Morris College - Hornet Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1978 volume:

■m THE HORNET MICHAEL A. GLENN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FRED E. TAYLOR ASSISTANT EDITOR 1978 MORRIS COLLEGE SUMTER. S.C. Cover Design: Charlie Wallace Michael A. Glenn CONTENTS: Opening Administration. 2 Faculty, and Staff 4 Memorials 44 Dedication 46 Student Life 48 Queens and Honors 65 Clubs 84 Special Events 107 Classes 118 Sports 166 Senior Directory 177 MORRIS COLLEGE MOVING GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THE SMALL BLACK COLLEGE — Dr. Latta Thomas These words have a significant meaning to persons who are familiar with Morris College and the many other small predominatly Black institutions of higher education because it is from colleges like Morris that many leaders in our society began their normal and post-secondary education. Morris College realizes her relationship to the Black Community, and she strives to better herself in an effort to better serve her constituents. As a result each year many individuals enter her doors to learn and depart from them with the skills to serve our ever demanding society. Morris College is continuously moving “Upward and Onward in her endeavors to provide her students with the best possible educational experience. :ja skwWfpf) wyy Bfit : r-fl m? Chairman, Board of Trustees DR. W. H. NEAL •.V.' a flIW'o ' © fc: The Board of Trustees First Row L to R: President L. C. Richardson. Mrs. C. C. Dixon. Mrs. P. A. Thompson. Mrs. A. Graves. Mrs. M. W. Mclester. Mrs. A. R. Rich. Mrs. M. Coker. Second Row L to R: W. A. Johnson. L. C. Jenkins. Sr.. W. H. Neal. R. Daniels. J. Albrooks. L. W. Long. M. Gordon. L. W. Williams. B. J. Whipper. Third Row L to R: L. T. Corley. C. M. Daniels. N. L. Bush. J. P. Neal. Jr.. $. C. Disher. E. D. Dean. F. H. Ham. A. R. Blake. W. S. Randolph. C. O. Jackson, A. Jefferson. Members absent when photo was taken: W. M. Bowman. J. L. Brooks. G. J. Daniels. E. D. Dixon. N. A. Robinson. J. S. Utsey. W. L. Wilson. L. C. Jenkins. Jr.. L. V. Johnson. 5 , . . Vi i ' ■■ '• DR. LUNS C. RICHARDSON A.B., BENEDICT COLLEGE M.A., COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PED.D., BENEDICT COLLEGE L.H.D., MORRIS COLLEGE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC DEAN DR. ANNA D. RUEBEN, Ed.D. BUSINESS MANAGER DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ELIZA E. BLACK, M.A. 9 TITLE III COORDINATOR to JULIA E. WELLS, M.A. INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT u THEODORE R. MYERS, B.A. DIVISION OF EDUCATION Sylvia P. Swinton, Ph.D Chairman. Division of Education Professor Education Director. Teacher Education Program David Dawson. M.A. Instructor-Education Counseling Martha Daffron. Ed.D Assoc. Professor Education Beatrice Sanders. M. A. Asst. Professor Education Director of Counseling Savita Joshi, Ph.D. Bobby L. Brisbon. Ed.D. Bobra C. Bright. M. A. Professor Education Assoc. Professor Education Instructor-Education Reading Acting Director Admissions and Records 13 Thelma E. Brown. M.A. Instructor Education Matthew O. Ramsey. M.A. Lecturer Education Brandolyn T. Clanton. M.A. Instructor Education Director of Cooperative Educ.. Career Planning, and Placement Harry Geter. M.A. Instructor Education Phy. Edu. DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Syed Amanuddin. Ph. D. Chairman. Division of Humanities Professor English 16 Pontheolla T. Williams. Ed.D.. Assoc. Professor English Director of Basic Studies Program Sister Marie Donovan. M.A. Asst. Professor Speech James Bright, M.A. Asst. Professor Music Choir Director Lincoln King. M.F.A. Asst. Professor Art Edwina Williams, M.Ed. Instructor Music Choir Accompanist 17 ''♦to Diane McMillian. M.A. Instruclor English DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Bert D. Lewis. M. Div. Instructor Religious Education; College ft Aimr tnr Clarence Murray. M.A. Instructor Speech Holmer K. Nicholson. Ph.D. Assoc. Professor English I Mary P. Relihan. Ph.D. Asst. Professor English 19 DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS Radman Ali. Ph.D. Chairman. Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professor Biology Director. Special Health Careers Opportunities Program Osvaldo Mier. Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Mathematics 20 ' 'VAtVi- NVVHr'i.V-.: f Charles Cherry. M.S. Instructor Biology 21 wmmiimiUHtl VMVMir , • ; .; •.« • • DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS  • Evelyn Hall. M.A. Chairman. Division of Social Sciences and Business Professor lnternational Relations Director of Special Programs Michael 8randstadter, Ph.D. Ruth A. Everson, M.A. Assoc. Professor History Instructor Sociology ( VMiHtl.Mi Andrew Pollard. M.A, Assl. Professor History Special Program Coordinator Athletic Director 23 DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Patricia Ali. M.A. Asst. Protessor-History French V. V. Oak.Ph.D. Director. Business Administration Professor Busmess Administration AND BUSINESS 25 Vijay Thakkar. M.S. Asst. Professor Business Administration Clara Gordon, M.S.L.S. Asst. Professor Library Science Head Librarian Beatrice Golden Library Asst. Linza Weaver. M.S.L.S. Asst. Librarian Instructor Library Science 26 fill LIBRARY STAFF Hallie Conyers. Secretary to the Librarian. Sylvia Witherspoon Library Asst. Delia Cole Clerical Asst. 27 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Hetlye Boseman. B.S.. Bookstore Manager Lester T. Corley. M.A.. Director of Institutional Research and Summer Studies Lee H. Burns. Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds 29 Arnold Compton. M.D., College Physician ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Wiihelmenia Owens. B.A. Coordinator of Financial Marion Newton. B.A.. Coordinator of Student Activities Services and Chief Accountant ■ UafcVftUHiWvPA'iMtV  i %iv; i Gerald Polinksy, Ph.D., Management Specialist Queen W. Spann. M.Ed., Associate Director. Office of Admissions and Records 31 I1 iw '1 STAFF Vivian Anderson. Secretary. Business Program and Office of Academic Affairs. 32 Nina C. Brown Secretary to the President William Baker Student Center Sallie Davis. Secretary to the Academic Dean. Rosa M. Conyers. Secretary. Division of Humanities. Daisy Conyers. Secretary. Test-Taking and Learning Skills Mary Chandler Director. Residence Hall for Women 33 STAFF Anne S. Harvin. Secretary. Cooperative Education and Career Planning and Placement. Maggie Pollard. Secretary. Teacher Education. Roy Graham, Coordinator of Personnel Services and Support Ser- , vices. 34 35 James Dwyer. Campus Chef. STAFF Sandra A. Mojer. Switch-Board Operator. 37 Audrey L. Potts. Secretary Asst. Title III. ---------------------------------------------------------•■''MW;'. ........ • ••  Loretta Walters. Secretary. Institutional Planning and Development. Minnie Washington. Secretary. Institutional Planning and Shirley Jenkins. Secretary. Office of Special Programs. Development. 38 George P. Windley. Director, Daniels Hall. Myrtle Wright. Learning Resources Center. Lauritha Singleton, Director, Legare Hall. STAFF Tonia Harriott. Clerk-Typist. Office of Admissions and Records. Marlene S. Burgess. Cashier. Office of Business Affairs. DINING HALL STAFF Seated: James Dwyer. Campus Chef; Martha Prioleau. Cook; Minnie Rose. Cook; Rosa Green. Cook: Gladys Fludd. Cook. Standing: Walter June. Cook Helper; Patricia Kornegay. Secretary; Evelyn Gadson, Cook. Chick McCullough Rule Pringle Willie Williams Security Officer Security Officer Security Officer 11 SCHOOL OF RELIGION Rev. B. J. Weston. A.B.. B.D. Rev. Isaiah Harvey, A.B.. B.D. Dean, School of Religion 42 FACULTY Dr. L.W. Williams. B.Th.. D.D. t Dr. Latta Thomas. A.B.. B.D.. Sl.M., D.Min. 13 Mrs. Carrie Prioleau. A.B.. M.A. Dr. J. H. Gillison. A.B.. M.Div. ...........' IN MEMORY OF DR. HOWARD TUGGLE Dr. Howard Lewis Tuggle Educator—Author—Researcher Dr. Tuggle taught at Morris and Benedict Colleges. He received the B.S. degree from Morehouse College, the M.S. from Atlanta University, and the Ph.D. from Atlanta University. 44 -■ ..v. IN MEMORY OF MISS DIANNE LEONARD TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND. DIANNE LEONARD She was full of joy and laughter. I will always remember her. Always loving and kind, She was a dear friend of mine. When you look at her with that bright smile. You know then that you could only be mad with her for a little while. She was a person well known. Dianne is gone, gone on home. Sleep my fair friend, sleep well, Because as a friend I could tell. That your life was spent with many years of peace and good cheers. By Easter Thomas Dianne Leonard Student 4b DEDICATION DR. IOLA JONES A WOMAN TO WHOM GOD SPOKE .• .-v.-, .. .. V A.  DEDICATION To the Memory of Dr. IOLA DEAS JONES Deeply concerned about the character and educational development of young people. Resolute in upholding Christian standards and propriety of conduct and of dress. Interest and eager to help others to greater achievement and service. Open to share the enthusiasms and aspirations of young and old. Loyal and generous in support of Christian Education. Admired, and respected in interracial leadership and counsel. Deeply involved in service to women and girls in every walk of life Earnestly reaching out in love and service to the “unloved and neglected. Anxious to expand horizions and opportunities for all people; Studying to ever provide better informed and prepared leadership. Joyously affirming life. love, and beauty. Organizer, leader, supporter of great causes. Nationally acclaimed leader; distinguished alumna of Morris College Elegant, queenly — possessed of great intelligence and sharp intellect. Stalwart Christian — walking humbly with God in service to her fellowman. Do you remember... ... registration? a I ... the homecoming parade? 