Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1987 volume:

Traditions are Forever 1912 1 1987 TENNESSEAN 1.987 U a . gig. . ...$mm. g a :3 . wash. 7' Published by the Karl E. Batson. Editor Students of Tennessee State University Nashviiie. Tennessee A$istant Editors Kusten Lawson Celeste Gay Dr. Herman Beasley, Adviser DEDICATION From the many cities they came into the swamp land. A land that so few believed would survive the turbulence the years would bring. But time was on their side. With the few hundreds that came a school was built on the banks of the Cumberland River. Those few hundreds turned into thousands. The school became an empire that brought forth scholars, educators, athletes, doctors and lawyers who have heard their name resound thyough the air. This 75th anniversary book is dedicated to those who fought that civil war of yesterday and proved to the world their worthiness. They are recognized as pioneers for the valleys they struggled through to climb out of. These pioneers are awarded for the mountains they strived to get over and see the prom- ised land. And after seeing the promised land went forth to sprout their seeds of courage and knowledge. Because of these valuable few the legend has begun and continues. SOME TRADITIONS ARE FOREVER. -- ed McWherter Governor State of Tennessee I .z': - '1 1 I -.-;LA Tom Garland L Chancellor State Board of Regents STATE BOARD OF REGENTS J ULY 1, 1986 Tennessee State University is governed by the State Board of Regents, the governing body of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. The System is comprised of six universities, 10 community colleges, four technical institutes and 26 area vocational-technical schools. Thomas J. Garland, Chancellor Lamar Alexander William W. Farris Gwen R. Awsumb William 0. Beach Howard Bond Ruth W. Ellis Ross N. Faires Clifford H. Henry Thomas J. Ingram J . D. J ohnson Tony King Richard A. Lewis Hubert L. McCollough Robert L. McElrath Arliss L. Roaden William H. Walker, 111 J . Howard Warf David V. White Governor hexnofficim, Chairman Vice Chairman, Memphis Memphis Clarksville J acksou J ohnson City Onieda Nashville Nashville Oak Ridge Tennessee Technological University Nashville Murfreesboro Commissioner of Education hexnofficim Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission hex-off'lcim Commissioner ongriculture hex-officim Hohenwald Knoxville Office of the President Tennessee State Unlveralty 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashvllle, TN 37203 President's Message It is a privilege to contribute by way of this message in the 1986u87 'Iermessean; we censider this edition to be very special. This publication well highlights the activities and individuals which hallmark the year at 'IEnnessee State University. In addition. it captures and presents 1986-87 in the context of the University's distinguished 75-year history. A perspective emerges for appreciating the pastw-as the foundation for our present and beyond. As Tennessee State University recognizes its 75th anniversary, we celebrate time-honored traditions and an institutional character unique among sister colleges and universities. The thousands of individuals who over the years have benefited from their association with the University reflect upon the value of their experience. We stand in tribute to the institution which progresses by addressing the higher education needs of the ever-changing society it exists to serve. On behalf of the University family, we thank the Eaculty and students who dedicated their efforts and talents so evident in the production of the 1986-87 Tennessean. We cormnend them for a job well done! Otis L. Dr. Otis L. Floyd Interim President 1 986-87 Dr. Otis Floyd J13, vice-president for administration at Mid- dle Tennessee State University, assumed duties as interim presi- dent of Tennessee State University on June 16, 1986. Dr. Floyd succeeded interim president Dr. Roy F. Peterson, who has returned to the Kentucky Higher Council as an administrator. President Floyd is originally from McNairy County, Tennessee, and was born on February 16, 1928. He received his bachelofs degree in social science from Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., mastefs degree in Administration and Supervision Tennessee State University, and Doctorate degree in Administration and Supervision from Memphis State University. He served as vice president of administration at Middle Tennessee State Universi- ty since October 1984. He served as executive assistant to the president at Middle Tennessee State Universny, from 1981-1984. His wealth of knowledge in the field of education and ad- ministration has enabled him to serve as Director of Field Ser- Vices and Learning Resources, Tennessee Department of Educa- tion, 1973-1975, Deputy Commissioner of Education for Ten- nessee Department, 1975-1979 and Commissioner of Educa- tion, 1978-1979. He does not limit his expertise in education and administra- tion, but also lends himself to various community and profes- sional organizations such as the Murfreesboro Rotary Club, United Way and Guidance Center Board of Directors He is a Sunday School teacher, Scout Master, Boy Scouts and a member of the stewardship and fmance committees of the Methodist Church. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, National Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Association of School Administrators and Tennessee School Board Association. He was instrumental in developing various federal programs for the Hardin County.r school system. He is married and has four children 9- Reginaid, Otis III, Sylvia and Paulette. THE HISTORY OF TENNESSEE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL - AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL e UNIVERSITY The famous educational rallies, conducted throughout the State from 1907 to 1909 proclaimed the peoples general desire for expand- ed public education, including the preparation of teachers. The black citizens of Tennessee were insisting that the legislative pro- Dosals to create normal schools must include provisions for tn Preparation of black teachers, and Qt forthright compliance with the mandates of the Second Morrill Act of 1890. This early State action to legalize the separation of the black people from other ethnic groups in Public facilities eventually became all pervasive, including public pro- visions for education. One agricultural and Industrial Normal School for the industrial education of negroes tsict and for preparing negro tSict teachers for the common schools shall be established. The school thus authorized to serve the black citizens was unique in that it would Perform industrial and agricultural education functions as well as the teacher education functions. It was also unique in that it had to be established and maintained with one-half the amount of money that was made available to each of the institutions authorized at that time to serve the white citizens. The headline 0fthe Apri123, 1909, issue of Dr. Boyd's NaShville Globe clearly reflected the view: uA great vic- tory achieved; General Education Bill Passes Senate; Carries an Ap- PFODriatiOn for Negro School. William Jasper Hale The city of Chattanooga in Hamilton County came very close to becoming the home of the Tennessee Agricultural and In- destrial State Normal School. A young black man named William J asper Hale campaigned with great vigor to raise suffi- CIent funds to purchase a site and construct buildings for the proposed school. He succeeded in convincing the Hamilton County Court that the project was worth an appropriation of$75,000. The campus which is included in the corporate limits of the city begins at the intersection of Centennial Boulevard and 35th Avenue. The ttcampusi, was barren, rockY, and ungraded. But it was an elevated site anci the location 9f Lhelfgt'st bltlildigiiriiigogigggi panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The first buildings were a-cinaun:L or scaffgtg set; r garghouses women and men, the trades building with heating plant, residence for the 911351 ent, we at ' Thus, the president had to supply the leadership in planning for the arrival of the first students on June 19, 1912. President Hale had assembled a faculty of fourteen teachers to serve those first students who enrolled at the school. This faculty had received undergraduate degrees from some of the most highly developed private black colleges of that day: Atlanta University, Hampton