Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 260 of the 1975 volume:

THE TENNESSEAN 1975 TENNESSEE 5TATE UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE; TENNESSEE n can be a cooling, mfreshing brush against a cheek or come in gusts that sweep us of our feet. When still. it is the essence afsilence: but it can swirl in red and gold and blue and gray and push theseuingsun down. down do wn beneath the horizon until l-he morningsong ofbl'rds brings it back again. N0 picluive can capture irsfuliness . . . bu: imaginationfills In the gaps and? we knew it's there. I The breaS-h oflife over an oblivious city. The or'uginal element; substance with nofam'n, but the ham e. Air. 31w- VPNA 11W . w 3 .9. .Jw 1' H: Frightening aljfrxr. mm: carm' m undemmnd 1h Ex unpredictable n'xuurce. and. Iwm'ug ii. med 1'! m riwjmm prfmin'vixm. Yr?! 1!: v desirm'rive t'apahmiy ufjfre 1's immense. and U'mu'mumHed in can damage. man , and kill. Bm jfrc gives uffbmh hem and thr - warmrh in the CUM. Hg!!! in the darknmx: t'mnjbrr r'n rfmm' official: Such a dfdwwmoux elenmm demwldx rutpa-r. am! wmafm a .U'mbu! nfmtpn'dt't'rrtbilffj'. anger, wmmrm. law. paxxirm. u Bro wn earth. rich with the hopeful smell ofhfe and gro wth, supports the uni: urrfedjbrman'on of all living things. Beneath the ground. pebble-er sews sprout in siience. imrmred by the mother earth q to become MN, stretchinggaph' s or cider! y oaks and aims. Soft 33103-5 gathers, a' green 3, --. w ' . eeping itself warm,- raugh bark in bro um 51; ,J' v e ckea' with age. ary necessity - n-everachanging ca . h . upward .10 ward perfection. BE AWARE, SISTERS of those proud black men of the Zodiac They are strong - They are leaders They are swift They are weak But most of all They are BLACK men. The calm Gemini with ultimate control; The emotional Cancer with his powerful imaginatidn; The almight Leo with his rule of heart; The intellectual Virgo with his eye for criticism; The charming Libra with his thriving popularity; The sexy Scopio who fears none; The honest Sagittarius in his dreamy depression; The ambitious Capricorn with his capacity for hard work; The loyal Aquarian with his ear for sympathy; The sensitive Piscean with his search for belief,- The aggressive Arian with his desire for action; The possive Taurus with his love of beauty; All are BLACK men of the Zodiac, whether weak or strong. v. Kathy Dabhs 10 ll I2 W 3:1?34: A. g, 4 M TITQZEHI kno wn .s'ource,'c 1,ear water bubbles up. g :h a: break :1. rough stone and gm ml ' way down mm. past trees and e triad .vmah' rooted'lhl'ngs. ; . 2.5 Ugover rocks in farts that roar without pause. Hex into a cafm pool with a rhythmic lapping. ': and recedingji'am the earthy banks What: to drink and advert in easy ecstasy. tunned-wbite with activity : rywhere urns - ajs all things mm. 13 . . let place beneath Me earth. iynn C. Lewis I4 BLACK MEN, LOOK UP when your black sisters pass by They are trusting They are dedicated They are graceful They are jealous But at all times They are BLACK women. Talkative Gemini who loves to be with people; Warm-hearted Cancer who would love to fix you a good meal; Magnetic Leo with her sky-high aspirations; Serene Virgo who seeks perfection in everything; Artistic Libra who looks for the beauty in things; Sensual Scorpio who never forgets being wronged; Modest Sagittarius who loves intellectual challenge; Earthy Capricorn with her eye on progress and recognition; Idealistic Aquarius with her desire to help others; Imaginative Pisces with an immense capacity to love; Independent Aries who needs a lot of re-assurance; Materialistic Taurus who values her possessions; These are BLACK women of the Zodiac, whether jealous or trusting. Lynn C. Lewis 15 Table of Contents Introduction Student Leaders Royalty Administration Sports Student Scene Poetry by Lynn C. Lewis Art by Theodore J. Jones Very special credit is due Annette Bland Flora Devine Robert King Mrs. Barbara Murrell for assistance in completing the book. Faculty Advisers Mr. Donald Savoy Mr. Herman Beasley Dr. Jo Helen Railsback 1 7 33 49 57 B3 18 Marcus Lucas - Aries President - Student Government Association J 1,.41 X NC I ? I 1 ,' x Gaynelle Adams Leo Vice President Student Government Association 19 20 Flora Devine .. Pisces Chairperson W Student Union Board of Governors STUDENT UNION BOARD OF GOVERNORS Front Row: Deborah McFadden, Flora Devine, Wanda Brown, Johanna Parks, Jackie Waters, Annette McGee. Cedric Johnson, Denzil Bryant, Alice Eason, Mike Poli Top Row: Clifton Collier, Mrs. A. Thomas advisorl, lard,DebraVarnadore,Addie Rogers,RobertKing. Sheila Phipps, Hubert Dyson, Shirley Cunningham. Not pictured: Kenneth McDonald, Pat Harris, Ewaynia Curtis, 21 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Left to Right: Robert King, Frank Watkins, Felice Dudley, prert Greene, 1393i ? MOTIOW Annette McGee, 0t Pat Brown, Frances Harris, Al Douglas, Marcus Lucas, pictured,PatHarrIs,Edwma Temple; Terry Gibson, Gaynelle Adams, Shirley Cunningham, 22 UN IVERSITY COUNSELORS 1n . -. First Row: Dennis Carter, Rooseveit Williamson, Jackie Row: Shirley Cunningham, Felice Dudley. Deborah Thomas, Mike Pitts, Gaynelle Adams, GWQn Huguley, McFadden, Evelyn Boykins, Debra McClellan, Kenneth Annette McGee, Robert Greene, Charles Suttle. Second McDonald. 23 TSU STEERING COMMITTEE Left to Right: Marcus Lucas, Eddie Renfro, Samuel Trip- Iett, Marcellus Brooks, Gerald Maxwell, Bobby Brown, Thomas King, Willie Godfrey, Shirley Cunningham, Robert King. Left to Right: Samuel Triplett, Pat Brown, Lodovic Kimble, Ruthie Mc- Daniels, Arnet Young, Rosalind Fisher, Sandra Jeter, Berowyn Freeman, Bobby Brown, Marcus Lucas, Denise Cox, Mary Mason, Carolyn Taylor, Marcel- lus Brooks, Sandra Murray, Julie Dal- ton, Linda White. During the 1974-75 academic year, the Student Government Association made many efforts to en- courage and stimulate student participation in their own government at the university. One of their most ambitious undertakings grew from an idea presented to the SGA byThomas King, Mar- cellus Brooks, and Robert King; the plan was the formation of a committee-structured body of students which was sanctioned to assist the SGA. This marked the beginning of a new era in stu- dent politics at the university. The executive committee for the five-committee body is the TSU Steering Committee whose members are President Marcus Lucas, Bobby Brown, Marcellus Brooks, Samuel Tripplett, Shirley Cunningham, Gerald Maxwell, and Robert King. Some of the accomplishments of this body dur- ing the year were Save TSU Week , the Black History Display, Spring Festival '75, and the bringing about of more student awareness concerning campus and university problems. STUDENT ELECTION COMMISSION ut u m I ll muuuuuin' x E i a i f E E Left to Right: Dr. Charles Sampson, mdvisorh Joselyn Deborah McClellan, Hank Moore, Regina Newson, Hu- Newson, William Smith, Patrick Singleton, Karen Grin- bert Dyson tChairmam. Middfe: Hal Hawkins, Kenneth stead, Kenneth King, Debra Collier, Jacqueline WilliamS, McDonald, Front: La Frieda Jones. 