Cumberland University - Phoenix Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1985 volume:

mMMi .Xi-. ' --v -fi- . CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY 1984-85 CONTENTS Administration ..s- Wh! ' -. Freshman . Sophomores Juniors Seniors Activities Campus Life WELCOME You ' re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a wonderous land whose boundaries are that of infinite knowledge. That ' s the signpost up ahead — your next stop, THE COLLEGE ZONE! Witness, if you will, the story of a University which is situated in the midst of a small town known as Lebanon. Within this institution are some 584 students whose main goal is to obtain the knowledge that will lead them on to greater success in their future endeavors. In just a moment, you, along with everyone else looking at this yearbook, will take a short journey into that most unpredictable region that we refer to as . . . THE COLLEGE ZONE! DEDICATION Jack Howard personifies the ideal in education. He is an effective caring teacher, role model, administrator, and leader. Through his years at Cumberland he has been supportive of the school, faculty, and students. He has given of his time, his expertise, and his money. Dean Howard has, outside the classroom, worked untiringly with individual students to improve their skills. He has provided assistance across the Divisions to back faculty and students alike. Few individuals have given so totally of themselves for others. The 1984- ' 85 Yearbook Staff proudly honors Jack Howard with the dedication of this yearbook. • ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT CLEMENT Bob Clement, Cumberland ' s new President, has been at the University since June of ' 83. Cumberland is doing quite well under Mr. Clement ' s leadership and is also going through many changes. He has a B.S. from the University of Tennessee and a M.B.A. from Memphis State University. His wife Mary is also a big part of Cumberland as a student. Mr. Clement is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. He has done a fine job at Cumberland. 1. ■ ■ B i l 1 H i 4r 1 1 1 t I H 1 l gj fp. ■ i n •mm H K -. 1 ■ H m H -« - m W . ■s,! l H H I i ' t i l iwi H A i f m % T Mr ifiifB 1 -r i 1 1 H 1 Hi wm 1 1 I ii ' H|| ? Mi B 9 H t ' a ' iiii ' imijli H 1 mI H ■ 1 . Bia . V ' ?fi | B H ■ H mn H Amtm E  m T B H H H H v- — --S 1 H 1 1 1 H.- Ail ' ' ' H 1 1 VICE PRESIDENT PHILLIPS Ray Phillips, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, has been at Cumberland since September of 1983. He has a B.S. from MTSU, a M.A. from Vanderbilt University (Peabody College), and an ED. D. from Auburn University. One thing you always notice about Dr. Phillips is that he is alvi ays smiling. His wife is also part of Cumberland ' s crew as a teacher. Charles McKee, otherwise known as Dean McKee, is the Dean of Students and Registrar. He received a B.S. from the University of Tennessee and a M.Ed, from Auburn University. He has been at Cumberland three years. Students can always see Dean McKee every other Wednesday introducing speakers in Enrichment Forum. He is also known for his famous assertions that it is never too early for students to begin studying for final exams. THE DEANS 10 Charles Gregory — Dean Gregory is the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. He has a B.S. from Austin Peay State University. He has been at Cumberland fourteen years and he was also a student here at Cumberland. Jack Howard is the Dean Emeritus and also teaches mathematics. Almost everyone calls him Dean Howard and many think his first name is Dean. He held the position of Academic Dean for seventeen years and now holds the honorary title of Dean Emeritus. He has a B.S. from Maryville College and a M.A. from Vanderbilt University (Peabody College). Dean Howard also went to Cumberland as a student. Imogene Ahles — Administrative Secretary Joyce Alcorn — Faculty Secretary Daptine Bell — Mathematics John Blackburn — English David Bodkin — Business Benlynn Boyle — Computer Information Systems 12 K? 5 S r ' ,. ,-,:M !B Bert Coble — Music: Choir Director Gerald Brown — Art George Daniel III — Business; Student Activity Director James Dressier — Social Science: Ctiairman Division I Sara Finnell — Psyctiology Roger Fisti — Business Law 13 Craig Flannagan — Cafeteria Manager Betty Fields — Assistant Cafeteria Manager Douglass Pouts — Admissions Representative Herbert Forbes — Superintendent Building Grounds Kattiy Fyke — Director of Alumni Development Christina Green — Accounts Payable Clerk 14 Carolyn