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

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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

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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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.»» ON A SOLID FOUNDATION — bo 6. Opening View of the old library looking from the direction of the dorms. Library when it was built in 1969. . Sixties style architecture with indented corners lined with glass blocks. . Student studying diligently in the library, Another shot of the exterior design of the library. . View of the interior of the old library when it was built in 1969. zi! hii sis thgaistagrersss sriciserre ss eeegeeees seeecesesess wh eae Ree ot eaten, et et