26 Jackie Thomas, President - Sagittarius Linda Street, Vice President - Sagittarius meO-TI-no mmJH-n 700-me 27 - 4.11: W'. - mxmn-mmo mmyrn WO-ZCH 28 Right to Left: Michael Pitts tTauruQ President, Gwendolyn Huguley manced Vice President, Portia Smith lAquariusa Secretary. Kenneth McDonald - President -- Gemim Lindsey Posey - Vice President Aquarius Wyteria Jackson - Secretary - Capricorn Glenda Moton Treasuter - Libra mWOZOI'UOm mmmn-m-no mmj r-n FRESHMAN CLASS OFFI Patrick Singleton tin TreeJ President Virgo, F- Treasurer Cancer, Reneri Moon fin TreeJ CERS Leonard Black Vice President Libra, Renee? Vincent Secretary Sagittarius 30 Front Row Clifton Collier, Annette McGee, Augus- tine Taplett, PhyIIis Gacox, Rita Brooks. Top Row - Deadra Bryant, Ann Ward, Thelma Sanders, Stanley Harris, Alice Eason. -n-nj;-lm ?Um-II'I'IZ L-R: CouEditor - Shirley A. Cunningham; Editor - Clyde King. .mm 8h UD. am US 50 nt hm NP :f mm .moh RC P; ME .m HC .Wn ah warm 0 t: OP... he Pr... Par EM rl Pe mC .m. We Wh D. Em :mg 1m mm T-D. Below: -Chief. Not Shown: Kenneth McDonald Organization Editor. Sports Editor. Dorsey Goosby, Campus Speakers. Robert Greene, Editor Center Right: 1' -in Viola K. Dabbs, 32 INAUGURAT'ION - RHAPSODY CORONATION deborah miss mcfadden tennesse state universitg A Pisces Beauty, Classic, Charming, Natural . . . 37 3.. 1' I': 'Hliyi - I Hag; - 41E ' 'E'EIm' 5 man ' x Im'a'l 11 :hviwitjt IL. qileeliir .. . .. wk- . JML-hxlwvu $.1an a brown ' mic. and W I . 34153 Q; h'mmm Iitu ' 111153 Marcus Lucas - Aries - President of the SGA Major: Pre-Medicine Gaynelle Adams - Leo -- Vice-President of the SGA . Major: M j Mathematics Ja-A.i.h.u;-L;, IL A' i5? my; . .- wmaa Mm . 133$me I . I gag maw-g-Egpgg .' I pb- Id WWWW Hi'i'iiiim : g1 94. :4 Wilh- -. 1 WJ-ua-mqe i ! Dr. Frederick S. Humphries President Capricorn A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT As you, the university community, know,TSU has been en- gaged in a historic struggle since 1968. Whether traditionally Black Colleges will be allowed to exist and continue as viable forces in education is very much rooted in that struggle. The institutions which we control and which are most responsive to our needs must not be lost. There is every indication by what we observe on the national scene today that we should and will guard Tennessee State with jealosy, for it is one of our most precious possessions. So whenever there is talk of phas- ing in or phasing out, merger or submerger, we must adopt the position which most effectively safeguards our indi- viduality, our purpose ... our mission. The amount of energy e emotional, physical, and psychological - which has been expended to preclude this institution from being absorbed or lost is immeasurable. As a result much progress has been made and will continue to be made to insure the existence of Tennessee State University. 52 ..... 4' . a :- I F 1 I 3?? Dr. Charles B. Fancher Libra Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Joseph A. Payne Taurus Vice President for Student Affairs .- ..-1. .....F .. Hq. ... .........-. l 53 Dr. Calvin O. Atchison Virgo Vice President for Development A ,. . ,. . . .. Lu... , . .. I .. .. .. x. F... , .. . , . 5.U....,r...... . .1. ... . . .3$.. ..5...: $33., 54 Mr. Arthur W. Danner Aries Vice President for Financial Affairs 55 H41 . aulllllhrr. L L A B T O O F. T.S.U.Tigers - No. 1 The Big Blue'1 Tigers started off with an over- whelming, antagonizing defeat by slipping to Middle Tenn. State: 20-10. Upon suffering the crucial blow, the Big Blue retaliated and with the leadership of Head Coach Big John Merritt, and the battle cry of Lefs 60 Tennessee by the Tiger fans, Tenn. State once again became the N0. 1 team, finishing the season with a record of 8-2. Needless to say, without the assistance of Defen- sive Coach - Joe Gilliam, Offensive Coach - Alvin Coleman, graduate assistant coaches, trainers, man- agers, team physician and supporters, the 1974 foot- bail season would not have been a great success. T.S.U. Opponents 10 M.T.S.U. 20 44 C.S.U. 12 36 ALLA 8: M D 27 Texas Southern 6 7 Grambling 21 10 Virginia Union 0 17 Fla. A 8! M 14 17 U.T.C. 0 56 Ala. State 0 41 Virginia St. 0 Above: Practice is a vital part of Tiger victories. Below: Quarterback Lonnie Stewart fades back for a pass. TSU Tigers down UTC Moccasin in route to another VICTORY I .. .II - w:n--us'iar!'?iac33W ' . g'-. . .. R. ,l , D n. .. ' ?WQSir ... . lf' Kl' . .-.:. N1 K. .13. gg ch? .141: , I H. SWIMMING uulNES .. . 3. . .L... ....:.:...:-. Anthony Joseph I .f Alfie Stallworth Richard Allen Thompson, Gregory Neal, Shane Andres, James Adams. Luke, Row 1: deft to Right? Darrel Hayes, Jesse Thomas. Row 2: Joseph iChippyJJames, Vickie Brown, Gary Brown, Hodges, Coach Bass. Row 3: Gregory At Right Team Co-Captains, Jesse Thomas and Darrel Hayes dis- piay team trophy. 62 Outstanding Freshman Chippy James prepares to splash in . Darrel Hayes demonstrates proper techniques of the butterfly stroke. Perfect diving form by Alfie. The backstroke appears to be relaxing to Shane. BASKETBALL 64 Row 1 0.9!! to RighU: Kevin Cooper, Ricky Cole, Greg Davis, Billy McBride, Myron Goggins, Michael Johnson. Row 2 fStandingJ: Charles Counts, Art Williams, Richard Martin, Jesse Knowles, Joe Webb, Bernardo Bailey, Basil Wat Smotherman, Gilbert Williams, and 'Doc Willie , Trainer. Coach Ed Martin, Head Basketball Coach, ap- pears to be encouraging the Tigers to fight on . Due to illness at the beginning of the season, Coach Martin was unable to coach the first few games; however, with the brilliant assistant coaching of Johnny Carey, the Tigers maintained the renowned $311 title finishing the season with a 18-9 record, claiming the South Regional Championship and placing in 4th Division II of the NCAA tournament. TS U 86 57 75 97 91 74 80 67 66 92 87 83 ca n c. 83 B1 B9 74 1 D7 56 78 94 70 75 63 82 64 75 81 North Kentucky St. E. III. Virginia Union K.C. West Liberty Coll. Wheeling Coll. Morris Harvey Coll. M.T.S.U. C.S.U. U.T.C. Morehouse Kentucky Wesleyan Pikeville Virginia Union M.T.S.U. North Kentucky St. Lincoln K.C. Morehouse C.S.U. Kentucky Wesleyan U.T.C. Lincoln Armstrong U.T.C. Akron Old Dominion Assumption Full Season 18-9 0 PFC N E NTS 83 82 84 57 81 64 64 81 79 90 86 71 canc. 77 82 84 69 92 55 68 87 67 91 53 B1 59 88 88 65 g ' Vy' .3 Q? iifa-Ji - Get that ball, Wennymanll $H, h ' ;h . I .