Southern Polytechnic State University - Log Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1979 volume:

thd ) . Sandwiched somewhere in between shoot- ing pool in the student center, goat day, homecoming and the bathtub race is studying. The day students sneak a peak at the books in between classes in the nearest available spot — a quiet (or noisy) corner in the student center, in an empty class- room, in the library, or under a tree on a pretty spring day. There never seemed to be enough time in between classes to make up those home- work problems that were laid aside last night in favor of a trip to Slims. Oh well, nobody said college was going to be easy. (1) “Can I see your physics lab?” (2) “I wonder what she’s doing Friday night?” (3) “Just five minutes until class and 20 more prob- lemSiee (1) “Maybe if I sleep on it it'll soak in.” (2) “Decisions, decisions, to eat lunch or study for that test.” (3) “I knew I should have signed up for the Evelyn Woods speed reading course.” PLAYING TOGETHER ... Those students who insist that nothing ever happens at Southern Tech are the same ones who either ignore or never no- tice all of the preceding publicity for the many different guest appearances, movies, and tournaments that happen. Southern Tech’s student center provides such a con- temporary environment for students that it is very difficult not to be easily enter- tained. All students have to do is make themselves available to partake of the fun. pes aeney it rm ee —_—E Rs 4 oe Re me oe ‘ei The Southern Tech student does not lack for student activities to participate in. All year long, from the Goat Day fun in the Fall to Winter Quarter’s Homecoming excitement to Spring Quarter’s baseball and SGA con- certs, students on and off campus are encour- aged to be a part of an active social life. All types of recreation are offered as a break from study. In fact, many professors may feel that some students are so busy having fun they can’t fit in time for class. : ; b : af. + | ae ( 1 (1) During the Greek Week activities, these Lambda Chi Alpha brothers helped get things rolling. (2) The brothers of Sigma Nu are practicing a new initiation ritual called “Ring Around the Ro- sey (3) Sigma Nu cheering sections which distin- guished itself by shouting spirited baskeball ban- ter. BROTHERHOOD Greek Life on the Southern Tech campus is a combination of team competition, toga parties, hal- loween parties, and the guiding spirit of brother- hood. The year 1978 was no exception for any of these qualities. All of the Greeks planned activities that enhanced the academic atmosphere, and made student life a little more bearable. All of the frater- nities and the sorority mean it emphatically when they insist “Greek life is the best!” ite LPT IRAN LIE Spring fever became contagious just as the tires hit the pavement on Friday before the race. The homecoming queen made the pa- rade lap — and they were off. It was a battle between Don Davidson and Rodney Bridges to the end. Rodney earned the right to wave the checkered flag of victory. RACING TOGETHER ... The trophies were presented, and everyone went to the press party to relive every curve of the race. The winners talked of spring victory; the losers planned new strategies. Then, back to the shop for two or three more overhauls before the Spring Race. 10 ” (1) “The latest attire for goats now showing is (2) Modeling the latest in Toga fashions for the well- dressed student. (3) Aren’t you supposed to smile alot in Public Rela- tions? (4) Take that, and that (5) Decisions, decisions (6) Funny, he’s as short as everybody else sitting down (7) Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cow- boys (8) I'll vote for the kazoo players with paper sacks over their heads, what do you think? (9) Only four more days till Friday WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER ... 11 WINNING TOGETHER! Sports at STI had never been better. The Runnin’ Hornets battled their way to the top — securing the GIAC championship to make a return trip to the NAIA finals in Kansas City. Super seniors Sinclair Keith, Rodney “Silk” Montgomery and Greg Stephens, along with Karl “Kamakaze” Kruer, showed their stuff packing the Hornets’ nest for home games like it had never been before. “Perides Fever” had definitely caught on and was here to stay. os, | ae HoT Reeane a Fraternities sat together and cheered at the home basketball games, along with hundreds of other students supporting a winning team. Faculty members and other fans faithfully helped with the little things — travel arrangements, the hospitality booth and ticket sales — all helping to make the season run smoothly. The Hustlin’ Hornets played a full season on the baseball diamond, going against tough conference contenders for a strong showing in the GIAC. Talent, hard work and enthusiasm joined forces for a winning year at Southern Tech. 13 14 mmable 59 state Software WHICH ONE IS ; THE BEST? W DATA MERGE pxs. x=0 x=y LN e LOG 10 x 0 X yY — SINT! ‘x 0 XxSy R sae Pe. chy was x 0 X Y % %CH iT FRAC Ey. ‘ a = - eee . � e- rd - 5m Pete. ee ae as Se Se 2s + i : - a = ' Ge ee ee a a 4 A : = : - = : : od 3 ar. Pa: ae : . 