53 ... open house? tffw P ... faculty student basketball game? ... all that studying? 56 58 I . CARRIE LONEY 77 CORONATION On September 30, Morris College held its Annual Coronation of Miss Morris College. Miss Carrie Loney. During this event the queens and selected representatives of various campus organizations and classes were honored. In addition to the queens from Morris, queens representing other schools were present to pay homage to Miss Morris College and her Court. Following the crowning of Miss Carrie Loney, George Coleman sang a song and Grothella Weaver performed a creative dance. After presenting Carrie with many gifts, the audience joined in the traditional grand waltz. The Student Government Association along with Ms. Ada Boynton created the interior decoration that highlighted the occasion. 66 Sandra Anderson First Attendant Helen Daniels Second Attendant Carrie Loney Miss Morris College « Catherine DeWitt Miss Campus Queen Debra Wall Miss Baptist Student Union Peggy Postelle Miss Dobbins — Keith Whitener Rose Marie Lane Miss Brawlev Starks Christine Jamison Miss Daniels Hall SENIOR SUPERLATIVES pBp ww y yg.. iiwyyryn Most Intellectual Lee Burgess. Jannie Dukes Most Outstanding Helen Daniels. Sylvester Thompson 70 Most Business Like Carrie Loney. Andy Jefferson Best All Around Lizzie Capers. William Miller Most Likely to Succeed Judy Ranson. Randy Broughton Most Studious James Gordon. Wanda Bradley (Absent) 71 Sharon McKnight Miss.Legare Hall Genovia Dinkins Miss Epsilon Phi Gamma Sorority. Inc. Mary Randolph Miss Knights Social Club ' Mary Pettigrew Miss Knights Sweetheart Glendora Cooper Miss Zeta Phi Delta Sorority Kenneth Mae Mitchell Patricia Davis Mary S. McQueen Miss Veterans Club Deborah Jackson Miss Burgundy and Black Mary Ann Wright Miss NAACP MORRIS COLLEGE SCHOLARS Students whose academic achievements have earned for them listing on the Honor Roll for six consecutive semesters are designated The Morris College Scholar . This is the highest academic honor for students prior to graduation. Appropriate scholarship emblems bearing the seal of the College are awarded to The Morris College Scholar. Not Pictured Sandra Anderson Barbara Gamble James Gordon Windell Hastie Cornelia Howard Loretta J. Sanders Janie Dukes 74 Liska Price Debra Croom Naomi Brown O. R. REUBEN SCHOLARS The Odell Richardson Reuben Scholars is an organization representing high scholastic achievements in the honor of the late Dr. Odell Richardson Reuben.To be eligible, a student must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average after the second semester of his her freshman year. Sarah Bozier Gwendolyn Bradley Wanda Bradley Retha Brantley Naomi Brown Desiree Campbell Donald Canty Dennis Carter Palvolyn Chavis Debra Croom Barbara Davis Catherine Dewitt Molissa Drayton Janie Dukes Vallira Duncan Barbara Gamble James Gordon Arizona Harrington Windell Hastie Andrea Haygood Cornelia Howard Martimus Lee Carrie Loney Michael McCants Yvonne McCants Sharon McKnight Adrienne McManus Julian Marshall Victor Mbele Alline Mitchell Johnnie M. Murphy Modestine Nimmons Beverly Patterson Liska Price Johnnie M. Randolph Judy Ransom Rose Rivers Loretta Sanders Reisa Scott Zakiyyah Sharif Dianne Short Felicia Taylor Richard Thomas Sylvester Thompson Emma Watson Angela Wiley George Wingate Claretha Wright Theresa Young 75 Patricia Young Miss Social Studies Club Janice Gordon Miss Biology Club Diane Brown Miss Math Club 76 l Mary Maree Miss Gamma Phi Gamma Fraternity, Inc. Ruthie Peoples Miss Student Government Association Brenda Blakney Miss Senior Class Teresa Prince Juanita Canty Shirvey Kennedy Miss Junior Class Miss Sophomore Class Miss Freshman Class 77 iA- DEAN’S LIST Althea Blakeney Gwendolyn Bradley Sarah Bozier Retha Brantley Crish Brunson Desiree Campbell Juanita Canty Dennis Carter Catherine Dewitt Virginia Dickey Vallira Duncan Janice Gordon Andrea Haygood Michael McCants Yvonne McCants Sharon McKnight Adrienne McManus Johnnie M. Murphy Joyce Nelson Rodnei Poole Johnnie M. Randolph Rose Rivers Reisa Scoot Theresa Young Delores Cabbagestalk Dorothy Conyers Barbara Davis Leola Dukes Andrew Eady Donnella Fields Patricia Johnson 78 DEAN’S LIST Victor Mbele Kenneth M. Mitchell Maria Murphy Inman Sharif Diane Short Sylvester Thompson Emma Watson Ruby Williams Patricia Young Otis Benjamin Wanda Bradley Adelaide Brown Patricia Caesar Helen Daniels Patricia Davis Edward Dennis Jannie Dukes Barbara Gamble James Gordon Windell Hastie Cornelia Howard Albertha Hunter Christine Jackson Loretta Jackson Andy Jefferson Henrietta Lyles William Miller Modestine Nimmons Liska Price Judy Ransom Barbara Thompson Walter Adger Barbara Brockington Debra Croom Karen Rainey Attendant Felicia Taylor Attendant Ava Kelson Attendant WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES The 1977-78 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will carry the names of these 23 students