Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Named Tor a past president. Houston Cote Library, the tallest academic building in Alabama, opened in 1972 to meet the growing needs of students. Housing the administration and academic computer services. Bibb Graves Hall is the only remaining building of the original college campus. Constructed in 1980, Stone Performing Arts Center is home to Humanities and Social Sciences, the drama department, and the university theater. Opening: Campus Buildings 9

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Buildings lend pride Campus buildings are a symbol of students' accomplishments For the college student the campus stands as a mecca of higher academics in the form of new buildings. How can one be proud of brick and mortar? When the classes have been dismissed and appropriate grades assigned, the buildings remain a symbol of accomplishment. Houston Cole Library is a thirteen story marble structure. Dr. Thomas Freeman, director of print media, says, “The 425,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals, 700,000 pieces of microforms, and 7,500 phonograph record collection have been selected in the last twenty years.” In the lobby are portraits of university presidents and the plaque for Alabama Teacher Hall of Fame members. The twelfth floor contains a lounge and open-air observation deck. The Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center houses English, history, and economics, along with the university theater. Completed in 1980, the theater sports a proscenium arch stage that can be easily converted into a thrust stage. Over 300 seats are arranged in a continental style. Dr. Wayne Claeren of the drama department says, “The space in the theater has been wisely planned and is efficient for almost any theatrical production.” Bibb Graves Hall serves as the main administration building. This austere monument becomes a symbol of pride for graduates. Looking back, they forget details, but remember the accomplishment experienced successfully in those halls. A unique example of modern architecture. Hugh C. Merrill Hall, otherwise known as the “Piedmont Annex . is a second home to business majors. 1 4'

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Ensembles add life Music students gain more than academics—another home Entertainment, dedication, and originality describe the various musical ensembles, an active interest of the music department. These ensembles demand hard work and develop self-respect in both performers and directors. Their high standards and visibility are a mark of pride at the University. Performance is top priority in the musician's education. The music department sponsors diverse musical groups and ensembles. The largest organization is the nationallly known “Marching Southerners.” Over 300 students comprise this marching ensemble. The Southerners serve not only as an educational tool for the student musician, but they also lead half-time entertainment in the football season. This year the band performed for the Miracle Strip Marching Band Festival at Ft. Walton Beach. Other large ensembles include A Cappella Choir, the Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, and the Concert Band. Each group perfects its own style of music. The various characteristics of each ensemble attract a multitude of different students. Through rigorous training and love for music, students and professors develop a special bond. Mason Hall becomes a second home for the music student. Anyone passing by late at night will see practice room lights shining and know that some student is busy practicing. A tradition of pride is produced in the musical ensembles as a result of hard work and the self respect of the student. The sound of the Southerner was as sharp as their appearance when they tools to the field at half-time in Grisham Stadium at the West Georgia game. Tammy Hunter, clarinetist represents the several hun- ■ dred music students who practice diligently for many hours perfecting their technique for performance. 10 Opening. Music Ensembles