5 ee a, SGe 9 a SE Se Sse i 3 0a np io’ ai. a | : al gail | = A pe tS Be, Sr Pete ; , : , fz 5 = oe “ on 2 i Soe ie — - a ee om SF ey Y ae th ‘ 20 GOAT DAY Goat Day 1978 was the culmination of a week of activities ranging from professors being voted “Goat of the Day”, to a Toga Party to end all toga parties. Advance publicity and many hours of behind-the- scenes planning and coordinating by many campus organizations helped put the whole thing together. Under the guidance of Sue Konrad, the Director of Student Activities, the whole Goat Week project got off to an enthusiastic start. A brain storming session he ld early in October produced the list of different events for Goat Week and Goat Day. These activities included a blue grass band, a barbeque dinner, the greased pig contest, a log fight, the human wheel-barrow race, a Gong Show, a tricycle race, a Reverse Beauty Contest, a frisbee toss, the Toga Party, and, of course, the Best-dressed Goat competition. 1. Professor Summers meets a wet sponge in the “Sponge Toss” game. 2. Two entrants speed down the campus concrete in the tricycle race. Ricky Powers shows his best form in the Barrel Walk. 4. The Juggernaut Band provided the music for Goat Day. 5. The greased pole climb was fun even though this contestant doesn’t look like he is enjoying it. 6. Southern Tech coeds enjoy the music. 7. Although both contestants are supposed to face each other during the log fight, these two chose a more interesting position. 21 22 “= WN |. This contestant remembers his early Tarzan training. 2. A frisbee toss contestant shows off his best toss form. 3. In this shot of the Reverse Beauty Contest entrants, the lady in black, clutching her whip and her snake, was favored to win, but lost out to the charms of the Lambda Chi’s entrant. . Belly down and scrambling, this contestant demonstrated his idea of the best way to handle the obstacle course. Reverse Beauty contest winner, Larry Panetta is being carried of on the shoulders of his admirers. 6. Another distinctive barrel roll. 7. One of the best dressed goat participants takes time to pose for a formal portrait. 8. This Goat Day participant is getting in shape for another event. 9. The best dressed goat shows his stubborn side. P, + fe _ . x hy — we Mito ke - Pa Weed AY : yes WHAT A DAY The Goat Day Festival took place on Saturday November 4, 1978. It was a treat because it promised to have no dull moments, even though it did get off to a slow start. The weather was fine for all of the events, especially the Reverse Beauty Contest and the Best- dressed Goat judging. Amid grumblings of favoritism from disgruntled losers, the Sigma Pi goat won first place. Since the history of Goat Day is obscure, and its origins somewhat dubious, the best reason for having. Goat Day seems to be that it provides a good excuse for a party. A party atmosphere was certainly true for Goat Day 1978! HAVING FUN Sheer madness. How else can you describe mass enthusiasm for a day of getting a wet sponge flung in your face, finding a 46D bra for your fraternity brother so he can stand out in the everse beauty contest, or shopping for a plaid goat jacket. Perhaps it is the sheer madness that makes the annual Fall event such a success. What better chance to let your hair down, have a laugh or two and just relax a bit amidst the fellowship of the Soutehrn Tech Community. HOMECOMING 1979 26 The 1979 homecoming saw more student participation then ever before. This was due to the efforts of many people. The entire week seemed to be special for everyone connected with Southern Tech. The student body was busily preparing for one of the biggest weekends on the Southern Tech campus. The homecoming queen candidates were chosen, faternities and campus organizations prepared banners for the banner contest, and the basketball team worked toward | another victory. To add even more excitment, a homecoming and the winter bathtub race were held the same weekend. All in all the homecoming weekend was one of the most enjoyable during the year. i Rn ROR ILA YE core cecsmeassneciit 4 1. Sharon Cain is excited after being crowned homecoming queen. 2. During the homecoming dance the candidates for queen were announced. 3. The winter bathtub race was held the same weekend as homecoming. 4. The 1979 Southern Tech homecoming queen is ... Sharon Cain. 5. The crowd anticipates another homecoming victory. A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER 1. The 1979 homecoming queen and her court. 2. Many students take advantage of the homecoming activities, one of which is the dance. 3. The homecoming basketball game highlighted the homecoming weekend. The basketball team rejoices after a homecoming victory over Shorter College. 5. The candidates for homecoming queen eagerly await the outcome. After the homecoming basketball game in which the Hornets defeated the Shorter College Hawks, a dance was held in the student center ballroom. American Dream Disco Machine provided the music and many students seemed to enjoy themselves. During ceremonies held at the dance, Sharon Cain was crowned homecoming queen. Diana Eros was voted first runner-up, and Julia Harvill was second runner- up. THE WINTER RACE — pi dy Rodney Bridges took it again for first place in the Winter Race. Seventeen tubs competed in the event with Tom Preach- er claiming second, and Mike Van Steenburg as third. The tubs must have been built to go, as three tied for the Best Engineered Tub. Don Davidson’s entry earned the award be- cause he had completed the most laps of the three. Rodney’s crew earned the Best Pit Crew Award; Tom Preach- er earned the Winter Larry Cuba Sportsmanship award. 