Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 202 of the 1982 volume:

Advil . se, Edits Tennessee State University Nashville, Tennessee . .4. . . 3 1.33 3.94.3.3. 3mm .EHM -..........1m.t.hlu ,I: . The Administration Bld Located on the Main Campus Dr. Frederick S. Humphries. President of the University i i,..1...-; .,.,T....... ....... The TSU Campus An Odyssey ef Success and Continuous Growth 4 introduction ' He who is afraid to ask is ashamed of learning. - Danish Proverb Introduction 5 The Odyssey continued in Academics with the addition of a new and modern engineering complex scheduled to open in early 1982. tn! E. 5.1.13.2? .. ODYSSEY 8 Introduction School is a building that has four walls - with tomorrow inside. - Lon Watters Introduction 9 Tennessee State University 1981-82 ? I : . 'l a '21 -- . - . 4a; ' . . qq-sw . Ah: 55' If 'Tif-WE? E Hull! - f' II-FIQTE- The successful Odyssey continued in Athletics with the dedication of the Howard Gentry Complex in 1980. ODYSSEY 12 Introduction wiEducation is what remains when we have forgotten all that we have been taught? eGeorge Saville Introduction 13 14 Tennessee State University Academics and Excellence 15 16 Administration . , 4, lAdmInIstratIon Contents Dr. Humphries .............. 18 ; Faculty and Staff .......... 22-27 E 2: Barbara Murrell ............. 28 Security ................... 30 Administration 1? .- LIBRARY v' .t'x. -u. i8 ArJn-nmsrranon AleImstIatmn 19 Below - President Humphries presents a prpclamation to the Director of Metro Schools Charles Framer. Right - Humphries con- gratuiates the newly efected members of the TSU Foun- dation Board. AN ACTIVE YEAR 20 Admlnrstration Left - President Humphries deiivers a conscious raising Speech on Martin Luther King Day. Outstanding alumni from the Engineering Department re- turn during Homecoming and received plaques from Dr. Humphries at half-time. iii? N 4 Left - Pres. Humphries presents three alumni with Golden Vin- tagers Certificates, included in the group on the far right is the son of William Jasper Hale, TSU's first president William Jasper Hale Jr. Class of 31. Above R Dr. Humphries talks with Gov. Alexander and Sen. Sasser while walking to ceremonies on John Merritt Day. Admimstraliom 21 FACU LTY Acklen. Sevara Acklin. Susie Atchison, Calvin Bain, Helen Pate Boals. Bruce Management Information Facmties Reservationist VP. of Research. Planning Education Business Systems 2; Development Boone. Robert Brabson. Angela Brady. H. Devereaux Byrdsong. James W. Cannon. Evelyn Education Administration Faculty Communications Engush Financial Aid Canter-Floyd. Ehzabeth Caldweil. Shirley Castor. Robert Chen. Helen Chenault, Charles EngHsh Circulation Librarian Social Welfare Library Physical Plant 8s STAFF 22 Admlmstratron Clark, Yvonne Y. Cox. George Cox, W. Dury .Jr. Cozy. Joseph Crolhers. John Mech. Engr. Dept. Head Academic Affairs Communications Academic Affairs Cont Education F'ub CuHum. Ed Curry. Tilden Davis. DougFas Dennis. Jacqueiine Dunlap. Vanessa His. poL Science Asst. Dean for Graduate Tenn. Learning Ctr. Education Post Ofiice Sludies-Business um! x! z 5 xv a ncher. Eve! n Farrell. James . FarreIL Lena Fordrake Gloria E ? JaDme: oi Adm Beilrecior of Ligrary Assoc VP for PUDIIC Off-Campus Coordinator for BusmesmEconomucs achggorf: I Service Ext. of Cont. Ed. Non-credn Cont. Ed. Programs Administration 23 FACULTY I Foxx. Ardana Grimes. E. Huriey Hill. Julius Isibon Edward James, Lawrence B. Education Safety and Security Director of Veteran's Affairs Dean of Engr. and Tech. Communications Joyce. Darrmita Jennings. Enn Karami, Ahmad Kennedy. Janice King. Juan Purchasing Businessman. Civil Engr. Depl. Facilities Planning Urban Public Affairs Lamer Colisaa L. Lee. Russell Leeton. Cathy Lejune. Ed vaett Bobby Dir of DaveXopment Business Affairs Extension Cont. Ed Tourism History 8 Geography Dept. Head 8t STAFF 24 Aclmmlslrarlon Lyons. Verna Mallette. John Masten. John McCain. WHliam McCann. Mark Secretary Assoc. V.P. Dev. 8. Research Dean of Business School Engr. a; Tech. Business Services x1. j Merritt. Evelyn Murray. Aiexander Norman, Roland Nye. Ken - OthUWGFha- Okuma Public Relations Physical Flam Dean of Agrx and Pubhc Serwce Faculty Home Economics 1 s ' - Pemn. Sara Renfro. Audrey Olhs. Doug Palmer. Muriel Pars Y. . . . Physical Plant Dupllcating 8. Printing Accountmg Receptlomst Publlc Serwce Administration 25 FACULTY Robertson, Jacetyn Rogers. Bruce Rucker, Billy Russell, Bernell Hyal. Andrew Cashier Faculty Senate President Physicai Plant Arts 8 Sciences Asst. Dean of Engr. and Tech. -1 Sanders. Ruth Smith Charlotte Stallworth. Charlene Stutts. Robert Taylon James Education Learning Resaurce Ctr. Library Emglish Management Information SystemsiAnatyst Teague Jr. Cass F. L Thomas. Alphonsa W. Vaughn. Mary Wade. Carol Wells. Alexander Psychoiogy Dem. Student Activalies Executive SecretaerreSIdent Personnel Biofogy 8 STAFF 26 Adrmmstratlon Whitherspoon V ' E erette Williams J m f U H . ia es Wilson. Alberita W150 3 UC8 00d 83- a Dean 0 Ed ca On 5 i: ell! es Student Activities ilrl f1 r W r a 'g S O on-credit Instruction I I D N Finance ACCL Woods. Marchelle Arts 3. sciences Adrmmslrailon 97' FIRST WOMAN VICE PRESIDENT lvan L. Lampkin Can you name the lady who has devoted some 23 years of service to Tennessee State Universi- ty and is strictly here for the students? First, she was an Inspiring student, then, as the director Of student activities and student union in 1965, Asst. Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students in 1975 to her present position. This person IS Mrs. Barbara Murrell, Vice President of Student Affairs. .Mrs. Murrell, the first woman at TSU to hold this posution. was born in Starkville, Mississippi, :gtere she became her high schools valedictori- While a student at TSU she majored in biology. she was a member of the university choir and represented her homestate as Miss Mississippi 28 Administration her freshman year; a sister of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, an Omega Psi Phi sweetheart her soph- omore year; a member of Beta Kappa Chi, ta national honor society for science majorsl her junior year; was recognized in Whots Who in American Colleges and Universities her senior year and served as Miss TSU. When asked for an overall statement she could give to all students, she had this to say. '1 would like to encourage students to take every advan- tage here at Tennessee State University, so that they can develop mentally, physically and socially in order to be prepared to make special contribu- tions to their communities. We must never forget that education is the master key to life because without it, it's hard to find open doors. PRUITT MOVES George A. Pruitt, former vice presi- dent for student services at Tennes- see State University starting in 1975, has been named the executive Vice president of the Council for the Ad- vancement 0f Experiential Learning iCAELi in Columbia, Maryland. In his new position, which became effective August 1 , Dr. Pruitt will be in i charge of the dey-to-day operations Dr. Humphries presents Dr. Pruitt with an award of merit at AUQUSt 1981 commence- of CAEL, a national nonprofit educa- tional organization of colleges. uni- versities, service agencies, corpora- tions and individuals who have a commitment to experiential learning. Prior to coming to TSU in 1975, he was vice president of student ser- vices and executive assistant to the president at Morgan State University in Baltimore. He has been dean of students at Towson State Coilege and Director of the High Potential Students Program at Illinois State University. He serves on the Board of Trust ees 0f the Nashville Urban League and is a member of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Administration 29 CAMPUS SECURITY James T. Robertson 2.. 2,; l Director of Security -; Sgt. Roland Dial and Officer Kenneth Brumit 30 Admimstration Acklen, Walter Corley, Ionia Edmands, Donald Jackson. Reuben McLean, Gerard J. Sergeant Secretary Associate Director Officer Safety Inspector Perrine, Dwight Price, Gerald Renfroe, James Sawyers. Arim Shaw, Erlene Assistant Director Sergeant Officer Officer Officer Simms, Thomas White, Sinclair Officer Officer Administration 3! 32 Academics a Contents knit. . k y Meter staff ................. 39 Annie Sasser ............... 43 Faculty spotlight ............ 44 Alumni spotlight ............. 46 3:1 Academlcs Academics. 35 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS in, Tabitha Harris. Darron E. dneL LeZette McKay, Ivan L. Lampkin, Yvette Johnson - Miss Bowden - President and Anita Gar Sophomore, Frederick Gatl 36 Academics Academms 37 COVER DESIGNER 33 Academics THE METER u;;g:a 2'.+ n. r .. u . rm $r- .' 4. 