Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 326 of the 1982 volume:

■ v9 Ht v : State UimSweirsnty MMir5ir (gsb(0)ir©9 TKf S ' Ilc Night Life Under The Blue Moon Nightlife under Murfreesboro ' s blue moon is virtually non-existent until the weekends, when most MTSU students pick up and leave, just as the joint gets jumpin ' . However, several establishments around the ' Boro see some action; most are members-only, which means one either has to beg off of friends ' decency to get in, or one carries around 72 little cards with various logos on them in order to gain admittance when making the rounds. Mainstreet, one of the above-mentioned has put Mur- freesboro on the map, with some of the best entertainment to show up around here in a long time. Square Wave is one of the popular bands, with everyone ' s favorite. The Piggys, packing the place. Such biggies as Michael Murphey and Marshall Chapman have also graced Mainstreet ' s stage this year. Faces in primarily a dance bar, since disco is gradually easing out in favor of the Cotton -Eyed Joe. Tycoon ' s and Tuxes, located on College Street and Memorial Blvd. respectively, stay open to accomo- date ' Boro residents and provide atmosphere as well as good food. Cruising Jackson Heights on Wednesday nights has become a way to get out of the mid-week rut. The pastime involves driving around a shopping center on Broad Street, hoping not to run out of gas (which never happens in a Toyota) and avoiding cops. When the ' Boro fails to provide MTSU with the needed stimula- tion, MTSU heads for Nashville. The elite of the Blue Radiers enjoy driving to Nashville to hear the symphony or going to the Per- forming Arts Center to hear what- ever highbrow group is playing that night. Nuff said. Murfreesboro ' s nightlife may leave something to be desired, but when considering the alternative of staying on campus, it don ' t look too bad! _ night life under the blue moon 55-©44 light life under the blue moot Playing The Blues Dear Mom and Dad; So far, so good. I ' ve been here about four months and nobody ' s stolen my stereo yet. You know, when you said that, I didn ' t believe you. Anyway, things are really go- ing great here (if you ' re into study- ing, which I am, I promise). I ' ve gotten into a lot of organizations and extracurricular (yes, they do make us read dictionaries) activi- ties. I started to join a frat, but they wanted to charge me for every- thing, so I decided against it. I remember how much Dad yelled when Bob joined one, and I didn ' t want to go through that anyway. A real good friend of mine (you don ' t know him) ran for ASB sen- ate and won this time. I helped him with his campaign. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you ... I joined the Student Program- ming committee here on campus. It ' s really nice — we get to usher and set up equipment at the shows. It ' s even more fun when you realize that we get in free! We had some good shows this year to: Dan Fo- gelberg, (no. Dad, I don ' t think he was stoned), and Kenny Rogers (don ' t tell Mom about that one). David Letterman cancelled out. I went to see a movie the othei night that the Films Committee sponsored — it was strange! They like to run the horror movies like The Fog and Friday the 13th and other goodies like that. I haven ' t done much else this semester except try to study — I went ahead and took that honors history class. Lord, it ' s a mess. I just hope I get through it in time to graduate!!! I ' m going to have to go; I ' ve got to finsh reading about some wom- an in history that is really big-time boring. If you can, send a little bit of money for some food. They sent out for pizza last night and it was only by the goodness of Rick ' s heart that I got any. See y ' all within the month! fS SAM ml playing the blufS playing the blu Living The Blues Student life on the big blue campus is unusually varied, what with all the different and exciting opportunities for excitement within its boundaries. No, this isn ' t a pub- lic relations spiel — it ' s true! Beginning with dorm meetings. Activities at MTSU have nothing else to do except improve. Stu- dents can join a frat or sorority (whose enrollment is on the in- crease), run for ASB representa- tive, take honors courses, work on any one of the Student Program- ming subcommittees, write a letter to Sidelines, sleep in the library, or, heaven forbid, study. This past year has been an exceptionally good one for on-campus enter- tainment, with movies, dances, and living the blues w tf fll jBm 9 ilB M bBHpI isppif ' ff- « p pi -- . ' concerts galore. One can only imagine what stu- dent life at MTSU would be like without these various pastimes to enjoy! Living the blues . . . not neces- sarily a topic that should be thought of in terms of sadness as opposed to that of cheer and bliss- ful times. Living the blues should be considered the living of life it- self. Facing realities, help us mature physically, mentally and emotion- ally. These times are all a part of the students experiences of life felt throughout their stay at MTSU. Taking the good with the bad — that ' s what it ' s all about. living the blues ' S2  Student Life With MTSU 10 student life It ' s fall again, and time to come back to good ole Middle T. For most students, it is returning to friends, an old dorm room, and a well established routine. But, for a first semester freshman, that first week of leaving home, moving into a strange place, and meeting new faces can be one of the most terri- fying moments in his life. If he is lucky enough to survive the first few weeks of classes and adjusting, he will look around and realize what he has gotten himself into. For some, they may wish to be back in the security of high school, but, for most, they look toward the future with an understanding that few comprehend. Most students at MTSU develop an awareness of their surroundings. The campus, located near the geographic center of Tennessee, is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the state. As autumn approaches, one is almost inclined to become very ill and skip class in order to enjoy the beautiful scenario. On the other hand, when classes are over for the day, it is time for some serious merrymaking. MTSU houses various organizations tai- lored to suit the individual ' s taste. With members from fourteen na- tional fraternities, seven national sororities and over 100 special in- terest groups, MTSU provides am- ple oppxjrtunities for students to assert their individuality by be- longing to a group. 11 student life Students Being Themselves 12 student life Despite objections that there is nothing to do on campus, one need look no further than the cam- pus calendar before he sees some- thing which interests him. For those on a student ' s budget, free entertainment is abundant. Spacious Murphy Center almost becomes a focal point when the sun goes down. It is generally thought of as a building for all purposes. When the bleachers are not filled with chants of GO, BIG BLUE! during sports events, it houses screaming fans at guest ap- pearances from various well- known artists. Because of its location, MTSU is labeled a suitcase college. Many young co-eds travel that well-worn path back home every Friday afternoon to mother ' s cooking, cleaning, and general lov- ing attention. While some rush back to cam- pus early Sunday afternoon to pick up that forgotten book, others prolong the anguish of facing an- other week of classes as long as possible. For those that don ' t go home, they can always make the short drive to Nashville to visit some of the better known hot spots. While trying to recuperate from all the hectic scurrying around between classes, meetings, dates, and road trips, one is able to snatch a few moments to catch up on laundry, cleaning, and even a forgotten as- signment or two. Although MTSU is usually bus- tling with activities, one is able to lose himself if he wishes. By taking a slow walk under the autumn col- ored trees, or just settling down with a good book under the last rays of the afternoon, one is able to find his own Walden, the peaceful serenity that keeps him coping with reality. And, so, like the Blues we say, Where do they come from, where do they go.- ' iS FASHION This year ' s campus fashion seems to have been dictated by the phrase anything goes. In the past years college campuses witnessed the blue jean phase, the chic fashion -oriented stage, and now, it seems that students are dressing more to suit their own personal taste, be it dressed up or dressed down. LaRita Bailey, Sarie Doty -Hamlin and Dawn Drake are pictured in apparel which many stu- dents may be seen wearing to class. Camel, black, and shades of brown appear to be very popular colors this year in dress wear. The tweed wool jacket modeled by Dawn is also a very popular asset to anyone ' s wardrobe. The camel -colored hat worn by LaRita is an acces- sory that will be seen more and more. Hats are once again returning to the fashion scene and are details which add that finishing touch to many an ensemble. LaRita and Greg Humble are outfitted for that occassion that demands a little more than just a casual look. LaRita ' s ruffle-necked blouse, accented again by the versatile blazer, is of a mode that will be turning up more and more. This style is very flattering, very feminine perfect for that fashion -conscious coed who desires that stylish appearance. 15 fashion Fashion cominu Bobby Queener ' s casual Khaki ' s and striped T-shirt seems to be the craze in casuals this year. Khaki ' s, too, have proven to be an essential item in many students ' both fall and spring wardrobe. They are able to be dressed up or down, allowing for the versatility needed in many student ' s budgets. Jeans or formal wear. ' That is the ques- tion posed to many coeds who are uncer- tain about the attire for the evening. The answer to that dilemma is simply this. Ei- ther! Dawn has taken a pair of dress jeans, accented them with a silk blouse and grey hat, and is ready to make an appearance at practically any evening event that she so desires. At the same time, dressed entirely formally, Sarie would feel no more over- dressed than Dawn would under -dressed at any night spot either wished to patron- ize. Dawn ' s ruffled -blouse is combined here with that ever -adaptable tweed blazer. A newer cut in blazers is apparent this season showing a shortened coattail and a more fitted waistline. This look has be- come very popular with dress slacks and frills. Bobby ' s tweed jacket and dress slacks are accentuated by a camel -colored sweater vest. Sweater vests have become an integral part of the male student ' s wardrobe as their versatility can be used in a variety of looks. As a result, one sweater vest may be used to achieve a different look, either dressy or casual. Ready for sightseeing or on their way to a home game, Bobby, Sarie, Ty Kennon, and Greg are outfitted in the still popular preppie look. Both pullover and cardigan sweaters, jeans, Khaki ' s, button -down collars, and wool bermudas make up this much -desired look that many college stu- dents wish to attain. It seems to be a casual look which students feel comfortable with, and for that reason it has continued on for its third season here at MTSU. ' ' C 19 Fashion Ty and LaRita are an excellent example of the casual Khaki look which has been dressed up with a leather jacket. With this Ty is ready to escort a lady dressed such as LaRita in a corduroy suit accented with a cowl -necked sweater and a variety of chains around her neck. Greg ' s wool overcoat along with Dawn ' s velvet suit and lacy blouse fall into step with Bobby ' s ensemble. The three would be as comfortable cheering on the Blue Raiders as walking into one of the more popular night spots in Murfreesboro. Again we see Dawn wearing a hat that flatters the look for which she wishes to achieve. It allows for the completion of her chilly weather ensemble which falls right into place with the scarves, gloves, and coats worn by her escorts. Fashion A A trend which swept the countryside and one which has subsided only shghtly is that of western wear. Bobby and Sarie ' s western looks are still being witnessed on college campuses across the country. Western shirts and hats are being worn with jeans, be they the old and faded style or designers. Another reoccurring fashion trend be- ing witnessed is the gaucho pants. LaRita has accented her plaid gauchos with cor- dovan-colored leather boats and a grey hat. Once again LaRita chose to finalize her ensemble with a grey wool blazer add- ing to that fall, back-to-school look. Midlander wishes to thank Goldstein ' s of Murfreesboro for their marvelous assis- tance in providing the entire selection of clothing featured in our fashion section. Commentary by: Sarie Doty -Hamlin A Celebration During the pleasant Fall week of October 25- 31, MTSU celebrated its 46th Annual Homecom- ing with various Halloween activities inspired by its theme A Raider Halloween. Homecoming week got off to a great start with the Dan Fogelberg concert on Sunday night. Fogelberg was in great form as he sang his new songs, his old ones, and as he called them The Pretty ones. God, its great to be back in Ten- nessee, he said as the frenzied Homecoming crowd cheered. The Spirit Competition, which lasted all week, started Monday with the Fight Song Competition, and continued Tuesday with the poster contest. On Wednesday night Residence Hall Pro- gramming and the Films Committee sponsored a double Halloween feature: Friday the 13th and My Bloody Valentine. These films were shown at the Woodmore cafeteria, and a costume com- petition was held between films. Thursday the Spirit competition continued with Activities Day, held in front of the Universi- ty Center. The events which comprised Activities Day were the keg run around, the ever -popular Jell-o slurp, the Amoeba race and a mystery event. The mystery event this year was a shoe run. 22 Homecoming 23 Homecoming f ' - .„. jTcnStBgO 24 Homecoming 25 Homecoming Five contestants placed their shoes at the oppo- site end of an area, ran over to them, put them on and ran back. (This activity is a very famihar one for these who are regularly late for their 8 o ' clock classes!) If there was anyone left who still had no MTSU spirit, he was quickly caught up in the spirit of the Blue Raider Rag. Friday afternoon, in front of the University Center, the pre -game pep rally was held. Saturday dawned clear and bright for the Blue Raider Homecoming parade. The traditional pa- rade route, down Tennessee Blvd. and East Main St. toward the Square was lined with MTSU Students and alumni, Murfreesboro residents and children. Floats had a strong Halloween theme, along with many Beat Younstown, Ice the Penguins l r v. 26 Homecoming 27 Homecoming 28 Homecoming OT H V H r jft ta ' . B v;:u H B  |kJ my ' ' : S V jjP iw - ' i H Hlj ' v HH sentiments. Floats featured witches, vampires, a float with a graveyard with the names of all the teams that have fallen to the forces of the mighty Blue Raider football squad this season. The Homecoming game began with a tribute to Monte Hale for all the good things he has done for MTSU. Half time activities featured the crowning of the homecoming queen, Shan Raney, a senior from Shelbyville. Shan was accompanied by her court, Kim Newby, Shernia Brown, Beckye Henley, and Ronata Thomas. Despite a hard fight, the Blue Raiders lost to the Youngstown State Penguins in a squeaker, 10-l.V MTSU spirit and cooperation made even the nar- row loss a memorable and enjoyable experience. Commentary by Katherine Casity and Laura Rader 29 Homecunimg There ' s a Place at MTSU for Dan Fogelberg Everyone knew something had to be announced soon. After all, September was half-over and as yet, no type of rock concert appeared to have been scheduled for MTSU ' s fall semester. When word finally arrived and Dan Fogelberg was officially part of the plan, the mad scramble was on. Many people assumed they would have to wait in line no more than two or three hours before tickets went on sale. Well, when Monday, Oct 5, finally rolled around, those people were surprised to find lengthy lines circling Murphy Center. Some of the diehards had been there as early as 2 p.m. Friday! Needless to say, all reserved seats were sold within hours and the general admission seats were filled by the fol- lowing week. Now, all there was to do for those fortunate folks was to wait. If Dan Fogelberg ' s music registered even half of the excitement on each person ' s face who possessed a ticket, the concert could be nothing but a success. As the date of the concert neared, not a day passed when one couldn ' t find a sign on a bulletin board somewhere on campus advertising the woes of people who desperately wanted a ticket! The night of October 25th was a rainy one, but it didn ' t stop the concert -goers from wearing their Sunday best underneath their umbrellas and slick- ers. The gates opened at 6:40 p.m., which meant an hour-and-20-minute wait. It seemed as though Murphy Center was ready to roll by 7;15 p.m. Quiet classical music played in the background, and every few minutes, a different section in the arena would begin clapping and stomping, trying to get the others to join in. When the scheduled beginning of 8 p.m. arrived, the people became anxious and began to chant Let ' s go, and we want Fogel- berg. After a 20 minute wait, the lights went out and an immediate shot of electricity seemed to hit Murphy Center. Dan Fogelberg was ready! The people of Middle Tennessee were ready! Most of the people at the show probably didn ' t even realize they were seeing much more than Fogelberg, meaning the all-star band he brought with him. Along with drummers Russ Kunkel and Joe Vitale and bass guitarist Kenny Passarelli, the group also included Nashvillians Mike Hanna and Barry Burton on guitars and Mark Hallmon on keyboards. Opening with a beautiful rendition of Tulla- more Dew, an instrumental which sequed into Phoenix, he seemed to set the story, as most of the first set came from his last albums. Phoenix and The Innocent Age. After a couple of crowd favorites, Wishin ' on the Moon and Heart Ho- tel, the band left the stage and Fogelberg sat down to his piano of play some of the pretty ones, the folk -ballad masterpieces he ' s famous for. Leader of the Band was for a dear friend who I love a lot, Fogelberg ' s father. After putting an all-out effort into Same Old Lang Syne the one that put me on the elevators, he exclaimed to the MTSU crowd, God, it ' s good to be back in Tennessee! Twelve songs and a little over an hour had passed and the concert was only half- begun. After a 20-minute break, the band returned to play outstanding versions of the See the Morning Sky, Turn the Joy Away and The Last Wait. Morning Sky featured the excellent a cappela harmonizing of Fogelberg and the band. A concert high was Joe Vitale ' s haunting flute on Tell Me to My Face, a cut from Twin Sons of Different Mothers, an album featuring Tira Weisberg with Fogelberg. Closing the show was Fogelberg ' s famous Part of the Plan, his first hit single, and after almost five minutes of audience appreciation, he returned to encore with Face the Fire, Fogelberg ' s nuclear protest song. The cut was played to perfection, with Dan ' s piercing solo closing the song. The group then played a different type of song, (So You Wanna Be) a Rock and Roll Star, made ! famous by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsten. It was ' . quite a contrast but was played with very high i intensity. When the band made their bows and : ' exited, it was the audience ' s cue to make more ij noise. The cue was obeyed for another few min- I utes, interrupted by Fogelberg ' s words, Thank i you guys, I had a great time! The crowd joined in j on the final encore, There ' s a Place in the World For a Gambler singing, dancing, and swaying in the aisles. (It ' s extremely rare to hear 12,000 people. ' singing in harmony). Fogelberg put down his gui- tar, stood in the spotlight, and covered his head as : if almost embarrassed. The way Dan Fogelberg and his band played this rainy fall night in Tennessee, he surely had nothing to be embarrassed about! Commentary by Scott Holter 30 Dan Fogelberg 31 Dan Fogelberg «%; KENNY ROGERS Returns With Dottie and Gallagher Kenny Rogers made a return appearance at MTSU ' s Murphy Center October 9, bringing Dottie West and comedian Gallagher with him and playing to a full and appreciative House. Amiable as always, Rogers encouraged audi- ence participation throughout the performance via tambourines and sing-alongs. Dottie West, a McMinnville native and Rog- er ' s duet partner for several years, made her entrance prior to Rogers ' . West had obviously taken last year ' s negative comments about her appearance to heart, as she looked simply as- tounding. West ' s voice was also in fine form, as her performance of 1980 ' s Lesson in Leaving at- tested. Rogers ' and West ' s familiar duet almost brought down the house with applause and laughter. Anyone Who Isn ' t Me Tonight, the song which garnered both reactions, had the audience anticipating Rogers ' line to West, You got the kind of body ... They weren ' t disappointed. Projections on screens made their way to Rogers ' show, and Mammas Don ' t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys and The Gambler were accompanied by film clips. The Gambler had the audience cheering the various scenes from the television movie. Lucille, Rogers ' most popular song, was performed with extra hilarity, due to the sing- along Rogers promoted. The singer bounced around the stage and appeared to delight in quickly reciting lyrics (as if everyone and his dog didn ' t know the song by heart) before they were to be sung. This resulted in garbled verses several times, and Rogers proved that some people will do anything a performer asks when he squealed, This time we ' re eating oatmeal! Rogers was properly astonished by the reply, turning to the band and chuckling, By Gawd, they DID do it! Rogers ' encore, consisting of Lady and Ruby (Don ' t Take Your Love to Town), was ended with a demonstration of Rogers ' excel- lent pitching arm. The singer distributed auto- graphed frisbees to the uppermost sections, yelling, These are for the ones who missed out on the tambourines! Gallagher, who opened for Rogers, was hi- larious. He verbally assassinated audience attire, confusion in the seats, and all those damn folks back there hiding in the bathroom waiting for Kenny. The comedian mercilessly teased Pops, an elderly gentleman on the floor who couldn ' t seem to find his seat. Audience reaction to a performance is usually the most reliable gauge to an artist ' s popularity, and the Murphy Center crowd loved Rogers and his entourage. Rogers will undoubtedly want to make the yearly concert permanent, if the approval of his fans is any indication of things to come. Commentary by Gina Fann 32a Kenny Rogers DOGGIE miA NAME: WAIST: HEIGHT: m.i M. 4- EAES 2 PAWS d U t I Z U ' V WEIGtTT : SC C dly . WHELP mrE. TJ f rLJyfh IQIQ litiep. number: CWC IQ Z. SirKM., O nd (fsCi U FAVORITE POOD: FAVORITE ENTERIAINER: FAVORITE PASTIME: At 4 months I had )ust learned to crawl. Me at 1 month, Wasn ' t I a pretty baby.- ' KtffMKJir i nd ' -« i - iMfl sm .m ■ ' • % V Now. at 2 years old. I ' m still a bit camera shy. At 1 year I learned to take my first step and thought I was cool. 32g playdog ■■ 1 ' ■ w 1 W ' r- ' •• ' - ' .- ' t ' ■ . u - ' ' ' ;] ... rr y ' lyK- ' tir ' ' . ■■i-An, ■■J S, 1 tet 1 u t fS y B 8 B3B i ■ p   _, =;- . r ' ---:■- ' - - ' ? : • j ' - 33 Student life It couldn ' t he as horint! as that Fveryone drink up Happy iatcb art a part ot the night hte Keeping a watchful! eye over the crowd Smiling k)i the camera 34 night life Night Life Coming And Going One of the more important aspects of the MTSU student ' s extracurriculr activities includes that of socializing in the p.m. at one of the Boro ' s establishments. This activity seems most essential for those students who participate as it provides an outlet for the anxieties that have built up during the day of strenuous classes, schoolwork and exercise from walking from one end of campus to the other. There are many such establishments around Murfreesboro which provide entertainment for anyone who wishes to patronize them. There are those that provide quiet atmospheres and provide its oatrons with large screen t.v. ' s. There are those that cater to the more disco crowd and are more than not filled to the brim with customers. And, in addition, there are a few places around town that provide a variety of music in a very casual atmo- sphere. These three different types of atmospheres offer a setting that should agree with the desire of any student. Let us not mistake, however, the patronage of the local night clubs with the sole intent being boozing it up . There are many of those who enjoy crowding into a night club for the socializing benefits and also for the enjoyment of dancing. The dance floors of these local establishments are always overflowing be it disco, country and west- ern or rock and roll. It is a possibility that should any such course in night club dancing be offered at MTSU, there would be a waiting list that would never end. Needless to say, it would probably be the most popular course on this campus. There are also those who enjoy the pinball ma- chines and video games at these centers. These games offer to the students a competitive sport as well as challenge and excitement for the individual. So we have it. Night life. It is many different things to many different people, but all in all it spells enjoyment. Commentary by Sarie Doty-Hamlin [ ' .i One oi the B(iru s lincst ijflcnnj; fun and j;a 35 light hfe Who The Hell Can Remember A Name Like William Windom? James Thurber Could . . . He sits with one of this evening ' s stage hands, rehearsing lines for the upcoming show. His face is creased with wrinkles. A red-and-white-checked cap perches jauntily upon his head. He has seen this situation several times before; he has a show to perform, and he is not afraid. Who the hell can remember a name like ' Wil- liam Windom ' ? It sounds like two pillows lodged in somebody ' s mount, chuckled the gray-haired, pipe -smoking actor, best known for his role in My World and Welcome to It. The actor was in town for his Sept. 22 perfor- mance of Thurber 11 at MTSU ' s Dramatic Arts Auditorium, and proceeded to discuss everything from names ( If you want to be remembered, get a name with a lot of K ' s in it. Something like ' Kurt Kincaid ' ! ) to his family ( None of my kids like acting. They ' re content with letting Daddy do it. ) to actors and their place in society ( I can ' t see Richard Burton wearing a lampshade. ). Windom ' s goals for the future seems narrow compared to the goals of the actors he works with: he has no desire to produce or direct, and there are very few actors he would like to work with — with the possible exception of Benny Hill or Jona- than Winters, Windom interjects. The Thurber show is enough for me now. I ' m content. My goals in life are very limited. I just want to survive, Windom said. C ommentary by Terry Morrow Windom seems relaxed during his interview. X indom s sketches alimj; with acting arc of most importance to hii 36 windom Celluloids Free Flicks At last! No more keeping your roommate up till 4:00 a.m.; no more missing your early morning classes; no more red eyes from staying up late to see your favorite old classic ( and not so classic) films on campus. The MTSU Film Society started actively showing films this year. The MTSU Film Society was declared an official organization in the Spring of 1981. With the help of some new members (and the money from their dues) the Film Society was able to begin showing films in the Fall. Their first film, NOTORIOUS, drew an audience of about 30. Au- dience numbers remained below 30 until the Soci- ety ' s Halloween screening. THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD drew a surprising crowd of 170. After Halloween, audiences leveled off at 60-70 per show. With the money from their October pump- kin sale, donations, and grant money the Film Society was able to book films for the remainder of the Fall Semester. Commentary by Jamie Miner Yes. we take any and all dt) The scene of much acitivity is the projectur room on movie ni ht. 37 film society Hub ' s A Hit MTSU ' s own Robert Herring became a pub- lished author this summer with the 1981 release of Hub, a suspense -filled novel of youthful adven- tures and the struggle between good and evil. The story ' s two young protagonists, Hub and his pal Hitesy, are reminiscent of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Hub and Hitesy set the wheels in motion when they witness the murder of a prostitute by a local man. The boys are seen by the murderer, and they take refuge on a small island. This island is the scene of the action in the story; the unsuspecting boys and the island hermit Uncle Ethel encounter the killer in a series of violent confrontations on the island. In addition to the fast -paced action, artfully drawn descriptions of the sights and sounds of the river, the island, and the Arkansas summer nights combine to ensure the total effect of this entralling tale. Herring ' s concise dialogues provide provoca- tive insights into the characters, especially those of Hub and Uncle Ethel. Dr. Herring, born in Charleston, Mississippi, is the son of a Baptist minister who also served in the Air Force. Herring lived in many states as a result of his father ' s military service, and attended high school in Osceola, Arkansas. Herring later worked in Osceola building factories. The island in Hub actually exists, according to Herring, in Osceola. The remainder of the story is pure fiction. Reviewers of Hub note the similarity of Her- ring ' s work with that of Mark Twain ' s accounts of small town life along the Mississippi River. Herring maintains he was not aware of any similarity until he read the reviews of his novel, but he certainly isn ' t upset by the comparison! The author is currently at work on two other novels as a result of his hitching his wagon to a star, as he puts it, by becoming a novelist. Herring says he finds it impossible to stop writing after just one book. The lengthy business of having his first work finally published is perhaps not as glamorous as he had imagined, but Herring finds his success to be an incredible feeling. (f|S Commentary By: Mary Mason u 38 herring Wise Counseling Women are learning that there is life beyond the home and many are returning to the job market and school. One organization that is helping wom- en adjust to new roles is the WISE program, locat- ed in the James Union Building. Women ' s Information Service in Education, di- rected by Dr. June Anderson, was officially estab- lished in June, 1977, following the evolution from a group known as Concerned Faculty and Adminis- trative Women (CFAW). As the organization be- gan to review and acknowledge women ' s issues, the concern for the many problems facing women grew. WISE, which seeks to aid all women, regardless of age, race, etc, has been described as: a referral agency for federal, state and local assistance pro- grams; an academic and career counseling center; and a support system for women in crisis situations. WISE offers a reference library with information on women ' s issues and problems, and a 24-hour-a- day hotline. The organization offers many types of aid, such as information and advice about child care, em- ployment, and financial problems, and by conven- ing workshops and offering an attentive ear. Up- to-date information is kept on file on womens ' issues and upcoming conferences. Dr. Jennette Heritage, co-director of WISE, teaches two classes in the interdisciplinary minor of Women ' s Studies and finds the program to be of great benefit to women. Heritage compares the fight of women for recognition to the plight of blacks in recent years. The facts are, many times women have been simply lost, whether it was just in the history books or whatever. Their contributions have not been written up, Heritage said. It ' s a case of letting people know there is a heritage here, and women have not been recogonizcd as contributing to the culture and this society. Real dedication to man is felt by all those in- volved with the organization, and nearly all the staff are volunteers. As staff member Dr. Elaine Royal states, I come here between classes and do whatever I can. I offer my advice, perhaps to some- one wanting to know what classes to take, and generally help out as any faculty member does here. Dr. Heritage feels a great concern for future women, especially for the goals of her two daugh- ters. Our generation has done all right, but we ' ve gotten here with a lot of help. Most of us feel an obligation to help women, especially students, so that maybe the way will be easier for them. I have two daughters, and I hope it will be better for them, but I think it won ' t happen until my grand- children ' s generation, Heritage said. On Wednesdays, WISE conducts a Brown -Bag Lunch session and invites students 21 and over to attend. During this time the students get a chance to discuss their problems and ideas. As Wanaa Goodman expressed, older students have special needs, such as transferring credits from CLEP tests. The main concern, however, is the need for support from other women that assures them that they are not too old to return to school. Suggestions are offered to help husbands and even children under- stand that the women feel this is something they must do, for often the older student is married and has a family. Student Jenna Klopovic was first attracted to WISE through a questionnaire she received which described some of the things WISE was attempting to do. I feel inspired and motivated by this kind of group, because I am an ' older ' student. I do have clear-cut goals for what I wish to do when I graduate and WISE has been a support to me. We get together and talk and discuss our problems and future plans, Klopovic said. Since those first striving days, WISE has pro- vided assistance to many women with various con- flicts to handle. There is no single definition for WISE, as it is so many different things for so many different people. However, one thing WISE cer- tainly is a fine asset to the MTSU community. Commentary by: Myra Young People have different attitudes toward the teaching profession. Many claim teaching is only for those who have much patience and little sense, or a profession in which rewards are seldom seen, but always felt. Four department chairmen and one university vice president are stepping down from their posi- tions this fall to go back into the classroom. To these men, teaching is a labor of love. Dr. Larry Lowe of the Speech and Theather department has been at MTSU since 1963 and has been chairman of the department since 1968. He feels that he did not have enough time to devote to his first love, teaching, without cutting back on administrative work. As each year passed, Lowe felt that his chairmanship took up more and more time, leaving his teaching allotment lacking. Many administrators say they can teach, do research and administrate all at the same time, but I never was able to do it, Lowe said. Dr. Lowe has spent the first few weeks of his return to teaching updating his files with the latest information in his field. He feels that communica- tion is vital to everyone, and lack of communica- tion skills is a weakness of many students. Besides researching in his free time, Lowe finds more spare time to devote to his family. His wife, Marsha, and their three children (two of whom attend MTSU) aid Lowe in his pursuits of garden- ing, raising roses, and traveling. Since 1969, Dr. A.H. Solomon has instructed students in the HYPERS department. He acted as chairman of the department for eight years until the three -year development of the Recreation pro- gram had been completed. Dr. Solomon has 17 years of experience in ad- ministrative work, serving in a coaching position and as athletic director. Solomon felt he had acted in an administrative position for a sufficient amount of time, and decided to step down. Dr. Solomon believes no one should go into teaching unless they are highly committed to stu- dents. He says that an instructor has the opportuni- ty to teach students more than just information from a textbook, and believes professors should take advantage of this. I believe we have too many people in education who are just picking up another paycheck rather than truly having a feeling for the students they work with at any level of education. I think that college students are just as much in need of ap- proval, attention, and identity as a six -year -old in first grade, he said. Besides occupying his spare time with research, Dr. Solomon also enjoys camping with his wife and two sons. In the Mass Communications department. Dr. Edward Kimbrell resigned his position as depart- ment chairman, a f)osition he held since he began teaching at MTSU in 1971. Dr. Kimbrell is somewhat different from the other chairmen in that he did not come into the administrative position of an existing program, but rather designed the pattern of the mass communi- cations program which exists today, making him founder of the program. 