VOLUME 74 Mercer University • College ol Liberal Arts • Macon, GA 'SKc coll I 305% W r n P eople. Places. Things. All parts of this world and beyond become what we see. Our senses present us a world, and experience defines it. Our perception becomes real, and all our actions reflect that idea. 2 Thome Even Mercer becomes a different place to each person who experiences her. Her classes, policies, activities, and involvement in our lives reflect a Mercer to the individual. However, there are many Mercers. A strong educa- tional institution. A growing university. An expen- sive school. A place of personal growth. O.OQO) 75 Theme 3 Real Mercer may be different from our perception of Mercer. For those within the world of Mercer, it is the hassle with the business office, or the socializing, or getting the Dean's List, or the condition of the dorms, or even the cafeteria food that influences one's perception, Community involvement by either students or the school, headlines in the Macon Telegraph and News, television coverage, or even word-of-mouth present to those looking into our world, an image or reflection of Mercer. Their perceptions become reality. 41 Theme 6 Theme To make the excellent ap- pearance, find out what people want and give it to them. To make an excellent school, strengthen the existing part to excellence and build. If everyone works to improve Mercer, it will come back to you. Continue to make this uni- versity one you can be proud of, and if you feel it lacks in areas, help to improve it. Don't stand idly by. Thenw 9 K I this roac through our I A | I education, we need to re- III | alize that this is our uni- versity, Ours. Take a long look at her. What do you see? What do others see? Are you content? Although our perceptions of Mercer are different because we experience'' Mercer in ways that the majority of the world does not, we should not be insensitive to their views. Each of us was on the outside looking in at one time, and we found- ed our perception of Mercer then. 10 Theme Theme 11 ince then, we have been building upon that foundation, making it stronger through our S involvement in classes, organizations, greeks. sports, student life, and interaction with administration. We need to continue to support this institution that gave us an education, but not blindly. Open your eyes, your ears, and let the senses show you Mercer. Then take it upon yourself to make this university strong, one brick at a time. Tf roei113 FRESHMEN HAVE TALENT? Each year the Student Development Office and Freshmen Orientation Assistants sponsor a Fresh- men Talent show. The show is dedicated as a last night of fun lor freshmen before their classes start. Auditions are held before the actual show takes place, and after being judged, the qualified acts are on their way to stardom. A variety of talented people show up on stage, such as singers, comedians, and musicians. Who wins? All are winners in their own way, even though no true winner is chosen. Michael John became the emcee for the evening, and for Fresh- men Talent Show Director, Chris Estes, the night marked his third year as Di- rector. . and yes, we found that Freshmen do in- deed have talent! Freihmefl Talent Show 17 STUDENT ACTIVITIES PRESENTS .yet an- other year of diverse entertainment! The list in- cludes returning guests, and new additions as well.' The catalogue of “stars” for the 1984-85 school year is as follows: TOP LEFT, Tom DeLu- cus— Hypnotist; TOP RIGHT, Edward Jackman — Juggler; CENTER RIGHT, Dan Seals — For- merly of England Dan and John Ford Coley, now country singer; CENTER LEFT, Barry Drake — folk singer; LEFT, Taste — a pop group being featured at the Homecoming Dance. TOP NEXT PAGE, Tom Parks -— Commedian; and BOTTOM NEXT PAGE, The Rare — a two-woman band. 16 STUDENT ACTIVITIES TRACKS OF GREAT BOOKS: . V Although the Great Books program is new to Mercer,, the idea behind it is not. This is the idea that the “Great books ol all time are still relevant to os, and that we can directly be con iron ted with them, wrestfe with them if necessary, and finally come to terms with the ideas that have shaped Western thought. The program is designed to be an alternative to the Distributional Track. It follows a sequence of eight courses and is somewhat modeled after St. John's College. The Classes are small. This provides the opportunity for intense discussion about the books. Students involved not only improve problem-solving skills, but they also expand communication skills. Furthermore, these kinds of “skills ' along with insight gained from reading the material are life-time possessions. Great Books, therefore, is not merely a list of classes to lake just to fill a block. In Great Books, each day is a challenge —a challenge to think, but the thinking one does extends beyond the classroom, tt is quite common that classroom discussions are left “unfinished until the next day. How- ever, what is important is this tact; the texts are never obsolete, and with each turning-back into them, a new question arises. Mercer's Great Books program does provide supple- mentary material to these texts. These are usually other texts for historical and background references, lectures by professors or other enlightened speakers, and “outings'1 to get to know one another better. However, after a few weeks of sharing in class discussions, students got to know one another pretty well! This spring 1985 will begin Great Books’ second year. Already, though, the pio- neers of the program feel a sense of unity and purpose. Thus, along with the other qualities that Great Books de- velops, there is also the development of one’s ability to deal with people who have very different opinions, values, and backgrounds than one's own. Also, since the classes are smaller and the communica- tion is more direct, the professors and students are more involved. In fact, the professors are not the monopolizers Of the discussions. Rather, they prompt discussion, keep it on the subject, and are more the mediator than the teach- er. To break the habit of depending on the professor to lecture, students sit in a circle and are encouraged to talk to one another, not to the teacher alone. Furthermore, the Great Books professors are from various departments. Since Great Books does replace the Distributional Track, the program must cover varied areas to provide a liberal arts education, Therefore, Great Books students are not just English and Philosophy majors. They form an assort- ment of interests, which in turn, enhances the overall effec- tiveness of the program. 20 GBlK OUR CULTURE “Minds that have nothing to confer Find little to perceive.” William Wordsworth GBK 21 This year's Leclure Series was one Of the finest Jt featured Senator George McGovern, .Jeremy Rilkin, and Elie Wiesel. all of which are acclaimed authors. Senator McGovern has been a prominent liberal in the Democratic parly. He also ran lor President against Nixon in 1972 He made an attempt again this year at the Presidency, but was beaten out by Gary Hart, in the Party nominations. Senator McGovern, in addition to his leclure at the Med School, held a press conference, which was interesting since his visit was shortly before the Presidential elections As mentioned, all guest lecturers are also authors. Jeremy Rilkin's most widely known book is enti- tled Algeny Like his book, Rifkin’s leclure dealt with genetic en- gineering, Ritkin is against it, especially eugenics, which is us- ing gene selection to build a betier race. A controversial issue in itself. Rifkin chal- lenged the audience with strong arguments against genetic engi- neering. Professors and students re- sponded 1o Rifkin's challenge, both ver- bally at the lecture, and in writing to the Cluster. EliS Wiesel. author of numerous books — his most stirring being Night — capti- vated a standing room only audience in Willingham Chapel spring quarter. Before his lecture Wiesel also gave an informal con- ference, taking ques- tions from the floor and answering also those that had been previously submitted to him in writing. Wie- sel did not directly dis- cuss his prison camp experiences; his unspoken words, though, carried more strength than any he could have said. His lecture was a series of short stories. He sat behind a small table on stage, a definite presence surrounded him; and the audiervct listened, almost childlike. When he had ended his storytelling, the silence remained; Mr. Wiesel had touched —-and change — Mercer University, 32 lnsighl Leclure Series INSIGHT LECTURE SERIES ' . When ihey were students at Mercer a few years ago, Bart Campione and Eric Peck probably never imagined that Ihey would be a part ol Mer- cer’s own TV show But on a Wednesday night in mid-Ocio- ber. the brainchild of a few students, faculty and admin- slralors — as well as Bart and Erie from Cox Cable — ap- peared on the TV sets of peo- ple wilh cable all across Ma- con. The Mercer Spotlight pre- miered on Oct. 17th. begin- ning it bi monthly schedule. Bill Kersey was the first Chair of ihe 'Spotlight Com- mi ilee through its first quarter, then Jarrell Dickey and Mi- chele Gibbs assumed the titles ol Co-Chairs to head the rest ol Ihe year’s shows. Mike Montgomery also became a vital member of Ihe crew, and assumed many of the leader- ship responsibilities. Other students involved were Jeff Ganter, Nestor Ruiz, Steve Rey, Karen Stults, Tim Kisller. Lisa Goodwin, Karyn tangh- orne, and Lisa Nelson. Through the combined ef- forts of ih-e students and Cox Cable, these shows wilh a PM Magazine format allowed the Macon citizens io learn more about Mercer. Shows cen- tered around academic pro- grams (FSP, Great Books), noted personalities (George McGovern, Oan Seats. Tom Delucca), and interesting stu- dents. staff, and news. The Mercer Spotlight pro- vided these students with the invaluable experience of work- ing with television equipment, reporting, directing and edit- ing. I THE MERCER SPOTLIGHT 24 The Mercer Spollight Opposite Page Co-Chair Michele Gibbs watches as Cox GaHe assistant. Eric Peck (adds graphics lo a nearly completed show t This Page tTOP LEFT) Mike Montgomery shoots footage of ROTC students as they prepare to ride in the Army hehcopler and repel from it. TOP RtCnT Cox's Barr Campione instructs M'ke Montgomery on the proper way to use the equipment BOTTOM LEFT CSB President Laurina Florio prepares to shoot footage of the campus and students. BOTTOM RIGHT: Go Cable's Mobire Production Van was used was sometimes used to shoot interviews for the Mercer Spotlight THE STUDENT PRODUCED TELEVISION SHOW BRINGS MERCER INTO MACON HOMES The Mercer Spotlight 25 ELECTION ’84 f SHOWDOWN ’84!!! Mercer's presidential debate opened at 7:00 p.m. on October 21, 1984 in Mercer's Medical School Auditorium, Moderated by Assistant Dean, Dr. Blair Jerome, the forum allowed main speakers five lo seven minutes to answer the question, ,4Why should students vote tor Reagan or Mondale In November? . Following the speakers, audience members were allowed to make short, one to two minute attacks or additions to the ideas presented. While turn-out may have suggested apathy at Mercer, this was dispelled when many students turned out to campaign and vote for their favorite candi- date in Mercer's mock election on November 2, 1984. 26 Forum MERCER STUDENTS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL I CAMPAIGNING THE HEART PRESIDENT REAGAN The October day is hot and muggy. Thousands of viewers stand fanning, waiting, hoping for the words, The President's plane has just landed at the Macon Airport. He is on his way!” Before these words are met with peels of cheers and applause, the crowd sings along wilh the visiting Gatlin Brothers, as well as several bands and en- sembles trom area high schools. Phil Neikro, Jack Kemp, Macon Mayor George Israel and other speakers entertain (he crowd, encouraging the importance of trust, faith, and strength in govern- ment. By now. however, the crowd has the fever of aniicipation; a low mumble permeafes the air. Then, as the rush of excitement fills the viewers. President Ronald W. Reagan arrives in a flurry of noise, people, limosines, and security men. He delights the crowd for twenty minutes with his humor and ability, as on-lookers yell, Four more years!'', squelching jeers from a few Mondale sup- porters As Reagan waves his famous good-bye. leaving a buzi ol emotion among Mercer students and Maconites alike, a colorful burst of balloons faces to the sky to seal a perfect historical mo- ment in Macon, Ga. Pholo credits; Sieve Moss 2fl Fteagan SKI BUFFS SKI BEECH M O RE 31 LEARNING MORE ABOUT M.O.R.E On Mercer's campos, there is an organization that covers nearly all outdoor possibles, from serious to tun, beautiful to exciting, and from ski slopes to Disney s Epcoi. Hhmmmm. Now all those skiing pages are beginning to make sense now. right? But what kind ot organization can allow so much diversity? Here's more on ... MORE M O R E is Mercer Outdoor Recreation Edu- cation. The was one of its mote successful years in terms of student involvement, which M.O.R.E. chairman. Tom Nesbitt, believed was due to the variety ol activities available to the student body.” Some ot the more popular trips were Epcoi. horsebackriding, snow skiing, and white water rafting Other activities mctuded canoeing, backpacking, camping, and rock climbing. Though skiing is the most expensive trip M.O.R.E. offers, those trips continue to be the most popular Because ot then popularity, the number of trips taken in '85 was increased and the number of spaces Tor students doubled. 