Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Six Selectd Hall of Fame Inductees Named During Banquet Six distinguished individuals joined the ranks of 30 others in the GSU Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies Sept. 29 in the Black and Gold room of the Favorite Student Union. This sixth annual enshrinement banquet concluded Founder’s Week activities. Medallions were presented to the six persons who made significant contributions to the university. The inductees included: NON-GRAMBLINITE CATEGORY: Mrs. Theresa Adams Garner, daughter of university founder Charles P. Adams and noted Lincoln Parish educator; J.K. Haynes, nationally recognized educator and member of the Louisiana Board of Regents. SPORTS CATEGORY: Willis Reed, former professional bask- etball star with the New York Knicks and member of the NBA Hall of Fame; Doug Williams, professional football quarterback with the Arizona Wranglers and former signal caller for Tampa Bay. NON-SPORTS CATEGORY—Mrs. Virginia Hunter, noted North Louisiana educator; Henry Essex, devoted Gramblinite who has distinguished himself in the field of education. Doug Williams and Mrs. Reed who accepted for her son. Mrs. Virginia Hunter stands beside Henry Essex. A special award for Mrs. Moss. Personalities 265

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Coach Eddie Robinson converses with inductees and presenters. Theresa Adams Garner poses with J.K. Haynes. President displays Dr. Thomas Richardson painting. 264 Personalities

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Cheerleaders Win Spirit Award Grambling State University cheerlead- ers once again received top recognition as the most spirited squad at the Nation- al Cheerleaders Association summer workshop on the SMU campus in Dallas. Over 700 cheerleaders from an eight- state area competed for the coveted “Spirit Award,” which is given on the basis of cheerleading techniques, unity, friendliness, cooperation, leadership and sportsmanship. In addition, the GSU squad also re- ceived the “Spirit Stick’? each day of the workshop. Gramblinites attending the event were Terrance Lilly, Rochelle Locksey, Vonda Smith, Gretchen Williams, Denise Gattis, Jacinda Vinson, Pamela Young, George Doughton, Duane Bowen, Matthew Latson, Terri Mayes, Jolynn Alexander, Willie Ruffins, Michelle Carter, Walteree Barnes and Mozelene Brown (advisor). The squad wins again. Grambling State’s High Ability Scholars The 1985 High Ability participants. Over 50 high school juniors par- ticipated in the university’s 1985 High Ability Program. This unique program is for out- standing high school students with high academic standing. It extends the academic exper- iences of outstanding juniors to the university level; provides opportu- nity for students to begin college training prior to high school gradu- ation; furnishes students enriching exploratory experiences that are useful in helping them to finalize vocational and career goals, and helps each participant realize his full potential through exploratory guidance and counseling. eee a