Institute, Howard Univer- sity. Tuskegee Institute and Fisk University. The levels of academic preparation of the students who enrolled for the first regular session varied from fourth grade through the senior normal year. l'Ir'IIIII r'uu'. lt-ft tn I'iu'hl. I'itlunrtL ILuI'IquIHI U' H Burk rnu. Pn-az 'Wt 'I. Hdlr. Hill. is ill ll Names of famous black personalities began to appear in the titles of student organiiations. These included Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Phylllis Wheatly and W. E. B. DuBois. Dr. Booker T. Washington, PreSIdent 0f Tuskegee Institute, and Chancellor J. H. Kirkland 0f Vanderbilt University were among the thirty-four lecturers during the first year. The school had the type of pragmatic leadership that COUld produce growth, even in a hostile social climate. Black students who wanted the opportunity to develop themselves thTOUBh education beyond the normal school level increased in nurnbers with each graduating class. .. .a. The transition from a two-year to a four-year college oc- curred in 1922. Miss Averitte was identified as a teacher of uExpression and Education. Her credentials included graduate study at the University of Chicago, Chicago School of Expression. As composer of the college's hAlma Mater, she gave a product of her creative talents to thousands of students and alumni. .lrlun'm'xfrrrHI'r' ffffiu'rx um! l'hr'nhiv rugu-Im THE DAVIS ADMINISTRATION i .- d f . . - . . 4 . . g; r . .- Dr. Walter S. Davis served as acting president of the collcgc from September 1, 1943 until he was appointed president in November of 1943 by the State Board of Education. Dr. Davis was being inaugurated as a president of a young public black col- lege in a state that had a long history of racial segregation and me herent discrimination. Dr. Davis stated the major goal for his administration was to develop ha class university. To achieve the goals for the improvement ofthe academic area, the new president was fortunate to have Phetacflffmisiiltiigg. ship of Dr. George W. Gore, Dean ofthe College. At that timepr. Gore had completedtwenly-years 0f servuce .0 C6 started dur- During this time he had performed every type ofacademic actlvllty that the coltegc requured. HIS teachlrag experifrginistrative ap- ing his first year appointment and continued without interruptlon eacept during study leavessliils aca emit: a F r Dr Gore pointmem was not limited to the deanship. In 1943 he was also servmg as Dlrectar of the. D1v1510h 0f Educauon. H0 5 eht con: teaching and dual administrative responsibilities were not enough to eqnsume h1s seemlngly tmhmned energy. the mpwerc the siderable time counseling individual students. He also advised and organized student orgamzatlons. Chief among 5 . . ' s honor society, Alpha Kappa Mu, and the yearbook staff. Serving as adwsor 10 the yearbook staff was the type of actwny that wa among those most treasured by Dean Gore. Dr. Gore, Dr. Thomas E. Poag, Head of the Department of Humanities, and President Davis were the only full-time faculty members with doctoral level preparation in 1943. But earned degrees did not adequately describe the strength of that faculty of thirty-four persons. Surrmmding Dr. Davis at that time were eol-lege teachers who were in the Infaht- stages of their legendary careers. The 1943-1944 Catalog Number of The Bulletin listed the faculty according to d1v1510ns as follows: George W. Gore, In, Dean DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE ' Robert L. Bailey, Neal McAlpin and Walter S. Davrs DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Mildred E. Clift, Harriet E. Hale, Lewis R. Holland, Mary L. Parham, and Marie R. Gran! DIVISION OF EDUCATION . Lois H. Daniel, Carlton Goodlett, George W. Gore, Jr., Wlllette K. Goodlett, John Hale, Robert Haskins, Eunice Matthew, Marie B. Strange, Zelma L. Redmond, Frances A. Sanders and Donald H. Turpin DIVISION OF ENGINEERING Theodore Gould and Forrest Strange DIVISION OF HOME ECONOMICS Christine Alexander, Catherine B. McKinney and Frances E- Thompson DIVISION OF LIBERAL ARTS . Laura M. Averitte, Alger V. Boswell, Merl R. Eppse, ILOUIS D. Green, Thomas H. Hughes, Alma D. Jones, Fredenck J. .D' McKinney, Thomas E. Poag, Alma T. Watkins and Ralelgh Wilson. 1. George W. Gore. Jr. who were at the time young and energetic, but, of more value, they were loyal to the This f d of ersons . . . . . aculty was compose p The quality oftheir service has been memorlahzed by the naming ofbmldmgs for president and to the emerging university. - . , . some and the recording of names ofothers In a vanety ofpermstmg forms. . . . ' 1 Faculty Devefopmenr. President Davis began at once to Increase the SIZC of his faculty, and lg strengthen 11.. He 33:51:16 prospective faculty members who already had the terminal degree and eneou raged those who did not to pursue gra the study. The catalog for the second year 0944-19451 of his administration indicated that the fullstime doctorates on . . . . . . - he faculty had been mereased from the ongmal three to nine members. The 51x new doctorates and their a551gnments at 1 college were as follows: tn Dr. Hubert B. Crouch, Head ofthe Department of Science and Professor of Bioiogy t21Dr. OsearJ. Chapman, Professor of Education and Psychology 01 Dr. Carl M. Hill, Professor ofChemistry t41 Dr. Earl L. Sasser, Professor of English t51 Dr. Jessee J. Mark, Associate Professor of Agronomy t61 Dr. Virginia 8. Nyabongo, Associate Professor of Romance Languages - . . - alic. For the next two years 1th gain In the number offaeulty members w1th doctoral level preparation was not as dram . . he The catalog for 1946-47 shows twelve full-timc doctorates on the faculty. Four new names In thls group were i following: tn Dr. Major F. Spaulding, Head of the Department and Professor of Agronomy 01 Dr. Edward Ferguson, Jr., Professor of Biology 131 Dr. Marian A. Richards, Associate Professor of Biology 011 Dr. Myron B. Towns, Professor of Chemistry Even at this early period in the Davis administration two persons whom he appointed to academic leadershlp 130:: tions were demonstrating their new legendary capability for deve10ping strong faculties4 Dr. Hubert Crouch m ld- Department 0fBiOlOgy had added two additional doctorates to that department, and Dr. Carl Hill had added an ad ' tional doctorate to the Chemistry Department. When Dr. Davis began his nineteenth year of service as president in the Fall of 1961, the faculty contained 1': ftyf-fouj full-time and sixteen part-tirne instructors with doctoral level preparation. This stands in sharp contrast 10 the nngtna three full-time and three part-time doctorates with which he began. At this time the faculty had naturally grown m 517.6;- The fifty'four fullelime doctorates constituted 24 percent of the full-time faculty of 223. When viewed From tlns perspective the significance of the growth in faculty strength is evident as compared to only nine percent of the thirty four full-time faculty members in 1943. Twenty-one of the original thirty-four faculty members were still serving the college during the nine- teenth year of the Davis administration. The quality of stability in the faculty was even reflected in the rosters of administrators for the nineteenth Davis year. Four persons mentioned as doctoral level faculty members during the first four years were serving as administrators during the nineteenth year, as may be noted below. Alger V. Boswell Administratorsl l961-1962t Walter S. Davis Alger V. Boswell Carl M. Hill Hubert B. Crouch Napoleon Johnson Major J. Spauldlng Malcolm D, Williams Frederick J, D. McKinney Joseph A. Payne Paul G. King Granville M. Sawyer Walter A. Flowers Lois H. Daniel Annie G. H. Sasscr President Vice President Dean oflht: Faculty and Dean ofthc School of Arts and Sciences Dean 0fthc Graduate School Dean oflhc School ot'Engmcenng Dean oflhc School oi'Agriculture and Home Economics Dean of the School of Education Regtstrar Dean 0fStudcms Busincss Manager Director ofPublic Rulalions and Coordinator ofAluntn: Relations Director of Field Scrvtccs and Extension Librarian Librarian Assonalc Dean OfStudcnts and Director of Placement Bureau . 1 ' ' FIRST COLLEGE GRADUATING CLASS ARI 'TATF NC RMAL 32.94: .. '3 u ' ' .. L 'frFL!t-; - phnmwe 6.01:1ch cuss 112.5 L-- 119- ! SENIOR CLASb I923 533? 3:! QEQM $96.? 3. 