- - u a? - m 4 M MC $2,217 3; j i? . x4- ! E? ,5, l L, P. .3 Gilbert defends goa1 as Counts 11er and Bernardo 1133 look on. CO-Captains Gilbert Williams 810 and Michael Johnson 0.01 await rebound. Butch Cassidy 8: the Sundance Kids: Bottom Row: fLefr to Righo Edward Hall, Avery Drumwright, Donald Joyce, Robert Perkins, SaDanial Herd, Carnell Scruggs. Top Row: Nathaniel Snell, William McGee. BASEBALL z: 'Hf -E U! C AG-l-leN-b Stillman Ala State Austin Peay Belmont Quincy Quincy M.T.S.U. W Kentucky Opponent NWNN-lLD-lw .1 VI C 050040131940 Opponent MTSU 4 Term Tech 3 Austin Peay 16 Morehouse 1 Tenn Tech 1 Union Univ. 4 Union Univ. 1 Union Univ. 4 Jacob Robinson - Head Coach, Jimmie Baker, Infield - Coach, Ronald Braden, Asst. Head Coach 1 pitchers and catchers, Dennis Carter, Outfield Coach, Not Shown: Herbert Hamilton 1 Outfielders and Catchers Coach . . - - , D b h Left to Right: Ronnie Smith Asst. Coach, Sheila ChoateS; Karen Wllhsf Mars;-x::lrl3?;:;-Shhi;rrf1EEEAIEIWM. e 0 3 Clay, Judith Smith, Edwina Temple, Edward 5. Temple Head Coach. Not PICILII'E . At Right: Asst. Coach Ronnie Smith instructs Sherry Ballew in proper techniques of hurdles. mmr-I-mwFUmD-A .4 O 'H - 41$ : r27 ' ' ? X i. x- A :1 x . m I Q? ,. E i. . Sheila Choates and Coach Temple greet visiting track great and former Tigerbelle, Edith McQuire Duvall. i Befow: Memories of her TSU days return as Mrs. Duvall ioins the current Tigerbelle team on the track. 71 The judo Club, directed by Don Reid, was organized to he1p indi- viduals learn the proper methods, teChniques and ideas of judo. At Right Don instructs class before actual participation. Assistant di- rector, Eddie Renfroe fPt'ctured BelowJ meditates before match. JUDO CLUB Eddie Renfroe and Bill Bevington win trophies 73 KARATE. 'i Troy Taylor, director of the TSU Karate Club. instructs interested students in the art of karate. Above, Troy helps two novices develop proper hand positions. 9:! 3W? '7 : 'LI' 4, ..r .7- . INTRAMURALS As Donald Joyce drifts to the right, the Omegas move in on defense. Could he be dancing or is he running for the touch- down? Go, Bo - Got! Women: Basketball: VoHeybaH: Dynamics Junior Tigers Runner-up: AKNS Runner-up: AKA's Fast ED's Team luniorTigers '76 - -;.'ktih '3? .I . 1 - . . -4..H-!n. .-; .oL'... . International Players plan important strategy before game. Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities tie for Football Championship. Men: Basketball: Softball: FootbaH: Co-champs: Kappas Co-champs: Kappas, Poagis Runner-up: Quas, Kappas Players, Rulers Harambees 77 H E E RI. EAD E R m Right MOW Mrs- Maxine Merritt, Chaarieader adviser, takes time out for a brief, but important meet- ing with the cheerleaders. 78 Annette Bland and Melvin Wilson serve as co-captains of the cheer- leaders. 'w- W A YEAR OF CRISIS Because of insufficient funds, wornout instruments, and other complications, the TSU Aristocrat of Bands went on strike for the first time in the history of Tennessee State University. The band, under the direction of Prof. W. Fielder, marched for only three games during the entire season: the Middle Tennessee State game at Dudley Stadium, Central State at Chicago, and Texas Southern in Hale Stadium. The band refused to march not only for Homecoming, but also for all ofthe remaining home games of the season. Pictured: White Cloud , at Left, and Bobby Brown, Below, discuss band problems with band members and other con- cerned students. Taibe-hilifci'k.f.a -. - . m..fe,.a 'hsflie;iihggf fuigihivtfo-ihatfe ' 84 Organizations Alliance for Black Social Welfare Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Kappa Mu Alpha Mu Gamma Alpha Phi Alpha American Home Economies Association Art Guild Boyd Hall Governing Board Brothers of Harambee Catholic Association Chess Club Criminai Justice Club Delta Sigma Theta Girls' DriH Team Hale Hall Officers Hepermots History-Geography Club Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Omicron Pi Meditation Ensemble National Collegiate Association of Secretaries Ohio Players Club Omega Psi Phi Pan Hellenic Council Phi Beta Lambda Phi Beta Sigma Phi Mu Alpha Pi Omega Pi Players Guild Political Science Club Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Rho Sigma Sigma Tau Epsilon Sociology Club Social Welfare Club Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature University Honors Program Veterans Club Womans Scholastic Honor Society 85 36 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 First Row: Robert L. Rucker, Louis Leavelle, CEITOI Second Row: Marion Edwards, Mary L. Higgs, Gwen- Brooks, Priscilla Newman. Lucille Dean, Hollace Brooks dolyn G. Dunn,Viola K. Dabbs. ALLIANCE FOR BLACK SOCIAL WELFARE 85 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA 86 fLeft Groupj L-R, Row 1: Velma Jones, Victoria Powell, Pat Brewer, Eleanor Bass, Rochelle Stokes, Beverly Campbell, Teresa Thompson, Row 2: Vivian Scruggs, Debra Banks, Alyce Eason, Diane Watkins, Mary Gardner, Denise Douglas, Deborah Lovelady, Rhonda Flem- mings, Felice Dudley. Row 3: Cathy Estes, Emma Brazzell. MenterJ L-R, Row 1: Karen Wooding tPresJ, Francetta Stokes, ROW 2: Linda Russell, Theresa Joyce, Colette Clark, Pat Dandridge, Thelma Sanders, Row 3: Saundra Bragg,-Judith Smith, Johnnie Easley. fRighf Group; L-R, Row 1: Faye Claybon, Charmaine Washington, Deborah Varnadore, Laura Browne, Nancy Shealey, Pam Smoot, Row 2: Valerie Tillman, Evelyn Boykin, Brenda Pearson, Anita Pritchett, Lydia Wilson, Linda McDougal, LaVeania Lacey, Marilyn Champion, Row 3: Canzada Kelley, Josephine McClelland. ALPHA KAPPA MU Junior Class Honor Society Standing: Flora Devine, Regina Morton, Karen Grinstead, Natalie Hicks, Sharon Davis, Gaynelle Adams, Arthur Green, Judy Con1ey. Seated: FrancesHarris. 87 ... ewmn g dmmw mc D 6 V1; me3 mmmn. H e Eammm mkc,m.m r-IR MHLDM 0e..r.; Rade .mmmvum i .a UIUJdIm ancnn P.Iala LmeoR R0.BHL Lammm ..narc..r tyee N.IJVm Omaah HELLI 9 A5 guy at Av ue n o as U Lr n0 M gn eo rH 0 A F mu. m..:.. .. . 1.4.? 3 1 m. h. FE. . fr 2... 1? $3.. m ........, z... F 88 ALPHA PHI ALPHA Row 1: Charles Settles, Ronald King, Dennis Lawson, Raymond Lynn, Robert Greene. Row 2: Frankie Sharp, Leon Mathis, Frank Watkins, John Gray, Reginald Mitchell, Roderick Walker, Shirley Cunningham, Earl Maclin, Reginald Floyd. Terrance Gibson, Hubert Dyson, Benjamin Edwards Ill, Franklin Pegues. Row 3: Roosemlt Williamson, Yolanda Chatman, Larry Scott, Loran Barnes, Kenneth Role, Maurice Taylor, Robert Payne, Michael Pitts, Ralph Ford. 89 AMERICAN HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION Front: wanted Iris Hughes, Dr. Mary Greer, Joyce Garner, fRighU Jackie Clark, Shirley Anderson, Jeanie Williams, Joselyn Newson, 0'.er Iris J. Windrow, Jane Kersten, Leatrice Sanders, Camilla Toliver, On Stand: Marilyn Champion, Phyllis Kirklen, Winifred Stephens, Delois Marshall, On Bar: Essie Stelle, jacqueline Waters, Valerie Tillman, Faith Church, On Slide: fTopJ Clara Sain, fBoltomJ Janice Bass. Front: Karen Graham, Brenda Jones, Rosetta Barbee, Anthony A RT Otey, Joseph Oden, James Carrington Back: Robert Walker, Linda Williams, Kayode Liadi, Vallary Mitchell, Herman Beasley, Joseph Suggs, James Luster, Susan Schelton, Jerry G U I LD Waters. 