Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1979 volume:

MERCER UNIVERSITY Macon, Georgia biion r 79 What Does Mercer Mean? Mf ' M Ht ' t l V M L l 1 ' ■ ■ ' 1 yi . si m  Mercer Means Memories! Mercer Means . . Mischief Mercer Means Motivation! 10 I lV:_y -. . ■f .r II Mercer Means Magic! 12 13 14 m Mercer Means Magnificence! -t .r: -il 15 ' W !_- 16 ©: ' - ,B5: I t hh Mercer Means Merry-making! 17 |iM Rr -« Hf ' ' , ' « 1 - Sa iLAHi yF?Ct1 18 Mercer Means More sn 19 Marius Steen Foreign Exchange Student September 7, 1978, Marius Steen stepped off a plane in Boston, Mass. and no more than an hour later did he encounter his first real scare in the United States. In the crowded and confusing Boston airport, Marius ' objective was to get from one terminal to the next to change airlines for the flight to Atlanta. The second terminal was adjacent to the one he was in, but he had limited time to get there. And — as luck had it — the passenger cars were going one-way — the opposite way. Frustrated and frightened already, he boarded the cart, hoping said cart had been inspired by the Boston Marathon. Luck works in both ways. Said cart, after having gone completely around the airport, reached Marius ' second terminal on time. He boarded his Atlanta-bound plane literally seconds before the steps were taken away and the door closed. This story is representative of Marius Steen ' s ups and downs in America. In alternating years with Wesleyan College of Macon, Mercer University takes an exchange student from another country sponsored by Macon ' s Rotary Club. Marius, a native of Oslo, Nor- way, was this year ' s representative. At this time he began a living and learning experience which will affect him for the rest of his life. In the summer of 78 Marius was looking forward to his trip not only for its valuable learning experiences, but because he was going through a difficult period at home. To put it lightly, Marius has a heart . Upon meeting him, one can see that he is a concerned and sensitive person. This is evident in his attitude towards friends and acquaintances, and humanity as a whole. One group in which he was involved at Mercer is the Student World Hunger Committee. He believes people must become more aware of and concerned about world hunger. Once informed, Mar- ius feels immediate action should be taken by individuals in sacrific- ing meals in their homes, hoping that the ideal of sacrifice will spread throughout the earth. And Marius is one who practices what le preaches, stating that on only 3 days of the year did he throw way any waste food. I felt terrible about even that, he said. Academically, Marius is a serious student who enjoys History and Political Science courses. Because his knowledge of the English language is not perfect, he spends more time than the average student in preparing for classes. As he has a strong interest in politics, he hopes to enter Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in the fall to further pursue studies in this subject. But Marius is not completely serious. Young Mr. Steen has a great sense of humor and is involved in many activities. Twice weekly he went with Dr. McManus of the Christianity Dept. to the YMCA to swim. Marius made one of the trips to Beech Mountain, N.C. in January to snow ski, and naturally felt right at home. Snow skiing and sailing are two of his favorites in Norway. He enjoys reading and listening to music, not only Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelburg, and Supertramp, but Bach and Beethoven as well. Lastly he enjoys traveling, spending time in Washington and Florida during Christ- mas break. Spring break took him to Colorado for ten days of skiing and mixing with fellow Norwegians in the mountains. Before return- ing to Norway in July, his schedule included a bus trip through the Eastern U.S. His tour included stops in New Orleans and Nashville, and then up to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York. Marius has learned a great deal through his experiences at Mer- cer and in America. In his nine months, the young Norwegian has gained confidence in himself and come to realize that his values and standards are equal to or higher than that of the average person. Through his friendships and acquaintances in America, he has been fortunate enough to broaden his ideas about humanity and its differ- ing lifestyles. Mercer was fortunate in that Marius Steen walked this way , if but once. 20 Student Development Office To help every student attain his her full p ' tential in life is the purpose of the desigm Student Development Office under the direction of Mr. Barry Jenkins. The Office begins work- ing with students as freshmen by doing individ- ual personality testing and counseling according to the needs. It continues by working with each student all four years, while at Mercer, by help- ing develop career goals, and by setting up a placement file on each. This is intended to aid in obtaining jobs after graduation. A Career Day was sponsored by this Office in March where 100 different interviews were conducted by 18 different employers. This long-needed service is well underway now at Mercer, and according to Mr. Jenkins, there is a bright hope for its be- coming invaluable to students in the future. SERVICES ' T??-- -Ti Yea for the rec! Not the Ramblin ' Wreck from Ga. Tech; Clyde, but the Rec Room at Mercer. This year the Art Gallery was converted into a much-needed Recreation Room. The Rec Room includes 4 pool tables, ping pong tables, pinball machines, foosball table, and even a popcorn machine. For a nominal fee, one can enjoy as much fun as one can find in a Rec Room. In fact, the place has become quite a hang-out for some students. All Wrecks unite and cheer for the Rec Room . . . Recreation Room 21 Before Guess what underwent the largest facelift in the world during the Summer of 1978? Oh no, you guessed it! That ' s right, Mercer ' s Snack Bar (or Co-op) did, and no sooner than necessary. Until then, it was a common occurence to go in and sit down on one of the old booths and wind up ker-plop on the floor, or try to study with hands over ears due to the loud juke-box. But thanks to the Student Life Committee of SUAB headed by Carol Pike, headway was made in January of ' 78. Students were surveyed as to what changes they would like to see in the Co-op and all these ideas were com- piled and put into construction in July of ' 78. The new Snack Bar includes such things as a balcony, new wooden booths and brightly colored chairs, carpeting, graphic designs by student Molly Wil- son, a game room, and a Salad and Deli Bar. The place has become more of a gathering place than ever and the site for many special events. Mercer now has something to be proud of for years to come. Mercer, you ' ve done good! The Mercer Snack Bar 23 M i C I AM O Every president of Mercer that I have known has made a distinct contribution out of his own personality. All of them have been conditioned in a way by economic situations and so forth. But you take all of those things and put them all together and I think in a long line of individuals who have contributed to Mercer, the inspiration of Dr. Harris is going to be remembered as one of the most distinguished of all. These are the carefully chosen words of Dr. Paul M. Cousins, long-time friend of Dr. Harris, and a Mercer graduate and former faculty member. He, along with any person ever associated with Rufus Carrollton Harris in relation to Mercer, has come to greatly value and appreciate all that Dr. Harris has done for the University. On April 19, 1979, Dr. Harris formally announced his retirement. Having served Mercer as President for two decades, he has indeed brought her smoothly and willingly through the worst and best of years. From the turbulent early 60 ' s with the integration process and federal aid controversy, through Viet Nam, Kent State, and Cambodia, and into the weather-beaten economy of the mid seventies. Dr. Harris has remained steady in his boat, yet adaptable to change. In his tenure as President, Dr. Harris has presided over dramatic changes at the institution. Mercer has developed from a small Liberal Arts College to a modern well-respected institution of higher learning. During his tenure, the school has seen the improvement of a Law School and Pharmacy School, and the addition of Mercer of Atlanta and the School of Economics and Business. In addition, a Medical School at Mercer is becoming more and more a reality. President Harris General Assistant, Dr. Joseph Hendricks, said, If I had to pick one quality of Dr. Harris that ' s had the most force here all through the years, ' personal authority ' would be the one. He believes in chosing good deans and then supporting them. His personal strength and charm are also considerable. He ' s simply what folks today would call a ' Class ' Person. The list of attributes could go on forever, but suffice it here to say that Dr. Harris has meant more to Mercer University than words could ever describe. He is not only an educator, an advisor, a scholar, and a leader in his field and his community, but he is a true friend to all of those connected with Mercer. With this in mind; to a man who has served Mercer University untiringly and unselfishly for twenty years; it is our privilege and pleasure to dedicate the 1979 Mercer Cauldron. 26 DOCTOR RUFUS CARROLLTON HARRIS President Of The University 1960-1979 27 28 f 2 . r M ■ ' 3t N. ■ K m r 1 v y r . jff X t Dr. Charles C Schroeder Dean of Students Mr. Samuel F. Hart Director of Special Services Upward Bound N r Mr. Scott Anchors Director of Housing; Assistant to the Dean of Students Catherine Meeks Assistant Counselor to Women 29 -s Mr. Robert Skelton University Treasurer; Business Manager Instructor in Economics m- V 5 . ■m •« ' . - Dr. John Mitchell Director of Admissions; Intercollegiate Athletics Mr. Jack Pigott Assistant Athletic Director Gail S. Stone Coordinator of Tutorial and Rehabilitation Services Barbara Shepherd Director of Freshman Seminar Program 31 Mr. Anthony R.W. Stansfield Professor of Art ' -v Dr. Marshall H. Daugherty Professor of Art There is another side to Marshall Daugherty that you probably are not aware of. He is a self- proclaimed grinder of gem and planter of exotic plants! He and his wife Trudy, parents of two daughters and grandparents of four boys, enjoy classical music and are enamored of Southern, French, Italian, and Mexican food. Dr. Daugher- ty s fantasy? To see a Cauldron out before gradu- ation. Maybe someday. Dr. Daugherty. Mr. Roger A. Jamison Instructor in Art Mr. Samuel L. Hutto Assistant Professor of Art 33 Ruth B. Slentz Associate Professor of Biology ' ■% Mr Burke Louise M. Morgan Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. James O. Harrison Professor of Biology 34 Mr. Graydon L. Ware Professor of Biology Mr. T.P. Haines Professor of Biology T.P. Haines enjoys teaching because he feels it ' s the Best way that he can keep in touch with na- ture. The New Jersey native keeps himself busy away from the classroom with painting, photogra- phy, and stamp and coin collecting. A graduate of Rutgers University, Dr. Haines ' favorite foods are fresh fruits of all types. He likes all kinds of music, except rock, and is married and has two stepchil- dren. If Dr. Haines could go to Fantasy Island, he would like to relive some past moments. 5 v,- Tina Northern Instructor in Chemistry Dr. Clare T. Furse Professor of Chemistry Dr. Franklin W. James Callaway Professor of Chemistry When mixing the contents of test tubes in the lab becomes too trying. Dr. James finds solace in back- packing with his wife Jewell and children, Craig and Nancy. Among his other varied interests are photography, auto repair, carpentry, and classical music. Said the UNC graduate, I enjoy explain- ing scientific phenomena to others and relating this knowledge to life situations. Dr. Robert J. Hargrove Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Van H Crawford Assistant Professor of Chemistry 35 H ' . ■ Dr. John B. Sheppard Professor of Christianity Dr. Edwin D. Johnston Roberts Professor of Bible Dr. Harold L. McManus Roberts Professor of Church History Dr. Harold McManus considers teaching to be the most satisfying of professions because educa- tors are helping to shape the future. The Roberts Professor of Church History, Dr. McManus ob- tained his doctorate from Yale University. He is married and the father of three children. Dr. McManus says he likes classical music, but de- clines to name his favorite food, claiming he likes anything but liver. Dr. Howard P. Giddens Professor of Christianity Dr. Francis R. Otto Professor of Christianity Dr. Charles R. Brewster Professor of Christianity I 36 m fi L I M Mr. George R. Barber, Jr. Instructor in Economics Mr. William V. Luckie, Jr. Instructor in Economics and Business Mr William C. Joiner Instructor in Business and Economics Dr. Charles H. Andrews Dean of the School of Business and Economics Stetson Professor of Economics Dean of the new School of Business and Eco- nomics, Dr. Andrews received his A.B. degree from Mercer and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. His unbusiness-like hobbies include tennis, boat- ing, and reading. With all he does, who would have time for more? With inflation the way it ' s going. Dr. Andrews should be sitting on cloud 999,999! 37 Marjorie T. Davis Assistant Professor of English Dr. Vincent B. Leitch Associate Professor of English I-J l Diana R. Stege Instructor in English May F. McMillan Pollock Professor of English Dr. L. Kenneth Hammond Professor of English Atlanta native Kenneth Hammond is a most versatile person. Father of three sons, furniture refinisher, gardener, whose favorite music is 18th and 19th century symphonic. Dr. Hammond is also filled with fantasies. I could populate a whole archipelago of Fantasy Islands, he said. I ' d be a good friend of Jane Austen ' s, sing the tenor lead in a Verdi opera at La Scala — and get cheers, live in Stratford when Shakespeare was growing up, and be on the ship with Columbus. Mr. Ruark and Tatoo are waiting for you. Dr. Hammond. That ' s Ken Hammond — man of a thousand faces. 