13' 636 35W 33 309 33 235 TENN LLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LINDWHIM 3a 3 STATE COLLEGIE $5 Practice School Dr. Davis had called for improvements 1 the Orgamzational structure of the college, improvements learning process. .derOpmem 0f WhOIBSOme student-teacher relationships, and membership in the Southern Assoctatton 0f CClleges and Secondary Schools. Two important factors PTOVidCd the stimulus that accelerated the forward movement toward achieving these goals. One was the foresight and drive that seemed to hays beeh Characteristic of President Davis. The other was the effort of the State Department of Educatlan 10 Implement the 1941 action of the Tennessee General Assembly which authorized and directed equahzatton thigher education for black citizens. The Board action consisted of forming committees COmposed 0f representatives from the Board and from the University of Tennessee to identlfy changes that should be made at the college as steps toward But the responsibility for transleting the Proposals into action resided with President the followmg: in the teaching- etequalization. Davis and the action that resulted was 1. Reorganized and strengthened undergraduate dCDartments to meet the requirements ofthe law, to improve teacher preparatton and l0 estabhsh a foundation for graduate study programs. 2. Expanded agricultural curriculum and agricultural extension program which had begun early in 1931. 3. Broadened home economics curriculum. 4. Establishment of the business administration and business education division, 5. Organization of an engineering program. 6. Beginning ofgraduate studies. 7. Reorganization of the administration of the college and the initiation of a state supported budgeting system. Ifthese actions satisfied the requirements of the law during the early-fonies, they did not produce :tequallzatli? between Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State College and the Universny of Tennessee that persmtedl. Aetlfl'atl-f1 the state of equalization was not achieved. However, in the process, the reorgamzmg and strengthemng o e academic structure and program was commenced. l r. r - mi;imameM-LgyE-mtwm p: r- ' ' ' re with which TheAcademfc Organizational Srructure and Program after 1943. e The academlc organ gatigngiitgghu Offered three President Davis started included seven divisions with fourteen departments. The Gra ua - - ' ' ' their depan' degrees - Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Educatton. The 51x undergraduate d1v151ons and ments which awarded Bachelor of Science degrees were: tn Division of Agriculture Department of Farmer Education Department of Agriculture Qt Division of Business Administration and Education Department of Business Education Department of Business Administration OJ Division of Education Department of Education fan Division of Engineering Department ofGeneral Engineering Department oflndustrial Education at Division ofHorne Economics Department ofHome Economics t6t Division of Liberal Arts Department ofEnglish Department of Romance Languages Department of History Department of Mathematics Department of Science Department of Social Studies . . . . . . - ' rsit From the tune of the inauguratlon of Pregldent Dams 1n 1943 to the tune ofthe CICVaIICIfI ofthe College to Untgfeur Y status in I95! the number of divisions was increased L0 ten and the number ofdepartments was Increased to forty- O - The ambitious academic organizational structure which greeted Dr. Davis that first year t1943-1944t was matched by an equally ambitious array of courses. Dr. Davis must have been quite pleased with the fact that the curriculum included courses that were uniquely relevant to the student body such as the following: Drama 51 l w The Negro in Drama and the Theatre English 433 w American Prose and Poetry ofNegro Life History 41 l - Negro History Sociology 441 - Races and Nationalism Dr. Davis must have been a bit perplexed by the incongruity of the existence of such situations as a foreign language faculty of one teacher, Mrs. Alma Watkins, and the foreign language section of the catalog which listed twelve French courses, twelve Spanish courses, one Italian course, one Portuguese course, and three German courses. Dr. Gore Leaves the College. b Just as the college was bringing into realization new and exciting dimen- sions of its role and scope, an event occurred which introduced pain with the exhilaration. The Dean ofthe College, Dr. George W. Gore, announced his resignation to accept the Presidency ofa sister institution. In the fall of 1950 Dean Gore became the President of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College. To lose the services ofa man who had been literally the embodiment ofthe intellectual spirit ofthe college was loss that taxed the cohesiveness ofthe college to the limits. In retrospect one realizes that the past exercise of Dr. Gore1s creative academic administrative expertise, which made his departure so painful was the same phenomenon which had influenced the development of the college to a level that enabled it to sustain itself in his absence. 20 Creation ofthe Vice Presidency. h How do you fill a void created by the departure of a college Off'ICIal who nurtured all college publications for nearly thirty years; guided the development and safeguarded the integrity 0f the total educational program; directed the origin and development of the graduate program: directed the delivery of off campus credit instructional programS; and maintained an active role in Signifi- eant professional organizations to promote the colleges interests? This was the question 905951 by 'Dean GOWS resignation, One answer that Tennessee A. and I. offered was to create a new super position 1 the organizational chart, and call it Vice President ofthe college. Then came the task of identifying a super PCP son to fill it. The person selected was Dr. Alger V. Boswell. . Dr. Boswell, who had come to the college as a mathematics teacher in 1930, had served in a variety 0f capacities during the subsequent twenty years. Among these were treasurer of the ecallege 311d ad- ministrative assistant to President Davis. When interviewed during this study Dr. Boswell commented on the various positions that he had filled at this institution. At another point in the interview Dr. Boswett stated that the greatest challenge that he faced was hto take on all the jobs vacated by Gore when he left. This challenge aCCIuired added dimensions during the next year when the college was authorized to operate as a university. University Status. a The concluding statement in President Davisi Inaugural Address was the following: The establishment and maintenance of a strong nA class university with a complete program ofeurricular and extracurricular activities is our goal. It '15 00W apparent that this was far more than a mere exercise in rhetoric designed to en- Courage applause at the climax of an academic ceremony. For Dr. Davis this was one of those dreams WhICh approach the obsession stage in the lives ofhuman beings. Growth ofzhe Library. a The Davis administration not only began with a good nucleus ofa library, but it inherited the seasoned services of a head librarian whose career at the college began when its doors first opened. Mrs. Martha M. Brown must have had all of the dedication that any college president could desire in a librarian. She had seen the collection grow from the very first book to the quantity of 1944 of 34,000. Mrs. Brown's staff in 1943 consisted of three professionally trained librarians and twelve additional persons. Theyr provided their service in a building which was made possible through the efforts of Mrs. Brown. She is credited with having secured a Rosenwald grant to fmance its construction. Until the time of her retirement in 1951 Mrs. Brown continued to guide the growth of the library service and instructional program of the library. She was available in 1950 to advise concerning the modernization and enlargement of the Library Building to its present size trated capacity of 120,000 volumes; U. Hun Hg! firing; t.