01 the three trips taken In ‘85, students skied across a wide variety ol weather Irom a bone- chilling chill (actor of -48° to a beautiful 40°F day. The Fan trip to Epcot combined the beauty of a Wan Disney Production and the adveni ure of wilderness survival. During this weekend trip, the students got io enjoy the showcase of attrac- tions as presented by different countries ol the wqrW. In an effort to present their culture, each country displays its architecture, lood. entertain- ment. ana technology. After a complete day at Epcoi, the students got to enjoy roughing it at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds One sopho- more reported, Tt was such a challenge. There were killer armed® outside I he lent.” Horseback riding has remained a popular trip for M O.R.E. Once again, Landmark Stables al- tered a variety of horses to suit the needs of the students. The ride Included beaut ilul views of quiet takes, running streams, green meadows, and rugged terrain. First-time rider, Andrew Na- men offered helpful tips: Make sure you get a nice horse, one that doesn't have a mind of Us own. and for bring a nice Huffy pillow,” For excitement, M.O.R.E. sponsored a white ware railing and canoeing trip. Spring trips to the Chatooga and Nanta hala rivers were en- joyed by all who participated. Railing can bring the inexperienced water rider an the excitement he whi ever want to see. For the supeichaltenge, canoeing the Chatooga puts the more serious canoeist right on the edge, making it one of the most exciting sports a Mercer student can ex- perience. M.O.R.E. also serves as a supply house for equipment needed to enjoy the great outdoors. Tents, sleeping bags, canoes, etc., are all avail- able through this organization M.O.R.E. is one of the largest committees or- ganizations in existence under SUAB (the Stu- dent Union Activities Board) which is also in charge ot activities such as Homecoming, Miss Mercer, and the Rec, Room. So as you are shflng there in your dorm room complammg because you're bored, remember the camping trips, the horseback riding esca- pades at midnight and battling the whrfewaiers. and check out M.O.R.E. ... lor more! M.O.RE 35 STUDES IN EUROPE Does the idea of spending a summer in London make you drool? How aboul the chance to visit Stonehenge? How about three months in Madrid? Or does a flight to Baku strike your tancy? You've seen the flyers carpeting the post office floor and you've read them on the wall during your boring classes, Every day it seemed as though there were more informational flyers describ- ing summer trips to London, Spain, the Orient, Australia, or to Russia. But what reatiy caught the watchful eye was the line, , and receive up to 15 hours credit. The 19 4 Summer in England was based at Royal Holloway College on the outskirts ol London. Mercer Pro- fessors John and Diana Stege assisted the faculty of ihe University of London .In the teaching of courses such as British History, Literature, and Cul- ture. Weekly trips to London allowed students to visit numerous galleries and museums, the Houses of Parlia- ment, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul's, the Inns of Court, the Tower of London, and a surprise chance of see- ing Prince Charles pfaying polo. In addition, students were encour- aged to attend plays and go on excur- sions to Windsor Castte, Hampton Court, and Runnymede. Included in the tour were visits to Salisbury and Stone- henge, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon. Ed- inburgh, and Coventry. The second major learning expedi- tion out of this counlry was the annual visit to Russia by Dr. Jamie Cockfield and interested students. Departing the country on Dec. 27th, the group toured Leningrad, where they saw the Winter Palace, the Hermitage, Ihe restored patace ol Mad Tsar Paul at Pavlovsk, and other points of interest. They also experienced a Russian-style New Year's Eve party The second half of the tour look them lo Baku, the capital of Soviet Azerbiadzhan on the Caspian Sea. There they toured the Pataca of the Servan Shahs and other areas. They then flew to Moscow to visit the Krem- lin, Red Square and several ari galler- ies. After a final day in Helsinki, the tour returned to Ihe United States on January 9th. 36rForeign Studies 1 STUDES IN EUROPE ARMY ROTC Ttl6 Reserve Officers Training Corps is another unique aspect of our University, The program itself offers opportu- nities to experience many situations and activities that are not available in regular classes One of the most popular of these is mountaineering. This gives sludents the chance to climb and camp out on nearby mountains, mosily at Mount Vonah. The most exciting part of these trips is the rappelling While on campus, the cadets, as well as stu- dents under the supervision of cadets, have access to a rappelling tower. The real test, though, is out on Mount Yonahl To get up to the mountain, however, one must have had training or orienteering. This Involves map read- ing, terram association, and navigation by the sun. stars, and compass. This very practical skill is also an area of competition between cadets Another aspect of the army training i$ combat patroling. In patrol, one Is given the chance to move a body of men through rugged terrain to accomplish a combaf mission, using the latest army weap- onry. Operating and becoming familrar with weapons Is one of the basic parts of being a soldier. Therefore,, marks- manship is very important. Along with these physical and mental skills, the R.O.T.C. program is building leadership. In preparation for the situations they will encounter alter graduation, in the Leadership Reaction Course, cadets are given practical exercises demonstrating leadership tactics and the ability to accomplish a mission while under time pressure and harassment. Another testing of one's limits, but on a physical dimension, is the Obstacle Course. Like the mental exercises involved in Leadership Reaction Course, the Obstacle Course challenges a cadet's phys- ical capaciry to negotiate difficult obstacles in a hostile situation. To prepare for such physical trials, cadets have PT (Physical Training) regularly Also, to uphold the Army’s adherence to detail, discipline, and uniformity among cadets, inspections are held regularly. R.O.T.C. cadets have obligations that extend beyond the three quarters per year here at Mercer. During the Summer between the junior and senior years, cadets pul what they have learned in practice, at FT. Bragg in North Carolina. Additional schools greatly benefit the soon-to-be officers in our Army. Aftef four yearsol R.O.T.C,, a student fulfills two roles simultaneously, that of college graduate and of United Slates Army Officer 401 ROTC WILL TAKE YOU TO THE TOP ROTC J1 A BREATH Spring is always welcome at Mercer, especially if it comes a few weeks early! a few warm, sunny days at the end of winter quarter is a refreshing interruption that students take advantage of The frisbees start (lying, out come the shorts and the earfy suntan seekers, the tennis courts are crowded, and it may even be a bit difficult to find an empty bench in the shade for relaxing. Of course when we do get an early preview of spring as we did this year, it is more tempting to negfect studies. Nonetheless, our foretaste of spring to come made its appearance during dead week, so studies were still a reality. For study breaks, though, just being outside and enjoying the sun was a Mercer favorite. Photo crecfcts: Oppostte page, lop picture — Vall«e MHlpi. All others. Stephen J Moss 4? A Breath Of Fresh A. OF FRESH AIR Of Fresh Air 43 CRAFT SHOWS The craft shows have come lo be a popular event for students. There is lots to browse through, and to buy! The items range from hand- made quilts, lo handcarved knick-knacks, to belt buckles, to hand-painted pictures. (And these are just to name a few), Pictured here are a few of the craftsmen, and a few of the shoppers. 44 Crafl Sftows Orali Shows.r4S The Mercer Singers is ihe premier choral ensemble here at Mercer. They consist of a group of Iwenty-six members who are music majors and minors as well as students from other academic areas, They were found- ed by Dr. Schwartzkopf in 1977 and directed by him ever since In addition to their many performances in Macon, they tour Europe on alternate years, make an annual tour each spring, and perform at many conven- tions. Their first album was released this past Christmas entitled The Mercer University Singers Celebrate Christ- mas. The ensemble is dedicated to the study and per- formance of the great master works Of choral literature. In the summer of 1984 the singers toured the Scandi- navian Countries as well as England, and broughi a little bit of Southern hospitality to receptive Europeans. Merce-f Stogers ? HANDICAP AWARENESS A MESSAGE TO THE TEMPORARILY ABLED They aren't handicaps unless you make them that way- That's the argument that you'll probably hear Irom anyone who has ever had to work with the “handicapped.” The clincher is that it makes sense. Unless you have a disability or are a student worker, then you probably won't have many dealings with the college's Rehabilitation Counselor, Mary Pollftzer. It's a shame, too. because most of us who think we know so much about chemistry, history, or broadcast ing don’t really know how to deal with a “handicapped” person. Be honest with yourself. Do you always feel comfortable around a person with no arms, or a person without a leg, or a woman with a seeing eye dog, or even a teen-ager who talks funny ? Many disabled people have an interesting way of looking at these relationships. They don’t look at themselves as being disabled . . they see us as being temporarily abled. It's true, something could happen any second (even before you finish reading this story) that could result in a physical or menial disability. On that note, start thinking as if you were handicapped. Think of how you would make it to your classes, job, dates, etc, on an average day in your hectic life. Place yourself in a wheelchair. Can you get to all your class buildings? You can't get to 307 Knight Hall, You can't get to the TV Studio, And only skilled acrobats can gel through the multitude of doors and steps in the Science Center What if you were blind? You'd need to find textbooks on cassette or in braile. The book- store doesn't sell Ihem — they don't even order them The Rehabilitation Counselor does. And do you know the number of steps from Willingham to Newton? How would you take tests? Consider your predicament if you were hearing impaired. You would probably know sign language as well as know how to read lips. You’d better know how to lipread. be- cause if you're waiting for the professors to sign, you'd be out of luck (and an education) for a long time. The university has no interpre- ters available, so you would have to bring your own. Could you live in the dormitory of your choice? One floor of ONE men's dorm is equipped to handle a handicapped person. Ramps aren't enough and they alone do not mean the place is accessible, Showers are a problem (especially for wheelchairs), toilets need push-buttons, sinks need to be lowered, toilets need to be raised, fire alarms need noise AND light, doors need to be wide enough for wheelchairs, and a system needs to be adapted to warn the deaf of fires. Is Mercer ready? Nope. Countless numbers of students are turned away from this campus because Mercer just is not equipped tor these special people. We are only equipped for people with walking, talking, seeing, and hearing people. Life for anyone else is made more difficult, nearly impossible. It’s so easy to shrug it off, and ignore the people who are working doubly hard lo gel to classes, reach the books on the top shelf, or dodge the traffic. Mercer waited until they were nearly forced to do something. Don’t you. Just start out by opening your eyes to Ihe people around you. You could be in their shoes (if they have any) someday, so if noth- ing else stirs you, use that as a reason fo get things moving. Mercer has taken a big step, but it’s still got a long road ahead. Make a difference. Now. 48 A Message To The Tempoiarity Abled TOP— In itie oitee ot ih Rehabilitation coonselor. located «1 the ihiid IKkm ol the Studervi Center, han§s a braiie map ol the Liberal Arts Campus. Buildings, sidewalks, steps, and roads are clearly marked through various lexlures, brails type and cc4o s BOTTOM— The ramp tn Iron! ol the post oiree at the Student Center provides disabled students with an access route olher than the stairway Other ramps have been added ro Willingham, Newton. Sherwood, and Ryats to allow great access to the disabled The dormitories have also been reconstructed to have at least one ramp IMPROVEMENTS FOR MERCER’S DISABLED STUDENTS Mercer has some