Piedmont College - Yonahian Yearbook (Demorest, GA)

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psychology department The Department of Psychology has a wide variety of courses. Majors in psychology find a large field of jobs open to them. Upon graduation, graduates are employed in social, clinical, and behavioral psychology. They can also be psychologists or can go into the teaching profession. Dr. Donald D. Moore ' s hometown is Thomasville, N.C. He received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina and has done additional work such as counseling internship, N.C. Baptist Hospital, and Yale Univer- sity School of Alcohol Studies. Dr. Moore has three children, Lori, Jonathan and David. He is also the college chaplain. This year the department is glad to welcome Dr. Moore. 26

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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

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sociology department In the Department of Sociology courses are offered in a variety of subject areas. Majors in sociology are, upon graduation, qualified for employment in a variety of professional fields. Teaching and social work in governmental agencies are the two most prevalent employment areas. Dr. Larry L. Jaques ' s home state is Missouri. While there he received his Doctorate in Education. He is 33 years old and lives in Demorest with his wife Paula and their daughters, Kelly and Gailene. Dr. Jaques ' s interests include reading, camping and various athletic activities. 27