- Miss Lois Daniel. who succeeded Mrs. Brown as Head Librarian. was responsible for eomplllng the Library data for the report to the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools 1n 1958. That TCDOI'i provided data which, when compared to the 1943 data showed that SOme categorles of the holdtngs had more than doubled during the fifteen year period. The book collection had actually outgrown the rated capacity 0f the building. This situation stimulated a campaign by the librarlans for a new butlding. As the library collection had grown the size ofthe professional staffhad also grown. . . In retrospect it is easy to discern evidence of the motivational force ofthis dream operattng 1n the evolu- tion of the institution. The insistence on offering a graduate program whose breadth exceeded the depth of preparation ofthe faculty in several disciplines; dividing and subdividing the aeadernte program mm more and more areas of specialization; and structuring the faculty into a rapidly inereaelng number of depat't- mental units, even when some departments consisted ofone person, were actions which reflected Dr. Daws' urge to create an embryo from which a university could develop. In August 0! 1951 the State Board of Education authorized the transformation of the college into a university. The dream had become reality. The achieving ofuniversity status was indeed a momentous event for all who had become a part 0t Ten- nessee Agricultural and Industrial State College. . . - 1 ade Developing the Student Activity Program. The students who sat in the audtence as Pregldfggefililzlsigem his inaugural address must have been pleased to hear his very seeelfic commitments toamdp student activity activity program. By 1943 the college displayed abundant ev1clence that a wellwrotm .8 on campus, and program was highly valued. A democratically established student counml was functioning w University no doubt as the President of the Student Council listened to the pronouncements of illie deent activity President, his joy from anticipation of whole-hearted administrative eorhrmtmcnt to :such that in the program must have excelled that of all others. The magnitude of the emslmg program :3 cl ns , absence ofadrninistrative commitment, student leaders would have had unmanageable Hi : aerivilies d6- In the Bulletin for 1941-1942, two years prior to the Davis appomtment, the glam: agculty assumed scribed could be placed in two broad categories: tll activities for students for whlc ht f? st category were dominant leadership roles and CD student organizations led by studeht officers. In tl e 11' ctivities. In the the religious services, college publications, theatre, and varsity and mtramural ath cm: a . ' ' 1 'es and the Stu- seeond category, activities led by student officers, were the varlous clubs, fraternities, sororltl dent Council. . . . ' that made it con- In general, the student aetivrty program at the Universny was managed m admarllgegd and shared with tribute maximally to the education of students The talents whieh the student? 1:15 pht to the campus to each other were SUDplemented by the shared talents of outstanding personalllles roug . . - m. The Univer- 1nsp1re, inform, entertain and generally serve the students as models of human achieveme sityls religious and Lyceum Programs served this purpose. The Religious Program. i In the fall . ' mic of 1953, the young university acquired the services or a dyna welltrained Minister, Dr. William J. Sim . . . - - ' , Dr. moms, and thereby created the DOSIUO 0f Unlvermplllx'g IFSSthIZI-esi- Simmons found a rich heritage of religious activities and emphases. Through the effogigswdems during dent, Dr. W. J. Hale, Mr. R. E. Clay and Mrs. Lena B. Watson, the religious interests 0 8' mon5 concluded their college years were nurtured. Analyzing the efforts of those who preceded him, Dr. 1m . . - - . ' 'ous life of that his contribution should be the ercauon of coordinated structure and directlon for the rellgI the students. The Speech and Drama Program. - During the first year of the Davis administration in 1943 the Depart- ment of Speech and Drama was formally established. However, long before this time Miss Laura M. Averitte had initiated speech and drama courses within the English Department, and cocurricular dramatic activities as part of the student activities program. But the formal Department of Speech and Drama did not come into existence until the President requested it in 1943. Due to retirement the University lost the services ofDr. Poag in 1974. He was succeeded by a member of his faculty, Dr. Jamye Williams. But during the years that intervened between 1943 and 1974 Dr. Poag provided the leadership which caused the University to achieve widespread fame for its theatrical productions. Looking backwards to the point at which the illustrious career of Dr. Thomas E. Poag began to materialize at Tennessee A8LI., one finds an ideal match between the setting he entered in 1939 and the pressing interests which he possessed. Miss Averitte and her colleagues in the English Department had established the little theatre concept in theory and practice and had developed an active ehildrents theatre program. Composers OfIhe t'Alma Mater. - Homecoming 1949 was made very special by members of the Alumni Association when they honored Clarence Hayden Wilson, who was a student in the early days ofTennessee A. and I. State College. He composed the music ofthe Alma Mater. Mr. Wilson, who returned for this ocea- sion was serving as president ofthe National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. and as a music teacher in the St. Louis Public School system. Also recognized at this time was Miss Laura M. Averitte, English Pro- fessor. Miss Averitte, an alumnus ofthe class of 1918, was recognized for making two very OUISIBHding COT!- tributions. She wrote the lyrics to the Alma Mater which were set to music so beautifully by Mr. Wilson. Miss Averitte was also the originator of the Childrents Theatre. She was a devoted and dedicated 1630116? until she retired in 1966. Lyceum Features. - In the early forties and fifties, black artists, regardless of their calibre, were not readily welcomed to the concert halls throughout the country and even less in the deep SOUlh- The 0011333 auditorium, therefore, served as a concert hall for the local black citizenry who were interested in etilturetl events as well as the college students. Among the celebrities presented at Tennessee A. and 1. State UanCI'Sl- ty who became immortal memories were the following: Dorothy Maynor 1953 Lois Towles 1954 Marian Anderson Ray Charles 1961 Jackie Wilson 1961 However, the Lyceum features of this period were not limited to artists from the popular musu: field. During 1961, presentations included the Shakespearean Play, uThe Merchant of Venice,n performed by the Players Incorporated, a touring company, and the Johnson Dancers from New York City. The hycettm series also included the DePaur Chorus, the Krakow choir and violinist Charles Treger. The Universuy Presented one ofits own in concert in 1967. She was a young lady by the name of Carla Thomas who wrote and sang as a recording artist while a freshman at the University. 091193013133 PerformingArtists. w After thirty-one years of existence the colleges reputation in the realm 0f performing arts had become widely admired and acclaimed. Mrs. Marie Brooks-Strange had brought the Concert Singers to the epitome of artistic perfection, and Miss Laura M. Averitte had organized dramatic groups for all ages. What was more important for the Davis administration was that these two contagiously enthusiastic artists were available for service when President Davis was inaugurated. The traditions that they were nurturing were waiting with anxiety for signs of endorsement and support from the new chiefad- ministrator in 1943. Evidently signs that came forth were unmistakably on the positive side. Physical and Fiscal Devefopmem. e A university is more than bricks and mortar. But the bricks and mor- tar fashioned into buildings determine in many important ways the nature ofthe instruction, research, and service which is possible within a university. The college, which was transformed into a university during the Davis years, was housed in thirteen major buildings when Dr. Davis was inaugurated in 1943. When it became a university in 1951 three additional buildings had been constructed for the engineering and technology programs. A cafeteria capable of serving the total student body had been constructed as an an- nex to the Womenis Vocational Building, and was dedicated as the Jane E. Elliott Cafeteria. Mrs. Jane E. Elliott was Director of the Cafeteria when Dr. Davis was appointed President. The program of student ser- vices had also acquired another, the Student Health Service Building which enabled the University to free its residence halls ofelinieal units. J'lrrul'mn'u IHIHH'HR HurmHvry Um 'c Hnrmffnrt' Before the end ofthe decade of the 19505 five additional new buildings were constructed and opened for service. Cfemem Hall, a dormitory for male students, was completed during the summer of 1957 at a cost of $558,337.50. This building was named for a Governor ofTennessee, The Honorable Frank G. Clement. Hankat' Hall, a dormitory for female students was placed in a service at the beginning of the fall quarter of the 195?