30 31 A TRIAL RUN BEFORE THE BIG ONE a2 35 36 THE GREEKS BIG Greek Week 1979, sponsored by Pabst, started with the traditional athletic contests and went out with a big bash at Lake Lanier. Sandwiched in between were a talent show, an awards banquet and jam-up party given by the Georgia Chapter of the American Leukemia Society on Friday night, a reward for the hard work Greeks contributed raising money for Leukemia. Outstanding Greeks were recognized at the awards banquet, with judging based on service to the community, efforts to further the Greek system, chapter involvement and honors received. It was a tie for outstanding Greek between Diana Eros and Lee Thomas. Outstanding Greeks from each fraternity include Mike Futral, Sigma Nu; Craig Davis, Sig Ep; Greg Daniels, Sigma Pi; Eddie Wright, Lambda Chi; Diana Eros, Gamma Phi; and Lee Thomas, TKE. 1. Casey of the American Dream Disco joins our panel of celebrity judges in another rare public appearance for the world — famous talent show. 2. He and Hee 3. Any requests? 4. Lee Thomas and Diana Eros accept awards for Outstanding Greeks from Sue Konrad during the Greek Week Banquet. 5. Gamma Phi’s sing out in talent competition. 6. Hoddy, toddy ... 37 [icbacgdatiidiadnaneratenssheiieimiinmn inaanetiiiinddaaadnaaanasammenaratondnmdeammmniatie eictaie rece Ee THE RACE BEFORE THE RACE The idea began at a Greek round table. Jerry Freeman of the Georgia Chapter of the American Leukemia Society inspired the IFC to become involved in community projects. The idea snowballed into one of the largest combined efforts between the college and the community, of the year. The Bathtub Racing Association agreed to link the fund-raising efforts with the Annual spring bathtub race. The IFC had the mayor of Marietta proclaim May “Southern Tech IFC Support Leukemia Research month”. Fraternities helped with horse shows, held road blocks, and sold bathtub race day program ads, while Rotaract sold T- shirts. IFC raised $5,000, Rotaract made $1,000 for Leukemia Some (||| BE irs AMATTER OF TIME! Research. Nothing could replace the sense of pride felt by } Eel fee) all who contributed long hours to the project. Southern - it escort 7” lexeme Tech had really helped in the Leukemia “Countdown to Mi f Cure= ee) L 38 cucbammambanuaesane mediiaecmns 1. Jerry Freeman and the area Jaycees hawk those programs. 2. Jim Viondi, of channel 2, joins with Edward Jordan of the B.R.A., in kicking off pre-race publicity. 3. Mike Powers, David Hansard, Archie Malcom, Keith Fields, and Carl Frinzi, unveil a tub full of money raised for the Leukemia Research. 4. The race fever heightened with ever race T-shirt sold by Rotaract. 5. Sigma Nu’s roll the loot from their bucket brigade. Bg 40 Anticipation. Minutes before the race all the background people hustled to make sure everything would click according to plan. Volunteers manned their stations, ready to clock laps and announce the starting grid. Crews kept their drivers cool, waiting for the big moment. Ss sass ice neem Sa Nasa SSS RS Se 1. Celebrities Johanna Buese, Miss Spanish Atlanta, and Channel 2 Sports Director Jim Viondi add to the festivities of the day. 2. I think we can win it. 3. Keep him cool. 4. “Scoop” evades three tubs on her way to meet another deadline. 5. “Stan the Man” from WFOM gives up-to- the-minute race reports for spectators. 6. Hey mister want some mustard on your hotdog? The alka-seltzer’s on the house. 41 AMON NELLIE ACOA ASR ELV ANAEMIA ALLAN NAOMI AML SMALL SANA AP MT DAP A ARAL MA AE iad: iihictlinccmsoonapt aera 1. Beep, beep. 2. A sudsy bath for the winner. 3. Dr. Logue keeps it straight. 4. Interesting crowd. 5. The checkered flag of victory. 6. Why do we have to go so slow in the parade lap? And they’re off. The tubs races around the 1.1 mile track encircling the campus while 11,000 sun- drenched spectators looked on. Out of the 21 tubs entering the 82.5 mile course, only about half of them actually finished. The crowd watched intently as the racers began their challenging course, but then their attention turned to socializing and refreshments. Student or- ganizations served a cuisine that ranged from snow cones to chili dogs. 44 Jim Hills kept a clear lead throughout the race capturing an easy win over Tom Preacher, second place winner, and Edward Jordan, third. Hills’ crew earned the Best Pit Crew Award. In addition to winning third, Edward Jordan earned the Larry Cuba Sportsmanship Award and received recognition for the Best Engineered Tub. SR ESR ERE TRO ORDER ET THE VICTORS 7 96, 01 VROLET 1. Jim Hills drives for Dirty Don’s. 2. Edward Jordan claims third place, the Larry Cuba Sportsmanship Award and Best Engineered Tub. 3. Jordan in action 4. Jim Hills accepts the winning trophy, as well as the Best Pit Crew Award. 5. Tom Preacher takes his trophy for second. 6. Preacher makes another outstanding finish. 45 os LE MOODS ASPEN biieprensaen :s carennininne ee SOUTHERN TECH’S 13th ANNUAL BATHTUB 47 50 REACHING FOR THE TOP ) . Steve Jackson jumps for control of the ball. . Well would you look at that. nAbwWhw— . Coach Perides shows that he is still in good form. . All good basketball players know how to crawl. an . The Hornets were always reaching for one thing ... . The Hornets fight to keep possession of the basketball. the basketball. Showmanship, determination, and just plain hustle took the 1979 running Hornets to the top — They ended the season with a 24-4 overall and 13-3 Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference record. The recruitment efforts and coaching style of head coach George Perides sparked enthusiasm and a spirit of victory in his players, something that gave the team a winning edge in more than a few close ones. Control was the name of the game, our Hornets could slow it down or run-and-gun with the best of them. Who can forget Perides’ style of holding the ball when we were behind, jumping up and down, or pleading Al Jolson style with his players from the sidelines. 