38 vSi Bobbie B. Hennecy Assistant Professor of English Dr. Stephen E. Bluestone Assistant Professor of English Dr. Mary R. Wilder Professor of English Dr. Michael M. Cass Associate Professor of English 111 1 Margaret H. Englehart Assistant Professor of English George Espy, Jr. Instructor in English 39 Mr. Kenway ri Felice LaMarca Lecturer in Speech and Dramatic Arts Dr. Marvin Dawson, Jr. Callaway Professor of Education Marvin Dawson, who says he hasn ' t the slight- est idea why he enjoys teaching, claims that his fantasy is to be rich. (Obviously, his fantasy is not being fulfilled at MU!) When he isn ' t occupied with turning out the world ' s greatest teachers. Dr. Dawson spends his time traveling, dining on French cuisine, and listening to the likes of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart. Dr. Paul L. Cable Newton Professor of Education Dr. Bobby Jones Associate Professor of Education Mr. Giles M. Easley Visiting Instructor in Education Anne J. Parkins Instructor in Education 40 Coach Bill Bibb Men ' s Head Basketball Coach Coach R. Barry Myers Instructor in Physical Education; Head Baseball Coach Charles Warren Instructor in Physical Education Coach Jane B. Fontaine Instructor in Health and Physical Education; Women ' s Basketball Coach V ■ - •? Dr. Roberts E. Wilder Professor of Health Physical Education College age students are great to work with, said Dr. Wilder when asked why he enjoys teach- ii.g. A native of Fort Valley, Ga., Dr. Wilder is a graduate of Mercer and Peabody College and says his favorite kind of music is 50 ' s music. His dream is to create the finest recreational, physical educa- tion, and athletic facility possible. More power to you. Dr. Wilder. 41 Dr Carlos T Flick Professor of History Dr. K. Wayne Mixon Assistant Professor of History Dr. Jamie H. Cockfield Associate Professor of History Dr. Willis B. Glover Professor of History Dr. Henry Y. Warnock Professor of History t Dr. Wilfred C. Piatt, Jr. Professor of History Potato salad and classical music rank as favor- ites with Dr. Piatt. He enjoys teaching because he finds great satisfaction in the scholar ' s life of reading, research, and writing. I enjoy the person- al contact with students and the opportunity to assist them in beginning a life of learning, Dr. Piatt said. The Furman University graduate ' s hob- bies are music, reading, camping, and working with wood. Married and the father of two children. Dr. Piatt ' s fantasy is to teach a class of both average and above-average students united by a love of learning. 42 ,pj ' ' -M . Dr. L. Emory Whitaker Assistant Professor of Mathematics Mrs. Rudd Dr. Phillip W. Bean Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Gerald L. Norwood Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Norwood ' s fantasy would be to teach a class in first quarter calculus and have all students understand the definition of limit. A graduate of Emporia State University and Purdue University, Dr. Norwood enjoys spectator sports and playing bridge and poker. His favorite foods are fried chicken and collard greens and he likes folk and popular music. Dr. Norwood is married and has two children and says he enjoys teaching because he is a little bit crazy. Mr. Clarence E. Bell Associate Professor of Mathematics £fSf Dr. DAnn Fuquay Mr. Leslie H. Peek Associate Professor of Mathematics Assistant Professor of Mathematics 43 Mr. Jerry P. Winfield Instructor in Modern Languages Dr Alfred E. Youman Associate Professor of Classical Languages From New Haven, Conn, to Macon, Ga. — How did a Yale graduate end up at Mercer? Dr. You- man, who says he ' d like Wine, food, women, mu- sic, and books on Fantasy Island, must have thought, as he sat in the cold, eating pecan pie, one of his favorite foods, that all that snow was for the birds. So he followed their lead and came South. Now he can pursue his hobbies, tennis and camp- ing. Well, this past winter made it a little difficult. Dr. John M. Dunaway Associate Professor of Modern Languages. Dr. John Dunaway ' s favorite fantasy is to take a journey to the after-life to talk with all the great writers of the past. Married and the father of two children. Dr. Dunaway enjoys listening to music from the Romantic period. Dr. Dunaway finds it enjoyable to teach because it allows him the opportunity to spend time reading and talking about his favorite litcrarv works. Dr. William R. Davis, Jr. Associate Professor of Modern Languages Dr Ann N. Hughes Associate Professor of Modern Languages Denise C. Juillard Assistant Professor of Modern Languages 44 Mr. Michael L. Schwartzkopf Instructor in Music Mr. Richard B. Nelson Instructor in Music « Mr. Ian H. Altman Instructor in Music Mrs. Barfieid Instructor in Music Mr. Hoyt F. LeCroy Instructor in Music t a ' p ' pft .- . Dr. H. Lowen Marshall Associate Professor of Music Dr. Marshall, a native of Manassas, Virginia, lists photography, lobster, and classical music as his main loves. He likes teaching (music history) because it gives me great satisfaction to help cre- ate in my students a love for the music of the great masters. I also like working with college students on a person-to-person basis, declared Dr. Mar- shall. 45 Mr. Peter C. Brown Instructor in Philosophy . r Mr. Rex P. Stevens Instructor in Philosophy ■ v ' xiaa . ' ;; Dr Theodore D Nordcnhaug Roberts Professor of Philosophy 46 DR. JAMES EDMONDS When he is away from- the Mercer campus, the San Diego native occupies his time with tennis, volleyball, movies, and concerts. The oldest of his four children, Bethany, attended Mercer last fall and is now at San Diego State. Changed lives is the best product I can be associated with, claims Dr. Edmonds. As a scientist I could help produce hardware in industry instead. People are never the same after any course they take. Mr. Dan R Quisenberry .Assistant Professor of Physics Mr. Powell D Bush Jr. Assistant Professor of Physics 47 i j; Dr. Russell A. Locke Associate Professor of Political Science j Dr. James L. Cox Professor of Political Science When the Cauldron asked Dr. Cox what he would do if he could go to Fantasy Island and live out any unfulfilled dream, he responded, I cannot tell you! I ' d lose my job teaching! The Atlanta native has received degrees from Emory Universi- ty, Southeastern Theological Seminary, and Van- derbilt University and enjoys traveling, swimming, movies, and reading. Dr. Cox is married and enjoys shrimp and seafood. As for musical tastes, he likes semi-classical, classical, and country (the Dolly Parton kind.) Teaching himself and sharing that learning with others is important to Dr. Cox. As the Oxford clerk said, And, gladly would he learn and gladly teach. Dr Peggy DuBose Assistant Professor of Political Science 48 Dr. Eligio S. Gallegos Professor of Psychology Dr. Ronald E. Robinson Associate Professor of Psychology 1 Dr. Thomas J. Glennon Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Vicki Kowlowitz Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. James E. Radiker and Family Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. James Radiker ' s interests include furniture refurnishing and working for historical preserva- tion. Dr. Radiker is married and has one daughter, Laura Jean. His tastes in music run from 50 ' s and 60 ' s rock n ' roll to contemporary Christian music. Dr. Radiker finds the challenge of fighting igno- rance and interaction with students as the two most rewarding aspects of teaching. ' SrjLM Virl 49 Ermelinda Quiambao Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Alpha M. Bond, Jr. Professor of Sociology Mr. Abbie D. Evans Instructor in Sociology 1-111 50 Mr. Thomas M. Williams Instructor in Speech and Dramatic Arts Dr. Gerre G. Price Assistant Professor of Speech and Dramatic Arts Gerre Price a beach bum? That ' s what she says she ' d like to be if she could act out an unfulfilled dream at Fantasy Island. She could probably fly there herself with the private pilot ' s license she ' s held since 1958, and eat ripe olives while playing bridge. What a fantasy! In addition to the above mentioned hobbies, Dr. Price, mother of three daughters with one grandson, enjoys classical mu- sic and teaches because she likes students. Mr. Paul F. Oppy, Jr. Instructor in Speech and Dramatic Arts u — Mr. William L. Slagle Visiting Instructor in Speech and Dramatic Arts 51 IHDIVIDUAI O Albritton-Chriss J i Charlotte Albritton Gwendolyn Boddie Charles Brannen Gregory Austen John W. Birch Conni Borer Betti Jo Boyette Gary Breaux Keith Ian Brock Sherree Brown Randy Callahan Stanley Black Belinda Brant William F. Brogdon September L. Conner Nellie Cousar Claire Creech Alan Darty Jay S. Eiche Reginald W. Davis Lisa Detrick Alonzo Evans Alphonso Evans John R. Crowell Cecilia Duhart Ayun Fedorcha Chuck Ferebee Sharon Fields Beverly Ford Donald Fountain Franklin-Horton Bobbie Franklin Boyd J. Gegogeine Douglas Harris Richard Fulton Terry Gaines Ronald C. Gay John Gibbs Brock Haley John Hall Lisa Harrison Marianne Hemphill Phil Henderson Maria G. Hernandez Allen Hieb David K. Hinson Karen J. Horton Howell-Leuchtman Hazel Howell Joseph Jackson Gretchen Kapp Louis L. Hubbard Laurie L. Hughes William Humphries Mary Lee Jackson Joybird Johnson D.R. Jones Jean Lee Kenlan Carol Kiefer Anita Latham Douglas P. Lawson Randall L. Layman Nancy LeRoy Gary Leuchtman Leverette-Ogilvie Alan K. Leverette Julie McCraney (•.••.•.•. ••••■.••v.v.tv ....v.v ::; : William G. 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Logue Emily Long Abby Martin Anthony Masciello Steven Matheny Herbert Matthews Kimberly McDona Hilton Mcken .ic Charles Mckinnon Alain Monde Rogina Middleton Miller-Sanders L nn Miller Laura Mims Greg Mitchell Jack C. Mitchell Ann D. Moore Daniel Morgan ■ 1 • ■ sjet Heather Moses Deborah A. Mill Lisa Moss Brenda Nicholson Kathleen O ' Hara Joanne Packo Christopher E. Pounds Richard M. Powell Jimmy Preil Janine Ramero Jeffrey Reagan Mark Reed Dean Robinson Vanessa Rumble Garv Russell Eric Salter Cynthia Sampson Robin Sanders Sandola-Trivett Suzanne Sandola Tami Sasse Lorraine Saulter William Schlieper Mike Schultz Mary A. Sealey Noreen Sexton Anna Shaw Loretta A. Shaw Kathy Singletary Christopher Shellnutt K. i. ' ' JihL Lesha Smith Mary Smith Molly Smith Paul Sparrow Eric Smith Mary Stanfield George Steers Teresa Stickles Christopher Stokes Frank Tarallo Cheryl Taylor Lisa Thomas Shelby J Thomas Richard V Tipton Sissic Tomlinson Susan E. Toncy Lisa Torbcrt Cheryl Treadwcll Katie Trivetl Wall-Ziadie Dennis A. Wall Terry Wall Greg Walling Sheila M. Ward Tamara J. Ward Elaine M. Warner U. Stephen Wood Ceil Youngblood V Ellen C. Zarzecki Alicia Ziadie r_ -ffW 1. Carol Henneberry 2. Charlotte Mims 3. Teri Stickles 4. Susan Hammond 5. Laura House 6. Karen Mallon 7. Laura Derrick 8. Wanda Harber 9. Diana Irvin 10. Lisa Behling 1 1. Lisa Thomas 12. Elizabeth Pearce 13. Vangie Bcnnettc 14. Loveanne Bowles 15. Cathie Cany 16. Barbara Fuerniss 17. Cindy Irvin 18. Joy Wallace 19. Jamie Houtz 20. Dina Cacavias 21. Nanky Connolly 22. Lisa Harrison 23. Julie McCraney 24. Debbie Lockaby 25. Cathy Henkel 26. Carole Sherouse 27. Gina Stanfield 28. Cindy Langston 29. Paula Newsome 30. Catherine Davison 31. Mary Lynne Scoott 32 Eve Foster 33. Shelby Thomas 34. Kim Dubberly 35. Ellen Thompson 36. Jan Daly 37. Andrea Squizzaro 38. Drummer Boy 82 The Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Delta Pi had a year filled with many fun and exciting events. Philanthropic projects, fraternity mix- ers, and Winter and Spring Week-ends were all a part of their agenda. ||| Their big philanthropic project was working ' with the Special Olympics, along with helping a needy family during Thanksgiving and Christ- mas. During Winter Week-end, the AAII ' s jour- neyed to Sugar Mountain, N.C., where they found twelve inches of fresh snow on the ground, as well as a great time for everyone. They had Spring Week-end right here in Macon with a formal dance on Friday, May 11, and a How- down on Saturday, May 12. Senior picnic, Founders Day, and other parties were all a part of a year filled with many great memories for the AAII ' s. •4- |m ' - evAU- President: Nanky Connolly Vice-President: Barbara Fuerniss AAn Alpha Delta Pi 83 Alpha Gamma Delta had an active and excit- ing year. With the pledging of 25 girls. Gamma Iota chapter was off and running. Fall quarter was filled with the excitement of rush fraternity parties, and the annual Panhellenic dance. According to tradition, the pledges kidnapped the sisters for a surprise-filled Halloween even- ing. In intramurals, the Alpha Gams took sec- ond place in football, but first place in spirit. They stomped the courts during volleyball sea- son and walked off with the first place trophy. Highlighting winter quarter was the winter formal held at the Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. Winter quarter also brought homecoming fes- tivities and basketball season. During Spring quarter the Alpha Gams head- ed for the beaches of Panama City and a long awaited Spring Weekend. They also participat- ed in the Sigma Nu Relays and had a dynamite Softball season. They then headed for the Uni- versity of Georgia to celebrate the 75th anniver- sary of Alpha Gamma Delta at International Reunion Day. The senior picnic brought the year to a close for Alpha Gam, but it was a year to look back on with happy memories of special times with special sisters. President: Sandy Whaley Vice-President: Gretchen Kapp AFA Alpha Gamma Delta 1 ' mt v m mi w ffi ' vml o W ■■ P ■. 