Cumberland University - Phoenix Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1977 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Faculty 18 Campus Lifestyle 30 Music 56 Honors 64 Classmen 78 Organizations 90 Sports 1 06 Merchants 122 THE PHOENIX ' 77 Cumberland College of Tennessee Lebanon. Tennessee jmmaoismm iiimfimimiimmHimtmMwmm.- fvmmmatmximKKitmmaaBmfaaa ■ i INTRODUCTION Cumberland College MYTH: Cumberland College is a community college. FACT: Cumberland College of Tennessee is a private, two-year junior college and is not part of the state sys- tem of community colleges. MYTH: There is no differ- ence between the two years spent at a community col- lege and those at Cumberland. FACT: There is in fact a huge difference — at Cumberland, each student gradu- ates with an Associate Degree in either the Arts, Science or Music, and CC is one of the few private two-year schools in the state of Tennessee. Another attraction is that at Cumberland a music student may obtain an Associate in Music degree — CC is the only college offering it in Tennessee. Cumberland College is a small school by choice, and its size enables the student to have a personalized education. 1i i I i 1 ' fo ur Small Southern School at Its Best }W mr 7i Wi i ' Ji nL-i—; , 1 1 1 f M ■ k ' ' •  1 fr._ V Tl ! - V OPPOSITE PAGE TOP — This chemistry experiment seems to require Holli Lewis ' total attention. LOWER LEFT — Barbara Hofstetter and Karen Davies consult their lab manuals before continuing their biology lab. LOWER RIGHT — Mrs. Kinnard catches a telephone call between classes. THIS PAGE TOP LEFT — Coach Frank pre- pares to enjoy a beautiful autumn day. TOP RIGHT — Fun and laughter is the name of the gome during Fall Frolic. LOWER — A lone couple takes a stroll on campus amidst the blazing leaves of autumn trees. five Knowledge Me ans Freedom, Life Why are you here? For what purpose are you hving? Often we perform acts unthinkingly — without ony valid reason save the assumption that it was the thing to do. Did you come to college because it was expected of you? Is obtaining a higher level of education just the natural step- ping stone to a bigger and better life? Think. Ask yourself what you are doing here and to what degree you will implement the knowledge you have attained. Make life worth living and never under-estimate the value of a college edu- cation — it may be one of the most influential factors in your life. Something that you may have taken for granted is probably one of the most valuable experiences in your life. SIX OPPOSITE PAGE TOP — A study of concentration, Zone Smith endeavors to sketch an object accurately. LOWER LEFT — Linda House listens intently to a mini- lecture in biology lab. LOWER RIGHT — Psychology is a popular subject at Cumberland College. THIS PAGE TOP — A lone student makes his way to class. Early or late, the camera does not tell. LOWER LEFT — The Pep Band gets a practice session in before basketball season starts. LOWER RIGHT — Mrs. Kathy McGovern explains technique to her drawing class. seven THIS PAGE RIGHT — Cumberland students soak up the sun as the warm weather wanes. LOWER LEFT — Claudette Shackelford pores over her books. LOWER RIGHT — Students gather around the pit to roast hot dogs. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP — A coed devours an apple while watching Fall Frolic activities. LOWER LEFT — Kerry Keaton gets his nip in before his accounting class. LOWER RIGHT — Ring around the tires? eight Bright Beginnings and New Leases College seems to have a strange effect on its newcomers and imparts to even the most resistant to change an air of trans- ition. Free at last! That appears to be a major advantage of college — free from the ever watchful eye of parents and principals, liberated from the adult world! Or so we thought. For although it is true we no longer have any major authori- tative figure to answer to, once in college we hove to answer to ourselves. In fact, we rediscover the same adult world we had longed to escape — for now we have entered into it as members. Suddenly instead of principals and teachers urging us to attend class because it ' s good for you, we find our- selves taking on the responsibility of attendance because that ' s the reason for our presence in the first place. College is a training ground for many aspects of the world outside. It enables us to learn firsthand about money — the use and abuse of it. How many freshmen are there who can repress the urge to spend their entire checking account halfway through the semester? College experiences also test our com- mitments toward religion, family, and loved ones far away. nine There Is a Time for Everything A Place For Everyone ten OPPOSITE PAGE TOP — Freshman Scotty Poole begins the registration process. LOWER LEFT Mrs. Brown and Tina Smith consult on a French I assignment. LOWER RIGHT — Donna Hammontree relaxes between classes in the student lounge. THIS PAGE TOP — Picturesque icicles adorn the little girl in the cafeteria fountain. MIDDLE — Witches on a broom? No, it ' s the drill team partici- pating in a relay during Fall Frolic. LOWER LEFT Jimmy Martin ' s attention is diverted. LOWER RIGHT — Celeota Edwards rests a few minutes before lec- ture begins. FAR RIGHT — Holli Lewis has that spe- cial smile for the photographer! J -k Mte vi| i ft eleven Fun and Friendship, Caring and Coping H ■ b BP ..tm||3B1 BIB B B H H 1 9 I jlih H tP .rf ewBi B B| BB H| PP ' ; r VHJH 3 BkS ' r ' H l HfcM 1 1 K r lffB 5 ■ THIS PAGE TOP LEFT — Jeff McGruder, David Bennett, and Rudy Cunningham sit back and relax after a special luncheon in the K room. TOP RIGHT — The bright and sunny morning agrees with Mrs. Englett and Judson. LOWER — Cumberland students enjoy an outside meal. OPPOSITE PAGE — Tommy Warwick helps Troy Weaver stuff his mouth full of eggs. LOWER LEFT — Singer Diane performs for a dance at CC. LOWER RIGHT — Learning to tie shoes at Cumberland??? twelve Companionship In these times it is difficult to have any close relation- ships with the people one works with and lives with daily. One ' s friendships tend to be on the impersonal side and it is easy for them to end without the benefit of a parting word or farewell. However, in the midst of times of callousness, Cumberland College seems to have a revolutionary effect on the young adults who attend. Where in other schools and universities there is on air of alienation and impersonality, the reverse is true at CC. Many close friendships are formed in an atmosphere of concern and respect for the individuals involved. There is a tendency for everyone to know everyone else and, as strange as it seems, to like every- one else! thirteen Oh, Happy Days! College days seem to be composed of work, work, and more work. Studying never ceases and term papers never stop being assigned, not to mention the small, five page, typewritten reports that have to be finished before the next test on five chapters! But when one stops to contemplate the matter, once college is over the future holds work, work, and more work. Students really are not as oppressed as they claim to be, for the college days will be, for most people, the last carefree moments for a long while to come. On the average, a college student spends approximately three to four hours a day in classes where as a high school student is in class for almost seven hours per day! And the aver- age working day is eight hours! A word of advice — enjoy while the time is available and free! fourteen Anxious and Restless, We Look Ahead OPPOSITE PAGE TOP — It ' s a family gath- ering at the Warmoth ' s place! LOWER LEFT — Larry Gill, Tommy Warwick, and Troy Weaver eagerly await the exit of CC coeds from the well door. LOWER RIGHT — Prepa- rations for a three-legged race are underway for these g irls. THIS PAGE TOP LEFT — Jim Eastin aids Vicky Mires in waxing her car. TOP RIGHT — A haircut for Zone Smith — compliments of Sharon Cooper. LOWER — Catch me if you can! fifteen THIS PAGE TOP — There ' s nothing like rolling in leaves on a crisp fall afternoon! MIDDLE LEFT — A seemingly somber Christine Hefte makes her way back to the girls ' dormitory after classes. THIS PAGE ABOVE — Judy Sullivan and Elaine Tyree make use of study time in the library. RIGHT — Larry Finney makes a bright contrast against the dying colors of winter. sixteen THIS PAGE TOP LEFT — Kyle Gregory ' s world is a little topsy- turvy as Greg Golden gives him a ride. TOP RIGHT — January intersession proved to be a snowy and blustery month. LEFT — A scene near the college campus. ABOVE — Ronnie Butt and Sharon Cooper — friendly persuasion. seventeen eighteen FACULTY nineteen DR. ERNEST L. STOCKTON President IMOGENE AHLES Administrative Secretary Assistant Registrar twenty JACK HOWARD Dean of Academics, Registrar, Physics JOY BURKART Secretary to Deans of Academics and Students DARRYL ROBINSON Dean of Student Affairs Chemistry ABOVE — Administration and faculty members enjoy refresh- ments in Dr. Stocl ton ' s office. KENNETH HAWKINS Business Manager MARY TEMPLETON Secretary to Business Manager twenty-one BILL BURCH Director of Development Tennis Coach ABOVE — Dean Robinson speaks to the audience during Orienta- tion Day. twenty-two LYNN LESTER Secretary to Director of Development ABOVE — Dean Jock Howard becomes acquainted with the Gen- trys of Ooltewah, Tennessee. CHARLES GREGORY Director of Admissions CHARLES M. McCORKLE Admissions Representative M B Hw .- : i m Lnlttf JAMES EDWIN SWAIN Director of Financial Aid Admissions Representative DOROTHY LEE Secretary to Admissions Office twenty-three THELMA BERRY U. S. History OWN Mathematics twenty-four CAROL BASS Assistant to the Librarian LUCIE SCOTT BROWN English, French Literature CAROLYN BEARD Psychology, Education 1 ; ' v 5 ■- . H ' . ' A ' ' A Mn CYNTHIA BRUMFIELD Librarian H.BERT COBLE Director of Music DR. DONNA DYKES English, Religion, Sociology, Philosophy BETSY COOK Accounting, Business Economics, Mathematics JAMES DRESSIER History, Photography, Political Science MICKEY ENGLETT Physical Education Basketball Coach EMILY FLOYD Bookstore Manager twenty-five HARRY FRANK Physical Education, Health Baseball Coach CHARLENE KEY Mathematics, Data Processing twenty-six SAMMY HATCHER Journalism FRANKIE KINNARD English Speech Literature Fr ' N mj nuj km ill DON JACOBS Music, Piano HELEN MANN Night Librarian JANE McELROY Art Appreciation, Commercial Art RONSHINN Music, Piano, Theory KATHY McGOVERN Drawing, Pottery, Printmaking, Painting, Crafts LINDA SINKOVICH Typing, Shorthand, Consumer Education BARBARA SHINN Music, Piano, Theory H. D. SWAIN Biology, Comparative Anatomy twenty-seven SALLY SWAIN Biology, Genetics GEORGIA WELLBORN Music, Voice, Diction HAL WILLIAMS Asst. Basketball Coach, Student Center Director Mary White Hall Supervisors — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gregory, Kyle, and Chad. Edwin Potter Hall Supervisors — Mr. and Mrs. Kris Warmath, Sonny, and April. Lee Robertson twenty-eight Custodian Effie Samuels Housekeeper Roy Moore Custodian CAFETERIA STAFF: Lori Carelli, Rochelle Allen, Geraldine Moore, Wanda Keeley, Bobby Moore, Hazel Word, Hazel Davis. CAFETERIA MANAGER: Leroy Taylor. ASSISTANT CAFETERIA MANAGER: Pam Turnham In appreciation of Mr. Aubrey Wat- kins, who retired after serving Cum- berland faithfully for thirty-six years. Thank you. twenty-nine . ' • ' 4 CAMPUS LIFESTYLE thirty-one Registration Blues Registration can be a hassle for those not accustomed to the process but it ' s also an opportunity to meet new faces. 1 m-M t . i ' pflHj Mi!Kl -T- ' .n .. i .m iHr: H - ' iniiyi fc !| kn| S m V jhKwI f r rWi ' ; , ' • ■ j - SP ' iEsi Ili H ii - : mm TOP LEFT — Sandra Griffin and Mitch Highfill discuss which subjects to take. TOP RIGHT — The infamous registration line! ABOVE — Boone Swain helps Terry Gray pick a biology class. RIGHT — A student filling out a form. G, thirty-two LEFT — James Swain figures finances for Leslie Webb and Ronald Hayes. LOWER LEFT — A student pays Mr. Hawkins his registration fees. BELOW — Freshmen get their first taste of the hassle of registration. LOWER RIGHT — Filling out class cards is a big job for Leigh Petfway. fy, J thirty-three Orientation — Learning the Who ' s BELOW — Soon to become a familiar sight — Memorial Hall. RIGHT — Dr. Stockton welcomes new students and their par- ents. BOTTOM — A mixture of faculty, students and parents lis- ten to the words of welcome. t r m ' ' ' ' .. u H thirty-four What ' s, Why ' s and Wherefores LEFT — Mrs. Sinkovich becomes acquainted with a new student and her fam- ily. LOWER LEFT — A view of the Orientation assem- bly. BELOW — Dr. and Mrs. Stockton converse with faculty members at the reception following the Orientation. thirty-five ASSEMBLE WE MUST TOP LEFT — The Christmas assembly is enlivened by the spirit of Mrs. Clous. TOP RIGHT — Howard, praying won ' t make it go away. ABOVE — Study Hall for some, assembly for others. RIGHT — Paul Eells tells a humorous story about the Mechanicsville team. thirty-six LEFT — Local ministers speak to Cumberland students extend- ing cordial invitations to visit their respective churches. BELOW — Mr. Charles McCorkle introduces Richard Moore to kick off the Bloodmobile Drive. BOTTOM — A crowd of students exit from the chapel after an assembly.  t r  k A ' 1 . r M L i fol Sk Ik K I j P | pHHB|p IF I I H w s! H M . thirty-seven RIGHT — Students gather around for lunch before the Fall Frolic begins. BELOW — One — two — three legs? Sure! It ' s the three-legged race Cumberland style! LOWER LEFT — Musical tires turned out to be quite a muddy affair. LOWER RIGHT — Whose stomach can take the most eggs? Kevin Driver doesn ' t look like the winner of this game! 5 thirty-eight Fall Frolic Fun TOP LEFT — Corky and Keith roast their dogs. TOP RIGHT — Howard ploys footsies with his pet pumpkin. ABOVE — Contestants in the musical tires know there ore no spares in this game. thirty-nine wmmmmmmmmmm ♦ AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS iX BLOOD MOBILE ■ NASHVILLE REGIONAL RED CROSS BLOOD PROGRAM [i _ ji This past year Cumberland showed its community spirit by being the site of the local Red Cross Blood Drive. The Red Cross set the equipment up in the downstairs area of the Student Cen- ter. Donors were treated to refresh- ments upon completing the blood-giv- ing process. The drive was a success and allowed Cumberland students and citizens of Lebanon to do the community a very important service. THIS PAGE TOP — The Red Cross Blood Mobile has arrived on campus. MIDDLE — A nervous Nathan Frey is examined by a nurse. RIGHT — A donor gives her A-OK sign after giving blood. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP — Celeata Edwards seems relaxed as she gives blood. BOTTOM — Aw, Jesse it ' s not hurting you. forty forty-one TOP LEFT — Patty-cake, patty-cake! TOP RIGHT — Have you found a sale on brains yet? BOnOM LEFT — Hidden Talent! BOTTOM RIGHT — Are you sure it ' s dead? R BP SA. ' : H •vcf. M- . ' mr m% 4 f- ' • ■ V w ' ' ® ? 1 z 4m forty-two TOP LEFT — The Future Business Tycoons. TOP RIGHT — Are you sure I don ' t have an A? CENTER — You see, there was a boy bug and a girl bug . . . BOnOM LEFT — Do you think Head and Shoulders will help? BOnOM RIGHT — Is there anything in that book about getting a comb out of your hair? forty-three The Cumberland College Players Present The Mouse Trap MoUie Ralston Giles Ralston Christopher Wren Mrs. Bogle Major Metcalf Miss Casewell Mr. Paravicini Linda Lane James Eastin CUf f Wright Nancy Truett Jim Martin Sandra Griffin Mike Ball Det. Sgt. Trotter John Price Darryl Robinson, Director Blake Butler, Technical Assistant forty-four ABOVE — Mr. Paravicini greets the hosts of Monkswell Manor guest house, Mollie and Giles Ralston. RIGHT — Sgt. Trotter surprises Mollie at gun point by identifying himself as the persecuted Timmy ' s brother seeking to avenge his death because of her neglect. BELOW — The murder attempt by Sgt. Trotter is foiled by Miss Casewell and Major Metcalf. forty-five FEELING MIGHTY HIGH The Christmas Dance was one of the highlights of the sea- son as Mighty High, a well-known rock group fronn Nashville, played in the spot light. TOP RIGHT — Celeata Edwards and Donald Brad- show get it together on the dance floor. RIGHT — John Turk Crosby, Owen Hin es, and Leslie Webb enjoy the dance scene from their table. forty-six LEFT — Roger Kidwell and Holli Lewis are one of many couples at the dance. BOTTOM LEFT — Members of Mighty High enjoy their performance. BELOW — The band from afar. BOTTOM RIGHT — The refreshment table is a natural gathering place to talk to friends. ■■B- ' ' ' i 1 = = ' : j t • ' ■ ,ll ' ' ' V.