51 52 STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI SGI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STl STI STI STI STI STI STI STI STI 1979 BASKETBALL 66 86 a3 94 110 61 78 81 76 68 88 65 High Point Paine College Daniel Paine North Alabama Columbus College Piedmont Lynchburg Columbus College Paine College Columbus College Fitchburg State St. Andrews John Wesley North Ga. Ga. Southwestern Berry College Shorter College Oglethorpe LaGrange Ga. College Piedmont College North Ga. Berry College Shorter Oglethorpe LaGrange Ga. College Ga. Southwestern Conference Tournament 65 52 66 49 NAIA National Tournament 75 57 Shorter North Ga. Playoff Games Oglethorpe North Ga. Cal. State Quincy 48 2 A newfound winning touch on the court spilled over into the crowds, making opponents shudder at the thought of playing in the hornet’s nest. Possibly the highest “high” felt by the players and fans was the moment they defeated the North Georgia Saints for a plane ticket to their second straight National Association of Inter- collegiate Athleitics tournament in Kansas City. Ah, sweet victory! 1. It seems as though cheerleaders get younger every year. 2. Rodney Montgomery is always reaching for the top. 3. After winning the District Championship, Assistant coach Mike Gillum gets the honor of cutting down the net. 4. The 1979 hornet basketball squad. Front row from left: Mike Jones, Baxter Thomas, Mike Muller, Greg Stephens, Rodney Montgomery, and Steve Hol- loman. Standing from left: Head Coach George Perides, Assistant Coach Mike Gillum, Sinclair Keith, Vincent Minor, Jeff Anglin, Tyrone Dean, Karl Kruer and Trainer Harvey Hawkins. Not pictured Steve Jackson. | Kyu HER? 33 53 54 THE NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Excitement and a little bit of fear of the thought of playing with the “big boys” prevailed during the trip to the NAIA tourney in Kansas City. Coach Perides turned the players doubts into hunger for victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills 75-66. When half the teams had packed to return home, the hornets prepared for a “Grudge Match” against the Quincy Hawks, who had defeated them in the first round the year before. Both teams fell flat in the game, but Quincy came out the victor. The Hawks didn’t have anyone as versatile as Rodney Montgomery, as quick as Greg Stephens, no better shot then Sinclair Keith, or smoother than Steve Jackson, but the better team doesn’t always win. The headlines read “‘One loss Does Not a Season Make” and the younger players said wait till next year, but for the seniors this was the final chapter. But what a chapter in the history of Southern Tech’s basketball book of records. o o Se� € gore OE Hey K.C., we have arrived! 2. Now remember these guys are gonna be big, really big! 3. Get those hands up Sinclair! 4. Lookin good. 5. O.K. here’s our next trick. 55 56 1. Hornets participate in the NAIA “Parade of Champions”. 2. James Scott gets another basketball action shot. 3. Kim, Ava, And Teresa kept the spirit alive. 4. The campus radio station, WSTB, sent back broadcasts of the game from K.C. to the Southern Tech campus. 1979 was a building year for the STI Tennis Team. Although they didn’t collect many victories, they played a full season. The team competed in singles and doubles against such tough Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contenders as North Georgia, LaGrange, Oglethorpe and West Georgia. The team hosted six home games; and came out seventh of nine teams competing in the GIAC Tennis Tourney at North Georgia in early May. | ’ - e ee 1979 TENNIS TEAM SINGLES Willie Latorrie Mohammed Bakhtiari Manouch Bakhtiari Mark Mills Glenn Cooper Wayne Blocker DOUBLES Latorrie — Mills Bakhtiari — Bakhtiari Cooper — Blocker BASEBALL The Hustlin Hornets posted their most successful season ever in 1979, finishing 20-14 and barely missing a playoff berth. Four players made the GIAC all- conference team, including outfielder Barry Wilkerson, pitcher Robin Parker, catcher Tim Moss, and third baseman Dennis Broderick. Broderick broke the school record for the most hits in a season with 43, also claiming a 12 game hitting streak. 1. Mickey Dunn hits a triple for a victory over Georgia College. 2. Team members front row from left: Jay Jone — Ken Howard, Glenn Woodcock, Randy Attaway, Frank Lillig, Randy Samples, Jim Peek, Tim Moss, and Mike Jones. Standing from left: Coach Charlie Lumsden, Barry Wilkerson, Richard Seamon, Lamar Glaze, Jeff Anglin, Robin Parker, Ken Lietz, Dennis Broderick, and Mickey Dunn. 3. Kicking up the dust at Practice. 4. The thrill of victory. 