from Morris College. These students have been selected among the country's most outstanding campus leaders. These students were chosen based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and future potential. They join an elite group of students selected from more than 1.000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign nations. Sandra Anderson Brenda Blakney Patricia Ceasar Barbara Brockington Debra Croom Helen Daniels Janie Dukes WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN Donnella Fields Addie Fulton Cornelia Howard Alberta Hunter Andy Jefferson Carrie Loney Kenneth Mae Mitchel Modestine Nimmons Mary Ann Wright Willie Williams Sylvester Thompson Sally Shaw Judy Ransom Li.ska Price Eula Pressley Arizona Harrington AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PRESIDENT STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION As we reflect back on the history of Morris College, we can truly say with pride and integrity that she has come a long way. Through all of her trials, tribulations. and encounters, she has managed to survive: and as a result, her resilience has enabled her to enhance her present conditions. This is evident in the following things: 1) an increase in student enrollment; 2) an increase of instructors with doctoral degrees; 3) renovations with certain buildings; 4) student interest in academics and the ability to retain what has been taught; 5) and her present progress towards accreditation. More can be said about the Morris College Family. but what has been said is more than adequate to confirm that Morris has come a long way and will continue to develop with the times. Sylvester Thompson SGA President 84 Sylvester Thompson STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Seated, L to R: C. Barber. R. Peoples. R. Cash. Standing. L to R: A. Jefferson. S. Thompson. S. Scriven. DURHAM MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE W. Adger. J. Levy. G. Coleman, J. Fleming. J. Adams. E. Redder. L. Dixon. T. Riggins. L. Caine. G. Wlndley. D. Mims. C. Jones. SUNDAY SCHOOL M. Brown. 8. Morris. K. Rainey. C. Anthony. M. Nimmons. M. Chandler. V. Drayton. J. Cureton. GOSPEL CHOIR Larry Robinson. Sylvester Thompson. Howard Maddox. Leonard Cain. Ronnie Pettigrew — Director. George Coleman. Wallace Jackson. Mary Stewart. James Haynes. Ruthie Peoples. Patricia Johnson. Carol Fitts. Doris Ivery. Shirley Carter. Rachel Dunlap. Mary Wilder. Diane Brown. Helen Wells. Addie Fulton. Jessie R Cooper. Patricia Young. Cassandra Middleton. Barbara Morris. Roberta Hicks. Yvonne Myers. Doris Hamilton. Betty Green. 87 I I EPSILON PHI GAMMA SORORITY, INC. First Row L to R: M. Wright. F. Taylor. H. Wells. T. Young. J. Gordon. J. Canty. M. Nimmons. J. Dukes. B. Blakeney. K. Mitchell. M. McMiltian. Second Row, L to R: P. Davis. G. Weaver. M. Peagues. R. Spann. C. Jamison. I. Ladson. G. Dinkins. I. Price. L. Harley. S. Franklin. A. Hammond. C. Howard. Ms. E. Williams-Advisor. Third Row. L to R: D. Croom. B. Jones. C. Singleton. B. Bryant. D. Campbell. D. Wall. J. Cooper. D. Ivery. K. Harrington. B. Brooks. D. Williams. 88 GAMMA PHI GAMMA FRATERNITY. INC. From L to R: J. Wright. R. Carter. C. Henry. K. Burch. O. Perry. E. Spencer. M. Jenkins. ZETA PHI DELTA SORORITY L to R: 0. Jackson. D. Jacob. R. Robinson, L. Reeves. K. Rainey. D. Brown. B. Morris. Mrs. Curtain-Advisor. D. Williams. J. M. Murphy. D. Hamilton. P. Young. J. Rush. L. Moses. L. Smith. A. Haygood. G. Cooper. L. Alexander. L. Evans. L. Capers. G. Young. H. Stewart. R. Walker, M. Brown. 90 THE KNIGHTS SOCIAL CLUB First Row. L. to R: E. Williams. O. Jacobs. A. Leonard. Second Row, L. to R: B. Webb. C. Spell. C. White. S. Scriven. D. Nixon. R. Chestnut. 91 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. Sealed: L to R; Sally Shaw. Judy Ransom. Second Row: Alfreda Leaf. Sandra Garey. Rachel Dunlap. Donnella Fields. Third Row: Cheryl Hannibal. Barbara Gamble. Joyce Nelson. Shirley Carter. Marilyn Coleman. Aden McMillian. Front Row: L to R; Anthony Kingston. Robert Ward. Second Row: Charles England. Larry Singleton. Gentry Simms. Tracy Cauthen. Third Row: Clopell Rhodes. Edward Dennis. James White. 9? STUDENT NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 93 L. to R: B. Morris. B. Gamble. S. McKnight. L. Capers. D. Wall. Seated, L. to R: M. Brown. F. Taylor. H. Wells. R. Hicks. R. Peoples. MORRIS COLLEGE CHORALE Front Row: L to R; Margaret Martin. Georgia Miller. Rose Marie Lane. Sherri Brunson. Brenda Crummy. Sabrina Frazier. Justine Wynn. Brenda Bryant. Maxine Wolfe. Hartense McGirt. Michelle Miller. Lillie Evans. Rebecca Purvis, Joanne Bostic. Sharon Franklin. Thelma Wilder. Carmeiita Streater. Third Row: L to R; James Taylor. Carl Spells, Edna Brunson. James Pinckney. Curtis McKnight. Moultrie Wilson. Sarah Harrington. Carl Pee. Jefferson Brown. Anthony Preacher. Stanley Scriven. Jackie Cade. Clifton Moore. George Moore. Sharon Bethea. Deioris Weeks, Marilyn Mickens. SCENES FROM ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT PEER COUNSELORS 95 First Row, L. to R: D. Fields. C. Barber. S. Shaw. L. E. Harely. R. Peoples. S. McKinght. M. McQueen. R. Cash. Second Row. L. to R: C. Wallace. G. Coleman. C. Jones. B. McFadden. D. Mims. S. Thompson. C. Rhodes. W. Adger. L. Williams. 