5:. n19 Sonya D. Williams - Editor Academics 39 TSUis EARLY . .. LEARNING CENTER H Six-week old infant learns to swim in the Early Learning Center program. The philosophy implemented in the program of TSU's Early Learning Center is a combination of selected theories of Piaget and Erikson. These theories focus beyond the young boy and girl of today, but rather the focus is on the man and woman helshe will become tomorrow. The teacher takes on the role of observer and questioner and encourages intrinsic motivation, interest, curiosity. creativity, and independent thinking as well as confidence in self and cooperation with others. The curriculum is designed to present the child with a wide range of experiences, opportunities, and explorations with which he can interact; and to help him with his reflection process. His owri thoughts and perceptions are developed; they are not molded into others. The program which opens with the TSU 1981-82 academic year is focused on chiId-initiated and teacher- initiated activities. Not only is there concern for his safety and physical weIl-being; but also how he feels about himselt. The children are served a balanced meal and two snacks daily. its primary function, however, is to serve as a teacher training and research center in the education and training of young Children and programs for children. Here are some of the services available to the children: 1. Dental Screening . . . provided by Meharry Medical College 2. Motor Development and Evaluation . . . provided by the TSU Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation 3. Screening Diagnostic Examination for speech, hearing, and language disorders . . . made by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department of the School of Allied Health. The summer program offers opportunities to experience activities not offered during the regular term. These include crafts, music and swimming classes and for the older child tennis lessons. To balance off this program the children are served a hot meal and two snacks daily. Interested? To enroll your child in the Early Learning Centers Nursery School or Kindergarten, obtain an application blank from the Office of Program Director, Home Economic Building, Floom 116. Juliet Mason, a volunteer, helps with the summer swimming 4U Academics classes. Academics 41 ANNIE GRAY HARRIS SASSER .M- t- 'i .w.:i .' i' ' i; ;Jtix JV ?ih ., . .- ; .. . MT; l Francis 8. Guess, Commissioner of General Services for Tennessee. presenting Mrs. Sasser with Tennes- seeis Outstanding Achievement Award on behalf of Governor Lamar Alexander. The Lady of the Day for our Homecoming 1981 was Annie Gray Harris Sasser. For many years Annie Gray Harris Sasser was at the center of numerous Tennessee State University activities. Six years after her retirement, she was at the center of an important campus event again. Homecoming 1981 was dedicated to Mrs. Sasser and her contributions to the University. The Raleigh, N.C.. native is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Harris. She earned a bachelors degree from Shaw University and taught at Kittrell College, Kittrell, NC, for one year. The following year, she married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Earl L. Sasser. The Sassers moved to Texas, where Dr. Sasser became head of the Prairie View State College English Department and Mrs. Sasser began their family. They had two sons, Earl L. Sasser Jr.. who was one of the first civil engineering graduates of TSU. and the late George S. Sasser, an Air Force major who was killed in a plane crash over Thailand. Sasser's association with TSU began in 1944 when her husband joined the English Department faculty. In January, 1945. the late TSU President W.S. Davis offered her a temporary assignment teaching mathematics. Three months later, when Sasser was asked to report for duty with the city school system, she went to Davis with the intention of resigning. Davis prevailed upon her to stay because of the excellent work she had done. Thus, Sasser embarked on a 29-year commitment to the University. During those years, Sasser held teaching responsibiiities, served as director of student activities, laid the groundwork for the current Career Planning and Placement Center, served on numerous campus committees and was active in many local and national organizations. 42 Acadenucs TSU has recognized Sasser's contribu- tions on several occasions in the past. The 1955-56 Student Council of Tennes- see A5! State University recognized her for outstanding contributions to the social development of students. In 1974 she re- ceived recognition from the Pan Hellenic Council and the Student Government As- sociation for her dedicated service and leadership. Acadenncs 43 llCHATTll Robert Churchwell e writer Barry Hobbs - researcher Suchindran S. Chatterjee, holder of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in engineering communica- tions from Vanderbilt University, is both a teacher and student at Tennessee State University and he loves it. A native of India whose father is a professional engineer, Dr. Chatterjee is an assistant professor and coordinator of technical communications in the TSU Department of English. During the 1981-82 academic year Chatterjee took his place in the student body to study computer sci- ence in the School of Business. ill love Tennessee State University? said the youthful Chatterjee, 30. He said colleagues in both the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engi- neering are l'friendly and he is able to work without undue pressure. I Iove being in school at TSU because I love being in schoolf' added Chatterjee, who re- ceived a senior high school diploma in 1965 when he was 13 years old; received two bachelor de- grees in English and aeronautical engineering in 1970 from the University of Madras in Coimba- tore, India; a master's degree in English and lin- guistios in 1973 at the age of 19 from the same university, where he became an assistant profes- sor of technical-Englieh; the master of science ?gggee from Vanderbilt in 1977; and the Ph.D. in Chatterjee, who currently is writing two text- books and developing a curriculum that will offer technical writing as a major and minor field of study at TSU. scored a top 4.0 academic grade point average all the way from high school through PhD. work at Vanderbilt. ilWhat makes me angry the most is stupidityj' said Chatterjee, who was honored by Cambridge University in England in 1979 as ilThe Interna- tional Youth in Achievement. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and serves as adviser to the TSU Beta Omi- cron undergraduate chapter. He also holds mem- bership in the TSU Foundation; the YMCA; Unit- ed Way; the Professional Society for Technical Communicators; the association for Teachers of Technical Writing; the American Education Re- search Association; and the American Associ- ation of University Professors. Faculty Spotlight 4:1 Academics Academics 45 ALUMNI SUPPORT TSU Edward Porter. Senator from Okla- homa returned to address students during the awards day convocation. Porter was a former Student Govern- ment President. 9-2: : ihwm mum: in amm. H: Mia: 3:451:33 19! 05$er Dr. Hazae' 5- Welton rafurned during the year for the dedication of the siudent union plaza in his honor. Dr. Welton established the first endowment scholarship fund for students in 1977- 46 Academics - ll . aALA John E. Maryland, a for- mer engineering major at TSU returned as guest lecturer To a senior semi- nar class. Maryland is em- ployed by the National Aeronautics tNASAJ and served as flight manager for the Space Shuttle Co- lumbia. Levi Watkins, a cardiac surgeon addressed the TSU family on Founders Day. Watkins is the assistant professor of surgery. at Johns Hopkins University's Schooi of Medicine. Acaderwcg 4? 48 Campus Life ml..- . f m Campus Life Contents N Fred Jackson ............... 50 Homecoming ............... 54 Concert ................... 60 Black College Day ........... 63 Campus Queens ............ 66 . Merritt Blvd ................. 74 Campus Life 49 50 Campus Life Fred Jackson S.G.A. President The 1981-82 Academic year has been a great one for students at Tennessee State University. The road has been long and sometimes we had to look at success as failure turned inside out. The good moments as well as the bad moments will always be remembered by myself and the entire Student Government Association. The 1981-82 S.G.A. has been very effective in trying to meet the student needs and informing the students on various issues that have effected them in many ways. As time moves on. hope- fully we will be able to look back at the 1981-82 S.G.A. and continue to build on it for the betterment of Tennessee State University. . l have enjoyed serving the students at Tennessee State Uni- versity. however I must say to you all, as time goes on when things go wrong. as they sometime will, rest if you must, it's when things seem worst that you mustnlt quit. Tennessee State University, I'll always remember you and have a great love for you! Campus Life 51 FACES IN THE CROWD 52 Campus Life 54 h.w......wmag i r f; nor. COMING l3 .3 The theme chosen for this years festive occa- sion was Working To- gether - We Make It Hap- pen. Monday. October 5th: 50's Day and The Dating .STUMES Tuiirggy. October 6th: 'r I T l ' . : ' .1: . -. -;f.. New Wave Day and Re- ' . h creation Night Wednesday, October 7th: Mardi Gras Thdrsday, October 8th: Class Color Day Freshmen h Green Sophomore - Purple Junior - Red Senior h Blue . A335 'alu ID, ' - . Jami - $3; -' uh Classspirit rally in thepla- mmnlww Vi - 23 h ' ll Xx Concert h Roy Ayers and iEuH. Hl'mm P: ft! Jean Cam h illtl ' -,-4u 4 Friday. October 9th: Blue UH! mm! W and White Day EH n'll'm Pep Rally in the plazdflD h . 