91 BOYD HALL GOVERNING BOARD 92 Loird McCreary, Gerald MaRae, Carl Hill, Jewel Atkins. l- BROTHERS O F Left to Right: George Matthews, Michael White, Reginald White, Dana Harding, Jimmy Tuggers, Reginald Williams, John Ross, Willie H A RAM B E E Williams, Elton Jones, Donnie Jeans, Eric Dockery, Reginald Brock, Allen C. Tatum. 93 From: David Hyman OFM, Edward Maduko, Cass F.L. ATI I O L I Teague, Jr., Joseph Thompson. Back; Andrew Okpaleke, Karen Pickney, Emma Brazwell, Jacqueline Gayle, Ronald ASSOC I AT I O N Robinson, Verlina King, Debra Jackson, Wanda McNeil, Emeka Nnadi. 94 aw; Left to Right: Luther Hill, Ir., Keith Hudson, Ronald Greene, C H ESS Darryl J. Evans, Walter J. Burkes, Travis C. Smith, Michael V. Gibbs. CLUB 95 96 CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB Sitting: L-R, Joyce Jordon, Sandra Pleas, Regina Newson, Iris Epperson, Standing: Fist Row; L-R, Felice Dudley, Winifred Leake, Carolyn Durham, Angela Campbell, Linda McDougal, Nathan Davis, Juanita Helm, Althea Carter, Edna Obourne, Loran Gaiters, Adviser. and Row; Oddie Jones, Deloise Cross, Luther Bratton, Wayne Dickerson, Katherine Hamilton. Normal Henderson, James Fuller, Michael Sweeney. Row 1: Cheryl Howard, Wanda Owens, Willie McDowell, Constance Smith, Conchita Simonton, Constance Shelton, Barbara McMillan, Barbara Woods. Row 2: Verla Ross, Yvonne Grey, Patricia Harris, Damita Boyd, Annette Bland, Rosaline Strong, Shirley Hooks, Janice Byrd. Row 3: Annette McGee, Deborah Barbee, Camille Shoots, Patricia Jones, Gail Clemmons, Beverly Allen. Raw 4: Phabinne WiH'Iams, Joyce Vaden, Eva Williams, Corless JenkinS, Thela Phillips. Row 5: Jean Cousin, Gloria Ross, Donna Hall, Debra McClellan. Row 6: Carletta Lloyd, Myra Kirkland, Regina Morton. Row 7: Sandra Quash, Camilla Smart. Row8 Gwen Huguley. DELTA SIGMA THETA 9'? GIRLS DRILL TEAM might to Lem: Linda Watson, Shiela Frederick, Florine Harbour, Beulah Burton, Vanessa Beane, Gladys Dotson, Joy Biggs, Rhonna Taylor, Yvette Baldridge, Evelyn Carter, Michelle Fields, Donna Woodard, Edith McDonald, Jan Corswell, Cynthia Parham, Rosa Newson, Marcia Mitchell. Thelma Sanders, Jo Ann Davis, Barbara McMillan. HEPERMOTS 1st Row: Daryl Butts, Joi Bolton, Andreal McLemore, Wanda Evans, Monte Bryant, 2nd Row: Debbie King, Patrick Singleton, Elizabeth Sewell, Michelle Fields, Tijuana Laney, 3rd Row: Bryan Williams, Kim Clark, Wender Cox. 100 Row 1: Mary Bryant, Michael Ross, Vaden Fowler, Mary Taylor, jackie Bellow, Harold Garner, Patricia Bradleyr Elizabeth McClain, Gale Thompson: Eula Taylor; Bobby Lovett. Row 2: Steverson Duncan, Dr. Paul Phillips, Joice Hall, Milton Brame, Pres., Larry Fowler, Leonard Roper, Robert Greene. HISTORY 8x GEOGRAPHY CLUB 101 102 KAPPA ALPHA PSI N 51'? w 1.x ' memcv 11 11V it Right Standing mescending Orded: Kendall Hawkins, Stanley Lipford, Jesse White, Cedric Cox, Henry D. Moore, Michael Dobson, Wayne Fleming, John Thomas, Tony Turner, Jerry Pugh, Anthony McAdoo, Dennis Cosby. Front Row: Morris Cook, Reubin Lewis, Bernard McCreay, Otis Street. 2nd Row: Cass Teague, Hosie Stuart, Reginald Reeser, 3rd Row: Fred Brazzle, Mike Elion, Reginald Young, 4th Row: Joseph Walker, Tony Evans, Marvin Man- gum, Michael Dunn, 5th Row: Wiley Hoover, Arthur Whitaker, 6th Row: Juan Gipson, Landon Smith. Left Standing: fin Ascending OrderJ Ronald Chap- man, Stephen Harvey, Nelson Stephens, Frederick Woods, John Payton, Kenny Taylor, Algernon Know!es, Michael Hubert, Greg Scott, Theodis Maxey. nil. iallllt 31 First Row: Joselyn Newson, Sylvia Fox, Iris Dolores Harris, Adm, Camilla Tolivar, Pres... Hughes, Faith Church. Second Row: Mrs. Marilynn Bateman,ValerieTiI1man. KAPPA OMICRON Pl 103 104 MEDITATION ENSEMBLE First Row: L-R, Joe Palmore, Kenneth Ragland, Mi- chael Jenkins, Quintin Willis. Second Row: L-R, Bobby Adkisson, Robert Caldwell, Debra Barney, Vondra Porter, Yvonne Moore, Florine Harbour, Bernice Beatty, Edith McDonald, Marilyn Denson. Third Row: L-R, Benjamin Pollard, Geneva Foster, Larry Robb, Teresa Caldwell, Luthur Hill, Jr. Mi- chael Leigh, Freddie Perry. Jane Johnson, Natalie Scales, Regina Morton, Rosie Tillman, Eileen Singleton, Gloria Bell. 2nd: Sharon Baker, Birdia Musgrave, Patsy Christman, Debbie Collier, Sandra Kelly, Faye Clayborn. 3rd: Denise Cosby, Linda Starks, Judith Gray. Janet Chun, Verleen Hatcher. NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION OF SECRETARIES 105 OHIO PLAYERS CLUB 106 Front: Ervin Jackson, Robert Tipton. Stan the man JohnSOn, Charlene Buck- ner, Joe Bell, Gayle Wortham, tPresJ Top Mounter Clockwise Joyce Mills, Jennifer Petrie, Sheila Frederick, Linda Starks. Tvrone Cooks, Angela Ro Camp- bell, Charles Jeffreys, Greg Long, Sandra L. Johnson, Stuart Shields, Wice PresJ Kathy Perkins. First Row: Joe King, William Smith, Carol Carpenter, Warren Jenkins, Larry Turner, Renee Ward, Anthony Jones. Second Row: Lawrence Maclin, Rod- ney Cummings, Michael Wesley, Fernando Jones. Third Row: Michael White, Carl Maclin, Larry Murray, Hackney, David Mallet, Denzil Bryant, Fourth Row: Roland Shorter, Lee Harris, T.J. Stephens, Ervin Williams. Fifth Row: Carl Hill, Clifton Coilier, Samuel Gilbert, Leon Outlaw, Eddie Frazier, Her- man McKinney, John Witherspoon, and last but not least, the train. -U':'U 3 OmZO -Ij 107 PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL 151' Row: Allen Jackson, Jr., Stephen Harvey, Cass Michael Elion, Larry Scott, Michael White, Samuel Teague, Jr., Will Barlow, Gwendolyn Gibbs, Ken- Gifbert, Ted Beard, Jo Ann Davis, Linda Street, neth Rolle, Faye Claybon, Wanda Brown, Lynn Gwen Huguley, Ewaynia Curtis, Hank Moore, Rue- Jones. 2nd Row: Frankie Sharp, Lucille Green, bin Lewis. Leon Outlaw, Landon Smith, Deloris Howell, 108 2: William Tolliver, Timothy Anderson, Ann Bush, Harold Vaughn, Jimmy Shaw, Harold Hawkins, lmogean Lacefield, Larry Lopp, Vernon Avery. Row 3: Mark House, Juliet! Whitaker, Marie Reed, Judy Reese, Pat Dicker- son, Robert Woods, Louis Grice, Dr. Charles Weis. Row 4: Alice Chism, B ETA Marilyn Giggs,10hnny Walker, Tria Stewart, Diane Bryant. Row 5: Preston Taylor, Jonas Awujo, Benjamin Arnell, Maurice McClain, Jackie Bush, Don- L AM B D A ald Binkley, Yolanda Chatman. Raw 1: Jerry Pugh, Anthony Asuquo, Yvonne Brandon, David Taylor. Row P l I I 109 PHI BETA SIGMA 110 Top Row: L-R, James Beard, Thomas Garrison, Jimmy Peters, James Bates, Frank Bridgeport. Second Row: Will Barlow, Eugene Giles, Evans Pope, Ralph Cotton, Lionel Jackson. Kneeh'ng: Roscoe Mays, James Herron, Stanley Campbell, Nathaniel Douglass, Robert Jordan. Front: L-R, Otis Penny Carter, Gregory Price, Reginald Robinson, Victor Ray Davis, Jake White, Christopher Dukes, Christopher Miller, William Bayback. Back: Willie White, Eddie Goodwin, Tony Phiilips, James Cole- man, Armand Jackson, Melvin Hudson, Jirn Williams, Robert Haston. PHI MU ALPHA 111 112 Pl OMEGA Pl Business Education Honor Society Top: Regina Morton, Valerie Teamer, Bottom: Saundria Bragg, La Frieda Jones, Debbie Collier. Anzetta Cherry. Row 1': fSeatedJ Alonzo Ward, Brenda Shelton, Laparee Young, LaVerne Holliday, Gregory Burt. Row 2: Darcey Winnant, Larry Williams, Andrea Fitzpatrick, Patsy Baker, Eloise Manning, Max- ine Williams, Phyllis Adams, Larry Robb, Mr. Herman ,Brady. Row 3: Helen Foutch, Cynthia Oliver, Debbie King, Linda Law- rence. PLAYERS GUILD 113 POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB 114 Back Row: fL-RJ Robert Rolston, Walter Wiison, Bruce Waller, Reginald Bond, Chris McKinnie. Front Row: Sherman Gooding, Thelma Sanders, Karen Wooding, Patricia Adaranijo, Gerald Maxwell, President. V'anl' m vrn tu '- v E I 1-. .uru-ul jam. . Tst Row: Lonette Cobb, Gwendolyn Gibbs, Patricia Dickerson, l Marilyn Gibbs. 