-58 academic year. Named in honor of Mrs. Edna Rose Hankal, a dedicated and well-loved Dean of Women when Dr. Davis was appointed President, this building cost $542,236.90. Ciay HaU. the Education Building. was completed in 1958 at a cost of $500,000. In addition to its primary service of housing the teacher-education program, it perpetuates the memory of the service of Mr. R. E. Clay tDaddy ClayJ and his long period of service as the campus Sunday School leader and as the State Developer ofNegro Education. The original unit of the Student Union Bait'dfng was completed and occupied at the beginning of the fall quarter of 1959. It housed at that time the major administrative staff for student affairS, the post office, a bookstore, a cafeteria-snaek bar, a student lounge, a recreation hall, and an academic hall of fame. The cost of construction for the building was $500,000. Construction of the Chemistry Buifding was begun as the decade of the 195015 ended. In his Annual Report, dated August 1, 1960, President Davis stated that the new Chemistry Building would cost $500000 and would house both the Chemistry and the Mathematics programs. 27' 28 Student Activities. The advent of student protest activities did not cause the more traditional student ac- tivities to disappear from the campus. During the semicentennial year a student at Tennessee A. and I. had the opportunity to choose membership from among four chapters of national sororities, four chapters Ofna- tional fraternities, the honor societies, and forty-one other varied student organizations. By 196 l theatrical arts had unmistakably surfaced as one of the major areas of student activities at Tennessee A. and I. The newspaper announcement of the drama offerings for the 1961-1962 drama season identified three theatre organizations at the University. They were the Players Guild, the ChildrenTs Theatre, and the Laboratory Theatre. In 1962 intercollegiate athletics had achieved a truly distinctive status at the University. The pro- gram was well-rounded and included the major sports in the region. The souvenir program for the fiftieth year homecoming football game contained a briefhistory of athletics at Tennessee A. and I. ROTC building burned in 1968 protest. Emerging from its first fifty years of service to black students exclusively in 1962, Tennessee A. and I. State University was in the midst of a social revolution from which it did not wish to escape, and from which it could not escape. When the 1962-1963 academic year began, public accommodations in many sec- tions ofNashville had already acquiesced to the persistent efforts of students and local citizens who eought service without regard to color of skin or ethnic origin. In the fall of 1962 these efforts were continmhg because the task was far from complete. An understanding ofthis process, and the studentsi linvo'lveiinent' m it, will contribute to understanding 0fthe complex nature 0fthe process of desegregating an institution like Tennessee A. and 1. State University. . The process of becoming a multi-ethnie university was accelerated during the eohcludmg years of the Davis administration, and continued throughout the period ofservice 0fthe third preSdent, Dr. Andrew P. Terrence. . . From 1961 through 1965 black college students in the City of Nashville made continuing essauits on racial segregation practices. The ufreedom rides, nsit in, along with stand-insii 1n tnotioit picture theatres were the major forms of protest used. For many Tennessee A. and 1. students Fitlt'tng this period, the academic year was a period ofalternate living on campus, picketing segregated faCIIlIlCS in town. and waiting injail for the NAACP. SNCC, 0r SCLC to arrange bail. 30 Following the announcement of the Board's approval of Dr. Davist request for retirement status, the search for the third president for Tennessee A. and 1. began. Responsibility for this search was aSSIgned 1e a committee composed ofseven members ofthe State Board of Ed ueation and three alumni. These commit- tees used the period from their appointment date, June 28, 1968, until the date their report to the Board. August 9, 1968 to perform the assigned task. Upon recommendation 0fthe Search Committee on August 9. 1968, the Board named Dr. Andrew P. Terrence, an alumnus of' the University, as the third president of Tennessee A. and 1. State University. Dr. Terrence served as president of the university from 1968 until he resigned in 1974 to become prevost and executive vice-president of Tuskegee Institute, a post he held until his death. He had served as viee-president of the Alabama institution before assuming the presidency. During Torrencets presidency, a desegregation suit to dismantle Tennesseets dual system of higher education was filed. The suit came to fruition on July 1, 1979, with the eourt-ordered merger of the University of Tennessee at Nashville into Tennessee State University. ttDr. Terrence was a great leader ofthis university and in this community during a very troubled time, said Dr. Frederick S. Humphries. A native of Little Rock, Torrence graduated from the former Tennessee A8t1 University tnow TSU1 in 1948. He earned his Master of Science degree and PhD. at the University of Wisconsin in 1951 and 1954, respectively. During his career Dr. Terrence served as a research associate at the Center for the Study of Liberal Education for Adults in Chicago; as visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin in rural and adult education; and as a consultant to the Negro College Committee on Adult Education. Dr Terrence con- tributed widely to professional journals in his field and co-authored three books. Among the accomplishments at the university during this time were: the granting of autonomy equal to other public institu- tions of higher education under the State Board of Education; substantial increases in amounts of federal and foundation funding; the initial accreditation or approval of six new programs; and the organization of the businessfindustry cluster in 1969 as well as the establishment in I970 efthe TSU Foundation. Dr. Charles B. Fancher AB. Talladcga College; M.Ed., University ofPiltsburgh; Ph.D.. University of Wisconsin Dr. Faneher served Tennessee State University as Interim Presi- dent from October 1, 1974 until December 3 l, 1974. At the time of this appointment he was the University's Vice President for Aca- demic Affairs, 3 position which he held concurrently while serving as Interim President. Through the years, the sequence of Dr. Fan- cherts positions at TSU was as follows: Coordinator of Student Teaching t 1 962A; Assistant Dean of Faculty 096$; Dean of Facul- ty U970J; Vice President for Academic Affairs U972; and Interim Presidentt1974l A Ail Dr. Fancher During the period that Dr. Fancher served as Interim President, some of the major PFOjCCIS WhiCh re- quired administrative service from his office were the following: developmem oprans f0! 