84 1. Lisa Torbert 2. Debbie Spivey 3. Lesley Prinz 4. Marianna Patton 5. Lynne DePriest 6. Suzanne Sandola 7. Abby Martin 8. Syivie Kramer 9. Kathie Brown 10. Frances Samples 1 1. Robin Wooldridge 12. Gretchen Kapp 13. Maria Cooper 14. Cissy Craig 15. Lisa Stoneley 16. Cindy Bender 17. Nancy Nevels 18. Gwen Allen 19. Karen Osborne 20. Belinda Heard 21. Cheri Long 22. Andy Harlan 23. Debbie Nettles 24. Sandra Cowan 25. Karen Horton 26. Jane Glendenning 27. Melanie Fortner 28. Denise Watkins 29. Susan Toney 30. Sandy Whaley 31. Gina Wilkerson 32. Jan Vardaman 33. Cindy Howard 34. Connie Dotson 35. Anita Latham 36. Linda Roberts 37 Darlene Webb 38. Mechele Souto 39. Lisa Shourds 40. Amanda Cox 41. Renda Kilgo 42. Emily Long 43. Donna Leak 44. Cindy Simpson 45. Dayna Leak 46. Sandy Nelson 47. Lynne Bobo 48. Karen Duva 49. Jayne Meeks 50. Cindy Butler 51. Mary Lynn Blanton 52. Kathy Molnar 85 AKA PLEDGES — (Left to Right) — Vanessa Booker. Avia Lockett. Glenda Yvette Jordan. Antoinette Lee. Gloria Montgomery, Sylvia Henry. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded Jan. 15, 1908 at Howard University in Wash., D.C.; the first Greek organization for black women. It ' s purpose is to be of service to all mankind . Mercer ' s Iota Eta chapter was started Jan. 10, 1975 and its many activities include: ser- vice to the elderly at McAfee Towers, taking care of a family through Macon Children ' s service, and working with the Heart Fund and Muscular Dystrophy. Nationally, AKA promised a half million dollars to the Negro College Fund and met this goal. The Reading Program is the most important interest of the sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha will live on with its Service to All Mankind. 86 1. Cathy Powell 2. Shirley Wilson 3. Anita Perdue 4. Cheryl Cherry 5. Vickie Perdue 6. Debra Ray 7. Mary Jackson President: Cathy Powell Vice-President: Shirley Wilson Alpha Kappa Alpha 87 The brothers of Iota Eta got off to a fantastic start for the 1978-79 school year with a rejuvin- ation of brotherhood and spirit. During Fall quarter nineteen beautiful and talented young ladies were given the honor of being selected as Alpha Sweethearts for the year. Our Halloween was spent at Uni onville Elementary School with the brothers sponsoring a carnival for the chil- dren. Also during Fall quarter the brothers con- tinued to support the Chapter Family which was adopted last year. The Chapter provided food baskets to this family of 13 during the Thanks- giving and Christmas holidays. Fall quarter was brought to a close with the observance of Founder ' s Day on Dec. 4th. Winter quarter activities began with our fourth annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant and Sweetheart Coronation. Beverly Ford was crowned Miss Black and Gold and Brenda Heard was selected Miss Iota Eta. During Spring quarter the brothers of Iota Eta observed Founder ' s Day for the Chapter, which was chartered on May 22, 1974. The year came to an end with the initiation of one new brother, Randolf Grimes from Columbus, Ga. President: Angelo Sanders Vice-President: Marben Bland M Alpha Phi Alpha 88 FIRST ROW (left to right): Paula Davis, Lacretia Carter, Sylvia Henry, Antoinette Lee, Sheryl Cherry, Vickie Perdue, Cynthia Samp- son. SECOSD ROW: Gwendolyn Hargrove, Viola Powell. Yvette Jordan, Mary Jackson, Avia Lockett, Michelle Bell. THIRD ROW: Kenne Dunson, Brenda Heard, Theresa Lawrence, Charlotte Albrit- ton, Adrianne Jenkins, Rhonda Reese. 1. Ronnie Glover 2. Ronald Appling 3. Alphonso Evans 4. Paul Hatchett 5. Angelo Sanders 6. Johnnie Hopkins 89 1. Chris Steers 2. Davin Gebauer 12. Bill Burr 3 Donny Banks 13. Doug Minor 4. Robert Edmunds 14. Decker Velie 5. Nancv Creech 15. Ed Dalton 6. Doug Stephens 16. Mike Mullen 7. Richard Trotta 17. Ben Martin 8. Tommy Merrill 18. Tracey Ward 9. Doug Calder 19. John Withers 10. Robert Mcl.cod 20. Joe Griner 11 James Withers 21. Bud W ' eiscr . . Air. «• . . ' :. 90 Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega started its 99th year at Mercer with a successful rush, followed by the annual Halloween Cos- tume and Christmas parties. With the start of Winter quarter, the Taus elected new officers, and pledges were initiated as brothers. Also, Alpha Zeta received the hon- or of having Brother Tracy Ward choosen as our Province ' s recipient of the Thomas Arkle Clark Award, the highest honor that can be accorded an ATO undergraduate. The major events for Spring quarter were the Spring Weekend in Panama City, Fla., the Sen- ior Brother Party, and Greek League Soft Ball Championships. To round out the school year, ATO was awarded First Place in the Muscular Dystrophy Tennis Tournament. This year ATO was well represented in campus activities by having brothers participate in the SGA, Honor Coun- cil, Blue Key, Cardinal Key, Beta Beta Beta, Order of Omega, and Scabbard and Blade. President: Decker Velie Vice-President; Frank Strickland ATO Alpha Tau Omega ' B jija ' irtr-ij  i 91 For Psi Gamma Chapter, Fall quarter began with a busy and exciting rush resulting in meet- ing pledge quota and pledging 29 girls. The quarter was filled with banquets, retreats, and cookouts. Psi Gamma also joined Panhellenic in sponsoring a Faculty Tea which was very suc- cessful. Community involvment including pre- ienting underpriviledge children in the area with a Christmas party with the help of the SAE ' s Chi was also very proud to have ended the quarter Dn top by winning First Place in intramural foot- Dall. Winter quarter was highlighted by the annual Pledge-Sister dance with the theme being The Wonderful World of Chi , not to mention win- ning First Place in the Homecoming Parade for the best float. State Day in Atlanta kicked off the activities for a fabulous Spring quarter. Social and civic projects included the Muscular Distrophy Dance-A-Thon and assisting at the Macon Pet Show. Other major events were Parents Week- end, Alumni Weekend, Senior Picnic, Spring Weekend, at Daytona Beach and Senior Sister Dance with it ' s appropriate theme Bon Voy- age. President: Mary Kay Salem Vice-President: Cindy Taylor XD Chi Omega 92 1. Pam Grimes 2. Linda Hester 28. Janine Romero 3. Melissa Deakins 29. Lisa Scarritt 4. Jennie D ent 30. Mary Kay Salem 5. Kim Wagner 31. Vicki Lang 6. Lynn Walker 32. Nellie Cousar 7. Lynn Paul 33. Margaret Bizzell 8. Joan Miller 34. Ann Smith 9. Val Matthews 35. Alison Hopton 10. Joan Blake 36. Pam Stephens 11. Lisa Smith 37. Kim Shirley 12. Becky Gomez 38. Gina Edkins 13. Suzy Fugate 39. Leslie Hope 14. Jean Crouch 40. Kelly Miles 15. Barbara Rentier 41. Nancy Robinson 16. Ann Becker 42. Camille Colman 17. Regina Sullivan 43. Julie McMillan 18. Cindy Pipes 44. Kim Smith 19. Lisa Prison 45. Kimberly Dozier 20. Patti Cumbus 46. Suzie Kenlan 21. Sharon Castellano 47. Karia Satter 22. Christine Hissam 48. Susan Peters 23. Sue Ellen Kraich 49. Jean Kenlan 24. Kathy Lloyd 50. Karen Inhulsen 25. Lynn Miller 51. Laura Parker 26. Nonnie Merrit 52. Bev Bennett 27. Cindy Taylor 53. Ann Moore 93 94 1. Gwendolyn Hargrove 2. Barbara Willis 3. Lynn Soloman 4. Lisa McRae 5. Margaret Heard 6. Daphne Holland 7. Debra Terrell 8. Viola Powell 9. Bonita Williams 10. Yvette Johnson 1 1. Alma Thigpen 12. Paula Childs 13. Vuncius Sanders 14. Michele Bell 15. Gwendolyn Jones 16. Jacquelyn Davis 17. Charlotte Albritton Iota Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., has had an industrious and successful year. Delta has been involved in community service projects including a canned food drive, and helping Macon ' s Department of Family and Children Services bring aid to a needy family. The ladies participated in the R.I.F. (Reading Is Fundamental) program for the community schools, and also made periodical visits to homes for the elderly, providing ent ertainment and fruit baskets. The sorority sponsored the Organization of Bilalian Students Choir in a Gospel Concert to raise money for their needs, and also raised funds for the support of Black Colleges and Universities and the American Cancer Society. President: Charlotte Albritton Vice-President: Lynn Soloman Ase Delta Sigma Theta 95 As in previous years, the KA ' s once again in 1978-79 portrayed their meaning of what frater- nity is, showing spirit, enthusiasm, and devotion throughout. The year began with the pledging of approximately twenty-three young men. The Founder ' s Day Bar-b-que was the main event in the Fall quarter, in which a fun time was had by all. The KA ' s rang in the new year with a banquet in celebration of Robert E. Lee ' s birthday. This was held on January 19. The main event of Spring Quarter was Old South Week which in- cluded week long activities. This week was capped off on Saturday, May 12th, with a din- ner dance held at Idle Hour Country Club. Con- federate uniforms were worn by all at this event. The KA ' s closed out a very successful year with an invigorating party with the Phi Delts and ATO ' s. M % K v«£w ?  [W LfJ President: Andrew Torrance Vice-President: Doug Dunwoody KA Kappa Alpha 96 1. Mike Fortune 2. Danny Williams 3. Bob Cartwright 4. David Clay 5. Morgan Arden 6. Sonny Cone 7. Joe Chappie 8. Jimmy Nobles 9. Al Harrell 10. Roy Wood 11. Andrew Torrance 12. John Vizzini 13. David Rutan 14. Greg Mitchell 15. Eddie Long 16. Jimmy Phillips 17. Pat Belcher 18. Sam Mehring 19. Brian Steinrash 20. Clarence Clay 97 KAPPA KITTE S (left to right): Mmn Thigpen, Vanessa Booker, Carolyn Freeman, Audrey Scott, Jacquelyn Davis. Debra Terrell, Bernadette Jackson, Cheryl Daniels, Trena Hood, Barbara Willis. 98 1. Tony Broughton 2. George Luttrell 3 Kenneth McCullough 4. Jerry Thompson 5. Luther Williams Founded on May 15, 1976. the Theta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. has continued to strive for and empirically support the funda- mental purpose of KA . ACHIEVEMENT in every field of human endeavor. The Chapter sponsored its annual Intramural All-Star Game. It has also held fund raising drives for Muscular Dystrophy and has spon- sored Voter Registration Days. To commemo- rate Black History Week, the Chapter presented a Black History Program with prominent state and local speakers. During Kappa Week the annual Outstanding High School Student Award was presented at the Founders Day Din- ner and Ceremonies. The Spring Greek Show, which was co-sponsored with Delta Sigma The- ta, are but a few of the activities the Chapter has been involved in this year. President. Scylance Scott Vice-President: Murphy Cooper Kappa Alpha Psi 99 President: Skip Fulton Vice-President: Charlie Branncn 1. John Crowell 17. Doug Andrews 33. Harley Smith 2. Wayne Withers 18. K.D Durham 34. Robert Speers 3. Steve Thompson 19. Skip Fulton 35. Allen Hier 4. Jimmy Singer 20. Don McClure 36. Mike Thomas 5. Allen Banks 21. William King 37, Mauricio Alonso 6. Eddie Kuczynski 22. Trip Perry 38. Doug Nichols 7. Doug Hobaugh 23. Charlie Piebes 39. Tim Wilbanks 8. Barry Parker 24. Jeff Linville 40. Greg Bennett 9. Tony Harbin 25. Mac Viers 41. Buck Walker 10. Paul Grabiak 26. Scott Bonham 42. Eric Ponce 11. Brian Chason 27. Mike Mclntire 43, Mike Downey 12. Evans Peters 28. Jim Richards 44. Ed Herndon 13. Toby Harbeck 29. Tom Bishop 45 Art Scott 14. Marc Cook 30. Buddy McGeehee 46 John Lenzen 1?. Brian Passante 31. Alan Whorton 47 Dean Martin 16. John Cole 32. Rick DuVall .-T.;fi7f  i. ;i ifnpa M Kappa Sigma 100 Kappa Sigma ' s year was filled with high- lights, including th eir second consecutive all sports title. They placed first in football, basket- ball, volleyball, boxing, softball, and the Greek games. This impressive record is matched only by their great social events including: rush par- ties, the first annual Starduster ' s Ball, Spring Week-End, and the fourth Bob Miller Bar BQ. Social projects were also successful as Kappa Sig led in all 3 blood drives. Topping the year with an attractive renovation of the Lodge, K S continues to be an outstanding fraternity. 101 r ' V k - . « ¥r 1 Paul Blydcnburgh 17 Vic Lcdbetter M ' -: aR i ) David Linch 18. Steve Blake t ' • .v - ¥ ' x Charles lewis 19 Steve Hansen V. ..d; t 4 Don Vail 20. Mark Davis j Kl r S Scott Whittcr 21. Robert Miller l ' S) P b; 6. Mike Mackey 22. Mark Register 1 ■: u r . ] 7- Andy Scott 23. William Mayfield uIj ifo- ' 1 i 8. Mark Major 24. Brian Combs r rv— 1 1 K 9 Mike Olkes 25. Tom Guess 1 . -i 1 P 10. David Sherriil 26. Jim Dirr 11. John Wilson 27. Mike Gibbons — - 12. Kevin Murphy 28. Reggie Wynn - .. _ 13. Sid Glass 29. Erik Elakman 14. Ric Tipton 30. Gus Sams 15. Ernie l.ee 31. Alvin Fortson --. 16. Clay Hall 32. Richard Panorese 33. Tim Huffine 34. Greg Walling 35 Larry Richards 36. Chip Connally 37. Jose Alvarez 38. William Wilson 39. Scott Makar 40. Roger Frey 41. David Alexander 42 Drake Bivins 43. David Mincey 44. Pete Mallory 45. Hilton McKenzie 46. Jeff Kirkpatrick 47. Mark Hayward The 1978-79 school year proved to be a suc- cessful one for the Lambda Chi Alphas. Fall Quarter and Rush started off with a bang as this fraternity had several excellent parties, includ- ing a Toga party. Rush ended with the addition of about 25 new pledges. Various community service projects in which the Lambda Chis participated included engrav- ing names on property for security purposes, and helping in the Special Olympics. Once again, they were sponsors of the sorority football league. Spring Quarter ' s first activity was the annual Crescent Ball on April 13. Nancy Nevels was named Sweetheart of Lambda Chi at this event. Spring Week-End was held at Daytona Beach May 11-13, and a fun time was had by all. The Chis came in next to the top in Greek League softball to cap off a super year. 1 k •f President: David Linch Vice-President: Jeff Kirpatrick AXJl Lambda Chi Alpha 103 1. Roosevelt Lester 2. Clarence Thomas 3. Arnold Harding President: Clarence Thomas Vice-President; Zachery Mitchell Omega Psi Phi OMEGA PEARLS (left to right): Lorraine Saulter, Lynn Soloman. Sandra Hayes, Cassandra Dempsey. jVf DDZ.