Harding — Director of Continuing Education Sam Hatcher — Journalism H W ' W1 m • p gM m 4 1 P N ' ■ v 1 H 1 BWki Thomas Hemmerly — Biology Marvin Holtz — Biology Irma Hunt — Receptionist Ronald Gene Hunt — Physical Education; Baseball Coach 15 Dorothy Jenkins — Education Developmental Studies: Chairperson Division IV. Harriet Lancaster — Administrative Assistant, Working Adult Degree Program. Benton Jennings. Jr. — Physical Educatic ,r Frankie Kinnard — English Dorothy Lee — Admissions Administrative Secretary Kathryn WcGovern — Art Suhail Kamal Massad — Chemistry Lorraine Painter — English Phyliis Phillips — Speech; Director of Working Adult Degree Program. Pace Pope — Faculty Secretary; and student Charles Monty Pope — Social Science Regina Poss — Financial Aid Officer William Paris — Business L Mary Purneli — Business Arah Preston — Alumni Development Secretary Ann Reese — Business Office Secretary Vernon Roddy — Business Hugo Sandoval — Psychology: Education Richard Shriver — Religion; Philosophy Thomas Smith — Physical Education; Basketball Coach ' • % V William Shultz — Business; Chairman Division Arlinar Stafford — Bookstore fvlanager Thomas Stenger — Political Science Hr P V ' 1 Sharon Stockton — Admissions Representative 19 s srm ? 7s 3C Mildred Stone — Administrative Secretary Mil e Wiggington — Business Manager Ursuia Trevattia — Controller Carlton Whitt — Ctiemistry 20 Amos Wilson — Psychology; Evening School Coordinator Connie Wright — Psychology; Counselor Phillip Huddleston — Biology Nell Spencer — Business Mark Sanders — Business Marjorie Rios — Foreign Language 21 LIBRARY FACULTY Carol Bass — Administrative Assistant to the Librarian Roger Karl — Head Librarian Brenda Harding — Assistant to the Librarian Sally Robertson — Assistant Librarian 22 9 |Bit ' ' %)i X P B k y I M P V ' i: ' . u Alice Taylor — Alumni Development Secretary Sue Arnold — Archivist History Evelyn Babb — Evening Librarian (not pictured) Sheena Sloan — Archives Secretary Bob Beard — Library Assistant 23 ,-., IV % t.r« , ■■ w ' l« gi v K k  |||| K ' ' | f Hf % W.: MCT nK - . - ' ' it fir ■ HKI «wW ' jflatiWial J PP J .:-■ . ■ 3I ' ' li § _ . CS SHH fm ' M ♦ CLASSES FRESHMEN Jill Annable Mt. Juliet, TN Monty Bailey Mt. Juliet, TN Doug Bone Lebanon, TN Beverly Brandon Hermitage, TN Terrence Brown Nashville, TN Kimberly Corby Hermitage, TN Melony Crandeii Nastiville, TN Emmett Crawford Monterey, TN Barbara Crook Lebanon, TN Karen Davis Rusty Davis Mt. Juliet, TN Cheryl Dedrick Hermitage, TN 26 FRESHMEN Michael Dethrow Sparta. TN Lucie Dickens Gordonsville, TN Mil e Donnelly Hermitage. TN Stanley Ecl ert Lebanon. TN Betsy Evins Lebanon. TN Misty Finley Centralia, Illinois Melissa Foster Hermitage. TN Roger Gentry Burns. TN Debbie Graves Mt. Juliet. TN Jeff Greenwood Crestwood. Kentucky Laura Grimes Lebanon. TN Donna Hailey Lebanon. TN 27 FRESHMEN Fredda Hancock Lebanon, TN Marcia Henley Lebanon, TN Butord, Hill Nashville, TN Mike Hughes Carthage, TN Reagan Jarrad Lebanon, TN Melissa Jennings Lebanon, TN Mark Jewell Lebanon, TN Tannmy Jewell Lebanon, TN Don Johnson Smyrna, TN Kevin Johnson Lebanon, TN Lisa Johnson Mt. Juliet, TN Lisa Johnson Ashland City, TN 28 FRESHMEN Mike Judd Powell, TN Jill King Lebanon, TN Anthony Lawrence Lebanon, TN Lisa Lawrence Nashville, TN Teresa Lawson Kodak, TN Lemonica Lewis Nashville, TN Ramona LIttrell Allardt, TN Mike Lubbers Covington, KY Chris Mang Mt. Juliet, TN Genia Massey Defeated, TN Yvonne Matlock Lebanon, TN James Mills Hermitage, TN 29 FRESHMAN Earl Mitchell Richmond, VA Sali Morganstern Antioch, TN Kerry Morris Smyrna, TN Brad Murphy Gamaliel, KY Rajeana Netherton Lebanon, TN Trina Odum Lebanon, TN Nana Petrone Hermitage, TN Billy Potter Knoxville, TN Bobby Pruitte Lebanon, TN Bill Reynolds Prospect, KY Letitia Reynolds Hampton, AR Doug Saunders Lexington, KY 30 FRESHMEN Arif Siddiqi Safat, Kuwait Angela Smith Hermitage, TN Jerry Stanley Mt, Juliet, TN Sue Stone Mt. Juliet, TN Lex Suite Lebanon, TN Judy Taylor Lebanon, TN Jeannie Thomas Mt. Juliet, TN Christy Trammell Lebanon, TN Grace Trejos Rep. de Panama Richard VanderDys Nacogdoches, TX Vanessa Vanhook Lebanon, TN Peggy Warren Lebanon, TN 31 FRESHMEN Michelle Webb Mt. Juliet, TN Melba White Lebanon, TN Wanda Wilkerson Carthage, TN Richard Williams Lebanon, TN Barron Willingham Jasper, Alabama Kimberly Winfree Gordonsville, TN Lesa Young Liberty, TN Susan Harris Hermitage, TN 32 SOPHOMORES Renee Alsup Lebanon, TN Rusty Baltz Mt. Juliet, TN Becky Barnes Lebanon, TN Penny Brockett Pleasant Shade, TN