| h iH i il . .. . • V p Kl tf ¥ m 1 ' forty-seven Spring is in the air! And so are the frisbees. The dark and beautiful sun worshippers lie upon sacred grounds behind Bone Hall. Baseball games and tennis matches, Florida, and the Bahamas, parties at Tyree ' s, Spring Fling, the Hawaiian luau, the Spring formal. Life restored to students once again! IS TOP RIGHT — Mindy Parsell and Ann Kerrigan have just enjoyed a ride on their new Big Wheel! ABOVE — Spring Fever puts us all in a lazy, romantic mood. RIGHT — Sharon Cooper gives Zone Smith a fresh new haircut for the warm spring weather. forty-eight LEFT — Sandra Griffin and Mitch Highfill spend a few spore minutes between classes in a pose that is so typical of college students everywhere. ABOVE LEFT — Sue Cross, Some- times I sit and think and sometimes I just sit. ABOVE — And now the latest line of summer footgear. LEFT — Breaker, breaker, one-nine. Anybody got a forty-nine spring Royalty fifty OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT — Dr. Stockton kisses Pam O ' Bryant after crowning her Queen. TOP RIGHT — King Howard Hooper is also crowned but the kiss is forgotten. BOTTOM — The royal descent. THIS PAGE LEFT — The award win- ning Choir booth wants you to Name That Tune! BOHOM FAR LEFT — Pat McKenna is at ease in Phi Theta Kap- pa ' s Pony Ride. BELOW — Dean How- ard tests his aim at the Pep Club ' s bal- loon-dart throw. MIDDLE BOTTOM — Bo Reed tosses the ball into the glass at Phi Beta Lambda ' s Ball Throw. BOT- TOM RIGHT — The Art Club ' s Jo Ann Grissim draws a caricature of Pam Tay- lor. 1 M r 1 1 m t - 1 so- J ill fifty-one Spring Fling Early in May Cumberland officially welcomes Spring by celebrating Spring Fling. The fun-filled day starts with the crowning of the King and Queen and ends with a luau that evening. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying the various booths sponsored by campus organizations and competing in field events. This year ' s winning group was the Choir. They had Best Booth Award with Name That Tune and their candidates won the King and Queen title. 4 . m F - B Sci ' sBt H HF ■ Kk -a rg ;:? . a ■■■y fifty-two OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT — The Jello Plunge is a messy but popu- lar event. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT — Troy Weaver after his plunge. THIS PAGE LEFT — It ' s a fight to the finish. They are all out to win. ABOVE — Carol Warmath, on the sidelines, directs the girls ' three- legged race. OPPOSITE PAGE- LEFT — Terry Howell in the milk drinking contest. MID RIGHT — Marvin Pittman downs his third cup of ice cream. Yum-yum. THIS PAGE FAR LEFT — Sliding down, or is it up, the greased pole. LEFT — Claudette Shack- elford shaves Zone Smith. OPPOSITE PAGE FAR LEFT — The Art Club lost this one with Janie Murphy get- ting the worst of it all. MIDDLE — Help! Get me out of here. RIGHT — A helping hand comes on the scene. THIS PAGE FAR LEFT — Now the help- ing hand gets helped into the water and mud. LEFT — Finally out of the quagmire! It ' s been a long day, but lots of fun. fifty-three Luau The Luau, also part of the Spring Fling, is an affair the students look forward to each year. Grass skirts, muumuus, straw hats, leis and flow- ers are the accepted apparel of the evening. The cafeteria prepares a luscious nneal including plenty of fruit and other island dishes. Hawaiian music fills the air and an occasional hula or two may be seen as students really get into the swing of things. ABOVE — This group really is dressed for the occasion. RIGHT — Terry Lowe pon- ders over what she should get to eat — maybe the sweet ' n ' sour pork? FAR RIGHT — Coach Harry Frank pauses to ask, Please pass the poi. BELOW — I think just one more staple should hold it Celia. BELOW RIGHT — Jay Stephens and Dallas Pennington do some fancy pouring at the punch bowl. r r m W ' w mmi Lr H A ' i vB I l k ' l ijiii 1 . . r ] fifty-four 1 Graduation ABOVE TOP LEFT — Sandy Belcher ' s look seems to be saying a sad good-bye fo all her friends at Cumberland. ABOVE LEFT — Mrs. Mary Templeton helps Mr. Charles McCorkle get ready for the processional. ABOVE — Even the President has to look up to this graduate. LEFT — Batey Gresham, an outstanding Nashville architect and Cumberland trustee, delivers the commencement address. For 77 students Friday, May 20, 1 977 was a day to remember — Graduation Day at Cumberland. Colonel Harvey L. Brown led the Academic Procession in as Mr. Don Jacobs played Pomp and Cir- cumstances. Special music was presented by the College Singers and Miss Georgia Wellborn. Mr. Batey Gresham spoke to the assembled students, parents, friends and faculty. Dean Jack Howard presented the candidates to Dr. Stockton, who conferred the degrees, and to Mr. David K. Wilson, president of the Board of Trus- tees, who awarded the diplomas. fifty-five fifty-six mi MUSIC fifty-seven College Singers The College Singers on the Plaza before the State Capitol. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT — Sharon Cooper, Mindy Porsell, Carolyn Good- man, Karen Hardison, Celia Graves, Terry Lowe, Linda Lane, Linda Bennett, Kafhy Martin. SECOND ROW — Angle Smith, Debbie King, Charlotte Duke, Leslie Webb, Ram O ' Bryant, Erika Becton, Suzanne McWhirter, Faith Turney, Sylvia Lewis, Mr. Bert Coble. THIRD ROW — Jim Eastin, Steve Jackson, Floyd Vinson, Steve Carpenter. FOURTH ROW — Howard Hooper, James Bobo, Greg Golden, Mike Wallace, Ronnie Daniels, Marvin Pittman, Jay Stephens. This year during Spring Break the Singers toured Washington, D.C., and Niagara Fails, then to Toronto and Detroit, singing all the way. They were featured on the Scene at 6 on WSM-TV by Huell Howser at Christmas. The review of their Spring Concert including the Show Choir, and the Handbell Choir by Werner Zepernick in THE NASH- VILLE BANNER was unusually com- plinnentary. The Singers also enter- tain the student body at special assembly programs. Pictured right, the College Singers singing at the graduation ceremony. i ■r ' iVB B P9i fifty-eight The College Singers sing for a large and attentive audience at Dinner at Cumberland which is the Singers ' annual fund-raising event for their January tour. The College Singers and the Handbell Choir in concert at Peabody College in Nashville. fifty-nine Show Choir FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT — Donna Fraley, Pam Egner, Mindy Parsell, Linda Lane, Sharon Cooper, Ram O ' Bryant, Janet Scafe, Carolyn Goodman, Kathy Martin, Ronnie Daniels. SECOND ROW — Bert Coble, Jesse Inman, Greg Golden, Steve Jackson, Mike Wallace, Jim Eastin, Suzanne McWhirter, Howard Hooper, Angle Smith. The Show Choir performed with the College Singers on the Canada tour and at Dinner at Cumberland. After singing for Nashville Civitan Club, the Show Choir was recom- mended to President Carter to sing at the White House by two members who were very impressed with the Choir ' s performance. Members of the College Singers aud ition to be in the Show Choir. The Show Choir sings during the Spring Concert in Baird Chapel. sixty Handbell Choir The Fall Semester Handbell Choir. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT — Lori Terry, Karen Hardison, Mary Pat Sanders, Mindy Parsell. SECOND ROW — Bert Coble, Celia Graves, Dina Mondo, Rusty Terry. THIRD ROW — Debbie King, Erika Becton, Marvin Pittman, Charlotte Duke. Cumberland was the first college in Tennessee to have a handbell program. The Fall and Spring choirs rang in numerous churches in addition to concerts with the Singers and Show Choir on the Canada tour and at Dinner at Cumberland. The uniqueness of the bells brings instant applause everywhere they ring. The Handbell Choir rings with the Show Choir at Dinner at Cumberland. sixty-one Music Awards This year the music awards were presented at the Schol- arship Concert. ABOVE — Linda Bennett receives the Music Service Award for her contributions to the music department. ABOVE RIGHT — Mindy Parsell, accom- panist for the Show Choir and College Singers, received the Church Music Award. RIGHT — Debbie King smiles as Mr. Coble presents her with the College Singers Director ' s Award. The H. Bert Coble Medal was pre- sented to two students who tied as the most improved freshman. They were Ronnie Daniels, below, and Suzanne McWhirter, below right, top row. sixty-two ABOVE — Mr. Coble and Dr. Stockton honor Dr. and Mrs. Joe Bryant with the placement of a plaque in Bone Hall in appreciation of the pianos which they presented to the college. BELOW — Former Governor and First Lady of Tennessee, Dr. and Mrs. Winfield Dunn with Dr. and Mrs. Bryant and Dr. Stockton at Dinner at Cumberland. sixty-three sixty-four HONORS sixty-five M r. a n d M i s s C u m b e r 1 a n d Being chosen Mr. or Miss Cumberland is one of the high- est honors a student can receive. Nominations are made by the faculty and then voted on by the student body. A combination of personal, academic and social contrib- utions are considered in making the choices. This year ' s selections for the honor are Robbie Bracey and Lucy Lancaster. Lucy Lancaster, a Lebanon student, helped make Cumberland a more pleasant place. Lucy was active in Phi Theta Kappa and many other campus activities. The qualities of Miss Cumberland are v ell represented in Lucy Lancaster. Robbie Bracey, a student from Glen Allen, Vir- ginia, has been a great asset to Cumberland. Rob- bie served as co-captain of the basketball team and received the most improved sophomore bas- ketball award. He was a member of the Student Council and was elected to Who ' s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. sixty-six SOPHOMORE FAVORITES: SEATED — Keith McCurdy, Annie Wills, Chris Hefte, Celeata Edwards. STANDING — Jay Ste- phens, Kerry Todd, Troy Weaver. FRESHMAN FAVORITES: SEATED — Alicia Davis, Terry Howell, Pam Egner. STANDING — Turk Crosby, Joe Little. c 1 a s s F a V o r 1 t e s sixty-seven Who ' s Who Chris Hef te Keith McCurdy Steve Carpenter sixty-eight Who ' s Who Micky Caplenor Diane McEachern Roger Kidwell sixty-nine Who ' s Who Anna Vastola Robbie Bracey Pam Taylor seventy Who ' s Who Jean Dunklin Holli Lewis Kathy Hinkle NOT PICTURED — Chris Dickens seventy-one 1 L Each year at the Awards Banquet, held in honor of the graduates and freshman honor students, awards are given to deserving students. We would like to congratulate these students on their achieve- ments. TOP LEFT — Barby Graves, Alice Hegan Rice Award, French Award. TOP CENTER — Marcia Lewis, Alice Hegan Rice Award. TOP RIGHT — Susan Duffey, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. MIDDLE LEFT: Mitch Highfill, Research Award in English. MIDDLE CENTER — Cynthia Brewington, Banker ' s Award in Secretarial Science. MIDDLE RIGHT — Jackie Wiley, Cale Young Rice Award in Poetry. ABOVE LEFT — Zone Smith, History Associates of Wilson County Awards. ABOVE CENTER — Keith McCurdy, Fine Arts Award. ABOVE RIGHT — Anna Vastola, Future Educator Award. seventy-two TOP LEFT — Mrs. Sarah Englett, Student Council Outstanding Faculty. TOP CENTER — Troy Weaver, Student Council Outstanding Young Man. TOP RIGHT — Chris Hefte, Student Council Outstanding Young Woman. MIDDLE LEFT — Sandy Belcher, Cumberland Woman ' s Club Award. MIDDLE CENTER: Kevin Driver, Chamber of Commerce Award in Business Administration. MIDDLE RIGHT: Michael Midgett, Banker ' s Award in Accounting. ABOVE LEFT — Mario Moreno, Economics Award. ABOVE CENTER — Jimmy Johnson, Mathematics Award. ABOVE RIGHT: Pal Neal, Biology Award. LEFT — Pam Taylor, Phi Beta Lambda Award. seventy-three The Civitan Good Citizenship Award is pre- sented annually to the graduate for his or her display of good citizenship. This year ' s recipient is Diane McEachern. IS The President ' s Award is given annually to the graduate dis- playing the ideals, principles and spirit of Cumberland College. Scholastic achievement, leadership ability, moral and ethical conduct are considered in selection. This year ' s recipient Pierce Gore. Most of the awards are given at the Awards Banquet the night before gradua- tion. However, three top honors are pre- sented at the gradua- tion exercises. They are The President ' s Award, The Cumber- land College Service Award, and The Civi- tan Good Citizenship Award. These students are to be congratu- lated on their accom- plishments. The Cumberland College Service Award is presented to the graduate who has made an outstanding con- tribution to Cumberland and has outstanding promise for the future. This year ' s recipient is Sharon Evans. seventy-four Roger Kidwell, 1976-1977 Stu- dent Council President, gives an appreciation speech at the Awards Banquet. The class of ' 77 would like to thank their par- ents, instructors, classnnates, and friends for their love and sup- port. Next year ' s student body should have enthusiastic leadership with Zone Smith as President, Suzanne McWhirter as Vice- President, and Trudie Condra as Secretary- Treasurer. y « Zone Smith has all of the qualities of a good presi- dent — a sense of humor, intelligence, and a wide smile. At the Awards Ban- quet Zone gives a tribute to the 1977 graduates. seventy-five GRADUATION l. H jrittLJ «l «AftCV ' 4 i i J U 13 ' ti A Long Awaited Moment seventy-six Although we were graduated and left Cumberland, there will be memories which will remain a lifetime. Let us all keep fond memories of the time we have spent here. Many friends were made on this campus and the fun and excitement which we shared will always be with us. When we think of the days spent at Cumberland, let us remember the purpose for which we were here and someday maybe we will return to refresh those memories. seventy-seven seventy-eight CLASSMEN seventy-nine SOPHOMORE CLASS CLASS OFFICERS: SEATED — Chris Hefte, President; Vicky Mires, Secretary-Treasurer. STANDING — Jay Stephens, Vice-President. Where Do We Go From Here? Dirk Ash Lebanon, Tennessee Sara Baird Watertown, Tennessee Sandy Belcher Lebanon, Tennessee Susan Bone Old Hickory, Tennessee Tommy Bryan Lebanon, Tennessee Bill Buehler Carlyie, Illinois Jeff Burton Lebanon, Tennessee Micky Caplenor Carthage, Tennessee Steve Carpenter Nashville, Tennessee Ricky Crabtree Athens, Tennessee Sue Cross Concord, Tennessee Chris Dickens Nashville, Tennessee eighty We Learn and Ask for More Mike Draper Lafayette, Tennessee Kevin Driver Lafayette, Tennessee Nancy Duffel Lebanon, Tennessee Charlotte Duke Nashville, Tennessee Jean Dunklin Lebanon, Tennessee Celeata Edwards Goodlettsville, Tennessee Sharon Evans Nashville, Tennessee Corky French Old Hickory, Tennessee Pierce Gore Lebanon, Tennessee Celia Graves Nashville, Tennessee Jo Ann Grissim Lebanon, Tennessee Michael Grooms Watertown, Tennessee Nancy Guethlein Lebanon, Tennessee Jeff Hale Springfield, Kentucky Karen Hardison Brentwood, Tennessee Christine Hefte Clarksville, Tennessee Kathy Hinkle Hermitage, Tennessee Linda House Gallatin, Tennessee Buddy Isom Nashville, Tennessee Tina Johnson Lebanon, Tennessee Roger Kidwell East Ridge, Tennessee Debbie King Lebanon, Tennessee Audrey Kirkendoll Gallatin, Tennessee Holli Lewis Gallatin, Tennessee eighty-one Members of the Cumberland Terry Lowe Memphis, Tennessee Gail Manier Lebanon, Tennessee Jimmy Martin Bristol, Tennessee Jacky McCaleb Gordonsville, Tennessee Keith McCurdy Chattanooga, Tennessee Diane, McEachern Lebanon, Tennessee Vicky Mires Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Debora Mooneyham Spencer, Tennessee Janie Murphy Gainesboro, Tennessee Dianna Pack Smithville, Tennessee Steve Porks Lebanon, Tennessee Leigh Pettway Nashville, Tennessee Marvin Pittman Memphis, Tennessee Barbara Presley Lebanon, Tennessee Rita Roberts Evensville, Tennessee Sherri Roberts Hendersonville, Tennessee Mary Pot Sanders Lebanon, Tennessee Vicki Sanders Lebanon, Tennessee Ellen Sanford Nashville, Tennessee Edwin Santiago Clarksville, Tennessee Terry Stafford Lebanon, Tennessee Jay Stephens Oak Ridge, Tennessee Sandy Tacket Memphis, Tennessee Pam Taylor Lebanon, Tennessee eighty-two Family — That ' s Who We Are TOP ABOVE — Jackie Wiley spends an after- noon studying in the sun. ABOVE — David tells Steve, It ' s all that thinking that made it go away. Rusty Terry Hermitage, Tennessee Faith Turney Clarksville, Tennessee Anna Vastola Lebanon, Tennessee Janice Wagner Lebanon, Tennessee Tommy Warwick Knoxville, Tennessee Troy Weaver Knoxville, Tennessee Leslie Webb Carthage, Tennessee Nancy Williams Lebanon, Tennessee Vickie Williams Jasper, Indiana Annie Wills Lebanon, Tennessee eighty-three We ' ve Only Just Begun To Live FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS OFFICERS: Alicia Davis, Sec.