Southwest Mississippi Community College - Whispering Pines Yearbook (Summit, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1988 volume:

M i.ii 9 ran SMJC ... WE’VE GOT THE LOOK With the beginning of each new school year, hundreds of stu¬ dents appear on the campus of Southwest Mississippi Junior Col¬ lege. Even though we come to SMJC as separate entities, before the year is over, we will have become one. Each student, whether it be a returning sophomore, incoming freshman or even a transfer stu¬ dent, brings something unique to this college. We are Southwest and we’ve definitely got the look. 2 3 Through this toilsome world alas! Once and only once I pass; If a kindness I may show, If a good deed I may do To a suffering fellow man. Let me do it while I can. No delay, for it is plain I shall not pass this way again. Unknown 4 ipillli! Going for another TD. Good catch Coach K, Our aspiring journalists. Another day, another ping-pong game. Caught in the act of studying? OK band, good show tonight, no practice tomorrow, « j ! 1 , f A V m SL . rrrn m ' 1 1, | Problems Steve? « l Wm WWW U f That suspicious grin. 1 ' s ’ ! ■ ! 1 ' IIB11 li§| m m ■ : isi 1®I8I Tracy Morgan at the Street Dance Dancsisin’s Dawgs in the three-legged race r� 7� Little” drummer boys? Mr. Whit making sure everything is O.K. Brig, what possessed yo to look like that Partying down in Hammond town! Twister—BSU Style. Cracking the books. «h li Tommy working??? This is the guy your mom warned you about. The hay hitting Tracy. How did you get in here? u 5 W-i WW r i v m I Jf 1 wjB Wr r ' g||| . d I ■ ilj So this is the library. ' Bears going for 4-0. Round and round Watch your lines girls! 14 : ' ' Aaron, Allen and Byron enjoy pool. Dwain Brister and Dawn Dunaway at the Stage Band Show ■M t ▼ k ■ it w J3c ' r t ilj f 1 f j w 1 Sjfc A f§ A jf T | .! ' j- ‘ s ' z s-j ’ .??■ £ BRusH ! 1 £ 1 , f r 1 1; U „ 2..j%W It pBv ADN Faculty and Students Ral t A Packed Gym Cheers the Bears on 5PATC 1 Stacey Conerly and the lunch gang. Bears going for Six! Don’t be afraid to take the time to dream ... to wonder and to find direction. Too much is lost when we live only to duplicate. Be yourself. Unknown ‘Where did I put t he i instructions? Eileen Martin and Lara Darden giving it their best. Brett “Kareem” Dunham Kathy Sirchia looking PRETTY! Tammy Draughn and Kerry Ott relaxing in the Union. Bears beat the Bulldogs! : . iiilifi nil i : : ' � wsa IllSIllli ■mmm Would you look at that! ' ill llllliflt WpP 22 RECOGNITION SPRING FORMAL AZALEA COURT GRADUATION BEAR NECESSITIES DAY HOMECOMING 23 SPRING FORMAL Kathy Sirchia and Brett Dunham are all smiles at Spring Form Masquerade ’87, held in the Southwest Mississippi Junior College Union on April 8, 1987, proved to be a complete success. Festive masks, balloons, streamers, and lights created a ballroom effect that was dazzling to the eye. Top Notch Sounds provided an audio-visual show that started feet to tap¬ ping and fingers to snapping. Members of the Student Government Association, along with a few non¬ member extras, put many long hours of hard work into the decorating for the dance. The great decorations ade ’87 a great success. sound helped to make Masquer Sandra Jordan and Mike Melancon “strut their stuff. 1987 AZALEA COURT Southwe: Azalea j WednaflH e crowned its 1987 during festivities pBolyn Bean of Gills- elected Miss SMJC, |jr|iaid on last year’s pHtlmes crowned the the queen’s flowers. MgStigff ent Body Maid ck, rammy Draughn, ■shman maids Dawn Bearden. burp-, l! BlPBean haS Homeq$f|ing Queen. an HH : Azalea,®ourt. Presiden HHB qwHrand ' ' Ryan JohnsoiMBTiW I Other members of court were ammy Mixon, Sophomore mail im Alford, and Sh Smith ;A Dunaway, Rebecca BB nd LB Queen Robin Bean Escort Joey Milano President Holmes Crowns Robin Bean Student Body Maid Tammy Mixon Escort Bart Gast 26 Sophomore Maid Kim Alford Escort Brook Lyons Freshman Maid Rebecca Reid Escort Robert Herrington Freshman Maid Dawn Dunaway Escort Matt Scruggins Freshman Maid Lori Darden Escort Jon Hunt Sophomore Maid Tammy Draughn Escort Jim Smith Sophomore Maid Sherry Smith Escort Darren Felder 27 GRADUATION 1987 Southwest Mississippi Junior College held its 69th an¬ nual commencement exercises in the Fine Arts building on Sunday, May 10, 1987. Guest speaker, State Treasurer Bill Cole challenged more than 200 graduates to be competitive, make a com¬ mitment, plan to use their education in future endeavors, and “aspire to be the best you can.” Participating in the exercises were the Rev. Charles Kirkfield of Glading Baptist Church who gave the invoca¬ tion, Registrar and Dean of Instruction Charles R. Bree- land who presented the class to President Horace C. Holmes for the awarding of diplomas. The SMJC Dyman- ics sang “My Shining Hour,” and the Rev. Richard Swayze of JJ. White Memorial Presbyterian Church gave the benediction. Thirteen members represented Phi Theta Kappa in this year’s graduating class. Three students graduated with nine with honors. high honors and Knight, full of anticipation, Melanie Copeland ■Bfe- - 4 « V H : a ’ Tracy and Cindy before the ceremony. Anxious graduates behind the scene. BEAR NECESSITIES On April 21,1987, SMJC held its annual play day, known as Bear Necessities Day. Even though this day comes in the spring, it is one of the most anticipated events on campus. Not only do students get an opportunity to miss class, but also to show off their athletic abilities. There are events for everyone to enter— the car push, egg toss, tobacco spitting contest, and the always popular tug-of-war—competitions in which there is never a dull moment. Once again, as always, the cafeteria workers served lunch for everyone, and the nursing students also lent a helpful hand by checking blood pressures. Bear Necessities Day 1987 will definitely be a day we will always remember. Is it left, right or right, left? 3 31 Renee, Tonya, Dawn, Melanie and Molly must have had a rough night. ■ H iiilllliiM V| wRy ' 1 raF m fe i PP 3g $d«r i — itf 1 L � ■Jrw ' Z -S m wkSki f « V IMM ' 1 ■r w ' -mi r j| Mi I i � ! I I 1987 HOMECOMING AT SMJC EVERYONE’S A WINNER Awaiting the Bears. Bears battle the Bobcats. 33 1987 HOMECOMING COURT Dawn Dunaway of Tylertown, was crowned as Southwest Mississippi Ju¬ nior College’s 1987 Homecoming Queen during Homecoming festivities. Robin Bean, 1986 Queen, crowned Miss Dunaway. Dawn, daughter of Richard and Brenda Dunaway, is a sophomore at SMJC majoring in elementary educa¬ tion. Other members of the court include Football Maid Lara Darden of Center¬ ville; Student Body Maids, Shannon Perkins of Liberty, and Dawn Quin of McComb; Sophomore Maids, Rebecca Reid of Summit, and Kathy Morris of McComb; and Freshman Maids Tonya Rogillio of Centreville, and Teri Dunaway of Liberty. Football Maid Lara Darden, Jack Darden Student Body Maid Dawn Quin, James M. Quin Student Body Maid Shannon Perkins, Sid 34 SMJC Homecoming Court with President Holmes, Raven Dunaway, crown bearer, and Carla Carpenter, flower girl. Sophomore Maid Rebecca Reid, Jerry Reid Freshman Maid Tonya Rogillio, Ellis Rogillio Sophomore Maid Kathy Morris, Pat Morris Freshman Maid Teri Dunaway, Robert Dunaway 35 Campus Homecoming Display. 36 Bears ready for a pass play against JCJC. Homecoming 1987 ... A special time ... Heart-warming reunions with friends and classmates ... A blending of nostalgia and euphoria •.. Mums ... Memories ... Football... Rousing Band Music... the Pine Burr . .. Bear Prints ... More memories ... Pretty girls ... The dance ... Burly Bears ... Lights ... Honorees ... Decorations ... Memories ... Changes ... Progress ... The Queen ... Court mem¬ bers ... Fathers .. . The flower girl ... The crown bearer ... The Alumni .. . The Banquet... John I. Hurst Stadium filled with Bear supporters. Cathy Long showing a “Touch of Class.” 1987 Homecoming Dance ... When we think back on Homecom¬ ing 1987 we are reminded just how special it was. Homecoming week started out with the cheerleaders designating each day of the week as a dress-up day. Students woke up Thursday morning to find our campus blanketed in spirit signs. The cheerleaders, along with a few band members, had spent Wednesday night and the early morning hours of Thursday in making and hanging signs. Thursday night at 6:30, SMJC held its Homecoming Pep-rally. A filled gym, along with the cheerleaders and band turned out to show their support of our na¬ tionally-ranked Bears. At 8:00 that night, the Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Student Government Association, took place in the Student Union. Maxisound provided the music and a light show. Molly, Bart, Gwen, and Terry enjoying the dance. Dean Reid and Registrar Shoemake taking up money. Doing the Southwest Shuffle. 38 Say “Cheeeese.” Let’s Boogie! Teisha and Brad take a break from the action. 39 1987 Alumni Banquet Dr. Williams registers the guests. President Holmes addresses the Alumni. Alumni President Bryant Barron. Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Guy setting the tables at the banquet. 40 ... On the day of Homecoming, activities started early. From 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M., Open House was held. This provided a chance for everyone to tour the dorms. At 5:15 the Alumni Association held its annual banquet. The Alum¬ nus of the Year and the Sports Hall of Fame honorees were recognized. Service awards were also presented to retiring SMJC staff and faculty members. At 7:10 the coronation of the Home¬ coming court began. Dawn Dunaway was crowned 1987 Queen. Shortly after the crowning, the Bears took to the field against the Jones County Junior College Bobcats. When the final buzzer sounded, the Bears found themselves on the short end of the stick, falling 13-6 to the Bobcats. Despite the loss, Homecoming 1987 was still a special week and will be remembered for years to come. Mr. Barron presents Mrs. Edna Pope her Service Award. Homecoming Honorees: Louis Crawford, President Holmes, Joe Nunnery, Frances Lyles, and Pap Ferguson accepting the award for his late brother, O.K. Ferguson. 41 : mm Football Maid Lara Darden Queen Dawn Dunaway Student Body Maid Shannon Perkins Student Body Maid Dawn Quin 42 Sophomore Maid Rebecca Reid Sophomore Maid Kathy Morris Freshman Maid Tonya Rogillio Freshman Maid Teri Dunaway 43 Push em’ back, Bears!!! Bears going for a TD. 44 ACADEMICS M LEARNING Mrs. Calhoun lends a hand to one of her students. MATH SCIENCE FINE ARTS HUMANITIES SOCIAL SCIENCES BUSINESS HEALTH OCCUPATIONS VO-TECH Artist in the making? Preparing for chorus practice. 45 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE OLLEGE MATHEMATICS ... INTERME¬ DIATE AND COLLEGE ALGEBRA ... TRIGO¬ NOMETRY ... ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS ... CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 1,2,3, and 4 ... REAL NUMBER SYSTEM ... GE¬ OMETRY ... DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Dr. Thomas Calhoun, Laura Calhoun, Patsy King, Jerry Reid, and James Turner comprise the faculty of this department. BIOLOGY . . . ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY ... MICROBIOLOGY ... GEN¬ ERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ... BASIC PROGRAMMING . . . INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS ... FORTRAN PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATION ... PASCAL 1 and 2 ... EN¬ GINEERING MECHANICS AND PHYSICS ... GENERAL PHYSICS ... PRE-DENTAL ... PRE¬ VETERINARIAN ... FORESTRY ... RESPIRA¬ TION THERAPY. Dr. Robert Burrows, Bill Chaplin, Mary Guy, Patsy King, Sally Coulter, Sue Janes and James Turner com¬ prise the science faculty. Dr. Burrows explains fly crossing. Mrs. Coulter seems a “bit” surprised. Mrs. King and Destry Poole go over a test. 46 i i i Getting in some last minute cramming? 47 Waiting for that important chemical reaction. Mrs. Guy and class calculate chemistry problems. 48 FINE ARTS Z)rAWING 1 and 2 ... BAND 1,2,3, and 4 ... CHORUS 1,2,3, and 4... MUSIC APPRECIATION . . . INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC . . . PIANO . . . VOICE ... MUSIC THEORY ... MUSIC FOR CHILDREN. The Fine Arts Department of Southwest Mississippi Junior College accommodates those students who wish to participate in the art, music, and band programs, along with those needing a knowledge of music history. Chorus and band are open to students who have singing and performing abilities. The Dynamics, a small singing group, performs at various functions throughout the school year and the marching and stage bands represent the school at concerts on and off cam¬ pus. Shelton Whittington, Eugene Price, Marilyn Brister, Connie Lambuth, and Dub Brock meet the needs of the student at whatever level of advancement, and help develop the musical and artistic abilities of that stu¬ dent. Mrs. Brister always manages to keep her class entertained. The 1987 SMJC Marching Band before practice. Linda Cauthern, Rusty King, and Billy Joe Hodges busy in Music Theory. Creating an original composition. i 49 HUMANITIES E NGLISH COMPOSITION 1 and 2 ... BRIT¬ ISH LITERATURE 1 and 2... FRENCH 1 and 2 ... GERMAN 1 and 2 ... JOURNALISM ... READ¬ ING IMPROVEMENT AND STUDY ... SPEED READING ... MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIV¬ ING ... PUBLIC SPEAKING ... PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ... PHYSICAL EDUCATION ... SAFETY AND FIRST AID ... EDUCATION ... LIBRARY SCIENCE. SMJC’S objective for its Humanities Department is to provide students with the ability to associate and communicate with the world around them. Communi¬ cation is the key to a more productive lifestyle and the basis for the most productive careers. Mildred Craig, Dr. Jeanne Williams, William H. Johnson, Mary Brewer, Jo Ann Young, Larry Kinslow, Laurel Wil¬ liamson, Nancy Holmes, and Bobby Whittington in¬ struct these courses. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Brewer, and Dr. Williams, along with their classes, listen to speaker Starr Smith. Learning a second language. Stacey, Vickie, Tracy, and Byron look over their English papers. Those long hours of night class!!! Mrs. Craig returns papers to her students. 51 SOCIAL SCIENCE ESTERN CIVILIZATION 1 and 2 ... AMERICAN HISTORY 1 and 2 ... FEDERAL GOVERNMENT . . . STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ... ECONOMICS 1 and 2 ... GENERAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND CHILD PSYCHOLOGY . . . SOCIOLOGY . . . OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY. SMJC offers introductory courses in all the social sciences, preparing students for careers as lawyers, economists, psychologists, sociologists, and urban planners. Kermit Koenig, Samuel McKinney, Paul Dancsisin, Sue White, James Rushing, Gail Ott, the Rev. Russell Luquire, Betty Johnson, assign panels, budgets, and reports necessary for the student to gain proper understanding of his field of interest. Kelly Ott evidently dislikes government. Somehow, Dawn Dunaway and Scooter Beard are able to smile during a Western Civ. test. Rusty Holmes doesn’t seem to be too interested in history. Getting the answers the best way they can. 52 And yet another Sociology lecture. Mr. McKinney prepares to give notes. Coach Koenig sits back as his class takes a test. 53 Bobby Moak announces candidacy for Congress. 54 BUSINESS Accounting i and 2 ... introduction TO BUSINESS ... BUSINESS LAW ... REAL ES¬ TATE . .. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY. Executives, administrators, managers, and instructors establish the goals, operations, and activities of the busi¬ ness world today. The business programs of Southwest Mississippi Junior College acquaint students with the ba¬ sic business principles, the requirements for merchandise transactions, and the nature of the work force. Other occupations requiring similar training include accountants, credit analysts, bank officers, and under¬ writers. Cecelia Brister, Charles Carruth, Sue White, Timothy Grierson, and Sheryl Jagers are faculty members in the business department. Kathy Ivey checks her Business Math roll. Computer tapping?? 2 Another day in Accounting class. 55 Lori Darden flashes a smile during class. What an enthusiastic student. Peck, peck, peck . .. 56 VOCA TIONAL - TECHNICAL OSMETOLOGY . . . GRAPHICS ... IN¬ DUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY ELECTRONICS ... LAW ENFORCEMENT ... SECRETARIAL SCI¬ ENCE ... TECHNICAL DATA PROCESSING ... TECHNICAL MARKETING, MERCHANDIS¬ ING, AND MANAGEMENT . . . BUILDING TRADES ... DIESEL MECHANICS ... AUTO¬ MOTIVE MECHANICS ... HEATING, REFRIG¬ ERATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ... MA¬ CHINE SHOP . . . ROTARY DRILLING . . . WELDING ... MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK. The purpose of the vocational-technical division is to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Ample career opportunities usually pre¬ sent themselves to SMJC graduates because of their fine educational background and the employer’s belief in the programs. Tool acquaintance, safety guidelines, enthusiastic sales presentations, basic mechanical knowledge, and dexterity values are among the many aspects of the vocational-technical courses. Students study current information accompanying new equip¬ ment and atten d classes instructed by field profession¬ als. Instructors, under the direction of K. L. Simmons, include Danny Esch, Carruth Lenoir, Jim Gragg, Carey Lee, Tanya Morgan, Edward Murrell, A1 Sib¬ ley, Bill Steele, Ray Taylor, Shelby Prestridge, Jimmy Rushing, John Thomas, Robert Rhodus, Barbara For¬ tenberry, Joni Myers, Sheryl Jagers, Sue White, Timo¬ thy Grierson, Joseph Juneau, and Tommye Lou Grenn. Glenn Shoemake is assistant vocational-technical di¬ rector. Practice makes perfect. Ms. Jagers’ beginning typists. Industrial electricity student Andy Cooper busy at work. The diesel mechanics workshop. 57 Vocational counselor John Thomas instructs his class. Vickie Reid prepares her typing materials. a 58 I 1 Woodworkers show off their finished product. Who said, “It’s a man’s world?” Learning the fine “points” of diesel mechanics. Mr. Sibley assists future electrician Brian McDaniel. Machine Shop students receive some help. 59 Mr. Prestridge instructing construction students. Stacey Ezell and Callie Wroten take a break. 60 Keeping busy in the woodworking class. Learning how to operate the horizontal lathe. Jay Hays checks his graphing measurements. Never a “dull” moment in cosmetology. 61 Rotary drilling students learn their equipment. Sandy Carter catches up on some studying. Kelvin McBeth checking currents. Future mechanics? 62 37 HEALTH OCCUPA TIONS Associate degree rn ... licensed practical NURSING ... GERIATRIC NURSE AIDE. The nursing programs at SMJC offer training in the technical and philosophical components of nursing practice, including basic principles of medical-surgical nursing, birth, illness, and injury, as well as drug classification and administration. The Associate Degree RN program is one of 12 in the Mississip¬ pi public junior colleges and prepares students to write the state board test for licensure as registered nurses upon successful com¬ pletion of the program. The ADN faculty is composed of Jane McGrew, director, and instructors Rebecca Brumfield, Teresa Coon, Regina Lowe, Katherine Prentiss, Mary Thornton, Helen Whittington, Betty Fulgham, Becky Wilson, Barbara Walter, and Debra Strong. Under the direction of Ramona Young, the Practical Nursing program is designed to teach the understanding of and apprecia¬ tion for the basic sciences and to develop basic nursing skills. Upon successful completion of the 1800-clock-hour program, students write the state board test for licensure as practical nurses. Katie Wall is an instructor in the practical nursing program. The Geriatric Nurse Aide course is a 500-clock-hour program which is divided into the pre-clinical phase and the clinical phase. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in basic nursing skills, knowledge and understanding to perform effectively in selected situations in all health services within the nurse aide roles. Instructor Brenda K. Burch supervises the program. These practical nurses practice carrying procedures. Practical nursing students learn the Heimlich maneuver. . 63 Who said, “There’s no fun in nursing”? Nursing students going over their work. SMJC nursing instructors Helen Whittington, Katherine Prentiss, Rebecca Brumfield, and Mary Thornton. Mrs. Coon asks her students the answer to a question. ■ Learning how to set up a drip. 64 STUDENT TION OURSELVES Steve Armstrong, phone home. UNION LIBRARY DORMS P.E. BUILDING CLASSES Brig Milne does homework, homework, homework!!! UNION And don’t you forget it!!! Good news for once? 66 Always a pool game. 1 - ' 1 i- j T i I f I Jason Spears strikes a laid-back pose by the bookstore. “Rea ch out and touch someone.”. 67 GIRLS’ DORM Paula must really be bored with today’s soaps. Mary, Mary, quite contrary! 68 Ready for a night on the town!!! Candie Cabler on her way to a ballgame. 69 Byron takes it all in. Malcolm collapses after a long day. Brian McDaniel evidently has his hands full. 71 LIBRARY The library is a learning resources center. Doy Palmer looks for resources. P.E. BUILDING Byron Brister gets a real workout. Coach Dancsisin gathers his Western Civilization class for a review. 75 Barbara Abram, Summit, S Shirley Addison, Magnolia, F Terry Alcorn, Liberty, F Felisha Alexander, Summit, F Marcina Alexander, McComb, F Tammie Alexander, Jayess, F Andrew Alford, Magnolia, F Deanna Alford, Magnolia, F Kristie Alford, Magnolia, F Amy Allen, Magnolia, F Darin Allen, Summit, S Patricia Allen, McComb, F Pearl Allen, Magnolia, F Judy Allred, Magnolia, F Eva Andrews, McComb, F Lee Arceneaux, Lafayette, LA, F Steve Armstrong, Tylertown, F Bobby Ashley, Magnolia, S Julie and Rhonda await their cue to march. Kelvin Ashley, Magnolia, S Detra Atterberry, Monticello, F Martha Avants, Bogue Chitto, F Newton Baker, Baton Rouge, LA, F Mark Barclay, McComb, F Susie Bardwell, Magnolia, F Tanya Bardwell, McComb, F Arlene Barnes, McComb, F Jolandra Barnes, Summit, F Theresa Barnes, Magnolia, F Robbin Barr, Magnolia, F Jennifer Barrett, McComb, S Wendy Barthe, McComb, S Eugene Bates, Summit, S Kim Bates, McComb, S Teresa Bates, McComb, F Tonny Bates, Magnolia, F Wayne Baughman, Wayne, F 76 ■ f Charlie Boy relaxes at the well Jimmy Beard, Summit, S John Beard, Gloster, F Sharon Beasley, Liberty, F Virgil Beasley, Liberty, S Bart Begue, Baton Rouge, LA, S Malynda Bennett, Tylertown, F Rhonda Bennett, Magnolia, F Melissa Berch, McComb, S Rachel Bergin, Magnolia, F Raymond Bergin, Magnolia, S Leon Bilbrew, Jr., McComb, S John Billeaudeau, Opelousas, LA, F Steve Bishop, Osyka, S Leslie Blackwell, Tylertown, S Stephanie Blair, Bogue Chitto, F Rona Blalock, Liberty, S Tammy Blalock, Liberty, F Jessie Blount, Magnolia, S 77 m Dianne Boddie, Summit, F Betty Bond, Magnolia, S Johnny Bonner, McComb, F Cheryl Bonvillian, Osyka, F Kendall Boutwell, Monticello, S Cindy Bowlin, Meadville, F Maer Nell Bowlin, Smithdale, S Donna Bowman, Tylertown, S Gary Box, Centreville, S Christie Boyd, McComb, F Connie Boyd, Tylertown, S Dawn Boyd, Tylertown, S William Boyd, Magnolia, F Carla Bracey, Kokomo, F Paula Bracey, Tylertown, S Tammy Brashier, Osyka, F Paul Breckenridge, Summit, F Keith Breland, Sandy Hook, F Kristopher Breland, Sandy Hook, S Adrienne Brewer, McComb, F Trisha Brewer, McComb, F Byron Brister, Liberty, F David Brister, McComb, F Dwain Brister, McComb, S Joanna Brister, McComb, S Judie Brister, Jayess, F Gene Brock, Tylertown, F Lance Brock, Tylertown, F Kathy Brock, Mount Hermon, LA, S Tina Broussard, Summit, S Angelia Brown, Summit, F Julie Brown, Summit, F Ricky Brown, Trenton, FL, F Wade Brown, McComb, S Mark and Lance keep the beat at the Street Dance. 