Paula Buehler Lebanon, TN Eddie Cato White Bluff, TN Dana Daniel Mt. Juliet, TN Cynthia Dockins Lebanon. TN Rita Dodds Lebanon, TN Penny Fisher Lebanon, TN Carol Fletcher Murfreesboro, TN Greg Gibson Worm Lebanon, TN A r, nil 33 SOPHOMORES Eric Goodman Nashville, TN Antonia Griffith Nashville, TN Jacqueline Hailey Watertown, TN Sandra Hamilton Lebanon, TN Emory Kincaid Hermitage, TN Nickie Lee Lebanon, TN Gary Ligon Lebanon, TN Cynthia Lindsey Mt. Juliet, TN Anita Malone Watertown, TN Linda Matthys Lebanon, TN William Porter Greenville, S.C. Tracy Simpson Mt. Juliet, TN 34 SOPHOMORES Jeff Smotherman Murfreesboro, TN Kim Taylor Mt. Juliet, TN Kimberly Walker Smithville, TN Bobby Wallen Cincinnati, OH Jerry Woodard Watertown, TN Linda Woodard Hickman, TN 35 JUNIORS Bobbie Bell Lebanon, TN Scott Berry Cincinnati, OH Winnie Blackburn Lebanon, TN Lori Bradshaw Mt. Juliet, TN Jeff Brown Lebanon, TN Lisa Cetas Mt. Juliet, TN Lynn Chapman Lewisburg, TN Tracey demons Madison, TN Terry Crnkovich Dolton, Illinois Bob Curtis Lexington, KY Terri Daniel Mt. Juliet, TN Rob Day Cincinnati, OH 36 JUNIORS Sean Egan Park Forest, Illinois Ricky Foxall Hermitage, TN Gray Gatlin Mt. Juliet, TN Rey Gomez Venezuela-Barquisime Kim Gregory Gallatin, TN Teena Gregory Dixon Springs, TN Robin Haden Lebanon, TN Bruce Hallums Lebanon, TN Bill Heiselman Cincinnati, Ohio Mike House Hermitage, TN Sherri Joyner Ranie Jewell Lebanon, TN 37 JUNIORS Anthony Leeman Lebanon, TN Vickie Leeman Lebanon, TN Mickey Martin Stanford, KY Frank McCiendon Lebanon, TN Gary McClure Keosauqua, Iowa James McDowell Jr. Bellville, IL Joe Modica Lexington, KY Leo Mucci Versailles, KY Alison Odum Madison, TN Rita Pierce Jamestown, TN Angela Reed Lebanon, TN Shelly Reed Corydon, IN 38 JUNIORS Tom Remke Lawrenceburg, TN Karyl Rourke Mt. Juliet, TN Clark Shelton Owenton, KY John Shouse Independence, KY Theda Smith Lebanon, TN Bill Slavens Springfield, MO Rosa Stokes Alexandria, TN John Walden Nashville, TN Kenny Walton Nashville, TN Gina Williamson Lebanon, TN Karen Woodruff Mt. Juliet, TN Julia Young Crossville, TN 39 SENIORS Nola Armstead Nashville, TN Joe Ballman Cincinnati, OH John Barber Hermitage, TN Geneva Barrett Lebanon, TN Laura Beckwith Lebanon, TN Mallissa Bolton Lebanon, TN Travis Bragg Gallatin, TN Dallas Brown Mt. Juliet, TN Michael Brzezicki Murtreesboro, TN Jennifer Carman Hartsville, TN Mike Chambers Lebanon, TN Steve Chambers Lebanon, TN 40 SENIORS Susan Daniels Gallatin, TN Sherry Eisenbraun Portland, TN Bonnye Fields Shelbyville, TN Donnye Fields Shelbyville, TN Phil Ford Kodak, TN James Fyke Goodlettsville, TN Mary Anne Gannon Lebanon, TN Melva Gentry Burns, TN Jack Gregory Gallatin, TN John Hunn Germantown, OH Rachel Hunter Lebanon, TN Angie Jackson Lebanon, TN 41 SENIORS Dee Johnson Whitehouse, TN Edward Labry Humboldt, TN Francis Lee Lebanon, TN Keith McCurdy Lebanon, TN Jim McGuire Belleville, IL Melody Oldham Carthage, TN Joanna Oliphant Scottsville, TN C. Tracey Parks Lebanon, TN Jean Pellegrin Gallatin, TN Mike Potts Lebanon, TN Kay Sanders Lebanon, TN Elizabeth Sewell Mt. Juliet, TN 42 SENIORS Penny Simmons Hendersonville, TN Toby Tobler Lebanon, TN Dick Tomkins Gallatin, TN Kenneth Tramel Lebanon, TN Cheryl Walker Lebanon, TN Linda Wix Westmoreland, TN Don Woods Nashville, TN Bart Butler Pulaski, TN 1984 FIRST FOUR YEAR GRADS Nineteen Hundred Eighty- Four was a year of change for Cumberland College. The school ' s name was changed back to Cumberland University. Robert Clement was inaugerated as the new president of the university. Also in ' 84 the now four-year institution produced its first set of four year graduates. Cumberland is currently working toward the accredidation of the four year institution. .f ' l ' ' ° ' - ' ® ® ' ° ' ' ' ® ® Swindle, Ursula E. Trevathan, Lisa Kelly Morse, Shirley Lee Hickman, Anna Gayle Lannom Jeffery Officer, Harriet M. Lancaster, William Arthur See, Jr., Arlinar Agness Stafford, Brenda C. Barton, Michelle Cooksey Warren, Vicki Ann Trisdale, Debra Lynn Johnson, Sharon A. Smith. 