5. Dennis Broderick works on that winning form. 59 60 THE HUSTLIN’ HORNETS RB LE REE A. gee : = Psy LOOSE YET Ne Re ek bale % The Hornets posted a tie for third place in the conference with Shorter. Both teams had 7-9 con- ference records. Pitcher Robin Parker came through for the team, even though he missed the last two weeks of the season with arm trouble. He finished 5-5 with a sparkling E.R.A. of 1.73. . The wind-up, . The release, and The follow-through Jay Jones, Jim Peek . Richard Seamon, Ken Lietz . Frank Lillig, Jeff Anglin, Mike Jones NnAhwWN— 61 More than 500 Fraternity members and independents participated in intramural sports on campus, including flag football, bowling, volleyball, basketball and softball. The season ended with a banquet, during which awards were presented to outstanding individuals and organizations. WINTER BOWLING CHAMPIONS Sigma Pi OUTSTANDING BOWLER, WINTER Tim Tyson SPRING BOWLING CHAMPIONS Sigma Nu OUTSTANDING BOWLER, SPRING Jeff Mills SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR Sigma Nu OUTSTANDING INTRAMURAL SERVICE Ricardo Rodriquez FOOTBALL INDEPENDENT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Muskrats FOOTBALL FRATERNITY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS — Lambda Chi Alpha FOOTBALL INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS Muskrats BASKETBALL INDEPENDENT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS _ F.C.A. BASKETBALL FRATERNITY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS _ Sigma Pi BASKETBALL INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS Geechees BASKETBALL SCORING CHAMPION Warren Selby SOFTBALL INDEPENDEND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS _ Renegades SOFTBALL FRATERNITY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Sigma Pi VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS All-Stars VOLLEYBALL INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS Sigma Pi INDEPENDENT INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS B.S.A. ee “4 U RAL BASKETBALL CHAMPS — The Geechees earned the title of overall intramural basketball champs or tl e year. Front row from left are Chuck Branning, Lamar Palmer, and Clyde Miller. Back row from left are Jeff Reese, Don Smith, Bob Barnard and Chris Howell. Coach is Ricardo Rodriquez. 63 SOFTBALL - a ae, een _ ms PRL IEIES- FLAG FOOTBALL 66 67 70 ADMINISTRATION i Un, Wie Dr. Walter O. Carlson Charles E. Smith Dean — Executive Director Dean of Students Charles Stevens Patti Futrell Beverly Rethmel Assistant Dean Public Relations Alumni Affairs Em Glover Lewis VanGorder Financial Aid Night School Don Green Martha Morris Assistant Director, Administrative Personnel Secretary Regenia Doyle ' Cindy Kearney Co-op Coordinator Co-op Secretary g 4) eS Paul Smith Loise Burrus Verna Fuglaar Director of Placement Co-op Accounting Assistant Accounting Assistant 71 72 Anne Westlake Secretary, Dean of Students Diana Marlin Admissions Clerk ADMINISTRATION Jeff Scgars Veterans Affairs Helen Holton Admissions Secretary Dennis Keith Veterans Affairs Mary Moss Accounting Clerk Rosalyn Vaughn Fire Science Secretary Vivian Howard Betty Hilton Joyce Baroer Yvette Pelfrey Ernestine Kirkman 73 74 ft if HT, XA | ( 1 ¢ | { ; TLE an i i | AY ; APPAREL AND TEXTILE i y Madge Stanley, secretary Sate John Linn, lecturer John B. 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Mike Libergesell William Little Anne Loehr Robert McCleary Samir Maddah io Ricky Milam Andrew Milner 118 i Alex Militares Michael Petty Robert Parker Phillip Phillips Al Pierce 120 James Queen Leslie Reeves Steve Rodgers Nelson Sheats James Saunders Donald Sherrill Billy Schwartz Robert Smith William Sowell James Spencer Mark Stroud Gabriel Summerlin Gary Summerlin Jonathan Summey 121 Ralph Thomas Pam Thompson | Chaisit Tong SL BP er” Leroy Walden Donald Ware William Ware 122 Aubrey Washington Harold Whitaker Frank Wilkins Walter Wilson WS Donald Wishon Roger Yates 123 Pie eee hak 126 A®A Willie J. Simmons, Jr., Gabriel Summerlin, Robert Herndon, Ulysses Grady, Michael Hill, Robert L. Mack, Jr., Nelson J. Sheats, Donnie Mattox, Doug Alston, Ronald Days, Delacey Jordan 127 SJ) ae EEL REE. 128 ‘ Edward Jordan, pres; Lee Cuba, first vice pres; Gary White, second vice pres; Ken Langley, sec; Ken Preston, tres; Boyce Mitchell, driver safety 129 McDonald (1) Brenda Blocker, (2) Brian Adams, (3) Keith Franklin, (4) Darrell Head, (5) Billy Maupin, (6) Tommy Poole, (25) Ed Hatcher, (26) David Trescott, Not Hicks, (7) Chuck Fields, (8) Jack Linscott, (9) Steve Price, (10) Ron Wishon, (11) Mike Clifton, (12) Glenn Champagne, (13) David Baird, (14) Don Wingo, (15) (21) Bob Flowers, (22), (23) Lee McDaniels, (24) Ron Pictured: Micky Dunn, Myron Laster, Yong Won, Mark Don Wishon, (16) Fred ‘O’ Pitts, (17) Lisa Ramsey, (18) John Andrews, (19) John Garrido, (20) Mike Wheeler, posal 130 131 132 INTRAMURAL COUNCIL Front Row: Lee Thomas, David Jones, Ray Weinkle, Bobby Smith Back Row: Ricardo Rodriguez, Bubba Franklin, Bill McCloud, Kevin Trussell, Keith Jordan AXA Front Row: Dave Meyer, Eugene Zebley, Larry Griggs, Tim Moses, Ed Taylor, Jimmy Caron, Mike Warren, Bill McCloud. Second Row: Steve Stokes, Doug Black, Bill Rice, Andy Milner, Keith Fields, Hugh Copeland, Malcom Pickelsimer, Cutty Carsellan, Robert Steinl, Earnie Kluit- _ lock, Donny Sherrill, Auston McGee, Eddie Kleight. Third Row: Joey Harris, Jim Fangman, Joel Henry. Not Pictured: Mike Kiilson, Tom Klilmoth, Nick Harvill, Randi Klood, Randy Carpenter, David Lynn, Jeff Rogers, Darrell Adams. The Sigma-Xi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was chartered at Southern Tech in 1975. Their activities varied this year, from intramurals, various student activities, to rafting down the Chattahoochee River and partying at Laurel Valley. The Lambda Chis took first place in the Homecoming Banner contest while also participating in the Winter and Spring Bathtub Races. Their fine year culminated with the installation of officers at their annual Spring Banquet. The Lambda Chis can always be counted on to participate in school sponsored events. 