40 changes Change Preferred The Mass Communications department grew to a very personal and intense matter to Kimbrell, who often works an 18 -hour day. I had one of the most wonderful people ia the world helping me, Glenn Himebaugh, and together we had a lot of dreams and baling wire. Every year the program grew, not a little but a whole lot, and we ' ve seen it flower into the tenth largest program in the country, Kimbrell said. Kimbrell thought a change in the chairmanship would be good for the department, which can always use new ideas. Kimbrell also felt the change was necessary for him, as he was needing a rest from the strenuous load. Kimbrell has only two regrets concerning the amount of time he put into his work: he was unable to spend a great deal of time with his growing children, and his work kept him away from his wife frequently. Kimbrell will now have time to garden and raise plants, which are his hobbies, and spend more time with his family. Dr. Jack Carlton, Vice President of Academic Affairs, will be stepping down from his post at the end of MTSUs fiscal year (June 30). Carlton came to MTSU in 1971, but has held various administra- tive positions at other university campuses. Since Carlton has only a few years left before his retirement, he felt the last few years should be spent teaching. Carlton teaches chemistry, and be- lieves the students need extra attention in the long- er classes. He therefore devotes more time to stu- dents after classes, aiding them with study habits, etc. Teaching gives the instructor the opportunity to influence other lives, not simply with what is in the textbooks, but in other ways too. If I go into a classroom, I want to teach the students more than just what is in the books. I hope to give them the incentive to learn about life as well. I hope to instill their desire to go on learning and to get them interested in the subject, Carlton said. A confessed workaholic, Carlton enjoys tennis and fishing in his rare spare time. He is married and has four grown children. Dr. Duane B. Graddy, in the Economics and Finance Department, took the Chairman position from last September to May on a temporary basis after the former administrator left. He found that the administrative position was too time consuming for him when he was heavily involved in other things. Graddy, who came to MTSU in 1972, lives with his wife, Susan. All of these former Department Chairmen are looking forward to the challenging world of teach- ing and being a part of the development of the lives of many students. None of the men, however, have any regrets in that they once were administrators. Each expressed the fond memories they have of having been in the chairman position and the coo- peration they received from the faculty in each department. As Drs. Lowe, Solomon, Kimbrell, Carlton, and Graddy return to teaching at MTSU, one can clearly see in their expressions that teaching is not merely a profession, but a Labor of Love. Commentary by: Myra Young U 41 changes I Like Mike 1 1 m ] 42 Williams Have you ever wondered who the guy is walking around campus wearing a bow tie? It is Mike Williams, President of the Associated Student Body for the past year. Mike who has already received his Bachelors Degree in economics, is a graduate student work- ing on his Masters Degree in public administration. His plans after graduation are God Only Knows . He hopes to either get a job in a political campaign in the 1982 elections or go into business some- where, possibly the family business. Mike plans to work for either Bob Clement, who has expressed interest in running for Congress in the 7th congres- sional district, Jim Cooper, who is running in the new 4th district, Jim Sasser, who is seeking a sec- ond term in the United States Senate, or the Democrat nominee for governor. As you can tell Mike is a true Democrat. Mike chose to come to Middle Tennessee State University for a variety of reasons. He felt it was a good size university, not too far from home, and he did not want to leave Tennessee. The main improvement Mike would like to take place at MTSU is for the entire stu dent body to become more involved in everything going on. Although he thinks students were more involved this year than in the past because of their willing- ness, Mike still can not see with 11,000 plus stu- dents at this university why only 3,000 comes to basketball games. Being interested in politics and in running for office, Mike wanted to see if he could be a good candidate for office. He ran for the presidency of the ASB because he thought he could do a good job and be a good administrator. He wanted better communications between the students and the ad- ministration, wanted to encourage the students to get involved; since the ASB is the students depart- ment he wanted to see it operate like any other department on campus. The responsibility of the president of the ASB is really not a big thing, according to Mike. Returning phone calls and writing memos are little things that have to be done everyday. Taking care of these little things helps make the ASB run more efficient and effectively. Being more conscientious while taking care of these little things makes a better representative of someone for the student body. The accomplishment Mike tried to make during his term were the little things the president does; taking care of the ASB budget, and giving Presi- dent Ingram the students ' opinion of something taking place on campus. President Ingram has been a tremendous help to Mike. President Ingram is willing to sit down and talk about problems that • need to be discussed, not only with Mike, but with anyone. President Ingram has exercised time and time again that he is willing to go against the feelings of his own staff to do what the students want with the university. During his term as President, Mike felt he has a good relationship between the House and Senate. This relationship was brought about because Mike knew most of the senators and several of the house members. Mike was happy to win the presidency of the SB. Although he felt it was impossible to get )urned out on a ten day election, he ran a pretty ough campaign. According to Mike, there were a lot of hard feelings from people during the cam- paign, but hopefully they are all gone because you have to get over it. Mike. Martha Hammond, and Eddie McGee were the candidate for the presiden- cy. Mike and Eddie had to run again in a run -off. Mike ' s activities on campus included being a cheerleader during his freshman, sophomore, and junior years, being in the gymnastics club, although he has gained a little weight, being a member of the House, and being a member of the cabinet. Another activity was being a charter member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. The reason for being a charter member was because Mike and some of his friends went through RUSH and pledged and then depledged. They didn ' t care for the other fraternities, even though they had friends who were members. They then met a Sig Ep trans- fer student who convinced them to start a chapter of Sig EPs here at MTSU. Mike was one of the first 12 members of Sig Ep. Mike wanted to be a member of a fraternity, but by being a member of one what was just starting he could help set the traditions and help build it and make of it what he wanted it to be. Mike is real proud of it now. He feels it is a good organization and he likes all the guys that are there, although they are quite differ- ent from the people who originally started it. Mike ' s main interest in life is politics. He hopes for a career in politics if not running for office, then working for candidates and public officials. His other interests are hunting and playing golf. Mik ' s favorite time of year is the fall, especially football season. Mike came from Waverly, Tennessee before coming to MTSU. His wife, Renee, who is an engineer at Chromalox, is from Jackson. Renee graduated from MTSU in May with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology. Mike ' s advice to the underclassmen is to never miss a class. It is easier to get good grades starting out and let them go down rather than starting out with bad grades and have to bring them up. fi k Commentary by: Chad Howard 43 Mlliams Places Passed But Not Seen Look Up And Take Notice ill.,! vl it- 1 .J L i Nl ' i li ' -i 11 : Glance down ai ycm arc- walkinj; in front ot Jones Ha Towc-rin;; above all else is the smokestack ol Industrial Arts Raise your eyes as you are entering Old Mam 44 places A bcjutilul sptciman of Ionic architecture on Siundtrs Fine Arts BIdj; Displayed on the Todd hibrary Buildm;; An old but still functional lamppost 45 places Grill-Sitting To Be Offered As Major division of mass comm dept. Upon one ' s first encounter with an MTSU phe- nomenon known as — The Grill — two questions come to mind: Who are all these people and why are they here? Obviously, the less -than -wonderful decor and the less-than-delectable odors which confront a first -time grill -goer offer little explana- tion. Closer examination provides a simple solution to the who question. These are people who could have graduated semesters ago, had they been able to claim credit hours for a ma|or in Grill Sitting (which undoubtedly is written into the class sched- ules of a majority of students). Some classes of- fered might be: The Psychology of the I can ' t believe they actually serve this stuff Syndrome; or, the Physical and Mental Manifestations of the High Carbohydrate Diet (lab required). The students who populate the Grill seem to be segregated into two groups. One is composed of the exclusive, socially -minded few who keep pri- marily to themselves (and their tables) as proof of their exclusiveness. The other group is made up of the unsocially-minded, free-thinking, indepen- dents who, ironically, are bound to one another by that same independence, making them resemble the social set they strive to rise above. Still, why can hardly be answered. Obviously, students are in the grill for the food or atmosphere, which can easily be bettered by many establish- ments in the ' Boro. The only explanation seems to be that these people long for the fellowship of like- minded individuals who too have suffered manful- ly through many a Raider Burger while pondering, Why am I here.- If not for food, the answer might possibly lie in the fact that many students head in that direction for strictly social interaction. It can easily be no- ticed that more tables are bare of food than those that are. Commentary by Mary Mason Movln on down tht In This place doesn ' t a ree witli 46 gr.ll Deposit May Become Pre- payment State Board To Rule In December Students desiring on -campus housing next year may be required to pay a $100 rent pre-payment instead of the $30 deposit required for more than 12 years, Housing Director David Bragg said Nov. 5. The increase in the amount is scheduled to be presented to the State Board of Regents sometime in December, taking effect immediately if passed. Pre-payment of $100, $50 of which would be applied to fall semester rent and $50 to spring rent, is expected to be paid upon receipt of applications for housing. The increase is necessary, Bragg said because of over 400 cancellations of housing reser- vations for the 1981-1982 school year. Last year we accepted 1100 applications for on- campus housing, Bragg said. The cut-off date was Dec. 9. In June we sent housing contracts to all those who ' d applied, and 18 percent cancelled the con- tract then. Twenty-five percent didn ' t reply at all. So, after telling people from December to July that we were full, we had over 430 beds available Bragg said. Bragg proposed the $100 pre-payment in order to provide as much space as possible fof the students who are really serious about coming to MTSU and living in a residence hall. ' Also, when mom and dad write that $100 check, Bragg said, they ' ll ask if junior is really serious about coming to MTSU. When he comes up and says, ' Oh, by the way, I ' m not going, ' they may pop him one. Alternatives to the problem of resident shortages if the pre-payment idea is unsuccessful next year will be either a lottery, where we say, ' Okay, 500 out of you 2,200 can ' t be here — pick up a number, ' or a pre-payment of the entire rent amount in March of every year. I don ' t want to see that, Bragg said. Commentary by Gina Fann Much work ii Ki into the ' th runnin;; of the housing office- Going for a dunk. Many happy (aces. 47 using Music For Thought It ' s More Than Just A Building The Wright Music Annex is the newest building on campus. The long -needed facility adjoins the Saunders Fine Arts Building, and is a welcome addition to the facilities on campus. The building contains an auditorium, acousti- cally designed to give the best audibility during performances. The large stage provides adequate space for musicians and their instruments — even space enough for a concert grand piano. There have been concerts and performances there by the Chamber Choir, the Jazz Ensemble, and the Mur- freesboro University Community Orchestra. The Wright Music Annex also provides instru- ment storage rooms, offices, and practice rooms. A special feature of the Wright Music Annex is their pipe organ. The instrume nt is huge, taking up an entire wall, and the sound it produces is just as impressive. Listening to the organ being played one can imagine being in a large, historic cathedral. The full, rich tones of the organ pour through the pipes and resound throughout the building. All in all, the Wright Music Annex is a beautiful, functional facility. It has definitely proved to be well worth its cost as it has contributed to the entertainment and cultural enrichment of the MTSU and Murfreesboro communities. Commentary by Laura Rader Jazzing It Up Jazz, said by many to be America ' s unique gift to the world of art, is alive and well and being performed magnificently at MTSU. The MTSU Jazz Ensemble, also called the Blues Crusade, is dedicated to performing the best of the big -band jazz. Arrangements are taken from the compositions of jazz greats Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Fergusen, Buddy Rich, and the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. Founded in 1974, the Blues Crusade partici- pates in several festivals, including the Tennes- see Jazz Festival sponsored by the Tennessee Art ' s Commission, the Murray State Jazz Festi- val and the Mid -South Jazz Festival. This last festival also features professional players brought in to conduct clinics and the Swing Into Spring Jazz Festival at MTSU. The Ensem- ble also performs annually at high schools in Tennessee and Alabama as part of the Student Ambassadors program, in addition to playing many concerts on campus. Founding the Jazz Ensemble was truly a cru- sade. When the ensemble was begun, members practiced at night. Now beginning its eighth year, Jazz Ensemble is offered as a credit course. But it isn ' t just for music majors. Members of the Blues Crusade are also business majors, ac- counting majors, aerospace majors and majors from many other departments. Auditions for the Blues Crusade are open at the beginning of every semester. Commentary by Laura Rader 49 jazz 50 CCIttDI Cotton Captures Hearts Friday the 13th turned out to be pretty lucky for a small but vocal audience of concert-goers, as Gene Cotton presented an impeccable two- hour show in the Dramatic Arts Auditorium Nov. 13. Cotton, a prolific singer-composer from Leiper ' s Fork, Tenn., performed several of his most well-known (and a few unknown but fantastic) songs with the aid of American Ace, his capable touring and recording band. The performance included Before My Heart Finds Out, You Got Me Runnin and Like a Sunday in Salem, the FM classic to which Cotton referred as that ol ' Joe McCarthy song. The si nger also jokingly expressed vio- lent thoughts toward the Bellamy Brothers, a duo who took a song that (he) wrote that CBS said would never make it and sold a few million copies of ' Let Your Love Flow. Perhaps Cotton ' s best renditions were cuts from the Eclipse of the Blue Moon album, his latest release. 80s State of Mind, If 1 Could Get You (Into My Life) and the cut receiving the most airplay on local FM stations, Bein ' Here With You Tonight were excellently per- formed, with Bein ' Here ... featuring key- boardist Diane Darling ' s beautiful harmony vo- cals. American Ace left Cotton to his own devices midway through the show, and this portion was, without a doubt, one of his best stage perfor- mances. Cotton, with his acoustic guitar, per- formed Billy the Kid, a moving tribute to a younger brother, Young People (Don ' t Leave Me Behind), dedicated to his children, and on a lighter note, When You ' re Pushin ' Six and The World ' s Religion Zoo. The last two songs had the audience literally rolling in the aisles. An unusual arrangement of Lennon and McCartney ' s Eleanor Rigby reintroduced American Ace after Cotton ' s solo, provoking the audience to believe the band had simply developed a novel way of tuning up. Not so — it was a song! You ' re a Part of Me, Cotton ' s 1979 duet with Kim Carnes, proved no disappointment to the audience due to Carnes ' absence, as key- boardist Darling rasped her way through the cut admirably. Cotton was understandably amused by the male sector of the audience ' s reaction to Darling, especially when she coughed out sev- eral lyrics in an apparent near -swoon. Cotton ' s two children had been scheduled to appear for the last song, but his daughter Mee- shon, 8, didn ' t make it due to a previous en- gagement, he said. She ' s no fool, Cotton chuckled. She ' s heard me before. Christopher, 10, Cotton ' s son and resident solar car designer, did join his father on stage for the final set and proceeded to behave as any normal kid with a singing daddy would. After a few well-aimed pokes at Pop with a drumstick, CC proceeded to play a mean cowbell for Shine On. Shine On brought the crowd into the act, after Cotton requested (and gladly received) some of that good ol ' get-down gospel-type harmony from the enthusiastic listeners. Cot- ton ' s lead guitarist, Marc Speer of the locally known gospel -singing Speer Family, borrowed the family ' s bass singer from the audience, which added noticeably to the performance. Cotton ' s encore, De Circle Song, left the MTSU crowd in a daze as the singer encour- aged vocal accompaniment from everyone in the DA. The song was highlighted by Cotton ' s sole acoustic guitar, which showcased the beau- tiful, virtually a cappella, singing of Cotton, the band and the crowd. Lady Luck stepped into the DA with Gene Cotton on that Friday the 13th. The show was definitely something to see (and hear) and if rumors are true. Cotton will live up to De Circle Song next spring: De only thing certain ' bout the circle, my friend Is if you wait long enough, it will come back again. Let ' s hope the wait isn ' t too long. Commentary by Gina Fann 51 cotton Just A Country Boy Gone To Town Souvenir Walking Horse plates, college pho- tographs, books and surprisingly, a jar of Her- shey ' s Kisses decorate the various corners of MTSU president Sam Ingram ' s office. A lifetime of service to education has pro- vided most of these mementoes for a man whose favorite source of relaxation is situated in Moore County. When the educator ' s cap is removed, howev- er, one finds Sam Ingram, gentleman farmer. I never get to go up there as much as I ' d like, though, he said, referring to his acreage near Lynchburg. Ingram keeps a few horses at this farm for pleasure riding, and he referred to this pastime as his own version of golf. Some folks play golf to relax. Well, riding horses is my ' golf. ' he said. Sometimes I bushhog, too. Although the president rarely finds time to return to Moore County, he occasionally gets the chance to get in a little riding at one of the local Walking Horse stables. I keep a pair of coveralls in the car just in case, Ingram chuckled, sipping coffee. Dr. Ingram does not easily drop out of his role of educator, however. The 1951 graduate of Bethel College first entered into an administrative position at MTSU in 1962 when he became chairman of the business department. Ingram soon advanced to the position of dean of the School of Education in 1965, in which capacity he served until 1969. The administrative positions at Motlow State Community College returned Ingram home to Moore County from 1969 to 1975. Ingram was appointed State Commissioner of Education by Gov. Ray Blanton in mid -1975 and held this position for four years. In 1979, he was chosen by a State Board of Regents ' selec- tion board as the successor to M.G. Scarlett, past MTSU president. As Education Commissioner, Ingram over- saw the various activities of all elementary, sec- ondary and vocational schools in Tennessee. Four special vocational schools were also in- cluded in the facilities he regulated. My goals were to place an emphasis on quality instruction, improve buses and build- ings, and to begin the testing of mimimum competency in high schools, he said. Test scores on most grade levels improved during his tenure as Education Commissioner, but Ingram refuses to accept accolades for his contributions to the improvement. I ' m not going to take credit for that, he said. It wasn ' t isolated; test scores improved all over the country. Ingram ' s selection as president of MTSU in 1979 was a pretty grueling experience, he said. The State Board of Regents advertised the opening, according to Ingram, and a selection board screened numeous applicants for the po- sition until a recommendation was made. I had to spend a whole day on campus, he recalled. I went around and met all the depart- ment chairmen and the deans of the various schools. I even ate here that day, he grinned. Since he became president, Ingram has seen college costs rise from an approximate 24 per- cent student cost to a projected 30 percent by the fall of 1982. The taxpaers of Tennessee continue to pay a larger percentage of the cost of higher educa- tion, Ingram said, but he sees the burden of paying for a college education shifting to the student. I ' d like to see that burden go back to the state, Ingram said, for the education, room and board. I ' d be happy not to charge tuition at all, but that ' s just about impossible nowadays, he con- tinued. Gov. Alexander ' s assertion that students mow yards to make money for college met with Ingram ' s cautious disapproval. I think you could mow yards or do anything else decent to make money, he stated, but what the governor said was symbolic. Almost all of the students who have the opportunity for part-ti.Tie work are doing it, Ingram remarked. The percentage of students who work is enormous. Ingram belives the tightening of various state and federal budgets had a definite effect on college enrollment, as nationwide enrollments were up 1.6 percent. However, Tennessee colleges lost over one percent of their students, and Ingram attributed this to a nationwide tuition increase. The money situation caused us to lose stu- dents, he said, because of that tremendous increase in just two years (40 percent) in tuition costs. Dean (Judy) Smith told me we lost 400 students this semester, and the reason most of them gave was financial difficulties, Ingram stated. Some students are in desperate financial straits, Ingram remarked, which is hard for some to believe. Tve actually heard of students telling us they ' re hungry, he said. They go downtown to those missions just to eat. I don ' t know what to do about that. You don ' t think about it happening here, he said. The MTSU president ' s plans for the universi- ty in the next few years include a continued effort to accredit all programs which are not already so listed and an intensification of efforts to improve educational quality. We ' ll be evaluating programs from time to time and some may be dropped or modified, he said, and the Board of Regents and the Higher Education Commission may see an oc- casional institution of new programs within the next few years. As a parent of an MTSU student, Ingram likes the convenience and surprisingly, the cost of an education here. It ' s still a bargain, in spite of the tuition. You get an excellent education in almost any area here, he stated. Sam H. Ingram, B.A., M.A., Ed. D., drives a blue Buick Riviera and lives in a beautiful home located on one of the states loveliest campuses. He works in a tastefully decorated office lo- cated in the Admin. Building. Yet he understands the plight of the average student and faculty member on that lovely cam- pus. He also fits in quite well at a horse barn in his coveralls and looks perfectly at home on a tractor. He ' s just a country boy who ' s come to town, and Sam Ingram has the enviable job of com- bining the two worlds. Commentary by Gina Fann 53 inj;ram So Glad To Be A Grad Students often ask if there is life after college. I have come forth to answer this ancient ques- tion. Yes! There is life after college, that is after college on the first round. Round two is called graduate school. We think there must be life after round two because how else did all those professors get their Ph.D.s. ' ' Graduate school is a great deal harder than undergraduate school. You have extra reports and extra everything to study. I asked around the MTSU campus as to why students were going to graduate school more often these days. The answers I got were a little bizarre. I think he thinks we think she thinks she knows the answer, said the quoted quote quoted by a quotable graduate student quoting quotable quotes, said one person. He also ad- ded, give that to your editor and watch her squirm. Another student had an honest answer. More money, better treatment, and most of all respect. To which I replied: I hope you find them when you graduate, if you graduate. Ac- tually, they ' re all a pack of S and M freaks, real kinks, ya ' know; No, I didn ' t know. It was the enticement of fine drugs and more culture that brought me back to college. Oh. I want to be intelligent, I want to make more money, and my parents are paying for this. Would you take it against me if I said that I wanted to seek and find more knowledge and to better myself and my ability to contribute to the world? No, I ' d cry. I think I was dream- ing that this would be easier and that the other grad students would be as dumb as me. Are you taking a poll for that psych class I just dropped.- I think I came to learn hot Texas chili and find out my limits after consuming amounts of grill food. Did you find your limit? I ' m still here aren ' t I? That ' s what graduate school is all about. It ' s finding out your limits and learning the true meaning of survival of the fittest. It ' s a different world here at MTSU and we just thought you ' d like to see what life after college is like. It ' s worth it! ra? Commentary by Kat Bailey 54 graduate students 56 pr.ij;rjmminj; Programs By Programming Student Programming began in 1970 under the direction of Harold Smith, who is still serv- ing in the position. Prior to that time, dances and concerts were planned by the ASB. A group (known as Public Programs), composed of fac- ulty and students was in charge of Fine Arts and Lecture programming. There are five branches in student program- ming, each distinctive and unique. The Fine Arts Committee, which has the smallest number of members, plans such events as plays, and classical music performances. The Ideas and Issues Committee decides on the speakers (lec- tures, dramatists, etc.) who speak at MTSU. The Dance Committee sponsors discos and live -band dances. The Films Committee selects the films to be shown on campus. Last, but certainly not least, is the largest committee, the Special Events Committee. This committee is composed of nearly 140 students who work as ushers, ticket handlers, and stage crew, among other positions. A Selection Board makes major decisions, such as the groups which will appear on campus and the dates for the appearances. According to Harold Smith, director of Stu- dent Programming, any student wishing to be- come a member of one of the committees should go to the Student Programming office, located in the U.C, and fill out an application. When more members are needed the applica- tions are reviewed, and persons are primarily chosen on a first - ' ' ome- first -serve basis. Those applications having an earlier date are consid- ered first. 57 pr(ij;rammin); Smith sees members on all of the committees as producers, as well as decision -makers. Smith states there are two main purposes in Student Programming: the first, to get students in the committees involved in an educational process that will be valuable to them after leav- ing MTSU. The second purpose is to try to assist in helping these students present the best extra-curricular program to the rest of the stu- dent body. Seeing himself as an educator rather than a promoter. Smith and his wife, Judy (not the Dean), are graduates of MTSU. They have two children: a son, Al, and a daughter, Hillary. A native of Carthage, Smith is an avid sports fan, who says his blood runs Blue Raider blue . He enjoys golf and fishing in his spare time. Nearly everyone ' s favorite in Student Pro- gramming is the Special Events branch, which deals with concerts. The first concert conducted by Student Programming was in October, 1970, with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. No concert ever goes perfectly, Smith says. He remembers the time Olivia Newton -John was at MTSU and her drummer contracted food poisoning. Another drummer from Nash- ville had to be called in to replace him. At the Chicago concert, the mixing board went out, and another one from Nashville had to be rushed in. A major turn for concerts occured when Murphy Center was built in 1972-1973. More room was provided in Murphy Center with many other improvements. Concerts held in the old Alumni Gym were not too bad, however, hosting such groups as (tt ri 58 programming the Temptations, the original Allman Brothers, and Rare Earth. Little Anthony and the Imperi- als and the James Gang played there, too. The James Gang is the concert where the memorable ' Jackson Browne getting booed off stage twice incident occured. However, when Brown played at MTSU in September, 1980, he drew a crowd of over 10,000 people and $98,283 in ticket sales. Since Murphy Center has been built, many big names have played here, such as Linda Ron- stadt. The Who, Elton John, the Charlie Daniels Band, the Commodores, and Elvis Presley, who appeared in five shows before his death. MTSLI concerts are some of the best around, meaning the performers, how the concert is fun, ticket sales and general attendance are well-known around the state. Examples of events the various committees sponsored during the fall include the LoCoMo- tion Vaudeville show (Special Events), thejerry Fachoir Quartet (Fine Arts), Jean Kilbourne (Ideas Issues), the Rocky Horror Picture Show (Films), The Taming of the Shrew with the National Shakespeare Company (Fine Arts), and the Homecoming Dance with The Keys ( Dance). Smith sees the future of Student Program- ming as very promising and hopes to hold two major shows in the spring. There will be several more dances, lecturers, and films shown, too. Commentary by Myra Young [y] 59 programming Plays, Plays, Plays, Plays, Plays, Plays, Plays The MTSU University Theatre kicked off its Fall 1981 season with William Inge ' s Bus Stop. The Arena production, under the skillful direction of new faculty member Pat Farmer, proved to be quite a change of pace from last season ' s light comedies. Set in 1955, the play takes place in a restau- rant in a small town west of Kansas City. Owned by Grace, the restaurant is a regular stop on the bus route. During a blizzard on an early March night, the bus makes a longer stop than usual. It is while waiting for the weather to clear that the characters begin to interact. The characters are a varied assortment; Carl (Allan Barlow), the bus driver; Virgil (David Lee) and Bo (Jim Pryor), a pair of cowboys; Cherie (Catherine Beeresheem), a nightclub singer; Dr. Lyman (Leland Gregory) a college professor; Elman (Dee Dundee), a waitress; Will (Bob Aden), the sheriff; and Grace (Kina Stead ) . Bo ' s ardent (though initially unwelcome) pursuit of Cherie and Dr. Lyman ' s drunken po- etic musings on life and love are outrageously entertaining, though overall the play is bitter- sweet. Two of the most effective moments of the play are at the end. Virgil, having decided not to return home with Bo, cannot find a place to stay until the next bus arrives. He says, Somebody always gets left out in the cold. The play ends as Grace, surveying her restau- rant after all the passengers have left, climbs the stairs to her apartment, looks around, and heaves a heavy sign. The lights go down in the Arena, and the MTSU University Theatre Pro- duction of Bus Stop comes to a thoughtful close. What the revue lacks in the way of dialogue it more than makes up for in music. Stephen Sondheim ' s musical genius is responsible for the music and or lyrics for many well-known musicals, among them A Funny Thing Hap- pened on the Way to the Forum, Gypsy, A Little Night Music, ' and West Side Story. The songs, because they are from musical theatre, are meant to be portrayed as well as sung. For the most part it seemed the perform- ers, Barclay Randall, Lorinda Anderson, Denise Huffingotn, Connie Campbell, and William Laukemire enjoyed themselves and their energy was projected into several extremely enjoyable song portrayals. You Must Meet My Wife sung by Randall and Anderson, is a hilarious number about a man singing the praises of his still virgin wife to his former mistress. Randall and Anderson were superb in this number, both in acting ability, and vocal performance. Anderwan was perfect throughout the show. Whether hamming it up in a comical number such as You Gotta Get A Gimmick or pour- ing her heart out in Send in the Clowns she had the audience eating out of her hand. The other vocalists, Campbell, Huffington, and Lukemire had some projection and range problems. Campbell ' s best numbers were those she sang with another cast member. In Barce- lona, a number in which she portrayed a stew- ardess leaving the scene after a one night stand. her voice was clear and strong and expressed the bittersweet feelings very effectively. Huffington ' s performance was good, and es- pecially so in the number Getting Married Today. In this song she portrayed a very ner- vous bride having second thoughts abo ut her wedding. The song was extremely fast -paced, both talked and sung at an incredible rate. Huffington didn ' t miss a beat and all of the lyrics were clearly understood. Lukemire made a considerable effort during the show, but he never seemed to be enjoying what he was doing. Consequently, the energy just wasnt there. On one song, Pretty Wom- en, which he sang with Randall he was very good vocally, but visually his performance was unconvincing. Almost no fault could be found, however, with the work of the two pianists, Sharon Jones and Diance Dearden. They played simulta- neously and almost constantly throughout the entire show, and their performance was superb! Side by Side by Sondheim was a major theatre undertaking for the department. Overall the show was enjoyable, but not one of its best. Perhaps this show has laid the ground work for further and better musical comedy attempts. ' Commentary by Laura Rader 60 plays, plays, plays 61 plays, plays plays We Know Them Sometime during their stay at MTSU, stu- dents may wonder just where their educational opportunities will lead them. Students may wish to look to MTSU alumni as role models in developing their career goals. Many alumni have had success in their re- spective fields, be it anything from politics to education. Joe Nunley, director of alumni relations since 1979 and a 1947 graduate of MTSU, supplied much information concerning the whereabouts and career accomplishments of alumni across the U.S. The Raider 40s, a historical account of Nunley ' s years during his stay at MTSU, was published in 1977. The news -editorial department can be proud of Michael Gigandet, a graduate in 1976 who in 1979 was working as managing editor of the Register Herald in Eaton, Ohio. Success was in store for country songwriter Woody Bomar, a 1967 graduate majoring in Advertising. After leaving his position as execu- tive vice-president of a Nashville advertising agency, Bomar entered the song -writing field with a Top 20 hit for Loretta Lynn, Cheating on a Cheater. He is also involved in the pub- lishing business, and is on the board of directors of Nashville Songwriters Association. Randolph Wood, a 1941 graduate for whom Wood Hall was named, is president of Ranwood Corporation, a recording company in Los Angeles. One of his first recording stars was Pat Boone. NBC can thank the mass communication de- partment for Paul Fischer, a television news producer ( and 1974 graduate of MTSU ) for the National Broadcasting Company in New York, New York. Former news commentator in politics, Floyd Kephart has been named chairman and chief executive officer of Southern States Petroleum Coporation. Kephart graduated in 1965. Ken Gerdes is vice-president and general manager of WAFF, the NBC affiliate tv station in Huntsville, Alabama. A 1966 graduate, Gerdes majored in Broadcasting at MTSU. Rita McWhorter Davenport is hostess of a daily TV talk show in Phoenix, Arizona. For- merly a home economist and motivational ad- viser for Arizona Public Service Company. The 1966 graduate has also published a cookbook and is spokeswoman for a national campaign promoting Mexican cookery. Former athletic director at MTSU, Charles M. ( Bubber ) Murphy served as football coach for 22 years. He recently retired from this position. Murphy graduated from Middle Ten- nessee State Teachers ' College in 1939. Jimmy Earle is a renowned basketball coach. He holds the most wins recorded in MTSU history. A 1965 All-American at MTSU, Brian Old- field qualified for the finals of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials by tossing the discus 66 feet, eight and one -half inches. In the area of politics, Albert Gore Sr. was a LI.S. Senator from Tennessee. He was a former Congressman, teacher, and superintendent of schools, following his graduation in 19.32. Randy Tyree, mayor of Knoxville and 1965 MTSU graduate, was recently elected president of the Tennessee Municipal League. He has made a name himself in securing the 1982 World ' s Fair for the city of Knoxville. Bill Boner is the only U.S. Congressman to graduate from MTSU and will tell anyone who will listen how he graduated in 19. ' ' : ' (just kidding, Bill — Sit down — sit down . . .! ) Recently named as International Youth in Achievement by the International Archieves Institute, Cambridge, England, Michael E. McDonald, a 1979 graduate of MTSLI, is a representative with Legan Services of Tennes- see, Inc. He was cited by the Institute for being the first b lack to be elected student body presi- dent in the history of MTSU. Jean Jennings has become the Tennessee Education Association ' s 101st president. She is the first woman to serve full-time in that posi- tion, as well as the first elementary school class- room teacher to hold the |ob full -time. Jennings graduated in 1952. Halbert Harville is President Emeritus of Austin Peay State University and a member of the State Senate. He is a former school principal and teacher, and graduated from State Teachers ' College in 1927. Dr. Roy Nicks is Chancellor of the State Board of Regents. He is a former chancellor of UT-Nashville, former Commissioner of Welfare and assistant to the governor. The 1955 graduate has also published several articles for profes- sional journals. Bobby G. Noblitt was one of 36 NASA employees to receive an Exceptional Perfor- mance Award in May of 1978. Outstanding performance in his role as program manager of the first spacelab payload Mission was cited. Noblitt was trained at MTSU before his 1959 graduation. Choreographer Susan Chrietzburg formed the Pendulum Mime Theater in 1978. She stud- ied mime in France with the former instructor of Marcel Marceau and has been a choreo- grapher for the Nashville Academy Theater. Chrietzburg graduated in 1975 after majoring in education and psychology. Director of the MTSU Band of Blue and professor of music, Joseph T. Smith was awarded a national Patron Award by the Omi- cron Psi chapter of Delta Omicron. National Patrons are musicians who have attamed an international reputation in their fields. Smith is a 1958 graduate of MTSU. During her four year career in real estate, Yvonne McFoIin Mingle has achieved the distinction of being a member of the Century 21 Million Dollar Club for the year 1980 in Lenoir, N.C. Mingle graduated with a BS degree in 1953. Once the property of the New York Yan- kees, Cromer Smotherman is vice-president of Personnel Administration for Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company in Lawrenceburg. It is the largest bicycle manufacturer in the U.S. Smotherman is a 1951 graduate. An English teacher for 35 years, James Hitt has published a novel, Tennessee Smith , which was 20 years in the works. Hitt graduated with a triple major from Middle Tennessee State Teachers ' College (MTSTC) in English, history, and mathematics in 1934. The first MTSU ROTC graduate to attain the rank of general is Brigadier General George R. Stotser, a 1956 graduate. He is assistant Com- mander of the 24th Infantry division at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. Episcopal Chaplain at Mississippi State Uni- versity is Hugh B. Jones. Elected Outstanding Young Religious Leader for 1979 by the Starks- ville, Mississippi Jaycees, he is working part- time on a doctorate degree in community coun- seling. Jones graduated in 1974. All of these successful alumni should be an inspiration to future MTSU graduates to seek their goals. Recognition should always be given when credit is due. Commentary by Myra Young and Laura Rader 63 alumni r 5BS s «■ Mr «■ Prisoners In Disguise There are only two places known to man where the furniture is nailed to the walls and floors — state prison and MTSU dormitories. Housing officials must think that residents would take the desks and beds and slip them under their coats to smuggle them out of the dorms to freedom. Actually, not all dorms on the MTSU cam- pus have stationary furniture. Mostly the newer dorms on campus, such as McHenry and Miss Miry halls, have this characteristic. McHenry and Miss Mary (also Wood, Felder, the High Rise dorms possibly some others) have charac- teristics such as larger, more modern, private bathrooms. Privacy is important in a bathroom. Rutledge Hall, for example, has commode stalls so small that when you sit down your knees stick out the door and halfway over to the other side of the bathroom. This may not seem like such a big deal but some activities are just not meant to be shared! Everyone knows about bodily functions, but most people do not care to be observed in the act. Rutledge Hall, though, and also Lyon Hall, have large rooms, movable furniture and sinks in the rooms. As I hear from the girls who are privileged to these sinks they are a real conve- nience. Even so, if given the choice it would seem less embarrassing to wash one ' s face in front of people one doesn ' t know than to use the bathroom in front of the same said [xople. These little personality traits of the various dorms are never told to freshmen, who think living in a dorm is just one big party after another. Well, again, that depends on where you live. The guys ' dorms, for example, have outside halls, so they can have visitors (read females) in their rooms anytime they want. Gracy Hall, the only female residence hall with outside halls and D-type (four day) visitation, also has a party - hardy reputation. Contrast these dorms with Rutledge Hall, the Lyon complex (Lyon, McHenry, Miss Mary Halls) and the Monoha complex (Monohan, Schardt and Reynolc halls) are known as the Virgin Vaults or tf Virgin Isles presumably because of their isoUj tion from the other dorms on campus. (N ,| surveys have been taken to determine if there another reason). Enterprising young female | however, usually manage to find ways to snea. their male friends into their rooms for study an j intellectual conversation, (AHEM!), two vei popular activities. Laundry is another popular activity in tl dorms. The laundry room in Lyon Hall, ft example, is almost always packed. Of cours this could be due to the fact that there are on three washers and three dryers to service tl entire Lyon complex and that at any given tirr (at least) 2 of these six machines