Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1986 volume:

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CO CU In a university with over 20,000 students, it takes a little work to stand out in the crowd, but students take the extra step to keep the flow going by Finding New TcGet Sketches From Our Portrait he times we best remember from college are the ones that directly influenced our lives as students. Whether it was the rough beginnings at Orientation, hunting for a parking space at 7:55, hanging out at the UC Mall, sitting in on plays and dance recitals, taking ODD jobs to keep yourself in the money, going beserk at holiday breaks, investigating the local night spots at 3:00 a.m., remembering the weird classes you had to take to graduate, struggling against classroom boredom or the somebody you met that became your best friend, it all comes together in a portfolio of memories called, Sketches from our Portrait. Whether cramming all night before a test, taking a few extra minutes to catch up on reading, study ft Facing Under Unescapably, studying, testing, and cramming were all part of the college phenomena, but not the only part. Who could forget the suicidal tendencies at registration? The pale limpid faces of burned out students? Or those hallowed studying places where you learned about the vertical slide differential of pepperonies on Garibaldi ' s Pizza? And also there were those individuals who taught you something more than book While moving into the dorm can be a hassle, Lisa Staten gets some help hauling her belongings into McCordHall. Involved On f . K. X, time was the necessary evil for all students. Photo by Robin Conover. Grace Pressure. ' yy sense; tutors who got you through Calculus — Graduate Assistants who held review sessions — Then there was the new invention by the college called, Let ' s Shorten the breaks between Classes and Watch the Student body Dash to class like Lemmings returning to the Sea. The new time schedule in itself was symbolic of the task of Facing Grace Under Pressure. Silhouettes Waiting for The Limelight. Tt was a trying and frustrating year for the athletes, it seemed that the breaks always fell the wrong way. If there could ' ve been one more first down, one more free throw or one more first serve, the athletic season could ' ve been better. What made all the teams strong in addition to the coaching was team commitment. The first stringers always played. There was always someone to play if needed, there were always Silhouettes Waiting for the Limelight. Assistant Coach Nick Calcutta gives Eric Fairs advice on his next move when the defensive line goes back on the field. Photo by Robin Conover. Campus Profile Nothing is predictable when it comes to the student body. In the midst of the endless number of students, there are those numbers that stand out as Creating the he comradery of sorority life or the special closeness of the Fraternity house is something that students will always remember. The Greek influence on academic life and personal life is something that has helped shape students into fine undergraduates and successful graduates. It Keeping up with student life proved to be easy for Beth Walthal as she participates in RHA ' s bubble blowing contest. Photo by Robin Conover. One in Every Crowd! ' he sum of the parts of a whole is sometimes not equal to the whole of the sum. The individuals of a group are what gives it the cosmopolitan flavor and what gives the group life. It takes people being different in an organization to make the group work and be cohesive. The organiza- tions at Memphis State University aren ' t always smooth running, but at least they are a world of fun and excitement. There is always the one who makes the group fun, there is always, One in Every Crowd. Brian Jones dresses up for Pi Beta Phi Sorority during Sigma Chi ' s Dress-a-Pledge contest as part of Derby Week ' 85. Photo by Robin Conover. € In Successful Profile. doesn ' t matter how many .parties that were missed or the number of parties that aren ' t remembered. What is important is that students remember the close friendships that were made in the Greek organizations. These people and friends helped in, Creating the Successful Profile. Mary Littlefield ' s smiling face was one of only a few to be found during fall registration. Like many other student workers, Mary was lured into working registration in order to pull class cards early. Photo by Robin Conover. Distinguishing Characteristics. A. t first we see people as just an image. As we move closer to the person more features are noticeable. Like looking through an unfocused telescope the first image seen is a blurred silhouette; the image is sharpened as more light is shed on the person. Finally the full features of the person are visible. The differences in eye and hair color, cheekbones, nose and mouth are clear. These are the exact things that set us apart from one another. These are the things that are only seen from the outside. These are the uniquely personal touches that give each Memphis State University student their own, Distinguishing Characteristics. ttuden - 1 1 ■ Andy Dabasinski sounds off during he Onemarinn .kit. The skits . dance and a volleyball game TS STJSO easier fa, new sfadems. Ph„,o by S«ve Neman. 1€ For all new MSU students, the fine art of orientation can only be described as one after another in, Party en the CASK he theme for new student orientation was O.A.S.I.S. Orientation: A Student Information Service. Several sessions of orientation were held this summer. Each session was two days long; two days filled with meetings, lectures, and many different activities. The new students went for academic counseling, pulled class cards, and had their IDs made. Students and their parents spent the night in Richardson Towers North. They checked in early the first day then went to the University Center where they were welcomed by Dr. Carpenter and Dr. Carson. The students were divided into groups and later that night each performed a lip sync for the Road To The Oasis talent show. Later there was a dance with the music provided by K-97 ' s Lisa Lipps. Andy Dabasinski, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, attended a session of orientation this summer. Even though he has lived in Memphis for four years Andy is living in a dorm on campus. He wanted to see what it was like, and explore a new environment. Andy felt that orientation did not give him much new information. But he did learn his way around campus a little more, especially to the technology building where he would be spending much of his class time. He felt like the schedule for the two days was too organized, too inflexible. Each day started at 7:45 and continued through speeches, meetings with orientation guides, a tour of the campus, counselling, sessions on different organizations at MSU, and more group meetings. Everyone was required to attend all of these activities. Andy thought it was good that the school offered as much as they could, but there should have been a choice as to whether or not to attend. He thought that the students should have known what the lectures were about in advance, so if they did not interest or pertain to the student he would have the choice to attend. But everyone was more or less made to attend every meeting. Andy made the comment that this gave a bad impression; that they were being treated as little children. Some positive aspects were the opportunity to spend part of one afternoon at the pool, the volleyball games, the talent show, the movie, and the dance. Andy ' s overall impres- sion was positive. It made me more confident during my first few days of school. New student orientation helped relieve some of the fear and tension about starting at Memphis State. It offered him and others the opportunity to meet new people and make some new friends. by Kelly C Ccnncr Aiii, Caramba! OASIS (Orientation Student Informa- tion Service) brought new freshmen for a two-day break- in to campus life. Photo by Steve Norman. Instead of this I could ' ve had a V-8! Photo by Steve Norman OASIS group leader Leslie Thornton leads her student group in their skit. Photo by Steve Norman. Profile 11 Mark Diaz and Ayshe May pass the time by humming Supercalifragilisticxpealidatious, but out of key. Photo by Ron Trevino When you attend Memphis State, your college career won ' t be om ' e ' ou Crossing Clues Sins th A t least two times a week, sometimes three, that nerve shatter- ing horn blows, signaling the on- coming train. The first noticable reaction is wholesale scramble. Instantly, everything jumps to high speed. The campus on the south side of the tracks looks like an ant farm. Cars and students are moving at a frantic pace to reach the north side of the tracks. Some make it. Some don ' t. The lucky few who make it usually do only once every two years, and only then if they are wearing a rabbit ' s foot on the third Tuesday of the month in a leap year. The other less fortunate can only hope to one day make it across the treacherous track. Well, what can be done while waiting for the train to pass? There ' s a wide variety of tasks to perform while either s itting in your car at the Southern Patterson Walker inter- section as well as sitting on the rocks in front of the tracks. Here are just a few: Sleep! (Dangerous while the car is in gear.) Study for that important basketweaving test. Scrape gum off your shoe with your ID. Eat the day-old sandwich in your backpack. Curse the train. Curse the weather. Act like you ' re enjoying the wait by appear- ing fascinated with the train itself. Throw rocks at the train. Hum an obscure melody so people will think your ' re weird and leave you alone, making the opportunity to dive under the car to the other side. Get a date for the weekend. Don ' t get a date for the weekend. Go to the infirmary. Go back home. Go to the VI. Ponder the meaning of life. Spout Shakespeare, Plato and Kafka. Sit down and sing the crossing blues. byTerrenceM. Robinson, Jr. 12 • In the wake of the passing train, students shuffle across the rails and head for class. Photo by Robin Conover A very familiar sight from the driver ' s point of vie Photo by Robin Conover Waiting too long for the train can cause serious damage to a car ' s paint job. Photo by Robin Conover 13 No other possession you acquire in college will be as important, as prized or as obnoxious as the commuter student ' s license for White Knuckle Odes. The decal to look for wherever anxiety strikes! Photo by Robin Conover. Commuter students start early. Before the sun rises they begin to plot. In | their dreams an infinite series of combinations form progress and fade. It won ' t work. There is no way they can do it. They will just have to be late for class. No matter how early commuters get up, something always happens that prevents them from getting to school early enough to make the first class. Whether it ' s car problems, interstate construction, food, choosing the right tapes for the excursion or just sleeping late, it ' s a tradition for commuters to be late. Commuters have an 8:00 A.M. class. If they ' re a girl, this means she gets up an hour before the sun goes down, to perform the morning make up and wardrobe rituals. If they ' re a guy, he gets up at 7:30 A.M., and rolls out of bed. After wolfing down breakfast with the gusto of a bona fide glutton, commuters race to the driveway and bound into their cars, only to find no tapes in the tape box. It ' s now 7:15, they panic. Is it dull radio? Or their favorite tape? They start up the car and rush to their room and grab the Crue. Jumping into the car they slam the tape into the player and throw the car in reverse. They ' re on their way to school. It takes about six minutes to reach the interstate, but as the player blasts out, Red Hot, they notice that the gas gage is an inch below empty. Now anxiety creeps in, it ' s 7:30, they think they might be late. At the first gas station they veer off of the interstate. With an abrupt screeching halt, commuters skid into the station, rummage through the ashtray for change and fill the car up with 79 t. It ' s 7:40, they pump furiously. They ' re on the interstate again, just in time for construction. They panic and drive down the emergency lane, fortunately the police are at the Donut Shop. Now anxiety is a full blown nausea; the recollection of a test sets in. Their head swims with anxiety. It ' s 7:55. Commuters never make it! Finally they ' re on campus. Parking in a regular space is out of the question. Their knuckles are china white. They race down Veteran ' s, thanking God they didn ' t have to cross the train tracks. Before they stop the car, the flashers are already on. You park in a tow- away zone, of course, a toe away from the building. The test! What excuse will work! Death? Impending nuclear war? Honesty? — sure. Going out of town, yeah, that ' s the ticket. They were called by Morgan Fairchild and she wants them to be in a movie with her. It ' ll work. It has to work. They race up the stairs of the Dunn build- ing, with anxiety swarming all over them like hungry wasps, only to find the sign, Test Postponed until Wednesday tacked to the door. by Terrence H. Rcbinscn Jr. 14 MEMPHIS AND VICINITY Mileage in Red between pointers For map explanation see legend One inch equals approximately 5 13 miles. Scale. 12 3 4 H ;, -■- y Getting to school on time is as easy as . . . well, following the arrows. Map by C. Art. Ographer Profile 15 No rrfatter which way tne intersection is iproached, North, ith, East or West, (tudents are always m ya iere is one spot on campus that everyone knows, it ' s the intersection of Walker-Patterson-Southern. It ' s bee ' ri (an- infamous -_headache since the University opened. The worst thing about it tKouj unavoidable. To get from Southern to the English building by car, that stretch of treacherous track and asphalt must be negoti- ated. The best thing to do is carry every lucky cnarm known to man in the car. This may pnevenrafl--a cidentand it may not. Suppo e7 by4oeklr gla5 e xnpus map, point A is the Mitchell Hall anapomt ls he HPER building, and this parcel of distal J t f the intersection is the tough Ul w has to be covered aTli-a What can be done? WJilk | r First it takes 3 mintftes Another 3 minutes are Mitchell to Patterson. broached cautiously Jes to foljow Cars dodge the agility of fencing The best thing to accelerator and whip thrOuj; as quicky as possible. 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Each of these neodesigner techniques epitomizes the independence of the wearer. There is another style of jean that attracts students too, the designer jean. Students keep their fingers on the pulse of the designer jean market. Every new style that comes out is the latest craze. The brand doesn ' t matter, it ' s the way they make the wearer look and feel. Or more importantly, what the students can do in their new designer jeans. Whatever the latest advertis- ing campaign suggests, the students are lead to believe they can do the same things. Money is no object. When the look and feel of the jeans takes priority, the cash expense goes out the window. To look the best at the frat party or at N ' Cahoots, students will gladly spend their last pennies for the latest fashion. Afterall, what ' s the fun of being in fashion if you can ' t live in poverty for the rest of your life? by Terrence H. Rcbinscn Jr. The designer jean, object of fashion passion, by Photo Services Profile 21 It ' s e eg ' atvt a ° dC boV t o ° %1 tsW aSe VS s t £ w ?.S rfSsft d 1 ot 1 tjjev v it oVq mote ' V ot P ves e ° g ' sS b ° rt O  te lite S r oo -b t e x et t • tf s be ssfl e . ' i l , est ;ute ?: ate vs ° ° ate t jo Vvtv As rf £$ £ i %« ° :;„ t ( tot v 4 e ci« ? tYl ? ..t  l . Jbat ate X «%ce ! « CO • « -%de ' M s0 ,otveS° e cesT. r0 ot C CO . « e ao ;: a iee et cvte- ' tf £ iS ate ifce o tot tbe •tfO ttve - itvce to c,tft u ctve - ate rc a u 22 Photos by Colleen Hill. Oh, so tropical Stylisticly bold. Outrageous! Definitive Obnoxious? Panache to the max! Subtle attraction Rebellious. Elegance in shell. Profile 23 The college student ' s favorite piece of drafting equipment. Photo by Daniel Tan. It ' s the Plastic Under any circumstance, in any situation, in SL, Identification just one thing a student can use . . . and it isn ' t pretty. Scluticn 24 I t has recently been discovered that students can do more with their ID than just show everyone how obnoxious they were as a freshman. Every student knows the practical uses of their ID, so here are a few of the more aesthetic uses never before mentioned. With the MSU ID students can • scrape ice off of their windshield. • make straight lines on Algebra tests. • break into locked dorm rooms. • scrape gum off of the bottom of their shoes. • remove food wedges from between their teeth (however not after scraping the gum). • impress people with how long they ' ve attended MSU (according to how many stickers are on the flip side). • clean dirt from under their fingernails. • cut a piece of their roommate ' s cake. • part their hair. • use it as a shoe horn. • use it as a tongue depresser. • shave with it. (only when it ' s new though). Well, that ' s quite an exhaustive list. If any particular oddity was left out, give us a call at 454- 2194 in the DeSoto office and stop using that valuable ID to cut the microwave pizza. by Paula Crcwder sks away the 5 o ' clock  1 Tan. Senior Jeff Harmon puts the Moe Howard part in his hair. Photo by Daniel Tan. Profile 23 26 Whether it was social satiristic play, a modern dance or a comedy, the Theatre department j Pulled the Eight Strings • Variety may be the spice of life, but it is a staple of theatre. The Memphis State University Theatre Season presented a wide spectrum of diverse productions, showcasing the talent in the department. This year the department decided to have five mainstage productions instead of three and a dance concert instead of a musical. The season opened October 17 with The Skin of Our Teeth. Directed by faculty member Joanna Helming, this satiric Thorton Wilder fable examined the destruction of the world and the survival of the human spirit. MSU Theatre ' s production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play featured scenic designer Jan Chambers ' ingenious collapsible sets and costume designer Douglas Koertge ' s costumes ranging from dinosaurs to Joan of Arc. A Lesson from Aloes and Master Harold . . . And The Boys were presented in November and December. These two Athol Fugard plays are extremely topical in that they each deal with South Africa and apartheid. In a time when the country and MSU were in the midst of debating apartheid, directors Cliff Thompson Aloes and Robin Cannon Master Harold presented evocative and compassionate productions of controversial subject matter. Continuing to mix the season up a bit, the Theatre department presented Perspectives in February and March. Perspectives was a dance concert featuring choreography by the Dance Program ' s faculty members and per- formances by the MSU Dance Company. by Red S. liaawced Profile 27 As the fortune teller, Missy Hester casts for a prediction from the beyond. Photo by Theater Dept. Although the production was enormous, costumes large in variety and a cast of 36, the season theatrical opener Nct Herely Endured Cut Prevailed. The Mainstage season opened with Thornton Wilder ' s masterpiece satire, The Skin Of Our Teeth. The satire was directed by Joanna Helming and featured an all-MSU student cast. The three act comedy followed a family through several ages of time and several disasters. I like what the play says, said Helming, It says, as William Faulkner said, ' I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. ' The play starred Jim West as Mr. Antrobus, who invents the wheel and the alphabet and Suzye Lomenick as Sabina, a maid who personified temptation. The cast also included Teresa Harrison as Mrs. Antrobus, Crystal Robbins and Jeff Seabaugh as the Antrobus children, Gladys and Henry. Jim West, who is enjoying his eleventh season with Memphis State theatre, said, Doing a Wilder piece is great. Wilder was a gentle, optimistic American, and it is a pleasure to work with that kind of material. Though these three qualities seem to be contradictory, in Wilder they are mutually reinforcing. The production was enormous. Costume designer Douglas Koertge was responsible for the 65 different outfits necessary for the large cast of about 36 people. Set designer Jan Chambers gave the set a story book look with large, collapsible sets. The massive undertak- ing was presented as a cohesive, professional theatre piece - a wonderful opening for any season. Suzye Lomenick finds shelter from the end of the world. Photo by Theater Dept. Cv reel S. HaCHtccJ 2$ Th ; f £S xn interview indomitability in the f ,ceofadvers„y, ||f| IC S. giving the campus Proving that theatre can be one of the most topical of the performing arts, I the Mainstage season included two Athol Fugard plays. Fugard is considered one of theatre ' s foremost contemporary play- wrights and reveals a remarkable talent for depicting South Africa ' s issues and concerns. Directed by Cliff Thompson, A Lesson From Aloes was the first of the Fugard plays presented November 29 through December 1st. A Lesson From Aloes portrayed the struggle for human dignity of a liberal Afrikaner, his wife and their dinner guest. As the play unfolds, the characters are faced with the alternatives of exile, madness and loneli- ness. The aloe plant is used as a metaphor for showing man ' s indomitabilty in the face of adversity. Bob Klyce played Piet, a liberal South African who hides behind his plants. Mary Tarochione portrayed his wife, Gladys, who is feeling the pressure of survival. Kenneth Knaff played Piet ' s friend Steve, a warm man with a hearty laugh but terrible angers that reveal themselves during his last visit with Piet. By Red $. liaawced At dinner, Kenneth Knaff, Robert Klyce and Mary Tariochione learn the Lesson of the Aloe. Photo by Theater Dept. In a light moment from the play, Steve (Kenneth Knaff) shares his view on the aloe with friend Piet (Bob Klyce). Photo by Theatre Dept. The second Fugard play traced the growth of a South Afrikaner and showed the cast and audience The Dichotomy Of Collision. (Melvin McCoy) finds delight as Willie (Martin A. Wakefield) is assaulted with a wash towel by Hally (Jeff Seabaugh). Photo by Theater Dept. Master Harold . . . And The Boys was the second Athol Fugard play pre- sented in the Mainstage season. Directed by Robin Cannon, the story of emotional turmoil of a young South Afrikaner moving from innocent childhood to poisonous bigotry. Set in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the play starred Jeff Seabaugh as Hally, a pre- cocious young white man who laughs, argues and dreams with his two best friends Sam and Willie. Sam was played by Melvin McCoy, and Martin A. Wakefield portrayed Willie. Sam and Willie are Hally ' s closest friends and truest family. In the small Port Elizabeth cafe Hally struggles with his emotions and desires in the hope of finding a world without col- lision. Sam and Willie must endure his outrages as well as the pressures brought on by their racial differences. I got the part and then I went home and read the whole play again, said Wakefield, I didn ' t realize how powerful it was until then. And then a lady came backstage on opening night with tears in her eyes and she told me how much she liked the performance. That ' s when I knew it was good. By Rod $. Maawocd Profile 29 The MSU Theater Department explored the concepts of freedom of choice, and freedom of expression in true Steven Welsh (back) tries to convince Marc Kadetz of critical error in justification of his point. Photo Theater Dept. Revolutionary L ■ ' I I M M K I f I ompleting the Studio Season of the Hlkn B I C Theatre department was David jVHs I ! | L fe 1 — - 1 Mamet ' s electrifying and disturbing play, American Buffalo. Directed by James West, American Buffalo tells of three losers in a junk shop who are planning to purloin a collection of rare coins. Marc Kadetz appeared as Donny, the brains of the group. Stephen Welsh por- trayed Bobby, a kid totally dependent on Donny. Dennis West completed the trio as Teach, a tough talking thug who horns in on the heist. West said that he chose the play because ... I think it ' s important. The play deals with the perversion of the Ameican revo- lutionary spirit. People tend to forget this country was founded by revolutionaries. West said that important concepts examined in American Buffalo are freedom of individual, freedom of expression, freedom of choice and liberty. We ' re looking out for American interests. We are American ' s first. Whatever happened to human being ' s first? That ' s one of the reasons why I like American Buffalo. It asks tough questions. It doesn ' t ask them directly. It doesn ' t mention politics. By Red Stafford liaswocd Jim West comes to terms with Marc Kadetz ' s point in the scene ' s climax. Photo by Theater Dept. Anna Sanborn puts a sleeper on opponent Diedre Hade. Photo by Theater Dept. With an unusual blend of comedy, music and wrestling, the Theater Department went Anna Sanborn dives off the middle rope with a flying body-press for Kevin Freland. Photo by Theater Dept. The MSU Theatre Studio Season opened with a heavy weight — Trafford Tanzi. This curious blend of music, comedy, drama and wrestling played before sell-out audiences November 4 through the 9th. Directed by Oliver Hinson, Claire Luckham ' s play was masterfully staged in an wrestling arena, where the depth of human relationships was played out in a series of vignettes utilizing a remarkably real wrestling matches. The undercurrents Body Slamming of Trafford Tanzi ' s family tension and bitterness emerged out of the various motifs of acrobatics, songs and dialogue. Anna Louise Sanborn played the cute and gutsy Trafford Tanzi. Pamela Cathey and Terry Scott portrayed Tanzi ' s parents. Kevin Snelgrove played Tanzi ' s husband Dean Rebel. Diedre Hade was Platinum Sue, Tanzi ' s best friend. Victor Brown appeared as the referee. Hinson said she found the unusual play while in England. My mother said that I should really read this play. ..when I did, it just really hit me. I thought that it could draw in people to the theatre that might not usually go. To help with the wrestling choreography of Trafford Tanzi, Hinson enlisted the help of wrestling coach John Stewart. Stewart is a MSU business major who is planning a career in wrestling. By Red Stafford fiaawecd 3C Pam Cathey, Suzye Lomenick, Crystal Robbins and Tom Drillehay remember how Dean used to make them feel. Photo by Theater Department. With the production of Come Back To The 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, the MSU cast discovered, The Ghcst Cf James Dean. ome Back To The 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean was Keith Kennedy ' s swan song to the MSU Theatre department. After directing the Ed Graczyk drama, Kennedy left his artist-in- residence tenure at Memphis State to pursue other career opportunities. I ' m curious to see what fate might bring, said Kennedy before the opening of ' Jimmy Dean, which ran April 17 through the 19th and the 22 through the 26th. The play deals with a group of disciples of James Dean who get together on the 20th anniversary of Dean ' s death in a small Texas dime store. Horrifying revelations about the lives of the characters are made. Come Back To The 5 and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean had adult themes of which Kennedy said, A few twisted people will find vulgar- ness in any damned thing. Controversy is nothing new to Kennedy. He directed for the MSU Theatre department Hair, The Time of Your Life, Stricter and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Jimmy Dean filled the spot in the Mainstage season originally intended for Larry L. King ' s The Night Hank Williams Died. King wrote The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The cast of the play included; Jo Lynne Palmer, Crystal Robbins, Suzye Lomenick, Tom Dillehay, Ellen Caldwell, Mary Tarochione and Pamela 1 Cathey. Kennedy, who ' s been with Memphis State for twenty one years, said that he stumbled upon the play while in the faculty lounge, I remember thinking at the time, ' Hell that ' s good! ' By Red S. liaawced Pamela Cathey looses herself in a moment of retrospect and nostalgia. Photo by Theater Dept. Profile 31 « ill ' s 1 far • -J 4 §fe S ' ' S flj ■-- ' ( i ;• jm Hta 15 r  IE aft. it 1 i m J l - Jeff Hutchison dips Natalie in a passionate moment from Hey Good Lokin Photo by Daniel Tan. Gail Brown, Jeff Harris and teacher Sally Radel do some Double Talk from Perspectives. The talent of the Dance Department was showcased in perspectives, with Twenty feet in Poetic Mcticn. We want to build the Dance Program with a Modern Dance emphasis, __ said Moira Logan associate professor That excitement was evident this year as the Dance Program presented their spring concert, Perspectives, on the Mainstage of the Theatre and Communication Arts Build- ing in February and March. Perspectives took the place of a musical in the Theatre depart- ment ' s season. Being considered a Mainstage production gave the Dance concert the full support o the Theatre department in costum- ing, lighting and technical help. It was decided to put the show on the Mainstage to showcase the talents of the ten Dance majors in the department. said Logan, We wanted to show support of the dance program. Perspectives featured the choreography of the dance faculty performed by the MSU Dance Company. Choreographers Logan, Sally Radell and Susan Chrietzberg presented six works with the movement woven together with projected images, text, dialogue and music. The effect was a flowing, exciting evening of sight and sound. 32 T % From the Solitaire piece, Kevin and Jackie coax Jeff Hutchison from under the table. Photo by Daniel Tan. Photo by Daniel Tan. Logan said that the show basically has three perspectives of dance. We examine the process of creating dance and the visual perspectives of dance. Then there is the narrative aspect of the concert said Logan, We had photographs by Mike Evans and film by David Appleby projected on the background. Chrietzberg said that the program will continue to focus on modern dance while fleshing out the program with Jazz and Ballet. We definitely want to build with creative development, said Logan. I would like to see more student involvement and increase our full-time dance faculty, said Chrietzberg. The dance program currently has two full-time faculty. Logan agreed, and said, Our base is a matrix of movement. I ' d like to see a time when our dance students can create their own works and see them come alive. That ' s where the excitement of dance begins. by Rod S. tlattwcod The Marcello pieces highlighted the delicate strength of Sylvia, Patti, Gail, Emily and Jackie. Photo by Daniel Tan. Profile 33 , sewing the costumes by hand, and the inspiring genius of Amadeus, the MSU Opera Theater found L ©us i 34 The production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ' s Magic Flute April 17, 18, and 20 was a unique offering by Memphis State University Opera Theatre. It was the first production for which the Opera Theatre designed and built its own set and costumes. Magic Flute, with libretto by Emmanuel Schikaneder, is the symbolic fantasy opera dealing with the quest for virtue, truth and love by its main characters, Tamino, Pamina and Papageno. Tamino and Papageno are commissioned by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter Pamina from Sarastro. However, the two learn that Sarastro has removed Pamina from her mother to protect her from the Queen ' s false ways. After many trials, Tamino is rewarded with acceptance into Sarastro ' s brotherhood with Pamina as his wife, and Papageno is also rewarded with a wife. Playing to a packed house each night, anticipation was a key element in the opera from the opening notes of the overture throughout the performance. Despite the fantasy plot, the cast members stepped easily into their roles: Stanley Workman as the ardently searching Tamino; Julie Gore (Margaret Easley in the April 20 perfor- mance) as Pamina, innocent, demure, and in excellent voice; Papageno, a comic delight played to the hilt by Michael Conwill; the deceitful and imposing Queen of the Night exquisitely sung by Angela Hand; Emerson Green Jr. (Gordon Bryant in the April 20 performance) lending mysterious dignity to Sarastro; Ross Richmond delighting in the villainy of his character Monostatos; Vivian Dettbarn charming as the elusive beauty Papagena; and Althea Crouse, Margaret Easley, Mary Waggoner, and Sally Baker as the wiley ladies-in-waiting to the Queen. These performances were augmented by strong choral and orchestral support. Artistic director Thomas Machen and pro- duction designer Richard Knowles effectively utilized the good-guy-versus-bad-guy dualism of the opera. Although some technical problems existed, Magic Flute was an ambitious undertaking to build from scratch. The 1986 MSU offering was effectively pared down to a workable and enjoyable production. by Evelyn Grissom Profile 3 S The Lecture Circuit this year brought the focus of journalism down to its basic foundations with wo former government officials met and locked horns in the University Center Ballroom on the topic of censorship in front of students and faculty. Jody Powell, the former White House Press Secretary under Jimmy Carter, and James Watt, former Secretary of the Interior took their positions on the topic of media censorship vs. the people ' s right to know. Jody Powell led the way by questioning the relationship between government and There is no democracy with- out a free press Powell said. James Watt uses his orattorial skills to make his point clear. Photo by Robin Conover. 36 Perspective On Censorship journalists. Powell, who is not only a columnist for the Los Angeles Times but an author as well, compared his experience in government with his recent success in journalism. He said that the first priority in journalism is the need to sell oneself and stressed a bias towards being interesting as a primary motivation for today ' s journalists. Watt said the pen can both champion and destroy freedom. The field of journalism boils down to a conflict between the number of checks and balances and professionalism. The talk ended with a question and answer session where the two speakers addressed topics from the invasion of Greneda to lying to the press. Watt took this opportunity to point out that the press has a narrow view of the news. According to Watt the press can only concentrate on one aspect of the news at a time and posed the question of whether or not that was censorship. by Jascn Terrell Jody Powell pauses to contemplate a question on free press. Photo by Robin Conover. Freedom without restraint will incarcerate its people ' , ' Watt said. Gerald Gardner acknowledges a firery question about censorship authority during his lecture. Political satirist Gerald Gardner, author of Who ' s in Charge Here, I a paperback of newsphotos of public figures and humorous captions, presented An Illustrated History of Censorship in TV and the Movies as a part of Memphis State University ' s annual speaker series. Gardner, the first speaker in the Perspec- tives on Censorship series, told a group of about 50 students at the University Center on February 19, 1986. that Most sex ended up on the cutting room floor. Censorship was serious yet amusing. Nothing is as funny as what irrates the censors ' , ' Gardner said. Since the beginning of film ' s 88 year history, there have been certain unwritten laws about what can be put on the screen. Silent movies like How Bridgette Served The Salad Undressed, and What the Butler Saw, were some of the first to come under attack by censors. The first censor, brought in by the movie producers themselves, was the Postmaster General, Will Hayes. Words like chippy, fanny, tart, and tomcat were not allowed to be spoken on the screen. Another rule dealt with situations in the bedroom. If a couple was shown in bed, both had to keep one foot on the floor. A tremendous controversy erupted in Holly- wood over the scene at the end of Gone With The Wind. The critics wanted David O. Selznick to change the line, Frankly Scarlett, I don ' t give a damn, to something more acceptable like Frankly Scarlet, It ' s a matter of indifference. Selznick paid a $5,000 fine for not complying with the censors. Directors began to develop sexual metaphors to show that couples were coupling without showing the coupling couple, Gardner said. For example, kisses slowly dissolved into waves crashing on the beach or logs exploding in the fireplace, giving us the idea of what happened after the kiss, Gardner explained. One director that evaded the censorship codes was Cecil B. De Milles. To avoid the codes, De Milles made films based on accounts of the Bible. Movies like The Ten Command- ments, and The Sign of the Cross had scenes that censors would normally cut. However, not wanting to deal with the issue of the Bible, the censors overlooked it, Gardner explained. Other countries censored American f ilms, but for different reasons. In Finland, no Photo by Ron Trevino. Laurel and Hardy movies were ever shown. The scenes were Laurel pulled his hair offended one of the officials because he pulled his hair, Gardner said. Musicals were not allowed in Bulgaria because the censors mistress had heavy thighs and was jealous of the women, Gardner added. After World War II, the censors began to back off censoring movies. They did this because television was becoming a popular medium and the more popular the medium, the more the censors will be active, Gardner explained. Gardner points out that movies and televi- sion were not the only mediums that had censored material, some of the censorship came from Washington D.C., he said. The pearl Harbor newsreal footage was held from the public for 14 months. Also, footage of the atmoic bomb experiments in the 1950 ' s was censored by the government, Gardner added. Gardner concluded by discussing the rating systems for movies Like the movie system, the record industry needs a rating system. It would give parents more control over what there children listened to. The bill to put a rating system on records is being argued in the Senate right now. No decision has been reached yet. by Cindy Thomas Profile 37 The 1986 Miss Memphis State, by displaying her elegant poise, polished talent and genuine excitement to the audience, shows Ttie first i me Is The Best Time. ;-|i ■• ' } Marty Slayton shows the grace and poise that won over the judges. Photo by Daniel Tan. he band warmed up as the people slowly gathered and took their seats, the judges came in and the contest- ants got ready and when the lights dimmed in the Memphis State Field House Saturday night, the 1986 Miss Memphis State Pageant was underway. The theme for this year ' s pageant was ' Le Jazz HOT ' and the Memphis State Jazz Band under the direction of Gene Rush, lived up to everyone ' s expectations, as they provided several numbers for the crowd of about 500. After it was all over, Marty Slayton, a sophomore commercial music major, had won by stealing the hearts of the judges and the crowd. It really feels really wonderful right now, Slayton said after the pageant was over. The other four finalists were: Candace Dickey, a sophomore public relations major, Stefanie Ashcraft, a junior public relations major, Christi Gray, the 2nd alternate, a junior business major and Kelley Cash, a junior communications major who was the first alternate. 38 The cover to the hottest contest that MSU has seen in years. Artwork by Amber Lith. When all the votes were in, contestant number 10 was to take the runway stroll. Photo by Daniel Tan. Debra Lubiani was voted Miss Congeniality by all of the contestants. Cash said, this is my very first pageant and I am really thrilled to have won first alternate to Miss Memphis State. Gray said that it felt great to win one of the alternate positions. I liked the talent part of the contest best of all, she added. Sherry Treece, a senior majoring in fashion merchandising, said, It was really wonderful competing. I enjoyed the fun that I had during the week and I made a lot of new friends. The 1985 Miss Memphis State ' s, Gelene Ayers sang several songs and made her final appearance as she thanked everyone. I don ' t want to give the crown up, Ayers said. I only have one regret and that is my year is ending. All of these girls are really intelligent, Ayers added. She also said that she hopes that the new Miss Memphis State would work to let others know that the pageant is more than just a beauty contest. Ayers said that a lot of hard work goes into making the night of the pageant a success. by Uillauna Smith In the talent portion of the contest, Yes by Liza Minelli was the icing on the cake Photo by Daniel Tan. Profile 39 The solitude of the moment brings the word of God closer to the heart. 4€ Whatever your religious affiliation is, there is a chapter for you on campus. They each practice different services, but they all are i Photo by Robin Conover. ecause Memphis State stresses the significance of religion not only as a part of life but also as an essential part of the educational process, students actively support fifteen religious organiza- tions — the Baptist Student Union, Lutheran Student Association, Barth House (Episcopal Student Center), Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Center, Christian Student Center (Church of Christ), Inter-Faith Council, Jewish Student Union, Latter Day Saint Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Navigators, United Students for Christ, Wesley Foundation (United Meth- odist), Baha ' i, and Westminster House (Presbyterian). The religious groups are designed to cater to the spiritual needs of individuals and to supply students with opportunities for worship, education, service, and fellowship through coordinated activities and programs. The Baptist Student Union, for example, sponsors a fellowship every Thursday night called Harambee. Activities consist of ser- mons from speakers who are usually clergymen from local churches and singing from choirs. The Catholic Student Center, on the other hand, holds Sunday worship and weekday mass for the public as well as for students. The Lutheran Student Association, the newest campus ministry, provides services of spiritual and physical natures. With popcorn and prayer discussions, the LSA gives students an outlet to discuss everyday issues. In the past, it has aided the physical needs of others by giving a benefit for a liver transplant patient. Moreover, many groups like Westminster House and Barth House provide counselling services. In addition, Barth House is a place where coffee, tea and cocoa always awaits those students who want to relax, study, play Ping-Pong, or simply hang out at the house. Through the Inter-Faith Council, however, Memphis State promotes plurality and interaction of all religious organizations on campus. For twenty years, the non-denomina- tional and non-funded Council has been established in the spirit of brotherhood to initiate, sponsor, and promote religious growth and to coordinate joint and in- dependent undertakings of all officially recognized MSU ministries. Says Charles R. Griffin, advisor of religious affairs, The major purpose of the Inter-Faith Coucil is to exemplify the cooperation of people of different faiths and to emphasize the differences of these faiths. Membership is based upon delegation. Each year, two repre- sentatives from each religious group are elected to spearhead year-round programs. The delegates then serve on one of three steering committees — Budget, Publicity, and Program — which implements activities to meet the needs of the MSU campus and public. The Council heads three main projects. In November, a Thanksgiving service organized by campus chaplains is given followed by the Festival of Christmas and Hanukkah (Jewish Feast of Lights) which is held in December. During Hanukkah, the Menorah is lit. The Menorah is a candlestick with seven branches which stand for Light, Justice, Peace, Truth, Benevolence, Brotherly love, and Harmony. In the spring, the Council looks forward to sponsoring Focus on Faith Week. During this week, both the spiritual and educational side of religion is emphasized. In the past, tours of the Hindu Shrine and lectures on Egyptian religion have been given and art displays of the history of religion have been shown. Furthermore, aside from sponsoring programs, the Council also supports the United Way Campaign. So then, the Memphis State student has several opportunities to express his faith and to explore new spiritual horizons. Moreover, the extent of his involvement to praise God, grow in spiritual kn owledge, and have fellowship with others is left entirely to him. by t ic nne Chalmers Profile Wild parties, colorful floats, pretentious fraternity pranks, stolen palm trees and electric excitement made this homecoming, Snakes, Tigers and green waves crawled through the jungle that sprung up on Central Avenue during homecoming week. The creatures were a part of Memphis State ' s annual celebration of homecoming. This year ' s theme, Adven- tures in Tiger Country, evolved from the popular movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. One of the highpoints that kicks off the weekend of events is the pairing of fraternities and sororities for the lawn display contest. The several displays decorated the lawn along Central in front of the Engineering, Music, Theatre and Business buildings, and most featured a Tiger raiding, conquering or surfing a Green Wave. The judges chose the Lambda Chi Alpha-Delta Gamma display for first place, whose intricate and colorful float featured a lighted replica of the Liberty Bowl Stadium and a fountain making a trickle of the Green Wave. Phi Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta took a second place win with their creation of an enormous paper-mache Tiger riding a surfboard over a Tulane Green Wave football player. Honorable mention was awarded to Phi Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Phi fraternities for their Shave the Wave display composed of a huge razor and a good deal of shaving cream. Kappa Sigma and Sigma Kappa also received honorable mention for Raiders of the Green Wave and its smoldering volcano. After the judging, while most Greek members were attending the football game, vandals destroyed every display left along Central. Even the display that was taken down and reassembled at the Lamda Chi house fell to the vandals as it disappeared late Saturday night from the fraternity ' s front lawn. It was later found in the stream across the street from the Athletic Office. Hundreds of dollars were lost in the attacks, and the only known surviving relic from the raid is a palm tree from the Lambda Chi- Delta Gamma display. by Steve Norman 42 38-21. As the fust P ° Memphis Mem phis State we A d State scored a toucna - d he wave for quarter and continued to rid £ ? he remainder of the gam . The_ J rf of the game wasin tte tot fanked fourth quarter. Memphs State defense blocked the f mal pass J g ZfjV o o the success 17 point s P re f n ;l egame) wastheperfor- and excitement of . ig s performedwithpe -on Harris fights a U.T.rec el ver for a fu weekend could be corn- No Homecoming w ment Q f the Court. P letewithouttheannoun«men f This years court s Delta Pi) Mary Ann Cremanus P ntAss( ation) julienne Johnson , (N  Tho m P son Sharon Russel (P 1 windso r (Delta (Pi Beta Phi), and Conde inationb y Gamma). Each girl won her n election of the I J, of the court was an ™™ C eco ootb MemphisState-Tulanen f ga me. They wer C ing them Hats oft Mah-velous! winner .. __ n by endyHlncer -SSr r beautiful MSU has Profile 43 For an entire week of preparation, planning and fun, MSU students spent homecoming ' 85 as MSU ' s Homecoming Dance held on the Memphis Showboat was a great success. The crowd danced until the sun rose on the river. Photo by Robin Conover. Seven Days Cf True Clue Spirit. his year MSU fans had a chance for I an Adventure in Safari Country I I because this was the theme chosen for Homecoming 86. Students and alumni alike joined in chants and yells to cheer the Tigers onto a well- deserved victory over Tulane ' s Green Wave. It was a game to remember and the climax of a week of safari fun. SAC members worked throughout the week to create an atmosphere of excitement through competitions like the banner and float contests. A special banquet was also arranged for the alumni in front of the Administration building. There were balloons and foods to tempt the tummies of every Tiger fan. Tigers of all shapes, sizes, and denomina- tions made a journey down the Mississippi on the Memphis Showboat. There was music, dancing and even a little star-gazing on the top deck for the more amorous MSU students. This night of frivolity ended with the sun ' s appearance over the river. Weary feet made their way home to ponder on the over-all effect of 1986 ' s Safari Adventure. When the last moment of excitement died down each member of the Student Activities Committee knew that he had again provided MSU students with a week to remember. by Tona Jackscn 44 President Thomas Carpenter joins into an interest- ing conversation with a lovely alumna at the banquet. Photo by Robin Conover. Star-gazers gather on the top deck of the Memphis Showboat but it ' s a little too early for Haley ' s Comet. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile HP 1 i 1 !■ ■ J 1 W ' ■ I 1 i— — VlS I •- mLm - 1 1 — «l9 l I ! l | m 1 int , — i- ' -V r: ' ' --:%. -::: • ' •• ' ■•■ ' - ' -,-.sSa: . ,. - ™ Looks like something eerie is about to take place, maybe a spirit from the last century? On South Campus, there is a strange belief that spirits inhabit a particular building, so someone is Locking for A Poltergeist. Photo by Barry Burns omething funny is going on in Building 1 on Memphis State ' s South Campus. Those who work there prefer not to do so alone late in the afternoons. No one will work after dark. The custodian refuses comment, and others heard strange sounds and disconcerting odors. What ' s going on? Is there a ghost on South Campus? Building 1 looks like it might be haunted. If Memphis State owns a building that might look like home sweet home to a poltergeist, Building 1 is it. The three story building stands as an allegory to the past as it faces Getwell. Constructed out of wood, the building creaks and moans all the time. Graduate students who worked there this past Summer and Fall said that they have heard strange sounds like ' someone sweeping the floor. ' One young lady work- ing for the Center for Research on Women has heard footsteps and smelled the strong S p . ' , 5S TV TEL ak f 1 Sunlight always has the power to eliminate strange spooky phenomena. Photo by Barry Burns odor of a hospital in one of the hallways. Building 1 used to be a hospital. ' I ' m uncomfortable when I ' m alone in the office, ' said the student. Before exorcists are called in, perhaps one should consider some other opinions. ' We think that it ' s probably racoons, ' said Bob Fields of Physical Plant and Planning. South Campus has been plagued with racoons for some time. Elizabeth Higginbotham of the Center for Research on Women said that she can remember a plumber who was attacked by a family of racoons. He used a pipe to fight his way to safety. She also remembers telephone repairmen who refuse to come back because they heard ' bizarre sounds ' . The person to ask is the custodian who has workeds there for over 15 years. But she is unusually reticent about the whole thing. Whether South Campus needs a Ghostbuster or just a good still stands. If those walls could only talk. by Ecd $. Hatmccci Profile 47 ™ MWfr j j. - . ■ . Jr ▼l ilfl ■H Up w 1  • ' ff ' , ■m ■ ' : ' v v z wjk :::: iliL ■ ■ j a.