Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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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

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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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Ralph Garr awaits induction. Rob captivates audience. La. Hall of Fame Inducts 3 Tigers Nineteen eighty-five was the “‘Year of the Tiger” at the Lou- isiana Sports Hall of Fame. During Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in July, three of the seven selections were Grambling Tigers. GSU grid coach Eddie Robinson, former All-Pro defensive back Willie Brown and former All-Star baseball performer Ralph Garr were inducted during ceremonies on the Northwest- ern State University campus. Adding to Grambling’s obvious presence was the attendance of former football greats Paul ““Tank’’ Younger and Junious ‘“‘Buck”” Buchanan as two of the presenters. Home run king Hank Aaron presented Garr his award. Also named to the Hall were LSU footballer Tommy Casanova, former women’s professional golfer Clifford Ann Creed, ex-LSU track and field standout Matt Gordy and late LSU athletic director Jim Corbett. Willie Brown is now a professional coach.