Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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 A 22 Olden days A long, long time ago. rules once roamed the dormitory halls. Of course, a resurrection has recently occurred involving many restrictions placed on residents of the on-campus living quarters decreed by former presidents of Jacksonville State University in past years. A gradual increase of restrictions has jarred some people back to earlier days where monarchy was the dorm director's middle name. Those days were filled with bobby socks, bouffant hairdos and crew cuts. A drink meant an RCf cola and grass was what everyone hated to cut. An outing to the local theater for some refreshing entertainment meant a ritual of close monitoring to and from the movie house. Girls were marched in line to the theater and seated in alphabetical order for easier identification in case of a noisy giggle or slightly indicernible noise emanting from that direction. Thank goodness our campus has been forever moving forward since those olden days. In celebration of such achievement, hug your co-ed buddy an extra time in the name of progress!!—Susan Johnson

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Dedication Ben Kirkland—Comptroller 24 Professional, ethical, dedicated — these sterling qualities come to mind when Ben Kirkland. University Comptroller. appears. Among administrative officials, professional staff, his own office force, faculty members and students. Kirkland is appreciated and respected. A gentleman known for his courtesy. Kirkland takes his work seriously and devotes time and energy unselfishly to assure efficient handling of activities involved in the smooth operation of the Business Office. Students working directly with him on business matters concerning campus publications and the keeping of legal business records such as SGA officers and treasurers of clubs, fraternities, and sororities and students having financial problems always find a willing and patient counselor who gives his total concern to the person requesting time and consideration. His openness, fairness, and firmness identify him as a trustworthy person possessing integrity. The University and its people are richer for his presence. With a deep sense of gratitude, the staff, on behalf of the student body, dedicates the 1983 centennial edition of the Mimosa to Ben Kirkland.