1119 design ofthe Gentry Health. Physical Education and Recreation Center; development of plans for the GCSiBD and con- struction of the new Presidenfs Residence; initiation of construction of the new Brown-Damel L'tbrary facilities; expansion of graduate level programming in the field of Teacher Education; expansm-n of academic service and continuing education programs to a substantially increased number 9f locattons; development ofjoint and cooperative academic programs with neighboring UniVCVSilies; and Implementa- tions of court mandated desegregation plans. W I 32 Frederick S. Humphries became the fourth president of Tennessee State University in January, 1975. The Ap- palachicola, Florida, native graduated magna cum laude from Fiorida AacM University with a major in physical chemistry. He went on to earn a doctorate, with honors, from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to coming to Tennessee State University, Dr. Humphries held a number of directorships and the position of vice president with the Institute for Ser- vices to Education 083 in Washington, DC. When he became President of Tennessee State University, Dr. Hum- phries worked diligently to carry out the goals of the institu- tion and to establish TSU as middle Tennessee's premier ur- ban university. Even while Tennessee State University benefited dramatically from the leadership provided by Dr. Humphries during his presidency, he also provided leader- ship in educational and civic affairs in the community of which TSU is a part. He took seriously the demands of local, national, and international outreach that is a commitment of the institution, and worked tirelessly in its fulfillment. He worked with the religious community as a supporter of the In- terdenominational Ministers: Fellowship, an organization Of black and white churchmen and churchwomen in Nashville. His council and advice played an important role in that organizationh establishment of the College Trust Fund, a fund to assist students in the historically black institutions of Nashville. Through his speaking engagements, media inter- vnews, and personal appearances at a wide variety of civic, religious, and community functions in Nashville, Dr. Hum- Dhries created a very positive image of Tennessee State University as an institution of compassion and quality. Although he served as a member of a number of boards of directors over the last ten years, it has been said that his ac- tivities as a member ofthe Board of Directors of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education was the most persuasive and effective ofleadership. As the Chair- man of the Science Advisory Committee of NAFEO, he had led-the Committee in a close working relationship with the national government and secured more than ten million dollars for both research centers at historicaliy black institu- tions and for funds for academic enrichment for faculty and students. The merger of Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Nashville in 1979 enhanced the international dimensions of the Universityts research and academic offerings. Under Dr. Humphriest leadership, the institution was developing a mastefs degree in international programs to meet this mandate. The University is continuing its role in assisting in developmental work in the underdeveloped countries. After lOVz years Dr. Humphries resigned his post at Tennessee State University June 30, 1985. Humphries accepted the presidency of his alma mater, Florida A8LM University in Tallahassee, Florida. .1 3 34 Fiscal year 1985-86 was a year of challenge, transition, and action at Tennessee State University under the leadership of interim president Dr. Roy P. Peterson. The amending of TSUts mission - from a land-grant agricultural and industrial institution for blacks to a major urban university - entails further enhanemg of management capabilities, further program upgrading, improving the quality of instructions, and broadening the universityts clientele. Recognizing the access to and availability of higher education for students as the sole reason for the university's existence, it was emphasized at the outset of 1985-1986 that student schelarshlps and loans would be the primary use of private giving to the University. The result. according to TSU's Intenm head Dr. Roy Peterson was greater support for a campus fund drive, which by mid-Deeember reached $36,000 com- pared to the $23,000 total for the entire 1934-85 school year. Improvement of physical attractweness ofthe Of- fice of Admissions and Records was included in the renovation 0fthe Administration Building. Funds for the project were requested for the 1986-87 school year. The campus Academic Assessment and Placement Program Committee, in Concert with Stttdent AfTalrs staff, developed a program for early testing ofincoming freshmen, which was implemented last sprlng. Renewed em- phasis was placed on student recruitment through off campus offerings. which had beert expanded. . . The Universitfs 1986-87 operating funding recommendation by the Tennessee Higher Eebcattqn Commts- sion and the Governor reflects the tbaseline funding concept requested by the TSU admmlslratlon and en- dorsed by the State Board of Regents. . A $2.5 million campus improvement project included $150,000 for the restoration ofGoedwlll Manor. the 01d president's home, as an AlumniKConferenee Center. Matching alumni contributions for this purpose totalcd-an additional $66,000 toward meeting the $300,000-400,000 for completion of this histortcal prOJect. Upgradfng and expansion of the Universityts facilities and equipment included improvement and. cxpansmn of parktng facilities. acquisition of buses to aid inter-carnpus transportation by students, upgradt-ng of all dormtlorles, upgrading and expansion of the Student Union Building purchase of property immediately sueruI-Idmg the campus, renovation ofGoodwill Manor,Admini51ration Building. Kean Hall, and The Chemistry Butldmg- Dr. Manuel Pinto da Costa The Institute for African Affairs coordinated a visit by the president of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe in October of 1986. His Excellency Dr. Manuel Pinto da Costa and several Sac Tome ministers were the dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Floyd on October 2. The president also met with the mayor of Nashville and Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander during his two-day visit. Pictured above from left 10 right: Judge William 0. Beach of Clarksville and newest member of the State Board of Regents; His Excellency Dr. Manuel Pinto da Costa h president, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe; Chancellor Thomas Garland of the State Board of Regents; Dr. Otis L. FloycL Interim president ochrmessee State University. 3'? 38 Dr. Calvin O. Atchison Retires After 33 Years .. Haw . Septcmber 30, 1986, marked the end of 33 years and four months of service to Tennessee State Unwersny for Dr. Callvm O. Atchison, who retired from the position ofvice president for development.II-Ie will, however. conttnue to work wnh the Unwersuy as executive director for the TSU Foundation. . . Atchison, who holds a bachelofs degree from Alabama AtEtM University, a mastefs in psychologtcal SBWICBS from Columbia University and a doctorate in education from Indiana University, came to TSU in 1953 as an assocmte professor of psychology. Since then, his contributions have been many and far-reaching. . . Not only did he help shape the minds of many students as an instructor, he also helped develop several Pr03r3m3.'lnelud1-ng the testing and psychological services program, a two-year mastefs degree program, the Upward Bound 13113me1 and the cnrnmal Jusnce rogram. . p The pre-college training program, Upward Bound, was started in the summer of 1965 as a result ofa federal proposal wrmen by Dr. Nebraska Mays and Dr. Calvin Atchison. . . In 1968, Dr. Atchison entered the institutional development arena when he was aDDOlnl?d eoordmator f0? a S?1f'$mdy for the Southern Association for Accreditation. The results of that self-study produced the reorganlzauon of the Unwersny lntO four ad- ministrative sections: student services, academics. development and business. . In 1972, Dr. Atehison was appointed vice president for research and development. He serves 011 a number 0f 10031 COmmIttees and is a member ofthe Presidenfs Circle. 39 40 4l AD MINISTRATION Dickson, Ronald Vice President Business and Financial AfTairs Alchison, Calvin O. Murrell, Barbara C. Vice President Vice President TSU Foundation Student Affairs Rhoda, Rlchard GA Rtshy. Edward 1.. Executive Director Acting Dean Avon Williams Campus Graduate School 42 Academic. Dr. Wendolyn Bell Dean oftht: School ofArts and Sciences Dr. Edward I Isibor Dean of lhe School nfEngIm-cring Dr. Andrew Bond Dean of the School ofAllied Health Dr, Roland Norman Dean nflhc Schmil OI Agriculture and Hmm' Ezvnnnmlcs 41 44 Beasley, Herman Burton, Roderic N. Campbell, James A. Hewlett, John King. Hoyt A. An Dept. Social Welfare Biological Sciences Industrial Arts and Tech. GovW and Public Affairs r Mallard, Bruce Masuoka, Edna C. Richardson, Raymond Williams, Jamyc C. Williams, McDonald Cnmmal Justice Sociology Physics and Math Communication Honors Program DEPARTMEN T HEADS Adams, James A. Biology Arthur, Alexander W. GDWI. and Public AHairs Brady, Herman D. Communication Carney. Gwendalyn Staff 1. Cornelius. J. Educatinn Administrauon L; Adams, Ozie L. Agnew, Jacqueiine J . Alhie, Noel Ammon, Roger Amontroyi, Brian A. Agriculture Staff Staff Counseling Center Library Reference , J Attig, John W. Bans, Emma W. Binklcy, Yildiz B. Birdgong. James W. Bond. Linda Arts of T echnology