant coach Bob Andrews, Gary Kidd, Chuck Grant, Randy Ballard, Roddy Miller, Steve Strauss, Mastin Robe- son, Danny Camp, Tim Faugl, Steve Hash, Steve Travis, and Coach John Reeser. Third row: Manager Paul Shaver, Steve Kocher, Andy Hayes, Wayne Cropp, Jeff Whitlock, Steve McCollam, Rick Efird, Ray Locy, Lee Efird, Dale Henry, Duane Ediger, Mark Shaver, Doug Mains, )ohn Lacey and Larry Jacobsen. LOWER LEFT: Coach Reeser relaxes in his office be- fore soccer practice. UPPER RIGHT: )ake Jacobsen tries to dribble around an aggressive Carson Newman player. LOWER RIGHT: Sports information directors Nancy Nofsinger, Kathy Ballard, and Lyn Warwick smile from their place on the sidelines. K, ov« 1972 Soccer Scoreboard Toccoa Falls Kings College Carson-Newman University of the South Athens College University of Tennessee Tennessee Temple Covenant Tennessee Temple Kings College Opponent 1 • r- feL Si] ! €n • i UPPER LEFT: Reg Cook sends the ball past Toccoa Falls ' goalie to score for Bryan. LOWER LEFT: Freshman John Lacey vigorously takes a corner kick. UPPER RIGHT: Goalie Andy Hayes stays alert for a Carson Newman attack. LOWER RIGHT: Bryan fans watch attentively as the Lions bring the ball down the field. Ill 86 -I I Soccer Team Has Good Season The soccer season began on a note of optimism with the Lions ' three-to-one victory over Toccoa Falls, followed by a long string of injuries, which accounted for some subsequent losses. Their third-place finish in the Sewanee tournament in November and final season record of 4-5-1 were a tribute to the efforts of the hard- working team and coaches. The team selected seniors Ray Locy and Everett Kier as most valuable players and freshman Chuck Grant as most improved. 87 Cross-Country Has Record Season Breaking all previous records at Bryan, this year ' s cross- country team was the best ever, according to Coach Jake Matthes. Running in some impressive meets, the dedicated team took third place in the state and second in the NAIA district where Bryan had never before placed. Team stand- out Dave Wolfe streaked to first in the state, third in the district, and ninetieth out of four hundred in the national meet at Kansas City. UPPER LEFT: Roger Coulter pushes hard in his practice run along the by-pass. LOWER LEFT: Coach Matthes and team manager Jeff Tubbs keep close watch on their run- ners. LOWER MIDDLE: Dave Wolfe displays his trophies won this year. UPPER RIGHT: Tom Potter and Chris Hatten warm up before the Temple meet. LOWER RIGHT: First row, left to right: Greg Norwood, Jim Steele, Drew Bauder, Roger Coulter. Second row: Dave Wolfe, Chris Hatten, David Maynard, Mike Van Huisen. Third row: Coach Jake Matthes, Paul Young, Tom Potter, Jeff Tubbs. Cheerleaders Spark Enthusiasm Cheerleader captain Nancy Bugg and her inexperienced but de- termined squad yelled, jumped, and smiled through the long soc- cer and basketball seasons to en- courage the teams and spark stu- dent enthusiasm. Their hard work on special projects paid off in new uniforms and transportation to away games. UPPER: Cheerleaders display their talents during a home basketball game. First row, left to right: Bev Shondelmyer, Gail Ansel, Peggy Wentworth. Second row: Jackie Bright, co-captain; Gay Korver. Third row: Nancy Bugg, captain. LOWER LEFT: Freshmen Rachael Cowen and Jackie Powell serve as substitute cheerleaders. LOWER RIGHT: Despite her foot injury, Bev Shondelmyer cheers during the homecoming game. 90 Tubbs Coaches Girls ' Basketball Coach Jeff Tubbs began practic- ing with the girls ' basketball team in October. Proceeds from their hilarious exhibition victory over the WFLI disc jockeys helped the girls buy new uniforms. After los- ing their first two games of the regular season, the Lionettes showed steady improvement. UPPER: First row, left to right: Kaye Williamson, Tonya Everhart, Susan Smith, Sandy Neumann, Joy Steele, Debbie Baker, Vickie Pyfrom, Judy Steele. Second row: Linda Schiller, Ginger Bell, Kay New- house, Dawn Garme y, Bonita Spencer, Gwen Wal- ton, Carol Webb, Debbie McClure. Third row: Anne Bryant, Jeff Tubbs, Helen Carver. LOWER: The Lion- ciics I j i • i ; i r i iIm ' m battle against the nurses from I i langei 91 Lions Plan Trip to West Indies Head basketball coach Wayne Dixon began fall practice with optimistic hopes based on im- proved size, rebounding power, and shooting ability. The team charged admission to pre-season games and sponsored pizza parties to raise money for their summer tour of the West Indies, where they played exhibition games and held instructive clinics. UPPER LEFT: The Lions begin their exhibition game against Tennessee Wesleyan. LOWER LEFT: Lions add to their total in a pre-season game. LOWER MIDDLE: Rick Burroughs jumps for a lay-up against Covenant. UPPER RIGHT: First row, left to right: David Mercer, manager; John Murdock; Larry Bellamy; Danny Decker; David Eldridge; Reg Cook; Woody Duncan; Phil Carter, manager. Second row: Wayne Dixon, coach; Ray Locy; Biff Quarles; Rick Burroughs; Gary Wilson; Ron David- son, captain; Rodney Edwards; Jack Newton. LOWER RIGHT: Coach discusses strategy for the second half. 92 ■ BPS 93 Basketball Season Is Disappointing A hard-fought home victory over the University of the South was a bright spot in the Lions ' generally disappointing season. Suffering from an exhausting schedule, multiple injuries, and lack of close-range scoring, the team was unable to win the im- portant games. Rick Burroughs, however, was among the leading rebounders of the SCAC, and Woody Duncan continued as a top conference scorer. B lTT TTTT r UPPER LEFT: Coach Dixon scrutinizes an important play. LOWER LEFT: Despite the efforts of Temple ' s guards, Woody Duncan scores for Bryan. UPPER RIGHT: The starting five clasp hands before each game. LOWER RIGHT: The team receives support from Bryan ' s cheering section. 