new facilities arourtd campus for handicapped stu- dents. This year, several restrooms have been enlarged and made more accessabie. One men’s dorm now has showers that only takes the push ol a button to operate. A braiie system on the elevators helps visually impaired students make use of the library, Mercer is beginning to open its doors full swing to handicapped stu- dents. The office of the Rehabilitation Counselor as part ol the Opportunity Scholar Program, is offering valuable services, counseling, and providing needed facilities to disabled students, Several qualified people are on hand to improve Mercer lor the handi- capped: Mary Jane Pollitzer, Tom Glennon, and Mary Ann Drake. New handicapped students are pro- vided with early registration and are given a tour of the campus to help to familiarize them with Mercer’s facilities. If a classroom does not meet a handi- capped student's needs, the class will be relocated. Mercer, however, has not always been so open to the disabled. It was not until a 1973 federal act that stated federally funded schools had to be ac- cessible to the handicapped that Mer- cer indeed began to be facilitated. There are stilt many changes that need to be made on Mercer's campus for the attending handicapped students and prospective students. Mary Jane Pollitzer. Rehabilitation Counselor, of- fers a valuable service to these stu- dents but they can not meet in her office on the third floor because Con- nell Student Center does not have a much needed elevator. It is also a bad reflection that the computer science room is not available to these students; the computer science field is an excel- lent career area tor the handicapped. Now that Mercer is widening its doors for the handicapped it is essen- tial that the needs of these students are met. 49 Htfping Tho Handicapped Homecommg, as always, raises spirit and attendance at basketball games. But as always, there is more 1o the festivities than the Homecoming basketball games Preparation and construction of Heats and posters, nominations and elections ot Homecoming King and Queen, and a general spirit and support boost were in the making a wee Oelore the big game? on Saturday The day ol Homecoming, there was the display ot floats and judging of the winner. wh ch was Lambda Chi Alpha, This display was nold on me ROTC fiefd. m place of a parade. On the ROTC held Ihere were also a barbegue picnic and an open rappetiing lower lor brave Bears Next on the agenda was our Bears pitted againsi the Trojans Irom Arkansas-little Rock. The game was a close one. bui noi close enough (or a Bear victory. The final score was 79-72 in favor ol the visitors 50 Homecoming 52 Homocomm The Teddies. Though, brought some more pleasing results. They won al a score ol 95-93, over Clark College in an equally exciting game Dur- ing halftime at the girls' game. Homecoming winners were of- ficially announced Anita Meadows and Sam Mitchell were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, to much ap- proval, Chi Omega won the poster contest. Lambda Chi Alpha, in addition to their win- ning of the float contest, also won the honor of most spirit- ed” at the games. Homecormng $3 HcuriecwYiir S5 HAVE YOU TAKEN THE TOUR YET? If you haven’t taken the time to tour one of Mercer’s (and Macon’s) most beautiful buildings, then you are definitely missing out on a treat. Resembling a scaled-down ver- sion of Tara, the Woodruff House stands atop a hill that overlooks most of downtown Macon. In lact. at one time in its long history, the house was given the name. The Over- look House because of its view ol the city. Mercer uses the house for various functions, including some that students are welcome to attend. Parents’ Day and Alumni Weekend are the most notable events because the full-fledged tours are available and the house is open to everyone. Admission is free, but what you'll get is worth much more. The average lour guide (a Mercer Ambassador or University employ- ee) will take you through each room on the two completely renovated levels, and ex- plain what this is. why it's there, and its age. That’s line, but when you leave, it’s not the vital statistics you’ll remember, but the house itself. The enormous wooden front door with its carved wolf's head staring down at you as you enter: the brilliant reds, yellows, and biues that contrast the drab visions of the past that we often possess; and the mesmerizing spiral staircase that leads to a spectacular echoing dome remain in your mind long after the facts are forgot- ten. So much time and effort has gone into restoring the Woodruff House, and it has been worth the trouble. It is definitely a place to see if you are even remotely interested in architecture, history, furniture, haunted houses, or Gone With The Wind 56 Have You Taken The Tour? HONORS DAY 1985 On Thursday afternoon. May 9. 1985, Mercer's College of Liberal Arts and School of Business took time to honor their students in a ceremony in Willingham Auditorium. Dr, Edwin Johnston presided over the event. Alter the Invocation by Dean Platt, and an address delivered by President God- sey. the Deans of the two colleges recog- nized the Academic Honors of their respec- tive schools. Dean Powell and Pat Daugh- erty then recognized the Leadership and Service of those who involved in extracurri- cular activities. Awards included the Presidential Schol- ars, Jesse Mercer Scholars. Dean's Schol- ars, Students with the Highest Scholastic Average in their respective classes, Depart- mental Awards and Scholarships, Recipients ol Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships, Who'S Who. Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and individual honors from individual organi- zations. They included SUAB, Order of Omega, OBS, Cauldron, Cluster, Dulcimer, Blue Key. Circle K, SGA. Mercer Ambassa- dors, Honor Council, and the Judicial Coun- cil. David Livingston, Jr. gave the Benediction and a reception was held in the President’s Dining Room immediately following the cere- mony Parents, students, and faculty were all in attendence. Honors Day 58 59 _________________________________ He has served as a teacher in a 11 is a sultry Sunday afternoon — a day long awaited. Crowds tile in the Macon Coliseum, carry- ing cameras and tanning pro- grams in attempts 10 displace the humidity. There is another crowd there, too, all clad in the same black attire. Most are fidgeting. Mortarboards creatively become impromptu tans, frisbees; hardly any are worn. Then as Sonato i in F Major swells to lill the audi- torium, these robed individuals are transformed into distinct rows ol soon-to-be coliege graduates, mortarboards and all! Anticipa- tion builds as professors lead in I he academic procession. It is truly a day long awaited tor I he graduating class of 1965 The graduation exercises open with Invocation, led by C. Wel- ton Gaddy, the Senior Minister to the University. Dr. Schwartz- kopf follows wild a Ralph Vaughn Williams arrangement of The Call. Next on I he program is Harold Dean Props!, the Chan- cellor-Elect Of I he University Sys- tem of Georgia. He gives the ad- dress to the graduates, and then Dr. Godsey proceeds with the conferring ol degrees. The ex- citement is building even more tor eight certain graduates-to-be, lor they are also officers-to-be in the United States Army LTC Small rises with Eddie Cotton, Mike Dailey, Debra Gomez, Cliff Hoppman, Reuben Miller, Fred Moye, David Ranieri, and Todd Williams 10 commission Ibem as 2nd IT's in the US Army. Dr. Godsey then bestows Uni- versity honors Harold Dean Propat is recognized for his ex- cellence in scholarship and lead- ership. in describing Dr. Props!, Dr. Godsey s words are some- what like this: Dr. Propst's excel- lence was first recognized by both the Carnegie and the Ford Foundaiions. He graduated from Mars Hill College, Wake Forest University, and Peabody College. high school, and an instructor, a department chairman, and a dean in a college, as well as vice president and dean in a college faculty He has been a part of the University system ol Georgia since 1979 where he has served as Vice Chancellor, and Execu- tive Vice Chancellor He has also been very active in various local social service agencies, These in- clude the Family Counseling Cen- ter of Savannah, the Savannah Symphony, and I he United Way. He will assume the position of Chancellor July 1, 1985, where his commitment to high quality education will be fulfilled Another recognition of excel- lence is directed towards Charles Pope McDaniel, who is a Mercer graduate among olher things. He is Stale Superi nlen- deni ol Schools tor Georgia, a post that he has held since 1979. After graduating from Mercer, he also graduated from Columbia Graduate School and the Univer- sity of Georgia. Educational posi- tions which he has occupied in- clude elementary school teacher and principal, high school princi- pal, city and county public school superintendent, and state super- in lendent He also served on the Board ol Trustees of Mercer, and as a member of the Presidenlial Council, in 1983, Or. McDaniel received the Distinguished Alum- nus Award from Mercer. Civical- ly, he has been involved with Ihe Rotary Club, Chamber of Com- merce. Umled Way. and Ihe Mental Health Association. Dr, Godsey turns to present student honors. These begin with George Henry “Dusty Korne- gay, Jr. Dusty Is given the Louie D. Newton General Excellence Award, which was formerly Ihe General Excellence Medal, pre- sented annually from 1890 to 1918. — (In 1978 Dr Louie 0. Newton, a recipient of the award himself, reestablished it), Selection of this award is based equally on criteria ot scholastic achievement and personal qualities, of which Dusty rs well-deserving Dusty received enthusiastic response from the Christianity department because of his honors project dealing with the history of aca- demic freedom at Mercer. He served as Cluster editor, adding vitality and journalistic responsi- bility to the newspaper. Also. Dusty coordinated student ef- forts for funding ol Ethiopian fa- mine relief. Another 1985 graduate is hon- ored It is Cathy Jennifer Car- lisle, who receives the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. (This award is given at a number of Southern colleges through the courtesy ot the New York South- ern Society in honor ol Dr. Sulli- van, for personal qualities of character, conduct, and commu- nity service.) Cathy, furthermore, has demonstrated these qualities in serving as president of Alpha Delta Pi. In addition, Miss Car- lisle was the first recipient of the Greek Woman of the Year. Other noteworthy achievements are her service as Orientation Assistant lor three years, and work with the Mercer Bear Hands, a group that performs via sign language. Cathy's achievements extend beyond campus, also; she has tutored the deaf, aided the elder- ly. and raised funds lor cancer victims. The Spencer B, King Jr. Distin- guished Professor Award this year goes to Dr. Francis Robert Otto. He has degrees from Bethel Seminary, I he University of Min- nesota. and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been with Mercer in the College of Liberal Arts since 1956, as As- sistant Professor of Philosophy. In 1969, Dr. Otto came lo his pre- sent position of Prolessor of Chrislianily. G R A D U A T I 0 N Graduation 61 Dr, Ollo vopte, and Hits ms beer. mn deh1 through his «nt- paKTcinaic leachmg and relations with eludente and lacutty Fulhermore, he C-K- «mphl ( , the wiimlfvlu.il «xtellar.ce. high- est wileqnly, and spiritual umdom expect- ed ol recipients ot this horw. an honor that commemorates the career ot Spen ce B Kmg. Jr. and gwen annually lo a faculty member upholding the high stan- dards ol sebwarship anc; reaching Aonru'r red graduate i Samuel William Wethcrn, n ■ ' graduaie trontfhe Walter F George School ol Law He is rrw? recipient ot the George Waldo Woodruff Award ot Excellence- This award iS given io the graduating Student haying the highest currattelrve academic average, add Wethern is the only sumrna cum laude graduate ol this year's i aw School graduating Class Aii-r Alton Howard MeEachern. Mercer Trust 1-McMonneil, and Southern Bapitsi Theological Seminary graduate, ft recognised for his Doctor of Divinity The program proceeds with the awarding ol diplomas Two hundred eleven students receive a Bachelor ol Arts degree from the ; Car met Melinda Callaway, David Arthur Forehand, Jr., Kathy Etane Gentry, Sherry Elaine Hodge , Sandra Mane Keen, George Henry Kotnegay, Jr., Susan Leslie Mayo. John Gregory Mc- Clellan, Erik Stephen Nordenhaug, Miriam Singler Ruark, Laura Malynrt Shamp, Kathryn Elizabeth Taylor, El- eanor Lee Wall, Leigh Anne Webb, Cynthia Lynae Weese. : d Teresa Hendrix Wilcox .lie members nf the HOIVI Society Qt Phi Kappa Phi Thirty- Six Bachelor ol Science degrees are awarded Phi Kappa Ph members receiv- ing Bacnotar of Science degrees are Gowthami Arepally. Glen Loy Portwood, Cindy Dawn Powell, ,100 Sandra Joyce Duncan Stokes - rorrt supply seen nun a found campus Either the School 0 Busmens and Economics. Gary e fllity■ two icceive Bachelor ol Business is art encouragement to a II Gary has new- Administration degress. Four