1- IV! .. Saturday, October t : I ! l ' Homecoming Parade Hll wrl F and Game 57 COMING 1981 HOMECOMING 81 Homecoming Concert Features Roy Ayers and Jean Dam The SUBG here at TSU presented Roy Ayers and Jean Cam in concert, Thursday, October 8th, at the Gentry Complex. Roy Ayers is a superb Vibraharpist, who is able to communicate through his talents, his style. sensitivity, and philosophy. His music is progressive and creates excitement, love and mental awareness. Jean Cam is a sweet and wonderful vocalist and she possesses the aesthetic qualities which are re- flected in her music. Ronald V. Townsend Campus Life 5! Tennesseets Black Coliege Day was hosted by Fisk University. Although the numberof student participants were rather small. those who attended gained a lot of insight on the plight of black universities. The observance began Sunday with a service in the chapel located on the campus of Fisk. There were also a series of seminars concerning the ptight ot the black institution. and a gospel program was held in the gym with gospel choirs from Fisk. Tennessee State University. American Baptist College and Vanderbilt University's Black Unity Choir. The group heard from speakers including Leslie Davis. president of the stu- dent government at the Amertcan Baptist College. Dr. David Terrell. national president of Black Psychologists. Walter Searcy. President of the Nashville chapter of the NAACP, Attorney Richard Jackson. past president of Operation PUSH. Carol Watson, executive director of the Nashville chapter of Nashville Urban League and hostess of Black Pulse . President Frederick Humphries. Cassandra Walker. assistant to the governor. Howard Gentry. Jr.. director of Citizens Bank. Odell McGlothian, president of American Baptist College, Thel- ma Mason. director of Mason's Business College. Fred Jackson. president of TSU's student government and James Williams. president of Fisk's student government. BLACK COLLEGE DAY nu comm; k meg; . ,4 . J SKEE .. . .- 1- i; M .I J? ' . W comm 'LKYQESWm a t. - isrr. n Steven Williams SGAtVice President Cam pus Ltfe 55 .1 .X Patsy Whitman Miss TSU 1981-1982 MISS TSU PATSY Y. WHITMON 68 Campus Life Campus Llie 59 Tennessee State University Campus Queens 1981-82 Sabre Tiller .. Miss Senior Yvette Johnson - Miss Sophomore Carol Piphus Miss Junior Karen Gorman Miss Freshman Deborah Gant - 2nd Attendant Sabrina Moultree - 1st Attendant '5' Il ii-l1r. :-1EI T. .o .-L 1:1: .FWL + KARATE CLUB T2 Organizations F KAPPA ALPHA PSI Organizations 73 CENTENNIAL BLVD. RENAMED FOR liBIG JOHNiE M.ERRIW W 3' The Honorable Gov. Lamar Alexander, Dr. Fred Humphries. Senator Jim Sasser, Nashville Mayor Richard Fulton, Councilman Willie McAllister and friends of Big John look on as John Merritt officially cut the ribbon opening John A. Merritt Blvd. By Juanita Buford Centennial Boulevard between 28th and 44th Avenues will never be the same. Following a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting on April 24, the thoroughfare officially became John Ayers Merritt Boulevard. Attended by city and state dignitaries such as Gov. Lamar Alexander Mayor Richard Fulton U. S. Congressmen Bill Boner and Jim Sasser Metro Councilmen Willie McAllister and Charles French and Davidson County Sheriff Fate Thomas the dedication was an occasion for praising the accomplishments of Tennessee State University football coach John Merritt. It was also an occasion at which old friends, former players and fans recalled how tlBig Johnt' touched their lives tiJohn Merritt is one of the great coaches of all time, said US. Senator Jim Sasser. itThe renaming of this boulevard is a tribute to a great man and a great leader. Sasser continued by citing some of the highlights of Merrittls 19 years as head football coach at TSU: TSU has never had a losing football team during the years John Merritt has been coach; John Merritt has never lost a homecoming football game; he has won more than 200 games, and more than 200 players coached by Merritt have gone on to play professional football. Gov. Alexander presented Merritt with an Outstanding Tennessean Award and Mayor Fulton proclaimed the day to be 'iJohn Merritt Day in Nashville M Lainpua Lila McAllister, one of the sponsors of the bill for renaming the boulevard, commented on the difficulty of ttgetting 40 members of the Metro council to agree on anything. ttWhen it came to John Merritt, it wasn't that hard, McAllister said. tiSpeaking for the members of the Council, we all love you, John? Among those who spoke as personal friends of Merritt's were assistant football coaches, Alvin Coleman and Joe Gilliam, Sr., ttKiller Johnson, and Drs. Fred Goldner and Ray Woosley. Former TSU football players Joe Gilliam, Jr. and Sylvester Hicks commented on how Merritt had made a difference in their lives. ttTo borrow a line from my minister, this is a day the Lord has made, Merritt said in response to the pre- sentations. t'So many things have happened to bring us together today that the Lord must have had a hand in it. iil'm not so big a fool to think this street is being renamed just because of mef' he continued. This is a trib- ute to the football program at TSU, a tribute to the great hope and dignity it has brought to the people of North Nashville. All the players. all the fans, have had a part in it. Referring to his feliow coaches, Coleman and Gilliam, Merritt continued, ttWe've formed a triumvirate - the three of us do a job together. We have come a long way together. itMy name is on the sign because I do one thing better than they do s I take praise better? Later in the day, Merritt was honored by the TSU Foundation. The Foundation. a group of businesses and individuals who provide financial support for the university announced the establishment of a perpetual John A. Merritt Academic Scholarship during its annual dinner concert. Campus 7'5 Administrators, faculty and staff celebrate Homecoming. The TSU Homecoming reception. held in Vandy Memorial Gym was attended by local politi- cians, TV personalities. businessmen and nu- merous TSU alumni. 76 TSU 1981 -82 4-: - - .w :HA'men. Minna: 7-H.- 78 Campus Life um w'mmm u ' . ' . - p - g . .. 1.1: .nqduxmmmmmwgu . BO 81 82 Classes Classes Contents Freshmen .................. 84 Sophomores ............... 98 Juniors ................... 106 Seniors ................... 113 84 Anderson, Wendy Aziz. Sukiman Artis. Edward Babb. Nieta Aucins. Joyce FRESHMEN 1981-82 Bailey. Beverly Baker, Deborah Baker. Stephanie Beard. Anna Beam Beverly Beard. Sandra Black. Paulette s, a L -. Boddie. Gwondelyn Bolden. Roderick Bowles, Audrey MQM Bradley. Michael Bridwell. PhiHip Briggs. Voita 1 Broady. Flynn Brown Juanita Brown Lewis Brown, Terry Browniea Lisa Bryant, Stiney Bryant. Vincent Burden. Beatrice Burgess. Janice Burse. Charlie Bynem. Torrance Carothers. Cara FRESHMEN 1981 -82 85 86 Carpenter, Kevin Cartwright. Forrest Carver. Darrell FRESHMEN 1981-82 Cason. Charmaine Gavin, Elridge Chappelle. Victor Chism Valeria Clay. Glenn Ciopton. Paula Cobble. Cetta Collins. Cassandra Colter. Tereasa Cook. Reginald CopIand. Richard Cox. Alicia Crutchfield. Charles Cunningham, Dwan Dalmas. Patrick Dancy. Micheai Daniels. Donna Daniels. Jacqueline Davis, Benny Davis. Jill Davis, Michele Davis Stanley Devlin. Mack Dickerson. Robin Donafdson. Angela Draine. Edward Dowel!. James FRESHMEN 1981-82 87 BB 1 ' I l IPTIIIINu. Easom Lorenza Edward. Anthony F, Edwards. Myra FRESHMEN 1981-82 Epperson, Harvetha Finn. Leatrice Fisher, Elijah Fletcher. Angela Frankun. Yvonne Freeman. Devery Foster, Anthony Foster. Calvin Fasten Glenda Fowler. Angela Gaddis. Jennifer Garoway. Danie Gentry, Valerie Gorman. Karen Graham. Janice Guy. Michael Gwyn. Sheila Hamlin. Derry! Hampton. Wanda Hardm. Hurley Hargrove. Brenda Gnmn. Joseph Grimes. Marvin Harris. Bernard Harris. James Harris. Michele FRESHMEN 1981-82 89 90 I . Ham's William Harts. Cedrick Haves, Timothy FRESHMEN 1981-82 Hicks. Jeffery Hicks. Shawn Hill. Camilla x X x HilL Cecilia Hill, David Hodgers. Judy 7-3 3i Hoiden. Chester Holt. Tonna Hope. John Howard. Hefen Hudson. Aaron HUdSOn. Darrell ' l; a $- -du...:a Huggins. Tammy Hunt Earl Hykea Rosalyn Jackson. Melba Johnson. David Johnson. Lisa Johnson. Rhonda Jones. Charnita Jones. Rosalind Jordan. Blanche Jordan. Wendy Joy, Sandra Keaton. Elva Kincherrow, Tammy King, Anthony FRESHMEN 1981-82 91 92 King, Joycelyn King, 5yivia Kir1y, KeHy FRESHMEN 1981-82 a... $ 2i n Lawsonv Kristen Lee, Erica Lewis. Angela Lewis. Annette Lewis. Glenn Lewis. Kathy X Lucas, Jerald Malone. Den Martin, Christopher Martin. Darryl Martin, Monica Mays. Sherri 4: i - kl :. l;- v McCann Alesia Merritt, Jamye Moore. Charlnita Myles. Wayne Parker. Rhonda McCiain. Denise Memweather, Alvester Monson, Evan NJxon. Brenda Pattersom Vance McKinnie. Marilyn Moore. Charlena Murphy. Nanetta Noble. Esperoncma Patton. Carey FRESHMEN 1981-82 93 94 Pelton. Glenn Penn. Bobby Peoples. Erskine FRESHMEN 1981-82 Perry. Elaine Philfips. Nikita Porter. Joanne L m- . Porter. Joel Porter. Stacey Pusey, Martha Price. Alpha Pruitt. Sabrina Ransaw. Leslie Heed Marcus Revis. Mark Richardson. Deserie b n - . , 235L123: ngigle sam' GaH SheHV' Linda smith Gregor? Swafford Delicia Ross Dw'a ne Sandgrs, Ida . Smith. Donald Stansberry, Marcus Syes thy y Scoftleld. Gloria Smith. Glynnis Stevenson. Tamika Tamd'y WiHiam FRESHMEN 1981-82 95 'L' . - ;- 5,..