2nd Row: Deloris Howell, Patsy Baker, Geneva G M A Foster, Sharon Baker. 3rd Row: Deborah Woodson, Jennice Westbrooks, Helena Jordan, Ethel Matthews, Shirley Wilson. AM M A Verlee Woods. W tam LE P W 115 SIGMA RHO SIGMA Social Science Honor Society .w r9 .- f! 5+ 35: ROW 1': Flora Devine, Sharon Johnson, Judy C. Jones, Joyce Vaden. Row 2: Karen Wooding, Thelma Sanders, Linda Mc- DOUEald, Josephine McClellan. Frances Harris, Felice Dudley. 116 Augustus Taylor, Maurice Milier, Norman Neely, Sherri Robinson tSweetheartL Samuel Word, Donald Holmes, Willis Neely, Daniel L. Jones, John Brown. Back Row: Ralph Hair Ford, Lennard Parks. SIGMA TAU EPSILON 117 From: Dr. Andrew Jackson, Shirley Jones, Sallie Edna Masuoka, Clarice Lewis, Mrs. Stephens, Emma Hayes, Olivia Brown, Anthony McAdoo. Rear: Dr. Barnes, Sandra Elkins, Audrey Bailey, Evata Buford. 118 SOCIOLOGY CLUB SOCIAL WELFARE CLUB Bottom: Sandra Brown, Vanessa Lucas, Dorothy iels, LOuis Leavelle, Miss Waldine DeBerry, Mr. Winfrey, Patsy Baker, Jimmy Bandy, Shiriey Jones, Roderick, Burton, Elizabeth Booker, Walter Hollo- Audrey Horn, Mrs.Watson,Marice Glover.5econd way. Top: Ronald Batson, Sharon Doss, James Row: Gwen Dunn, Ava Green, Evelyn McGarity, Herron,lames Beard,Kathy Dabbs. Virginia Seaberry, Gladys Dotson, Ruthie McDan- 119 TENNESSEE INTERCOLLEGIATE STATE LEGISLATURE I . . . I P.- nerfrxffrrtri, f 'w-w n ' t . JR .. '3: '1 WE- 954.1- 1 . 3' k :3 - . .9 a Adi? .;; L -. J I f f 3'7 I h i - 'r f F ii. :4 n x 4; j'f 1-, I , . rI'J .K . First Row: Constance Smith, Hubert Dyson, loselyn M. Newson, Chair- man. Second Row: Karen Wooding, Karen Grinstead, William C. Smith, Thelma Sanders, Regina Newson. 120 UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM Sitting: Candy Joe, Jean Cousin, Myra Turnip- seed. Standing: Dennis Carter. Front: deft to Righv loan Biffle, Opal, Tanya Hill, Vanessa Beene, Phyllis Adams, Darrell Robinson. Rear fLeft to Rightj Kim Clark, Cynthia Olesby, plus three. ..'.. ii- to. u.- -;::.;:;u;;aai 53;: v Li. 121 VETERANS CLUB First Row: Chris Parson, John Walton, Jackie Jefferson, James Jordan, John Brandhan, Woodrow Riddle. Second Row: Lester Jones, George Harris, Greg Steward, Harold Thompson, James Covening, Donald Stranton. Third Row: James Hampton, Julius Hill, Dave Jones, Harold Bailey, Larry Smith, Larry Carr, Bobby Brown. 122 Left to Right: Cynthia Arnett, Carolyn Noble, Donna Crawford, Rochelle Baker, Lisa Harris, Thea Moses, Yvonne Brandon, Sandra Quash, Jean ne Cous- in, Front: Pamela McHaney. . .. 5.5.5.1.; m m.m.m..,.. .. a uavuuacg3-1u. I . a a iguavv a a jig m 123 WOMENS SCHOLASTIC HONOR SOCIETY SENIORS K Ahmael Donna! Allen Shirley Andersen Lorenzia Anthony Sandra Avent Blondeva Bailey Patricia Bai1ey Karen Baker 124 Deborah Barbee Loran Barnes Eric Barnes Arne Barnett . Eleanor Bass Janice Bass Ronald Batson Brenda Bans Michael Blanch Beverly Bodenhamer 125 Evefyn Boykin Darry Bradley Marilyn Brack Milton Brame Charles Bratcher Emma Brazzell Cynthia Brinson Irene Brinkley Brenda Brooks 126 James Brown Peggy Brown Lori Byron 31 . i4 :2 a r: -. xixx'ge- ..-'.r: 9 3 . Q 29:0. 0 o o u: . v O o e. o 3. 1 Beverly Campbell Jacquelyn Clark Bernice Cliff Ervin Cobb Jacquelyn Cobb Eve1yn Coleman 127 Valjane Coliington Josephine Conyers Ardalia Cooke Dennis Cosby Denise Cox Debra Cross V. Kathy Dabbs Shelley Dash 128 ........-Jx. lill-w..'l , x J g I 1,,4 i . I 33$ .2? i x Deborah Davis Felice Dudley Sheryl Dixon Michael Dobson Benjamin Edwards Darryl Evans Doris Evans Gloria Ewing 129 130 Bennie Frederick Bennie Frye Allean Gaines Maurice Gaines Anita Fletcher Reginald Floyd Jeannie Foster Robert Gaines Gwen Gibbs Millie Goosby Arthur Green Lueatrice Green Robert Greene Karen Grinstead Cathee Hamilton Johnny Harper Frances Harris Sheryln Harris Patricia Harris 131 Frances Hewlett John Hester Natalie Hicks Mary Higgs William Howard Gary Jackson Vickie James Gwen larmon Mary Jimerson Ianelohnson 132 Jackquelyn Jones LaFrieda Jones Nobel Jones Sandra Jones Canzada Kelley Jane Kersten Phyllis Kirklen Edith Langster 1 '5 h. 4:; ' '4 .i E Winnefred Leake Louis Leavelle Carolyn Little Donald Logan Donnie Love Walter Locker Marcus Lucas Granville Lyons Georgia Marshall Constance Moore Henry Moore Josephine McClelland Deborah McFadden Linda McGee 135 Willean McGee Donald McKinnie Barbara McMillan Barbara McWright Joselyn Newson Edward Norris Susan Osborne Yohanna Parks 136 ? -'. Joessie Patterson Brenda Pearson Bruce Perry Vickie Pickins Karen Pickney Rita Pritchett 13'? Michelle Reed n 0 5 .m b O R m a n 0 R juanita Ross Phyllis Rucks 138 Clara Sain Brady Sanders Vivian Scruggs Jimmie Shaw 139 Pamela Smith William Smith Mary Spriggs Brenda Steele Senthia Stewart Francetta Stokes I40 Debra Strong Augusta Taylor .J- I I umwx . -, gum .' nr Bobbie Taylor Mary Taylor ,. .-.' Troy Taylor Augustine Taplet Gwen Teamer Valerie Teamer Patricia Thomas Rosie Tillman 141 James Tinch Camilla Tolliver Joyce Vaden Debra Vaughn Dellcenia Wade Linda Walker Milton Wells Verles Westbrook Sandra Westmoreland Deborah Whitley ...a- , M ? a xx Deborah Whittaker Joshua Wiley Joycelyn Williams Willie Williams Bernard Woody Donald Wright 143 JUNIORS Evata Buford Willie Conner Denise Cosby 144 Shirley Cunningham Jennifer Davis Joann Davis Deniece Duncan Gloria Ealy Mattie Elkins Geneva Foster Nathaniel Gardner Ronald Greene Cleophas Harris L46 Armand Jackson Judy Jones Clarice Lewis Michael Lowrey 147 148 Lawrence Maclin Willis Neely Andrew Okpaleke Ritchie Patton a-i ' 43.1; it 3434: m g: a :8. a 1.; 4. u :8! a MFK ?WWWW m '55 IE --: $, . n 3' , . . . A . p '1 .. ,1 Norvelle Perry Thelma Phillips Carolyn Pledger William Pride 149 150 Runcie Prince Larry Reaves Janice Roberts Hope Robinson Darnell Sanders Theodore Stokes Roland Thompson Karen Wooding 151 SOPHOMORES Wi II Barlow Patrice Bryant Morris Cook 152 Frederic Cundiff Dawn Dean Terry Gibson Sharon Grigsby Sallie Hayes 153 ln5 Deborah Hugg M . AR n . Donna Ireland Karen John Kenneth McDonald 4, ..' run, 1.: Mn... ..w...7... , . .1 .. . . 