78 Aimee Brumfield, McComb, S Milton Brumfield, Osyka, S Terrence Bryant, Summit, S Eric Burkett, Jackson, S Louis Burnett, Gloster, F Kelly Burris, Liberty, S Regina Burris, McComb, F Darryl Busbin, Tylertown, S Mae Butler, Brookhaven, S Candice Cabler, McComb, F Judy Cade, Osyka, S Ruby Cameron, Smithdale, F Antonio Campbell, Summit, F David Carmichael, Smithdale, S Debbie Carr, Summit, F Cynthia Carr, Tylertown, F Regina Carr, Tylertown, S Esther Carraway, Summit, F Pep rally enthusiasm. Bill Neyland receives game plays. 79 Gena Carroll, McComb, S Henry Carroll, McComb, S Keith Carruth, Magnolia, F Betty Carter, Magnolia, S Carnell Carter, Hammond, LA, S Cynthia Carter, Magnolia, F Dieana Carter, Summit, F Felecia Carter, Magnolia, F Joseph Carter, Osyka, F Reginald Carter, McComb, F Sandy Carter, Gloster, F Julia Caston, Liberty, F Shirley Catalanotto, Roseland, LA, S Linda Cauthen, Magnolia, S Trace Cheramie, Golden Meadow, LA, F Wayne Chisholm, McComb, S Theresa Christian, Magnolia, S Jeffrey Clark, McComb, F Latrenda Clark, McComb, S Molly Clayton, McComb, S Dudley Cleveland, McComb, S Judith Coghlan, Ruth, Joe Coleman, Greensburg, LA, S Gloria Collins, Jayess, F Jennifer Collins, Monticello, F Charles Coltrin Jr., McComb, S Mary Compton, McComb, F Stacey Conerly, Franklinton, LA, F Angela Coney, Summit, F Thomas Coney, Magnolia, F Where’s the party? Caught off guard. 80 Showing off our Bear Pride!! Callie and Stacy head for class. Beth Conner, Tylertown, F John Cook, McComb, F Andy Cooper, Franklinton, LA, S Lisa Cothern, Smithdale, F Rick Covington, Osyka, F Kimberly Cowart, Jayess, F Jesse Crain, Sandy Hook, F Lamar Crain, Magnolia, F Roger Crain, Sandy Hook, F Alisa Crawford, Tylertown, S Christine Creel, Franklinton, LA, F Glenda Crossley, Summit, S Richie Culotta, McComb, S Michael Culpepper, Magnolia, S Eric Cutrer, Magnolia, S James Daigle, Opelousas, LA, F Dan Dalton, Centreville, S Lisa Dalton, Centreville, S Robert keeps those flames at a distance. BSU Halloween hayride. 81 Dessie Daniel, Brookhaven, F Melissa Daniels, McComb, F Patricia Daniels, Summit, F Vickie Daniels, McComb, F Lara Darden, Centreville, S Lori Darden, Centreville, S Mike Davis, Tylertown, F Mary Dickerson, Bogue Chitto, F Bonnie Dillon, Tylertown, F Dell Dillon, Tylertown, F Gloria Dillon, Tylertown, F Kovi Dillon, Hammond, LA, F Mattie Dillon, Tylertown, F Patsy Dillon, Summit, S Ennis Donald Jr., Greensburg, LA, F Patricia Dooley, Woodville, F Carolyn Dunaway, McComb, F Dawn Dunaway, Tylertown, S Teri Dunaway, Liberty, F Bobbi Dunn, McComb, S Jason Durham, Clinton, LA, F Shelley Dyess, Smithdale, F 82 i 3 P T 1 Melissa Dykes, Smithdale, F Joe Eskins, Baton Rouge, LA, S Dixie Etheridge, McComb, F Jeff Etheridge, McComb, S Katrina Evans, Magnolia, F Mike Evans, Jayess, F David Farish, Pensacola, FL, F Mary Farmer, Brookhaven, F Jeff Farnham, Summit, F Mary Faucheux, McComb, F Dale Faulk, Lafayette, LA, S Carolyn Faust, McComb, F Yvonne Fegan, Tylertown, S Tate Fischer, Magnolia, S Brad Fitzgerald, McComb, F Andrea Fleming, McComb, F Lisa Foley, McComb, S Lisa Fontenot, Gonzales, LA, S Alonzo Forrest, Hammond, LA, S Jack Fortenberry, Fernwood, F Paul Fortenberry, Summit, F Steven Fortenberry, Tylertown, F Tonia Fortenberry, Tylertown, F Vikki Fortson, McComb, F Christie Fruge, Clinton, LA, F Paul Gagliardi, McCall Creek, F Chris Garner, McComb, F Diedra Giacone, Summit, S Kim Gilbert, Mount Hermon, LA, F Bobby Gill, Osyka, F 1 83 Raymond Gill, Tylertown, F Bobby Ginn, Tylertown, F Rhonda Ginn, Tylertown, F Anna Gordon, Smithdale, F Pat Gordon, Magnolia, F Audrey Givens, Summit, F Shelia Givens, Magnolia, F Darvalle Grandville, Magnolia, S James Gransberry, Summit, S Cynthia Green, Liberty, F Donald Green, Summit, S Jerrell Green, Hammond, LA, S Thomas Grenn, McComb, S Mary Griffin, McComb, S Kenneth Guy, McComb, F David Guillory, Baton Rouge, LA, F Evelyn Hackett, McComb, F Kathleen Hackett, Magnolia, F Great moment at the Street Dance. Jeanette Hall, Magnolia, S Marian Hall, Magnolia, F Hilda Ham, Smithdale, S Sam Ham, Jayess, F Stephanie Hamilton, Liberty, F Antoinette Hammond, Tylertown, S Broderick Hampton, Liberty, S Vicki Hardy, Jayess, F Vincent Harness, Tylertown, F Tabetha Harrell, Osyka, F Carrie Harris, McComb, F Ison Harris, McComb, S Wade Harris, Summit, S Stephanie Hart, McComb, S Brenda Harvey, McComb, F Carla Harvey, Sandy Hook, F Jerral Harvey, McComb, F Katy Havard, Gloster, F 84 Greg Haygood, Liberty, F Jack Hays Jr., Chatawa, F Melissa Hazelwood, Liberty, F Shelia Heinbach, McComb, F Elizabeth Henry, Anite, LA, F Wayne Herring, Sandy Hook, F Robert Herrington, Tylertown, S Michele Hill, Tylertown, F Billy Hodges, Bogue Chitto, F Frankie Holmes, McComb, F Robert Holmes, McComb, S Rusty Holmes, Tylertown, S Robert Hopkins, Magnolia, S Karen Horton, Gloster, F Robert Howard, Summit, David Howell, McComb, F Vernita Hudson, Summit, F Patrick Huff, Liberty, F David Hughes, McComb, S Kenneth Hughes, Tylertown, F Peggy Hughes, McComb, F Chandra Hughey, Summit, F Veronica Hughey, Summit, F Jon Hunt, Baton Rouge, LA, S 85 Dancer’s show “Amazing Grace.” ZZZ! Mike Hutson, McComb, F Evelyn Isaac, Summit, F Allyson Jackson, Summit, F Clementhy Jackson, Kentwood, LA, F Freddie Jackson Jr., Prairieville, LA, F Jerolyne Jackson, McComb, F Kim Jackson, Gloster, F Montez Jackson, Osyka, F Shelia Jackson, Gloster, F Undra Jackson, McComb, F Latonia Jenkins, McComb, F Linda Jenkins, Summit, S Christy Johns, McComb, F Jacqueline Johnson, Summit, S Renee Johnson, Summit, S Sandy Johnson, Tylertown, S Shea Johnson, Chalmette, LA, S Janet Johnston, McComb, F Rhonda Bennett and Scott O’Donohue enjoy a mo¬ ment. Christie, Joey, Kathleen, and David browse the bookstore. Ricky Johnston, McComb, S Janice Jointer, Wesson, F James Jones, Natchez, F Patrick Keeton, McComb, S Lonnie Keist, McComb, F Adrian Kelleher, Baton Rouge, LA, Richard Kennedy, Magnolia, S Tracy Kennedy, Magnolia, F Charlotte Kerney, McComb, S Paul King, Summit, S Rusty King, McComb, F Andrea Knight, Summit, Corrine Knox, Liberty, F Felicia Knox, McComb, S Hessie Knox, Liberty, S Patricia Lacking, Summit, F Rosa Lang, Summit, F Barbara Lang, Summit, F Mark Lang, McComb, F Rebecca Larguier, Osyka, S Donna Lee, Magnolia, S Constance Lee, McComb, S Frank Lee, Osyka, F Kirk Lee, Greensburg, LA, F Willie Leggett III, Liberty, S Brad Lenoir, McComb, F Donald Lenoir, Magnolia, S Patricia Lenoir, Magnolia, F Steve Lea, Summit, S Tonya Lidberg, Gloster, S S 87 Coni Little, Robert, LA, S Pat Little, Summit, S Wayne Little, Summit, F David Liuzza, Amite, LA, S Charles Lofton, Natchez, F Cathy Long, Columbia, F George Lott, McComb, S Bashia Lovett, Meadville, F Marilyn Lambert, Jayess, F Audrey Magee, Osyka, F Craig Magee, Summit, F Elizabeth Magee, Summit, F Glen Magee Jr., Brookhaven, F Karen Magee, Summit, S Monica Magee, Sandy Hook, S Rolanda Magee, Tylertown, F Vanessa Magee, Osyka, F Karen Mancuso, McComb, S Kristi Mangum, Tylertown, S Lorraine Marbury, McComb, F Derrick Mark, Tylertown, F Billy Martin, McComb, S Lucille Martin, Liberty, F Mark Martin, McComb, F Yolanda Martin, Summit, F Sean Matthews, Jackson, LA, F Tom Maxwell, Summit, F Anthony May, Ruth, S Chanda McBeth, Sandy Hook, F Kelvin McBeth, Tylertown, S Sabrina McComb, McComb, F Dorothy McCray, Jayess, F Hancie McCray, McComb, F Valerie McCray, McComb, F Valerie McCray, McComb, F Bill McCurley, Gloster, F Allen McDaniel, Centreville, F Robert McDowell, Natchez, F Brian McElveen, Magnolia, F Sandy Johnson, Tammy Draughn, and Robin Bean give it their all. 88 Barbara McElveen, McComb, F Art McGehee, Smithdale, F Penny McGehee, Kentwood, LA, S Stacie McKay, Liberty, F Cindy McKenzie, Tylertown, F Dennis McKnight, Magnolia, F Lisa McLain, Gloster, F Byron McManus, Meadville, F Michael McNulty, Summit, F Mike Melancon, Baton Rouge, LA, F Gregory Michel, McComb, F Brig Milne, McComb, F Patrinemia Mingo, Sandy Hook, F Lynn Mitchell, Bude, S Brian Moak, Summit, S Deborah Moak, McCall Creek, S Laurie Moak, Summit, F Paul Moak, McComb, S Bridgett Monley, Summit, F Pauline Monley, Summit, F Regina Monley, Summit, F Richie Montet, Osyka, F Belinda Moore, Sandy Hook, F Mitch Moore, Smithdale, F Jonathan Moran, McComb, F Tracy Morgan, Jayess, S Virginia Moris, Tylertown, F Wanda Moyer, Magnolia, F Michael Neal, Independence, LA, F Michael Nelson, Hammond, LA, F 89 Terry Nelson, Tylertown, S Bobby Newman, Centreville, F Bill Neyland, Liberty, F Hoanh Ngo, McComb, F Shantae Nichols, McComb, F Joel Nickel, Centreville, F Jackie Niemeyer, McComb, F Vicky Nimon, McComb, S Bobbie Nobles, Summit, F Robin Norris, Tylertown, S Duane Noworyta, Summit, F Stephanie Nugent, Jayess, F Someone, get the number of this truck. Betty Nunnery, Summit, F Scott O’Donohue, Tylertown, S Bryan Olier, McComb, S Angela O’Quin, McComb, F Nathan Orr, McCall Creek, S Kendall Ott, Osyka, F Doy Palmer, McComb, S Ben Parker, Summit, F Eric Parker, Crestview, FL, F Sonya Paulk, Magnolia, F Durskra Peden, McComb, F Pamela Perkins, McComb, F 90 Shannon Perkins, Liberty, S Dana Perry, Liberty, S Lisa Pezant, McComb, F Steve Pezant, McComb, S Paul Picard, Summit, S Jerry Pigott, Tylertown, F Ray Pigott, Tylertown, F Betty Pittman, Summit, F Bobbie Pittman, Brookhaven, F Gail Pittman, Sandy Hook, F Sivitra Pittman, Sandy Hook, S Vernelsa Pittman, Brookhaven, F Gerald Planche, Jayess, F Loretta Pomes, Smithdale, F Patricia Porter, Bogue Chitto, F Sharon Powell, Centreville, F John Prescott, Magnolia, F Nicole Prestridge, Magnolia, F Pirom Pruski, McComb, S Joanna Purvis, Tylertown, F Tracy Quick, Summit, F Annie Quin, Summit, F Dawn Quin, Summit, S Donna Quin, Osyka, F Jeff Raborn, Amite, LA, S Monica Ramsey, McComb, F Angela Ratcliff, Ruth, F Ena Ratcliff, McComb, F Rhonda Ratcliff, Meadville, F Stanley Ratcliff, McComb, F Diana Ravencraft, Tylertown, F Dalton Rawls, McComb, F Jacqueline Rawls, Magnolia, S Tommy Redmond, Baton Rouge, LA, S William Reed, Woodville, S Belinda Regan, Kokomo, S Rebecca Reid, Summit, S Vickie Reid, Jayess, F 91 Allen Richmond, McComb, F Mark Riley, Mount Hermon, S Chuck Rimes, Magnolia, S John Rimes, Magnolia, F Donna Roberts, McComb, F Kimberly Roberts, Summit, F Lisa Robertson, Tylertown, S Mary Robertson, Tylertown, S Betty Robinson, McComb, S Rhonda Robinson, Summit, F Ronald Robinson, Liberty, F Sharon Robinson, Magnolia, F Joey Rogers, Albany, LA, F Tonya Rogillio, Centreville, F Steve Root, McComb, F Sonya Rose, McComb, S Bobbye Rushing, McComb, S Renee Rushing, Gloster, S 92 Gerard Sanders, Ethel, LA, F Happy Sanders, McComb, F Laurie Sanford, Tylertown, F Teisha Schexnayder, McComb, S Lynnette Schuette, McComb, S Angela Scott, Alexandria, LA, S Delilah Scott, McComb, F Matt Scruggins, Port Barre, LA, S Deanne Seals, McComb, F Terry Seals, Tylertown, S Myranda Shell, Roxie, S John Shores II, Magnolia, F Lee Shropshire, Magnolia, F Tabitha Shropshire, Summit, F Harry Sibley, Summit, Steve Simmons, Tylertown, S Lynn Singleton, Tylertown, S Cherie Skinner, Tylertown, S Charles Slaven, Osyka, F Chris Smith, Summit, S Cindy Smith, Monticello, F Debra Smith, McComb, F Jay Smith, Tylertown, S Jeffrey Smith, Magnolia, F Jim Smith, Magnolia, S Joey Smith, Monticello, S Karen Smith, McComb, F Kathleen Smith, McComb, F Lisa Smith, McComb, F Lori Smith, Tylertown, F Dancin’ in the streets. 