133 ih i Rn Mente Cart ss Ny a 33 ty Sa a Saree ROTARACT i! HHH UHHH ma ic wag S e a b: ; 3 ne Sot : as aha ' 5 ¥ + 3g4 Brig OR oy « ; ea ; rt : fie ii Si ny th Hy ni : | ay i iit Hat HH if z | = ye ae he Sine ‘ ‘ i ‘ ty! Tilak ‘ ; 45 ° Hh YP ; ha ere | HHA . ARE” ugh iH u Hi nad HH et ab ede iH abiha Joe Gambill, Tim Herrington , Lynch, Gary Minter, Barbara Ransom, Erasmo Briceno Third Row: Dan Mackey, Lisa Ramsey, Ed Hatcher, Second Row: Gary Summerlin, Warren St. Clair, Wess Ron Jacobs, Ken Newsome, Tommy Smith Frist Row: Mike Liebergesell, John Garrido, Mohseu Saleni 134 | The Epsilon-Alpha chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity was chartered at Southern Tech in 1972. The “Pis”, as they are referred to on campus, sponsor the quarterly campus blood drive, and the annual supermarket sweepstakes for the March of Dimes. They also participated in the IFC Fund Drive for Leukemia Research. __ The Spring Bathtub Race found three Sigma Pi tubs entered (tubs 1, 33 and 75). The “Pis” take pride | in the fact that they were the first fraternity on campus. Gary Aicher, Read Anderson, John Barden, Bobby Boatwright, Ken Cook, Mark Comier, | Greg Daniel, Bill Davis, Dennis Giles, Ed Garido, Jerry Goddard, Buddy Golucke, Al Hadden, Andy Harvill, Gary Harber, David Head, Thomas Hoffman, Paul Hu, Mike Hulsy, Steve Inglett, Dean Jackson, Ken Langley, Peter Larson, Dana Meier, Mark Morrison, John McCann, Ron Norton, James Pitts, Donnie Pope, Keith Sands, Stuart Stokes, Tim Strickland, Hank Taylor, Jamie Turner, Timothy Tyson, Glenn Wilson, Raymond Wrinkle, Gaines Craig. 135 136 Sigma Nu The Iota Pi chapter was chartered in 1976 at Southern Tech. Though chartered just a few years ago, they now have the largest membership of any fraternity at Southern Tech. They had a successful year in terms of student activities by taking first place in Goat Day and Greek Week. The sigma Nus also raised more money than any other fraternity during the recent IFC Fund Drive for Leukemia Research. Rodney Bridges took the checkered flag during the Winter Tub Race. It is evident that, though they are a young fraternity, they are making their presence felt at Southern Tech. XN first row; Kimbra Dean, Jerry Moore, Billy Chambers, Bill Aycock, Mike Spence, Coy Cochran, David McCollum, Mike Futral, second row; Phill Phillips, Donnie Gantt, Robert Antonisse, Vince Davis, Rob McCleary, Billy Johnson, Mike White, Butch Wagner, Jay Chesnut, third row; Bobby Kay, Robert Cox, Keith Taylor, Larry Flimming, Bryan Galloway, Jeff Mills, Mike Butler, Troy Castona, Mark Adams, fourth row (kneeling); Bruce Warren, Johnny Simons, Barbara Ransom, Warren Selby, Carl Plasket, Alan Woodcock, Court Dowis, Mark Gober, fifth row (standing); Mark Connell, Mark Chandler, Ron Dame, Tod Cole, Randy Pribble, Bubba Franklin, Roy Holcomb, (top row); Jeff Shick, Janet Flynn, Jim Guyton, Jim Garner, Bruce Shearer, Carl Frinzi, Cindy Ballard, Alton Spurlock, Ray Callihan, Tim McLendon, Greg Walker, Archie Malcom This past academic year was a period of growth and change for the members of Alpha Xi Alpha local sorority. In September of 1978 the sorority decided to interview several National Panhellenic Conference Sororities for possible membership. In march of 1979 they petitioned the grand council of Gamma Phi Beta to become the Delta Omicron chapter of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. The Southern Tech chapter is the first chapter in the State of Georgia for Gamma Phi. Highlights of the year include: The pledging ceremony at the District Leadership Conference at Florida State, the Spring Banquet at Colony Square, and the Greek Week Banquet where Diana Eros was awarded (along with Lee Thomas of Tke) the Best Greek Award of Southern Tech. Top Row: Ann Terrell, Sissi Stembridge, Patti Johnson, Jean Cush- ing, Elaine Parker, Carol Moore, Barbara Ransom, Pat Franklin (Advisor) On Steps: Cindy Ballard, Diane Smith, Mary McCorkle, Diana Eros, Lisa Morgan, Sue Ellen Hiers, Diane Hays 137 ta April 30, 1979 949 ‘nical Institute ‘ JWla ay strons p mw Volume 4 Issue 25 STING Staff Members in a more serious pose: (Back row, l. to r.) Warren St. Clair, Pam Thompson, Dr. Kennedy; (Front row, l. to r.) e R r Pus Activit Mark Jones, Don Wingo, Mike Thompson, George Zimmerlee. CLONE INVASIC f a wt. eo Separation a Ww a (eo Rap te rs 455 AN Mod a4 8 a 0 8 4 Z STING Staff Members: (From left) Mark Jones, Staff Photographer; George Zimmer— a i. S z lee, Production; Warren St. Clair, Greek Editor; Pam Thompson, Editor; Mike a Oa: Thompson, Business Manager; Don Wingo, Assistant Editor; and Dr. George Kennedy, 2, te OS % faculty Advisor. S eeeee =O i gy a PABST T . a8 or OUR G 4 heel Bel ee A a Om w oH’ D O 5 Pegs ao é o S 24 z ti : O : i Ly Oo i} a a C) ) g T FO 1 cer? : let; Z Eye) e a hu ers ee Rear te Ren eee mi to th n 1 ou ro) v9 e cow ob. Ne capes} dj [ea] ed Qin oe) Oo HeH Or S - CY) elie) a Gee = 5 bel ‘ E Seles gageare 2 “So Fa We) 139 140 During 1978-79 the Student Government Association worked on several special projects. The constitution was rewritten and redrafted and Lee approved after a year long discussion. Many organizations were char- tered, including