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

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BUILDING OUR OWN TRADITION ... . Exterior of new library addi- tion — Almost completed. . Main Entrance to the new li- brary Addition. . Interior design of the library addition with railed ramps, brick knee walls, and exposed duct work. . One of librarians working hard at the front desk. . Upstairs portion of the new li- brary addition with exposed duct work and waffle style ceiling. 4. Opening =) — — sa | — — | — = David Sosnin - +4 iy Pe

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CONTENTS FACULTY ADMINISTRATION 68 The administration and faculty grew and devel- oped into a new structure. The original school being one institution divided into departments has changed for the better. Now that Southern Tech has grown, the need of the students is once again fulfilled. This time by changing the departments into three schools of development: these schools being the School of Management, The School of Technology, and the School of Arts and Sciences. CLASSES 126 Traditionally, the freshman year takes at least four quarters to actually complete, but the three years that follow go so quickly that the extra quarter does not really matter. These four or five years prepare Southern Tech students to face the future after graduation. SCT 101 is only the be- ginning to preparing students for college and the real world. CLOSING 166 As Southern Tech approaches its fortieth anni- versary, another year comes to an end. The tradi- tions will continue to grow just as Southern Tech students continue to grow in their knowledge of technology.

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The staff of the 88 Log has chosen the theme “Building Our Own Tradition”, because over the forty year history existence there has been a constant pursuit to create a higher institution of learning anchored deep in Tradition. Although Southern Tech is a relatively young college, the sense of Tradition here is very strong. As students attending Southern Tech, we come in constant contact with many of the customs, practices, and be- liefs handed down to us from former students whether they are socializing at the “Rock”, jammin to the music at the Beach Party, or enjoying the Bath Tub Race, we sense the hard work and dedication of our predecessors. Without their hard work and dedication, Southern Tech would not be a reputable insti- tution it is today. The pursuit of Southern Tech is to build its own Tradition not only evident in its beliefs and practices, but can be easily seen in the physical aspects of the campus. Nowhere can this be seen more clearly than in the new library addition. The new library addition opened in August of 1987 — ahead of sched- ule, in fact four days early. Construction on the addition began in October of 1986 and at a final cost of $3.5 million dollars. The library was designed with several unique features such as student study rooms provided for private study sessions. There are also lecture halls for the guest speakers and presentations. Artifacts donated to Southern Tech by Mr. P. H. Bealy Smith and family were incorporated into the design of the new addi- tion. The designers, Sizemore and Floyd — Architects, Inc., wanted to bring the past and the present together, which they successfully did. Students will gain knowledge in the new li- brary addition for decades to come making the addition a vital part of Southern Tech’s strong Tradition. ast 5 David Sosnin q AOA OW CRPONT © CAO Wen OeCKBD oUt Opening 5 4 David Sosnin