- BBk y Jk jm || Sk H :- ::- ' - ■:;■■ ' ■,. ■-■ ■- ' ., : ' : : v: ;:: - ' ' ■.■ ' i ■ -V v ' . ' ' 1- A B 4 Bebe and Evan make a wish after blowing on a dandellion. Photo by Kathy An nstrong. 48 Graduating from college is nerve wrecking at best, but it ' s much more difficult with a Small Child In Tew. he biggest immediate problem is finding someone to keep your child, said Bebe Schroer. Then there is just so much to do. You don ' t understand the amount of time it takes raising a child. Schroer returned to school to finish the task. Before coming back to Memphis State she gave birth to her only ch ild, Evan, who is two years old. Bebe is a perfect example of the married student returning to college with a small child in tow. and say, Now be good! Schroer said that things like brushing Evan ' s teeth can take a half an hour. The other day he was brushing his teeth and when I looked up he was brushing the television When a young mother returns to school she is forced to work out a schedule with her husband. This can cause an upheaval in the household since the husband usually has to rearrange his schedule. This is normally perceived as a crisis. Schroer commented that it took her and her husband two years to settle into a schedule. I hazard to say that most people don ' t sit down and plan these things. If things are bad in school, they only get worse when you graduate and enter the job market. You ' ve got to be there. These white males in blue suits don ' t relate when you say that you ' ve got to go home because your child is sick, said Schroer. That ' s when the guilt sets in. The pressure is heavier. You can ' t do everything. There doesn ' t seem to be an easy solution. Good day care centers are rare. There isn ' t a program at MSU to help parents with young children. Babysitters are expensive. I just take it one day at a time, said Schroer. by Red $. tiattwood Evan and Bebe take time to attend one of mommy ' s classes. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Profile 49 i STo fceto sc It ' s Survival of the Fittest as 339 Robison tolerates AC DC and Flock of Seagulls and Conquers leaky water fountains and Ice-Cold Showers, to find As the horrid sounds of the clock dash all hopes of a peaceful morning, I sophomore Steve Laster rolls out of sed and stumbles down the hall to the showers. If he ' s lucky, this morning ' s shower will come and go without a bucket of ice water poured on him by some over-zealous hall mates. Although rain and extreme temperatures give some dorm residents added incentive to sleep through class, being an electrical engineering major gives Steve little chance of skipping class. Some extra sleep could definitely help the residents of Richardson Towers after one of their, many fire alarms in the wee hours of the morning. Robison Hall, where Steve lives, is not plagued with false alarms like the Towers are. After shaving and meticulously making up his bed, Steve heads to the UC cafeteria for a gourmet eating experience with his meal card. This precious card, issued by Food Services, provides students with three meals five days of the week. These guaranteed Cubicle Sweet Cubicle Saccu  on,ed ro P ° eas Wo slip p hoto by -Rob ; na ' n Conover. meals help to alleviate the problem of sharing a refrigerator with a roommate. Arguments over food ownership stemming from the dreaded rented refrigerator have been known to lead to homicidal tendencies. Steve now begins a trek across campus that would make even the fittest student break out in a sweat. From the English building on the south west corner to the Engineering building in the far northeast corner, Steve makes a mad dash to make all his classes within the alotted ten minutes. Tuesdays are murder for me, says Laster. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., I spend practically every breathing moment in class. The only breaks are for lunch and dinner as classes and labs continue to wreck havoc on Steve ' s social life. After the 5:30 - 7pm class, free time is spent at the fraternity house for an hour or two of relaxation. After that, it ' s to the tracks for 2 1 2 miles of running to keep in shape. This can also be considered social time since many students take advantage of the track and field behind Robison Hall. Sharing a room has not been as difficult for Steve as it has been for some campus residents. Steve did not meet his roommate Matt until the first day of school. The two turned out to be compatible in every way . . . almost. The only differences that we have had have been in our taste in music. Matt likes hard rock: AC DC, Ratt and so on. I prefer British Rock: U2, the Clash, the English Beat and those kinds of groups. Monetarily, Steve agrees that there is no better economic offer for a student to live in Memphis while attending school. Socially, the dorm leaves a lot to be desired. Complaints range from constant noise and activity to only one month of air conditioning per semester to having to bring girls up the back stairs after hours. Steve manages to tolerate these minor inconveniences, however; I can tolerate my roommate and my RA and so far I haven ' t gone beserk from the close quarters, so I think I ' ll make it. by Steve Norman tic file 31 Shellie Chandler and Lynn Garibaldi steal a few unobserved hours of sun on top of Rowls Hall. Photo by Colleen Hill. ■ !■ ■! HI |l. lillip H| The ' Beefcake Krewe make the most of the water works field. Photo by Colleen Hill. What ' s closer than the Gulf Coast, safer than Florida on break, cheaper than tanning beds and gives better tans anyway? Fanning On The due Beach Beat. Have you ever heard the expression Life is a Beach?? Well then you I obviously haven ' t been anywhere near MSU ' s dorms during spring semester. From the first day of over 50° weather, people of every persuasion flock to MSU ' s traditional hot spots to get that long awaited bronze tan. Female sun godesses are seen lounging behind McCord Hall with all the beach equipment: towel, baby oil, Walkman, and of course a tiny two piece suit. Frequently these ladies are overrun by athletic males who are eager to tan themselves, but don ' t want to lose their macho image by lounging on the grass. These men play football, volleyball and frisbee over the females and all too often miss an easy catch when they are caught eyeing the sunbathers. McCord isn ' t the only beach on the campus. Often during the spring time, people who travel on Central must contend with traffic jams for no apparent reason. The answer is found at the corner of Central at Patterson. This area is flooded with bodies in different states of dress. Men in business suits often slow down to 15 mph to catch a glimpse of what Richardson Towers has to offer. Next, there is the quiet solitude of Rawls ' roof. These women feel that the secret to a great tan is all in proximity — the closer they get to the sun, the more rays they ' ll absorb. The ladies are seldom bothered by people of the opposite sex for the secret passage to the roof is given only to the select females who reside in Rawls. If you can ' t live in these three areas, you still have one more chance at that bronze body you ' ve always wanted. Across from Zach Curlin is an area called Water Works by MSU co-eds. This area consists of a large water plant and lots of flat grassland broken up only by concrete valleys where water flows through. Students pack their belongings and hike over to this area. Most times it ' s an all day event with picnic baskets included. So, MSU has more to offer than the traditional university. When you go home to that little town in Tennessee with a savage tan you can have everyone believing that MSU has its own private beach — and we do, four of them, but that ' s our secret! by Tcna Jackson The field behind Rawls gives these students the seclusion they need for Savage Tans. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile S3 bu look everywhere; under the bed, inside desk drawers, behind appliances, and coin returns but, The Pennies Never Hake Ends Meet. Paid on Friday, broke on Saturday. Sound familiar? If you ' re like most 1 students, that ' s regular routine. Those students who work know just how far paychecks will NOT go each week. It ' s only natural to run out of money before the week is up. Most people work to pay for gas, food, fun, and sometimes even car notes and insurance; some students have scholarships and do not have tuition to worry about. (That is, as long as they keep their grades, or musical or athletic abilities.) Here is a sample profile of students with money problems, any sound familiar? Maybe your ' re like Janet. She is on an academic scholarship and has a guaranteed student loan that pays for her out-of-state fee. There ' s no worry about tuition unless she doesn ' t make her grades. With her dorm paid for by her parents, Janet ' s income from the Hungry Fisherman restaurant pays for gas, groceries, and parking tickets. Some people are in Doug ' s position. He ' s on a band scholarship, so tuition is taken care of. His books, dorm and car are paid for by his parents. Since the band keeps him so busy that he can ' t work, it ' s good that he only has to pay for gas and fun things (like dates, etc.) A lot of students are like Cheryl. Her par- ents deposited a rather large sum of money into her bank account, so she has no worries. She only has to pay for sorority dues and gas. Some of you may be like Jan. She has an academic scholarship and lives at home. Her parents pay for her car and help with sorority payments, so her paycheck takes care of gas, most of her sorority payments, and any fun excursions. Others have more things to worry about. Michelle, for example, works anywhere from thirty to thirty-five hours a week in addition to going to school. Besides having the difficulty of finding time to study, it ' s also hard to have any money left at the end of the week. Michelle has to pay her sorority dues, her car notes and insurance, and buy food and gas. It ' s rough trying to make ends like that meet. A few are fortunate enough to be in Sonja ' s situation. She ' s from out of town and lives in Richardson Towers. Her parents pay for everything, even send her money to use for Greek dues, groceries, fun stuff, and gas. Those lucky people like Sonja don ' t have many monetary worries. They don ' t work, so they also have all the free time they need for parties and studies. With all of our finanicial responsibilities, whether great or small or practically non- existent, maybe we ' ll all be better prepared to handle our money when we ' re totally on our own. By Julie Norwicki Student financial woes begin in the freshmen year with skimming the piggy bank. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 5 5 S€ There is only one true friend for a student, one that is never too busy to listen, One That Is Aways There. T here is a peculiar attraction between students and pets, a kind of language spoken to one another. A kind of special attention. A kind of friendship that is found nowhere else. A good pet is worth a thousand people. Take a look at a friend ' s pet. Is he or she a dog? Cat? Bird? Turtle? Monkey? Fish? It doesn ' t matter. The qualities in their pets are the qualities they have. They act the same. Share the same passtimes. Probably eat the same food. And drive the same kind of car. The dog or cat or whatever is like psycho- logy for students. They can better understand themselves by the way they dicipline their pets. What they do to the pet is what they do to people. Students can talk to their pets about anything. Pets never pass judgment. Their eyes are never blind. Their ears are never deaf. And their hearts are always loyal. All the trust in the world is in your pet ' s eyes. Love them the way they love you. And they are yours for life. by Terrence M. I l im n Jr. Sunny helps Serge locate interesting new photo assignments. Photo by Serge Samaha. Pi Kappa Phi ' s Bandit helps clean up after a party. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 57 Two times a year, Christmas and Spring, an uncontrollable passion strikes students and beckens them to return like ± to 1 1 Xl iof — CO CD O O 00 f.1 c 1:? ft I i 2 3ll «. ' i o3 tl i 1 1 r , ' 6 5 ' JOS - « ? y , — r -O — f. o) ■ 58 ' Mag -i =4 m n O 3 $5 S. CD O 0) t a o - ■ CO | . ? 550 • 3 T r I 8 1 o w 2 03 ° 5 ' 5- O O Q. 3 0) (O 5 3 T3 et 6 2 £ S =i ' Q) a. m a 8 CD 5  S O. ™ CD c «■ CD f w rf i I Hi 6UUS : 5 I I |± || J-4 LQr -r FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE LIDO BEACH, 8A A This view of Lido Boo- 1 - whitB •■- VL Modern Lemming racing To Vacation ! J w Darcf V -.| °l WvJJ Vf-y g v t SCN 19 Profile S9 ■ lit! tjt ' , %- «5rw%«wIr is . .V From a bird s-eye view, the territory of the valiant night patrol agents can be appreciated. It ' s generally a quite place, nothing really happens . . . but for those few exciting moments, the campus is protected by Agents Patrol E . . . . Hb verything is going well. It ' s a quiet night. The graveyard shift of MSU ™ Security has just gotten on duty and nothing is really happening. This is really a quiet place. Nothing really bad happens, said director of security Roger Fowler earlier that day. Around midnight a call comes in. A Garibaldi ' s delivery man is stuck in a Richardson Towers elevator. The key is in Mississippi. Can security save the night? Within the hour Night Patrol has opened the stubborn elevator door and freed the flustered delivery man. Chalk another one up to Night Patrol. Officer Phil Thrasher has been with MSU Security for over seven years. He has been on the night shift (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) for two years. His duties rotate. On any given night he might be cruising the campus in one of the two cars that make rounds or he might be one of the six guards who are on foot. Tonight he is at the desk, listening to the dispatch and helping students who come in. I prefer the late night shift, said Thrasher. The calls that we get this late at night are usually very important. The staff is smaller, | so we really depend on each other. Thrasher said that the worst thing about I the graveyard shift is, of course, being up all night. I have a family, but I ' m not missing much. My wife works during the day. So we ' re together in the afternoon, which if youl think about it is the time that most families I are together anyway. Fowler said that their biggest headache is I larcenies. In the dorms students are not I thinking in terms of securing their rooms, said Officer Raymond Washington. Washington is the third shift supervisor. We have lots of car thefts. It ' s because! there are a variety of cars here at all times, I said Washington. I ' d say that we loose about| 25 cars a year. Another big headache for the graveyard I shift is false fire alarms. You see, we have tol send a lot of our people over to evacuate thel dorms, said Washington. If the R.A. can ' tl get someone out of their room, then they putl an X on the door and we have to go open thel MP Photo by Kathy Armstrong. room to see if their alright. A tire alarm can take a couple of hours to answer. It takes a lot of our manpower away from I things that might be happening on the other side of campus, said Thrasher. And it just increases our workload incredibly. What might be happening on the other| | side of campus between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.? ' All kinds of people just drift onto campus, I said Thrasher. They ' re fairly bizarre but not I really a threat . . . nothing really bad happens. by Red S. fiaawced The patrol car is a necessary piece ■( equipment for keeping campus order. Photo by Barry Burns. Has this car been abandoned? Photo by Barry Burns. Profile 61 Whether students run, hop, skip, jump, dive or slide, they have to be smart in order to Negotiate The Puddle €f Posterity. o one knows when it arrived, but everyone knows that it exists. Every- time it rains at Memphis State it has been known to bring pedestrian traffic to a standstill. Those with the highest grade point averages stand there stupefied, trying to figure out the logistics of crossing Memphis ' most famous . . . puddle. Sure Memphis has the Mississippi. Sure Memphis has McKellar Lake and large ponds in Overton and Audobon Park. But no body of water receives as much attention as the puddle beside the College of Communication and Fine Arts Building. The puddle is the ultimate democratizer. Everyone going or coming past the Music and Theatre departments has to negotiate ' Tiger Lake, ' which is flanked with soupy mud. It doesn ' t matter if you are an undergraduate, graduate, professor or admin- istrator. To the water you ' re just another puddle jumper. Debra Young is a Commercial Music major. In an average day, she must go from the Music building to the CFA building several times. Not to mention her other classes across campus. When it rains Debra avoids the puddle like it alone holds the plague. I go through the back door of the CFA building, all the way through the building, and come out through the front. That ' s the only way to get to my classes on the other side of campus, said Young. It ' s impossible to cross that thing in a dress and pumps. Debra has never been a puddle jumper. As a Theatre and English major, Bill Endsley must also negotiate ' Tiger Lake ' when it rains. I ' ve got it down to a science. I just step in the shallow parts of the puddle when I can. Other than that, I just get a running start and jump. I pray a lot. by Ecd $. Hatmcc d Profile 63 Staying awake or just paying attention in class is a chore. But when it happens, it happens. The student becomes engulfed in a wave of REM, leaving them, Victims Cf Lecture Inspired Nap-Jerk T ,ee Hill. rying to stay awake in class is a full time job. Who has time to pay close attention to a lecture? Well, no one does, but everyone tries. There are a number of projects to undertake when trying to keep awake in class. Under- stand however, nap-jerk is always sawing at the legs of the unsuspecting student ' s desk. One good way to keep awake is to count the number of bricks in the wall. A common consensus of student counting has revealed that there are 3,427 h A bricks inside the Journalism building. A corollary to that is counting floor tiles. Every student at one time or another has done this. It ' s like eating peanut butter, everyone has done it. Another way to avoid nap-jerk is to admire the instructor ' s wardrobe. Some wear the same suits or dresses for weeks at a time. Then there is the instructor whose clothes came from a time capsule. Reading other material that is placed over textbooks, like comic books, TV Guide, Cosmo and Vanity Fair is an excellent way to pass the time of an uninteresting lecture. These magazines provide a wealth of amusement for bored students. And if the student gets caught, they just say it ' s outside research. When minutes turn to hours and hours seem like days, sleep will fall upon the unsuspecting like an anvil. And nap-jerk will be right there. It ' s no use. Students fight it. But sleep wins. Just as students start to doze, just as they get comfortable, their arms slip, there heads plummet down and their necks snap stiff. NAP-JERK has just occurred. It feels like being wakened by thundering cannons. Beware, nap-jerk is always hunting for new prey. Don ' t be caught. by Terrence M. I hinsi n Jr. en «uifed Mil ' SSa ' ust enty-five m ' nu ' es into class Photo by Coll, ee Hill. wakesupMilissato wa P-IERK wakes up m  a shocking reality, NAP £ ■ Hill . over for fourteen mi find class has been Profile 65 There are a lot of diverse classes in Continuing Education at MSU, but none are better than getting Into The Ways Cf Japan. Chopsticks are a necessary tool when eating Japanese cuisine! Photo by Daniel Tan. 66 After a couple of semesters of the three R ' s; reading, ' riting and ' rithmatic on your way to a glorious degree, you might need a little spice in your class schedule. Look no further than Continu- ing Education. Continuing Education offers some of the most unusual classes at MSU. Try your hand at Japanese Rice Paper Collaging or Flower Arrangement: Ichiyo Method. In recognition of 1986 ' s Memphis in May tribute to Japan, Continuing Education offered a special section of classes devoted to the Japanese culture. Our Japanese Cuisine class is doing very well. said Elizabeth Morcom, manager of marketing for Continuing Education, The Ichiyo Method class is also doing very well as is our rice paper collaging class. These are new courses for us. Morcom said the course on growing dwarfed trees and shrubs, Bonsai: A Living Art Form, really took off. But one of Continu- ing Education ' s biggest successes has been their class on Halley ' s Comet. We ' ve offered this class over and over for a number of semesters. said Morcom, It just keeps filling up again and again. The Halley ' s Comet class is taught at the Craigmont Planetarium. Another popular, and unusual, class is one that focuses on dreams. It ' s a real popular course, said Morcom. We ' ve gotten the instructor (Ray Berthiaume) on a lot of talk shows. It ' s a very interesting topic. Almost anything you might want to do is covered at MSU, thanks to Continuing Educa- tion. There is even a class on how to rollerskate or hypnotise yourself. There are three classes concerning wine. Continuing Education is even scheduling a wine tour of Northern California. Of course, no one is going to major in Oriental Finger Math or Dog Obedience. But you never know what might look good on your resume. Just maybe your prospective employer is looking for that college graduate who can also discuss at length the exotic world of Oriental rugs or play a mean gospel guitar. And you ' ll be ready. by Rod S. I dime c d. Students are eager to devour the delicious cuisine they prepared. Photo by Daniel Tan. The Bonsai Tree is a symbol of Japanese culture. Photo by Daniel Tan. I M file 67 Meeting before school and between classes, having lunch together, studying on Friday night and doing research on Sunday is a typical schedule for students 1 4 m«ui iii The Grades. Cl ollege is a tough row to hoe by itself. I If students try to mix romance with I it, college is even tougher. There just doesn ' t seem to be enough hours in the day. The only good part about collegiate romances is that at least the romancer and the romancee are at the same college. If they weren ' t madness would ensue, causing many long distance phone bills. That however, is not the problem. The problem is that school consumes so much time leaving few hours for romance. Time spent translating a foreign language for a test could be better spent playing frisbee in the park. The time spent rounding off infinity would be better spent rounding off the corners of a chocolate cake at a picnic. What can be done to stop this wasting of precious romantic time? The best thing to do is study together and be happy just to be together. Think of the less fortunate students who only see their loved ones at holiday breaks. Sneak in hugs and kisses between Shakespeare and foreign lan- guage translation. Smile and help one another learn. That ' s what college is all about. Help the loved one pass that difficult test. Quiz them, let them know you understand and care about their education. The next time plans get foiled because of school, don ' t despair, make the most of it. Go to the library and say, Hey, this is like, you know, really decent. I must say. You might just get the shock that learning can be fun, if the right things are studied. by Terrence M. I IHiim ii, Jr. e§ Cindy Hill finds it ' s easier to get a piggy-back ride to class than walk. Photo by Colleen Hill. With the hectic schedules most college students have, couples often have to make extra effort to spend time together. Photo by Colleen Hill. I Profile 69 7€ Whether it ' s the field behind the Water Works on Zach Curlin, the bench in front of Mitchell Hall, library alcoves, or that undiscovered secret spot, students always find The Place for An Intimate Pendezvcus. f there is a place for a rendezvous on the campus, don ' t tell anyone and be very discreet when happening upon or to that place. The campus is full of students searching for a private slice of seclusion. They roam the campus in groups of two, leaving no place unscrathed until, at last, they find it, the place where people are not. It is so nice to skip class, grab a soda and head for that secret spot. For countless minutes, privacy, seclusion, Trivial Pursuit and cottage cheese. One thing to remember above all: don ' t let anyone else know where the spot is located. Incognito is the best way to go. Act as if amnesia has taken over and wandering is the chic thing to do. At the same time, the accomplice to this geographical masquerade should be doing the same. The meeting is now close at hand. Don ' t blow it. Be calm, cool and collect. Wait patiently, then ease into the hollowed spot. Last thing to remember. If another student ever discovers the secret spot and decides to take it over, have the Society for Creative Anachronisms stage a joust near by. That ' ll fix ' em. If it doesn ' t, just say the area has just been quaranteened against besmugfitis shoklis. by Terrence M. £ chinsrii Jr. Finding an intimate spot is as easy as the benches in front of Mitchell Hall. Photo by Daniel Tan. Profile 71 C 5 ) C 5 I— I U . Kvft tteve 74 Every semester the dogged ritual begins, it feel s like going Pins and needles are nothing compared to what some students consider a I semi-annual torture session that plagues the academic process-REGISTRA- TION. Although several students insist that MSU ' s registration system is out of date, the adminis- tration is not completely able to handle computerizing the card-pulling system. So, for three days before school each semester, the University Center becomes a maze of restricted areas, this way only signs and an inch of littered and abandoned pamphlets and brochures on the floor. For a chosen few, the problems of securing class cards are simplified. Students like Susan Emison helped maintain some sort of order during registration by guiding students, check- ing class cards, handing out class cards or taking fees. These students had the chance to pull their cards before all other students except those that had pre-registered. For those Tiger patrons who are not lucky enough to secure a position during registra- tion, the going gets tough. For freshmen who had fall class cards pulled during summer orientation, trying spring registration on Stair their own can be a nightmare. Freshman Paul Pillow had a frustrating time during his second bout with registering; the only class card available for him that he had scheduled was the one that he had pre-registered for. Transfer student Mitchel Gibson was also forced into battle in the dreaded card room. The whole system is archaic. Sure Memphis State is bigger than schools like UT Martin, but that doesn ' t mean they can lag behind in updating their registration method. No matter how much students gripe and complain about things like parking and registration, it takes an act of God to get anything changed. After waiting in line for his appointment time, Mitchel was sent to the first dreaded check station: the outstanding debt table. Because I had a $3 parking ticket, I was sent to the Bursar ' s office. I left the UC at 11:40, and I got back at 2:10. After making it to the card room on the second floor, Mitchel ' s first thought and instinct was one shared by many: Get in the Management line! Mitchel considered himself lucky to get any MGMT 2750 class, even though the only available class time meant rearranging his entire schedule and starting Dovn se. from square one in planning his classes. From the class card room to the check room, past the emergency financial aid room, Mitchel witnessed one student whose debt was overlooked at the first station and caught right before the payment room. The light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be an oncoming train as the student was sent to the dreaded Bursar ' s Office to reconcile herself in the eyes of the University. After painstakingly forking out over $500 for tuition and $30 for students to be active with, Mitchel faced the final trial . . . the fourth floor concourse. After validating my ID, I was bombarded-actually attacked by the student organizations. Do you sing? ' ' Like to kick? ' Wanna buy a book? ' ' Want to join a choir? ' ' How about a free meal? ' And then I bought a useless undergraduate parking sticker that entitles me to park only two lightyears away from the campus but not get a ticket. With the new year come many yearly rituals: returning all those tacky Christmas gifts, breaking resolutions, preparing for the new semester and saving up to buy a black market Restricted area pass for Registration. by Steve Ncrman SSe is StU ° h0t ° bY ■ hTGte orY - TTuoio 1 J° n io o one _ T « atl0 Lm to be e 10 SSni faCe a s oph°rt ote ' L at S 3 „ Mot a ° ttV««  ' n | Profile 73 rross-Campus Treks K oWnCo - - rive MIHHSSA  hB.f ' Sfip some mo- . t S kt ° f s  ano.he - Uo a sopho- «  ' aid «he breaks are sho«« e yout f r ends. g g £heck . ;£ « understand. ble m of are l0n ! ere added to M j£U in Sou Student O - classes « S U « BOt X studenB ; 76 Keepinfi Vv me SSpP . tonce n Fifth year senior poses a ma  or . C °r a rehabilitation major, Tandy e « wh ° „ especially with one h as found this to Iding. Before class that ' s in the educst o , that class, she has a classy tra -- - want my a£watongon.heetova -- rf the -U-s a to. worse th yea e , evMOts ten .„unu.e break op fc roak me at e faster, bu. hey re j : are ma d when a bun y do [h holding i up anj cross campus ma rSa al .evenw.rhMSU. ■ sidewalks. Often access -handicap equipped 2 . flch f ramps to the W atear e stan .g parked rainwater or bloc ma de by the University car. The P P fJ numerous, but for handicapped studen swdents several P« tel t S tte ss actions. I , !me W uh only ten . t ..tticuit to make it to class on time j wouldn ' t want my class tone Profile 77 Working constantly to solve problems for MSU creates pressure but President Carpenter Takes it Day by Day. i t ' s stressful at the top. And who should know it better than MSU ' s President Thomas Carpenter. Beginning his fourth year, Carpenter said that stress is part of the job. However, Carpenter said that he is basically an optimist and that helps him deal with most stressful situations. AH of the executive level positions here are very stressful, but people settle in various occupations on the basis of how stressful they are. And indeed, Carpenter is too busy to let the stress hold him back in his work. His major aim for the university is growth in excellence in academics and service. Being president of such a large university undoubtedly has its constant share of problems. However, while talking with Dr. Carpenter, the question arose as to which is the largest headache associated with the university? At Memphis State the work headache is spelled P-A-R-K-I-N-G. Parking, said Carpenter, is the worst problem we have — it ' s a continual problem. Since the parking situation is so serious, he added, an attempt will be made to offer more afternoon classes. Hopefully the greater division of morning and afternoon classes will help alleviate some of the problems and make available more parking spaces, he concluded. Besides the parking problem, Carpenter is confronted with other situations. Constantly trying to improve services and programs within the university, he hopes that eventually Memphis State will be classified in the Top 100 institutions in Research and Advanced Graduate Programs in the United States. With such high aspirations that demand so much attention, then, how does Carpenter find time to unwind? I don ' t have anything in particular to relax. I used to Golf, but now I don ' t, said Carpenter, I haven ' t fished since I came to Memphis. I haven ' t golfed since last summer. I guess I just go to university functions three or five nights a week. That ' s just about the only way I relax. Discussing his goals further, Carpenter added that he would like to concentrate in developing all areas, especially those in- volving research. Enhancing the reputation of the faculty promotes instruction and increases the return from students. Every one of the staff and faculty wants to be the best, he added, there are a number of things to be proud of — but there ' s always room for improvement. Being the optimist he is, Carpenter sees great potential at MSU. Like he says, I just take it one day at a time. by tslili i McDonald ) - l i.irn ' hopes Services. 1 1 mm He 1 — rl Tiust take it one oay m 7$ — — r- That ' s just about the only way ;7ive nights a week EggSJffiJ by Robin Conover. , r SSC3 SSS S S lovely w.e One.da functions is the worn I relax. Among these Profile 79 From Brister Library ' s catacombs to Robison Hall ' s restroom, students realize that no place is absurd for... liitting the Eccks. nevitably, all students must succumb to the pressure (whether willfully or against their wishes) and batten down the hatches for an hour or two of torturous, brain-stimulating studying. Studying on MSU ' s campus has become an art for many students. Whether cramming all night before an exam or stretching out on the UC Mall to study while basking in the sun, the possibilities for new and creative studying places are endless. As proclaimed by the administration, students should spend three hours preparing for every hour spent in class. Thus, for the average course load of fifteen hours, the total class and study time would be 60 hours a week. Add to that the approximately 5 hours spent for the average commuter student in traveling to and from school and 20 hours for a part time job, 21 hours for three meals a day, an average of 42 hours per week for sleep and that leaves 20 hours per week for a student ' s social, personal and family life. Twenty hours a week to stand in line at the Bursar ' s office or at the bank; 20 hours to have a car taken to the shop for a tune-up or to have it filled up at the filling station; 20 hours to spend while a member of a campus organization or fraternity sorority; 20 hours to spend writing for the campus paper or yearbook. One can imagine that a mere 2.9 hours a day is not enough for most people to lead a normal life. Students are quick to realize that something has to give in order to enjoy any aspect of college, work or life in general, more often than not it ' s those 45 hours set aside for class preparation that are going to be put away for a while. When students plan to rearrange their studying times for their personal, that lost time has got to be made up somehow. So students find any time or place to cram in a few extra minutes of studying: in their car on the way to school; between classes; during lunch and dinner breaks; at work or the dreaded all nighter before a test. Aside from the traditional studying places such as the library or at home, the students are also found in the unexpected places hitting the books. One popular place for the late-night studier is Perkins ' Restaurant, located three blocks north of campus on Poplar. Exam week finds many last minute crammers taking advantage of the bottom- less cup of coffee offered at Perkins and the spacious tables and comfortable surroundings rivaled during the midnight hours only by Steak and Egg on Highland. The campus is also equipped with study rooms in the dorms, a study hall on the fourth floor of the University Center, and Study desks in all the buildings on campus. Even potty breaks can be taken advantage of when study times are few! by Steve Norman SO Junior Barbara Jackson finds studying in McCord Hall ' s bathroom like a home away from home away from home. Photo by Robin Conover. At last, the perfect place to study! Complete solitude! Photo by Robin Conover. Studying — a task no students like to do. I Studying — something everyone has to do. Studying can be procrastinated, avoided, or not even done at all, but then grades show it. Studying — a necessity students have to make time for, even when they don ' t have the time for it. Maybe that ' s why there are students walking across campus, frantically scanning the last few pages of their English book. Or students sprawled across the lawn of the UC Mall to get in that last minute of studying before the big exam. Or plopped down on their books outside of their next class, searching for a lost answer. Or with wrinkled foreheads on the steps of the math building trudging through a calculus problem. Whatever the reason, students are always on the go. To squeeze in studying at any time, any place is a must. According to the administration, students should spend 3 hours studying for every hour spent in class (for an A it ' s 4 hours). To find the ideal place to study seems like an endless search. From the library, to dorm rooms, to a study room, to Perkins, students have tried them all. Barbara Jackson, a senior nursing major, even uses the bathroom in McCord Hall as a favorite studying place. She likes studying in this quiet, undistracting place because, as she says, It ' s like home in there. by Daphne Lubkowitz Profile 81 ,o vO ■ tf £ ; : - £ 2 SP v.  l n an office on the bottom floor of Mitchell Hall, there is a history professor who takes teaching as seriously as he takes living. Crowded into an office replete with history books covering every period of American history, from the harsh landing at Plymouth Rock to the DeSoto: booming siege guns at Khe Sahn, sits Dr. Major L. Wilson, a man of extraordinary Wilson: capabilities. The authorship of two books — Space, Time and Freedom: The Quest for National- ity and The Irrepressible Conflict 1815- 1861 (1974) and The Presidency of Martin Van Buren (1984) — numerous published DeSoto: articles, always with the honors of the Distin guished Teaching Service Award (pre- sented by MSU in 1974) and the Aaron Wilson: Boom Award (for excellence in research in 1984), have made Dr. Wilson a highly respected and admired educator. If there was ever a man who truly found his calling in life, it would have to be Dr. Wilson. No other person could be as tenacious or vivacious about teaching some- thing, especially a subject of such paramount importance as American history. (The following excerpts from an interview reveal more fully his views on history and DeSoto: teaching). DeSoto: Why did you want to be a teacher? Wilson: Being a farm boy from the small town of Vilonia, Ark., I wanted to get a perspective on life. When I was 17 I was thrown into the midst of WWII. While based at Pearl Harbor, headquarters for the Pacific Fleet, I began to question how we got ourselves in this war. The study of history was the logical place to look for answers. So being brought up in a small town was the catalyst for studying history? Yes, being so isolated in Central Arkansas as I was, I needed to know what lay beyond the fields of our farm. I wanted to know who the people of the past were and what linked them to us. Is that the purpose of history, then, to establish a link between past and present? Yes, to great extent it is. We can know more about who we are by knowing who other people were. We then are able to deepen our sense of humanity. If I can get my students to be empathetically in- volved, I can make them see the viewpoint of the Colonial man, the Western man, or the Cold War and thus show them something about themselves. What one quality among others makes for effective teaching? There has to be a genuine commit- ment to teaching. I think sometimes outside interests and lackluster per- formances by instructors make learn- ing difficult for the student. But I think that outside research lends fresh ideas and new viewpoints to old subjects. If the instructor makes the material exciting, then the atmosphere is conducive to learning. DeSoto: I have noticed that you don ' t have a separate and distinct lecture for each class session, but rather, you present installments, like a serial of the old days. Is that a reason for your effective methods? Wilson: Yes, it is. Again, if you are empathetically involved, you want to know. I use very simple, but effective tools to do this. The best is the outline. It ' s like an umbrella for organizing concepts. It frees you up to talk about relationships and trends. Another tool is what I call my doodle. These little drawings are very effective in visualizing relation- ships that you can remember. DeSoto: Now for the best. From experience I know your best device is your sayings. You have a keen sense and ability of summing up in a slogan. How do you do it? Wilson: Well, it ' s no big secret. It just comes from being immersed in your par- ticular field. It just comes from really wanting to make a point clear and wanting the students to under- stand. DeSoto: Why should Americans know American history? Wilson: We are all born into the identity of our times. But we are the products of past generations, of a corporate personality in which we begin to share at birth. History helps us to trace back the links of our heritage and see what our forefathers did, how they handled their problems. Only by doing this, can we hope to give any meaningful direction to our future. It is our civic responsibility to our fellow man to understand him as we understand ourselves. That ' s what teaching and learning are all about. by Terrence H. I l i 1 1 n. Jr. : ' • ' ft 1 ' 84 ■ i l ?s1 «e  a t o s rco - £ i V a rj - A w ? A p ,w v f v r «i ti  r « •jsssssssi. ■es a ; e i a e v x € « si ° ,M .«W ?J °° ' w 1 rt Profile 85 In whatever branch of the service you serve, Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines, the ROTC places you ttention! About Face! Forward March! No, the United States Armed Forces haven ' t invaded the Memphis State campus. These are the commands that fill the air during the drilling of cadets in the ROTC program, the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Initiated at Memphis State in 1981 through the extension center at the University of Tennessee of Martin, MSU ' s program became the host in 1982. This training program att empts to bring out the leadership ability, the responsibility, and the managerial technique necessary for competence in civilian or military life. Open to both males and females, the program currently has approx- imately ninety-six cadets in its strength this school year. Through positive training and discipline, cadets are given keen talent and capacity to face civilian or military life. No previous miltary training experience is required of new cadets entering into the ROTC program. Any male or female who meets the criteria necessary to enter into the university itself is then able to enroll in basic ROTC courses; however, there is no obliga- tion for enrollment in these classes at all. Also, with no obligation placed on cadets to make active duty in the service their chosen career, many students find the ROTC to be a solid and valuable tool which assists them in daily life. And with the ROTC training enhancing positiv e qualities and skills, cadets are able to start deciding for themselves what specific career they wish to proceed into upon graduation from college. Cadets who wish to enter the military upon graduation may participate in the BOOST program. Students in this program have already enlisted in the service and are put through basic training and are acquainted with the routines of the service and therefore earn needed rank to join the military. Others who wish to become active in the military strive to complete the ROTC program and afterwards be commissioned into the service upon graduation as an officer. As an officer in the military, they are placed in front of fifty soldiers and responsible for millions of dol- lars worth of equipment. For this reason, the faculty derived from ROTC training is clearly justified. Also, although there are ranks which must be completed by cadets in the ROTC four- year program, students may receive place- ment credit by having had high school ROTC. With three years of high school ROTC experience behind them, cadets are given credit for two years of college ROTC. Students with reserve training before college may also receive credit for the first two years of the college program. Or, as in the Army ROTC, a sophomore student without pre- vious experience in ROTC who wishes to join the program is sent to a six week basic camp in Fort Knox, Kentucky which is totally voluntary. This camp also gives credit for two years in the college ROTC program and the student is allowed to return to the university and join the advanced ROTC program. Then, students who are serious about being in ROTC ' s four-year program must complete six hours of ROTC classes between freshman and sophomore years. Three of these courses are required structural courses and three are electives such as marksmanship and survival training. Afterwards, a cadet builds up through the ranks until graduation where he or she may choose his or her own career, go into the Reserve or National Guard while still keeping their chosen career, or he or she may be commissioned into active military duty. Since its induction four years ago onto the Memphis State campus, the ROTC program has become a sturdy system of training for future civilians or military officers. Mem- phis State, says Major Darden of the Army ROTC has been highly supportive of the program. Darden hopes to establish a marksmanship team on campus to begin shooting competiton open both to ROTC members and regular students. Another spe- cial group of ROTC is the Ranger Team which concentrates on indepth training such as land navigation and marksmanship train- ing. This group is also composed of both ROTC cadets and regular students. The ROTC program clearly builds up character, quality, and competence in its cadets through determined training. And the programs and special events which the ROTC has and hopes to have provide an outlet for anyone interested in the ROTC or just inter- ested in the training that goes into the mak- ing of a military person. Become a part of it! by Jchnie Seals . 1 IV y Vr, Ml - - , ' ' . • ?• .«-•• . The cadets of the Army ROTC visit Camp McCain in Mississippi once a year for land navigation instruction which Blair Ferrier says is getting from one place to another. Photo by Russ Tilton. A sort of weekend soldier, these Army ROTC cadets are Major Darden of the Army ROTC says, instructed by Captain Hunstad about land navigation. Memphis State has been highly sup- Photo by Russ Tilton. portive of the program, which stresses character, discipline and responsibility. Photo by Russ Tilton. Gunnery Sergeant Ashbolt with midship- man 3 C Douglas King presides over the Navy ROTCs routine inspection. Photo by Robin Conover. Balancing his time between being in the Navy Reserve and being a college freshman, John Liddy is involved in The CCTC penence John Liddy, a freshman in the Navy ROTC, says the demands of being in school and participating in ROTC can be trying at times. Photo by Robin Conover. 8$. 1 hat is the toughest part of ROTC? YV That question is perhaps paramount I in the minds of regular college students who may or may not be interested in participating in the ROTC, Reserve Officers ' Training Corps, program. From the point of view of Navy ROTC member John Liddy, the most herculean problem is that of being able to balance one ' s time between the calls of being a part-time member of the Navy Reserve and the demands of being a part- time college freshman (or even upperclass- man). While most students feel totally burdened by only their schedule of classes, the student involved in the reserve program must also keep up his work in added courses designed especially for ROTC members. Liddy, a fourth-class midshipman, is required to participate in regular ROTC classes a total of three hours each week along with a two hour per week lab. As for the future, Liddy himself plans on serving four years of active duty in the service followed by two years of reserve duty. For now, he is pursueing his ROTC duties with the assistance of a scholarship that pays the cost of his tuition and books. The program also pays him a stipend of $100 per month for his reserve training efforts. What an adventure that $100 each month could make for on the part of any college student! Certainly, another item that comes to the minds of most is the haircut that all servicemen sport. Not your usual idea of a heavy metal audience at all. As a matter of fact, they are required to have haircuts. Also, as most people aren ' t aware of, the moustaches of servicemen are required to be only so long and so wide! Sound sort of prohibiting? Well, it ' s not always straight spit and polish for ROTC members. The program also sponsors a rifle and drill team, a color guard which performs at various social events, and even a basketball and football team. There is also a Navy Ball which occurs in May which, according to Liddy, is not the right social function to bring your beach blanket and towel to, but it ' s not totally formal. The shoes are to be adequately shined and the uniforms pressed a specific way for ROTC members. There are certain rules and regulations that never grow old. The most enjoyable aspect of ROTC? To John Liddy the freshest part of being a member of the Reserve Officers ' Training Corps is the feeling of unity that is built up between the individuals in the program. When one of the cadets feels oppressed by some particular problem they are experienc- ing, they are able to find assistance, sentiment, and understanding from one or more fellow cadets. The bad times become a lot more bearable. The ROTC — A Great Experience! by Jclinie Seals Photo by Robin Conover. J he ' s been waiting lor! David The moment he s « en trick and Grizzle can £j % finger. Oops! accidently squash the searge Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 89 Everyone sometimes gets caught up in outside activities, socializing, boyfriends and girlfriends, etc., but here is what some students had to say when they stopped to take a serious look at e« V e v i J m 9C any students enter the University not entirely sure what they want to study. So they try one thing and then another, searching for just the right field for them. Perhaps often wondering if they have made the right choice, and how long it will take, after they have found their right choice, to complete all the neccessary courses to graduate. While others know exactly what they want and set forth, without hesitation or doubt, upon their chosen field of study. Yet even then they may wonder whether they can complete their education in four years or possibly have to continue on to grad school to enhance their degree in order to compete in their profession. Sure of their major or not, all students must brave registration and struggle through classes. Once in the class the next choice is whether to attend class, to study or not to study. And then there are always the exams. A subject on which students have different thoughts. The DeSoto went out and asked students to express their feelings. Here are the questions that were asked and the responses received. 