- N3! 111:3 Taylor, Brenda Taylor. Ernita Thornton, Andrea Taylor. Allison Thompson, Victoria Terry. Phillystene Thompson Curtis Thornton. Geneva Tomlin. Glenn Upshaw. LaDonna Vann. Darryl Vaughn. Russell Walker. Alexander Walker. John Wallen Tanya 4- . FRESHMEN 95 1981-82 -- K n..- 5!. I Washington, Denise Waters, Joseph Watson, Terrance Watts, Kimberly Wells. Eric Wheelen Jacqueline White. Armetta Williams, LaFawn $.I'Wlliams Millicent Wilson. Lina Woodall, Adrienne Woods, Karen Worthy. Walker Wright. Michael Yancy. Johnny - wu- um..-.---.. . --...-- - . Yelder. Adrienne FRESHMEN 1981-82 9? Allen. Lonnie Amar. Lena Anderson. John Avery. Roy Bass. Darlene Bean. Carla Beard, Frederick Beatty, Larry Bennett. Karen BIHS. Charanne Binion, Kirk Blakely. Darlene Bond. Charlotte Bowden. Darron Brenard. Morris ---- -l--'U'u-' 155753.271 -'. 5.? ,g:. m' -va ' '13 :sz r'.. SOPHOMORES 95 1981 82 f Buford. Levy Cailoway. Rhonda Carten Pamela Clemons. Yvonne Cole. KirkFand C01eman, Terri Conwell, Pamela Cunningham. Coiette Davenport. Kevin Dillard. Annie Dobbins. Angela Douglas. Beverly Duncan. Gloria Edwards. George Everhean. Van SOPHOMORES 1981-82 99 Flippm. Earl Franklin. Darcell Franklin. Marlena Fuller. D.B Gay, Reenee Grandberry. Anthony Greene. Jeffery Greene. Hallie Greena Maria Gains. Mtton Hammons. Tyrone Hanson, Hosea Hardy. Harold Harreii. Stephanie Hartsfield, Patricia SOPHOMORES m 1981-82 Hawkins, Anita Hobson. Roy Jackson. Shelia Hawthorne, James Hockeil. Tamena James Miklos Heath. Wanda Holioway. Phyllis Jenkins. Thaddeus Hightower. David Hill, Vanessa Jackson. Deborah Jackson. Dwain Johns, Jeanna Jolly. Jonathan WSOPHWOMORES 1981-82 Jones. Craig Jones. LaJuana Jones, Phillip Kern's. Stephanie Lampkin. Ivan Latiker, Darrell Lawrence. Kenneth Leach. Smanter Lewis. James Lummings. Eddie Makor. .Jao Mason, Stephanie McClanahan, Kay Merritt. Theresa Miles. Cheryl M ; i .4 ' FCIJ SOPHOMORES 1981-82 Miller. Brenda Morris. Ricardo Moss. Chakioris Noland. Barry Norwood. Carliss Norwood. Nathaniel JCJrlawale Akmrinmade Owens, Felicia Parker. Wilbur Patterson. Vwian Peters. Ronda Powell, Duane Prewitt. Jacqueline Pruim Kimberiy Raw15, Diane 1:4 Lima SOPHOMORES 1981-82 103 .'r Richardson, Curlee Robinson, Barbara Robinson, Dennis Ross. Jesse Rucker. Paula G- Hyal. Chivon Sanders. Allen Santord. Sheba Scott Webb Settles. Cherry Sham. Tonya Sharpe. Glenda Sisco, CaroJ Skinner. Terrance SIUSheh BBnY SOPHOMORES 1981-82 Smith. Laure Smith. Leonard Smith. Tonialo Smith. Winfred Spelier. LesI're Spight. Lee Sutlle. Angela Taylor. Bernice Thomas. Everett Turner, Warren Tyus. William Uwadiae. Odigie Vann. Patricia Walton. KeVin Ward. Andre SOPHOMRES 1981-82 Washington. Toni Watkins. Angela Wise. Chester Woolfclk, Dave Weaver. Pakricia Wrightr Veronica Webb. Katherine Wright, Victoria Williams. Chartes Young, Vickie SOPHOMORES 1981-32 muright. Darrell Askins. Carlton Astana Kenneth Baxter. sandra Black. Richard Bond. Ollie BoycL David Brooka Barrett Bryant, Cheryl Bryant, Hinton Burrow. Donnell Cade. Walter Beatty. Pamela Brown Thereasa Cannon. Erdis Carney. Quinn JUNIORS 19818297 108 Li. ?'x :1 Carter. Cyrus Cayton. Clarissa Ceylon. Teresa Clark. Sonya Cook. Liz Cook, Nicquelina Cook, Timothy Grouch. Melanie Crcmder Ron Cumminga Iris Dees. Ricky Douglas, Peggy Easley. Michael Egiebor. Benjamin Fields. Broderick Flack, Charles Floundsend, Michael Gardmen. Wonzie Gardner. Claude Giffin, Ariette Goodman. Shrrlene Goodwm, Sabrina Graham Walter Hendrix. Deborah Hobbs, Barry Howse. Frank Hale, Patricia Jacdson. Brenda Johnson. Ida Lee, Eima Hudson. Ronald C. Hall. Ricci Jacques. Rudy Johnson. Tim Lewis. Karen Hunt. CuHen Harlan, Nevin James. Nigel Jones. John Paul Lipscomb. Donna Hunter. Renee lnqkam, William Johnson, Donald Kerr. Jacqueline Matone. Kevin JUNIORS 1981-82 109 I10 Mann Wanda Mason, Karen Maston. Teresa Meriwether. Rozanne McCraney. Bmy Midcalf. Jeffreyr I'Montague Elaine Montgomery. Cynthia Moore. Barbara Moore. Opar Morris, Angela N'Iuncly Rhonda Newson. Carsie Newman. Deborah Newton. Jacqueline Nicholson Bennie Oio. Solomon Ojo, WHHam Orage. Cariton Overton. James Owens. Charles Page. Eric Parker, Sharon Parks, Veterie Peek. Georgette Pendergrass. Janita Pierce. Booker T. Pleasure. Robert Posey, Rory JUNIORS 1981-82 13. - . Preston. Jay Prewitt, Sandra Pryon Stacy Ragitt. Ali Ray. Tina Robinson. Phyllis Rodgers, Vicky Rufus. Karen u'. jan- E x. Samples. Tommy Shackelford. ArneH Sheals. Regina Sparrow. Robert Spicer. Sonya Springer. Vaterie Stark, Kim Starks. Reginald 112 Strealor. Pamela Sweet. Raymond Tate Victor Taylor. Avis Terry. Mozzella Thomas. Vanessa Threatt. Gregory Torbert. William Tomlin, Martha Troupe. Johnny Washington. Valerie Waters. Sandra Watson, Maurice Watts, Dawana Webb, Timothy Webster, Zadie Weight Ernestine West. Phillip White Sephia Whitlington. Darryl? Williams. KEN Winton. Anthony Winton. Jimmy Woods Marcus Young. Melanie Florence Abebregch Kumasr'. Ghana Management Robert A. Adams Warren. OH Business Administrations Fred Adom Jr. Kumasr', Ghana Accounting DeWayne E. Albritton Mason, TN Accounting Lynn M. Allen Nashvme, TN Mass Communications Terri C. Allen Kansas City. MO Mass Communications lfy G. Anaebonan Abagana. Nigeria Business AdminJMarker- mg Vanessa Fl. Armstrong Nashvffle. TN Criminal Jus rice ennessee tate niversity eniors 1 981-82 Dwayne M. Ayers Gainsvifle, FL Biochemistry Peggy M. Baker AHanra, GA Mechanical Engineering Samiors 113 Pamela Barnes Shreveport, LA Psychofogy Nearlene Bass Whiteviffe, TN Rura! Devefopment Elizabeth A. Bate Tufsa. OK Criminal Jus rice Solomon Bazuaye Nigeria Biochemistry 114 Seniors Anthony Beckley Bruce, MS Sociofogy Deborah Bell Nash ville, TN Sociology Jacqueline E. Belton Anderson. SC Psychoiogy Darryl Bennett Nashvme, TN Technica! A eronautios Dennis A. Berry Nashville, TN Rural! Development Helen Blake Jamaica HRER. Janice M. Blackwell Maryiand HREH. Sharon B. Blue Birmingham, AL Business Management Britt F. Bogus Knoxvme. TN Biorogy Jena Boyd Nash vine, TN Psychology Brenda Bradley Asheville, NC Psychorogy Claudia Bradley Nashvillel TN Chiid Development Rhonda Brady Gary. IN Biology Allen L. Brooks Nashviife. TN Accounting Aigenor N. Brown Memphis, TN Business Education Johnny E. Brown Dyersburg. TN Speech Communication! Theater Karen D. Brown Nashviile, TN Transportation Services Tech. Marcia D. Brown Atlanta. GA Sociaf Welfare Nathaniel Brown HoHy Hm. SC Industrial Tech. Willie C. Brown Nashvme, TN Criminal' Justice Inez H. Bryson Aruba mwu Marketing Judith E. Buchanan Memphis, TN Elementary Education Carol D. Burris Indianapolis, 1W Social Warfare Joseph W. Cameron Ill Electrical Engineering Michael E. Carn Ft. Lauderdale, FL Electrical Engineering Janice E. Carter Knoxville. TN Health Care Administra- tron Paul Carter Memphis, TN Business Administration Velvet Carter Memphis, TN Accounting Wilburn Causll Jr. Nashville, TN Indusmai Arts 22 Tech Cathy M. Chaney Afianta, GA Grothr'ng 6i Textiie Chandra Cheesebor ough Jackson vme. FL HRER Denise Fl. Chisem Memphis, TN Business AdmianJannfng Stephanie E. Christa man Nashvme. TN Psychology Marisa Y. Churchwell Nashville. TN Speech Parhofogy Palace L. Claybon Mason, TN Accounting Angela R. Cleggett Nashvm'e. TN Business Administration Seniors 115 Lamar E. Clowney Ocean, NJ Art Education Jackie Coffey Columbia, TN Business Adminisfra rion Dontanette L. Cohill Anniston. AL Accounting Delise M. Coleman Indianaporis, IN Government 61 Public Af- fairs 116 Seniors Jimmy D. Coleman Humboldt, TN Mass Communications Veronica Coleman Nash vm'e, TN Psychorogy Lisa M. C0usin Nashvme. TN Grimmer Justice Cynthia E. Crawford Arlington, TN Business Management Jessica L. Crayton Pensacola, FL Sonia! Welfare Kenneth Crenshaw II industrial TecWConsrruc- Hon Mark A. Croet Detroit, M! Music Education Audrey J. Curtis Tuskegee, AL Business Education Andrew K. Daniels Mouftrie. GA Accounting Patrice Darden Nashvme, TN Communications Ernestine Davis Tampa, FL Sociofogy Janet M. Dickerson Charleston, WV Psychoiogy Patricia Dickerson Bolivian TN Criminal Justice Felicia Dillard Nashville, TN Child Devefopmenr DeAngeIa L. Dixon Gary, .W Criminal Justice Willey J. Doughty Bessemer, AL Plant Science Marvin Drummond Washingrm, 0.0. Industrial Arts Educalion Yolandes FL Dunn Chicago, IL Animal Science Karen Edwards Nashw'ffe. TN Social Welfare Festus Ehizielan Nashville. TN Animai Science Patrick Elebesuny Benin City, Nigeria Business Management Mary Elaine Elkins Covington, TN Management Pamela Ellis Virginia Management Michell D. Espy Chattanooga. TN Management Tonia V. Estes Ripley. TN Mechanical Engineering Marva P. Evans Nashville. TN Efecrn'cai Engineering Wanda M. Evans Atlanta. GA Mechanical Engineering Barbara A. Farmer Nashviffe, TN Speech Communication 8: Theatre James Fields Jr. Chicago, H. History 8. Porirr'caf Science Raymond Fitzgerald Memphis. TN Criminal Jus rice Sheila Fizer Nashvme. TN H.PEER. Tracy A. Foster Nashville. TN 1111me Science Grace M. Gaiter Washington. 