1972-73 Basketball Scoreboard Johnson Bible Malone Baptist Bible Lynchburg Baptist Atlanta Christian Univ. of South UNCC Union University Birmingham Southern Lee Carson-Newman Toccoa Falls Temple Steed Trevecca Milligan Univ. of South Birmingham Southern Covenant Johnson Bible Milligan Covenant Maryville Lee Trevecca Steed Temple Maryville Opponent 95 Spring Brings Baseball Games The 1973 baseball team began organizing in January with the spirited leadership of Coaches Dixon and Reeser. Valuable re- turning players, promising fresh- men, increased pitching depth, and an improved defensive infield helped generate the team ' s vigor and optimism. UPPER: Stan Roberts keeps his eye on the ball. LOWER: Trying out for the 73 baseball team are, first row, left to right: Andy Hayes, Dan Hobbs, Terry Lovegren, Syd Ingle, Stan Roberts, Gary Cris- well, Jeff Whitlock, Milo Smith. Second row: Danny Decker, David Eldridge, David Maynard, Ken Corn- tassel, Mike Gilmer, David Hobbs, Joe Dunn, Al Givens, Brian Herum. I , I A m ■■ •■■■ Track Team Defends Title The track season began with stiff challenges at three indoor meets, including the TIAC state meet in Murfreesboro. Outdoor competi- tion began in April when Coach Matthes ' athletes defended their title at the Union Invitational and entered the State Championship at Austin Peay. ' ■■■■:V • ■ 7 UPPER: Members of (he 73 track team are, first row, left to right: Coach Jake Matthes, Bill Moore, Randy Ballard, Hodge Drake, Ben Turney, Jeff Tubbs, Paul Young, Tom Potter. Seiond low: I es Murray, Chris Hatten, Ken Baker, Doug Smith, Larry Kelley, Erick Birkett, Steve McCollam. LOWER LEFT: Jeff Tubbs practices for track in the third-floor hall. I.OWFR RIGHT: Track hopefuls Bob Austin, Erick Birkett, and Ken Baker take a break in practice to chat with Jill Me nar. )l Intramurals Stimu- late Class Rivalry Directed by Dan Hobbs, the intramural program provided class competition in men ' s volleyball, football, and basketball and in women ' s volleyball. Individuals battled in pool, chess, ping-pong, and free-throw tournaments. UPPER: Ben Turney, Rick Moore, and Doug Smith warm the senior bench during an intramural flag football game. LOWER LEFT: Yankees and Rebels play hard in the annual North-South football game. LOWER RIGHT: Dan Hobbs and Bill Brewer display their respective second and first place trophies for the one-on-one basketball tournament. 98 CULTURALLY European Tour Enjoys Continued Success London, Venice, Lucerne, and Paris became realities to the twenty-nine members of the sec- ond annual study-travel tour of Europe. Their exciting three weeks during the summer of 1972 fea- tured guided visits to seven coun- tries, first-class accomodations, and instruction in fine arts from tour director Dr. John Bartlett. Promotion for this summer ' s ex- cursion, to include Scotland and Rome, began early in the year. A ten-day tour of the Holy Land during spring break provided fur- ther opportunities for travel abroad. UPPER: Tour members find Notre Dame Cathedral to be a highlight of their exciting visit to Paris. LOW- ER LEFT: One of many unusual attractions in Italy is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. LOWER RIGHT: Miss Seguine, member of the 72 group and tour hostess for 73, cheerfully submits to arrest for the March of Dimes. 100 Concert Series Brings Artists to Campus Local businesses and civic groups as well as the Tennessee Arts Com- mission generously co-operated with the college in sponsoring the Rhea County Concert Series. Music majors and fine arts students were among those who enjoyed the artistry of Ellsworth Snyder, pianist; Ron Hudson, classical guitarist; and Joan Wittman and Carolyn Bloom, vocalists. A special appearance by the Chattanooga Symphony featured the brilliant solo violinist Regis Pasquier. UPPER: Dr. Snyder pauses during his program of classical and con- temporary music. LOWER LEFT: Members of the Chattanooga sym- phony chat during intermission. LOWER RIGHT: Ron Hudson brings .1 new appret iation of guitai musii to the ampus. 101 Choir Tours Florida The sixty-seven talented mem- bers of the college choir worked hard to attain the standard of excellence set by their director, Dr. James Greasby. Their co-opera- tion with the Choralaires and Chat- tanooga Symphony resulted in a moving rendition of Handel ' s Mes- siah; Brahms ' German Requiem was the choir ' s major work for the second semester. Fund-raising projects preceded the choir ' s ex- hausting but very profitable spring tour of Georgia and Florida. 