2n: 154 155 Annette McGee Derrick Waites Alice Sanders Quintin Willis . . r. .. . . .1 . hfuwgtcb?mts?..wr.h J. 3, FRESHMEN Gayal Allen Debra Barney Calvin Holden 158 Clifton Bolds Brenda Calloway Angela Campbe Janice Coleman Julie Dalton 5 S m ab U o D o .m N A Rosalind Fisher Karen Gill Mattie Grace 158 Dwight Jackson Sandra johnson Deborah King Frances Lewis 159 Elise Michel Gayle Wortham Edward Vinsang s n o 5 r.- a D... e h D o H .n .n C 160 I I A n: ' u - ' -. . . 4- -- -. - . . . E ' l-I' -- i -. . .. ..-.' . . E, .. ..J-.--. , x '. 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Eallldwin-gpaizggm? yaw will- iiii$ihr mmmi- im' wmawm Emm TennesseiES-tale U'Mw'rmyr mm am mfiii Eguts'tamjin'g s'iudEie-nl'a whip haw .51hq;wn agadigrrgiigfgmlflfnta aiding With: serve. mm n: :thnIiHeriiiyl Theme 5t.ude-nlsfih-SDWwaning .13-1! future asimirja am! thwart highly mpmmmiliw; nil the . Ufji-vmjiihr Mmmi ENTER. TC! LEARN .. . GEE FDRTH TO EEEVE: iEti Gaynelle Adams Leo Saundra Bragg - Scorpio Yvonne Brandon - Gemini Anzetta Cherry - Virgo 162 Ervin Cobb - Aquarius Clifton Collier- Pisces Debbie Collier -- Capricorn Judy Conley - Leo 163 164 Donna Crawford '- Scorpio Ewaynia Curtis - Gemini Viola Dabbs - Virgo Reginald Floyd Leo Sylvia Fox - Leo Eldridge Galloway - Leo Dorsey L. Goosby - Aquarius Arthur L. Green - Gemini 165 166 Luatrice Green - Aquarius RobertGreene- Aquarius Frances Harris - Aquarius Thelma Hewitt - Gemini Patricia Hodges - Pisces LaVerne Holliday - Pisces Natalie Hicks -- Gemini Norma Hines Virgo 167 168 William Howard - Gemini Charmaine Johnson - Virgo Sharron Johnson Aries Marcus Lucas - Aries :EIIW .n-um-II ,A Regina Morton - Pisces Sandrae Patterson - Leo Karen Pickney - Capricorn Eileen Singleton - Cancer 169 170 Senthia Stewart - Pisces Mary Taylor - Virgo Camilla Tolliver -- Taurus Dellcenia Wade - Capricorn Not shown: Jacquelyn Clark Sharon Davis MaryJackson Jane Kersten Monica Lanier Mary Luper Winifred Mgbodile Nancy Moss Addie Rodgers Linda Russell Barbara Woods Who's Who awardees and electrical engineering majors, Ervin Cobb and Reginald Floyd work on their senior project. 171 HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES 172 Bonfire Mock Funeral and Wake Parade Halftime Activities Jazz Concert 173 174 When will this wagon ever get moving? JKK tilj'Jth Miss Senior h01d Miss Sophomore and tight to escorts. Rases and a kiss for Miss TSU You're in Tiger CountI'Y 175 176 Pictured on the Preceding Page: THE TSU CHEERLEADERS At Left, Mrs. Maxine Merritt, director of the Cheerleaders, with varsity squad members: Row 1: Left to Right, Vickie Batey, Tanya Allen. Row 2: Joyce Williams, tharivia Coleman. Row 3: Rosalind Strong, Annette Bland, Melvin Wilson, Lyn- ette Seaborn, Linda Parish. Row 4: Regina Merritt, Joan Haynes. TH E TSU ARISTORETTES The majorettes began their brief season with the attractive, controversial Lynn McLaughlin as head majorette, Pictured at Center Left. Inasmuch as the TSU marching hand went on strike early in the season, the Aristorettes were able to perform at only three football games. In the Picture, Left to Right, are: Kimberly Bridges, Jackie Eslick, Dale Mayes, Myra Hudson, Pamela Scott, Renee Vincent, Rosalyn Harris, Vickie Hayes, Lynn McLaughlin, Emma Watson, Sheila Haynes, Sandra Glenn, Flora Devine, and the sexy Wyetta Boswell. 177 L .. n. n. h,. h .u 4.. 178 PEP RALLY l I l t The TSU Cheerleaders, numbering ten in all, lead the cheering at h all of the football and basketball games, traveling with the teams for the away games, and conduct the campus pep rallies. They are indeed the leaders of spirit at the sports functions. PEP RALLY 180 At Right: Mrs. Murrell and Calvin chat before start of pep rally. ;-- , ..W...-r....-. ... - - um Football team takes time out from training for appearance at rally in Haie stadium. 181 HONORS CENTER SOCIAL 182 The Honors Program holds several functions of a social nature during the year for the honors students and honors faculty. On these pages are pictured scenes from the Christmas party held in the honors cen- ter. Below, members of the hon- ors faculty, Professors Lois McDougald, Ruby W. Martin, Gretchen Payne, Jayme Will- iams, and Joan C. Elliott chat while awaiting the start of the festivities. . ' L1H mm 1.- Jt'l . W 183 TSU GOES TO BLACK EXPO . .. WITH EXHIBITS . . . HEALTIL .; -5. .: Pm Hum, I..;:,-L;,g 1:35;:TMIIJL'I-Lh i r, . .. ! Waww 7 2.31.34: ,. Huih I: ll IMI NA l. JUS'I'IC IE 0 ll GANIZJITION Hrs Jlrnf .1'2'4 mun' w-a Mom 'I' ' - .- m-f : ...WITH TALENT . . . Sallie Hayes Linda Lawrence 2 - trenzt-numuikl. . 1. In 186 e n r e V. a L Holliday $2, ,3 T;II g. arr The fourfinaiists, all TSU beauties. i If a Q...HA.. 187 AND BRINGS HOME A... QUEEN Elizabeth Smith - an Aries - crowned Miss Black Expo of 1975. Miss Smith, a freshman Speech and Drama major at TSU was selected from among 25 contestants. A: Right: Miss Smith is flanked by Ms. Rob- bie Anderson, chairman of the pageant, and Ted Lange, the Junior'r of h'Thafs My Ma- mah', who served as one of the five judges. Below: the queen and her court. L-R: Linda Lawrence, 3rd runner-up; Deborah McFad- den, 2nd runnereup; LaVerne Holliday, 1st runner-up; Miss Black Expo and her gift bearers. ; 1' :a , 188 BRONZE ELEGANCE IN AND OUT . .. IN I CROWDS : of people, where people crowd to see - IN FOCUS . .. OUT y AT ELLISTON ... PLACE STREET FAIR where the show was, like all the shows are OUT-A-SIGHT! .- .... OUT OF TSU . .. Choreographed by TSU's own Richard Pollar, this group of 20 stunning male and female . student-models strut-in rhythm anywhere, even . . . GUESTS OF DISTINCTION US Rep. Harold Ford, Dem, TN, main speak- er at NAACP Banquet. President Humphrles enjoys frat-chat . ENLIGHTEN THE CAMPUS SCENE These contemporary Black histOry makers - US Rep. Harold Ford of Memphis, TN, and General Theus, Chief of Finance, US Air Force are classical examples of the diminishing inequities resulting from the Black struggle, a struggle of which TSU, as a Black university, is very much a part. AN D TH E Gen. Theus, Chief of Finance, US Air Force, Speaker during U N IVE RS ITY Black History Week. COMM U N ITY deft to Rightj Dr. Cullum, Dr. Alonzo Ste- phens, Gen. Theus, Col. Thorpe, Gayle Thompson, Milton Brame. 192 A NEW GOVERNOR sheds a Ray of Blanton Sun- shine on campus. .A FORMER TIGERBELLE Edith McQuire Duvali reflects on days- passed as a former TSU Tigerbelle and Olympic sprinter while recently visit- ing campus. Mrs. Duvall, a 1966 TSU graduate, is 31975 inductee in the Ten- nessee Sports Hall of Fame, winner of 3 gold and silver Olympic medals. Although little known, many of the records established by the fastest woman in the world Wilma Ru- dolph talso TSU gra$ - were broken by Edith McQuire. Hale Stadium proudly echoes with her footfalls as a famed Tigerbelle Sprinter. 