93 Michele Smith, McComb, F Sabrina Smith, Ruth, F Scott Smith, McComb, F Scotty Smith, McComb, F Shan Smith, Tylertown, F Shirley Smith, Hammond, LA, F Sophia Smith, Woodville, F Terri Smith, Summit, F Virginia Smith, Tylertown, F Jason Spears, Magnolia, F Jimmy Spiers, Liberty, F Patricia Starkey, Summit, F “O.K. everybody in.” Bill Steele, Gloster, Deidra Sterling, Centreville, F Glen Sterling, Gloster, F Michael Sterling, McComb, F Wendy Sterling, Centreville, F Sebrena Stevenson, McComb, F Angela Stewart, Kokomo, F Mitzi Stewart, Liberty, F Ralph Stinson, Tylertown, F Deanna Stogner, McComb, F Michael Stogner, Sandy Hook, F Chris Stone, McComb, F Judy Taplin, Woodville, F Beverly Tate, Osyka, S Lisa Tate, Osyka, S Derrell Taylor, McComb, S Tammy Taylor, Liberty, F Verselvage Taylor, Magnolia, F 94 Will Terrell, Liberty, S Dianne Thomas, McComb, F Edwin Thomas, Summit, F Leroy Thomas Jr., McComb, F Tracey Thomas, Summit, S Selena Thompson, Summit, S Jimmy Thornhill, Tylertown, F Clara Thornton, Tylertown, F Jeff Thornton, Liberty, F Sharron Thornton, Smithdale, F Melissa Tidwell, Summit, S Tom Tolar, Kentwood, LA, F Melinda Touchstone, Magnolia, F Troy Toussel, Opelousas, LA, F Alan Travis, Magnolia, F Noel Travis, Summit, F Kim Traylor, McComb, F Pam Truitt, Eunice, LA, F James Tucker, McComb, F Revalee Tucker, McComb, F Barbara Turnage, Tylertown, F Troy Tyrone, Gloster, F Jeff Van, McComb, F Lance Varnado, McComb, S 95 Loretta Vernon, McComb, S Monica Vernon, McComb, F Raymond Vick, Smithdale, F Jeffrey Vince, Sandy Hook, F Melanie Vine, Centreville, F Wendy Walker, Sandy Hook, F James Walker, Summit, F Dave Wall, Liberty, S Corey Walker, Tylertown, F Tiffany Walker, Tylertown, S Bill Wallace, Summit, S Lorraine Washington, Summit, F Cheryl Watson, Wesson, F Kim Way, Roxie, F Chris Weaver, McComb, F Wendell Welch, Osyka, F Bessie Wells, McComb Dora Wells, McComb, F Joann Wells, McComb, F Bethany Westbrook, Smithdale, F David Westbrook, Smithdale, F Jennifer Westbrook, Summit, F Sherry Westbrook, Liberty, S Toni Westbrook, Liberty, S Dwayne Wheeler, Gloster, F David Whittington, Liberty, S Ken Whittington, McComb, F Rebecca Wilkerson, McComb, F Annette Wilkinson, Smithdale, F Patricia Wilkinson, McComb, S Cindy Wille, Grosse Tete, LA, S Albert Williams, Smithdale, S Brad Williams, Summit, F Jay Williams, McComb, F ! i 96 k Sam Williams, McComb, F Todd Willson, Liberty, F Julie Williams, Magnolia, S Stacy Williams, McComb, F Alicia Wilson, Brookhaven, F Jerry Wilson, Osyka, F Sherri Wilson, Centreville, S Stephanie Wilson, Osyka, S Jennifer Winston, McComb, F John Wolbrecht, McComb, F Daniel Wood, Tylertown, F Landon Woodall, Magnolia, S Perry Woodall, Magnolia, F Linda Woodard, Magnolia, S Cassandra Woods, McComb, F Eric Wortham, Summit, S Ginny Wray, Metairie, LA, S Callie Wroten, Meadville, S Jimmy Wroten, McComb, S Angela Yarbrough, Kentwood, LA, F Charles Young, McCall Creek, F Sandra Young, McComb, S Brad Tyrone photographs the street dance. Laurie Sanford and Chris Quayle take a break from the computer. Richie and Rona share a moment. Kelvin and Paula: True Love. 98 FACULTY DEDICATION Mrs. Brewer checks her social calendar. Dean Reid grills a mean meal. Coach Dancsisin and President Holmes entertain candidate for governor, Bill Waller. 99 m 100 PRESIDENT HOLMES President Horace C. Holmes: warm, personable, dedi¬ cated, sincere. These few limiting words can only scratch the surface of the character of the man who is the very backbone of this college. President Holmes has served for sixteen years as the head of SMJC, with thirty-five years in total under his belt. A graduate of Jones Junior College and the Universi¬ ty of Southern Mississippi, Holmes instructed courses in psychologhy, physical education, and history along with coaching basketball during his first years at Southwest. He later assumed the positions of Dean of Men, Academic Dean and Vice-President before his duties culminated as president. And though most respected by colleagues for his public relations and financial genius, it is his open, cheerful attitude which allows him to become close to the student body. President Holmes enjoys the growth and changes that he sees going on a Southwest every day, and provides a fine foundation for this institute. President Holmes goes over some paperwork, President Holmes reads over the Alumni Newsletter. President Holmes and Rona Blalock share a laugh. 101 a AD MINI- STRATORS William H. Johnson, Dean of Instruction and Foreign Lan¬ guage Instructor, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mis¬ sissippi College, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Missis¬ sippi State University. He completed advanced graduate studies at the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi. Dean Johnson has been a member of the SMJC faculty since 1968. He is married to counselor Betty Johnson. They have a son, Ryan, and live in Summit. Dean of Students Jerry C. Reid was awarded his Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degrees from the Univer¬ sity of Southern Mississippi. A member of the SMJC staff since 1959, Dean Reid was formerly football coach at SMJC. He serves also as a mathematics instructor. He was a coach and principal at Runnelstown, Mississippi, High School. A native of Monticello, he lives on the South¬ west campus with his wife Eleanor. They have three children, Lisa, Cliff, and Rebecca, all of whom have attended South¬ west. 102 K.L. Simmons, Director of Vocational-Technical Edu¬ cation, received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. A member of the SMJC staff since 1968, Mr. Simmons’ previous duties included the instructing of Auto Mechanics, Drafting, and Welding. Mr. Simmons is married to Sheila Simmons, who is also a staff member, and has two children. Steve and Kemi. Glenn Shoemake, Registar and Assistant Director of Vocation¬ al-Technical Education, earned his Associate of Arts degree from Jones County Junior College, a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degrees from Mississippi State University and complet¬ ed advanced graduate studies at the University of Southern Missis¬ sippi, Louisiana State University and Mississippi State University. Mr. Shoemake and his wife Patricia have two children, Kelley and Marc and live in McComb. William A. Quin, Business Maijager, is a graduate of SMJC and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. A Walthall county native, Mr. Quin has been a member of the SMJC staff since 1968. He lives in McComb and has three children, Scott, Courtney, and Kyle. Scott and Courtney have at¬ tended SMJC. 103 SMJC BOARD Roy Brewer, Pike County Melvin Harris, Pike County Jimmy Bates, Amite County Jerry Conerly, Walthall County Bill Sharp, Amite County W ayne Busby, Pike County 104 OF TRUSTEES Curtis Bishop, Amite County Jewel Rushing, Pike County David Cassels, Amite County Mike Pigott, Walthall County 105 U.S.M. representative Bill Chaplin. Katie Wall joins the SMJC nursing department Mary Brewer Cecelia Brister Marilyn Brister Rebecca Brumfield Brenda Burch Robert Burrows Laura Calhoun Thomas Calhoun Charles Carruth Teresa Coon Sally Coulter Mildred Craig Paul Dancsisin William Dunn Bobby Rhodus displays the tools of his trade. Brenda Burch instructs the geriatric nurses. 106 Danny Esch Betty Fulgham Tommye Grenn Betty Grice Tim Grierson Mary Guy Nancy Holmes Sue Janes No sleeping on the job, Ms. Grice. Betty Johnson Bill Johnson Belinda Jones Joseph Juneau Patsy King 107 Connie Lambuth Carruth Lenoir Alma McCullough Jane McGrew Samuel McKinney Edward Murrell Katherine Prentiss Eugene Price i € HI Mr. Gragg enjoying the street dance. 108 Mr. Dunn takes a break. Mrs. Marilyn Brister muses on Mozart. Debra Strong Ray Taylor John Thomas Mary Thornton James Turner Kathryn Wall Barbara Walter Helen Whittington Shelton Whitting Jeanne Williams Laurel Williamson Becky Wilson Coach Kinslow chats with Mrs. Craig. Mr. Whit relaxes for a bit. 109 Administrative Building receptionist, Susan Tatum. Our new dietitian, Mrs. Young. Maxine Bierbaum Guy Bynum Judith Coghlan Carl Davis Judy Davis Susan Felder James Gragg Nelda Huffman Kathy Ivey Kay Luquire Virginia Marcus Helen McCaffrey Cheryl McKinley Joan Rabalais Ava Rabom Lovella Ritchie O.D. Stringer, Jr. Susan Tatum Justine Toney Andrew Woods Ms. Bierbaum takes a break while waiting to see the Pope. Mrs. Edna Pope enjoys her retirement reception. 110 SPOR TS COMPETITION Lady Bear, Linda Jenkins 32, goes for two points against MS. Delta. The Bears’ offensive line is ready to make a big play against Delta. Keith Fontenot takes a few cuts during batting practice. FOOTBALL The Bears did something this year that Bear supporters up until now hadn’t been seeing much of and that was winning. Under head coach Larry Kinslow and assistants Paul Dancsisin and Bobby Whittington, the Bears compiled a 7-3 winning sea¬ son. Highlights of the year were an opening season victory over defending North division champ Itawamba, jumping out to a quick 6-0 start, climbing the football polls to a 1 ranking in the state and a 2 ranking in the nation, and beating arch-rival Co- Lin! After winning their sixth game the Bears dropped the next three, but rebounded with a nerve-wracking win over Pearl River. After a great season like this, hopes are that Bear football has now made a new look for itself in years to come. Bears break the huddle against Jones. : ' __ Going for the goal The Bears are busting loose! if 112 Bears are 1!!! Bears battle the Jones County defense. Coach Kinslow addresses the crowd at the street dance. 113 1987-88 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI JUNIOR COLLEGE BEARS Glenn Moore Ricky Brown Will Terrell Chris Booty Darrell Pounds Steve Simmons Chris Quayle Bobby Newman John James Troy Constantine Brook Lyons Jason Spears Gerard Sanders David Farish Lee Arceneaux Kirk Lee Drew Alford Cedric Scott Jeff Raborn Carnell Carter Bobby Ashley Mark Odenhahl Jason Moak Robby Bufkin 114 mm Joe Coleman Warren Reid Dexter Robinson Joe Carter Sean Matthews Mike Evans Willie Leggett Ronald Robinson Shea Johnson Jerrell Green Jeff Easterling Terrance Turner Mike Sanders Dan Dalton Jeff Pratt Manager David Carmichael; Manager Mark Haden. 