ot these « «pMlM special attention — that is graduates are Phi Kappa Phi mem Deis: part at his personality trial draws artmlra- 1 Richard Michael An- Iwt Yet special attenikin 0 whai Gary drew , Jr,, Reginald Duane Fields, received, a standing ovation n recogm- Lon Ann kersey, : Amy Patricia fli- lujh lor five years Oldiiigenl study, find t loy. There is one more honor given ai this graduation ceremony. It may well be the mewl important one It ft not an annual award, at a lormaiiy-evaluated honor. II is spontaneous, sincere, and very well de- hir. iwurinMi dunciif served. Il ts a standing ovation lor 1985 graduate ol itie College ot Liberal Ait . Gary Edward Mann, r stage to receive his diploma Gary he been a popular studeni around campus He is guife oul-ot-the-ordinary. not so mucri for hit, handicap but lor his pour- Gary k ,1 broitie ol tne Kappa Alpha Order: tie s also an exceptional student Those who have riot known Gary personally, have €2 Graduation Masters Degrees in Education, Liberal Studies, and Business Administration are also awarded. This part of the ceremony ends with the Juris Doctor degrees be- ing given to the Law students. The Benediction follows, given by Dr McEachern. All graduates briskly walk out during the Aca- demic Recession, and another year ol worthy graduates exit amid gaity, sighs of relief, shouts of |oy, and tossed-up mortar- boards! Opposite page — a happy gra- duate displays her diploma after graduation, This page — a more typical shot of Gary Mann, a fa- vorite among students and facul- ty Graduation S3 Agatha Christie's mystery novel, And Then There Were None (also pub- lished as Ten Little Indians) lefts a bi- zarre late o( JO people on a lonely is- land who are snuffed out one by one to a revision of the old nursery rhyme. Weil, in this case, no one meets their maker and the number isn't ten It's twelve On the lonely island ol Mercer, locat- ed just off 1-75 and bordered by Cole- man and the boulevard carrying its name, a small group ol twelve would disappear during the course (no pun intended) of the year Upon arrival on the first Saturday in September, it was learned lhai three Of the twelve were already gone and on their way Dean Roflin Armour. Librar- ian Daniel Mels, and Admissions Direc- tor James Hutto were the ones to go. Daniel Metis retired and made plans to open an old book store, catering to rare editions, aulographed collecta- bles. and books lhai were otherwise difficult to find James Hutto resigned to return to his alma mater, Troy Slate University, to serve as Dean of Enroll- ment Services. Dean Armour officially resigned on September 15 in the midst of a reorga- nization which significantly reduced the influence of the Dean's Office. Ar- mor denied that his resignation was in any way prompted by The reduction ol his office's influence His plans includ- ed a return to Mercer in the Fall of 1985 as an Instructor in the Christianity Department Another veteran of Mercer, Dr. How- ard Giddens, Assistant to the Presi- dent for Denominational Relations and Professor of Christiaruty, retired from his positions early in the year, leaving behind a group of 2,347 sludenls who had had him for Christianity White re- tired, however, he planned to remain close with Mercer through various ac- tivities. The rest of the year flowed rather smoothly with the dozen's remaining eight remaining. Rumors began circu- lating regarding the retirements of two more professors, History's Dr Willis Glover, and Biology's Dr James Harri- son. Suddenly, during Ihe last weeks of Spring Quarter, the Student Life De- partments were surprised to receive the departure announcements of live administrators Dean of Students, Wil- liam Powell; Assistant Dean of Stu- dents, Blair Jerome; bofh Coordinators of Residence Education, Beth Gettys and Gary Kelman; and Student Activi- ties Director, Pat Daugherty. Powell left to go leach at neighboring Tift Col- lege. Kelman accepted a position at Cal Poly Tech State University in Sarr Lurs Obispo, CA, and Daugherfy took a similar job at University of Alabama And then there was one. The re- maining member of Ihe departing doz- en was Educaiional Media Center di- rector, Felice LaMarca. Accepting a position al McGavren Guild Radio in Atlanta, she also left behind a leaching career in Broadcasting £4 Up Up Arfl Away AND AWAY! During the times that others were departing, there were also those who made changes within the University it- sett. Three English professors moved into the neighboring building to take lobs in Administration Meanwhile, President Godsey appointed Dr. Rex Stevens to the position of Provost for Mercer University in Macon Stevens, who had been Acting Pro- vost and Executive Assistant to the President, now serves as ihe chief aca- demic officer lor ihe Mercer Schools in Macon. Benelitting from the internal reshuffling, Stevens also took over much of the responsibility previously held by the Dean. Adrienne Bond. Marjorie Davis, and Remington Rose-Crossley each as- sumed administrative offices Bond switched over to become the Associ- ate Vice President lor Development in the Division ol Grants and Founda- tions. Davis and Rose-Crossley moved into the Provost's Office to assume the duties of Assistant to the Provost for Instructional Resources and Assistant to the Provost, respectively. Now while promotions, retirements, and departures occure every year, this year's activity seemed to have made more of an impact In tact, the activity of ihe administration and faculty was rarely out of Ihe spotlight. Even the students took time to take notice and get involved The steps taken in the next couple of years will complete the mold for Mer- cer's next 150 Years”. Hopefully the NEW Mercer can maintain Ihe excel- lence of the OLD Mercer OPPOSITE PAGE Former English Processors. Dr Mar jorie Da vis (top leti I and Remington Rose-Crossley (lop middle) were among the severa1 whomade changes io other oSk wiihln tha universi- ty, They both went io wo«k m iho office ot Ihe new. official Provost, O Ron Stevens (bollom lell). To their right (top rght) is Ihe famous Administration Building, a goal for many and a larger for Others THIS PAGE A fond fareweola Ihis group of fine folks (Mtniiiiea clock- wise from lop left) Student Activities Director, Pat Daugh- erty, (standing) win leave Vallic Millet behind when she moves lo take another job Dean weham Powell allends lit, final 8eais Baskefbak game Jean Roland (right) will be ihe only one lell in Rt-stdenee L ife after Beth Gettys and Gary Ketman leave Dr James Harnson'5 retirement win leave the Biology Department searching tor someone lo fry to fit! his place Dr Blau Jerome writ say good-bye. much to ihe drsmay ol the students Felice LaMarca (rrght) w u move up inio ihe world ol radio sale?., leaving secretary Tosh Hobart to handle the office for a lew months Op Op And Away 6S LAMBA CHI LODGE GUTTED BY FIRE Most people's first reaction was disbelief. Man thought it was a joke; the screaming in the halls was just a part of initiation. But when the sun rose, the truth was too real. The Lambda Chi Alpha lodge had been gutted by a fire which had started around 2:45 a.m. on the morning of February 6. Fortunately, no one was in the house at the time of the fire. Firemen remained on the scene until almost 7:00 that morning, trying to find the cause of the blaze. All that remained was a blackened frame and charred walls, the inside was virtually destroyed. Most of the insides were scraped out onto the front lawn where Lambda Chi's and friends could see their smoke-damaged banner, a burned tv set, a blackened trophy, and charred remains ol pictures. Arson was ruled out weeks later, and plans to rebuild the fraternity lodge were underway. Other fraternities and sororities banded together to help raise money to assist in the payment. 66 Lamb Ja Chi Fife MERCER FOR AFRICA 1985 will probably go down in history as being the year of relief aid. Nearly ev- ery month brought a different type of aid lor people ranging from Ethiopians lo American Farmers. Rock stars, celebra- ties, and average citizens all took part in the efforts lo make life a little belter for the suffering and the needy. Th-e first of these' famous efforts was the Christmas '04 hit, Do They Know It's Christmas? , a single by a collection of British pop artists under the name of Band Aid Soon after, American artists gathered together to produce We Are The World , both a hit single and a best- selling album whose proceeds went to teed the starving in Africa. These artists calling their cause, USA tor AFRICA helped to spark other groups in making the effort. Latin American, African, Cana- dian. and Gospel artists each banded to- gether to produce hit singles to help make a change. Perhaps the most moving response to USA for Africa took place on the morning of April 5th when over 6,000 radio $ta- | lions around the globe played Wo Are The World at the same time. That Good I Friday event was just one! of many of the j events helping fo create a worldwide shift in compassion and helping, others. Mercer students and personnel also contributed to the efforts of USA for Afri- ca. Cluster Editor. Katyn Langhorne, ran notices for a collection to be sent as relief aid to the American charity. And in the Spring, Dr. Don Evans and the Bear Hands (the sign language organizations) planned their annual spring performance around the theme, “We Are The World. Donations received from I ha! even! went to USA for Africa. HEY BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME? Until you graduate, chances are that you will not get a call f rom this group of student workers and volunteers. Four weeks of hard work concluded in late October in 1984 when these students completed the annual Phon- athon on fhe 23rd, The goal this year was to gel $80,000 in donations from contacting nearly all ol Mer- cer's 13,000 alumni. After telephoning almost 10,000 former Mercerians, fhe goal was met and exceeded. The final taliey reached $80,642,01. As for where Ihe money goes after that: The dollars support student services like scholarships, other finan- cial aid awards, and the library. MISS MERCER: TO BE OR NOT TO BE ■'Miss Mercer Pageant Cancelled” was the headline splattered on the November 9th edition of the Cluster, marking the beginning of a controversial topic which would contin- ue throughout mosi of the year Rumors had circulated weeks earlier, al- lowing a student survey to be conducted Of Ihe 110 surveys that were returned, the re- sults were as follows: 10-1 — Keep Ihe pageant as it is 3 — Have an independent pageant 1 — Have a pageant with different cri- teria 2 — Don't have a pageant at all {Of those responding, 64 were fe- male. 36 were male, and 10 didn't indicate.) Still, on November 7th, the pageani was cancelled. According lo Rex Stevens. Provost. Presi- dent Godsey decided that Mercer's partici- pation in the pageant was inconsistent wiih Ihe purpose of the University. The Miss Mer cer pageant as it stood before cancellation was a preliminary to Ihe Miss Georgia Miss America pageants. Mercer paid an annual fee of $300 to be affiliated wiih the contest. Dr. Mary Wilder, Professor of English, sub- mitted a letter expressing her views on the impropriety of the pageant, and suggested an alternate pageant wiih different cnteria. Then-current Miss Mercer of 1984, Ginger Smith, expressed her views on the event, explaining the importance of the event in building a woman's self-confidence. She also explained that pageants such as these make substantial sums ol scholarship mon- ey available to the Qualified young women. The battle raged on, and many attempts were made to salvage the competition. The 1985 Miss Mercer pageant was held on time, with Larisa Gray walking away with the Crown HELP Crisis Line is not a new idea, and neither are students volun- teering their time to help others. Mercer students volunteered both night and day to train for several weeks to become telephone counsel- ors to the people who needed to talk about their problems. Crisis Line managed to make a silent impact on the campus. Volunteers were usu- ally quiet about their involvement with the ser- vice, and volunteered very little when asked about the Crisis Line. However, Crisis Line made. its presence known and its volunteers helped many people. Dr Mary Wilder G nger Smith Mercer News 69 CRIMES HEART LENNY MAGRATH MEG MAGRATH BABE BOTRELLE CHICK BOYLE DOC PORTER BARNETTE LIOYD Jill Melancon Natalie Nichols Sandy Stokes Leslie Gates David Haas Ross Mattocks On the nights of October 25- 27. Mercer Players presented Crimes of the Heart. Directed by Paul Oppy, the play explored the lives of three sisters who were brought back together after many years. The mixture of serious and comedic action was set in the kitchen of the Magrath sisters' house in the small town of Hazelhurst, Missis sippi in 1974. Meg Magrath returned home lo Hazeihurst after 5 years alter Lenny, her older sister, sent her a telegram that their youngest sis ter's husband had been shot. Babe Botrelie had shot her hus- band, who abused her During the days that followed, Meg met up with her old flame Doc, and it was revealed that she was ihe “black sheep of the family Meanwhile. Babe went a little crazy after the pressures of the shooting, and attempted blackmail, and finally tried to kill herself. Alt Ihe time, Lenny, ihe housebody of Ihe sisters, shoul- dered all The responsibility of keeping their lives Meanwhile, their cousin Chick Boyle periodi- cally appeared to antagonize Lenny's handling of the situa- tions. 