£. Alternease Curry, Gail Harris. Michelle Harris, Carla Hodges. REAR: Pansy Bonner, Maudie Daniels. i-V A lv « :SJ 104 L-: vv. , i '  : 1. Orcg McCain 2. John Williams 3. Michael Meyer von Bremen 4. George Prater 5. Randy Layman 6. Steve Wood 7. Ed Olivo 8. Bernard Meyer von Bremen 9. Stacy Holderbaum 10. A. Person 1 1 , Bob Schuessler 12. Kevin Murphy 1 3. Budge Huskey 14. II D Warnock 15. Mirv Rudner 16. Frank Torallo 17. Mark Froid 18. Vince Campione 19. Pete Scott 20. Chip Louis 21. Mahlon Newkirk Tom Ferry 106 Phi Delta Theta ' s 78-79 year was a successful one. Besides being involved in community pro- jects, they also had many social functions. Dur- ing Fall Quarter, the Phi Delts had a Conehead Party, and Halloween and Christmas parties. This tradition continued during Winter Quarter with a successful blood drive, Superbowl party, and induction of Little Sisters. Main event of this season was initiation of pledges with a party following. Spring Quarter was busiest with a community service project at St. Paul ' s Episcopal Church, Spring Week-End at New Smyrna Beach, a Nerd Party, and Sweetheart Shipwreck Week- End, when Lynne Marie Bobo was named Sweetheart. The fraternity has also been nomin- ated for National HDQ ' s Gold Star Chapter Award and Community Service Day Award. A whole Cauldron of cheers for the great guys of C.W. ' s old Phi Delta Theta — they ' re the sum- ma! LITTLE SISTERS (left to right): Cindy Glenn, Mary Chamberland. STANDING }ane Tebault, Pam Kuhn, Suzanne Soles, Becky Tyndall, Lynne Bobo, Gerry Brooks, N TREE: Susan Hammack. President: Michael Meyer von Bremen Vice-President: Mahlon Newkirk Phi Delta Theta 107 Alpha Iota Chapter started off the year by pledging 29 girls in Fall Rush. Phi Mu also had its annual Orphans Christmas Party along with Kappa Sigma. Pledges surprised the Sisters with a Christmas Party before the Holidays. During Winter Quarter, the Phi Mu ' s went on their annual Winter Week-End to Gatlin- burg. The Phi Mu Washboard Band continued its good work, playing for various social organi- zations, orphanages, and convalescent homes. Spring Week-End, held here in Macon, con- sisted of the doubles dance on Friday night, and on Saturday night, the formal Carnation Ball. The sorority held a Skate-A-Thon and raised over $1000 for project Hope, and also won the Sigma Nu relays for the third year in a row. President: Cathy Cary Vice-President; Nancy Creech Phi Mu 108 1. Cathy Emory 25 Cater Clay 2. Randi Naterman 26 Gloria Withers 3. Tammy Ward 27 Sara Jane Beatty 4. Luly Paison 28 Ellen Goff 5. Nelly Morales 29 Karen Senior 6. Kalhy Gallagher 30 Tricia Vaughn 7. Cheryl Oen 31. Joanne Reif 8. Wendy Poe 32. Jeanie Granade 9. Kim Hcrrin 33. Leaha Maroney 10. Kathy Milikin 34. Heidi Farrar 11. Raquel Gil 35. Cheryl Sundy 12. Susan Freeman 36. Heather Moses. 13. Amy Fulghum 37. Ingcr Harris 14. Nancy Harris 38. Nancy Creech 15. Cheryl Taylor 39. Dianne Culpepper 16. Gail Fessenden 40. Laura Arnold 17. Debbie Shirah 41. Laura Grabiak 18. Susan Skinner 42. Denise Watkins 19. Diana Ackerman 43. Neal Ann Withorn 20. Mary Kay Kelley 44. Jeanine Ziegler 21. Lisa Lewis 45. Susan Walker 22. Mary Hanley 46. Lyn Ellis 23. Mona Daniel 27. Ande Cook 24. Layne Goldberg 109 Since Beginning, wherever men have come together, there have I been. My membership is legion. From the humble home and from the stately mansion; from the rolling farms and from noisy factories; from the East and West and North and South, have my followers come. They who understand my meaning have followed in the footsteps of the Man of Galilee. In peace, they have been their brother ' s keeper, and in the agony of war their blood has enriched the Fields of Flanders and reddened the sands of the Pacific. Their reward has been the Inspiration of their Youth; the Driving Power of their Manhood; the Memories of their maturity. They have fought the Good Fight. And of these My Sons I am justly proud. Who am I? My name is FRATERNITY. And, because I have given Man that which he craves, I shall endure. My sons shall neither falter nor fail. They shall add lustre to my name. It is good to come back to the source of all good things. We need water; we need food; and we need something for the spirit, and I don ' t think there is anything better than a touch of refreshment of brotherhood and I do not know of any better place to find that touch and inspiration than in Pi Kappa Phi. ( by past National President Howard Leake, Atlanta, Ga. 1958) Beautiful Spirit Award 110 v .-.v ' _- r . 1 . Mike Sisk 2. Roberto Perez 3. Mitchell Holbrook 4. Joseph Willis 5 Samuel Clymer President: Roberto Perez Vice-President: Joseph Willis Pi Kappa Phi III Nanky Conolly, Joy Wallace, Cindy Irving, Lau- rel Briggs, Susie Fugate, Suzanne Peterson. Lo- veann Bowles, Carla Safer. Traci Hutchison, Jan Daly. Regina Sullivan, Joan Miller, Nelly Mo- rales. President: Roy Zellars Vice-President: Mike Cone Sigma Alpha Epsilon ' s Brothers kicked off the year with their annual Retreat in preparation for Fall Rush. This included softball, 3 band parties, and regular mirth-making at the old E Lodge on Friday and Saturday nights. Rush yielded many good times as well as meeting the traditional goal of highest bid-acceptance ratio on campus — 17 out of 23 accepting. The Halloween Party brought out all kinds of spirits, and the Sweetheart Dance was a gala event of November. Miss Linda Harris was named Sweetheart and Miss Laura Arnold was Sweetheart of the Pledges. A smashing Christmas Party with plenty of cheer rounded out a great quarter. Old favorite. Winter Week-End, (a ski trip to Sugar Mountain) began the Winter Quarter. A Valentine Dance and a Drunk Indian Party were outstanding events. New Brothers were initiated on March 4. The Sons of Minerva filled Spring Week-End at St. Petersburg, and a fund raising Project. Black and White Weekend included rafting down the river, a fish fry, a formal dance, the legendary Puddy Murphy Pool Party (whatever that is), and a Funeral Procession on Saturday (yes, it came to that), and another dance that night for any remaining survivors, who had by this time changed name to Black and Blue Week. Whew!!! Quoth an E, We remember our years at Mercer not for the good times mainly, and we sure knew how to have them; but mainly for the unique type of friendship which we Had. (And that they did; and that they had.) Sigma Alpha Epsilon 112 1. Scot Tarnon 23. Dominick Derosa 2. Jimmy Henson 24. Mike Connell 3. Mike Cone 25. Brian Wood 4. Lady 26. Bruce Regan 5. Roy Zellars 27. John Ganter 6. Don Payne 28. Frank Davidson 7. Robert Bray 29. Frank McCurdy 8. Keith Albert 30. Mercer Wooten 9. Johnny Walker 31. Howard Green 10. Friz B. Throw 32. Stock Pistulka 11 Chip Matthews 33. Jimmy Waters 12 Jackson 34. Blanton Winship 13. Bill Llrbanski 35. Steve Fuerniss 14. Mark Reynolds 36. Kurt Jurado 15. Tom McEachern 37 Richard Robins 16. John Connell 38 Dave Robins 17. Norman Peets 39 Fred Grady 18. B ill Marlowe 40 Lee Rabun 19. David Aiken 41 Paul Sparrow 20. Doye Green 42 Graydon Ware 21 Kyle Barrett 43 Jody Judd 22. Richard Lee Jk i _£ttSaB R 9 lll,. f-: • • ..-ll .- • KV r m CAE. -•ft T , H X LITTLE SISTERS: (left to right) Julie McMillian, Diane Akerman, Cheryl Oen, Kim Shirely. Chris Hissam, Nancy Johnson, Susan Skinner. Kim Wagner, Pat Steffens, (Sweelhearl), Joan Blake, Cindy Bender, Lisa Scarrett, at TOP. Evan Chalker, Cheryl Slater, Janet Taylor, l.uly Paison, Cindy Butler. Sandy Cowen, Javne Meeks at BOT- TOM. Sigma Nu began the year by pledging a fine group of young men. The Snakes achieved 3rd place in football and became the soccer Power- house. Fall Quarter ended with a grand Christ- mas party and selection of 5 new Little Sisters. Winter saw a successful basketball season and the Pledge-Brothers Dance. In the spring, Sig- ma Nu made a strong showing in softball and volleyball. A diligent Pledge Class was initiated this quarter. The year closed with a Swan Party and the White Star Dance. Pat Steffens will reign as Sweetheart in 79-80, a good start for a new year. 1. Steve Bender 16. Hugh Lane 2. Ken Brown 17. Warren Abel 3. George Fuhrman 18. Steve Richard Smith 4. Brett Hulme 19. Ricky Dunn 5. Bob Sallacio 20. Craig Webster 6. Howell Tucker 21. Chuck Callahan 7. Steve Ryall Smith 22. P.M. Watson 8. Ken Smith 23. Randy Hilliard 9. Charlie Calhoun 24 Jeb Blackburn 10. Charlie Harris 25 Jim Cooper 11. John Renfrew 26 Cliff Burkett 12. Richard Barrs 27 Jim Albritton 13. David Boudreau 28 Bobby Sturtevant 14. Doug Harris 29 Mike Simmons 15. Lance Greene % J Afe h i| ( f S President: Jeb Blackburn President: David Boudreau Sigma Nu lis nvniE o v Priesl Daniel Webb Woodcutter Matt Lipshultz Wigmaker Mark Wood Deputy Kelly Lancaster Bandit Douglas Davidson Husband Victor Ledbetter Wife Ellen Willingham Mother Jeanmarie Collins Medium D.R. Jones Horse Penny Hayes, Jane Weeks Rashamon Directed by Paul Oppy 118 119 J L., ' For the past several years, Mercer ' s Student Activities Office has sponsored skiing trips during Winter Quarter, and this year was no exception. This year several trips were taken to Beech Mountain, N.C . Did anybody get the number of that tree? 120 Mercer had its own Dating Game Spring Quar- ter. Dating? That ' s the PITS! 121 122 sw Mercer again had another drippin ' good show in the Hemo- globin Dept. this year. Under the leadership of Gene Saunders, Mercer had several successful drives. On October 26th, a total of 206 pints were donated with the BSU leading the pack giving 41 pints. Before the Winter Drive, Dean Charles Schroeder and SUAE donated trophies to be awarded to high donating organizations. On January 16th, a total of 220 pints were drained with trophies going to BSU for most units donat- ed and Kappa Sigma and Mercer Players for the highest percentage turnout from a Greek and Indepen dent organiza- tion, respectively. But where was Bloody Mary during all of this? 123 Annette Boddie — Tot Anthony Vinson — Toby Homecoming 1979 had to be one of the best and most memora- ble in Mercer ' s history. Activities began on February 1 1 with the second Annual Gong Show. Judges Bobby Jones, Louise Morgan, Tom Trimble, and Rex Stevens, after a close decision chose Paul Joseph, Bill Gabbard, and John Linton as the best act doing their rendition of Pigeon Teeth and Emcee Daryl Toor as the worst act. On February 12, Louisiana ' s La Roux played to a capacity crowd of 500 in Willingham Chapel. Academy Award-winning Goodbye Girl was shown on February 13 with Dr. Langdon Gilkey speaking on Religion and the American Future , on Feb. 15. On the six- teenth, Mercer ' s gooney faculty entertained the students with a F aculty Talent Show. Saturday saw Mercer having a Homecoming Parade for the first time in many years with float prizes going to Chi Omega, SAE, and the Cluster. On Saturday night the Teddy Bears lost a close game to Valdosta State, but the Bears growled on to a 101-78 victory over Southern Mississippi. After the game, Amida played for everyone ' s dancing pleasure. Annette Boddies and Anth- ony Vinson walked away with the Toby and Tot awards. The Bears came-home in style this year! 124 125 FIRST PLACE LAMBDA CHI ALPHA Nellie Cousar Chuck Hartsfield ' ' Second place igma alpha epsilon raci Hutchison ominick DeRosa A 4Lik{j First Runner Circle K Terri Cook i Fred Schiff , • r The Beauty and the Beast Contest, sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, has become an intergral part of Home- coming Week activities through the years. This year ' s competition again saw Lambda Chi Alpha bringing home first place honors followed by Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Baptist Student Union at second and third places respectively. Sigma Nu had a very imaginative entry with a male being the Beauty and a female being the Beast. Could this be the latest aspect of the Men ' s Rights Move- ment? Phi MuP na inionTa Gayle Cfreene Paul Joseph ■ Jl I 127 128 The Macon Arts Council-Mercer Univ. Fine Arts Series had one of its most exhiler- ating years ever. With returning acts of Fer- rante and Teicher, The Canadian Opera Co. in Marriage of Figaro , and Fred Waring and the Young Pennsylvanians along with new acts — Black Light Theatre of Praque, Eugene Fo- dor, and I ' orchestre du capitole de Toulouse how could the season have been any better. The Ware Hall Series also proved equally successful with several prime chamber groups. 131 ' ,T ■■ ,- .-«% . ' Mercer was indeed blessed with a better-than-usual concert series this year. Such groups as Roundhouse, Quintessence, Silverwing, Snow, and Shotgun made the scene. The two hottest groups per- forming were Louisiana ' s La Roux on Feb. 1 1 and the ever-popular Dixie Dregs on March 26. This does not even mention concerts by various campus groups. MERCER BEAT THE BAND THIS YEAR! 132 Mercer saw one of her finest tradi- tions revitalized this year. After a long sleep of some 15 years, the Miss Mercer Pagent was reawa- kened on May 18th. Each partici- pant was sponsored by an organiza- tion or individual at Mercer. Mercer hopes this will again become a covet- ed tradition. Miss Julie McCrancy Miss Mercer 1979 Miss Kathy Gallager First Runner-Up Miss Karen Senior Second Runner-Up Miss Vuncius Powell Third Runner-Up 134 M Directed by Paul Oppy Music Directed by Richard Nelson Philemon Cockian Jim Huntsinger Marcus Douglas Davidson Servillus Victor Ledbetter Andos Doug Vocelle Kiki Robin Ervin Marsyas September Conner Woman Jeanmarie Collins MERCER UNIVERSITY THEATRE AND DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENT WORDS BY TOM JONES MUSIC BY HARVEY SCHMIDT WILUNGHAM AUDITORIUM MAY 2, 3, 4 AND 5 8:30 P.M. 136 137 COMf ETITORS Best Since ' 53 Basketball season for 78-79 began for the Bears with thoughts of post-season tour- naments and All-America teams. Players, coaches, and fans had every reason for opti- mistic thinking, considering personnel returning and last year ' s performance. In addi- tion, Mercer joined the newly- formed Trans America Athle- tic Conference. With tourna- ment play at the end of regular season, there were thoughts of playing ball well into March. That ' s how it could have been and almost was. The Bears finished regular season with the best record Mercer has seen since 1953, 20 wins to only 5 losses. Had it not been for the last game of the season versus Northeast Louisiana, the Bears probably would have gained an NIT bid. That game was the final one of the TAAC tournament, in which the Bears bowed out 90-69. They gained a place in the championship by receiving a first round bye and stomping Oklahoma City the previous night 90-70. Mercer ' s Stewart Reese gained a berth on the All-Conference Team. 1 140 The [ 1 Squad FIRST ROW ( L-R) Coach Bill Bibb. Rodney Mosley. Stewart Reese. Jay Ross. Jeff Linville. Coach Charles Warren MIDDLE ROW Dartez Talbott. Chuck Orr. Stanley Black. Kenny Daugherty. Brad Bibb. Kerry Glover (Mgr ). TOP ROW: Aisl. Coach Elijah Shaw. Jay Eiche, David Lewis. Ricky Walker. Robert Miles. 