Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Capping off College loanne larosz helps Doris Rojas put her graduation cap in place as they prepare for Nineteen Years of Service ended this particular graduation day with Dr. Lavonne Talley ' s advancement to Emeritus. Dr. Pattillo honored Dr. Talley at both the Spring and Summer Graduation. The graduate march, described as both thrilling and intimidating, brought seniors closer and closer to- ward the ceremony which marked the exit of one phase of their lives and the entrance into An Unknown and Exciting Future Manning M. Pattillo, Jr. welcomed parents, students, faculty and guests to Oglethorpe ' s 115th Commencement on IVIay 17, 1987. 86 Oglethorpians recieved Bachelor of Arts degrees, 21 received Bachelor of Science degrees. There were 25 Bachelor of Business Administration degrees and 1 1 Master of Arts degrees bestowed. A special feature of this gradu- ation which distinguished it from previous years was the naming of Dr. T. Lavon Talley as Professor Emeritus. Dr. Tally retired after nineteen years of devoted serviceasprofessorof education. Dr. Tally will be remembered fondly by the many people who ' s lives he touched. Special recognition was also granted to deserving seniors. Penni Reid recieved the Sally Hull Weltner Award for Scholor- ship, and Bret Sleight received the Faculty Award forScholorship. The presti- gious lames Edward Oglethorpe Awards presented to the man and woman, who best epitomize the Oglethorpe concept of academic success were bestowed upon Scott Soloway and Penni Reid. That ' s right, Penni Reid deservingly received not only one, but two awards. After all, she maintained a 4.0 throughout her entire college career. The Phi Beta Kappa Award, which was recently instituted during the 1986 commencement, was given to Bonnie Boles for her outstanding academic achievements. The President ' s Leadership Prize, which was the final award, was given to Hank Bunnell for his superior leadership and involvement in a variety of clubs and activities, including his creation of the Bomb Shelter. Following the awards ceremony, Scott Soloway, president of the class of 1987, announced the senior class gift — a beautiful antique chandelier, which adds a touch of elegance to the Great Hall. Scott suggested that the chandelier would remind everyone of the class of Bestowing of the Diplomas Chris Cart;er graciously receives his diploma from Dr. Pattillo. 1987 since it was so bright! Following Scott ' s bit of wittisism, the audience enjoyed listening to the guest speaker, Charles S. Ackerman, President of Ackerman and Company. Mr. Ackerman emphasized varied challenges confront- ing people in leadership positions in society today. He recognized, particularly, how a liberal arts education can give tomorrow ' s leaders the background to meet varied future challenges. A benediction by Dr. Ken Nishimura, Professor of Philosophy and Chaplain of the University, not only marked the close of the ceremony, but also, reminded graduates that they were no longer students but degree-holding members of the ' real world. RN.ph jw 10 GRADUATION

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One, Two, Three. . . PULL! Heidi Dawson, Lori Pacpaco, Angie Clem, IVIichael Galyean and jacque Driscol, struggle against the first floor team during the tug-of-war competition. Balloon Toss. Stephanie Mermen, Shelly Alford, Mike Galyean, and Kevin Southern team up for some heavy competition with water balloons. BEACH BASH 9

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Contemplating the Future, Penni Reid, class valedictorian, Is caught deep in thought reminising about her college years. GRADUATION 1 1