44 ACTIVITIES BULLDOGS BASEBALL ' 85 COACH WOODY HUNT ASST. COACH JENNINGS The 1985 Cumberland Baseball season was indeed an exciting one for the Bulldogs. Gathering up a record the teann prepared for the transition into the VSAC. Under the direction of Athletic Director Coach Woody Hunt, the Bulldogs have grown and strengthened. Now the ' Dogs can approach the ' 86 season with an added strength and incentive. Good luck Bulldogs! m.a«!i. ' ii Hi vssMfiS- Pitchers and Catchers: Bottom row I to r: Bill Heiselmann (P), Bill Potter (P), Doug Saunders (C), John Shouse (C), Pat Dellerman (C), Bill Slavens (C), Sean Egan (P), Keith Gibbons (P); Standing: Vince Valentino (P), Terry Crnkovich (P), Mike Donnelly (P), H John Hunn (P), Clark Shelton (P), Jeff Greenwood (P), and Bob Curtis. Seniors: Rob Day, Joe Ballnrian, Bob Curtis, Jim WcGuire, and Scott Berry. m . Outfielders: Bottom row I to r: Bill Evans, Andy Walker, Tommy White, and Mickey Martin; Standing; Harold Shouse, Tim Nolan, Leo Mucci, and Scott Berry. w infielders: Bottom Row I to r: Joe Modica, Rob Day, Rob Kroell, and Bill Slavens; Standing: Bill Reynolds, Gary McClure, Jim McGuire, Joe Ballman, Brad Murphy and Doug Saunders. BULLDOGS 198t-B CUKBEJtLAm) imiV«51TT KEH ' S BASHTTRMX PLAYEB POS. HCT. UIICHT ClASS HCKETCWN RlcVv Aro tron(t c  r 160 Senior Coluifcle, in Trivlj BrigK r i ' 4 195 Junior Callitln. TD Terence Brovn C P f J 195 Preihmjn H.ehYllle. TH •flch.el Dethrcv p 6 ' 170 PreehBin Spirte, TH Eric CpodTjn c 6 ' t 195 Sophovore diihvllle, TK Chtrlrs H vpf5 c 6 ' ? 155 PreihetAn Olckion. TV Jchn i-jnn p i ' i 1B5 Sophoaore Certt ntovn, OH Bt-y«n cr-nlt u c IBO Preehsun Columbia, TT Eirl ItcJif l: c 205 Preehran BtltlBore, KS VI 111st; Prrtrt c i-M- 159 Scphotwre Lebenon, TN JcSn -.jliifr r 6 f- 175 Junior SeihvllU. TV K.fnnv ' -altrr ' p f6 ' 195 Junior Naehvllle, TS rrc5 ; ■- :.•• r. IfO Sorhps-Te Coli=bta, TK r- . - • u c uc- ?er!oT ' .■.ihvllle, T 50 LADY BULLDOGS CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY LADY BULLDOGS 19Qh-BS L. PCS. NAME HEIGHT ( 3 LASS HOMETOWN kz G Mildred Battle 5 6 2 Nashville, TN jk G Sherrie Chaffin 5 ' 9 3 Lebanon, TN 22 F Teresa Davis 5 ' ioi 1 Jamestown, TN 30 C Toni Griffith 5 ' 11 2 Nashville, TN 12 F Lisa Lavrrence 5 ' 5 1 Nashville, TN 2 G Lamonica Lewis 5 ' 5 1 Nashville, TN i o F Nicky Neal 5 ' 9i 3 Lebanon, TN 20 G Rita Pierce 5 ' 6i 3 Jamestown, TN kk C Shelly Reed 6 2 3 Corydon,IND 32 F Rosa Stokes 5 9 2 Alexandria, TN 10 G Mary Tipton 5 ' 3 1 Jamestown, TN BULLDOGS IN ACTION I ■By ■ 1 - 7. ' N H Wr - m k, JH W J i-nT w ' t r ' T H I ,A - j i « Mt ' l l 1 tJ ' 1l _ 53 MORE ■ y — E K , li k. V ' l llJll ■ ' V ' A C T I O N VOLLEYBALL Coach — Phillip Barnes Players: Pam Barnes Toni Griffin Jill King Lisa Lawrence LeMonica Lewis Lisa Napier (Above) Nena Petrone (Left) Shelly Reed Rosa Stokes Players (I to r): Front row — Jill King, Shelly Reed, Toni Griffin, and Rosa Stol es; Back row — Pam Barnes, Lisa Lawrence, and Le Monica Lewis. CUMBERLAND Ranie Jewell — captain Misty Finley UNIVERSITY Melony Crandell SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club consists of a small group of students who show an interest in science. A student does not have to be a science major to become a member. An ongoing project of the Science Club is the renovation of the Rice Observatory, an interesting feature of Cumberland University ' s campus. Other planned activities include trips to various places such as the Huntsville Alabama Space Center, the Oak Ridge Atomic Energy Center, and several other Science centers. The Science Club desires to provide the student body with an understanding of how science affects people throughout life. Jeffrey A. Winfree, President President Jeff Winfree, V-President Melody Oldliam, Secretary Kerry Morris, Treasurer Don Johnson, Reporter Kim Taylor, Public Relations Director Ranie Jewell, Public Relations Rajeana Neatherton, Mark Jewell, Jeannie Thomas, Jeffrey (Smiley) Dennis, Michael Hughes, Advisors Marvin E. Holtz, Carlton Whitt, Suhail Massad, Jack Howard. 60 PI CHI OMEGA standing I to r: Rosa Stokes, Pam Barnes, Jill King, Kinn Walker, Shelly Reed, Robin Hayden, Rita Hannlet, Cynthia Lindsey, President Susan Cosby, Secretary Misty Finley, V-President Salli Morgenstern, Karen Neal, Melany Crandell, Jean Pellagrin, Cheryll Dettrick Seated I to r: Rita Pierce, Ramona Littrell, Melissa Foster, Tina Walker, Ranie Jewell, Lisa Cetas, Allison Oldham, Tracey demons, Angela Smith 61 CIRCLE K The Circle K was newly founded the year 1985. The Circle K Club is sponsored by the Lebanon KIwanIs Club. The objectives of Circle K are: to serve on the campus and in the connmunity; to encourage participation in group activities; to promote good fellowship and high scholarship; and to develop aggressive citizenship and the spirit of service for improvement of all human relationships. Alison Odum, President Above right: Anthony Nwankwo, V-Pres., Alison Odom, Pres., Jean Pellegrin, Treas. Robin Haden, Sec. Right: Board Members — Mellissa Foster, George Hamer, Mallissa Bolton. 