1. Have you changed your major from what you originally started out with? 1. Surprisingly close figures 51% have not changed majors, 49% have. 2. Do you ever feel rushed to try to make it through in 4 years? 2. A strong vote for yes — 64% feel pressured to make it in 4 years. 3. Do you think most students in the future will be on a 5 year plan? 3. 84% felt 5 years minimum will be more prevelant in the future. As one sophomore put it, Most students will be in school for 5 years unless hours to graduate decline instead of increase. 4. Do you think graduate school will become more and more of a demand to survive in the business world? How do you feel about that? 4. 97 % of those questioned feel grad school will be more necessary in the future. One senior wrote, A Bachelor ' s degree seems inferior. Free enterprise operates on a higher level than ever before, so it is a necessity to prepare, is what one freshman had to say. 5. Do you ever wonder if you have made the right decision in choosng your major? 5. One sophomore encompassed the unsure feeling of those 72% who answered yes to this question when they said, I often wonder whether the area I have chosen will be in demand in the future. I worry about job security. 6. Do you ever feel like you are wasting your time and money? How much of your college education do you really think you will use? A lot — most of it Enough to make it worth your while to go to college A little — not much use 6. On a brighter outlook, 66% do not feel like they are wasting their time and money. In fact, 55% believe a lot of their college education will be used, 42% chose Enough, and a mere 3% answered a little. 7. Do you think we should be allowed a study day before exams? 7. For those of you who miss that study day before exams, you are not alone. 92% of those asked want it back! For those of us who take day and night classes, it is entirely too much to get out of night classes on Thursday night and then have a final exam on Friday morning! I also think there should be an emotional break between classes and final exams, not to mention a much needed study break, as one senior put it. 8. Do you think exams are administered fairly? If not, why? Would you rather have one standardized test for a whole depart- ment or each professor make out his own test? Why? 8. A majority of 94% feel that exams are administered fairly. Most favor each professor making out his own test: The professors never cover the same material. Many don ' t even use the same book. And what if one class excells over another? one sophomore asked. On the other hand, another sophomore stated, I think that a standarized test would probably be more fair in most circumstances. 9. Do you think it ' s fair that most teachers base most of your grade solely on tests? 9. Finally, most students, 72%, would like to see more professors base more of their grades on class participation and attendance as well as tests. As one senior put it, Many people do not test well. They get nervous and forget the material even after studying for several hours. If other choice s are given for grades then people have other ways to prove they understand the material. One sophomore added, A grade based on two exams can be dangerous. Often you mess up one — and that ' s it! by Kelly C Ccnncr Studying day-in and day-out can cause a student ' s perception of reality to be fragmented. Photo by Colleen Hill. 92 Class seems to last forever? Concentration levels are low? Homework and tests fall by the wayside to reruns of Three Stooges? Sounds like Feeling tired of school? Are you bored with the hum drum routine of going to class and work (doesn ' t everyone who ' s anyone work at Federal Express)? Do you wake up at noon and still feel tired? If you fall in this category, join the ranks of the fastest growing club o n college campuses today — the B.C.A. or Burnout Club of America. There is no rush or pledge fee. (Students suffering from burnout are too tired for that). All that is required is that you possess a general listlesness which is carried over from your not attending the classes that were purposely scheduled late so that you would attend, to the ever-favorite four-year pro- crastination of taking class photographs. It ' s been the topic of many leaders and school officials. They claim it is a direct result The Classic Symptoms Cf Academicitis of laziness of the society. Who ' s lazy? Of course scheduling classes around a daily dose of General Hospital is not a sign of laziness; surely not! Don ' t worry, it ' s been said that burnout is not a fatal condition, just a contagious one. It ' s amazing to see the affect one lacksadaisical co-ed has on another. Certainly everyone can attest to missing a class or a lab or two at the insistance of a fellow strong willed and determined bum. What ' s the cure? No one knows. Perhaps the fact that one will never graduate serves a motivating force for those whose fuel tank of college life is running low. Maybe the constant discussions on apathy around campus will spark some dormant souls and produce vibrant and conscientious students concerned about welfare of themselves and others. And then again, maybe not. Whatever the outcome, you can rest assured that no matter how many students there are in class, someone will always be left out of the educational race caught in the U.C. playing pool or in the most sought after hot spot on campus — the TV. room. by shli«i McDonald It ' s not a required class, but General Hospital sure packs in the students. Photo by Colleen Hill Craig Peterson is skipping Hebrew to make a combination shot at The Side Pocket. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 93 With Poor Testing Scores resulting in a Loss of Funds, Efforts Are Being Made For ypical senior their last semester of school: they ' ve finally made it — only a few last requirements to finish up, they ' re nervous yet excited about graduation, they ' re wondering what exactly they ' ll be doing after it ' s all over and they ' re out in the real world. But wait, there is one thing that is being forgotten: the ACT Comp test. Before being allowed to graduate, all seniors, regardless of their majors, must take this test. Having no minimum score, the test contains six outcome areas along with a total score, which administrators use to try to assess the general education program. As Dr. John Dill, associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, says, Today one of the vital questions in higher education is how much we ' re providing to students in the area of general education. In addition to evaluating in a sense the general education of an institution, these test scores are also used to help demonstrate how graduating students will function as mature adults in society, says Dr. Dill. So what does all this have to do with seniors? Is it just one more hassle Seniors need to get out of the way, not to be taken seriously? Actually no, because these test scores have a significant impact on funding provided to Memphis State. Five per cent of our annual appropriation — 2. 1 million dollars — are held back in a project called the Instruc- tional Evaluation Project. To recieve all of these funds, a school must score 100 points determined from five variables. One of these factors is the result of the senior testing which is worth twenty-five points or one- fourth of this total 100. Thus poor test scores can lose funding for the school. The main point of the test is to see what kind of knowledge has been gained by the student from their freshman to their senior year, their gains and growth. However, if students are not motivated to do well, the scores will not accurately measure a student ' s performance. That ' s why the testing center has launched a campaign of what Dr. Dill calls positive motivation. Basically, faculty are encour- aging students to do better, to show pride in their university and staff are creating posi- tive attitudes in the testing room by serving refreshments and having a friendly atmo- sphere. Dr. Dill feels optimistic that scores will improve. So when it comes time to take that waste- of-time test, stop and think about what it could cost the university in the long run if not taken seriously. Besides, it ' s what Dr. Dill calls an innovative test because students watch excerpts from video tapes, are asked to answer math questions with practical applica- tions, listen to music excerpts, and view art slides. by Daphne Lubkcwitz The Tennessee college education system is involved in the Instructional Evaluation Project, of which the results of the senior testing on the ACT Comp is a part. This Project, also known as Performance Funding, is related to 5% of MSU ' s annual appropria- tions. For each point gained, Memphis State receives $21,000—12.1 million for all 100 points. The state of Tennessee at this time is the only state to use this project for all state schools. 25-1 20- 15- 10- 5- MSU 100 -I UTK 80- 60- 40- 20 STATE Middle Tennessee TECH State University (MTSU) . MSU UTK STATE Middle Tennessee TECH State University (MTSU) Points Predicted to Receive from Senior Testing on the ACT Comp Actual Points Gained Total Points Predicted to Receive for the Instructional Evaluation Project Actual Total Points Gained Profile 95 With school worries of their own yet attempt- ing to tackle headache- causing problems and to answer mind questions of others, Tutors Put Cut The Effort. Upon walking in the Math Center, you see several students and their __J books spread out across the room on various tables. The students have looks of deep concentration, total bewilderment or angry frustration written across their faces. But at a desk in one corner sits the tutor who is there to help wipe out those doubts and questions from their minds. Although a tutor may not necessarily have all the answers he or she is willing to help those that seek their help. Many tutors are still in school and have their own grades to worry about as well as trying to help pass those they are tutoring. David Nunn, a graduate math student, tutors nine to ten hours a week at the Math Center. He does admit that at times he feels like he does not have enough time to concentrate on his own school work, especially on the days when there ' s that four letter word — T-E-S-T. In addition, tutoring can prove frustrating at times, like when a student just can ' t seem to grasp the material no matter how hard the tutor or the student tries. He says with these people, I try different ways to get across different points, but if that doesn ' t work, I try to get other tutors to help. At least, as David points out, the students who make the effort to seek the help of a tutor care about learning. Another problem facing tutors is the confusion that can occur when switching from, for example, College Algebra to Calcu- lus. Like David says, I get confused at what level the problems are on, and so I have to step back and take a careful look at the book. Although David does not plan to teach, the experience is probably still valuable. Planning to graduate in 1987, David dreams of escap- ing for awhile to the beaches in Florida, but, as he states, I probably should get a job and make some money. Right now, though, he is just trying to make it while helping others along the way also. by Daphne Lubkcwltz ohere and there ' s suttOU weshman,   ftj S £ atl Tan 23fS3- l! — — 9€ _ s txJ .As 1 Confusion can even occur for tutors, like when they switch back and forth between different degrees of Math. David Nunn explains, I get confused at what level the problems are on, and so I have to step back and take a careful look at the book. Here, he comes to the aid of Randy Smith, a Soph. Engineering Tech. major. Photo by Dan Tan Profile 97 At the Ole Miss game, Pouncer Tom attacks their Rebel, one of his favorite mascots to work with. Jeff Welch says he has to learn to take it as well as dish it out to other mascots. Photo by Barry Burns. ICC Dancing, running, sliding, clowning and cheering are trademarks at Tiger sporting events, but, E veryone knows Pouncer, our Tiger mascot. But do you know who he I really is? Well, he ' s two people actually — Jeff Welch and Brad Bowers. I talked with Jeff about life as the Tiger and found out I didn ' t know as much about Pouncer as I thought. Twenty-one year old Jeff Welch, a sports administration major, told me that in order to be the mascot you must go through tryouts (like the cheerleaders). Jeff had to perform a dance routine (in the suit, of course) and show that he knew different emotions and reactions for the tiger. Two people are chosen so that one person doesn ' t have to do all of one game. The suit (which costs approximately $3,000) is very hot. It ' s a little too much to ask one person to stay energetic for a whole game under such conditions. Jeff and Brad take turns as to which half of a game they perform. Being Pike brothers, they get along well and have no problems working together. Are Two Meads Better Than One? Jeff and Brad are on half scholarships (half tuition is paid for one year) and must keep a 2.0 GPA. All of their costs for travel, etc. while on road trips is included in their scholarships. They have to try out again each year. Jeff and Brad went to camp last summer to learn techniques and to get new ideas for their routines. Sixty-three different mascots attended, and afterwards, all sixty-three appeared at a Memphis Chicks ' game. Jeff says that more and more people are beginning to find out who he is. He says they like being able to say, I know the Tiger! Unlike South Carolina, Memphis State has no rule about keeping the Tiger ' s identity a secret. When asked if he was nervous at his first game, Jeff said that he was really excited. He felt like he was going to play (Jeff played basketball for a year at Christian Brothers College). According to Jeff there are no set routines outside the ones he does pre-game or half- time with the cheerleaders or pom-pon girls. The main thing about the motions that he does is that they are exaggerated. He says you get used to where the Tiger ' s eyes, etc. are located. Some of his motions are placing his paws over his eyes, throwing a towel over his face, pacing, throwing his arms up, and lying on the floor (crying). Jeff says he ' s really not supposed to make any references to the referees ' calls, though it happens sometimes. Tom the Pouncer shows off his skating skills at a Lady Tiger ' s Basketball game. Photo by Robin Conover. Growl! Tom the Pouncer is used to carrying on conversations with other mascots but this time he has a communication problem at the Tennessee Vol game. Photo by Ron Trevino. In the suit it is hard to see. Jeff says he was always walking on somebody because he couldn ' t see them. He says you really have tunnel vision. He sees out of the nose, which allows him to only see directly in front of him. When he does walk on someone, he usually makes it look funny — like he meant to do it. Jeff also has to be careful and quick when he walks around (which is like wearing flippers) because the crowd can get vicious when they can ' t see the game. He says people are always telling him to move. Occasionally Jeff has problems with the crowd actually hurting him. Sometimes older people beat on his head, or the suit is endangered by kids pulling on the Tiger ' s tail. Usually, he has no problems. As the Tiger, Jeff says he doesn ' t mind all the attention of the kids. It ' s nice to see their faces light up when the pays attention to them. Speaking of attention, Jeff loves the atten- tion from other team ' s cheerleaders and pom-pon girls. He says it ' s already great to know all of our cheerleaders and pom-pon girls, but it ' s really fun when other squads attack the Tiger. He especially enjoyed diving into the Louisville Ladybirds ' squad. He says it ' s fun, but he does keep in mind that they ' re attacking the Tiger, not Jeff Welch. Jeff says he ' s never been in any actual fights with other mascots, but he has play- fought many times. He says you have to learn to take it as well as dish it out to other mascots. He usually talks with the opposing mascot and works out something at the beginning of the game. Two of his favorite mascots to work with are the Ole Miss ' Rebel ' and the Louisville Cardinal (who is a female, by the way). Jeff has enjoyed his two years as being one of the mascots. He ' s met many people and made a lot of friends. He says he ' s never regretted being the Tiger. His perfor- mances during the past two years provide more than enough proof of this. by Julie Nowicki Profile 1C1 When you see the rugby players in a mass scrum, no wonder they say, Rugby, for the men too mean to play football. All you need to play is a leather ball and fifteen bloodthirsty guys. I ii! l v. A Game Cf Elegant Violence. - I ince the rugby team began at Memphis State three years ago, I I many students have been turned on to the sport which is considered to be the second most dangerous sport played today. Rugby was originated by accident during a soccer game at Rugby College, England in 1823. One player, who was discouraged by losing by several points, picked up the soccer ball and ran toward the goal. Needless to say, this variation of soccer caught on in England. After a few more rule changes, rugby became a popular sport among colleges. Even though the game is very bloody and violent, (no protective pads or equipment are 102 P B lap B i Bp 1 ' ■■ 1 | i S§ - I«m Photo by Robin Conover. Rugby: Elegant Violence, With immense agility and speed, Mike Belmont maneuvers the ball around an opponent. Photo by Robin Conover. used!) it is a sport that stresses manners and elegance. Every player is to address each other and the referee with the utmost respect. Rugby could best be described as a cross between soccer and football with a twist. The ball must be passed by being thrown behind the player or kicked forward, as opposed to being passed ahead. Most people are afraid to play rugby because of the known fact that almost every rugby player has broken their nose at least once. But don ' t let that hinder your decision to play. Go on and give blood, play rugby. by Paula Crcwder Front view of a scrum: Players bind in together in order to regain possession of the ball. Photo by Robin Conover. Mike Belmont gives blood: he plays rugby. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 1C3 What sport demands of players six miles of grueling running? Creates extremely competitive yet excellent athletes? Answers in Trivial Pursuit ' s Spcrts and Leisure S L Of what sport is it said that players average six miles of running per game? A Soccer, of course. Because it is such a demanding sport soccer creates really good athletes, but you don ' t necessarily have to be really big to play. While during the spring the team only practices twice a week to just stay in shape, team member David Tappan says, Fall practice is tremendous. S L How many players are al- lowed on the field during a game? A Eleven participate on the field at one time. Couple this with the fact that there are eighteen members on the MSU team, and you get a lot of competition among the teammates. But this competitiveness is really an advantage to the team. As David says, I think it ' s good because it brings out the best in eve rybody and makes everybody work harder. S L In terms of numbers of kids in the United States participating in sports, what is the only sport higher than soccer? A Minor league baseball. After it, soccer attracts the largest number of participants. Although David feels it reached its peak in popularity in Memphis two years ago, soccer still continues to be big here. The Memphis team itself is only four years old. Most of the team is from Memphis, but David, originally from here but who now lives in Louisiana, partially decided to come to school here because of the soccer. Soccer also attracts some avid fans like Jill Markle who followed the team throughout the season. So what ' s the most exciting part of the game to the spectator? Actually, A lot of little parts, replies Jill. When you see someone out there you know, and they beat someone man to man, that ' s exciting. Go for it! Paulo Aur receives support from teammate Ross Kuns. Photo by Robin Conover. 104 S L Who holds a 12-7-2 record? A The Memphis State soccer team their 1985 season. David feels they had a pretty good season, especially since they suffered several injuries at first. On the other hand, Jill says, They didn ' t play up to their potential. Their potential is a lot higher. Playing mostly teams from the Southeast in Division I, the best game of the season was against Wake Forest.: They ' re a really good team, and we beat them there. Because they have many skilled players from Nigeria, Jill feels that the Alabama A M team chal- lenged Memphis State. by Daphne Lubkcwitz Under last minute instructions from Coach Bernel, Pat Fischer listens intently from the side lines. Photo by Robin Conover. In a rare moment in this intensy and physically demanding game, Mike Mueller takes time out to relax. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 1QS And they ' re off and running with MSU ' s Cross Country team leading the pack which was par with tracksters such as these. Photo by Tony Friday Training practically all year, the MSU Men ' s Cross Country and Track Team speed through the metro in a Streak CfTieer Stripes. Eunning cross country through the fall months, the men ' s team finished third in the Metro. Coach Glenn Hays feels that they had a moderately successful season. Actually, the team was missing its best runner, David Topham. From Huddersfield, England, David won the 10,000 meter title in the 1984 Metro, but suffered an injury this se ason. As Coach Hays puts it, benching David severely limits the team ' s ability to score. Memphis State ' s top finisher in the Cross Country Metro was Vincent Garner, who came in 5th with a 26:43- Phillip Blake placed 15th, Kyle Merryman 19th, Chris Jenkins 29th and Chris Horton 30th. Although there are seven to ten athletes on a cross country team, only five are actual scorers. The lowest scorer wins. That is, the person who comes in first received one point. To have a successful team, explains Coach Hays, you look for five runners who run close together — are bunched together. For example, scores are better when the runners all place in the middle rather than spread across from 2nd to 12th to 32nd etc. While cross country consists of an 8,000 to 10,000 meter race (five plus to six miles) usually run on a golf course or a park, track includes numerous running as well as field events and either on outdoor or indoor tracks. Running events entail the 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, 800 meter, 1500 meter, 3000 meter steeplechase, 5000 meter, 10,000 meter, the 400 and 1600 meter relay. This year our strong points lay in the sprinting, although Coach Hays says that in the past our strength was in the middle and long distances. It sort of varies between the two. Field events range from the discus throw to the long jump, the javelin throw to the triple jump, the high jump to the shot put. This area is often a weak spot according to Coach Hays because there are fewer people taking part in it since it is so specialized. This year ' s team is extremely young, with the majority of the runners being freshmen. They have had to learn the ropes of the college trackster quickly, especially in indoor track, which is new to many of them. The indoor track brings the spectators closer to the runner, tending to make them nervous. During their first indoor meet against LSU, Tiger Stephen Thomas ran well with a 1:13 in the 660-yard event. As the year progressed so did the team as it approached the main meet of the Metro Conference held in Tallahassee, FL. Overall the Tigers placed fifth with two team seconds in the 400 and 1600 meter relays. Individually, their records were better: Anthony Cook took second in the 800 meter run; David Topham placed first in the 5000 meter run; and third and fourth were captured respec- tively by Eric Newton and Pat Perkins. A sixth place standing was received by Chris Horton in the 3000 meter steeple chase, and fifth in the 100 meter dash by Anthony Tyson. Practices are virtually year round, four to five times a week starting in September and ending in May. Mainly jogging and sprints for the runners, while more weight work for the shot put and discus throwers, practices are endurance and stamina builders. Training is training — it ' s physical, says Coach Hays of mental versus physical training. He goes on to explain that an athlete could do a great deal of mental training but could never progress in any sport, especially in individual one, without physical preparation. by Daphne Lubkovitz ice Vincent Garner peeks over his shoulder and finds that his lead is Coach Hays stops to give a bit of advice to Gary York secure. No one is in sight for miles. Photo by Tony Friday. before a meet. Photo by Colleen Hill. Comaraderie before a meet increases as players stretch, undress and converse together Photo by Colleen Hi Profile 1C7 In The Limelight Long Jump Anthony Cook, 2nd, 7.31 3000 Meter Steeple Chris Horton, 6th, 9:22.3 100 Meter Dash Anthony Tyson, 5th, 10.71 200 Meter Dash Eric Newton, 2nd, 21.56 Pat Perkins, 4th, 21.69 400 Meter Relay Memphis State, 2nd, 40.62 1,600 Meter Relay Memphis State, 2nd, 3:12.18 800 Meter Run Gary York, 2nd, 1:50.85 5,000 Meter Run David Topham, 1st, 14:31.35 1985 Cross Country Championship Results Time 5 Vincent Garner 26:43 15 Phillip Blake 27:27 19 Kyle Merryman 27:45 29 Chris Jenkins 28:23 30 Chris Horton 28:25 41 Gary York 29:46 11th Annual Metro Conference Outdoor Track May 15-17, 1986 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 1. Florida State 2. Virginia Tech 3. South Carolina 4. Cincinnati 181 130 115 75 5. Memphis State 72 6. Southern Mississippi 63 7. Louisville 14 Gary York congratulates a fellow trackster after a tough run while Chris Horton watches and listens nearby. Photo by Tony Friday. Stretching is essential before every meet. The calves and thighs must be properly warmed up to help avoid injury. Photo by Colleen Hill. 108 Practicing long hours at Kennedy Complex and the Fieldhouse, the Lady ' s Track Team was Hot Cn The Paws Cf Victory. lancing towards the Kennedy Sportsplex, Memphis State women track members could be seen pre- paring for a future meet. But that couldn ' t be right. Memphis State doesn ' t have a women ' s track team. Or does it? Dropped after the 1981-82 season, this year marked the welcome return of women ' s track at MSU. The Lady Tigers were led by coach Brenda Calhoun, accepting her first head coaching assignment following a two- year stint at the University of Iowa as an assistant coach. During her collegiate days at Arizona State University, Calhoun set two individual school track records, competing in the 100 meter hurdles and the 100 meter dash. The four- time Ail-American also ranked nationally in these events from 1976-81. My goal for this season is to introduce most of the girls to college athletics and to have some fun, said Calhoun, early in the season. The lady tracksters were relatively young and inexperienced this season - only four out of the seven team members had previous running experience before coming to MSU. There were also no seniors on this year ' s squad, providing room and time to gain added experience. The tracksters, all from the Memphis area, were Pamela Anderson, Brenda Caldwell, Paulette Hunter, Kim Jones, Debra Lane, Angela Logsdon and Christina Simon. In the first spring meet, which took place right after Spring Break at Harding Uni- versity at Searcy, Ark., Memphis State finished only fourth out of a field of five, but had very good overall team times, according to Cal- houn. The first meet went very well considering that I gave the girls Spring Break off (from practice), added Calhoun. Continuing their practice sessions five days a week, the squad worked earnestly to improve, including weightlifting as part of its regimen. Calhoun said that mostly leg work was done with the weights, but some upper body lifting was also done. Future meet results backed up the team ' s hard work schedule. In mid- April, the team participated in the Tigerbelle Relays at Tennessee State, and had two sprinters to place in several events. In the 100 meters, Pamela Anderson placed third with a time of 12.14. Anderson also placed fourth in the 200 meters, turning in a time of 25.40. Teammate Kim Jones finished fourth in the 800 meters with a time of 2:26 as well as capturing third in the 1,500 meter event, posting a time of 5:12. Other top performers were junior Caldwell and sophomore Logsdon. This year is not as intense as next year will be, said Calhoun, adding that she will actively recruit after this season. The re-establishment of the women ' s track program served as a learning experience for Calhoun and the tracksters alike, both taking on new challenges with a prizefighter ' s desire. A brighter future can be seen down the road, or as in this case, track. by I n i in M. Devault Profile 109 Standing, 1 to r: Brad Gregg; Don Sargent; Steve Metz; Joe Markham; Jim Cook, head coach; Mack Maness; Kneeling, 1 to r: Joey Bell; Paul Hollahan; Kurt Johannes; Freddie Mangum; Tim Manus. Photo by Photo Services. Finishing up the season with a first place victory in the W.T. McLaughlin Tourney, the golf team of Memphis State showed how they kept it long in the fairway and Cut Cf The Traps. Memphis State University Roster Joey Bell Junior 6T Memphis, Tennessee Brad Gregg Freshman 64 Memphis, Tennessee Paul Hollahan Junior 511 Memphis, Tennessee Kurt Johannes Junior 5 ' 8 Fort Wayne, Indiana Mack Maness Sophomore 61 Lexington, Tennessee Freddie Mangum Freshman 5 ' 10 Mary Ester, Florida Tim Manus Sophomore 60 Germantown, Tenn. Joe Markham Freshman 60 Cleveland, Tennessee Steve Metz Sophomore 5 ' 10 Memphis, Tennessee Don Sargent Junior 6 ' 0 Brentwood, Tennessee will be competing in the Metro Conference Championship. Individual Results Player Rounds Low High 79 Average 74.2 Tim Manus 20 70 Steve Metz 20 71 79 74.5 Mack Maness 17 74 78 76.5 Joey Bell 17 74 82 76.8 Paul Hollahan 3 76 82 79.0 Don Sargent 14 70 82 76.7 Joe Markham 9 72 80 77.6 Freddie Mangum 3 74 81 77.3 HI aving a youthful squad can some times be both painful and rewarding ) at the same time. Just ask Memph lis J State golf coach Jim Cook, who talked abo his lineup, consisting of one freshman a three sophomore starters, and no seniors. — Coach Cook saw his team play like J ck Nicklaus at times, while at others it clos(elj resembled Rodney Dangerfield and thcise lovable former jocks from the Lite beer commercials. What the team did, however, was improv with every round it played and ended the spring season finishing third in the Metro Conference Championship as predicted by a poll of Metro coaches. In the championship tourney, Memphis State sophomore and co-captain Steve Metz surprised the field by firing an exceptional opening round score of 67, equalling his career low. Metz continued his hot play throughout the tournament and finished at par, only one stroke behind the two-time Metro medalist, Florida State ' s Jeremy Robin- son. On the year, Metz tied for sixth in the Metro ' s top performances with a 74.5 stroke average through 19 rounds, considerably better than last year ' s 798 average. Co-captain Tim Manus also turned in another fine season, backing up his fine freshman campaign tying for fourth in the Metro ' s top performances with a 74.2 stroke 51 11C average through 19 rounds, shaving off one point from last year ' s average. Manus has been the most consistent Tiger golfer over the past two seasons. Sophomore Mack Maness from Lexington, Tn., continued improvement over last year by posting a 76.5 stroke average. Two welcome additions to the squad this season were junior college transfers Joey Bell and Don Sargent. Bell was a NJCAA Ail- American at Shelby State, while Sargent was named Alabama ' s junior college player of the year at Alexander City Junior College last year. Both had some fine rounds of golf this season. Joe Markham, a native of Cleveland, Tn., also saw a lot of playing time as a freshman and has a bright future at MSU. As a team, Memphis State ' s best overall performance was at the New Orleans Inter- collegiate Tournament, where the Tigers placed second in a field of 15, finishing only one stroke behind host SoutheasterrT Louisiana. by Darrin M. Devault 18th. Photo by Joe Markham takes the easy way to find a ball in the rough. Photo by Barry Burns. Profile 111 Team Results Fall 1985 Tournament No Teams Winner Score MSU Finish Score Lady Seminole 19 Fla.Inter. 888 14th 324-310-312 946 | Memphis Women ' s Intercollegiate 17 LSU 912 10th 317-320-340 977 Lady Kat Invitational 12 Kentucky 905 5th 3l4-312-331 957 Alabama-Seascape 1 5 Florida 597 10th 336-318 654 Lady Cardinal Invitational 10 LSU 597 Spring 1986 9th 322-327 649 Hudson Industries 21 Florida 908 15th 333-334-336 1003 Lady Paladin 14 Furman 923 10th 333-3l4-326 973 South Carolina Invitational 13 Georgia 916 10th 318-3l6-324 958 Metro Conference 7 Kentucky 881 5th 310-312-303 925 Southern Intercollegiate 16 LSU 906 16th 343-333-328 1004 Every golfer knows that the key to success is getting that perfect angle and knowing the course on which you play. Laura Hessenauer practices these crucial rules. Photo by Barry Burns. Black row, 1 to r: Leslie Folsom, Angie Barker, Maria Stuart, Margaret Shaffer, Beth Walthal; front row, 1 to r: Laura Hessenauer, Cynthia Giannini, Christi Parkes, Kari Roberts, Nikki Payne. After examining her options Nikki Payne tries to get her shot off in a most perfect manner. Photo by Barry Burns. A game of a lot of mental attitude and individual confidence, golf calls for a player to n individualistic sport, golf is a game dealing a lot with your mental I attitude. To believe in yourself, says Cynthia Giannini, is what the game revolves around. A player can have the fundamentals down pat, but she needs to have the right attitude and confidence in herself. This is the difference between a pro and an amateur, explains Cynthia. It was a change in attitude and a gain in confidence that improved the Memphis State Women ' s Golf team. Cynthia feels that they swung through the season fairly well, finishing about the middle of the pack in most tournaments and in the top five toward the end. When the team hosted a competion at Stonebridge, their home course, they finished about middle of eighteen teams. At first everybody was worried about one another ' s game instead of each one trying to improve themselves, says Cynthia, but as the season continued, the team improved. Golf can be so frustrating because it ' s so individualistic, but having participated in sports all her life, Cynthia has found that she prefers individual sports over more team- oriented ones. Although all the scores are added together for a team effort, golf chal- lenges you to challenge yourself. When you play badly it ' s all your fault. But when you do good, you know it ' s all you, adds Cynthia. Not only does the game demand much concentration, but it also takes a lot of time practicing as well as touring. Teeing off, swinging their irons and watching videos to point out problems, the team works on their game four to five hours a day. They also work 112 Eelieve In Herself. out with nautilus for two months, but not to build muscles, says Cynthia, but to tone them, because golf is becoming more technical, especially with distance. When it comes to travel, the team often misses at least four days because of time allowed for practice rounds. Enjoying these tournaments, Cynthia states that you make lots of friends because you see many of the same people. After playing a little too much at the University of Alabama, Cynthia transferred to her hometown of Memphis. She feels that it is better for her to stay home since she describes herself as a sort of homebody. While at Alabama she made her first hole-in- one. Ironically enough, the friend who witnessed the event did not have her glasses on at the time and did not believe it happened until she saw for herself the ball in the hole. A real outdoors and sports lover, Cynthia is majoring in Parks and Recreation Adminis- tration, but her real dream is to be a golf pro because she enjoys the competitive edge and the promise of money is good. I ' d love to try to go (pro). I ' ve been playing since I was eleven or twelve ... I think I have a pretty good chance. I ' ve already had people offer to sponsor me. Her biggest obstacle to over- come is her temper and her attitude. She has the fundamentals, but she can ' t afford to have any doubts in her game or herself. You have to try to play the golf course, she says, and not the person because that ' s what makes you tense. So she continues to build her confi- dence and to believe in herself. by Daphne Luhkowitz 4 fer Par lu arry B Ur n s . Profile 113 Back Row: Kim Ehrhom, Phyllis Richey, Chelle Penner; middle row: Nancy Wolter, Carol Gregg (Statistician), Angie Glaub, Debbie Cunningham; front row: Lisa Knox (manager), Peggy Rule, Mia Stephens, Lisa Eisenrich, Shawna Mullins. Photo by Photo Services. Having no seniors gives them time to learn from each other while the fact that they are recruited from all areas of the U.S. gives them the chance to share ideas to create a Volleyball Team of Imlivi wittia cf Talc .:•:■ aw talent. Those are the words of Lisa Eisenrich to describe the 1985- 1986 Women ' s volleyball team, a young one, the oldest player being only a junior. Lisa, a newcomer herself, feels that although the team and individuals still need time to mature, the freshness of the players is an advantage. Young is good, she says because there is more time to learn, grow, experience. Another outstanding trait of the volleyball team is its diversity. These women are from all over the U.S., from Florida to Idaho, from Illinois to Nebraska, from Colorado to, yes, even our beloved Memphis. Coming from so many different parts of the country makes it hard because we ' ve all played different types of volleyball, but it makes us stronger. The members are able to share different ideas, and contribute a variety of practice skills. Although as a team they had a losing season, as individuals they really did well. Kim Ehrhorn from Canon City, Colorado, for example, helped make MSU 13th in the NCAA for blocking with 143 blocks this season. Peggy Rule and Angie Glaub, both of 111., have the highest hitting percentages of .239 and .181, respectively. Floridian Mia Stephans is a real asset with 790 assists while freshman Nancy Walter from Minnesota played great middle in 125 games out of 129. Maneno, Illinois resident Shawna Mullins hits well from outside, and Nebraskan Chelle Penner and Memphian Phyllis Richey also hit well from the outside as well as playing great defense. According to Lisa, her biggest contribution is her blocking and her height. Being 6 ' 4 ' , ' Lisa comments that The taller you are, the better you are for the game, but you are also expected to work harder. Although the official season begins at the end of August and ends in November, the volleyball players have little rest. Practices don ' t just end in the fall but continue into the spring. But while fall practice is more team work on the court, doing basic skills, spring practices consist of more conditioning and individual work to improve each player ' s own skills. Practices aid in striving to meet the most challenging part: Pulling together mentally as a team and allowing each other to make mistakes but pulling above these and winning. Youth . . . Variety . . .These are the important elements of the Women ' s Volleyball Team that create powerful chemistry in hitting, blocking, assisting. All in all, it ' s been a beneficial season. by Daphne Lubkowitz Flying high for the kill, Peggy Rule spikes the ball, with a .239 percentage, she is the top hitter of the team. Photo by Robin Conover. NUMBER OF GAMES WON NAME OF OPPONENT MSU OP NE Louisiana 3 1 Tulane 1 3 Southern Miss 3 2 Arkansas State 3 2 Ole Miss 3 Georgia South Carolina 1 3 3 Virginia Tech Southern Illinois 3 1 3 Arkansas State 2 Tulas 1 3 TN Tech 1 3 Western Kentucky 3 1 Mississippi State Austin Peay Southern Miss 3 3 1 2 3 (Metro Tourney) Alabama-Birmingham Clemson 3 2 1 Eastern Illinois 2 3 LSU 1 2 SW Louisiana 3 1 Loyola North Dakota State 3 3 2 Ole Miss 3 1 Texas Arlington Western Michigan 3 3 Tennessee 3 Florida State 1 3 Montevallo 3 2 Xavier 3 1 Southern Illinois 3 Stephen F. Austin Louisville 1 3 3 Cincinatti 3 Profile mk f Hip ■ asp km ' ■ „ gf BSEa gflhr 116 fot this lvgep uye t . sCOte £ %£ - r s cracul ar pitd , by athv theba ° aI Steve Scott v a ' vts p b s«oo, The Memphis State University baseball team had its third best season in the history of the school, giving the Tiger team he Memphis State Tiger Baseball team finished the 1986 baseball season with the third most wins in school history. The Tigers won 37 games while losing 14 regular season games. The Tigers finished their regular season play ranked second in the Metro Conference. They defeated top ranked Florida State once this season in a game played at Memphis State. The Tigers only conference losses were Glory Days On The due Diamond. to FSU. The Tiger pitching staff led by junior David Byrd had the sixth lowest earned-rdn- average in Division I baseball. The Tiger ' s had an overall ERA of 2.97. Senior Greg Norris produced the first Tiger no-hitter since 1982 during his 19-0 victory over Tennessee Tech. The Tigers had an overall batting average of .306 at the end of regular season play. Senior shortstop David Moss was the Tigers leading hitter. Moss led the Tigers in hits, doubles and had a batting average of .382. Moss hit safety in all but six of the Tigers games. Other outstanding Tiger hitters were Jeff Acuff, Bethel Fuller, Jack Peel, Wayne Thompson, Randy Smith and Rodney Bright. by rxathy Armttrcna A Record Breaking Season. No. 21 Jeff Acuff: outfield 5-11, 185, senior. Photo by Photo Services. Though he tries not to think about breaking records, Junior outfielder Jeff Acuff set a Memphis State record for home runs in a single season and is just shy of setting two more records. At the end of regular season play, Acuff is ten home runs short of setting the record for most home runs in a career and is two RBI ' s short of breaking former Tiger great Dave Anderson ' s record for most runs-batted-in in a single season. Acuff ' s 17 home run ' s this year is three ahead of Anderson ' s old record. Anderson is now with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Acuff transferred to Memphis State last year from Shelby State where he batted over .310. This year Acuff was the Tiger ' s second leading hitter with an average of .365 at the end of regular season play. Acuff credits part of his success to Joseph Citari who is with the Kansas City organi- zation. Acuff said Citari helped him during the off season. Acuff also led the Tigers in triples and was second in hitting doubles. This year Acuff stole 15 bases. Two of Acuff ' s biggest highlights this year were when the Tigers beat top ranked Florida State and when he broke the school record for home runs in a game played at Middle Tennessee State University. Unless he is drafted in the baseball draft, Acuff plans to return to Memphis State next year and pursue his degree in Managerial Planning. by Ratby Armstrcna Profile 117 UM im mi m M m M m t H . MEMPHIS ZBaNtP jgiif fe If i-i : ; Back row, 1-r: Mike Walker, Rusty Covington, Joe Newcomb, Andy Cook, Gene Logan, Jack Peel, David Moss, Mike Hammett, Rusty Winslow, Ashley Landers, David Byrd; middle row, 1-r: Mike Thieke, ass ' t. coach, John Watkins, Buddy Burr, Keith Morris, Elmer Wayne Thompson, Greg Norris, Forest Nabors, Rodney Bright, Jeff Acuff, Bethel Fuller, Russell Henderson; front row, 1-r: Bobby Kilpatrick, head coach, Skip Blythe, graduate assistant, Gary Gallo, Aubrey King, Randy Smith, Chris Marable, Charles Gentry, Steve Scott, Stan Bronsen, Tim Cook, Keith Richardson. = Scoreboard Tur 17-5 7-2 4-1 7-12 6-7 2-6 s 10-3 18-2 8-9 18-4 13-8 1 CLN 1 9-1 9-4 5-2 7-9 MIDDLE TENNE SSEE 3-8 1-0 5-2 10-9 3-7 1-6 7-2 10-3 11-] 8-0 3-2 5-2 8-5 4-5 15-1 9-2 4-3 9-1 11-1 0-6 5-6 1-7 8-1 5-4 8-7 4-0 7-4 3-4 10-2 2-1 19-0 7-2 10-4 19-3 3-4 11-8 4-2 3-7 MEMPHIS STATE SUPERLATIVES Consecutive Wins: Seven (twice) Most Runs: 19 vs Tennessee Tech (5-3) Most Hits: 21 vs Tennessee Tech (3-8) Most RBIs: 16 vs Central Arkansas (3-2) and Tennessee Tech (3-8) Most Homeruns: 4 vs Central Arkansas (3-2) and Murray State (4-1) Most Triples: 3 vs Ole Miss (3-18) Most Doubles: 5 vs Tennessee Tech (.3-8) and Central Arkansas (3-2) Most Total Bases: 35 vs Central Arkansas (3-2) Most Base on Balls: 14 vs Christian Brothers (2-20) Fewest Strikeouts: 1-Three times, Latest vs. Austin Peay (5-4) No. 19 David Byrd: RH Pitcher, 6-4, 205, senior. Photo by Photo Services. The Most Saves In A Season Relief pitcher David Byrd not only had one of the lowest earned-run- averages on the Tiger baseball pitch- ing staff, but also had the fifth lowest ERA in Division I baseball. At the end of regular season play Byrd has an ERA of 1.17. I ' m glad that the starting pitchers are able to get the lead and that our batters are able to get the runs. It has helped my ERA , Byrd said. Byrd transferred to Memphis State last year from Jefferson State Junior College in Alabama but was red-shirted due to an illness. Byrd also set a Memphis State record for most saves in a season. Byrd recorded six saves, passing the old mark of five. His win- loss record of 6-2 was one of the better records on the Tiger staff. Byrd records 23 strike outs while giving up 23 walks. He has pitched in 19 Tiger games. Since he is a relief pitcher, Byrd often comes into the game in pressure situations. Byrd says he trys not to think about the situation he is coming into. If there are men on second and third, he just concentrates on getting the batter out. One of the biggest highlights of the season for David Byrd was his save at Middle Tennessee State University which broke the school record. Byrd credits part of his success this year to pitching coach Mike Thieke. by Kattiy i iiiMi nu Buddy Burr gathers speed as he rounds the bases for home. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Profile Another winning season for the men ' s tennis team was apparently on the way because of long hours of practice and training; and the season ended as A Cross Court Winner. Steve Lang hits a forehand down the line during a practice session at the Racquet Club. Photo by Barry Burns. A little off balance, but Greg Long still manages to get a good forehand crosscourt. Photo by Barry Burns. 120 At Memphis State, winning tennis teams are not only expected — they are assumed. And to put it in tennis terms, the 1986 season was clearly an over- head smash for a winner. Under Tiger mentor Tommy Buford, Memphis State compiled a 15-10 record and completed the successful year with a strong second place showing in the Metro Confer ence Tennis Championships. Buford, a former professional who also serves as director of the U.S. National Indoor Tournament, has had just one losing season during his 19 years of coaching the Tigers. During the eleven year history of the Metro championships, Memphis State has won five times, claiming titles in consecutive years from 1976-80. With this year ' s second place, the Tigers protected its dis tinction of never finishing out of the top three in the conference. Senior netter Greg Long, a product of Auckland, New Zealand, opened the season with six straight wins in singles competition, also putting together win streaks of five and seven during the year. Long finished with a team-leading record of 23-4, an .852 winning percentage. Greg has very heavy, tough groundstrokes which are backed up by a good serve, Buford said, complimenting Long. Often called the team ' s spirit during his career at MSU because of his enthusiasm, Long capped his all-star campaign by claiming the Metro ' s n2 singles championship in the conference tournament, defeat ing Louisville ' s Tim Brueggman 6-3, 6-1. Playing in the Nl singles position for the second year since transferring from the University of Arkansas, Steve Lang also enjoyed a fine ' 86 season with a 17-10 record. One of the Metro ' s finest players, Lang played inconsistently at times, never winning more than four matches in a row, but also never having a losing streak surpass two. Peter Lebedeves and Greg Long tighten up their strong doubles combination during practice. Photo by Barry Burns. In the semifinals of the Metro champion- ships, Lang led eventual winner, South Carolina ' s Jan Sand berg, 3-0 in the third set before suffering with side cramps and falling 6-4,6-7,6-4. Capably following in the numbers three through six positions in singles play were Simon Edmonds, Peter Lebedevs, Bill Conley and Robert Fly, respectively. Both Edmonds and Lebedevs made it to the finals in the Metro cham pionships before bowing out. Lebedevs had an impres- sive 10-4 singles record in ' 86. In doubles action this season, Memphis State boasted a trio of winning tandems that all posted winning records. In the Nl spot was the duo of Lang-Long, posting records of 16-4 and 15-6. They were followed by Fly- Lars Nilsson at the n2 position. Playing in the n3 doubles slot was sopho- mores Bobby Kosten and Simon Edmonds. Lauded as the team ' s top doubles player, Kosten wound up at 12-8. . by t .i i i in M. Devault Profile 121 ana 1 1 wnne spring was : and 15, and they inished fifth in the Metro. During the season, players are busy with practices Monday through Friday and matches almost every weekend. Stephanie comments, I like how we have several scheduled matches per weekend because I enjoy competing. It makes practice more worth my while, and competition is what we are all here for. And indeed competition is intense, especially against archrival Louisville. Stopping the Lady Cardinals ' flight in the finals of the consolation of the Metro was, according to Shephanie, the best match of the year. Everyone plays singles as well as doubles. Because of the injuries and illnesses suffered by the team this year, double partners could not always be kept constant. However, these changing doubles combinations were not always detrimental to the team, as for instance, at a match against Southern Mississippi in which the doubles were the determining winning factor. Personally Stephanie prefers singles over doubles because I can control my own destiny. If I win, I can say I did it, and if I lose I have no one to blame but myself. On the other hand, she does appreciate the fact that in doubles it ' s nice to have a partner to help you out. Besides, she feels doubles are more exciting at times. Tennis has not only brought Stephanie and her dad closer together, but with his moral support, she has made her mark on this year ' s team, strengthening it. Like Stephanie this year, two new arrivals — one from Sweden and one from Florida — will be added to next year ' s line-up. Adding depth to the team, Stephanie feels they too will make the team stronger. by Daphne Lubkcwitz c when returns Photo by Barry Bums Profile 1 C r ' i . : ' From coast to coast and tournament to tournament, the Tiger Handball Team played Crazy liand Jive. H ow ajjQut a i ouc j rendition of Rocky ! Directed by the force of a total team effort, the Memphis State Tiger handball team captured the national handball championship title. The title to first place of the United States Association Collegiate National Championship at the University of California at Berkeley is now in the possession of MSU handball team, led by the guidance of coach Charles Mazzone. The union of hard work and hearty determination has sculptured an American handball power- house. In the championships at Berkeley, the Tigers had two players, Pete Brown and Mark Polgrabia, to place in both the singles and doubles competition. The senior Brown finished fourth in the A-Singles, the freshman Polgrabia garnered first place in B-singles, and the two teammates came together to reach fourth place in the doubles competi- tion. Tiger Great! Also adding to the winning effort by the Tigers was the third place finish in doubles by Kevin Fitzgerald and Kevin Stanfield. Additional elements in the Tiger cause were team members Pat Conway, Shawn Massey, and Tim Whitehorn — all seniors; junior James Shine; and sophomores Paul Novak and Larry Silver. Each player put his handball abilities to the test, and won, for the final profit of the team as a whole. A club sport at Memphis State, the Tiger handball team is funded by the proceeds gained from the Memphis State Open, a handball tournament held every October on the MSU campus. The tournament, sponsored by D. Canale Co., Memphis, and Jack Gillespie of Denver, is presently the largest handball tournament played in this portion of the country-and also one of the country ' s most competitive. The tournament, open to contestants of all ages and divisions, allures approximately 150 participants, some of whom are nationally ranked. The proceeds from the tournament are put to good use in funding partial scholarships for out-of-state MSU handball team members and also to meet the travel expenses of the team. This tournament is the sole source of funds for the team which has no reliance on funds from the budget of the Memphis State athletic department. To keep the team in adequate physical condition for the rigors of court play, the players meet each week for a set of scheduled practices totaling eight to ten hours per week. On days not set aside for these practices, the team members build their endurance and strength through running and weight training. It takes a lot of hard work and sweat to be number 1. But in addition to the physical demands of the sport, the players must also Practicing on the handball court 8 to 10 hours a week, Tim Whitehorn and fellow players also do additional workouts with weights and through running. Photo by Photo Services. 