0.0. Criminal Justice Deborah Gent Bainbridge. GA Speech Pathology Judy Garrett East St. Louis. H. H.P.E.Ff. Cynthia V. Gayles Richmond, VA Accounting Seniors 117 Beverly D. Glaze Nashvirle, TN Soda! Welfare Reginald J. Goosby Lakefand. FL Mass Communications Valerie Granderson Memphis, TN Clothing 8. Textile Deanna Green Sauthfierd. M! Business Administration 118 Seniors Charisse Griffin Highland Park. MI Business Administration Kimberly E. Guy Milwaukee. WI Health instruction Saundra M. Gwyn Knoxvme, TN Biology Willie H. Hammonds Jr. Na sh vine. TN Criminal Justice Darren Hampton Miami. FL Communications Argentria Harden III Chicago, IL Business Administration Hosaiyn D. Harris Chattanooga. TN Early Childhood Educa- tion Marina Hart Columbus, OH Sociology Kevin 0. Hayne Nashviffe, TN Marketing Carol W. Heater CieveIand, 0H Sociofogy Forestine Herron Borivar, TN Home Economics Educa- tion Johnny Hill Medan, TN Rural Development Halph Hili Bessemer. AL Industrial Tech. Pamela D. Hines Springfierd. TN Erementary Education Robbin M. Holiday Milpitas. CA Biofognyre-Med Aibert Holloway Alexandria. VA Erectrica! Engineering Handay Holmes Roch, NY Grimmer Justice Deidera l. Hott Nashvme. TN Business Administration Janise Hooten Nashvme, TN Electrical Engineering Terry D. Hooper Ciarksvflle. TN Criminal Justice Chandra L. Hamburger Memphis. TN Social Welfare Retonya House Memphis, TN Political Science Beverly M. Howard Dewidson, NC Dents! Hygiene Bryon Howard New Orleand, LA Ollie Hubbard West Point. GA Medica! Record Admin- istration Joyce Hudson Brownsvme, TN Socia! Welfare Mozelle Hudson Nashville, TN Chemistry Quintella Hunt Jackson. TN Management Kathryn A. Hymes Nashville, TN Mathematics Luster P. Ingram St. Louis. MO Electrica! Engineering Sybi? L. Ingram Chicago, H. Medical Technology Vannette E. Isom Memphis, TN Accounting Chukweuemeka lworah Nigeria Chemistry Clintonia Jackson Gary, W Criminaf Justice Ella B. Jackson Somervme, TN Business Adminisrra Hon Frederick Jackson Detroit. MI Criminal! Justice Seniors 119 Measie James Detroit. Mi Speech PathoiogyXAudio- log y Diana Jefferson Madison, AL Speech Pathoiogy Gregory C. Jenkins Chicago. ii. Management Beverly Johnson Stanford, Conn. Business Administration 120 Seniors Brian T. Johnson St. Louis. MO Eiecrricai Engineering Douglas A. Johnson Knoxville, TN Business Administration Angeia M. Jones Birmingham, AL Management Carios M. Jones Mariana. FL Business Administre tion Renee Jones White Viiie, TN Hurai Deveiopmenr Ricky Jones Birmingham. AL Marketing Elliott Jordon Memphis. TN Business Adminisrrarion Leathelia Kelley Nashviiie, TN Office Management Kimberly Kesee Detroit. Mi Mass Communication Janine King Oriandu, FL Eiemenrsry Education Marian Y. King Nashviiie. TN Heefrn Care Adm. :i Pian- Ring Marsha King Chicago, :1 Business Administration Rose M. King Memphis, TN Eiemenrary Education Vinita E. Lark Los Angeies. CA Mechanics! Engineering Linda D. Laster Nashviiie. TN Sociai Welfare Bobbie Leaks Memphis, TN Business Management Pamela Lee Memphis, TN Biology Dennis Lockridge Detroit, MI Technical Aeronautics Suzanna Lonee Mount Juliet. TN Chemistry Paul E. Luter McLemoresviHe. TN Accounting Jacqueline T. Madden Kinstonf Jamaica Biofogy Deborah Mcgee Chicago, H. Beverly A. Martin McMinanfe. TN Nursing f5. 3. NJ Obonetse Masedi Tenors, Botswana Civil Engineering Wanda F. Maston Birmingham. AL Management William D. Maxwell Ofd Hickory TN Elementary Education Daris C. Merriweather Bolivar, TN Hum! Devefopment Derick McCain Cleveland. MS Industrial Tech. Delphie McElvain Cha rranooga, TN Hearth Care Adminfs tra- Hon Wiston McGiEI Jr. Chicago. 11. Management Karin A. McGrier Evanston. IL Mass Communication Thomas E. McKissack Frankfr'n. TN Arts 93 Sciences Wendell McTeer Jr. Jacksonville. FL Clothing Textiles BiIIi H. Means Concord. NC Psychology Janice P. Miller Asheville, NC Recreation Katherine R. Miller Chattanooga. TN Business Administation Seniors 121 Darrell K. Moore Washington. 0.0. Industrial Technology Debora Moore Nash vifie. TN Psychology Melodye P. Moore Westchester, H. Management Belinda T. Morgan Jackson. TN H.C.A.P. 122 Seniors Loretta J. Morris Nashville. TN Political Science Jacqueline Morrison Guys, TN Early Childhood Educa- fion Jo E. Motley Memphis, TN Management Sabrina Moultree Birmingham. AL Criminal Justice Karen A. Neeley Cincinnati. OH Child Deveropmenr Deborah Newcomb Nashvme, TN Grimmer Justice Charles J. Nwagbar Nigeria Chemistry lbot V. Obot Nigeria Chemistry Modigie M. V. Ooigie Benin City, Nigeria Architectural Civil Engi- nearing Cornelisu C. Onwu Nigeria Aru'ma.f Science Valerie J. Otey Nashville, TN GPA. Lloyd E. Owens Nashville, TN Electrical Engineering Ben I. Oziegbe Nigeria Grimmer Justice Vickie Palmer Nashville, TN Management Lila Parker Memphis, TN Social Weifare Davene FL Parsons Bronx, NY. Criminal Justice Miranda Patrick Atlanta, GA Pre-Med Vanira Peek Atlanta, GA Earfy Chifdhood Educa- tion Ervin FL Perry Brownvme, TN Jndustriaf Tech. Joanne 0. Porter Memphfa. TN Criminal Justice Joyce Powell Memphis, TN Business Administartion Deborah Powers Memphis, TN Psychofogy Stephanie A. Pryor Nashvm'e, TN Mathematics Alan C. Hainge Montgomery. AL A Elementary Educatron Madine C. Ramsey Mt. Vernon, NY. Recreation Eric V. Reeves Jackson. TN Industrial Tech. Dee Anna Redmond Memphis. TN Early Childhood Educa- tion Cornelius M. Rice Knoxvme, TN Marketing Jerry W. Hichardons Memphis, TN Management Marcus D. Hichardons Den ver Colorado H.P.E.FL Xavier D. Riley Birmingham. AL Efecm'caf Engineering William D. Robinson San Juan, Puerro Rico Pre-Medfsiorogy Leo Rosman Memphis. TN H.P.E.FI. Leonard Craig Bucks Nashvme, TN Elementary Education Jerry Rutherford Jackson, TN Business Adminis rra Hon Robert Samples Pontiac, MI Eiecm'ca! Tech. Seniors 123 Debbye S. Seals Chicago. H. Management Cleora Sesson Memphis, TN English Charles A. Scott Somevme, TN Pfant Science Everrett A. Scott PireIand, SC Accounting 124 Seniors Felisha L. Sharp Mason. TN Management Carlotta Sheiton Pontiac, MI Criminal Justice Shelia Shipman Knoxvme. TN Social Welfare Tamika Simmons Atlanta, GA Business Adm. t2 Markerw Eng Michael Simms New OrIearm, LA Business Administration Malcomn Simpson Memphis. TN Speech Communication 4: Theatre Bobbie Smith Old Hickory TN Psychofogy Detoria Smith Nashviire. TN Spanish Derek Smith Detroit. MI Mass Communication Eddison Smith Tuskegee, AL H.PBEE. Gary Smith Raieigh. NC Camrmsn'ciaiI Art Lois Smith Memphis. TN Soda! Welfare Rhapsody Smith Nassau, Bahamas Electrioaf Engineering Rozalina T. Smith Birmingham, AL Mechanical Engineering Sidney Smith Chattanooga, TN Industrfa! Art Education Joe Starks Lafkins, TX Management Delanita Steele Nashvirre, TN Elementary Education Eric Stevenson Bessemer. AL Mass Communication Alberte Stiner Crarksvme, TN BusineSS Adminis tration Marilyn Street Jndianpolis, IN Medical Record Adm. Carlos Suggs Jackson, TN Industrial Tech. Franklin Swafford Chattanooga. TN Electrical Engineering Laurette Talley Madison. TN Sociology Toni Taylor Old Hickory, TN Psychology Sabre Tiller Detroit, MI Management Cedric Thoams Knoxville, TN Mechanics! Engineering Brenda Thompson Memphis, TN Ciorhing :5 Taxtiies Monita Thompson Ann Arbor, MI Criminal Justice Rose Thompson West Point. GA Speech Pathology Ronald Threalkill Nash Wire. TN Biology Eddie Townsend Birmingham, AL Health Care Administra- tion Honad TownSand Memphis, TN Music Performance Dennis Tunstall Wifffnbror; NJ Electrical Engineering Anthony Vwadiae Nigeria Efecrn'car Engfneen'ng Terrie Vaughn Miami. FL Sociology Michelle Viera Saginaw MI Mass Communication Seniors 125 Chrissanda Walker Ft. Myers, FL Mass Communications Ferguson L. Walker Cincinnati, OH Management Alvin D. Washington Nasnvm'e, TN Socfaf Weifare George W. Washington I'll Jacksonvme, FL Government a Public: Af- fairs 126 Seniors Amy N. Watkins Ft. Myers. FL Heairh Care Adminfsrra- Hon :2 Planning Felicia Webb Birmingham, AL Communications Timothy Webb Nashviife. TN Business Administration Gloria Werthing Jackson. TN Management Yasmin D. White Birmingham. AL Speech Pathology :1 Au- diology Patsy Y. Whitman Nashville, TN HREFI. Betty J. Wilkes Borivar, TN Speech Pathofogy 5: Au- diology Cheryl Williams Macon, GA HRER. Shelia R. Williams Kansas City. MO Biology Shirley Williams Grand Jet. TN Communications Sonya Dee Williams Fort Wayne, IN Communications Steven A. Wilfiams Memphis. TN Hearth lnstructionlCrfmf- nar Justice Dewayne Williamson Washington, 0.0. Business Administration Vivian Williamson Memphis, TN Psychorogy Bobby .J. Wilson Detroit. MI Industrial Art Education Charhela D. Wilson Nashviile, TN Criminal Justice David Wilow Clerks ville, TN Communfca rions Lisa J. Winsett Pittsburgh, PA Speech Pathology Darryll Witherspoon Birmingham, AL Jndustrfa! Tech. Tina M. Wise Chicago, H. Speech Communication and Tnearre Paul Wright Seniors 12? 