1 A R5 102 UPPER LEFT: Auctioneer Bob Lester adds to the hilarity of the choir ' s successful Slave Day. LOWER LEFT: The first semester choir poses after homecoming vespers. First row, left to right: Joanna Lesley, Leslie White, Robin Bur- dette, Bonnie Heath. Second row: Sherry Hill, Janice Hamilton, Sue Nolan, Terri Fouts, Beth Willis, Jenny Cather, Nancy Nofsinger, Carol McKemy, Robin Rummel, Debbie Bow- man, Linda Adamski, Sue Waddell, Carolyn Jewett, Phebe Blount, Bev Shondelmyer, Barb Peck, Liz Loose. Third row: Karen Parrott, Debbie Vincent, Lynn Puffer, Vicky Bentley, Becky Taylor, Ellen Cox, Gwynn Henry, Linda Friend, Dennis Bodlien, Bruce Miles, Hodge Drake, Annette Henderson, Jackie Bright, Bonnie Boyd, Carol Austin, Cindy Meehan, Becky Peck. Fourth row: Chuck Davis, John Marshall, Marion Gray, Mike Corbin, Les Murray, Greg Norwood, Mark Trail, Chip Padgett, Reggie Koopman, Paul Young, Tom Potter, Randy Ballard, Emerson Roth. Fifth row: Ted Headlee, Gary Bayne, Danny Camp, Mike Van Huisen, Dave Wolfe, Erick Birkett, Tim Moellendick, Pat Whitakcr, Larry Kelley, Mike Gilmer, George Miller, David Wright. UPPER RIGHT: Dr. Greasby directs the Sunday evening performance of ihe Messiah. I OWFR RIGHT: A Rhea County schoolboy listens to ihe s|)c i.il Messiah presentation in the gym. 103 Madrigals Maintain Prestige The sixteen Madrigals kept their reputation as the most prestigious singing group on campus with their sparkling performances of sacred and secular music of the six- teenth and twentieth centuries. Their appearances at high school assemblies and their March of Dimes benefit were especially effective in student recruitment and public relations for the school. UPPER: Sherry Hill offers to pay for herself on Slave Day. LOWER: First row, left to right: Dr. Greasby, Bonnie Boyd, Emerson Roth, Verna Carney, Carol Austin. Second row: Dennis Bodlien, Sue Nolan, Cindy Meehan, Chuck Davis, Karen Parrott, Larry Kelley, Sherry Hill, Brent Ferguson, Danny Camp, Debbie Bowman, Pat Whitaker, Debbie Vincent. 104 Choralaires Sing i n Community The Choralaires performed many kinds of music for audi- ences on campus, in local churches, and in civic clubs. Mrs. Ruth Bartlett directed this women ' s singing group as they endeavored to acquaint the com- munity with the college. UPPER: First row, left to right: Lynn Johnson, Tonya Everhart, Martha Walker. Second row: Mrs. Ruth Bartlett, Delana Crosthwait, Luanne Maze, Cathy Weaver, Brenda Boggs, Cwen Walton, Becky Land. Third row: Raynell Cilmore, Dora Pratt, Brenda Hay, Joy Steele, Pam Garris, Gloria Chaddock, June Ferry. Fourth row: Ginny Geraldson, Judy Steele, Sarah Jones, Linda Kaiser, Gee-Gee Goad, Carris Barker, Sandy Neumann. LOWER: Mrs. Bartlett leads her girls in a devotional before they begin singing. in ' . Band Keeps Busy Calendar Striving to be both educational and enjoyable, Mr. William Boyd ' s symphonic band mastered a reper- toire of popular, classical, and sacred compositions. Perfor- mances at local high schools, Bryan ' s Christian Life Conference, and the annual spring concert were major events in the band ' s busy calendar. UPPER: First row, left to right: Steve Strauss, Linda Friend, Vickie Pyfrom, Jeff Lowery. Second row: Phil Bailey, Drew Bauder, David Smith, David Hobbs, Reggie Koopman. MIDDLE: First row, left to right: Mr. William Boyd, Dave Beaty, Pat Whitaker, Mike Todd, Hodge Drake. Second row: Marty Collins, Erick Birkett, Ray Locy, John Peterson, Paul Young. LOWER: First row, left to right: Bonnie Heath, Dennis Bodlien, Sarah Jones, Ginny Ceraldson, Les- lie White, Linda Schiller. Second row: Bob Conrad, Grace Sturms, Dianna Ashby, Chuck Davis, Carolyn Jewett, Paula Purser, Ron Gordon. Recitals Build Confidence To give students opportunities to perform and to enjoy others ' performances, the music depart- ment presented a variety of re- citals during the year. Students of voice, piano, organ, and other instruments participated in the trauma of monthly general recitals; and nine music majors gave indi- vidual recitals in partial fulfillment of degree requirements. UPPER: John Peterson and his trombone instructor, Mr. Boyd, receive the audience ' s applause at John ' s senior recital. LOWER LEFT: Sue Nolan presents her junior voice recital. LOWER RIGHT: Sarah Jones is a frequent participant in the monthly general recitals. 107 Drama Club Gains Momentum During first semester the Drama Club presented promotional skits during meals and held monthly meetings. Their play satirizing misconceptions of the Christian life in January, three one-act plays in February, and climatic perfor- mance of The Curious Savage in April were all under the direction of Miss Rachel Ross. 108 UPPER LEFT: Anthony and Cleopatra recruit Drama Club members with the help of Lynn Wheeler and Nancy Myers. LOWER LEFT: Lyn Warwick, Bonnie McKee, and Linda Horton enact an Egyptian drama in History of the Theater class. LOWER MIDDLE: WJBC reporter Tim Faugl interviews union members Mike Todd during Drama Club ' s satirical play on the misconceptions of Christianity. UPPER RIGHT: Little Charlie Hunnicutt and Peggy Hesterly invite stu- dents to join the Hilltop Players. LOWER RIGHT: Drama Club president Keith Patman disguises him- self as an Egyptian servant. 10!) Sidewalk Day Held in April Bryan ' s annual Fine Arts Festival took the unique form of a Sidewalk Day in April. The melodies of bands and singing groups rang through the streets of Dayton, paintings dotted the courthouse square, and other art displays brightened merchants ' windows. The Drama Club ' s presentation of The Curious Savage climaxed the aesthetic enjoyment of the week- end for the community and the college. UPPER: Gene Jordan solders parts for his model airplane to be dis- played during the Fine Arts Festival. LOWER LEFT: Hoping she will be recognized on Sidewalk Day, Marilyn Hawkins watches while Jon Eisenback chips her likeness into a block of oak. LOWER RIGHT: Dr. Greasby, Charlie Hunnicutt, and Bonnie Boyd survey the court- house square in anticipation of Sidewalk Day. 110 I - 5 ALLY ■pi i£fcfe Staff Provide Services Serving the administrators, faculty, and students, the members of the administrative staff contributed greatly to the smooth operation of the col- lege. Mrs. Virginia Schmickl Secretary to Academic Dean Miss Wanda Davey Director of