141 The number one reason for the team ' s success was depth. With 9-10 players capable of starting on any given night, Coach Bibb was able to pull them off the bench like rabbits out of a hat. Reese and Robert Miles led the pack, with 17.4 and 14.4 averages, re- spectively. Reese also became the 16th player in Mer- cer history to join the 1,000 career point club. Were it not for his belief in a well-balanced team, he probably would have done so in the mid 77-78 season. Miles led the team in field goal percentage, a statis- tic which most coaches consider vital. Against Ga. State he had perhaps the top individual performance of the season. He scored 36 points, and was virtually unstoppable that night. Kenny Daugherty was also invaluable to the Bears, with a 1 2.5 average, and some clutch shooting. He will be the nucleus of next year ' s team. Rounding out this year ' s possible starters were David Lewis, Dartez Talbott, Jeff Linville, Jay Ross, Jay Eiche, and Stanley Black, all of whom played in at least 24 games. Highlights of the season included Stanley Black ' s 15 footer at the buzzer to defeat Tulane, and the overtime road win against MTSU. This year ' s perfor- mance will be a hard act to follow, however, as Coach Bibb loses six seniors, and his schedule tightens up. But with the addition of some fine recruits, next sea- son should once again prove exciting. sy ytt jyi fllR |« 142 victory! Victory! Victory! Victory! VICTORY! VICTORY! VICTORY! OPPONENT THEY St. Leo 57 USC-Aiken gi Presbyterian gg Western Carolina 71 Florida Southern 72 Baptist College 57 Morehead State 81 Campbell College 50 Western Illinois 82 Baptist College 61 Stetson 82 Texas-Arlington 70 Tulane 57 Samford 52 Georgia State 62 Southern Mississippi 103 Georgia Southern 74 Georgia State 80 Middle Tennessee 61 Georgia Southern 78 Middle Tennessee 62 Southern Mississippi 78 Morehead State 73 Samford 62 Stetson 81 Oklahoma City 70 Northeast Louisiana 90 Citrus Invitational Lakeland, Fla. TAAC Tournament Monroe, La. RECORD 21-6 143 FRONT ROW (L-R): Lynn McKenzie, Cheryl Slater, Lynn Thompson, Edna Massey, Coach Jane Fontaine. MIDDLE ROW: Frederica Carter, Angie Hembry, Debbie Dees, Cathy Bell, Zanza Hunter (mgr.). TOP ROW: Vivian Humphrey, Rhonda Sharp, Anna Shaw, Kathy Singlctary, Wanda Pea- cock, Charlotte Nicholson. 144 Never Trust A Prediction The 1978-79 Teddy Bear squad shattered all pre-season expecta- tions, finishing with a 22-10 record. With six freshmen coming in, as well as schedule featuring some of the country ' s top teams. Coach Fontaine was hoping to finish at .500. The team wound up winning the Georgia state championship, and came within one game of winning the AIAW Region III Tournament at Auburn, Alabama. Had they won, they would have become one of the final 16 teams in the country. The girls went into the GAIAW Tournament with a 17-9 record. (com. p. 146) 145 This record inclu ded a 97-92 win over 13th-ranked Ole Miss at Porter Gym, and a defeat of tough Vaidosta State. They went on to win the tournament by easing by Ga. Southern. Ft. Valley State, and, once again, Vaidos- ta. This took the squad on to the regional tournament at Auburn. It defeated Auburn and Delta State the first two nights, which once again put the girls up against their old foe, none other than Vaidosta State. V.S. was just too much for the Teddy Bears that night, and went on to win 106-73. Individually the Teddy Bears had three players finish- ing with double figure point averages. Vivian Humphrey was the mainstay of the team, averaging 19.7 points per game. Vix ' ian well deserves commendation, as she was selected on both the All-State and All-Region teams. She was also elected the MVP at the state tournament at Albany. Freshman Kathy Singletary led the team in field goal percentage and rebounding. She was selected on the All-Region Tournament team. The starting guard positions were held by senior Lynn Thompson and freshman Edna Massey. The two girls blended in perfectly with Coach Fontaine ' s running and high scoring style of play. The last starter was Charlotte Nicholson. Charlotte was her usual aggressive self, steady on both ends of the court. Rhonda Sharp, Freder- ica Carter, Debbie Dees, and Cathy Bell were the hub of the bench. Next year ' s Teddy Bear outlook is excellent, as Coach Fontaine has a tremendous amount of talent coming in. Considering this, and rebounding off the successful 1978-79 season, the Teddy Bears could indeed go a long way next Winter. 146 WE 78 65 76 83 57 102 80 81 81 97 81 73 80 73 70 75 84 77 86 94 60 83 67 78 66 75 77 88 90 77 71 73 OPPONENT Tift Georgia Georgia Southern Florida State Shorter Montevallo Florida Clemson Ft. Valley State Ole Miss USC-Spartanburg Albany State Valdosta State Memphis Slate Georgia State Stetson Georgia Southern Elon Wake Forest UNC-Greensboro Georgia State Ft. Valley State Shorter Georgia Southern Georgia Valdosta State Georgia Southern ( Ft. Valley State ( Valdosta State Auburn DeIta State Valdosta State THEY 51 56 64 73 61 50 66 93 73 92 54 84 79 85 84 48 68 59 47 55 70 111 76 73 58 78 76 86 81 69 68 106 €k 147 BOTTOM ROW(L-R): David Mahoney, Jerry Holden, Donnie Ouzts. Bobby Sturtevant, Frank Millerd, Phil Welch, Paul Busch- mann. MIDDLE ROW: Gary Parker, Fred Heatherington. Gary Green, Rob Stone, Mike Simmons, Tim Werkin, Scott Barnhouse, Jeff Gainey. Bud Turner. TOP ROW: Coach Barry Myers, Steve Bilbrey. Jay Ross. Scott Hallam, Dan Kniffen, Dave Jednesky, Mark Sterritt, Terry Gaines. ■f — Ir- 148 Omaha Only A Dream Yes, it was a season to remember. They won the most games in Mercer ' s baseball history. They captured the first-ever Trans America Athletic Conference championship. The pitching staff boasted one of the top ERA ' s in the country. The hitting was more than respectable, at .277. Opponents all but gave up trying to steal bases off their pitchers and catcher. And yet when it came time for THE OFFICIALS to give NCAA regional tournament bids, the Mercer Bears were strongly considered, but ultimately overlooked. That possible trip to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, became nothing more than a dream. True, coaches, players, and fans alike were disappointed in the decision. But one fact remains undisputable — the 1979 Mercer baseball team was just plain ' ole good. And according to Coach Myers, it was the pitching that carried the team. I ' ve taken three teams to the NCAA playoffs and this year ' s team is better than any of those because of our pitching. Our pitching staff has to rank with the best in the country. The staffs incredible 2.53 earned run average speaks for itself. Gary Green, Paul Buschmann, Danny Fitzsimmons, and Fred Heatherington were the hub of the hurlers. Senior Green finished at 9-4, with a 2.39 ERA. Perhaps his best outing was a 13 inning, 3-1 loss to South Carolina, one of the very best teams in the country at the time. Righthander Fitzsimmons completed a 9-3, 2.49 spring, includ- ing six wins in a row. On April 27th he beat Florida State, his and the team ' s biggest win. Behind 2-0 to the 8th ranked Seminoles in the 8th inning, the Bears got two men on base, bringing up Phil Welch. Welch blasted a three-run shot over the right field fence, giving Mercer a 3-2 lead. Tommy Campbell followed this with a solo homer to left, and Fitzsimmons went on to take the win in the 9th. Danny also defeated Georgia, and picked up two wins in the TAAC tournament. Paul Buschmann was a perfect 6-0, with a superb 2.16 ERA. He defeated Hardin-Simmons 8-0 in the tournament. Heather- ington was 5-4, with an equally excellent 2.18 ERA. Scott Barn- house, Rob Stone, and Wa;ter Prestwood were also impressive on the mound. A remarkable statistic is the number of stolen bases against the Bears, being only 17 in 54 games. Credit is due catcher Tommy Campbell and the Bear pitching staff. Hitting-wise, left fielder Jay Ross led the team in batting average at .333. Scott Hallam at firstbase had a good spring, leading the team in hits, rbi ' s, total bases, and slugging average. He also had an incredible .995 fielding average, and will be sorely missed next season. Third baseman Mark Sterritt led the team in homeruns with 9. Rounding out the starting positions were Phil Welch at second, Skeeter Sommers at short, and Frank Millerd and Bud Turner in right and center fields, respectively. The designated hitter was Dave Jedneski. On May 9th the squad traveled to Shreveport, Louisiana, and came out of it five days later having won four games out of five. This put the Bears at 38-16, with hopes of receiving a regional tournament bid. Although they did not receive one, the team has every right to be pleased with the season ' s performance. Coach Myers has his work cut out, as he must replace six graduating seniors. But next season should once again produce a winner, as he seems to find recruiting an easy task. 149 Uhf .fS A ' 1 It Hh mH B PHh K 1 ' ' s 1 . t t - J,  PITCHERS: Scon Barnhousc, Steve Bilbrey, Fred Heatherington, Gary Green, Rob Stone, Tim Werkin, Dan Kniffen, Terry Gaines, Paul Buschmann. ISO OPPONENT THEY S. Carolina-Aiken S. Carolina-Aiken Flager 5 Jacksonville 4 Stetson 6 Fla. State 7 Ga. Southwestern 1 Columbus College 2 Columbus College 4 Appalachian State 3 Tennessee Tech 2 Maryland 2 Maryland 7 Maryland 4 Fairfield Univ. 2 Valparaiso 3 Valparaiso 1 Fairfield Univ. 7 Hiram 2 Hiram Piedmont Piedmont 2 South Carolina 3 Georgia 4 Ga. Southwestern 2 Wise. -Whitewater 2 Wise. -Whitewater 1 S. Carolina-Aiken S. Carolina-Aiken 5 Georgia College 12 Georgia Southern 6 Georgia State 3 Georgia State 2 Stetson 4 Georgia Southern 4 Armstrong State Armstrong State 3 Georgia College 6 Georgia College 4 Mercer-Atlanta 6 Fla. State 2 Armstrong State Armstrong State 2 Georgia State 5 Georgia State 1 Valdosta State 1 Valdosta State 8 Georgia Tech 8 Mercer-Atlanta ♦Oklahoma City Hardin-Simmons 1 Hardin-Simmons Okalahoma City 1 1 ♦Oklahoma City 3 ♦ TAAC Baseball Tournament Champions: Mercer University 151 Tennis Team Roils % ¥ Coach Wilder and his tennis team compiled an impressive 1 1-9 record this spring, an improvement over the previous season. Robert Wilder was steady at the number one position, while Danny Walker and Ernie Trammel alternated at the second and third spots. It is unfortunate that these two graduate, as they have made an excellent doubles team the last four years. Larry De- Souza played number four, and Decker Velie and John Ganter completed the lop six. Doug Nichols and Charles Harris also made valuable contributions. With the return of all but Trammel and Walker, the ' 80 squad should do well. 154 Bfe?.:.: - s Hk 8i- • f The Rains n 3 . i f Mercer ' s 1979 lady netters finished at 3-3, but there ' s no telling what that record could have been. Early spring rains forced the team to cancel four of its matches, leaving the girls with inadequate preparation for the remainder of the season. Leading the team were Sharron McSwain and Bar- bara Fuerniss, who played the number one and two posi- tions, respectively. Jan Daly, Tammi Treadwell, Donna and Dayna Leak, and Susan Walker rounded out the squad. wnnft THE LINE-UP: Coach Robert Wilder. Dayna Leak, Donna Leak (Donna Dayna?), Tammi Treadwell, Jan Daly, Susan Walker, Barbara Fuerniss, Shar- ron McSwain, Sid Glass. 155 V m MM Soccer Is A Kick In The Mercer ' s 78 soccer squad was more organized and showed more unity than the previous year ' s team. However, this was still not enough to overcome the lack of experience and short pre- season practice, leaving the team once again with a sub-par record. First-year coach Tom Sukaratana of Thailand steered his team thru a winless season, although they did tie games against Mercer-Atlanta and North Ga. Both of these games went into exciting overtime action. Canadian Roland Schrafft was the team ' s leading scorer with Derry Barron and Alvin Fortson leading the defense. Ga. Tech transfer Jeff Strickland was steady at the goalie position. Next year ' s outlook is good as it is believed several players from Canada will join the team, as well as an excellent prospect from Warner Robins. Addition of these players combined with a team one year older could lead to a successful 79 season. Grass! 1S6 BOTTOM (L TO R): Roland Schrafft, Jay Arjomand-Kermani, Jeff Bunch, Doug Stephens, William Llop, Doug Brown. Mark Mosely. Herb Goldstein. Frank Farmer. Jeff Strickland. ST.WDIS ' G: Davin Gebauer, James Garand. Derry Barron. Chip Matthews. John Yarbrough. Angelo Hunter, Alvin Forlson, Kevin Hawkins, George Fuhrman, Coach Tom Suckaratana. 157 Mercer ' s Unheralded For the first time in Mercer ' s history, boxing came onto the scene in 1978-79. Under the direction of Mike Cranford, Herb Kossover, and Jerry Winfield, AAU invitational matches as well as intramural action could be seen on various weekends in Porter Gym. The Mercer Boxing club was formed in the fall and Mercer was the only university in Georgia to be involved in the National Golden Gloves competition. On January 19 Mercer ' s Mike Digby became the Georgia State Golden Gloves champion by defeating a Muscogee County fighter. February 23-24 brought about intramural competi- tion. Intense fighting and enthusiastic crowd support should necessi- tate future boxing at Mercer. 158 Sports — Boxing, Riflery, Golf RIFLE TEAM (L-R): Sgt J T. Long(Coach). David Scou, Sandra Bilderbach. Linda Goings, Mike Sisk. Riflery and golf are two of the newer sports at Mercer, and both have proved successful this year. J .T. Long of the Military Science Department headed up the riflery team, while Assistant Athletic Director Jack Pigott coached the golfers. The shooters ' biggest match was the Seminole Big Beat Invitational Rifle Match on January 27th at Florida State University. The golfers were 4-4 in dual matches, and the heart of the team returns next year. It should be interesting to watch these teams more fully develop in the years to come. GOLF TEAM (L-R) KNEELING Jose Rivera, Mike Mullen. STANDING Ed McCluskey, Craig Cornish, Wallace Harrell. 