are not worl ing properly. In desperation and out of love (i wearing clean clothes, some residents have r( sorted to doing laundry during the wee sms hours of the morning, and some have even got so far as to sacrifice their Saturday night soci life to the cau se of clean clothes. (Actually, tl poor souls can ' t go out anyway because tht 64 dorms n ' t have any clean clothes to weat.) Maybe residents should take their laundry to ocal wishy-washy, you say. Not an answer, residents. If they had cars or other readily liable transporation they would go home on ekends like other normal people and have imma do it. Dorms are definitely not THE place to be on ekends. MTSU is notorious as a suitcase lege, which means everybody and their dog :ks a suitcase and goes home. Well, almost rybody. Its those sad few who don ' t that •p Armondo ' s, B L ' s and Dominos ' deliv- people busy on weekends. Sundays are the rst, though. The Grill doesn ' t open until 3 1., it ' s hard to remember when the High Rise eteria is open, and no one has any change for vending machines (having used all their mge the previous night doing laundry). So poor slobs who stay on campus often do : get to eat until the afternoon. In other rds, eating is not a major weekend activity. The best thing about weekends at MTSU is t there is plenty of parking. Of course, the y p eople here to take advantage of this abundance of parking spaces are the people who don ' t have cars in which to go home. Seriously, transportation is a major problem of dorm residents. In fact, the main reason stu- dents choose to live in dorms is because they are convenient to classes. But for living supplies, dorm residents must rely on the charity of friends with automobiles to take them on their errands. Dorm living is not as grim as it sounds. Actually, it ' s a nice place to live. It ' s close to classes, so if a resident has a break during the day, he she can come back to the dorm and take a quick nap, write letters, make phone calls, change clothes, etc. Commuters don ' t have this advantage. Dorm residents are on campus for activities such as concerts, movies at the U.C, plays, sport events, and special events. Com- muters must make a special effort to come back to campus, and often miss out on these activi- ties. To some, dorm residents may be prisoners in disguise, but for the most part dorm living is an enjoyable experience. One things is for sure, though. Dorm living is an experience, one that everyone should live through Commentary at least once, by Laura Rader 65 Intrumurals 66 intrumurals 67 intrumurals Let ' s Wreck Tech It ' s no secret; MTSU has had much hate built up for Tennessee Technological School (Red- neck Tech — Tennis shoe Tech) for many years. But just how did such a rivalry begin? According to Dr. Joe Nunley, director of Alumni Relations, the conflict between the uni- versity and the high school (Tech) began long ago. Actually, the citizens of Murfreesboro and Cookeville began the rivalry, which still contin- ues strongly. This hate relationship began when the Gen- eral Assemblies Legislation founded three schools in 1909. When the Legislation decided to teach teachers to teach , two-year NOR- MAL schools were placed in Memphis, Johnson City, and Murfreesboro. Although Clarksville and Cookeville were the actual ones fighting for the school, Murfreesboro was the chosen loca- tion. Andrew Todd, then serving on the state School Board, helped get the school placed here. Cookeville citizens, furious about losing the battle and being defeated politically, op- posed Murfreesboro from then on. About five years later, Cookeville citizens be- gan wanting another school. Dixie College turned into Tennessee Polytechnical Institute, (TPI) which in turn turned into Tenn. Techno- logical School. However, the rivalry between the two towns continued, and the students of the schools plunged into the spirit. The football teams were promoted to sic the other team. The big game was always played on Thanksgiv- ing until not long ago, when it was changed to the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In the 1930s, marching bands joined in the spirit, playing pep songs for their team. In 1917, MTSU defeated TPI 26 to in their first football game ever. Three great players to make names for themselves were Jess Neeley, Buddy Overall, and Johnny Red Floyd, who went on to become three of the finest contribu- tors in the sports world. In 19.38, one of MTSLIs first graduates, Q.M. Smith, came back to this campus after spending 20 years as president of Tenn. Tech. He served as MTSU ' s president for 20 years before retiring. This caused a conflict among students and faculty, and aggravated the rivalry even more so. One of the most interesting items about the rivalry is Harvey, the totem pole. In the 1950s, Fred Harvey, owner of Harvey ' s in Nashville, became interested in the great competition between the two schools. Harvey enjoyed promoting things, such as the Christ- mas Scene in Centennial Park, in which thou- sands of dollars were spent on decorations. He decided to present the totem pole to the winner 68 wrecked of the football game that year and let the winner house the trophy. It has been a favorite sport for many years to capture the totem pole away from the winner without getting caught, usually dur- ing the week before the big game. The pole is known at MTSU as Harvey, but to Tech, it is known as Shinney-Ninney . This name was placed on the pole many years ago by a football player at Tech named Joe Jacquess who was a cut -up and acted a clown. Each time practice would become dull to Jacquess, he would have a fit, or a shinney-ninney, as he called it. Wilburn Tucker, coach at that time, had two sons, who, ironically, played football for MTSU. All through the years the hot opposition has continued to flame. The week near Thanksgiv- ing, all students become prepared to watch out for black and gold campus stickers and anyone who may look suspicious. Fights have been known to break out among spectators, as well as players during the games. Blood used the really fly when there were no face masks to protect players, and the opposition would acci- dentally-on-purpose elbow a mouth and knock out teeth, or reconstruct a nose. Where will this great rivalry ever end.- It probably won ' t. At least not at MTSU ... not as long as citizens and students have long memories, and see fire each time they see black and gold. Commentary by Myra Young 69 ckcd 70 monty hale The Voice Of The Blue Raiders Local radio broadcaster Monte Hale, also known as The Voice of the Blue Raiders, died Jan. 2, 1982, at the age of 42. Hale had fought a 15-year battle with cancer after the initial discovery that an inflamation of the tongue he had suffered since high school was malignant. Arriving in Rutherford County in the early 1960 ' s, Hale built a large audience with his exciting play-by-play broadcasting of athletic contest involving both the MTSU Blue Raiders and the Murfreesboro Central High School Ti- gers. Hale purchased a part -ownership of WGNS radio in Murfreesboro for the airing of the broadcasts. In only a few years, he became the sole owner of WMTS AM-FM. On this station in 1978, Hale became the first play-by-play an- nouncer for the new Nashville Sounds minor- league baseball franchise. He continued his broadcasts of MTSU foot- ball and basketball until early 1981, even after his station was sold. Although half of Hale ' s tongue was removed during surgery in 1966, he returned to his first love, broadcasting, following several months of rehabilitation in 1967. Hale continued in his role of MTSU sports - caster, even though surgery forced him to miss several games of the 1980-1981 season. Following numerous trips to the surgeon ' s table. Hale announced that he would be unable to continue in his present position as official Blue Raider sportscaster. Having been past president of the Blue Raider Club ( MTSU ' s athletic booster orga- nization), he was also an active fund -raiser for the athletic department and the ever- present master of ceremonies at ail MTSU athletic functions. Hale, a member of the Southwest Baptist Church, became the first non -graduate, non- athlete member to be inducted into the MTSU Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame. Monty Hale will not only be known as the Voice of the Blue Raiders , but as a coura- geous citizen of this community and a inspi- ration to all of those who have followed his career. S3 Commentary by Myra ' Young 71 monty hale 72 ciittcm I ' ve Never Been Called A Crooner Before ' ' Gene Cotton is an enigma. In a business where musicians make a point of losing touch with the background that kept them sane on that long road to stardom, Gene Cotton lives an unassuming life in a trailer (they ' re building a house) outside Franklin (to avoid commuting) with his family (almost three kids and a wife) and writes and performs songs that appeal to almost everyone. Cotton has performed some eight shows at MTSU in the same number of years ( I think I should get an honorary degree — I ' ve been here so much, he said), and was on campus again Nov. 13 for the ninth show. The singer-com- poser-producer-philosopher also spoke to two RIM classes on record label problems and songwriting during his day-long stint on cam- pus. The visit culminated in an 8 p.m. show in the DA which satisfied his loyal following. In a mid-morning interview with Midlander on that Friday, Cotton was continually inter- rupted by phone calls from an FM radio station in Houston which had planned a live interview for 10 a.m. After several false starts. Cotton successfully completed the radio interview, throwing in numerous references to his loca- tion. What finally happened. ' ' I don ' t believe it, he said, That guy (the Houston disc jockey) just said, ' Yes, that was Gene Cotton, live from . . . um . . . Middle - boro, Tennessee! And that ' s how it went. Formal questions went out the window and discussions on kids, adoption, music, haircuts and snobby entertain- ers ensued, with Cotton fielding everything gracefully with his offbeat sense of humor. On kids: They ' re always telling me to turn the music down. Whenever they get in the car, the first thing they do is lean for the radio. I start the car — Christopher reaches for it and says, I know it ' s gonna be loud, ' and turns it down. Christopher, alias CC, is Cotton ' s 10-year- old computer -whiz son. The towheaded young man also designs solar cars and houses with secret passageways. Cotton said (proudly ad- justing his tie), and has shown an interest in music. Christopher ' s doing it right. He ' s taking pi- ano lessons and learning about music. We didn ' t say he had to take piano lessons; he said he wanted to. He may want to get involved in music, and if he does, I ' ll support him. It doesn ' t matter — I figure a kid should do what he wants to do, he said. Cotton ' s daugher, Meeshon, 8, enjoys a dif- ferent facet of the arts. Meeshon just loves dancing. She ' s a very together little lady, Cotton said. She was featured in Cotton ' s interview with Collage last year, and the singer reports that she ' s growing by leaps and bounds. The family was in the process of adopting a new child at press time, and Cotton was ex- tremely excited about the new addition, tapping his feet (clad in an obscure tennis shoe — Asahi) constantly. The child we ' re adopting is probably going to be somewhere between four and six. We have specifically requested a ' special needs ' child, which could mean . . . that the child is blind, deaf, in a wheelchair or something. It will be a handicapped child for sure, but we don ' t know what, Cotton explained. What do Christopher and Meeshon think about the new member of the family? Christopher wanted a brother and Meeshon wanted a sister, so we finally got to the point where they decided they ' ll take whatever. They ' re really excited about the new child, he said. What about Mama? Marnie, Cotton ' s wife, is just great, said the singer. She ' s involved in several food co-ops and with MANNA (an international organiza- tion combatting world hunger based in Nash- ville). She ' s into all those charitable organiza- tions Marnie also takes the kids to school and piano lessons and dance classes and ball games . . . (sigh). Cotton and his family live in Leiper ' s Fork, which is between Franklin and Columbia. Why Tennessee? I had lived in Nashville for a while and then moved out to California, Cotton said. I do a lot of touring in this part of the country and I like recording here. I was spending so much time here; I got tired of commuting back and forth. The singer continued, I don ' t think we ' ll ever move. We ' ve never lived in the country before; I mean, I grew up in the slums of Columbus, Ohio, and had never seen a tomato plant! Why Leiper ' s Fork? We bought 35 acres from this farmer and he gave us an incredible deal on it. There wasn ' t a house on it, so we bought a trailer, moved in it We ' re doing it basically from the wood and and we ' re in the process of building a house, Cotton said. stuff from the property, he remarked. We ' re doing it ourselves. The dedication to his family and his home can be clearly seen in most of Cotton ' s songs, especially on his latest release, Eclipse of the Blue Moon. One song, No Place Like Home, is one of Cotton ' s favorites. Eclipse of the Blue Moon is not the first album Cotton produced, but it is the first set over which he has had any type of artistic con- trol. For the first time, I ' ve had control over an album cover. The other album covers, I think, have been absolutely horrible — disasters. I didn ' t design it; I had the idea and the concept (for the album cover) and I worked with the photographer . . . and the art director (on the project), Cotton remarked. A blue moon. Cotton explained, is a term used for two full moons occuring within the same month. The blue moon is the latter of the two, and the next one will occur in December of 1982. The last blue moon took place approxi- mately 37 years ago, according to Cotton. 1 just think a blue moon signifies the good things in life, he said. Most people don ' t realize that something good is happening to them, or at least they won ' t accept it. I used the blue moon thing to try to get folks to realize that there are good things — we just need to notice them! Cotton ' s music is unique; he composes songs that don ' t seem to fall into the mainstream. Quite a bit of his music is politically or socially motivated, while some songs deal with prob- lems everyone has at one time or another. The political songs include, of course, the FM clas- sic Like a Sunday in Salem from Save the Dancer and 80s State of Mind off Blue Moon. The singer feels commentaries like this aren ' t easy to come by. A lot of the stuff 1 write is . . . oh, you can look at it and say, ' This is what that means, ' but most of the time it ' s abstract and in -between - the -lines stuff, Cotton said. 1 don ' t know why I write that way — I just do. Take ' Sunday in Salem; ' although it never does say anything about Senator Joe McCarthy, that ' s what the song is about. I write between the lines, he said. No, not really, Cotton said. I went to Meeshon ' s class — you know how they have the parents in for an hour — so I had my hair back in a ponytail. Meeshon comes home that night — she ' s almost in tears — and she says, ' Why ' d you have to wear your hair in a ponytail. ' Why don ' t you get it cut like everybody else. ' ' ' So I got my hair cut — I really don ' t know why. Oh . . . peer pressure from my children, he chortles. After a windy incident at New York ' s La Guardia Airport involving cabs, guitars and hair. Cotton took the big step. 1 go home, he said, the kids open the door and say. Can I help you.- ' ' Is your dad home.- ' ' ' No, he ' s in New York. ' During the course of the interview a bystand- er mentioned some big -name performers who have appeared at MTSU and seemed detached from their fans. This remark seemed to bother Cotton. I really don ' t think there ' s a reason for artists being impersonal. It you ' re so busy that you have to do that kind of thing, then I think it ' s time to slow down the concerts and spend some time with those people, Cotton said. How does he get the audience involved? We sell diet pills at the door, he snickered. No, I ' ve always been one to ' involve ' the audience. One of the things I dislike when I go to a concert, Cotton said, is to watch a per- formance where they come up on stage, do their stuff, never say anything to the audience . . . and you never get to know that person at aU. 1 always felt that you have a kind of respon- sibility at least to do some communicating with the audience, he continued. You . . . hope that somewhere between that stage and that mass of people out there that something ' s gonna live, Cotton elaborated. Gene Cotton, a purveyor of good music, as he puts it, and a family man, comedian and snazzy dresser is unique. As one student said following the class in which Cotton spoke, He ' s just a damn good guy Commentary by Gina Fann 74 Cottcll JANUARY IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItl The first day of 1981 began on a less- than-positive note as 52 Americans re- mained under the control of rebellious Iranian students in Teheran. The lighted sphere in New York City ' s Times Square, lowered every New Year ' s Eve to celebrate the New Year, was darkened for one minute of its 20- story desecent in tribute to the citizens held in in Iran. Following numerous attempts at ne- gotiations to free the hos- tages, the outgoing Carter administration finally made a deal with Iranian officials mid -month to re- lease the captives. The fi- nal agreement included the release of Iranian as- sets frozen in U.S. accounts and a guarantee that none of the 52 hos- tages would sue Iran for damages. Several false starts had citizens perched on the edge of their seats as the release of the 52 hostages was delayed some four times by officials in Iran. Yellow ribbons adorned buildings, cars, people, mailboxes and dog collars during the week of Jan. 20, as American citizens prepared for the hostages ' re- turn. At 12:23 p.m. EST, after Ronald Reagan had begun his term as the 40th U.S. president, the captives boarded two Algerian airliners bound for a U.S. military base at Wiesgaden, West Ger- many. After treatment and examinations by physicians, the free men and women were released to their families. The hostages were welcomed home with tickertape parades and countless interviews, and the 52 were even invited to attend Superbowl XV in the New Orleans Sujjerdome Jan. 26, where the Oakland Raiders stomped the Philadel- phia Eagles 27-10. 76 year in review The shortest month of 1981 saw a return to concern over state affairs, as President Reagan vowed to restore leg- islative powers to the various states. Tennessee governor Lamar Alexander presented the State General Assembly a bill on Feb. 2 which called for new and increased taxes and tuiton payment in excess of $4 billion. Federal government officials were in- formed on Feb. 18, along with the rest of the nation, that Reagan planned to cut some $47 billion worth of unneces- sary spending. Included in the budget cuts were unauth- orized welfare and - m mm - m -m W W ' V m. W Social Security tLDOl IAD r„r ::ofi rCDlvLl lv I guish from the - truly needy to iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiin i ■ i iihiimiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii which Reagan of- ten referred. Reagan also outlined in his first tele- vised presidential address his plans for reducing individual and business taxes that would if enacted, constitute the largest tax reduction ever passed. Ar- rangements were not set forth, however, to eliminate the so-called marriage pen- alty tax, which caused numerous cou- ples to delay marrying for a while, ac- cording to sociologists. Grammy award winners on Feb. 25 included Christopher Cross, Billy Joel , and Bruce Springsteen. ■i : ' -..-. .--- ... — -- MARCH iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii A royal love affair was made public with the announcement of the engage- ment of England ' s Prince Charles, 32, to Lady Diana Spencer, a 19 -year -old British native and preschool teacher, on March 1. Shy Di lived up to the mon- arch adoring British bestowed upon her as she posed with her own Prince Charming on the steps of Buckingham Palace following the announcement. Americans were taken with the 5 ' 10 blonde and her fiance when the Spencer geneology revealed Diana was related to right U.S. presidents, Humphrey Bo- gart, and the queen of romantic novel- ists, Barbara Cartland (Di ' s Grand- mother). The second week in March saw the end of an era in television journalism when CBS anchor Walter Cronkite re- tired from his post after some 18 years with the network. Cronkite closed the broadcast: And that ' s the way it is, Friday, March 6, 1981. I ll be away on assignment and Dan Rather will be sit- ting here for the next few years. March 24th found numerous changes in the duties of presidential advisors, as Vice President George Bush was given authority to head a team of foreign crisis management officials over Secre- tary of State Alexander Haig. The deci- sion was reached after Haig complained publicly about the upcoming change in power. Bush was also to coordinate the government ' s response to foreign and domestic emergencies. Sensationalism in the media was dealt a glancing blow on March 26, when a federal court in California awarded comedienne Carol Burnett $1.6 million following her libel suit against the National Enquirer. The tabloid printed libelous statements concern- ing Burnett ' s conduct in a Washington resturant in a 1976 gossip column. The judge later reduced the amount by one- half. Said Burnett: I ' d have been proud to get carfare. It ' s just the principle of the thing. The event that startled the world oc- curred on March 30, when John War- nock Hickleyjr., 26, shot Ronald Rea- gan and three others outside Washing- ton ' s Hilton Hotel. Also shot were James Bear Brady, 40, Reagan ' s press secretary, police officers Thomas J. De- lehanty, 45. McCarthy and Delahanty recovered within weeks, but Brady ' s near -fatal brain wound left him partially paralyzed and in the hospital for several months. Hickley reportedly shot the president in order to gain the attention of actress Jodie Foster, a Yale University sopho- more. Hinckley called and wrote the star of Taxi Driver numerous times prior to the attempt, according to Fos- ter, but she refused to acknowledge his infatuation. Most citizens agreed that one of the most frightening aspects of the assassi- nation attempt was the lack of accuracy in media reports. Although this was traced to the fact that the presidential press secretary was one of those injured, rumors seemed to be the only means of communicating the news. CBS anchor- man Dan Rather reported twice that Jim Brady was dead, while ABC ' s Frank Reynolds screamed and cursed report - eds who attempted to pass on any in- formation that he felt was not veri- fied. Many felt the media ' s near-hyste- ria was a primary factor in the fear which swept the nation. Secretary of State Haig seemed to forget the Constitutional line of secces- sion to the president ' s office during the crisis, Vice-President Bush was in Texas at the time of the assassination attempt, and Haig ' s statement, As of now, I am in control here, in the White House, pending return of the Vice President, left many people believing the fifth -in- line had gone bananas. Reagan ' s sense of humor aided ii4 the nation ' s good feelings about his recbv- ery following four hours of surgery for removal of a bullet from his left lung. His quips of Honey, I forgot to duck, and hopes for Republican surgeons kept the spirits of the nation in an un- certain time. The Academy Awards were post- poned for one day (until March 31) to honor the president, and Robert Red- ford ' s Ordinary People garnered three awards: best picture, best director, and best supporting actor (for Timothy Hutton). Robert DeNiro and Sissy Spa- cek won top awards for thier roles in Raging Bull and Coal Miner ' s Daughter, and newcomer Mary Steen- burgen took the best supporting actress Oscar for Melvin and Howard. 78 year in review As a direct result of the assassination attempt, the Senate handed Reagan the legislative triump of 1981 by passing three -year plan for $87 Billion in budget cuts April 2. The president left George Washing- ton Hospital on April 11 to recuperate from his surgery, just in time to see the ibbreviated flight of the Columbia, America ' s first space shuttle. Problems with tiles and gear designed for re-entry forced astronauts John Young and Ronald Crippen to return to Edwards Air Force Base California on Apr. 14, two days and 6 Vi hours after leaving Florida ' s Cape Canaveral. April 28 found the president back before Congress encouraging passage of his economic recovery bill. It was passed almost unanimously in the House of Representatives, and Rep. Barbara Mikulski explained: Any time you ' ve got a President who, after they ' ve tried to knock him off, walks in APRIL IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIMI like John Wayne, sounds l ike Bob Hope and got his program out of The Wall Street Journal — of course they ' re gonna love him. 79 vear in review May found the IV A A ' ' ' ' ' ' IWI M Y proposed by 1 T M.1 m. K the President __— - - passed by iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii both Houses of Congress between May 7 and 12. Francois Mitterand, a member of the Socialist party, was elected French president in a near -land -slide vote over former president Valery Giscard-D ' Es- taing. The vote of confidence for the French Socialists on May 10 concerned the free world for some time. U.S. envoy Philip Habib began Israe- li-Syrian peace talks on May 12, follow- ing as Israeli air raid on an Iraqi nuclear reactor earlier in the year. Mehmet Ali Agca, 23, a professed Turkish terrorist, fired three shots on May 13 into a motorcade carrying Pope John Paul II. The Pope underwent sur- gery to repair intestinal damage, but did not bounce back from his injury as quickly as expected. Agca announce following his arrest by Vatican poli( that he had intended to kill two oth in world leaders, one of which was Br tain ' s Queen Elizabeth II, but decidf against the plans because the Quee ji was female. Memorial Day in Tennessee four the Ku Klux Klan in the news as thnn members of a Klan splinter groups a tempted to bomb a Jewish temple, sei eral pawn shops and the WSM-T transmitting tower, all located in Nasi ville. . % 1 .- it- 80 year Tennessee remained in the news dur- ; June as that ray of Blanton sun- ine clouded up as a 12-week trial Suited in a guilty verdict for former vernor Ray Blanton and assistants de Edd Hood and Jim Allen. The ee were charged with conspiring to ward retail liquor licenses in David - T County for personal financial gain, :ording to the jury ' s June 9 verdict. Britain geared up for the royal wed- ig, as Lady Di refused to reveal the sign of her bridal gown until the last minute and Prince Charles continued to fall off his polo ponies. Irish Republican Army hunger strikers protested British rule all through June and the rest of the year. IRA hunger striker and jailed member of the Parliament Bobby Sands died following a 74 -day fast in Maze Prison, nine miles outside Belfast. The highest -grossing film of 1981 paired cinematic whiz kids George Lu- cas and Steven Spielberg in a return to the Saturday -afternoon serials, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Harrison Ford, as a JUNE iriiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii result of his portrayal of professor - archeologist Indiana Jones, was called the ' 80s ' answer to Bogie and Gable in the late June release. At last count, the film had earned over $250 million for CO -conspirators Lucas and Spielberg. ' 1 1 if ' . ' , ilUJ.l ' . ■7 ' - ' ■ 81 review JULY iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii On July 3, Lady Di turned a mere 20 years old, and July 4, John McEnroe defeated Bjorn Borg at Wimbledon. Sandra Day O ' Connor of Arizona was nominated on July 7 by President Rea- gan to replace Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart. Aerial spraying took place on July 10 in Calif, to kill Med- flies, insects blamed for destroying 25% of the state ' s citrus crop. The Rolling Stones began intese 12- hour rehearsals for their upcoming U.S. tour on July 14. Musician Harry Chapin, 39, was killed when a tractor -trailer rearended his 1973 Volkswagen on July 16. On July 17, Kansas City Hyatt Re- gency walkways fell during a Big Band dinner — dance killing 111 party-goers. U.S. postal workers threatened on the 20 to strike for higher wages, shorter hours, and automation. July 29 was the date of THE wed- ding. Some 750 million people saw the ceremony in London ' s St. Paul Cathe- dral which joined the next king of Eng- land and his queen. The couple honey- mooned at Broadlands Estate in Bal- moral, Scotland, allowing a economi- cally-distraught Britain to dream for a while. On July 31 a 50-day old baseball strike ended, just in time for the All- Stars game. Air -traffic controllers went on strike Aug. 3, demanding more pay and shorter work weeks. The fatal flaw in the union ' s (PATCO) decision lay in the fact that federal employees are pro- hibited from striking, and air -traffic controllers are considered federal em- ployees. President Reagan terminated some 11,000 jobs when the strikers ig- nored his orders to return to work by Aug. 5. The firings began a bitter feud between (PATCO and government of- ficials which lasted over two month. DuPont Chemical Co. purchased Conoco Oil for a record $7.9 billion on Aug. 4, following a bitter dispute be- tween several other oil companies and corporations for control of one of the highest -producing oil suppli- ers in the nation. U.S. pride received a much — needed boost on Aug. 19 as two United States Navy fighters, on a practice missiion over the Persian Gulf area, shot down two Libyan jets. Libyan president Muammar Khad- dofi defended the country ' s jets, but it was later learned that the U.S. jets were flying over international waters. As a result of the firing, the Navy fighters shot down two of the Libyan planes and earned the respect of their country. The funniest incident in the entire event oc- curred when the news of the fighters was relayed to President Reagan. Con- troversy arose when it was revealed that the president was not awakened to learn the news of the planes. Reagan said, If AUGUST iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiii our planes were shot down, yes, they ' d wake me up right away. If the other fellows ' were shot down, why wake me up.- Outer space returned to the news as Voyager II photographed Saturn ' s rings, revealing that the seven sings pre- viously believed to encircle the planet may actually number over 50. The rings are composed of ice crystals and rocks. 83 year in review SEPTEMBER IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIirilllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII MTSU students were shocked to learn tuition would be hiked some 40 percent for the school year 1982-1983, after paying a 20 percent increase (up to $347 per semester for undergrads) for 1981-82. Financial aid packages were also cut by the various slashes brought about by Reaganomics, as students tried in vain to land part-time jobs to keep body and soul (and books) to- gether. MTSU President Sam Ingram said some 400 students dropped out of college during the 1981 registration, most citing financial difficulties as a reason. Protesters of nuclear energy were ar- rested at Diablo Canyon, California, following a demonstration which began peacefully. Singer Jackson Browne and actor Robert Blake were included in the over 250 people arrested for refusing to leave the reactor site. MTSU coeds living in Cummings Hall were evacuated on Oct. 26 follow- ing the accidental release of a chemical bug bomb. No one was injured; however, all residents had to have clothes, furniture, etc. cleaned thor- oughly before they could return to their rooms. ' ' v ' :f7 ' v - ■ ; s ' ■ ' ■: ;v;-; ik fr... 84 year in review Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was assassinated by four Muslim fanatics on Oct. 6 as he sat on a reviewing stand in Cairo, watching a military parade. The assassins leaped from a passing truck, heaving grenades and firing automatic weapons as they advanced upon the leader. Some 28 spectators were wounded, including a woman who was walking by the stand on her way to market, and Sadat and seven others were killed by the hail of bullets. The assassins were arrested by Egyptian police (three were killed), after screaming, Glory for Egypt, attack! Oct. 20 brought a coup for New York police as the Weath- er Underground, an activ- ist group thought to be extinct, attempted a daring Brink ' s robbery that killed two police officers. A woman who had been sought by the FBI for sev- en years was also nabbed in the holdup. Some 300 Haitian refugees were drowned off the Florida coast on Oct. 26 as their unseaworthy boats were struck by gale -force winds and over- turned. Several immigration officials were quite pleased with the incident, since it cut down the paperwork re- quired to process the Haitians, who had been coming in by the boatloads all summer. OCTOBER IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllll The controversial AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia by the United States was passed in a narrow Senate victory on Oct. 28, earning the U.S. huge amounts of criticism from Israeli officials. The Israelis were probably still ticked off because the United States had yet to send the F-14 planes they had requested earlier in the year, (editorial note). , . . _. I •JTTTTTTT 3: BW 85 year in review NOVEMBER iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii November ' s big story was the lack of confidence in the presidential plans for economic recovery expressed by Budget Director David Stockman. Stockman, in a series of 18 interviews with Atlan- tic Monthly, made it clear that he was uncertain as to the success of Reagano- ' ■ ff. ;v :- .--. ' •.-■••••• • •■ ' ' i -- . . . ■ - mics. The 25 -year old bachelor re- ferred to the tax cuts as a Trojan horse used to lower tax rates of the rich. Follow- ing the interviews, Stockman was in- vited to the president ' s office for dis- cussion of his statements. Said Stock- man: My visit to the Oval Office for lunch with the President was more in the nature of a visit to the woodshed after supper. Stockman was not fired. National Security Adviser Richard Allen was put on the spot following the disclosure of $1,000 of forgotten mon- ey in his office safe. Allen said the money was a gift from a Japanese jour- nalist who wrote a story on Nancy Rea- gan in August. The country normally sends expensive gifts to those they visit in other countries, and Allen received the money, and later two Swiss watches, as a thank -you for arranging the First Lady ' s interviews. He eventually re- signed, following an administrative leave of absence in which he was con- stantly followed by the media. Foreign affairs were the big topic in December, as Poland was put under a state of martial law on Dec. 13. Military personnel took over in all aspects of Polish life, from directing traffic to su- pervising food lines. Even media practi- tioners donned military uniforms as a symbol of their cooperation with the government. Most agree that the mili- tary takeover was a direct result of con- flicts with the Polish Workers ' Union, Solidarity. Solidarity President Lech Walesa was taken custody by gov- I AT f T f 1 3 T T uTt: ULlwCi VlDLlv there into 1982. - _ _ ___— _ _ __ _ __ . ____ American gen- iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii eral James Dozier, U.S. envoy to Italy, was kidnapped Dec. 17 by members of the Red Brigade, a Communist terrorist group situated in Italy. No ransom note was received, and numerous reports of Dozier ' s death were circulated by the terrorist group. At press time, Dozier had still not been found. Raider Cheerleaders Take It To The Top. The Blue Raider cheerleaders have had an exciting year. They have shown their talents by cheering at pep rallies, bonfires, and games. These cheerleaders never ceased to amaze the crowd — neither rain nor defeat could dampen the spirit of the squad. No one actually realizes how much hard work and time goes into cheerleading. For ex- ample, they return the first week in August, while most students are still vacationing, to prepare for cheerleading camp. They spend a Iweek of their time in the hot sun — there ' s no let up until basketball season ' s over. There ' s still plenty to be done. They practice regularly twice a week throughout the year. In addition to this, MTSU Cheerleaders host a cheerleading clinic in December in which they invite the junior and senior high school cheer- leaders in the area to learn new cheers and compete. This year they raised $SXX) for the squad. In April the cheerleaders host a Cheer-a-thon to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy, and they also help teach students who wish to try out for positions on the next year ' s squad. Also in the spring, the cheerleaders go to high schools to judge cheerleading tryouts. Under the leadership of sponsors Dean Judy Smith and Chris Hargrove, the cheerleaders showed tremendous spirit throughout both sports seasons. Selected to cheer for the football and basketball teams for 1981-82 season were: Vicki Keeton, captain; Bill Mifflin, captain; Shan Raney; Steve Commer; Lisa Fautheree; Scott Ratterman; Sue Campbell; Chris Curvin; Julie Bratcher; Chuck Burns; Sandra Franks; and James Brantley, who is replacing Kort Pettersen. When asked what qualities made these cheer- leaders so outstanding. Dean Smith answered, They tend to have strong, assertive, indepen- dent personalities and a lack of caution or per- sonal fear. They have to be strong students to stay on the squad — they must obtain a 2.0 G.P.A. — which takes much self-discipline. When the cheerleaders were asked what they liked most about college cheerleading, their an- swers varied, yet most answers were centered upon traveling, attending camp, making friends on the squad (as well as meeting and becoming friends with the administration and student body), the exercise involved, the challenge of being in front of the crowd and innovating spirit. Being a college cheerleader has fulfilled my cheerleading goals and has made school more enjoyable, stated Shan Raney. It never gets old; it ' s always a challenge, stated Sue Campbell of Blue Raider cheerlead- ing. These students have projected an image that Middle Tennessee State University can be proud of — this university is proud to have such fine students to have represented them, i Commentary by Ty Kennon 88 cheerleaders 89 cheerleaders jVKxsjf x % Groupies Getting Organized Ambassadors on Tour Student Ambassadors Phi Mu Alpha Delta Omicron The MTSU STUDENT AMBASSA- DORS ON TOUR grew out of repeated re- quests to the Office of Public Relations for groups to entertain in small schools, civic orga- nization meetings, and similar locales that usu- ally couldn ' t be filled by the university ' s existing performing groups. They had their tours already scheduled, had too large a group, or wanted to perform in large schools where music or theatre programs were thriving, said Dorothy Harrison, director of Public Relations and Ambassadors on Tour co- sponsor. The first effort to develop a new performing group which would attract talented students from all over campus, regardless of their majors, was launched in the fall of 1980. Anne Holland, HPERS dance instructor, and Harrision, whose avocations include music and theatre, are co- directors. In their second year, the MTSU Student Am- bassadors on Tour perform for various campus and alumni events and travel to area high schools to spread the word about opportunities at MTSU. Two industrious coeds work dilligently to finish a poster advertising various dorm activities during the semester. (photo by Don Harris) They never fail to impress, said Alumni Director Joe Nunley last fall of the MTSU STUDENT AMBASSADORS. The blue clad students serve in a variety of capacities through the Office of Public Relations; they conduct campus tours, register visitors at semi- nars and workshops, aid in recruiting, assist with registration, etc. Membership in the group is begun by appli- cation, followed by interviews with a selection board. Among the qualifications for Student Ambassadorship is a 2.5 GPA. Most students, after a time, become familiar with many parts of the campus and with details about programs offered, but it ' s required of Student Ambassa- dors, who attend a day-long workshop each summer to provide the extra details that make their jobs easier and make them more effective in those jobs. The group meets monthly to assign duties and plan events — including several annual par- ties to reward their services. A plaque is given annually to the Student Ambassador voted by the group to have contributed the most to MTSU through the SA program. The Omicron Tau chapter of PHI MU AL- PHA Sinfonia is an organization dedicated to encouraging and actively promoting the highest standards of achievement in music. Chartered in 1966, the chapter has been involved in the musi- cal life of MTSU at virtually every level. Sinfon- ians can be found in every large musical organi- zation. Omicron Tau is perhaps best known for the Phi Mu Alpha Stage Band show, a production featuring both Sinfonians and other talented students. It is also involved with MTSU ' s fam- ous Contest of Champions, assisting in the sell- ing of programs and souvenirs at that event. The chapter sponsors a scholarship award for outstanding music students, a composition contest, and occasional recitals throughout the school year. Phi Mu Alpha was the winner of $1000.00 in the Miller Brewing company ' s pick- up drive in the spring of 1981. Membership is not limited to music majors; outstanding Sin- fonians can be found in almost every course of study at MTSU. n H k B E ■ t Bi yn MP STUDENT AMBASSADORS ON TOUR B. Cudd, K Bryant. S Young. J Proctor. D. Rogers, C. Maze, M. Holland, T. Egan, V. Buckingham, A. Nunn, D. Boyd, M. Glass, K Avington, R. Miles. STUDENT AMBASSADORS 1st Row — D Kessler, L. Travis, A Stewart. G. Humble, A Halliburton, S. Garrett, V. White. 