Piedmont College - Yonahian Yearbook (Demorest, GA)

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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

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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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mathematics department The Matnematics Department provides a wide range of elective courses from Remedial math and Calculus to inear Algebra. There is also a program for Secondary teachers of Mathematics. Dr. Mary Griggs is a native Geor- gian and has lived in Gorgia most of her life. She went to the Pied- mont academy and received her A.B. from Piedmont College. Last June Miss Griggs received her honorary doctorate in Education. Donald Ryder although born and raised in California is a graduate of Piedmont College. He received his Ed.S. from the University of Georgia. Mr. Ryder is 49 years old and is married to Ruth Thompson Ryder, they have two sons Rick and Art. His special interest is sports. 25