124 keep up a grade point average of at least 2.0. Coach Mazzone professes that education should be top priority, and he has had very little trouble installing that belief in the minds of his players. This can be seen in the team ' s 90 percent graduation rate with several players pushing yet higher to obtain post- graduate degrees. The national championship was not the sole tournament the MSU team competed in during the 1985- ' 86 school year. The team races for first in approximately 10 to 12 tournaments each year. Three titles and two second-place trophies were claimed when the team traveled to the Knoxville Open in November. But next year, the United States Association Collegiate National Championship for 1986 will be hosted by the defending champion MSU Tiger squad. Hopefully, next year ' s team can keep the rights to first place at Memphis State. Coach Mazzone is optimistic about the team ' s future. The funds from the Memphis State Open are increasing as more and more contestants enter, and a Women ' s handball program will soon be installed at MSU. Then Memphis State will be able to boast two national champions! by Jchnie Seals Junior James Shine helped contribute to the effort in making Memphis State number one. Photo by Photo Services. Larry Silver and teammates traveled to the Knoxville Open where they captured three titles and two second- place trophies. Photo by Photo Services. First Row (1 to r) ; Mark Polgrabia, Pete Brown, Shawn Massey, Larry Silver, Coach Charles Mazzone; back row (1 to r) ; James Shine, Paul Novak, Pat Conway, Kevin Fitzgerald, Kevin Stanfield, Tim Whitehorn. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 125 Front row, 1 to r: Teresa Beresford, Dena Pritchett, JoAnn Seigert, Toni Berelock, Kim Cooling, Krista Fox, Rene Merritt and Teresa Hayes; back row, 1 to r: Coach Larry Liles, Doug Gage, Todd O ' Neil, Brad Jerome, Howard Millian, Mike Zwierzchowski, Jon Harlan, Rick Komistek, David Leon, Scott Reid.Jim Jeffers, Chris Marshall, Johnny Robinson, Pat McGrew. Photo by Photo Services. With an outstanding record, especially at Intercollegiate, the Racquetball Team hits the Sure Shcts Tc Make It Tc the Top. So you want to lose weight and get in shape? Why not try racquetball — it can burn up to 600 calories an hour. Actually, that figure depends on how hard you play, but if you practiced 2 ' 2 hours a day on the court, as well as doing aerobics and nautilus workouts, you ' d be ready physically to meet the challenges of the demanding sport of racquetball and burn off those calories. It is this kind of time and effort spent in training that has earned the MSU Racquetball team national recognition and top-notch ranking in the United States. For the tenth year in a row, the men captured the title while the women placed second. Overall team winning was second. With such a prestigious record, it is no wonder that team member Andy Roberts says that at the Intercollegiates everyone is out to get us. Memphis State had an individual represented in every final at the tournament held in Rhode Island. The Men ' s Doubles and our no. 3 spot won in the finals. Andy faced his most challenging competition at Intercol- legiates against Robert Harrispersad of Sacramento State. If I had won, says Andy, it would have been my third consecutive win which has never been done before. Kim Cooling also felt the pressure at Inter- collegiates: the girls were down, and I knew if I won, I would bring the girls closer to winning. Although ten tournaments are played a semester, Intercollegiate is definitely the highlight of the year. Sixty colleges are represented at the ultimate tournament with 300 collegiates participating. Andy feels that there is a lot of team atmosphere at this (continued on page 128) 126 Going for a forehand kill, Scott Reid prepares to defend MSU ' s Todd O Neil practices his lob serve. Photo by Robin winning record. Photo by Robin Conover. Conover. Kim Cooling prepares to serve while her MSU opponent waits for her shot. Photo by Robin Conover Profile 127 (continued from page 126) competition, and everyone sticks together. Kim enjoys getting to meet so many kids your own age. Besides having the opportunity to get to know people from all over, another benefit of playing on the team is the money won in tournaments. The average brings in about $600 for the camp. However, as Andy explains, since most of the players are out-of-state and only a few scholarships (most just partial) are awarded, the winnings help out so the money that they did win throughout the year doesn ' t go to their private slush fund. In other words, the prize money evens out to the equivalent of other athletic scholarships such as those for football and basketball players. Andy, though, does feel that the potential of profit does lure the players into the game. There has to be that gleam of money for young athletes. Andy became interested in playing through his brother who played at the Supreme Courts of Memphis. Since he has played for Memphis State, he has won the Intercollegiate title twice. Participating in the U.S. Racquet- ball Team, he toured in Japan for two weeks early in the spring semester. Kim also got involved in racquetball because of family members. Her father and two brothers play handball in her home in Illinois, and she picked up racquetball when she was sixteen. Improving a lot this season, Kim says, I played the best racquetball this year that I ' ve played in my whole life. Racquetball has become an extremely popular sport in recent years — just look at the numbers that take it for a PE requirement. Although the shots can get hard and tricky when you reach a certain level, Kim claims that anybody can play it, and the fitness is great. by Daphne Lubkcwitz Using the proper stance for a return, Krista Fox shows off her style. Photo by Robin Conover. 128 Teresa Beresford leans into her shot and returns it with great percision. Photo by Robin Conover. Rick Komistek ' s racquet is a blur as he sends a ball back from whence it came. Photo by Robii lover. Andy Roberts knows that timing can make or break a shot. He waits patiently for the ball to reach its crucial point. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 129 In one of their famous stunts, the cheerleaders add an extra touch with a moving pyramid. Photo by Photo Services. 13C For members of the Memphis State cheering squad afternoons mean Practice At The Field hcuse. i t ' s not easy to be a cheerleader at Memphis State. Cheering takes time, patience, dedication, big smiles, lots of hard work and athletic ability. Just ask Diane Pate, a junior marketing major who has just completed her third year with the nationally acclaimed Tiger cheering squad. Diane had eight years of cheering experience when she started at Memphis State. This helped her land a spot on the junior varsity squad during her freshman year. She was captain of the junior varsity squad and also took part in the routine that helped Memphis State win a national championship in col- legiate cheering in 1984. Diane earned a spot on the varsity squad the following year and returned this year as well. Even though the squads have finished fourth in national competition over the past two season ' s there ' s still pressure to be number one. Diane believes that a winning squad begins with the individual. A cheer- leader needs dedication, a positive attitude and 100% effort to stand out from the crowd. Usually the cheerleader is in front of a crowd. It could be at the Liberty Bowl, an alumni function, or some other promotion involving the university. Diane likes the atmosphere at football games. Being outdoors in front of a large crowd appeals to her. Basketball offers more excitement though and Diane can really feel the roar of the crowd in the coliseum. Representing the university as a cheerleader has paid off for Diane. She has received scholarships over the past two years for performing with the varsity squad. Travel is also a part of the cheering experience. Diane has had the chance to meet hundreds of students from universities all over the country. by Jclm Christopher Maggie Whitehead falls into the cradle of Tim Giron. Cheer- leaders experience their share of bumps, bruises, and falls along the way. Photo by Photo Services. Diane Pate (far right) believes that a winning season begins with the individual. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 131 Long hours of training and practice pay off at every game. In every quarter and every half, the cheerleaders 99, 9.5, 10. . . Samantha Dykes flies high with her superb swan dive. Photo by Ron Trevino Is it a Sumo Wrestler? No, it ' s cheerleader Tim Giron completing a back tuck at practice at the Field House. Photo by Ron Trevino. 132 In the long stretch, Maggie Whitehead preps before a football game. Photo by Ron Trevino. Precariously perched on Bill Irby ' s hands, Top row: 1 to r, Selina Golson, Diane Riggins, Tracy Yount, Samantha Dykes, Maggie Whitehead; Diane Riggins shows why a large dose of front row: Benny Darnell, Bill Irby.John Capocaccia, Tim Driscoll, Tim Giron. Photo by Photo courage is necessary to perform some partner Services, stunts. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 133 With lots of enthusiasm, Angy Tobias exemplifies the energy that shines through in all their performances, especially in their Pom-Pon Shuffle. Photo by Photo Services. 134 With a wave of high, simultaneous kicks, these women show off the work of long exhausting hours of practice every day from 2 to 5. Photo by Robin Conover. Often sacrificing their social life, the Pom-Pon Squad has devoted long and exhausting hours, tumbling and dancing their way to 1 National Champions With sharp, rigid arms, Angy Tobias performs at half-time on the court where Cindy Deyo says, there is always someone watching you. So it ' s important to leave a good impression. Photo by Photo Services. It ' s kinda like being a celebrity. People recognize you, says freshman I member of the Pom-Pon ' s Cindy Deyo. People view you like they view the Memphis State football and basketball players. But being on the Pom-Pon squad is not necessarily a life of glitter and glamour. Not only does it mean devoting a lot of time to attending athletic functions, but it also re- quires long hours of practice. Basically being on the squad means No social life! exclaims Cindy. Extremely cut throat tryouts consist of a solo performed before a panel of judges. Basic skills imperative to all participants are being able to dance and tumble. Being selected for the squad is an honor, but training and drilling starts almost right away. Three hours a day — very hard. From 2:00 to 5:00 everyday at the Field- house, these women can be found kicking, jumping, dancing. Sometimes even extra practices from 2:00 to 10:00 or from 9:00 to 5:00 on the weekends are necessary. You leave exhausted, says Cindy. The Varsity performs at all the football and basketball games, including out of town performances, while Junior Varsity cheer for the Lady Tigers games. Although freshmen can ' t try out for Varsity, they can get moved up. The cheerleaders promote spirit; we are there to entertain. With original routines consisting of dancing, formations and tumbl- ing, the Pom-Pon girls captivate the audience with their sharp precision and synchronized movements. During one game, the squad even performed their own version of the Pom-Pon shuffle which was aired on ESPN. The highlight of the year, though, arrives in January when the squad competes in the Ford College Cheerleading National Championship held at Sea World in San Diego, California. This year ' s squad has earned the number one spot in the nation. With such a prestigious title and constantly being in the spotlight, Cindy feels like the squad has to project a certain image at all times. We represent Memphis State University, and when you are in the field or on the court, there is always someone watching you. So it ' s important to leave a good impression. These women, though, do not just take it easy after winning the National Champion- ship. Suprising at first, it soon is obvious why Cindy says participating in the Pom- Pon squad can mean No social life. by Daphne Lubkowitz Profile 135 Dancing and tumbling are just the most basic skills necessary in the cut throat tryouts. With unrivaled form it ' s easy to see why these women were chosen to be on the squad. Photo by Robin Conover. If there is one thing MSU fans enjoy, it ' s a show. And when it ' s halftime between action, here are twelve good reasons why lie Back row: Shellie Chandler, Vicki McCrary; middle row: Allison Holland, Ginger Teague, Angy Tobias, Christi Harris, Karla Phillips; front: Stacie Brasher, Maria Cooke, Barbara Hearon, Angie Swords, Lorie Quinley. Photo by Photo Services. 136 With sharp precision and synchronized movements, the Pom- Pon squad captivates the audiences at the Metro Conference in Louisville. Photo by Photo Service. — It is this perfect motion along with hours of hard work that has earned them the number one spot in the nation among pom-pon squads. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 137 Kneeling, 1-r: Larry Finch (ass ' t. coach), Dana Kirk (coach), Lee Fowler (ass ' t. coach), George Morrow (part-time ass ' t. coach); standing, 1-r: Rhett Beiletti (student manager), Dwight Boyd, Kenneth Moody, Vincent Askew, Rodney Douglas, Marvin Alexander, Baskerville Holmes, William Bedford, Dwayne Bailey, Vincent Robinson, David Jensen, Aaron Price, John Wilfong, Andre Turner, Eric Terry (student manager), Tim Cook (student trainer). The Memphis State University Tieers, 7 In The Naticn. After getting off to a stunning 20-0 record, the Tigers suffered a few key losses, but they still finished in the top 10 for the second consecutive year. 138 Andre Turner puts it up and in over the head of a New Orleans player. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Louisville didn ' t stand a chance when Batman spread his wings. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. The 1985-86 Tiger Basketball team got off to a flying start as they won their first 20 ballgames. Opening with two wins in the Mid-South classic played here in Memphis, the Tigers went on to quickly set down Kent State, South Carolina State, Ole Miss and Murray State. Before the Christmas break the Tigers also won two more Classics, the Pearl Harbor Classic in Honolulu and the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. During January the Tigers continued to peak. First they took on No. 4 ranked Kansas State and defeated them in overtime. Than in a Metro conference game, the Tigers took on the South Carolina Gamecocks and sent them packing, defeating them 89-81. Three days later Metro conference arch rival, the Louisville Cardinals flew into Memphis. The Tigers clipped their tail- feathers 73-71. Throughout January the Tigers continued to roll over their opponents. Cincinnati, New Orleans, Southern Mississippi, Missouri and Virginia Tech all fell victims to the long claw of the Tigers. By the end of January the Tigers were (continued on page 141) 1 Z fTI 111 ■ -mm  ™ After an injury in his freshman year, Tiger player Aaron Price took to the sidelines to cheer on MSU. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Dana Kirk ' s often verbal calls from the sidelines help the Tiger players have a winning season. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Profile 139 While in the air Marvin Alexander looks to teammate Dwight Boyd for a little help in the Cincinnati game. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Marvin Alexander (51) reaches in over the head of a Florida State player to retrieve the ball. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Dana Kirk follows behind his team after they burst through Delta Gamma ' s banner. Photo by Robin Conover. 14C MSU player John Wilfong out-dribbles his FSU opponent. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. (continued from page 139) ranked as high as No. 2 in the polls. The first defeat for the Tigers did not come until the first of February. They were the last unbeaten team in the NCAA Division I to fall. The defeat came at the hands of a team the Tigers had mauled just five days before. After losing by 22 points to the Tigers in Memphis, Virginia Tech edged the Tigers in a game played at Virginia Tech. During February the Tigers lost three more games while defeating five teams. Going into the Metro Conference Tournament the Tigers were 25-4 overall and 9-3 in conference play. The Tigers finished second in the Metro Tournament which gained them a berth in the NCAA Regional Tournament played in Baton Rouge. In the first game the Tigers trounced Ball State 95-83. In the final game the Tigers of MSU were edged out by the Tigers of LSU 81-83. The 1985-86 season was one for setting records. The Tiger ' s 20-0 start was the best start in MSU history as well as setting a school record for most consecutive wins. The Tigers have now won 37 consecutive home ballgames, a record that will extend into next (continued on page 143) All alone on the Tigers ' court, Baskerville Holmes shows his famous Tiger Sl am. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Profile 141 David Jensen retrieves a rebound from Kent State. Photo by Kathy Baskerville Holmes shows his incredible talent in basketball as well as Armstrong. gymnastics. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. 0 1 dp J .£: ; r  3 ® • • ■ i r . 1 ■ k£S! l1 Ove r the head of his Missouri blocker Vince nt Askew puts it up for two. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. j 142 Being head of the Tiger team is a lot of responsi- bility. Kirk signs autographs for aspiring Tiger fans at Press Day. Photo by Robin Conover. (continued from page 141) season. This year the Tigers also set a MSU record for most consecutive regular season conference victories. The Tigers finished the season with a 28-6 record overall and a 9-3 record in Metro Conference play. The Tigers finished the season ranked 7th in the Associated Press poll and 8th in the United Press International and USA Today polls. Three Tigers joined the 1000 point club this year. Seniors Andre Turner and Baskerville Holmes and Junior William Bedford each have scored at least 1000 points while a MSU Tiger. Senior point guard Andre Turner also set two school individual records. Turner set a MSU record for most steals in a single ballgame in a game against Virginia Tech. Turner had nine steals against the Gamecocks. Turner also passed Alvin Wright for the most assists in a career. Turner is also eighth on the all time scoring list. Junior center William Bedford also set some personal records this year. In a game against the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State, Bedford reached a career high by scoring 30 points and pulling in 18 rebounds. by ttathy Vi imti nu - i.. ij p ■■ Dwight Boyd assists for two as Virginia Tech players look on. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Profile Blocking was a major strength in all Tiger games. Here Dwight Boyd builds a body wall around his opponent. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. COLISEUM - ij .... u r, ■ '  n f r « Holmes and his FSU counterpart go up for the With a stretch of his arm, John Wilfong captures struggle over two points. Photo by Kathy the ball from his opponent. Photo by Kathy Armstrong. Armstrong. 144 • f i When the outside shooting was blocked, The Cis Han .here was o„l y one | n fj place to go, pass it to As a junior William Bedford improv- ed on his consistency as he led the i Tigers in scoring (17.3), rebound- ing (8.5), field goal percentage (.584), and blocked shots (86) and was named to AP ' s third team All-American squad. He tallied double figure points in all but two games this year and had a blocked shot in all but three games. In the second game of the season he had a career high 30 points and 18 rebounds against Middle Tennessee State and was named Metro Player of the Week. Soon after that he was rated the No. 1 true center in college basketball by Sports Illustrated. For his 20-point effort vs. Louisville, ESPN selecte d him as the Owens- Corning Amateur Athlete of the Week. Becoming MSU ' s 20th player to score 1,000 points in a career, Bedford finished the year as MSU ' s 12th leading scorer (1,224) and second in all-time blocked shots (234). He was also a first-team All-Metro selection to go along with a John Wooden Award nomination. As a sophomore: He was named to the Midwest Region All-Tournament team for a second consecutive year and scored a career high 23 points vs Boston College. In the NCAA tourney, Bedford averaged 12 points and shot 57.1% from the field. He was also named second team All-Metro, shot over 65 percent from the field and averaged 11 points at the Metro Tourna- ment. A preseason second-team All-Ameri- can selection by Sport magazine, he had 22 points vs Detroit, a career high 1 7 rebounds vs Middle Tennessee State, and eight blocked shots vs Virginia Tech. During the last week of January, he averaged 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots and was named Metro Conference Player of the Week. Defensively, his team high, 91 blocked shots, (third highest season high at MSU), altered many opponents ' shots. As a freshman: Bedford missed the first six games due to academic problems and was not eligible until the UCLA game (Dec. 17). It wasn ' t until nearly seven games later that he made heads turn, when he scored 1 1 points in the first meeting with Tulane. With the late season injury to Derrick Phillips, Bedford finally got his first start in the road game with Virginia Tech- In the six post season games, Bedford shot over 66 percent (42-63) from the field and averaged over 15 points and 8 rebounds. Against Houston and Akeem Olajuwon in the regional semi-final, Bedford scored a season high 21 points as he shot 10 of 12 from the field. For his effort in the NCAA tourna- ment, he was the only Tiger named to the Midwest Region All-Tournament team. He was also named to the Metro ' s All-Freshman team. Prep History: After signing with the Tigers during November of his senior season, Bedford went on to average 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2.5 assists for Melrose High School his senior season as he led the golden Wildcats to a 37- 3 mark and the state Class AAA title. Named Mr. Basketball by the Memphis Press-Scimitar, he was an all-state selection in both wire polls and was also named to Basketball Weekly ' s All-American team. Courtesy of Sport Information Profile 145 Kneeling, 1 to r: Candy Hudson, Ruth Ann Forsythe; seated, 1 to r: Beth Brown, Coach Johns, Coach Booker; 1st row standing, 1 to r: Yvette Blue, Connie Hibbler, Rhonda Lauderdale, Desma Hunt, Vera Webb, Joy Jensen, Kathey Moore; 2nd row standing: Coach Lewis, Wanda Dillard, Monica Glass, Phillis Vaughn, Carla Duncan, Angela Randall, Charlene Madden. Photo by Photo Services. With a talented group of scorers and well- rounded athletes in one of their toughest seasons ever the Lady Tigers Their Stripes. I _ I aving to face eight teams that were I— I ranked in the Top 20, the Memphis • - • I State Women ' s Basketball team drib- bled, hustled and shot their way through a tough season, and individually the team had many that excelled. In the Amana Hawkeye Classic in Iowa City, the Lady Tigers got off to an excellent start with a 68-58 win over top ranked North Carolina State. However, in their next game they hit their season low against Iowa a 56-77 loss. A few games later, the Lady Tigers scored an impressive 101 against Arkansas State who scored 80. With this awesome beginning in our own Tiger Classic, the team went on to win the whole tournament title with their victory over TennesseeTech, 77-63. Although the team lacked height — the average height being about 5 ' 8 or 5 ' 9 — the records show that they made up for this disadvantage with their tremendous shooting ability, as seen in the high scoring games including 98-77 against Southern Mississippi, where Vera Webb and Wanda Dillard both put away 16 points; a 93-73 victory against McNeese State where the Tigers scored their highest amount of points in a half: 49; and in an impressive win over Florida State, 95-66, Vera Webb shot 26 points, Connie Hibbler 19 points and Monica Glass 17. Despite all-out efforts like Ruth Ann Forsythe ' s freethrow which brought MSU within a 15 point margin, the last home game against our UT rival ended in a loss of 94-79. Yet it was still a momentous occasion for seniors Vera Webb and Yvette Blue, who were honored before their final game. (continued on page 149) 146 Sccrebcard Opponent Score Memphis States University Women ' s Basketball 1985-86 Results N.C. STATE 68-58 IOWA 56-77 SOUTHERN-ILLINOIS 56-71 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE 85-76 MISSOURI 66-80 ARKANSAS STATE 101-80 TENNESSEE TECH 77-63 MISSISSIPPI 71-87 ARKANSAS 64-76 SOUTH CAROLINA 62-69 VIRGINIA TECH 89-78 MISSOURI 85-68 CINCINNATI 66-63 WESTERN KENTUCKY 71-95 LOUISVILLE 83-65 MISSISSIPPI 73-74 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 98-77 MC NEESE STATE 93-73 FLORIDA STATE 95-66 LOUISIANA TECH 63-80 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 66-63 TULANE 89-83 TULANE 92-69 VANDERBILT 73-96 FLORIDA STATE 81-70 TENNESSEE 79-94 METRO CONFERENCE LOUISVILLE 99-63 CINCINNATI 67-69 One step ahead of Florida State, Tiger Wanda Dillard goes for two. Photo by Photo Services. Vera Webb just misses a tip off during the Tennessee Tech game. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 147 Setting her sights on a score, Monica Glass looks for an open shot. Photo by Photo Services. Bounding down the court Vera tries to out maneuver opoponent. Photo by Photo Services. 148 (continued from page 146) The Lady Tigers ended their season with the Metro Conference Tournament, losing in the semi-finals and finish- ing 3rd over all. During the first round, they wounded the Louisville Cardinals 99-63 and broke the past scoring record for a to urna- ment. However, they lost 69-67 to Cincinnati, their first loss to the Lady Bearcats in twelve games. Individuals on the team had an excellent year. Four players received the honor of being named Metro Conference Players of the Week. Earlier against Mississippi Valley State, Vera Webb became the seventh player to score over 1000 career points, and by the week of December 9th she was nominated Player of the Week. During the week ending January 13, Connie Hibbler averaged 22 points and was also named Player of the Week. The following week another Lady Tiger was Player of the Week, this time it was Phillis Vaughn. With a season high of 22 points scored in the game against Tulane, Monica Glass became our fourth Metro Con- ference Player of the Week, having shot 75 % from the field for that week. In the All-Metro Conference, Vera Webb was chosen for the first team while Connie Hibbler was named to the second team. The two were also Ail-American Candidates. With all her teams having been winning ones with the exception of one, Coach Mary Lou Johns came away from the Metro with the pres- tigious title of Coach of the Year. Court workouts . . . lifting weights . . . aerobics . . . distance work every day during the fall and winter and three times a week in the spring, the Lady Tigers strived toward individuals improving their records to make a stronger team, especially in shooting, scoring and speed. They ended the season with a 16-12 record. by Daphne Lubkowitz Vera Webb struggles to recapture a ball lost by her Louisville rival. Photo by Photo Services. Candy Hudson bounds over a pack of Lady Bearcats to go for two points. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 149 P-- iSP ! Y £ ' - i£jis| ■ ■■7 1 k N ' £■ fef M ■■-■ ' 1 JrfT llM- 1 ' ' . ' - -! j d Bk 1 ■ fl K 1 ' Missouri players look on with amazement as Connie Hibbler aims for two more. Photo by Photo Services. Putting forth her best effort, contributing her most to the Lady Tigers and receiving many honors, Vera Webb is ! I I ;.. M MS. ■ ' ' 1 -V flSHaHM B Sfc. J B IL 1 1 1 ' • ' ■ 1 mBHH m f -V-. ' . ' !; ■■ ' KgStSfc ' ■■ F L VI S Zj% .„. ■-.: ! H Hr K k ib-- ' JlP3Iy, Vj . i ' WU ff. : :: C v i KiniMirifri 1 • B Tlk ■HL£ - 1 PPP  W 1 4 1 11 J II j [ i Ruth Ann Forsythe keeps a close eye on the ball as it changes hands. Photo by Photo Services. Standing In The Limelight Candy Hudson edges out an FSU player to allow her teammate, Connie Hibbler to dribble past. Photo by Photo Services. 1 SC As a Lady Tiger Vera Webb is great on the court as well as off. Here she upholds a Tiger tradition by signing autographs for a new fan. Photo by Photo Services. One among many talented individuals who played well and worked hard, I forward Vera Webb had an excep- tionally great season her last year with the Memphis State Lady Tigers. She feels that she would have to rate the team an eight as far as individuals are concerned. At the same time, the team as a whole unit experienced a special togetherness that was the strongest that Vera had ever seen it in her other three years here. Although she says the staff wasn ' t really together, the team ' s closeness showed on the court to produce an above average season, as well as off the court. Graduating from Carver High School, Vera was encouraged by her mom and her pastor to attend Memphis State. In this way, she says she could stay close to her family and friends, and she could benefit academically from a good college. Like the men ' s basketball team, she says there is definitely pressure to do really well and uphold their name. The guys have a name of their own . . . We try to do our best. People look at both teams. Playing in a tournament against North Carolina State, who was ranked in the Top 20, Vera met her most personal challenge. With close individual records, she met one- on-one with their number one player Trina Trice who averaged 14.8 points per game and 7.6 rebounds, while Vera averaged 12 points and 5.9 rebounds. Although her favorite game ended in a loss for the Lady Tigers, it was still a good game, and one the team had looked forward to playing. Top 5 Western Kentucky was a challenge for me and the team, explains Vera. Averaging 12.8 points the year before, Vera in true Tiger fashion pounced down on the court this year with an average of 19.1 points! Shooting past the 1000 point mark in the Mississippi Valley State game, she accumu- lated 1434 career points, ranking her sixth in the top scorers of all Lady Tigers. She received all tournament honors including being named to the Amana Hawkeye Classic All-Tournament team and being given the title of MVP. Number one scorer for the Tigerettes, Vera was also an All-American candidate. She finished her senior year in the limelight and leaves MSU in a state of glory. by Daphne I ubkowitz Louisville just can ' t stand up to the pressure put on them by Lady Tiger Vera Webb. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 151 Whether it was before a packed home stadium, torrential rain or frigid temperatures and snow, the Tigers were Courageous Until the Tinal Play, Photo by Phyliss Smith. 132 University of Southern Louisiana (37-6) Cajun Field The Tigers ' strength showed as they defeated the Ragin ' Cajuns of USL by a score of 37-6. On the Tiger ' s first possession, the offense took only 2:45 to score the first touchdown of the game. With Don Glosson ' s kick, this was all the scoring that the Tigers needed as the defense went to work and didn ' t allow the Cajuns to score until the fourth quarter. The offense rolled up an amazing 39 yards, while the defense helped USL to only 185 total yards. What a great start to a season. OleMiss (17-17) Liberty Bowl In front of a crowd of about 51,000, the Tigers wrestled with the Rebels of Ole Miss to a 17-17 tie. Due to the rain in the first quarter, neither team could move the ball and the period ended in a 0-0 tie. The rain stopped just as the second quarter started and the Tigers took it as their cue to start. Just over a minute into the period, running back Walter Hayes took the ball and put it in the endzone. The Rebels then came back with a touch- down and field goal of their own to take a 7-10 half time lead. After the intermission, both teams came out and scored touchdowns. The third quarter ended and the Rebels led 14-17. Both defenses held tough until the final minute of the game. Then, MSU kicker Don Glosson, kicked the tying field goal with just 31 seconds left in the game. Murray State (10-10) Liberty Bowl Thanks to a strong defense that held the Racers to only 70 yards in the second half, Memphis State was able to come back from a 3-10 half time deficit and tie Murray State 10-10. The Tiger ' s offense had a good night behind the strong arm of quarterback Danny Sparkman. Sparkman completed 21 of 37 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown. With the strong second half, the offense compiled 417 total yards for the night. Florida State (10-19) Campell Stadium The Tigers came out on the field fired up and roarin ' to go. In the first quarter, the game looked like it was going to be a blow out as Memphis State lit up the scoreboard with the first ten points of the game. The Florida State fans sat in awe as they saw their Seminoles beaten and battered by the Tiger ' s defense. The defense shut out the Seminoles until 1:44 to go in the first half. Then, Florida State scored two quick field goals to leave the field at the intermission down by only four points, 10-6. The second half of the game belonged to Florida State as they racked up 13 points and didn ' t allow the Tigers to score. Mississippi State (28-31) Scott Field The Tigers went down to Mississippi ready to avenge the sour loss to Florida State. In the first quarter, Memphis State scored 14 points to take a quick 14-0 lead. The Bulldogs then fought their way back and tied the game at 14-14 before half time. After the break, the Tigers came out of the locker-room and scored 14 more points in just over 4 minutes. The Mississippi State defense then took over and stopped the Tiger ' s offense. In the fourth quarter, the Bulldog ' s offense sparked and scored two touchdowns to tie the game at 28-28. On the Tiger ' s final possession, the team desperately tried to move in and score. It was not to be as Sparkman ' s 4th down pass missed Jerry Harris with just 5 seconds to go. Mississippi State then sent their kicker on the field and he hit a 54 yard strike to hand the Tigers their second loss of the season. - Defend endJeHEU.s.e, , „o,hi„ 8 g« in his «,. Ph by Phy.iss Sou Profile 153 Liberty Bowl The highlight of the homecoming week was Memphis State ' s 38-21 victory over Tulane. The offense came out on the field ready to play. The first two times the Tigers touched the ball, they put it into the endzone. The offense scored another touchdown before the half to take a 21-14 lead. In the second half, the defense stopped Tulane cold. The offense added 17 points to their lead and secured the win. University of Southern Mississippi (7-14) Liberty Bowl The Golden Eagles used a 73 yard pass play to defeat the Tigers by a score of 7-14. The Tiger ' s defense held strong throughout the first two quarters and only allowed USM to score two field goals. Memphis State ' s lone score of the game came in the second quarter when running back Terry Douglas put the ball into the endzone on a one yard scamper. Dan Harkins celebrates after a Tiger intercepts Photo by Phyliss Smith. 154 Alabama (9-28) Liberty Bowl Don Glosson ' s three field goals just were not enough for the Tigers to overcome the powerful Alabama team. The first half was a defensive struggle as only ten points were scored between the two teams. Alabama ' s seven points were scored by a Shula touchdown pass. Memphis State ' s points came from kicker Don Glosson. In the third and fourth quarters, Alabama ' s offense rallied to score 21 points and hand the Tigers a 9-28 loss. Virginia Tech (10-31) The Tigers went to Blacksburg a little flat after a big loss to Alabama. Although the Tiger ' s defense had five sacks, they allowed Virginia Tech 386 offensive yards. The 251 passing yards by Memphis State were offset by -6 rushing yards. Defensive back Trell Hooper attempts to score a touchdown after he intercepts a pass. Photo by Mike Farmer. It ' s like this, first you put on the helmet, then adjust the chinstrap! Photo by Robin Conover. Tennessee (7-17) The Tigers had hoped for a good showing on their last home game, but the Volunteers of Tennessee had other plans. At the end of the first quarter, the Tigers had a 7-3 lead from a blocked punt by Danny Harkins. Then, the Volunteers rallied and scored 14 more points before the half to take a 7- 17 half time lead. The second half of the game was a defensive struggle as both teams kept each other away from the endzones, thus keeping the score at 7-17. West Point (7-49) Memphis State traveled to New York to play their season finale against the cadets of West Point. The Tigers were looking for their third win of the season and hoped to bring their record to 3-6-2. But, the win was not to be as Army walked away with a 7-49 victory over the Tigers. The Tigers only touchdown of the game came in the third quarter when Danny Sparkman connected with Jerry Harris for a 60 yard pass play. ••See,lkne- fJ hotob yP s givemydetesback. Smith- Profile New f00tba U coach Charles Z questions fro the Memphis press photo by MSU Photo Services. The Tigers are looking forward to a fresh season with New deed for the Den On December 21, 1985, almost a month after Rey Dempsey was released, Charles Bailey, University of Florida ' s defensive coordinator, accepted Memphis State ' s offer to become the 18th Head Football Coach for the Tigers. Bailey, 45, was offered a three year contract after MSU Athletic Director Charlie Cavagnaro, recommended him to University President Thomas Carpenter. The competition for the position was stiff. Bailey had to beat out people such as Jimmy Sharp, Memphis Showboats ' assistant coach and former Tiger, Boots Donnelly, head coach from Middle Tennessee State Uni- versity, and Al Groh, head coach from Wake Forest. A native of Poca, West Virginia, Bailey was an outstanding athlete at Poca High School and the University of Tampa, where he graduated in 1962. Upon graduation, he started his coaching career. In 1962, he coached at Poca High School and in 1964 he moved to the college ranks and coached at Tampa. Bailey remained on Tampa ' s staff until 1971, when he joined the staff at the University of Miami. A year later, he became the defensive coordinator at Rice University. In 1975, he went to the University of Kentucky where he remained for seven years. In 1982, he moved to the University of Pittsburgh. In 1983, he joined the professional ranks and served as defensive coordinator for the Bandits under Head Coach Steve Spurrier. by Tcny Friday 156 Last season was not the best we ' ve ever had, nor the worst, but he gave us Twc f or the Read Nl row ovember 27, 1985 is a date that will be remembered by many. Not because it was the second day in a that they had eaten left overs, but because this is the day that Memphis State ' s 17th head football coach, Rey Dempsey, was terminated. Coach Dempsey was hired on December 26, 1983 to replace head coach Rex Dockery. During the two years Rey Dempsey was the head football coach, the football teams comprised a 7-12-3 record. In 1984, the football team opened with a 5-1-1 record, which included wins over Arkansas State, Cincinnati, and Mississippi State. After the 7th week, the team deteriorated and dropped four straight games to end the season with a 5-5-1 record. A native of East Pittsburg, Pa., Dempsey has established himself as a master of rebuild- ing football programs. In 1974, he brought Youngstown State up to an 8-2 record after nine straight losing seasons. That same year, Youngstown State received a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs and Dempsey was named Coach of the Year for his district. In 1975, Dempsey went to the National Football League and became the special teams coach for the Detroit Lions. Dempsey entered the coaching profession after graduating from Geneva College. He then spent the next 13 years coaching at the high school level. In 1971, he became an assistant coach at Bowling Green and stayed there for two years until he was offered the head coaching position at Youngstown State. During his coaching career, Rey Dempsey turned out several professional athletes. Kevin Harper of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Terry Taylor of the Seattle Seahawks, and Birmingham Stallions ' quarterback Cliff Stout. He also had six Memphis State players chosen in the 1985 NFL draft. b, Robin Conovet. a ' i A Scoct Dill «l k Danny Sparkman and S photoby about strategy during a g Serge Samaha. te K PhLoS ice, teamspi 1 - — tic file 1 57 No Tiger football game would be complete without the creative graphics of Cur Digital splay. m hat has an image area of 16x30 feet, 8,492 light bulbs, uses 360,000 watts of power and is valued at well over $1,000,000? It ' s not the Goodyear blimp and it isn ' t a Van Halen light show; it ' s the new digital scoreboard for Memphis State, designed by Jim Watkins, art department. It is a very familiar sight to anyone who has been to an MSU football game. Everyone has seen the computer images that light the screen — the Tiger pouncing on the opposing team player, the quarterback sacking, or the leaping mascot. All are products of computer controlled incandescent light bulbs. The images are produced and controlled on a device called a digitalizer. They are like electric cartoons. The next time the big scoreboard lights up at a game with a creative design or clever graphic, remember, it ' s just digital animation. by Terrence M. L l im n Jr. The crowd roars with excitement when the tiger pounces on his defenseless opponent. Photo by Robin Conover. 1 58 Our digital flying Tiger is immortalized in flashing brilliance. Photo by Robin Conover. This is Jim Watkins sixteenth year at the helm of the immense scoreboard and at Memphis State University. He received his M.A. from the University of Alabama. He is now in the process of incorporating the scoreboard design into his graphic design courses he instructs at MSU. He expects to be using more student assistance with the opera- tion in the next few years. Most of Watkins efforts are used in gather- ing more equipment to expand the system. Everytime this flashes on the scoreboard, the Tiger fans know the team is ten yards closer to a score. Photo by Robin Conover. Watkins intensely monitors his masterpieces of digital creation. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 1 59 16C -port a iot c «g ftOC -5$?5 (O ' wco i t Y e S0 sees ' h4e . 7 eo P V eA iT Ta «as tVve S« . ' tw-w,, . C ' v a c ©- S v- o tf  et  t ' T ° 1 ■5 K Wffi?!l £B AO tf e m V se otV tftf  ' ' . ■. ■- ■■■■v- ' . if J Vvotoby lea ds t „, tnt maoce_ Co0 ovet Ant ertv- Profile i u. - Z S L . vm Ms Br « ' ii v £ •ri i ■k Many Bengal Lancers doubled their duty as color guard with that of rifle corp. John Langam picks up his flag while performing as a Lancer and a Rifle in the newly formed rifle squad. Photo by Robin Conover. From all majors and fields of education this is always Along with a reputation of being the nation ' s 2 cheering squad, members of the marching band also set the pace in the fashion world, as seen by Junior Jeff Davis. Photo by Robin Conover. [ and Aid from ttie Student Cody. 162 ven mechanical engineers march in the band. Jeff Davis, a junior mechanical engineer major, has marched in the band for three years and hopes to be able to stay in it his senior year. Although band members get to pull their class cards early, lab classes will probably get in the way of the band ' s 3:30- 5:30 class schedule. The season begins in late August or early September when members report for band camp. Band camp wasn ' t too hot this year, so it wasn ' t as unbearable as my freshman year. The year went smootly overall; nothing can be as bad as last year ' s Tennessee, said Jeff in reference to the UTK game when the entire game was drenched by a downpour. But both bands sat through the entire game. This year ' s band was great. There weren ' t a lot of people who were in it just for the credit or the scholarship. Most of the people in the band wanted it to be a good band. The drum majors did their part to keep up the spirit, too. Returning for another year was Keith Reynolds, fresh in from Mississippi was Steve Pounders and Sue Lynn Perry turned in her flute and piccolo for drum majoring. Members are looking forward to next year to see whether or not the Mighty Sound of the South will return to the Superdome for the MSU Tulane game. Naturally, we are all looking for a trip back to New Orleans! Steve Norman Peering over the bell of her baritone, Bess Trouy checks her position as she keeps in line and in tempo with the band. Photo by Robin Conover. The beat of the band goes on as the well-rehearsed percussion section lines up for the half-time show. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 163 - • - ; ' ; ■ 1 ' : ' ■ ' I ' : ' ■- f y- W: :i : m:- is : - ' ; . ;;pf 1 ;4 S:«;-:--:4 ISW Trotting onto the Intercollegiate Equestrian scene for the flfcst year, Memphis State University showed p € vt • ' ■ ' '  Tel 1 1 In The Ak 1C4 1 emphis State has a new addition to I h I ts roster °f athletics. Trotting, P ju|nping, walking its way through a «uccessj|pj §ar, the Equestrian team has ' partic PtfflPro ten shows and traveled all over the Southeast, from UTto Murray State. They ended the season tied with MTSU for reserve champion (second place). Sheila Scott coaches the Stock seat team or Western saddle riding while Pheobe Sheets instructs the Hunt seat team or English saddle riding. Having ridden for twenty years and being a pro for seventeen, Pheobe says that to be a good rider you have to be very dedicated and it ' s long hours because it ' s hard work — extremely. Individuals practice every week day from 2:00 to 4:00, but not every rider comes every day because there are only five practice horses. Due to this, at this time; MSU cannot host any horse shows. At least twenty horses are needed to hold one because it is a big strain on the horses. In intercollegiate competitions, all you bring is yourself and your riding clothes, saddle not included- The rider draws from an envelope the name of a horse provided by the hosting school. No practice is allowed. You just adjust your stirrups and go into the ring. It (Intercollegiate Equestrian) teaches how to ride by the seat of your pants, and your instincts become better, explains Pheobe. From Novice to Intermediate to Open, the hardest of the three, these divisions compete in both English and Western: If you can ride English, you can ride Western. Although there are thirty-five riders a show, only six to eight jump while others do the walk trot canter equestrian, and everyone rides the English flat. Intercollegiate Equestrian improved a lot of riders because it ' s made them stronger riders, says Pheobe. And indeed, five have qualified for regionals. Eric Cpnolly, Alice Burroughs and Amy Underwood qualify in the Novice for Flat (Amy also qualifies in Stock seat),Jerma Seesel in the Intermediate Overfences and Flat (She is the only one who made it in jumping), and Alisojn Woodward in the Open and Flat. Alison also qualifies for the Nationals held in Charlottesville. For its first year, the Memphis State Equestrian team has established itself, gallop- ing ahead with ribbons and trophies. And their aspirations don ' t just stop afcthe corral. Because the school that hosts a sKpw has the advantage of knowing the hofses, MSU hopes to possibly join with the Rhodes ' team to put on their own shows the next or the following year. by Daphne LubkcwitE 16 5 •1 $ .4k - ' . ■ 4 ° 03 ' H c 5 L O J3 There ' s another place other than heaven where you can find out What LiKeTc Be An Ansel. D I o you know what it ' s like to be an I angel? Wayne Bullard does. It means I supporting the Air Force ROTC pro- and Angel Flight projects. It also many community service projects gram includes such as: raising funds for St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital, assisting the elderly at area nursing homes, and heping with Memphis in May. Wayne, a 22 year old engineering-physics major at Christian Brothers College, takes his ROTC courses at Memphis State while serving as Vice Com- mander of Angel Flight, a previously all- female civilian organization. Wayne is the first male member of Angel Flight at Memphis State, but he missed being the very first male angel by six months. As a member of the Arnold Air Society, Wayne was accustomed to working with a group, and he saw the many community projects in which Angel Flight participates. He liked the comaraderie and felt there would be more flexibility in a service organiza- tion. Being a part of a group that helps so many people is important to Wayne. He enjoys taking part in the many community projects of Angel Flight, especially those involving St. Jude. Wayne says that all the members of Angel Flight are dedicated, selfless, and giving people. Angel Flight is an honorary, professional organization which performs services for the community and assists the Arnold Air Society. They are professional in that they are very organized and efficient and do not expect anything in return. They have satisfaction in helping others. The members complete an application and go through a six week pledge period in which they learn about the history Wayne Bullard takes time to read a report while sitting in his o ffice. Photo by Photo Services. of the Air Force, the Arnold Air Society, and the roles Angel Flight has in supporting the Arnold Air Society and the ROTC They are also informed of the many Angel Flight Community projects. Wayne says working together has made the group very close. As Vice Commander, Wayne is in charge of organizing the awards packages for nomina- tions on the area and national levels. He also • serves as the Angel Flight Commander in her absence, and conducts meetings, while repre- senting the Commander when necessary. He also has administrative duties. Wayne says he is not treated any differently because he is a male angel. (Except, of course, that the guys don ' t ask him for dates.) Some guys wondered, at first, because he ' s an angel, but Wayne always says that since there are male angels in the bible, he doesn ' t see anything wrong with a male angel in Angel Flight. Wayne hopes his membership in Angel Flight will encourage other guys to ' join. Wayne says Angel Flight wants to keep supporting their community projects and also expand and grow. They want to extend their reach into the community, but they need more people in order to reach more people. Wayne feels he has gained a lot in the areas of leadership and management through Angel Flight. With all their community projects, support of the ROTC, and fellowship with each other, it is easy to see why they believe Happiness is.. .being involved in Angel Flight! by Julie Newicki 168 ORDER OF OMEGA: front row: LaSonya Morgan; Kathy Montgomery; Conde Windsor; last row: Michael Peavy, Mindy Spopher, Advisor; Jay Anderson. ANGEL FLIGHT: front row: Susan Zoccola, Comptroller; Cecilia Wood- ward, P.A. Officer; Kimberly Hart, Vice-Commander; Lisa Volner, Com- mander; last row: Melinda Crocker, Little Major; Susan Loftin, Adminis- trator; Lee Ann Porter; Marbeth Roberts; Capt. Ulysses Swift, Faculty Advisor; not picture: Beverly Ford; Darlene Daniel; Lisa Curlin; Linda Jones; Wayne Bullard; Wendi Mullins. ARMY ROTC: front row, It. to rt.: LTC David La Grange; SSG. Duane Penwarden; CPT. Oney H. Graham; Cadet Don Russell; Cadet Tracey L. White; Cadet Captain Edward Woody; Cadet Prosha R. Wise, S.C.; Cadet Patrick Leake; Cadet Tyrone Currie; MSGT Norris Jones; Staff SGT R. L. Hall; Charles LeCroy; second row: CPT Bernie Hunstad; Perry Gresham; Michael Massey; Michael McGhee; Tom Emens; Angela Gresty; CPT Marc Girard; MAJ. William Darden; third row: Miles Smith; Robert Cook; Jimmy Orrick; Bart Ragland; Blair Ferrier; Dennis Comstock; Timothy Reynold; last row: Willie Bursey; Robert Buzan Jr;.Eric Goslowsky; James E. Buchanan; Cliff Freeman; EN. Ed Avery; Lee Conley; Scott Vanzandt. Profile 1€9 ART HISTORY STUDENT ASSOCIA- TION: front row, It to rt.: Linda Dotson; Susan Wall, Vice-President; Deann Elgart, Advisor; Marilyn Califf, President; back row: Lee Ann Sylves, Art Education; Lisa Francisco, Treasurer; Drimus, Fine Arts; Ron Minks, Historian. BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION front row, It. to rt.: Duke Everett Yates III, Financial Chairman Julienne Johnson, Secretary; George Washington Robinson, President Sharon Moore; Dianne Chalmers Editor of Newsletter; Kim Staten Public Relations; middle row: Daryl R. Quarles; Robert Worsham III Andre ' Miller; Katrina Braden; Sheryl Baldwin; last row: Rodney Holland Duane Wentzel; Darry L. Campbell Marcus A. Worthy. ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS: front row: Kenny H. Jansen, Secretary; William G. Anderson, President; William M. Taffitt, Vice- President; Brent Ramsey, Treasurer; middle row: Miles K. Lawler; Thomas B. Stanley; Mac Gardner; last row: Gene McGinnis, Faculty advisor; John R. Ramey. 17C s tVve 1 ? 1 ? ' ,o e  f tV e - S0 e ? £ 1 M file 171 If you can ' t travel to Russia or Eastern Europe the Russian and East European Culture Society is here to help you See Hew Ctfier John Bass helps tie links between the East and West through his involvement with the Russian and East European Culture Society. Photo by Photo Services. John Bass is the president of the Russian and East European Culture Society. He is presently working on his Masters degree in Political Science. A few years ago, he graduated from Union Univers- ity with a Bachelors degree in History with a French minor. He also is working toward another bachelors degree in Russian. John plans on obtaining a doctorate degree in Soviet Studies so he can be a professor in Soviet Studies. John may also work for the government in foreign services. DESOTO: How did you become interested in the Russian and East European Society? JOHN: I have always been interested in the Soviet Union and the Russian language. I even visited Russia with my parents when I was fifteen. DESOTO: What do you remember most about Russia? What left an impression on you? JOHN: The most memorable thing about the Soviet Union for me was visiting the Kremlin. However, I also remember that Russia is a very beautiful country and the architecture is very breath taking. But we couldn ' t take any pictures. DESOTO: Have you bee n to any other countries besides Russia? JOHN: Yes, I have visited Luxemburg, Japan, Hong-Kong, France, Germany, and Canada where I studied French in Quebec. DESOTO: Does the Russian and East European Culture Society have any specific requirements to be a member? JOHN: No, most of our members are taking Russian and East European languages. How- ever, we do have honor society for Russian classes. The name of it is Dobro Slovo and one must have a 3.0 overall average and a 3.5 in Russian. DESOTO: What does Dobro Slovo mean? JOHN: It means good word. DESOTO: How long have you been a member of this club? JOHN: I have been a member for four years. The first year I was vice-president and for the past three years I have been president. DESOTO: Does your club do any special activities on campus? JOHN: Yes, we recently had Andrei Voznesenski come and recite Russian poetry. Also, we show movies such as Reds, Moscow on the Hudson, and Ivan. We also have an annual Christmas party. DESOTO: Are you a member of any other clubs or organizations? JOHN: Yes, at Union I was a member of Pi Gamma Mu, a social sciences honor society, and Phi Alpha Theta, a history society. At Memphis State, I am a member of Dobro Slovo and Organization Alliance. DESOTO: Is there anything else that you would like everyone at Memphis State to know about your organization? JOHN: Yes, our club, formally the Russian Culture Club, changed its name so that we could include other countries such as Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Poland, Uraguay, and Germany. DESOTO: Well, this organization sounds like a very interesting one. In closing, would you like to say something in Russian? JOHN: Yes, 3 paBCTBYNTE! DESOTO: What does that mean? JOHN: Hello! by Paula Crowder 172 to t. to % ?  DELTA SIGMA PI: front row, rt. to It.: Lindsey Bryant; Mareen Wray; Mark Heath; Jane Harvey; Angela Harrison; second row: Mike McDaniel; Dr. Irvin Tankersley; Janice Katsoulis; Monique Steele; Brenda Curland; Jo Claire Gallimore; Carol Schmidt; Kathy Montgomery; back row: Billy Payne; Mike Curland; Jeff Lewis; Jackie Collins; Chris Ramsey; Steve McCarver, President; Saul A. Najera. Ph0t ° T People Ed or Thomps° n ' . r erre nce o° u ., 2T - student Layout °P Editor. Profile 173 An interview with international student Stella yee, Chu Ens. tella Yee is an international student from Malaysia. She is majoring in Social work and minoring in sociology. She has been at Memphis State for three years and will graduate this year. At age twenty one she is a very busy coed. She is president of the Student Social Organization, vice-president of the Malaysian students, and , a student ambassador. Also, Stella does her practical training at a wife abuse shelter twenty hours a week and works at Smith at the desk twenty hours a week. By talking with Stella, I found out even more. DESOTO: What is different about schools in the U.S. as compared with schools in Malaysia? STELLA: Over here I find that students have to really make the initiative to learn. The professor will give the lecture and it ' s up to you whether you pick it up or not, whereas back home they make sure you know what they ' ve said. Back home, they really spoon feed you in a way. Over here the professor doesn ' t really care whether you come or not. But I think the difference may be that I ' ve never studied at a university back home, so I don ' t know if it ' s really very different. DESOTO: What do the international students at MSU do as a group? STELLA: We get invited to high schools on United Nations Day to give presentations of the different countries. We ' ve seventy-four countries represented at MSU. That ' s about six hundred international students. Some are permanent residents, so you don ' t see them often. The Rotary Club has an interest in us. They rented Chuckalissa Indian Village and they showed us around. They took us to Federal Express also. We have a forum — a panel of discussion between international and American students. We get to ask each other questions about each other ' s country. DESOTO: Do you like any particular sport? STELLA: I play badminton, tennis, and I ' swim. I used to run track. DESOTO: What ' s your favorite American food? STELLA: Seriously? Pizza! I ' m going to buy a lot of American food and take it home and cook it for my family to show them why I gain weight while I ' m here. DESOTO: If you went home today, what would be the first thing you would eat? STELLA: It ' s something called din sum. It ' s a Chinese delicacy. It ' s very small bunches of meat wrapped with buns, etc. You eat it for snacks or breakfast. DESOTO: How much longer will you be here in Memphis? STELLA: I ' m graduating this semester, but I don ' t know what I ' m going to do. I ' ll probably go on to graduate school. Then I ' ll go home and work for my government for five years. They sent me over here. AWARDS: Stella has won trophies for bad- minton and holds two beauty contest titles she won this past November at the state level .competition in Malaysia. She is currently Miss Tourism Sabah (her state) and Miss Personality. Since she won, she ' ll be visiting Australia. by Julie Ncwicki Sl eUa rt ee ' «• viog 174 ices- Profile 175 Ask Sue Lynn Perry about her experience ith the marching band Wlth and shell tell you %VeD€. MBMPH.S UN-VBKSm UONS bauet, Deputy Distr ctGo roW . E.F. Nothturn Sam . Smlley ' S ?llev°pS-t.backro W . Terrance Endjjy. . Committee; Glenn Fuller, Membersh ' P Waltet David DeGrange, Secre Samitt, Director. •S irlSS « Communications senator of SGA (College was u , and Fine Arts). Also in U« Sue Lynn Ttnree p XV S „as one of three peop wlth We st Kappa Psi « i ) This year she Sra tnr Kappa -PPa -°— •££££- to combine the rwo. equ . re . s«-p : — :u ban 1 , „ has Kappa Kappa Psi DESOTO: Ho long has KPP bee „ on campus. .. eat for Kappa SUE LYNN. Thts « : « We SCherchIr S te: e.-e,er.u. S expect next Auguj- ei „ y DMS KaPP „ a ,he Memphis State campus? activities on the Me P utnex( SUE LYNN: We n y da ErnTfo AVamahandanaonefor th eUTband. you like Kappa Kappa Ps ? w SUE LYNN ' . 1 won ' ltae fot th e t ha. the group  •   M fun d ra.s.og, ; h  tXrbrtodo,Mr.A, Rand Fraternity)-- top 176 jgp Sue Lynn Perry is a eX e T PP Photo by Colleen Hill Walter Kallah . , Camp  s Affair R R , cos sa, Douglas Hethmon, J chjef Jusnce m«Mta r Greg j TsJST ' T t-t R - sseU . President; Forrest ti. Profile 177 Drinking at celebrations, social events and parties may get out of hand. Bacchus wants students to know that L _ ow many of you know what BACCHUS stands for? If you don ' t, you should. BACCHUS stands for Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students. BACCHUS, a national organization founded at Gainesville, Florida, is made up of student users and non- users of alcohol. The purpose of each campus chapter is to encourage responsible drinking among members, friends, and the surrounding community. The Memphis State chapter is very active in several programs and activities that promote alcohol awareness on campus. BACCHUS has speakers during National Alcohol Awareness Week that discuss several topics. One of those topics is responsible bartending. Also, BACCHUS has many dis- plays set up during that week, including tables in the dorms that have non-alcoholic beverages available. Pat Winstead, president of the BACCHUS chapter here at Memphis State, appoints most of his own officers and has certain people contact the religious organizations, 178 fraternities, sororities, and the students in the dorms. Pat says when students first hear about BACCHUS they think it is a religious organization and don ' t want any part of it. On the other hand, some students think this group is made up of alcholics who want an excuse to drink. Pat says BACCHUS only wants to make students aware of the con- sequences of alcohol abuse. BACCHUS neither encourages nor discourages drinking. BACCHUS promotes responsible drinking. Pat has meetings with his officers and hopes that next year those students on roll, the members, will be able to have meetings. When you become a member of BACCHUS you receive a card stating that you are a member of the national organization of BACCHUS. As president, Pat has been working on membership and on organization (asking speakers to come to meetings). Pat says when they get the meetings started, they will consist of speakers talking about alcohol awareness or a slide or film presentation. Pat feels BACCHUS is working; that more students are becoming aware of alcohol abuse. Even if they don ' t know that much about the abuses, consequences, and laws concerning alcohol, at least some of them have heard of BACCHUS. Pat says he can never be satisfied, though, unless the whole world is made aware of alcohol abuse. Pat hopes that students will become more aware of alcohol abuse through BACCHUS, so that they will know and not have to learn about it first hand. He has seen some response, though. Pat is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and his brothers know about BACCHUS. They know what Pat stands for and respect him. Pat hopes more students will become aware of BACCHUS and the consequences of alcohol abuse. It ' s important to remember that BACCHUS promotes responsible drink- ing. As stated by its name, BACCHUS ' purpose is to Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students. by Paula Crewder PHI MU ALPHA: front row, It. to rt.: Scott Bingham, Fraternal Education Officer; Jeff Davis, Vice-President; Renea Troxel, Sweetheart; Elizabeth Hunke, Sweetheart; Monte Eaton; Phil Irwin, second row: Arthur E. Theil, Faculty Advisor; Tim Powell; Wendell Fuller, Secretary; Gary W. Menees, Historian; Jeffery G. Rogeis; Michael C. Suiter; Dr. Sidney J. McKay, Faculty Advisor; third row: Kevin Jones, Executive Alumni Secretary; John Amagliani; David Risner, Corresponding Secretary; Michael Doss, President; Trey Walpole; Tim Takacs; Mike Anderson; back row: Greg McGill; Scott Kinney, Chaplain; Joe Hurst, Fraternal Education Officer; Todd Payne, Choir Director; James W. Taylor, Treasurer; Richard Stephens; Brad Morris, Warden. PHILOSOPHY CLUB: front row, It. to rt.: Beat Bornblum; Dr. Hoke Robinson, Faculty Advisor; Lynda Wray, secretary; Arnie Todd; Fred Ware; second row; John Reed; Norman Gillespie; Randy Auxier, Vice President; back row: Tim Roche; Murray Spindel; Tom Nenon; Edward Brading. RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION: front row: Regina Collier, Floor Rep. Rawls; Margaret H. Paden, Assistant Advisor; Monique Steele, Secretary of Rawls; Kandy Culley, President of RTN; last row: Lorri Stephens, Floor Rep. Rawls; Kimba Henry, President of Rawls; Jeff Harmon, President of Browning; Tonda Brewer, President of Mynders, Executive Council. MSU BACCHUS: front row, It. to rt.: Beth Brummitt, Vice-President; Pat Winstead, President; Mindy Sopher, Advisor; back row: DeLisa Davis, Treasurer; Chip Crump, Public Relations; Kim Herzke, Secretary. Photos by Photo Services. Engineering is a man ' s field, right? Ask Karen Jansen of the Society of Women Engineers and she ' ll tell you Karen Jansen takes a break from the calculator. Photo by Colleen Hill. ISO aren Jansen is a junior engineering major. This year she has held the office of president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). In her free time, Karen enjoys Waterskiing, riding three wheelers, and fishing. DESOTO: What made you decide to major in engineering? KAREN: As a senior in high school, I made a high score in math and science on the ACT. At that time, engineers were making more at the entry level position than any other profession. After I got to Memphis State, it wasn ' t the salary, it was the challenge of being a female in a male oriented classroom setting. Every now and then the average starting salary pops into my head when I get discouraged especially when I am studying for a test or doing tedious homework. DESOTO: What do you plan to do after graduation? KAREN: I plan to get a job in engineering that will someday allow me to move into a management type position. The ultimate goal is to someday be my own boss. DESOTO: How do you think SWE will help you in your future career as an engineer? KAREN: Through talking to other females, both students and professionals, I realize that the problems I have as a female they have also. SWE has speakers to come once a semester to talk about the problems women face and most important how to deal with these problems. Women in engineering have to work hard to keep up with the male counterpart as well as raise the kids and keep the house. SAC HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE: front row, It. to rt.: Katherine Berryman, Secretary; Candace Dickey, Chairman; Missy Smith, Guest Speaker Chairman; Jo Luin Pope, Concessions Chairman, Attendance Chairman; last row: Donna Swope, Co-Chairman; Roslyn Crawford; Duke Everett Yates III, Treasurer of Concessions; Gloria Woods, Attendance STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL: front row, It. to rt.: Kim Marie Smith, President; Candace Dickey, Hospitality Chairman; Tony Friday, Recreation Chairman; middle row: Rebecca A. Morgan, Special Events Chairman; Bil l Binford, Movies Chairman; Don Hudgins, Publicity Chairman; Greg Nevins, Co-Sponsorship Chairman; last row: David Kiihnl, Speakers Chairman; Donna James, Fashion Board Chairman; Bob R. Young, Programs Chairman; Barry Schmittou, Production Chairman SAC PRODUCTION COMMITTEE: front row, It. to rt.: Alexia Hampton; Brent Heyning; Elizabeth Routhier; Tony Friday; last row: Sean Cunnell; Barry Schmittou, Chairman, DESOTO: What does SWE have to offer for young women engineers? KAREN: Since women are a minority in engineering, SWE offers a fellowship with other females in engineering. SWE has design contests to challenge the young engineer. Also SWE offers scholarships to entering freshmen. DESOTO: What advice would you give to a girl that is now entering the engineering college? KAREN: The advice I would give to any student is that you can ' t do it alone and still be sane when you ' ve completed your degree. Engineering is very challenging and at times ' discouraging. The most important thing to do is to get at least a study-buddy, male or female, to study with. DESOTO: What would you like to tell MSU students about SWE? KAREN: SWE is the strongest it has been since its existence at MSU. The membership is up past the record. SWE is interested in the college of engineering and technology at MSU. We would like to make it a better place. We just completed a survey to get the general views held by the students and faculty in the enginering department. The results were made into a proposal that was sent to the Dean of Engineering so that the college of engineering could keep up with enrollment problems and lack of female professors. by Paula Crcwder SAC PUBLICITY COMMITTEE: front row It. to rt.: Cathy Pihl; Jeanne Bertalot; Sonya McCormick; Toni Whitaker; Wendy Russell; last row: Dan Hudgins, Chairman; Tom Helmers, Artist; Joel Maners, Esq.; Trey Trainum. SAC SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE: It. to rt.: Ronald R. Paulette; Rebecca A. Morgan, Chairman; Lorri Warren; Troy Holbritter. 181 Showing support for Memphis State comes natural to many but others carry it one step further. You see members of Tiger Paws riginally known as the Blue Chippers, Tiger Paws consists of Memphis State ' s own spirit leaders. Though Tiger Paws had a late start this year, they greatly contributed to Memphis State ' s athletic games. Darrell Fisher interviewed many students for the position of president of Tiger Paws. He chose Tommy Joyner, a senior majoring in public relations. Tommy, also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, then set up committees and chose chairmen for them. Tommy said there are approximately thirty members of Tiger Paws on file. He said this year was a year of building; they tried a lot of new things and had many successes with only a few failures. I talked with Tommy, and he explained further the purposes of Tiger Paws. DESOTO: What did Tiger Paws do this year at the games to help get the crowd excited? TOMMY: We gave out pom-pons to the crowd, made banners, developed a spirit section in the stands, and sponsored spirit contests between campus organizations. We also helped the cheerleaders with some cheers such as Tiger Spellout. DESOTO: What do you think was the best thing Tiger Paws did all year? TOMMY: I think the best thing Tiger Paws did was to introduce a new character, Black Shades. Manny Lopez always ran around in the stands wearing sunglasses and a Tiger Paws T-shirt. The crowd loved him. He really helped to get the crowd going. DESOTO: Was there anything Tiger Paws tried this year that won ' t be going again? TOMMY: Yes, our character the Court Jester didn ' t seem to go over very well with the crowd this year. Everything else seemed to work. DESOTO: Will you be president again next year? TOMMY: No, it ' s only for one year, but I ' ll still be involved with Tiger Paws. DESOTO: What advice would you give the new president of Tiger Paws? TOMMY: First of all, he needs to have a lot of time to devote to Tiger Paws. I would also tell him to concentrate on getting more members early in the year, and to really key in on membership. Next year the president will be chosen early enough so that, hopefully, the plans for the games can be organized well before each season starts. DESOTO: Was it worth it? TOMMY: Being president of Tiger Paws is very time consuming, but a lot of fun. I ' ve met a lot of people and had a great time. It was definitely worth it. by Julie Nowicki 182 • - v a. . .. Profile 183 The ladies of the Theta Kappa chapter stop dancing to pose for a candid during their We Rocked the Boat ' ' riverboat dance last spring. Photo by Colleen Hi 186 Whether it ' s swapping pledges with a fraternity, competing in contests with other sororities, Alpha Chi Omega is the sorority with ince receiving its charter in April of 1985, Alpha Chi Omega has grown by leaps and bounds. Alpha Chi took twenty-two pledges in the 1985 Fall Rush and four pledges in the Spring Rush. They also celebrated their 100th birthday on October 15 of this year. They have been very active this past school year. They participated in Sigma Chi ' s Derby Days and won the Photo Scavenger Hunt. They won Sigma Alpha Epsilon ' s Boxer Rebellion. They took first place in the Tiger Paws sponsored Spirit Competition at the last Tiger home game. They also won third place in the Sorority Night competition at a Lady Tigers game — also sponsored by the Tiger Paws. They won the sorority Spirit Award at Alpha Gamma Delta ' s Lip Sync. Alpha Chi has had many fun and exciting pledge swaps with fraternities of MSU. The Lambda Chi Alpha ' s gave them a delicious spaghetti dinner. The KAs gave them a great Toga Party this spring. They will never forget their Halloween Costume swap with the SAEs; they enjoyed their Boxer and Buttondown swap in the Kappa Sig ' s new house. They held their Fall Crush Party at the popular Varsity Inn. The entire place was decorated with Crush cans and bottles. Varsity Inn created some interesting drinks with oranges for the occasion. Everyone there had a wonderful time. They would like to thank the Varsity Inn for letting them use their facilities. Alpha Chi Omega has had a very fun-filled year and hope that the Theta Kappa chapter of AXO will grow even larger, become even more active on campus and will remain at Memphis State for many years to come!!! by Susan I iinsf ©rcl Marilyn Brown 1976 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Marilyn Brown is the Executive Coordinator of the Memphis City Beautiful Commission. She is responsible for pursuing the goals of the City Beautiful Commission itself. Marilyn is responsible for anything that can lead to improving the environment. Because of her work in the school systems and some volunteer activities, Marilyn was appointed by Mayor Dick Hackett at the onset of his administration. Marilyn feels her skills and responsibilities in volunteer activi- ties were nourished by the emphasis her sorority put on altruism. Marilyn says when she started college she didn ' t even know what altruism was! In Alpha Chi Omega she felt the sense of caring for others outside of her own circle being developed. She is certain this sense has carried over into her work today, as she is very active now with a lot of volunteer work. Through her volunteer work her job became available to her. Marilyn says being in a sorority definitely helped her throughout college to be better prepared for a career. She says it was probably the first opportunity she had to develop some leadership skills. Being a member of the Delta Pi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega also enabled her to try out some new roles in a group atmosphere. Marilyn is the youngest child of a large family, so she believes her college experience would have been over- whelming at first by being on such a large campus away from home, if she hadn ' t been involved with Alpha Chi Omega. Because she could identify with a group at such a large university, she felt she belonged, and that she was safe to try new things within a sorority. Holding offices in Alpha Chi Omega also benefitted Marilyn, in that she could practice negotiation skills, and how to cooperate in a project with others, as she came in contact with other fraternities, sororities, and organi- zations. According to Marilyn these skills have carried over into her career today. Academically, Marilyn feels her sorority sisters helped her to think about grades seriously. She says the positive group effort helped tremendously to encourage serious 4Cj r%M 7 wjt h Slk iniii ■i ' iUI I J Marilyn Brown, Executive Coordinator of the City Beautiful Commission. Photo by Colleen Hill. study time. With the grade requirement to be able to belong to a sorority, along with encouragement from her sisters, Marilyn says a certain priority was given to grades. If you ' re out there on your own, you don ' t have as much support to keep you studying. Marilyn encourages others to join a sorority because she feels by having a sorority to give some guidance as to what is really important, it enables a person to consider what is going to remain important in their life. Marilyn says also that the academics don ' t stop; we don ' t quit learning because we ' re out of school, but we continue to better ourselves after having learned so much and having been involved in volunteer activities. She believes being in a sorority prepares you for the real world. To Marilyn a person should consider what is right for them at the time, when deciding whether or not to join a sorority. Marilyn says it was definitely the thing for her to do because it helped her to develop as a person. She feels this could be a positive influence on anyone ' s life. by Julie Ncwicki Profile 187 g 3 Susan Lunsford, Beth Carmour, Becky Butora and The Cat, pose at an Out of Hand party. Photo by Colleen Hill. At the Alpha Chi-Kappa Sig swap this co-ed seems to have a secret to keep. Photo by Mike Faulk Anderton, Robin Armstrong, Hynie Atkins, Lisa Dame, Joanna Desnica, Tammi Huffine, Tracy Kaczmarck, Donna Kastner, Maria Lewis, Molly 188 Alpha Chi ' s Halloween swap was a great night for Hynie Armstrong and Becky Bobcat at the SAE house. Photo by Colleen Hill. Lisa Atkins and Marie Kastner pratice for the Oliver skit during Fall Rush. Photo by Colleen Hill. Tammi Desnica and LaSonya Morgan enjoy the fun of Alpha Chi ' s Crush Party at the Varsity Inn. Photo by Bill Hill. Lunsford, Susan Martin, Becky McCormick, Sonja McGrew, Tracy Morgan, LaSonya Nowicki, Julie Pettus, Elizabeth Ripple, Mary Thomas, Missy Winegard, Debbie Profile 189 Kim King asks for a little respect at Derby Days ' Lip Sync. Photo by Robin Conover. Participating in campus activities and positions of leadership kept the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi Beth Younger and Kelley Massengill put a professional finish to Alpha Delta Pi ' s Follies skit. Photo by Colleen Hill. 19C he sisters of Alpha Delta Pi had quite a year this year. After making quota in fall Rush, the Chapter went on not only to participate in but win Sigma Chi Derby Days. Alpha Delta Pi also built a first rate lawn display to support the Tigers during Homecoming. Next the Chapter enjoyed swaps and their annual Barn Party. Alpha Delta Pi also participated in intra- murals, Greek Week, Tiger Fest, and SAE ' s Boxer Rebellion. During the spring Alpha Delta Pi spent long hours rehearsing for their Follies skit hoping to win the sorority compe- tition. Naturally, the chapter also had their annual formal. Alpha Delta Pi is especially proud of active Milissa Schifani for represent- ing the chapter so well as the Women ' s Panhellenic Council President for the fall of 1985. Alpha Delta Pi ' s also participate in other campus activities and positions of leadership. by Lisa Atkins Alpha Delta Pi ' s Shellie Parish tries not to spill a drop in EX ' s Wine Race as part of the Derby Day activities. Photo by Robin Conover. Greek Accclades: Dr. Sara Sanders D r. Sara Sanders attended the Univers- ity of Arkansas where she was an active member of the Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. Mrs. Sanders later served as president of her chapter. After graduating, Dr. Sanders began a twelve year career as a housewife. After which, she returned to school at Memphis State University to acquire her master ' s degree while working at the Veteran ' s Hospital. Later, she also obtained her Ph.D. Recently, she acquired her own agency, Memphis Speech Pathology Services. Dr. Sanders has written a book as well as several chapters for other books in her field. She is one of the most experienced people in her field and a foremost authority in Speech Pathology in this area. Her expertise lies in stroke and cancer victims as well as children. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor for Memphis State students and an Adjunct Professor for the University of Tennessee in Otholaryngology. Dr. Sanders is also active in the community. She is the chairman elect of the American Heart Association and thus will serve as chairman of the board next year. She was also named Volunteer of the Year for the American Heart Association. Dr. Sanders feels that participation in sorority taught her to both set and reach high personal goals, to be assertive rather than aggressive. Sorority installed self-confidence, built leadership through responsibility, developed social graces, and exercised her ability to get along with others. Dr. Sanders also feels that sorority helped establish a network of people which have proved valuable resources in her career. by Lisa Atkins Chandler, Cindy Cremerius, Mary Crone, Karen Denson, Dee •Doyle, Kathryn Hunter, Velvet Inman, Angela Keltner, Sharon May, Angela Nichols, Kimberly Peyton, Lisa Schifani, Milissa Talley, Dana Vaughn, Susan Werner, Mary Profile 191 The Alpha Gam ' s do the Swim in their Fifties skit for Mock Rush. Photo by Mike Faulk. The Sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta made significant contributions in social activities as well as sorority events, making it Ariiii V Reward ins year. For almost 40 years, the Sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta have strived to maintain excellence in the Gamma Zeta Chapter here at Memphis State. This year, Gamma Zeta Chapter received a three star award from their International Head- quarters for the 1984-85 school year, an honor of which Alpha Gams are very proud. The Alpha Gams conduct initiation twice annually and this year initiated 22 fall pledges to bring the chapter total of undergraduate members to 64. The Sisters of Alpha Gam are also proud of their scholastic achievement. They worked hard to raise the overall chapter GPA to over 3.0. Special study sessions were held for Bratton, Alicia Buskel, Lori Emison, Susan Harris, Suzanne Henson, Tina Hobbs, Tammy Jones, Jennifer Landers, Lisa Lee, Jessie Lee, Laura Lee, Susan Logan, Elizabeth pledges and awards were given for the Most Outstanding Pledge and the Sister-Mother Sister-Daughter team with the highest com- bined GPA. This year, the pledges of Alpha Gamma Delta sponsored their first annual Lip Sync in the HPER Complex which proved to be a great success and a lot of fun. Alpha Gam also participated in DZ Follies with a skit, Cindy Brady Meets William ' Refrigerator ' Perry. They won first place in the Sigma Chi Derby Week Lip Sync, worked with Sigma Phi Epsilon on the Homecoming Yard Display, and once again sponsored their annual Balloon Derby for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. During the pre-game activities of the MSU vs. Alabama football game, hundreds of balloons were released which represented each dollar contributed to this year ' s Derby. Also, the Alpha Gams looked forward to participating in intra murals, going on retreats, pledge swaps, and hosting their annual fall party. They also enjoyed a Parents ' Tea, Father Daughter Dinner, their Rose and Buff Cotillion, and Sister-Mother Sister- Daughter Week. The Sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta enjoyed a fun and rewarding year and continue to anticipate more success in the future. by Alpha Gamma Delta B as •! ' [■PS M JB W «0 «i| Mr MT 1 ft j mm . - .w 1 M JW Li -- M v VM T 192 Carol Blair dons her toga for some fall party fun. Photo by Colleen Hill Jindy Dalton works out for the judges during )erby Days Lip Sync. Photo by Robin Conover. Greek Accclades: Dean Marion Emslie dealing with people and being able t6 be successful in her career. She feels that Alpha Gamma Delta helped her be able to communi- cate easily and freely. She also feels that the sorority helped her develop social graces. Ms. Emslie came to Memphis State from Virginia. She graduated college with a major in Communications and finished graduate school in Education. She is a very active alumnae and now sits on the Interfinance Committee for Alpha Gamma Delta. by I hiii Anderton Dean Marion Emslie was an active Alpha Gamma Delta from 1958- 1961 at the Nu Chapter at Boston University. Ms. Emslie is now Memphis State ' s Associate Dean for Student Develop- ment. She also is the faculty advisor for Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority at Memphis State. When asked how her affiliation with Alpha Gamma helped her in her career, she was quite positive. Ms. Emslie was chaplain and treasurer for her chapter and feels that these positions helped her a great deal in McPipkin, Debra Merkle, Melinda Self, Elizabeth Mock Rush brings Sandy Webb, Debra McPipkin, Rhonda Lewers, Lea Whaley and Debbie Coy together for a brief moment of goofing off. Photo by Mike Faulk. Sipes, Charleyn Small, Laura Thornton, Leslie Tull, Deborah Vaught, Debbie Webb, Sandy Whaley, Lea Profile 193 Social events like Game Night, Bake Sale and Step Out and social projects like jump of Heart and Blossom project were all in a year ' s work for The Ladies Cf Link and Green. T his year the ladies of pink and green could easily be seen and heard in a variety of campus leadership roles. President Shelia Hill served as Pan Hellenic Council recording secretary, and Felicia Burress chaired the first annual Pan Hellenic Council Ball with the help of Delta Trina Holly. Felicia Burress was also a successful candidate on the Coalition of Concerned Students Party ticket in the Student Govern- ment elections this Spring. This year, once again, the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha participated in the Greeks Treat St. Joseph city wide road block and the Sleekly Greek Show to benefit Cerebral Palsy. Other activities for the year included a Sweetheart function, Fashion Show, dances, Game Night, bake sales, pizza party, Step Out Show, Greek Olympics competition, a jump-a-thon, star pageant and their annual Pink and Green Ball. Special Social Service projects this year included Black History Week, Jump of Heart, a Health Fair, a Blossom project, Food Day, and a Science Fair. Obviously these ladies have been up to some good things this year. by Lisa Atkins Floyd, Pamela Newborn, Clifferdean Steverson, Brenda Todd, Earnestine Tyson, Lajuan - 1l ' J k m 4m, ' ■ m - Jk JfBV fl 1 r £r? j| jB m l B - ' Hf ' y : T - H. H .....■■ ' ■■ A - Yvette Lewis, Sheila Hill, Andrea Franklin and Joyce Proom put on a show-stopping performance for the Pan Hellenic Council ' s spring Step Show. Photo by Colleen Hill. 194 Greek Accolades: Dr. Joyce L. Young Felicia Burress executes the AKA routine at the Spring Greek Show. Photo Colleen Hill. Dr. Young attributes her prosperous career to the soror ity promoting community ideals. Photo by Colleen Hill. N AME: Dr. Joyce L. Young. OCCUPATION: Assistant Profes- sor, Department of Counseling and Personnel Services, MSU. DUTIES: Coordinating the Career Develop- ment Program; teching a leadership develop- ment course. EDUCATION: B.A. in English, LeMoyne College; M.Ed, in Curriculum and Instruc- tion, MSU; Ph.D. in Counseling and Educa- tional Psychology, University of Illinois at Carbondale. CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: Member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Council, the Women ' s Studies Committee, and the Human Services Committee. OFF-CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT: 1st Vice- President of the Shelby County chapter of Links, Inc., a human services group; member of the Board of Directors of the Volunteer Center of Memphis; Memphis Partners, a career development program started by Holiday Corporation. HONORS: Named Oustanding Young Woman by the American Association of Counseling and Development in 1976-77; named to the 1986-87 Who ' s Who in Human Services Professors. HOW SORORITY HELPED: By promoting ideals of providing services to the community ... it helped me feel as if I had contributed to the community. by Alpha Kappa Alpha Shelia Hill and Yvette Lewis give the audience a steppin ' treat at the Spring Greek Show. Photo by Colleen Hill. Steppin ' out for Alpha Phi Alpha are Tonjia Moldey, Daphyne Wilson, Pam Floyd, LaFrancine Bond, Shelia Hill, Rhonda Bowles, Yvette Lewis and Clifferdean Newborn. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 195 Wearing their colors proudly and working hard to keep up their high GPA ' s and support social service work, Alpha Phi Alpha is The Order Ci Oack Geld, The members held quite an eventful year. After Fall Rush the brothers started on a year ' s worth of Theme Parties including an Ice party, a Halloween party to which admission was two can goods, and Alpha Phi Alpha ' s Fourth Annual Greek Show. The men of Alpha also enjoyed their Miss Black and Gold Pageant. This year the chapter is also refurbishing their house and, of course, supporting Pan-Hellenic Council President, Tony Moore. However, the Alpha ' s didn ' t forget their real reason for being here at Memphis State. They proudly received the highest Chapter Grade Point Average of the year in Pan Hellenic Council. As part of their social service work, Alpha Phi Alpha put on the Greek Show. Prizes of $250 went to both the first place Fraternity and Sorority as well as a $25 to second place winners. All Alpha ' s wear Black and Gold proudly and devote their time and energies to the Chapter which originated in 1906 at Cornell University. by Lisa Atkins 196 Farr, Deneen, Alpha Rose Martin, Rod Terry, Clarence Tim Shaw throws down the coldest hits at an Alpha party. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 197 First row, 1 to r: Doug Hethmon, Randy Davis, Candace Dickey, Tommy Tosh III, Robert Garner; second row, 1 to r: David Kustoff (secretary), Greg Nixon, Matt Ferhune, Cecil Aycock, Ray Ricossa; third row, 1 to r: Jeff Adair, Steve Staggs (president), Phillip Houston (vice-president), Michael Grimmer, Greg Nevins, David Roach. The Order of Alpha Tau Omega began a new charter at MSU this year. The New Order 198 On The Elock. Ehere is a new group making some noise within the Greek system at Memphis State this year, Alpha Tau Omega Colony. From only six men in the beginning last fall, the colony has grown to become 20 members strong. February and March were busy months for the Order. They adopted a team from East High School in the special Olympics held Feb. 13 in the Field House. During the latter part of February, they spent many long hours practicing The Final Four Rap for the Delta Zeta Follies. A strong ATO contingency followed the Tigers on three road games this season to the University of New Orleans, Southern Mississippi, and to the Metro Conference Tournament in Louisville where they were in the middle of a sea of blue formed by seven thousand screaming Tiger fans in Freedom Hall. The men also showed their support for the Tigers at home by placing second in the Tiger Paws Spirit Contest behind the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega. Some of their goals for the future are completing membership education and being initiated this summer, rallying support from alumni in helping purchase a house, attending the ATO Congress at the University of Virginia in August, and creating an annual activity to raise money for a local charity. by Grec Nixcn Greg Nevins listens to Ray Ricossa during the Alpha Tau Omega colony shuffle in Follies. Photo by Bill Hill. Greek Accclades: Jack Kendall Jack Rendall, an alumnus of the Pi chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, definitely believes that choosing to be in a fraternity was a valuable decision. Jack is an engineer and partner in the Ben J. Malone Company in Memphis. He says he still sees some of his fraternity brothers and even contracts with some of them. Jack, a 1962 graduate, was an active member of Alpha Tau Omega for three years and had the exciting experience of living in the fraternity house. He says even though a lot of partying went on, there still were many guys interested in doing well in school. (That ' s why they were there, right?) The chapter at the University of Tennessee even had a study room in the house (mostly frequented by the pledges trying to learn all the necessary Alpha Tau Omega facts). All members had to maintain the proper grade point average in order to stay active in the fraternity. When Jack and his family (five members strong) moved to Memphis, one of his fraternity brothers was the first to visit them about joining the Bartlett Baptist Church, where they now attend. Jack thought it was a true example of how the many friendships he made through Alpha Tau Omega were lasting ones. Jack says that even now he and his brothers say, Remember when . . ., and the stories begin. Not only did being in a fraternity help him socially, but Jack says it was an overall good experience. Living in the fraternity house enabled him to get to know his fraternity brothers even better. You get to know people very well when you live with them. Jack encourages all guys to consider joining a fraternity. He says the benefits and memories are definitely worth it. by Julie Ncwicki Profile 199 ph h niopk r efforts Sorority Of Th€ over the past 12 months, Delta Gamma Sorority became year, Again Memphis State ' s Delta Gamma Chapter started off the year with one of the most successful Anchor Splashes ever. With the help of MSU ' s fraternities, Delta Gamma raised almost $2,000.00 for their philanthropies: Sight Conservation and Aid to the Blind. Dee Gee ' s returned the fund-raising-favor over the next few months by accumulating the top figures in Sigma Chi ' s Derby Days and SAE ' s Boxer Rebellion. Other philanthropic efforts include Special Olympics and the West Tennessee Talking Library. Even though these projects take up a lot of time, the DCs still had spare moments for a few extracurricular activities. They held a Sisterhood Retreat and an Alum Bar-b-que in Audubon Park. Their founders, Anna Boyd Ellington, Eva Webb Dodd and Mary Comfort Leonard, were also honored at a special Founder ' s Day Tea at the Peabody. They also honored some of MSU ' s men with a Crush Party at Silky ' s in conjunction with the Pi Phi ' s. Pledge Formal this year was again held on the Memphis Showboat. It was a little bit of nautical fun for the anchor women. Silky ' s was also the location chosen for the first night of this year ' s Anchor Ball. The second night was held at Holly Hills Country Club. During the evening the officers for the 1986-87 school year were honored along with some special Anchor Brothers, including Phillip Duncan, who was chosen as this year ' s Anchor Man for his hard work and special contributions over the past four years. The Dee Gee ' s also wound up the year very successfully. At the Greek Awards Banquet they were awarded many individual and sorority trophies, but the most meaningful one of all was the title of Sorority of the Year for the second year in a row. This feat has not happened since I960. Can a repeat perfor- mance be expected? by Tcna Jackscn Nina Coda, Kim Lamphere and Jan Booker take a break to watch the competition during D.G. ' s Anchor Splash. Photo by Mike Faulk. 2CC Cuffy Hill and Lorri Warren are slipping into the Twilight Zone. Photo by Colleen Hill. Patty Calvert has taken her experiences from sorority life and applied them to a successful career with her own business, Lamplighter Montessori School. Photo by Colleen Hill. GreekAccclades: Patty Calvert Anne Kolb and Ann Williams are Madonna and Cindy Lauper for EX Lip-sync. Photo by Robin Conover. The occupation of principal of a school is an admirable and respected position. It is even more commend- able when the principal is a woman who is also raising a family. But the job becomes amazing when it is learned that she is not only the principal but is also the original founder of the school. This illustration is the real-life success story of Dr. Patty Calvert. She is presently the director of the Lamplighter Montessori School, which she founded in 1967. Despite her obviously very busy schedule, Dr. Calvert still finds time to remain active as an alumnae of Delta Gamma. She not only received the Shield award, which is given by the sorority to an outstanding alumnae, but she was also named the 1985 Panhellenic Alumnae of the Year at Memphis State. Dr. Calvert became a member of Delta Gamma while attending Texas Tech Univer- sity as an undergraduate. After receiving her degree in early childhood education, Calvert moved to Memphis, where she was warmly welcomed by her sorority ' s alumnae chapter. The women were so impressed with Calvert ' s ambition and enthusiasm that they elected her president of the group in 1965, which was the same year that Delta Gamma was colonized at MSU. While working to obtain her master ' s degree, Dr. Calvert says that her involvement in the alumnae group helped socially, more than anything else. I liked being able to make friends with lots of women who had common interests. It was also during this time that she began to think about establishing a new school. The reason she became interested in such a monumental task, she says, was because of my own family. I wasn ' t pleased with what was available then. Calvert took advantage of her ambitious nature and founded the Lamplighter Montessori School. The highly successful institute now serves 110 families in the city. Dr. Calvert continues to receive praise and recognition for her accomplishments. She was recently giver, an award for outstanding service in the field of education by Memphis State, where she received her doctorate in 1977. In addition, the National Association of Elementary Principals nominated Dr. Calvert for Principal of the Year. Despite her proliferating career, Calvert is devoted to her family as well. She found time to travel to Dallas for her daughter Trish ' s own initiation into Delta Gamma. Calvert says that even though she has been out of college for many years, she still enjoys staying involved in the sorority because it ' s nice to see the young D.G. ' s becoming successful in family and career. This is a combination that Dr. Calvert is certainly familiar with. by Darla Jackscn Profile 201 Anne Kolb and Jody Lawrence really enjoy Delta Gamma ' s and Pi Phi ' s crush parry. Photo by Mike Faulk Allen, Kelly Amagliani, Marie Aviotti, Tricia Bell, Becky Cooling, Kim Darr, Amy Dickens, Carolyn Gallen, Cynthia Goldsby, Jana Jackson, Darla Hr . Jackson, Tona wLi i Lamphere, Kim . .-; {1? 