159 Don ' t believe the headline, because it ' s not true. Individual and team competition in the 1978-79 Mercer intramural program was as stiff and keen as ever, and there were plenty of good athletes in both the men ' s and women ' s programs. Jeb Blackburn and Sharron McSwain were the directors, and both did fine jobs. Men ' s football had two leagues, a Greek league and an Independent league. The top two teams from each went to the playoffs. They were Kappa Sigma, SAE, Obitur Dictums, and the Bugs. The Bucs won the championship by defeating the O.D. ' s 14-13 in an exciting match. A new sport, men ' s indoor soccer, provided much in excitement. Kappa Sigma I defeated Sigma Nu I, 4-3, in the championship to end the season. In basketball, Helter Skelter reigned as champs for the third straight year, beating the O.D. ' s in the final game. Volleyball was won by the Kappa Sigs while Sigma Nu and BSU came in second and third respectively. Kappa Sig, Panthers III, Pendejos, Bucs, and O.D. ' s were the top softball teams. Over in the girl ' s circuit, the Lambda Chi ' s once again sponsored a football league. The top teams were Alpha Gamma Delt, and Chi Omega. Alpha Gam was volleyball champion with a 15-1 record. They defeated BSU 15-7, 15-13 in final games to take the crown. E ' s Angels won the Basketball Championship, going undefeated. The Oreos and Chi Omega were right behind with only one and two losses respectively. Top softball teams were the Good News Bears, Oreos, Teddy Bears, Alpha Gams, and Singapore Slings. Intr amurals: For The Non-Athlete  I 160 161 0 ' ifr 162 163 RECOGNtTtOM 4tudeH6 oae iH Hjent a44otuttloH 1ST ROW (SEATED) rL-R|- Tracy Ward (Pres), Gretchen Kapp (Sec.) Jeff Hall (Vice Pres.) 2D ROW (L-R): K n Pittman. Steve Stoler Beverly Ford, Andy HaHan Gina Edk ' ns, Jean Kenlan, Davyd Mincey, Steve Blake, D.R, Jones, Lesha Smith, Vicki Kemp. 3D ROW (L-R):M rh.n Bland, Wh,t Holhs (Advisor) Bert Daly, Ed Hurt, Norbert Walker, Jimmy Waters, Karen Duva, Cindy Simpson, David Hinson, Calherme Hendricks, Charlie Brannen, BiU Brogdon v: THE WA Y WE WERE: The SGA Senate Members after their election Spring 1978. 1ST ROW (L-R): Davyd Mincey, Gretchen Kapp, Tracy Ward, Karen Duva, D.R. Jones, Steve Blake. 2D ROW (L-R): Marben Bland, Judy Barker, Jean Kenlan, Billy Brogdon, Vicki Kemp, Tim Minors. 3D ROW (L-R): 3immy Waters, Beverly Ford, Jeff Hall, David Hinson, Charlie Brannen, Ken Pittman, Andy Harlan The Student Government Association (SGA), consist- ing of an Executive Council, Senate, and several com- mittees, is the representative body of the Mercer stu- dents. This year the SGA became a truely assertive and effective body for dealing with problems of student con- cern. Through the hard work of SGA President Tracy Ward and several outstanding senators and the support of the administration, the 1978-79 SGA accomplished several major tasks. First, a special University Commit- tee was set up to investigate and make reccomendations concerning the Food Services Program at Mercer; sec- ond, a major proposal calling for a reevaluation of the Mercer Athletics Program and fees was passed by the Senate and the Student-Faculty Board of Appropri- ations and a special University Committee was appoint- ed to look into these matters; finally, after an extensive survey of 903 Resident students, the SGA passed a pro- posal to extend visitation hours throughout the week, with options for those who want fewer or no hours. This proposal was accepted by the Administration and will go into effect during the 1979-80 year. Congratulations to the 1978-79 SGA for a job well done. 166 4tu t SHt UHWn OjB cCilM 6oet te( . The Student Union Activities Board has the re- sponsibility of providing a program of events that will enhance student life at Mercer. The seven committes of SUAB (Films, entertainment, lec- tures, special events, outdoor recreation, rec room, and publicity) have provided a vehicle for more student involvement, and with the help of Student Activites Director Whit Hollis, have raised the quality of activities at Mercer. This year ' s events included such films as THE TURNING POINT, JULIA, ANNIE HALL, THE GOODBYE GIRL, BLAZING SADDLES, and YOUNG FRANKINSTEIN; concerts such as Louisiana LeRou.x and the Dixie Dreggs; specials such as the Gong Show and the Miss Mercer Scholarship Pa- gaent; a symposium on The Role of America in World Affairs in the 1980 ' s ; as well as numerous ski, canoe, camping, and rock climbing trips. The SUAB is also very proud of the new Student Rec Room located in the Connell Student Center. BOTTOM WINDOW (L-R): Shern Norwood, Ron Akerman, Carl Thornton MIDDLE WINDOW (L-R): Whit Hollis, Bar- bara Luxemburger, Davin Gebauer TOP WINDOW (L-R): DR. Jones, Jeff Hall. Catherine Hendricks (L-R): Carl Thornton (Lectures), Ron Aker- man (Rec Room), Sherri Norwood (Public- ity), Barbara Luxemburge r (Entertainment). Catherine Hendricks. (Special Events). Davin Gebauer (Outdoor Recreation), Jeff Hall (Chairman), D.R. Jones (Films), Whit Hollis (Activities Director) 167 ) id olomie . Order of Omega is an honor fraternity for outstanding members of social fraternities affiliated with the Inter- fraternity Council at Mercer. 1ST ROW (SEATED): Tracy Ward, Skip Fulton, Andrew Torrance 2ND ROW: Gary Leuchtman, K.D Durham. Don McClure. Roy Wood, Buck Walker, Steve Stoler, Keith Albert. Alan Banks, David Boudreau 3D ROW: Grayson Ware (Advisor), Allen Heib, Angelo Sanders, Eddie Long, Michael Meyer Von Bremen, Charlie Brannen, Whit Hollis, John Crowle, David Pistulka, David linch 1. Jeb Blackburn 2. Paul Hatchett III 3. K.D. Durham 4. John Crowle 5. Chip Conley 6. George Fuhrman 7. Chuck Hartsfield 8. Bernard Meyer Von Bremen The Interfraternity Council is an elected supervisory body that serves as a judicial body for the fraternities and has the responsibility of coordinating many Greek functions. The Council helps plan Rush, sponsers an IFC dance, and orga- nizes Greek Week. IFC also works for better relations between the faculty and administration and the Greeks. -ikte t mds iHct ecoHct - 168 ., (fUim£ eouHcil. L-R: Herb Goldstein, Tammy Timperio, Keith Albert. Jan Vardaman (Clerk), Billy Brogdon (Chief Justice), D.R. Jones, Carl Thornton, Sandra Whaley NOT PIC- TURED: Joe Prestwood, Larkin Walker, Eddie Long, David Smith, Peter Brown (Advisor) The Judicial Council acts as the court of original jurisdiction for all infractions of the Student Code of Conduct and as an appeals board for written appeals from the Resident Judicial Board. 1ST ROW (SEATED): Chris Hissam, Tracy Ward (Chief Justice), Dorecn Agrusa (Clerk). Gary Leuchtman 2ND ROW: Dr. James Cox (Advisor), Dr. Gcrre Price (Advisor), Linda Hester, Mark Davis, Carolyn Lee. Eddie Kuczynski, Catherine Hendricks, Graydon Ware (Advisor), Dr. Ron Robinson (Advisor) The Honor Council has the responsibility of enforc- ing the rules of the University Honor System. koHo t eounect 169 .ti 4cdeHt ctii ( i4e t4- RAs are student staff members selected on the basis of their skills, interests, and activi- ties that enable them to serve as good re- sources and advisors for each floor communi- ty in the dorms. The Residence Hall Judicial Committee is composed of the seven Head Residents from the mens ' and womens ' residence halls; it has the authority to ajudicate all minor infrac- tions of Residence Hall regulations. : HEAD RESIDENTS 1ST ROW (L-R): Grelchen Kapp. Mary Kay Salem, Robin Wool- dridge 2D ROW (L-R): Skip Ful- ton, Charlie Brannen, Andy Robe- son FRESHMAN WOMEN ' S RESI- DENCE HALL HEAD RESIDENTS: Gretchen Kapp, Mary Kay Salem RESI- DENT ADVISORS: GROUND SOUTH: Carol Frey, Gina Wilkerson FIRST SOUTH: Andv Harlan, Linda Hester SECOND SOUTH: Linda Gran- ade, Anita Moore FIRST NORTH: Nel- lie Cousar, Jane Glendenning SECOND NORTH: Gail Fressende, Sylvia Henry MARY ERWTN PORTER COMPLEX HEAD RESIDENTS: Linda Nail, Robin Wooldridge RESIDENT ADVISERS: PORTER HALL: (1ST FLOOR) Anita Latham (2D FLOOR) C3ro Gobbel (3D FLOOR) Dot Clement BOONE HALL: (1ST FLOOR) Sheree Norwood (2D FLOOR) Lesia Bailey (JD FLOOR) Sue Watson (Rep.) DOWELL HALL (1ST FLOOR) Beverly Ford (2D FLOOR) Judy Barker (3D FLOOR) Cindy Simp- son ROBERTS HALL (SECOND FLOOR) Xiommy Gonzalez (THIRD FLOOR) Nellie Morales FRESHMAN MENS RESIDENCE HALL HEAD RESIDENT: Andy Robeson RESI- DENT ADVISORS: (1ST EVEN) Anthony Vinson (2D EVEN) Jamie Gauthier (3D £V ' £.V; Steve Garner (4TH EVENjJon Len- zen (I ST ODD) Riun Kilgo (. ' D ODD; Doug McLean (JD ODD) James Henkel (4TH ODD) Ron Akerman SHERWOOD HALL HEAD RESIDENT: Skip Fulton RESI- DENT ADVISORS: (1ST FLOOR) Jeff Hall (2ND FLOOR) Angelo Hunter (3D FLOOR) Steve Stoler SHORTER HALL HEAD RESIDENT:Ch3T ie Brannen RESI- DENT ADVISORS: (GROUND FLOOR) Steve Bender ( ST FLOOR) Stacy Burnette, Ray Lawton (2D FLOOR) David Boudreau, Bill Hardison (3D FLOOR) Keith Albert, John Yarbrough (4TH FLOOR) Mark Van- landingham 170 The Bear and Honey Bear were Ron Akerman and Barbara Luxem- burger, respectively. 171 -,ica66a td 66cu Scabbard and Blade is a national military honor soci- ety whose members are chosen on merit from outstand- ing cadet officers of the Advanced Course of ROTC. i! PLEDGES (PICTURED BELOW) L-R: Mike Sisk, John Morgan, Dan Lindsey, Jeff Strickland, Stan Wilson NOT PICTURED: Ken jjjl j Brown, David Scott, Gloria Montgomery ACTIVE MEMBERS (PICTURED ABOVE) L-R: Clyde Colley, Fletcher Whitworth, Don Forbes, Bill Humphries, Danny Walker, Angelo Hunter, Claudia Schealer, Ron Gay, Pat Keenen, Chris Carlson. Tony Graham f IBP • • • • I- ?; Don Forbes (Maj Btl. Ex- cutive Officer), Andy Torrance (Capt. Btl. S-4), Danny Walker (Maj. Btl. S-B), Art Scott (Capt. Btl. S-2), Ron Gay (Capt. Btl. S-l), Tony Graham (Lt. Col. Btl. Comander) coM 6Mi ioft t6x - 172 JteeoM H- The Recondos is a sub-unit of the Marauders. KNEELING (L-R): Gloria gomery, Denise Hargon STANDING (L-R): Pia Rodriguez, Gwen Hargrove, Cindy Armstrong, Claudia Schealer KNEELING (L-R): Sgt. Sam Sheppard, Denise Hargon, Dawn Pfarr, Gwen Hargrove, Gloria Montgomery, Cind y Armstrong, Pia Rodriguez, Claudia Schealer STANDING (L-R): Buck Walker, Chris Carlson, Pat Keenen, Greg Mattson, John Morgan, Bill Humphries, Stan Wilson, Clay Weaver, Maricio Alonzo, Fletcher Whitworth, Don Forbes The Marauders is an extracurricu- lar activity for ROTC students and features participation in adventure and guerrilla training. -HM um s ti- 173 c oM yitia ent a eioft- The Baptist Student Union is an organization seeking to meet campus needs in the area of Christian Fellowship, spiritual growth, and the spreading of the Gospel of Christ. The Panhellenic Coun- cil is the co-ordinating organization for all the social sororities on cam- pus. It is made up of re- presentatives from each sorority and functions to further good relations be- tween Greek women and to give needed assistence to sorority problems. 174 -m4 - 1ST ROW (L-R): Tony Formerman. Don Lindsey, Tammy Burton, Ken Brown, Stan Wilson, Mike Sisk 2D ROW (L-R): Angelo Hunter, David Scott, Sandra Bilderback, Mary Ann Champagne, Pia Rodriguez, Chris Carlson, Claudia Schealer, Roberto Perez, Linda Goings, Anthony Vinson, Pat Keenan KNEELING (L-R): Angelo Sanders, Art Kasten, Ron Gay, Torrance STANDING (L-R): Tony Graham. Don Forbes Art Scott, Bill Ford, Bill Humphries, Fred Munro, Andrew MS III and MS IV are the advanced courses of the Senior Division Reserve Officer ' s Training Corps (ROTC). fe4 i 175 iOHC c tOVl The recently nationally accredited Music Department at Mercer boasts of a 90-voice concert choir and a 40-voice touring group. The Mercer Singers. Under the direction of Mr. Michael Schwartzkopf, the Mercer Concert Choir this year presented three outstanding performances in the Willingham Auditorium, including a Fall Quarter presentation of Antonio Vivaldi ' s GLORIA. The Mercer Singers also presented an exciting Spring Tour that visited cities in Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. area. MEMBERS OF THE MERCER CHOIR SOPRASO Susan Adams, Deborah Ayers, Laurie Bagwell, Lisa Bodenheimer, Kristin Chambers, Camille Coleman. Maria Cooper, Lisa Detrick, Elizabeth Donzella, Karen Duke, Amy Fulghum, Gayle Greene, Penny Hannah. Penelope Hayes. Marny Hemphill. Ann Hicks. Hazel Howell, Libby Land. Karen Leitch. Jilb Leitch, Donna McCullers. Kathy Molnar, Jana Parris, Michelle Pouchet, Sherri Powell. Linda Pritchett. June Reeve, Elizabeth Robertson, Pamela Rogers, Carol Sasser. Lorraine Saulter, Ann Smith. Pat Steffens, Sheila Thomas, Sandy Van Norman, Susan Weddle, Lee Welch, Cecile Youngblood ALTO Marianna Alford, Gwen Allen. May Lynn Blanton. Margot Brennan. Claire Creech. Debbie DeFoor. Christine Edmonds. Jeana Floyd, Lila Frazer. Heather Hawkins, Rebecca Herrin, Alison Hopton, Karen Inhulsen, Sylvie Kramer, Carmella Leak. Patti Marky, Pam Mayea, Lisa Moss, Wendy Poe, Kim Poole, Kim Smith. Martha Spann, Janet Stroy, Terry Wall. Debra Westbrooks. Gina Wilkerson. Donna Wills TESOR William Gabbard, Reginald Gattie, Kristopher Gibbons, Charles Gibson. Neal Logue. Wayne Morgan. Steve Reed. James Sexton, Rick Stewart, Charles Wcllmakcr. Michael Wright BASS Phillip Baker, Roger Butler, Terry Cliett. Keith Gaines, Ken Jackson. Jeff Kirkpatrick. Jimmy Knott, Victor Ledbelter, Ernie Lee, John Linton, Stephen Manley. Steve .Matheny, Jim Toole. Milch Tribblc. Luther Williams. John Winnie III 176 - tM na a t kci u omitr Phi Mu Alpha Sinfo- nia is a national honorary music fraternity with members elected on the basis of outstanding work in the field of music. {1ST ROW) L-R: Paul Joseph (Sec), Steve Weagraff (V.P.). Steve Matheny, Frank Harri- son, Stan Joines (Tres), Bill Gabbard {2ND ROW) L-R: John Linton, John Winnie, Jim- my Knott, Fred Schiff, David Klee, Ron Carter (3D ROW) L-R: Jim Garland, Gene Saunders, Steve Manley (Pres), Jeff Kirkpatrick, Angus Howard, Roger Butler, Richard Nelson (Advisor) Delta Omicron is a na- tional honorary music so- rority with members se- lected on the basis of out- standing work in the field of music. Z.