-Treos.; Lucy Lancaster, Vice Pres.; Troy Weaver, President. Teresa Allison Watertown, Tennessee Kathy Baird Lebanon, Tennessee Randy Baird Dickson, Tennessee James Bass Watertown, Tennessee Danny Beard Horse Cave, Kentucky Tony Bell Nashville, Tennessee John Bennett, Jr. Antioch, Tennessee Stacy Bowles Hiseville, Kentucky Cynthia Brewington Lebanon, Tennessee Blake Butler Lebanon, Tennessee Ronnie Butt Bowling Green, Kentucky Tommy Carman Lebanon, Tennessee eighty-four FAR LEFT — A phone call from home mokes many a freshman ' s day. LEFT — Tick Bryan and David Gore consult each other on a paper. Jerrie Carr Suggs Creek, Tennessee Pam Clinton Oak Ridge, Tennessee Ewanda Collier Nashville, Tennessee Sharon Cooper Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Jimmy Cuzzort Nashville, Tennessee Karen Davies Madison, Tennessee Alicia Davis Lebanon, Tennessee Susan Duffey Nashville, Tennessee Mark Eakes Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Jim Eastin Gatlinburg, Tennessee Pam Egner Newport, Arkansas Mike England Nashville, Tennessee J. C. Fisher Lebanon, Tennessee Donna Fraley Bristol, Virginia Greg Gamble Lebanon, Tennessee Kim Gentry Ooltewah, Tennessee Michael Glover Memphis, Tennessee David Gore Lebanon, Tennessee Nancy Grandstaff Lebanon, Tennessee Barby Graves Lebanon, Tennessee eighty-five Danita Griffin Watertown, Tennessee Sandra Griffin Lebanon, Tennessee Randy Hankins Lebanon, Tennessee Frances Harris Orlinda, Tennessee Linda Harris Lebanon, Tennessee Terry Harris Donelson, Tennessee Donnie Hatcher Lebanon, Tennessee Ronald Hayes Nashville, Tennessee Mitch Highfill Nashville, Tennessee Terry Howell Donelson, Tennessee Wilier Inman Nashville, Tennessee Steve Jackson Bristol, Virginia Karen Jennings Nashville, Tennessee Kathy Jones Lebanon, Tennessee Vonelle Jones Bon Aqua, Tennessee Kay Keene Lebanon, Tennessee Cheryl Keisler Baxter, Tennessee Ann Frances Kerrigan Gallatin, Tennessee Byron Keith King Gatlinburg, Tennessee Cindy King Lebanon, Tennessee Lucy, Lancaster Lebanon, Tennessee Linda Lane Lebanon, Tennessee Sandra Lankford Dickson, Tennessee Marcia Lev is Alexandria, Tennessee eighty-six Joe Little Middletown, Ohio Kathy Martin Old Hickory, Tennessee Kevin Massey Lebanon, Tennessee Denise McAllister Nashville, Tennessee Ricky McDonald Lebanon, Tennessee Suzanne McWhirter Knoxville, Tennessee Michael Midgett Watertown, Tennessee Dina Monda Madison, Tennessee Mark Morgan Lebanon, Tennessee Pallas Neal Lebanon, Tennessee Tim Nixon Hickman, Tennessee Mindy Parsell Dickson, Tennessee Charlie Pass Lebanon, Tennessee Betty Phillips Nashville, Tennessee Scotty Poole Ashland City, Tennessee Jayne Primrose Nashville, Tennessee Joyce Reeves Lebanon, Tennessee Glenda Rich Lebanon, Tennessee Tina Robinson Lebanon, Tennessee Janet Scafe Clarksville, Tennessee Donna Semich Lebanon, Tennessee Karen Shannon Lebanon, Tennessee Angie Smith Knoxville, Tennessee Tina Smith Dickson, Tennessee eighty-seven Zone Smith Fayetteville, Tennessee Doug Stilts Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Vicki Stithem Lebanon, Tennessee Jewell Stokes Lebanon, Tennessee Clair Strange Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Debbie Sullivan Lebanon, Tennessee Judy Sullivan Lebanon, Tennessee Linda Syler Nashville, Tennessee Lori Terry Hermitage, Tennessee Sharon Trotter Lebanon, Tennessee Nancy Truett Alexandria, Tennessee Elaine Tyree Lebanon, Tennessee Kathy Van Hooser Lebanon, Tennessee Teresa Wayman Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Monica White Fairview, Tennessee Randy Wright Farmington Hills, Michigan Fred K. Young Edmonton, Kentucky eighty-eight Freshmen and Sophomores Not Pictured Jeff Albright Carolyn Goodman Dennis Odum Rodney Arthur Terry Gray Mike Orberson Mitchell Atwood Billy Hamilton Bernadette Owens Michael Ball Thomas Hamilton Jackie Payne Charles Beaver Donna Hammontree Jean Pearce Erika Becton Jeff Harbison Dallas Pennington Joe Beldon Ora Hardy Mike Presley Brady Bell Fred Harris John Price David Bennett Harvey Haynes Jim Pritchard Linda Bennett Ricardo Henry Deborah Pulley Mark Bielak Ivory Hickman Ray Ragan James Bobo Owen Hines Billy Ralph Kevin Bond Jimmy Hobbs James Reed Robbie Bracey Barbara Hofstetter James Reynolds Donald Bradshaw David Hoke Elaine Ridley Donald Brock Howard Hooper Reginald Sally Carolyn Brown Larry Hubbard Andrea Selby Robert Bryan Anthony Hughes Claudette Shackelford Kathleen Camp Perry Ingram Ron Shackelford Montague Cammack Jesse Inman David Short James Carter Melvin Jackson Tommy Smith David Clayborne Jimmy Johnson Brenda Stafford James Cobb Pamelia Johnson Kenny Steele Mary Lou Collinsworth Nancy Jones Mike Stephens Trudie Condra Kerry Keaton Jerry Stilts Steve Cook Jimmy Kennamer Jimmy Stone John Crosby Sompong Koovirarak Tommy Stone Allene Croy David Lannom James Strode Rudolph Cunningham George Leach Kathy Sullivan Ronnie Daniels Debra Lehew Jennifer Summer Tony Dawkins Sylvia Lewis Kerry Todd D. D. Deason Mary Lott Brenda Tripp Kerry Dugan John Lowe Brian Tuggle Deborah Eady Dennis Malone Mark Tuggle Ray Eaves Leon Marsh Joe Turner Daina Evans Paul McClellan Stephen Vaughn Clarence Eubanks Keith McCulley Floyd Vinson Jennie Finch Billy McDaniel Mike Wallace Larry Finney Gerry McGregor Elmo Ward Gary Fischer Patrick McKenna Ann Wiley Virginia Flaherty Jeff McGruder Jacky Wiley Cynthia Forbes Mike McReynolds Donna Wilson Nathan Frey Fredrick Mooneyham Kenneth Wingate Larry Gill Marty Moore David Woods Gary Gilliam Mario Moreno Faye Word Greg Golden Diane Nesbitt Pam O ' Bryant Dennis Wright eighty-nine ninety , , , ..Jr , « ' •;:- , y, ii=iSfi 4i ' = ' 3Ki-i %«■ -■■ ■.- ' ?}• : ' ;TJis ■;;■ ' !.■ .-■ ■■ i ■-■- Vl- ' ■: ' =.• ORGANIZATIONS ninety-one Student Council TOP TO BOTTOM Roger Kidwell, Edwin Santiago, Holli Lewis, Robbie Bracey, Cheryl Keisler, Audrey Kirkendoll and Zone Smith. NOT PICTURED — Suzanne McWhirter, Jeff Hale, Nancy Williams and Tommy Warwick. The Student Council officers and representatives, under the guidance of the Dean of Student Affairs, Darryl Robinson are the official student-administration connection as to communications and policies. This year they conducted such activities as the Fall Festival, Spring Fling, Parents ' Day, Dormitory visitations and other social events. 