1978 HORNET YEARBOOK STAFF editor -IN- CHIEF MICHAEL A. GLENN Brenda Blakeny. Typist Patricia Davis. Staff Mary Ann Wright, Staff Marilyn McMillian. Staff Charles Wallace. Layout Fred E. Taylor. Photographer—Asst. Editor Juanita Canty. Staff Liska Price. Staff 97 RESIDENCE HALL SENATE MEMBERS DANIELS HALL Seated L to R: Charles Goodwin. Melvin Clark. Standing: Wayne O'Neal. Walter Adger. DOBBINS KEITH WHITENER HALL Standing L to R: Sandra Garey. Jessie Rush. Donnella Fields. Mrs. Chandler — Director. Lizzie Capers. Mattie Brown. 98 LEGARE HALL Standing L to R: Janice Gordon. Katie Harrington. Desiree Campbell. Sarah Bosier. BRAWLEY STARKS HALL 99 Front: Nathaniel Moore. Second Row: Leonard Caine. Kenneth Shaw, Jimmy Lewis. Ted Riggins. Third Row: Leon Sherman. Sammy Gary — Director. Kenneth McAlister. . fWf W ► MORRIS COLLEGE PLAYERS t; i| VETERAN’S CLUB I First Row: L to R; L. Walters. J. Williams. C. Desaussure. M. Cureton. S. Sanders. Second Row: L to R; W. Anthony. E. Roundhart. M. McQueen. R. Simon. Third Row: L to R; K. Shaw. D. Canty. C. Jones. SOCIAL STUDIES CLUB Kneeling: L to R; Annie Hammond. Lee Harley. Modestine Nimmons. Marilyn McMillian. Sandra Garey. Standing, L to R; Karen Rainey. Mae Reaves. Stanley Scriven. Patricia Young. Walter Adger. Catherine Anthony. BUSINESS CLUB Front Row: L to R; Cornelia Howard. Albertha Hunter. Lucinda Grant. Dianne Williams. Helen Wells. Felicia Taylor. Second Row: Sandra Anderson. Debra Croom. Barbara Melton. Linda Smith. Eula Pressley. Otis Benjamin. Third Row: Andy Jefferson. Brenda Blakeney. Virginia Drayton. Liska Price. Carrie Loney. Genovia Dinkins. Wayne O’Neal. George Coleman. 10? MATH CLUB First Row: L to R; Dr. Mier, Johnnie M. Randolph. Sallie Shaw. Lucille Williams. Loretta Sanders. Cheryl Hannibal. Barbara Brown. Mrs. Sara Knuckles. Second Row: Orbie Jacobs. Melvin Clark. Dianne Jones. Robert Littlejohn. Janet Brooks. Pamela Davis. Windell Hastie. Morris Wright. BIOLOGY CLUB First Row: L to R; Janice Gordon. Zakiyyah Sharif. Debra Jackson. Victor Mbele. Juanita Canty. Althea Blakeney. Johnnie M Murphy. Anthony Wynn. Theresa Young. Justine Wynn. Helen Stewart. Lorraine Weston. Clarence Jackson. Andrew Eaddy. Ruby Robinson. Maurice Streater, Nancy Byrd. 103 FORTH NIGHTLY LITERARY SOCIETY 104 Left to Right: P. Johnson. C. Jamison.- D. Short. P. Davis. , Second Row, L. to R: J. Cade. H. Peterson. L. Wilson. N.A.A.C.P Front Row. L. to R: F. Taylor. M. McMillan. G. Weaver. J. Scott. A. Leaf. M. Nimmons. 8. Blakney. M. Wright. H. Wells. A. Ham-mond. P. Davis. M. Brown. Second Row: W. Adger. J. Williams. S. Garey. J. Nelson. B. Melton. D. Hamilton. V. Mills. C. Anthony. J. Canty. B. Mathis. Third Row: S. Franklin. I. Ladson. R. Scott. S. Carter. D. Wall. M. Stuart. V. Drayton. C. England. L. Singleton. M. Lee. C. Jones. E. Spencer. G. Dinkins. S. McKnight. L. Capers. L. Price. R. Littlejohn. S. Thompson. 105 DRILL TEAM Kneeling: L to R; Ida Ladson. Johnnie M. Scott. Brenda Mathis. Dianne Taylor. Standing: Juanita Canty. Helen Wells. Ava Kelson. Shirley Scott. 106 107 66th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT The Reverend Jesse Jackson was guest speaker for the 66th annual Baccalaureate — Commencement Convocation at Morris. Forty-two students received degrees and ministerial certificates at the exercise. Rev. Jackson presented a challenge to the 1977 graduates from his theme. •'The Imperative For Excellence. This event was witnesses by some 2.500 people. 108 Six persons received honorary degrees during the 66th Baccalaureate - Commencement at Morris College. The Reverend Jesse Jackson, principal speaker for the convocation, received the Doctor of Humane Letters. Other recipients of the L.H.D. were Dr. Edsel T. Godbey and Clarence O. Jackson. The Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Rev. C. L. Bowen. Rev. Alphonso R. Blake, and the Rev. G. A. Sellers. 100 THANKSGIVING RALLY 1977 Dr. Coolidge M. Johnson, Pastor of the Majority Baptist Church, Spartanburg. South Carolina was guest speaker at the annual Thanksgiving Rally Program. This program is the major fundraising affair for Morris College. This year the operators of the institution raised almost $700,000 of its one million dollar fiscal fundraising goal. Dr. Coolidge M. Johnson, Rally Day Speaker no Distinguished platform participants 111 The Honorable J. Strom Thurman officially announces a $435,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration to Morris College. 