70 Crimes Ol The OPPOSITE PAGE: Doc Porter tries lo comfort an emotionally exhausted Lenny. THIS PAGE: (lop to bottom) Meg. Lenny, and Babe learrv that their grandfather has just lapsed into a coma, and though they know they shouldn't, they end up laughing about it hysterically. Making one of her many unwelcomed appearances. Chick arrnes and nags Lenny and Babe. The next lime she ar- rives, she” be chased with a broom by Lenny. Crimes Ot The Heart 71 MERCER UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRESENTS 72 WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY? Whose Life Is It, Anyway? was the title and the issue of the Mercer Play- ers' winter quarter production Febru- ary It-16 in the Backdoor Theatre. The play, written by Brian Clark, deals with a terminally ill patient’s right to decide his own fate. The main char- acter is a quadriplegic, portrayed by freshman Chris Doc kins, who has been hospitalized for six months, and now wants the right to check out of the hospital — and life. A forum with visiting guests in a vari- ety of fields including law. psycology, theology, philanthropy, and medicine will be held after each performance for the audience to discuss the issues raised. Paul Oppy. who directed the pro- duction, said that no pat answers were supplied In the play. He adds that the play exists in two versions. The first was written for the British Broadcast- ing Corporation tor television. Later, it CAST was adapted to the stage in England, KEN HARRISON Chris Dockins Then the play came lo the United MISS ANDERSON Mary Wilder States to Broadway. KAY SADLER Sandy Stokes Oppy explained that the issue was JOHN James Benson no longer black or white, but open. It DR. JOAN SCOTT Jill Melancon was the open issue that the Mercer DR. MICHAEL EMERSON Bill Fogarty group focuses on. Opp s production MRS. BOYLE Kelley Lord did not wrap up Ihe issue, but pro- PHILIP HILL Steve Bristol voked questions in those who saw it. DR. PAUL JACOBS Kim Renz PATRICIA KERSHAW Amber Guy JUDGE ROBERTS Steve Reagin ANDREW EDEN Don McGraw KATHERINE BARR Carla Rogers Whose Life Is II Anyway? 73 Prepare Ye lire Way of the Lord nof only was one of Hie lirst numbers in the spring musical produci ion, Godspelt, but it also managed to wrap up the theme ol the play as well The 1971 musical based on the Gospel of St. Mathew has been on both Broadway and the big screen, and has even been produced at Mercer before (in 1975). In this production, the company of ten act. sing, and dance the life and death of Jesus, and his parables The company consisled of Sieve Bristol {who laler portrayed Judas who betrays Jesus), Emily Campbell. Charles Collier. Chris Dockins. Jill Eardley. Amber Guy, Sieve Reagin, Sandy Duncan- Stokes. Matthew Swinford, and Jim Hessel- man (who has appeared in numerous Mercer productions, including Pippin and Cabaret. he plays the lead character of Jesus in God- spell). With each year, the highlight of the pro- ductions is always the musical. Even though the other plays are worthy of awards, it seems that everyone looks forward to the musicals. With the company dressed In clown-like attire, it helps to bring the slory ol who Jesus was and whal he did for the world down to a basic level lor everyone to understand Although written in 1971, the play was adapted to include a ‘'Dallas theme to one of the sequences, and current language. GODSPELL MUSICAL NUMBERS Tower of Babel Company Prepare Ye Matthew and Company Save The People Jim and Company Day By Day Jill and Company Learn Your Lessons Well Charles Oh Bless The Lord My Soul Amber and Com- pany All For The Best Jim. Sieve B,, and Company All Good Gills Matthew and Company Light of the World Company Learn Your Lessons Well (Reprise) Chris Turn Back. O Man Sandy and Company Alas For You Jim By My Side Emity and Company We Beseech Thee Steve R. and Company On the Willows Robin Oppy and Steve B, Finale Company {ORCHESTRA: Cindi Weese — Piano, Bill Bristol — Bass, Vic Dunston — Drums. Ed Vance — Guitar, and David Zadig — Guitar) T Godspell A MUSICAL BASED UPON THE GOSPEL OF ST. MATTHEW 75 77 Phi Mu Alpha is a national music fraternity, Members are students who excel in any music field. The organization's broad-reaching aim is to ad- vance the cause of music across the nation. This aim was made more local lo us this year as Phi Mu Alpha sponsored lunchtime music in the cafeteria. They aired student-requested music, which ranged Irom hard-rocking, pop. jazz, classical, and contemporary Christian, Another goal of this fraternity is the development ol brotherhood and a strong sense of loyalty to the Alma Mater, Pictured above, three members. Bill Fogerty, Dana Smith, and John Head, strike a pose at the Rhapsody Ball. PHI MU ALPHA This sorority is also musically inclined. Its members excel in any music field, like Phi Mu Alpha, so Ihe organization works closely with Phi Mu Alpha. Pictured above, two Delta Omicron members show off their smiles at the Phi Mu Alpha Delta Omicron Rhapsody Ball, held April 0, 1985 at the Woodruff House DELTA OMICRON Delia Omicron 79 SGA The Student Government Associalion is our voice to the faculty and administration, communicated through the Senate Senate elections were held the spring o! 1984, for all classes excepi the Freshmen. Freshmen elected their representatives tail quarter. The results of both elections are as follows' President, John Peyton: Vice President, Eric Littles: Senalors-a-Large, Debra Gomez, Ron Meadows Doug Winters, Gowthami Areppally, and Leonor Ortiz; Senior Senators, Don Abernathy, Carmen Robinson, Steve Moss, Fritz Devitt, and Brent Ferguson; Junior Senators, Kim Layne, Tammy Robinson. Kristin Jackson, Ian Gomez, and Robed Jackson; Sophomore Senators. Holly McLendon, Dan Ethridge, John Kennedy, Mitzi Dewine. and Herman Stevens. In addition lo these, the editors of our three publications, the Cluster, Ihe Dulcimer, and the Cauldron, were also elected (These were Karyn Langhorne, Tammy Robinson, and Jarrell Dickey, respectively) The Freshmen Senators were decided in a run-oft election; they were Lynn Bowman, Chris Dockins, Fontaine Stafford, Slacey Copeland, and James Benson. SGA's standing committees are Studem Lite, Fiscal Affairs, and Academic Affairs. Also very active this year was the Food Committee, headed by Ron Meadows. Because of this committee, food surveys were distributed to students and evaluated. Resulting from the survey, students received more of Ihe favorite entrees and less of the “least favorite. SGA was afso active in other respects A survey concerning the status Of Chapel Break was also effective It was questionable whether or not Chapel Break was a hindrance to students, or whether it was appreciated, 80% of the students that participated wan led Chapel Break to remain as always, while 15% wished it to become a regular class period, and the remaining 5% suggested lhal an alternative time for it be instigated SGA also responded directly to the rash of violent attacts on students, occuring fall quarter Ian Gomez, who headed Ihe Sludenl Life Committee, put into effect a safety awareness program to help combat the problem. ao SGA The Dulcimer is our literary magazine. It features studenl-conlri- buled art work, fiction, and poetry. Alt work is submitted, then the staff, faculty, and a noteworthy guest judge, judges the material. Along with putting the magazine together, staffers also attend and participate in local literary and poetry readings. This year's editor is Tammy Robinson. Staffers are, seated, from left to right, Margue- rite Day, Paul Adkins, Karyn Langhorne, Tammy Robinson, Laura Via, Valerie Bryant, and Wayne Brown, DULCIMER The CLUSTER As always, (his year's Cluster, under (he editorship ol Karyn Langhorne, served as a source of information, en- tertainment, enlightenment, and controversy. It reflected the changes which affected us, and put into effect some changes of its own. A few more impacting issues it cov- ered were the presidential campaign and Reagan’s visit to Macon, the question of the Miss Mercer pagent, and the world hunger dilemna. In addition, other more typical con- troversies were dealt with, There were Things such as the alcohol policy, Greek life and relations, the University bud- get. and campus renovations. The changes that took place in the Cluster itself involved additional feature sections, like Weekend, which highlight- ed campus and local Macon area weekend events, mov- ies. and restaurants. A special feature also added reported of Greek activities and news. Letters to the Editor were again popular, and students voiced I heir opinions here on subjects ranging from unsatisfactory cafeteria food to ra- cial discrimination. The staff was headed up again this year by Jarrell Dickey Photographers were David Zadig, Tom Nesbitt, Leonor Ottiz, Mary Chris Waller, and Tony Ulcher (all pictured). Photographers, not pictured, were Steve Moss and April Clemmett, Lena Zetller was assistant editor, and Kelly Baker served as sports editor, both pictured. This year's business manager and assistant business manager {not pic- tured) were Stephen Blackwefder and Kit- ten Clayton, respectively. Other staffers, pictured, were Marguerite Day and Jawaun McMillion. Other contributors, not shown, were Helene Bernstein. Susan Kendall, Lisa Reed, Anita Korwin, and Kathy Gentry. During winter quarter the Editor and Asst. Editor toured the Josten's publish- ing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee. The trip was both helplul and interesting, Few Cauldron changes were made this year in reference lo total number of pages, or number of color pages, etc. The CauMron 63 COLLEGE STUDENTS IN BROADCASTING The purpose of this organizaiion is logiue siudents who «re Interested in a career in radio, television. or other closely related field, an opportunity to exper-er-ce ihe broadcasting industry. This is done through various projects. The major undertaking this year rs the Mercer Spoingtu. The show ts designed m a telk-shpw t.v. magajlne format, reporting on events and people affecting our campus. During fait quarter the group toured YMAZ channel 13. and dur.ng writer quarter, they went to the University of Georgia for the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Inaiilute This was a very important convention and speakers were tamous personalities Ted Turner. Connie Chung, and Charles Osgood The highlight of spring quarter war. Career Day In Atlanta, when chapters from all over ihe slate gathered and loured WSB in Atlanta. The president ol American Women in Radio arid Television, Inc., a professional organisation of which chapters maintain a dose affiliation, spoke lo ihe Georgia chapters Mercer's chapter was recogniied by the president of AWRT as a “model chapter for their work on the Mercer SpotngN Members this year are pictured, opposite page, L to R D rk Hilyard. Jeff Gamer, Tim Kistler, Laur-na Rorio, Ja Gibson, Lisa Overton, Glen Sena, Tom Kirby. Joe Doughty. Jarrell Dickey, Mike Montgomery. Mancy Wyngarden, Lisa Nelson, and Michelle Gibbs. Officers for Ihe year arc- Laurina Florio, president; Chris Estes, vice-president; Joe Doughty, secretary, and Mike Montgomery, treasurer Plctuied above are also. Yvonne Emory, Felice LaMgrca. and Lisa Goodwin at WSB. College Students In Broadcasting 5 THE LORD’S PLAYERS The Lord's Players are Mercer's own Chrislian drama conneclion; and although a relatively new organization, it has established itself a respectable standing among students as well as in the community, The members star-in, write, and direct their own material, They give several perfor- mances each year, and also visit local institutions. Pictured here, members rehearse an upcoming production. 86 Thef Lord's Players The Lord's Playe s S? 88 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 89 LULLIQC —ILU CQLUOCCO MS I AND MS ll’S are first and second year RQTC ca- deli The are: from row. L lo R. Helen Spikes, Jutie Crosby, end Mark Guy, back row, L lo R. Scolt Terry, Jell Eig, Andrew Volienweidec, and Greg Bail SCABBARD AND D E national nyilStaiy science hono society Members are chosen by meet from the outstanding cade! officers in the Advanced Course of ROTC This year's members are front row. L to R. Maior Magnuson. Keen Love. Jorie Lawrence, Debbie Gomez. David Ranieri, Collin Hid, and Todd Williams, back row. L to ft, Scoff Te«ry. picky Pope, Bulch Chewmng, Reuben Miller, Fred Moye and Mike Ofuley 90 Scabbard And Blade. MS I And MS If — MS III 9 ( I MS IV I These cadets are fourth year ROTC students in the Senior Divi- sion. From left to right, front row, is Todd Williams, Kelly Long, Debbie Gomez, Marly Pucko, David Flanieri. Collin Hill, Mark Brant- ley. and Fred Moye. Back row. left to right is Mike Dailey, Clift Hoppman, Reuben Miller, Robbie Andrews, and Eddie Cotlon. 