62 Bonnye Fields, Mallissa Bolton, Tracey Parks, Cheryl Walker, Jean Pellegrin, Teresa Lawson, Rachel Hunter, Dennis Smith, Malissa Foster, John Hunn, Frank McClendon, George H. Hamer, William Porter, Arif Siddiqi, Anthony Nwankwo, Kenneth Walton, Robin C. Haden, Donnye Fields, Advisor George Daniel. HONOR SOCIETY The Cumberland Honor Society was formed in he early spring of 1985. It is designed to foster scholarship among those students who exhibit a desire to learn through their endeavor to maintain a superior scholastic performance. Juniors and seniors who meet the scholastic qualifications are invited to join the organization. Tracey Parks, President John Hunn, V-President, Tracey Parks President, Nola Armstead, Secretary, Rachel Hunter, Treasurer. Cheryl Walker, Angie Jackson, Nola Armstead, Rachel Hunter, Jean Pellegrin, Ranie Jewell, Toby Tobler, John Hunn, Anthony Nwankwo, Mary Anne Gannon, Dick Tomkins, Tracey Parks, Alisson Odom, Adyisors Daphne Bell and George Daniel. 63 1984- ' 85 YEARBOOK STAFF Michelle Webb — Co-Editor and Photographer Teresa Lawson — Co-Editor Doug Fouts — Advisor Tom Stenger — Advisor Jill Annable Beverly Brandon Toby Tobler — Photographer Melissa Foster The Staff got off to a slow start this year, but we feel that we ' ve put forth a great effort to make a good yearbook that we hope you will enjoy. We ' d like to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Jenkins and Ms. Bell for their help. Thanks to the staff for their hard work. Also, thanks to Connie Wright for her help. 65 Toby Tobler, Rosa Stokes, Melissa Foster, Stephanie Burns, Kerry Morris, Shelly Reed President Tracey Parks The Student Council is a representative body that is elected to serve as a voice ot student opinions. We strive to help establish a link between the student body and the faculty and administration. Through activities and suggestions, the Student Council tries to better the life of students at the University. Tracey Parks President 1984-85 STUDENT COUNCIL Vice-President Travis Bragg Secretary-Treasurer Alison Odom UNIVERSITY SINGERS 1984-1985 The University Singers took a trip to Salt Lake City, Utaii during Spring Break. They went through Kansas City, and Denver, Colorado, wWh fond memories of the Goodland, Kansas KFC. they attended study sessions and listened to other choirs, including the Morman Tabernacle Choir. The students at Cumberland have greatly enjoyed hearing the Singers throughout the year in Enrichment Forum. Also to be commended are the soloists who performed. University Singers (I to r): Donnye Fields, Nickie Lee, Ramona Littrell, George Hamer, Bert Coble — Director, Pace Pope, Dennis Smith, Carol Huff, Bonnye Fields, and Penny Simmons. 68 HANDBELL CHOIR 1984-1985 Handbell Choir (I to r): Nickie Lee, Ramona Littrell, Dr. George Hall, Penny Simmons, Emily Dixon, Mrs. Sue Coble, George Hamer, Emily Blackburn, Dennis Smith, and Dr. Bert Coble — Director. 1983- 1984 Handbell Choir (I to r): 1st Row — Cynthia Shaver, Nancy VanVant, Dr. George Hall, Cynthia Wright, Tammi Finch, Vera Warwick; 2nd Row — Curtis Stair, Karia Nelson, Nickie Lee, Roger Davis, George Hamer, Tina Ragland, and Bert Coble — Director. 69 CHOIR Sitting (I to r): Cynthia Wrigint, Dennis Smitli, Bert Coble — Director, Vera Warwick, and Roger Davis; 2nd Row: Scott Mayhugh, Tammi Finch, Carl Ragland; 3rd Row: George Hamer, Nicl ie Lee, Cynthia Shaver, Tina Ragland, and Morris McPherson. UNIVERSITY SINGERS 1st Row: Tammi Finch, Cynthia Wright, Vera Warwick, Susanna Alexander; 2nd Row: Cynthia Shaver, Nickie Lee, Penny Simmons, Tina Ragland, Curtis Stair; 3rd Row: Todd Keith, George Hamer, Roger Davis, Scott Mayhugh, Carl Ragland, Bert Coble — Director; 4th Row: Roy Kirk, Fred Scott, Dennis Smith, Tyrone Taylor, and Morris McPherson. COMMUNITY CHORUS 70 « CAMPUS LIFE 1984 WORLD NEWS — Mission specialist Bruce McCandless tal es a wall in space in early 1984. He is seen here using the manned maneuvering unit as he moved away from the Shuttle Challenger during the eight-day space mission. — President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush sought re-election in 1984. aeii A — Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale made history when he chose a woman, Geraldine Ferraro as his vice presidential running mate. — After years of civil war, elections were held in ElSalvador in 1984. Jose Napoleon Duarte was elected president in what international observers called the most open and free election in that country in 50 years. The