1977 HOMECOMING PARADE A On November 24, 1977, Morris College held its annual Homecoming Parade. The center of attraction this year was Miss Liska Price, a senior from Bishopville, South Carolina. Riding alongside Liska on the lovely float were her attendants. Karen Rainey, Felicia Taylor, and Ava Kelson. The parade was comprised of several entries from members of the Morris College Family, Sumter County, and such dignitaries as the Honorable J. Strom Thurmond, U.S. Senator. The parade was highlighted by several marching bands from across the state. This year’s parade was one of the loveliest ever presented. 112 DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITIES SPEAK AT MORRIS Captain Lloyd Newton Narrator-Thunderbirds Ossie Davis — Ruby Dee Black History Month Program Participants Anderson. South Carolina Honor Day Speaker Rev. Jesse Jackson Commencement Speaker NEW YORK CITY ALUMNI CLUB VISITS MORRIS welcome MORRIS COU.EC5 On Memorial Day weekend, the Morris College Alumni Club of New York sponsored their annual bus-out to Sumter. Included in the group's itinery was a visit to the campus. The New York Chapter won the Chapter of the Year Award for 1977. Additionally. Mrs. Edna Evans, business manager, received the Presidential Citation Award. 115 SOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS HIGHLIGHTS BLACK AWARENESS ACTIVITIES In observance of “Black Awareness Month Morris College presented several activities. One of the highlights of this occasion was a meeting with the South Carolina Black Legislative Caucus. This meeting was sponsored by the campus chapter of the NAACP. At this meeting the students and members of the Sumter communities engaged in a discussions on such topics as social relations, education, and politics of the 80 s. 116 WXSMB7' Officers: L to R; Annie M. Hammond. Lillie Evans. Genovia Dinkins. Calvin Henry. Judy Ransom. Debra Wall. Mary Wright. Marilyn McMillian. 118 Walter Adger Sandra Anderson . I Brenda Blakney Adelaide Brown 19 SENIORS 120 Wilbert Burgess Lizzie Capers Susan Collins Dorothy Conyers 121 SENIORS Debra Croom Helen Daniels Genovia Dinkins Patricia Davis 122 123 Hezekiah Ellis Charles England togM rflifgyggg -v SENIORS Lillie Evans Donnella Fields 124 Louis Fleming Addie Fulton Annie Hammond Cheryl Hannibal SENIORS Arizona Harrington Roberta Hicks Clinton Jacobs Marion Jenkins l Patricia Johnson Barbara Jones 27 SENIORS Bennie Kingwood Marilyn McMillian Dennis Mims Kenneth Mae Mitchell Rufus Mosby SENIORS Modestine Nimmons Liska Price Judy Ransom 130 Mary Robbins Loretta Sanders Herman Smalls Annette Thompson Sylvester Thompson 131 SENIORS Charlie Wallace Debra Wall 132 Thoney Williams Linda Wilson Mary Ann Wright 133 Officers: L to R; Sandra Garey, Mrs. Ruth Williams—Advisor, Marie Ransom. Patricia Young, Clopell Rhodes, Virginia Drayton. Velma Mills. Clara Barber Dorothy Brunson Brenda Bryant Delores Cabbagestalk n Tracey Cauthen Barbara Davis Marilyn Dennis Virginia Drayton P Charles Goodwin i 135 Sarah Harrington Thelma Hawkins Clarence Houck Charles Jackson Henry King Anthony Kingston Delores Linton Willie Lucas Cassandra Middleton 36 Velma Mills Edwin Moore Isaiah Moore Celestine Olden James Pearson Hubert Peterson Kathy Moses Peggie Postell Eula Pressley Karen Rainey Ruby Robinson Stanley Scriven Sally Shaw Diane Short Dexter Sims 137 Carl Spell W.v Mary Stewart Thomas Sumpter Linda Smith James Taylor Elvis Telfair Barbara Thompson Willie Washington 138 Dianne Williams Claretha Wright Theodore York Patricia Young L to R: Adrienne McManus. Andrea Haygood. Rodnei Poole. Martimus Lee. Sharon Franklin. Sharon McKnight. Ida Ladson. if) O Q- X O S O DC UJ tt Retha Brantley Betty Brooks 140 Rosa 8runson Willie Brunson k. i Nancy Byrd Jackie Cade Desiree Campbell nM 'f't'J' ■' V X Donald Cantey Juanita Canty Dennis Carter Rosiland Cash Palvolyn Chivas Alvin Clark Glendora Cooper Melvin Odell Conyers Barbara Daniels A Carol Davis Al Davis S o p H O M O R E S Robert Delay Icybell Dickey Molissa Drayton Vallira Duncan Sharon Franklin Rebecca Gamble Sandra Garey Tracey Gadsen Leander Gee Michael A. Glenn Janice Gordon Jesse Grant Lucinda Grant I Abree Green Katie Harrington Andrea Haygood 143 I s o p H O M O R E S 144 Jacqueline Howard Elizabeth Hunter Doris Ivery Orbie Jacobs Eddie C. Johnson Glenn Johnson Louis Johnson Ida Ladson Margie LaGrant Alfreda Leaf Martimus Lee Kenneth McAlister Gloria McBride Michael McCants Yvonne McCants Jacob McCleod Verna McCutchen ms Bertha McKnight Jane McKnight Sharon McKnight WOCLXO ODCLUW Adell McMillian Mary McQueen Mable Miles Georgia Miller Mary Miller Debra Moore George Moore Linda Moses M6 Johnnie Mae Murphy Joyce Nelson Vanessa Newton Beverly Oliver Mary Pegues Imogene Pearson Carl Pee Ruthie Peoples Rodnei Poole Rebecca Purvis Johnnie Mae Randolph Bettie Rhodes 147 CO O CL I O S O CC LLI CO Carolyn Richardson Mary Richbow Rose Rivers Ella Rubin Herbert Shaw Larry Singleton 148 Helen Stewart Linda Sumpter Willie Thompson 1 Robert Ward