92 MS IV CADET BATTALION Cadet Battalion 93 SUAB The Student Union Activities Board s made up of eight committees: Entertainmenl, Rec Room, Lecture Series. Outdoor Recreation. Film, College Bowl. Homecoming, and Miss Mercer. The prima- ry goal is to create and organize student request- ed and supported activities on campus These events are varied: they ranged from a lecture by famous author Eli Weisei, 10 maintaining the ever- popular popcorn m the Rec Room, to White Wa- ter Rafting Needless to say, SUAB is a valued organization for Mercer students. 94 SUAB ISO The International Student Organization is a club established for those with a sincere and enthusiastic interest in international cul- ture. One of their assets is no club dues, as well as the numerous lectures given by tacul- ty and special guests. iso 95 Gamma Sigma Epsilon is a national honorary chemistry society. It is dedicated to recognition ol and promotion ol excellence in chemical education through scholas- tic accomplishment and exploration through research, GAMMA SIGMA EPSILON AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY The American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Chapter was founded in 1978 as an organization open to all chemistry students The goafs are to atford an opportunity for these chemistry students to become better acquainted, to promote intellectual stimulation that arises from professional association, to instill profession- al pride in chemistry, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and chal- American Chemical Society 97 lenges of the modern chemist. r nss i Beia Eteia 6e1a 99 Members ol Beta Beta Beta, a national biology organi zation, must have completed at least five quarters of aca- demic work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, must have at least one year's work in biological sciences, and lastly, must be a biology major showing academic excellence. Once a Beta Beta Beta member, goals are to increase interest in biology, and to encourage biological research, as well as to encourage overall good scholarship. BBB It is quite true that an R A s work is never done. 01 course, the more obvious jobs like checking in and out lasts only a couple of days. The real work occurs, though, after residents have moved in. after forms have been tilled out. and after hall meetings are over R.A.'s are not baby-sitters, or drill sergeants, They are instructed in various types of counseling, such as rape and suicide victims They enforce school policies and set an example; yet they are fellow classmates who are interested in other classmates. Although one must possess leadership and level-headedness, one must also be creative and caring to be an R.A. Yet the obligation does not stop here. There are other duties which are not defined in a job description, RA.'s are to make resident life more fulfilling and fun, and any student who has been lucky enough to experience this first hand, knows just how valuable a good R.A. is. RESIDENT ADVISORS 100 Resident Advisors To a freshman those first few days spent al Mercer are memorable; and an informative, pa- tient, good-listening, and enthusiastic person is welcomed. This is why we have our Orientation Assistants. Orientation could be more disor- ienting than orienting, so the O A.'s goal is to see that the first week gets off to a good start. They are there to help in any way they can. Not onty are the above mentioned characteristics necessary to be an O.A.. but one must also be a strong student, ORIENTATION ASSISTANTS O.A.'s arrive (or instruction days prior to the arrival of incoming freshmen, Dur- ing these days, along wifh the week of Orientation, O.A.'s develop a certain bond among Ihemselves, This, in turn, en- courages freshmen to develop this same quality among Ihemselves. O.A. group spirit is demonstrated on Field Day. as well as in numerous other activities. When asked why one would want to be an O.A., the general response was that one want- ed to help other students adjust to college life, either because the experience was pleasant, or unpleasant, for them person- ally. Orientation Assistants 101 MERCER PLAYERS To be in the Mercer Players one must have worked on two consecutive theatre productions. This work can have been either on or oft stage, in the areas of acting, teaching, set designing, costuming, or in make-up Along with this one must also be an enthusiastic promoter of campus theatrical events, 102 Mercer Players Alpha Psi Omega e a national honorary fta- malit fraternity Mem- bers arc chosen on the basis of outstanding work in dramatics or tine art The aim ot Al- pha P$i Omega is to promote a higher cultur- al appreciation on cam- pus. ALPHA PSI OMEGA Alpha P51 Omega 103 ADDITIONAL ORGANIZA CBYW Campus Baptist Young Women is an organization sponsored by Southern Baptists, yet open to all women tt seeks to involve women in mission awareness through study, prayer, and ministry. Meetings and guesi speakers center on missions. As a group, CBYW met and visited in several homes of professors, administrators, or other people who were also interested in the mission field. CBYW also sponsored a pool party, as well as other activities. OBS This is an organization of black students interested in voicing concerns about racial issues, and in providing fellow- ship tor black students Within OBS, black students can get CIRCLE K The theme for Circle K is again Achieve unity through service. Their purpose is to serve both the community and the campus. Offi- cers (his year are as follows: Lau- ra Klug, president; Angela Cope- land, secretary; Cleopatra Hazel, treasurer. One of Circle K's pro- jects this year involved volunteer- ing for a day's work in booths and stands at Six Flags Circle K. also, sponsored a Halloween par- ly for the professors’ children, helped with the Blood Drive, vis- ited the elderly in nursing homes, and attended regional Circle K meetings. together and share personal experiences at Mercer; they can work as a group to better the black society at Mercer, and they can promote interra- cial harmony. OBS, by the way, stands tor Organization of Bilaiian Students. Attempts were made this year to change that name to the Organization of Black Students, However, the original name seems to have stuck, PANHELLENIC COUNCIL This is a group of young ladies representing each of our six so- rorities. Its goal is to achieve Greek unity and harmony as a whole, as well as to belter that unity among individual sororities Along with teaching co-operalion and leadership, the Panhellenic Council encourages good schol- arship. This is done by awarding the chapter with the overall high- est cumulative G.P.A 104 Atirhrinn.il O gangaiiuftg TIONS NOT PICTURED z____ AMBASSADORS The purpose ol this organization is to serve as official host hostess of the University. This service is most oftenly called upon in dealing with alumni. However, dealing with former sludents and other non-students is not the only job the Ambassadors intend lo accomplrsh Their goal is lo pro- mote an overall unity throughout the Mercer community. The Ambassadors is a young organization; it has only been established since 1983. However, it has been an effective group. One of their numerous projects was the phone-a-thon. in which Ambassadors contacted alumni for contributions, The phone-a-thon was a success, and the Ambassadors raised a great deal of money lor Mercer Other activities that the Ambassadors participated in were Parents Day and Alumni Weekend, Parents Day is a chance for parents to tour the campus, hear lectures, and meet with professors. Alumni Weekend, This year, was highlighted by a big Saturday afternoon barbeque for sludents, administra- tors. faculty, stall, and alumni The College Street Singers performed, and the Ambassadors' awards were received. Karen Klmmerling received the highest honor for her out- standing service and versatile talents. The Ambassadors were also responsible for helping to rally school spirit during basketball season. They gave away bear buttons, which brought lucky owners exciting benefits; stu- dents with these buttons could get snack room discounts, and free campus movies and popcorn. During halftime at games, door prizes were given away, too. Most importantly, though, the Ambassadors had again been successful — spirit and attendance at games were increased. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Ministerial Associ- ation is composed ol students from all de- nominations who are planning lo enter full- lime church related work, in the areas of pas- toral ministry, music, education, and or chap- laincy. President this year is Stephen Black- welder, and vice-presi- dent is Dan Kirkpatrick. Future ministers are giv- en the opportunity lo conduct worship service at the local missions for the homeless. This year, the Ministerial Associ- ation also held campus worship services and sponsored a Seminary Day. MERCER CHOIR Mercer Choir gives on- and off-campus con- certs. They appear at as- semblies and other Uni- versity1 programs. Mem- bers devote chapel, breaks to rehearsals, and performances dem- onstrate all this devotion and talent The students, noi only get to display their talent, do group work, and gel academic credit for participation, but they also have an en- joyable time in the pro- cess ol performing. AdrfilkJnai Otgahiioitans,1 05 PHI ETA SIGMA This is art organization I ha I recognizes fresh- men who have good character, and who have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the first two quar- ters in the freshmen year. MERCER COMMUTER ORGANI- ZATION Commuters have no need to fee) left out among campus res cfenis. mere is an organiza- tion just lor commuters, which serves to support and lo provide opportunities lor commuters to meet one another, in addition to this, commuters have their own student lounge I Ob DELTA SIGMA PI Deua Sigma Pi is a national business fraternity that promotes scholarship and service among students m the School of Business Delta S gma Pi is concerned with two facets ol business; it is interested directly in business in the business world and atso, m business in the commercial world KAPPA DELTA EPSILON This organization enlists our luture educators. Kappa Delta Epsilon is s Professional Education Society. It pro- motes excellence among members and honors those who excel in the field of education. JUDICIAL COUNCIL The Judicial Council acts as the court of original jurisdiction for all in- fractions of the Student Code of Con- duct. It also serves as an appeals board for written appeals from the Resident Judicial Board. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The B.S.U. is sponsored by Baptists, but not in- tsnded fo only Bsplist members. B.S.U. meets ev- ery Thursday nighl and meetings vary from slide shows, to sing-a-longs, to student speakers, to local pastor speakers. This tall B.S.U. had their annual Fall Ftatty. which was highlighted by a Hawaiian luati, featuring the music of Christian artist. Paul Joseph BrS-U.. also, sponsored trips to Atlanta for a Braves game and a weekend Trip to Flock Eagle. They continued to sponsor CARE packages tor stu- dents during DEAD WEEK Once again the B.S.U. was very successful In all ifflramurais tor hmh the men and the women BLUE KEY This Is a national honor fraternity. Mem- bets are selected by fellow students with faculty approval on the basis of charac- ter, outstanding ability, and recognized potential deserving the special attention of the faculty Blue Key is open to quali- fied juniors and seniors. To qualify, one nust rank academically in the upper 35% f his respective class. Also, one must tave served on SGA. been in religious organizations, or in academic or service tonor fraternities. ORDER OF OMEGA This is a national honor society which recognizes the excellence of individual Greeks, Men and women of junior or sen- ior standing from fraternities and sorori- ties are selected on ihe basis of excep- tional scholarship, readership, and ser- vice. HONOR COUNCIL The Honor Council is vital to us as a reputable University. It upholds the estab- lished honor code, it serves to give lair trials, and due process to any accused. It consists ol a chief justice, a clerk, and eight other justices. PHI SIGMA IOTA Phi Sigma lota is a na- tional honorary society tor foreign language stu- dents The society awards outstanding achievements and aca- demic excellence in the study ol classical and modem foreign lan- guages. w HrcO Ti Ermefcnda Qinambao, Associate Professor Catherine Weeks, Instructor. AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES ART Agnes Jones. Secretary Samuel Hutto, Assistant Professor Anthony Stanstekl. Professor Marshall Daugherty. Professor Roger Jamison. Assistant Professor I lOr AFR-Arl BIOLOGY {front row) Dr John Eyters, Assistant Prolessor Dr Thomas Huber, Assistant Prolessor O. John Shepherd. Assistant Professor Rulh Slentz. Associate Protessor (back row) Doris Carswell, Secretary William Stapleton, La norm or y Coordinator Louise Morgan. Assistant Professor [front row) Richard La Near, Assistant Professor William Joiner. Associate Professor Charles Andrews, Prolessor (back row) Myron Neace, Associate Professor