115 SMJC vs. ITAWAMBA SUMMIT SMJC vs. HINDS RAYMOND For game two, the Bears traveled to Raymond to take on South division foe Hinds Junior College. Even though the Bears had trouble with Eagle quarterback Mike Burch, who rolled up 182 yards of passing, they manged to secure a 23-19 victory and up their record to 2-0. The highlight of the game was Michael Stogner’s 29-yard field goal that gave the Bears the lead just seconds before the half. The Bears opened their 1987-88 season in fine fashion by whipping Itawamba 24-7. The Bears racked up 337 total offense to the Indians 144. The main highlight of the game was when quarterback Darrell Pounds tossed back to tailback Troy Constantine, who threw the ball to team¬ mate Will Terrell for a 72-yard scoring play. SMJC vs. MS. DELTA SUMMIT The Bears’ offense again rolled as it picked up 380 yards of offense to the Trojans 194. Southwest’s leading receiver Dale Faulk went out of the game in the second quarter and it looked as if the Bears’ passing game could be in trouble, but sophomore tight end Glenn Moore picked up the slack as he caught passes totaling 61 yards, including a 19-yard diving, finger-tip catch in the endzone. With the 25-13 victory, SMJC upped its record to 3-0. 116 SMJC vs. GULF COAST SUMMIT Riding a three-game winning streak, the Bears found themselves ranked 6 in the nation, and hosting always- tough Gulf Coast. The thought of revenge was in the air as the Bulldogs wanted to avenge a 20-10 upset loss to the Bears last year. The thought seemed to be becoming more of a reality as the game went on, but the Bears’ defense recovered a fumble at the Bulldog 42-yard line. The of¬ fense took over and drove down the field, and with 42 seconds left on the clock, Andrea Tucker took the ball in from the one-yard line to secure a 17-14 victory. SMJC vs. CO-LIN WESSON Well, this was the big one. The Bears were all smiles at this point, sitting on top of a 5-0 record, finding themselves ranked 2 in the nation, and in first place in the South division. A win in this game would assure the Bears of a winning season. Not only would the Bears have a winning record, but it would come from a victory over arch-rival Co-Lin. The Wolves totally dominated the game in every category-that is every category except one— the score. When the final buzzer sounded, SMJC found itself on top of the Wolves 20-17. Oh, how sweet it was!!! SMJC vs. COAHOMA CLARKSDALE Probably the most important thing in this game was not that the Bears improved to 5-0 after beating the Tigers 13- 0, but that star quarterback Darrell Pounds went out of the game with an ankle injury and was said possibly to be out for the season. Freshman Steve Bishop of Amite School Center came in and passed nine times for 39 yards. Michael Stogner contributed six points to the score as he connected on two 33-yard field goals. 117 SMJC vs. EAST CENTRAL DECATUR The East Central Warriors totally dominated the Bears in handing them a 44-0 shutout. Things were bad from the very beginning as East Central returned the opening kick¬ off 85 yards for a quick touchdown. From that point on the Warriors controlled the game, amassing 395 yards of of¬ fense to the Bears 170. The loss dropped the Bears to 6-3 and out of the state playoffs. SMJC vs. JONES SUMMIT It was Homecoming week at Southwest and the spirit was at a level like none before. On the night of the game, John I. Hurst Stadium overflowed with Bear supporters as they anticipated yet another victory. However, a bunch of Bobcats from Jones County had other plans as they turned back the Bears 13-6, handing SMJC its first setback of the season. The game looked bad from the beginning as the Bears fumbled the opening kickoff return which Jones recovered and converted into a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. The Bears did gain the lead on a 12-yard pass from Darrell Pounds to Dale Faulk. The extra point failed and the Bears led 6-3. Jones kicked a field goal in the second quarter to tie the game at halftime. Jones scored a touch¬ down in the third quarter to secure the win and upset the Bears. SMJC vs. EAST MISS. SCOOBA The Bears dropped their record to 6-2 at the hands of the East Mississippi Lions by a 30-13 count. The Lions’ passing game was the key factor in the game as the two Lion quarterbacks combined for 381 yards of passing. The Bears’ first touchdown was probably the biggest highlight of the game as a fake field goal resulted in a touchdown for the Bears. 118 SMJC vs. PEARL RIVER SUMMIT After losing three straight games, the Bears closed out the season with a 31-30 nail-biting victory over the Wild¬ cats. It was definitely an offensive game as the Bears had 503 yards of offense to the Wildcats’ 460. It looked as if the Bears were going to suffer their fourth consecutive loss of the season as Pearl River took the lead with 5:03 left in the game. However, the Bears scored with 16 seconds left to find itself one point behind at 29-30. The Bears elected to go for the two-point conversion. Andrea Tucker took the ball and went into the endzone untouched to secure the win. 1987 BEAR SCHEDULE SMJC 24 ITAWAMBA 7 23 HINDS 19 25 MS. DELTA 13 17 GULF COAST 14 13 COAHOMA 0 20 CO-LIN 17 6 JONES 13 13 EAST MISS. 30 0 EAST CENTRAL 44 31 PEARL RIVER 30 OPP. Bear supporters keep the spirit up at a pep rally. TOUCHDOWN!!! 1987-88 BEARS TROY CONSTATINE CHRIS QUAYLE DAN DALTON J ERRELL GRE EN_ Cdarreli. POUNDS MIKE SANDERS STEVE BISHOP KIRK LEE JASON MOAK CARNELL CARTER TERRANCE TURNER ROBERT HOLMES SEAN MATTHEWS WILL TERRELL DEXTER ROBINSON JOSEPH CARTER BROOK LYONS ANDREW ALFORD ANDRE TUCKER DENNIS MCKNIGHT BRETT DUNHAM RICKY BROWN SHEA JOHNSON STEVE SIMMONS CEDRIC SCOTT WILLIE LEGGETT BOBBY NEWMAN RONALD ROBINSON ALONZO FORREST JEFF EASTERLY SAL TAYLOR BOBBY ASHLEY DAVID FARISH JOHN JAMES JEFF PRATT RICKY KAUFMAN JOE COLEMAN GERARD SANDERS WARREN REED JEFF RABORN MIKE ODENDAHL BILL NEYLAND DARREN PATT DALE FAULK ROBBY BUFKIN LEE ARCENEAUX SHANNON DEVALL CHRIS BOOTY MIKE EVANS GLENN MOORE JASON SPEARS LAFAYETTE, LA MCCOMB, MS CENTREVILLE, MS HAMMOND, LA MAGNOLIA, MS WOODVILLE, MS GILLSBURG, MS GREENSBURG, LA SUMMIT, MS HAMMOND, LA MCCOMB, MS MCCOMB, MS JACKSON, LA LIBERTY, MS BASTROP, LA MAGNOLIA, MS LAFAYETTE, LA MAGNOLIA, MS MCCOMB, MS MAGNOLIA, MS BATON ROUGE, LA TRENTON, FL CHALMETTE, LA TYLERTOWN, MS MCCOMB, MS LIBERTY, MS CENTREVILLE, MS LIBERTY, MS HAMMOND, LA BATON ROUGE, LA MAGNOLIA, MS MAGNOLIA, MS PENSACOLA, FL CENTREVILLE, MS DENHAM SPRINGS, LA KENNER, LA GREENSBURG, LA ETHEL, LA WOODVILLE, MS GREENSBURG, LA BAKER, LA LIBERTY, MS CLAYTON, LA LAFAYETTE, LA MCCOMB, MS LAFAYETTE, LA CLINTON, LA JACKSON, LA JAYESS, MS SMITHDALE, MS MAGNOLIA, MS 121 A large crowd looks on as the Bears defeat Gulf Coast. 122 The Bears’ defense tries to block a field goal. Injured John James has to watch from the sidelines. 123 MEN ' S BASKETBALL The men’s basketball program at Southwest is under the direc¬ tion of second-year head coach Kermit Koenig. Prior to the begin¬ ning of this season, Coach “K” went out recruiting, and when he returned he had signed players from Indiana, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. The team is composed of five sophomores and six freshmen. Assisting Coach Koenig are his managers Freddie Jack- son and Terrance Waterman. Eagerly awaiting the outcome of the game. Basketball games draw the crowds. Tracy Morgan and Mark Lang discuss the game. Donald Green goes for two! 124 Hoping for an airball. Future Bears? Watch out, Eric! 125 ft mg 9 m m S , 3 | 11 !■ ' H I ; ■ Jj 5 sa 1 3B I I 1 i| ■L tJ IlS 1 J SzBL V . „ AM Le- ] r“ V w I ■■ ■ f t jj| i i. iaM , 14,0 1987-88 BEARS sitting from left; Terrance Waterman (mgr.), Reggie Carter, Eric Parker, Craig Maggee (mgr.), Lee Kuyrkendall, Ennis Donald, Freddie Jackson (mgr.); standing from left, Tony Brumfield, Eric Wortham, James Gransberry, Johnny London, Donald Green, Terry Bryant, Chris Weaver. 126 1987-88 Schedule SMJC 84 65 75 62 94 78 79 82 82 97 OPPONENT PRENTISS INSTITUTE 73 JONES 75 MISSISSIPPI DELTA 73 CO-LIN INVITATIONAL COAHOMA 65 SHORTER COLLEGE 54 MERIDIAN 75 CO-LIN 98 MISSISSIPPI DELTA 76 PEARL RIVER 91 EAST CENTRAL 87 CO-LIN MERIDIAN PEARL RIVER GULF COAST UTICA HINDS HOLMES UTICA GULF COAST JONES HINDS EAST CENTRAL CLARKE HOLMES Warming up Sink that free throw! 128 I 1987-88 Bears Tony Brumfield so. Terry Bryant so. Reggie Carter FR. Ennis Donald FR. Donald Green SO. Ison Harris SO. Lee Kuyrkendall FR. Johnny London FR. Eric Parker FR. Chris Weaver FR. Eric Wortham SO. Slam it in!!! 6’4” Magnolia, MS 6’6” Indianapolis, IN 6’3” McComb, MS 6’1” Greensburg, LA 6’5” Wilson, LA 6’4” Magnolia, MS 5’9” McComb, MS 6’5” Wilson, LA 5’11” Crestview, FL 6’4” McComb, MS 6’4” Atlanta, GA Going for two against the Wolves t 129 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lady Bears picked up this season right where they left off last year. After winning the regular season league title, the Lady Bears went all the way to the Regional Tournament. This year the Lady Bears are continuing their winning ways in posting a 16-1 record and a 17 national ranking. Standout center Linda Jenkins, the leading scorer and rebounder for the Lady Bears, signed a scholarship to play for the University of Southern Mississippi. Coach Sims gives Kovi some pointers. Freshman sharpshooter Carla Harvey Lady Bears in practice 130 1987-88 Lady Bears 131 Lady Bears during pre-game meal. A coach’s job is never done. Kovi Dillon and Linda Jenkins clown around before practice. 132 So this is where Rudy gets all of her energy! 133 1987 LADY BEARS SCHEDULE SMJC 72 71 80 93 75 91 71 72 81 65 75 JONES MS. DELTA CO-LIN TOURNEY NORTHWEST ITAWAMBA SOUTHWEST COAHOMA MARY HOLMES MERIDIAN CO-LIN MS DELTA PEARL RIVER EAST CENTRAL CO-LIN MERIDIAN PEAR L RIVER GULF COAST UTICA HINDS HOLMES UTICA GULF COAST JONES HINDS EAST CENTRAL CLARKE HOLMES OPP 49 51 53 47 72 48 38 52 40 64 57 Lisa Pezant goes for two against the Wolves. I Anticipating a chance to join in. Coach Sims wants to know what’s going on. 134 ROSTER KOVI DILLON FR. 57” HAMMOND, LA ANTIONETTE HAMMOND SO. 5 6” SALEM, MS ANGELA SCOTT SO. 6 0’ ALEXANDRIA, LA PAM TRUITT FR. 5 4” EUNICE, LA LISA PEZANT FR. 5W’ MCCOMB, MS CINDY WILLE SO. 5 3” GROSSE TETE, LA TERRY ALCORN FR. 5 6” LIBERTY, MS CARLA HARVEY FR. 5 W SANDY HOOK, MS SONYA ROSE SO. 5 8” MCCOMB, MS TERRI SMITH FR. 5 10” SUMMIT, MS THERESA CHRISTIAN SO. 5 11” MAGNOLIA, MS LINDA JENKINS SO. 6 1 Vi” SUMMIT, MS Lady Bears wipe out the Co-Lin Wolves!!! Kovi Dillon looks for an opening. Pre-game huddle to plan their attack. 135 BASEBALL The baseball program at Southwest is under the direc¬ tion of Coach Dennis Sims. The Bears play several of the junior colleges in the state, but their schedule is mainly South Division games. In the spring, the Bears play 18 games, all of which are double-headers. The team is com¬ posed of players from both Mississippi and Louisiana. « Matt takes a swing during practice. ■f Keep your eye on the ball! If The baseball team has recently started a fall schedule. The Bears practice for several weeks and also play a few scrimmage games between themselves as well as other junior colleges. This fall the Bears played games with Co-Lin and Pearl River. Gerald Planche takes batting practice as Bobby Ginn catches. 