soldiers are reading a newspaper at the Rio Lempa checkpoint near ElSalvador. The headline reads There is Faith in the Electoral Process. — In our own country, once again President Reagan was elected to office. He won with the biggest electoral vote in the nation ' s history. (49 states with 49 percent of the total vote). Here President and Mrs. Reagan are shown at the victory celebration on election night, November 6, 1984. — The United States Marines arrived in Beirut in 1982. Lebanon was torn by Civil War and foreign invasion. In 1984 when the U.S. pulled out, more than 260 Marines were dead, Lebanon was still at war with most of its territory occupied by foreign troops and its government tottering. — Throughout 1984, Pope John Paul II traveled through much of the world. Including South Korea, Thailand, Switzerland, Canada, Spain and Puerto Rico. In May, the Pope was in Papua New Guinea where he met some of the 200,000 natives that turned out to welcome him in the highland jungle country AII photos courtesy of A P World-Wide. P SPORTS SPECTACULAR fh Winter Olympics in Yugoslavia saw the U.S. win four gold and four silver medals. Scott Hamilton won a gold in men ' s figure skating and Steve Mafire won a gold in Giant Slalom skiing. Chicago Bears ' Walter Payton eyes New Orleans Saints ' Whitney Paul as he carries the ball on his way to setting the record for rushing. He broke the record of 12, 312 held by Jim Brown. The World Series in ' 84 saw tlie Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres. Tlie ' 84 Summer Olympics brought the U.S. 83 gold medals, 61 silver, 30 bronze. Mary Lou Retton won the all-round gold medal and led the gymnastic team to a silver. Carl Lewis won four gold medals in track events. The Soviet Union and other Communist countries boycotted the Olympics. All photos AP World wide Photo. ,,,a......,..,.„«s-t Diana gave birth to Prince Idarry in late 1984. The photo shows Prince Charles and his other son, two-year old Prince Williann. Bottom Left: Robert Duvall received an Oscar for his role as a washed-up country singer who overcomes alcoholism in the film Tender Mercies . Shirley MacLaine won for best actress and Jack Nicholson won best supporting actor as an eccentric mother and pot-bellied ex-astronaut in Terms of Endearment, which also won the best picture award. The photo shows Maclaine and Duvall the night of the Oscars. Bottom Right: The Statue of Liberty celebrated her 98th birthday in 1984 and she began to show her age. The statue was worn from constant pummeling by wind, salt air and acid rain, and the iron ribbing supporting the copper covering was badly corroded. A two-year restoration began in July 1984. It included a new gold-plated torch. Js . IBIgT.=:.- ' vv«;g .a Above: Vanessa Williams was forced to surrender her title as Miss America at the request of pageant officials because she had posed nude for sexually explicit photos. She became the first of 57 Miss Americas to be forced to resign. Suzette Charles, the first ■ runner-up became the 58th Miss America. She crowned Sharlene Wells, Miss Utah, at the Atlantic City Pageant in September. Michael Jackson conducted his so-called Victory Tour to more than a dozen cities. The original ticket policy, which required fans to mail in $120 postal money order for four tickets with no guarantee that they could receive tickets, was shelved after much criticism. ENRICHMENT 1984 Fall Enrichment Forum presented Cumber- land University with a variety of speakers of local, state, and national prominence. Students were al- lowed to participate in the Forum through questions and discussion. The Forums proved to be an interest- ing educational experience and have become an im- portant part of student life at Cumberland. Speakers shown here are: future Congressman Bart Gordon, speaking with Jeff Winfree, Commissioner of Labor Francis Guess, and candidate for Congress Joe Simpkins. Opposite page are: poet Peck Gunn and State Sen- ator Annabelle Clement O ' Brien with Nathan Poss. 80 FORUM )t J HOMECOMING 1985 m The 1985 Homecoming Court (I to r): Ranie Jewell — 1st runner-up; Robin Haden Homecoming Queen; and Rosa Stokes — 2nd runner-up. 82 Nominations were taken fronn sclnool organizations for Queen. Tliere were nine girls up for the title. Students voted for their favorite choice and the three winners were announced at the Homecoming basketball game. There was a dance after the game. Other nominees I to r: Alison Odum, Dana Hare, Nickie Lee, Melissa Foster, Misty Finley, and Laura Grimes. 