Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Scholars cited Realizing that academic excellence is deserving of recognition, the dean of each college has announced the three students who have earned the highest GPA's toward the spring graduation. Dr, William Loftin, Dean of the College of Commerce and Business administration, announced the following scholars: upper left—Mark Phillips with a major in accounting and a minor in finance: Tara Clark with a major in business computer s science and a minor in mathematics: Sheila Prestridge with a major in business computer science and a minor in finance: and Vickie Murray, not shown. Dr. Thomas Barker. Dean of the College of Criminal justice lists Patrick Sharon with a major in forensic science and double minors in chemistry' and military science, james Decker with a major in law enforcement and a minor in military science: and lames Porzuck with a major in law enforcement and a minor in corrections. J5U 25

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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.

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Dr. Robert Hymer, Dean of the College of Education, lists (upper) Robin Gail Jennings with a major in elementary education and a minor in English. Elizabeth Howie with a major in mental retardation and a minor in the emotionally conflicted; Wanda S. Vates with a major in office administration and a minor in English. Dr. T. Allen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Social Science, lists (lower) Bert Spence, not shown, with majors in English and Drama; Sherri Blevins with a major in English and a minor in business computer science; Sharon Hawkins with a major in psychology and minor in business computer science. 26