Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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A2Omo ie = EH ie 316 Religion Religion has always been a mainstay among Grambling stu- dents. The religious clubs maintain a spiritual awareness and some have choirs spreading the word of Jesus Christ through song. Gramblinites are also spiritually uplifted by the Campus Min- istry. This year the Tiger features four organizations in the religious section. These groups include Alpha and Omega, Baptist Student Union, Gospel G-Men and Voices of Faith. On campus, Gramblinites can obtain spiritual guidance from such places as the Catholic Center and Campus Ministry. UNIVERSITY © ‘ Welcomes ? TIGER LAND ) ie alg £ ge a 1st Row L-R: Alphonso Nation, Rodney Mark, Mackie Freeze Jr., Caren Askew, Emerson Capers Jr., Jessica Boatwright, Clarissa Thompson, Dana Early, Tangela Battles, Sophia Martin, Louis Jackson, William Bell. 2nd Row: Antoine Robinson, Mary Williams, Jacqueline Hill, Jolanda McElveen, Shelia Williams, Lora Bennett, Carla Johnson, Margaret Haynes, Rev. Benny Thomas. A nondenominational organization of stu- dents who have a belief in Christ. Alpha and Omega also promotes social welfare and community service.

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A drum major looks the situation over. Ricky Gallot gets down in the Superdome. Grambling Band Alive in ’85 The Grambling State University Marching Band was definitely alive in ’85 as the precision oriented unit entertained audiences throughout the United States and Japan.’ After opening its season in Shreveport’s Independence Stadium, the marching Tigers took to the airways for a tantaliz- ing exhibition in Yankee Stadium. Such celebrities and Julius “Dr. J” Irving and Georgetown coach John Thompson viewed the Louisiana performers. County Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., and the Louisiana Superdome were also visited by the musical delegation from Grambling. In addition to the standard routines performed by marching band members, the unit also featured a rapping specialist, singers, the Orchesis and guitarists. Following the Bayou Classic performance, Conrad Hutchinson’s talented unit traveled to Tokyo, Japan, for a halftime performance with the Southern Cal band in the Mirage Bowl. This was the fourth trip to Japan for the Grambling band. In 1976 the unit performed in the Pioneer Bowl. A year later the group was invited to the first Mirage Bowl. Then in 1982, the GSU Marching Band traveled to Osaka for the Jazz Festival and then on to Toyko for the sixth Mirage Bowl. Musicians perform during Texas Southern game. Music 315

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PRESIDENT Norselles Holmes III VICE PRESIDENT Yvonne Cook SECRETARY Angela Giles TREASURER i Darrell Braxton 1st Row L-R: Stephan Wyatt, Dan Morseller. 2nd Row L-R: Jowanna McCamey, Barbara Fair, Gilda Williams, Judy Chaffold, Angela Waters, Tangela Battles, Nina Phillips, Pame- la Hill, Surlonda Brookfield, Regina Yates, Hope Dickerson, Cenece Dixon, Ruthel Johnson, Sonya Johnson, Wendy King, Sandra Billings. 3rd Row: Daphanne Poole, BSU involves students in Wendell Martin, Rent Wilson, Albert Marshall, Anita Jones, Wilbur Purvis, Louise Cum- Ghristantiforand principles mings, Benjamin Bazile, Keith Harrell, Sheila Threats, Sheila Sykes, Cherie Esters, Sonja ‘ . Primous, Tonja Emerson, James Morris, Emerson Capers. 4th Row: Clyde Jimerson, Char- The group also produces ex- lotte Kellum, Greg Mackey, Ruby Franklin, Lee Thomas, David Robinson, Al Harris, Craig ceptional gospel sounds. Fleming, Jessie Doulet, Casey Johnson, Lionel Ferrell, Tammie Tennant, Rosalind Banks, Tabetha Eave, Yvonne Cook, Keith Christian, Nanthalia Washington—sponsor, Stephen Fontenot. PRESIDENT Curtis Maxey VICE PRESIDENT Sherman Cowley SECRETARY Ricky Bishop TREASURER Douglas Henry (L-R) Cornell Cosby, Curtis Maxey, Sherman Cowley. The Gospel G-Men specialize in inspirational gospel mu- sic. Composed of football players and other interested in- dividuals, the group performs at various statewide activit- ies.