7. v);te ii s Laster, Leann Lewis, Courtney Limbaugh, Maria uk J Lubkowitz, Daphne Hr ' l Melvin, Missy Wm J Mitchell, Terri v 2C2 Becky Bell, Anne Kolb, Jan Booker, Ellen Kolb and Beth Lee are the Brady Bunch for Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Colleen Hill. Beth Reeves and Patti Wakim play Archie Bunker for DZ Follies. Photo by Colleen Hill. Tiffany Tripp, Conde Windsor and Tona Jackson work on a spirit poster. Photo by Colleen Hill. Morgan, Becky Muller, Karla Powell, Stacy Rogers, Paula Rushing, Kim Smith, Kim Smith, Missy Sullivan, Ann Wakim, Patti Warren, Lorri Werne, Paige Werne, Tiffany Williams, Beth Windsor, Carrie Windsor, Conde Profile 2C3 From the beginnings until the present, there has always been a group that exceeded effort with excellence. Delta Sigma Theta has always been The Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has always been extremely active at Memphis State University. There are numerous activi- ties that are held on an annual basis, and this year was no exception. In November, the Deltas held its 10th annual Deltas After Dark. This major fund-raising activity is an opportunity to showcase Delta talent. It is more than a mere talent show. It is a talent production centered around a theme. This year ' s show paid tribute to Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Patti Labelle, three women who overcame the ups and downs of the entertainment business to achieve success In January, a Founder ' s Day activity was held to honor the founders of the soror ity. February saw the excitement of the Delta Week on the MSU campus. The highlight of the week was a presentation by actress activist, Ruby Dee, who is an honorary A Very Active Sorority, member of Delta Sigma Theta. She shared her thoughts on current issues and performed poetry readings. In March, the Deltas held the Little Miss DST pageant as an additional fund-raiser. The proceeds of this activity as well as the earnings from Deltas After Dark go towards the Glenda Hardin Memorial Scholarship Fund. Two $300 scholarships are awarded annually to a high school senior in memory of Glenda Hardin, an Epsilon Kappa Delta who died of leukemia. The Deltas will close the spring semester with the annual interest picnic for female students interested in learning more about the sorority and considering pledging. Deltas have also served the Pan-Hellenic Council, with two of its members, Daphne Blackwell and Susan Young serving as Vice- President and Corresponding Secretary of the Council. Additionally, Daphne served as Chairperson of the 1986 Greek Show Com- mittee. Deltas have been very active in the Memphis community as well this year. Thanksgiving baskets were prepared and given to needy families in November. During Delta Week, the Deltas visited St. Peter ' s Home to entertain and provide companion- ship for the youths at the home. A visit was also made to the Arlington Developmental Center where the Epsilon Kappa Chapter has adopted the Davy Crockett wing. The Epsilon Kappa Chapter is also a life-time member of the NAACP and a representative of the sorority attended the organization ' s Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The sorority also made donations to the Arthritis Founda- tion, the Kidney Foundation, and St. Jude ' s Childrens ' Hospital. by Delta Sigma Theta Fields, Kathy Golden, Regina Hamer, Sandra 2C4 Matheus, Candance Moss, Andrelyn Wright, Katherine H  ' | ' Sandra Hamer performs for the annual Step show. Photo by Colleen Hill. Greek Accclades Ruby Dee It is rare that sororities have had such an articulate supports. Ruby Dee visited Memphis State Univers- ity Feb. 20th bringing with her a poem written especially for such organizations titled Sorority . Dee ' s appearance was the culmination of Delta Week, sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Ruby Dee is an honorary member of the sorority. I like sororities, said Dee. These power- ful women ' s organizations. They are doing things in the arts, poverty work., (and). .educa- tion. They are doing so much. Sororities have a lot of power. During the informal portion of her grab bag presentation, Dee admitted that sororities had little to do with her career successes. Ruby Dee is one of America ' s premeir Black actresses. She has appeared in Roots: The Next Generation, Long Day ' s Journey into Night, Raisin in the Sun, To Be Young, Gifted, and Black, Cat People and Gone Are The Days, which was written by her husband Ossie Davis. Dee and her husband recently appeared on the critically acclaimed PBS series With Ossie and Ruby. In the same vein of that show, Dee ' s program at Memphis State was a presentation of readings by legendary black poets and essayists Dee ' s house of words included numerous readings of Langston Hughes and Giovanni. Dee also read some of her work and one poem by her daughter. The anecdotes, stories and tributes took on universal topics like love, God and dreams. The presentation was funded by the Pan- Hellenic Council and the Student Activities Council. by Ecd S. hlaawcod Ruby Dee an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta, expressed her thoughts on sororities through a poem of the same name. Photo by Robin Conover. Renata Johnson at a Delta party. Photo by Colleen Hill. Front row, 1 to r: Rita Thompson, Donna Hines, Debra Myers, Renata Johnson, Jackie Garrett, Sandra Hamer, Trina Holly; back row, 1 to r: Beverly Perkins, April Lindsey. Photo by Colleen Hill. ■ u file 2CJ All of the charity work for city organizations, and the promotion of friendship and academic excellence has won Delta Zeta Special Place In The Heart. Bishop, Shari Delta Zeta was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on October 24, 1902. Today, Delta Zeta ranks as the second largest national sorority, boasting of well over 100,000 initiated members nationwide. The purpose of DZ is to promote friendship, as well as to encourage good academic standing and moral behavior. The sisters of Gamma Iota Chapter at Memphis State can be seen across the campus as they participate in many activities. This year, Delta Zetas were involved in several other organizations, including the Student Government Association, the Helmsman and DeSoto staffs, Tiger Paws, and various honor societies. The DZ ' s also supported other Greek groups by participating in Sigma Chi Derby Days and FIJI Island and by raising money during SAE Boxer Rebel- lion. In return, the other chapters helped Delta Zeta in staging its main fund-raising event, Delta Zeta Follies, which was held on March 5th at the MSU Fieldhouse. Monies from the bi-annual Follies programs go to the Greek Scholarship Fund and to Delta Zeta ' s national philanthropy, the Gallaudet College for the Speech and Hear- ing Impaired. Locally, DZ ' s have shown their support for the speech and hearing impaired by helping in the Deaf Olympics and visiting with the deaf children at White Station Elementary School, where they helped give parties at Christmas and Valentine ' s Day. In addition, as part of their Standards program in the fall, the Delta Zetas learned basic sign language. All of these activities have helped the sisters to gain a special place in their hearts for their chosen philanthropy. Each spring, Delta Zetas from across the state gather for Province Weekend, a time of sisterhood and sharing. This year, Gamma Iota chapter walked away with several awards, including the Pledge Education and Philanthropy Awards. In addition, Kathy Montgomery was named Best Collegiate of the Province! This group of award-winning ladies hopes to continue the tradition in years to come, and to get even better as time goes by. Blankenship, Emily Bready, Beth Burton, Cynthia Harris, Stephanie Massey, Deanna Passaro, Geri 2ce Greek Accclades Lisa Hatchett NAME: Lisa Hatchett OCCUPATION: Radio personality at WRVR 68 AM EDUCATION: Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Communications in 1984. Currently pursuing Master ' s Degree in Geography with a concentration in Atmos- phere. HONORS: Former Miss Memphis; singer at Libertyland for past two seasons; recently toured Iceland, Germany, and the Azores for the Department of Defense. FUTURE GOALS: Lisa would like to go into television weather forecasting in the future. HOW SORORITY HELPED: It gave me the opportunity to get involved in a lot of things I would have otherwise never gotten involved with. It also taught me how to budget my time. by Shari Bishcp Lisa Hatchett. jinger Buhler helps Delta Zeta win sorority spirit tight at the Lady Tiger ' s game. Photo by Photo Front row, 1 to r: Cindy Barton, Rhonda Richards and Sylvia Ruby, back row, 1 to r: Ginger Buhler, Tina Watkins cheer on the Lady Tigers for sorority spirit night. Pihl, Cathy Prince, Kelly Ruby, Julia Ruby, Sylvia Segner, Sandra Stoffle, Julia Stroup, Lisa Virgin, Cynthia Watkins, Tina Wike, Deana Williams, Sharon Woods, Susan Profile 2C7 The Kappa Alpha Order has one of the largest chapters, with 65. Based on ideas of Christianity, chivalry and knighthood, KA boasts the Longest Running Charter Cn Campus. fe Kappa Alpha Since its beginning on the Memphis State campus in 1948, Gamma Gamma chapter of Kappa Alpha Order has remained one of the strongest fraternities on campus boasting the longest running charter of any other fraternity on campus. Based on the ideals of Christianity, knighthood, and chivalry, Kappa Alpha stresses strict convictions concerning their fellow man. With a 65 member chapter, Kappa Alpha resides temporarily on Central Avenue. By the end of the fall 1986 semester, they hope to be occupying their new southern mansion to be located two doors down from Sigma Chi. Built in the old southern style, the house will have accommodations for 16 active brothers. During the year 1985-1986, Kappa Alpha became active on campus. They currently hold four positions on the Interfraternity Council and are represented in the Student Government Association. In the Phonathon competition to raise funds for Memphis State, KA placed first raising $4,669. In their first annual KA bike race for Muscular Dystrophy, KA raised approximately $850. Socially, Kappa Alpha had their annual Old South Week and Old South Ball in the fall. They also had mixers such as a mock New Year ' s Eve party with Delta Zeta and a 50 ' s party with Delta Gamma. In the spring they had a pajama party with Alpha Gamma Delta and a boxer and buttondown party with Pi Beta Phi. At the annual Greek Awards Banquet, KA won the title of Greek God for raising the money for United Cerebral Palsy through individual donations during Greek Week. On the National level, Gamma Gamma is represented by two national officers, William Forrester and Gregory Singleton. At the annual Province Council at Western Kentucky University, sixteen brothers attended leader- ship sessions. Today, Gamma Gamma KAs are represented in 26 states, and in 1 1 states there is only one alumnus present. by Dill Thompson 2C8 Greek Accolades Burns Landess As brothers in Kappa Alpha, we believe that once initiated, we remain brothers for life. In the case of Burns Landess, the phrase could not hold more truth. Initiated into our Order by Gamma Gamma chapter in the spring of 1953, Burns Landess lived his college years in the fullest utilizing Kappa Alpha in its truest sense. Upon graduation from the university in 1956, he entered the US Air Force, and beginning in 1959 he served as a branch manager for First Tennessee bank. Since then he has served as an agent for Bankers Life Company and Memphis State University as assistant Director of Development. Presently he is insurance and investments owner at Financial Focus Corporation in Memphis. With his wife, Nan, Burns boasts proudly two sons, both graduates of the University of Mississippi and ironically, brothers in Kappa Alpha. As an active alumnae, he has been a member of the Memphis Alumni chapter and Board of Memphis State Housing Corporation for several years. When questioned about our Order, Burns stated that he would never consider member- ship in another fraternity because no fratern- ity has a better or stronger meaning and basis. In his opinion, the ideal Kappa Alpha is someone who applies the ideals of initiation to physical, mental, and spiritual life. He should try to live out what the initiation stresses living daily by its higher code. Burns ' convictions have obviously been passed down. At his son ' s wedding rehearsal dinner, a toast was made to Lee with water. According to Burns, No human has exceeded Lee in character. For many brothers, Kappa Alpha is an activity; for Burns Landess, it is a way of life. by Bill Thompson Burns Landess, the picture of success. Photo by Greg Vaughan. KA ' s, Tommy Moody, Jim Warrick and Ken Caldwell perform their water ballet routine at DCs Anchor Splash. Photo by Colleen Hill. KA LiT Sisters. 1st Row, 1 to r: Jill Edwards; Lynn Williams, secretary; Rhonda Singleton; Barbara Francis; Elizabeth Peacock; 2nd row, 1 to r: Sandra Smith; Tracey Worthington; Linda McCarter; Whitaker; Kim Baird; Jacque Jones; 3rd row, 1 to r: Elizabeth McGrew; Megan Ferguson; Jill Mahan; Shan Flowers; Donna Kazmarek; Donna Smith; 4th row, 1 to r: Christie Northcutt; Lori Schoen, vice president; Dawn Johnston; Melanye Ray; Liz Dettoit; Kim Ray Carnes, Little Sister chairman. Chuck McKenzie shows his physique at the Mr. Muscles contest during Delta Gamma ' s Anchor Splash. Photo by Mike Faulk. Profile 2 X The men of Kappa Alpha Psi are proud of the accomplishments of the past year, they were always, Steppin 9 Cut crAGced Virgil Deanes (left) and Michael Eldridge close the show with Don ' t Stop the Rock. Photo by Photo Services. he brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi participated in a variety of events this year. They stepped for the children of St. Jude and raised much needed funds to the Whitehaven Community Center. The brothers won first place at a Greek Show at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and donated their winnings to the Shrine Circus. Other activities for the year included mixers, Cause Kappa Week, production of both a Thanks- giving and Christmas benefit program, a car wash, a bake sale, dances, raffling a television, and participation in Founder ' s Day activities. The Kappa Alpha Psi men are proud of their productive year and look forward to an even busier one next fall. The fraternity was founded at Indiana University in 191 1, and the charter members of Memphis State University ' s chapter were installed in 1975. Many exciting activities for the academic year of 86-87 are already in the works for the wearers of Crimson and Cream and Playboy rabbit as well as their little sisters. Kappa Alpha Psi welcomes the challenge of the years to come and plans to grow and continue to be a vital part of the Memphis State University Greek system. . ■•■■ ■j W ' { i y I c k - M ' ■ %jB W T m m ■•t JBR- i Itr- . « ' «j F3HB m. vB m ho s PW I a. ' ■ if ■ 1 .J r m 1 11 HA ■ si Bk :; ' 1 I 1 ■ 21€ The men of Kappa Alpha Psi mug for a quick group shot while waiting for their national president to arrive for their Founder ' s Day celebration. Jim Gholson Greg Carson helps lead the Kappa Alpha Psi ' s to the over all Winners position during the PHC Spring Greek show. Photo by Photo Services. Jim Gholson blows a few cool notes on the clarinet. Photo by Photo Services define success as the ability to invest an artistic vision with historical accuracy, coherence of thought and dramatic impact. For me, success focuses on creative accomplishment. I find even financial success peripheral to my sense of creative accomplishment. As far as I am concerned, the ultimate measure of a teacher is sincerity. None of my teachers has been some homogenized pablum acceptable to everyone. Each has brought to my life a distinct zest for his craft. Sidney Forrest, my first clarinet teacher, was a distinguished scholar and performer. Keith Stein, my clarinet teacher at Michigan State was a visionary whose counsel and advice still nourish my growth. While at Catholic University, Anthony Gigliotti taught me stamina and the im- portance of developing a personal perspec- tive in addition to his great clarity as a teacher. The favorite books in my life are too numerous to name here; however, those that have been crucial to my personal growth are On Becoming a Novelist, by John Gardner, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual by Harold Cruse and The Autobiography of W.E.B. Du Bois. I won the Harvard Book Award as a graduating senior at Fairmont Heights High School in Prince Georges County Maryland and have always had a special and continuing love for Du Bois. My parents nourished our home with a profound respect for ideas in music and in literature. I have always loved to read and think this is a critical factor in success. Since I have always had more interests than time to pursue them, I attribute much of my own success to my reading tutor, Mrs. Holmes. Established and upwardly revise your personal standard of speed and comprehen- sive. she was an extra special visionary! Michael Eldridge leads the Kappa Alphi Psi ' s on this portion of their unbeatable step show. Photo by Photo Services rm Intramurals, St. Jude ' s, | — m C d VW ll ' tf grades and a National | | (j| Ut l III | Conclave make Kappa s ma Cf The year rcr 1985 Roger Connell and Jeff Burress leave their mark at the Delta Zeta Graffitti Swap. Photo by Colleen Hill. Kappa Sigma 212 The ' 86 school year was a banner year for the Epsilon Pi chapter of Kappa ) Sigma Fraternity. Fall semester started out with a 26 man pledge class, one of the largest in the chapter ' s history. After hosting the National fraternity convention in Memphis in the summer, the chapter received one of the Most Improved Chapter awards. The chapter moved to temporary housing in January after selling their house on Southern and Ellsworth. The spring semester was full of many parties and other functions. The fraternity participated in the first annual ' 86 Run for St. Jude, a marathon run from Lambuth College in Jackson, TN, to the doors of St. Jude in Memphis. The money raised from corporate pledges went to the St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital. This year ' s Bahama Mama was moved to the chapter house at Rhodes College to accommodate the yearly crowds. Kappa Sigma was proud to be the recipient of last year ' s Fraternity of the Year Award. Other awards also presented at the Greek Award ' s Banquet were the Delta Cup for the pledge class with the highest G.P.A, 1st place in the FIJI Island golf tournament, and Intramural Man of the Year, which was awarded to Hugh Greer. The chapter has put most of its efforts into fund raising for their new house. At the end of the spring semester the chapter had raised over $10,000 for their building fund. Having doubled its size in the past two years, the chapter is well on its way to being one of the strongest chapters in its district. by Steve Norman Greek Accolades Tom Merriam Tom Merriam, a graduate of Memphis State, has been named Man of the Year twice by the Memphis Alumni Association. Photo by Mike Faulk. One of the first questions I was going to ask Tom in our interview was, Do you ever run into or keep in touch with Brothers that you were in school with? As I arrived at his office, he was just coming in from lunch with a Brother that had just moved back to Memphis and started working at the Peabody. Troy was rush chairman when I went through rush. I got a call from him last week asking me when we could get together for lunch. Well, there went my first question! Tom Merriam has an office on the 22nd floor of the NBC Building downtown where he works for Peyton Moran Company. Initiated in February 1969, Tom worked two part time jobs while going to school full time. When he graduated in 1972, a Brother got him a position with the Chrysler Corporation. After having lived out of Memphis for two years, Tom returned to Memphis and was elected President of the Alumni Association in 1977. In 1978, he was named the Memphis Area Alumni Man of the Year. As an under- graduate member, Merriam never thought that he would fit in with the alumni chapter. His idea, like many others, was that the Alumni Association was a group of older men. When he joined the association, how- ever, he learned differently. I found out that the alumni chapter was what you made it. If you wanted to be involved, you just had to say so and there would be work for you. Merriam was elected president of the alumni chapter again in 1985, and was named Man of the Year in December 1985. I think the thing I learned most from being in Kappa Sigma was responsibility. As Grand Treasurer, I was in charge of the chapter ' s money; I had absolute control. If the guys wanted a party one weekend, they would have to get their dues paid up. But like I said . . . Brotherhood is for life. I think I know that to be true. by Steve Norman STARDUSTERS: First row, 1 to r: Julie Kaplan, Kim Rushing, Terri Mitchell, Sue Musterman; second row, 1 to r: Holly Wilt, Kathryn Pillow (president). Kelly DeLoach, Annette Felts, Kim Shipman, Carolyn Tisdale; third row, 1 to r: Barbara Wilson (seretary), Wendy Geurin, Lori Payne, Mona Patterson, Lisa Knox, Nancy Wolter; fourth row, 1 to r: Tracy McElrath, Susan Emison, Jennifer Gaither (vice-president), Connie Dew, Sandy Webb. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 213 Armstrong, Lane Beacham, Tim Burress, Jeff Derrick, Thomas Doyle, Mark Drumwright, Mark Mike Faulk pitches in during Kappa Sig and Phi Mu ' s Salute to Madison Avenue during Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Photo Services. °il ° bo se Heavey, Jeff Hodges, Mark January, Bobby Kirkpatrick, Doug Knott, Kevin Maxwell, Neal McBride, Brian Morton, Jeff Moss, David Newsom, Brian Norman, Steve Pegg, Billy Pillow, Paul Rickman, Chad Rogers, David Scott, Ricky Simmons, Scott Sipes, Bill Tillman, David Ware, Tom Weeden, Rick Williams, Mark Wood, David Jeff Burress and Jeff Morton act as the Welcome Wagon for Kappa Sigma ' s new house on Central. Photo by Mike Faulk. The Pointer Brothers perform water ballet for Delta Gamma Anchor Splash. Bobby Ellington, Gene Lerner and Roger Connell perform to Baby Come and Get It. Photo by Mike Faulk. Profile 21 J rv r : ' 1V w % 30 H m The Brothers break for a group picture with Mindy Sopher during Fall Rush. Photo by Colleen Hill. Special events like the Agent Orange Party and the infamous Hurricane Party, intramural sports, and social service projects gave Lambda Chi Ea nner year. 216 The men of Lambda Chi Alpha had a both busy and triumphant year. They began the year with a bang by holding their 10th Annual Outdoor Party which once again proved to the MSU campus that Lambda Chi ' s can definitely throw a party. Just a few weeks later, they joined forces with the sisters of Delta Gamma to win both the Homecoming Float and the Banner contest. The chapter also boasts of winning first place in all university back- gammon sponsored by SAC along with first place intramural tennis, second in racquet balj, third in softball and reaching the semi- finals in football. Lambda Chi received 3rd in Delta Gamma ' s Anchor Splash and First Place for Spirit Award. Other parties for the year included the Agent Orange Party and numerous swaps including reviving the Sorority Dinner with Alphi Chi Omega. Naturally the year could not be complete without Lambda Chi Alpha ' s Hurricane Party. Social service projects included sponsorship of a Special Olympics basketball team and an after game pizza party, and an Easter Egg hunt for LeBonheur patients. Lambda Chi also boasts of winning both the Fraternity and overall competition in Delta Zeta Follies. All in all it was a banner year for Lambda Chi. by Lisa Atkins Lambda Chi Alpha Al Gabriel, Ronnie Pennel and Elliott Nalien put on a first rate performance for Follies. Photo by Photo Services. The Bird made its appearance at Anchor Splash in the form of Ronnie Pennel, Elliott Nailen and Troy Thompson. Photo by Mike Faulk. The Little Sisters of the Cross and Crescent: Janet Lucchesi (Sweetheart), Becky Morgan and Bonnie Lambda Chi and Delta Gamma teamed up for a first Buckner. Photo by Photo Services. pl ace w j n m t h e homecoming display. Photo by Robin Conover. Baroff, Ken Cooper, Leon Lovich, Larry Slocum, Les Whitby, Robert Orcfile 217 The year was full of service projects for the men of The Order Cff Fun  le And Geld. Omega Psi Phi kept themselves very busy during both the Spring and Fall semester of this year. Service projects included a drive for St. Peter ' s home for children, the Lowenstein House, a food and clothing drive, a bake sale and a car wash. The brothers were deeply saddened this year with the death of their brother, Dr. Ronald E. McMair. Dr. McMair was one of the seven astronauts who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded on January 28, 1986. In loving memory of Dr. McMair, the brothers of the Xi Zeta Chapter have estab- lished a scholarship fund to be awarded on the basis of financial need in the fall of each year. In this way the Chapter plans to commemorate both Dr. McMair and Omega Psi Phi for all their successes and achieve- ments. Just as Que ' s today commemorate their founding fathers of the Howard Uni- versity in the year of 1911 and first Que ' s of Memphis State University in 1973, the Zeta Chapter plans to continue their active support of all parts of the Memphis State college experience by obtaining new and higher goals each year in the name of their colors of Gold and Purple and their mascot the Bulldog. by Lisa Atkins - mm p f • B J wM hi tm ■ . ' M 218 Ted Dodd and Andre Peeples participate in the Que Dance at the Step Show. Photo by Colleen Hill. Greek Ace Richard Jones 1971 graduate of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas Mr. Richard Jones is the Athletic Depart- ment ' s Academic Counselor working primar- ily with the Men ' s Basketball team. This native Memphian also received an M. A. from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, and he is presently working on an E.D.S. degree in Student Personnel Services at Memphis State. Mr. Jones ' s job basically involves helping high school athletes make the transition as students to the college level. This consists of helping them decide on a major course of study, as well as working their school schedule around basketball practices. He also acts as a liaison between the faculty and athletes in order to better their communication as well as obtaining any class information that a student might have missed. Since Mr. Jones realizes the work ethics that the student acquires in the home will reflect upon how well the student applies himself to his studies, he would like to see the parents become more involved with the student athlete ' s college experience. Mr. Jones loves working with the athletes, and he likes to see them make the best of their college education as well as making a contribution to society. In his junior year at Philander Smith College, Mr. Jones got into Omega Psi Phi franternity which provided him an opportun- ity to give of himself. The idea of helping assist philanthropies and charities was his primary interest in joining Omega Psi Phi, and it has helped him to become an even more compassionate human being. The social aspect of being in a fraternity helped him to become a more people oriented person which is why he enjoys his job of working with athletes so much today. After one year at Memphis State, Mr. Jones became the faculty advisor for the Pan- Hellenic Council which is the governing body of the historically black fraternities and sororities at Memphis State. During his undergraduate years he served as president and secretary of Omega Phi Psi Fraternity, president of Alpha Phi Omega National Service fraternity, and a member of Who ' s Who Among College and University students. Mr. Jones attributes much of his scholstic achievements during his undergrate years to his fraternity which placed a high priority on grades. With standards of a minimum G.R A. of 2.5 and two hours per day study sessions, he was able to increase his own G.P.A. Mr. Jones would like to see more emphasis put on Richard Jones takes time out from reviewing a new athlete ' s academic history. Photo by Colleen Hill. academics today in order to better organiza- tions like fraternities and sororities rather than tarnish them. In the future Mr. Jones would like to see an increase among college athlete graduates, but he realizes this goal will have to be developed over a long period of time. by Lisa Atkins eing in the fraternity was very im- portant while I was an undergrad at Virginia State University at Norfolk, Va., but since I graduated, it ' s been interest- ing to see the kinds of men who are my fraternity brothers — all leaders, said Alfred Green, director of the Mid-South Equine Center, in Memphis. Green, who finished his bachelors in the mid-sixties and an MBA from Long Beach State University in the late sixties, has established himself as both a businessman and a horseman. His vita includes, in addition to owning the Equine Center, owning a food service business in Indianapolis, comptroller for the City of Indianapolis, consultant to the oil industry, and lecturer for the department of business at Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA). Joining the fraternity was important not only to me but also to my family. It ' s a tradition in my family that all the men are Omega men, and someday my sons will also add to that family tradition, Green said. A I Green Al Green, owner of the Mid-South Equine Center, demonstrates his skills during an Arabian English Pleasure Class at the recent Germantown Charity Horse Show. Profile 219 The Phi Beta Sigma put on a show-stopping performance for the Fall Step Routine. For the past 13 years the men of Phi Beta Sigma have been proving that their determination and hard work pays off for the Order of the Dcve And V if. The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma of Memphis State University were proud to welcome professional foot- ball player Donnie Elder to Memphis this spring. Donnie, who plays for the New York Jets, is not the only athlete in the Fraternity who is close to graduation or has graduated. The brothers are proud of both their athletes and scholars. As social service work this year the men of Phi Beta Sigma participated in the third annual Greeks Treat St. Joseph City wide road block. They proudly took home the third place trophy for money raised. The men of Phi Beta Sigma also took time from their busy schedules to perform a step show for the Memphis State Campus one afternoon in the University Center Mall. The audience delight- ed in both the dancing and the lyrics. The men of Phi Beta Sigma plan to keep their proud heritage, dating back to their founding in 191 1 at Howard University to their instal- lation at Memphis State in 1973, going strong in the years to come by wearing the colors of blue and white and sporting the dove and Smurf. Sigma ' s will spread the word about Phi Beta Sigma for years to come on both the Memphis State University Campus and neighboring communities. by Lisa Atkins Photo by Colleen Hill. Lewis Beasley gives the audience a rare perfor- mance. Photo by Colleen Hill. 22C Juan Hicks performs for students at the Fall Step Routine on the UC mall. Photo by Robin Conover. Greek Accclades: Anthony Thornton Many people can point to a specific event or occasion in their lives which they believe helped them to mature into adulthood. For some, this incident may have been a certain job, or it could have been the experience of going to college. Anthony Thornton is more specific, however; he feels that his involvement in a fraternity matured him more than anything else. Thornton, who holds the position of build- ing activities night manager at the University Center, attended Memphis State on a music scholarship. While enrolled as a student, he served as president of Phi Beta Sigma frater- nity in 1980 and 1981. The main reason Thornton joined the fraternity was to become involved in college life, which he says he knew nothing about. He soon learned that this new lifestyle consisted of both pleasurable and painful experiences. After moving into the fraternity house, I learned all about starving, he jokes. What he really gained from fraternity involvement, he feels, was knowledge about life and a new awareness of himself. In high school, I didn ' t really know myself, he says. The fraternity opened my eyes to the real world. I never thought I ' d go out and help the handicapped- the fraternity brought out something I didn ' t know I had. Thornton also feels that the Greek system at MSU is getting stronger. I ' ve had the pleasure of seeing it change over the years, he says. He contributes this change to Mindy Sopher, whom he feels did an excellent job in uniting the black and white Greek systems. Now everybody knows everybody. Thornton obviously feels that the time and effort he devoted to Phi Beta Sigma was extremely beneficial. I treasure memories I have of fraternity life. It was like a family, he says, adding, It also helped me to grow. I learned that you don ' t always get everything you want, and you can ' t always have your parents to fall back on. Spoken like a wise and mature individual. by Earla Jackscn Jujjffijjjj ' ' ■■i ' ' ' - ' ' ' - : ' .: : -| jBP ■HI; x RPH IpKN x9p§H| t . sA fl m P l The Phi Beta Sigma ' s from UT Martin make their MSU Brothers proud at the Fall Greek show. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 221 FIJI Island Party is a time for fun — John Laveccia tries to pitch a guest into the fountain. Photo by Colleen Hill. An Ice-cream social, Delta Week, Little Sister Rush and the Valentine Party were all in the wake of he brothers of the Mu Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta are very proud of their hard work for cerebral Palsy this year. Jeff Browden, Fiji Island Chairman put togethe ' r one of the best Fiji Island weeks in the Chapter ' s history. They are also main- taining their consistantly high GPA and have many members involved in such campus organizations as SGA, IFC, SAC, and Univer- sity Singers. The chapter is also a prime contender for several awards which will be presented at their annual conclave this sum- mer. Other activities for the year have included a Halloween party, an Ice-cream social sponsored by their strong and active group of little sisters of the Black Diamond, a New Year ' s Bash, Delta Week, group attendance of football and basketball games, Spring Rush parties, numerous swaps, Little Sister Rush, Valentine ' s party, a champagne Brunch The Island Of Fiji. with their follies partner sorority, Big Brother Revealment, group church attendence, par- ticipation in Delta Zeta ' s semi-annual Follies, and Norris Pig Dinner. Naturally, these fine events could only be pulled together due to careful planning by officers and the support of the fraternity as a whole. This is due to the all committment to excellence in which brothers participate. The brothers are excited about their suc- cesses for the past year and anticipate future achievements in the years to come, as they lead the Royal Purple to further victories. by Lisa Atkins John Stuart and Kim Fee enjoy the party atmosphere at FIJI Island Phi Gamma Delta ' s annual charity fund raiser. Photo by Colleen Hill. Gr Tommy Svoboda ommy Svoboda, who is now living in Oklahoma, is a past president of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity here at Memphis State University. He was active at the Mu Tau Chapter until 1984. Other than being president Mr. Svoboda also served as Corresponding Secretary and was president of his pledge class. Mr. Svoboda feels that being a Greek taught him how to handle responsibility and gave him a great deal of insight in working and organizing people. He also says that Phi Gamma Delta gave him many opportunities in his career professionally and in his career in college. Through social contacts Mr. Svoboda acquired his present job as a sales representative for Bristol Myers. He enjoys his work, even though he is out West, and feels that Phi Gamma Delta helped him reach his present social and professional position. by Cc bin Andertoii FIJI Little Sisters host an Ice Cream Social to the delight of Jeff Reagan and all the Brothers. Photo by Colleen Hill. Shawn Drake and David Harshfield searched the world over and found their place in Fiji ' s Follies skit. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 223 FIJI LIL ' SISTERS — First row, 1 to r: Tabby Edgin (Comm. Service Chairman); Melanie Whitelaw (President); Michelle Rea (Social Chairman); Ingrid Smithey (Secretary); Tonda Brewer (Treasurer); Second row, 1 to r: Cathy Hendy; Lori Janice Smith; Kelly Cunningham; Kim Belleque; Janet Schklar; Third row, 1 to r: Jaime Jones; Julie Gholson; Sondra Lewis; Mary Rather; Pam Riddick; Cara Crain. Aldinger, James Anderson, Clayton Beard, Jeff Beck, Gary Creed, Kenny Dale, Allan Drake, Shawn Etters, Benjamin Farris, Bill Gnuschke, Jerry Groff, Richard Harshfield, David Hein, Paul Jones, Michael Moore, Michael Pankey, John Porter, Bryan Reagan, Jeff Scates, Sean Schuler, Daniel Thompson, Scott Whitney, Michael Wray III, Robert 224 Where, oh where, are you tonight? echoed through the Fieldhouse during Gary Beck shows the Folly audience who wears short-short s. ' Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Photo Services. Photo by Colleen Hill. Gary Muffy Beck sounds off during Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 225 With all the swapping going on between other sororities and fraternities, and all the hard work with social activities [fiiUii Never Steps liaving Fun Phi Mu started the 85- ' 86 school year with a bang. Soon after Fall rush and their Bid Day Pool party to celebrate their terrific new Phi class, they began to introduce their pledges to Memphis State University ' s Greek system through some annual activities including Pledge Swaps, Sigma Chi Derby Days, and SAE Boxer Rebellion. Julie Ford represented Phi Mu as their Derby Doll candidate and Sherry Treece represented them as the Miss Shape candidate. Phi Mu proudly received third over-all with first place in field events for the second year in a row and second place to fund raising by collecting through road blocks, selling raffle tickets, and personal donations. During SAE Boxer Rebellion Phi Mu showed their spirit in all the games through enthusiastic partici- pants as well as support and cheers from their sisters. Between Sigma Chi Derby Days and SAE Boxer Rebellion the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Phi Mu eagerly participated in the homecoming activities with SAE. They worked hard and long hours on their yard display to show their zeal for Homecoming ' 85. Sharon Russell, after her many awards and crowns for beauty and talent, represented Phi Mu for the last time on the 1985 Homecoming Court. Phi Mu let this spirit carry over into fundraising activities for their local philanthropy, St. Jude, and in their fundraising efforts for Muscular Distrophy through Women ' s Panhellenic Council. They raised money for St. Jude by holding a spaghetti dinner in the Women ' s Panhellenic Ballroom. The dinner was successfully plan- ned by Sarah Whitehorn. The delicious dinner was provided by Coletta ' s Italian Restaurant bringing out on-campus residents, Fraternity men, and families of the girls involved. They recently sponsored Sherry Treece as a candidate in the Miss Memphis State Pageant. An important meal for Phi Mu ' s is their Founder ' s Day luncheon held annually on March 1. This year the celebration was at the Chickasaw Country Club with the annual crowd of excited and proud Phi Mu ' s to reflect on the efforts of their founders. They also like to have fun with other Greeks on campus, and one way they do this is by participating in the annual Delta Zeta Follies All-Sing. This year, Phi Mu ' s made a lot of new friends by entering Follies with Kappa Sigma. They performed a take-off on com- mercials at the March 5th show. Carla Andreas and Jennifer Garrison organized the Phi Mu- Kappa Sigma show. After the show, Phi Mu and Kappa Sigma celebrated in grand style at the new Kappa Sigma house with a cake made by Kappa Sigma little sisters, cham- pagne, and dancing until four. Phi Mu ' s also planned a Crush party for their boyfriends- to-be. On February 13, the Varsity Inn was packed with Phi Mu ' s and Memphis State University men who received anonymous invitations to join the Phi Mu that had a crush on them. Phi Mu never stops having fun, working hard, or supporting each other. Other activi- ties that Phi Mu has annually are a Bid Day Party to get to know their new Phi ' s, Pledge Retreat for Phi ' s to get to know each other and learn more about Phi Mu, Rush Retreat, and the Pink Carnation ball held every spring. by Phi Mu PhiMu Phi Mu ' s Lip Sync during Derby Days attracted Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna and Stevie Wonder. Photo by Robin Conover. 226 The thought of one more commercial makes Carla Andreas sick during the Phi Mu Kappa Sig Follies skit. Photo by Photo Services. Greek Accolades: Sharon Russell Sharon Russell, a December 1985 graduate of Memphis State, is an I alumnae of the Kappa Lambda chapter of the Phi Mu sorority. Sharon says being in a sorority was definitely a great experience. She met many people and even got her job at Federal Express through a Phi Mu alumnae. Sharon feels being in a sorority really helped her to grow while allowing her to develop her leadership qualities. Through her leadership she helped other girls in her sorority. Phi Mu nominated Sharon for Miss MSU, and she won the 1983 title. This honor enabled Sharon to go to school free her junior year. Academically, being in a sorority helped Sharon because she had to keep a 30 GPA in order to be an officer in Phi Mu. Sharon encourages all girls to go through Rush and strongly recommends joining a sorority. Being in Phi Mu was a very positive experience for Sharon; one she says she will remember and treasure forever. by Julie Ncwicki Sharon Russell, 1985 alumnae of the Kappa Lambda chapter of Phi Mu. Andreas, Carla Chiles, Lynn Clarendon, Darcy Falls, Leigh Ford, Julie Garrison, Jennifer Gina Borron keeps cool during Derby Days ' Musical Buckets ' contest. Photo by Barry Burns. Haynes, Leslie Issacs, Elizabeth Sweatt, Leeann Watson, Jodi Profile 227 The Phi Sig house is all decked out for their annual Under the fine brotherhood, dedicated leadership and hard work, Phi Sigma Kappa is Striving fcr Success. I s-r 1 I ' S semester has been one filled with many activities and challenges. 1 I Phi Sig has strived to meet and succeed at all that they attempt. They have participated in intramurals and Greek Week. They also had their Apocalypse Now IV party Apocalypse Now party. Photo by Mike Faulk. in the Fall of 1985. Even though they had fun they have taken the time to help those in need by fund raisers and volunteer work. The brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa reelected Danny Pallme as president of the Psi Pentaton chapter for the coming academic year. Under this fine and dedicated brother ' s leadership the chapter boasts of growth in brotherhood, more success in alumni relations, larger and more productive community service projects, as well as the task of completely renovating the chapter room and party room for their house located on Midland. The brothers enjoyed participating in all types of campus activities this year and look forward to the coming year in hopes of spreading the name and reputation of Phi Sigma Kappa across the campus and community. by Phi Siama Kappa Greek Accolades: Bill Ross Lil ' Sisters of the Triple T (Phi Sig). 1st row, 1 to r: Chyrel Bryan; Kim Sanderford, treasurer; 2nd row, 1 to r: Stacy Hazelton, vice-president; Lori Blankenship, secretary; Sandi West, faculty staff advisor; not pictured: Natalie Terry, president; Cindy Terry; Pam Wooten; Laura Fossell; Sharon Stovall. Bill Ross is the coordinator for Cam- pus Business Operations at Shelby State Community College. A 1972 graduate from the College of Education at Memphis State University, he works primarily in the Financial Aid Office handling the receipts and disbursements of funds. He likes his job since it provides him with the opportunity to help people. During his undergraduate years Mr. Ross was a Graduate Assistant for Dean Collins, Vice President of Student Affairs. Mr. Ross feels that his fraternity experience provided him with the skills necessary to be an effective leader and communicator today. For example, he frequently refers to the parli- mentary procedures that he used during his undergraduate years as a member of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity in communicating in other organizations and activities he is involved in today. He is also a strong supporter of fraternities since it affords you the chance to argue your point, and the ability to compromise when necessar y. Being in a Greek organization also provides you the opportunity to acquire a sense of leadership by being able to develop a plan and implement it effectively when participating in campus activities like Delta Zeta Follies. Mr. Ross believes that the Greek Greek life has helped Bill Ross help other people. experience enhanced his college experience greatly because one can learn almost as much outside the class that will benefit you later in life by learning how to get along with people; developing working relationships; and setting, meeting, and evaluating goals. Furthermore, Mr. Ross realizes the im- portance of academics, and Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity is currently developing a program that will match alumni who are in a certain area of work with brothers in that major area of study in school. by L , $a Atkins This guest is properly attired for the Apocalypse Now party! Photo by Mike Faulk. JAW ' ' I T ] pP 8 i | 4 £ . W ■ sr % P; § Wmm 1 -« y ! ■ ' ■,■:- ' ' ' : ' • f !- J I ' ■• $■£ r m m « «r 5r Phi Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta show their MSU spirit by Jim Pike entertains Sandi West, Phi Sig ' s faculty building this lawn display for Homecoming. Phot o by advisor at Phi Sig ' s Annual Apocalypse Now Colleen Hill. Party. Photo by Mike Faulk. Profile 229 Another Exciting And Prosperous year. G reetings. Welcome to Pi Beta Phi. This past year has been fun filled and exciting, gaining a large pledge class of twenty-seven girls during Formal Rush. Homecoming with Sigma Chi was exhilarating, having Susie Thompson elected Follies brings Catherine Coble, Stephanie Huey, Mark Copley and the other Hillbillies out for a winning show. Photo by Photo Services. to the Homecoming Court. Sigma Chi Derby Days were next, and Pi Beta Phi won second place. Pi Phi joined in pledge swaps with Kappa Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha; the themes being Boxers and Button-downs and New Years Eve respectively. Pi Beta Phi also helped Memphis State raise mon ey for scholarships by calling for donations at the Phone-a-thon. The fall came to a close with the annual Winter Formal. The spring semester began with Initiation, and soon Spring Rush followed bringing three great new pledges. Pi Phi was repre- sented by Jennifer Duncan in the Miss Memphis State Pageant. Joining forces with Delta Gamma, Pi Beta Phi had a crush party at Silky Sullivan ' s. Between studying for exams and getting tans, Pi Beta Phi has managed to squeeze in two more outstanding events: Spring Weekend in Hardy, Arkansas and the annual Father-Daughter picnic. by McKenzie Aiken Bledsoe, Tina Coleman, Dawn Depperschmidt, Joan Harrison, Fay Beth Holmes, Julie Mincer, Cindy 23C Greek Accclades Amy George c Pi Beta Phi President Lee Ann Peel explains her views on women ' s intramural athletic competition to the MSU Women ' s Panhellenic Council as Gina Cardosi, Pi Phi Rep. takes notes. Photo by Ron Trevino. an participation in a sorority aid in the advancement of a career after college? Amy George is a firm be- liever that it can. Amy, who is a sales representative for Frito-Lay in Huntsville, Alabama, feels that the Greek life helped in ways that just a basic college education could not have. While attending Memphis State, Amy was well-known for her involvement in many different organizations. She was especially active in the Greek system, serving as both vice-president of Pi Phi as well as president of Panhellenic. These activities earned her the reputation of being a hard-working and very energetic individual. It is no wonder, then, that when recruiters for Frito-Lay came to MSU, they were ex- tremely interested in Amy as a potential employee. They went through the administra- tion to find people who had leadership skills, she explains. I ' m sure my sorority activities helped me to get an interview with the company. Amy feels that when she was in Pi Phi she learned skills that she uses in her busy life today, such as how to manage her time. But she thinks the most beneficial gain from sorority involvement is what she calls people skills. Because she is in a sales position, Amy has to be able to interact with all kinds of people, and she believes that Pi Phi and Panhellenic helped tremendously in that respect. Although she now lives far from her alma mater, Amy still keeps in touch with her sorority sisters. I made friends in Pi Phi that I know will be my best friends for life, she says. Even though I may not talk to them every day, I know they will always be there and I will always feel close to them. The fact that she was in Pi Phi has even helped Amy to make acquaintances in the business world. While attending a national sales convention, where she says that females are few and far between, Amy met three women with whom she had something in common. We found out we were all Pi Phi ' s from different parts of the country, and we told each other about our chapters, she says. In her case, it is highly likely that Amy mentioned the many ways Pi Phi has chipped in to her career at Frito-Lay. by I aria Jackson Amy George poses in the Administration Bldg. Photo by Don Moy. Panni, Susan Pipkin, Betty Smith, Lori Thompson, Mary Lou Thompson, Susie Vaughn, Veronica Winders, Leigh Profile 231 Raising money for community service projects, a bonfire party, Dream Girl formal and the grand prize in Anchor Splash were at the lieight CfThe Pike ' s Peak. I .__ I i Kappa Alpha is Memphis State ' s VJ largest Social Fraternity with 68 I I members and 35 little sisters. Despite the large size of the fraternity the brothers are very close. Pi Kappa Alpha has several events such as pig roasts in the fall where 1,000 lbs .of pork are barbecued in the backyard of the Pike house. Pike ' s Peak is an exciting week of parties and events. This year ' s week included such events as the Firestick party, Shrimp Boil, a bonfire party and Dream Girl formal. Another annual event of Pi Kappa Alpha is Luau, the largest pool party held by a Memphis State organization. These annual events along with many others make the year a very exciting one. The Brotherhood of Pi Kappa Alpha enables the fraternity to accomplish many goals. At the beginning of every year the fraternity sets a few important goals, all of which are accomplished in a very impressive way. Pi Kappa Alpha was the grand prize winner of Delta Gamma Anchor Splash. Along with Pi Beta Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha won the Delta Zeta Follies. Another important goal is to have a growth in chapter size. Pi Kappa Alpha pledged 2 1 men in the fall and 16 were initiated in January. Little Sister Rush is also an important part of the fra- ternity. All 22 bids given to the young ladies were accepted and with great honor. A very important goal of Pi Kappa Alpha is raising money for worthwhile causes. Pikes raised over $500.00 for the Lion ' s Club, $500.00 for United Cerebral Palsy and $400.00 for Big Brothers of America. The greatest philanthropy was the raising of $5000.00 for Jamie Ray Kimbrough. The advantages to being a Greek are great but the advantages of being a Pike are even greater. by Grec Tester Orbie Bowlins and James Davis enjoy Pi Kappa Alpha Toga Party. Photo by Photo Services. 