the Young Alumni Association, Rotaract, Chess Club, Iranian Student Association, and the Campus Activities Board. This Board is designed to allow more student input on entertainment and activities. The SGA also coordinated Goat Day and Homecoming. Student Body President Ramson was active in the Student Advisory Council to the Board of Regents and attended Board of Regents meetings as a student representative on the Buildings and Grounds Committee. This con- tact with the Board prompted the decision to hold the May meeting on Southern Tech campus. The SGA is a service organization working for better student life on campus — both in class and out. The job of representing you, the student, is a difficult and challenging but always rewarding experience. SGA Row One: Lisa Ramsey, James Wascher, Steve Green, Barbara Ransom, Gary Minter, Jocy Kitchens Row Two: Joey Watkins, Mitch Wilkerson, Lee Thomas, Jean Cushing, Devina Henderson Row Three: Joe Ansley, Dale Carruth, Grainger Morrison, Elaine Parker Row Four: Charlie Jenkins, Chuck Fields, Sheila Fraizer, Grier Sowell 141 The Xi-Chi chapter of TKE was chartered in 1973 at Southern Tech. The Southern Tech Tekes take pride in the fact that they have won many awards from the National Fraternity in their rather short existence. During the IFC Fund Drive for Leukemia, the Tekes raised more money per man than any other fraternity. Their present president Lee Thomas was honored along with Diana Eros of Gamma Phi Beta as the 1979 Southern Tech Greek of the Year. As usual, the Tekes were represented by several tubs in the Spring Bathtub Race. Ask any Teke on campus and he will tell you that TKE is “not the best because we’re the biggest ... but the biggest because we are the best!” TKE Raley, Richard McAuley, David Handsard, Billy Lennenkohl, Tom Monti, Andy Smith, Jim Colkitt, Royce Morris, Charlie Mix Second Row: Keith Queen, Darrell Butler, Jack Stephens, Richard Anderson, Stan Knight, Tim Murphy, Mike Sprayberry, Mark Wolf, Gary Payne, Steve Addison, Robert Nall, Tommy Stapleton, Gerald Taylor, David Upchurch Back Row: Bobby Clayton, Denise Browning, Michele Dumas, Debbie Thomas, Debbie Roy, Donny Thackston, Celia Upchurch, Dean Hayman, Lanier Grambling, Artie Tapley, James Wascher, Victor Pittman, Steve Baughman On House: Ronny Baker, Lee Thomas, David Foy, Ted Hayman, Carl Finch, Jim McClellan 142 Front Row: Betty Reynolds, Marty Waterfil Back Row: Milton Sweigert; Advisor, Gary Sommerlin, Gary Minter. 143 ve Membership — Roster Not Available. 144 Membership Roster Not Available 145 YOUNG ALUMNI fs Hil, LT 3 HH, iif {| | 7, cone o Bo pe ES ES. Membership Roster Not Available 146 147 WSTB MEMBERSHIP ROSTER NOT AVAILABLE AT LAST — GRADUATION The day came to march to the platform in the traditional black robes to receive the rolls of paper in place of the real diplomas. It all went so fast — is this all there is after four-plus years of calculus, those never-ending labs, the projects that turned into all-nighters, and the Regents Test? The ceremony brought a sigh of relief, and then the thought, What Next? 150 eS oes Se ed senna ermenee Saad Saad Saal a So they say we have above-average starting sala- ries. Will they match the above-average living costs these days? Our professors have shared their knowledge to give us technology for the future. We graduate, start a career, and realize its just the beginning EDICATION eo} PER AS 154 Thanks to Sue Konroad for the effort put forth in Student Activities at Southern Tech. She spent many hours helping to organize Goat Week, the Homecoming Bathtub Race week-end, and the Leukemia Drive. In addition, she has provided us with movies and other entertainment at the Student Center throughout the school year. For these reasons, and because she adds to our campus, The Log Staff would like to dedicate the 1979 Log to Sue Konroad. eves is OOP SGETRY a a. 5 A ee ENJOYING THE CAMPUS 156 Our campus offers sixty acres of virgin woods that few students have viewed. The beauty of the entire campus is overwhelming and can be enjoyed from many vantage points — while walking to classes, studying on campus, or just standing around talking to friends. 1 Walking, waiting and wondering what the outcome will be, 2 Finds a place to be alone to study, 3 The surveyors know every mound and tree, 4 The creek that flows quietly, never disturbed, waiting for students to enjoy, 5 Heading to the student center after class, 6 They appear only twice a year, 7 Sun on gold leaves shows off the beautiful mall. d57 LOOKING BACK ... 160 BROTAR AC U! 1978-1979 was anything but uneventful on the STI campus. The issue of separation from Georgia Tech still raged. Dr. Joseph Pettit, Georgia Tech President, was invited to a question-and-answer session on campus by the student Government Association, and the committee on the status of Southern Tech met periodically throughout the year. New organizations making their mark were Gamma Phi Beta, STI’s first national sorority, Rotaract, the campus chapter of Rotary International, and the Young Alumni Association. The student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) received coverage in the Atlanta Journal Sunday Magazine for their project of surveying Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, the first time the Civil War battlefield has ever been surveyed. The Runnin’ Hornets basketball team earned national recognition by representing District 25 of the NAJA in Kansas City for the second straight year. The Annual Spring Bathtub Race was for the first time associated with a fund-raising project, a combined project to raise several thousand dollars for Leukemia Research by the fraternities and several other special interest groups. Another first occurred in May when the State Board of Regents held their monthly meeting at Southern Tech, giving students an insight into the workings of the governing board of the university system. These events were not an end in themselves, but a beginning — a more active student activities program, a trend towards increased student in volvement in educational decision-making, and a step towards increased community awareness of the nation’s best school of engineering technology. 