136 1987-88 BASEBALL BEARS MATT SCRUGGINS GERALD PLANCHE GREG SUIRE NEWTON BAKER MARK RILEY KEITH FONTENOT DAVID GAY SCOTTY RIMES JOE NICKEL BOBBY GINN RAY PIGOTT PORT BARRE, LA TYLERTOWN, MS BATON ROUGE, LA BATON ROUGE, LA MT. HERMON, LA EUNICE, LA SUMMIT, MS MAGNOLIA, MS BATON ROUGE, LA TYLERTOWN, MS TYLERTOWN, MS The Bears during an intra-squad scrimage V V « • « ¥ The 1987-88 Bear Baseball team 137 1987-88 BEAR’S MARCH APRIL BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1 HINDS (H) 5 JONES (A) 8 E. CENTRAL (H) 11 CLARKE (H) 12 GULF COAST (A) 22 PEARL RIVER (H) ; 24 CO-LIN (A) 31 HINDS (A) 5 JONES (H) 7 UTICA (A) 9 E. CENTRAL (A) 12 GULF COAST (H) 13 CO-LIN (H) NC 15 CO-LIN (A) NC 16 PEARL RIVER (A)’ 1 19 UTICA (H) 20 CLARKE (A) 23 CO-LIN (H) South Division games Wayne Herring delivers a pitch during practice 138 The rest of the Bears look on during practice. I’ve got it! 139 A CHEERLEADERS The 1987-88 football and basketball cheerleaders, both sponsored by Dean Jerry Reid, take the responsibility for painting and hanging spirit signs, cheering to the crowds, and boosting overall team morale throughout the year, Captained by Lara Darden and Dawn Quin, the cheer¬ leaders added much vigor and excitement to sporting events. A pre-game pose. Shannon gives Teri quite a lift. Sherri and Dawn rally the fans at a pep rally. Football cheerleaders 1st row, Stephanie Harris; 2nd row, Christie Fruge, Lara Darden, Lori Darden, Shannon Perkins, Sherri Addison, Dawn Quin, Teri Dunaway . 140 k I Bears want a victory, hey, hey ... i r Supporters cheer the Lady Bears. m I- Cathy Long anxiously watches the game. Basketball cheerleaders: 1st row: Candie Cabler, Kim Gilbert, Dawn Quin, Kathy Brock, Cathy Long- top. Renee Johnston Dawn really gets into the groove of cheering. m 141 O.K. Ferguson, the second inductee, graduated from Woodville High School in 1952. While attending high school, he played football and was chosen captain of his team. Ferguson received eleven high school letters in foot¬ ball, baseball, and basketball. He attended SMJC during the years 1952-1954, where he was a star fullback and linebacker. After graduating from Southwest, he played football at LSU as an All-SEC fullback under Coaches “Gus” Tinsley and Paul Dietzel. In 1956, he was drafted by the Detroit Lions; however, he decided to play for the Toronto Argonauts. There he was voted “Rookie of the Year,” most valuable player, and leading ground gainer. Frances Deggans Lyles, inductee into the Sports Hall of Fame, graduated from Bastrop High School in Bastrop, LA, attended Southwest, receiving an A.S. degree in 1952, after which she graduated from Northeast Louisi¬ ana University with a degree in health and physical educa¬ tion. From the same institution, she received a Master’s in Counseling and Guidance in 1972 and a Specialist’s de¬ gree in 1978. At SMJC, Mrs. Lyles was All-State guard in basketball in 1951 and 1952. She was voted Most Athletic girl at Southwest and was named to the Who’s Who in Health and Physical Education at NLU. Her coaching career included many years as basketball and track coach. She won numerous honors and coached winning teams, amassing 368 wins and 191 losses in her twenty-year career. She was named Louisiana’s Track Coach of the Year in 1978, and in 1980 named Track Coach of the Year for Region 5. which includes seven states. 142 ACTIVITIES Chorus members practice for a coming musical. SGA and PTK President Richie Cullota with President Holmes MARCHING BAND STAGE BAND SGA PTK BSU WESLEY WHISPERING PINES PINE BURR CHORUS DYNAMICS DECA VICA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PTK members Jeff Etheridge and Teisha Schexnayder SMJC MARCH¬ ING BAND The SMJC Marching Band, directed by Shelton Whit¬ tington and under the field direction of drum major Rhonda Bennett, provides the spirited music at football games, pep rallies, and numerous area parades. Brass, woodwind, and percussion members along with the “Touch of Class” danceline, under the direction of Mrs. Belinda Dyar, and the flag corps, perform spectacular half-time formations to such songs as “Nighttrain,” “Hey Baby,” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Band director, Shelton Whittington Row 1, Anita Haskins, Teisha Schexnayder, Laurie Sanford, Tina Broussard, Patricia Seals, Loretta Vernon, Row 2; from left, Rusty King, Jay Smith, Allen Richmond Jeff Etheridge, Jimmy Thornhill, Jonathan Moran, Lance Brock, Jamie Jones, Mark Lang, Dwain Brister; Row 3 from left, Richie Culotta, Scott O’Donohue, Mike Culpepper, James Tucker, Ken Guy, Mitch Moore, Nathan Orr. The band and dancers keep it together. The drum corps provides the marching cadence. 144 Row 1 from left; Chuck Hutchinson, Angela O’Quin, Jason Durham ; Raymond Murray; Row 2 from left; Lance Varnado, Mark Barkley, Pirom Purski, Charles Jackson; Row 3 from left; Tracy Morgan, Antonio Campbell, Lauren Timmons, Shan Smith. A street dance celebration!!! Band member Jonathan Moran signs up for the raffles at the street dance. Row 1, from left, Pam Perkins, Tammy Blalock, Paula Bracey; Row 2; from left, Deana Seals, Charlotte Kerney, Penny Wilson, Lisa Fontenot, Rona Blalock; Row 3 left, Paul King, Greg Ditcharo, Darryl Busbin, Lisa Foley, John Wolbrecht, Hazel Cain, Cynthia Green. 145 FLAG CORP, from left; Rolanda Magee, Vanessa Magee, Bente Jordan, Trisha Brewer, Dawn Boyd, Tracy Quick, Julie Williams. - Drum Major Rhonda Bennett Janet Johnston, feature twirler 146 Charlotte, Rona, and John during practice. Rhonda keeps the band in tempo. TOUCH OF CLASS danceline, bottom row from 1; Happy Sanders, Rachel Bergin, Cathy Long, Courtney Quin, Wendy Sterling, Kristi Mangum, Stacy Conerly, Vickie Reid; top row from 1, Dawn Dunaway, Regina Burris, Kim Gilbert, Candie Cabler, Kim Bates, Amy Allen, Kathy Brock, Betty Bond, Tonya Rogillio. The practice pays off. Teisha and Mark perform a duet to “When The Saints Come Marching In.” 4 147 STAGE BAND The SMJC Stagehand enables those stu¬ dents with instrumental, vocal, and dancing talents to perform for large crowds. Be¬ tween the annual Christmas exhibition and the final shows, members participate in civ¬ ic activities in and around Pike County. Do¬ nations taken during selected performances go toward various organizations in the area such as the American Heart Association. “Home for the Holidays”, the Christmas special, incorporated dazzling light shows, snow cannons, and video screens into the acts. Through audience participation, out¬ standing direction and talent, the Stage- band of SMJC has gained fame. The saxophone sections rock at the Christmas show. All are present for the final curtain call. Band members show their appreciation. Tina Broussard, featured soloist, performs “White Christmas. v 148 Laurie Sanford wishes everyone “A Merry Little Christmas.” Rona Blalock and Mr. Whit instruct the kids’ chorus in “Somewhere Out There.” Richie and Rona do a fantastic job as bums for a Rona Blalock, Happy Sanders, Trisha Brewer, and Rhonda Bennett perform for the mall crowds, number. Band members move to the beat. Shelton Whittington, director, bids all a good night. 149 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Student Government Association, composed of four student body officers, four sophomore class officers, and four Freshman class officers, follows the direction and leadership of Dean Jerry Reid, sponsor, and Richie Culotta, student president. Duties of the SGA include working at the polls during school elections, sponsoring of and decorat¬ ing for dances, and attending state SGA conven¬ tions. The SGA members act as a link between the stu¬ dent mass and faculty to establish better communi¬ cations between the two groups and allow them to co-exist; peacefully. SGA officers: Robert Herrington, Rebecca Reid, Richie Culotta; not pictured Callie Wroten. 1st row: Dawn Quin, Tonya Rogillio, Paula Bracey, Molly Clayton, Rebecca Reid; 2nd row: Steve Armstrong, Jeff Van, Richie Culotta, Robert Herrington, Dean Reid. 150 Sophomore officers: Dawn Quin, Paula Bracey, Molly Clayton; not pictured Shannon Perkins. The SGA plans future activities. Sponsor Dean Jerry Reid. Freshman officers: Jeff Van, Tonya Rogillio, Steve Armstrong; not pictured, Melanie Vine. PHI THETA KAPPA lift SMJC’s Omicron Delt Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa national honorary junior college fraternity honors those students who accomplish an overall 3.5 grade point average on a minimum of 15 hours. Following initiation, members must maintain a 3.0 average. Under the guidance of Sponsor Dean Bill Johnson and President Richie Culotta, members assist with American Heart Association fund raisers, sponsor the Stagehand Christmas show, and attend state and national PTK conventions, held this year at Co- piah-Lincoln Jr. College and in Washington, D.C. PT1 PTK Sponsor Dean Bill Johnson 4 m l £ officers Dana Perry, Sandy Johnson, Richie Culotta, Lisa Walters, and Paula Bracey. PTK delegates attended the national convention in Dallas, Texas. Member Teisha Schexnayder attends a lunchtime meeting. 152 PTK members plan the Stagehand show. 1st row: Sonya Jackson, Tina Broussard, Sharon Allen, Bobbi Dunn, Mitzi Potts, Sandy Johnson, Teisha Schexnayder, Keri Stringer, Ronal Blalock, Richie Culotta, Rusty Holmes, Rebecca Reid, Suzy White; 2nd row: Jimmy Beard, Randall Wicker, Gina Greer, Karen Hall, Dana Perry, Kim Patterson, Stacy Guy, Paula Bracey, Lisa Walters, Patty Sterling, Walter Beesley, Jeff Etheridge Spring, 1987 PTK initiates. Dean Johnson and Dana Perry discuss future endeavors. 153 BSU The Baptist Student Union provides a haven for all SMJC students to experience personal, social, and spiritu¬ al growth during the year. Under the direction of Ed Abel, the BSU sponsors numerous weekly activities such as luaus, hayrides, movies, all encouraging students to be¬ come involved on campus. This year the BSU sponsored Religious Emphasis Week and placed banners around campus stating “Good News Southwest, God Loves You” to entice students to remember the Lord’s ministry. Mem¬ bers also attended local, state, and national conventions representing SMJC. Although members are generally Baptist, the BSU is for everyone. Take a ride on the BSU tide. JoAnna and Penny are raring and ready to go. Having fun on the Halloween Hayride 154 WESLEY The Wesley foundation, a group of primarily Methodist students, sponsors Wednesday morning prayer meetings to offer a chance for Christian fellowship among the stu¬ dents. During the months of February, March, and April, gatherings concern worship and faith. The Wesley foun¬ dation also alternates the annual sponsoring of SMJC’s Religious Emphasis Week. Wesley members discuss coming events. Wesley members: front row from left; Lorraine Marbury, Jackie Niemeyer, Kay Luquire (advisor), Nicole Neal; back row from left; Rev. Russell Luguire (advisor), Chris Weaver, Bill Wallace. 155 WHISPERING PINES Editor Robert Herrington and his staff, under the guid¬ ance of sponsors Mrs. Mildred Craig and Mrs. Betty John¬ son, work throughout the fall semester to produce the WHIS¬ PERING PINES for an April arrival. Weekly meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons enable the staff to co¬ ordinate copy, layouts, and photographs with the sponsors and photographer Thomas Gould. The staff is open to any student who would like to be a part of the reporting of the year’s events and memories. Leslie Lowery works on some copy. Kim Gilbert “smoking” on the typewriter. First row from 1; John Prescott, Tommy Redmond, Donna Roberts, Robert Herrington, Sabrina McComb, Scott O’Donohue, Sandy Johnson; second row from 1; Tammy Blalock, Marcina Wells, Brig Milne, Vickie Daniels, Sheilia Heinbach, Elibabeth Magee, Trisha Brewer, Regina Carr, Kathy Brock, Gerald Planche, Bobbie Maxwell, Julie Williams, Lance Brock. 