83 STUDENT ACTIVITIES I - ■, f jk.i ' ■ ' ■ ' .- •, - ; r : !f ' 2F ' 1 • mJ - .... , . 41. K ' B ' ' ■• T wH ' i p..-- ,■ r% RS Fv - «o •■dr ' y ' -. l -M i r Wk m- i mm [ E ' i ■P. W i ; . Sft ._ «f ' ■ •f K ' : ::.« « ' -i£ JH UMBERLAND HAMS It took four shots for Gray to get it rigfit. You ' ve got to be kidding. You want me to what? Yes, your eyes were supposed to be open. Yeh, that ' s me . . . the cute one on the right. Oh yeh, I forgot the toothpaste in the corner. Lool in ' sharp! 89 Intramural Basketball Champions — Bottom Row: Tommy White, Leo Mucci, Mickey Martin; Top Row; Brad Murphy, Bob Curtis, Scott Berry, John Hunn, and Joe Ballman. ¥): .ag KS! William Porter, Penny Fisher, and Jeff Brown (top right); Cathy Quail (far right) giving a speech; Joe Modica (right); Keith Gibbons (bottonn right); and the dog (below) we couldri ' t get to smile. i v Terry Crnkovich and Mike Judd (top left); Bonnye and Donnye Fields (top right); Cheryl Dedrick (middle left); LeMonica Lewis and Ricky Armstrong (above); Bobby Pruitte (far left); and Steve Thompson (left) sorry you didn ' t get in the student section, we thought you were a teacher and when we found out you weren ' t it was too late. 95 97 ilRING FLING B E fS SI L .r . - klH J .., h 4 - J 1 ' ' m I MSRlZ y 1; 103 AWARDS AND HONORS ' 85 This year ' s annual award banquet was held in the cafeteria at Cumberland on Thursday, the 2nd of May, 1985. Attending were parents and friends of award recipients and also members of Cumberland ' s faculty. AWARDS President ' s Award Jean Elaine Peliegrin Cumberland University Service Award Harrell Edward Webb Freda Howard Art Award Tonia Tanner Award In English Wesley G. Tobler Freshman English Award Yvonne Alberta Whitley Matlock Mr. Miss Cumberland Rosa Melene Stokes And John F. Hunn 104 Research Award In English Robert Michael Potts Cale Young Rice Award William Richard Tomkins William Bowen Campbell Award In American History Susan Renee Alsup Cavett World History Award Jill Marie Annable Raymond Cleveland Award In Social Science Claude Tracey Parks Chamber Of Commerce Award In Business Administration John Alan Barber Banker ' s Award In Accounting K. Rachel Hunter Banker ' s Award In Economics Harrell Edward Webb And Homer Eugene Davis J.O. Baird Chemistry Award Siew-Kien Pong CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award Gordon Christopher Johnson Freshman Biology Award Gordon Christopher Johnson Mathematics Achievement Award Teresa Lawson Calculus Award Siew-Kien Fong Allied Health Award James Kerry Cooper Health Care Administration Award James M. Fyke Future Educator Award B. Ann Reese Music Service Award George Anthony Hamer University Singers Director ' s Award Ramona Sue Littrell H. Bert Coble Medal Ramona Sue Littrell Student Council Awards Outstanding Young Man John F. Hunn Outstanding Young Woman Robin Carole Haden Outstanding Faculty Member Jack Harris Howard Cumberland University Woman ' s Club Award Angela Jackson Lindsey Donnell Award John F. Hunn 105 GIADUATION f i Km mW ik. Bachelor of Arts Ellen Anola Johnson Armstead, Lebanon, TN Edward T. Briney, Old Hickory, TN Stephen M. Chambers, Lebanon, TN Angela Jackson, Lebanon, TN Robert Michael Potts, Lebanon, TN Tonia Tanner, Mt. Juliet, TN William Richard Tomkins, Gallatin, TN Kenneth Mason Tramel, Lebanon, TN Cheryl Lynn Walker, Lebanon, TN Harrell Edward Webb, Nashville, TN Newton G. Dowdy, Hendersonville, TN James Durette Henderson, Jr., Lebanon, TN Homer Eugene Davis, Nashville, TN Phillip Martin Ford, Kodak, TN William D. Jones, Nashville, TN Howard Hooper Penuel, Jr., Lascassas, TN Carl Douglas Wallace, Lebanon, TN Bachelor of Science Daven Neal Harrell, Mt. Juliet, TN Michael Joseph Brzezicki , Murfreesboro, TN James Kerry Cooper, II, Nashville, TN Melody Bush Oldham, Carthage, TN John Beasley Whitfield, Nashville, TN James M. Fyke, Lebanon, TN Edward Allison Labry, III, Humbolt, TN Bachelor of Business Administration John Alan Barber, Hermitage, TN Anna Mallissa Bolton, Lebanon, TN Rebecca Lynn Chapman Brown, Columbia, TN Leslie Barton Butler, Pulaski, TN Asbury John Daniel, Gallatin, TN Mary Baird Gannon, Lebanon, TN George Thomas Glenn, McMinnville, TN Everette R. Harrison, Smyrna, TN Maude Elizabeth T. Jordan, Mt. Juliet, TN Francis Timothy Lee, Lebanon, TN James Richard McGuire, Belleville, Illinois Nwankwo Anthony Ogbonnaya, Enugu, Nigeria Jean Elaine Pellegrin, Gallatin, TN Michael Hardie Chambers, Lebanon, TN William Calvin Crook, Bartlett, TN James Nelson Lamberson, Lebanon, TN Wynne Mitchell, Lebanon, TN