128 Organizations Organizations Contents . Civil Engineering ........... 132 DC. Club ................. 138 Pep Club ................. 142 Phi Beta Lambda ........... 144 TE. Poag Players Guild ..... 159 - Aristocrat of Bands ......... 164 Organizations 129 THE TSU DANCE ENSEMBLE 130 Organlz aaaaaaa THE CHICAGO CONNECTION . aw- - W..wm- nmiww: n.- .-.....,.. -...,.......n .mnmh m- -.-Lw-.- -.a-wu.u..-. Jaw: w :H-JA-n am'mnvmzmer-J.an' - m. Wi'i - 1-,- ,;.,. .7., ..-. A ,. -- '1 wm.:: :-.:L.-..;..n....'.... Bottom Row: Benny Davis. Stephanie Johnson Qeg'l'etagarif Business Mng, Shawn Holland. Amta Flnley, 3 P8216 Ross. Vivian D. Hayden. How 2 weatedy: Russell Roberts, P8 'd NU! Kimberli Griffin Nice Presidenu. Brenda Jaston t 95' f ' Tarik Porter. Walter J. Cade, Row 3 mandlnw1 Charles ham Paulette Owens, Patrick Dalmas. Tyrpne Hammon s, lilo :3 Daily, Vincent Bryant, Wayne Myles, Christopher Martin.h onn? Brooks. Flow 4: Devery Freeman. Glenn Purry. VIGtOF C appe. Organizations 131 CIVIL ENGINEERING CLUB - r - -' Lanfr- 132 Or'ganlzatirms SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS Orgamzatmns 133 BIOLOGY CLUB 13d r'Jr'gamIarrru'us THE POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB Organizations 135 IEEE 136 Organizations ROTC DRILL TEAM Organizations i3? . :-. 5.3.1 . EEJR J... .333 L5 x b I.-. 3:... I. .. x x; D.C. DELEGATES 138 Orgamizahons THE UNIVERSITY CHOIR Organizations 139 PHI GAMMA NU Front row Heft to right Treasurer. Gina Cain righni Victoria Willia' LaTonya HiH. Michel I anald Jones. Cynthia Bester. Rhonda Hudson, Denita Carter, Maxine Brown. Vanessa Thomas - Sehnda Biggers. Arden Thomas. Angela Cleggett - Secretary. Timothy Winston. Back row Heft to 18 --Vice President. Denise Chism - President. Lenora Catron, Karen Harris, Terrie Warren, '9 Bayley and Margaret McClain. Not pictured Douglas Williams. 140 Orgamzahons ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. .L-L-L-L-L-L mwb-EAJMAOCDUJNO'Jm-b-QM-L Center: U-U Vanira . Carmen Spencer . Rose Thompson . G1oria Coie . Marva Evans . Karen Edward . Chandra Hornburger . Velvet Carter . LLz Bates . Sabre Tiller . Kaye Claybon . Angela Jones . Elana Reed . Rozalina Smith . Ruth Allen . PameFa Gilmore . Tina Wise . Cythina Gayies . Dontanette Cohill . Maranda Patrick . Patrice Darden . Barbara Lewis . Deborah McGee . Arlene Murray . Felica McPherson . Rita Risby . Pameia Rogers . Jacqueline Belsar . Barbara Farmer . Kathryn Hymes . Janine King Peek Peggy Baker. Deborah Gant. Charlotte Mann. and Resa Wheaten. Orgamzatlons 141 PEP CLEANS FOR GREEN I42 ,4! .III.Aea'MN4-mwzpaav Pi . f! ligmmiifiimrfr 1 ' .Iz - - . , . 'f Members of the newly established Tennessee State University Pep Club, HThe Roaring Tigers volunteered their free time to raise money for travel expenSes- .vorxulg . . .. . . . ..... u... . hid. v4. - - $- 'r'?fZ?-.6i?$ '; k 3;.- -J 143 PHI BETA LAMBA Front row Ueft to righn: Drusilla Darden. Kathy Miller. Melodye Moore, Douglas Johnson. Elaine Montague. Dietra Holt. and Opal Moore. Back row Ueft to rightJ: Cynthia Sims, Sheldon Scott, Sinclair White. Jerry Richardson. and Kevin Williams. 144 Organlzatlons CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION i.gmln- -t 1 ' ' . ;-,.-.-.;0 t -...'l.1 T!Mr.:.-.. usual... .. .. Deborah Newcomb - President. Jackie Peebles. Jeff Crutcher. Frances Noel. Grace Gaiter, Monita Thompson. Sabrina IVloultrie Misty Washington, Lisa Cousin, Bruce Mallard - Chairman, L.B. Gaiters E Advisor and Sharon McKinnie. Organizations 145 LAMBDA TAU EPSILON Monita Thompson. DeAngela Dixon, Dorothy Ingram, Se- brina Moultrie, Grace Gaiter - President, Frances Noel and L. B. Gaiters Adviser. 146 Organizations PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Organizations 147 148 Organizations A.S.P.A. ' Left to Right: Angela Cowan. Katherine Milter w President. Ali Hagan. James Sands. Everrett Scott. and Jery Richardson. Drgamizalions 149 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER ...1. .,Eaa$n,.i...,. u E 30333? ann. . .1 :.. 93.....uanuuwdwngw. .3. ,a;w.....cmimw.o.m$gmm .. 150 Orgamzahons NATIONAL STUDENT BUSINESS LEAGUE Organizations 151 TSU MARKETING CLUB . . I v -....r..-..-...L+..,-.d... r . .,.;..... . , A. ' '- 9--v ..- u...l...:...-.r....a'....r,..L-m:;..l:: . 7...;- -a'.. M. .. , -....4 -..'... Ayn. ..-. .6....-.,I.L...TJ..,,A. 1 4 II i' FTJHIJjJTFJ... JFLj-MCL': r..l.-- 152 Organizations DELTA MU DELTA x Q V-'-'---'-.,'n'..'.:,ui-.I. ' , . .., .mu. mug..- .- 1 ET....-- k '11. l v-QL. . . - 1 ' . 41... Organizations 153 ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Organizations 154 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. Organizatinns 155 PROFESSIONAL OFFICERS CORP 156 Orgamzahons Organizations: 15? . ...r wry... II E ,. IVS 158 Urgaruzahons 9 .- .... .hnumnm-Jmmiunmmdiu J... .- .. .. m k Olgamzatmns 15 r l .I .u . b i. 1:! .. k . . .L. .a. . r . . . v Hun. h . . tr. 4 : 3a.. . a... Z. . . . n . . - m a K Mn MP! THEATRE LEADERS -. . admin- . th'W'lrlIl'l Dr. JaYme C. Williams Dr. Lawrence B. James Sandra Holt Producer Director Supervisor of Costumes x. Stacy Prer Ron Hudson Karen Lewis Gwld PreSIdent Guild Treasurer Guild Secretary Wm Dury Cox. ll H. Devereaux Brady Director Direcior -I I H1 H m --r-Wx-D-IIIBV 'Ln f V- -I ... .'.n.- -l A I . $ .-...- . . .' :A-Ia-erjq . ! I tag; I I .ch 9' '0 O I do m l. I u , .I... ..'....;.....1 I J v PLAYERS GUILD Lachelle Baker Rachelle Baker Sandra Baxter Charanne Cookie'Bills Waltgr Bragen H. Dawreau! Stag? Micheal Brofit James Brown Darnell Burrow Erdis Cannon Wm. Dury Cox. II Dwain Cunningham Angela Fowler Hallie Micheiie Green Darren Hampton Johnny Hollingshed Hgnald C. Hudson Erma Jackson Karen Lewis Gioria Mart Jarrell M9 9. Therm Wm Nichole Murray Keith Pitts Vincent Phillips Clifford Powell James Motor Price Stacy Pryor Stephanie Pryor Malcolm Simpson Leslie Speller John Stu Williams Tina Wise Organizations 161 162 Orqamzawions TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Presents THE T. E. POAG PLAYERS GUILD In Wehre All Guilty A Three-Act Drama By James Reach H. Devereaux Brady, Director CHARACTERS On Order of Their Appearancej DAN .................................................. Clifford Powell ELSIE ............................................. Lucretia Anderson SYLVIA ................................................ Leslie Speller MARTIN TRAIN .......................................... Erdis Cannon TYLER CONNELL ....................................... Walter Braden ELWOOD DURANT .................................... Wm. Dury Cox. ll FLORENCE DURANT .................................... Angelia Fowler GARY DURANT ...................................... C. Ronald Hudson BETTY JO KELTON ................................. Dwan Cunningham TOM KELTON ............................................ Bobby Penn LOUISE KELTON ...................................... Kennetha Miller FRANK HAGGERTY ........................................ Keith Pitts RUTH HAGGERTY ..................................... Barbara Farmer MARY HAGGERTY .................................... Sabrina Goodwin MARGARET SHAW ................................. Arretha Maw Jones WILMA SHAW ......................................... Brenda Jackson JOHNNY SHAW ..................................... Frederick Lawson PRODUCTION STAFF H. Devereaux Brady .......................................... Director Wm. Dury Cox, II .................................... Technical Director Horace Hockett .................................. Asst. Technical Director Jayme C. Williams ........................................... Producer Valerie Horton ........................................ Student Director Calvin Foster .......................................... Stage Manager Karen Lewis ......................... Supervisor of Properties and Make-up Sandra Holt .......................... .......... Supervisor of Costumes Ron Hudson ........................................... Lighting Master Donald Page, Daniel Owens ..................................... Sound H. D. Brady ............................................ Sound Effects Lucretia Anderson .................................... Property IVlarIaQE'r Deborah L. Green .................................. Production Secretary Sitage Crew .. Larry Taylor, Stone Lively, Terence Anderson nghtS - Lorenzo Cohen gdake-up and Costumes H Janice Winfrey, Stella Paine, Callese Rush. Christina aldwin Property - Gilda Toibert, Erica Slaughter, Arthur Simmons Sound - Rufus Carruthers, Timothy Duncan Scenery h Theatre 112 class nghtS h Theatre 102 class UNDERSTUDIES h David Boyd, Karen Lewis and Suzann Pruitt SYNOPSIS The action takes place in the chambers of Judge Sylvia Frazierhs juvenile court, located in a small city. ACT I: The present: a spring morning ACT II: Early afternoon ACT Ill: Shortly afterwards Organizations 163 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY Baritones Bond, Bertha Brown. Alex Davenport, Kevin Harris, Bernard Hudson, Jeffery Moore, Kim Penn, Bobby Sherrod, Kenneth Clarinets Anderson. Iris Brooks. Effie Burdan, Beatrice Carr, Meivin Cooper. Connie Black, Monica Downer. Alicia Fletcher. Cynthia Harper, Karen Holioway, Phyllis Hooks, LaNita Jackson, Karla Jones. Charnita King, Joycelyn MitcheIL Jerri Montgomery. Rosemary Olar. Ouadralyn Ransaw. Robin Stewart. Gienda Toibert, Belinda Washington. Maggiiiza 164 Band ARISTOCRAT OF BANDS ROSTER 1981-82 Drum Majors Carter. Felicia Edwards, Conrad Flagcorp Alexander, Michelle Beatty, Pamela Bennett, Pamela Brown. Algenor Brown, Michelle Calhoun. Mitzi Cayton, Clarissa Cayton, Teresa Gilmore. Pamela Heath. Shealia King, Janine King, Sylvia Morris, Regina Nesby, Dawn Rodgers. Pamela Washington, Gwen Left to right Asst. Dir. Leonard Giles, Asst. Dirv Tommy Davis, Dir. Edward Graves and Asst Dirv Benjamin Kirk; French Horns Calhoun. David Clark. Kim Davis. Benny Lawson, Frederick Martin, Christopher Patterson, Vance Stewart, Tommie Percussion Binion. Kirk Chamblin, Aldo Daily, Johnie Davis, Derrick Denson. Otis Guy, Micheal Harts, Cedric McCullum, LaRone Pirtle. Kenneth Powell, Eric Revell, James Richardson, Marvin Sisney, Mal Smith, Kenneth Smith. James Tandy, William May. Rosie Trumpets Allen, Harry Carter. Glenn Davis. Stanley Eckols, Jow Ewing, Steven Fisher, Elijah Garner, Kenneth Gunn, Larmar Halk. Tyrone Hammons. Tyrone Hatcher, Angela Jackson. Wiliie Jenkins, Thaddeus Johns Elize Lewis. James Miiler. Melvin Mumphery, John Reedy, Keith Ridley. William Robinson. Harris Stevenson. Roderick Walton. Kevin Flutes Austin. Lisha Conaway, Tonya Curtis, Audrey Howard, Terri Hull, Camilla Scoffield, Gloria Weaver. Regina Alto Saxophones Akins, Desmond Bryant. Cherilyn Carr, Charles Carter, Victor King. Anthony Lawrence, Aaron Greene. Jeffery Gunn, Gralin McClain, Derrick Murray. Arlene Norwood, Nathanial Tomlin, Glenn Washington, John Wynn, Aaron McClendon. Kevin Alto Sax ladditional! Pennington. Gerald Ward, Andre Majorettes Crosby, Karen Hughes, Denise Jenkins, Lynette McClain, Denise Morris, Angela Husker! Antonese Taylor. Allison Threaikili, Janice Waters, Sandra Whitmon, Patsy Thompson, Vicky Tenor Saxophones Carter, Roderick Huguely, Karen Parker, Wilbur Smith, Micheal Johnson, Vincent Tubas Brown, Darryl Bryant, Vincent Tate, Victor Jolly, Jonathan Manson, Evan Morris, Ricardo Moss, James Murphy. Buford Robinson, Louis Waters. Terry Williams, Johnny Edwards, Samuel Hicks. Jeffery Sumner, Tyrone Trombones Brew. Carl Buchanon. Donald James. Milos Jones, Marvin Lee, Eddie Richardson. Curlee Smith. Anthony Spencer. Melvin Van,Than Watts, Van Westmoreland Eugene More, Kevin Band 165 1981-82 ailtl.lj .I.i. .-.t,...mh! . vPXUin. 1.. l J 1.. ! . i: 1 .V'f'l i l 158 Band ARISTOCRATS Band 169 ARISTOCRAT 13 0 Band OF BANDS JJ-w .m . mn-xrv , a 3'? i5 5? 3? Band 171 172 Sports . Sports Contents Cheerleaders .............. 1 76 .-,.;. ' Women1s Basketball ........ 178 . -: Football .................. 184 I ' Men's Basketball ........... 192 . bx? x I j I Tigerbelles ................ 198 1HWHW Baseball .................. 200 Sports 173 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY 1. The man betting the balls - Athletic director Samuel Whitmon is the man entrusted with the unevidentable task of making the TSU Athletic program run smooth. Whether its answering questions about a player's eligibility or finding nonexistent money to keep a program from folding. Whitmon is the man. 174 Sports '. .l- g - Hlfl - I- ; The Tigers Voice - Kindell Stephens. TSU Director of Sports Information, compiles team and individ- ual statistics for all of TSU'S athletic teams. In addition to his duties as sports information directori Stephens is the radio announcer for all of TSU football and basketball broadcast. Stephen is responsible for media coverage at all TSU Athletic events and produces all of TSUls sports literature. Spons 175 TIGER CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Cedric Patterson, Donna Holt. Kaye Clayborn .- Captain. Debra Lanier - Co-Captain. Elizabeth Bates. Karen Gormen, Vanessa Thomas, Dina Dunn, Sybil Ingram. Sondra Moore. JaCkie Wheeier and Chris Smith. HS Sports .- mjitna '- 1-:u'wu- . ' I 3:23. - I u; ,- . - Sports 1?? 1981-82 TIGER GEMS OPPONENT Ark. at Monticello David Lipscomb Belmont College Miss. Industrial Western Kentucky Grambling State Middie Tennessee Belmont College U-Alabama at Birm. Ark. at Monticello Middie Tennessee Kentucky State Florida ASLM State OWN 0 PP. 65 85 81 76 68 73 95 72 61 B3 95 91 43 53 79 73 79 80 2 0 66 71 7'5 63 82 75 OPPONENT Knoxville College Miss. Industrtai David Lipscomb Vanderbilt Shorter Coilege Western Kentucky Grambling State UT-Martin Kentucky State Florida 418114 State UT4Martin U-Alabama at Birm. Left to right: No. 22 - Gloria Miller, No. 24 h Sharron Jarrett, N0. 3 - Jackie Baugh, No. 25 - Bertha Wright, No. 33 f Veronica Hunten N0. 55 .5 Janice McCaulev, No. 35 - Cherryl Wilfiams. N0. 11 4 Dawn Dopson. N0. 5 - LaVonne Dams and No. 4 - Cynthia Smith. Not pictured: No. 20 - Linda Johnson. No. 21 - Kimberly Grant, No. 32 - Martha Tomlin and N0. 44 - Tammy Galloway. OWN 0 PF. 86 56 2 0 80 64 71 80 73 52 92 59 53 78 64 56 81 75 97 87 80 67 82 85 m: 3' vgfx Sharon Jarrett shown above rebounding and scoring, be- came the leading point producer in the history of TSU's Women's Basketball. Below Jarrett is pictured with TSU Athletic Director Samuel Whitmon and Head Coach Max- ine Merritt. The Jarrett jersey. No. 24, was retired and placed in the TSU Sports Hall of Fame. Sports 1?9 Head Coach Merritt gives pre-game instructions to floor leader Cynthia Smith and leading scorer Sharron Jarrett. The Tiger Gems finished with their best record ever. 82 TIGER GEMS IN ACTION Merritfs assistant. former three-time AII-American Guard Ted The Hound McClain who also starred in the ABA and NBA iooks on during game action 180 Sports Sporis FBI 182 Sprlris TIGER GEMS SUCCESSFUL IN 82 Sports: 183 BIG BLUE FOOTBALL 1st row: Ames Whatley. Clyde Ward, Brian Ranson, Arthur Revere, Mike Simms, Alton Edmondson. Jackie Coffee, Kenneth Biggles, Brian Howard, Alvin Majette. 2nd row: Golden Tate, Waiter Tate, DeWayne Roberts, Steve Moore, Darryl Caldwell. Richard Dent, Roger Robinson. Kenneth Walker. 3rd row sitting: Malcolm Taylor, Donald Laster, Morris Harris, Ronald Holand, Curtis Mitchell, Ron Fleetwood. Wiley Doughty, Larry Watkins, Tommy Perkins. 4th row standing: Jerry Coleman, Larry Kinnerbrew, Terry Brown, Mike Phillips. Leon Floyd. Wilbert Smith, Joe Flemming, Gary Shoats. Ernest HHI. Reginald Seay, Mickey Avery, Eibert Payne. Gary Lyons. Charles Reeves. Donneil Allen, Stanley Hampton. James Baskins, Carlos Jones, Dave Danials. Dorian Lee. 5th row standing: Vynell Henderson. Ricky Scott, Warren Turner, DeWayne Gipson, Timothy Sears, George Clay, Robert Boyd, Charles Owens, Russell. Not Pictured: Lionel Booker, Mike Jones. Defenswe Coordinator Joe Gimam Sr Director of Offense Alvm Coleman I84 LSprms ! $ i1 3 f 7 l A Benched physically but not spiritually, Head Coach Big John Merritt greets Mayor Richard Fulton. ;.-L 'J-. ..; 'a'g:4.