232 Chris Todd, Steve Pickens, Skip Dickenson and a chorus of Pi Beta Phi ' s perform Rocky Top for Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Photo Services. Duncan, Phillip Mills, Paul Pat Winstead Greek Accolades Jay Andersen TTTT nen ta lking with Jay Andersen about YV his college days at Utah State, it I becomes obvious that he thoroughly enjoyed those years and has many fond memories of that time. Andersen, who is the director of the University Center at Memphis State, associates many of these memories with his involvement in Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He still feels a strong loyalty to the fraternity and is eager to share the reasons why he promotes the Greek life. Andersen feels that one of the main advantages of fraternity involvement is the opportunity to meet a variety of people with different backgrounds. In fact, one of the primary reasons he chose Pike was because he saw a greater mix of people there than in other fraternities. Because he is from a small town, Andersen believes that this experience helped tremendously in his ability to relate to people. He says that although the hazing aspect was prominent — the paddle was used heavily — the fraternities at Utah State were financially stable and well-accepted on campus. When he came to MSU in 1968, Andersen was surprised to see how different the Greek system here was from what he had been accustomed to. I grew up with a plush feeling about fraternities, he says. One of the differences was that at Memphis State the fraternity houses weren ' t located together on campus and the houses weren ' t funded by the school. Also, he says, When I came here, the only real incentive in the fraternities was who could play the best cards. As the years went by, Andersen began to notice a change taking place in the Greek Jay Andersen says that Greek life is the fondest memory of college life. Photo by Colleen Hill. system. Fraternities and sororities became involved in campus activities and developed a completely new image. Andersen was impressed with the change and is proud of the reputation the Greek system has today. He feels that Mindy Sopher is largely responsible for the transformation. She has a vision that fraternities can be positive and productive along with being fun, he says. Now they promote things like community service and academic achieve- ment. One can safely assume, then, that outstanding card-playing ability is no longer very important in determining what makes a great fraternity. by Darla Jackscn Jeff Powell becomes Jethrine as a skit for Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Photo Services. Profile 233 Helping out all they can and having as much fun as they can, Pi Kappa Phi: Pi Kappa Phi started off on the right foot this year. After pledging 10 men in the fall, they followed up with 4 more associates this spring. The chapter has also reorganized its Little Sister Organization and they are proud of their 15 new women. The sorority relations are improving. Alpha Gamma Delta accepted an invitation to make a presentation on etiquette to their chapter. Bernie Magoon, a national chapter consultant visited them at the beginning of the year and returned an encouraging report. As their chapter strengthens, they are participating in more philanthropic activities. Last fall, the pledge class raised $200 for PU.S.H. (Play Units for the Severely Handicapped). Their goal for P U.S.H. this year was $1000. They again participated in the Greeks Treat St. Joseph ' s Hospital tagday on Halloween, winning first place by raising $770. by Lisa Atkins Pi Kappa Phi Nearly 2C years As A Winner. Party goers of Pi Kappa Phi ' s annual Toga Party show their legs and boxers. Photo by Colleen Hill. Amminger, Peter Baugus, Michael Biesiot, Robert Bridgman, Gary Briley, Keith Byer, Dennis Byrd, Austin Ferris, Douglas Garner, Kevin Hess, Raymond Hickman, Todd 234 Trey Moore (in leather) and Austin Byrd (spaz) put on a unique skit for Delta Zeta Follies. Photo by Robin Conover. Mike Baugas entertains his guest at the annual Toga Party. Photo by Robin Conover. Greek Accolades Major Thomas L. Carter M ajor Thomas L. Carter was born in Memphis, TN in April, 1952 and was graduated from Memphis State University ' s Herff College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth Sciences and Geology in 1974. A distinguished Graduate of the Memphis State University Reserve Officers Training Corps Program, he was commissioned as an Air Force Second Lieutenant in December 1974. He is married to the former Lindy Keane of Athens, Georgia and they have two children, Kathryn (5) and William (3). Following his graduation from Under- graduate Pilot Training, Major Carter was assigned to C harleston Air Force Base, South Carolina as a pilot in the C-141A aircraft. During his three years at Charleston, he was upgraded to Instructor Aircraft Commander and participated in many contingencies includ- ing the Iranian rescue mission in April 1980. In July 1980 Major Carter was selected into the prestigious Air Staff Training (ASTRA) Program in the Pentagon. As an ASTRA officer, he was Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Installations under two separate administrations. Follow- ing that one year tour, he was assigned as a C-141B Flight Examiner Aircraft Commander with the 14th Military Airlift Squadron at Norton Air Force Base, California. In August 1982, he became the Air Operations Officer for the 63rd Military Airlift Wing responsible for managing all airdrop, air refueling and Special Operations Low Level (SOLL) train- ing. In October 1983 he became the Chief of Aircrew Standardization Evaluation for the 14th Military Airlift Squadron. His accom- plishments at Norton include leading a historic eight aircraft formation from the U.S. to Europe and back non-stop, dropping the 82nd Airborne as part of the Reforger ' 82 exercise. He also led the largest C-141B airdrop formation (twelve aircraft) of 1983 at Pope AFB, N.C. In October of that year, he commanded one of the first aircraft to land at Point Salines, Grenada during the first day ' s employment of initial rescue forces. by PI Kappa Phi For Major Thomas Carter, the success of fraternity life spilled over into the U.S. Air Force. Photo by The White House. King, Edward Laffiteau, Jimmy Mclngvale, George Meredith, John Moore, Trey White, David First row, 1 to r: Valerie Smith, Charlotte King, Kelly O ' Connor, Carol Blair; Second row, 1 to r: Lori Buskel, Ja n Jones, Shawna Snellings, Barbie Bobbitt. Profile 235 Tickets to Las Vegas, Derby Days and special community project participation gave Sigma Chi Another year Cf Excellence T he Epsilon Kappa chapter of Sigma Chi celebrated another year of excel- lence during the academic year of 1985-1986. The Fall semester kicked off with a bang by pledging a fine group of young men obtained from both fall and summer rush parties to carry on the traditions of Sigma Chi. The brothers especially appreciate the support lended by their Lil Sigmas in these events. Next came Sigma Chi Derby Week in which every sorority participated. The week long event was fun for the entire Greek system. The week began with a Lip Sync Contest at the New Daisy Theater, selling tickets for a trip to Las Vegas, swaps with the sororities, a photo Scavenger Hunt, Derby Chase, fund raising, field events, dress-a- pledge, and an open party at the end of the week. This annual event was enjoyed by all. All proceeds benefited Sigma Chi ' s national philantrophy, the Wallace Village for children. In the spring Sigma Chi hosted the First Annual Oyster Eating contest to benefit United Cerebral Palsy at the Varsity Inn. Team members had to eat the maximum amount of oysters they could in two minutes. Winners were Missy Thomas of Alpha Chi Omega and her partner Mack Maness. The brothers were pleased to support United Cerebral Palsy and look forward to an even better contest next year. All in all these men have had an exciting and eventful year and look forward to the years to come when they can further serve Sigma Chi. by Lisa Atkins Richard Reyle lends a hand to help Paige Richardson cheer during Derby Days. Photo by Robin Conover. At one of Sigma Chi ' s functions, Walter Kallaher, Clay Keltner, Velvet Hunter and Alan Ward watch as Sharon Keltner adores Brooks Davis ' bow tie. Photo by Robin Conover. Applegate, Dan Bizzell, Rod Sigma Chi Little Sisters: First row, 1 to r: Suzanne Harris, Kelli McDowell, Sharon Ruleman, Susan Vaughn (Rush Chairman); Second row, 1 to r: Karen Trenk, Anne Williams, Liz Keough, Sharon Keltner, Laura Lee, Carol Ann Weaver; Third row, 1 to r: Darlene DuPriest, (Rush Chairman), Velvet Hunter, Katrina Miller, Deanna Rone (Secretary), Beth Briggs, Becky Butora, Sylvia Ruby. Photo by Photo Services. 236 in fi ocx yvm ceSi siqno Sigma Chi Greek Accolades: Dr. Donald Carson ' % Dr. Carson shows where success in Sigma Chi has led him, Dean of Students at MSU. Photo by Daniel Tan. There are some people who think that all fraternity members are irresponsible, delinquent individuals who don ' t stand a chance in succeeding later in life. No one proves this theory wrong more than Dr. Donald Carson, the Dean of Students at Memphis State. As a senior at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Carson served as president of Sigma Chi fraternity. This was a tremendous responsi- bility in itself, but Carson also found time to stay involved in campus athletics. Attending college on a football scholarship, he lived with the other football players before moving into the fraternity house. Dr. Carson says that the closeness he felt with the players was similar to what he felt with his fraternity brothers. If you have a good pledge class and get to know them, he says, you automatically have a group of individuals who care about you and share a common bond. Dr. Carson feels that his involvement in Sigma Chi was a positive influence on his life, and he has no trouble citing the benefits of Greek life. One of the most obvious advantages is the opportunity for an active social life. However, Carson feels that a more important benefit that is not usually recognized is the incentive a fraternity can provide to improve academically. For example, if a fraternity sets high standards, the members will strive to meet those expectations. Most of us need to have some type of external motivation, Carson says. I ' ve seen students whose grades have actually improved after joining a fra- ternity. However, even after acknowledging the many benefits, Dr. Carson doesn ' t ignore the negative side of fraternity life. Carson feels that the fraternities that fail toestablish high standards for members are the ones that have given Greek life a bad reputation. I never bought into the idea of a fraternity being just a social drinking club, or a country club haven for young people, he asserts. All aspects of the social element should be done in moderation. Overall, Dr. Carson believes that being in a fraternity can be an enriching college experience, and he doesn ' t regret joining one. I have pride in Sigma Chi, he says. It ' s a great fraternity. However, when his son went through fraternity rush last fall, Carson didn ' t push him to join Sigma Chi. Instead, he felt it was important that his son make his own decision. I told him to look for a fraternity where he could as an individual develop most, he says. Carson did advise him on what qualities make a first-rate fraternity. While these qualities are indeed important, it is ultimately the hard-working and successful members like Dr. Carson that give the fraternity a respected and honorable reputation. by Earla Jackson Haley, John Johnsey, Curtis Jones, Brian Kallaher, Steve Kallaher, Walter Keenan, Mike Longfield, Robbie Petty, Scott Rone, Steve Walker, Scott Wellons, Paul Wright, Doug Profile 237 Kim Jones, fourth from left in first row, joins the students in the language lab. The year was really busy with a city wide dance contest, several guest speakers and the gala year end ball which summed up Sigma Gamma Rho ' s driving force of Greater Service, Greater Progress. T his year Sigma Gamma Rho has been busy. The celebration kicked off this past summer when the National President, Dr. Rejecta V. Perry was inducted in A Salute To America ' s Top 100 Black Business and Professional Women by Dollars and Sense magazine. During Fall Rush two new members, Shirletta Vinson and Courtnaey White, were pledged. Photo by Photo Services. November was a busy month. The Pan- Hellenic Council saluted Anita Merriweather as a top scholar. On Nov. 8 the sorority went to UT-Martin to help in their All Greek Gospel Extravaganza. In their commitment to youth Sigma Gamma Rho sponsored a City Wide Dance Contest at the University Center for young performers to dance and show their talents. A second contest followed in the spring semester. The theme of Founder ' s Week was Greater Service, Greater Progress. Activities included a dance, beauty bar and guest speaker Mrs. Minerva Johnican, Memphis City council- woman. Young people have an opportunity to make this city a great place, said Johnican. Spring 1986 proved jus t as full of activities. In March the regional Blue and Gold Ball and Conference at the Airport Hilton was held. Sisters came from Georgia, Alabama, Florida and other states to join the celebrations. The sorority also sponsored Special Olympics, joined Hands Across America and the Memphis Food Bank programs to help the needy. by Siama Gamma Rhc 238 Sigma Gamma Rho Greek Accclades: Doris Thomas Hill A 1912 graduate of the College of Business at Memphis State Uni- ersity, Doris Thomas Hill is now Director of Personnel for Welcome Wagon International, a major advertising firm founded in Memphis. Mrs. Hill is responsible for recruiting personnel, coordinating the Benefits adminis- tration, and maintaining policies and imple- menting new ones. She got involved in personnel because she is a people oriented person, and her job offers her the opportunity to interact with people who are in unskilled, managerial, as well as technical professions. She likes the idea of being able to bring about changes that will help people. Mrs. Hill helps -people in the community as well as the office. For instance, she is on the Board of Advisors of The Girl ' s Club of Memphis, and she is involved with the Auxiliary Probation Services acting as a probation officer for juvenile defenders. She gains a lot of satisfaction out of her involve- ment with the Auxiliary Probation Services since she likes helping young people progress and make the best of themselves. Mrs. Hill has also supported Welcome Wagon International in a program to adopt a Memphis City School whereby Welcome Wagon now sponsors Lincoln Junior High School. Mrs. Hill is also an alumnus of Lincoln Junior High School. Recently, she has been involved in the Black Achiever ' s program, a program which is sponsored by the YMCA to match high school students with men and women from different profes- sions who serve as role models to guide these students through their career paths. Her work with community service projects did not begin once she started her professional career. Rather, she became involved in social service projects when she was an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority at Memphis State. Sigma Gamma Rho at the time was involved in service projects for charities like St. Jude ' s Children Research Hospital, and this was one of the aspects of this sorority that seemed very fulfilling to her. Also, she chose Sigma Gamma Rho because she wanted to be in an organization that stressed academics. During her collegiate years at Memphis State, her sorority had the highest GRA. of all the black s ocial organizations on campus. These programs and others in her sorority were directed at developing high self esteem and building one ' s image which gave her a positive environment in which to grow in. My interaction with people and the organi- zation (her sorority) on both the local and regional level helped me to make the decision of being in a people oriented profession like personnel, she said. Kim Jones, vice-president, during the Pan-Hellenic Council sponsored Greek Symposium. The sym- posium provided an opportunity for the swaps to exchange information. Tami Carson and Dee Dee Smith warm up with a volleyball game after the spring picnic sponsored by Pan-Hellenic Council. Profile 239 Melanie Parish helps Skin-a-Snake during Sigma Chi ' s Derby Days. The sorority found the coveted Golden Derby during the week of events. Photo by Colleen Hill. For 39 years Sigma Kappa Sorority has promoted scholarship and unified sisterhood. They are more commonly known as The Ladies Of Marccn And Lavender. pf he women of the Beta Xi chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority have been seen across campus wearing their colors of lavender and maroon while partici- pating in numerous activities this year. The ladies participated in mixers with Pi Kappa Phi, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Phi Gamma Delta as well as being involved in several philanthrophy projects. They also have many sisters. They also have an active role in campus organizations. Constance Boaz is a member of the Student Activities Council ' s Fashion Board, Valerie Smith, Melissa Kayman, Jenny Blair, and Melanie Parish are active members of the Women ' s Panhellenic Council and Sally Strub is a member of the Memphis State University Band. Sigma Kappa also boasts of members of Order of Omega, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Student Government. Sigma Kappa is also proud of their history as being installed as a chapter on Memphis States campus on May 3, 1947 as the second member of Memphis State ' s Greek system. The purpose of their chapter is to unify sisterhood, promote scholarship and to help each member reach her personal goals and potential. Every Monday night the group gathers to work and brainstorm on how to better support their local philanthrophy. As you can easily see these are some busy ladies who look forward to challenges and rewards for the years to come. by Shari Eishcp 24C Melissa Bubbles Kaufman is stolen away by generic soap bars in the Follies skit. Photo by Colleen Hill. Greek Accolades Hindu Jackson Eve n though she has graduated from college, Sigma Kappa sorority con- tinues to occupy much of Ilinda Jackson ' s time. While attending Memphis State, Ilinda was extremely involved in the organization, holding such offices as record- ing secretary, vice-president of pledge educa- tion, and finally president in her senior year. The Executive Offices of Sigma Kappa were impressed with her accomplishments and offered her the position of graduate counselor for the sorority ' s chapter in Martin, TN. She now holds the honor of being a national officer in the sorority. While at Martin, Ilinda lives in the Sigma Kappa house and advises her sisters on everything from boyfriend troubles to academic woes. Her continuous involvement in the sorority has proven to be beneficial in more ways than one. Sorority life helped me develop self- confidence and to handle responsibility, Ilinda says. But of all the skills she has attained from the Greek experience, she feels that the ability to relate to people in a variety of situations is the most valuable. Even though she now lives in Martin, Ilinda is still very involved with the sorority ' s chapter at Memphis State. I still get phone calls from the girls at MSU, either asking for advice or just letting me know what ' s going on, she says. Her position as graduate counselor enables Ilinda to belong to not one but two chapters of the sorority, therefore receiving a double-dose of sisterhood. by Earla Jackson The devoted Sigma Kappa for life, Ilinda Jackson. Algee, Laurie Carrol, Myra Cox, Carol Davis, Shirley Enoch, Pamela Geurin, Wendy Schmidt, Monica Smith, Valerie Profile 241 For all of their special effort and hard work for charities, Sig Ep became igma Phi Epsilon began their very eventful year with their first annual Heart Rock Cafe party, which was a success, as well as several other parties. Twenty-five new fall pledges were recruited. The fraternity participated in all sports events, Homecoming, Delta Zeta follies, Alpha Gamma Delta Lip Sync and all Greek week events. They also won the Spirit Award for supporting a special Olympic team, col- lected money for Easter Seals and did foot- work for the United Way. Naturally no year would be complete without swaps and week- end parties. The brothers of Sig Ep enjoyed their share of both. Also this year the brothers have strived to better their organiza- tion by increasing brotherhood, campus and community involvement, and social service work. These men are proud of their endeavors this year and contribute their successes to strong leaders and dedicated members who are interested in giving their all to the Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Further thanks is due to their little sisters known as the Golden Hearts and Alum supporters. Sig Ep is extremely proud of all the work they have done this year and gladly anticipate the challenges and trials in the years to come. All members are proud of their heritage and look forward to serving their chapter ' s grow- ing needs in the future. by Ken liackett Jeff Fernandes and a local DJ help get the party going. Photo by Ron Trevino. -hris Hall, Jr., Rowdy Roddy Piper the Hot Rod. 3 hoto by Colleen Hill. Sig Ep Little Sisters — Front row, 1 to r: Christine Hand, Aden Simmons, Back row, 1 to r: Frances Barrow, Lucie Montgomery, Trebor Todd. Michael Williams says, coming from a small town, the Fraternity helped me establish close friendships. Photo by Colleen Hill. Michael C. Williams ccupation: Attorney College: Graduated from Memphis State with a major in History and a minor in Sociology. He attended the Humphrey ' s School of law and received his degree there. Honors: Michael has been affiliated with Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership fraternity), and Order of Omega (Greek scholastic society) Leadership: Mr. Williams has held leader- ship roles throughout his career. He was Vice President of his Fraternity pledge class, Fraternity recorder, and Fraternity President for 2 years. He has held leadership positions in IFC and Sigma Phi Epsilon ' s National organization. Currently, he serves as a mem- ber of the National Board of Directors and as chairman of their National Housing Corpora- tion. On Fraternity Life: When I came from a small town high school to Memphis State, the Fraternity really helped me by providing close friendships in an impersonal environ- ment. The Fraternity taught me to act myself, budget my time and money, and deal with people. I also learned the importance of making my grades. Being an undergraduate officer taught me many leadership skills which I now use in my legal profession. My involvement in Sigma Phi Epsilon has certain- ly made a positive impact on my life. I would recommend Fraternity life to anyone. by Jcel Maners Sig Ep ' s End of year bash. Profile 243 The March of Dimes Walkathon, the Panhellenic Greek Show and community service project involvement showed that Zeta Phi Beta is Taking The Best Steps. eta Phi Beta held it ' s Fall Rush beginning September 22, and run- ning through September 28, 1985. Activities held during this week include: Game Night Slumber Party. Zeta Phi Beta participated in the Annual Memphis State University Phonathon to raise money for the Memphis State University Academic Fund. Several Zetas tutor one day each week at the Campus School as a service project. During November, Zeta Phi Beta aided various organizations in collecting can goods for needy families. At the Fall Awards ceremony held in December, 7 of our members received recognition for having a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher. Zeta Phi Beta held it ' s Spring Rush begin- ning January 26, and running through February 1, 1986. For Valentine ' s Day, Zeta Phi Beta held it ' s annual Candy-Gram Sale. During March, Zeta participated in service projects at the Oakview Nursing Home and Peabody Elementary School. On April 10, Zeta Phi Beta participated in High School Night, a get together to familarize High School Seniors with the Greek system at Memphis State University. Our Sorority won the Best Step Trophy at the Annual Pan- Hellenic Spring Greek Show on April 12. Soror Emma Hendricks received the highest PanHellenic Council Grade Point Average award at the Greek Awards Banquet on April 17, 1986. On April 27, members of Zeta Phi Beta walked in the March of Dime ' s Walka- thon to raise money to prevent birth defects. by Lisa Atkins Greek Accolades, Judge Bernice Donald Judge Bernice Donald was elected to the bench on the criminal court in 1982. Her court has no jury so that all decisions are her responsibility. Her court hears approximately three hundred offenses a day. She also teaches at Memphis State ' s Law School. Out of all the professional societies Judge Donald is involved with, most of her energies go to The National Association of Women Judges. Ms. Donald was the Regional Director for Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi region. This organization helps women get on the bench, improves the images of the court in the local areas, and improves the status of women judges overall. Some of the projects Judge Donald is involved in is the Domestic Violence project (of which she is chairman) and the Political Action Group of which she is also chairman. She speaks to Zeta Chapters all over the State. She also works on both a youth careers and public leadership skills training program. Judge Bernice Donald joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as. a graduate in 1 983. She is currently an active Zeta and feels her associations with Zeta Phi Beta have improved her community relations and made her more sensitive as a judge and a person. She values her access to other groups of Zetas and enjoys challenging the young women to achieve, improve their skills, and become better leaders and citizens. Sorority has offered her a new outlet for her life and opportunity to become involved in different activities which would have other- wise remained foreign and unexplored. by Lisa Atkins It was all smiles for Mary Polk and Kay Swift as the Zeta ' s earned the Best Step Award at the Greek Show. Photo by Mike Farmer. Burnett, Christine Hendricks, Emma Mary Polk and Kay Sw ' ft lead the Zetas in their Best Step Award routine for the Greek Show. Photo by Mike Farmer. Hand me down my walking cane... for a first place performance. Photo by Mike Farmer. 245 _ Q 5 Q Seniors Crone, Saj, Communications, Graduate Student Fields, Kathy, Accounting, Graduate Student Harmon, Ben, Law, Graduate Student Holder, Rick, Civil Engineering, Graduate Student Matheny, Harvey, Civil Engineering, Graduate Student Moore, Guy, MIS, Graduate Student Pope, Jo, Computer Science, Graduate Student Sumrall, Leslie, Counseling Personnel Services, Graduate Student Tan, Daniel, Electrical Engineering, Graduate Student Tan, Siaoh, Management, Graduate Student Abuhantash, Nedal, Civil Engineering Aldinger, James, Marketing Alexander, Elizabeth, Mathematics Allen, Jr., William, Electrical Engineering Amminger, Peter, Engineering Anderson, Deborah, Journalism Advertising Anderson, Scott, Civil Engineering Anderson, Sr., William, Construction Technology Archdeacon, Susan, Early Childhood Education Archibald, Criminal Justice Armstrong, Anthony, Pre-Medicine Austin, Amy, Finance Aviotti, Tricia, Interior Design Baney, Mary Ann, Communications Banks, Shelta, University College Barcomb, Robert, Mechanical Engineering Batchelor, Beverly, Special Education Beacham, Timothy, Political Science Beard, Jeff Beason, Magnolia, Criminal Justice Michele Lockhart, a marketing education major, is a member of the champion Memphis State Cheerlead- ing squad. She has participated in Omicron Delta Kappa, the American Vocational Association, the Collegiate Chapter of the Distributive Education Clubs of America, and has been named to the Student Ambassador Board and Who ' s Who Among Colleges and Universities. mery , an electrical engineer- ing major, is a recipient of the Herff Engineering Scholarship, the Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship, and the 1985 J. Wayne Johnson Outstanding Student Award. He has been named to the National Dean ' s List, and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Mortar Board, and Order of Omega. Montgomery has participated on the Varsity Golf Team and the Student Ambassador Board. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and has served as Vice-President of the Interfraternity Council and as an SGA Senator. Carrie Baker Windsor, a finance major, is a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She has been active in the Student Government Association, and has been named to Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges. Timothy Alan Beacham, a political science major, is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Order of Omega, and Phi Theta Kappa. He has participted in Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the College Republicans, the Student Government Association, and the University Committee on Physical Plant and Planning. by Shari I i h i 248 Van Montgomery, Michele Lockhart, Carrie Windsor, Tim Beacham. Who ' s Htic Photo by Colleen Hill. Beck, Gary, Sales Marketing Betts, Teresa, Elementary Education Biesiot, Jr., Robert, Accounting Binkley, Nancy, Accounting Bizzell, Rod, Mechanical Engineering Bonds, Nelson, Graphic Design Bowie, Glenda, Criminal Justice Box, Steven, History Boyd, Joy, Church Administration Bradshaw, Dustan, Educational Services Bradshaw, Mark, Music Composition Bready, Merri Beth, Marketing Bridgman, Gary, Marketing Brooks, Carie, Finance Brown, Kurt, Electrical Engineering Brunetti, Sandy, Marketing Burnett, Christine, Sociology Burress, Jeff, Finance Profile 249 Christopher Priddy, Linda Wray, Tammi Desnica, Harry Levey Photo by Colleen Hill. Wic s Mfic Burrows, Elizabeth, Marketing Burton, Cynthia, Management Cabrera, Marguerite, Accounting Cannon, Cynthia, Biology Captino, Tracy, Marketing Carmichael, Tira, Accounting Catchings, Carlton, Finance Chang, Chew, Civil Engineering Chiles, Lynn, Home Economics Chiles, Timothy, Management Chin, Caroline, Accounting Chunn, Bobby, Management Clement, Juanese, Social Work Climer, Kristin, Management Coleman, Keith, Mechanical Engineering Collier, Cosette, Communication Music Collier, James, Architecture Technology Colthorp, Alan, Electrical Engineering 2 SC Seniors Consterdine, Robin, Home Economics Cooper, Lillian, English Cooper, Linda, Nursing Coupe, Cinrhia, History and Philosophy Cox, Linda, Office Administration Creasy, Richard, Management Cremerius, Mary Angela, Finance Cummings, John, Finance Cupples, Marianne, Elementary Education Curlin, John, Economics Curry, Raymond, Management Cushing, Richard, Biology Dabney, Marshall, Computer Science Dale, Allan, Public Relations Dandridge, Tammy, Management Davis, John, Political Science Dawson, III, Joseph, Administration Day, Kimyrl, Secondary Education Deckelman, Lillian, Accounting DeKany, Mark, Criminal Justice Derrick, Thomas, Marketing Desnica, Tammi, Biology Dichtel, Iris, Secondary Education Dodds, Phyllis, Accounting Dodge, Richard, Accounting Donaldson, Christa, Finance Donnelly, Donna, Fashion Merchandising Doran, Karen, Marketing Dougherty, Laura, Accounting Doyle, Mark, MIS Profile 251 Seniors Driskell, Shirley, Management Duncan, Phillip, Management DuPriest, Darlene, Accounting Durden, Jefferson, Marketing Sales Early, Jacquolyn, Nursing Elliott, Romeo, Management and Marketing Enoch, Pamela, Accounting Eppes.Jeanette, Merchandising Home Furnishings Ervin, Steve, Architecture Esmaeli, Kateh, Microbiology Evans, Donna, Social Works Evans, Gary, MIS Farmer, Gailyn, Voc. Home Economics Farris, Robert, Mechanical Engineering Feisal, James, Finance Finney, James, Management Floyd, Pamela, QMB Forsythe, Doug, Management Franklin, Venita, Accounting Fugett, Michael, Civil Engineering Gabel, Laura, Psychology Gardner, PJ., Pre-Medical Garner, Kevin, Finance Garett, Vicki, Nursing Gatewood, Susan, Real Estate Gattis, Amanda, ECE Gear, Mike, Finance Giffin, Jeffrey, Accounting Gnuschke, Jerald, Electrical Engineering Gor, Nancy, Elementary Education Jr., a History major, is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Theta, the Liberal Arts Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi, and Mortar Board. He is a recipient of the Belle McWilliams History Scholarship, and has been active in the Baptist Student Union and the college group at Second Presbyterian Church. Iris A. Dichtel, a Secondary Education major, is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Golden Key National Honor Society. She has been named to the National Dean ' s List, and has been active in the Adult Student Association. Susan Marie Thompson, a Management major, is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Golden Key National Honor Society. She has been named to the Dean ' s List, Who ' s Who, and Who ' s Who among College Sororities and Fraternities. Ms. Thompson has been active in Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the Student Ambassador Board, the University Standing Com- mittee, and the Newman Foundation. Greg R. Nevins, an Economics major, is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the Humphreys Society, and is a recipient of the Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship. He has been named to the National Dean ' s List, and has participated in the Student Government Assoc- iation and the Student Activities Council. Nevins has been a member of the State Board of Regents Student Life Committee as well as several University Standing Committees, and has represented MSU at the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, the Midwest Model United Nations, and as a Legislative Intern with the 93rd state General Assembly. by Shari I islic w 2 S2 Who ' s Who Golden, Regina, Secondary Education Gossett, Garrie, Education Graham, Brent, Political Science Graham, Glenn, Electrical Engineering Gray, Dennis, Computer Science Gray, Sheryl, Computer Systems Green, Diane, Nutrition Green, Kevin, Accounting Green, Sharon, Elementary Education Greer, Delois, Management Greer, Victoria, Journalism Gregory, Vivian, Nursing Grigsby, Jacqueline, Social Work Hackett, Margaret, Communications Haghtalab, Bijan, Civil Engineering Haghtalab, Mary Ann, Early Childhood Education Hamilton, Kelly, Management Haney, Allison, Communication Greg Nevins, Susie Thompson, Iris Dichtel, John Webb. Photo by Colleen Hill. Profile 253 Seniors Hardaway, James, Computer Systems Technology Hardin, Kathy, Management Harrison, Fay Beth, Marketing Sales Harrison, Jeffrey, Management Harshfield, David, Electrical Engineering Hartman, Everett, Journalism Hatchett, Jackie, MIS Hathcock, John, Psychology Hauss, Jeffrey, Marketing Hawkins, Romona, Biology Hayden, Susan, Elementary Education Hays, Donna, Elementary Education Heath, Dawn, Legal Business Heavey, Jeffrey, Finance Heidelberg, Roger, History Hendricks, Emma, Home Economics Hendrix, Brent, Personnel Management Henry, Kimba, Fashion Merchandising Feature race .IE ANGEL ITH HALL Sharon Pennington. Photo by Robin Conover. 254 Going away to college can be a great experience. It can also be a very lonely time, especially during those first few months in a residence hall. But students who are new to MSU don ' t have to sit alone in their rooms and be bored. The Residence Hall Association plans many activities throughout the year which help students living on campus become better acquainted. Helping to plan fun, enjoyable activities for residents is the job of Sharon Pennington, RHA Program Coordinator. Pennington works with the Executive Council of the RHA to plan programs such as speakers, movies, dances, and Welcome Week for freshmen each year. RHA also promotes campus leadership and involvement by helping with events such as Homecoming. Pennington graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BA in Advertising. While in college, she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, and served as a member of the Public Relations staff and as a Rho Chi. She earned her Master ' s degree in student personnel. Pennington says she enjoys Memphis and finds the people very friendly. In the future, she would like to see the RHA grow into an even more active group on campus. Though it is sometimes hard to plan activities, because of other events going on in the area. Pennington says she would like for everyone to become more aware of the RHA and participate in its activities. by Shari Eishcp Herring, Vanessa, Biology Hess, Raymond, Mechanical Engineering Hill, Judy, Nursing Ho, Kwong, Civil Engineering Hodges, Mark, Architecture Holder, Deborah, Pschology Holmes, Christopher, Accounting Holmes, Julie, Fashion Merchandising Hooper, Daniel, Physical Education Houloudi, Mohamed, Civil Engineering Hrapkiewicz, Michelle, Accounting Hudgins, Donald, Civil Engineering Ingram, Christopher, Accounting Isom, Nina, Vertebrate Zoology Jackson, Barbara, Comp. Systems Technology Jackson, Maria, Advertising James, Robert, Marketing January, Robert, Marketing Sales Johnsey, Jr., Curtis, Marketing Johnson, Thomas, Biology Jones, Angela, Journalism Jones, Bryan, Economics Jones, III, David, Marketing Jones, Michael, Marketing Sales Jones, Rodney, Marketing Jones, Sharon, Finance Jones, Susan, Secondary Education Jowers, Mark, Marketing Kallaher, II, Walter, Finance and Real Estate Kartheiser, John, Marketing Profile 255 Seniors Kastner, Maria, Management Kee, Stephanie, Marketing Keys, Demetrice, Accounting Khoo, Nee, Civil Engineering Khoo, Wey, Civil Engineering Kidd.Jeff, Mechanical Engineering Knight, Janet, Accounting Lamb, Charles, Accounting Lawrence, II, Bill, Accounting Lee, Adriene, Marketing Lee, June, Accounting Lee, Laura Beth, Marketing Levey, Harry, Electrical Engineering Lewis, Ginger, Secondary Education and English Lewis, William, Accounting Lim, Khiok, Finance and Accounting Lim, Wen-Chau, Mechanical Engineering Lock, Charles, Biology Loeffel, Paula, Management Low, Eng, Mechanical Engineering Louderback, Holly, Secondary Education Love, Sandra, Vocational Education Lovich, Larry, Management a Mechanical Engineering major, is a member of Golden Key National Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi Engineering honor societies, Mortar Board, and Order of Omega. She is a Cecil C. Humphreys Scholar, a recipient of the J. Wayne Johnson Outstanding Student Award, and was named to Who ' s Who Among Sororities and Fraternities. A member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Conde has also repre- sented MSU on the Student Ambassador Board and on the Homecoming Court. Fay Elizabeth Harrison, a Marketing major, is a recipient of several scholarships, including thej. Wayne Johnson Memorial Scholarship and the Memphis State University Academic Performance Scholar- ship. She is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, Golden Key National Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi, and Beta Gamma Sigma. Ms. Harrison has been named to the Dean ' s Students Advisory Council in Business and Eco- nomics, Who ' s Who Among Sororities and Fraternities, and Who ' s Who Among American Colleges and Universities. She is also active in Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the American Marketing Association, the Society for the Advancement of Mange- ment, Students for Life, and the Newman Foundation. by Shari Eishcp 256 Conde Windsor, Fay Beth Harrison. Photo by Colleen Hill. Wh€ s Who Lovich, Moe, Business Lunati, Judy, Marketing Lyons, Cheryl, Marketing Ma, Weiping, Electrical Engineering Mahoney, Janice, Journalism Mandgar-Fard, Bijan, Electrical Engineering Manis, Laurie, Criminal Justice Manis, Michael, Computer Science Manley, Powers, Management Markey, Philip, Commercial Music Record. Engineering Martin, Kenneth, Film Video Martin, Lori, Electrical Engineering Martin, Rod, Music Education May, Angela, Corporate Communications McBride, Shelia, Nursing McCarter, Janice, Theatre Technology McElrath, Tracy, Accounting McGee, Wilma, Management McKnight, Judi, Graphic Design McShane, Donna, Accounting Mertz, Robert, Management Micci, Janice, Home Economics Milewski, Robert, Marketing Profile 257 Whc s Who Miller, Jacqueline, Broadcast Journalism Miller, Katrina, International Business Mills, Tommy, Finance Mitchell, Teri, Marketing Mooney, Matthew, Insurance Moore, Deea, Management Moore, Laura, Electrical Engineering Moore, Linda, Computer Systems Technology Moore, Trey, Communications Morgan, La Sonya, Accounting Morgan, Rebecca, Marketing and Finance Morris, Michael, Manufacturing Moss, Andrelyn, Finance Moss, David, Marketing Moss, Harriet, Social Work Muller, Karla, Management Murley, Lynn, Education Mynatt, Linda, Educational Services Nagel, Lady Vera, English Najera Ortega, Saul, Finance Newborn, Clif ferdean, Food Administration Newsom, Christopher, Health and Safety 25S Seniors Ng, Kin-Weng, Civil Engineering Nixon, William, Journalism Public Relations Norman, Stephen, International Business Nzeribe, Uzochukwu, Architecture Technology Occiano, Evelyn Computer Science Olubadewo, Nike, Journalism, Journalism Overman, Georgina, Psychology Owens, Cassandra, Early Childhood Education Palmer, Myra, Early Childhood Education Panni, Susan, Fashion Merchandising Parlin, Mary, English Parrish, Graphic Design Peacock, Denise, Music Education Peeples, Tracy, Secondary Education Pekovich, Anne, Business Perry, Denise, Nursing Petty, Aubrey, Mechanical Engineering Peyton, Lisa, Management Phillips, Sonia, Vertebrate Zoology Pipkin, Betty, Management Profile 259 Seniors Pirtle, Shirley, Social Work Pounders, Stephen, Music Powell, Stacy, Advertising Presgrove, Sherry, Art Education Prewitt, Regina, Personnel Management Priddy, Christopher, Accounting Raymond P. Compton, a Biology Chemis- try major, is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Golden Key Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta, and Mortar Board. He is also a Resident Advisor, a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and the President of the Residence Hall Associa- tion. Compton participated on the MSU College Bowl Champion team and in the Tesnnessee Intercollegiate State Legisla- ture. He hopes to pursue a career in medical research. Pulse, Carla, Vertebrate Zoology Quigless, Charles, Management Ray, Melanye, Broadcast Journalism Reed, Sue, Graphic Design Rehrig, Stephen, Manufacturing Technology Ricossa, Jr., Raymond, Finance Riley, Wayne, Computer Systems Robins, Randy, Computer Systems Technology Rodenhiser, Michael, Marketing Sales Rone, Stephen, Graphic Design Rosenkranz, Jack, Political Science Ruby, Sylvia, Economics Rufus, Accounting Rushing, Kim, Pre-Pharmacy Rusterholtz, Karl, Biology Saffouri, Walid, Civil Engineering Sanders, Peter, Marketing Sales Sanders, Wendy, History Sawyer, Shirley, Accounting Schifani, Milissa, Journalism Schmidt, Monica, Marketing 26C Who ' s Htic Schmitt, Lawrence, QMBS Schuler, Daniel, Mechanical Engineering Scott, James, Mechanical Engineering. Sewell, Wendy, Accounting Sheegog, Steven, Accounting Shegog, Linda, Personnel Shelton, Debbie, Anthropology Shelton, Dorris, Accounting Sherrod, Carol, Commercial Music Shine, Marsha, Elderly Admin, and Service Silbak, Imad, Civil Engineering Sipes, Charleyn, Management and Pre-Law Smith, Eric, Mechanical Engineering and Pre-Med Smith, Bryan, Manufacturing Technology Smith, Melanie, Accounting Spillers, Teresa, Theatre Springer, Pamela, Criminal Justice Spurlock, Melinda, Finance Stalls, Christopher, TV Film Production Stedman, Michael, Commercial Music Steinberg, Judy, Journalism Stephens, William, Psychology Stevens, Dianna Leigh, Interior Design Steverson, Brenda, Broadcasting Stewart, Julianne, Psychology Stiggers, Tracy, Management Stoffle, Julia, Accounting Profile 261 Seniors Street, Sara, Journalism Stroup, Lisa, Electrical Engineering Stroup, Patty, Business Education Styers, Denise, Marketi ng Talley, Marshall, Accounting Tan, Daniel, Electrical Engineering Tang, Si Chin, Electrical Engineering Tavakoli-nik, Mahmoud, Electrical Engineering Taylor, Charles, Business Taylor, Larry, Public Relations Taylor, Mala, Home Economics Taylor, Sharon, Management Teems, Lynda, Finance Teh, Lin, Civil Engineering Terry, Clarence, Accounting Thomas, John, Mechanical Engineering Thomas, Vernita, Social Work Thompson, Alison, Management Thompson, Johnny, Management Thompson, Scott, Accounting Thompson, Susan, Management Thornton, Leslie, Economics Tidwell, Paula, Psychology and Pre-Med Todd, Earnestine, Management Todd, Trebor, Social Work Torres, Carlos, Architecture Technology Trausenecker, Janice, Accounting Tripp, Donald, Civil Engineering True, Louis, Criminal Justice Trull, ReGina, Distributive Education 262 Raymond J. Ricossa, a Finance major, is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma, Who ' s Who in National Colleges and Universities, the MSU Dean ' s List, and the National Dean ' s List. He has been active in the Student Government Associa- tion, the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, and has served as a representa- tive on the MSU Athletics Committee, the Human Relations Committee, and the Dean ' s Student Advisory Committee in the College of Business. Jeanne Evelyn Harris, a Finance major, is a member of Golden Key National Honor Society and Mortar Board. She has been active on the Student Ambassador Board and the Student Government Association, and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and a little sister of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. by Shari Bishop Who ' s Who Jeanne Evelyn Harris and Raymond J. Ricossa. Photo by Colleen Hill. Tucker, Leoley, Journalism Public Relations Turner, Doris, Vocational Rehabilitation Tyler, James, Electrical Engineering Utley, Jeffrey, Management Utley, Kevin, Biology Vaughn, Veronica, Accounting Vaught, Debbie, English Secondar y Education Wakim, Patti, Broadcast Communications Walker, Joy, Educational Services Walker, Scott, Finance Walker, Susan, Finance Walsh, Shirley, Community Health Walton, Veronica, Special Education Wardlow, Timothy, Accounting Washburn, Thomas, Criminal Justice Watts, David, Orthopedic Rehabilitation Weatherby, Darla, Marketing Webb, Jr., John, History Profile 2C3 Seniors Webb, Sandy, Elementary Education Weber, Diane, Office Administration Weeden, Richard, Engineering Technology James Steven Strickland, a Finance major, is a recipient of the J. Wayne Johnson Award and the Academic Performnce Scholarship. He has been very active in the Student Government Association, has been on the State Board of Regents President ' s Council, and has represented MSU at the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature and the Midwest Model United Nations. West, Regina, Fashion Merchandising Westmoreland, Kent, Journalism Advertising White, Gail, Criminal Justice White, Pamela, Special Education Whited, Rita, Elementary Education Williamson, Milton, Production Management Windsor, Carrie, Finance Windsor, Conde, Mechanical Engineering Winney, Beverly, Nursing Winstead, Patrick, Biology Wood, Michael, Electrical Engineering Woods, John, Biology Wray, Lynda, Philosophy Wright, Doug, Accounting Wright, Janet, Management 264 Who Paula Marcella Tidwell, a December 1985 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, has been active in Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society. She was a recipi- ent of the UDC Scholarship, and partici- pated in the University Career Women and the Philosophy Club. by Shari I islu i Wright, Katherine, Accounting Yates, John, Personnel Yee, Stella, Social Work Yeo, Kiong-Chin, Electrical Engineering Young, Bobby, Finance Young, Pamela, Psychology Zinai, Harry, Psychology Profile 265 Undergraduates Adair, Charles Adame, Sara Algee, Laurie Allen, Kelly Amagliani, Marie Anderson, Clayton Anderson, Robert Anderton, Robin Andreas, Carla Applegate, Don Argo, Charlotte Armstrong, Holly Armstrong, Hynie Arnwine, Scott Arterburn, Ellen Atkins, Elizabeth Autry, Janet Averett, Jackie Baker, Debbie Baker, Michael Barnes, Kimberly Baroff, Kenneth Bates, June Baugus, Michael Beall, Carole Bearup, Scot Beckman, Julianne Bell, Rebecca Bickers, James Bingham, Phillip Bishop, Sharon Blakemore, Lisa Blankenship, Cindi Blankenship, Beth Blankenship, Robert Bledsoe, Tina Blythe, Vickey Beaz, Kathleen Boehms, Julie Bohannon, Phillip Bratton, Alicia Breslau, Jeff Briley, Keith Brown, Kathryn Brownfiel, Kim Bruff, Tracy Bryant, Lindsey Buskel, Lori Byrd, Austin Byer, Dennis Byington, Robert Campbell, Kerri Carnes, Kim Ray Carpenter, Elizabeth Carroll, Myra Cash, Kellye 266 Juggling a full load of classes at night and working 40 hours a week could give anybody trouble, but Jo Rene Farmer Dees It Witti Unique Style Have you ever wondered what it would be like trying to juggle a full I time job and go to school at night? If you have, Jo Rene Farmer could tell you all about it. For the past five years, Jo Rene has worked as a hair stylist at Beau Monde styling salon in Memphis, and she has been attending Memphis State part time for the past three years. Jo Rene is presently serving on the Tennessee Hair Fashion Committee which presents materials and teaches new styles in hair shows. Several of the shows are local, and at least two are major ones every year. She attends Memphis State with the hope of someday starting her own business. With the skills she learns at school, it becomes easier for her to communicate with today ' s clients who are more sophisticated with greater intelligence as a result of the business environment. In order to make it work, Jo Rene must balance her life and set priorities. If it were easy, everybody would do it. That ' s why some people are successful and others aren ' t. A part time student must make sacrifices to make it pay off in the end. School is especially tough when her friends are going out and having fun, and she must stay at home and study. In addition, being an older student on campus has its drawbacks since it is some- times more difficult to fit into campus life. Jo Rene really likes Memphis State and has high respect for its education and professors. If you take the time to know them, they can help you out. They really are willing to help. Jo Rene feels that Memphis State has made a big difference in her life. For example, when they talk about Gross National Product on the news, she knows what they are talking about. With all of these credentials under her belt, Jo Rene is sure to become a success. by Bill Thompson Jo Rene Farmer creates modern sculpture on a customers ' locks. Photo by Colleen Hill. Casteel, Christopher Castro, Maria Chandler, Cindy Chin, Charissa Chymiy, Dale Clarendon, Darcy Clark, Linda Clark, Ray Clayton, Patricia Clear, Karen Cochran, Leonard Coker, Mandie Coleman, Aprile Collins, Jackie I M file 267 Conway, Jr., Robert Cooling, Kim Cooper, Brent Cooper, Jr., Leon Cox, Carol Crawford, Caroline Crawford, Roslyn Creed, Kenny Crone, Karen Crowder, Paula Daily, Stephen Dalao, Michael Dame, Joanna Dangerfield, Lacrecia Darr, Amy Daugherty, Kimberly Davidson, Melinda Davis, Carey Davis, DeWayne Davis, Shirley Davis-Pierce, Mary Denaburg, Scott Denson, Dee Denton, Margaret Depperschmidt, Joan Dickens, Carolyn Dismukes, Debbie Doss, Michael Doyle, Kathryn Drake, Shawn Dressander, Dana Drumwright, Henry Duke, Alison Eanes, Mary Eaves, Vickie Eberhardt, Chad Eckel, III, M.O. Edwards, Jill Egedegbe, Austin Eidson, Susan Ellington, Robert Elliott, Steven Emison, Susan Etters, Benjamin Evans, Mark Ewell, Ethel Fahrenbacher, Heidi Falls, Leigh Ann Farr, Deneen Faulk, Michael Fason, Yolanda Ferris, Douglas Fisher, Audrey Fisher, Cynthia Ford, Julie Foust, Donna 268 Mrs. Claire Blackwell is pretty busy in the MSU Accounting Office. Photo by Colleen Hill. Handling the finances of a major university can be quite a job, but for Claire Blackwell work is Hectic, But It ' s funl Z I o, what ' s it like having the finances of a major university in your hands I 1 each day? If you ask Mrs. Claire Blackwell, she will probably tell you it ' s hectic at times, but always very interesting. As Chief Accountant, Mrs. Blackwell has seen many changes in the Accounting offices of MSU in the 19 years she has been here. Most of these changes have simplified the accounting process. The university has recently purchased computer software designed to provide better financial accounting and payroll systems, and this software