Clark Atlanta University - Panther Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Opening 2 May. I983 ' THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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1983 PANTHER Dr. Elias Blake, President Wanda Cudger, Editor-in-Chief Shawn McGruder, Associate Editor Geri Blanchet, Adviser .-.. C OLLEG H ad 'QCopyright. 1983 by the College Relations Board Of Publications. Clark College. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Atlanta 3 Georgia THE YEAR IN REVIEW ' May. 1983 I

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. . a .e,.. GEORGIA Georgia is a state for all seasons. Its climate is as versatile and enticing as the number of activities that can be enjoyed here. Ski slopes. beach resorts, waterfalls, forests . . . say hello to the many faceted wonderful world of Georgia. Discovered by James Oglethrope in 1733. Georgia takes its name from the British king. George II. Georgia is a state for all seasons as its climate is as ver- satile and enticing as the number of ac- tivities that can be enjoyed here. The state's latitude and proximity to the warm waters of the gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean bring sunny summers and short. moderate winters. North Georgia winters are charae terized by an average snowfall of about 1V2 inches. Spring comes to the Col- onial Coast and Plains Country travel reigns in mid-March - expect to see azaleas in full bloom in Savannah and at Callaway Gardens on St. Patrickis Day. The mid state travel regions: Heart of Georgia, Classic South and Big A- Atlanta begin to show their Spring colt are in late March and early April. Georgians like to say that Spring spends the summer in the mountains. Georgials appeal seems to span all manners of the people and ages and in- terests. Statistically, Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi - 58,914 miles of a little bit of everything. 5 million permanent residents. plus millions just passing through, enjoy 40 state parks. over 40 wildlife areas. 17 major rivers. 60.000 lakes and ponds, 2 national forests and 13? miles of beach. In addition. Georgians can be proud of the fact it was in their state that such American milestones took place as the invention of the cottin gin. the creation of the Girl Scout Program. the first use of ether as a surgical anesthetic and the discovery of coca-cala. Georgia leads the nation in the production of pecans, poultry, paper. crushed granite and marble as well as the peanut production. A year-mund vacation favorite, Georgials five major interstates make highway travel a breeze, while for longer distances. there's the new inter- national airport near Atlanta reputed to be busiest in the world. One of the primary reasons for Georgia's popularity is its wide assort- ment of entertainment. Budget wise visitors will find plenty of free attrac- tions and an abundance of statewide camp sites. Outdoormen will discover a veritable paradise in the areas of hunt- ing and fishing and hiking. And for those in search of sophisticated leisure, . . . well. Georgia's been catering to that sort of life for the last two hundred years! THE YEAR IN REVIEW May,1983 3