'A. n- .. g . I v.7;- WTnTI'i'HE'm-Jabk3 fir 193 THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON Parents, guardians, and other realtives from across the country were guests of Tennessee State when the unive rsity observed annual Parents' Day and heard the dynamic :2:t:53:,i::::2'735the MAKES The founder and president ofPUSH PARE NTS, tPeople United to Save HuamnityL Rev. Jessejackson DAY graphically called to the A attention of his hearers the importance of S U C C ESS five IIEFSH': ETHNICITY, our relationship to each other through our African ancestry; ETHICAL, emphasizing our moral responsibility; EXCELLENCE, the importance of superior achievement, as there is no place for medi- ocrity; ECONOMICS, the importance of conserv- ing our resources; and ETERNAL, to be sure and put God in our lives. His presentation was most colorful and rele- vant to the TSU Famin and Community. Rev. Jackson is currently serving as associate minister of the FeIIOWShip Baptist Church in Chicago. 194 Left: Gayneile Adams, V-Pres. SGA, presents Rev. Jackson with plaque. Befow: Rev. Jackson makes his way through the crowd. THE COUNTRY PREACHER - A Minister for Human Rights 195 DICK GREGORY SPEAKS w XI IL Photographer catches emphatic 196 '9 '- 3-. .1? '- tf'g . l a- I, l, .. -.-- 3 4.. ?:??.r h, , x d; i ?'N , It I : . f n;- I. 21.5: I l V 3 I l w 'l expression of Dick Gregory during Press Conference at Municipal Airport. MOVING LYCEUM FEATURE for a people on the move. Mr. Gregory listens attentively to reporter's questions at Municipal Airport. Dr. Atchinson pictured in background. RECORDING ARTIST . .. HUMANITARIAN ... LECTURER . .. Dick Gregory became famous as a professional comedian who entered the entertainment field and soon became a champion in American society. But society's definition of 'tsuccess was not in line with Dick Gregory's moral passion. As he described it The real champion, is the man who has risen to the crest of life's highest purpose -- singular and compiete devotion to serving one's fellow man. He has ardently pursued his definition of championship by doing the things he does best: making people laugh, making people Iisten, and ultimateiy, helping them understand one another. Dick Gregory, the author, has written eight books including his autobiography. He is currently at work on a unique '. Gregory Bible commentary. A5 a lecturer, he has become the most sought-after speaker in America on college i campuses, visiting more than 300 colieges each school year. i 197 Throughout the year, TSU presents a variety of activities that appeal to a variety of people - a kind of universal appeal'r to aI10w for total enrichment. This presentation by the Art Department depicts a more cul- tured aspect of TSU e one rarely seen amidst all the Big Blue ,-i'Aristocrat of Bands , and Parrrtyii for which TSU is so well known. Yet, this is an aspect which most assuredly exists. These graphics and sculptures are by Ted Jones, assistant professor, TSU Art Department. ART EXHIBITS AT TSU .. 553.1! yr. 9 The TENNESSEAN spotlights Joselyn M. Newson, a Senior Home Econo- miCS major. Miss Newson was named Miss Tennessee Home Econo- mics for 1975. To attain the honor, Joseiyn met the qualifications of professional achievements at the collegiate level of the local, state, and national Student Member section of AHEA tAmerican Home Economics AssociationJ, service to the University and community, maintaining an overall B average, poise, grace, and composure. Joselyn served as President of local THEA-SMS Chapter 1972- 73 and 1973-74; was chosen as outstanding chapter member from sophomore class in academic achievement, cooperation, citizenship, and leader- ship; member of departmental Student Advisory Council; served as hostess t0 Farm and Home Institute; and served as Keeper of Door, Kappa Omicron Phi 1974-75. Miss Newson also held the offiCES 0f: Chairperson of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature for two years; Vice-Chairman of the Student Election Commission; a voting member of the Student Government Association; Member of University Steering Committee, And: A member of the Regional Planning Committee, 1971-74, State Chairman for 1974-75 of THEA-SMS; Hosted and presided at 1974- 75 Fal1 Executive Workshop; Participated in the pianning of State Convention for 1975. In Picture at Left, Miss Newson holds silver bowl, the trophy which accompanies the title of Miss THEA. The TENNESSEAN congratulates the new Miss THEA, 1974-75. 201 . I I y 1. KBr-A I I f. .. ?,T IIIII?! , 37 .3?!- atai A r 1. r 5 ' t I4 M IIIAII- uI . 1' ' 1 A K. . I: I :I I .- 5t . I r I 'l . K - ;- 1.. 1.. ' ' n: ,' ii w . ' .' :7: c L z ' :21 4?. M emories, ... Misty frag ments of the past, Fragments from those Cherished moments L Of the way we were ... Ht, ..wpt Treasured moments ... Of those times that could not last, Times we shared with one another 0f the way we were . .. 204 Could we know, ... Struggling through youtHs doubts and fears, That those times, in time, we'd treasure? ... . :61 .2 '1 bOUiHLMHUUN-o - k ..: Wm , 12 M . , Would we know ... They would form Whe happy years ? How could we? How would we? ... Memories Of those days at TSU, Filled with Iong-forgotten faces, Faces ofthe friends we knew ... 20'? v. v. a 4g . 31-. .0; w q... --.. ....h.4.. '.. . . -- .u. . n! n 5 ,. I e'::.;J'L;:E-wdx . ' . .43. er 3-1:;- bww .- . EM - $71. Inf; L.- .II rams. mew. .' sweeize. 353:3. .- enever we rieme Thatwe' 4 . rw- W . ' I a. . .m..1$ox l. -:. .- VJ-N The way we were . . . The way we were. x $11k m mm mm M m PHI MU ALPHA :PNZDr-TI mI-i 2'- GREEK SHOW At right The 26 Sexy ldas set it out for Delta Sigma Theta The Supreme 14 of Sigma Gamma Rho doin' it to death. 214 e .hL O t Iu 0 3 d d a a m .nlb S a t e B M P r O f n m m. T. A Greek Show. Ivies of AKA Sorority conclude with Below: afemininetouch. 215 216 ... Helps us to think, work and serve more and more each day . .. And when the pleasures of warm Fires have passed on their way, We still take time out to say, Togetherness Stren gthens Us 217 PERSONALITIES ON THE YARD Girls in Wilson Hal1 Dormitory WRCl protest conditions of dorm by staging a sit out. News commentator Oprah Winfrey inter- views occupant Pat Brown, who comments on a list of complaints of dorm conditions. The young men as well as security seem to be enjoying the action. 220 222 SPRING FESTIVAL On the 19th of April, 1975, the Steering Committee, an auxiliary 0f the Student Government Association, brought forth to Hadley Park a Spring Festival with the purpose of enlightening and promoting the image and spirit of Tennessee State University. At Right: Elizabeth Smith, freshman at TSU, adds a tough of AfrOvAmerican cultural dancing to the program. Below: Drum combo practice before stage performance. At Bottom: fOp- posite Page The Alpha Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority win first prize in tent display contest. 