- ?; Pam Rogers (Pres), Lau- rie Bagwell, Donna Wills, Don- na McCullers, Carmella Leak, Sheila Thomas, Susan Adams (Hist.), Susan Weddle, Hazel Howell. NOT PICTURED: Leslie Poe, Susan Skinner, Claire Creech, Pam Mayes, Liz Robertson 2 1 omic UiH ' 177 r (Mate Ui HOB Mercer ' s nationally ranked Varsity debate team of John Watkins (LEFT) and Ronald Hill (RIGHT). The Mercer Debate Program, for the second consecutive year, ended the season with a national ranking. Mercer ' s Varsity Debate Team of Ronald Hill and John Watkins received an at-large invita- tion to the National Debate Tournament, which consists of the top ranked sixty-four debate teams in the nation. Sixteen teams out of the approxi- mately 5000 debate teams in the United States received national ranking prior to the NDT. Mer- cer ' s team of Hill and Watkins was ranked 11th nationally. At the close of the NDT, Mercer ' s Ron- ald Hill was ranked 10th debater in the nation. Mercer ' s 1978-79 Debate Squad consisted of twelve Varsity and Junior Varsity debaters who competed in about fifteen regional and national tournaments. Mercer ' s oveall squad win loss per- centage increased approximately 10% over the 1977-78 year. The 1978-79 Intercollegiate Debate Policy Pro- position questioned the merits of the government guaranteeing employment opportunities to all U.S. citizens. Mercer debaters compiled a file of ap- proximately 40,000 pieces of research on the topic. Four of the members of Mercer ' s Debate Squad. Debate Coach Bill Slagle with one of Mercer ' s winning teams 178 -duSmti i The DULCIMER is Mercer ' s literary magazine. It is print- ed and distributed twice a year and includes contributions of artwork, fiction, and poetry from Mercer students and faculty. Julie McCraney, Editor of the DUL- CIMER. MEMBERS OF THE DULCIMER STAFF (L-R): Susan Hammond, Julie McCraney (Editor), Kathleen O ' Hara, Teresa J. Wolfe, Gini Stanfield, Cindy Longston 179 yfte toie i p u e t4. The Mercer Players is the Mer- cer theatre group. A person may become an apprentice by partici- pating in one play in an acting or technical role and may become a member after participating in two plays. This year at the annual Mercer Players picnic the following awards were presented: Outstand- ing Senior: Amy Hutto; Out- standing Freshman: Penny Hayes; Outstanding Technician: Cour- tenay Wilson; Best Actress: Jean- marie Collins; Best Actor: Doug Davidson; Best Supporting Ac- tress: Robin Ervin; Best Support- ing Actor: Mark Wood; Best En- semble Acting: the cast of PHI- LEMON. -y ' ' J 1. Ann Cury V W 2. Susan Freeman 13. Ayun Fedorcha 1 V m 3. D.R. Jones 14. Davyd Mincey , 4. Jimmy Huntsinger 15. Bernadette Jackson -fc 5. Marilea Mercer 16. Catherine Hendricks . r . - 6. Courtenay Wilson (Tres.) 17. September Conner ' n [T 7. Tom Williams (Tech. 18. Beth Abna ■ V Director) 19. Kelly Lancaster h- 8. Amy Hutto 20. Dave Borges - . JlUIr 9. Amy Flick 21. Jeanmarie Collins 10. Mark Wood (Historian) 22. Paul Oppy (Director) 1 1. Penny Hayes 23. Robin Ervin (Pres.) 12. Joe Bailey 24. Doug Davidson ■a b t icom a Alpha Psi Omega is the nation- al honorary dramatic fraternity for those students who have done outstanding work in the field of drama. New initiates in Alpha Psi this year were: Greg Bennett, Ayun Fedorcha, Mark Wood, Jack Reynolds, Dan Webb, Courtenay Wilson, Kim Hannaford, Jon Taylor. 1ST ROW: Paul Oppy, Jimmy Hunt- singer. DR. Jones (Pres), Robin Ervin. Tom Williams 2D ROW: Amy Hutto, Marilea Mercer (Sec.) NOT PIC- TURED: Doug Andrews, Janet Estes. Gail Fessenden. Andy Robeson 180 L-R: Pansey Bonner, Bernadette Jackson, Essie Grier, Arnold Harden, Gregory Pope, Sallie Devaro, Pecorlia The purpose of OBS is to promote and maintain Black identity on the Brown, Cassandra Denson, Vicki Kemp, Jacki Davis, Mercer University campus an d in the Black community- Audrey Scott, Carla Hodges 1. Dr Van Crawford 2. Mike Milam 3. Diane Farber 4. Dr. Robert Hargrove 5. James Withers 6. Ampara Medina 7. Larry Futch 8. Stacy Lewis 9. Hal Brodsky 10. Frank Hampton 11. Keith Holmes 12. Pat Sleffens 13. Mike Dalesin 14. Rub A. Dub Tub 15. John Latrine The Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society is for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge in the field of Chemistry. memeoH ckemlca£ yiociefy - 181 1ST ROW (L-R): Gary Land, Frank Hampton. Joe Prestwood, Roberto Perez. Billy Brogdon. Tom Scott. Ron Gay (Pres.). Jerry Win field (Advisor) 2D ROW (L-R): Jon l.enzen. Bill Gabbard. Rick Ganus, Mark Cook. Larkin Walker. Jeff Hall. Mike Phil- lips (Advisor) etj fkei pAl OMes a. Alpha Phi Omega is a national service fraternity dedicated to a program of service to campus, community, and nation. The fraternity, the largest of its kind in the nation, is founded on the principles of the Boy Scouts of America as embodied in the Scout Oath and Law; to develop leadership, promote friendship, and provide service to humanity. Mercer ' s chapter. Delta Iota, was founded in 1946. APO participated in the following activities this year: a Fall Rush with Gamma Sigma Sigma, our sister sorority; a Christmas Canned Food Drive for Meals on Wheels; the Cub Scout Olympics; Children ' s Dental Health Week; Council Scout Show; Scout Camporee; Friendship House Clean-Up; Health Fair; Campus Blood Drives; and helped to establish a campus Book Exchange. Our annual Beauty and the Beast Contest during Homecoming raised funds for the Hepzibah Childrens Home in Macon. At the 1978 National Convention, Delta Iota was awarded the 1977-78 H. Roe Bartle Award for outstanding chapter administration and pro- gram for the fourth year running. r LITTLE SISTERS (L-R): Belinda Brant, Margaret Roddy. Bobbie Fraklin. Gina Wilkerson. I.inda Granade. Julie McCranc |1 I ' 182 ■emSe, A Circle K found its place on Mercer ' s campus this year for the first time since 1960. The year started with a tri-fold in- crease of membership and an increase in enthusiasm. Projects for the year partici- pation in the Macon Hike-Bike for the benifit of The Macon Association for Re- tarded Citizens, working concessions for the Macon Heritage Foundation, selling lemonade at home soccer games, and co- ordinating and sponsoring the Blind Olym- pics for the Georgia Academy for the Blind, as well as implementing and run- ning a physical education program at a local elementary school. On campus Mercer Circle K placed 1ST RUNNER-UP in the Beauty and the Beast contest and was the only service or- ganization represented in the Homecom- ing Parade. Circle K ' s Rose Sale made many faces smile on Valentine ' s Day; a total of 320 roses were sold. Many thanks are given to the officers of the 1978-79 Club: Fred Schiff, Pres.; Ray- mond Lawton, Vice Pres.; Miriam Cas- tillo, Sec; and Diane Sheppard, Tres., for getting the wheels of service in motion. ■ 1. Darrin Sherrill 2. Fred Schiff 3. Terri Cook 4. Carol Gobell 5. Miriam Castillo 6. Diane Mitchell 7. Jackie Halleck 8. Bobbie Franklin 9. Carol Akerman 10. Vicki Gordon 1 1. Denise Sheppard 12. Rose Mandello 13. Hal Brodsky 14. Raymond Lawton 15. Hand of Ward DeWitt 183 c6tC4t t The MERCER CLUSTER is Mercer ' s student newspaper. This year ' s hard working CLUSTER staff was a bit Wild and crazy, to say the least. 1ST ROW (L-R): Catherine Hendricks. An- nette Boddie, Mindee Donner, Pam Byrd, Cindy Morris 2D ROW (L-R):Mark Moscly, Cindi Godbold. Caren Campbell, Alicia Zia die, Daryl Toor 3D ROW (L-R): Greg Matt- son, Karen Duva, Hal Brodsky. Dawn Tonjes, Tom Bishop, Larry Futch, Steve Reed CLUSTER Editor Hal Brodsky with an editorial comment. Donna D.J. Gray, Managing Editor of the MERCER CLUSTER. THE MERCER CL USTER STAFF EDITOR-IN CHIEF — Hal Brodsky MANAGING EDITOR — Donna Gray ENTERTAIN- MENT EDITOR — Steve Reed PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR — Gregory Malison SPOR TS EDITOR — Jerry Holden ASST EN- TER TAINMENT EDITOR — Liz Donzella LA YOUT EDITOR — Lindy Russell PRODUCTION MANAGER — Dan Goodman BUSINESS MANAGER — Karen Duva NEWS EDITOR — Tom Bishop STAFF REPORTERS: Glenn Ashman. Brad Billings. Annelle Boddie. Roni Boyd. Vic Burchfield. Bill Gabbard. Walter Haussner, Dan Kniffan. John Morgan. Cindy Morris. Marli Mos- ley. Rick Niva. Claudia Schealer. Pam Secrcst. Dawn Tonjes. Daryl Toor. Greg Walling. Sue Watson. Lib Williams. Ron Aker- man. Catherine Hendricks. Stardra Prolho. Randi Hamlin LA Y- OUT STAFF: Mark Bloechl. Larry Futch. Alicia Ziadic. Sam Clymer PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF: Caren Campbell. Mindee Donner. Cindi Godbold. Fletcher Whit worth. Tom Erb Members of the CLUSTER staff and friends with their BREATH MOBILE. ' which won ID PI ACE FLOAT AWARD in Mercer ' s Homccomina Parade 184 Tom Bishop, News Editor, ready for a pick-up. Production Manager Dan Goodman, Entertainment Editor Steve Reed, Assistant Entertainment Editor Liz Donzella. Photography Editor Greg Mattson, and News Editor Tom Bishop pose as an ill-fated DC- 10 sails by. ' ■, ) Greg Mattson, Photography Editor, in a typical pose. tlUddU Dan Goodman sings about his newly discovered way of making his job of Head Typist and Production Manager more enjoyable while also getting rid of excess energy. 185 iOUSl lOH ' (L-R): Dave Borges, Elizabeth Donzella. Ward DeWitt, DR. Jones. Raymond Lawton. Kristin Chambers (ABOVE) The CAULDRON staff, a tough bunch. (LEFT) The CAUL DRON staff after finishing this year ' s yearbook. 186 THE CAULDRON STAFF ' S HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR. (L-R): SEATED — E z3.he i Donzella (Maid of HonorC) ). STANDING: —Sieve Reed (Civil War Vet and Father of the Bride). Kristin Chambers (Snuff-Dippin Bride), Ward DeWitt, III (Ground-Grubbin ' Groom), DR. Jones (Witch Extraordinaire), Raymond Lawton (Rootin ' -Tootin ' -Gamblin ' Best(?) Man). EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief, Competitors Editor, Greeks Co- Editor .Ward DeWitt III Advisor, Activities Editor, Greeics Co-Editor, Introduction Edi- tor Kristin Chambers Academicians Editor Elizabeth Donzella Recognition Editor D.R. Jones Pharmacy Editors Diane Nykamp Lori Rickman Photography Editor Raymond Lawton Cauldron Staff Photographic Staff: Dave Borges, Greg Mattson, DR. Jones. Other Photo- graphs By: Herb Kossover (News Services). Hal Brodsky. Brian Combs, Ron Gay, and Mike Moreland. OTHER STAFF Steve Reed, Joe Nitwit. Dr. William T. Haywood (Financial Advisor). Class Por- traits by Drinnon Studios. Josten ' s American Yearbook Co. Representative — Dale Bennett. 187 kd UfXl (t l Hu ■i Kappa Delta Epsilon is a national education honorary society that serves to promote the cause of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholarship, and professional ideals among its members. L-R- Cindy Simpson, Sandy Nelson, Kimberly Dozier, Vicki Lang, Xiommy Gonzalas, Kim Tutan, Janice Hardy Sigma Tau Gamma is an honor society for freshmen who have demonstrated aca- demic ability by making the Dean ' s List at least one quarter during their freshman year. OLD MEMBERS (LEFTSIDE) L-R. Scott Makar, Thorn Snyder, David Page, Sandra Whaley, Cindy Bender, Patti Cumbus, Lisa Bodenheimer (RIGHT SIDE) R-L: Hal Brodsky, Maureen Savitsky, Ann Brannen, Donna McCullcrs, Belli Jo Boyette, Bobbie Franklin, DR. Jones SEW MEMBERS (1ST ROW) ,-R. Sam Clymer, Arthur Schliepcr, Jeff Bunch, J.R. McCiraw, Eric Salter, Vance Bray, Danny Caldwell. Michael McEntire, Tom Bishop, Tony Masciello, James Prine, Mark Aycock (2ND ROW) L-R: Deborah .Mills, Caria Hodges, Molly Smith, Linda Holling, Gina Edkins, Lisa Behling, Jane Babson, Ellen Thompson, Lisa Torbert, Abby Martin, Janet Stroy, (iayle Greene, Lila Frazicr, Theresa Akins. Terry Wall. Robin Sanders, Norecn Sexton, Kathy Gould, Lcc Welch, Susan Haire, Lcsha Smith - mit teuc cuftmni- 188 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ken MacDonald Ted Farmer Belinda Brant Sonja Meriman Judy Difatta Pat Steffens Vic Barchfield 8. Mike Dalesin 9. George Fuhrman 10. Thomas MacNab 1 1. Chip Decker 12. Stacy Lewis 13. Mike Milam 14. Tom Scott 15. Betti Jo Boyette 16. Keith Holmes 17. Hal Brodsky 18. Ted Weglewski 19. Warren Abel 20. Dr. Robert Hargrove 21. Howell Tucker 22. Scott Savader 23. Barry Parker 24. Maria Hernandez 25. Ron Gay 26. Larkin Walker 27. Lisa Prison 28. Valarie Wesneski 29. Art Scott 30. Frank Hampton 31. Cheryl Slater 32. Joe Jackson 33. John Yarbourgh 34. Norbert Walker 35. Dr. Van Crawford 36. Dr. Frank James Gamma S igma Epsilon is the national chemistry society. (1ST ROW) Z.- ?.- Cathy Lawson, Jamie Gauthier. Maria Hernandez. Diane Gamble, Bob Sollacio, Belinda Brant. Norman Peets, Nonnie Marrett, Nelly Morales, Sherri Powell (21-iD ROW) I-R: Bobbie Franklin, Ricky Duval, Cindy Taylor. Eddie Beard, Mike Milam, Art Scott, Barry Parker, Pat Steffens, Dr. Burke. Tommy Pettit, Betti Jo Boyette. T.P. Haines 3D ROW) I-R: Ron Gay. Howell Tucker, Joe Jackson, David Page, Ken McDonald, Dean Martin. Mrs. Morgan, Norbert Walker NOT PICTURED: Ken Pittman, Ricky Morales, Andy Torrance Beta Beta Beta is a national honorary biology society. d k defyl 189 f:a tdiHa£ Ae - 1. l t DR. Jones (Pres.) AAA 11. V Cathy Cary 2. Nellie Morales (V.P.) 12. Andy Torrance 3. Mary Kay Salem 13. Jean Kenlan 4. Gina Wilkerson 14. Cindy Simpson (Tres.) 5. Gretchen Kapp 15. Hazel Howell 6. Gail Fessenden 16. Tracy Ward 7. Bobbie Franklin (Sec) 17. Bill Gabbard 8. Jan Vardaman 18, Donna McCullers 9, Sandra Whalev 19. Thorn Snyder 10. Melissa Mouchel 20. Ken Piltman Cardinal Key is a national honor society for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated superior qualities of leadership, have participated in a variety of extracurricular activities, and have maintained a cumu- lative GPA of 3.0 or better. This year, in addition to inducting new members. Cardinal Key raised money juvenile diabetes and sponsered and planned Recognition Day. At that time they presented the Out- standing Freshman Award to Lesha Smith. Blue Key is a national honor fraternity for juniors and seniors. Mem- bers must rank in the upper 35% of their respective classes and must be active in several areas of activities. Members not pictured are: Judy Barker, Jay Eiche, Skip Fulton, D.R. Jones, Jean Kenlan, Lisa Scarritt, Mark Wagner, Larkin Walker, and Nicky Williams. dSmAi - 1 Graydon Ware 11. Danny Walker 2 David Page 12, Angelo Hunter 3 Andy Torrance 13, Warren Abel 4 Gretchen Kapp 14. Bobbie Franklin 5. Sandra Whaley 15. Thorn Snyder 6. Gina Wilkerson 16. Ron Gay 7. Pat Steffens 17. Charlie Brannen 8. Art Scott 18. Barry Parker 9. Tracy Ward 19. David Linch 0. Norberl Walker 20. Gary Leuchtman 190 uM ' ( ko fOTS- 7Q- 1ST ROW (L-R): Tracy Ward, Doreen Agrusa, Bobbie Franklin, DR. Jones. 