2nd Row — B. Queencr, K Casity, H. Perry. M. Evans, B Carrington, J Carson. B. Poole. V. Adcock, V. Keeton. 3rd Row —J Crouch, J Under- wood. 4th Row — L Ballou, A. Daniels. S. Gatlin, C Erickson, R Baker, J Mier, L. Schrader. M. Pettross. 92 organizations Membership in DELTA OMICRON is open to music majors and minors, music faculty members, professional musicians, and concert artists. High scholarship standards are requisite for membership and activity in collegiate chap- ters. Special activities are planned to promote high scholarship within the chapter. Practice makes perfect and DO practices a lot. Every spring semester the membership per- forms at the annual All -Sing. At this time they prove that practice does make perfect because they sound perfect. One can imagine how a while chorus of music majors and minors would sound. The Omicron Psi chapter at MTSU received its charter in 1965. The chapter of Delta Omi- cron sponsors both students and faculty recitals and participates in All -Sing. These recitals which they sponsor bring in world renoun mu- sicians to the cultural life of MTSU. Delta Omi- cron also offers music scholarships to talented students. The special purposes of Delta Omicron are to create and foster fellowship, to develop charac- ter and leadership, to encourage excellence of individual performance, to promote apprecia- tion of good music, to attain the highest possi- ble scholastic achievement, and to strengthen a devotion and loyalty to one ' s alma mater. Delta Omicron strives to do many and all things con- ducive to the service, betterment, and ultimate welfare of musicians. Since the organization co-sponsors All-Sing, they are not allowed to compete with the other organizations. However, they do give a musical presentation at the event. This group is a major facet of the aim for musical and cultural better- ment at MTSUs campus. For this reason Delta Omicron is a well respected organization on the campus of MTSU. They represent the musicians of the future. An ADPi attempts to race around a barrel in the honiecom. in spirit competitions in front of the IIC. (photo by Greg Campbell) PHI Mil ALPHA -J. Irwin. W. Reynolds, B. Fisher. F. Grooms, J. Lentz, M Messick, C Johnson. D. Wulfers, B. Dent, D. Brian. J. Fannin;;, K. Cothron, G. Livingston, L. Bracket!, M. Box, B. Stockdell, L. Halburnt, B. Riggs, J. Tucker, J. Wilson. DELTA OMICRON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY — 1st Row — D. Lut- trell, B Miller, C.Johnson. D. Otwell, B. Stockdell, D. Naylor, T. Naylor. 2nd Row — A. Bratten, B. Morris, B. Holcomb, B. Cox, D. Cathey, Dr. Howard, . rd Row — A. Love. P. Brown. S. Outer. L. Brackett, N. Williams, S, McFerrin, K. Cothron. D. Tipps, D. Brian, M. Messick 93 Groupies n Hypers Club Chemical Society Kung-Fu Club Inter-Hall Presidents A student affiliate organization of the Ameri- can Chemical Society, the MTSU CHEMI- CAL SOCIETY is open to anyone with an interest in chemistry. The society ' s purposes are to promote fellowship among students and fac- ulty and to learn more about career opportuni- ties in chemistry. To accomplish this goal, the society sponsors social events, presents films and lectures, and attends the Southeastern Re- gional Meeting of Undergraduate Student Chemists each year. Providing opportunity for professional growth as well as promoting school spirit and sportsmanship are the goals of the Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety Club (HPERS), organized for ail HPERS majors and minors. Club activities include sponsoring guest speakers from various health -related fields, and supporting the Jump Rope for Your Heart campaign, which raises funds for Muscular Dystrophy. Members of the HPERS CLUB participate in intramural sports, camping trips, and numer- ous other activities designed to better acquaint the members with good health habits. Kung Fu, a Chinese system of self-defense, was introduced into a basically pacifistic culture some 8,000 years ago. Since then it has evolved Karate instructor David Dcaton shuws a student the linei points of the martial arts. Look out for that hand ' (photo hy Mark Holland) into a deadly art, practiced by many but truly mastered by few. The MTSU KUNG FU CLUB attempts to maintain a balanced ap- proach to life, the aim of which is to develop the person totally — not just physically, but mentally and spiritually as well. The MTSU Kung Fu Club has sponsored a memory seminar and has conducted two dem- onstrations of the prowess of the members at kung fu, promoting the study and practice of the martial art on campus. The cook -outs, dorm mixers, and other cam- pus events don ' t spring up by themselves — they ' re the result of careful planning by the INTER-HALL PRESIDENTS ' ASSOCI ATION. In cooperation with Residence Hall Programming, the Association provides for the government and social direction of the dorms on campus. The IHPA attempts to stimulate cooperative spirit, fellowship, and scholarship, and to better the living conditions for dormitory residents. Some events sponsored by the IHPA are in- tramurals, homecoming, residence hall skate night, tutoring programs, campus carnivals, community projects, quiz bowls, and various other activities. Members of the Inter-Hall Presidents ' Association are found in many fac- ets of life at MTSU. They work together collec- tively to make living at MTSU a more enjoyable experience. This is done by well organization and planning by the IHPA. « IKi i • , 1 CHHMICAL SOf.lhT ' l ' — Ut Row — C Crowder. 2nd Row — Hooper V — P. Townes, Not Pictured: 1., Munj;le. R Mullms, D. Barnes. D Glc ms. rd R D. Gleavt HYPF.RS CLUB OFFICHRS — B Kline, P Burgess, F Brandon, B Mo 94 organizations kin. The- iclld-tatinf; contest dufing the hnmi.-C( competition f;ot kind of ross after this shot Hope- everyone- remembered to bring the Wet Ones ' ( phof by Brent Hvans) KUNG-lUCl.UB— 1st Row— J Philhps. M, Curti Turnet 2nd Row — K Stinger. j ' leatherston, O Ja Cuil id Row — 1 Smith. S. Lane. G, Gilham. J iarnes. G. Garner. D, Dra D, Hill.T. Bond. R M. lar. M. Kaplan. T Harv INTHR-HA1.I. FRFSIDFNTS ASSOCIATION — L to R — 1st Row — E. Walker. McGee. D. Anthony. R. Couts, C. Steinmetz. C Vanhceser, F. Shahan, V. White. 2nd Ro — S, Armstrong. J. Frank. K. Gouvakis, K. Spence, D. Sinclair, C Birmingham, . rd Row - I.. Rice, R. Gore. T. Coles. K. Martin, K. Hendrick, J. Offutt, W. Wood 95 Groupies speech Communications Bowling Club Esquire LTD MTSU Christian Center The MTSU SPEECH COMMUNICA- TION ASSOCIATION is an organization to provide unity for those who have an interest in speech communications. They are open for membership to any student majoring minoring in speech with at least nine hours speech credit. The purpose of this organization is to exchange ideas in an academic and social context and to further knowledge in speech communications through the study of outside speakers. They strive to provide a unity for those with a deep interest in speech communication. Association members also assist in forensic activities. The MTSU BOWLING CLUB is a fairly new organization club. Since 1978, they have promoted the sport on campus with weekly competitions held on Wednesday nights at the local bowling lanes. Its main purposes are to promote the sport of bowling and to provide a means of getting bowlers together. The club has participated since 1978 in the Mid -South Bowl- ing Conference on an annual basis. The team also competes in the intercollegiate competi- tion. The primary goal of the ESQUIRE LTD. club is to spread love throughout the world to all mankind. The members of Esquire LTD. club put God first and firmly believe in con- ducting themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times. The group aids in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy by conducting fund-rais- ing events, and also contributes to various other charitable organizations. Esquire members believe that they can spread love by doing things for others. This explicates why they strive for excellence in their service projects. They are a organization which is grow- ing in membership. This is basically because MTSU students want to join in on their worthy projects. The organization stresses that their members conduct themselves as ladies and gen- tlemen at all times. By doing this they hope other groups on campus will take this attitude. Through a variety of activities, the MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN CENTER seeks to minister to the needs of students. The group provides fellowship for students as well as op- portunities to serve the campus. They partici- pate in intramural sports, share together in de- votionals and small groups, and plan special activities such as retreats, dinners and other gatherings. The major aim of the Christian Center, rec- ognized on campus as the Church of Christ Student Group, is to provide a home away from home for college students attending a state university. By keeping Christ as the center of their activities, the Center hopes that each student will mature in Christ, grow and reach out to others, and share their faith with the world. Located across from the Bell Street parking lot, the Center sponsors retreats, volleyball, cook-outs, a baby-sitting service on weekends for tired mothers, and members often compete in various intramurals at MTSU. The Center also conducts devotional periods, life talks, and Bible studies weekly. Frisbee-throwing has become somewhat of an art on cam- pus in the past few years, as these guys out playmg on a cloudy afternoon behind Murphy Center can attest, (photo by Stuart A. Marshall) SPFF.CH COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION 1st Row — V. Keeton. K Winfrey. M BOWLING CLUB Row 1 D Walker.J Blackwell. T. Brecdinj;. K. Howell, T. Holman McDonald 2nd Row — A. Buckmgham, V. Banks, ird Row —J. Milstead, S, Jacobs. D. Price. Row 2 S. Butler, F, Ranter, C. Pancake, S. Hurley, M. Stinnett, C. Nolen, D. Kesslcr. Hutchinson Row 5 R Sweatt. T Walton, J. Thomas, J. Youn . M. Crowder, J. Orr. Barrel-racin ' ain ' t jes fur bosses, as these agile young cow- boys run around them round thangs during the homecom- ing spirit competition. Wonder if any of em fell. ' (photo by Dwayne Harvey) RSQUIRR LT,D L to R - 1st Roi Norvell, W, Avant, J. Hardy. T, Col Roberts, G Brown, D Kir Sanf ird. R. Bryson, L, Mo ev. L. Moore, L. Jordon, 2nd Row — T. Smith. S. T. Smith, . rd Row — V. Ogilvie. M. Roberts. M, Not Pictured: J. Biackman. D. Lewis. D. Washington. M. J. Gamble. CHURCH OF CHRIST GROUP — W. Newby. L. Bohannon. J, Bratchie. W. Thompson. T Hill, A. Burrus. S. Long, B. Ridings, K. Cook. D. Tyree. P. demons, D. Fugate, T. Armstrong, P. Cheatham, M. Holland, D. Higgins. R. Rogers. D. Lindsey. S. Skelion. J, Spann. L Jctt.J. Dillard. M. Prosser, K. Former. T. Grandey. R. Crosslin, D, Wilson. G. Davenport, D, Cordell. D. Monks, K. Reese, M. Wright. T. Kizer. K. Crutcher. P. McMillan, D. Faulkner, J. Spcnce, L. Reynolds, L. Mcleod, T. Phillips, L. Thompson.;. Davenport. J. Douglas, L. Wcstbrooks, C. Davidson. P. Ward, C. Allison, A. Vandiver, J. Moore, L. Holland, L. Scay, L. Head. A. Rippey. L. Pendcrgrass. 97 Groupies Gymnastics Club Lutheran Students College Republicans ASB Senate The purpose of the GYMNASTICS CLUB is to gather students who wish to polish their gymnastic techniques and to aid each other in their endeavor for the perfect maneuver. Some students become members as beginning gym- nasts in or der to learn to use the parallel bars, trampoline, mini-tramp, balance beam, and to perfect the basic floor exercises. Any spectator walking into a meeting of the Gymnastics Club would find, instead of the normal parliamentary procedure, enthusiastic gymnasts bouncing about on the floor on muscular toes. LUTHERAN STUDENTS, take note! An organization which provides worship and fel- lowship opportunities for members of the Luth- eran Church presently attending MTSU is here! The Lutheran Students ' Fellowship is involved in cookouts, Bible studies, and worship services. The students of the Lutheran Fellowship invite any interested to join them in their activities. For years, the MTSU COLLEGE REPUB- LICANS have promoted political activity and information for the students of MTSU. Mem- bers have worked with many prominent politi- cians and political figures such as Vice Presi- dent George Bush, Senator Howard Baker, Congressman Robin Beard, Governor Alex- ander, Governor Dunn, Congressman Phil Playin ' chicken, kids (photo by Stuart Marsha GYMNASTICS- I m K - isiRow- K M,ks, M Kennon. 2nd Row — H. Bolden, A.Johansson. 3rd Ro Knapp. J. Berj;. J. Morrison, S. Wrij;ht. B. DcPntst. H. BakhshcshcJ LUTHKRAN STUDHNT FFI.I.OWSHIP — 1. to R — 1st Row mcr.J. Sprakc. M.James, M Ncff. 2nd Row — P Ncff. D Kc- Brabcndcr, J. Bc-cl S Bordir , A I.J T. Waddell. P. O le, D, 98 organizations Crane, William F. Buckley, and even President Ronald Reagan. Working directly with these outstanding leaders, along with many state and local offi- cials, gives CR ' s a special educational opportu- nity. Many members attend national conven- tions, campaign schools, and seminars. The MTSU College Republicans also work to sup- port political candidates for the Republican Party. Twice a month, in a backroom at the Univer- Oh, pleeeeeze buy this pumpkin from us! Wouldn ' t it look nice out on your dorm wmdow ' Please ... we really need the money ... (photo by Stuart A. Marshall) sity Center, twenty -six people of diverse per- sonalities and mentalities gather to present leg- islation, argue points, and to see to the needs of those they represent. Their activities during the remaining twenty-odd days of the month are spent in committee meetings, shuffling through old bills and listening to the comments, sugges- tions, and complaints of their fellow classmates. In short, our goal is: To represent fairly, effi- ciently, and professionally (and to do all of this with a quorum)! To become a Senator one has to run for election during the yearly Associated Student Body elections. A candidate has to have a peti- tion signed by fifty of their classmates before they can become a candidate. If their election goes well, the candidate become one of the five senators elected yearly to serve their class. Some of the legislation which the SENATE endowed this year included installation of on campus telephones, installation of change ma- chines in dorms, cable television in dorm lob- bies, and having a dead week before final exams. The 1981-82 Senate is chaired by Ranota Thomas, who serves as the Speaker of the Sen- ate, 44th Congress of the Associated Student Body Government. CCM.l.FGF RHPUBI.ICANS — 1st Row — T, Lane, L. (ones, B. Smith, C. Mulkins. Htironimus. 2nd Row — R, H,, M. Ross. D. Lashbrook, hid Row —J, McKinncy. T. Ya 4th Row — D. Tyrcc. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY — Senate — 1st Row — T. Lane. R, Thomas. C Porter, J. Ghee. 2nd Row — Z. Smith, C. Birmgham. D. Kessler, J. Carson, M. McDonald, ) Brooks, M. Petross. 3rd Row — C. Howell, J. King, H. Carter, F. Gaston, S. Wade. 99 Groupies Phi Beta Lambda White Berets Student Nurses Tau Omicron Last year, in its second year of existence, the MTSU chapter of PHI BETA LAMBDA re- ceived the first place award for having the lar- gest percentage of growth of any Phi Beta Lambda chapter in the state of Tennessee — thirty -eight percent over the previous year. Phi Beta Lambda sponsers many activities: they group plans to conduct a Christmas night celebration for a child from the Good Shep- herd ' s Home, an orphanage in Murfreesboro. They also plan to help with the School of Busi- ness ' Christmas party for needy children in Rutherford County. The MTSU chapter prepares for state and national Phi Beta Lambda competition in events in all areas of business — accounting, econom- ics, data processing, business law, typewriting, shorthand, and the selection of Mr. and Ms. Future Business Teacher. The MTSU girls ' drill team, the WHITE BERETS, is an army ROTC organization that twirls a weapon military style. A professional organization, the White Berets combine team- work and a friendly, sisterly atmosphere. The White Berets participate in many activi- ties. In the spring they attend several IDR (Indi- vidual Drill with Rifle) meets. The highlight of their activities is their trip to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans each year. They also participate in Now how many of these were we supposed to sell hy 3;30. ' (photo by Stuart A. Marshall) local Thanksgiving Day and Christmas parades. Another little known fact: the White Berets are counted upon to raise the American flag at all of the MTSU ' s home football games! What love can ' t cure, nurses can reads a popular bumper sticker, and the TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT NURSES has many goals in mind during their training for the LPN and RN examinations. Students nurses in this organization strive to assume responsibility for contributing to nurs- ing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care. The group also wants to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns. The Associations of Student Nurses aids in the development of the entire p erson and the responsibility of that fjerson for the health care of jjeople in all walks of life. To foster fellowship, scholarship, achieve- ment in educational work, and leadership are TAU OMICRON ' S goals. A women ' s honor society, this group sponsors All -Sing, a contest which brings together talent from cross -sec- tions of MTSU ' s organizations. The All-Sing is one of the major Spring semester events at MTSU. All organizations on campus vie for the first place trophies in each varying division. Delta Omicron was the co-founder and co- sponsor of this event. T au Omicron conducts Christmas parties during the holiday break for underpriveleged members of the community, and also co-spon- sor a Math Anxiety workshop with WISE to help students overcome their fear of math- ematics and improve their understanding and study habits of the subject. This workshop is of great help to many students who might not know the difference between a square root and a tree root. PHI BETA LAMBDA — L to R — 1st Row — A. Burford, A Binj;ham, N Fann, P Parks D. McPeak, V. Oj;ilv,e, J, Hardy. L. Moore. 2nd Row — E. Parkerson, T. Woodard. B Betey, L, Jordan. K. Spence, M, Wnjjht. L. Burton, 3rd Row — S. Hancock. E. Burke, A Armstrong. A. Robertson, J. Hauj;hton. A. Sharfrer. D. Whitworth. Jean Berry. WHITE BERETS — 1st Row — S Bhnn, V Gifford, 1 A. Pt.sey, U. Webb, S. Eady. 2nd Row — D. Crocke Holland, G Crowell, L Jen. C Shaver ndurant, C. Crowell. K. Sande Rofjers. P. Settles. G- Brady. 100 organizations Biibby WcKidall and Allen Barnts fight it out in ftont of the VC Barnes, a blue belt, and Woodall. a yellow belt, were conducting a karate exhibition, (photo by Phil Prater) SmiJKNi NURShS— 1st Row — C, Vaughn, C. Beasley, L. Laughlin, M. Potts, L, Harris, L. Atwood, 2nd Row — L. Rhodes. E. Wilson, D, Fitzgerlad, B. Dilegge, S. Antle, B. Buckingham. 3rd Row — N. Gaines. T. Foster. S. Anderson. P, Brown, V. Burrows, N. Scrfin, K. Graham, D Bishop. 4th Row — K. Stinger, K F.llis, K Ross, T Coleman. T Batts, S. Leming, L. Gabel. 5th Row — J Batnes, F Allocco C Nunlcy, M Garrett lAl ' uMlt RON — 1st Row — D. Mcintosh, M. Bomkamp. C. Brown. S. Massey, S. Howell, L. Holt, M. Warren, C. Cole, G, Sullivan, D. Justice. T. Meacham.J. Poole. 2nd Row —J. McRae, R. Jennings, L. Petty. G. Adams. M. Hilt. D, Baber, M. Armstrong. 3rd Row — R Brock, J Underwood, K ODonnell, J. Delbridge, B Holton, L. Glass, C. Porter, L. Landers. Groupies Wesley Foundation Biology Club PRSSA Phi Sigma Beta Regardless of race, creed, or religious prefer- ence, the WESLEY FOUNDATION is open to all students. An extension of the United Methodist Church, its purpose is to provide ministry to students through worship, Bible study, and devotional life activities while the students are away from their home congrega- tion. Weekly activities at Wesley include Sunday morning worship, short-term Bible studies, suppers, luncheons, and study groups. Weekend activities include attending coffee houses and conducting hayrides, dances, parties, and re- treats. The Wesley Foundation is also well-known for the clowns used in programs for children. The group was recently featured in Murfrees- boro ' Daily News Journal as one of the most popular campus ministries due to the clown workshops. The MTSU BIOLOGY CLUB is the oldest active organization on campus, founded in the late 1930 ' s at Middle Tennessee State Teachers ' College. The Biology Club is open for member- ship to any student on campus, regardless of field of study, and is involved in outdoor activi- ties including caving, hiking, and canoeing. A major activity of the Biology club is news- paper recycling, and 1.3 million pounds have been recycled since a trailer was provided by the Packaging Corporation of America in 1975 and Chi O ' s exhibit a httle bit of fire at the 1981 hotnccomin;; spitit competition, (photo by Don Closson) place permanently at the Greenland Drive park- ing lot. The PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS SOCIETY OF AMERICA is a nationwide organization which helps public relations stu- dents gain valuable insights into the Public Re- lations field, thereby promoting higher ideals within. Their activities include hands-on exper- ience at PR agencies, attending PRSA lun- cheons held monthly in Nashville, and having a wide range of professional speakers at their meetings. They also sponsored the Private Eyes ' contest last fall and sent a delegation to the National PRSA PRSSA Convention in Chi- cago last November. Chartered in 1962, PHI SIGMA BETA served as an over -all academic honor society until 1973. At that time the organization was disbanded, due mainly to the inability to find an academic advisor (advisors had to be members of Phi Beta Kappa). Rechartered in the Fall of 1980, Phi Sigma Beta has again taken its place among the MTSU honorary societies. It is not an affiliate with any National Society and is not affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa. In essence Phi Sigma Beta is an organization that promotes and awards academic excellence for both males and females on the MTSU campus. This orga- nization has gorwn in membership and hopes to become even more involved in the activities at MTSU within the coming year. They encourage any interested people to call them about mem- bership. ■ 1 m X ' hSLHY lOUNDAI ION — R Reed. D tathei, N. Aguila, M. Keating, C. Francis, D. Russell, K. Hannah, A. Bratten. A. Hartcness. W. Porterfield, M. Lay. L, Stevens. L. Glass. C. Edington, C, Miller. S. Burt, P. Ferryman. M West, P. Hamm. E. Partin. W Nichols, C. Locke, R Butrum, P. Lewis, H. Williams, D. Parkins. G. Watson, V. Carter. W. Bush, K. Harold, G Sisson. L. LaFevcrs, V. McDaniel. M. Hall. M. OBannon.J. Hilliard. S, Adams, J. Godwin, J. Curtis, N.Johnson, J. Amacher. J. Greathouse. J. Sands, M. Spry, J. Brantley, J. Pennington. C. Luckett, B Thrasher, D. Harris, L. Love, L White, C. Speilman, J. Young. J Steed, B. Edwards, B. Fyke, G. Hamilton, T. Pena, P. Corlcy, D. Howerton. R. Lindish. BIOLOGY CLUB — 1st Row — E. Edwards, M Tucker, D. Ladouceur, L. Travis, P. Doyle. 2nd Row — T. Sanders, K. Moore, S, Armstrong, E. Henderson, D. Shivers. D, Kesslcr. J. Fitch, N. Harris. 3rd Row — D. Bartlett, C. Wright, C. Louthan, J. Willis. 102 organizations LETS GO. BIG BLUE! (Photo by Don Closson) PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS SOCIETY OF AMERICA — 1st R.)w - C. Coopit, B PHI SIGMA BETA -J Sprakcr. Z Janus, K Notion. J She Thomas. R Vauj;hn. T. Buttis.J, Milstead, 2nd Row — L Reddinj;. D Kesslei. B. Fstcw. F. Blankcnship. . td Row —J. Hclmintollet, W. McCatdell. J. Ctouch, A. Daniels, K. Butke. C. Hoppct. , Not PictutedJ. Canttel. Groupies SCEC Student Home Economics Sigma Iota Epsilon Alpha Mu Gamma The STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EX- CEPTIONAL CHILDREN is an organiza- tion for all students interested in the welfare of exceptional children. With the support and par- ticipation of its members, the SCEC plans ac- tivities that are both fun and educational. Dur- ing the month of October, the SCEC had a beepball game with the visually impaired stu- dents, a Halloween party, and helped with Ri- verdale High School Fashion Show here in Murfreesboro. The SCEC makes an effort to keep members up-to-date and active in the fields of special education. At their meetings the members listen to guest speakers and learn of new ways in activities and educational projects are being used in other areas. Sig Ep ' s go for it in the 1981 homecoming parade by Dwayne Harvey) (pho STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN — D. Dufur, J. Delbridge. T. STUDENT HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION — 1st Row h Hatton, J Hardy, M. Leverette, R. Powers. T.Jones. C. Holland. P. Sumners, D. Cates, B. Holman, D. Ray. Wilhams, M. Mayes, D.Jordon. T Serafmi. L. Wilson, T, Hikam. B, Sanders. C. Gienger. 2nd Row — L. Ball. K. Eller, L. Beard, C. Davidson, B. McCeney. M. York. N Leonard, L. Cullum. M. Cook. L, Gaston. 3rd Row — K Hutcherson. L. Cherry, P. Smith, C Louthan, K. Crutcher, R. Sparkman, A. Gossage, D. Russell, P. Corley. 4th Row —J. Southerland, C. Wright, R. May. R. Eddings. T. Coles, D. Edwards, M. Prosser, C. Hildreth, J. Miirrill, S. Morgan, T. Tanksley. 104 organi2 We are tomorrow ' s teachers and we are concerned about our profession today is the motoofthe STUDENT TENNESSEE EDU- CATION ASSOCIATION. As a pre-profes- sional organization influencing the future of education the STEA speaks out on issues such as class size maximums, student teacher rights and the National Teachers ' Examination (NTE). As they work to prepare themselves for their profession, the members of STEA are building tomorrow ' s profession today! They work to- wards this goal by having guest speakers at their meetings. These speakers present to the organi- zation problems which are facing the area of education today and how they might helo solve these problems. The speakers give an insight to the members as to what they should expect in their future profession. SIGMA IOTA EPSILON is both a honor- ary and professional fraternity, based in the School of Business under the management se- quence. The general purpose of the organization is two -fold: to encourage and recognize scho- lastic excellence; and to promote cooperation between the academic and practical aspects of management. Among other activities, various guest speakers are brought to MTSU by the society. These guest speakers explicate to the society ' s membership what is ' going on in the world of business. This gives members an idea of what they can expect after they graduate. Requirements to be a member of this organiza- tion include having at least a 3.0 average and a B in one management course. The organiza- tion also gives students an opportunity to so- cialize with others who are honory in manage- ment. A national foreign -language honor society, ALPHA MU GAMMA closely works with international students on campus. The organi- zation ' s aims are to recognize achievement in the field of foreign language study, to encour- age an interest in the study of foreign literatures and civilizations, and to stimulate a desire for the linguistic attainment. The group strives to foster an understanding of other people. Pro- grams are presented at the meetings which per- tain to the language and culture of other coun- tries. These presentations give the Alpha Mu Gamma members a clearer view of depth of the foreign language which they are learning. This organization infotms its members of job oppor- tunities which require an comprehension and skill of a second language. A prime example of this would be working as an interpreter for the World ' s Fair which opens this summer in Knoxville. There are many other job opportuni- ties which this organization offers its members. The group also aids in the preparations of an annual International Dinner. This is an opportu- nity for the numerous foreign students of MTSU to gather for a social event and offers an opportunity for the Alpha Mu Gamma mem- bers to see how well skilled they are in their foreig n language. Fortunately, most of the members find that they are well skilled in their foreign because of the excellent foreign lan- guage program here at MTSU. Homecoming enthusiasm is always evident during the week, as shown by the group of KA ' s going bananas during the spirit competition, (photo by Don Closson) 4 SIGMA IOTA FPSILON — 1st Row — B Bowen, R Duke, D Power, J Pack, M. Powell. P Waire 2nd Row — G Walls, W Greene, L Landers, B. Queener, S. Howell. M. Harris. Not Pictured: L. Bailey, D. Morrison, L. Liggett. C. Meats, C. Robinson. ALPHA MU GAMMA — Row 1: R. Hillis, M. Malatak, S Fisher, M. Handy, Row 2: D. Hoskins. J Dillard, J. Carson, L. Landers, R. Blum, Row 3; L. Redmond, W. Howard. D. Knox, A. Bedon. 105 organizations Groupies com Alpha Kappa Psi Canterbury Club ASID Ultimate-Frisbee Club ALPHA KAPPA PSI, an MTSU business fraternity, conducts seminars with professional persons in fields of interest in order to learn more about opportunities available to the mem- bership in the job market. The group also spon- sors plant tours and regional and national con- vention trips. They feel that by doing this they can obtain an understanding of their study area which they can obtain in books. It also helps students to understand if they are choosing the right profession or not. Membership is open to any students major- ing or minoring in any business -related se- quence offered. AKPsi members have sold cou- pon books filled with excellent values from area merchants in the past to raise funds for organi- zational activities. This service project offers MTSU students great bargains on many items which they need. Promoting Christian Fellowship is the pur- pose of the CANTERBURY CLUB — the Episcopal church at work on campus. Activi- ties in which the organization engages are fel- lowship, prayer, study, and sponsoring and at- tending Christian concerts, bake sales, and re- treats. Meetings are held on Tuesday nights at St. Paul ' s Episcopal Church located on East Main Street near Hill ' s Grocery. I don ' t know this person at all. I promise! (photo by Stuart A. Marshall ) ALPHA KAPPA PSI — 1st Row — D. Greene, D. Akins, R Legge. T Cooper.J M.lstead. CANTERBURY CLUB 2nd Row — G. Carter. P. Corn, L. Stallings. 3rd Row — V. Mosley, E. Nail, L. Morris, J. Williams, M. Chfton Eller. L. Landers. 4th Row — K. Smith. D. Powers. J. Turney, S. Stratton, L. Bevendge. Not Pictured; L. Bailey. B. Pillow, R. Hayes. R. Engel. C Watts, S. Arnold, S. Landers. 2nd Ro 106 organizations The Student Chapter of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID) at MTSU is a branch of the profession- al organization of ASID. ASID is headquartered in New York, with professional and student chapters all over the country. The purpose of the student chapter is to bridge the gap between professional designers and design students. It will give students an insight into the real aspects of interior design which they cannot learn in classes. The student chapter also provides stu- dents with an opportunity to meet and get to know people associated with the field of interi- or design. Meeting monthly (every third Tuesday), the group usually has a guest speaker along the lines of a designer or architest. Field trips are also scheduled at these meetings. To be a member of this group, one must be an interior design major. Schools which have chapters of ASID must offer a three, four, or five year program in interior design. The MTSU ULTIMATE TEAM FRIS- BEE CLUB is a new organization on campus whose purpose is enjoying and sharing all as- pects of frisbee disc play. Ultimate, our primary activity, is a game played with two seven -men teams on a sixty -yard field, and incorporates the principles of football and basketball. Team club members are also involved in freestyle, double-disc-court and disc golf All students are welcome to participate, as no specific disc skills are required. A frisbee and a good throw- ing arm are important, though. If you see a group of students around campus throwing a round plastic object, more than likely the thrower is a participant of this club. Members participate in numerous contests held all over the country. They have won many of these contests. MTSU cued Kim McMil by Stuart A, Marshall) . up for the hunt, (photo pmE IkM A ' ■Ai y- ' ' i P ' vr EjB ' iL ' ifl Lj pwW b ' J TjH ' ' r 1 )l ■in ji -l £ ' vfa Ej Kif l k yi Bl JM k 1 ' BBP fefiBt j i B ' III w SJP ' K.- ' - ' iiBl AMRRICAN SCXriFTY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS — A Mckenney, B, Morris, S. Starncs, A Sutherland, M. Hilt. P. Spickard. P. Combs, L, Ball, N, Leonard, V. Gregory, A. Rollins. J. Rainey. T. Newton, S. Swint, C Selby, C. Dotsun. J. Hawkins. L. Shacklett. ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM — 1st Row — L Hester. J. Roj ers, T. Strunk, D Kessler, D. Shivers, D, Blanchard. 2nd Row — T. Sisson, S. Holter, N. Manginelli, J. Fumpano, Gerbil, R.Jackson. 2nd Row — G. Dombek. R. Swafford, G. Samples, M. Kelly, J- Hood, J. Hunt. Not pictured — J. Tarilenton, T. Wheylon. J. Anderson, and B. Pfahl. Groupies Interfaith Council Delta Tau Alpha Walking Horse Asso. Kool Club The MTSU INTERFAITH COUNCIL is designed to help develop and understanding of all religious faiths, promote cooperation among all religious groups on the MTSU campus, and provide a vehicle for campus-wide inter-de- nominational planning and programming. Activities on the Interfaith Council are usual- ly fellowship oriented and include events such as bonfires, Christmas caroling, and the annual Interfaith picnic. DELTA TAU ALPHA is the agriculture honor society whose purpose is to recognize scholastic achievement and promote the field of agriculture. The organization has guest speakers which come and talk at monthly meetings. You don ' t have to be Roy Rogers or Trigger to join the MTSU WALKING HORSE AS- Just your average, run-of-the-mill undcrgrad celebrating at the 1981 homecoming bonfire , ( photo by Don Closson I 1 v K L M INTERFAITH COL NLlL 1st Row — R. Henry, S. Monset, M. Spry, 2nd Row — M. Vaughn, S. Arnold, P. Law, J. Spraker. Not pictured: G. Wolf. L. Albert, P. Wieck, S. DKLTA TAU ALPHA - Ulrich, P, Pratt, R Bre 1st Row — T McElioy, M. Kolstedt, 2nd Row — Dr. Rawlins, J. er. K Hanna, 3rd Row — K. Harris. J. McClendon, F. Warren. 108 organizations SOCIATION. All it takes is a love for Tennessee Walking Horses. The MTSU Walking Horse Association deals and works specifically the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. They participate in Walking Horse shows across the state. The main purpose of this orga- nization is to get people involved with others BURN THF.M PFNGUINS (photo by Don Clusson) who care about Walking Horses. Being yourself is being Kool is the motto of the MTSU KOOL CLUB, and this organi- zation aids several charitable institutions throughout the year, proving their indepen- dence and pride. The purpose of the Kool Club, is to promote fellowship among MTSU stu- dents and in the community. Kool Club mem- bers were very active in campus this year. Such as numerous donations to the Blind Bowlers ' League of Murfreesboro, the Mary Walker Foundation, and the Sickle Cell Anemia Fund at Meharry Hospital, NAACP, and the Senior Citi- zens of Murfreesboro. This organization also sponsored the Tennessee Superstars semi -pro basketball team and aided in the election of Miss Black MTSU, Shernia Brown. The group awarded the first Ken Toney Scholarship Fund. WALKING HORSF ASSOCIATION — B. Morris, J. Best, L, Neij;ht, D Miller, K Gibson. S. Browndcr, K. Brown, T. Ralst in, J. Williams, B. McClendon, R. Sanohey, B. Nael KtX)L CLLIB — Sittinj; - Smith. Standing — L, P. Luster. W. Broadnax, D. Pendleton, D. Baeey, R. Wallace, D. 3ble. P, Webb, V. McClain, L. Beard, M. Mclntyre 109 organizations Groupies STEA Circle K Sigma Delta Chi Sigma Delta Sigma The STUDENT TENNESSEE EDUCA- TION ASSOCIATION is a pre -professional organization that is influencing the future of education. We are tomorrow ' s teachers and we are concerned about our profession today. We speai out on issues such as class size maxi- mums, student teacher rights, and the NTE (National Teachers ' Examination). We work to prepare ourselves for our profession. We are building tomorrow ' s profession today! STEA has guest speakers at their meetings which explicate to the members the importance of becoming involved in the scope of education not only at the local level but also the state and national levels. These speakers give the mem- bers an idea of what they can expect in their future profession. Sponsored by Kiwanis International, CIR- CLE K INTERNATIONAL is the world ' s largest international collegiate service organiza- tion. Service activities scheduled during the MTSU ' s chapter ' s year include visiting the chil- dren ' s Ward of Rutherford County Hospital, Boulevard Terrace Nursing Home, and the Sen- ior Citizens ' Club. Beginning an Adopt-a- Grandparent program is numbered among fu- ture plans of the organization. Other activities in which members participate are attending Kiwanis dinner meetings, helping the Kiwan- Chilly Willy watches as Sig Fp brothers prepan homecoming float, (photo by Don Closson) ians with fundraising pancake breakfasts, and conducting a spring banquet. Circle K conducts a membership drive each semester and are becoming one of the largest service organizations on campus. They strive for servi ce but include fun as a co- sponsor of ser- vice. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member is welcome to get in contact with this group. The Society for Professional Journalists, SIGMA DELTA CHI, is dedicated to free- dom of the press and enforcement of the First Amendment in relation to journalistic fields. All persons of sophomore standing majoring in any Mass Communications sequence except Adver- tising or Public Relations are eligible for mem- bership in the organization, which boasts a na- tional affiliation for collegiate members when they graduate and move into the professional world. Guest speakers at meetings of the group highlight the organizations activities, which also include cook-outs, writing competitions for members, and an annual trip to the national convention for two delegates every year. SIGMA DELTA SIGMA is an association for disabled students, but it is open to all stu- dents on campus. SDS sponsors the Rolling Raiders basketball team. They also sponsor an Awareness Day to better enlighten non- disabled students with the concerns of the disabled students on the MTSU campus, and to overcome prejudices and alien- ation towards these students. In conjunction with the Office of Disabled Student Services, SDS works to improve cam- pus facilities for the disabled. For example, SDS has long been working to get an elevator In- stalled in Kirksey Old Main. It appears that the money has been appropriated for that project and that the work is to be contracted in January of 1982. STUDENT TENNESSEE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION — T. Buttrey, L. Taylor. S. Crow. J. McGec, P. Duggin, J. Newton. C. Davidson, Locke, C. Gienger, S. Willis, R. Ashaley. M. Weiherer, J. Delbridgc. H. Ryman, T. Kizer. A. Welch. K. Washington, B. Gardner, C. Trail. S. Guin.J. Hodge. L. Russell. A. Seals, R. Elizer, G Hailey.J Kmcaid. L. Motel. C James, M, Lawson, M. Henson, A. Buck. L. Ewin.J. Smith, S. Smith, M. Williams, M. Mayes, S. Buck, A. Freeman, T. Leverette, C Moore, B. Morris, P. Talley, M, Woodward, S, Wright, D, Thomas, A. Anderson, R. Allison, G. Hyde. V, McDanicI, C Smith, N. Dclbridge. CIRCLE K — 1st Row — M Gothard. I, Bcr stns 2nd Row — R. Henry. K. Cook. V. Gilfard. G. Si ,ct. B Semmcs, D Whcatlcy. A Bur nith. R R.)gers. D. Higgins.J. You no organizations Lite IS hard when you keep missin ' your mouth . . ( pho hy Stuart A Marshall} M(. -%2:l -, Ktr i - V ' %%Kvm ' ■ n omiRs ■1 fl HI H SIGMA DFl.TA CHI — Ist Row — M. McDonald. A. Galloway, D Klledgc. 