1976-77 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Roger Kidwell, President; Edwin Santi- ago, Vice-President and Holli Lewis, Secretary-Treasurer. ninety-two Honor Council LEFT TO RIGHT — Zone Smith, Steve Carpenter, Jay Stephens, President; Susan Duffey, Secretary; Kathy Hinkle, Jayne Primrose, Tommy Warwick, Jim Eastin, and Marvin Pittman. NOT PICTURED — Pam Egner, Vice-President. All academic work at Cumberland is conducted under the Honor Code. The cooperation of the whole student body is essential for the honor system to operate successfully. Every student should be ready to report anyone who violates the honor system to the honor Council which consists of students elected by the student body. This group will in turn investigate each reported violation and act on it as they see fit. 1977-78 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Suzanne McWhirter, Vice-President; Zone Smith, President and Trudie Condra, Secretary-Treasurer. ninety-three The Rotaract Club LEFT TO RIGHT — Steve Jackson, Owen Mines, Troy Weaver, Roger Kidwell, Kathy Hinkle, Chris Hefte, Tommy Warwick, Edwin Santiago, Jay Stephens, Joe Little, Randy Baird. This year the Rotaract Club had a rough start — with only three members returning in the fall. So Rotaract had a membership drive. Many freshmen were included so the club might be active the next year also. Through Rotaract ' s ambitious efforts, the club placed first in competition in Fall Frolic. The club also tried something new with the addition of Little Sisters. Chris Hefte and Kathy Hinkle were chosen to serve in this capacity. Rotaract is sponsored by Dean Darr yl ■Robinson. President, Tommy Warwick Vice-President, Edwin Santiago Secretary-Treasurer, Troy Weaver Little Sisters, Chris Hefte Kathy Hinkle ninety-four The President ' s Round Table SITTING — Keith McCurdy, Claudette Shackelford, Rita Roberts, Tina Johnson, Holli Lewis, Diane McEachern, Chris Hefte, Cheryl Keisler. STANDING — Roger Kidwell, Edwin Santiago, Jay Stephens, Tommy Warwick, Jeff Hole, Troy Weaver. Jeff Hale — Outdoor Club Chris Hefte — PHOENIX Editor, Phil Theta Kappa, Sophomore Class President Tina Johnson — Cheerleader Roger Kidwell — Student Council President Cheryl Keisler — Mary White Hall Holli Lewis — Student Council Secretary-Treas. Keith McCurdy — Art Club Diane McEachern — PHOENIX Editor Rita Roberts — Baptist Student Union Edwin Santiago — Vice-Pres. Student Council, Pep Club Claudette Shackelford — Band Jay Stephens — Choir Pann Taylor — Phi Beta Lambda Tommy Warwick — Rotaract Troy Weaver — Freshman Class President The President ' s Round Table consists of the officers of the Student Council, presidents of classes, presidents of clubs and organizations, editors of school publica- tions, presidents of dormitory councils, and the Presi- dent of Cumberland. The Round Table is designed to bring better communication among the clubs and it lets the administration know what is happening among the student body. ninety-five Phi Theta Kappa — Pi Upsilon 1 st ROW — Donna Semich, Rusty Terry, Linda Bennett, Steve Carpenter, Faith Turney, Sharon Evans, Karen Hardison, Charlotte Duke, Bar- bie Graves, Nancy Williams, Sherri Roberts. 2nd ROW — Joe Little, Jo Ann Grissim, Nancy Jones, Ann Kerrigan, Denise McAllister, Chris Hefte, Dirk Ash, Danita Griffin, Anna Vastola. 3rd ROW — Roger Kidv ell, Kathy Hinkle, Lucy Lancaster, Marcia Lewis, Cliff Wright, Zone Smith, Susan Duffey, Pierce Gore, Holli Lewis, Pal Neol. Phi Theta Kappa officers were elected last year to serve for the 1 976-77 school year. In a fall candlelight service, those sophomores who met PTK quali- fications officially became members. PTK held a turkey raffle before Thanksgiv- ing. During Spring Fling, the club opened a refreshment stand and had a horse ride. The King and Queen candidates were Zone Smith and Marcia Lewis. Dr. Margaret Mosell, national director of Phi Theta Kappa, visited the local chap- ter in April and spoke to the members about the Honors Institute to be held at Cumberland the first week of June. PTK gives an annual scholarship of $1 50 to a deserving PTK member. This year the winner was Susan Duffey. Also the club voted Sharon Evans to be the official representative and hostess at the Honors Institute. Phi Theta Kappa is sponsored by Mrs. Lucie Scott Brown and Mrs. Frankie Kinnard. PTK officers were Chris Hefte, President; Charoltte Duke, Vice-President; Sharon Evans, Treasurer; Nancy Williams, Secretary. VH 1 H ' flU 1 f if ' ■ ' - ' V K:7 vl kT ' - ' I 1 J 1 ninety-six SEATED — Jimmy Martin, Steve Carpenter, Rusty Terry, Pierce Gore, Roger Kidwell, Dirk Ash. STANDING — Jo Ann Grissim, Faith Turney, Ellen Sanford, Holli Lewis, Kathy Hinkle, Nancy Guethlein, Vicki Sanders, Nancy Williams, Lucy Lancaster, Anna Vastola. NOT PICTURED — Jeff Hale. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM — Marcia Lewis mans the PTK refresh- ment booth during the Spring Fling. TOP — New sophomore induc- tees after lighting their candles in the initiation ceremony. LEFT — Jeff Hale prepares to light his candle at the ceremony. ABOVE — Chris Hefte reads the initiation pledge to some of the incoming members as Charlotte Duke looks on. ninety-seven Outdoor Club Tommy Warwick, Troy Weaver, Stacy Bowles, Holli Lewis, Kathy Hinkle, Betsy Cook, Coach Swain, Sandy Belcher, Jay Stephens, Janie Murphy, Danny Beard, Rita Roberts. Foul weather plagued the Outdoor Club this year. They went hiking at the Cedars of Lebanon Park — in the rain. Next they camped at Rock Island — in the rain. Then for their final outing they canoed down the Stones River — in the rain. The officers this year were: Troy Weaver, President; Stacey Bowles, Vice-President; and Kathy Hinkle, Secretary-Treasurer. Boone Swain, sponsor of the Outdoor Club, RIGHT, checks out the weather report before planning another outing. ninety-eight Baptist Student Union Terry Lowe, Claudette Shackelford, Trudie Condra, Leslie Webb, Rita Roberts, Angie Smith, Kathy Camp, Ricky Crabtree. The Baptist Student Union is sponsored by the Student Division of the Southern Baptist Conven- tion. While it is open primarily for mennbership to Baptist students, others who are interested in Christian fellowship and programs may be included. The BSU from Cumberland College in Kentucky came to visit our BSU and they held a joint devotional on the campus. The President of the Baptist Student Union this year was Rita Roberts. ninety-nine Phi Beta Lambda SEATED IN CHAIR — Linda House. FIRST ROW — Robbie Bracey, Sandy Belcher, Leigh Pettwoy, Pam Taylor, Rusty Terry, Trudie Condra. SECOND ROW — Mike Midgett, Randy Hankins, Gary Gillilan, Brian Tuggle, Mrs. Linda Sinkovich, sponsor; Kevin Driver, Diana Pack, Ann Kerrigan, Pam Johnson, Alicia Davis, Denise Terry. This year the PBL held a very impressive initiation ceremony. At this time they installed their offi- cers, PICTURED RIGHT, Pam John- son, Secretary; Scotty Poole, Histo- rian and Reporter; Pam Taylor, President; Rusty Terry, Vice Presi- dent; and Mike Midgett, Treasurer. The club labored many hours gath- ering up the numerous prizes for their annual Bingo game which was attended by many students, faculty and people of the community. Phi Beta Lambda actively participated in both the Fall Festival and the Spring Fling. one hundred LEFT — Kevin Driver calls the numbers at the Bingo game. MID LEFT — Both young and old enjoy Bingo. BELOW — Pom Taylor hides her face after the Jello Plunge during Spring Fling. BOTTOM LEFT — Jim Dressier takes a try at PBL ' s booth, the Ball Throw. BOTTOM RIGHT — A muddy Sandy Belcher after the women ' s tug-o ' -warl one hundred one Art Club Mrs. Kathy McGovern, Katby Hinkle, Micky Caplenor, Keith McCurdy, Pat McKenna, Jo Ann Grissim, Troy Weaver, Janie Murphy. Craft fairs, team work, exhibits, demonstrations, work- shops and seminars made up a busy year for the Art Club, sponsored by Mrs. Kathy McGovern. The club attended The Tennessee Crafts Fair and The Tennessee Highland Guild Craftsmen ' s Fair. They gave a clay workshop for elementary school teachers, an art educa- tion workshop for 20 local kindergarten children and a 2-day silkscreen workshop at Walter J. Baird Junior High. They held two Clay demonstrations and a Batik demonstration for the public in the Cumberland Student Center. Several of the club ' s members donated works to be exhibited and later sold at the Action Auction on Channel 8. The club presented several art shows and sales in which they showed drawings, prints and water- colors. The Art Club actively participated in both the Fall Festival and the Spring Fling. The officers this year were Keith McCurdy, President; Micky Caplenor, Vice-Presi- dent; and Edwin Santiago, Secretary. one hundred two TOP LEFT — Jo Ann Grissim does an expert caricature as she works for the Art Club dur- ing Spring Fling. ABOVE — Edwin Santiago dennonstrates the skills necessary for making a coil pot. LEFT — Janie Murphy smooths the ink on her plate for an etching she is about to print. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT — Micky Caplenor and Jo Ann Grissim do a good job shucking corn for the Art Club at the Fall festival. one hundred three Pep Club LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW — Annie Wills, Vicky Mires, Elaine Ridley, Erika Becton, Karen Jennings, Judson Englett, Mrs. Sarah Englett. SECOND ROW — Vonelle Jones, Diana Pack, Leigh Pettwoy, Debora Mooneyham, Audrey Kirkendoll. THIRD ROW — Celeata Edwards, Susan Duffey, Terry Howell, Sharon Evans, Celia Graves, Alicia Davis. FOURTH ROW — Jay Stephens, Troy Weaver, Kim Gentry, Edwin Santiago, Wilier Inman, Cheryl Keisler, Pam Johnson. The Pep Club members help promote and try to create school spirit by making signs and banners announcing the ball games. They also sit together at ball games and help the cheerleaders support the team. The club sells refreshments during the games and tries to attend as many away games as possible. The Pep Club plays a vital part in increasing pride in Cumberland and its ath- letic programs. The officers this year were: Edwin Santi- ago, President; Gail Manier, Vice-President; Pam John- son, Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. Sarah Englett is the spon- sor of the club. RIGHT — Gail Manier blows a big one for the Pep Club in the Bubble blowing contest during the Fall Festival. one hundred four THE PHOENIX FIRST ROW — Zone Smith, Sandy Jacket. SECOND ROW — Diane McEachern. THIRD ROW — Keith McCurdy, Sharon Evans. FOURTH ROW — Kathy Hinkle, Chris Hefte. NOT PICTURED — Anna Vos- tola, Mark Morgan and Denise McAllister. For the first time in Cumberland ' s history the PHOENIX will be o year round yearbook. The entire year ' s activities, from Orientation in September to Graduation in May, are covered to help students remember more of their days at Cumberland. Chris Hefte and Diane McEachern were co-editors of the PHOENIX under the supervision of Mrs. Cynt- hia Brumfield, the sponsor. Mark Morgan, Anna Vastola, Zone Smith and Keith McCurdy dealt with the business aspect of the book. Sandy Tacket and Mr. James Dressier, assisted by Mrs. Brumfield, were the staff photographers. The cover this year was designed by Keith McCurdy. The staff would like to express appreciation to Mrs. Carolyn Beard, Mrs. Carol Bass, Mr. Charles McCorkle, Dr. Donna Dykes, THE LEBANON DEMOCRAT, THE GOOD NEWS and to all the advertisers who helped make this yearbook possible. one hundred five m . .iims ' . mismmmmkiSSiis i siisakKii M one hundred six  fr,J ' M Jii SPORTS g i . jk one hundred seven Basketball Three of the Big Four of Cumberland athletics. Assistant Basketball Coach Hal Williams, Baseball Coach Harry Frank, and Basketball Coach and Athletic Director, Mickey Englett, plot the courses of Cumberland ' s teams for the 1 976-1 977 seasons. Tennis Coach Bill Burch is the other member of the quartet. Their individual and combined efforts helped keep the College in the forefront of Tennessee Junior College Athletic Association ranks. Our college, rich in athletic tradition, continues to compete with the best teams in the state and region in basketball, baseball, and tennis. OPPOSITE PAGE — THE 1 976-1 977 BULLDOGS: FIRST ROW — Coach Frank, Coach Englett, Coach Williams. SECOND ROW — Tommy Smith, Elmo Ward, Fred Harris, Harvey Haynes, Brady Bell, Robbie Bracey, Paul McClellan, David Bennett. THIRD ROW — Ron Hayes, man- ager; Anthony Hughes, manager. FOURTH ROW — Jeff McGruder, George Leach, Rudy Cun- ningham, Scott Reynolds, Mark Bielak, Anthony Russell, David Woods, Tony Dawkins, Charlie Pass, manager. one hundred eight 1976-77 RESULTS CUMBERLAND OPPONENT 84 Kentucky Business 94 93 Volunteer State Anderson College Tip-Off Tournament 82 76 Ferrum 78 78 Chowan 63 94 Martin Bulldog Booster Classic 84 85 Lindsey Wilson 69 100 Paducah 91 82 Walters State 84 110 Cleveland State 94 96 Martin 104 84 Lindsey Wilson 79 96 Olive-Harvey Pensocola News-Journal Invitational 76 73 Pensacola 106 93 Chipola 86 83 Mississippi Gulf Coast 87 85 Cleveland State 77 67 Roane State 72 84 Motlow State 75 65 Walters State 75 70 Morristown 58 88 Edmundson 73 71 Hiwassee 70 77 Roane State 78 116 Morristown 88 93 Volunteer State 80 106 Motlow State 88 110 Chattanooga State 79 93 Hiwassee 119 64 Chattanooga State 65 86 Paducah 90 one hundred nine Brady Bell and Robbie Bracey, RIGHT — were co-captains of the Bulldog Basketball team which finished with an overall record of 18-12 and a conference record of 8-4. BELOW — Robbie receives from Coach Englett the Most Improved Sophomore Award at the Awards Banquet. BOTTOM — Defensive standouts Bracey and Tony Dawkins shutdown arch rival Volunteer State, in a 93-80 win. one hundred ten n ka i . . g|||gj ■ , i H PJH H i fVmM bm ■v A llllSl H mf Bill 1 0 M 1 ABOVE — As much as it may look like a ballet move, it is actually smooth Tommy Smith (34) in the center of the action as always. FAR LEFT — George Leach (44) goes for two in spite of efforts of two Motlow defenders. LEFT — Rudy Cunningham (33) hauls down a rebound while Robbie Bracey gets ready to head for the Bulldog end of the court to receive the pass. one hundred eleven Fred Harris (24) shows the form which earned him Cumberland ' s Most Valuable Player Award. Scott Reynolds soars above the action as he adds 2 points to the Bulldog total against Edmundson. one hundred twelve BASEBALL Perched around, on top, and inside of Cumberland ' s number one baseball supporter Bill Hodge ' s all-purpose vehicle is the Bulldog Baseball team: Keith McCulley (lying down). (Standing, left to right) Randy Baird, Gerry McGregor, Joe Beldon, Roger Kidwell, Bo Reed, John (Turk) Crosby, Steve Parks, Lester Strode, Ricardo Henry, Ray Ragan (inside truck). Perry Ingram, Terry Gray, Dallas Pennington, Jeff Harbison, Kerry Todd (seated on back), Jimmy Kennamer (seated on Todd ' s knee). (Standing on truck bock) Corky French, Steve Cook, Bill Hodge, Coach Frank, Joe Little, Jeff Burton, Tony Dav kins, Donald Bradshaw (seated on top). LEFT — Two views of the master strategy of Coach Frank ore reflected in these standing and sitting poses on the field and in the dugout area. one hundred thirteen The graduating sophomores pro- vided the leadership which pro- pelled the Bulldogs to a 19-18 record and carried them down to the wire in their race for the Eastern Division playoffs of the TJCAA. Two members of this group, Joe Beldon and Don Bradshaw earned All Division and All State Honors. Bradshaw earned the Highest Bat- ting Average Award and also fin- ished second in the Conference with a .438 average. He was also voted the team ' s Most Valuable Player. ABOVE — Joe Beldon, Cumberland ' s powerful third baseman, gets ready to unload on the ball and shows why the Uni- versity of South Alabama signed him to a scholarship for his next two years. MIDDLE — Kerry Todd receives the Most Out- standing Sophomore Award from Athletic Director, Micky Englett at the Awards Ban- quet. RIGHT — Don Bradshaw is all smiles as he receives two baseball awards at the Awards Banquet. FAR RIGHT — Jimmy Kennamer looks pleased as he is awarded the Most O utstanding Freshman Award. GRADUATING SOPHOMORES: LEFT TO RIGHT — Jeff Burton, Joe Beldon, Don Bradshaw, Roger Kidwell, Kerry Todd, Corky French, Jeff Harbison, Steve Parks, Dallas Pennington, Coach Frank, kneeling. ■ 1 I l v. J one hundred fourteen ABOVE — Tony Dawkins, a two-sport athlete in baseball and basketball, looks for a sign while Terry Gray gets ready for a pick-off. BELOW — Under the watchful eye of the Umpire, Turk Crosby slides safely in and displays his considerable base-running skills. one hundred fifteen ABOVE — Jeff Burton follows through on a swing and hits ' em where they ain ' t! BELOW — Freshman Ray Ragan shows good form as the catcher against York College. one hundred sixteen TENNIS The Bulldog Tennis Team is: LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW — Mario Moreno, Nancy Wil- liams, Dirk Ash, Cindy Forbes. SECOND ROW — Coach Burch, Brian Tuggle, Chris Dickens, and David Short. The loss of two players at the beginning of the spring semester weakened the team so that it was unable to really get rolling until late in the season. Cumber- land finished tied for fourth place in the TJCAA Tournament held at Roane State Community College in May. The Most Valuable Player Award went to Chris Dickens for the second consecu- tive year. Chris was undefeated for two years in regular season matches, was ranked Number One in the TJCAA and was awarded the TJCAA Singles Trophy. Nancy Williams and Cindy Forbes com- peted with and defeated several of their male counterparts in Conference play. They also won the Women ' s Doubles Championship in the TJCAA. Brian Tuggle won Most Improved Fresh- man Tennis Award. LEFT — Chris Dickens displays his TJCAA Singles Trophy. BELOW — Brian Tug- gle accepts the Most Improved Freshman Award from Athletic Director Engletti at the Awards Banquet. one hundred seventeen Cumberland Proudly Presents The 16-11 TOP — Pam Clinton, Wanda Jewell, Debora Mooneyham, and Wilier Inman chat after a halftime show. ABOVE — Wanda Jewell gives some of the girls instructions for a routine. ABOVE RIGHT — Ellen Sanford and Vicki Mires wait for performance time. RIGHT — Wanda Jewell and Celia Graves mingle with the spectators. B 1 Jl H Li rry I VI one hundred eighteen CUMBERLAND COLLEGE DRILL TEAM: LEFT TO RIGHT Mires, Debora Mooneyham, Ellen Sanford. Pam Taylor, Joyce Reeves, Pamela Clinton, Celia Graves, Wilier Inman, Vicki i k ; 3 ' ' arr. ' ' ii — 15 ViA£ - ,«x_ , — ' ■ Rock Around the Clock The Cumberland College Drill Team organized early in the fall semester to start preparations for the first home basketball game halftime show. Tryouts were held and the girls quickly busied themselves with learning new dance routines. Under the sponsorship of the Music Department and guidance of Wanda Jewell, they performed routines to the hit tune from the Happy Days television show, Carwash, Get It On, Make Me Smile, and Twenty-five Or Six-Two-Four. one hundred nineteen Hey! Who were those cute girls in the short skirts jumping around on the gym floor during basketball games? Cumberland ' s peppiest and most spirited coeds, that ' s who! After a fall semester election by a screening board, the seven most qualified girls were chosen on the basis of spirit, personality, appearance, and cheerleading ability to represent Cumberland at home and away games. The team was captained by Tina Johnson, the only returning cheerleader from the previous year. Co-Captain was Holli Lewis. Valuable assistance was given by Mrs. Sarah Englett, and by Edwin Santiago, a NCA summer instructor in cheerleading and gymnastics. CUMBERLAND COLLEGE CHEERLEADERS: ROW 1 — Tina Johnson. ROW 2 — Annie Wills, Alicia Davis. ROW 3 — Terry Howell, Debbie Eady. ROW 4 — Holli Lewis, Kim Gentry. ABOVE — Terry Howell is assisted by her fellow cheerleaders in a double stunt. Alicia Davis Freshman one hundred twenty Debbie Eady Sophomore Kim Gentry Freshman Terry Howell Freshman Tina Johnson Holli Lewis Annie Wills Captain Co-Captain Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore one hundred twenty-one  ■ S9Bte n «0. A. • ! IK as 4 . 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INC. 1 01 9 West Main 444-2902 For All Your Baking Needs JOHN HATCHER ' S MEN ' S WEAR 444-2810 107 South Cumberland BURGGRAF TIRE SERVICE Formerly Discount Tire WHERE YOUR MONEY BUYS TIRES NOT OVERHEAD 330 S. Cumberland St. 444-4100 fW ' PEOPLES BANK COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE LEBANON AND NORENE • DRIVE IN WINDOW Large Enough To Serve You — Small Enough To Know You 240 W. Main St. Lebanon, Tennessee Phone 444-6305 SEATS STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS THAT PLEASE Hallmark Greeting Cards Photofinishing Cameras On the Square Phone:444-1820 LIGON-BOBO-RICKETTS FUNERAL HOME INC. 24 Hour Ambulance Service Will Honor Any and All Burial Policies Lebanon, Tennessee Phone:444-2142 one hundred thirty FAKES HOOKER Lumber and Coal Lebanon, Tennessee WILSON COUNTY FLOWER SHOP 243 West Main Street Lebanon, Tennessee Phone 444-05 1 4 THE ORNATE SHOPPE THE GIFT OF ELEGANCE Candles Cards Spanish Decor Incense Notes Puzzles GIFTS FOR EVERYONE Public Square By- Pass one hundred thirty-one LEBANON WOOLEN MILLS Quality Blankefs Ne w York Leba non - Lebanon Woolen Mills one hundred thirty-two Compliments of ROCK-TENN COMPANY FOLDING CARTON DIVISION Lebanon, Tenn. 37087 KENNETH O. LESTER COMPANY Wholesale Food Dis+ribu+ors Fresh — Frozen — Canned Institutional Supplies Food Service Equipnnent 444-2963 Lebanon, Tenn. SNOW WHITE DRIVE-IN Baskets and Short Orders Call-ins Accepted Phone 449-0896 Barbecue Is Our Specialty one hundred thirty-three LEBANON BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FIVE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU LEBANON, WATERTOV N MT. JULIET one hundred thirty-four THE JEAN SHACK Famous Name Jeans Parkway Center 444-7724 WiJUtdvu CdMPANV 320 N. Cumberland St. 444-2864 Lebanon, Tennessee CUSTOM PACKAGING, INC. Manufacturers of Corrugated Shipping Containers U.S. 70 By Pass Lebanon, Tenn. 37087 (615)444-6025 one hundred thirty-five COWAN ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Downtown 444-5941 West Main 449-0100 WILSON FARMERS COOPERATIVE Feed — Seed — Fertilizer Car Care Center Lebanon, TN 37087 LANNOM REALTY COMPANY Bob Lannom, Realtor Bob Lannom, Broker Denver D. Bates Auctioneer Member National Association of Realtors Lannom Auction Service 133 Public Square 444-6316 FAST SBRi fCE LAUNDRY 6. CLEANERS 444-2012 t PORTER PONTIAC GMCINC. Drive Carefully Lebanon Is Full of Pontiacs Highway 70 West Local 444-8370 Nashville 244-7461 KLEAN-WAY CLEANERS Appreciates Your Business 218 South Maple one hundred thirty-six LOH ' STOOL Har+man Drive Lebanon, Tennessee Indusfnal Subdivision i ;j,jj isSiia.fe -;3- : ; r f- _ ' . , ,k ?;5 Sunset RESTAURANT THE SUNSET RESTAURANT Located 23 I South Finest o-f Food Private Banquet Room Owned and Operated by William and Robert Hodge A4 ji;iiii:iu ! • iiJt Compliments of DONNELL-BRADFORD M M WINDING CO. Automotive Parts Rebuilders 444-1932 Jerry Freeman Hartmann Drive 209 North Cumberland Lebanon, TN Phone 444-2150 one hundred thirty-seven Compliments of LUX TIME DIVISION Robertshaw Controls Company and Employees Lebanon, Tennessee one hundred thirty-eight KEATHLEYIJ DRUGS West Hills Shopping Center DODSON-DAVIS McCLINTOCKCO. Complete Insurance Service 326 N.Cumberland Lebanon, Tennessee 444-0372 CLEMENT ' S BOOK SHOP West Hills Shopping Center one hundred thirty-nine Irecision Rubber Products CORPORATION ' ' O Ring, Seals and Molded Rubber Specialties HARTMANN DRIVE • LEBANON, TENN. 37087 one hundred forty THE LEBANON DEMOCRAT LEBANON AND WILSON COUNTY ' S OWN DAILY NEWSPAPER SERVING ONE OF THE LARGEST GROWING AREAS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE Phone 444-3952 ROSS GEAR DIVISION, TRW INC. STEERING PRODUCTS For the World ' s Working Vehicles Mechanical Steering Power Steering Hydrostatic Steering one hundred forty-one LEBANON CHEMICALS WHOLESALE FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 31 I S. College Lebanon, Tennessee Charles Haskins Owner Phone 444- 1 787 Complimen+s of WRIGHT PRINTING COMPANY 444-0947 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. II 2 S. College St. Lebanon, Tennessee 444-3120 one hundred forty-two FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LEBANON Clearview Plaza M+. Juliet, Tennessee Member Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Federal Honne Loan Bank Home Loans Savings Accounts wwwuwmit i waiiwnB i WlT ' ' f 1 Federal SAVINGS , LOAN ASSOCIATION | f 2£ LEBANON • 214 North Cumberland Lebanon, Tennessee one hundred forty-three FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Lebanon 444-4166 1035 West Main Lebanon, Tennessee BURCHETT FORD Highway 70 West Lebanon 444-822 1 Nashville 254-822 1 one hundred forty-four Taylor Publishing Company Itnsiico