Montre Kaye Nance, Hermitage, TN Joanna Leigh Oliphant, Scottsville, Kentucky Thomas Bridgewater Remke, Lawrenceburg, TN Russell Lynn Tipton, Old Hickory, TN Bachelor of Science in Education Charles Richard Barnes, Portland, TN Jennifer G. Carman, Hartsville, TN Susan Gail Daniels, Gallatin, TN Sherry Lynn Eisenbraun, Gallatin, TN Franklin Dee Johnson, White House, TN Kathy Stephens Maynardd, Springfield, TN Linda Gail Troutt Wix, Westmoreland, TN Associate in Arts Lisa Mae Cetas, Mt. Juliet, TN Melissa Renee Jordan, Nashville, TN Brenda Rodgers Price, Lebanon, TN Tracey Lynn demons, Madinson, TN Gerald Wayne Joseph St. Pierre, Nashville, TN Melissa Carol Noel, Danville, Kentucky Associate in Science TN Lyie Kenneth Carlson, Lebanon, Ranie Lee Jewell, Lebanon, TN Susan Kay Partlow, Lebanon, TN Cynthia Lynette Thompson, Lebanon, TN Associate in Arts in Business Angela Dell Reed, Lebanon, TN Susan Renee Alsup, Lebanon, TN Anita Faye Malone, Watertown, TN Stephanie Nichole Neal, Lebanon, TN Penny Diane Fisher, Lebanon, TN Stephanie Lynette Burns, Lebanon, TN James Dennis, Smith, Knoxville, TN Dorothy Ann Vaden, Watertown, TN Angela Cozette Ward, Lebanon, TN Cum Laude (3.5-3.74) Magna Cum Laude (3.75-3.89) Summa Cum Laude (3.9-4.0) 107 Sgt. Michael J. Brzezicki Bachelor of Science Lt. James Kerry Cooper Bachelor of Science Lt. William C. Crook Bachelor of Business Administration pk JK , tiVAfl H f ( 7 , B ■ IhHBI HI 1 |[ BB9 1 ' H u Col. Homer Davis Bachelor of. Arts Maj. Newton G. Dowdy Bachelor of Arts Col. George Glenn Bachelor of Business Administration 108 Col. Everette Harrison Bachelor of Business Administration Maj. James D. Henderson, Jr. Bachelor of Arts Col. William D. Jones Bachelor of Arts Maj. Howard H. Penuel Bachelor of Arts Brigadier General Harreii E. Webb (ret.) Bachelor of Arts WORKING ADULT DEGREE PROGRAM GRADUATES The Cumberland University Working Adult Degree Program became a reality in 1984. During tlie first year, 250 applications were processed and from that group, the first graduates received their four-year degrees in May, 1985. This program is designed to enable working adults to pursue a college degree without the necessity of released work time in order to attend day classes on a college campus. Changes and developments in society such as the explosion of knowledge; new and rapidly changing technology; demands to retool, up-grade and keep abreast on the part of the work force; and increased expectations requiring the completion of a baccalaureate degree for many working adults have made the development of non-traditional programs for non-traditional students mandatory if higher education is to meet the needs of the non-traditional student as well as continuing to serve the traditional student. The working adults who have become a part of the Cumberland University family have added to the strength of the University, its student body, and service to the state and region. It is Cumberland University ' s hope that we have made a significant contribution to the working adults who have participated and to those who will do so in the future. WADP Graduates not pictured: Lt. John Whitfield, Bachelor of Science; Lt. Leslie Barton Butler, Bachelor of Business Administration (p. 43); James M. Fyke, Bachelor of Science (p. 41); and Russell Tipton, Bachelor of Business Administration. Lt. Col. Robert D. Whitworth Bachelor of Business Administration IN MEMORY The Phoenix staff of 1984-85 would like to say a few words in honor of the late Dr. Ernest L Stockton. Dr. Stockton was President of Cumberland College for twenty-five years before retiring on May 31, 1983. He was responsible for nnany of the big changes in Cunnberland over the years. He supervised the building of Justin Potter Hall in 1963, Edward Potter Hall and Mary White Hall in 1967. Stockton also saw the building of the J.B. Michael Student Center in 1963, the renovation of Mennorial Hall in 1966 and the accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1963. A great triumph for Dr. Stockton was seeing Cumberland change from a two-year junior college to the current four-year status it enjoys today. Dr. Stockton was a truly great man who had a plan and vision for Cumberland. He dedicated the best years of his life to making the dreams of Cumberland come true. We only regret that he cannot be here today to see all that Cumberland has and will become. We do know that those of us here at Cumberland University owe a great debt to the late Dr. Ernest L. Stockton. The Phoenix Staff ' ' 1? ' % 112