2nd Ro T, Stewart, I.. Holt. K, Vaujjhn, D. Bell. R. Atwood. M. Warren. Vd Row — K. Oar Stuart. W. Sloan, M. Holland, R. Sublett, J. Mier, D. Belew. 4th Row — V, Kceto Foster, K Winfrey, S, Jacobs. SIGMA DRLTA SIGM. In K v, b. . Row — B. F-dwards. M. Pugh. K. Cox. K. Hov Whaley. J. Younp. M. Clifton. C. McDowell . .Ii, B. Dodson. H. Watson. R. Witt. 2nd l.J. Delbridge. S. Rogers. 3rd Row — M. Ill (fganizations Groupies Gamma Beta Phi GAMMA BETA PHI — M Abbott, G. Adams. M Adams, V Adcock, L Albett, T Albert, T. Alexander, K. Allen, L Allen, T. Allocco, R. Amachcr, C. Amos, A, Anderson, S. Anderson. S. Anderson, B. Antic, M. Armstronj;, S. Armstrong, N. Arnold, J Aylor, D. Baber, S Bachus, C. Bailey, L. Ballou. D. Barnes. H, Barnes. P Barnes. M Barnett. W Barrett. B. Barron. C Basham.J. Bass, T. Bass, S. Bastian, T Batts, D Bauer, V Bearden, L Beebc. C Belew, T, Berrett, N. Bevels, G. Bevendge, M. Bibb, D Biles, R. Blair. M Blake. T. Blakely. S. Blevins. W. Boeglin, L. Boeh, L. Bohannon, M. Bomkamp, J. Bonner. C. Boswell. C Bouvin, J, Bowers, S Bradford, S, Brian. M. Bridges. R, Brock. T. Brock. D. Brooks. S. Brooks. C Brown. D Brown. S. Bruce. P. Bryson, A Buck, E. Burch, C Burger, J. Burke, L. Burnsed, J, Burrell, B, Burroughs, D. Butrum, T. Buttrey, B, Campbell. D. Cantrcll. J Caperton. A. Caputo. T. Carlin. G. Carpenter, B Carrington. D Carter. W. Carter. L. Cass, C. Cathcart. L. Chapman. P. Cheatham, P. Chesnutt. A. Clanton. J. Clark, J Clark, J Clark, P. Clark, P. Clayton, M. Clifford, K. Coder, C. Cole, D Cole, C. Coleman, T Coleman, T Coles, B. Condra, L Conley, K. Cook, M C.xjmbes, J. Corbin, M Cosby, K. Cotham, E Cox, S Cox, D. Crawford, K. Cogger, P. Crisman, S. Crow, T Crutchfield, J. Cuel, M Custer, M Davis, R Davis, S, Davis, T Davis, B Dawson, N. Delbndge. G, Dhinosa, E Dickens, M Dillard,J Dixon, R Donnell. V Draper, R DuBray, B Duke, P. Duncan, P, Duncan,J Durham, S. Eady, M, Eakin,J, Eatherly, W. Eddings, B. Edwards, T. Egan, R Elizer, C Elmore, R Engel, T Engel, C, Erickson, L, Estes, M, Evans, M. Fann, E, Falukner, J. Eeuerbacher, L Fitzhugh, D. Floyd, S. Floyd, B Fox. T. Fox. D Franklin. S. Franks. S. Freeman, M. Fricke, Y. Fullerton, D. Fuqua, K. Garner, S. Garrett, J, Gearhart, J. Gee. C. Gienger, J. Gill, C- Gilliam, K- Gilmore, L. Glass, D- Gleaves, T. Godfrey, C, Goff, K. Goff, A, Gossage, M Gothard, R Green, T, Greenway, L. Greer, C, Gregory, W. Gregory, A Grett, R Griffis, S Griggs, K. Gunnells, J. Gupton, D. Gutherie, J Hale, A. Halliburton, K Hamby, B. Hamilton, M. Hammond, K. Hannah, R. Hardy, P. Harmon, G. Harper, L Harrell, M Harris, M Harris, W. Harris, R. Harvey, L. Hatcher, M. Hawkins, L. Head, G. Hearn, L. Heflin, V. Hemphill, E. Henderson, R. Henley, R. Hichman,J Hiers, C Hiett, D. Higgins, J. High, C. Hiles, M. Hill, T. Hill, C. Hillhouse, V. Hilliard. L. Hillman, T Hobson, C. Hogan, C Holcombe, L, Holt, B. Holton. D. Hood, D. Hooie, S Hooker, J Hoover, T. Hopkins, R. Home, C. Howell, S. Howell, T. Huestis, R Hughes, S Humble, L Hummel, M. Hunt, D. Hutchinson, P. Isbell, J, Jacobs, M.Jacobs, GJarmon, R Jennings, T. Jett, D. Jobe, C.Johnson, K Johnson, R.Johnson, D. Jolley, T. Jones, P.Jordan, R Joyc D. Justice, J. Kaiser, M. Keating, C Keele, V. Keeton, D, Keller. J, Kendall. J Keny. D Kerr. K. Kerr, R. Kibby. V, Kidd. L. King.J. Kinkade. T. Kizer. A. Klautsch. H Kleespoes, S. Knorr. M. Knowles, A. Komatsu. R. Krislek, L. LaEevers, M, Lally. P. Lamb, G. Lamb, L Landers, J. Landreth, J. Lane, T. Lane. M. Larkins, S. Lassiter, K. Laster. V. Lcdgerwood. A Lee, J. Lee, L. Lee, S. Lee, P. Lewis, L. Liggett, N. Liggett. D. Liles. J. Lindsay, C Link, T Link, J. Littlevallie, E. Locke, S. Logan, B. Lowe, E. Lowe, L. Lowe, K. Lyon, L- Mabry, B Mabry, S. Mackenzie, E- Manheim, T. Markum. R. Martin. D. Massengale. S. Massey. L Masteis. J. Mathis. M Mayes. B McAlister. R McBride, B McCall. K. McCency. K; McConnell. J McCord. C McCoy. K McDonald, K. McEachern, M McElhaney, L McHughes, J McKinney, L McMahon, L McQuesten, J McRae, T Meacham, G. Melton K. Mercer, L, Meyer, B Miller, L Miller, E Mills, J. Mitchell, M. Mitchell, S. Moger, M Moody, E. Moore, L, Moore, V Morgan. B Morris. L, Morris, E, Morrison, W. Mullinax, Mungle, C. Murphrce, V. Murphree, D, Murphy, L Murphy, B. Myers. S, Nanney. D Nelson, J. Neuhoff, T. Newton, P Nicholson, M. Nolan, L. Northcutt, L. Nourse, K. Oard S O ' Brien, L. Ogden, G Onwochei, L C verstreet, K. Owens, K Oxford, R. Page, P Pardon, W. Parker,J Parks, C. Parsons, K. Patton, L. Patton, S Patton, L. Pearson, J. Pecry L. Pendergrass, H. Perry, D. Pettross, L. Petty, S. Peyton, J. Phillips, R Pierce, D Pocta, S Poe, C Polk, G Pomcroy, C Portet, E. Porter, C Powell, M. Powell, R Powers, T Pryor, L Puckett, M Pulley, B. Queener, S. Quesenberry, L Quillen, L. Rader, A. Raymer, L Redmond. K Reed, F Reynolds, M Rippcy, J, Roberts, M. Roberts, M. Roberts. R Roberts. D Rogers, J Rogers. R Rogers. B Rolin. L Rowe 112 organizations i ■ ll 1 i ■ ' H I GAMMA BHTA PHI FXFCUTIVF OFFICFRS — L to R — Seated — A. Halliburton, Dr R Bergman. J Littlcfield, K Spcnce, Dr R. Hillman, 2nd Row — M Pcttross, K. Cothem. C. Porter, C Winters, D Cole. C. Howell, B. Mercer, 3rd Row — B. Carrington, K. Mcfe B Monre, T Mt B H( D Whii ' i S y s Sis 1 - 1. Rus-. U I Ivussell K Salmon F Sanborn B Sanders B Sandos ,. 1 1) Schm.dt 1 Schrjder I Scofield J Scott R Scott T Serafmi J Shcdd I shields 1) Sinclair, M Skinner, B. Smith. C Smith, F, Smith, G, Smith, K. Smith, M. Smith. N Smith. B Snead. W. Snook. J. Southerland. J, Sparkman. K Spence. J. Spraker. T. Stafford. C Stavely.J. Steed, D- Sterner, C, Steinmetz, C. Stevens, L. Stevens, T. Stevens. T, Stewart, J, St.nes, K Stinger, R Stockdell,J, Stoltz, S. Stone, B. Stout. L. Stout, B. Stringer. K Stnte. V Stubert, G. Sullivan. T Sutterfield.J. Sutton. M. Tate. B. Thomas, R. Tate, R Thomas, R. Thomas, S. Thomas. J. Thompson. F. Tipton. P. Townes. L- Travis, B. Trout, B, Tucker. T. Turner. D, Tyree. R, Tyree. O Uche. J. Underwood. T Underwood. A Vaden, D VanHooser, T. Vasut, S. Wade, C Walker. J. Walker. M, Walker. P Walker. S Walton. W. Walton.J. Ward, M. Warner, C Warren. C Washburn, D Washington. K Washington. C Watson, 1. Weaver, K Webb, A Welch, D Wells, R Wenisch. | West. B. Westbrooks, R. Whitaker, S White, D Whitworth, B Wiggs, C. Wilkerson, f ' Williams, J Williams, M. Williams, M Williams, R Williams, T Williams, L Williamscm. 1,. Willis. H Willmorc, C. Winters. D. Winters. D, Wiseman, W Wood, T. Woodard, W Woodruff, D Worrel, D, Wright, R, Yarbrough, R Yates, W Yates, J. Yendell, M York The MTSU chapter of the GAMMA BETA PHI SOCIETY, chartered in 1965, is an honor society open to students who are in the top twenty percent of their class and are of worthy character. Service is a watchword of the society and is exempUfied by the many activities in which GBP is involved. Being an active member of this society involves more than just receiving a diploma seal, which most people tend to believe. Being an active member can tend to be a problem at times since with over five hundred members making Gamma Beta Phi the largest group on campus. But, the organization usually has enough projects scheduled each semester so each member can participate. Being an active member involves service, leadership, and char- acter. These qualities can be found in the nu- merous activities which Gamma Beta Phi in- volves themselves. From selling football pro- grams to giving apples on Teacher Appreciation Day, Gamma Beta Phi can be found in many of the facets of MTSU. The organization is governed by the Execu- tive Officers Council. The purpose of this coun- cil is to lead the membership and structurally and creatively plan projects for the organization. The members of the council try to keep things running smooth, but in the words of one of the members We just work hard we don ' t claim to be perfect. Upper left — Gamma Beta Phi members sell bakes on the UC ground floor. Lower right — Gamma Beta Phi members pig out in Mur- phy Center, (photos by Dave Whitworth) 113 or ani ations Groupies Asso. Of Computing Mach. United Nations Pre- Vet Society Beta Alpha Psi The attempt to promote more understanding of the requirements of employment related to computer science and, inevitably, to provide better computer scientists for the business world is what the ASSOCIATION OF COM- PUTING MACHINERY is all about. The group sponsors lectures, trips, contests, and so- cial activities throughout the year, and is com- posed of majors and minors in the computer science and information systems sequences of the School of Business. Guest speakers lecture to the group about opportunities in the area of computing machinery. This gives the members an opportunity to hear more about their future profession. Cameroon, Nigeria, France, Zimbabwe, Nor- way, Ecuador, and England — What is one thing all these countries and many more have in common. ' ' They all have representatives in the MTSU STUDENT UNITED NATIONS. Members of this organization come all over the world to attend school at MTSU. Their purpose is to give foreign students fellowship with each other. They strive to help each other with problems they might be having adjusting to new and strange surroundings. There are over fifty different countries which are represented in the United Nations. The members of this orga- nization help to make MTSU a more universal campus. There is no way he could hav Lesley Colhns) ade that call!!! (photo by ASSOCIATION OFCOMPHTING MACHINERY — 1st Row — T. Walket, D.Hood, R STUDENT IINITKD NATION — 1st Row — Y. Kawakt.eh. K.Johnson. R. Satmiento.J Caplcy, K. Anspack. 2nd Row —J. Hankins. S. Lassitet, J. Spraket. L. Stevens. T. Davis, M, Kunapremkit. K, Qais. M, Rahman. O, Anizor. Y. Shaw.Taylot. 2nd Row — M. Rodwgiez Worrel, M. Bairett. R, Alexander, D. Bauer, S, Evans, T. Hopkins. C. Cole, S. Waghray, 3rd C. Montriwat, P, Jayapipat, P. Smuthr avond, Y Singhsilarak, S. Suwanamas, S, Suwanamas, Row — T. Turner, R. Pierce, C Park, M. Fisher. M. Fazclnia. .3rd Row — F. Ogunyomi. E. Pierre. P. Montriwat, L. Casanova, C. Akaiso, L, Zarate, E. Azuka. R. Dixon. 4th Row — Y, Shinn. S. O buchi, Z, Youssef. S. Yoo, G Opum, S. Sabnis. D. Kamat, A, Munoz, M Osei.Mcnsah. 114 organizations Composed of students who plan to enter the field of veterinary medicine, the PRE-VET- ERINARY SOCIETY keeps members up-tp- date on requirements for admission to veteri- nary schools around the country and on oppor- tunities available in the expanding field of vet- erinary medicine. Activities in which the group participates in- clude hosting visits from local veterinarians to speak before the Society, an annual trip to an open -house event at the College of Veterinary Medicine at UT-Knoxville, and the annual visit from the Associate Dean of the Veterinary School, William Gray. Other Pre -Vet events consist of fund-raising undertakings and var- ious social activities. Representing honorary and professional members, BETA ALPHA PSI is the National Accounting Fraternity. This Zeta Gamma Chapter was installed October 3, 1980, with activities that include VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), hosting various guest speakers from local accounting firms and participating in the accounting lab on campus. This lab is help- ful to students who are still trying to figure what the difference is between a debit and credit so they can start their accounting homework. Tu- toring in accounting and numerous other busi- ness functions is available from the Beta Alpha Psi members. The guest speakers which speak at the Beta Alpha Psi meetings relay to the members what they can expect in working for a big, medium, or small accounting firm. This is a good way in which accounting students can hear first hand the opportunities and problems which they have facing them in their future profession. Even though they have only been on the MTSU campus since 1980, the Beta Alpha Psi has proven to be a growing and very active organization on campus. Dig in . . . (photo by Pumpkin O ' Parson} PRE-VFTFRINARY SCXIFTY — 1st Row —J Best, S Powell, L Nctfjht, T McElroy, M Roberts, Dr R Alexander. 2nd Row — Dr. W. Grav. S. Little. B. Byrd, D. Ladovceur. 3rd Row — D Ward, J Adams, D. Miller, L. Pitts. 4th Row —J. Burks. L. Betkley, S. Hickey, C. Burj;cr. D, Weaver. BETA ALPHA PSI — 1st Row —J McCauley, S. Holland, B Baj;lcy. D. Mcintosh. Y. Shinn, L Petty 2nd Row — R. Colvard. W. Thompson, J Sipos. B Burroughs, D. Hood. C. Woodfin 115 )rganiEations Groupies Beta Beta Beta Pi Kappa Delta Sigma Club BSU An affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, BETA BETA BETA is an honor society introduced for the recognition of outstanding achievement of stu- dents in biology. Full membership is offered to biology majors, with an associate membership being offered to Pre -professional majors in the health sciences, such as nursing, pre-med, pre- vet, etc. Tri-Beta is a national biological honorary society whose purposes are to disseminate knowledge and to promote biological research. The members prepare departmental exhibits for honors day and other group visits to campus, are available to visit high schools for programs and also provide tutoring for students in biol- ogy. They also have guest speakers which in- form them of job opportunities and what to expect in their future profession. The MTSU Debate Team, PI KAPPA DELTA, is presently ranked second in the na- tion. (California State is ranked first.) Pi Kappa Delta competes in debate tourna- ments on the weekends. They debate Harvard, Yale, Colgate and other dental schools. There are two types of debate: SEDA and NDT. Pi Kappa Delta competes in both types of debate. ATO rides a(;am ' (photo by Dwayne Harvey) BliTA BH ' IA HI I . 1m K.,« .M Dunn. 1. Allu.. (. W nilcrs, 1., Coder. C Hailey, K Crews 2nd Row — S. Hester. T lijjar. H. Byrd. C. Boswell, M. Smith. J. Bates. B I. me. B Stevens. D. Otwell. rd Row - S. Murphree. K. Goff. B. Mercer. B. Rohn, J. Scott. J Bonner. C Wiser. PI KAPHA DII.IA Brown. R lenner. i: - 1. Grej;ory. A Cantrell B Johnson. D Sternberg G. Simerly, 2nd Ro Twice a month in the University Center the SIGMA CLUB, a male honor society founded at MTSU in 1925, holds its meetings. The purpose of the Sigma Club is to honor those male constituents of Middle Ten- nessee State University who have achieved out- standing academic performance. according to Sigma Club president Zane Smith. The Sigma Club holds a smoker and initi- ation each semester, and each spring the con- duct a banquet for all members. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION is an or- ganization of Christian college students seeking to live out their lives under the lordship of Christ on the MTSU campus. BSU offers stu- dents a change to meet and get to know other students through a variety of activities. BSU sponsors worship, Bible studies, parties, mission projects, choir, music teams, revival teams, Fri- day night movie, after game fellowships, re- treats, and much more. They also participate in campus events such as All -Sing. The BSU hopes to offer to students a close bond of togetherness in which they can share common beliefs and ideas. The BSU is sponsored by the Baptist church, but members come from many varying religions. The BSU is a very active orga- nization on the MTSU campus. Wesley members pigging O ' Parsons) ut!!!! (photo by John Wesley SIGMACLUB — IstRow — F, Boch.THuc-.tis. I. ilowili, MiiitM, VV N.mik, 1 Albctt, D. Masscngalc. 2nd Row —J. Sprakct, Z, James. S, Mutphtec. K. Goff. B. Metcct. G. Onwochcl, G Lamb, T. Tanksley 3fd Row — L. Mootc.J. Ph.llips. D. Pall o, L. Liggett, D. Walker. R Mc Bride. |, Bates, R, Green. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION — P. Buckley. K. West. T. Demonbreun, L. Ford. S Quattlehaum.J. Ro er, P Ducan. S. Martm, C. Baker, S Swmdie. K. Williams. S- Chaplin, F Beets, B Murphrce, H Kolivas, F. Gould, J. Torbert, M. Creasman, T. Hall, V. Wall, D Goodgame, K. Tipton. M, Keele, K. Flliot. A. Nokes, R. Wakefield, A. Brown. D. Ncrrcn, M, Walsh, F, Hall. R, Forrest, K. Dematteo, B. Fox, G. Forsee. J. Queener, B. Smith. Vaughn D Milhker. R Bishop. J. Larkins, L. Ford. T. Lane, L. Lane,J. McKinney. L Pool L. Richter. D, Anderson, D Power, M, Jett. D, Dacon 117 organizations Groupies Psychology Club Pi Sigma Epsilon Delta Mu Delta Forrest Raiders Gamma Beta Phi members in fight song competition — who are ya mad at. kids (photo by Stuart A. Marshall) Through lectures and social get-togethers, the PSYCHOLOGY CLUB seeked to pro- mote a better understanding of the diverse field of psychology. Other goals of this student- run - organization are to acquaint students with each other and to establish better rapport between students and faculty. The business fraternity, PI SIGMA EPSI- LON, is a national professional fraternity for sales, sales management, and marketing. PI SIGMA EPSILON is affiliated with the Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) of Nashville, PSE provides students a professional line to their future through various projects, socials and business meetings. PI SIGMA EPSILON has had several suc- cessful projects in the past including their An- nual Trade Fair, Cheese and Sausage sale. Cam- pus Folders, distributed at registration, Even- ing for Two Give-away, various bake sales and other selling projects. These projects allow stu- dents to apply their classroom skills to real- world situations. PSE attends regional and national conven- tions. Last fall, 20 members attended the re- gional convention in Carbondale, Illinois. In April, 22 members went to Houston, Texas for PI SIGMA F.PSILON 1st Row —J. Rittenberry. M. Armstrong, R. Burns, D. Massengale. J. M, Shedd, T. Hucstis. 2nd Row — G. Warren, K.R. Daniel. L. Masters. LA. Richtcr, C. Ewers. T. French T. French, L. Hurt, T. Coggen, M Doyle. T. Zalcski, L. Jones, B. Guy, R. Jennings, 3rd Row — C. Powell, M. Hastings. K Armour. J. Ramsey. S. Auten, C. Cameron, L Dial, L. Palmer. D. Winn. G. Bennett. L. Young. M. Harris, R. Whitt, 4th Row — S. Ingram. K Rice, L. Petty. B. Owen, L Hurley. M. Albright. L. Moore.J, Ward. R. Forte, C. Coleman, T Thornton. P, McGlothlin. M. Swann. 5th Row — D. Miller. T Underwood. L. Rice. D. Shaver. J. Wilson. R. Orman. B. Queener. E. Boeh. L. Blevins, R. Johnson. PSYCHOLCKTA ' CLUB — 1st Row — S Mackenzie. B. Holton, T Prosser. M. Crowder. 2nd Row — P Isbell, B. Dawson. D Smith, D. Beard, D. Chandler. .3rd Row — W. Jaunton, C. Simms, A. Jarrett, C. Alexander. 4th Row — P. Drake, S. Drake, C. Davenport. 118 organizations the national convention. DELTA MU DELTA lists itself as an orga- nization promoting the goals of management and marketing majors in the School of Business. The organization plans many activities, includ- ing hosting business persons as guest speakers, touring area businesses, showing films on cur- rent business activities, and planning trips to attend various seminars on management -mar- keting issues. Students join the MTSU FORREST RAIDERS for reasons as varied as the people in the organization. The reasons are so varied that they did not supply Midlander with any copy. And I anna c w the lovely masked morons will sing for us . , anna two ... (photo by Stuart A. Marshall) DELTA MU DF.LTA 1st Row — M. Hams C. Polk. 2nd Row - P. Obinabo, C. HiUhc G. Walls, C. Parsons. C. Tate. C. Gardne , K. Hamby.J. Durham. W, Shurtlett. W, Wo use. J. Clark, L. LaFcvers, P. Wairc. . rd Ro« , H. Carter, C Jacobs, V. Elam. FORREST RAIDERS — H Malone, D. Shadrach, R.John, M. Blackburn. M Lee, R.John, S. Shelloon. D. Ousley, A. Leithner, M, Luscinski, D. Blosser.J. Chaplin. W. Stubblefield, Captam Murphy, S. Barnby, G. Higgins. R. Green, E. Wood, M. Freeman, K. McNeil, J. Bonner, R. Brooks, J. Burton, F. Cruz, A. Gouch, M. Sloan. 119 organizations Groupies Kappa Delta Pi Dance Club Sidelines Collage Theta Omicron is the local chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society of Education majors and minors. Its membership, faculty, alumni, and students, promote educational ethics, qual- ity, and leadership. The goals are achieved through service projects, educational confer- ences, and workshops throughout the year. The MTSU PERFORMING ARTS COM- PANY, otherwise known as the Dance Club, is open to all students interested in dance, regard- less of dance experience or ability. Besides weekly practice, the company ' s main activity is the show they put on each semester. They perform all types of dance, from folk to ballet to jazz to modern. KAPPA DRLTA PI — M Nelson, L, Stout, G. Carr. R- Bergman, B, Higdon, D. Massengale, B. Russell, S. Wright. J. Lane. R. Powers. M. Ball, D, Cain, R. Dcsai, T, Barnes, S, Martin, K.Janncs, B. Morris, L. Russell, S. Wright, F. Blankenship, B, Boyd. B. Chapman. D. Hatcher, P, Parks, L. Seay, J, Frank, J. Locke. J. Phillips, E. Moore, M. Schmidt, S. Jackson, F. Haynes, F. Davis, O.Jennings, L. Lorenz. D. Depriest, L. Eddins, J. Porter, D. Watk.ns, F. Griffey. M. McCollum. S. Patterson, R. Sparkman, M. Wallace, S. Osburn. P. Freudenthal, M. Martin.J, Poole, L. Shepard, B. Youree, M. Mitchell, A.Moseley, A. Buck, J. Dclbridge, S. Buck. F. Ben nett, D. Massengale, C. Moore, M. Mitchell, C. Woodward, S. Zimmerman, D. Carter, R. Butrum. K. Cotham. D. Hutchinson, L, Roy, M. Ervin, R. Home, S. Payne. S. Willis, C. Murphee. T. Leverette. C. Bowman, E. Gilbert, J. Hayes, R. Aden, H. Dickerson, C- Bath, ] Garrett, S. Waggoner, S, LaFon, K. Dibrell, J. Frank. DANCE CLUB — 1st Row — Glover. M. Glass. L. Robersoi B, Cudd. R. Ward, A, Daniels. , K, Avington, D- Rogers, !nd Row — D. Moln COLLEGE, the creative magazine of Middle Tennessee State University, celebrated (?) its 15th year of existence by changing formats, changing editors and moving offices around. Editor Kat Bailey, grad student in psycholo- gy and ardent admirer of Timothy Hutton and Gene Cotton, decided on a new style for the previously prose -and -poetry -oriented publica- tion with the aid of designers Dan Brawner, Richard Cook and Scott Reeves. The normal magazine -style format was dropped for the sec- ond issue ' s folder-type cover, and photography and artwork were given priority to give Collage a thoroughly new look. Production crew members Heidi Pivnick, Laura Rader, Kathy Casity, Sarie Doty -Hamlin (Midlander converts), and Gene Braham aid- ed in the development of Collage ' s influence on MTSU. Adviser David Badger stayed down the hall unless he needed money, and a smaller office area forced the staff to make friends quickly. The purpose of Collage, according to Ms. Move-Your-Ass Bailey, is to provide a cre- ative outlet for MTSU students, faculty, etc. There ' s no other type of publication on campus that can do this type of thing. People can be creative for the other publications, but it ' s not the same, she said. ilDhLINfiS — Kneeling — L. Collins. J. Waggoner, Row 1 — L. Rader, K. Caldwell. J. COLLAGE — Clockwise from right — Kat Bailey, Sarie Doty-Hamlin. Kathe JCells.J. Gupton. E. Porter, M. Tate, B. Thomas, D. Jarrard. Editor, P. Williams. Row 2 — lima Rader, Tak Yeliab, Gina Fann. Gene Braham, Dan Brawner. 3. Closson. M. Tompkins, D. Badger, Advisor, D. Harris, G. Campbell. ' Casity, Groupies cm Rho Lambda Panhellenic Council Kappa Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta. Panhellenic Associ- ation activities include the presentation of scholarship and intramural trophies, coordina- tion of the Sigma Chi Derby and All -Sing, and the sponsorship of a Christmas party for disad- vantage children. This party is open to any organization on campus which wants to sponsor a child. A spring banquet for all sorority mem- bers at MTSU is also undertaken by the organi- zation. MTSU is home for the Delta Pi chapter of KAPP A DELTA, a sorority which makes its national motto, Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest, come alive The members of Kappa Delta sorority are not only a close sisterhood, but one of the mosi Alpha Gams i (phdtd by the late Preppy O ' Par For some MTSU students, the sorority sys- tem is a way of life. Many of MTSU ' s young ladies feel sororities sponsor a togetherness which cannot be found in the normal day -to- day routine of college life. Most sisters of Middle ' s seven nationally affiliated sororities believe that true sisterhood is found in the qual- ity of the relationship and not in the quantity of the membership. From the ladybugs of Kappa Delta to the lions of Alpha Delta Pi, MTSU ' s sororities offer many young women a sister-to-sister together- ness. Honoring women within the Panhellenic As- sociation who have evidenced outstanding leadership ability and loyalty to the Panhellenic Association and their respective sororities is the purpose of RHO LAMBDA. Members of this group strive to work together make MTSU ' s sororities some of the best in the state of Ten- nessee. They plan and organize the rush parties which are held twice yearly to make the process run more smoothly. Lambda members also are involved in numerous service projects. The MTSU PANHELLENIC ASSOCI- ATION is composed of all members of five National Panhellenic Council groups with chapters on campus. The chapters recognized on the NPC roster are Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, and Kappa Delta. Three associate members of the NPA are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma RHO LAMBDA — 1st Row McAlister, R. Tyree.J. Unde Liggett. ■ S. Gatlin. B. Pool, M. Mangrum, K. Laistet. 2nd Row — B. ood, R. Brock, ird Row —J. Steins, C. Porter. K. Kibble. N PANHFLLHNIC COUNCIL — Ist R 2nd Row — B. McAlister, D. Walkt Mills. Srd Row — T. Walker. S. Galt.t Hamblen. .w — S Bradford, V Adcock, K Kibble. C Warren r. S. Wright, L. Hulan.J. Thompson, T Gardner , L. Cherry, L. Blaylock, R. Tyree. C. Parker.J. Hess. S. 122 organization active groups on campus. They placed first in numerous activities last year including all -sing, activities day, Civitan candy sale, and the home- coming spirit competition; also they retired the Sigma Chi Derby trophy last year. Other achievements include winning the All -Sports trophy and having a sister selected Miss MTSU of 1981. Sisters of Kappa Delta can be found in numerous campus organizations. For example, four KD sisters serve MTSU in the capacity of Student Ambassadors. Kappa Delta is active in support of their two national philan- thropies — the National Committee for the prevention of Child Abuse and the Crippled Children ' s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. To raise money for these two causes, the organiza- tion holds an annual barn dance, bridal show, and gold classic. ALPHA GAMMA DELTA international sorority was founded at Syracuse University in New York in 1904. Since then the group has established 125 chapters with over 70,000 mem- bers throughout the United States and Canada. The MTSU chapter of ALPHA GAMMA DELTA is active in many functions on campus. Included in their activities are the Sigma Chi Derby, ROTC Blood Drive, Muscular Dystro- phy Week (sponsored by SAE fraternity) and St. Jude ' s Week (sponsored by Sigma Nu fra- ternity). Each year during the spring semester ALPHA GAM SPONSORS A Cut-a-thon with a lo- cal barber college, with all proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, ALPHA GAM ' s altruistic project. ALPHA GAMMA DELTA sorority provides a palce for young women to live up to their potential during their college life while sharing a sisterhood with others. Wesley Foundations Raiders of the Lost Arctic was one of the more popular floats in the parade (photo by Lisa Gwin), x% Xyi M ALPHA GAMMA DELTA — L to R — 1st Row — K. Hemphill, T, Lucken. C P..rt, t I Blaylock, J. Gee, C. Pease 2nd Row —J Southerland, B Thomas, B. Hutchms, T Gunter, L. Cook. S. Quattlebaum 3rd Row — M. Bush, J. Lawson, T. Engel. S. Tudor, W. Warner, K. Battles, 4th Row — M. Lee, S. Lewtcr, D, Cole, T Williams, J. Schwartz, T. Askisson. Not Pictured — M. Mangrum, D. Heironimus, S. Culbreath, B. Rumsey, K. Coweness, D. Baugh, M. Lawrence, J. Brummett. KAPPA DELTA SORORITY —J. Adams, N. Aguila. B. Bilyeu, J Blaylock. N Boyce, P. b..wirs, P Hrcax. IJ Unit, ,s bi..wn,P Krvso.i.j Hi,ll.,rd, R Butl.r, K hvrd.J (antrclLJ Christiansen. L Cook. J, Cowan. P. Crowell, M. Davenport, K, Evans, M. Evans, M. Faulk, K. Fuqua, C Gallaher, R. Gannon, S. Gatlin, S. Goins, T. Hale, C Haltom, K, Haltom, J Hamby, M, Harris, J Haughton, J. Hoover. C Hopper. P Hows, P.Jones, C.Johnson, K Kibble, K. Kyle, J. Lane, L. Leonardi, N. Liggett, L. Longley, C Lovelace, L. Lucas, S Mangrum, M. Matzek. T. McCall, L. McDaniels, N Millberg, L. Mitchell, K. Owens, S. Patterson, C Phifer, B. Pool, S, Putnam, T, Reak, S. Reaney, T. Reece, S. Reed, D. Ritter, J Roberts, R. Roberts, L. Schrader, P. Seidel, J. Stewart, E Story, L. Syier, C Turner, J. Turner, T. Walker, S. White, Dannette Wooden, 123 organizations Groupies c-m Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Delta Pi Delta Sigma Theta Chi Omega The first sorority founded by black college women, ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA now has an active membership of some 75,000 women world-wide. They are a social sorority which participates in many campus and community activities. This sisterhood stresses high scholar- ship, leadership, and service to all mankind. A sisterhood of women joined together by friendship, common ideals, and similar goals. Alpha Delta Pi is ne of the largest groups on MTSU ' s campus. Providing coeds with campus identity, a recreational outlet, academic assistance, social interaction, and lifelong friendships, ADPi sisters represent the sorority in various groups on campus. ALPHA DELTA PI members are involved in Gamma Beta Phi, Student Ambassadors, Tau Omicron, Who ' s Who, ASB government. Band of Blue, and numerous departmental clubs on campus. Participation in Greek activities keep the ADPi ' s busy throughout the year with such functions as intramural sports, Sigma Chi Derby, and Little International. The group has placed first in St. Jude ' s Week for the past few years, and has won two of the last three compe- titions in Tau Omicrons All -Sing. ADPi was also the winner of the spirit competition in the 1981 homecoming activities. Sisters of ALPHA DELTA PI sorority have been the recipients of numerous honors on COOK DEM PENGUINS!!! (photo by Lisa Gwin) , fe ?i 5sr= w ' ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA L to R. — Ist Row, P.Johnson. V. Greer, T. Goggins. M. Stone, J. Avent, R. Bond, P. Abercrombie. 2nd Row — Mrs. C. Addison, K. Smith. V Asl ew, D. Askins. 3rd Row — A. Robertson, J. Henning, C. Edmondson, B. Adams, J. Thompson, D. Cannon. Not Pictured: A. Nance. L. Taylor. ALPHA DELTA PI — C Akin, S. Amrstrong. R. Baker. L. Ballou.J. Bingham, N. Birchfiel. Lauren Boeh, S. Boggs, S. Bolinger. A. Boss, S. Bradford, R. Brady, R. Brock, C. Brown, J. Burrell. S. Campbell, C. Carter, K. Carter, M. Carter, T. Carter, L. Cherry. G. Colvert, J. Corban. B. Cox. K, Cranford. G. Curlin, M. Curlin. L. Curtis, M. Davis, K. Davis, L. Davis, DeLc rryberry. R. Duke, D. Duniap, C. Durham. C. Erickson, K. Evans, S. Franks, P Fraz.er, S. Garrett, S. Gillespie, K. Gilmore, C Greer. J. Heirs, E, Henderson, M. Henderson. B. Henley, L. Hogan. K Hughes, C.Jackson, T.Jones. M, Keach, J, Keny, A. Klautsch, S. Lee, L. Lockaby. R. Luna, B. McAlister, C McCoy, L. McHughes, K. McNutt, J. McRae, M, Maddox, L. Manhein. M. Martin, C Moore, K. Overall, P. Parsons. E. Patton, G. Reeves, B. Rich, L. Riley. D. Rogers. L. Ross, L. Salmon, D. Shipp, J. Stines. T. Thomas, S. Tipps.J. Underwood, A. Vaden. D. Walker. L. Weaver, L. White. D. Willis, D, Wiseman, A. Wright. P. Young 124 organizatioi campus. Five ADPi ' s serve MTSU as Student Ambassadors and three ADPi sisters have been crowned Miss MTSU. Campus involvement provides the sisters of ADPi with educational experiences which can- not be found in classrooms alone. The motto of the sorority, We live for each other and for ALPHA DELTA PI summarizes the ideals for which they strive. The Iota Chapter DELTA SIGMA THETA was the first black sorority on the MTSU cam- pus. The sorority was founded by twenty -two women at Harvard University in 1913 on the principals of academic excellence, cultural en- richment, and de-emphasizing the social side of sorority life. There are over 100,000 members nationwide and in the Republics of Haiti, Liber- ia, Virgin Islands, and West Germany. A national fraternity founded in 1895, CHI OMEGA stresses civic service and high scholar- ship in its members. Chi Omega ' s activities included participating in the St. Jude ' s Drive and the Muscular Dys- trophy Week. The sisters of Chi Omega annual- ly raise funds for the Murfreesboro Civitan Club. CHI O also sponsors the Mr. MTSU pageant, the Speech and Hearing Clinic, and is active in All-Sing, intramurals, and various so- cial activities. CliiOn OHjrs. DELTA SIGMA Til 1.T A - Wilson, A. Bashaw. 2nd Re. Norwood, A. Cobbs, Y. F, Row — L to R — D. Vaughn - M. Hicks, A. Raybon, A, Sen ■r. Not Pictured: L. Ewin. F Watsor iSp. P. Co F, Rober n, 3rd Ro K Smykal, K. Cook. P. Gibson, K Parton. K. Blackwood, C Bevels, D. Carter, L, Driscoll, L. Ferrell. K. Gibson. C. Gregory. P. Hammock. L. Hulan, L. Mills, T. Radcliff, S. Thomas, C Warren. C Cook. A. Shadwick, J. Pate. J. Ford. D. Payne, E. Conroy, L. Ogilvie, K Kizzee, K, Lay, J. Lezon, T. Cox, M. Hayes, J. Harvatin, M. Hall. C. Spielman, K. Koch, J. Fowler, P. Turner. V. Jones. C Youree, R. Crawford, K Phillips, L. Clay. B. Gaydos, E, CHI OMEGA Wright. L Roy — P. Star C Millc npley. K Kirby. M. Coppedge, S Overall. M Ring. K, Hilton, S, , S OBrien,J Carson, C Adams, D. Shier, K Cassidy, P Bishop, Aide Aide , T Brov n. K. Golf. .. Battle . S. Hatche , B- Davenport, S, Wilso n, R. Murphre e, M- organ 125 Groupies cm, Delta Zeta Sigma Phi Epsilon Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu The sisters of DELTA ZETA sorority are involved in all aspects of campus life at MTSU. Last year the DZ ' s participated in homecoming week, Sigma Chi Derby, Miller Pick -Up, and the annual Civitan candy sale. DELTA ZETA sorority is a social and service organization that actively participates in both campus and community activities. DZ supports and raises funds for their national project, the Galludet College for Speech and Hearing. For some MTSU students, the Greek frater- nity system is a way of college life. Endless parties and beer guzzling are part of the sterotype of the Fraternity. With fourteen national fraternities on campus, many of these tend to disagree with this sterotype. They myth that good grades and social life don ' t mix has been proven wrong by many of MTSU ' s fraternities. Many of the BLUES BROTHERS can be found in many honorary societies. Being Greek is a way of life. Many brothers will go through hell for the Greek way of life. Each of Middle ' s fourteen fraternities have their own styles. These styles are part of the reason why they reach out and become a BLUES BROTHER. SIGMA PHI EPSILON is known at MTSU for participating in campus activities nd a friend at the a (phiito by Jeff Btessle Castle. T. Hvctt, T. Gardner, M. Giles! S. Hamblen.J. Hess, C Huj;an, D. Keller. S. Mi.rgan. L. Murphy. J. Netherland. A. Palacio, R. Palado, L. Petty, A. Rippey, P. Webb. C Ai;ent, M Bracy, P. Casey. P. Clymer, M. Devercux, M. Donaldson. B. Duty, D. Fralcy. A, Gossage. D Griffin. L. Grissonn. A. Henry, L. Lebert, L. Long. P. Martin. R. Martin. C Miller, M. Maron, A. Prater, S. Pructt, C Ralney, V. Roan, D Russell, D Snyder, M. Webb, K. Webber. S York. SIGMA PHI FPSILON — R Cook, G Harden, M Nunn, T. Hille, T. Zaieski, J. Braddy, T. Williams, D Kessuer. S Whitaker, D. Walker, R DeFilippis. — D. Sanolin, — C Runne, D. Lester. J. Wilson, D, Walker, M. Coorson, C Mayes, R.James, T. Richardson, M. Giarra- tano, T Whitaker, R. Nash, A Darden, J Chaplian, S. Hughes. — T.Johnson, D. Spann, J Faulk, M Thornton, M Haggard, M. Hodge, J, Daley, B. Drake, R Frye. D. Stewart, E. Zynch, C Haston, B Gary — T Rogers, C. Howard, G. Samples, J. Tippens, M, Gwinn, P. Hedgepath, T. Feldman. M. Samples, M. Lceson,J. Burch, M. Brown, B. Pfau. M. Stewart, M Chadwick. M. Hagus. D. Buster, J Bressler, S Evans 126 organizations such as the heart fund, intramurals, and the ASB. Sigma Phi Epsilon is the second largest national fraternity in total strength. According to the College Survey Bureau, Sigma Phi Epsi- lon had the quickest growth of any fraternity in the history of MTSU in the past few years. The gentlemen of the KAPPA ALPHA ORDER are proud of the tradition they repre- sent. KA was the first fraternity on the campus of MTSU. KA traditionally leads the campus in Homecoming Spirit, winning the overall spirit award in 1979, 1980, and again this year in Raider Halloween 1981. The brothers of Kappa Alpha continually work in various civic charity ]QUiB ' projects. The best example of their commitment in this area is the annual Civitan Candy Sale. KA has won the fraternity division of this activity thirteen out of the last fourteen years! As a competitor in all the intramural events, Kappa Alpha traditionally does well. Realizing that students are at MTSU first and foremost for an education, KA stresses academic excellence. The brothers traditionally have an overall GPA that is higher than the all men average and consistently lead the ranks of the major frater- nities. Since education entails more than simply book sense, KA ' s believe that their brothers should exemplify the gentlemanly qualities on which they were founded. The ideals of south- ern tradition are brought to the forefront during the Kappa Alpha Spring Formal, Old South. This is a time for brothers and little sisters to enjoy the tradition that they represent. When you mention fraternity little sisters, you cannot help thinking of the KA Southern Belles. These young ladies have been and will continue to be a source of pride for the gentlemen of KA. These women really are the true ladies of the South. With Robert E. Lee as their spiritual founder, the brothers of the Kappa Alpha Order believe one thing is for sure — KA IS — A great southern tradition with a touch of class. SIGMA NU is not only enjoying a close fellowship, but is working very hard in a series which culminate in their annual St.Judes Week. The brothers of this fraternity are very active and they support the Blue Raiders in all of their endeavors. Sigma Nu brothers can be found in many of the facets of student life at MTSU. Sijiiiu Nu says ' p) blut ( phdKi by ROTC OPars ns) BROTIllRS ()I KAPPA AIPIIA ORDKR — K Album..?. S Amos. D Brown. C Hirm.nj;liam. S f.altey, D. Clumbers, D. Cbnsman, D, Chumncy. D. Cok-, T. Coleman, S rommer. H Cochran, J. Cushm;;. D. Dabbs. M. Dubbcrly, G. Faulk, D. Fulchcr. C. God D. Green. R, llittle. D. Holden.J, llolloway, M. Lowe, S. Mallon.J. Manor. A. Marshall, B Mitdin. H Mosely, M. Neely, H. Newell, J. Oakes. G. Osburn. B. Owens. B. Patrerson, fi, Pearson. D Penningron. K Peltersen, J. Rockey. T Rogers. G. Schrocdcr. R. Sears. B |5mith. K Sunimar, J. Taylor. | Trask. C, Treadway. D Vandiver. R, Vauj hn. J Wagner. D Wallace. I Warren, S W.lkjy. B Wdliams. D W.Mnack, T Vates SIGMA NU — 1st Row — M. Lee. V. Pryor. D, Slate. 