Administrative Services Mr. Ernest Buff Manager, P.F.M. Mrs. Mildred Ross Cook Mr. Don Vogt Assistant Manager, P.F.M. 112 Mrs. Josephine Boyd Assistant to Registrar Mrs. Mary Liebig Bookstore Manager Mrs. Hilda Winkler Clerical Assistant in Administrative Services Mrs. Barbara Davidson Head Resident, Huston Hall Mrs. Mildred Arnold Cashier Mrs. Betty Wynsema Set retary to President Mrs. Kathy Civens Cashier 113 Miss Madge Hughey Secretary to Director of Admissions Mrs. Joyce Hollin Student Work Coordinator Mrs. Betty Arnold Secretary to Dean of Counseling Services Mrs. Kathy Pollick Clerk in Administrative Services Mrs. Hilda Daugherty Bookkeeper 114 Mrs. Eleanor Steele Secretary in Admin. Services Mrs. Gleneale Zopfi Secretary in Public Relations Miss Melva Hulsey School Nurse Mrs. Elaine Miller Loan Clerk Mrs. Betsy Murray Receptionist Mr. James Johnson Maintenance Assistant Mr. Earl Walker Maintenance Assistant Mr. Austin Higgins Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Burch Porter Buildings and Grounds Assistant Mr. Myron Albrecht Supervisor of janitorial siaff 115 Who ' s Who Honors Eleven Seniors Selected by the faculty for their scholarship, citizenship, leader- ship, and future potential, eleven seniors gained recognition in Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Univer- sities. Receiving this national honor were Karen Brodsky, Janice Decker, Rozlind Fitzenreider, An- nette Henderson, Everett Kier, Ray Locy, John Peterson, Larry Puckett, Rick Speece, Glen Tallent, and David Wolfe. UPPER LEFT: Everett Kier and Larry Puckett examine senior trip brochures in the dorm. FAR LEFT: Roz Fitz- enreider concentrates on her etching. MIDDLE LEFT: Rick Speece grades Greek quizzes for Dr. Anderson. LOWER LEFT: Karen Brodsky paints in the art room. UPPER MIDDLE: Annette Henderson pauses before the Christmas Banquet. UPPER RIGHT: Glen Tallent and Dave Wolfe discuss MIA plans. LOWER MIDDLE: Ray Locy plays hard against Lee. LOWER RIGHT: Janice Decker and John Peterson practice for band. 116 • , ' a r u 117 Seniors Anticipate Graduation UPPER: left to right: Everett Kier, senior class president; Kay Newhouse, sec- retary-treasurer; Dave Kinsey, vice-president. LOWER LEFT: Seniors congratu- late themselves on their superiority. LOWER RIGHT: Class clown Charlotte Clark indulges in her favorite pastime at the alumni-senior brunch. Class president Everett Kier led the 103 seniors in planning their trip to Disney World and choosing a memor- able class gift to leave the school. Stu- dent teaching, job applications, and wedding plans dominated their think- ing as they helped plan the commence- ment exercises. 118 Adams, Melody Elementary Education Sale Creek, Tennessee Allison, Kenneth Math Hobe Sound, Florida Bailey, Philip Bible Midlothian, Illinois Barker, Joyce Elementary Education Chicago, Illinois Bodlien, Dennis S. Church Music Ellicott City, Maryland Brennan, Robert History Albany, New York Brodsky, Karen Biology Fincastle, Virginia Brost, Darle ne Elementary Education Brockway, Montana Burrows, Shirley Business Administration Eleuthera, Bahamas Caneday, Ardel History Taylor Falls, Minnesota Chatman, Virginia Elementary Education Miami, Florida Clark, Charlotte English Peoria, Illinois Collins, Martin BusilH ' S I i lu( .iln ill I ).i ton, lenncssee Corbin, Deanna Business I du ation ( ireenville, Kentui ky Corntassel, Kenneth R. Bible silvci ( reek, leorgia i i ' i Coulter, Ancil Business Administration Chattanooga, Tennessee Coulter, Annette Elementary Education Dayton, Tennessee Coulter, Jeanette Elementary Education Dayton, Tennessee Crawford, Anne History Waxhaw, North Carolina Crosbie, Jane Elementary Education Neptune, New Jersey Daniel, Robert Elementary Education Asheboro, North Carolina Davidson, Barbara English Stone Mountain, Georgia Davidson, Ron Bible Burbank, California Decker, Janice Music Education Murfreesboro, Tennessee Dillon, Don History Kermit, West Virginia DiPrima, Paola Bible Montreal, Quebec Eastman, Lawrence Elementary Education Dayton, Tennessee Edwards, Becky Elementary Education Bradenton, Florida Ellison, Shirley Elementary Education Banner Elk, North Carolina Ferguson, Brent Music Education Trenton, Georgia 120 Fitch, Paul Bible Monroeton, Pennsylvania Fitzenreider, Rozlind Elementary Education St. Louis, Missouri Garmezy, Dawn Elementary Education Largo, Florida Giesel, David Chemistry Orlando, Florida Gray, Marion Math Forest Park, Georgia Gridley, John M. Christian Education St. Joseph, Michigan Grzebin, Mike Christian Education Dayton, Tennessee Harris, Sandy Biology Bloomfield, Indiana Henderson, Annette English Crossville, Tennessee Henry, Dale Christian Education Akron, Ohio Hesterly, Peggy Elementary Education Hendersonville, North Carolina Hobbs, Dan History Carney ' s Point, New Jersey Horton, Linda Joy Elementary Education Dayton, Tennessee Howard, Barbara I nglish Arlington, Texas Howard, Linda I lemcnl.iry I du alion I eslic, Mil higan 121 Hughson, James E., Jr. History Lily Dale, New York Jacobsen, Larry Elementary Education Chicago, Illinois Johansen, Steve Biology Richmond, Virginia Jordan, Sherry Porter Elementary Education Decatur, Alabama Kier, Everett History Lexington, North Carolina Kinsey, David Bible Memphis, Tennessee Kirkpatrick, Craig Biology Phoenix, Arizona Knutson, Ron Bible Dayton, Tennessee Locy, Ray Music Education Tacoma Park, Maryland Loose, Lizabeth Applied Music Graysville, Alabama Mason, Joan Elementary Education Chepachet, Rhode Island Mayes, Dorcas English Vero Beach, Florida McCarrell, Naomi Math Cleveland, Tennessee