1691 162 2 B 1 Students enjoy football during break 2 3 Brown Bags Specials feature Mike Jordan (2) and Tim Bays during the noon hour. 4 Nick Varner, champion pool player gives Carol Moore a few pointers 5 Diana Eros shows off her toga after being awarded the prize for the sexiest toga 6 The sisters of Alpha Xi begin the Goat Day Gong Show with their dance 7 Mark enjoys a game of ping pong 8 The Vets Club Alien was gonged before they got a good start 9 The sun setting behind the Student Center signifies the end of another day THE STUDENT CENTER, ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL In past years the Student Center has been a place to come and play pool, ping pong, pinball, fooshball, or get a bite to eat while catching up on the latest gossip. The new Student Center ig director, Sue Konrad, has enhanced the activities by showing movies, having singers to perform, and has even had a toga party. 163 164 1 Civil Engineers tramp in front of the dorms on their way to survey 2 Evette sits on her bed dismayed at the mess 3 Ramtin Khajenoori lies on his bed to study 4 Dr. Kennedy joins some students at Slim’s for a beer 5 Someone walking down the drab hall 6 Highly paid dorm supervisors drive fine cars o idee sotenw cence angeacaneteee sents DORMS HOME? Whether it’s studying for a test, making the momentous decision to clean your messy room, or drinking a beer at Slim’s, the dorm is considered home to a number of students. The halls are drab and the rooms are small, but since it is home it is enjoyed. ves There may he more Teauctifil tore “br this neck devetatsanhacntge ets 165 | Many students never miss a race at Road Atlanta 2 Warren gives blood at a quarterly blood drive 3 Profes- sors just go wild on their leisure time 4 Students sit around listening to the Jug-a-lot jug band on Goat Day 5 Many organizations show their spirit by holding The Rock 6 A student spends his little leisure time relaxing by watching TV and drinking a beer 7 Many students spend their leisure time in the big city of Atlanta (seen from a distance) 166 EgRerere STUDYING: A TEST OF DISCIPLINE, AN INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE 1 Mike Spence is a little dismayed after that exam. 2 Civil Engineering students are seen all over the campus surveying. 3 A student welds to finish his project in the nick of time. 4 A student surfaces a metal bar ina MET lab. 5 Maybe now he won’t catch me falling asleep. 6 30 seconds after the bell. 7 Freshmen all know the agony of Drawing III. 8 Some last minute cramming for that exam during lunch. 168 Whether it is last minute cramming or doing labs for practical exper- ience, the students know it is hard work to keep up and pull good grades, but that is what college is all about. Studying can be a drag and you can have a lot more fun wasting time, but every student came to college for an education and studying is the basis. Greek Life at Southern Tech provides hun- dreds of students with the opportunity to find community involvement along with bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood that last a life- time. Not only do the Greeks know how to put on a good party, they also can be found spending their weekend collecting contribu- tions for a charity, helping coordinate student life activities on campus and pitching in to give a helping hand in a pinch. Greek involve- ment for the year ranged from Goat Day and cheering for the basketball team to Greek Week and coordinating a fund drive for leu- kemia research. Positive steps in Greek involvement were tak- en during 1979, including the formation of a Greek Round Table and a more active Inter- fraternity Council. GREEKS KNOW HOW TO HAVE FUN 1 Sigma Nu paints The Rock to show their colors to everyone on Goat Day. 2 Lamba Chi Alpha yells at the IFC Halloween party. 3 Chuck, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, flirts with some girls at the IFC Halloween party. 4 The fraternities join together and have a good time at the IFC Halloween party. 5 Sigma Pi goes flying across campus raising a little hell. 6 Diana Eros, a member of Alpha Xi Alpha, our only sorority, is asking Santa Claus for the doll that gets the rash? 7 A little refreshment break is in order. 8 171 ae oS ines: are ee Ne ts of delight and excitement, hours of — nd oo ie ear — couragemen 3 ee es dividua - ee i rd hs vr 3 Pa 4 . Fe, NY 2 ae a sn a ws sani eh. a dit memati dud Gelnce ncwrenton ier enee oa ined £9 ecean ies Tieliat ana CREDITS Mark Connell Photography Editor Mike Liebergesell Photographers William Abernathy : Robert Cates Mark Jones Frederico Santa-Maria | James Scott Tom Vanhuss Layout Editor .. 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