Ruth Walker Dorothy Washington Lorraine Weston Dora Williams Isaac Williams Joan Williams Leroy Williams Theresa Young 149 fl L to R: Al Mitchell. Ted Riggins, Brenda Crummy, George Coleman. Rita Bass. Lenora Anthly Mary Arthur Rita Bass L'tanya Beard Glendora Benjamin Scottie Benjamin FRESHMEN Sharon Bethea Dean Bines Dennis Bishop £ Carrie Boone Joann Boston Shirley Boyd Haywood Boykin Wilma Bracey Jefferson Brown Kim Brown Shirrie Brunson Frances Bryant isi ■ Frances Buchanan Lorraine Buckman Shirley Burgess Linda Cabbagestalk Leonard Caine James Carter Katrena Cobbs Allen Cocklin George Coleman Jerristean Cook Brenda Crummy Carlene Cumming FRESHMEN 157 Melvin Cureton Marilyn Daniels Charles Davis Pamela Davis Chenette Desaussure Elijah Dinkins Bessie Dow Leroy Durant Katie Eady Carol Fitts Sara Ford Sabrina Frasier FRESHMEN 153 I fl Jeanett Gause Judy Gibson David Graham Melanie Grant Barbara Green Carolyn Green Harry Green Lilly Green Roberta Green Clarence Griffin James Haggwood Deborah Hall FRESHMEN 154 Valerie Hargrove Annie Hardy Francynea Hardy Cynthia Harley Micheal Harris Rose Holloman Patricia Howard James Ings Brenda Jackson James Jackson Dewey James Isaac Johnson FRESHMEN 155 Levern Johnson Barry Jones Ava Kelson Shirvey Kennedy Teresa Kennedy Alfred Kingston Cornelius Kinlaw Rose Lane Cassandra Lowery Barbara Mack Josephine Mack James Magazine FRESHMEN 156 Brenda Mathis Mamafahla Mbele Leroy McBride Annie McCray Pearl McCray Bobby McFadden Rozette McFadden Hortense McGirt Barbara Melton Jeanette Mickens Marilyn Mickens Jackie Middleton FRESHMEN 157 M Nancy Middleton Curtis Miller Eugene Miller Al Mitchell Harry Montgomery Clifton Moore Nathaniel Moore Philip Moore Reginal Moses Andre Murphy Ruby Murphy Michele Murray 168 FRESHMEN Debbie Nichols Nathaniel Paige Vickey Parson Marilyn Perry Betty Phelps Johnnie M. Phelps Anthony Pinckney James Pinckney Anthony Preacher Lula Price Albert Prince Lenora Prince FRESHMEN 159 ■ v iv WWfJHSff jraw Melvin Purvis James Randolph Eugene Reeder Francis Rembert Wilbur Rhodes Ted Riggins Shirley Robinson Sylenthia Robinson Arthur Rozier Rickey Saab Johnnie M. Scott Shirley Scott FRESHMEN 160 If Terry Scott Pearlie Shaw Leon Sherman Odell Sims Roney Simon Cheryl Singleton Donna Singleton Edna Smith Joann Smith Rosa Snow Isaiah Spann Rosinia Spann FRESHMEN 161 a Micheal Stackhouse Margie Stewart Maurice Streater 162 Joe Sumter Loretta Swinton Diane A. Taylor Diane L. Taylor Darlene Thomas Mary Thomas Sheldon Thompson Alice Truss Curtis Wadlington Carol Ward Loretta Washington Deloris Weeks V - FRESHMEN Brenda Weston Victoria White Willie White Patricia Whosendove Mary Wilder Thelma Wilder Brenda Williams Jarone Williams Lucille Williams Rommie Williams Martha Wilson Pamela Wilson Maxine Wolfe Rosa Wright Anthony Wynn 163 — M STUDENTS OF THE M.C. SCHOOL OF RELIGION IG4 165 illiam Miller mes Wl Sheldon Thompson erry Scott Thomas Sumter Sgjlhony Kingston lasper Grissett Gary Simmoi | j cer Morris i—■ Glen Johnson ean Bines Calvin Benjamin ■ HORNETS STING THEIR WAY TO VICTORY 1 168 1C9 y M.C. FEMALE BASKETBALL TEAM 170 171 MORRIS COLLEGE HORNET BASEBALL TEAM 172 Kneeling L to R: M. Wright. F. Goodwin. C. Goodwin. L. Jennings. M. Purvis. B. Webb. M. Clark. F. Fuller. Standing L to R: A. E. Pollard — Coach. A. Williams. C. White. W. Washington. C. Griffin. D. Sims. K. Benjamin. S. Benjamin. S. Benjamin. J. Johnson. C. Houck — Captain. 173 MORRIS COLLEGE CHEERING SQUAD t 74 Martha Wilson Shirvey Kennedy CHEERLEADERS DOING THEIR THING 17‘j M.C. INTERCOLLEGIATE FEMALE SOFTBALL TEAM Kneeling L to R: B. Morris. M. Mickens. R. Spann. S. Gaymon. I. Dickey. E. Belton — Captain. C. Desaussure. C. Middleton. L. Prince. Standing L to R: L. Price. R. McAdams. C. Loney. P. Howard. J. Brooks. L. Harley. S. Brunson. I. Ladson — Captain. N. Goodwin. I. Lewis. P. Whosendove. J. David Weeks — Coach. SENIOR DIRECTORY Walter Adger 602 Salemn Street Anderson. S. C. Mattie Brown Route 1, Box 662 Hartsville. S. C. Gloria Alston 35 Harmony Court Sumter. S. C. Naomi Brown 5 Shields Row Cheraw. S. C. Sandra Anderson 40 Giles Avenue New Haven, Conn. Patricia Brown Route 1, Box 145 Ridgeway. S. C. Kenneth L. Benjamin 710 Branch Street Sumter, S. C. Michael Bryant Route 1, Box 167-A Longs. S. C. Otis L. Benjamin Myrtle Street Hartsville. S. C. Kenneth L. Burch Post Office Box 116 Aynor, S. C. Brenda Blakney Route 1, Box 128 McBee. S. C. Ernest L. Burgess 207 Webb Avenue Sumter, S. C. Wanda G. Bradley Route 1, Box 102-A Dalzell, S. C. Thelma Burgess Route 1, Box 448-A Turbeville. S. C. Harold Bradshaw 114 Dant Street Sumter. S. C. Wilber Burgess Route 1, Box 234-F New Zion, S. C. Norbert C. Briggs 422 South Main Street Sumter, S. C. Emma Butler Route 4, Box 251-A Sumter, S. C. Barbara Brockington Route 3, Box 356 Sumter, S. C. Michael Byrd 1220 N. Pinckney Union, S. C. Randy Broughton 117 Carver Street Walterboro, S. C. Patricia Caesar 