McCollam, Steve Business Administration New Salem, Pennsylvania McKee, Bonnie Elementary Education Curwensville, Pennsylvania 122 McLeod, Wayne Christian Education St. Clair, Michigan Millard, Pat Business Administration Dayton, Tennessee Miller, Bev Elementary Education Miami, Florida Miller, George D. Psychology Spencer, New York Murray, Leslie Psychology Conesus, New York Myers, Nancy Elementary Education Newark, Delaware Nelson, Faith Elementary Education Dayton, Tennessee Newhouse, Kay Elementary Education Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Nicholson, Leroy Bible Latrobe, Pennsylvania Pauley, Bruce Bible Tuscola, Michigan Peterson, John Music Education Bemidiji, Minnesota Price, Marie Elementary Education Spring City, Tennessee Puckett, Larry History Bristol, Tennessee Puffer, Lynn Elementary Educ ation Miami, Florida Reader, Alarm. I I lementary I clue ation I cut Myers, I lorida 123 Remington, Barbara Peck Elementary Education Springfield, Missouri Remington, Roy Business Administration Jamestown, New York Renaud, Greg Business Administration Sully, Iowa Roach, Doretha Elementary Education Hayesville, North Carolina Ryder, June Walford Elementary Education Conneaut, Ohio St. George, Nancy Elementary Education Elk River, Minnesota Scandlyn, Emily Jeanette Elementary Education Harriman, Tennessee Shaver, Roy Thomas Business Administration Spring City, Tennessee Simpson, Susie Psychology Jacksonville Beach, Florida Smart, Laura Elementary Education Nashville, Tennessee Smith, William Douglas Business Administration Chicago, Illinois Speece, Rick Greek Lake Worth, Florida Speichinger, Dann English Sioux City, Iowa Stone, Pat Psychology Dayton, Tennessee Tallent, Glen History Spring City, Tennessee 124 Trinh, Sarianne Christian Education Cholon, Vietnam Turney, Ben Charles Biology Monongahela, Pennsylvania Van Huisen, Mike Music Education Grand Rapids, Michigan Van Puffelen, David Business Administration Bradley, West Virginia Van Sice, Barb Elementary Education Elkton, Maryland Walker, Scott Christian Education Dayton, Tennessee Warwick, Lyn Elementary Education Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Waters, Evelyn Elementary Education Crystal, Minnesota Wentworth, Peggy Christian Education New London, Wisconsin Willis, Beth Elementary Education Nashville, Tennessee Wolfe, David L. Math Sheldon, Iowa Yoder, Terry History West Liberty, Ohio l , Underclassmen Pull Together United by the common goal of eventu- ally becoming seniors, underclassmen worked together as classes. Largest in the history of Bryan with its 157 members, the freshman class cast aside their beanies to pull together for t heir successful talent show. Sophomores took on the Thanks- giving Banquet as their special project. Bolstered by incoming transfer students, the junior class faced the enormous task of planning the time-honored, money- consuming Junior-Senior Banquet. UPPER: Left to right: Ted Headlee, freshman vice-president; Pam Dekker, secretary-treasurer; Danny Decker, president. LOWER LEFT: Left to right: Jon Eisenback, junior class pres- ident; Mark Shaver, vice-president; Nancy Nofsinger, sec- retary-treasurer. LOWER RIGHT: Left to right: Jeff Tubbs, sophomore vice-president; Carris Barker, secretary-treasurer; Lynn Wheeler, president. 126 ' ' . ■ ■ Adams, Nancy, Fr. Adamski, Linda, Jr. Alt, Kim, Jr. Anderson, James, So. Anderson, Phil, Jr. Ansel, Gail, So. Arnold, Dickie, Jr. Ashby, Dianna, So. Austin, Bob, Jr. Austin, Carol, Jr. Autrey, Mike, So. Avera, Cathy, So. Bailie, Jim, Fr. Baker, Debbie, Jr. Baker, Ken, Fr. Baker, Patty, So. Baldner, Kathy, So. Baldwin, Debbie, Fr. Ballard, Kathy, So. Ballard, Randy, Fr. Barge, David, Fr. Barker, Carris, So. Bauder, Drew, Jr. Bayne, Gary, Fr. Beard, Mary, Jr. Bell, Ginger, So. Bell, Pam, Fr. Bellamy, Larry, So. Bennett, Jonathan, Fr. Bentley, Vicky, Fr. Birkett, Erick, Jr. Blaha, Kay, Jr. Blount, Phebe, Fr. liocddrkri, Andy, So. HogKS liicnd.i I ynn, So. 127 Bowman, Debbie, Fr. Boyd, Bonnie, Fr. Bradshaw, Steve, So. Brewer, Bill, So. Bright, Jacqueline, Jr. Brown, Rondall, So. Bryant, Anne, So. Bugg, Nancy, Jr. Burdette, Robin, Fr. Burlingham, Mark, Fr. Burnett, Linda, Jr. Burroughs, Rick, Jr. Bursmith, Scott, Fr. Byers, Chris, So. Camp, Danny, So. Carney, Verna, Fr. Carter, Philip, So. Carver, Helen, Fr. Cassell, Mike, Fr. Cather, Jenny, Jr. Chaddock, Gloria Joy, Fr. Ciliberto, Louise, Fr. Clark, Doug, Fr. Clark, Fred, So. Conrad, Bob, So. Cook, Reg, Jr. Cooper, Susan, Fr. Corbin, Mike, Fr. Cordova, Alan, Fr. Cotroneo, Nancy, Fr. Coulter, Roger, So. Cowen, Rachael, Fr. Cox, Ellen, Jr. Criswell, Gary, Fr. Cropp, Connie, So. 128 Cropp, Wayne, So. Crosthwait, Delana, Jr. .Daugherty, Richard, Jr. Davies, Elaine, So. Davis, Alice, Jr. Davis, Chuck, So. Decker, Danny, Fr. Decosimo, Sarah, Fr. Degerman, Linda, Fr. Dekker, Pam, Fr. DeMora, Nancy, Jr. DeWitt, Kathy,So. Dowdy, Deborah, Fr. Drake, Hodge, Fr. Duff, Dick, Fr. Duncan, Woody, Jr Dunn, Joe, Fr Ediger, Duane, Jr Edwards, Rodney, Fr Efird, Lee, Fr 130 Efird, Rick, Jr. Eisenback, Jon, Jr. Eldridge, Dave, Jr. Ely, Fred, Jr. Ely, Becky, Fr. Erneston, Bob, Fr. Everhart, Tonya, Fr. Farney, Rick, Fr. Faugl, Tim, Fr. Ferguson, Lois, Fr. Ferry, June, Fr. Fitzgerald, James, Jr. Foley, Sandy, So. Forbes, Judith, Fr. Fortenberry, Teresa, Fr. Fouts, Terri, Fr. Freels, Gary, Fr. Frens, Laurie, So. Friend, Linda, Jr. Garris, Pam, So. Geraldson,Ginny, Fr. Gilmer, Mike, So. Gilmore, Raynell, Fr. Givens, Al, So. Goehring, Ron, So. Goehring, Steve, So. Goodlett,Tom, Jr. Gordon, Ron, So. Graham, Rex, So. Grant, Chuck, Fr. Griffith, Susan, Fr. Grogan, Gaylon, Fr. Hall, Emily, Fr. Hamilton, Janice, Fr. Hammett, leanne, Jt. 131 Harvey, James, Fr. Harwood, Marilyn, Fr. Hash, Steve, Fr. Hatten, Chris, Fr. Hawkins, Marilyn, So. Hay, Brenda, Fr Hayes, Andy, Fr Headlee, Ted, Fr Heath, Bonnie, Jr Helmick, Nancy, Fr. Hemme, Mary Jo, Fr. Henderson, Patricia Ann, So. Henry, Gwynn, So. Herum, Brian, Fr. Hickman, Randy, So. Hill, Sherry, Jr Hitchens, Trudi, Jr Hobbs, David, Fr Hodges, Betty, Jr Hoin, Pam, Fr Howard, Debbie, So. Hulsey, Harold, So. Hulsey, Melva, Jr. Hunnicutt, Charlie, So. Ice, Debbie, So. Ingle, Syd, So. Jenkins, Jennifer, Fr. Jensen, Donna, Fr. Jewell, Greg, Jr. Jewett, Carolyn, Jr. Jiles, Martha, Jr. Johnson, Lynn, So. Johnson, Sondra, Jr. Jones, Dempsey, Fr. Jones, Sarah, Fr. 132 V ■■.