Chester Owens. Prolessor Forest Denman. Associate Professor Emory Richards Piotessor BUSINESS SCHOOL F A C U L T Y QIO-BUS 111 F Robert Olio, Professor Waller Shurden. Prolessor Ruth Chaves, Secretary Joseph Hendricks. Associate Professor Harold McManus. Professor Jack Sheppard. Professor CHEMISTRY CHRISTIANITY (Front Row) Richard Bodyeomt , Stockroom Manager Johanre Daitilo. Secretary Van Crawford. Professor Mary Severson, Ass stan1 Professor (Back Row) Clare Purse. Professor Ray Giguere, Assistant Professor Frank James, Professor 112 CHM-CHR OMPUTER SCIENCE (From Row) David Cozart, Associate Professor Laurel Deutey, Secretary (Back Row) D'Ann Fuquay. Associate Professor Charles Bass, Associate Professor Harris Bums, Associate Professor C. Eugene Be . Associate Professor CSC-EDU Associate Professor Bobby Jones. Professor Janet Busboorn. Associate Professor Patricia Peek instructor (Front Row) Marv Wtfder, Professor Bot b e Hennecy, Assistant Professor (Mickte Row Diana Siege. Assistant Professor May McMillan. Professor Margaret Engettiart. Associate Prolessor Gary Richardson. Assistant Professor George Espy, Instructor Stephen Biuosforw, Associate Professor Kenneth Hammond, Professor Michael Cass. Professor Walter Kalai-djian, Assistant Professor ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGES (Seated) Ann Hughes, Prolessor Denise Vdkoff. Assistant Professor Angela Snyder, Secretary (Standing) John Dunaway. Associate Professor ESot You man, Prolessor Wiliam Davis. Associate Prolessor Jerry Winfield Assistant Professor Edward Welnlraut, Assistam Professor Teddy Weimraut, Son FSP-HPE nS 116 HIS HSV HUMAN SERVICE Marlin Gilbert, Assistant Professor Aizada Harris. Student Mary Ann Drake. Assisiant Professor Thomas Glen non. Professor Willis Glover. Professor Henry Warnock, Professor Wrffred Plait. Professor Carlos Flick. Professor Wayne Mixon, Associate Professor HISTORY Kedrick Kartlield. Instructor Leslie Peek. Associate Professor Curtis Herink Associate Piofessor Emory Whitaker, Associate Professor Chandler Pike. Instructor Phillip Sean. Associate Professor Gerald Norwood. Prolessor MATHEMATICS LEARNING SKILLS CENTER Dixon Aldridge. tnslnjctor Dale Matthews. Director Amanda Mercer Secretary LSK-MAT 1 PHYSICS SOCIOLOGY Donald Evans, Assistant Professor Alpha Bond, . Prolessof James Aibntton, Associate Professor SPEECH AND DRAMATIC ARTS Frances Wosety Secretary Marian ZMinsfcl, Instructor (Standing) William Slagle, Instructor Felice LaMarca, Instructor John ChaWa, Assistant Professor SOC-SDA 1? i ADMISSIONS ADMISSIONS SECRETARIES 122 Admissions Staff And Secretaries Business Office — Cafeteria M 23 CAMPUS SAFETY s T A F F A N D (Sitting) Lt. Gary Collins Barbara Keiih Gwen Harris Lt Lee Jordan Don Bougnror. Director (Fret Row Standing) Sgi. Michael Dorn Coi, Ed Roney Officer Ray Bridger Sgt Roger Carr Sgi Pat Wood Ollicer Barney Watts (Second Row Standing) Officer William Causey Officer Robert Carriek Officer Cary Barbee CpI. Wilke Woolfofit Officer Milton Robinson 124 Mercer P ce Coaege Slore Community Education — Ecjucalwflal Mfrdfii Contorti? FINANCIAL AID INFIRMARY I ?6 Financial AkJ — Infirmary LIBRARY PHYSICAL PLANT Library — Physical Plani 127 128 Posi Office — Registrar's Office RESIDENCE LIFE Residence Life — Snach a« 129 STUDENT ACTIVITIES Pal Daugherty, Director. Vallie Miller, Administrative Secretary 1 Amy Bargeron, Assistant Director; Barry Jenkins, Director; Jeanne McDowell. Director ol Placement. Testing, and Veteran's Affairs; Carol Chester, Adnwifeirative Secretary; Lynn Soulherland. Assistant Director, Opportunity Scholars Program STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 130 Student Development — Student Aclrvilies Adirvmslration 131 ASSISTANT PROVOST FOR SENIOR MINISTER TO INSTRUCTIONAL THE UNIVERSITY RESOURCES VICE PRESIDENT ASSOC. VICE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT RELATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS 132 y Admirvsl rat «on ASSISTANT TO PROVOST THE PROVOST CHANCELLOR Rutus Harris Rex Stevens Remington Rose-Crosstey Administration 133 DEAN PRO TEM ASSISTANT DEAN PRESIDENT OF MERCER UNIVERSITY R. KIRBY GODSEY A D M I N I S T R A T I O N BEARS KICK INTO ACTION SOCCER Mercer's soccer team finished it's 1984-85 season with an over- all record 8-10-1 and in the TAAC 3-2-0 SEASON SCOREBOARD Match by Match Results 9-1-84 Berry W 9-5 Clemson L 9-8 Eckerd L 9-13 Kennesaw W 9-15 Sanford W 9-19 Citadel Tied 9-22 Oglethorpe W 9-24 Tocca Falls w 9-29 GA. State L 10-2 Emory L 10-5 South Fla. L 10-6 Tampa L 10-11 GA. Southern W 10-17 S. Carolina L 10-20 Baptist W 10-26 Jacksonville L 10-30 Alabama A M L 11-2 GA. Southern W 11-3 GA. State L T40f SOCCer socce '11 ! i 142 Soccw THE THRILL OF VICTORY BEARS BASKETBALL The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” has been an emotion that the Mercer Universi' ty Bears have felt over the course of the season with their outstand- ing victory over Arkansas-Little Rock for the TAAC champion- ship and a heartbreaking loss to Georgia Tech in the NCAA First Round Championship Game. 144 Bears Basketball This season has been a season that many will not be able to for- get with a record of 22-9 overall. Even with a few heartbreaking losses such as the one against Auburn, with the Bears losing by one point in the final six seconds these are all erased by the terrific wins over GA. Southern and the most remarkable one with the Bears over Ark-Little Rock in the TAAC championship game 105- 96. The Bears have broken many records and individually they have many accomplishments, As a team the Bears tied the most wins in a season with 22, highest field goal percentage, most points scored and most field goals made. Mercer has become the first school from the TAAC to compete in the NCAA tourna- ment twice. Sam Mitchell, has had ore outstanding season by breaking most career points for a player (1969), most points for one playing season (757), and most field goals and most free throws in a career. He was also named TAAC player of the year, MVP in the TAAC tournament with 59 points and 18 rebounds, Atlanta TipOff Club Division I player for the month of January, Atlanta-Journai Constitution Player of the week four times this season, TAAC of the week three times this season. All-tournament to both the Longhorn Gfassic and Saluki Shootout and was ranked in the top ten in scoring all sea- son long. Earl Walker was also voted All- Tournament in the TAAC cham- pionship with 4t points and 10 rebounds and in the Longhorn Classic. He was named second team in all conference voting. El- ston Harris broke the record for most assists in one season and single game assist records. Coach Bill Bibb was named TAAC Conference Coach of the year. With all of these accom- plishments it is not hard to see why the Bears are first in their class. Bear na'.k rh.vi,' ia4, SEARS IM TAAC RANKINGS TFAM FIELD GOAL PRECENTAGE — 1st FREE THROW PERCENTAGE — 2nd REBOUND AVERAGE — 2nd REBOUND MARGIN — 3rd OFFENSIVE AVERAGE — 1st DEFENSIVE AVERAGE — 2nd SCORING MARGIN — 2nd INDIVIDUAL SCORING Sam Mitchell — 1st Earl Walker — 3rd Mel Randell — 19th FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Earl Walker — 3rd Sam Miicheii — 9th FREE THROW PERCENTAGE Sam Mitchell — 6th Earl Walker — 7iii REBOUNDING Sam Mitchell — 4th Earl Walker — 5th ASSISTS Elston Harris— 1st Keilh Czapla — 2r i BLOCKED SHOTS Chris Moore — 2nd Sam Mitchell — 4th Earl Walker — 5th 84 Augusta 72 74 Georgia College 62 89 Stetson 71 69 Auburn 70 91 Augusta 57 75 Bihune-Cookman 60 81 Tennessee Tech 76 90 Stanford 72 66 Texas 69 71 Ga Southern 60 74 Fredonia State 47 69 Samlord 76 93 Georgia Stale 82 88 Hardin-Simmons 73 67 Houston Baplist 56 §3 Stetson 61 73 Centenary 58 74 Arkansas-Lillilo Rock 68 S3 Florida. A M 72 75 Ga. Southern 64 92 Samlord 80 31 Georgia State 62 67 Hardin-Simmons 70 90 Housion Baptist 77 33 Centenary 69 72 Arkansas-Littte Rock 73 87 Florida ASM too 74 Centenary (OT 70 69 Houston Baplist 65 105 Arkansas-Little Rock 96 68 Georgia Tech 65 Game by Gamo Ftesvtis 14? TEDDY BEAR BASKETBALL The 1984-85 Teddy Bears made Mercer Basketball history this year. The women's basket- ball team beat North Alabama in overtime, 90-86 in the NCAA Tournament in the spring, allow- ing them to rise up to be pitted against the 1 ranked and de- fending national champions, Central Missouri State, This was the first time the Teddy Bears had ever reached the Division II Final Four. While they were de- feated by their opponent, they were still proud of their 14-game winning streak. (continued on page i5t) SITTING Jai bson, Loti Matojick. STANDING Rose Jones. Sandra Andrews, Jeanette Balsam. Cheryl Jones, Ronda Barnhill. Caroline Nicholson, Anita Meadows, Tina Kendrtck. LauraShamp. Bridgelle Cotton, aivJ Coach Ed Miwon 140 7eddy Bear Basketball Teddy Beai BasKerbair ;49 150 Teddy Bear BasneiDaii GAME RESULTS W L OPPONENT W L OPPONENT W Stetson W Central Florida L Central Florida L Alabama-Birmingham W Georgia College W Albany State W Shorter w Florida Southern w East Tennessee w Ala bama- Bi rmingham L Vanderbilt w Valdosta State W UNC-Asheville w Berry L Auburn w Jacksonville State W Winthrop w Fori Valley State L UNC-Charlolte w Clark College W Arizona w Tennessee-Chattanooga w Fori Valley Slate w Albany Stale w Jacksonville Slate w Clark College L Georgia w Stetson NCAA TOURNAMENT NCAA SOUTH REGION CHAM- PIONSHIP Florence. AL Mercer 90 North Alabama 86 NCAA QUARTERFINALS Hamden, CT Mercer 86 Quinnipiac 76 NCAA DIVISION II FINAL FOUR Springfield, MA Mercer 79 Central Missouri 82 Senior Laura Shamp was named Most Valuable Player in the Quarterfinal game at Quinni- piac. She was the leading scorer and rebounder. Caroline Nicholson and Anita Meadows were both named All- Tournament in both the Ouarter- final game at Quinnipiac and the South Region Championship at Florence (against North Ala- bama). Anita Meadows and Laura Shamp both entered the 1,000- Points Club. Caroline Nicholson broke 3 as- sist records: (1) most assists in a single game (15. against Tennes- see-Chattanooga): (2) most as- sists in a single season (272, compared to the old record of 141}; and (3) most career assists (413. compared to the 399 re- cord held by Cindy Brogdan. the 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist), Both individually and as a learn, these fine women worked hard and achieved many honors on and off the court. In the midst of a controversial year for sports, the Teddy Bears emerged victori- ous and became the shining team of the school year. — K.B. Teddy Bear BasketbaiirtSI 15? Bears Baseball BEARS BASEBALL Would this be the year for the Mercer University. Baseball Team? As tradition has it, the Bears Baseball team won the TAAC crown in odd numbered years since 1979. The Bears have a super chance of winning the crown with seven returning seniors. The Bears played in the Miami Invitational Tournament playing teams from the University of Miami, University of Maine, and Michigan Slate University with a record for the tournament ol three wins and three losses. 1985 SCHEDULE Feb Univ. Souin Carolma Aiken (2 22 Feb at Unlv. ol Florida 26 Feb ai Untv. ol Florida 27 Feb Kenrwsaw College 26 Mar Llniv. ot Evansville 2 Mar Siena Heights College 4 Mar Univ. ol Georgia 5 Mar al Univ. Soclh Carolina Ailren 2) Mar L Grange College 7 Mar at Augusta College (2) 13 Mar West Virginia Univ, IS Mar Xavier Univ. Northwestern Univ. 16 Mar Miami Invitation Tournament Cora Gables, Florida 1 16-23 Mar Univ. ol Miami 18 Mar Univ. ol Maine IS Mar Michigan State Univ. 20 Mar Univ. ol Miami 21 Mar Univ. ol Maine 22 Mar Michigan State Univ. 23 Mar Georgia College 26 Mar at Kennesaw College (2} 27 Mar at Samlofd Univ, 29 Mar «at Samlord Univ. (2) 30 Apt at Georgia Tech 2 Ap Samlord Univ. 5 Apr Samtord Univ (2) 6 Ap Georgia Tech 9 Apr at LaGrange College 10 Apr «Georgia Slate Univ, 12 Apr Georgia Slate Univ. (2) 13 Apr at Univ, ol Georgia 16 Apr al Southern Tech 17 Apr a1 Georgia State Univ. 19 Apr «at Georgia State Univ (2) 20 Apr «Georgia Soul hern College 23 Apr «Georgia Southern College (2) 24 Apr at Columbus College 26 Apt Augusta College (2) 27 Apr al Georgia College 29 Apr at Valdosta Slate College 30 May «at Georgia Southern (2) 2 May «at Georgia Southern 3 May Southern Tech 4 May TAAC Tournament 6, 7. e May Columbus College 10 May Valdosta Stale College TAAC Conlc erwe Games 11 154 Bears Baseball Seafs Baseball 155 TENNIS ANYONE? MENS’ FIRST ROW Andy Namen, Cecil Barton, and Drew Schnyder SECOND ROW RegQ«e Fields. Bon Keller, Jett Ganlcr, and Coach Kerry Bacon TENNIS 156 Men's Tennis SEE YOU ON THE COURTS FIRST ROW LeocNV Oriiz. Doltie S eai. (.