2nd Row — C Smith. C. Washburi T, Isbel.J. Rhee. R. Mincer. D. Robinson, C. Tinnon. . rd Row — B. Hensley, Dr. Parker, N Allen, G Andrews. R Mosely. A, Murphy 127 organizations Groupies c-m Alpha Tau Omega Delta Tau Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha ALPHA TAU OMEGA is a social fraternity that brings men together to fulfill the college experience. In its 11 -year history at MTSU, it has been involved in hundreds of social service and civic activities. In 1979, the brothers of ATO had the highest GPS of any other social frat, while continuing to excel in intramural sports and school activities. The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house is located at the corner of Lytle and Academy streets. The brothers of ATO welcome visitors at any time of the year. DELTA TAU DELTA is an international organization composed of 110 chapters across the United States and Canada. Zeta Kappa chapter at MTSU is involved in numerous civic and community service projects, as well as par- ticipating in campus and interfraternity sports. As a social organization. Delta Tau Delta hopes to provide a chance for men of different backgrounds to live and work together toward a common goal. The brothers intend to make men ' s college careers much more inter- esting and meaningful experiences through dedication to a common goal. They also join in the campaign for St. Jude ' s Week and in many campus activities. And yo ' momma sons) ays ATO (p by Wine OPar ALPHA TAII OMEGA — B. Barnctt, B. Bonham, P. IWfts; M Ba ' rfefiek, R Holmes, R Horn, S, Jones.J, Mimms, F. Mitchell, P, Prcuss, M. Strozak, F. Tupper.J. Webb, H. Wilson, T. Mollis, R. Farly, D. Redden, J. Driver, R. Meyer, J. Pr.mm, J. Wilson, W. Limg. W. Adcock, C. Finley, P. Harvatin, M, Rollins. C. Parsons, A. Kcathley, L. Meyers, C. Hillhouse, C Miller, T. Williams, B. Yates. P. Roy, C. McAdams, C. Castle. D. Kempf, C, Massey. T. Massey, J. Greer. K. Inman, D. Gaudette. K. Glas);ow. N. Kin;;, H. Hopkins. nil.TA TAU 1)1 I.TA— J, Adriar R. Goodman, T. Hendric ksr,n, S. Cox, S, McCoy. T llildreth. S. Grc M. Woods, T. Harwell. F. McDo Burt, C I.anjjston, K Ocli. B Tli Kohl. K Shelton, C Moorinj;. V I, A. Bechler, P. Dully, 1). West, C Fairamorc, W Ro Wilson. R lara. A, Slater. G. Sanders, D. Hollowa en, R, Partee, C Smith, F ' . McFlroy, C Parrish, K Oi laid, K Miller, I., Bahcock, K. Gettinj;, D Petcrso iimas. B Kibby, K Younj;, S Cassel. M Blackburi Zachary, S. Howell, I.. Patters.m, I.. Ball, S Robir 128 organii Scholarship, high morals, character, and pub- ic service are goals PI KAPPA ALPHA fra- ernity espouses. The national philanthropy of his organization, which is a secret social frater- lity, is the Big Brothers of America organiza- ion, to which the group donates funds each ear. Pi Kappa Alpha conducts the Pike ' s Peak Celebration every spring, which offers such en- ertainment as parties, sporting events, and the oxing tournament in which all frat members may participate. The Pikes were also honored in haveing the winning float in the 1981 Home- coming parade. Pi Kappa Alpha was one of the first fraternities to break the Maple Street frat row jinx by moving onto Tennessee Boulevard and refurnishing an older home near Ellington Home Economics Center. The fraternity is easily recognized by the national mascot a huge fire engine, parked at the house. Some 303 ALPHA PHI ALPHA chapters are located in 44 of the continental United States, including the District of Columbia, and numerous international chapters meet in the West Indies, Europe, Afrida, Asia, and the Vir- gin Islands. The first black fraternity ever established, MTSU ' s Kappa Chi chapter of ALPHA PHI ALPHA is involved in several social and aca- demic activities on campus and in the commu- nity. KAPPA ALPHA FRAThRNITY - R Wilhams, B Abtl, I) Anderson, G. Brown, R own. J Burkard, R. Caffy. D Campbell. G Cornehus, T. Crotzer, R. Forrest, B Freeman Hannah, R Holman, C Morton, S Huffinc, T Jenkms, R Johnson, S. Johnson. D artm, C McDowell. M Nelson, D. Pate, E Richardson, J Steelman, C Stweart, E illiams, M Wmdus. J Holt, R McClary, J. Rosinson. K Newby. M. Hmes, D Bagwell, B linger, G Brown, S. Brown, E Brawner. C Bunch, M Davis. P Fudge, T Herd, E.Jones, Klaus. L Lamastus. B Lashlee, S Locke, W Mangrum, R Morse, C Newby, D Reed Roark, M Seymour, E Smith. T Story. L Walp, C Walsh, C Ward. D Warwick ALPHA PHI ALPHA M. Danner R,,w 2 — - Row 1 — L t.) k K Piiwcll. A I, aim M, Kennedy. R, Collins. F. Merritt. J, R Taylor. 129 Groupies cm Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Omega Psi Phi Kappa Sigma The brothersofSIGMA ALPHA EPSILON uphold a long-standing traditon of fellowship, as SAE is the largest national fraternity at MTSU with the greatest number of active alumni of any national fraternity. SAE also en- dorses community service projects, such as the local Muscular Dystrophy Week, St. Jude ' s Week, and the Civitan candy sale. Sigma Alpha Epsilon contributes to numer- ous on -campus activities, including Activity Week during Homecoming and the fraternity ' s sponsorship of the Miss MTSU pageant. The brothers can really sing the blues, as they have been the male division champions of Tau Omi- cron ' s All -Sing for ten of the past twelve years. SAE members also participate in an annual Train Pull, information which is virtually un- known to non- members. One of the strongest fraternities in the Greek system, SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY has 177 active undergraduate chapters and a strong alumni organization with 91 active chapters. The Eta Gamma chapter is an active participant in campus activities such as the Red Cross Blood Drive, Homecoming events, and St. Jude ' s Week, Derby ' s Week is sponsored by Sigma Chi, where proceeds are donated to Wallace Village, a hospital for children with slight brain damage. SAITs in their natural hah.tat . . . (photo by Pahst OPar- { • A. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON — C Adams, M. Adams. R. Allen, M. Baggett, B. Bagley. C Barrett, S. Bryant, C Burns, T. Buse, J, Carlisle, J. Carlton, C. Collins, V. Cook, S. Cornwcll M. Crawford, K. Cruze, R. Davis, T. DcMoss, C. Duke, C. Finley, J. Gaddis,_J. Galloway, J Gray, L. Gray, B. Graves, R. Green, D Guthrie, C.E. Hackett. K. Halsey, J. Harrison, R Holden, R Howard, G.Jacks. J Jacobs, N Lambert, M. Lawrence, M. Lester, T. Martin, R Mathis, J McCord, G. Meyer, M. Miller. E. Moser, P. Palmer, H Perry, T. Petty, J. Powell, J Pratt, M. Purdy, C. Rice, M. Robinson, G. Schrader, J. Simmons, J. Sims, G. Sneed, D Dorrels, H Sorrels. C. Spratt, T Stewart, M Tansil, S. Taylor, J. Thomas, T. Thompson, J Townsend, C, Tucker, S. Walker, K. Williams, D. Wilson. SIGMA rm 1 RATI R n V I An.l.rs..,, l l), s[ , ) Bogle, B. Berlin, W Curl P Duncan, C Fmps..n, M Ijnn, M CorhrtcT Hjikcti.N Henderson, J. Jamison. M Kerr A. K ey, S. Land, C Miller, P. Molteni, C. Payne, T. Moyers, M. Rahaman, P. Ricks, J Ross T. Rhency, J. Landers, R. Landers, R. Spence. B. Scott, B. Shirley, P. Spann.J. Stroop, R West, D. Wood, E. Woodside, S. Young, B. McAdoo, H. Jenson, T. Barnes, T. Rapp, G , Dodson, M, Dodson, B. Brock, D. Wright, S, Brown, B, Colk, S. McCravey, D. Hawkins, T Fisher, T. Bass, D. Holland, D. Strawbridge. M. Weylon, J. Cheek. S. Chapman. J. Gregory, J Hoiks, K. Quais, L. Estes, L. Fauthered. The purpose of OMEGA PSI PHI fraterni- ty, Inc. is racial upliftment through cultural in- spiration. The Mu Zeta chapter at MTSU is involved in nnany social projects, including Achievement Week, the annual Greek Show and Omega Invitational Tournament during the year. KAPPA SIGMA participates in St. Jude Week, all of the Homecoming week events, and the Miller pick -em up which they have won for the last two years. They work with the March of Dimes to help raise money for the handicapped, and also sell candy at Halloween for the Civitan Club to help raise money. Brothers of the Kappa Sigma fraternity participate in all intra - murals sports and were the Softball champs of 1981. They back the Blue Raiders in all their sports with spirit and support MTSU and the community with their yearly activities. OMIGA 2nd R,,w HSI Hill ■ - n. Cn Ri.w — M Mastoi dd, 1), Alien, S, Jc M. Rcid.J. King. C. Williams lis. S, Mcndc-rs.in, D, Whaley. KAPPA SIGMA —J. Agaoglu, M. Aldrich, R. Baker.J. Foatman, L. Cotlinm, f Davis. J Duckworth, K. Fell, D. Fox, N. Fntts.J. Harris, S. Lewis, R. McCauley, K Mc ..Hum, F McKnight, T. Norris, M. Quinn, K. Smith, C Walters, M, Warf, L. Wass, K. West, J Whitson. M. Ballou, P. Blackwell, D. Boyte, M. Brant. C. Campbell, B. Collins, J. Corn, M Crews, W Davis, ) Dickcrson, J. E.sler, B. Ferris. T. Flatt, B. Foster, D. Henderson, K Joyner, R. Kirsch. R. Lane, B. Leedham. D, Markham, M. Martin, J. McDanicI, T. Mickle, J Monday, D Nelson. P Patterson. K. Perrigan, D. Polk, P. Poersch, J. Poole, D Price, S Rattcrman. G Recce, R. Rippetoe, J. Rollins, S. Todd, S. Townley,J. Wakulsky, G. Wilkins. 131 [)r ani atic)ns Lights Shine On Nine Major league baseball fans sang the blues all during the 1981 season. First, there were rumors of a players ' strike; then, the reality of such a strike hit hard at mid -season. And, of course, the subsequent controversies from the split season threatened the integrity of baseball, as Bowie Kuhn likes to put it. However, back at Blue Raider baseball land, things were quite the opposite. During the spring season of 1981, Middle Tennessee had one of its finest seasons ever, finishing with a 34-15 overall mark — just one win shy of the school record. The Blue Raider nine also got more than the usual spring break trip to sunny Florida, ending up as OVC champions and representing the confer- ence in the NCAA regionals. And, while in the Sunshine State, the Raiders decided to make it a worthwhile trip, showing up some of the nation ' s top teams. But those events weren ' t the only good things to come out of the 1981 season for the baseball pro- gram. After a year of fund-raising drives and pro- lific planning, head coach John Stanford saw to it that Blue Raider Field was equipped with lights. The addition of the lights to the field — which also paved the way for an enclosed park and revenues from gate admissions — made it the first lighted college baseball field in the state of Tennessee. Thus, night baseball games became a reality at MTSU, and so did the scheduling of such power- houses as Alabama, Kentucky, David Lipscomb, and Belmont for the 1981 season. The lighting system and the new park also assured more and more national opponents to visit MTSU and the Raiders in the future. Although the superb 1981 season is history now, the Blue Raiders made it last as long as it could. At the start of the season, the squad quickly grabbed itself a 14-2 record, including an opening conference win against Morehead State, 4-3. The win over the Eagles, which pushed the Raider record to 4-2, kicked off an 11 -game win- ning streak for the MTSU nine. The Big Blue Machine ran over oponents right and left, defeating Vanderbilt, Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Alabama-Bir- mingham, North Alabama, Belmont, Wisconsin- Whitewater, and Bradley, and making its way to- ward a banner season. Finally, the winning streak stopped. The Raiders traveled south to Florida in its first journey to the state — for a seven-day tournament. This spring vacation turned into a bad dream for the team, as they had a 4-3 mark against some lesser -calibre squads. The trip dropped the Raiders ' record to 18- 5, which still wasn ' t exactly bad. We didn ' t play well, Sanford said about the losses there. I thought we had as good a team as anyone down there, but we just didn ' t show it. It was a combination of hitting, defense, and pitching at times. We never got together at all. During the spring break, the Raiders lost to Adelphia, North Central College, and Kent State, and downed Northern Iowa, Plymouth State, St. Lawrence, and Kent State — in a revenge match. There are no easy teams left, Stanford said at that point in the schedule. They ' re all SEC, top NAIA, and OVC contests left. The MTSU nine followed its Florida break with a trip down the road to Nashville ' s David Lips- comb College, and dropped the close contest 8-7. Ranked fourth nationally in the NAIA, the Bisons rallied with four runs in the ninth inning to down the visiting Raiders. The scene was now set for a Raider homecom- ing on April 1 for dedication of the new park. SEC perennial power, Vanderbilt, came down from Nashville to play in MTSU ' s first game under the lights. As was the case almost a decade ago, when the Commodores helped dedicate Murphy Center and won 69-57, Vandy took away some of the glory with a victory, 7-6. An estimated 1400 spectators packed into the park, several of them even standing, to watch the action at Blue Raider Field. To make things more professional, the MTSU music department pro- vided an organist, and wails of Take Me Out to the Ballgame filled the air. Vanderbilt coach Roy Mewbourne told Stan- ford that it was an enjoyable game not because of the win, but because of the baseball atmosphere. Apparently, the Commodores took advantage of that atmosphere. Vandy scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning to give reliever Gary Burns his first victory in two decisions. TOP LEFT — MTSU shu during the Raider round r( tstup Ralph David iinishe: bin tourney {photo by Ste the play e Price). BOTTOM LF.FT — A Raider player warms up in the batter ' s BOTTOM RIGHT — First baseman Joe Petrea makes the catch box during MTSU ' s first night game against Vandy (photo by in MTSU ' s 7-4 victory over Belmont (photo by Christopher Greg Campbell). Lynn). 135 baseball Shine On Cont. About the time the Raiders thought they were on the winning track again, the Crimson Tide came to Murfreesboro for a night game and proved them wrong. Ranked fourth nationally at the time, Ala- bama held off the Raider bats and won the contest 6-2. Back to conference action in the Southern Divi- sion, and the Raiders had seemingly lost their mo- mentum from the first half of the season. Stan- ford ' s squad split first with Austin Peay in Clarks- ville, and then with Murray State at home. Finally, it was time to show some strength. The MTSU nine disposed of Belmont 10-4 and grabbed its first victory under the new lights. At this time, Middle was playing .500 ball on the road with a 7-7 travelling mark, and had a winning 16-3 record at home. Their overall win -loss tally was still pretty outstanding, 23-10. Putting together a solid hitting attack, the Raid- ers came back from Tuscaloosa with a 6-2 victory over the Tide — the same score ' Bama defeated the Raiders by earlier in the season. Middle Tennessee also handed Kentucky a 4-2 loss, on Kenny Gerhart ' s two -run homer. The Wildcats, who came into the game with a 28-11 record, were the second MTSU opponents to lose under the lights. After grabbing the OVC Southern Division title with wins over Tech, the Raiders finished the regu- lar season by getting slaughtered, 19-5. David Lipscomb was the spoilsport in the home night contest, and the loss was somewhat uncharacteris- tic for the terrific Raider season. The squad finished the regular season with a 30- 13 recor d. In 1981 the Ohio Valley Conference divided its baseball standings into two divisions — Northern and Southern. MTSU ousted Austin Peay, Murray State, and Tennessee Tech for the Southern title, while Western Kentucky won the Northern Divi- sion. Peay and Eastern Kentucky, as division run- ner-ups, participated in the conference tourney with MTSU and the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green, Middle Tennessee ' s division championship also earned Stanford Southern Division Coach of the Year honors, and Petrea, Gerhart, pitcher Mark Novak and catcher Mike Norment were picked for the All -Southern Division team. The Blue Raiders captured the OVC champion- ship in three straight tournament games, downing Eastern 9-6 in the opener and following up with a 6-4 defeat of Peay. A 12-5 drubbing of Eastern Kentucky in the finals sent the Raiders to the NCAA South Re- gional — its second such appearance ever. The first time around, in 1976, the MTSU squad was elimi- nated by consecutive losses to Auburn and Jack- sonville. The 1981 tourney, hosted by the University of Miami, looked somewhat dim for the OVC cham- pion Raiders. The regional was probably the toughest in the nation, as MTSU joined a field of national powers — No. 13, the Missouri Tigers (an at-large entry), the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes (Metro Conference champs), and SEC champions, the Florida Gators. The MTSU squad had won its first NCAA tournament baseball game in the school ' s history, 4-2. The team played well, Stanford said. We had outstanding pitching except for two innings. Com- pared to the other teams there, we wever very competitive, and we scared the number one team half to death. ■Yes, Virginia, 1981 was a very good year for the MTSU diamondmen. The lights were shining on them almost the entire time. Commentary by Carol A. Stuart ABOVE — Only the umpire knows for sure in the cloud of dust raised by a Raider shde in the 10-4 victory over the Belmont Rebels (photo by Christopher Lynn). ABOVE — MTSU and Austin Peay coaches argue ovei possible foot -stomping on first base during the Raider rally i twi-night doublcheader (photo by Greg Campbell). ABOVE — Raider first baseman Joe Petrea does it again during MTSU ' s sweep of a doubleheader with Murray State. MIDDLE Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle Middle Middle MIDDLE Middle Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle MIDDLE Middle MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE Middle Middle Tennessee State North Alabama North Alabama Trevecca Morehead State Vandcrbilt Wisconsin -Eau Claire Wisc(msin.E.au Claire Alabama -Birmingham North Alabama North Alabama Belmont Wisconsin -Whitewater Wisconsin -Whitewater Bradley Bradley Adelphi North Central Northern Iowa Plymouth State Kent State St. Lawrence Kent State David Lipscomb Vanderbilt Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Alabama Austin Peay Austin Peay Murray State Murray State Belmont Tennessee State Murray State Murray State Austin Peay Austin Peay Kentucky Alabama Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech David Lipscomb Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay Eastern Kentucky Missouri Miami (EL) Florida 136 baseball LFFT — A Murray State player hits the dirt as MTSU shortstop Ralph David makes the play from second. BELOW — A David Lipscomb player makes a valiant effort to get back to first during the Bisons ' sweep in the Raiders ' last home game. 137 baseball Teamwork 138 MEN ' S Middle Tennessee ' s Blue Raider tennis team had one of its worst years ever in 1980-81, but it set the scene for a tremendous showing for the future. Coach Dick LaLance has never had a team lose more than 10 matches before. But his youth-domi- nated squad, which finished a strong third in the OVC tourney, had a seasonal overall mark of 8-18. The Blue Raider squad, however poorly it showed in the last campaign, is returning all of its players for 1982 except for Murfreesboro native Danny Wallace. This should be extremely pleasing for LaLance, who is definitely used to placing first, not third in the OVC. Although the inexperience of the Blue Raider squad was a factor, the young MTSU squad also played a pretty rough schedule in 1980-81, losing to such teams as SEC contender Florida, defending NAIA champion Flagler, Division III runner-up Kalamazoo, Indiana from the Big Ten, Southern Conference champion UT- Chattanooga, and up- coming OVC powerhouses Murray and Peay. LADIES Just ask Lady Raiders ' tennis coach Sandy Neal. Its not easy defending an OVC championship. Especially when you consider the injury problems her youthful team underwent in 1980-81. In fact, the injury situation was so bad, that Neal had to cancel several of the regular season matches prior to the OVC tournament, because she had three of her six players sidelined. Leigh Morel, a returner from the 1979-80 con- ference championship team, suffered from battle fatigue and dropped out of the lineup because of a high fever. Even amazing freshman Carolyn New- green, from Australia, was injured in the line of duty and fell victim to a pulled ligament in her foot. Going into the OVC tournament cold from lack of play, the Lady Raiders still pulled off a miracle. The MTSU women netters finished third in the OVC race, although they were not expected to reach above fourth. The season had started out with a spark of life as the doubles duo of Newgreen and newcomer Glynnis Wilson, also of Australia, rolled up 10 straight victories without any defeats on their re- cord. Then the injury jinx hit. Newgreen ' s fallen arch forced her to stay out at least a week and Morel played with a 101° temperature in the last match. The Lady Raiders fell to UT-Chattanooga 6-3, South Alabama 6-3 and the University of Ken- tucky 5-4 all in one weekend. Neal then cancelled the remaining matches with Vanderbilt and Austin Peay. But Neal got her troops out of sick bay long enough to make an appearance in Morehead, Ky., and grab a third place OVC finish. The defense of the OVC title was not successful, but was admira- ble, considering the circumstances. m MTSU Mens Tennis Team — 1st row — David Nickels, Bates Wilson. Jimmy F.arle. 2nd row — Graeme Hams, Mark Tulloch, Peter Bearc First Row — Tar)a 0)ala. Elizabeth Smith. Top Row — Laura Martin, Carolyn Newberry, Glennis Wilson, Coach Sandy Neal. To the left is Mark Tulloch concentrates on hitting the ball! On page 138: MTSU Blue Raiderette Tennis Team member, Carolyn Newberry, finishes a follow through and seems to have frozen in her follow through position. 139 tennis 140 ladies ' basketball Raiders Rise To Regal Realms During the preseason, most people were skepti- cal of the 1981-1982 edition of the Lady Raiders. Head coach Larry Inman lost seven of 13 letter - men from last year ' s squad, which finished 16-13 overall mark. The OVC had a new look this year, but so did the Lady Raiders. The Ohio Valley Conference implemented a double round -robin schedule and post -season tournament for the first time, and Inman, entering his fourth year as the Lady Raider mentor, fielded his tallest squad ever. Heading the list of returnees were senior All- American Robin Hendrix, sophomore forwards Daphne Newsom and Pat Bandjlich. In the back- court, MTSU returned junior Sherry Smith, Trena Smiley, and Bobbie Kay Hamilton. Inman added four players six feet tall or better to his two returning ones (Hendrix and Bandjlich) while landing eight new recruits altogether. Six footers playing their first year in an MTSLI uni- form were sophomore Holly Hoover (6 ' 2 ), and Cyndi Lindley (6 ' 2 ). Freshman Maria Salas, juniors Patricia Allen, Eva Lemeh, and Kim Upchurch round out the newcomers in Inman ' s rebuilding year. The Lady Raiders ' new framework on an already solid foundation surprised everyone by streaking to five straight wins at the first of the season. Head coach Larry Inman started two different lineups in the first two games and the result was a balanced scoring attack and a record of 2-0. The Lady Raiders opened the season with a convincing 95 -60 slaughter of David Lipscomb, led by All -OVC center Robin Hendrix. Hendrix tossed in 26 points and newcomers Jennifer McFall and Holly Hoover had 16 apiece. Middle claimed its second victory in a 78-72 squeak over Belmont College. Hendrix and McFall were again at the top of the list of MTSU scorers as they each popped in 18 points. Tennessee State ' s Tiger Gems were next on MTSLI ' s hit list, but it took a different type of basketball. When a basketball team shoots less than 30 percent from the field and the top scorer is shut down to just four points, it would seem almost impossible to come victorious.. However, that ' s just what happened to the Lady Raiders as they disposed of TSU 53-43. Middle Tennessee shot 29.8 percent from the field on just 17 of 57 attempts while second -team All -American Hendrix, averaging 22 points per me, could muster only four free throws that 141 basketball night. They doubled and tripled and did everything else on Robin, Inman said, But that was fine. That just meant the other people were open. Despite Hendrix ' s inability to score, she helped MTSU win the battle of the boards by dominating the inside and yanking down a season-high 17 rebounds. Sherry Smith came off the bench to lead Middle in scoring with 12, while freshman McFall added 10 points and Hoover tossed in eight. The Lady Raiders held TSU to just 15 second - half points, though committing 40 turnovers and ran their overall record to 30. After three non- conference games, Inman took his troops on the road to Death Valley, initiating the OVC season. Middle Tennessee roared from a 10 -point sec- ond-half deficit to win an important OVC contest 67-64 over Morehead ' s Lady Eagles. Eva Lemeh hit a layup with 34 seconds to play and the score knotted at 62 to put the Lady Raiders ahead for good. Hoover and McFali hit crucial free throws down the stretch as MTSU excaped with 142 ladies ' basketball their first OVC win and stayed unbeaten in four outings. It ' s a true trait of a championship team to come back and win on the road, Inman said. The leading Lady Raider scorer, Hendrix, was slowed by a virus which kept her well under her 16- point average, but a balanced offensive attack more than took up the slack. Eastern Kentucky ' s Lady Colonels were the final leg in the Death Valley swing. Hendrix and McFall paced the 77-72 win with 14 points apiece as MTSLI ran their OVC mark to 2-0 and their overall record to 5-0. Defending OVC champ Tennessee Tech invad- ed Murphy Center next for the Lady Raiders ' third straight league contest. When the bumping and bruising had ended, the Golden Eaglettes showed their true form by wal- loping MTSU 81-67 and halting the Lady Raiders ' win streak. Hendrix led Middle in scoring (16) and re- bounding (11) in the losing effort. Larry Inman ' s Lady Raiders took a 20-day vaca- tion over Christmas and New Vear ' s before taking to the hardwood again in the Dial Classic hosted by the University of Mississippi. The babes in blue finished third in the tour ney, but for all practical purposes, Inman felt MTSU finished first. In Middle Tennessee ' s best team effort of the year, the Lady Raiders lost a heart-breaking over- time game to nationally -ranked Ole Miss 67-66. MTSLI bounced back and trounced South Ala- bama 72-55 in the consolation game. We had the best team there, Inman said, In the overall dominance (against Ole Miss), we were in control. MTSU ' s balanced scoring attack was led by Hoover with 15 points, followed closely by McFall with 14. Lemeh canned 10 points, Hendrix tossed in nine. Daphne Newsom added eight, and Maria Salas had six. It ' s really sad, assistant coach Sherry Coker said. The team did everything we told them to do, but the score just didn ' t fall our way. It (the Ole Miss Game) was our best team effort of the year. Against South Alabama, Middle was paced by McFall with 17 points and Hendrix with 14, The Lady Jaguars shot a miserable 28 percent from the field as every member of the Lady Raiders got into the scoring column. The Lady Raiders swung back into OVC action next against Western Kentucky, but found the road to be a bumpy one. In an up-and-down game against the Lady ' Toppers, MTSU ended up on the downside of a 67-63 score. With the score 61 -48 in favor of Western, Mid- dle outscored WKU 15-4 to cut the margin to two points. Western ' s defense, however, rose to the occasion and held off the MTSU rally. We never gave up, Inman said. I ' m really proud of the girls. They just never gave up. We made the steals, but we just didn ' t capitalize. Middle Tennessee traveled to Nashville next for 143 ladies ' basketball a rematch with the Tiger Gems of TSU. It was the same song — second verse. Hendrix got revenge this time and sizzled the nets for 27 points while pulling down 14 rebounds. Eight players were lost to fouls (three by MTSU and five by TSU) in a scrap plagued by 72 fouls as MTSU ran their season record to 7-3. UTC ' s Lady Mocs were Middle ' s next obstacle. MTSU rolled into Chattanooga and came away with an 82-72 win. Hoover paced the scoring for the Lady Raiders with 21 and pulled down 11 rebounds, running MTSU ' s slate to 8-3. Inman ' s Lady Raiders jumped back into league play when Murray State ' s Lady Racers tried their hand in Murphy Center. Commentary by Don Harris v i T 144 ladies ' basketball LLo .J 4 A ' 3: 145 ladies ' basketball Inman ' s Lady Raiders jumped back into league play when Murray State ' s Lady Racers tried their hand in Murphy Center. The inspired Lady Racers led 45-44 at the half, but MTSU ' s defense shut down Murray ' s offence, then caught fire offensively themselves. Middle improved their OVC record to 3-2 with a 90-67 thrashing of Murray. Austin Peay found out just how potent MTSU ' s offense can be in the next game. The Lady Raiders sizzled the nets of 68 percent of their field goals in the first half, enroute to a 51 - 29 leads at intermission. MTSU went on to win 83- 73 for their fourth straight victory. MTSU ' s winning streak came to an abrupt half against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eaglettes as the Lady Raiders lost a crucial OVC contest 74-68. Tech led the entire game as All - American Jeri- lynn Harper poured in 32 points. Jennifer McFall led the Raider scoring attack, marking up 20 points. The high -rated defense of Middle Tennessee came to life against Vanderbilt ' s Lady Commodors forcing 24 turnovers en route to their 76-71 victory. The big three for Middle Tennessee Robin 146 ladies ' basketball Hendrix, Holly Hoove, and Jennifer McFall domi- nated the boards with confidence and forced Vandy to shoot only 36 percent from the field. We needed the win here to lift us, Inman said, I ' m proud to come down here and win. Freshman McFall led the way for the Lady Raid- ers with 22 points a Hendrix added 18. Former Vanderbilt Lady Commodore, Eva Lemch, tossed in 16. All -American Robin Hendrix, suffered an ab- dominal injury before MTSU ' s next game, forcing an end to her collegiate career. The loss of Hendrix seemed to have a positive affect on the rest of the squad as the Lady Raiders set out on a nine -game winning streak. The young Lady Raiders stormed past North Alabama 93-70 in their first outing minus Hendrix. McFall and Hoover took over the reins for MTSU as they combined for 40 points. Sherry Smith sank a career -high 20 points and Eva Lench tossed in 12. The strong inside play of McFall and a sticky man -to -man defense keyed the MTSU Laiders to a 69-62 revengeful win over OVC for Western Ken- tucky. 147 ladies ' basketball McFall again captured scoring honors for Mid- dle with 22 markers. The win, the fourth in a row for Inman ' s squad, left MTSU with a 5-3 league word. Freshman sensation McFall (who else) poured in a season — and team -high 33 points and pulled won 17 rebounds to pace Middle Tennessee ' s Lady Raiders to 79-74 victory over Murray ' s Lady Rac- ers. McFall scored 10 straight points for MTSU early in the second half to bring the Lady Raiders from a three -point deficit to a five point lead which they never relinquished. MTSU ' s second -leading scorer, Holly Hoove, was forced to sit out for the majority of the game with foul trouble, but freshman Cyndi Lindley took over scored nine points and pulled down nine rebounds. A tough Raider defense and guard Eva Lumch 148 ladies ' basketball sparked the Lady Raiders to 68-64 OVC victory over Austin Peay. MTSU held three Peay starters scoreless, and Lemch poured in 23 points. The offensive fireworks enabled Middle to over come a miserable night at the charity stripe where they hit but 14 of 35 free throws. In fact, MTSU shot better from the field than the line 45.7% to 40%. The Lady Raiders again outrebounded their op- ponents and ranked in the top 10 in the country in rebound margin. Jennifer McFall, Holly Hoover combined for 42 points as the Lady Raiders raised their season ' s mark to 18-4 to extend the winning streak to seven games with an 81-53 thrashing of North Alabama. Middle held a 36-25 halftime lead, but blew the game wide open in the second stanza to extend their longest winning streak of the year. This is one of the finest groups of people I ' ve ever been associated with, Inman said after re- sounding 86-57 victory over Morehead, in atti- tude, effort, and team love — they ' re just a super bunch of individuals. Jennifer McFall and Eva Lemch led the Lady Radiers attack as has been their custom of late. The Lady Raider dominated the first 35 minutes of the contest, racing to a 29-22 lead, then scoring 10 unans wered points to effectively put the game away in the first half But they still didn ' t let up against the Lady Eagles, blasting the visitors with a 38-16 spurt during the first 15 minutes of the second half with a devastating running game. Lemch and Maria Salas fired in outside jumpers when Morehead zoned, and McFall, Hoover, and Lindley dominated the inside. These ladies have really been through a lot of adversity and paid the price for their success, Inman said. The last regular -season game for the Lady Raid- ers proved to be a record setting one. Gearing up for the first-ever OVC Tournament, MTSU was in overdrive as they chalked up their ninth straight win with a 62-55 victory over Eastern Kentucky. Middle Tennessee ' s regular season record of 20- 4 is the best record in the school ' s history. The Lady Raiders ' tenacious defense held the Lady Colones to a horrible 26.6 shooting percent- age and uped their OVC record to 9-3. Junior center Hoover led the defensive attacks for MTSU blocking four shots and pulling down 10 rebounds. She also had 12 points. MTSU ' s Lady Raiders hopes for post -season tournament play outside the OVC Tournament took a turn for the worst in the first round of the OVC Tournament. Morehead ' s Lady Eagles took revenge of two regular season losses upset the second -seeded Lady Raiders 66-62. Middle Tennessee had their chance down the stretch but a 10- foot jump shot by Eva Lemch with 17 seconds remaining and Morehead leading 64-42 corned off the rim. The season ended on a rather sour note, but Inman ' s ladies will be one ' s to contend with next year as he returns all of the starters. Commentary by Don Harris 149 ladies ' basketball iders All The Way To NCAA ' .,: the 19: ■ •lii- ■ IS vj threat expectant .■■,!- mil: _;. i.i w iead coach Scar. ■Ramrod Simpson returned i ' laytf tuial . K, uaCK lor ni; or lettermen. ;:.k!!. Chris Harris, Buck I. and Mike Frost joined Ju- nior point ,;jiu FanCukts Ferry, Danny Mayfield and sophomore Maury Mapes as Simpson ' ,s return- ees. ;he third-year coach had to recruit but three ■crs rn niir tlip flnishinu ti.;i -hp nn l-.i imiad. ie did so by landing the Georgia Junior College Palyer of the Year, Dwayne Dorsey, After sitting out a year for eligibility reasons, Jerry Beck ' s youn- rrer brother Kenny also joined the squad. Freshman lave Fowler was the only prep star to join MTSU. The Blue Raiders lived up to their expectaticjns — and even added an extra dimension that Middle Tennessee basketball fans will never forget. Simpson troops were picked to finish second during the preseason and ended the campaign in third place in the 0 T with a 12-4 league mark. Their IP- record at the end of the regular reason was the second best in tlie school ' s history The third-place finish was good enough to send Middle to the OVC Tournament with a chance to receive the league ' s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Raiders swept through the tournament with a couple of thrilling two-point victories over Murray State and Western Kentucky and received the bid for otUy the third time in the schcwl ' s histoty. Fate just didn ' t appear to be on MTSU ' s side as they drew a match with the Kentucky Wildcats in the first -round action of the national tQuraament. No one figqred the Blue Raidets to H me close to maf!|iing talent with the l Bted ' Cats. Everyoftf . even Kentucky it seer fured right past Middle MMMBMjjj Mble dream match up v K nd I round. But what the Wildcats didn ' t figure on was the Blue Raiders did have the talent and did have fate on their side — along with some faith. Middle shocked the basketball world by pulling the most tremendous basketball victory in the his- tory of MTSU — a 50-44 thriller over the Ken- tucky Wildcats. Maybe we were looked at as a sacrificial lamb, Simpson had said of MTSU before the game with the Cats. That lamb turned into a raging bull. The Blue Raiders used a combination of unbe- lievably strong rebounding, tenacious defense and patient offense to mark up the six -point thriller and record their first-ever victory in an NCAA Tourna- ment. Totally outmanned, but never outclassed. Mid- dle held the ' Cats to their second -worst offensive output of the season and amazingly out rebounded the taller foes 36-27 Kentucky shot a horrible 37.5 percent for the game while Middle hit 44.4 percent. UK actually had one more field goal than MTSU but the Raid- ers went to the charity stripe 18 times and made 10, but the ' Cats stepped to the line only twice and both of those were very early in the game. Rick Campbell led the way for the Blue Raiders canning 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Jerry Beck pulled 10 rebounds to go with 14 points. Chris Harris swiped the glass nine times and Buck Hailey ripped down six in addition to blocking five shots. After that emotional victor ' , Simpson ' s weary Raiders had no time to rest because now they would have to contend with Louisville. The Blue Raiders were no match for the excep- tional quickness and depth of the Louisville Cardi- nals as UL force MTSU into 26 floor mistakes and ripped Middle ' s dreams - After that emotionai Simpson said. We wen tionally. We did not phi viUe. Middle Tennessee was wTnin : ;nkmg aiSlance at intermission down just .SO- 22. But the Cards hit 10 of their first 12 second-half field goals tfltslowlj edge out an insurmoutable lead. UL connj four 3-p 5int plays in the second stan a an of their shots. Louisville ' s depth proved to be the difference as- the Cardinals ' bench scored 36 points to 16. Though the season ended on a loss, the Raiders chalked up 22 wins against onl; losses for the second-best overall record. ¥n ' .:i ■ opening tip-off to the final buzzer, the 198) -H2 Blue Raiders broue;ht excitement to Middle Ten- nessee all year. The excitement started early in the year as the Blue Raiders participated in the first -annual Coors Tennesee Classic along with Austin Peay, Tennes- see-Chattanooga, and Tennessee State. Middle Tennessee, the pre -tourney favorite was shocked in the opening round of the Classic by an under-rated UT- Chattanooga ballclub. The Mocs used a full -court press to slow down MTSU ' s quickness, and the Blue Raiders hit a dismal 40 percent from the floor in the 62-54 loss. Jerry Beck led the Raiders cause with 18 points. Rick Campbell had 13 and Buck Hailey canned 10. Austin Peay had a good game plan going into the consolation game of Coors Classic — stop Jerry Beck and you can stop MTSU. The Governors may have been able to cut off the head but they neglected to recognize MTSU ' s i l( - ' i fei!- 1 iHBr. H B«B2QHrA. yJ I ' tll ' i5 i} yiii.t;T ' ? s I), m. 2lL. T UmBhHvJR li rM wJtE ffl B }L 1 3nL S!nnH Sl fr J •f ifflBjr j3 V. ■ Or W - -,L . 152 jjm Z W r B n H if power of regeneration. It marked the first time in 30 games the Beck was held to single-digit scoring, but the Govs failed to contain the diminutive Pancakes Perry. Perry, who after being held scoreless against UTC, came to life to lead all Raider scores with 14 points in the 54-51 triump over APSU. When the South Alabama Jaguars roared into Murfreesboro next it was almost like deja vu. Middle Tennessee ' s barn -burning 71-69 over- time victory over USA was an exact replica of last year ' s 80-79 victory in Mobile, with only a few minor changes. USA opened up a quick four-point bulge in overtime which aroused the already boisterous crowd even more. Jerry Beck hit two key free throws and made a game-typing tip-in to even things up at 69 a piece. Pancakes Perry then hit a 23-foot jumpshot with :03 remaining and sent Murphy Center into bedlam. Tennessee States ' Tigers took advantage of Blue Raider ineptness at the free-throw line next to snatch a 60-55 win from the clutches of MTSU. We had the lead 27-18, Simpson noted, and stopped playing our offense and went in to Frank Sinatra ' s I Did It My Way. From that point on TSU outscored the Blue Raiders 20-6 and left the floor with a 38-33 halftime lead, a lead Middle could never regain. The Raiders hit a horrible seven of 17 from the free throw line for 41.2 percent. Rick Campbell led all scores with 16 points while Beck tossed in a dozen. Junior guard Danny Mayfield canned two game -winning foul shots as MTSU got it ' s OVC campaign rolling with a 64-59 win over Morehead ' s Eagles. Mayfield, who had just been inserted into the lineup, was fouled with 24 seconds to go and the score 60-59 in favor of MTSU. He missed the front end of the bonus, but Jerry Beck tipped the ball right back to Mayfield who was immediately fouled again. Given a second chance, Mayfield hurried both attempts to put the game out of reach. For MTSU, Jerry Beck and Rick Campbell led all scores with 17 points a piece. Maury Majjes, who played the entire game for a slumping Pan- cakes Perry, was the only other Raider in double figures with 14 points. Middle completed the sweep of death valley by whipping Eastern 69-51. Four Blue Raiders hit in double figures with Buck Hailey having his best offensive output of the year canning 15 points. Chris Harris tossed in 14, Jerry Beck added 12, and transfer Dewayne Dorsey had 10. The game was hardly in doubt as Middle held a 15-point halftime lead and rebounded the Colonels 42-48. While most folks went home for the holidays, the Blue Raiders took it on themselves to extend their winning streak to seven games with five straight victories. First, MTSU overcame a slow start to whip Georgia State 62-49, Rick Campbell led the way offensively for the Raiders with 19 points, and Jerry Beck snatched 17 rebounds. The hated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles stopped by to pay their first visit of the year to 153 mens ' basketball Murphy Center, and they came out on the short end of an 88-63 score. In what might well have been MTSUs best performance of the season to date, Campbell again led all scores with 29, and Beck shared rebounding honors with Chris Harris at nine. Non- conference Joe Samford came to town next, and it took the Blue Raiders an overtime period before prevaling 67-63. There was a pretty good brother act on that night as Jerry and Kenny Beck tied for scoring honors at 11 points each. Wardell Poundcakes Perry came off the bench to snag seven boards. Coach Stan Simpson had to suffer through an- other overtime white -knuckler as MTSU managed to avenge a lopsided loss from last season. This time Detroit was the victim 64-62. Jerry Beck was tops in scoring and rebounding, with 24 and 14, respectively. The Blue Raiders made but one road trip on the break and it was a long one. MTSU took their ninth win of the season in Cincinnati. Ohio, against Xavier by a score of 69-48. Campbell filled the hoops, scoring 27 points, and Beck claimed eight rebounds. Akron zipped into town next and when MTSU was finished, the Zips had been zipped. MTSU extended their winning streak to eight games with a 83-62 thrashing of Akron. With the triumph, MTSU stood atop the OVC with an umblemished 4-0 league mark and also became the first major college in Tennessee to capture 10 victories. Middle put on a clinic of steals, dunks, and layups while scoring 12 unanswered points to send Murphy Center reeling with a 54-38 lead, and the Blue Raiders never looked back. Beck had one of his best performances of the year canning 28 points and pulling 13 rebounds. Simpson ' s squad made a complete sweep of the Ohio schools with a 73-56 triumph over Youngs - town. MTSU ran their overall record to 11-2 with the victory to stood 5-0 in the OVC. The Blue Raider scoring attack showed balance and diversity, Beck led the way with 17, followed by Campbell with 12, Harris with 11, and Maury Mapes with 10. Other scores for the Raiders were Buck Hailey with eight. Pancakes Perry with six, Dewayne Dor- sey had four a peice and Wardell Perry added one. For about a week, temperature in the mid -state area had been frigid, but not as frigid as Middle Tennessee ' s field goal shooting against Western Kentucky. The Blue Raiders shot a horrendous 30 percent, 18 of 60 from the floor, while the Hilltoppers warmed their nets for 51 percent on their way to a 65-49 thrashing of MTSU. The loss halted Middle ' s winning streak at nine games and dropped their OVC record to 5-1, 11-3 overall. Head Coach Stan Simpson credited the Blue Raiders morbid shooting more to the Toppers pressure defense than to poor shot selection. Free throws were the story, Simpson said of MTSUs 70-68 overtime victory over Tennessee State. 