- .,-'i a Sports 185 TIGER HIGHLIGHTS The Tigers won their 5th straight game with a 42- 30 victory over the University of Louisville. It was Louisville's homecoming, and one of the biggest wins in TSU history. The Cardinals defense was ranked 4th in the pass defense in major college statistics, yielding oniy 97 yards per game. As the team arrived in Louisville, the squad members picked up the local newspaper to see that they were picked to lose 31 -7. And from that point on, Head Coach Big John Merritt didn't have to look for a motivating element to get his Cats up and ready to play. TSU's QB Brian Ransom hit 14 of 30 passes for 384 yards and 3 TD's, Louisville got on the score- board with a 3 yard touchdown run by RB Don Croft. Two minutes later, Tiger DB Gary Davis intercepted a pass and raced 31 yards to the end zone. Statets reserve RB Jackie Coffee went from 5 out to put TSU on top 13-7 after a missed PAT. With 1 1 :25 left on the clock, Louisville went on top 14-13 on a touchdown run. State answered as Ransom hit WR Mike Jones on a sensational 84 yard touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff, Frank Minnifieid returned the catch for a 89 yard Louisville touchdown and a 21-20 lead. After a Brian Howard interception, Ransom fumbled the ball on the 2 yard line, which was picked up by WFt Mike Jones who took it in for a 26-21 lead. Ransom passed to Golden Tate for the two-point conversion and a 28- 21 halftime advantage. In the 3rd quarter Ransom continued his aerial as- sault, as he hit WR Golden Tate with a 48 yard touch- down. The Cardinal QB was sacked by a fierce tackle and Dwanye Roberts recovered at the 9 yard line. TSU scored as Ransom hit TE Kenneth Gardner for a 42-28 margin. The Cardinals got a safety with a minute and 28 seconds to go. making the final margin TSU 42-L0uisville 30. 185 Sports , - , . al .t . 1 L ;. '1 ':Jm.-,,;m.; The Tigers continued their 8 game winning streak last Saturday as they scored a 43-0 victory over Cen- tral State University. Brian Ransom passed 304 yards on the second possession, they scored on a Morris Harris 5 yard run. Big Bfue scored on their next pos- session as Jackie Coffee scored from 3 yards out. Just before the half the Tigers scored two more points as DE William Horton tackled Central's 013 Jefferson, in the end zone. In the third quarter TSU increased their lead as Ransom hit WR Mike Jones on a 43 yard TD strike. Coffee scored his second TD on a 13 yard run. RB Larry Kinnebrew scored iate in the same period on a 3 yard run. In the final quarter, DB Gary Davis intercept- ed his second pass of the ball game and rambled 90 yards for the final score 43-0. TIGERS WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT TSU STOPS GRAMBLING FOR A WITH 42-30 UPSET AT LOUISVILLE 14-10 HOMECOMING WIN 'wur ..A The Tigers won their fourth game of the season before the largest crowd in the history of TSU, at Vanderbiitis new stadium. The 34,368 witnessed a defensive gem put together by Tiger defensive Coach Bill Thomas. whose Tigers allowed the visitors only 161 yards total offense. Thomas' CATS cut down the explosive G-Men, time and time again with intercep- tions, fumble recoveries, and QB seeks to dismantle Eddie Robinson's Tigers. and add another win to Head Coach John Merritt's lifetime record which now stands at 210 wins. 62 losses and 9 ties. The G-Men also played a defensive minded game as they limited TSU to 219 yards total offense but the Tigers made the best of the offense that they could and scored off two drives that resulted in points. TSU got on the scoreboard first as QB Ransom hit WR Goiden Tate on a 3 yard TD strike in the first period. The TSU defense limited the G-Men to a mere 24 yards total offense for the first half. in the third quarter the Tigers put together a 79 yard march, culminated by a 1 yard TD by RB Ronald Holland, Larry Watkins kicked the point after and the Tigers lead 14-0. The G-men scored on an 49 yard TD, with oniy six seconds on the clock. The G-Men on their next possession had a big 31 yard run that made Merritt's defensive unit sharpen-up their claws and stopped the G-Men from scoring a touchdown. as they settled for a 40 yard field goal that closed the gap to 14-10, which stood until the end. TIGERS TAKE 8TH WIN OVER CENTRAL STATE; 43-0 SpoHs 1B? , . .. 1:95. LE.f,htw.. Ii .luL: tllultru . u .IlilllrIlug .- ,1;- f1 nThe Hay is in the Barn. . . Almostit Big John Merritt, on doctors orders was forced to watch most of his team's games from a chair on the sidelines. After an opening season loss to Jackson State, the slogan made popular by TSU's head coach i'Bigii John Merritt was nearly a reality. With seven weeks of play behind them, the tigers owned a 6-1 record with four games to go. Junior Quarterback Brian Ransom was listed in the top five among division l-AA passers with 14 touchdown passes and over 1,700 yards through the air. The Big Blue football team was ranked number 7 nationally in I-AA with a homecoming victory over number five ranked Grambling to its credit. The number seven ranking was brought about after athletic officials cleared up certain eligibility requirements with the NCAA. The seventh week of the season was also TSU's first appearance of the season in the national rankings. However, as the TSU Football Odyssey continued, ill winds from the North and South of Nashville, made what appeared to be calm waters a turbulent route to sail. Consequently. Big John was forced to postpone Closing the lock on his mythical barn door with its mythical hay inside. Efforts were made by some local news media and two grid iron victims to discredit the traditional and historical TSU football program. After being soundly thrashed by TSU, 42-30 and 49-11 the University of Louisville tl-Al and Nichols St. University U-AAl respectively used the local news media to publicly charge TSU of unsportsmanlike conduct, taunting of opposing coaching and players, and playing an undisciplined brand of football. There were also reports that the coaches from both schools would refuse to schedule TSU for future games. So once again, Big John, with the door still unlocked and doing most of his coaching from Westside Hosoitai room 204 and a chair on the sideline, was forced to defend his beloved TSU. players. and coaches and as, he put it, with 'lintelleotual honesty . Photo by: Nichole Murray Persoztalltles 189 First Row L-R: Keith Newsum. Robert Newell. Charles Pope. Greg Robinson. Middle How L-R: Dale Beckton. Edward Draine. Kevin Wiison, Roderick Fuller and James Higgins. Third Row L-R: Mark Fowler. James Banks, Carl Long. Leonard Kelly. Ralph Spotts. James Patties and Reginald Robertson. Allen Robinson k head coach Larry Cole - asst coach Not Pictured: Jay Groves - asst. coach Jerald Robinson - asst. coach TSU Baseball :4' A- 190 Spurn; Pitchers: First Row L-R: James Patties. Robert Newell. and Kevin Wilson. Second Row L-H: Carl Long, Ralph Spotts Roderick Fuller. and Leonard KeHy. InfieFders: First Row LiFi: James Higgins and Edward Draine. Second Row L-R: Mark Fowler. James Banks. Dale Beckton. Charles Pope. Dennis Foster and Greg Robinson. SDOIIS 191 ------- n .oov-o- .---. '... - afghan... - I o'- 3.. .7. :co.-.p.. .l. -' bfi 192 i : - 1-:-.'-,' 9 State Lio' 'siana .. I'- I I . Z .- . .II: I -:.. o . . i. h Left to right the players are tbottom Steven Wright, James Teague, Ronnie Cage, Carlos Jones, Larry Wilson, Alvin Blount. and Robert Lee. On the top row. the players are Gregory Gainey. Terry Holbert. Robert Cross. Walter Theodore. Samuel Johnson. Thomas Walker. James Drummond. Vernon Temple and Craig Ward. TSU TIGERS Head Coach Ed Martin Asst. Coach Johnny Carey Sports 193 TIGER CAGERS WINNERS IN 82 Sports 195 I- A Head Coach Ed Martin posed for pictures with his Senior Basketball Stars. The Seniors are from left to right, Larry 'SkywaIker Wilson, AI Blount, Samuel Johnson, Terry Holbert, and Carlos Jones. TSU SENIOR CAGERS j: 452. f Senior Camus Jones appiies defensive Pressure against Jackson State. Jones led the team in free throw percentage. 196 SDLJFTS IIIL trilmb'. ' ifii'u'l . -laainmmml n35? .' Head Coach Martin. TSU president Dr. Frederick Humphries and Athletic Director Samuel Whitmon attend the hoisting of the scoreboard in the Gentry Complex. Sports 19? First row: Chandra Cheeseborough, Wanda Fort, Kim Adams, and Barbara Frazier. Second row: Inez Skinner. Sheryl Parnell, LaTonya Echola Judith Pollion. Lisa Jones. and Ernestine Davis. DATE January 8-9 January 16 January 17 January 22 January 29 February 5-6 February 12 February 26 198 SpOI'tS WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD Undoor Schedulm 1982 OPPONENTS SITE East Tennessee State Univ. Johnson City, TN U.S. Olympic Invitational New York, N.Y. Rosemont Horizon Games Chicago, IL Philadelphia Indoor Classic Philadelphia, PA Toronto Star Leaf Games Toronto, Canada Mason-Dixon Games Louisville, KY Wanamaker Millrose Games Madison Sq. Garden, N.Y. USA Indoor Track-Field Madison Sq. Garden, Championships N.Y. Edward 8. Temple - Head Coach Sam Smith Assistant Coach Inez Skinner w- Graduate Assnstant Derek Taylor - Student Coach Cindy Syes - Assistant Manager Susan Steele - Assustam Manager wourtsey Penn Relay Booklen Tennessee vs Tennessee State the victor: the Ti- gerbelles in a meet record 3:33z4. 1981-1982 TEGERBELLE ROSTER Kimberly Adams. Dayton, Ohio Sprinter, Relays Chandra Cheeseborough. Jacksonville, Florida Sprinter, Relays Ernestine Davis, Tampa, Florida Quarter Miler. Relays LaTonya Echols, Cleveland, Ohio Quarter Miler, Half Miler Barbara Frazier, Nashvilie. Tenn. Sprinter, Relays Wanda Fort. Miami, Florida Sprinter, Relays Lisa Jones, Valdosta, Georgia Hurdler, Relays Sheryl Pernell. Memphis, Tenn. Sprinter, Relays Judy Pollion, Memphis, Tenn. Quarter Miler, Heptathlon Spam: 199