Piedmont College - Yonahian Yearbook (Demorest, GA)

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physical education department Oneal Cave has been affiliated with Piedmont College longer than anyone else here today. He and his wife Kathleen arrived at Piedmont in 1948. They have three children: Kathy, Jana, and Neal. Coach Cave received his B.S. degree from Georgia Teacher College in Statesboro, and his Masters Degree from Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee. Coach Cave is the Head of the Physical Education De- partment and Director of Athletics. Piedmont has a minor in Physical Education. Upon graduation, the student can teach P.E. and coach. 23

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foreign languages The French Department under Mrs. Martha Sikes, who also teaches in the English Department, provides the three required French courses. Although there is no major or minor in French at the present it is hoped that one will be available soon. The French courses not only provide skills in French, the Student also learns about the people and their culture. Mrs. Martha Sikes received her Masters Degree from the University of Southern California. She is married and has two children, Mat- thew age five and Suzanne age four. Some of her favorite activities are tennis, golf, swimming, and reading. Mrs. Caridad Palomares Lopez was born in Guateinomo Cuba. She received her Doctorate in Education from the University of Havana. Mrs. Lopez has provided Piedmont College with the opportunity to learn the customs of the people in the different countries. When asked what her special interests are Mrs. Lopez said, Extracurricu- lar activities of Piedmont The Spanish Department has five majors and the department is growing rapidly. There are varying subjects ranging from The Spanish Novel, Conversation and even studying abroad. The Spanish Department has a Spanish Honor Society for those who have a B or above average. They put on different programs during the year. 22

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history department Currently there are approximately 20 declared History majors (Bless them each and every one!!!). Need for additional information about the History Department will be satisfied by seeing ' Occupant ' Room 318 Danial Hall. Dr. R.B. Singer Jr. Dr. Ralph (Buzz) Singer Jr. is a na- tive of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Dr. Singer and his wife Nancy have one young son Rafe Weston. When asked what his special interests are Buzz stated, lumberjacking, gerbil racing, and needlepoint none of which I am a fanatic . David Garen Simmons is originally from West Virginia. He and his wife Kay have three children. Mr. Sim- mons received his Masters Degree in History from West Virginia University and is currently working on his doctoral dissertation at the University of Georgia. 24