154 mens ' basketball The Blue Raiders connected on five of eight tosses from the charity stripe, two each from Chris Harris and Maury Majjes. Dewayne Dorsey hit two field goals in the extra period to claim MTSU ' s fourth overtime victory this season. The Blue Raiders looked like a green outfit against Murry State, and Green and Greene had a lot to do with it. Glen Green, Murray State ' s silky 6-6 guard, and Ron Greene, the Racers ' masterful coach, were largely responsible for the Raiders ' demise as Mur- ray pulled out a 59-58 upset victory at Murphy Center. Rick Campbell tossed in 22 points to put MTSU back in the win column in the OVC with a 64-62 victory over conference rival Austin Peay. The 6-4 senior ' s outburst offset a stellar perfor- mance by Governor newcomer Lenny Manning who kept APSU within striking distance all night long with 26 points of his own. The win, running MTSU ' s league record to 6-2, was led by Campbell and Dorsey, the latter gather- ing 14 points in his first starting role. Anyone who saw Oral Roberts University defeat MTSU by an 83-73 score might wonder if the world renowned evangelist, for who the Midwest- ern school is named, might have gotten his boss to dress up the Titans ' whooting a little bit. For the record, the Titans of Coach Ken Hayes shot 59.2 percent from the floor against the Blue Raiders, whereas they normally hit at a rate of 49 1 r r flSCk ' ' - H n BB JIh M ' 4 155 mens basketball percent. Their shooting from the foul line was just as accurate proportionally, as they hit on 25 of 29 for just over 86 percent clip. ORU normally shoots freebies at a 63 percent clip. While ORU singed the cords from both the floor and the line, MTSU ' s shooting was less profi- cient than normal. The Blue Raiders shot only 44.6 percent from the field and only got U chances from the line all night, of which they hit seven. In the televised OVC game of the week, Tennes- see Tech ' s Golden Eagles burned the nets and the Blue Raiders as Middle Tennessee caught a case of stage fright and was humiliated 75-61. The hot -shooting hosts sizzled the nets for a 73.6 shooting percentage in the second half (65.2 for the game) and took advantage of MTSU ' s cold hand to deal and Blue Raiders their fourth loss in six games and dropped them to 6-3 in the OVC. Middle Tennessee ' s two -man point production was no match for the Golden Eagles five players who hit double figures. Only Campbell and Beck could muster more than four points for the Blue Raiders, scoring 26 and 20 points, respectively. The dynamic duo hit 59.4 percent of their shots but the remainder of the team (eight players) connected on only seven of 36 shots for 19.4 percent. When MTSU had to have it — they got it. The dynamic duo of Campbell and Beck combined for 40 points and finally got some help from a third position to down Akron 65-53. The lack of scoring from the third position (the opposite wing from Campbell or the point position) has been downfall of MTSU. But senior Buck Hailey broke his draught and the teams as he added nine p oints to Campbeirs 22 and Becks 18 to take MTSU to their seventh OVC victory against three losses (14-6 overall). The stock in Middle Tennessees ' dy namic duo rose rapidly, as the heretofore exclusive club increased its membership 100 percent against Voungstown. MTSU ' s senior aces, Beck and Campbell, again combined for over 40 point, but Raider mentor Stan ' Ramrod Simpson pulled two more aces out of the hole as the Blue Raiders took over sole possession of third place in the OVC with a 73-67 triumph over Youngstown State. The 1980-81 OVC Player of the Year Beck netted a season -high 30 points, Campbell added 14, and Simpsons two new aces, seniors ' Buck Hai- ley and Chris Harris tosses in 13 and 11, respective- ly- MTSU, in the end, just didn ' t have as many 156 mens ' basketball players who were ready for prime time as did Western Kentucky when the cameras rolled. With a season-high 8,750 spectators and a na- tional-television (ESPN) au diences looking on, the Hilltoppers parlayed a balanced attack and the fleet feet of Bobby Jones into a crucial 75-64 win over the Raiders. As the Buck Hailey — Dewayne Dorsey tan- dem goes, so go the Raiders of late, and the two- for-14 field goal shooting by the pair once again left Middle with but two scoring threats. While the ' Toppers were seizing control of the game, and taking the crowd out of it, the Raiders couldn ' t buy a bucket. For the night, MTSU hit only 38.6 percent from the field, while the visitors bagged 56.2 percent of their shots. About the only bright spot for the Blue Raiders during the tilt was Chris Harris becoming the 16th member of MTSU ' s 1,000-point club. Harris hit a five -foot jump shot about five minutes into the game, giving him 1,001 points. The up and down Blue Raders traveled to Mur- ray, Kentucky to take on th e league -leading Racers and were sky high as MTSU disposed of MSU 70- 53. MTSU placed four players in double figures and held Glen Green, Murray ' s leading scorer, to just five points-all in the first half — to capture its ninth OVC victory to go with four losses. Jerry Beck led the scoring parade for Middle with 20 points. Joining him in double figures were Rick Campbell, Pancakes Perry with 14 each, and Chris Harris contributed 10. White Green was held below his average; the rest of the Racer squad wasn ' t doing much better. Murray hit a horrible 27.6 percent from the field in second half while MTSU hit a torrid 64 percent. MSU held a 35-31 halftime lead, but MTSU came out after a halftime session with Simpson and only missed one of their first 12 shots to open up a 10 point lead that eventually stretched to 17. Middle Tennessee made it three victories in a row over Austin Peay by traveling to Clarksville and bringing back a 67-56 win. Beck again led the way by hitting 11 of 12 foul shots and an amazing game -high 19 points. Six of his foul shots came during the final 39 seconds shortly after APSO had narrowed a 14 point deficit to five. Morehead State invaded Murfreesboro next with the battle for third place on the line. The tenacious MTSU defense held the Eagles to 37.5 percent shooting in the first half and 41.7 percent for the game. Perhaps more importantly, the Raiders outrebounded the visitors by a re- sounding 41-21 margin en route to a 63-52 victory. Campbell fired up Middle with 25 points on 11 of 17 shots from the field and added seven re- bounds. Beck led all rebounders with 15, three times as man y as any Morehead player and added 10 points. Center Chris Harris was MTSU ' s second leading scorer with 13. The victory clinched Middle Tennessee a spot in the OVC Tournament with just one game remain- ing. Eastern Kentucky was the final victim for MTSU as the Blue Raiders topped the upset - 157 mens ' basketball minded Colonels 62-55. Beck closed out his tenure in Murfreesboro with a game -high 21 points, hitting eight of 11 shots from the field. Harris ' swan song came with 13 points and eight rebounds as the senior from Knoxville connected all but one of his six free throws. Middle Tennessee now headed into the OVC Tournament as the third seed and carried a 19-7 record. Murray State was MTSU ' s first-round opponent and the Blue Raiders seemed to be in control of the game at the half 28-17. Murray forgot to realize that to beat MTSU, it has to be done in regulation play. But the Racers tied the score at 50 to send it into overtime — a place where Middle doesn ' t lose. The Blue Raiders captured their fifth victory in the extra period to go to the final round against Western Kentucky. Buck Hailey, who had struggled with his game most of the year, blocked a potential game tying shot by Western Kentucky in the final game to preserve Middle Tennessee 54-52 victory over the Hilltoppers and send the Blue Raiders to only their third NCAAA appearance as OVC Champi- ons. This was one of the most meaningful victories I ' ve ever been a part of, head coach Stan Simpson said. It was an accumulation of three years. Simpson ' s accumulation brought Middle Ten- nessee fans the most exciting victory in its history when the Blue Raiders traveled to the NCAA Tournament and defeated Kentucky. The victory topped off MTSU ' s second-best season record at 22-8. It also saw Jerry Beck cap- ture his second -straight OVC Player of the Year title and bettered his hopes of a career in profes- 158 mens ' basketball A r % 1 A ii S4i N H , ' 4S i • • :  a yg IB j H Ll: ■ ' «M i ' Hh ' 159 basketball sional basketball. The Blue Raiders are on their way to a tradition Encore, Stan, encore!!!!!!! Commentary by Don Harris AC r ■,. ' ■ 1 Mk ( J So SN ' .. , I K ) B 1 ki feSb Wm Rl l W. V 1 160 Cross Country while football is dominating the sports scene the fall, tracksters participate in the cross - luntry season. In 1981, the MTSU women ' s team went to the tionals after placing third at the AIAW Re- onal Championships Nov. 6 at George Mason niversity in Fairfax, Va. MTSU beat teams from irginia. North and South Carolina, Tennessee, d Kentucky to earn the spot in the nationals. Lisa Mitchell led the Lady Raiders in the re- gional meet by placing eighth overall at a time of 18:40.7, despite 30 mph winds. The trip to the regionals was the first in the women ' s cross-country team ' s history at MTSU. The Lady Raiders received the honor after finish- ing fourth at the OVC Women ' s Cross -Country Championship. The MTSU men ' s cross-country team finished seventh in the OVC championships held in Mur- ray, Ky., in 1981. Middle ' s premier ' man, Joe O ' Loughlin, dropped out of the race while run- ning with the leaders of the pack due to leg problems. Raider Jeff Skinner placed 18th in the 51 -man field, finishing the race as MTSU ' s leader with a 33:06 time, ggw L-R Bottom Milhe Daniels, Jenny Knapp, Sharon Juhnson. Lisa Mitchell. Top: Diane Olcka, Jane Simms, Robin Moses. Vickie Wells, 161 cross country 162 He ' ll Do Just Fine If Charles M. Bubber Murphy had been able to handpick his successor at MTSU athletic director, it would have been former MTSU basketball coach, Jimmy Earle, he says. And, even though it was done through the formality of a university committee and a presi- dential appointment, Jimmy Earle took over the reins of the athletic director ' s post July 1, 1981. Earle is only the second athletic director at MTSU, with Murphy being the first. Following his retirement from the coaching profession in 1979, Earle served as assistant ath- letic director to Murphy for one year and then headed up the Central Basketball Officiating Service Agency for a year. Already, Earle has been challenged by the financial burdens in the world of college sport and tackled his first task by hiring a full-time fundraiser, former Vandy promoter Bill Stewart. Although the hiring of Stewart coincided with dropping an employee to make room for the new fundraiser, it showed Earle ' s dedication to maintaining quality in MTSU athletics. The release of long-time ticket manager Jim Simp- son was unpopular, but Earie decided the hiring of Stewart was in the best interest of his depart- ment. While head coach at Middle Tennessee (1969-1979), Earle led the Blue Raider basket- ball teams to a 164-103 record over ten years. He holds the honor of having Middle Tennes- see ' s winningest record as a basketball coach in the school ' s history. During that period, he led MTSU to eight winning seasons, two OVC championships, two conference tournament championships, and two trips to the NCAA tournament. 163 earle How ' bout Them Raiders Little did anyone know that when MTSU ' s Blue Raider football team finished their 1918 campaign with two straight wins that the mo- mentum would stay around until they teed it up again in ' 81. But the 6-5 mark posted by this years Blue Raiders was not only the first winning season enjoyed since 1972, it also set the stage for more good years ahead for a team graduated only four seniors. The Blue Raiders could no longer plead inexperience as head Coach James (Boots) Donnelly moved into his third season with a team stocked with juniors and sopho- mores that he has recruited. And he took his squad immediately into the fires of the Ohio Valley Conference schedule in a confrontation with the Zips of Akron. The Rubber Bowl in Akron was the scene for the ' 81 opener and it played in front of a capacity crowd of 35,000. MTSU ' s 10-7 victory served notice to other OVC schools that the Blue Raiders would no longer be a doormat. Dennis Mix and the Raider defense were the stars of the game and it stayed that way throughout the season. Mix, a junior from McMinnville, TN scored MTSU ' s only touch- down of the day on a 57 -yard interception, was in on nine tackles, recovered a fumble and blocked a potentially game tying field goal late in the contest. F reshman placekicker, Kelly Potter started a habit that he would carry through the season and that was kicking kep field goals. His three -pointer in game one was the winning margin. Game two sent the Raiders packing for Chattanooga for an intrastate rivalry with the Moccasins of MTS. The Division I Mocs ex- ploded for 21 points in the final 10 minutes to break open a tight 21-19 contest and buried Donnelly ' s troops, 42-19. Onced again it was the defense who initiated the action when Wil- liam Thomas blocked a first quarter field goal attempt and raced 54 yards for a touchdown. Thcv finally wore us down in the game, Donnelly said. We got on the scoreboard first, but did not capitalize on a lot of other scoring opportunities later on. The Raider offense was still sputtering after two games. Junior quarterback Brown Sanford, who had led the OVC in total offense as a freshman, had completed only 31 percent of his passes and was averaging less than 20 yards per game rushing. The third game of the season finally gave the home folks a look at the ' 81 gridiron group as MTSU squared off against ut- Martin on Hor- ace Jones Hield. All of the points in the 6-3 Raider win came on fields as Potter kept a string of three pointers alive by kicking his fourth and fifth of the young season. Potter ' s leg gave MTSU a 3-3 tie early in the third quarter when he hit from 27 yards out. He hit the game winner with 8:01 to play splitting the uprights from 35 yards away. There was no celebration following the game, Donnelly said, the players were glad to 164 football Opposite pagt — A host of Blut- Raiders, Greg Casteel (85 ), Robbie Ridings (%), Micky McCullough (75) stop Techs Mark Powers for a safety in the 28-9 loss to Tennes- see Tech, (photo by Gregg Campbell) Left — Middle Tennessee ' s lincbackerjimmy Roberto hauls down a U.T.C Moc as Dennis Mix and Charles Gregory move in to help in to help in the 42-19 loss to U.T,C (photo by Gregg Campbell) Bottom — Middle Tennessee ' s speedster Sammy Bryant eludes Techs Ronald Weaver for yardage. Bryant wa M.T.S.U.s leading carrier as he rushed for 523 yards thi year (photo by Brian Wright) 165 football Football continued win but they were ashamed that they did not play as well as they should. Morehead State ' s Eagles were the Raiders second OVC victim of the year as MTSU gunned down their opponents, 20-7 in More- head, KY. The offensive unit finally showed signs of getting untracked as they rolled for 278 yards with 194 of those coming on the ground. MTSU took control of the contest from the beginning when they scored with less than two minutes gone in the game. Senior Sammy Bry- ant was the offensive start of the game with 106 yards rushing for the day. Potter added a couple of field goals (a 50 and a 37-yarder) which put him at seven for seven after four games. Sopho- more Gary Brooks and junior Robbie Ridings led the Big Blue defense with eight tackles each. A rags-to-riches story of sorts starting shaping up as the raiders added their third staight win of the season to run their record to 4-1 with a, 23-10, win over division I Western Right — Junior Dennis Mix makes one of his two int ' s against Motehead. (photo by Brian Wright) Below — Charles Porter sacks Austin Peays Rob Christo- pher on the release, (photo by Brian Wright) 166 football Lefl — Jt ' iry Lockhart |ust misses a touchdown strike loss to the Govs (photo by Gregg Campbell) Belt) end — MTS.LI.S Danny Brown races around left Tennessee Tech. (photo by Brian Wright) Below — David Little snags a TD pass to aid the Raider cause against Westetn. (photo by Brian Wright) Carolina. MTSU forced seven Catamount mis- cues turning three of those into scotes. Sanford had one of his best games of the year hitting on nine of 16 passes including a 30-yard touchdown strii e to Butch Hamby. Bryant picked up another touchdown rushing while Potter was good on three of four field goal attempts which left him one shy of the NCAA mark for freshman. The defense sparkled again holding Southern League rushing leader Melvin Dorsey to just 54 yards on the night. It ' s a shame the guys can ' t laugh and joke about a win ' cause here comes Eastern Ken- tucky, Donnelly said. The Colonels marked into Murfreesboro with 4-1 record and a number five ranking in the Division lAA poll. A win was essential of MTSU had any serious hopes of winning the OVC title. Eastern flexed their muscles from the begin- ning scoring two touchdowns and two field goals in the first half of play with all four drives starting inside the Raider 45-yard line. The only MTSU score of the night came on a 42-yard toss from Sanford to tight end David Little. Sanford was removed in the fourth quarter with a hip pointer, that would plaque him for the rest of the season. We gave them their points early on some easy touchdowns, Donnelly explained. We wanted something good to happen, but they snuffed us early and kept us in a hole. Things didn ' t promise to be any easier for Football cuntnued Donnelly ' s Troops the following week as the nations top-ranked Division I-AA team, Mur- ray State roared onto Jones Field undefeated and untied after six games. MTSU rose to the challenge and handed the Racers a 14-9 setback that elevated the Raiders to seventh in the nation in the I-AA poll. Two TD passes from freshman backup quar- terback Van Smith to Little were all the points MTSU needed in the upset. The Racers rolled up almost 300 yards on the ground and got inside Raider territory several times four fum- bles, one interception and three missed field goals spelled doom for Murray. MTSU ' s appearance in the top ten was short- lived when our neighbors to the west, Austin Peay doused the Raider fire with a 14-9 setback in Clarksville. Donnelly blamed the sloppy Raider play on fatigue as MTSU turned the ball over six times to the Governors. We are just wore out, Donnelly said, we were just flopping around out their today. It ' s my job to keep this team motivated and I just didn ' t do it. MTSU outgained the Govs 246-227 but the high spot in the game for Raider fans was a Potter field goal that set a school record and tied the I-AA mark for most three pointers in a season by a freshman. A Halloween Homecoming was next on the Raider schedule as they hosted the Penguins of ' Youngstown State. MTSU hadn ' t won a home- coming contest in seven years and they didn ' t break the string in ' 81. The Blue Raiders seemed to have the game well in hand with a 10-3 lead and the ball late in the game but a Sanford fumble deep in MTSU territory was the only opening Youngstown needed and they carried it in moments later to tie the score. MTSU couldn ' t move the ball in their next possession and after a punt the Penguins rolled down into Blue Raider territory before settling for a field goal which was the eventual winning margin. After a week off MTSU took out their frus- tration on the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky in a, 31-17 victory. Middle played the game without the services of junior signal caller San- ford who was suspended for the rest of the season for missing curfew. Senior Tailback Sammy Bryant stepped in and gave the team a totally new deminsion on offense running the veer to perfection. Bryant connected on nine of 14 passes for 101 yards and a TD and also rushed for another. The Raider defense held the leagues top ranked offense to just 217 yards, well under their average of 370. Kelly Potter, who get his MCAA record with a field goal against Youngstown, stayed true to form hitting from 43 yards out. Mix and Robbie Ridings led the defense with a combined total of 17 tackles. While MTSU was surprising the Toppers, Tennessee Tech. the Raiders traditional season ending opponent, was turning the tables on Austin Peay to set up a showdown for state supremacy. Teach will be ready, Donnelly said. Don Wade has them playing well on both sides of the ball. With that win, they moved to .500 and a win against us will give them a winning re- cord, but I ' m sure the old Middle Tennessee - Tennessee Tech rivalry will be enough for both Page — Punt rttuncr Sidney Pigj; diK-s a flip while a punt ajjainst Morhcad- M.T.S.U. crused tu a 20- over the Ragles on theif home terf. (photo by ht) 170 football teams to get ready for Saturday. Tech was evidently the more ready of the two as they totally dominated the contest and left Murfreesboro with a 28-9 swamping of the Raiders. The week after the Tech loss wasn ' t quite so bad for four Blue Raiders who were named to the AII-OVC first team. Juniors Den- nis Mix, James Griffin, Emanuel Toles, and freshman Kelly Potter earned spots on the elite All-OVC squad, making them the first Raiders to make the postseason team in three years. Mix, a defensive end, led MTSU in tackles for lesses with 17 for a total of 89 yards. He also tied Griffin for the team interceptions lead with four, which he returned for 66 yards and one touchdown. He ranked third in tackles and as- sists on the squad with 90, blocked two field goal attempts and recovered one fumble. Potter, MTSU ' s field goal and extra point specialist, led the team in scoring with 54 points. He was perfect in the extra -point category hit- ting all 15 of his tries. He was excellent in field goal kicking, too, hitting 13 of 15. MTSU ' s season ending mark of 6-5 was monumental in the respect that the Blue Raiders will move into the role of the favorite in most of their contests next season but with the crop of underclassmen returning the future looks even brighter for ' 82. k Commentary by Scott Adams Top Left — Sammy Bryant struggles for yardage durmg the Youngstown game. (Photo by Brian Wright) Opposite Page — Seniof tailback quartetback Sammy Bty- ant sheds a Tech tackeler. (photo by Brian Wright) I.elt — All O V.C. place kicker Kelly Potter boots a 28-yard ticld goal agamst the Gov ' s, (photo by Btian Wright) Bottom — Tailback Josh Johnson rambles up the middle in the . ' 8-9 loss to Tech. (photo by Brian Wright) 171 ctball Hit ' Em With Your Best Shot Just when MTSU ' s women ' s volleyball program was beginning to look awesome, a team expected to be filled with veterans lost several of its star players before the 1981 season began. Bound together by a small nucleus of returners and a trio of basketball players who joined the roster, the MTSU squad still managed a third -place finish in the state AIAW tournament in 1981. New coach Sherry Coker had a tough task at the beginning when at least four main players of the year before did not return to the squad. Jackie McReynolds — a three-time All-Stater — was missing from the line-up. So was Kathy Zachry and Sheila Ware, and of course, Jill Carroll, who used up her eligibility in 1980. Carroll stayed on as an assistant coach. Two-time All-Stater Asaji Komatsu, from Toyko, Japan, however, was back, and so was Mitzi Williams — a sophomore setter from Greenbriar, Tenn. These two led the Middle Tennessee efforts and were rewarded with all-state honors in 1981. Roundballers Robin Hendrix, Trena Smiley, and freshman Cindy Lindley joined the squad to give it some depth, and Coker had Mean Arleen Hale to spike and Debbie Pee Wee Ledbetter on defense from the 1980 team. The Lady Raiders lost their opening match to Maryville College, but came back to defeat UT- Martin, a strong Division II team. At their home opener, the MTSU netters fell behind in every game by at least six points before pulling out two victories over UTC and Tennessee Tech. Following a tourney at Martin, the Lady Raiders evened their record to 5-5 with a distrous trip to Martin and Austin Peay in the first half of the season. Although perennial favorites LIT and Memphis State moved into the NCAA in 1981, the Lady Raiders did no better than third behind East Ten- nessee State and Tennessee Tech in the season ending AIAW state tourney in Cookeville. Commentary by Carol A. Stuart 172 volleyba 173 volleyball Blue Raider Track, Still Running Strong For Blue Raider track, the 1981 indoor and out- door seasons were probably the most profitable ever. And the two men most responsible for it were honored for their efforts. Senior long jumper Greg Artis was named the OVC Athlete of the Year, the first ever from MTSU to be awarded the honor. Meanwhile, MTSU coach Dean Hayes, who be- came the president of the NCAA Track Coaches ' Association, was named NCAA Division I Track Coach of the Year. During the 1981 seasons, MTSU became the first OVC school to break the jinx and win both the indoor and outdoor track titles in the same year. Hayes was honored as the conference ' s coach of the year for both seasons. The veteran coach was also selected as one of two coaches at the world University Games in Bucharest, Romania, in July of 1981. The games are the second largest world meet, following the Olympics. Artis, who excelled as a tracketer for four years at MTSU, was also recognized as the OVC track- man of the year for both seasons. With his leap of 25 feet, 8 % inches, Artis closed out his MTSU career as a seven-time AU-American and captured fourth place in the long jump com- petition at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Baton Rouge, La. One week prior to the NCAA meet Artis set a new record for the long jump in the Track and Field Association Championships in Wichita, Kan., by jumping 28 feet, 3 ' 2 inches. Track coach Hayes took five athletes (Artis, Barry Gambrell, Andre Kirnes, Kenny Shannon, and Orestes Meeks) to the meet, and all five made the semi-finals, with Artis being the only one to advance to the finals. MTSU finished with four points at the nationals, which was good enough for approximately 35th place, Hayes said. MTSU ' s 400-meter relay team finished 11th overall with a time of 40.38 and Meeks ' long jump of 24 feet, 7 Vi inches was good enough for 10th place. The Blue Raiders also finished 11th in the nation in the indoor season in 1981. MTSU fielded nine participants who qualified for the nationals — the most runners Hayes has ever taken to the indoor national meet. Ladies Track The Blues Middle Tennessee ' s women ' s track team came through with its best performance in the history of the program at the 1981 outdoor OVC cham- pionships. The Lady Raiders tallied 107 points to take fourth place. Host Murray State won the meet with 179 points, with Western Kentucky (137) and Eastern Kentucky (121) placing second and third, respectively. MTSU got first -place performances from the 400-meter relay team, Donna Sims (200-meter dash), and the mile relay team. Under second -year coach Mike Rasper, the women ' s track program continued to improve in the 1981 season. Preparing for the OVC outdoor champion- ships, the Lady Raiders fared well in the individ- ually-oriented Commodore Relays at Vanderbilt University the week before. The omen at the Nashville meet apparently was a good one for success in the OVC compe- tition. Rasper said the team improved their times in almost every event at the Commodore Relays, with several setting their personal bests, and the 4X800 relay team of Cathy Harmon, Cathy Porterfield, Jane Simms, and Sharon Johnson taking first place with a time of 9:40.81. In the indoor season, the Lady Raider track- sters finished out the schedule with a fourth - place at Morehead State ' s Lady Eagle Invita- tional in March. Donna Sims and Sharon John- son highlighted the show as Sims won the 300- meter dash with a time of 41.39. Sims also teamed with Michelle Scott, An- gela Harper, and Marcia Hill for a third-place in the 800- meter relay and combined with Susan Vaughn, Michelle Harmon, and Antoinette Scruggs for a third in the 1600-meter relay. Johnson ran third place finishes in the 800- meter run and the 1000-meter run. S5v i 176 ladies ' track 177 ladies track - ♦ Basic And Applied Sciences MTSU ' s largest school, BASIC AND AP- PLIED SCIENCES, is made up of nine de- partments and has more than 2,500 students pursuing majors. The nine departments are Aerospace, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Industrial Studies, Mass Communica- tions, Mathematics and Computer Science, Military Science and Nursing. The food you had for breakfast, the perma- nent press of your clothes, the medical care you receive, the place you live, the furniture and appliances you use, the newspapers you read — ail of these aspects of your life have their roots in the School of Basic and Applied Sciences. It is here that the fundamentals of knowledge are applied to today ' s needs. MTSU offers the only bachelor of science degree in aerospace technology and aerospace administration in Tennessee. This program opens up career opportunities in a number of aviation -related positions as well as that of the professional pilots. Our newly approved empha- sis in aerospace maintenance management fur- ther broadens available career choices. Within the Agriculture department, you can select from majors in agribusiness, animal sci- ences, and plant and soil science; or you can specialize in vocational agriculture. Pre-profes- sional programs in agricultural engineering, for- estry, and veterinary medicine are other options for a student to consider. A student looking for a career in the sci- ences-biology, chemistry, or physics — in a governmental agency, industry, or teaching can be proud of the pre -professional program and of the high degree of achievement of if he successfully completes the program and scores well on the entrance exams. MTSU graduates have been accepted recently by the medical schools of the University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State, Emory University, University of Alabama, Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, and Loma Linda University. The department of Industrial Studies has many specialty areas. Under the Industrial Technology 180 acjclci m ' li :! W r 7 ■ v f major, you may choose from emphases includ- ing computer, electro -mechancial, energy, gen- eral industrial management, industrial safety, manufacturing, and printing management tech- nologies. The department with probably the most ma- jors is the Mass Communications department. A student majoring in Mass Communications may choose from several areas of specialization: Ad- vertising, Journalism, Photography, News, Tele- vision, and others. MTSU has set as a goal offering the highest level of computer training possible for compu- terscience majors. Many of MTSU ' s students have found positions in scientific programming for research at nearby Arnold Engineering and Development Corp., the Space Institute at Huntsville, and the nuclear research facilities at Oak Ridge. Military Science at MTSU is a program in leadership which adds practical management training for a student ' s chosen course of study. Advanced Military Science students receive substantial financial aid and are made commis- sioned officers at graduation. Two years of training lead to an associate ' s degree in the department of Nursing. Students who successfully complete the program are eli- gible to take the licensing test for registered nurses. In many departments within the School of Basic Applied Sciences, internships are available so students can learn by doing and getting valuable practical experience in their chosen fields. 181 academics Education When the doors of MTSU opened in 1911, the mission of the Normal School was teacher training. Although we have g rown and broad- ened our scope to become a university, our recognized reputation as a school for educators hasn ' t changed. This rich tradition became the foundation for our growth. Made up of eight departments, our SCHOOL OF EDUCATION works closely with the other schools and coordinates interde- partmental programs to provide future teachers with the necessary range of knowledge. Through the department of Elementary and Special Education and Home Economics the University offers and interdisciplinary major in early childhood education. If a student is inclined to teach in junior or secondary school, he can select a major subject of English, math, science, business, health, and physical education, art, music, history, home economics, speech and theatre, psychology, ag- riculture, industrial studies, or foreign lan- guages. The students ' minors in the department of Youth Education and School Personnel Ser- vices are in secondary education and includes supervised student teaching in high school or junior high. Careers in education are not the only possi- bilities the School of Education. In the art de- partment, in which all faculty members are working artists involved in creating, sharing and producing, a student may select from emphases in clay, commercial art, metals, painting, print making, and sculpture for a studio major. The courses in the Criminal Justice Adminis- tration program provide the opportunity for a balanced, liberal arts -based education as rec- ommended by the National Crime Commission for persons who wish to work in the criminal justice system. Courses in psychology, sociolo- gy, and political science are included. Today ' s increased awareness of the impor- tance of physical fitness points toward many career possibilities from the Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety Department. Among the numerous programs available are minors in dance, athletic coaching, drivers ' and traffic safety education, and recreation. Majors in the Home Economics include gen- eral home economics, foods and nutrition, vo- cational home economics, early childhood edu- cation, and interior design. The field of home economics is expanding to include social agen- cies, community services, business, industry, health services, research laboratories, design, merchandising, and foreign service. Since the music industry is among the ten largest industries in America, there is a demand for musically-trained personnel in many areas other than teaching. Many of MTSUs students find summer employment in such places as Opryland, U.S.A. and Six Flags over Georgia even before they graduate. Because psychology can help a person un- derstand human behavior, study in this field will be useful to a student to matter what profession he chooses. 182 jcadcinics MMI MMNI MMM anM — — Wl y — ■ __-— . ii.Mii..fi. ■■ - mmba ____ aHMHic mmmm gaMMMn m u. jb bh MatMi 183 adcmics 184 academics Business Four areas of study make up the SCHOOL OF BUSINESS at MTSU, which is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. They are: Accounting In- formation Systems, Business Distributive Edu- cation, Office Management, Economics Fin- ance, and Management and Marketing. The accounting program opens all fields of accounting to a student. Public, private, and governmental fields are all offered in the School of Business. The thrust of the information systems pro- grammer is to teach students how to solve business problems in which the computer is an integral part of the solution. It is essential to thoroughly learn computer techniques, but the emphasis is placed on using the computer as a tool of solving business problems and in the decision and application of useful business in- formation systems. Through the business education and distri- butive education programs, a student can pre- pare to teach or administer programs in junior and secondary schools and vocational technical schools. Also available is a two-year special program designed to prepare students for such positions as legal, medical and general secre- taries, court reporters, and merchandising spe- cialists. A major in Economics will prepare a student for a career in business, government, or teach- ing. The student could enter an executive man- agement position, or he could work as an eco- nomic analyst in all levels of government. Some person must organize and direct the people, the money, and the activities of a busi- ness. Pursuing the program in management will start the preparation a student needs for such a career. Other areas of the management pro- grams are sales, advertising, and marketing re- search. Liberal arts, which is the study of historical and contemporary man as he developed com- munication skills, reacted to social change, and 185 academics Liberal Arts developed a culture, is the foundation used in the very first universities. The liberal arts are the unifying force in education today and enable us to see where we came from and perhaps where we are going. The eight departments of the SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS provide skills and knowl- edge that work with almost any field. The de- partments are English, Foreign Languages, Ge- ography, Geology, History, Philosophy, Politi- cal Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Speech and Theatre. Today, the American public is buying more books than ever, and this opens many possibili- ties for the person who can make words work. There are opportunities for the creative writer as well as the person who can edit and promote what others have written. Majors are offered in French, German and Spanish and there are courses in Greek. A knowledge of geography and geology fits hand in glove with many business and industrial endeavors. The energy crisis makes the study of geology more important than ever as we must make the best of our natural resources. 