156 PINE BURR The SMJC PINE BURR, edited by Cherie Skinner, staffed by the journalism class, and sponsored by Mrs. Mil¬ dred Craig, reports the various events of the year in a month¬ ly publication. Members attend the Mississippi Junior Col¬ lege Press Association conventions held during the fall and spring semesters to receive suggestions, and awards, and to acquaint themselves with other journalists. Although the staff is mainly journalism students, membership is open to all students interested in contributing to the paper. Cherie Skinner, PINE BURR editor. PINE BURR columnist, Melissa Lemaster. Tammy Blalock and David Hughes await their assignments. Eddie McCalip and John Prescott read copy. 157 CHORUS The SMJC Chorus, under the direction of Instructor Eugene Price, offers membership to any student interested in participating in vocal activities. Some highlights of the year include the presentation of the musical “Surrender”, the Christmas program, and the Junior College Cho¬ ral Festival at Hinds Jr. College in Raymond. The Dynamics, a seleted group of singers, also under Mr. Price’s direction, represents South¬ west in programs at various schools, chuches, so¬ cial clubs, and other activities, participating in the Choral Festival in the spring. Chorus provides Christmas music during an assembly. Mr. Price leads in a round of “Joy to the World’ Chorus members keep on the right key. BSU Director Ed Abel joins for the reheasal of “Surrender’ 158 DYNAMICS Linda Cauthen, Richie Culotta, Cindy Bowlin, Dwain Brister, Rona Blalock, Paul King, Deidra Giacone, Tracy Morgan, Rhonda Bennett, Paul Fortenberry, Tonya Lidberg, Jason Durham, Leslie Lowery, Charles Case, Angela O’Quin. 159 i DECA The Delta Epsilon Chi Division of DECA measures a student’s proficiency in those skills identified by occupational practioners as essential to success in a given occupation. SMJC’s chapter under the guidance of Carey Lee, studies and practices the high points of such subjects as retailing, adver¬ tising, sales, finance, and information pro¬ cessing. Students of this organization com¬ pete in the spring on both state and national levels in the fields of Apparel and Accesso¬ ries Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, and Sales Management. Winners receive medallions, plaques, and stock portfolios. Piron Pruski and Andy Etheridge try their hands at film making. DECA Sponsor, Carey Lee Dawn Boyd, future actress? From left; Lori Nelson, Sivitra Pittman, Vernita Hudson, Lori Fontenot, Lisa Fontenot, Bente Jordan, Melissa Feske; kneeling from left; Linda Young, Ruby Cameron, Corrine Knox, Lucille Martin, Doug McKinnley, Judie Brister, Ken Whittington, Michael Murphy, Cornell Carter; 1st standing row from left; Stacie McKay, Monika Brent, Dawn Boyd, Pirom Pruski, Annette Wilkinson, Darlene Fuller, Jeanette Cruise, David Guillory, Jerrell Green; 2nd standing row from left; Jim Speirs, Bryan Morris, Andy Etheridge, Patrick Woodall, Tommy Redmond, Malynda Bennett, Mitch Moore, Danny Luce, Paul Sartin. VICA SMJC’s Vocational Industrial Club of America belongs to the nation’s largest or¬ ganization of trade, technical, industrial, and health occupations education. Under the guidance of sponsor Ed Murrell, the club prepares members for the labor mar¬ ket. VICA OFFICERS, seating from left; Rose Loue Johns, Sharon Powell, Richard Kennedy; standing from left VICA club from left; Richard Covington, Deborah Norton, Rose Loue Johns, Sharon Powell, Richard Kennedy, Darville Grandville; standing from left; Ed Murrell Robert Howard, Todd Raborn, Gloria Givins, Marty Wells, Leon Bilbrew, Paul Gagliardi, Todd Wilson, Bart Gast, Kendall Ott, Robert McDowell. This job definitely requires a steady hand. VICA sponsor Mr. Ed Murrell 161 ALUMNI ASSOCIA TION The Alumni Association’s main project this year was making plans for the restoration of Gillis Hall, which will serve as Southwest’s alumni house. The association awarded its annual scholarship to Jesse Crain, a 1987 Dexter High School graduate. Named as Alumnus of the Year was Louis Crawford of Tylertown. He is a graduate of Enterprise High School, SMJC, and Mississippi State, from which he received both a B.S. and an M.S. degree. He also has completed postgraduate studies at the University of Florida and the University of Arizona. Alumni members, front row from left: Randolph Bacot, Olson Stogner, Betty Norman, Doris Vaccarella, Sue White, Eleanor Reid, Elmer Edwards; back row from left: Dr. Tommy Moore, Nathan Graves, Stacey Crawford, Bryant Barron, R.B. Nunnery, Ken Barron, Lee Wilson, Jerry Reid, J.W. Beck. 162 WHO’S W HONORS Camera shy, Dawn? MR. MISS SMJC CAMPUS FAVORITES CLASS FAVORITES MOST BEAUTIFUL MOST HANDSOME CAMPUS BEAUTY BEAU BEAUTIES AND BEAUS MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT BEST DRESSED HALL OF FAME Glenn in a tie? The Who’s Who crew I 163 MR. SMJC GLENN MOORE Glenn Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Moore, repre¬ sents Southwest as Mr. SMJC. Glenn, a graduate of Amite School Center, received honors such as Mr. ASC, Most Handsome, Most Valuable Player for football and basketball, All State Football, All Conference in football, basketball, and baseball. Hall of Fame, All District Track and Field, and was named to the Society of Distinguished High School Students. While at Southwest, Moore has been a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an All-Star, and named to the All-Star First Team. Glenn plans to attend a senior college to major in coaching and administration. MISS SMJC DAWN DUNAWAY Dawn Dunaway, daughter of Richard and Brenda Dunaway, is Miss SMJC. A graduate of Walthall Acade¬ my, she received numerous honors in her high school years. She was chosen Most Beautiful, Most Polite, Friendliest, Miss Softball, Flirtiest, Greenest Freshman, Silliest Sophomore, Jolliest Junior, Freshman Homecom¬ ing Maid, Homecoming Queen, Cheerleader Co-Captain. Dawn also is currently serving as Walthall County’s Miss Hospitality. At Southwest she has served as fresh¬ man class favorite, freshman Azalea Maid, freshman Homecoming Maid, Homecoming Queen, and has been a member of the Stage Band and the “Touch of Class” danceline. Miss Dunaway plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and major in elementary educa¬ tion. 164 CAMPUS FAVORITES RICHIE CULOTTA Richie Culotta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culotta, is a 1986 graduate of McComb High School. While at McComb, Richie was a member of the National Honor Society, All-South Honor Band, USA Honor Band in Ha¬ waii; he also received the John Phillip Sousa Band Award, and he was king of the azalea court. At Southwest, he has served as Stu¬ dent Government Association President, Phi Theta Kappa President, freshman class favorite, a member of stage band, marching band, chorus, and Dynamics. Richie’s plans are to go to the mission field for two years, and then earn a cor¬ porate law degree in Tennessee. REBECCA REID Rebecca Reid is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reid of Summit. Rebec¬ ca is a 1986 graduate of McComb High School. While attending McComb she served as editor of the high school year¬ book, officer and member of the Nation¬ al Honor Society, Y-Club, Band, Latin Club, Who’s Who for activities, FCA, and FBLA. While at SMJC, Miss Reid has served as Freshman maid for the Azalea court, Sophomore Homecoming Maid, Fresh¬ man class officer, Student Government Association officer. Phi Theta Kappa, EditoV of the Whispering Pines, and Hall of Fame. She plans to attend the Univer¬ sity of Southern Mississippi and major in accounting. SOPHOMORE FAVORITES WILL TERRELL PAULA BRACEY Will Terrell, son of Bobby Hoyte and Sharon Terrell, is a graduate of Amite School Center. During his high school years. Will played basketball, was a member of the All-State football team, football All-Conference, Hall of Fame, Society of Distin¬ guished High School Students, class favorite, and track. At SMJC Terrell had been an All-State honorable mention recipi¬ ent and a Bear All Star. Paula Bracey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bracey, is a 1986 graduate of Tylerltown High School where she was chosen as a high school beauty, Most Likely to Succeed, Class Favorite, Freshman Homecoming Maid, Senior Football Maid, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Beta Club, Band, drum major for two years. Most Polite, Most Friendly, and ninth grade cheerleader. At SMJC. she is Sophomore President, a member of Student Government Association, SMJC marching band and stage band, and secretary of Phi Theta Kappa. Paula plans to transfer to the University Medical Center to major in Radiology. FRESHMAN FAVORITES JEFF VAN TONYA ROGILLIO STEVE ARMSTONG Jeff Van, son of Paul and Jean Van, is a McComb High School graduate where he was a member of the Azalea court, Homecoming court. Best Dressed, FBLA, Student Council, Y- Club, and a member of the Tiger Rags staff. Jeff plans to attend LSU and major in Business Administration with a minor in Biology. Tonya Rogillio is the daughter of Ellis and Linda Rogilio, and a graduate of Centreville Adacemy where she was named Friendliest, Most Cooperative, Homecoming court, Beauty, Class Favorite, Beta Club, and danceline. At Southwest, she is a member of the “Touch of Class’’ danceline. Freshman Class officer on SGA, and Freshman Homecoming Maid. Steve Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Armstrong, is a graduate of Tylertown High School where he was President of the Beta Club, Most Intellectual, member of the Student Coun¬ cil, winner of numerous science and computer awards, a recipi¬ ent of the French Award. At SMJC, he is Freshman Class Vice- President. He plans to attend MSU and study Aerospace Engi¬ neering. 