2D ROW (L-R): Art Scott, Ron Gay, Angelo Sanders, Charlotte Albritton, Barry Parker, Mary Kay Salem WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Each year a select group of students are called forward to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow — that of being selected to WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. This exclusive award is conferred by more than 1,000 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. After 44 years of serving higher education, WHO ' S WHO exists as one of the most highly reguarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation. Selections to WHO ' S WHO are made each Fall by a special Mercer selection communittee. The criterion is that the students selected must have demonstrated consistent excellence in academic endeavors and campus and community service. MERCER STUDENTS SELECTED FOR WHO ' S WHO 1978-79 DOREEN AGRUSA CHARLOTTE ALBRITTON JUDY CAROL BARKER CHARLES BRANNEN WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROGDON JOHN ROBERT CROWELL NANCY CREECH MARK VINCENT DAVIS BOBBIE LEE FRANKLIN DONALD GENE FORBES BEVERLY JEAN FORD WILLIAM GEORGE FORD RICHARD (SKIP) FULTON RONALD CHARLES GAY XIOMMY GONZALEZ WILLIAM HENRY HARDISON DONNA RUTH (D.R.) JONES GRETCHEN CECILIA KAPP JEAN KENLAN GARY BRIAN LEUCHTMAN TIMOTHY MINORS NELLIE MORALES SHEREE YVETTE NORWOOD BARRY MITCHELL PARKER MARY KAY SALEM DUNCAN ANGELO SANDERS ARTHUR CHARLES SCOTT JAMES TRACY WARD 191 Sigma Mu is a scholastic honor so- ciety for seniors who have main- tained the highest scholastic stan- dards (overall 3.85 GPA or better) and for faculty mem- bers who have dem- onstrated unusual interest in scholar- ship. Sigma Mu is modeled after Phi Beta Kappa. 1. Dr. Kenneth Hammond 11 2. David Page, Jr. 12 3. Ron Gay 13 4. Sandra Whaley 14 5. D.R. Jones 15 6. Skip Fulton 16 7. Ms Ruth Slentz 1 8. Louise Morgan 18 9. Barry Parker 19 10. Dr. Ann N. Hughes 20 Bobbie Bobo Hennecy Betti Jo Boyette Laurie Ann Hughes Doreen Agrusa Arthur Christie Barbara Sheppard Dr. Vicki Kowlowitz Dr. James Edmunds Dr. Van Crawford Mr. Powell Bush NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS: 1ST ROW (L-R): DR. Jones, Sandra Whaley, Doreen Agrusa 2D ROW (L-R): David Page, Jr., Barry Parker, Skip Fulton, Betti Jo Boyette, Laurie Ann Hughes NOT PICTURED: Charles Howell Tucker, Guy Darty, Claire Creech 192 ueoK H 4e( u (ut oiMemL Staunch supporter of worthwhile student involvement, she has served as Student Government Senator-At-Large President of the Associated Women Students, member of the University Judicial Council, and Chairman of the Activities Board Film Committee. Committed to scholarship as the foundations of responsible citizenship, she has maintained the highest academic average (4.0) in her class for four years. Her ability has been recognized by selection for membership in Sigma Mu, Cardinal Key, Blue Key, and Sigma Tau Gamma. Her academic achievements have brought her many awards and scholarships including the Montague Outstanding Freshman Award, Freshman Honor Scholarship, Pace Scholarship in Economics and Business, the Wall Street Journal Award for Economics and Business, and the Ambassador Walter C. Dowling Award for Political Science. She was named for inclusion in Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. A capable student journalist, she served on the staff of the Mercer Cluster for three years, mcluding two years as Entertainment Editor; she also served as an editor on the staff of the Mercer Cauldron. A competent and versatile Thespian, she has participated in every aspect of campus theater, serving as President of Alpha Psi Omega, the national dramatic honor society, and receiving the Best Supporting Actess Award during her Sophomore year. Her effective leadership of her fellow students in a role of selfless service and her outstanding academic achievements identify her as one who fulfills every expectation involved in the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. D, , HM- OH a - As an example of academic excellence, a trusted campus citizen, and a concerned enviromentalist, he embodies all the desirable attributes of the well-rounded student. His superior academic performance has been recognized by his election to membership in Phi Eta Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Blue Key, and Sigma Mu. His humanitarian concern and Christian commitment have led to his decision to enter the medical profession. As president of Alpha Phi Omega, he has demonstrated notable leadership in human service activities both on campus and in the larger community. As an ROTC scholarship recipient, he has won numerous academic and professional honors, including the Superior Cadet Award, the Academic Achievement Ribbon, membership in Scabbard and Blade, and designation as Distinguished Military Graduate. His leadership in the full circle of campus student endeavor qualifies him as a worthy recipient of the General Excellence Award. m4 6 neii H eu a td- 193 5? ESSURE ' 1-11 Uiti Nl . • . : : : : n kM AC Y Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy Atlanta, Georcji? 196 Peter Gal Camella Mayfield Classman Marshall K. Hamm Flo Handyside Sarah S. Hopkins William A. Hopkins Ruth Horton G. Richard Howard Elizabeth C. Jackson Richard A. Jackson Dr. Douglas T. Kemp A. Vincent Lopez 197 Ronald W. Maddox Dr. David J. Martin C.P.A.C. Reynolds Mary H. Sawyer Myrtle Scarbrough JoAnne W. Scott Martha Swindell Ken Wallace John N. Roskos. Jr. Vinod R. Shah Thelma M. Whitten 198 Pharmacy Doctorate D. Diane Armstrong Judi B. Edelman James W. Fetterman, Jr. Eric H. Frankel Gregory G. Gribko Martin L. Job Jennings Larry Stroud James T. Young Third Year Stephen B. Alben Thomas J. Barrs, III Randi Baumstein Kathy A. Burnett Maddy A. Botwin Nancy L. Brann Steve B. Braun Jeff R. Brotherton James Baxter Brown Dean C. Bryant Clyde D. Bryson David M. Cantrell Harry James Casson Apinya Chonratarnon Barbara A. Clark Robert J. Conaway Brian L. Crabtree Mary Jana Edelen Bassey A. Essien Howard M. Pass Walter L. Fitzgerald Robert A. French Dan Fucarino Lynn Gainey James H. Giesler Philip C. Gissel Phyllis C. Hancock Joanne S. Harlow Steven Wayne Harris Jerry W. Haynes 200 Third Year Randolph Henning Ken Lewis Rodney A. Lewis Carol S. McConnell Bruce M. Malcolm Alicia L. Mann William M. Martin, Jr. Janice Matthews Sherri B. May Robert B. Meyers Steven C. Moon Tanya L. Moore Jann Morcock Raymond G. Moreno Mary Ellen Negri Cathy L. Nichols Cynthia A. Osborne Leonard Perkins William H. Phillips Robert Pollard Don L. Pratt 201 Michael Ray Patli A. Rcichard Tanya W. Reynolds Michael W. Rogan Ahmed U. Sheshi Jerry A. Sikes Ruth D. Simpson Evans Smoot Sherry L. Snyder Raymond L. Solano Gregory V. Stajich Paris Street, Jr. Jack C. Teague Phyllis A. Thornton Edna A. Tolliver Allen B. Townsend, Jr. Bruce A. Tucker John M. Vandeventer Pearl E. Wales Mike Watts Susan E. Whitley Third Year Annabel Wyatt 202 Second Year Albert J. Abu-Arraj David W. Alexander George Anchetta Ronald M. Barnes Robert Eugene Bennett David A. Berman Bobby Bobo Rosemary Bryant William Michael Charles Hollie L. Cohen David E. Collins Pam Collins Larry V. Collura Wesley T. Cowan Marc A. Davidson Marshall Dewell Debra J. Dyson Daniel J. Eudy Richard C. Farmer Craig W. Fleming Sam B. Gianopoulos 203 Second Year Gary E. Glover John J. Hall Patrick J. Hardest) Joseph N. Hasrouni Sharon Hartpence Reggie Hillman Zainecl Jamal Tudor Jones John Kasdan Wayne Keen Erick A. Kimmerling Danny G. Law Linda G. Leshan Victoria A. Manser Robert A. May James C. Mitchell, Jr Rita J. Morgan Barbara Muehl Charles Murphy Timothy H. Norman Nan M. Panter Janet E. Poole 204 Second Year Mark H. White Donald P. Wiley Glenn E. Wysock Lori J. Zomfck Sandra J. Pratt Stephen E. Profitt Richard S. Rakestraw Robert Raynsford Gary Roberts M. Vicky Rodriguez Ronald R. Satterfield Sabrina G. Shields David W. Shuford Phil E. Simpson Jane L. Sorrells Rissa P. Tamer Diane C. Tate Alice W.K. To John B Tourtelot James B, Turner 205 First Year James S. Beirne Thomas Bcnbow James Bianca Charles Q. Blackwell Stephenic A. Blake Andrew L. Boyd, Jr. Larry K. Bright Keith Brown Eddie J. Butler Sarah L. Clonts Cinthea Conforti Robert E. Croley James C. Cummins, Jr. Robin K. Cutshaw Patricia L. Delk Sara E. Drake James N. Draper George J. Eassey Harriet A. Edgeworth Anyasor V. Ehule Charles R. Eidson Michael A. Fore Daniel F. Goodwin Richard B. Greer Ron F. Grzymek James L. Harklcroad Douglas W, Hartong Glenn R. Heinisch Cindy J. Hess Cheryl L. Hoskins 206 First Year Marie Jackson Ewart W. Johnson, Jr. Gina R. Johnson Cabel L. Jones III James L. Jones David S. Kaplan Mark Lunario Lisa A. McWhorter James W. Marshall W. Jeff Matthews Jerry V. Maynard Michael M. Messamore Deidre D. Miller David B. Moats Jane Moody Peter M. Mulkey Craig R. Mullins Stephen Douglas Myer 207 First Year Diane L. Nykanip Olukayodc F. Odeniyi Amos Oluokuh Okegbola Bricc Pendley John D, Phillips Michael R. Reagan Billy F. Reid Lori J. Rickman Rebecca C. Rogers Jayne E. Rutan Maha M. Safwat Nancy Slaughter Kenneth C. Sprechman Ira N. Stein James R. Thornton Melanie C. Turek Rhonda G. Voges Joe Warwick Deborah Woodard Steven F. Wright 208 Kappa Psi Little Sisters New Initiates 209 Kappa Epsilon 210 • •Ci -_ ■ .- ■ •W - ' -r- r Xf T -V- -v . v«? ;  j|pi afe«?!8«itt«i« ' ' ' -•■ - lc ' V ' J ' i -i -;.. -. s ' S i ? Student American College Of Apothecaries Mercer Christian Fellowship W Phi Lambda Sigma 212 Ksii ' x - . i) Rho Chi Council ; Of Students 213 NORTH NORTH Rocky Creek Rd Pio Mono Ave N OGU£ 216 June 3, 1979 Macon Coliseum Three O ' Clock PK ! •W sr-r-aa - ♦ ■• - ' • • J r ' ' - — 217 IN SAD MEMORIAM OF A FALL From This (1976): Dean Wilson ' s Strolling Thunder Revue Uninvolved humanoids . turning into toads . . . FEAR Loathing at the BAR EXAM grRQLLII GI Al To This (1979): Who Did Slew, The Law Review?? The Killer Is Still AT LARGE!! ;;il OUR FINAL COMMENTS The middle of June has arrived and all but the final touches of this yearbook have been completed and sent to the publisher. Four months ago I honestly felt we ' d be lucky to ever get a yearbook out. I could write pages and pages on what the Cauldron Staff has been through since Christmas in an effort to make this book a reality, but lack of space prevents me. Back in January, I called last year ' s editor, Kristin Chambers, told her of our problems, and asked for help. In the months to come, she willingly guided the Cauldron and its staff out of a gigantic mess. Suffice it to say that Kristin and her parents helped save this book. From the bottom of my heart I wish to thank them for all they ' ve done for Mercer, the Cauldron, and myself. The work they ' ve done is incredible. The Cluster and its Staff deserve much credit, as they have provided us with picture after necessary picture. So to Greg Mattson, Hal Brodsky, and any- one else over there who helped in any way — Thanks, you saved us also. The list from this point is long, and I ' m sure I ' ll forget someone. But Dave Borges, Diane Nykamp, Lori Rickman, Jack Pigott, Ron Tyson, Jeb Black- burn, Brian Combs, Gloria McDaniel, Susan Farmer, Elizabeth Drinnon, Dr. Paul Cousins, Dr. Joseph Hendricks, Dr. Rufus Harris, Dr. Charles Schroeder, Dr. Jamie Cockfield, Whit HoUis, Dale Bennett, all Greeks, and all campus organizations — Thank You very much for helping us and putting up with us. Finally, Thank You to D.R. Jones, Raymond Lawton, Liz Donzella, and Steve Reed for all your invaluable work. And let ' s thank God that it ' s all over. WARD DEWITT, III STOP! I know what you ' re thinking! What is she doing back on this page, again? I know what you mean; I ' m wondering about that right now myself. ' Guess it ' s because I ' ve always tried to be a Good Samaritan and willing to help someone in need. In this situation, the needy happened to be Ward DeWitt and the Cauldron. ' I am truly thankful for the one person who did care enough about the Cauldron, as I always have, to make this book a reality. That person is Ward DeWitt, III. Words cannot express the dedication, concern, and responsibility he has shown in working with the Caul- dron. I consider it a high honor to have worked with him this year. Ward, you ' ve meant more to me than you ' ll ever know, and have been a true inspiration to me. I consider the Cauldron to be in excellent hands next year. Ward, you have all the potential! The Cauldron has sort of been my life for the past four years. I have enjoyed every minute of working on the book — even the bad times, of which there have been quite a few. The Cauldron has brought me a great feeling of accomplishment to have been able to do something for Mercer in return for all it ' s done for me. I love the Cauldromnd I guess it will always be a part of me. I consider the Cauldron to be a cherished book of Mercer memories to be proud of as I hope you will be proud of it, too, and respect all the work that went into making it a reality. If I had the chance to d o it all, over again; I would do so with a glad and happy heart. I know not what the future holds for me, but I do know that God holds my future, and I stand ready to press on toward the Mark of the Prize of His High Calling. IT IS FINISHED. Kristin Chambers