Lee College - Vindauga Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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ampus Facelift RIGHT: The old puts on the new in 1980 as Simmons Hall modernization com- mences. FAR RIGHT: Rubbish ills the Old VINDAGUA ofhce as the base- ment iloor is reno- vated as dormitory rooms for Tharp Hall. BELOW: The high temperatures of the Summer of 1980 pro- vide a humid working condition for Gary Ray as he uses a sledge hammer to knock out an existing partition. Renovation-the magic word that transforms the old into brand new! Bottom floors of Simmons and Tharp tasted a bit of that magic as workmen completely remodeled the complex. As formerly green walls gave way to bright, colorful wallpaper, and as mod- ern furniture replaced the battered desks and beds, Sirnmons and Tharp gradually evolved into a contemporary dream dorm. The addition of a whole new floor in Tharp provided extra living quarters. Laundry rooms on each hall of the remodeled floors contributed to convenience. Shari Odom, a freshman, commented on the new dorm. The pretty pastel colors that are used to decorate the room make it a joy to live in! L ::a . - ':--' P 7 -'J I a Q' E B E n. Lisa Ussery, a sophomore, admired another feature of the rooms. I love how the drawers are conveniently stashed in the bed frames, she said. Kitchens and T.V. lounges on every floor also provided a new feature for the residents. The Tharp lobby also assumed a new look as workmen com- pleted a carpet mural on the main wall. Also, a new telephone-like device replaced the old Tharp intercom. Shelly Foster, dorm director of Tharp, said the residents really enjoyed living in the remodeled dorm. The general decor is cheery and pleasant, she be- gan. I feel that this contributes to more positive feelings among the resi- dents. E 2 E Gi-

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l s l l , gil Y f Initiations. Sadie Hawkins Day, prayer meetings and rainy weather are a few of the details that affect the spiritual and social life of an average student. Unscheduled events also contribute va- riety and excitement to the school year. Rolling rooms, soaping the fountain, food tights. group activities and walks to the park break the routine and monotony. Shopping, sleeping and occasionally, studying also consume a portion of the students time. Discarded events such as the donkey basketball tournament remind the student that sometimes progress replaces the old with a new version. For example. Parade of Favorites. a popular event sponsored by VINIJAGUA for 17 years underwent a change in sponsorship as the Student Senate assumed the responsibility last year. Planned or spontaneous-the student finds many pursuits to occupy his life while at Lee. TOP LEFT: Ray Hughes, Sr. speaks dur- ing spiritual emphasis week. Photo taken from 1951 VINDAGUA. TOP RIGHT: Annual Sadie Hawkins hay- ride brought campus wide response. Photo taken from 1968 VINDAGUA. N 9 Lampus Lite Divider . X

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Simmons and Tharp, however, did not monopolize the renovation trend. Cross Hall's parking lot vanished as bulldozers bit into concrete. Newly planted grass soon camouflaged the area, and a regular sidewalk replaced the road beside Cross. Residents with cars weren't forgotten, however, as a new parking lot a block away took the place of the old one. Spring semester brought on still an- other change. Keep off the Grass signs lost effect as workmen roped off the library sidewalk. For weeks, the workmen's creation resembled a weird caterpillar climbing the side library steps. However, as concrete filled in gaps, a ramp emerged. This ramp will serve as a means for handicapped students to enter the library. Claudia Waites, Director of Student Activities, stated that in the future more ramps would be added. The next build- ing to get a ramp will be the Humanities Building, because it is also unaccessible to wheel chair students. It will proba- bly be done this summer .... Further renovation planned for the near future at Lee include: the re- modeling of Nora Chambers, renovation of a portion of College Arms for a nursing program and the building of a new sports arena. A new library and renovation of the old auditorium also contribute to plans for a better cam- pus. -Julie New X 2 TOP LEFT: Making the Cross Hall parking lot into an extension of the Sarah Conn Wesson Memorial Park was a major beautification project. BELOW: A construction worker busies him- self on completion of the rampway giving ac- cess to the library for handicapped students. BO'l'I'OM LEFT: These two houses were de- molished to provide parking space for the female students. BOTTOM RIGHT: A bulldozer rips the existing topsoil from the new parking area on Parker Street for the girls' dorms. I0 Il Campus Life Renm at