959 Houck Street Sumter, S. C. Adelaide Brown 1002 Christopher Lane Florence, S. C. Lizzie M. Capers Route 2, Box 415 Darlington, S. C. Barbara Brown Route 1, Box 34 Reeseville, S. C. Wayne Capers Post Office Box 334 Mayesville. S. C. Diane Brown Route 1, Box 34 Reeseville, S. C. Cheryl Coleman 107 G Street Sumter, S. C. Illinois Brown Route 3, Box 164 Darlington, S. C. George Coleman Route 2, Box 238-F Lynchburg. S. C. SENIOR DIRECTORY Marilyn Coleman Charles G. England Route 2. Box 4-A Society Hill, S. C. 1045 Peter Road Daytona Beach, Florida Susan Collins Route 1, Box 132 Manning, S. C. Lillie M. Evans Route 1, Box 353 Hartsville. S. C. Robert G. Cooper 913 Pinehaven Street Daytona Beach, Florida Donnella Fields Post Office Box 1385 Dillion. S. C. Debra Croom Route 1, Box 205 Wedgefield, S. C. Louis Fleming 256 E. Red Bay Road Sumter, S. C. Helen M. Daniels Route 3, Box 346-F Hopkins. S. C. William Gadsden 732 Kent Street Mt. Pleasant, S. C. Patricia Davis Route 1, Box 271 Andrews. S. C. Barbara Gamble 15 Harmony Court Sumter, S. C. Henry Dawkins Route 1 Gondsmith Road Simpsonville, S. C. James Gordon 203 Memorial Street Manning, S. C. Genovia Dinkins Route 2, Box 467-2 Rembert, S. C. Lillie M. Grimes Route 1, Box 65 Ehrhardt, S. C. Jannie M. Dukes Route 1, Box 127B Kingstree. S. C. Annie M. Hammond Route 1, Box 211A-2 Bamberg, S. C. Joshua Dpree. Jr. 850 Manchester Road Sumter, S. C. Cheryl E. Hannibal Route 8. Box 664 Sumter, S. C. Deborah Edmonds Post Office Box 21 Hopkins. S. C. Arizona Harrington 25 East College Street Sumter, S. C. Hezekiah Ellis 202 Perkins Avenue Sumter, S. C. Windell G. Hastie Route 2, Box 938 Sumter, S. C. Edward J. Dennis Post Office Box 612 Holly Hill, S. C. Calvin Henry 701 Pawley Street Florence, S. C. Robert E. Dennis Route 3, Box 188A Simpsonville, S. C. Roberta Hicks David Avenue Darlington, S. C. Tommie L. Duren 214 Gabriel Street 're Wilmington, N. C. Cornelia Howard Route 2, Box 246 Rembert, S. C. SENIOR DIRECTORY Albertha Hunter Route 1. Box 209 Wedgefield, S. C. Carrie A. Loney 62 James Village Sumter, S. C. Patricia H. Hunter Post Office Box 95 Georgetown, S. C. Evelyn Love 419 Jersey Street Cheraw. S. C. Christine Jackson 974 Houck Street Sumter, S. C. Henrietta Lyles 2504 Thomas Street Camden, S. C. Clinton Jacobs. Jr. 312 Logan Avenue Hartsville, S. C. Beverly McBride 527 Harvin Street Sumter, S. C. Andy S. Jefferson Route 1, Box 60 Cheraw, S. C. Curtis McKnight Post Office Box 227 Mullins, S. C. Marion Jenkins 800 Isaac Street Columbia, S. C. Marilyn McMillan Route 2, Box 89-AAA Bamberg, S. C. Patricia T. Johnson 106 Monroe Street Camden, S. C. Victor V. Mbele Oaklawn Trailer Park Sumter, S. C. Barbara Jones 51 Clemmens Cheraw. S. C. William Miller 609 Conway Circle Camden, S. C. James E. Keith Route 1, Box 31-C Dalzell, S. C. Dennis Mims Route 6. Box 508 Union, S. C. Bennie L. Kingwood 224 Gamble Street Sumter, S. C. Kenneth Mae Mitchell Route 2. Box 197 Rembert, S. C. Carrie L. Kirkman 106 Hoyt Street Sumter, S. C. Spencer P. Morris Post Office Box 184 Seville, Florida Arnold Leonard 807 Saint Ann Street Mullins, S. C. Rufus Mosby 5886 Koon Road Columbia, S. C. Carolyn Lewis Route 2, Box 19-E Lamar, S. C. Earnest Nathaniel 26 Arkansas Drive Sumter, S. C. Inez Lewis 220 Tucker Street Camden, S. C. James Neely Route 3, Box 646 Dallas, N. C. Robert Littlejohn 14-A Dixie Drive Sumter, S. C. Modestine Nimmons Route 1, Box 197-S Bamberg, S. C. 179 SENIOR DIRECTORY Iletha Pearson 10 Ragins Street Manning. S. C. Annette B. Thompson 148 Community Street Sumter. S. C. Oliver Perry. Jr. 1006 Fortune Street Florence. S. C. Dorothy W. Thorne Route 1, Box 229-XC Sumter, S. C. Liska Price 617 Ray Street Bishopville. S. C. Grover C. Wactor. Jr. Route 4. Box 189-RS Sumter. S. C. Lugene D. Prince. Jr. 109 Dixie Drive Sumter. S. C. Debra A. Wall Route 3. Box 138-A Kingstree. S. C. Mary Randolph Route 3, Box 328-BB Hopkins. S. C. Charlie Wallace 107 Bacote Street Darlington. S. C. Judy Ransom 911 Jones Avenue Marion. S. C. Dorothy M. Washington 1110 East Cheves Street Florence. S. C. Leola J. Rhodes Route 1, Box 24 Gable. S. C. Albert L. Williams Route 1, Box 99 Lake City. S. C. Mary P. Robbins Route 2. Box 191 Manning, S. C. Lucille Williams Route 5, Box 160-XX Sumter, S. C. Gwenevere C. Rogers Route 2, Box 164 Cross. S. C. Thoney Williams 701 Manning Avenue Sumter, S. C. Loretta Sanders Route 2. Box 80 Rembert, S. C. Willie A. Williams 245 Guignard Drive Sumter, S. C. Willie G. Singletary Route 4, Box 188 Hemingway. S. C. Linda S. Wilson Route 2, Box 81-D Rembert, S. C. Herman Smalls 961 Oswego Road Sumter. S. C. Mary A. Wright Route 2. Box 127 Lynchburg. S. C. Eugene Spencer 41 Hyde Park Apartments Mauldin. S. C. Theodore J. York 712 Webb Street Sumter, S. C. Barbara J. Sutton Route 2. Box 239 Camden. S. C. Larry Young Post Office Box 204 Alcolu, S. C. 180 Fred Taylor 18 East Chapel Street Charleston. S. C.  £ II