••-■ Jordan, Cene, So. Jordan, Glenn, So. Kaiser, Karen, Fr. Kelley, Larry, Fr. Kelley, Lorrel, Fr. Kidd, Gary, Fr. Kincer, Judy, So. Klingberg, Susan, So. Knapp, Robert, Jr. Knouse, Eunic e R., Fr. Kocher, Joel, So. Kocher, Mark, Fr. Koc her, Steve, So. Koopman, Reggie, 1 1 Korvci, ..iy, So. 133 Krueger, Debbie, So. Lacey, John, Fr. Lamberson, Rick, Fr. Land, Rebecca, Fr. Lawson, Peggy, Jr. Leininger, Jan, So. Leininger, Judith, So. Leonard, Janice, Fr. Lesley, Joanna, Fr. Lester, Robert, So. Levengood, Jerry, So. Levengood, Karen, Fr. Levengood, Tom, So. Lieb, Lucy, Fr. Lindquist, Judy, So. Linebaugh, Glenn T., Lovegren, Terry, Jr. Lowe, Kathy, Fr. Lowery, Jeff, Fr. Lucas, Chris, Fr. Ly, Hoa, Fr. Lynn, Carol, Jr. Mains, Doug, Jr. Marken, Chris, Jr. Marshall, John, Jr. Maynard, David, Fr. Maze, Luanne, Fr. McCarrell, Anna, Fr. McCarty, Colleen, Fr. McClure, Debra, Fr. McGuire, Elaine, So. McKemy, Carol, So. McLawhon, George, Fr. McManus, Thomas, Jr. Meehan, Cindy, So. Mchaffcy, Michelle, Fr. Mercer, David, Fr. Mercer, John, Jr. Me nar, Jill, Fr. Miles, Bruce, Jr. Miller, Roddy, Fr. Minium, Failh, Jr. Mii hell, Nancy, Fr. Moellendick, Timothy, Fr. Moore, Hill, Fr. 135 Murdock, John Carey, Fr. Neddo, Jon, So. Neff, Timothy D., So. Neumann, Sandy, So. Newton, Jack, Jr. Nofsinger, Nancy, Jr. Nolan, Sue, Jr. Nolf, Roger, So. Norwood, Greg, So. O ' Connell, Bevjr. Oliver, Susan, Fr. Padgett, Chip, Fr. Parcell, Steve, So. Parker, Diana, Fr. Parker, Valerie, So. Parrott, Karen, So. Patman, Keith, So. Peacock, Connie, Fr. Peck, Angela, Fr. Peck, Becky, Fr. Pence, Anice, Jr. Peterson, Dave, Jr. Phillips, Patricia, Fr. Pierce, Mary, Jr. Poinsett, Ron, Fr. Pollick, Michael, Fr. Potter, Tom, Fr. Powell, Jackie, Fr. Pratt, Dora, Fr. Purser, Paula, Fr. Putnam, Debbie, So. Puzey, Diane Joy, Fr. Puzey, Lyle, Jr. Puzey, Lynn, Fr. Pyfrom, Vickie, So. 136 Quarles, Biff, Fr. Quigley, Ed, So. Raab, Billie, Fr. Ramsey, Becky, Jr. Reese, Glenda, Jr. Revis, Anthony, Fr. Rice, Jackie, Fr. Rich, Terri, So. Roberts, Stan, So. Robeson, Mastin, Fr. Robinson, David, So. Roddy, Debbie, So. Roddy, Jack, So. Roth, Emerson, So. Rothenbach, Carolee, So. Rudd, Robert, Fr Rummel, Robin, Fr Russell, Tom, So Samuelsen, Craig, Fr Saylors, Paul, Fr 138 Simmons, Bob, Fr. Sims, Paula, So. Smith, Cathy, Jr. Smith, David, So. Smith, Ellen, So. Smith, Grace, Fr. Smith, Milo, Jr. Smith, Roy, Jr. Smith, Steve, So. Smith, Susan, Fr. Smith, Tom, So. Smith, Tyler, Fr. Smoot, Debbie, So. Sneed, Beth, Fr. Spencer, Bonita, Jr. Stayton, Dennis L, So. Steele, Jim, Jr. Steele, Joy, So. Steele, Judy, So. Stine, Carter, Fr. Stockstill, Jennifer, Jr. Strauss, Steve, Fr. Sturms, Grace, Fr. Swafford, Barbara, Jr. Tankersley, Beth, So. Tarbotton, Lois, Fr. Tatum, Bob, Fr. Taylor, Dale, Jr. Taylor, Rebecca, Jr. Taylor, Sarah N., Fr. Thompson, Elaine, So. Thompson, Linda, Jr. Thornton, Jim, Jr. Todd, Mike, So. Trail, Katy, So. 139 Trail, Mark, So. Travis, Steve, Fr. Trinh, Peter, Jr. Tubbs, Jeff, So. Tulloss, Moya, Fr. Underwood, Karen, Jr. Vander Wiele, Susan Jyl Vandevert, Sue, Fr. Vassar, Gerry, Fr. Vejr, Dan, So. Vincent, Debbie, So. Waddell, Susan, Jr. Waggoner, Barbara, So. Walker, Martha, So. Walton, Gwen, Fr. I Warner, Steve, Fr. Warstler, Christine, So. Weaver, Catherine, Fr. Webb, Carol, Fr. Wheeler, Lynn Allen, So. Whitaker, Pat, So. White, Leslie, Fr. Whitlockjeff, So. Wilkie, John, So. Williams, Sheryl, Fr. Williamson, Marilyn Kaye, So. Wilson, Gary, So. Wilson, Nancy, Jr. Wolfe, Dale, Jr. Wollen, Robert, So. Woodard, Jan, Fr. Wright, Dave, Jr. Wright, Vicki, Jr. Yaughn, Rhonda, Fr. Young, Paul, Fr. 140 - k ■mbm m I ii 4 New Students Enroll Second Semester The twenty-seven students who enrolled second semester helped to replace those not returning after Christmas. Quickly assimi- lated into campus activities, these new students became a vital part of the college community. UPPER: Seated, left to right: Linda Kaiser, Shirley Lee, Janice Rash, Ruth Ann Ferguson. Standing: Ron Taylor, Don Hodkinson, Fred Corley, Andy Mc- Quaid, Edward James. LOWER: Seated, left to right: Tony Potter, Cee-Gee Goad, Kathi Patrick, Melanie Cook, Leslie Mishow, Dave Beaty. Standing: Marilyn Miller, Dale Swafford, Nan Lloyd, Craig Peach, George Hamm, Mary Jane Miller. Not pictured: David Austin, Dan Begley, Lee Carson, Steve Griffith, Linda Schiller, Danny Wright. 