167 MOST HANDSOME KEITH CARRUTH Keith Carruth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carruth, Jr. Keith is a gra¬ duate of Parklane Academy where he was chosen class favorite, jolliest junior, and a member of the Honor Society dur¬ ing high school. Keith’s plans are to ma¬ jor in zoology and pre-dentistry at the Medical Cen- University ter. of Mississippi MOST BEAUTIFUL HAPPY SANDERS Happy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sanders and a 1987 graduate of Parklane Academy where she was most beautiful, class favorite, beauty, class president. Honor Society president for Mississippi Private School Associ¬ ation, Parklane’s Honor Society presi¬ dent, and Craig Rawls Honor Society member of the year, a member of the Student Council, and Mu Alpha Theta. At SMJC, Happy is a member of the “Touch of Class” danceline and a stage band vocalist. Happy will attend USM Communications. and major in CAMPUS BEAU DREW ALFORD Drew Alford, son of Hollis and Kate Alford, is a graduate of Parklane Acade¬ my. While attending Parklane Acade¬ my, Drew was a member of the basket¬ ball and football teams. Drew was also a member of the track team. At South¬ west, Drew is a member of the Bears’ football team. He plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and major in Business Administration. BEAUTY CAMPUS TERl DUNAWAY Teri Dunaway, an Amite School Cen¬ ter graduate, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunaway. At ASC, she was Miss ASC, Homecoming Queen, best personality, campus favorite, cheer¬ leader captain, class favorite, and honor student. At SMJC, she has been fresh¬ man Homecoming Maid, and a cheer¬ leader. She plans to attend the Universi¬ ty of Southern Mississippi and major in medical records administration. tRU : A v v ; feil ' ■ A ' Jr V ' • t Ji i 4 r fS v« David Whittington, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Whittington, is a graduate of Amite School Center where he participated in basketball. His basketball honors include All-Conference, hon¬ orable mention, most talented. He also received the U.S. jour¬ nalism award. He plans to attend USM. Rhonda Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett, is a graduate of South Pike High School where she was named Most Intellectual, campus beauty, band drum major, honor student. Beta Club, student council. Who’s Who Among Ameri¬ can High School Students, speech team, best actress, Youth Congress, mock trial lawyer, speech award. At SMJC, she. is drum major, stage band vocalist, and Dynamics ensemble. Rhonda plans to attend the University Medical Center and study dental hygiene. Steve Lea, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Lea, is a graduate of Centreville Academy where he was chosen friendliest, most cooperative, most handsome, and Mr. Centreville Academy. He was also a homecoming escort during his high school years. Steve plans to study electrical enginieering. Renee Smith, a graduate of Parklane Academy and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cloy Smith, received numerous ' • ' ors during high school homecoming maid, beauty, most bean : ■ ful, Miss Parklane, a cheerleader, Pioneer Spirit dance tea class favorite, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, FC basketball, best defensive player, and student council. She plans to attend USM and major in accounting. Bobby Ginn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby M. Ginn, is a gra¬ duate of Tylertown High School where he received the honors of most valuable and best offensive player in baseball, cutest, most handsome, Mr. THS, and the American Legion Award. At SMJC, Bobby is a member of the baseball team. He plans to attend MSU and major in agriculture. Janet Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Johnston, is a graduate of Parklane Academy. At Parklane, Janet was a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, a fea¬ tured twirler, band reporter, and FCA. At Southwest, she is a featured twirler in the band, and a stage band dancer. She plans to attend the University of Mississippi Medical Center and major in pharmacy. Bart Begue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Begue, is a gra¬ duate of Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge. In high school Bart was a member of Broadmoor’s football team where he served as captain during his high school years. Bart plans to major in advertising. Shannon Perkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perkins, is a graduate of Amite School Center where she was a beauty, homecoming maid, football maid, class favorite, cutest, friend¬ liest, honor student, All-Conference in basketball; also, other basketball honors include most valuable, most improved, and best offensive, most school spirit, and cheerleader. At SMJC, she served as student body maid in homecoming, and a cheer¬ leader for two years. MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT STEVE BISHOP Steve Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bishop, is a graduate of Amite School Center. At ASC, Steve was Mr. ASC, most valuable in football and bas¬ ketball, Hall of Fame, DAR Good Citi¬ zenship Award,Society of Distinguished American High School Students. At SMJC, Steve was chosen to the All-state football team and is a stage band vocal¬ ist. Steve will enroll at LSU and major in business administration. JACQUELINE JOHNSON Jacqueline Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Johnson, is a 1986 gra¬ duate of Parklane Academy. At Park- lane, she was a member of the azalea court, most school spirit. Who’s Who Among American High School Stu¬ dents, basketball, class officer. Mu Al¬ pha Theta vice-president, FCA. She plans to attend USM and major in ele¬ mentary education. 172 i BEST DRESSED BOBBY NEWMAN H.R. “Bobby” Newman III, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Newman II, is a gra¬ duate of Centreviile Academy where he was Mr. Centreviile Academy, Hall of Fame, All-District Football, best atti¬ tude, and class favorite. At SMJC, Bob¬ by is a member of the football team. He plans to be a CPA and play football. Kim Bates, daughter of M.L. Bates and Terri Joiner, is a graduate of Park- lane Academy. At Parklane, Kim was a cheerleader, homecoming maid, football maid, danceline member, best dressed, best personality, beauty, jolliest junior, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Society of Distin¬ guished American High School Stu¬ dents. At Southwest, she has been a member of the “Touch of Class” dance¬ line for two years. Kim plans to major in fashion merchandising at I 1 173 HALL OF FAME Rebecca Reid is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reid and a graduate of McComb High School. While attending McComb High, Rebecca was editor of the high school yearbook, officer and member of the National Honor Society, Y-Club, band, Latin Club, Who’s Who for Activities, FCA, and FBLA. While a student at SMJC, she has served as Freshman maid for the Azalea court, Sophomore Homecoming maid, Freshman class officer, Student Government Association officer, Phi Theta Kappa, and editor of the WHISPERING PINES her freshman year. She plans to attend U.S.M. and major in accounting. Teisha Schexnayder, daughter of Mrs. Sherrill Kelley, is a gra¬ duate of McComb High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Y-Club, numerous musicals, marching, stage, and symphonic bands, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Presidential Academic Fitness Award. At Southwest, she is a member of the marching and stage bands and also a member of Phi Theta Kappa. 174 p Rusty Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Holmes, is a graduate of Parklane Academy where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Latin Honor Society, and an Academic All-American. At Southwest, Rusty is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Rusty plans to study history and politics and eventually go to law school at Ole Miss. Dana Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perry of Liberty, is a graduate of Pine Hills Academy. While at PHA, she was a member of the National Honor Society, yearbook staff, Society of Distinguished High School American Students, Hall of Fame. She was also Valedictorian, and attended the Congressional Youth Congress. While at SMJC, Dana serves as treasurer of Phi Theta Kappa, and advertisement chairman of the Baptist Student Union, and is also a member of the chorus. After graduating from SMJC, Dana plans to attend the Univer¬ sity of Southern Mississippi and major in genetic research with an emphasis on microbiology. 175 HALL OF FAME Richie Culotta is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culotta of McComb. Richie is a graduate of McComb High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, All-South Honor Band, USA Honor Band in Hawaii; he also received the John Philip Sousa band Award, and was king of the Azalea Court. At SMJC, he has served as Student Government Association Presi¬ dent, Phi Theta Kappa President, Freshman class favorite, a mem¬ ber of the marching and stage bands, chorus, and Dynamics. Richie plans to go to the mission fields for two years, and then to earn a corporate law degree in Tennessee. Willie Leggett III, son of Mary Reynolds and the late Mr. Wilh e Legget Jr., is a graduate of Liberty High School, where he was a member of the Beta club, Science club, served as President of th e Student Body, and was the recipient of numerous acadeifl lC awards. Willie was also a member of the Liberty football team f° r four years all of which he was a starter. His football honors incM e All-Area, All-Conference, and All-District three years. At SMJ ’ Willie has been a member of the Bears’ football team where he has received honorable mention two years. He plans to attend Orego 1 Tech and major in Computer Technology. 176 ONE LAST LOOK Here is a final look at the year’s experiences. Hindsight shows us many things which “could have been”. But an oveview of the entire year, both the good times and the bad, allows students to remember 1987-88 as the year SMJC had “the look”. Parting is “such sweet sorrow”, but as long as we keep these great memories close to our hearts, we will never truly be apart. Scott O’Donohue waits to see the Pope in New Orleans. Robert and Tommy take a break from the hectic yearbook work. Dana Perry is all smiles. Kathy Lu gobbles down the food. 177 Cedric Scott always wears a smile. Another facet of library life Rack ’em up! Heading out 178 179 Gary Box reviews for a test. Always ready for a game of pool Newton, Gerald, and Keith just can’t stand all the excitement. SMJC Muscle Men!!! 180 Sandy and Rebecca at the Phi Theta Kappa reception Stagehand vocalists entertain at the mall 181 Eddie and Tammy talk about journalism. “This game ate my quarter”! Mark Lang goes over some studies. Lara Darden tries to keep warm during a cold football game. 182 l ) f A NEW LOOK On July 1, 1988, this college will lose a long-time friend—its name. In November of 1987, the legislature of the state of Mississippi made possible the changing of the junior college names. South¬ west Mississippi Junior College will now be known as South¬ west Mississippi Community College because a junior college is limited primarily to the two-year preparation of an individual for further senior university studies. The Board of Trustees voted to go along with the name change because Southwest now offers short¬ term courses, seminars, and vocational programs which are not just for those who are working toward a university degree. Southwest Mississippi Community College will be geared to all those who want an education. When asked how he felt about the change, President Holmes replied, “I’m happy with it. Although I’m a traditional person, when change is needed, I say change.” m 183 A LOOK BACK As I look back over my experience as editor of the yearbook, I can remember the day I learned I was going to be editor, as well as the nights before dead¬ lines when I was wondering why I had taken the job. However, now that the 1988 yearbook has been completed, I can say it was worth the trouble. A yearbook cannot be put together alone, so it is with great pleasure that I thank the following peo¬ ple: to sponsors Mildred Craig and Betty Johnson for their support, to Tommy Redmond for his con¬ tinuous help, to photographers Thomas Gould and Brig Milne for seeing I got the pictures I needed, to last year’s editor Rebecca Reid for her much-needed advice, and to the following staff members: Scott O’Donohue, John Prescott, Sandy Johnson, Vicky Daniels, Rhonda Robinson, Shelia Heinbach, Regi¬ na Carr, Sabrina McComb, Trisha Brewer, Leslie Lowrey, Lance Brock, Julie Williams, Tammy Bla¬ lock, Brig Milne, Kim Gilbert, Candie Cabler, Kathy Brock. 184 ' ■ ' S i jO % ’ J