is now being installed. Mrs. Blackwell has also seen the staff of the Accounting office grow. When she started working in the Loans area in 1966, there were 6 people in the entire office. Today the office has a total of 24 employees. Mrs. Blackwell has lived in Rosemark all of her life. She graduated from Ole Miss with a BBA, and received her MS in Accounting from Memphis State. Mrs. Blackwell and her husband have two children. Mrs. Blackwell sums up her goals for the Accounting office by saying she wants to simplify accounting. She says the atmo- sphere at MSU is enjoyable and keeps her young. Although her job is a challenge, Mrs. Blackwell seems ready and willing to face that challenge head-on. by Shari Eisficp Foy, Perry Franklin, Bettie Freeman, Andrea Friday, George Fuchs, Heidi Fung, Phillip Fuquay, Thomas Gallen, Cynthia Garrison, Jennifer Guerin, Wendy Gilreath, Richard Glover, Sharon Gobert, Cynthia Goldsby, Jana Profile 269 Graham, Jon Graves, Damon Graves, Mydon Gray, Keith Gray, William Goldsby, Jana Greaney, Devin Greene, Betty Greer, Charles Groff, Richard Gross, Carl Gunter, Elizabeth Haley, John Hall, Daniel Hamer, Sandra Hamlin, Jerry Hannah, Mark Harris, Dale Harris, Robert Harris, Rosalyn Harris, Stephanie Harris, Suzanne Harrison, Angela Harrison, Larry Harvey, Jane Hauser, Joseph Hayes, Tony Haynes, Lesley Head, Clara Hein, Paul Henderson, Russell Henderson, Todd Henry, Steven Henson, Sonia Hethmon, Douglas Heyning, Brent Hickman, Jonathan Hobbs, Tammy Howard, Charles Huffine. Tracy Hundley, Rebekah Hunter, Velvet Inman, Angela lovinelli, Douglas lsaccs, Elizabeth Jackson, Darla Jackson, Dwayne Jackson, Tona James, Robert Jones, Jacquelyn Jones, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Jones, Margaret Jones, Sonja Jowers, Charles Judd, Eric 27C Traveling from four to five months a year promoting Memphis State University to high school students is All In A Day ' s Work. raveling, meeting people, promoting Memphis State — all in a day ' s work for Kathryn T Doyle, new student recruiter for Memphis State. For four to five months a year, Kathryn travels Middle and East Tennessee visiting high school students in as many as fifteen high schools a week. In all, she is assigned 175 schools all of which are visited in the fall, most of them twice, and some three times. She not only promotes MSU, but also helps students define their needs. If Memphis State fulfills those needs, she goes from there by helping them with all types of information and scholarships. Locally, Kathryn attends blue carpet receptions in West Tennessee towns and assists in high school days on campus. According to Kathryn, It ' s been a good experience seeing my state which is also my home. In her travels she experiences rural sites of old covered bridges, experiencing Kathryn Doyle peps up for another exciting presentation. Photo by Colleen Hill. different people and different ways of life. She also goes on tour with Jazz, Theatre, and Vocal groups from the university. There ' s a certain sense of pride in taking a professional group of people from my school giving me a feeling that what I promote daily really does exist. A graduate of Rosemark Academy in Rosemark, Tennessee and Memphis State University Class of 1984, Kathryn enjoys sailing, running, and biking. Recently married and residing in Memphis, she is working on her Masters degree in Corporate Communica- tions. From the student ' s point of view, Kathryn continues to practice what she preaches. by Bill I Ih iiiiiM ii Kaczmarek, Donna Kallaher, Stephen Keenan, Mike Keeton, Laura Kelly, Jennifer Keltner, Sharon King, Edward King, Kathryn King, Leslie Kirkpatrick, Douglas Knott, Kevin Kraemen, Patrick Kustoff, David Kutz, Don Profile 271 Laffiteau, James Lamphere, Kim Landers, Lisa Laney, Scott Langlois, John Laster, Leann Leachman, Deborah Lee, Jessie Lee, Lisa Lee, Susan Lewis, Courtney Lewis, Molly Limbaugh, Maria Logan, Nancy Logsdon, Angela Longfield, Robert Lovelace, Joan Lowry, Leigh Lubkowitz, Daphne Lunsford, Susan Lynxwiler, Melissa Madden, Marie Maners, Joel Marcum, Delayne Martin, Becky Massey, DeAnna Mathews, Candace Maxwell, Neal May, Stacey Mays, John McBride, Brian McCormick, Sonja McCroskey, Kimberly McDill, Andrew McGrew, Elizabeth Mclngvale, 11, George Mcintyre, Mimi McKenzie, Charles McLeroy, Kyria McPipkin, Debra Melvin, Michelle Meredith, John Merkle, Melinda Miliopoulos, Andrews Miller, Chris Miller, Kimberly Miller, Paul Miller, Robert Miller, Rosalyn Mincer, Cynthia Moore, Joseph Moore, Karyn Morgan, P. Morton, Jeffrey Moyer, David Myers, Debra lb make the changes you vant to in your life, there is only one way to go: you Start Cut New Grew Up Quick. T oo many of Memphis State ' s students, the first day of class their freshman year meant driving ten minutes from home and getting to class an hour after getting up. But for freshman, Jamie Legge, the first day of class had entirely different implications. Coming from Lima, Ohio meant not only a change of pace, but also a change of lifestyle. While still in high school, Jamie first heard about Memphis State when she saw the MSU varsity cheerleaders in competition on National television. After that, she obtained information about Memphis State, and soon, Jamie Legge spends her day and pretty smiles in the Financial Aid Office. Photo by Colleen Hill. she proceeded to win the Cecil C. Humphreys scholarship, the most prestigious award offered by the University. After considering Miami University, Clemson, and Ohio State, Jamie decided to make Memphis State her University. Leaving an older sister and a younger brother and sister, Jamie made the move to Memphis although her friends and family were concerned about the change. Studying as a Pre-Med major, Jamie lives in McCord Hall. One of the things that struck her was that she met a lot of nice people. Since she only went home twice in a year, at Christmas and Homecoming, many people offered to take her home with them on weekends. While on campus, Jamie works in the Financial Aid office. To Jamie Legge, Memphis State offers both — a lot of people, and a small campus. She wanted to go someplace different, a different part of the country with different people. For most of us, such a drastic change would be frightening. But as Jamie Legge describes it, You start out new, and you grow up quick. by I ill Thompson Nelson, Johnny Newman, Nina Nichols, Kimberly Norman, Willette Nowicki, Julie O ' Connor, Kelly Onwuzuruigbo, Tannie Pankey, John Parker, Neil Passaro, Geri Paulette, Ronald Payne, Lori Pegg, Jr., Billy Perez, Rick Profile 273 Pettus, Elizabeth Pettus, Jr., Richard Phillips, Patricia Pihl, Cathy Pillow, Paul Pipkin, Joe Place, Teresa Plunk, Carla Porter, Bryan Prince, Kelly Pruitt, Terri Ramey, Barbara Reagan, Jeffery Reasons, Constance Reinhardt, Richard Rhyne, Jr., Verell Richards, Robert Richards, Ronda Richardson, Laura Richey, Jayne Ridenhour, Jr., Wayne Rickman, Brian Ripple, Mary Roberts, Marbeth Robinson, Jennifer Robinson, Lexanne Rogers, David Rogers, Paula Ruby, Julia Rushing, Kim Russell, Wendy Sanders, Kerri Scates, Sean Schwartz, Kelly Segner, Sandra Self, Ann Simmons, David Sipes, Bill Sit, Michael Slocum, Les Small, Laura Smith, 111, Edmund Smith, Kim Smith, Lori Smith, Lori Allyson Smith, Melissa Smith, Roger Smith, Valerie Springfield, III, Robert Staggs, Steve Starks, Bridgitte Steadman, Peggy Stevens, III, Albert Stokes, Delsia Stokes, Essa Stone, Jackie Studying for a 2 -year MA in Philosophy takes a lot of time, but over lunch Ed Brading can be found ■Pondering The Weight Cf The free World. Ed Brading stops to ponder the statement: There are absolutely no absolutes. Photo by Colleen Hill. any college students shriek in horrow to hear the word philosophy, especially when it is used in relation to a course they are required to take. But according to a Graduate Assistant in the Philosophy department here at MSU, taking those dreaded classes can actually prove to be a lot of fun. Ed Brading is one of seven students cur- rently in the 2-year Master ' s Degree program in Philosophy. Originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, Brading completed his under- graduate work at Vanderbilt University in 1984. He started college as a History major, but, like most other students, changed his plans before graduation. Brading highly recommends Philosophy classes for any college student, and for English majors in particular. He says a good course to start with is Philosophy 1611, Elementary Logic. This class teaches the mechanics of formal logic and introduces informal reasoning. Brading says being a graduate student gives him an advantage in teaching under- graduate students, as he can relate to their problems very closely. He also likes knowing his fellow faculty members and says he learns a lot from them. Brading commends MSU ' s Philosophy department and says it is frequently recommended by other universities. In the future, this ambitious graduate assistant would like to stay in the academic field, or possibly move to a career in law. For the meantime, however, Brading says he knows he has given the department someone who is hard-working and has a broad range of interests. He also says of the Philosophy department that, there are more students capable and willing to work in a department as good as this one. by Shari Lislit i Strub, Sarah Sulipeck, Joey Sullivan, Ann Sweatt, Leeann Tabor, Grady Talley, Dana Tesluck, William Thomas, Antwon Thomas, Melissa Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Mary Beth Thompson, Mary Lou Thompson, Jr., William Tillman, David Tisdal, Carolyn Todd, Charles Trevino, Ron Tull, Deborah Turner, Jr., Joseph Turner, II, Paul Twigg, Michael Tyson, LaJuan Ujcich, Matthew Upton, David Vaughan, Gregory Vaughn, Susan Virgin, Cynthia Voldeng, Kurt Ware, III, William Warmath, Marvin Warren, Lorri Watkins, Tina Watson, Jodi Watson, Kerry Weaver, Ava Webster, Richard Wellons, Paul Werne, Paige Werne, Tiffany Werner, Mary Beth Whaley, Lea Whitaker, Toni Whitby, Scott White, Dana White, David Whitehorn, Sarah Whitney, Michael Wiggins, Michael Wike, Deana Williams, Beth Williams, Lynn Williams, Mark Williams, Sharon Williamson, Sarah Winders, Leigh Winegard, Debby Wires, Deborah Wood, Amanda Wood, David Woods, Gina Woods, Susan Wray, III, Robert Zoccola, Susan 276 Audrey McKinnie shows the look that put her on Hits You never know when the opportunity to be a star will come; so be ready when you hear you ' re DnThe Air! Lights — Camera — Action! For most of us, television and live audience I performance is only a dream. But the senior, Audrey McKinnie, stardom became a reality. Puttin on the Hits was the show — Los Angeles, California was the place. All of the excitement began when Audrey learned about a local lip sync competition at the Mid-South Fair when she was at Studebaker ' s. At the Mid-South Fair competi- tion, she competed against twenty-six or twenty-seven contestants and came out the winner. From there, Audrey was sent to Los Angeles where she competed against five contestants in the actual Hits competition. Using her own originality, style, and creative- ness, Audrey performed the artist group, Vanity ' s hit, Pretty Mess. Along with her Photo by Colleen Hill. motfieri for support, Audrey hit the stage in full costume in front of the camera and a live audience. Coming from Bolivar, Tennessee, Audrey is a Senior Biology major at Memphis State. Since she loves to entertain, Audrey said that competing felt great, and that it was like fulfilling a dream. She also described what a good feeling it was representing Memphis since westerners think Memphis is so slow with talent. When asked about the future, Audrey replied, I want to travel and do new things, whatever God wants me to do. For the world of entertainment, we certainly hope she continues. by Eill Thcmpscn Profile 277 From the diversity of 20,000 students, originality and uniqueness combined to make the student body. The Perfect L lei Ml Cf [utiles. emphis State ' s 74th year came to a close as the graduating class of 1986 marched through commencement exercises on May 10. Whether students left their mark conspicuously, or as an involuntary donor to the university through parking tickets, their presence at the university, along with the many other students, gave the college its flavor. By standing out as an individual or blending in with the crowd, each student ' s years on campus had a effect on the university and the people of MSU. While some students are overcome by the immense size of the university and fear being lost in the throngs, the ability to overcome stumbling blocks and advance no matter what is vital for the survival of the individual in the student body. Photo by Robin Conover. 28C ■ 1 1 M 11 1 mm . li « 1 Four missing students? Even in scupture students ' habits never change Photo by Robin Conover. Speaking out comes easier for some than others. Whether it ' s by voicing your religious beliefs from the speaker stand on the UC MALL or in dress and lifestyle, the university owes every bit of its flavor to the individual. Photo by Robin Conover. By warming up for a performance or getting ready for a degree, Natalie Williams and Kevin Snellgrove keep Memphis State alive by keeping the Dance Company ' s Perspectives ' alive. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 281 Jn Kevin Snellgrove asks Patti Slaughter Why Don ' t You Love Me Like You Used To? during ' Perspectives ' by the MSU Dance Company. Photo by Robin Conover. All the hard work in the classrooms, at home with homework and on the job finally have paid off, the year is over. It ' s time to Leek Ivuk In The Getting home was always a high priority for students. However, Mother Nature ' s typical January gave students and staff two days to appreciate and yearn for the warmth of summer as classes were dismissed because of icy streets. Photo by Robin Conover. Shadows Cf Success. ith one more academic year filed away in MSU ' s archives, students look back and see how another year has changed them; and how they have changed Memphis State. Whether their shadow hovered over the gym floor during volleyball practice or on the floor of the stage during dance rehearsal, each student ' s success and shortcoming helped them as students, workers and human beings. Derby Days 85 was a challenge that neither Missy Glaze or Alpha Gamma Delta sorority would pass up. The week of events brought the sororities together for fun and games in competitive spirit. Photo by Robin Conover. The volleyball team gave Peggy Rule a chance to stand out from the crowd as an individual striving for success. Photo by Robin Conover. Profile 283 a Abdul-Hamid, Fauzian 175 Abuhantashi, Nedal 248 Academics 72,73 Acuffjeff 116-118 Adair, Jeff 198 Adair, Charles 266 Adame, Sara 266 Aldinger, James 224,248 Alexander, Elizabeth 248 Alexander, Marvin 138,140 Algee, Laurie 241,266 Allen, Kelly 202,206 Allen, William 248 APLHA CHI OMEGA 186-189,236 ALPHA DELTA PI 190-191 ALPHA GAMMA DELTA 187,192-193 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA 194-195 ALPHA PHI ALPHA 196-197 ALPHA TAU OMEGA 198-199 Amagliani, John 179 Amagliani, Marie 202,266 Amminger, Peter 234,248 Amundsen, Amy 176 Andersen, Jay 169 Anderson, Bill 171 Anderson, Clayton 224,266 Anderson, Deborah 248 Anderson, Mike 179 Anderson, Robert 266 Anderson, Scott 248 Anderson, William 170,248 Anderton, robin 266 Andreas, Carla 227,266 ANGEL FLIGHT 168,169 Applegate, Dan 236,266 Archdeacon, Susan 248 Argo, Charlotte 266 Armstrong, Kathy 175 Armstrong, Lane 214,248 Armstrong, Holly 266 Armstrong, Hynie 266 Arnwine, Scott 266 Arterburn, Ellen 266 ART HISTORY ASSOCIATION 170 Ashbolt, Sgt. 87,88 Ashcraft, Stefanie 38 Askew, Vincent 138,142 ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS 170,171 ATHLETICS 98,99 Atkins, Lisa 236,266,304 Aur, Paulo 104 Austin, Amy 248 Autry, Janet 266 Averett, Jackie 266 Avery, Ed 169 Aviotti, Tricia 202,248 Aycock, Cecil 198 Ayers, Gelene 39 D The Mo Town Talent Show gave students a chance to show off a bit. Photo by Robin Connover. BACCHUS 178,179 BAHA ' I ASSOCIATION 183 Bailey, Coach Charles 156 Bailey, Dewayne 138 Bailey, Nancy 175 Baird, Kimberly 209 Baker, Debbie 19,266 Baker, Michael 266 Baker, Sally 35 Baldwin, Sheryl 170 Baney, Mary Ann 248 Banks, Shelta 248 Barcomb, Robert 248 Barger, David 175 Barker, Angie 112 Barnes, Kimberly 266 Baroff, Ken 217,266 Barr, Brent 176 Barrow, Frances 243 Barton, Cindy 207 BASEBALL 116-119 BASKETBALL, MENS 138-145 BASKETBALL, WOMEN ' S 146-151 Bass, John 173 Batchelor, Beverly 248 Bates, June 266 Baugus, Michael 234,235,266 Beacham, Timothy 214,248,249 Beall, Carole 266 Beard, Jeff 224,248 Bearup, Scott 266 Beasley, Lewis 220 Beason, Magnolia 248 Beck, Gary 224,225,249 Beckman, Julianne 266 Bedford, William 138,143,145 Beibers, West 176 Beiletti, Rhett 140 Bell, Becky 202,203,266 Belleque, Kim 224 Belmont, Mike 103 Berelock, Toni 126 Beresford, Teresa 126,129 Betts, Teresa 249 Bickers, James 266 Biesiot, Robert 234,249 Bingham, Phillip 266 Bingha, Scott 179 Binkley, Nancy 249 Bishop, Shari 206,266,304 Bizzell, Rod 236,249 BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION 170 Blackwell, Claire 269 Blackwell, Daphne 204,205 Blair, Carol 193,235 Blair, Jennifer 240 Blake, Phillip 106 Blakemore, Lisa 266 Blankenship, Emily 206,266 Blankenship, Cindi 266 Blankenship, Lori 228 Blankenship, Bobby 208,266 Bledsoe, Tina 230,266 Blue, Yvette 146 Blythe, Skip 118,266 Boaz, Constance 240 Boaz, Kathleen 266 Bobbitt, Barbie 235 Boehms, Julie 266 Bohannon, Phillip 266 Bond, LaFrancine 195 Bonds, Nelson 249 Booker, Jan 203 Boone, Robert 176 Booron, Gina 227 Bornblum, Beat 179 Bowers, Brad 101 Bowie, Glenda 249 Bowles, Rhonda 195 Bowlins, Orbie 232 Box, Steven 249 Boyd, Dwight 138,140,143,144 Boyd, Joy 249 Braden, Katrina 170 Brading, Ed 179,275 Bradshaw, Dustan 249 Bradshaw, Mark 249 Brasher, Stacie 136,137 Bratton, Alicia 192,266 Bready, Merri Beth 206,249 Breslau, Jeff 266 Brewer, Tonda 179,224 Bridgman, Gary 234,249 Briggs, Beth 236 Bright, Rodney 117,118 Briley, Keith 234,266 Britt, Terry 175 Bronsen, Stan 118 Brooks, Carie 249 Brown, Beth 146 Brown, Kathryn 266 Brown, Kurt 249 Brown, Marilyn 187 Brown, Pete 124,125 Brown, Gail 32 Brown, Victor 30 Brownfiel, Kim 266 Bruff, Tracy 266 Brummitt, Beth 179 Brunetti, Sandy 249 Bryan, Chyrel 228 Bryan, Rindsey 173 Bryant, Gordon 35 Bryant, Lindsey 266 Bryce, Wayne 175 Buchanan, James 169 Buckner, Bonnie 217 Buhler, Virginia 206,207 Bullard, Wayne 168,169 Burnett, Christine 245,249 BURNOUT 92,93 Burr, Buddy 118,119 Burress, Felicia 195 Burress, Jeff 212,214,215,249 Burroughs, Alice 165 Burrows, Elizabeth 250 Bursey, Willie 169 Burton, Cynthia 206,250 Buskel, Lori 192,235,266 284- Butora, Becky 236 Buzan, Roger 169 Byer, Dennis 234,266 Byington, Robert 266 Byrd, Austin 234,235,266 Byrd, David 117,119 c Cabrera, Marguerie 250 Calcutta, Nick 5 Caldwell, Ellen 31 Caldwell, Kenneth 209 Califf, Marilyn 170 Calvert, Patty 201 Campbell, Darry 170 Campbell, Kerri 266 Cannon, Cynthia 250 Capocaccia, John 133 Captino, Tracy 250 Cardosi, Gina 231 Carmichael, Tira 250 Carnes, Kim Ray 208,209,266 Carpenter, Elizabeth 266 Carpenter, Oneida 79 Carpenter, Thomas 45,78,79 Carroll, Myra 241,266 Carson, Donald 237 Carter, Major Thomas 235 Cash, Kellye 38,39,266 Casteel, Christopher 267 Castro, Maria 267 Catchings, Carlton 250 Cathey, Pamela 30,31 Cecil, Jenna 165 Chalmers, Diane 170 Chambers, Jan 28 Chandler, Cindy 267 Chandler, Shellie 52,136,137 Chang, Chew 250 CHEERLEADERS 130-133 Chiang, Lim Kniok 175 Chiles, Lynn 227,250 Chiles, Tim 250 Chin, Caroline 250 Chin, Charissa 266 Chrietzberg, Susan 32,33 Chunn, Bobby 250 Chymiy, Dale 267 Clarendon, Darcy 227,267 Clark, Linda 267 Clark, Jerry 267 Clayton, Patricia 267 Clear, Karen 267 Clement, Juanese 250 Climer, Kristin 250 CLOSING 278-283 Coble, Catherine 230 Cochran, Leonard 267 Coker, Mandie 267 Coleman, April 267 Coleman, Dawn 231 Coleman, Keith 250 Collier, Cossette 250 Collier, Regina 179 Collins, Jackie 173,176,267 Colthorp, Alan 250 COMMUTER STUDENTS 14,15 Compton, Raymond 260,261,304 Comstock, Dennis 169 Conley, Lee 169 Connell, Roger 212,215 Connolly, Eric 165 Conover, Robin 13,18,40,42,50, 55,74,76,173,304 Consterdine, Robin 251 Conway, Patrick 124,125 Conway, Robert 268 Conwill, Michael 35 Cook, Andy 118 Cook, Anthony 106 Cook, Paul 96 Cook, Robert 169 Cook, Tim 118,138 Cooksey, Maria 136,137 Cooling, Brent 268 Cooling, Kim 126,127 Cooper, Leon 217,268 Cooper, Lillian 251 Cooper, Linda 251 Copley, Mark 230 Coupe, Cynthia 251 Covington, Rusty 118 Cox, Carol 241,268 Cox, Linda 251 Coy, Debbie 193 Crain, Cara 224 Crawford, Caroline 268 Crawford, Rosalyn 268 Creasey, Richard 251 Creed, Kenny 224,268 Cremerius, Mary Angela 43,251 Crocker, Melinda 169 Crone, Karen 268 Crone, Saj 248 Crouse, Althea 35 Crowder, Paula 25,173,268,304 Crump, Chip 179 Cruz, Joe 176 Culley, Randy 179 Cummings, John 251 Cummings, Patricia 175 Cunningham, Deborah 114 Cunn ingham, Kelly 224 Cupoles, Marianne 251 Curland, Mike 173 Curlin, John 251 Curlin, Lisa 169 Currie, Raymond 251 Cushing, Carl 251 II Dabasinskas, Andy 10,11 Dabney, Marshall 251 Daily, Craig 268 Dalao, Michael 268 Dale, Allen 224,251 Dalton, Cindy 193 Dame, Joanna 268 DANCE DEPARTMENT 32,33 Dandridge, Tammy 251 Dangerfield, Lacrecia 268 Daniel, Darlene 169 Darden, Maj. William 86,87,169 Darnell, Benson 133 Darr, Amy 202 Daugherty, Kimberly 268 Davidson, Melinda 268 Davis, Brooks 236 Davis, Carey 268 Davis, DeWayne 268 Davis, John 251 Davis, Shirley 241,268 Davis-Pierce, Mary 268 Dawson, Joseph 251 Day, Kimryl 251 Deckelman, Lillian 251 Deanes, Virgil 210 Dee, Ruby 204,205 Dekany, Mark 251 Deloach, Kelly 213 DELTA GAMMA 140,200-203 DELTA SIGMA PI 173 DELTA SIGMA THETA 204,205 DELTA ZETA 206,207 Dernpsey, Rey 157 Denaburg, Sco tt 208,268 Densford, Dee 268 Denton, Margaret 268 Depperschmidt, Joanie 230,268 Derrick, Thomas 214,251 Desnica, Tammi 250,251 DESOTO 173,302 Dettbarn, Vivian 35 Dettoit, Lynn 209 Dew, Connie 213 Deyo, Cynthia 135 Diaz, Marc 12 Dictel, Iris 251,252,253 Dickens, Carolyn 202,268 Dickey, Candace 38 Dill, John 157 Dillehay, Tom 31 Dismukes, Debbie 268 Dodd, Ted 218 Dodge, Richard 251 Donald, Judge Bernice 245 Donaldson, Christa 251 Donnelly, Donna 251 Doran, Karen 251 Doring, Mimi 231 DORM LIFE 50,51 Doss, Michael 268 Dougherty, Laura 281 Douglas, Rodney 140 Douglas, Terry 154 Doyle, Kathryn 268 Doyle, Kathryn T. 271 Doyle, Mark 251 Drake, Shawn 223,224,268 Dressander, Dana 268 Driscoll, Timothy 133 Driskell, Shirley 252 Drumwroght, Mark 214,268 Duke, Allison 268 Dulin, Kevin 215 Duncan, Jennifer 230 Duncan, Phillip 201,252 Dupriest, Darlene 235,252 Durden, Jefferson 252 Dykes, Samantha 132,133 e Eanes, Mary 268 Early, Jacquolyn 252 Easley, Margaret 35 Eaves, Vickie 268 Eberhardt, Chad 214,268 Eckel, Mo 268 Edgin, Tabby 224 After having their soap suds stolen at Follies, Jenny Blair and Sigma Kappa begin an investigation of the theft. Profile 285 Edwards, Jill 209,268 Egedegbe, Austine 268 Ehrhorn, Kimberlee 113,114 Eidson, Susan 268 Eisenrich, Lisa 114,115 Eldridge, Michael 210 Elek, Stephanie 122,123 Ellington, Robert Goob 214,215,268 Elliott, Romeo 252 Elliott, Steven 268 Ellis, Jeff 153 Emens, Tom 169 Emison, Susan 75, 192,268 Emslie, Dean Marion 193 Endsley, Bill 63 Enoch, Pam 241,252 Eppes, Jeanette 252 EQUESTRIAN TEAM 164,165 Ervin, Steve 252 Esmaeli, Kateh 252 Etters, Benjain 224,268 Evans, Donna 252 Evans, Gary 214,252 Evans, Mark 268 Ewell, Ethel 268 f Fahrenbacher, Heidi 268 Fairs, Eric 5 Falls, Leigh Ann 227,268 Farmer, Gailyn 252 Farmer, Jo 267 Farr, Deneen 197,268 Farris, Robert 224,252 FASHION 20,21 FASHION BOARD 180 Fason Allen, Yolanda 268 Faulk, Mike 214,268,303 Faulkner, Kim 123 Fee, Kim 222 Feisal, James 236,252 Felts, Annette 213 Feguson, Megan 209 Ferguson, Tracy 123 Fernandez, Jeff 242 Ferrier, Blair 87,169 Ferris, Douglas 234,268 Feilds, Bob 47 Feilds, Kathy 204,248,258,259 Finch, Larry 138 Finney, James 252 Finney, Mike 197 Fischer, Patrick 105 Fisher, Audrey 268 Fisher, Cynthia 268 Fitzgerald, Kevin 124,125 Flowers, Shari 209 Floyd, Pamela 252 Folsum, Leslie 112 FOOTBALL 152-157 Ford, Beverly 169 Ford, Julie 226,227,268 Forsythe, Doug 215,252 Fossell, Laura 228 Foust, Donna 268 Fowler, Lee 1 38 Fowler, Roger 60 Fox, Krista 126,128 Foy, Perry 214,269 Francis, Barbara 209 Franklin, B ettie 269 Franklin, Venita 252 Freeman, Andrea 169 Freeman, Cliff 169 Friday, Tony 269 Fuchs, Heidi 269 Fugett, Michael 252 Fuller, Bethel 117,118 Fulton, Sylvester 197 Fung, Phillip 269 Fuquay, Thomas 269 Gabel, Laura 252 Gage, Doug 1 26 Gaither, Jennifer 213 Gallen, Cynthia 202,269 Gallo, Gary 118 GAMMA BETA PHI 175 GAMMA THETA UPSILON 175 Gardner, PJ 252 Garibaldi, Lynn 52 Garner, Kevin 234,252 Garrett, Jackie 205 Garrett, Vickie 252 Garrison, Jennifer 226,227,269 Gatewood, Susan 252 Gattis, Amanda 252 Gear, Michael 252 Gentry, Charles 118 George, Amy 231 Geurin, Wendy 213,241,269 Gholson, Jim 211 Gholson, Julia 224 Giannini, Cynthia 112,113 Giffin, Jeffrey 214,252 Gilreath, Todd 214,269 Girard, Cpt. Mark 169 Giron, Timothy 131-133 Glaub, Angela 114,115 Glaze, Missy 283 Glosson, Don 153,155 Glover, Sharon 269 Gnuschke.Jerald 224,252 Gobet, Cynthia 269 Golden, Regina 204,253 Goldsby, Jana 202,269,270 Golson, Selina 133 Gor, Nancy 252 Gore, Julie 35 Goslowsky, Eric 169 Gossett, Garrie 253 GRADUATE ASSISTANTS 82-85 Graham, Brent 283 Graham, Glenn 253 Graham, Jo 270 Graham, Capt. Oney H. 169 Graves, Da ion 270 Graves, Myron 270 Gray, Christi 38 Gray, Dennis 214,253 Gray, Keith 270 Gray, Michael 18 Gray, Sheryl 253 Gray, William 208,270 Greaney, Devin 270 GREEKS 184,185 Carl T-Bone of Phi Beta Sigma sounds off in the Fieldhouse gym. Green, Al 219 Green, Diane 253 Green, Emerson 35 Green, Kevin 208,253 Green, Sharon 253 Greene, Betty 270 Greer, Hugh 213,214,270 Greer, Delois 253 Greer, Victoria 253 Gregory, Vivian 253 Grasham, Perry 169 Gresry, Angela 169 Griffin, Charles 41 Grigsby, Jacquelyn 253 Grizzle, David 89 Groff, Richard 224,270 Gross, Carl 270 Gunter, Elizabeth 270 h Hackett, Margaret 253 Hade, Diedre 30 Haghalab, Bijan 253 Haghalab, Mary Ann 253 Hagwood, Rod 19,27,303 Haley, John 237,270 Hall, Chris 243 Hall, Daniel 208,270 Hall, Staff Sgt. R.L. 169 Hamer, Sandra 204,205,270 Hamilton, Kelly 253 Hamlin, Jerry 214,270 Hammett, Mike 118 Hand, Christine 243 HANDBALL 124,125 Haney, Allison 253 Hannah, Mark 270 Hardaway, James 254 Hardin, Kathy 254 Hardison, Tammy 231 Harkins, Dan 154,155 Harlan, Jon 126 Harmon, Ben 248 Harmon, Jeff 25 Harris, Christi 136,137 Harris, Dale 270 Harris, Jeanne 262,263 Harris, Jeff 32 Harris, Jerry 153,155 Harris, Robert 270 Harris, Stephanie 206,270 Harris, Suzanne 192,236,270 Harris, Timothy 43 Harrison, Angela 270 Harrison, Faye Beth 230,254,256,257 Harrison, Jeff rey 254 Harrison, Larry 270 Harrison, Teresa 28 Harshfield, Da vid 233,234,254 Hart, Kimberly 169 Hartman, Everett 254 Harvey, Jane 270 Hatchett, Jackie 254 Hatchett, Lisa 207 Hatchcock, John 254 Hauser, Joe 214,270 Hauss, Jeff 254 Hawkins, Romona 254 Hayden, Susan 254 Hayes, Teresa 126 Hayes, Tony 208,270 Hayes, Waiter 153 Haynes, Lesley 227,270 Hays, Donna 254 Hazelton, Stacy Head, Clara 270 Hearon, Barbara 136,137 Heath, Dawn 254 Heavey, Jeffrey 215,254 Heidelberg, Roger 254 Hein, Paul 224,270 Helming, Joanna 28 HELMSMAN 175 Henderson, Russell 118,270 Henderson, Todd 270 Hendricks, Emma 245,254 Hendrix, Brent 254 Hendrix, Miley 244 Hendy, Cathy 224 Henry, Kimba 254 Henry, Steven 270 Henson, Sonia 270 Henson, Tina 192 Herring, Vanessa 255 Hess, Raymond 234,255 Hessenaur, Laura 112 Hester, Missy 28 Hethmon, Doug 270 Heyning, Brent 270 Hickman, Jonathon 270 Hickman, Todd 234 Hicks, Juan 221 Higginbotham, Elizabeth 47 Hill, Bill Colleen 23,303 Hill, Cindy 69,303 Hill, Cuffy201 Hill, Doris 239 Hill, Judy 256 Hines, Donna 205 Hinson, Oliver 30 Ho, Kwong 255 Hobbs, Tammy 192,270 Hodges, Mark 214,215,255 Holder, Deborah 255 Holder, Rick 248 Holland, Allison 136,137 Holley, Trina 205 Holmes, Baskerville 138,139 Holmes, Christopher 208,25 Holmes, Julie 230,255 HOMECOMING 42-45 Hooper, Daniel 255 Hooper, Trell 155 Houloubi, Mohammed 255 Howard, Charles 270 Hrapkiewicz, Michelle 255 Hudgins, Don 255 Huey, Stephanie 230 Huffine, Tracy 270 Hundley, Rebekah 270 Hunstad, Capt. Bernie 87,16 ' Hunter, Velvet 236,270 Hutchison, Jeff 32,33 Ingram, Christopher 255 Inman, Angela 270 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 174,175 INTIMATE PLACES 70,71 Iovinelli, Douglas 270 Irby, William 133 Isaacs, Elizabeth 227,270 Isom, Nina 255 I Jackson, Barbara 81,255 Jackson, Darla 202,270,303 Jackson, Dewayne 270 Jackson, Ilinda 241 Jackson, TJ 202,203,270,303 Jafarey, Mahmuda 122,123 James, Robert 205,255 James, Robert 270 January, Bobby 215,255 Jeffers.Jim 126 Jensen, David 138,142 Jerome, Brad 126 Johnsey, Curtis 237,255 Johnson, Julienne 43 Johnson, Renata 205 ohnson, Thomas 255 ohnston, Dawn DJ 209 ones, Angela 255 ones, Brian 6,237 ones, Bryan 255 ones, David 255 ones, Jacquelyn 209,270 ones, Jaime 224 ones, Jan 235 ones, Jeffrey 270 ones, Jennifer 192,270 ones. Kim 239 ones, Linda 169 ones, Margaret 270 ones, Michael 224,255 ones, Msgt. Norris 169 ones, Richard 219 ones, Kevin 179 ones, Rodney 255 ones, Sharon 255 ones, Sonja 270 ones, Susan 255 owers, Charles 270 owers, Mark 255 udd, Eric 270 udd, Jamie 76 k Kaczmarek, Donna 209,271 Kadetz, Marc 30 Kallaher, Stephen 237,271 Kallaher, Walter 177,236,237,255 Kaplan, Julie 213 KAPPA APLHA 187,208,209 KAPPA APLHA PSI 176,177 KAPPA SIGMA 187,212-215 Kartheiser, John 255 Kasperbauer, Dr. Jim 176 Kastner, Maria 256 Katsoulis, Janice 173 Kaufman, Melissa 240,241 Kee, Stephanie 256 Kee, Ten Lin 175 Keenan, Michael 237,271 Keeton, Laura 271 Kelly, Jennifer 271 Keltner, Clayton 236 Keltner, Sharon 236,271 Kennedy, Keith 31 Keough, Liz 236 Keys, Demetrice 256 Khoo, Nee 256 Khoo, Wey 256 Kidd, Jeff 256 Kilmer, Joyce 18 Kilpatrick, Bobby 118 King, Aubrey 1 18 King, Charlotte 235 King, Edward 235,271 King, Kathryn 271 King, Leslie 271 Kinney, Scott 179 Kirk, Dana 138,139,140,142 Kirkpatrick, Doug 215,271 Klyce, Robert 29 Knaff, Kenneth 29 Knight, Janet 256 Knott, Kevin 215,271 Knowles, Richard 35 Knox, Lisa 114,213 Koertge, Douglas 28 Kolb, Ann 201-203 Kolb, Ellen 203 Komistek, Rick 126,129 Kraemer, Patrick 208,271 Kupier, Mark 25 Kuns, Ross 104 Kustoff, David 198,271 Kutz, Don 271 All it takes to enjoy the SGA ice skating at the Mall of Memphis is a good friend and a sense of humor. Angie Campbell has her fall broken by a friend.Photo by Daniel Tan. Mike Thieke and Bobby Kilpatrick discuss some game strategies during one of the baseball team ' s many matches. Photo by Shari Flowers. I Laffiteau, Jimmy 235,272,303 LaGrange, Ltc. David 169 Lamb, Charles 256 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA 216,217 Lamphere, Kim 202,272 Landess, Burns 209 Landers, Ashley 118 Landers, Lisa 192,272 Laney, Scott 272 Langham.John 162 Langlois, John 272 Laster, Leann 202,272 Laster, Steven 50,51 Lauderdale, Rhonda 146 Laveccia, John 222 Lawler, Miles 175 Lawrence, Joel 202 Lawrence, Bill 256 Leachman, Deborah 175,272 Leake, Patrick 169 LeCroy, Charles 169 LECTURE CIRCUIT 36,37 Lee, Adriene 256 Lee, Beth 203 Lee, Jessie 172,272 Lee, June 256 Lee, Laura 192,236,256 Lee, Lisa 272 Lee, Susan 192,272 Leech, Shelley 176 Legge, Jami 273 Leibovich, Joey 175 Leo n, David 126 Lerner, Gene 215 Levey, Harry 250,251,256 Lewers, Rhonda 193 Lewis, Courtney 202,272 Lewis, Ginger 256 Lewis, Jeff 173 Lewis, Molly 272 Lewis, Sondra 224 Lewis, William 256 Lewis, Yvette 194,195 Liddy, John 88,89 Likens, Steve 177 Liles, Larry 126 Lim, Khiok 256 Lim, Wen-Chau 256 Limbaugh, Maria 202,276 Lindsey, April 205 Linxwiler, John 177 Littlefield, 7,74 Lock, Charles 256 Lockhart, Michelle 248,249 Loeffel, Paula 256 Loftin, Susan 169 Logan, Gene 116,1 18 Logan, Moira 32,33 Logan, Elizabeth 192,272 Logsdon, Angela 272 Lomenick, Suzye 28,31 Longfield, Robbie 237,272 Louderback, Holly 256 Love, Candy 77 Love, Sandra 256 Lovelace, Joan 272 Lovich, Larry 256 Lovich, Moe 257 Low, Eng 256 Lowry, Leigh 272 Lubiani, Debra 39 Lubkowit, Daphne 23,77,82,84, 94,96,202,255,272 Lunati.Judy 257 Lundy, Troy 75 Lunsford, Susan 272 Lyle, Joyce 18 Lynxwiler, Melissa 272 Lyons, Cheryl 257 III Ma, Weipine 257 Mschen, Thomas 35 Madden, Marie 272 Mahan.JiU 209 Mahoney, Janice 257 MALFUNCTION JUNCTION 16,17 Madgar-Ford, Bijan 257 Maners,Joel 272 Maness, Mack 236 Manis, Laurie 257 Manis, Michael 257 Mamley, Powers 257 Marable, Chris 118 MARCHING BAND 160-163 Marcum, Delayne 272 Markey, Philip 257 Marklejill 104 MARRIED STUDENTD 48,49 Marshall, Chris 126 Martin, Becky 272 Martin, Kenneth 257 Martin, Lori 257 Martin, Rod 197,257 Massey, DeAnna 206,272 Massey, Michael 169 Massey, Shawn 124,125 Matheny, Harvey 248 Mathews, Candace 204,272 Maxwell, Neal 215,272 May, Angela 257 May, Ayse 12 May, Stacey 272 Mays, John 272 Mazzone, Charles 124,125 McBride, Brian 215,272 McBride, Sheila 257 McCarter, Janice 257 McCarter, Linda 209 McCormick, Sonja272 McCoy, Melvin 29 McCrary, Vicki 136,137 McCroske, Kimberly 272 McDill, Andrew 208,272 McDonald, Ashilia 78,303 McDowell, Kelli 236 McElrath, Tracy 213,257 McGee, Wilma 257 McGhee, Michael 169 McGrew, Elizabeth 209,272 McGrew, Pat 126 Mclngvale, George 235,272 Mclntyre, Mimi 272 McKay, Dr. Sidney 161 McKenzie, Charles 272 McKinnie, Audrey 277 McKinzie, Chuck 208,209 McKnight, Judy 257 McElroy, Kyria 272 McPipkin, Debra 193,272 McShane, Donna 257 Melvin, Missy 202,272 MSU LIONS CLUB 176 Meredith, John 235,272 Merkle, Melinda 193,272 Merritt, Renee 126 Merriam, Tom 213 Merril, Burt 19 Mertz, Robert 257 Micci, Janice 257 Milewski, Bob 257 Miliopoulos, Andreas 272 Miller, Chris 272 Miller, Jacqueline 258 Miller, Katrina 236,258 Miller, Kimberly 272 Niller, Paul 272 Miller, Robert 272 Miller, Rosalyn 272 Millian, Howard 126 Milligan, Steve 214 Mills, Tommy 258 Mincer, Cynthia 230,231,272 Mincer, Wendy 43 MISS MEMPHIS STATE 38,39 Mitchell, Terri 202,213,258 MONEY 54,55 Montgomery, Kathy 169,206 Montgomery, Lucie 243 Montgomery, Van 248,249 Moody, Kenneth 138 Moody, Thomas 209 Mooney, Matthew 258 Moore, Anthony 96,196 e, Deea 258 Moore, Guy 248 Moore, Karyn 272 Moore, Laura 258 Moore, Linda 258 Moore, Michael 224,272 Moore, Trey 235,236,258 Morgan, LaSonya 169,258 Morgan, P. 272 Morgan, Rebecca 202,258 Morris, Keith 118 Morris, Michael 258 Morrow, George 138 Morton, Jeff 215,272 Moss, Andrelyn 204,258 Moss, David T 215,258 Moss, David 116-118 Moss, Harriet 258 Moyer, David 272 MSU ID 24,25 Mueller, Michael 105 Muller, Karla 203,258 Mulins, Shawna 114,115 Mullins, Wendy 169 Murley, Lynn 258 Musterman, Sue 213 Myes, Debra 205,272 Mynatt, Linda 258 n Nabors, Forest 1 18 Nagel, Lady Vera 258 Najera Ortega, Saul 258 NAP-JERK 64,65 Nelson, Johnny 273 Nevins, Greg 252,253 NEW TIME SCHEDULE 76,77 Newborn, Clifferdean 258 Newcomb, Joe 118 Newman, Nina 273 Newsom, Brian 215,258 Ng, Kin-Weng 259 Nichols, Kimberly 273 NIGHT PATROL 60,61 € O ' Connor, Kelly 1 1,76,91,235,273,303 Oacciano, Evelyn 259 OConner, Susan 76 Olubadewo, Nike 259 OMEGA PSI PHI 218,219 ONeil, Todd 126,127 Onwuzuruigbo, Tannie 273 OPENING 2-7 ORDER OF OMEGA 169 OREINTATON 10,11 Orrick, Jimmy 169 Overman, Georgina 259 Owens, Cassandra 259 Owens, Theodore 152 P Palme, Danny 228 Palmer, Jo Lynne 3 1 Pankey, John 224,273 Panni, Susan 231,259 Parker, Neil 273 Parlin, Mary 259 Patriche, Roxana 123 Parkes, Christi 112 Parrish, Melanie 240 Paryl, Rick 176 Passaro, Geri 206,273 Pate, Diane 131 Patterson, Mona 51,213 Paulette, Ronald 273 Payne, Billy 173 Payne, Lori 213,273 Payne, Nikki 112 Payne, Todd 179 Peacock, Denise 259 Peacock, Elizabeth 209 Peavy, Michael 169 Peel, Jack 117,118 Peel, Lee Ann 231 Peeples, Andre 218 Peeples, Tracy 259 Pegg, Billy 259 Pekovich, Anne 259 Pennell, Ronnie 217 Penner, Chelle 114,115 Pennington, Sharon 254,255 Penwarden, Duane 169 PEOPLE 246,247 Perez, Rick 273 Perkins, Beverly 205 Perkins, Pat 106 Perry, Denise 259 Perry, Lisa 176 Perry, Sue Lynn 162,176,177 Peterson, Craig 93 PETS 56,57 Pettus, Elizabeth 274 Pettus, Richard 274 Petty, Scott 237,259 Peyton, Lisa 259 PHI BETA SIGMA 220,221 PHI GAMMA DELTA 222-225 Phillips, Karla 136 Phillips, Patricia 274 Phillips, Sonia 259 PHILOSOPHY CLUB 179 PHI MU 226,227 PHI MU ALPHA 179 PHI SIGMA KAPPA 228,229 PI BETA PHI 230,231 Pickens, Steve 232 Pihl, Cathy 207,274 PI KAPPA ALPHA 232,233 PI KAPPA PHI 234,235 Pike, Jim 229 Pillow, Kathryn 213 Pillow, Paul 215,274 Pipkin, Betty 231,289 Pipkin, Joe 274 Pirtle, Shirley 260 Place, Teresa 274 PLAYS 26—31 Plunk, Carla 274 Plunk, Shannon 1 Pode, David 176 Polgrabia, Mark 124,125 Polk, Mary 245 POLLS 90,91 POM PON SQUAD 134-137 POOR TESTING 94,95 Pope, Jo 248 Porter, Bryan 224,274 Porter, Lee Ann 169 POUNCER 100,101 Pounders, Stephen 162,260 Powell, Jeff 233 Powell, Stacy 203,260 Powell, Tim 179 Presgrove, Sherry 260 PRESIDENT CARPENTER 78,79 Prewitt, Regina 260 Priddy, Christopher 250,251,260 Prince, Kelly 207,274 Pritchett, Dena 126 Proom, Joyce 194 Pruitt, Terri 274 Pulse, Carla 260 Quarles, Daryl 170 Quigless, Charles 260 Quinley, Loree 136 r Radell, Sally 32 Ragland, Bart 169 RAILROAD CROSSING 12,13 RAIN AND MSU 62,63 Ramey, Barbara 274 Ramey.John 170 Ramsey, Brent 170 Ramsey, Chris 173 Randall, Angela 146 Rather, Mary 224 Ray, Melanye 209,260 Rea, Michelle 224 Reagan, Jeff 223,224,274 Reasons, Constance 274 RECITAL 34,35 Reed, Greg 175 Reed, John 179 Reed, Sue 260 Reeves, Beth 203 REGISTRATION 74,75 Rehrig, Stephen 260 Reid, Scott 126,127 Reinhart, Richard 274 RELIGION 40,41 Rendall.Jack 199 RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION 179 Reyle, Richard 236 Reynold, Timothy 169 Reynolds, Keith 162,176 Rhyne, Verell 274 Richards, Robert 274 Richards, Ronda 207,274 Richardson, Keith 110 Richardson, Laura 274 Richardson, Paige 236 Richey, Jayne 274 Richey, Phyllis 114 Richmond, Ross 35 Rickman, Chad 215,274 Ricossa, Ray 177,198,260,262,263 Riddick, Pam 224 Ridenhour, Wayne 274 Riggins, Diane 133 Riley, Wayne 260 Ripple, Mary 274 Risner, David 179 Roach, David 198 Robbins, Crystal 28,31 Roberts, Kari 112 Roberts, Marbeth 169,274 Robins, Randy 175,260 Robinson, George 170 Robinson, Dr. Hoke 179 Robinson, Jennifer 274 Robinson, Johnny 126 Robinson, Lexanne 274 Robinson, Terrence 12,14,21,22, 69,158,173 Robinson, Vincent 138 Roche, Tim 179 Rodenhiser, Michael 260 Rogers, David 215,274 Rogers, Jeff ery 179 Rogers, Paula 203,274 ROMANCE 68,69 Rone, Deanna 236 Rone, Steve 237,260 Rosenkranzjack 208,260 Ross, Bill 229 ROTC 86-89,169 Ruby, Julia 207,274 Ruby, Sylvia 207,236,260 Rufus, Gregory 260 RUGBY 102,103 Rule, Peggy 114,115,283 Ruleman, Sharon 236 Rushing, Kim 203,213,274 Russell, Don 169 Russell, Sharon 226,227 Russell, Sherry 43 Russell, Wendy 274 RUSSIAN EAST EUROPEAN CULTURE SOCIETY 172,173 Rusterholtz, Karl 260 Ryan, Elizabeth 123 $ SAC HOSPITALITY COM. 181 SAC PRODUCITON COM. 181 SAC PUBLICITY COM. 181 SAC SPECIAL EVENTS COM. 181 Saffouri, Walid 260 Sanborn, Anna 30 Sanderford, Kim 229 Sanders, Kerri 274 Sanders, Peter 260 Sanders, Wendy 260 Sawyer, Shirley 260 Scates, Sean 224,274 Delta Sigma Theta sorority held its annual Steppin ' display in the University Center to the delight of all onlookers. Profile 289 Schifani, Melissa 64,65,260 Schklar, Janet 224 Schmidt, Monica 241,260 Schmitt, Lawrence 261 Schoen, Lori 209 Achroer, Bebe 48,49 Schuler, Daniel 224,261 Schwartz, Kelly 274 SCOREBOARD 158,159 Scott, Ricky 215,261 Scott, Steven 116,118 Scott, Sheila 165 Scott, Terry 30 Seabaugh, Jeff 28,29 Seals, Johnnie 86,89 Segner, Sandra 207,274 Seigert, JoAnn 126 Self, Elizabeth 193,274 SENIORS 248-265 Sewell, Wendy 261 Shaffer, Margaret 112,113 Shaw, Tim 197 Sheegog, Steve 261 Sheets, Phoebe 165 Shegog, Linda 261 Shelton, Debbie 261 Shelton, Doris 261 Sherrod, Carol 261 Shine, James 124,125 Shine, Marsha 261 Shipman, Kim 213 SIGMA CHI 236,237 SIGMA GAMMA RHO 238,239 SIGMA KAPPA 240,241 SIGMA PHI EPSILON 242,243 Silbak, Imad 261 Silver, Larry 124,125 Simmons, Aden 243 Simmons, Scott 215,274 Singleton, Rhonda 209 Sipes, Bill 215,274 Sipes, Charleyn 193,261 Sit, Michael 273 Slaughter, Patti 282 Slayton, Marty 38,39 Slocum, Les 274 Small, Laura 193,174 Smith, Bryan 261 Smith, Dee Dee 239 Smith, Donna 209 Smith, Edmund 274 Smith, Eric 261 Smith, Kim 203,274 Smith, Lori 231,274 Smith, Janice 224 Smith, Melanie 261 Smith, Melissa 203,274 Smith, Miles 169 Smith, Randy 96,97,1 17,118 Smith, Roger 274 Smith, Sandra 209 Smith, Valerie 235,240,241,274 Smithey, Ingird 224 Smuck, Richard 160 Snelgrove, Kevin 30,281,282 Snellings, Shawna 235 SOCCER 104,105 SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS 180,181 Sopher, Mindy 169 SOUTH CAMPUS GHOST 46,47 Sparkman, Danny 153,155,157 Spillers, Teresa 261 SPRING BREAK 58,59 Springer, Pamela 261 Springfield, Robert 274 Spurlock, Melinda 261 Staggs, Steve 274 Stalls, Christopher 261 Stanfield, Kevin 124,125 Starks, Bridge tte 274 Staten, Lisa 4 Steadman, Peggy 274 Stedman, Michael 261 Steinberg, Judy 261 Stephens, Mia 114,115 Stephens, William 261 Stern, Robyn 123 Stevens, Albert 274 Stevens, Dianna 261 Steverson, Brenda 261 Stewart, John 30 Stewart, Julianne 261 Stewart, Maria 112 Stewart, Pamela 76 Stiggers, Tracy 261 Stoffle, Julia 207,261 Stokes, Delisa 274 Stokes, Essa 274 Stone, Jackie 274 Stovall, Sharon 228 Street, Sara 262 Streit.Jane 85 Strickland, Jim 264,265 Stroup, Lisa 207,262 Stroup, Patty 262 Strub, Sally 240,275 Stuart, John 222 STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL 180 STUDENT AMBASSADOR BOARD 183 STUDENT LIFE 8,9 STUDYING PLACES 80,81 Styers, Denise 262 Sulipeck, Joey 275 Sullivan, Ann 203,275 Sumrall, Leslie 248 Svoboda, Tommy 223 Sweatt, Leeann 227,275 Swift, Cpt. Ulysses 169 Swift, Kay 245 Swords, Angie 136 t Tabor, Grady 275 Talley, Dana 275 Talley, Marshall 262 Tan, Daniel 248,262,303 Tan, Siaoh 248 Tang, Si Chin 262 TANNING 52,53 Tappan, David 105 Tarochione, Mary 30 Tavakoli-Nik, Mahmoud 262 Taylor, Charles 262 Taylor, Larry 262 Taylor, Mala 262 Taylor, Sharon 262 Teems, Lynda 262 Teh, Lin 262 Terry, Clarence 197,262 Terry, Cindy 229 Terry, Eric 1 38 Terry, Natalie 229 Tesluck, William 275 Thieke, Mike 118 Thomas, Antwon 276 Thomas, John 262 Thomas, Missy 236,276 Thomas, Vernita 262 Thompson, Alison 262 Thompson, Cliff 29 Thompson, Elizabeth 276 Thompson, Wayne 1 17,1 18 Thompson, Johnny 262 Thompson, Mary Lou 231,276 Thompson, Maybeth 276 Thompson, Rita 205 Thompson, Scott 177,224,262 Thompson, Susie 230,231, 252,253,262 Thompson, Troy 217 Thompson, William 208,276, 303 Thornton, Anthony 221 Thornton, Leslie 11,193,262 Thrasher, Phil 60,61 Tidwell, Paula 262,264,265 TIGER PAWS 182,183,187 Tillman, David 215,276 Tisdal, Carolyn 213,276 Tobias, Angy 134-136 Todd, Arnie 179 Todd, Charles 276 Todd, Chris 232 Todd, Earnestine 194,262 Todd, Trebor 243,262 Topham, David 106 Torres, Carlos 262 Tosh, Tommy 199 Towles, Marilyn 175 TRACK CROSS COUNTRY 106-109 Trausenecker, Janice 262 Treece, Sherry 39,226 TRENDS 22,23 Trenk, Karen 236 Trevino, Ron 12,276 Tripp, Donald 262 Tripp, Tiffany 203 Trouy, Bess 163 Trouy, Stacy 160 Troxel, Renea 179 True, Louis 262 Trull, Regina 262 Tucker, Leoley 263 Tull, Deborah 193,276 Turner, Andre 138,139,143 Turner, Doris 263 Turner, Joseph 224,276 Turner, Paul 276 TUTORS 96,97 Twigg, Michael 276 Tyler, James 263 Tyson, Anthony 106 Springtime on campus means spending a few extra minutes on the University Center Mall with friends. Tyson, Lajuan 194,276 II U.C. MALL 18,19 Ujcich, Matthew 276 UNDERGRADUATES 266-277 Underwood, Amy 135 Upton, David 276 Utley, Jeff 263 Utley, Kevin 263 V Valentine, Elizabeth 175 Vandives, Minta 176 Vanzandt, Scott 169 Vaughan, Gregory 208,276 Vaughn, Phillis 146,149 Vaughn, Susan 236,276 Vaughn, Veronica 231,263 Vaught, Debbie 193,263 Virgin, Cindy 207,276 Voldeng, Kurt 276 VOLLEYBALL 114,115 Volner, Lisa 169 1 Waggoaer, Mary 35 Wakefield, Martin 29 Wakim, Patti 183,203,263 Constance Boaz makes sure everyone know there is no Smokin ' in the Boy ' s Room during Derby Days Lip Sync Contest. Sigma Kappa placed third in the event. Photo by Robin Conover. Wall, Susan 170 Walker, Joy 263 Walker, Michael 118 Walker, Scott 237,263 Walker, Susan 263 Walpole, Trey 179 Walsh, Shirley 263 Walthal, Beth 6,112,113 Walton, Veronica 263 Ward, Alan 236 Ward, Sam 179 Wardlaw, Timothy 263 Ware, Fred 179 Ware, Tom 215,276 Warmath, Marvin 276 Warren, Lorri 201,203,276 Warren, ]Mary 175 Warrick, Jim 209 Washburn, Thomas 263 Washington, Raymond 60 Watkins.Jim 158,159 Watkinsjohn 118 Watkins, Tina 183,207,276 Watson, Jodi 227,276 Watson, Kerry 276 Watts, David 263 Weatherby, Darla 263 Weaver, Ava 276 Weaver, Carol 236 Weaver, Harold 175 Webb, John 175,252,253,263 Webb, Sandy 193,213,264 Webb, Vera 146,147,148,149,151 Weber, Diane 264 Webster, Richard 276 Weeden, Rick 215,264 Welch, Jeff 101 Wellons, Paul 237,276 Welsh, Stephen 30 Wentzel, Duane 170 Werne, Paige 203,276 Werne, Tiffany 203,276 Werner, Mary Beth 276 West, Dennis 30 West, Jim 28,30 Phyllis Richey shouts encourage- ment to her team members at a Lady Tiger volleyball match in the Field- house. West, Regina 264 West, Sandi 229 Westmoreland, Kent 264 Whalen, James 84 Whaley, Lea 193,276 Whelan, James 85 Whitaker, Toni 179,209,276 Whitby, Robert 217 Whitby, Scott 276 White, Dana 276 White, David 235,276 White, Gail 264 White, Pamela 264 White, Tracey 169 Whited, Rita 264 Whitehead, Maggie 131,133 Whitehorn, Sarah, 226,276 Whitehorn, Tim 124 Whitelaw, Melanie 224 Whitney, Michael 224,276 WHO ' S WHO 248-253,256-265 WEIRD CLASSES 66,67 Wiggins, Michael 276 Wike, Deana 207,276 Wilfong.John 138,141,144 Wilkes, Deborah 18,183 Williams, Anne 201,236 Williams, Beth 203,276 Williams, Lynn 209,276 Williams, Mark 215,276 Williams, Michael 243 Williams, Natalie 281 Williams, Sharon 183,207,263 Williamson, Milton 264 Williamson, Sarah 276 Wilson, Barbara 213 Wilson, Daphyne 195 Wilson, Dr. Major L. 82,83 Wilson, Mike 176 Wilt, Holly 213 Winders, Leigh 231,276 Windsor, Carrie 177,203,248,249,264 Windsor, Conde 43,169,183,203, 256,257,264 Winegar, Elizabeth 175 Wineguard, Debbie 276 Winney, Beverly 264 Winslow, Russell 48 Winstead, Pat 179,233,264 Wires, Debbie 276 Wise, Prosha 169 Wolter, Nancy 114,115,213 Wood, Amanda 276 Wood, David 215,264 Woods, Gina 276 Woods, John 264 Woods, Susan 207,276 Woodward, Allison 165 Woodward, Cecilia 169 Woody, Edward 169 Wooten, Lynn 183 • Wooten, Pam 229 Workman, Stanley 35 Worthington, Tracey 183,209 Worsham, Robert 170 Worthy, Marcus 170 Wray, Linda 179,183,250,251,264 Wray, Maureen 173 Wray, Robert 224,276 Wright, Doug 237,264 Wright, Janet 264 Wright, Katherine 204,265 As the NBA ' s sixth pick overall, William Bedford was chosen by the Phoenix Suns. 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Computer-controlled wing flaps optimize fuel efficiency A control surface, called a canard, mounted forward of the wing and not seen since the original Wright flyer, further improves fuel economy by providing increased lift  at supersonic speeds. tfc The flight test ™ program is scheduled for 1984 Sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and administered by the United Stales Air Force, this working relationship between government, military and industry could pay big dividends in the advance of knowledge For information on an engineering career at Grumman, send your resume, in strictest confidence to: Manager College Relations. Dept KMW, Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Mail Stop A08-28, Bethpage, Long Island, New York 11714. Grumman Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer US citizenship required M F H V GRUMMAN Profile 3C1 Dr. Utt, faculty adviser and the staff wonder what Steve Norman is doing to Colleen ' s lens cover. Photo by Steve Norman Meeting deadlines two weeks old, cropping photos at 3 o ' clock in the morning and getting the copy on time was all in a year ' s work for the staff and crew of Have you ever had the feeling that you ' re experiencing something you ' ve already been through? Deja-un? As the ' 86 DeSoto nears an end, the same thoughts came to mind as when the ' 85 book went to print: When will it arrive? Will people like it? Did I correct the spelling errors on page so-and-so? And the same answer comes back — You ' ll just have to wait and see. For the second year in a row, I hold my breath as I await the arrival of the yearbook and the reaction it will spur. The paper and ink can ' t even begin to reflect the work, fun, anger, frustration and excitement the staff put into it. Compiling a yearbook that repre- sents a university the size of MSU is an ominous task. However, the staff hopes that the pieces of ourselves that we, and many other people, have invested in the DeSoto will be pleasing to all of the 22,000 plus students at Memphis State; everyone of (you) It ' s the individual student that makes the DeSoto, that makes MSU. It ' s to the individual that we dedicate the DeSoto. For all those profiles, seen and unseen, thanks for a ... different year. Tztrl Z fc M 3C2 Editor Steve and Tona share a private joke about the state of world politics and rented gibbon suits. Photo by Robin Conover. Assistant Editor Layout Copy Editor Student Life Editor Photo Editors Academics Editor Organizations Editor Athletics Editors Greeks Editor People Editor Office Manager Adviser On the fall retreat at Meeman Shelby Forest, the staff watched curiously as a herd of wild yaks passed by humming a Whitney Houston song. Special thanks to everyone who wr ote stories, took pictures, proofed copy, bought wine, answered the telephone, screamed at the staff, didn ' t quit when things were tough and anyone and everyone who believed in the book. Cindy Hill gives Terrence Robinson a lift to his layout chair so he can supervise the staff layout party. Photo by Colleen Hill. Pssst...hey Steve, your moustache and beard were taken from the back of an African Wildebeast. Profile 3C3 Tndthe shadows grow fvTconover longer, the tnum hToTthe past year still linger the memory- Tlie 304 I y Volume 74 of Memphis State University ' s DeSoto was lithographed by Josten ' s Ameri- can Yearbook Company of Clarksville, Tenn. John Cole was the company ' s representative. TheDeSoto submitted camera-ready layouts permitting the staff to utilize many typogra- phic and graphic effects. Headline type styles are as follows: main headings, Broadway and subheads, Garamond. Copy is set 10 11 Garamond Medium. Cutlines are Garamond 9 10. All rule lines were laid down by students using border tape. Lines close register to pho- tos and to tint blocks are 1 pt. Tooling lines throughout the book are also 1 pt. Screened backgrounds were handled by Josten ' s technicians. All tints are either 10, 30, 60 or 100 percent black or a tempo color. Paper stock is 80 pound gloss. Endsheet stock is 65 pound cover weight stock (light beige 285) with purple 527 and blue 305 applied to the front end sheet and purple 527 and silver 840 applied to the back endsheet. The cover material is Craftline Embossed (pearl 528) on a 150 point binder ' s board with a design stamped from an artist ' s sketch. Dusty rose 363 and blue 305 were applied. The cover concept was by Terrence M. Robinson, Jr., layout and copy editor. All underclass and senior portraits were shot by Varden Studios of Syracuse, New York. All tempo colors were used by spot colors. The DeSoto is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, the Associated Collegiate Press and the American Scholastic Press Association. Collegiate Concepts of Atlanta, GA handled all advertisements. Employing a magazine format, the DeSoto had a press run of 1,000 copies. The yearbook editor visited the plant in Clarksville, TN to watch the color and black and white press runs. Address all inquiries to the DeSoto, Meeman Journalism Building, Memphis State University, Memphis, Tenn. 38152. Profile u