142 Mr. Robert Sheddan College Mourns Deaths of Three The college community remembered three who died during 1972. These were Mr. Robert Sheddan, director of admi n- istrative services since 1964; Scott Davis, freshman in the Class of 75; and Mr. R. L. Bryan of Bartow, Florida, member of the Board of Trustees since 1952. Those who knew these three men missed them greatly but rejoiced in their lives of faith and dedication in their present state of glory. Mr. R. L. Bryan Scott Davis 144 Perspective: Reaching Out ' 73 The year slipped away from us; suddenly it was over. The excite- ment, the boredom, the laughter, the tears all became memories. We found that often the ordinary was impressed upon us more deeply than the historic; new friendships transcended ground-floor renova- tions and visitation committees. We were forced to evaluate our own progress — what we had gained by our reaching out. Some of us cared more, worked harder, reached farther than others. We realized that our academic, social, athletic, and cultural growth hinged on our spiritual lives, our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He gave us a reason for reaching. 145 u outh ern 7ilk Mill ' _ riAx rLAjJ-a.c£tu ej s of FINE TRICOT WARP KNIT FABR.IC LINGERIE We Want to Help Make Tennessee A Better and More Prosperous Place in Which to Live ASTROLOFT f M fj STRETCHON Bulk Yarn Spniy. Gity, uum  Stretch Yarn ELMORE ' S Dayton, Plaza Dayton, Tennessee 9 AJVI.-9P.M.,Mon.-Sat. M J SUPER MARKET Don Holmes, Mgr. GO LIONS! Mark H. Senter Compliments of J. J.RODGERS,M.D. Cato ' s Market Street — Dayton 775-1413 MODERN WAY CLEANERS Compliments of Modern Way Cleaners - Dayton Ideal Cleaners Laundry — Spring City The Don Keylons The Dennis Halls 775-9551 365-5274 MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS AND GIFT SHOP West Main Avenue Dayton, Tennessee 37321 Phone 775-3573 Custom-fitted bras girdles Mrs. T. F. Guthrie CARY WEST COMPANY Dayton, Tennessee 37321 775-1545 HY-WAY GARDENS Mowers and Gifts KELLY ' S MOTEL Highway 27 South Dayton, Tennessee 37321 Phone 775-1181 Fast 2nd Avenue Phone 775-0626 Dayton, I ' -nn TIONS 4. ROGERS ' REXALL PHARMACY A FRIEND TO BRYAN STUDENTS AND DAYTON CITIZENS Corner of Main and Market 775-1 141 Dayton DAYTON FLOWER SHOP For the finest flowers in town West Main Street - 775-3038 - Dayton TALLENT ' S PRESCRIPTION STORE Ralph E. Tallent Anne Tallent Dillard West Main Street Dayton Day: 775-2362 Night: 775-0276 THE THRIFT STORE Dayton ' s Most Modern and Complete Department Store Market Street 775-2937 Dayton BROWN CHEVROLET COMPANY 136 Market Street Phone 775-2921 Dayton TONY ' S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT A Friendly Place To Eat Dayton, Tennessee 775 9992 SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY P, o. Box 399, Dayton, Tenn. 37321 Area Code 615 Telepho no 775-21 31 MANUFACTURERS OF NOTARY SEALS CORPORATE SEALS PHONE 266-1314 P. O. BOX 429 % ' « V s CHATTANOOGA RUBBER STAMP STENCIL WORKS John L. McNair, President 23 Patten Parkway Chattanooga, Tenn. TRADE CHECKS POLICE BADGES BRASS NAME PLATES TOOL CHECKS, KEY TAGS BRASS STENCILS 14-speed Dual-Range Cyclomatic Qsterizer AUTOMATIC controlled cycle blending! Select from any of 7 Lo range speeds, or 7 Hi range speeds. 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SECOND AVE. DAYTON, TENNESSEE PRUETT ' S FOODTOWN Dayton, Tennessee 775-9181 ALLEN PHILLIPS JEWELERS Expert Watch Repair Diamonds — Watches Hand and Machine Engraving Stone Setting DAYTONA CAFETERIA 122 East Second Avenue Home of Southern Fried Chicken Purser and Fine 775-9958 Dayton SUNSHINE CENTER Coin-Operated Laundry Dry Cleaners W. 1st Ave. 775-9973 Hugh and Nina Wright Dayton Purser Clothing Store Shoes and Clothing For The Entire Family 205 NORTH MARKET — PHONE 775-9757 RO BIN ETTE MOTEL Wall-To-Wall Carpet — Free Television Air Conditioned — Phones in Rooms 775-97 1 7 Highway 27 South Dayton, Tennessee Compliments of JOHNSON FURNITURE Athens, Tennessee For the Local News Read THE DAYTON HERALD Read All the News of Rhea County Phone 775-1313 • Compliments of KAYSER-ROTH HOSIERY CO. Dayton, Tennessee Buick — Opel — Oldsmobile — Pontiac BORDERS MOTOR COMPANY Highway 27 South Dayton, Tennessee 775-2260 CONGRATULATIONS BRYAN COLLEGE FREE WILL BAPTIST HOME MISSION - CHURCH EXTENSION DEPARTMENT, INC. GRADUATES! Post Of lite Box 10X8 Nashville, Tennessee 37202 Reverend Homer E. Willis General Director Missionaries in Alaska, Hawaii, ( ontinental U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Puei In Ri( o and I lie Virgin Islands DAYTON BANK TRUST CO. FULL SERVICE TO DAYTON AND RHEA COUNTY SINCE 1894 NEW MAIN OFFICE OPENING 1973 MEMBER FDIC SOLID STA TE STEREO HI-FI COMPACT TOTAL MUSIC SYSTEM INCLUDING GARRARD STEREO PHONO. AM EM AND EM MUL TIPLEX RADIO AND 8UIL TIN 8- TRACK STEREO TAPE CARTRIDGE PLAYER PLUS THO AIR-SUSPENSION SPEAKER ENCLOSURES AND DUST COVER Singer ' s Finest the Golden Touch Sew For the Finest in First Quality Merchandise-Tapes-Stereos-Sewing Machines Fabrics-Notions-in Home Service-Call or come into the Dayton Sewing Center your Authorized Singer Dealer - 1 17 W. Main Dayton, Tennessee Phone 775-3373 SAVE! $$$ on this Golden Touch Sew machine. Prices Start at S69.00 Student Discounts 10% to 20% on all Stereos Sewing Machines THE MADRID 60 MEDITERRANEAN STYLE Walnut Wood Veneers with sliding door compartment for bar or record storage FM AM and FM Stereo Radio 100 Watts I.P.P. FET circuitry Rocker Switches for Rumble, Scratch, AFC and Power Headphone Mic Guitar Jacks Deluxe Professional Type GARRARD Record Changer with Diamond Stylus 12 speaker duocone audio system BUILT-IN 8TRACK TAPE PLAYER STAN ' S PHARMACY I •:-. I ;r,l I ii. i Avenue 775-3030 JOHNSON HARDWARE COMPANY Compliments of SPRING CITY MOTOR COMPANY 365-6881 WORD SYSTEMS, INC. 305 North Cedar Dayton, Tenn. 775-1259 JEANETTE ' S BEAUTY BAR West Main Street — Dayton Jeanette Arnold — Owner 775-9545 DAYTON MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. Industrial Park - Dayton