186 academics An understanding of history can improve a student ' s opportunities tremendously. And as more and more communities are recognizing the importance of rescuing and renovating their local landmarks, historical preservation offers exciting possibilities. Philosophy can give a person insight into the development of our ways of thinking, not only through the study of the great thinkers of the past, but through the logic of the language with which we express our thoughts. The Political Science department, one of the largest in this area, offers courses designed to help students meet various objectives. The Pre -Law program is the largest in a regional university. The department also has an extensive internship program. 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RIM instructo I photo by Bfint Kvans) Oh, Wallie Dr. Wallin McCardell. mass comm instructor (phon) by Brent Evans) 207 academics William Windham C Wymcr Wiser Chuck Wood Randall Wood Cornette Woodley Edwin Woods Charles Wolle Williams Wollt Bob Womatk Dan Wooton Winston Wrenii Gary Wolfsber Robert Wyatt Frank Yates Bonghan Yoon Donald Young Joseph Young Beverly Youree J in 206 academics Phyllis Abercrombe Ginger Adams Jeffrey Adams Mark Adams Vickie Adcock Dottle Arnold Scott A Larry Arrowood Gregory Artis Rora Ashley Vickie Asken Debroah Askins Phillip Ausbrooks Stephanie Auten Nancy Avery 212 seniors Robert Bailey Mark Bansen Clarence Barlow Rusty Barnett Anthony Bartolo Ashonda Basham Rosanne Bastonc John Bates Linda Beard Alan Bechlcr Jane Bedford Marilyn Belc Danile Bell Marshall Bell Gina Bennett Daniel Bernhardt Daniel Biles Reginald Bishop Rhonda Bishop Paul Blackweli Randall Blair Raymon Boatright d Boch Marianne Bomkamp Jennifer Bond 213 seniors Brenda Bonner Lytle Bowen Bryan Bowen Jayne Bowling Nancy Boyce Sherri Bozarth Barbara Bradford Beverly Braswell Georgia Bratten David Brooks Cynthia Brown Debra Brown Sidnea Brown Sara Bruce Pat Bryson Andrea Buck Shelia Buck Angela Buckingham Brenda Burch Karen Burke Linda Burns Russell Burns Beneta Burroughs Teresa Burris Karen Burton James Byrd 214 seniors 215 seniors Cheryl Cole Douglas Cole Roy Colvin Gino Conn Connie Comer Terry Crotzer Marian Curtis Robert Curtis Sandy Curtis Debra Dabbs Maurice Danner Joy Davenport Pamela Davenport Phillip Davenpt rt Alice Davidson Janet Davis Norma Delbridge Beth Denny Andrew Derryberry Roopa Desai 216 seniors Paula Dibrell F.mily Dickens Teresa Diel Sally Dobbins Melanie Doyle John Driver Billy Duke Jerry Duke Pamela Duncan Jill Durham Rebecca Easley Jenny Fatherly Jerry Eatherly Elizabeth Eaton Kenneth Brmghurst Jefferson Elliotl John English Richard Engel David Enoch Cheryl Ervm Kathryn Etheridgc John Evans Karen Evans Judie Evans Thomas Evatt Kent Evttts George Fara Roger Fenner Maria Fernande Joseph Fisher 217 seniors Donna Floyd Susan Fluyd Theresa Floyd Susan Fly Velinda Forbord Retina Forte James Foster Larry Foster Tina Fox Susan Fox Melissa Freeman Theresa French Dawn Frost Donald Fulcher Dorise Gannon Phillip Gardner Susan Gatlin Patricia Grubbs Laura Giiinn Karen Gunnels Mary Ann Halliburton Michael Hagans Thomas Hales Jennifer Hamilton Martha Hammond Michael Handy Tommie Hanna 219 seniors John Hanrahan Karen Hannah Sharan Hanrahan Melanie Hansberry Jo Anne Hardy melia Harkness Brenda Harrell Laura Harrell Danja Harris Keith Harris Melissa Harris John Harmyk Harper Garrett Marilyn Hastings Robert Hartman James Hawks John Hayes Rebecca Hazelip Suzanne Haziewood Angeleta Hearn Lisa Heflin Ronald Pearce Joyce Hess Marvis Hicks Cynthia Hildreth Randall Hill Timothy Hill Mary Hilt Jonathan Hines Tim Hockstadt Jenny Hodj;e Margaret Holciimb Jerry Holland Tammy Holman Stuart Holland Richard Holmes Brynda Holton Theresa Hopkins Cynthia Hopper Lisa Holt Robert Home Sarah Howell Timothy Huesits Bernice Hughes Deborah Hughes Rita Hughes Greg Humble Mary Hurt Lynn Hutson Merissa ide Nancy Ihrig Pamela Isbell Sharon Jackson Edwina Jacobs Julian Jacobs Cynthia Jacobs Marcia Jaggers Zachary James Tavia Jamison Benita Jenkins 221 seniors Vickie Kidd John Kinkade Lula Kmnard Bethany Khne Bobby Knoer Mary Kollstedc Russell Ladd Jennifer Lane Frankie Lankford Melanie Larktns Sally Lassicer Philip Lea Teresa Lea Jasun Lee Lesley Leonard Julie Littlefield Jordan Litsey Laura Lockaby Melody Lockhan Steven Lo an O Yawn Mornings treat everybody the same way, as Paul Craig, a senior aerospace major can attest. Wonder if the clock survived the attack; ' (photo by Stuart A. Mar- shall) 223 seniors Sadie Loggins Valerie Long Cynthia Lovelace Susan MacBean Julie Macke Gloria Maddox Richard Madison Melissa Mangrum Rickey Mangrum Rose Mann Kenneth Manners George Martin Juanita Martin Nancy Martin Sherry Martin Darrell Massengale Stephanie Massey Sharon Matheny Kathy Matlock Albert Maxwell Romona May Margaret Mayes Karen McAllister Ralph McBride Jenny McCauley ]e(( McClendon Laura McComb Valerie McDaniel Mary McElhaney Terree McEtroy 224 seniors Pamela McGlothlin David McGraw Elizabeth McHenny Debbie Mcintosh Margaret McMillion Donna McPeak Jeannie McPeak Janice McRae Terry Meacham Craig Mears Kevin Meir George Melton William Mercer Teresa Menwethe Mark Merryman Jane Mier Beth Miller David Miller Richard Miller Jeffrey Milstead Frank Mooney Bonnie Moore Brenda Moore Lee Moore Linney Moore Charles Moreland Sherry Morgan Linda Morris 225 Patel Mukesh Cindy Mullis irginia Murphree Timothy Murphy Brenda Murphy Juha Murrill enda Musgrove Phillip Nash Janet Neal Jamie Newton Catherine Nokes William Nolte Rebecca Norris Shelia Norveii Kevin Nowin Janet Nunley Jesse Oakes Patrick OBinabo Sampson Ogucht Vernon Ogiluie Tarja 0)ala Gilbert Onwochei Mike Osei-Mensah Morel Oran Ignatius Osuigwe Donna Otwcll Sharon Overall Kathy Owens Kimberly Owens Mark Owens 226 seniors Lisa Overstreet Karen Oxford Rosa Palacio Robt-rr Panter Wanda Parker Marshciia Parrish Montgomery Pate Tracey Patterson James Patron Linda Patton Sharon Payne Kar. Pearce Jeterey Peery Keenan Pendegrass Deborah Pergande Keith Perrigan Beverly Pectes Lisa Petty Sailie Peyton Clifford Phifer Linda PhilUps Gregory Pinson Heidi Piunick Debra Plunk Celisa Polk Gary Pomeroy James Pope Cindy Porter John Powell David Power Rita Powers Perry Pratt Jessie Purdom Vicki Price Bobby Queener asudur Rahman Terry Ralston Janet Ramsey Carol Randive Susan Rafxrr Scott Ratterman Susan Rcaney Suzanne Reed Sharon Reeves W.lham Reilly Kimberly Reuss Mark Rhodes Joaom Ribeiro Karem Rice John Richards Betty Richardson Kenneth Richardson Margaret Richard Fvelyn Rigsby Angela Roberts Janice Rogers Ron Rogers Sharon Rogers Sherry Rogers Patricia Ross Jeffery Rowlett Patsy Rush Tawnya Rush Carol Russ Betty Russell Paul Russell Robett Salimbene Teresa Sanford Rex Scatton Michelle Scott Antoinetta Sctuggs Carolyn Sharpe Hrnestito Shaw-Taylo 229 seniors Veda Shaw John Shedd Gwendolyn Shinault Winston Shurtleff Connie Simp: Hittin ' The Books Peck Hall in the afternoon sunshine is the place to study foi mid-tetms for University studies maior Rob Mitchell. It wasn ' t teported if Mitchell, a sen- ior, passed that test or not. (photo by Stuart A. Marshall.) 230 seniors Deborah Thibault Debra Thomas Mary Thomas Mary Thompson Patricia Thornton E)oris Tobitt James Tobitt Robert Tomlinson Burton Towry Cathy Trail Leigh Travis Laura Trew Patricia Tuclcer Danny Tyree Doris Tyree Ruth Tyree Julianna Ulrich nnifer LJnderwood Sherry Vance Susan Vaughn Patricia Waire James Wakuisky Charles Walker Sandra Walker Elizabeth Wall Victoria Wall Daniel Wallace Jamie Ward Mary Warf Frank Warren 232 Mane Warren Wchby Mary Wells Meredith Whitak. M.chael Wh ker Catherine White Steve Whitman David Whitworth Zachary Wilty Belinda Wilkerson Debby Wilkerson Carrie Williams Mary Williams Mclanie Williams Tamara Williams Thomas Williams William Williams Suzanne Willis Janine Wilson Jay Wilson Wayne Winfree Cynthia Winters Carolyn Wleech Gregory Wolf Helen Wood Ronald Wood Wendy Wood Randall Woodlee Charles Woodside Jeffrey Wray 233 Maur.ta Yarbi Debra York Teresa York JR. Young Susan Zi Julie Gee Jean Barnes Shirley Baumann Carol Beasley Anna Bertram Diane Davis Brenda Dilegge Laurie Duke Karen Ellis Deborah Fields Charoltte Fisher Danese Fitzgerald Mary Francis Teresa Foster Kathy Garner €%v 4i 0m 4 234 seniors ( Ea iJ m w Phyllis Hinds Jo Hughes Maria James Mickie Johnson Jordon Kelly Linda Laughin Linda McMahan Yvonne Montgomery Debhie Pulley Teresa Reed Loril Rhode Betty Sharp Kim Stinger Jean Sullins Patricia Sullivan Pam Templeton Fran Thomas Cindy Vaughn Kim Waddell Anna Webb Robin Whitaker Phyllis Williamson Hurbly OPolyester IV Sleeping Beauty Brook Shields Harold the Arch Ange Ms. Tennessee Tech A light celebration Had E. Noughr- 235 seniors a n jt jc j fr J i ik ic i e= it — jt — i = a jl x WIH€ S WIH€ Row 1 — Left to right. Patricia Waire, Cclisa Polk, Deborah Kerr. Row 2 — Left to right. Vickie Adcock. Ruth Brock. Not pictured — Kent Evetts, Susan Floyd, Melissa Harris. Tr If w i« «« «f  If If t f tt Row 1 — Left ti) right Jan Smithson. Linda Pattiin. Suzanne Willis, Row 2 — Left to tight- John Sptaket, Margaiet Ann Mayes, Zachjames, Gary Pometoy. Not pictuted — Brynda Holton  - - f I f If ' f «• — ' f It ' f X It — 237 who ' s who -y, i t i f ■ t Jt c t Jt Jt Jt Ji JC — —a j g= WIUC ' S WIH€ Row 1 — Left to right. Ginger Adams, Laura Glass, V.cki Keeton. Row 2 — Left to right, David Cleaves, Keenan Pendergrass, Not pictured — Bethany Kline, Julie- Ann Littlefield, Susan Loggins. a ft— .tf I f tf f M ««  t If «r %t W 238 who ' s who - C X )C iC i «= == t — H. Jt K Jt X JC X ie= WIH€ S WIH€ Row 1 — Left to right, Nancy Martin, Jane Micr, Brenda Morris. Row 2 — Left to right. Bill Warner. Cynthia Winters, Dave Whitworth, Doug Cole. Julie Ge ' f f V  V « f V ' «• - x - 239 vho ' s who - t H iC a i i Ji J n Jt J . jC jii n iC C WIH€ ' S WIH€ • Row 1 — Left to right. Susati Gatlin. Cindy Hopper, Susie Raney. Row 2 — Left to tight. Toin WiUiains, David L Kesslet, Not pictuted — Bill Metcef, Cindy Porter, Meanic ' Williains. V -If • « ' • ' V te te t %t I f % t V tr m v 240 who ' s who Row 1 — Left to right Daniel Biles, Mary Ann Halliburton, Raleigh Green Jr. Row 1 — Left to right. Mike Williams, Tammy Stewart, Darrell Massengale. Dan Bell. Not pictured — ! Sandy Wright. ■ « '  ' -T «f  tf «  i f Of w «   241 vho ' s who ■ Aaron Aaron Melissa Abbott Burton Abel Linda Abernathy Jacqueline Adams Melanie Adams Niki Adams Ronald Adams Scott Adams Timothy Adams Veronica Adams Eddie Adamson Kent Aderholt Pamela Adkins Ardeshir Afrakteh John Agaoglu Norda Aguila Vincent Airfetalor Connie Akin Donnell Akms Andrea Albert Laura Albert Rick Alcala Emilee Alder David Aldrich Beverly Alexander Chris Alexander Tammi Alexander Tracy Alexander Stefanie Alexander Donna Allen Horace Allen Laurie Allen Paul Allen Mary Allocco Theresa AUocco Aaron Alsup Glenna Alsup jeif Amacher Brenda Amos Carol Amos Cindy Ande 244 undergraduates Donna Anderson Greg Anderson Jenna Anderson John Anderson Joseph Anderson Kathy Anderson Shelby Anderson Son|a Anderson Wilham Anderson W.lham F Anderson Robert Angle Susie Antle Fanmilayo Aqunyor Jay Argo Maurie Armstrong Teresa Armstrong Craig Arnold Demetra Arnold Randy Arnold Ronnie Lynn Arnold Abbas Asadsanagabi Joshua Asemebo Shirley Ashlock Joanne Att.g Frosh Four Ircshmcn take a break during the Sims Miss Mary cookout this fall. Left to right — Nancy Birchfiel. Melanie Matzek, Kim Da- vis, and Karen McNutt. (photo by Brent Evans) vc.iif -i 245 undergraduates Lisa Atwood Robin Atwood Kaye Auditors Gary Austin Laura Autry Richard Award Jan Ayers Paul Aylor Cindy Baggett Van Baggett Tommy Baggott Michael Eagle Dewayne Bagwell Beverly Bailey Jack Bailey Melissa Bailey Tracy Bailey Vickie Bailey Diane Baines Edward Baker Lisa Baker Robin Baker Shelia Baker Penny Baldridge Ed Baldwin Gregory Baldwin Lisa Ball Maria Ball Bobby Ballinger Leanne Balou Gary Balser Teresa Banks Sharon Barker Allen Barnes Carol Barnes Diana Barnes Jan Barnes Jean Barnes Kim Barnes Martha Barnes Todd Barnes Caky Barnetl 246 undergraduates undcrj;radu Stephanie Bentley Curtis Benz Carol Berels Laura Bergstresser Lyndon Berkley Elizabeth Bernett Anna Bertram Julie Bertram Karen Bessey Jacquelyn Best Tommy Bibb Candy Bickford Mary Bickford Teresa Biddle Teresa Biederman Curt Biggs Beth Bili)eu Brian Billington Angela Bingham Simone Binkley Nancy Birchfiel Conrad Birmingham Lisa Black Steve Blackwell Kathy Blackwood Julie Blalock Julie Blann Keith Blaydes Kim Blaydes Tony Blossom Jimmy Boatman Th jmas Bobo Lauren Boeh Lee Bohannon Michelle Boles Jern Bc.lmger Alice Bolton Sydney Bondurant Melissa Bone Karen Bonner Bobby Booker Janice Boren ,.A.2k 248 undergri 249 undergraduates Karen Brighr Avis Bntton Mike Brock Rutii Brook Jacqueline Brooks Beats Class Freshman Dan Whitehead watches Kevin Prot- titr play Asteriods. 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Kim Brooks Roger Brooks Susan Brooks Rex Brothers Brenda Brown 250 undergradu Daniel Brown Debbie Brown Diana Brown Don Brown Donna Brown Donna Brown Gene Brown Kent Brown Madeline Brown Marsha Browt Marty Brown Meredith Bro Neal Brown Pam Brown Sandra Brown Terryl Brown Marilyn Broyles Jim Brunner David Bruster Lisa Bryan Diana Bryant Kevin Bryant Mitchell Bryant Patricia Bryant Russ Bryson Lisa Buchanan Margaret Buckingham undergradu 252 under raduarcs 253 undergraduares Kellie Catiett Karen Cavanau h Karen Cavaness Susan Center Eddie Chaffin Susan Chandler Bridget Chapman Jimmy Chapman Gary Cheatham Peggy Cheatham John Cheek Margaret Cheesman Ronald Chenault Edwma Chilton Jane Ch.gum.ra Ed Chersicla Richard Cherry Lynn Cherry Kim Chilton Bernie Christian Valerie Christopher Gary Clark James Clark Jean Clark Jonathan Clark Mary Clark Vickie Clark Andy Clarke Johnny Claud Jonathan Cleary Jay Clements Phil demons Sarah Cleveland Sharon Clifford Pamela Clymer Gregory Cobb Annette Cobbs Susan Code Johnny Coffett Tammy Coffman Leann Cole Paul Cole 254 undergraduates Richard Cole Stephen Cole Tim Cole Chris Cole Clarissa Coleman Tracy Coleman 255 undergradua Sandra Couch Robin Couts Bianca Covington Julia Covington Jana Cowell Beverly Cox Parn Crabtree Stan Crabtree Tommy Crabtree Jeff Crafton Trent Craig Barry Crain Maria Craigue Rachel Crawford Kim Crews Steve Crockett Steven Cross Teresa Cross Kathy Crowder Mark Crowder Mike Crowder Susan Crowder Gina Croweil Randy Crowd! Kimberly Crutcher Kimberly Crutcher Greg Cschroeder Becky Cudd John Cuel Laura Cullum Ray Culp Melody Cumming Kelly Cunningham Kim Cunningham Scott Cunningham Renee Curiee Brenda Currey Rita Currey Jackie Curtis Jenann Curtis Lisa Curtis Chris Curvin 256 undergraduates Rhonda Davis Darrell Day jeii Dayton Melinda Deason Robbie Dedman Randal Defilippis Roger Delahite Mindy Deleon Teresa Delocht Cynthia Demastus Darrey Demastus Denise Demastus David Demonbreum Frank Depeters Bobby Depriest Scarlet Derryberry Donna Detarville Karen Detarville Kaye Detarville Guevir Dhinsa Mergariia Diaz Martha Divinnie Brenda Dixon Richard Dixon Tim Dixon Darrell Dixon Darren Dobbs Deanne Dockery John Dodd Deanna Dodson George Dolzonek Maureen Donaldson Ken Donnell Dale Dorman Cindy Dotson Jerome E. Douglas Kim Douglas Shirley Douglas 258 undergraduates Shawna Dowdy Alice Dow ell Barry Dowlen Linda Downing Dave Doyle Susie Doyle ' I ' olanda Dozier Daphene Drake Kathy Cranford Donnie Drayton Laurel Dnscall Amy Dryden Suzanne Dubois Linda Duck Andre Dugger Chris Duke Larry Duke Curtis Duncan David Duncan Rule Duncan Ray Dunford Denise Dunlap Connie Dunn Jelfrey Dunn Cynthia Dunnavant Rae Dunning Brenda Durham Mary Durham Cindy Durhan Hhzabeth Duty Cynthia Dye Stephanie Eady Melba Eakjn Gregg Earherly Jenny F.atherly V. V Richard Eaton Rochelle Eddings Kim Eddins Sherri Edelen Frank Edens Conrad Edington Maria Edhn undergradu Connie Edwards Dana Edwards Diane Edwards Teresa Egan Judy Eichler Mark Eischeid Vanessa Elam Kerri Eldridgc Scott Eldridge Daria Elledge Derenda Elledge Jimmy Eller Kimberly Eller Becky Elliott Brad Elliott Karen Ellis Sherri Ellis Tim Ellis James Emery Greg Engel Teresa Engel Susan England Kerry Engold Courtney Erickson Dana Erickson Betty Erwin Sandy Estes Linda Estile David Eubanks Debbie Eubanks Alaine Evans Brent Evans Marquerite Evans Martin Evans David Everett Rodric Everett Marilyn Ewing Ben Ezell Karen Fagan Michael Fann Nancy Fann Karen Fannin 260 undergraduates Jimmy Fanning Candace Farmer Virgina Farrar Devon Faulk Denise Faulkner Don Faulkner Phil Faulkner Kevm Fayler Joseph Feathersto Mike Febles James Fehrman Robert Feldman Kevin Fell Wynee Ferguson Lisa Ferrell Bridget Field leff Filson Lisa Finkel Jennifer F.sher Sally Fisher Gary Fitzgerald Regina Fitzgibbons Cassandra Fitzpatnck Stephanie Fitzpatnck Joellen Flanagan Renee Fletcher Keith Flowers Cynthia Floyd Theresa Floyd Sandra Flynn Evelyn Foley David Ford Jacky Ford Linda Ford Donna Foster Helen Foster Cindy Fowler Tammy Fowler Doug Fox Kelly Fox Mike Fox Dawn Fraley 261 undergraduates Enjoy ' Beth Erwin seems to be enjoying herself in the midst of other MTSU students at the cookout of Sims, Lyon, Miss Mary, and McHenry Halls, (photo by Brent Evans} 262 undergraduates Yvonne Fullerton Twila Fulton Jeff Fuqua Kelly Fuqua Steve Fuqua Lynn Gabel Liane Gabora Betty Gaines Christopher Gaines Nina Gaines Cindy Gallaher Brad Gardner Carl Gardner Tena Gardner Mark Garey Robbie Garner Suzanne Garrett Cindy Garrison Bob Gary Ronald Gaskins Freddy Gaston Lisa Gaston Mickey Gattis Denise Gauderte Barbara Gaydos Katherine Geeting Deborah Gelbraith Gina Gencsi Betty Gentry Mendy Gentry Rob Gentry Beth George Connie George Gayton George Marsha Gibbs Michelle Gibby Karen Gibson Paige Gibson Todd Gibson Carol Gienger Janet Gilbert Sonya Gilbert undergraduates Randy Gl Kathy Goff Stephanie Goins Dale Goode Barbara Good Dan Goodwin Mike Goolsby Randal Gordan Teresa Gordon Ann Gossage Mary Gothard Kalypso Gouvakis Tammy Greenway Jane, G Jeffrey Gregor ' Leiand C,r- ■:, Richard C - _ Tom (irt LI , 264 undergraduates Tracy Grider Cheryl Griffin Delia Griffin Beth Griffith Bernard Griggs Tern Grime Kena Gnsham Lynn Grissom Pam Grissom Lloyd Grogan Micheal Groh Eddie Grooms Kevin Grove Tern Gunter Brian Guntherberg Linda Guthrie Mark Gwinn Mark Gwyn Laura Hackett Connie Haefele Tim Haggard Jeff Haishp Joni Hale Maria Hale Rodney Hale Tnna Hale Vicki Halen Cvnthia Hall Ldna Hall Lisa Hall Mary Hall Mike Hall Ronald Hall Sherri Hall Cynthia Haltom Karen Haltom Michael Hamblin Jan Hamby Janet Hamby Lisa Hamill Bobbie Hamilton Cindy Hamlet undergradu Laurie Hammers Laura Hammerstrom Sharon Hancock John Hanrahan Larry Hansen Andy Haras Troy Haraway Kenneth Hard Susan Hardawav Lee Hardcastsic Greg Harden Lewis Harding Tom Harding Kai Hardison Susan Hardison Duane Hardy Randy Hardy Amy Hargis Clayta Hargis Mary Harkreader Sherrir Harlow John Harmik Michelle Harmon Patricia Harmon Rusty Harrington David Harris Edmond Harris Curt Harter David Harvey Deborah Harvey Rhonda Harvey Tracy Harvill Teresa Harwell Janet Haslerig Charles Haston Dawn Hatcher Betsy Hatchff Rebecca Hatfield 266 undergraduates Kssf Hauskins Robert Haviland Billy Hawkins Martha Hawkins Gary Hay Cathy Haynes Dana Head Carl Heard George Hearn Melanie Heath Becky Hebert Crockett Hebert Phihp Hedgepath Donna Hedgespeth Dede Heironimus )e(( Helmitoller Sandra Helmontaler Jo Henderson Maria Henderson Keith Hendrick Janna Hendrix Pam Hendrix i ' homas Hendrix Htcky Henley Miihe Henley Amy Henry Ruth Henry Fdward Hensely Dan Henson )ti( Henson Tim Herd Katina Herman Wanda Herzer Lawrence Hester Lisa Hester Charlie Hickerson Diana Hickerson Margie Hickey Susan Hickey Terrie Hickon Cynthia Hiett Ken Higdon 267 undergraduates Scott Higdon Susan Higdon Diane Higgins Gavin Higgins Neil Higgins Joe Hill Robin Hill Bryan Hillard Jenny Hcllard Todd H.Ue Heidi Hiller. Cross Crystal Hillhouse Rhonda Hilling Dickie Hillis Kristi Hines Barry Hinson Eve Hinson Terri Hinson Reggie Hinton Richard Hittle Marcus H(jbbs Clyde Hodge Eric Hodge Christine Hogan Beth Holcomb Dan Holden Rollic Holden Terry Holder Candice Holland Dennis Holland Ray Holley Steve HoUie Sandra Hollowell 268 undergraduates Julia Hoover Kevin Hopkins Melmda Hopkins Jill Ho Ann Hosey Dtane Hoskins Fawn Howard Steve Howard Cheryl Howell Dena Howell Sharon Ho Pam Hows Pig Out Hamburj;ers were just part of the fun at the Gore Wood Complexes cookout (photo by Stuart Matshall), Roger Huckeby Darryl Huddleston Katherine Huestis Bernice Hughes Charles Hughes Jaclyn Hughes Jalana Hughes Leshe Hughes Marty Hughes Rhonda Hughes Hughes Lecia Hulan Cindy Human Lori Hummel David Hunt Linda Hunt Mark Hunt Richard Hunt Tim Hunter Fred Hurley Leigh Hurley Kim Hutcherson Barbara Hutchins Lee Hutchins Debbie Hutchison Barbara Hutson Karen Hyatt Julie Ingman Lews Ingram Steve Ingram Kathy Irman Vicki Itwm Etnest Isbell Frank Isbell John Hackovich Cindy Jackson Beverly Jackson David Jackson Elliott Jackson Lisa Jackson Missy Jackson Abbe Jacobs 270 undergraduates Sharon Johnson Sherri Johnson Tim John Traci Johnson Virginia Johnson West Johnson undergradu Jane Jolliffc Brian Jones Gerald Jones Rick Jones Stephen Jones Teresa Jones Venetia Jones Albert Jordan Edward Jordan Kelley Jordan Priscilla Jordan Robin Jordan Fabian Joyce Ramie Judkins Larinda Justice Yasin Kanakrieh Walter Kareii Phillip Kaufman Melissa Keach Alice Keathley Keith Kelley Cindy Kelly Debra Kelly Alan Kendrick Trisha Kcndricks Cynthia Kennedy Ty Kennon Kim Kepler Emily Kernell Kathy Kersting Lisa Ketner Robert Kibbey Amy Kilbey Lynn Kimiberlin Allison Kin Jeffrey Kinj; Nancy King Rose King Tommy Kinnie Hugh Kirkpatnck Kirby Kiskaddtn Rhonda K.stner 272 undergraduates Rick Kittcell Tamn me K.zer Jenny Knapp Kenn y Knapp Mikt Knnis Jamc Knott Dcbb e Knowles Steve Knowlcs Debr, ah Knox Katrina Koch Kurt Krieget Bart Krisle Mary Krusen Beth Kuykendall Steph anie Labarrc Lynd( )n Latevers Dimn a Lally Mikf I,ally Craij; Lamb Debora I,amb Kathennc Lampic Michael Lamplcy Yancy Lancaster John Landers DouK Landreth Pau ia Landrum Va erie Landrun Jen mfer Lane Jerr y Lane Rar dy Lane Sus an Lane Cin dy Largen Tracie Larimer Des ha Lark.n Do T Lashbrook Brett Lashlee Sarr Lashlee Km 1 Laster Pau Law Lisa Lawrence Les K Laws 273 undcrj;raduates Tonya Lawson Kristi Lay Claudia Layman Steve Leake Lauria Lebert Vera Ledgerwood William Ledgerwood Barry Lee Janice Lee Melinda Lee Sabra Lee Kenneth Leedom John Lentz Marsha Lentz Mary Lentz Lisa Leonard! Sherry Lewis Spencer Lewis Ruth Lilliard Mike Lcllie Debora Lilly Tak Su Lim Tonya Lindsay Stephanie Lindsey Chris Link Tim Link Karen Littlefield Paige Livengood Cynthia Livingston James Livingston Steve Locke Kenneth Lockhart Jennifer Loftin Deleen Logsdon Lisa Long Sherry Long Ward Long John Lopez Wendy Lopp Stephen Love Jan Lowe Lauren Lowe 274 undergraduates Mark Lowe Georgi Luken Randi Luna Sandra Luna Debbie Lunn Daphne Luttrell Rebecca Luxford Thomas Lyle Thomas Manning Sandra Mantooth Joe Marchesoni Beth Marcrom Renee Markham Felicia Marks Kathy Marks Tina Markum Brad Markum Julia Marlow Mike Marlow Andy Marshall John Marshall Lance Marshall Herschel Martin John Martin Marty Martin Wayne Martin 276 undergraduates Mary Mason Mona Mason Regina Martin Ronnie Mason Donna Massengale Brenda Massey Celia Massey Mikaia Massey Tina Massey Lisa Masters Gene Matliis Jeffrey Mathis Robbie Mathis Bonnie Matrox Lisa Maurh Shawn Maxwell Cannon Mayes Lisa McCain John McCall Theresa McCall Brian McCarthy James McCellan Keith McCeney Missy McClamro Pam McClathche Pam McClure Mary McCool Sarah McColloch Jack McCollum Daniel McCord Walter McCord Cindy McCormac Lori McArthur Maria Mayo Tammie Maynard Christine Maze Carmen McAdams Valarie McAdoo Barry McAlister David McAnallay Kim McArthur Nathan McCormac undergradu Pamela McCormack Zebee McCoullough Carol McCoy Douglas McCoy Mark McCrary Rhonda McCullogh lannon McCuIlough Dwayne McCurry Melanie McDaniel Suzanne McDaniel Lynn McDonald Michael McDuffee Linda McFarlan Donna McFerrin Phillip McFerrin Susanne McFerrin Dennis McGee Cindy McGehee Bobby McGlocklin Debbie McGraw Jack McGutre Laura McHughes Greg McKee Melissa McKee Peggy McKenzie Stephanie McKinney Karen McKnight Donna McKoon Lisa McLeod Paul McMillan Tracey McMillan Kim McMinn Mark McNabb Francine McNeal Nancy McNiel Karen McNutt Tammy McPeak Lisa McGuesten Curt McQuoid Lisa Meacham Scott Means Craig Meats 278 undergraduates Julie Mecks Renee Medley Jeanne Melton Karen Melton Michaell Melton Vicki Mendenhal Enrique Mercado Bill Mercer Kellye Mercer Pippa Meriwether Deanea Metier Melinda Metrymar Steve Messer Starr Messick Scott Michaels Steve Michael Timothy Mickle Nancy Millberg Althea Miller Anita Miller Beth Miller Leslie Miller Phen.llophie Miller Rhonda Miller Russ Miller Sharon Miller Todd Miller Tom Miller Karen Millier Dan Milliken •isa Mills )avid Milner arol Milner Thomas Milner Richard Mincer lames Miner Vlary Mitchell Eliot Mitchell Cenneth Mitchell ■Cim Mitchell Leslie Mitchell Rob Mitchell undergradu Hnan M(ihk-y David Mobk-y Mrlissa Moblcv IX-bbic Molrur nic M( nt ()rm-r nnc Mont oincr y M(irf;an Jan Nclms Dana Nt Dun Nclscm Hllcn Nelson Steve Nestor Jcanette NeuhoH Chns Nevels Latty Newbcrn Robert Newbcrn Jennifer Ncwbrouj;h Curt Newby Kim Newby Eric Newel! Ann Newkirk Keitha Newman Judy Newsom Pat Newsom Tammy Newton Tony Newton Sam Nicks Charles Niemann Wade Nichols Serita Nicholson Carolyn Nipper Stephen Noel Patricia Nolan Gary Nolan Flora Nolen Cathy Nolken Cindy Norland Teresa North Kelly Northcult Susan Norns Mark Norton Archie Norwood Vickie Norwood Fariborz Nour Robert Nugent Jim Null Connie Nunley John Nunley Kevin Oard Michael O ' Brien John Oden Larry Odom Jonathan Offutt Cindy Ogan Lynn Ogilvie Gilbert Onwochei Becky Orr Jonathan Orr Mike Orr Abifade Osagie 282 undergraduates 283 undergraduates Cheryl Pegram Walter Pegram Laron Pendergrass Melinda Peoples Darlene Peppers Elizabeth Perdue Maria Penut Kevin Perkins Melanie Perkins Scott Perrin Herb Perry Lisa Perryman Paul Perryman Bedford Peterson Debbie Peterson Barbara PetrotY Nancy Petters Jordan Pettus Sandy Pettus Janice Petty Laurie Petty Steve Petty Rick Peyton Christine Pfeifer Clifford Phifer Shertie Phifer Paula Phillipos Jeff Phillips Kevin Phillips Tammy Phillips Tern Phillips Lenette Philpott Kelly Pickeit Kim Pickett Tommy Pierce Heather Pigeon Jill Pigg Larry Piggot Laurie Pinkleton Pam Pittman Betty Pitts James Pitts .mk ' S.M 284 undergraduates Kimlynn Plumn David Plunk Denise Pocta Nedra Polk John Poole Lynne Poole Steve Porter Stephen Posto n Yvonne Potts Kevin Powell Luanne Powell Patti Powell Ashlyn Prater Michael Prater Melinda Preston Tim Pnddy jerry Primm Tammy Proctor Kevin Proffitt Beverly Prosser Barry Bruitt Dean Pruitt Shannon Ptuitt Mitch Pryor Tim Pryor John Puckett Lee Puckett Lisa Puckett Pamela Pucke Holly Pudei Phil Pudge Billy Pugh Mary Pugh Thomas Pugh Phihp Pullen Steve Pulliam Mark Purdy Steve Purtle Troy Putman Stephanie Putnan Kazi Qais Clarence Quallis 285 undergraduates Jacquelyn Quails Patricia Quails Susan Quattlebaum Jill Queener Shelley Quesenbery Joey Quick Tracey Radcliff Jens Rafflt Dawn Rainey Scott Ramb ) Paula Ramsey Susan Ramsey Shan Raney Debbie Rankhorn Diane Rawls Cedric Ray Jul,a Ray Steven Ray Dianne Read Ron Rector Brad Rcddinj; Lisa Redding Charles Redmon Debbi Reece Tannia Reece Kim Reed Sam Reed Tom Reeds Karroll Reese Bruce Reid Charlu Reigie Jimmy Renfroe Debbie Resha Forrest Reyolds Kristy Reynolds Leah Reynolds Ungrilc Reynold-, Vanessa Reynolds Pam Rhinehan Lorilyn Rhodes Betty Rich Frances Rich 286 undergraduates I Hate The Library Outdoors IS the best place to study, according; to Ktlly Northcutt. a Ircshman co art inajor I ' r.im N,uh, Tennessee (photo hy Stuart Marshall) Lisa Richards Betty Richatds .n Catl Richatdson Donnic Richardsoi Jim Richardson Lee Ann Richards. Ross Richardson 4 Terry Richardson Valeria Richardso] Wilham Richardst Khzabcth Richmar Matk Richmond Lee Ann Richtcr Amy Ricketts Tammy Riden Becky Rldfle Beth Ridmj;s Michael Ridm s Donna Rij;sby Tim Ring Ralph Rin);statT Ronnie Rippe-toe Angel Rippey Victoria Roan Craig Roark Chuck Roast 287 undergraduates Dave Roberts Marvin Roberts Melvin Roberts Patricia Roberts Phillip Roberts Kristi Robertson Brian Robinson Deborah Robinson Donna Robinson Ginny Robinson Jimmy Robinson Julia Robinson Kenneth Robison Sharon Robinson Laura Rocivovich Katrina Roden Mancruz Rodriguez Raul Rodriquez Betty Rogers Debbie Rogers Eric Rogers John Rogers Randall Rogers Christy Roland Barry Roiin Greg Rolin Vicki Roller Mark Rollins Marilyn Rooker Lisa Rose James Ross Laura Ross Mark Ross Randy Ross am Rountree Renee Rowland Terry Rowland Peggy Roy Eric Rubin Donna Rueff Mark Rule 288 undergraduates Schrader Anne Schultz Ji)an Schw arte Cheryl Scott Jim Scott Keith Scott 289 ergraduatcs Kelly Scott Linda Scott Mark Scott Gay Seals Ricky Sears Lisa Seay Allen Segrest Carla Selby Erie Seltz David Sensing Nancy Serafin Tammy Setafini Pearline Settles Dana Severt Steve Sevier Mark Seymour Fran Shahan Sharber Bill Sharp Patricia Sharp Clinton Shaver Dianne Shearin Karen Shelton Kathy Shelton Kim Shelton Shern Shelton Tammy Shelton Harold Shepherd Patrick Sheridan Gail Sherron Sheryl Sherwood Lynda Shields Teresa Shields Diane Shier Yong Shmn Debhie Shipp John Shipp Brad Shirley Kenneth Shirley Mike Short 290 under radua 291 undergraduates Michael Smith Robert Smith Sherry Smith Tammy Smith Tara Smith Teresa Smith Teresa Smith Vincent Smith Catherine Smotherman Mary Smotherman Becky Snead Gregory Sneed Tanai Snidvongs Fay Solomon David Sorrels Hardie Sorrels Janet Southerland Shannon Spangler John Spann Cheers Sigma Chi ' s celebrate Wednesday night with a beer bust at CJ ' s (photo by Don Closson)!! 292 undergraduates 293 undergraduates Steve Stouter Jo Ann Stowers Steve Stratton David Strawbridge Greg Street Margaret Streety Kyle Stringer Karla Strite Jo Ann Strong Holly Stroud Jeff Stroop Carol Stuart Gena Sullenger Jim Sullivan Karen Sullivan Shea Sullivan lenneth Summar James Sutclifft- Tammy Sutterfield John Sutton Yuichiro Suzuki Russell Swafford David Swain Deborah Swank Rudy Swift L.sa Swiney Derrick Syler Donna Sylcr Melody Tacketi Debbie Tate Carol Tate Melinda Tate Bobby Taylor Connie Taylor David Taylor Lora Taylor Ramona Taylor Tammy Taylor Teresa Taylor Pam Templeton William Terry Todd Testerman 294 undergr: Beth Thomas Billy Thomas Carolyn Thomas James Thomas Johnny Thomas Ralph Thomas 295 undergraduates Chuck Treadway Sharon Trentham Mike Tressler Betsy Trond: Judy Troupe Jan Trout WT ilb; J Tim Underwood T.m Vaden Alesia Vance David Vandenbergh Amy Vandiver David Vandiver Cassandra Vanhooser David Vanhooser Tracy Vannacta Suzanne Vasut Theresa Vasut Cindy Vaughn K,m Vauj-han Michelle Vaughn Mike Vaughn Ralph Vaughn Rhonda Vaughn Shan Vaughn 296 undergraduates Steve Vaughn Cnnie Vaupel M.kt Vdlner Kim Waddell Janice Wade Mark Wade Tom Wagner Edward Waldn Darlene Walkei Jan Walker Kevin Walker Kirk Walker Mary Walker Sort Walker Tim Walker William Waike Mike Walkters Nicki Wall Lisi 1 Wallace Me lame Wallace San dra Wallace Dcj iny Wallcer J.,e Walsh Joh n Walters Gregory Wanamalcer Dan Ward Sheena Ward Susan Ward Terry Ward Joe Warise Clara Warren Gary Warren Linda Warren Sonya Warren Holh Wartell Caria Washburi Bobby Washen Darryl Washingto Leon Wass Betty Watk.ns Darryl Watson Patricia Watts 297 undergraduates Oink!! Freshman Mark McGuc goes fcir ii at the Sims Miss Mary cookoui October 7 (phtJto by Brent Evans) 298 undergraduates Ronald Weathcrspo Leanne Weaver Tammy Weaver Lynna Webb Melony Webb Ricky Webb Kathy Weber Michelle Weihcre Angela Welch Jeffrey Welch Ronald Wenisch Vic Wesley Cecilia West J lifer We Westmoreland Derwin Whaley Alan Wheeler Crystal Whitaker Gary Whitker Glenn Whitaker Scot Whitaker Maihsa Whitfield Gina White Jim White Lisa White Pam White Stanely White William White Dan Whitehead Terri Whitman Deborah Whitson Lon Whitson Ann Whittenburg Brenda Wiggs Andy Wilburn Charles Wilkerson Lisa Wilkerson Scott Wilkey Ben Williams Donna Williams Eddie Williams Emily Williams 299 undergraduates Marry Williams Janete Williams Jerry Williams Keith Williams Lana Williams Linda Williams Machclle W.lhams Royce Williams Steven Williams David WiIIr Cheryl Willis Debbie Willis Rhonda Willis Robert Willis Tim Willis Harold Willmore clanie Willouj;hby Gail Wilson Harry Wilson Jacqueline Wilson James Wilson Janine Wilson Kelly Wilson Lon Wilson Lorn Wilson Mary Wilson Shelia Wilson Tracy Wilson Daniel Wimbs Wayne Winfree Donnice Winn Mark Winter Jim Wise Lisa Wise Diane Wiseman Laurie Wiseman Karia Witty Robert Wolarer David Womack Joan Womack Tracey Womack Chip Woods 300 undergradu Gkn Wood Lon Wood Beth Woodard Calvm Woodard Karia Woodard Kim Woodard Teresa Woodard Todd Woodard Lawrence Woode Lisa Workman Mark Worrel Lydia Worthingto Brian Wright Dana Wright Mark Wright Steve Wright Susan Wright Whitney Wright Greg Wyant Roxanna Yatbrough Craig Yates Tim Yates Senia Yeomans Stacey Yoes Sherri York Kathy Youngblood Babs Young John Young Ltranna Voun Myra Youn Paula Youn Cynthia Youree Ten Zaleski Tom Zaleski Ben Zietlin Brian Zimmerman Wuddy the Wabbit Hit ' em hard Harry Takin A. Dive Fat Fanny 301 undergraduates 302 candids 1 .--• , ■ ■.-■-■■■■■■■:;:- g S ' ■cc- i:3[ 0  - v- •. . -V ■■■ •- ?-_. . _ ' -t 303 andids t • -  «• 304 closing And So Comes The Time To Move On Time certainly does fly by. Seems like only JSterday that fall registration was being anned, and summer was coming to a dramatic lit. The variety of people arriving on MTSU impus was endless. There were many old regu- rs ready to tackle another semester, and a large ' lection of freshmen, eager with anticipation of hat college life may be like. This generation of udents, with new and difterent ideas, arrived n campus looking for something they had een hearing about for years. A wave of New-wavers hit the scene, and le regulars moved one step closer to destina- The football season was a lot better than in the past few years with the Blue Raiders mark- ing a 6-5 overall average. We lost the home- coming game to Youngstown, and the game to rival Tech, but the improvement of our team gave the players confidence to keep their heads high. On the music scene, Dan Fogelberg charmed those attending his Oct. 25 concert and rocked the stage with his incredible songs. Kenny Rog- ers, returning tor the second year in a row, graced our stage for the 1981 Parent ' s Day con- cert. An old friend to MTSU and a long-time favorite. Gene Cotton played in the Dramatic Arts Building in November to a very receptive audience of faithful fans. While many kept going to the regular night spots, a new kind of club opened in Murfrees- boro, giving students a taste of New Wave music. K.O. Jams hosted such bands as the Resistors, Jason and the Nashville Scorchers, U.S.R., and many other fine punk bands from around the area. Many persons, however, hung on to the places they had learned to love, such as Mainstreet Music Emporium, Cagney ' s and of course, Faces. All of these supplied students with a variety of music tastes. 305 306 closing m Other moments will be remembtrcd in the year 1981. Ronald Reagan was elected President, then was shot by a young man infatuated by Jodie Foster. The hostages held in Iran for so long were freed, and all of America joined in welcoming them home. On Dec. 8, students mourned the first anniversary of the death of John Lennon. Candlelight ceremonies were held in his honor. Muhammed Ali, the professed champ, came out of retirement again and was beaten in the Baha- mas on Dec. 12. On of MTSU students favorite pastimes was attending movies, whether in Murfreesboro or in Nashville. Some of the highlights this year were Authur, Mommie Dearest, and the year ' s highest -grossing film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Emmanuelle was a hit on campus, as was the return of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Television was good, too, with the solving of the mystery of who was left in the swiming pool (Kristin on Dallas ), to Mork having a baby ( Mork and Mindy ). Hill Street Blues was enjoyed by television watchers, as were reruns of Saturday Night Live. Some exciting things happened on campus during the year, including Cummings Hall being evacuated when an insecticide bomb was re- leased. The same old parking controversy was still going strong with many letters and articles of suggestions for improvement being offered. Needless to say, with Reagan ' s budget cuts pinching everyone ' s pocketbooks, money was scarce. Breaks were often taken throughout the day to run back to the dorm rooms and catch a favorite soap opera. Luke and Laura were mar- ried during the year, and Laurie was tried for the murder of Vanessa. Nola was as mischieveous as ever, and Diane Ballard was killed in her apartment. That ' s entertainment! Most students begin the school year in Au- gust with gorgeous tans, and students leave in May with a hint of tan. This may be due to the Spring Fever attack that occurs each ear about mid -March. To keep those tans after they come back, students often skip classes on pretty, sun- ny days in April and May. The year of 1981- 1982 was no exception. With what kind of memories will we leave behind from 1981? Memories of attending Bus Stop, going to C.J. ' s for beer, spending late hours in the library, attending a ball game and rooting for the Raiders, may fill the minds and hearts of many s tudents. Friends make the year seem short, and hope- fully many friends were made while spending time on this campus. The people who attend MTSU are what made it so special, so unique and original from all the rest. Commentary by: Myra Young — closinj; 310 closing 311 closing MIDLANDER With tears rolling down my cheeks, I am frantically searching for a kleenex to dry my eyes, but none to be found because of the sharp cuts in the MIDLANDER budget this year. When I first became editor I was very pleased and now two years later I am still proud. Many people do not really understand the meaning of the word editor. According to Webster the word editor means a person who edits: that sounds like the easy way out to me. Being yelled at and eating aspirns comes to my mind most readily. At this time I would like to give thanks to SJDWBAH (Sarie) my dirty witch. Without her holding me back I would have killed sev- eral people this year. Thanks for getting me through it, Sarie. To my private eye, (Mitch) thanks for keeping me posted on the activities of my baby BQ and for finding Ralph and Hershal. I ' m glad you have found out that the true meaning of home means third floor JUB on deadline weekends. To Stuart — do you know what a camera is. ' I know I have blessed you out many times and you had to grin and bear it, but you know you deserved it!!! They were many deadline weekends when I would have liked to attacked you with your crutch, but I like you anyway. To Lynn (Edna fingers) — Are you ever gonna let Sarie cut your hair. ' ' ?. ' Thanks for staying glued to your typewriter. You did good, Lynn. To Myyyyra — who made me realize there is life beyond the alligator — PUNK! It sunk in the day you came into the office in your pink leotard, black jacket, and the pin in your cheek! You did good, too. To my dictionary (Gina); She got the job done, but we didn ' t see you around much. It was nice to always see your smiling face. To sugarlumplings (Ty) — without those unusually jokes of yours we would have got- ten the job done alot quicker. We spent most of the time stopping to laugh. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. To the rest of the staff thanks for your participation in getting this book done. MIDLANDER ' S very special thanks go out to Jack Ross who always had the pictures at the right time. To Suma Clark and Dot Harri- son for their help. Thanks go to our advisor David Badger who always listened to com- plaints (if he was in!) To Paul Vaughn Studio, thanks for taking the pictures. Special thanks go to Paul, Arlene, Cathy, Johnny, Frank, Hal, and Ronnie. A very special thanks to Johnny Lovier without your help and support I could have never done my job. Thanks to Tae Eaton for putting up with the complaints. For doing this we are going to send you a compliment! bottle of asprin. To Sheree, thanks for being Mil LANDER ' S lawyer and psychiatrist. Kat yourself have been very helpful neighbors.! Without the help of my friends Margan and Vivian I would have lost my mind agaff Without Bobby this year would have been miserable. It would have been, too, if he wouldn ' t have learned to read the window signs!!!!! You made the year worthwhile!!!!! And last but not least, I would like to thank Steven, Midshipman Madeline, Brian, Mom and Dad, for being such a wonderful family. Love and Kisses Kathy C. M T S U LIBRARY 3 3082 00707 7281 mi ib ' i. 1981-82 MIDLANDER Staff Katherine Casity Editor in Chief Sarie Doty -Hamlin Managing Editor Stuart Marshall Photography Editor Mitch Pettross Organizations Editor Gina Fann Copy Editor Carol Stuart Sports Editor Staff . . . Lynn Leyhew, Ty Kennon, Myra Young, Jamie Miner, Scott Holter, Laura Rader, Mary Ma- son, Chad Howard, Jeffrey Binegar, Lisa Gwin. Photographers . . . Greg Campbell, Brent Evans, Don Closson, Dwayne Harvey, Brian Wright. Contributing Photographers . . . Gene Braham, Don Harris, Steve Price, Jeff Bresler, Leslie Collins, Jeffrey Binegar, Keith Tippitt, Katherine Casity, Leslie El- liott, Roy Johnson, Mark Holland, Lisa Gwin, Bert Barnet, Jeff Sargent, Jim Davis, Leslie Mitchell. David Badger Adviser