«sa Obleton, Holly McCorkle. aixJ Rotnona Orlii. BACK ROW Kofty Bacon ICoach), Diane Brown, and Tammy Robinson WOMENS’ 1985 SCHEDULE TENNIS February 27 March 1 March 6 March 26 March 27 Aprit 2 April 3 April d April 8 April It April 17 May 3 5 Fort Valley Stale Fort Valley Stale Georgia Slate Georgia College Albany State Georgia College Augusla College Augusta College Georgia Southern Albany Slate Georgia State Georgia-Florida District Championship Women's Tennis; IS? THE RACE IS ON CROSS COUNTRY Mercer’s Cross Country team has had a busy season this year The Mercer schedule consisted of running against teams from Georgia State, Vaidosla State, Georgia Southern and in the Georgia Intercollegiate. Left fo right fsr row Sit-Urt Copul os, Amy Ander cn, Pali Simmons Prut i .ptv — fWid Raniern, Don A,bwr athy 3rd row — ToiJrJ Willutrns. Slew Moss, Reggie Fields. Brent Ferguson Schedule Sept. 22 Georgia State Sept 29 OPEN Oct 6 Valdosta State Oct Id Georgia Intercollegiate Oct 20 OPEN Oct 27 Georgia Southern Nov. 3 TAAC Conference 159 Cross Gauntry UP AND OVER DATE Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 13 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 25-27 OPPONENT Samlord University Samlord UAB UAB Invitational Stetson University Stetson University TAAC Tournament SITE Birmingham. AL Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Macon, GA Macon. GA Abiline, Tx VOLLEYBALL The Mercer Volleyball team has had a busy season. They played in the UAJ3 Invitational in Birmingham. Next year promises to be a better season tor the vol- leyball team. Left to right 1st row: Scott Walker. Bob Cleghom, Ke- vin Lcwe. Marc NesseVote 2n J row: Bruce Wharton, Keith Crapla. Doug Guthrie. Metvm Randan Not pictured — P.J Weils, Coach Terry Wuennanbetg Volley ban 159 GOLF GOLF TEAM ROSTER Raid Myer Bryan Port Pets Stager Clayion Daniels Coach Jim Hickman Paul Smith Lynn Lumus Cart Rocco TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Mar 1-2 Ga College Tourney Mar 22 Mercer Tourney Valdosta. GA. College. Mercer West GA Apr. 9 West GA. College Apr. 29-30 Shorter Spring Classic Coosa Country Club Apr 29-30 TAAC Tournament 160 GoH RIFLE RIFLE TEAM MEMBERS Helen Sp«Ves Tom Nesbitt, Breni Ferguson, David Young Rifle 161 l62 ntramLwa s kit anvu als 163 164 ln1ramur jls Imramurals ' 165 fVT 1 1t7 Classes SENIORS Don Abernethy, Jr Paul Adkins Lillian Akers Gowthami Arepally Brenda Arp Valerie Baker Gloria Bernard Jess Boddiford Patrick Bond Richie Bosworth Monika J. Brucker Jack l. Caldwell 170 Sentws Stella Copulos Michael J. Creamer Gregory Cubit Linda Dawkins John Fa gar ness Seniors 171 Barron Driskell Sandra Duncan-Stokes Chris Estes Charlene Farrington Brent S. Ferguson William Fogarty, Jr, Joe Goddard Debra Gomez Susan Goodwin Charles R. Gordon Sandra George Robert Glidewell David B. Haas 172 Serwors John Head Gary Hirsch Amy Hodges Marla L. Jackson Jay Hall Henri Hammond Alzada V. Harris Jill Harrison Vanessa Jackson Seniors 173 Karen Kimrnerling Karen F. King Laura King George Kornegay William Kramer Karen Lee Kress Cynthia Lamar Mary Lilley David Livingston, Jr. Gary Mann Sebrena Marshall Laurie Martin T74 Seniors Phillip Millerd Stephen Moss Teresa Moss Frederick D. Moye Susan Mayo Joey McGee Reuben Miller Thomas Keith Matthews Jeffrey Multi Michael R. Murr Ronetta O. Nelson Thomas Nesbitt IV Seniors 175 Teresa O'Donnell Lisa G. Obteton Hamp Oliver Leonor Ortfe Yvonne Overton Mark Parris Cynthia Phillips Renee Rainey David Ranieri Lisa Ray LaXavier Redd Cynthia Reed i?er Seniors Lisa Ann Reid Charles Edward Reynolds Walter T. Ripley Carmen Robinson Detres Olivia Romubio Helena Brendette Scott Jason Shumate Senk f£ 177 Dana Allen Smith Daniel L. Smith Evelyn Smith Kevin Smith Cathy Spann Kathy Stanley Doris Tenney Judith Thomas Greg Thompson C.H. Lawrence Vidal Eric Walker Billy Walker Jane Watkins Jonica Wilburn Patricia A. Willis Todd Wilson 178 Senws Dougtas Patrick Winlers S«n«c s 179 Kali Dailey — Col vine, Wa, Vernone Davit — Guyian, G-a. Margaret Jane DaLap — Deb Jarrell Dickey — Savannah. Ga. George Duncan — Marietta. Ga. Victor Durant Dunaton — Bona I Brett Earnest — Chalsworlh. Ga Macon, Ga Juniors 83 Nancy Harris — Atlanta, Ga. Robin Hirrii — Macon, Ga Nancy Henderaon — Decatur, Ga, Dirk Hilyard — R. Lauderdale, R. Kenneth Holm — Savannah, Ga. Pamela Hood — Atlanta, Ga. Denise Howard — Macon. Ga. Michaelk L. Howard — Dotawlle, Krlalin Leigh — Marietta. Ga Janet Jordan — Macon, Ga. Mary Carl Kay — Jacksonville. R. Dan Kirkpatrick — Cochran. Ga. Karan Koeal — Miramar. Ft. Karyn Evette Langhorne — Ft. Sheridan, IL Marjorie Lawrence — Macon, Ga. Kimberly Ann Layn — Cokjmtws. Ga. Carol Long — Gainesville, Ga. Kavln D, Love — Savannah. Ga. Trjna Yvonne Marshall — Macon, 184 Jurwors Paul McBrotney — Lizela. 6a Valli Millar — Gray. Ga. Mika Montgomery — Birmingham, Angela Oliva — Jacksonville. FI. Pavlos Panagopoulas — Carlsbad. NW Patricia Dannett Paul — Columbus. Ga, Ray Peebles — Silver Springs, FL Carla Diana Rogers — Jacksonville, FI Nancy Russell — Barrwsville, Ga. Luisa Sgambatl — West Palm Beach. R. Marsha Silas — Atlanta, Ga. Sabrina Smith — Jesup. Ga. Karan Stull — Sarasota, FL Alan L THoma — Blakely, Ga. Timathy C. VanLandingham — Cairo. Ga. XiniofS 185 T06 Juniors SOPHOMORES Joel Addison — Marietta, Ga Renee Aldermen — Berlin, Ga Stacie Arker — Tamarac, FL Amy Austin — Tampa, R Karen Ballard — Montezuma. Ga Honda Barnhill — Giennwlle. Ga Tony Barrett — Marshatlviiie. Ga Thomas Bass — HinesvHle, Ga Ellen E. Blackman — Maitland. FI Daniel Boatwright — Jacksonville, Fi Valerie Bryant — Macon, Ga Scott Buret — Sulord, Ga Tim Buabee — Macon, Ga Sharon Butte mere — San Jose, Costa Rica Amy Cantwell — Merritt Island, FL Christine Cassidy — Dunwoody. Ga Anita Cheney — Edison, Ga Betty Charry — Macon, Ga Charles Collier — Savannah. Ga Julie Crosby — Brunswick, Ga 138'Sophomores donn Davis — W Palm Beach. FL Anneliesa Dobson — Columbus GA Felicia Drayton — Oglethorpe. GA Fonda Ellis — Moultrie. GA Mark Fisher — Si. Simons Island GA William Freeman III — Forsyth. GA Jai Gibson — Macon, GA Carla Gilmer — Macon, GA Liu Goodwin — Kennesaw, GA Allen Hammond — Newnan, GA Bryan Hatcher — Rockmari, GA Trent Henderson — Macon. GA Erin Hennocy — Macor. GA William Hickey — Umatilla, fl Jennifer Howard — Marietta, GA Jan Ingram — Columbus GA Julielte Jarvis — Toronto. Canada Jill Jennings — Eastman. GA Kathy Kennedy — Greenville, GA Anita Korwin — Gordon. GA Sophomores 189 Quentin Lawson — Valdosta. GA Tom Le waller — Horner, GA Virginia Lewis — Si. Petersburg. FL Tanya Lyda — St Petersburg. Fl Scott Martin — Powder Springs, GA Holly McLendon — Fairborn, GA Ronald Meadows — Tampa. FL Conrad Miller — Macon, GA Phyllis Montgomery — Mae-on, GA Heather Moore — Meridian. MS Rhonda Moorman — Amb rose. GA Susan Moss — Pampano Beach, FL Lisa Heal — Arrington, IN Laura Nowak — Clearwater, FL Paul Ossi — Jacksonville. FL Annello Parker — Macon, GA Debbie Perry — Warwick, GA 190 Sophomores Melanie Proclo — Gordon, Ga Jennifer Rote — Vakico. fi Marian Savage — Atlanta, Ga Luci Shackelford — Wauchula, F Tom Shadrix — Jacksonville, R Patricia Sieling — Tucker, Ga Christopher Smith — Hailehuist. Ga Pole Slehr — Atlanta, Ga Herman Stevens, Jr, — Delray Beach. F| Becky Turner — Si. Petersburg, Ft Laura Via — Atlanta. Ga Kim Wall — Dacula. Ga David Zadig — Newign, Ga Lena Zeltler — Savannah, Go Sophomores i9i Sherry Brown — CarToatou, Ga Wayne Brown — Waycroas, Ga Brian Buck — Macon, Ga Hobart Byron — Ft. Lauderdale. R Tammy Byrne — Miami Ft Kimberly Carlton — Valrtco. R Mary Chandler — Norcross. Ga Joseph Chapman — Alamo, Ga Wanda Child — LaGrangc, Ga Eun Sung Cho - Sheryl Connelly — Boswell. Ga Slecey Copeland — Hamilton, Ga Ranee Crosby — Savannah. Ga annul Davenport — Dallon. G Timothy Davenport — Dalton. Ge Debbie Decker — Plantation, FI Stiarri D nnia — Macon. Ga Christopher Dickman — St, Petersburg. FI Koturia Durham — Gainesville, Ga Janet Elbtriy — Cobutta. Ga — Plantation. FI r — Darien. Ga Macon, Ga — Atlanta, Ga Dabble Golembeaki —- Augusta, Unda Giean — Covington. Ga Ayliaa Griffin — Dalton. Ga Laurie Griffith — Newrwn, Ga Tracey Leonard — SI, Petersburg. Fiona Llnlay — Miami, FI Audrey Elfin Mack — Augusta. Denny Martin — Hartwell. Ga Paula Marlin — Savannah, Ga Kimberly McCaflrey — Dallas, TX Don McGraw — Warner Robins, Frank McLaughlin — Hogansville, 196 Freshmen Leslie Millar — Gray. GA Rod Millar — Riverdale. GA Carol Moor — Perry. GA Cindy Moor — Moultrie, GA Tamara Moore — Riverdale, GA Sabrina Mo — Monroe, GA Katrina Muncy — Savannah, GA Doreen Murphy — Roswell Jimmy Murphy — Moultrie, Stacey Meator — Maitland. Da Ann New — Wrens. GA Nancy Parker — Opelika, AL Sue Patel — FL Lauderdale, FI Elaine Patterson — Savannah, GA Carmella Prescott — Savannah, Kaye PruiH — LaGrango, GA Kelli Raiford — Cuthtwrt, GA Jennifer Ram id el I — Mablelon, GA Mary Anne Ray — Atlanta, GA Beth Tolliver — Warner Robin . GA Kenneth Tya — Macon, GA Rodnay Wadley — Seperton, GA Mory Chrii Waller — Nashville, TN Dan War dal I — Loganville, GA Mary Warren — Warner Robins. GA Thomea Wegner — Hines vine. GA Cindy White — CarroiMon, GA LaTrelle While — Savannah. GA Brenda Williams — Wadley. GA David William — Macon. GA Richard Willimon — LaGrange, Sharon Worthy — Ret, GA David Young — Detroit. Mich. 201 ALPHA GAMMA DELTA ALPHA TAU OMEGA 2W CHI OMEGA PI KAPPA PHI 200 ■ SIGMA NU 209 211 Carroll-May Flower CARROLL'S MOVING AND STORAGE CO., INC. 4245 San Carlos Drive Macon, Georgia 31206 781-2951 Compliments Ofr L.E. SCHWARTZ AND SON, INC. COLISEUM PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL For Specialized Treatment Of All Mental And Emotional Problems • Child Adolescent Program • Adult Treatment Program • Alcohol and Drug Addiction • Marriage and Family Counseling Individualized — Confidential and Comprehensive Treatment 741-1355 340 Hospital Drive P.O. Box 4366 — Macon 31208 TATNALL LAUNDERETTE Serving Mercer Students For Years 1635 Montpelier Avenue 746 9285 735 Cherry Street Williams Plaza Hatcher Square Macon, GA Warner Robins, GA Milledgeville, GA Compliments Of: qak.’s Mouse os szyces 1645 Burton Avenue Compliments Of: PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF MACON 4541 Houston Avenue c a €ete i Smith Sons Foods Inc Two Locations: 2626 Riverside Drive 746-9406 3724 Eisenhower Pkwy. 788-5913 For Catering Services Call 742-2719 WILSON TYPEWRITER AND ADDING MACHINE CO. 130 College Street 746-2777 A Complete Line Of Office Supplies ' We Sell Computer Supplies And Paper Products ' We Give You Big Savings Compliments Of: MARSHALL LUMBER COMPANY Compliments Of: MULBERRY PROVISIONS COMPANY THE LAST PAGE It is finally fintshed and in your hands Like you, I never thought this day would come But . it did. In your hands, you hold the produci ol a handful ol people It may merely look like a plain, old book, but between the fines, be- side the pictures, and up and down Ihe binding, there is a lot ol work. Believe it or not. Many, most, or probably all ol you are enraged lo receive the 1985 Cauldron so tale. And right- ly so. you have the right to feel that way. You may be horrified at Ihe length ol Ihe GREEKS sec- lion, or the poor THEME copy, or the aosence of your organiza- tion's picture. Why wasn't my picture in the CLASSES section? Why did fbeyget more coverage when we got so little? Why was this book so late? Putting together a yearbook takes not only time, hard work, and some skill, rl also takes dedi- cation. Somewhere along the line, we each lost a little dedica- tion. I was also directing Mercer’s TV show during my “reign” as editor, and I'll admit I Jet things slide. Other staffers were sorority members, and happened to have meetings on our meeting nights, Some people had jobs. Some people were leaders of olher or- ganizations, Some people just didn’t care. As I stated before, this book is a product of a handful of people. That group of five or six worked. Honestly, the others didn’t. Some people joined for a title, and did nothing the entire year, Look at the list of Staff members, Only six workers? Yes. and those six workers busied their tails to make up for the others. Photog- raphers were sent out on all-day assignments, or did all the dark- room work because the others didn't. Copy writers didn't write copy, so if it all sounds Ihe same, three of us wrote all the copy in this 220-page yearbook. Lena Zettler. Ihe Assistant Edi- tor, spent her summer rounding up photos and information just so we would have GREEKS and OR- GANIZATIONS. I personally did over 100 pages, not including some that had lo be revised. This is why your yearbook is lale. I’ve never said I was a fantastic editor, and I know that I won’t ever be. It takes more hard work than I put in, and a tot less trust in people. It I thought this was unique only lo the Cauldron. I wouldn't complain, but ft «s hap- pening all over campus. People commil themselves to a job and they don’t follow through Circle K, CSB, and other groups saw membership plummet or at least decline because of a lack of dedi- cation. When Ihe going gets lough, Mercer sludents seem to get gomg, Except lor a few Be glad that some ot gs dtd follow through with the yearbook, even though it is late, Thank you Lena tor your n valuable friendship and help AND dedication Thanks also to: Valiie Miller, Yvonne Emory, JennHot Ramsdell, Mike Montgomery, Dan Kirkpatrick, Dannette Paul, Stephen Blackwelder, Kitten Clayton, Karyn Langhorne, my parents, the Zel tiers, and those ot you who stood by us THANK YOU, Editor. Jarrell Dickey, 1985 Cauldron 220 The Lasi Page JOSTENS Special Collect ions LD3241 ■M3508 1985 CAULDRON — uthoIC38-- 1985 SPEC. COLL. LD3241 CAULDRON 1985 .M3508 C38 1985 C.2
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