224 As usual, even in spacious Hadley Park, people wanting to view the excitement of the Greeks doing the hop crowded around them so very Closely that few could actually see what was going on. One enterprising person, Pictured at the Right, found a good solution to the problem. The view is fine from up here. Watching the hop. At Left: Ludye and Wyetta take time out for a brief chat At Left: A future TSU Tiger finds the Spring Festival more interesting from the sand box. 227 ,Q-QAfrsip-glb'bwin' in the wind .IiPIrQU'dlyscrowning - Ebbn'y'skins , Co'veri'ng' for 'A breed of men Dressed out In jeans and things - Tugcedos and bangos - VDres'sed in: A rainbow .of souls, An array of strengths And kaleidoscopic truths - Our men stand tall and tough And, oh, so fine With their .Afros blowiw in the wind. Candy Devine :- . x1 . v...v.u-u--g ! a 1 r . , . . .. 'v 7- .- .- .. ' u, , .,- . I l. a J . r . v I '5'! I ll ' $26ng taaif$J A 232 . ., T...- ..--.a- Men in Ebony In Browns, In Bronze Men of color Who turn Women on . . . . .. To: Their eyes . .. Their noses . .. Their lips . .. Their selves . .. In Their own, Only, Ebony ways'. by- Candy Devine 234 Rock, rhythm, and blues, . . . the tapping of high-heeled shoes . .. The tempo, the mood, the beat, Brothers and Sisters bent on their feet. 235 Drums, guitars, and horns - you wonder if you were born ... 236 am e O In S d b e e um h .wa Inn i 0 g .m D. p a t e In t blues, and the For the rock, the thythm, T. H m N S E M A G 239 The Poses The Hassles! 243 mI-l m3: 710 20-17170 02m 23? O-l mmZOO ZmUUJt-n mums! 7A.? .N. O T H . E R .- V l C . T O R Y E R O B A E R . A S m H L O D: T A H T VI S A E N A ...l -PROVED IT WASN CHORE BECAUSE WHEN THEY MUST BE m 0 M O D O T I THE CANDIDATE THEMSELVES DO LESS, YOU, DETERMINED 246 . AND MORE . AND MORE 5 W A R D v. A D E H T N E H w 0 S .. W 247 m ;I mmInmmum 20-y13?n UWOIOm .o0oo W ; .'. -- kruezaaaau 'ODOOO.iO!--:, ' niDD.0.0I .... 'Otltbttt' MC .urL .mS ...UH MT. .,..5: LHR ..O ,T 1A L U C E R .E T O V S U P M A .C E 249 TIGER SPIRIT IN '76 S E D U D D.- R A H S O W T F O N m 2 VI B P A N S A D N A S R E N m w i:l.'.lif CONGRATULATIONS TO THE It has become widely believed that the relative posi- tions of the celestial bodies at the time and place of our births determine our destinies. This current up- surge of interest in this pseudo-science called astrol- ogy, is reflected by the sudden wealth of books on the subject and by the masses of people who ask 'iWhatis your sign? or say You must be a Leo ... Scorpio . .. Gemini ... etc. In keeping with the times, THE TENNESSEAN STAFF decided to use astrology as the theme of this year's yearbook. And to aid in enriching oneis understand- ing of the zodiac, and of this volume of the TENNESF SEAN, the following explanations are given: The twelve signs of the zodiac are grouped into many arrangements. One of the most fundamental is the tripiicity, which deals with the tendencies of the tem- perament. There are four triplicities, one for each of the four elements AIR, FIRE, EARTH, and WATER, and each contains three signs. AIR sign individuals have the quality to deal with the intellectual capacity of man, which includes commun- ication and social interrelationships. The air signs manifest strong mental abilities and intellectual at- tributes in one form or another. Air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. FIRE sign individuals are positive, aggressive, ardent, creative and masculine in their expression. These in- dividuals seek to display leadership in some way. The fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. EARTH sign individuals have the primary attribute of practicality. These signs indicate skill in using and managing the material and financial resources of hu- man life. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capri- corn. WATER sign individuals are concerned with the realm of emotion and feeling, they deal with sensitivity, intuition, and the deeper psychic aspects of life. In whatever houses the water signs are found, one's deep emotions will be manifested. The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Trait characteristics of individual signs are indicated on the next page. Judy McPherson, Typist 252 THE SUN SIGNS ARIES - March 21-April 19 2 Independent, alive, impuisive, strong sense of competition; leaders, inno- vators, teachers; FIRE sign. TAURUS - Aprii 20-May 20 2 Purposeful and power- ful; love of possessions and beauty; practical. EARTH sign. GEMINI - May 21-June 21- Gift of communications, urge for variety, thirst for knowledge, nonconformist. AIR sign. CANCER - June 22-July 22 2 Warm-hearted, emo- tional, loyal, kind, thrifty, self-sacrificing, domestic. WATER sign. LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - Lovers of the limelight, magnetic personality, regal nature; powerful leaders. FlREsign. VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 - Tranquil, easy to get along with, practical, perfectionist, good with figures and money. EARTH sign. LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 - Artistic, appreciative of beauty, nature-Iover, iniates of activities. AIR sign. SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Powerful, intense emotional desires, sensual, loving; winuI. WATER sign. SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 - Modest material desires, peopIe-Ioving, rich in gifts of spirit and mind. FIRE sign. CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Enjoys simple pleasures of life, career-oriented, highly motivated, excellent intuitions and knowledge of practical affairs. EARTH sign. AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 18 - Desire to help others, high ideals, artiStiC, quiet, aCtiVE mental life, humanitarianistic. AIR sign. PISCES - Feb. 19-March 20 -- Rich emotional life, imaginative, creative, mystical, indecisive; capa- city for great love; intuitive. WATER sign. Needless to say, we have merely glimpsed at the complex world of the astrological panorama, Zodiac Plaque by Sharon Watkins 253 - Jr... .' r? 1H. Another life Slinks ste-althily across The grey horizon Yet I R . 1Ji'swnewhere Somehow the faint cry of a babe echoes with Resounding fervor Across the plains of my mind. A new life A new year, Another day . Sunset, Sunrise . . by Flora Devine ALMA MATER .mw In the land of golden sunshine By the Cumb'rland's fertile shore. Stands 21 school for greatest service One that we adore. Alma Mater, how we love thee, Love thy white and blue May we strive to meet Thy mandates With faith that's true. MannyP come toLThee fmkngwledge, 3.! Come 'from East, North,Soi1th andWAWest. N For they know that Thou dost offerw Such a rich bequest. . - . ater', all Thy c Iltylrren .5, -.6 ship at Thy sh. In W 0d of nations ble 1; thee With gifts divine. Send forth s6bns both strong an6 valiant, Sent forth daughters wise an6 true. Filled with hope and dauntless courage Mo'tives sane and true Alma Mater, kindly mother -' Smile on Tennessee . ay De lift her head toward he 66666- Qnor Country, God and I .. Words by LM. Averite ' 6 ' . Music by CH. Wilson