COLLIE ' S AUTO PARTS West 1st Ave. Dayton - 775-0440 775-0441 Collie David Ronnie Tommy ROBINSON BUILDING CENTER Your Complete Building Supply — Free Delivery — 605 N. Railroad Street - Dayton 775-3151 Compliments of HAMILTON BANK OF RHEA COUNTY Spring City 365-5151 PIERCE ' S MOTEL AND RESTAURANT Hi-way 27 South Dayton 775-1191 Compliments of SEQUATCHIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Things go better with Coke Dunlap, Tennessee 6Sl6rn atom aumed Lf „. L . .. BOB - bodsey T EAST FIRST AVENUE uftrassociate store ° AYTON tennessee  Ar l TENNESSEE AMERICAN DIVISION 1515 North Broadway, Dayton, Tennessee 37321 AMF INCORPORATED 615 775-2636 RHEA TOOL DIE CO. North Broadway P O Box 363 Dayton. Tennessee 37331 Phone (615) 775-1700 ' ouifer- 0armm - $} J. C. YOUNG OIL CO. Atlantic Richfield Products Dayton, Tennessee 775-0131 «78 NORTH MARKET STREET DAYTON. TENNESSEE 37321 TELEPHONE Compliments of REDFORD ' S 5 10 STORE Two locations to serve you better Market Street 775-1866 Dayton MORGAN INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance Real Estate Box 190, Dayton, Tennessee 775-9311 Compliments of the BRYAN ELDER FAMILY FAMILY SHOE CENTER Shoes for the Entire Family Market Street 775-2937 Dayton NEW PORT RESORT Route 1 Spring City 365-5363 Motel Restaurant — on the lake - SAWYERS ' FUNERAL SERVICE Beauty Dignity Service 775-2662 MORGANS ' QUICK WASH Coin-Operated Laundry Dry Cleaners All New Equipment Railroad Streci Uayi.m 775-W76 Owned Uy ! Mi . Lloyd A Morgan II I HI i ml i in ! i hi I FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Third Avenue At Cedar Street Dayton, Tennessee Hayden D. Center Pastor Don Mill Minislei ol Music Mrs. Charles lilevins . . . Secretary MikeCorbill . . . .Youth Director Ray Lucy . . ,Asst. Music Director Church Phone 775-0255 Pastorium Phone 775-2798 nr CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH W. Main Street — Dayton MANSFIELD ' S COFFEE SHOP Welcome To All Bryan Students, Faculty, and Staff Downtown, Dayton 775-9363 FIRST NATIONAL COUNTY BANK Rhea County ' s Only National Bank 105 West Rhea Ave. - Spring City Member Federal Reserve System 99 West Main Street - Dayton When you ' re hot ... or not! ROBINSON ' S DRUG STORE .. -. -I ' M Bryan llol Lion to Robinson ' s DAYTO N, TENNESSEE PHONE 775-J611 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. I Timothy 4:12 CLASS OF ' 76 - TODAY Today is ours — let ' s live it. And love is strong — let ' s give it. A song can help - let ' s sing it. And peace is dear - let ' s bring it. The past is gone — don ' t rue it. Our work is here — let ' s do it. The world is wrong — let ' s right it. If evil comes - let ' s fight it. The road is rough — let ' s clear it. The future vast - don ' t fear it. Is faith asleep? — let ' s wake it. Today is free — let ' s take it. — Lydia L. Roberts Yes, we ' ll take it! - CLASS OF ' 75 Time never takes time off. As it rolls on its deliberate way it affects our senses and does strange tilings to our minds. The days came and went, one after another, and they introduced me to other hopes and fresh memories. — Augustine CLASS OF ' 73 Index Academics, 17-40 Administration, 20-23 Advertisements, 146-159 All-college picnic, 46-47 Athletics, 83-98 Band, 106 Banquets, 60-61 Baseball, 96 Basketball Men ' s, 92-95 Women ' s, 91 Chapel speakers, 73 Choralaires, 105 Cheerleaders, 90 Choir, 102-103 Christian Life Conference, 74-75 Christian Service Association, 80-81 Christmas activities, 58-59 Church responsibilities, 82 Class officers Seniors, 118 Underclassmen, 126 Commoner staff, 66-67 Contents, 16 Cross-country, 88-89 Cultural events, 99-110 Day of Prayer, 72 Day Students, 64-65 Divisions Biblical Studies and Philosophy, 26-27 Education and Psychology, 28-29 Fine Arts, 32-33 History, Business, and Social Sciences, 30-31 Literature and Modern Languages, 34-35 Natural Sciences, 36-37 Dorm Life, 62-63 Drama Club, 108-109 European Tour, 100 Faculty (see divisions) Faculty Retreat, 70 Fine Arts Festival, 110 FISH program, 78-79 Freshman Talent Night, 45 Graduation, 40 Hobo Day, 54-55 Homecoming, 48-51 Intramurals, 98 Kangaroo Court, 44 Lecture series (see divisions) Librarians, 25 Madrigals, 104 Memorial, 143 Missions in Action, 76-79 Political speakers, 52-53 President ' s Reception, 42-43 Receptions, 42-43 Recitals, 107 Registration, 18-19 Rhea County Concerts, 101 Second-semester transfers, 142 Self-study, 38-39 Seniors, 118-125 Sidewalk Day, 110 Snow fun, 58-59 Soccer, 84-87 Social life, 41-68 Spiritual life, 69-82 Spiritual Life meetings, 71 Specif iciations, 160 Staff, 112-115 Student assistants, 62-63 Student Senate, 68 Student Union, 54-57 Studies abroad, 100 Summer Missions Project, 76-77 Track, 97 Trustees, 24 Underclassmen, 126-141 Who ' s Who, 116-117 Specifications Commoner 1973 was lithographed by Delmar Printing Company of Charlotte, North Carolina. The cover picture is a lithographed halftone with black ink on willow green Roxite. The first sixteen pages were printed on eighty- pound Saxony Embossed paper with the remainder of the book printed on Warren ' s Contemporary Matte Finish stock. The amber gold endsheets are sixty-five-pound Vellum Bristol paper. Color pictures were printed from in- dividually hand-separated transparencies in four-process color. Headline type is 24 point Univers Medium; all other type is Optima Medium — 14 point for the first sixteen pages, 12 point for body copy, and 8 point for identifications. Senior and underclassman portraits were by Delmar Studios of Charlotte. Press run was 550 copies. 160 ' -I ' M m zsmmz, ■r 1