Acmuming - Libraryr Library Enghsh Staff Brandon, Jean Bristol, Robert A. Brooks, Hollace L. Brooks, Thomas J . Caldwell, Shirley School of Nursing Staff Social Work Arts of Tachnology Staff L Chaubhur. Dilip R. Clark, Yvonne Y. Coleman. Lcon A. Collins, Kenneth M. Comer, Samrmr L. Mechanical. Mechanical Asst. Circulation Staff Staff Engineering En inegring L J Cox IL Dury W. Crulchcn.010ria Daniels. Kenneth A. Davedsun. Thomas Day. Perianne Fommunications. Staff SlafT Staff Secretary 7 Business Drama Affairs F aculty and Staff Academics 45 Deberry, Waldine Delcau, Frances Dennis, Jacqueline Social Work Secretary Civil Staff Engineering F- F .J Lu; Espy, Michele Grants El-Gmori, Ali Kanso Staff Enochs. Peggy E. Social Work F .I' Fox. Arthur , Gaiters, Laura Director of Housing Criminal J ustioe r w Gamer, Louise Staff .L N4. Q Li Haliburton, David Business Affairs Gyalog, Barbara . Haney, J ames lerary Assistant History and F Geography H 4 QSEERS Hwksv Brenda Hill, Elaine Staff Secretary - Student Affairs F aculty and Staff 46 Academics L. R k X , Duscja,Dcsh Staff Deschenes, Martin ProfessorofFrench Dav. Sudarshan Mechanical Engineering Ewin , Lillie Fair. Agncs H. Filer, Tonya Asst irculagion Staff StaiT geserve lerary F- . Grimes. Johnanna University College Gaston, J uanita University College Graves, Edward Band Director Han'is. Hatred Hemphill. Charles AFROTC Hayslett.William . . . Student Acuwtles Plant Science H011. Elijah. Financial Aid Hillsman, Kenneth Plant Science Holloway. Daisy Financial Aid Holt. Sandra Communications J ackson, Andrew Sociology Jordan. Ellis Campus Bookstore Lee, Russell Business Affairs Marable. Fredonia Art Houston, Helen English J ackson, Joseph Student Activities King, Leon Director ofAlun-mi Affairs . 3 WV. X32 Leggelte, Earl Staff F Martin. Jacqueline Biological Sciences Hudson. Earline Hudson. Rosa Hull, Patricia Hunt, Tommy Staff Staff Physics and Plant Science Mathematics F- - ' r' .. L; . ALA J ames, Lawrence Johnson, Gloria J ones, Louis J ones. Ted Communications English Graduate School Art r 1 Kirk, Benjamin Kirkwood. Kirk Lgnier. Colista Leavelle. Donald Band Director Librarian DIFECIOI' 0f Staff -' Development Lipsey. McCurdy Love. Mary Lovell. Bobby Lyons. Verna Sociology Splgqial ?ervices Arts and Sciences Housing 0mm Irec 0f - r Martin. Ruth Mayes, Mary McClain.Elizabe1h MchClain. Rosie . SlaiT Counseling Center History and Saicty and Security Geography 4? 43 McClellan, Dora McDade. Linda McKinnic, Eddie McClean, Freddie McPherson, Judith Student Affairs Library Sludcnl Activities AFROTC Academic AfTairs F ' x .g. LL: 1 J Mishu, Farouk Mitchell, Rosa Mitchell, Vincent Montmarquet, James Moody. Alonzo Staff Library Mechanical Phi1050phy and English - - Engineering Religion Murrell, Clifford Myint, Win Myles. Ronald Osawaru, Sam Page, Donald AFROTC Physics and Math Dean ofkesidence Life Plant Science Communications Parker, Martha Pursley, Vallie Rhodes, Charlotte Rhodes, Danielle Rhodes, Earnest Library Library Music Post Office Sociologyr - ' r Roy, Nora Rozcnberg, Juda Sadler-Spear, Revlon Samuchin, Michael Samuel. Dormhy Sociology Civil Engineering Respiratory Therapy Civil Engineering English Mchlman. Michael University College . L .. MILK - $2! .- Mosely. Rick Cooperative Educalii Paily. Paily Civil Engineering Roberts, Olist Art F 1 Sanders. Ruth Development Sharpe. Pal Nursing Snowdcn, James Admissions and Repords Tcague, Cass Psychology 4! '.;.I Wade, Carol Personnel Wheaten. David tnminal Justice Shelton. Liliie Library Stice, Weldon Communications I-I X K LAX '. .3an Temple. Charlie Post Office Walker, David Staff Wheaten Homen Director omeancial Aid Sharron. Damita Movcablc Properties Stone, Carol Music Shula, Della Telephone Communications Suggs, Sharon Food Services Simpson. Grennctta Music F- -. Taylor. Carmelia Graduate School Thomas, Alphonsa Student Affairs . ?.W- 1'. LL TENJ L Ci J k Watkins, John Staff Whill; Frank Sarew and Security Tucker, Lucy Career Development Watkins, Man,r Physical Education jr. vxz Whita Katie Biological Sciences Vannuo, Ricu Staff WL-hfnn I 13. Watson, Deborah Staff r, :- '1 E ill Em - X 1 Williams. Charles A. Physics and Mathemancs n77 Staff Simpson. Ralph Music Taylon Gregory L . Verma, Ravi Staff Webb, thf AFROTC Williams. Forrestine Slafl 4L: ill' Williams, Rodger Wilson, Eamesline Woodberry, Rudolph Wright. J eromc Yimam, Mohamed Engineering Library Chemisiry Physical Plant Staff 4c X i I I -5- nmJ-I$.-W . -. - n, , ' ' : . - Dr. Nebraska Mays served as assistant to the president under the Davis administration during the 196015. Young, Vicky Student Activities THE SCHOOL OF ARTS 8L SCIENCES Dr. 'Wendolyn Ball Dr. Bobby Lovett Acting Dean Associate Dean THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES The Arts and Sciences address the whole man. They should stir the mind and vivify the spirit. By inducing habits of logical and dispassionate thought, and by promoting the development of creative energies, the Arts and Sciences faculty aims to guide the students to enrich the occupational and vocational skills. In keeping with the purpose ofthe University, that ofthe School ofArts and Sciences is twofold: liberal and technical. The School of Arts and Sciences consists of fourteen tl4i academic departments and the University Honors Program. The departments are: t0 Art, t2i Biological SCiBDCCS, CD Chemistry, Mi Communication, tSi Criminal Justice, IGi English, fit Government and Public Affairs, 69 History and Geography, t9t Modern Foreign LanguageS, tht Music, t1 0 Philosophy and Religious Studies, UD Physics and Mathematics, UM Social Work, and tl4t Sociology. All these departments, except for Philosophy and Religious Studies, offer major sequences of courses that lead to the bacheloris degree. Instead of majors, students may also complete concentrations that lead to the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Arts and Sciences. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies participates in this degree program because concentrations may be chosen in humanities, natural sciences, or social science. This year we still set excellence as our goal. Within this framework, we identified for ourselves a number of op- portunities in support ofthe goals ofthe University and the Ofi'lce of Academic Affairs. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES J ames Campbell, Ph.D., Head The curriculum of the Department of Biological Sciences is designed to fulfill the requirements in the areas of tn teacher education, QT preprofessional training for the medical branches, including health, environment and basic biological sciences; Gt graduate training of inservice teachers and professionals; and OH service courses for other departments of the University. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY David Holder, Ph.D., Head The purpose of the Department of Chemistry is the preservation, interpretation, dissemination, and advancement of chemical ideas and knowledge. Thus, the principal objectives of the Department of Chemistry are UT to instruct students in the basic principles and techniques 0fthe various branches of chemistry, at to educate the general public as well as students in other areas of the importance of chemistry to the quality of the environment and everyday living, and GT to engage in research and publication of new scientific information. The Chemistry Department offers both undergraduate programs earning 3.8. degrees and a graduate program earning a MS. degree. Five different undergraduate curricula are available to students ac- cording to hisfher individual interest. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS J amye Williams, Ph.D., Head The Denartment of Communications in general offers the student an overall view of the importance efthe communication arts in a contemporary society. In addition to this the Department has these 0b- Jectlves: tn To prepare students to become teachers of Speech communication and theatre in high schools and colleges CD To prepare students for careers in educational, community, and professional theater LU To prepare students for careers in broadcasting and journalism UH To prepare students for alhed OCCUDations such as public relations, sales, communication consulting, civil service, personnel werh and counseling CST To provide assistance to students preparing for such professions as law and the mlm-Stry t6t To prepare students for careers in parabroadeasting-business, industrial, educational and medical video communications CU To improve. by providing service courses, the speech proficiency of the student population in general t8t To provide cultural enrichment for the University and communi- ty through extra-curricular activities in dramatics and forensics. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Ralph R. Simpson, Ph.D., Head The Department of Music is organized to service the States music education structure through teacher education, leadership, and statewide cooperation; to provide sound guidance and thorough training for the gifted student whose career goal is professional music; and to bring the gift of music in exhibits, lecture demonstrations, concert offerings, and participation opportunities to all its people, as its contribution to the cultural enrichment of the campus, the community, and the state. The courses are designed to provide experiences leading to general culture, a mastery of fundamental tools, adequate performance ability, and for those seeking certification in the area of music, the science and art of teaching. '17. 34 THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Tilden Curry, Ph.D., Acting Dean The basic mission of the School of Business, as part of a major urban university is U to offer a quality program of instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the appropriate fields of study ap- plicable to a sound business education, 2T to provide various forms of technical assistance to members of private firms, public and non-profit agencies, and the general public within particular areas of faculty and staff expertise, and 3 to expand the knowledge base in the business disciplines through scholarly research efforts ofthe faculty, with emphasis on applied research directed at prevailing problems and issues. The mission is to be 'pursued with appreciation of the needs and obligations of a public business school located in the heart ofa major metropolitan area that serves as a center of commerce and industry and the state capital. It calls for a school that serves students from a broad spectrum of society, multi-racial, varied economic levels, the old and the young, and large numbers representing working adults who pursue their eduation on a part-time basis. It is, also, to fulfill the need to act as a forum for scholarly inquiry into and public debate ofa broad range ofissues related to business. The School of Business is organized into four departments: Accounting and Business Law, Business Ad- ministration, Economics and Finance, and Business Education and Office Management. Bachelor of Business Administration degrees are offered in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Education, Economics and Finance, and Office Management. In addition, an Associate of Science Degree program is available for students who wish to prepare for a career as an administrative assistant or an executive secretary with paralegal responsibilities. When students are admitted to the School, each student is assigned to a faculty member who serves as the Students major advisor until completion of the students degree objective. A variety of experiential ac- t1v1t1es such as cooperative education, internships, and career seminars are provided to guide the students toward careers in which they can perform successfully. The following business student organizations are available to business students: Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society in Business Administration; Pi Omega Pi National Business Teacher Education Honor S.OCICIW; Phi Gamma Nu, Natlonal'Professwnal Society .for. Women in Business; Phi Beta Lambda, Na- 2:23 Bulsilness Fraternity, The National Collegiate Assoma-tlon for Secretaries; National Student Business gule, e American Somety for Personnel Administratlon; The TSU Marketing Group and The Ac- Counting Club. - m ;II-a ninmd'st hmntg..:1glms rim iii em- gum q-rs- II'H iuumn w 56 THE SCHOOL OF EN GINEERIN G AND TECHNOLOGY Edward I. Isibor, Ph.D., P.E., Dean - The School ofEngineering and Technology is located in the greatest area ofindustrial expansion In the Southeast. It is within two hundred miles 0fthe Tennessee Valley Authority and the Atomic Energy Commissionhs Oak Ridge Plant; within 80 miles 0fthe Arnold Air Development Research Center at Tullahoma, Tennessee; and the Marshall Space Center at Huntsville, Alabama; near the foundry and steel mills of Middle Tennessee and Alabama, and in the midst of the largest source of hydro-electric Dower in the East. The professional School of Engineering and Technology offers Bachelor of Science degree pro- grams m Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General Engineer- mg, Industrial Arts and Technology with options in Industrial Arts Education, Industrial Technology, Technical Aeronautics, and Transportation Services and Technology, Mechanical Engtneermg. An Associate of Science degree in Fire Science, and a certificate course in Safety Engineering are also offered by the School. The Schoolts curricula in these programs are structured to graduate quality students capable of takmg their places in the mainstream of the engineering profession. The education of our students prepares them to satisfy the manpower needs ofindustry and with sufficient technical competence to tackle the complex engineering Challenges facing our industrialized society. SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS :Im-u Andrew Bond, Ph.D., Dean k 4-- 2. 53m?- The School of Allied Health Professions is jointly supported and administered by Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University. The purpose of the school is to offer educational programs designed to produce practitioners and prepare in- dividuals who are interested in pursuing careers as educators in the health profes- sions; to encourage, develop and support interest in research; and to provide health care, when appropriate, and continuing educational services to the community. This threefold purpose is consistent with the stated missions of both the Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS Roland Norman, Ph.D., Dean The School ongriculture and Home Economics is one 0fthe seven Schools ofTennessee State Univer- sity which is a full Hedged land-grant institution situated in Nashville. Tennessee. The School therefore seeks to carry out the Universityis mandates in instruction. research and public service. Instruction is achieved through four academic departments. Animal Science. Home ECOnomics. Plant Selenee end Rural Development. Research is federally funded and is administered through the Cooperative Agricultural Research Program tCARPt. Public service is carried out by the COOpthallve Extensnon Ser- vice which works in collaboration with the University ofTenncsseeis Extension Scrwee. - . The School recognizes the value of well organized academic. research anti extension programs 1h agriculture and home economics to meet the challenges of :1 changing Ameriean seeiety. As such. it devotes itself to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge which is essential te the development. conservation, allocation. and use of human and natural resources. The programs 01 study through the School are geared toward providing high quality training to students in their chosen areas 01 concentra- tion and preparing them for various career opportunities or for further studies leading to advanced degrees. In warm weather the university plaza is a good piace where students can study with friends. The University Shuttle Bus serves as lransponation between both campuses. In THE Computers can be known to hypnotize. o F . 3.? A 7-1. - . . :I .. Ih:1'-J'BV lhupe I'm not late. Kim Williams listens carefully for instruction from Mrs. Rhodes in Universily Choir class. Classroom w hf! UNIVERSITY COLLEGE The University College supports the mission of the University by providing for the needs of its diverse student body; the academically gifted thonorst students, the regular students, the older students entering college for the first time, the persons in the work force who have specific job- related reasons for entering or re-entering college, and the students with special needs. Through the harmonious and effective working of the key components of the University, the University College program provides the opportunity for all entering students to complete the general education requirements and to explore their career goals before deciding upon a major. Computer Literacy Ms JciTersnn suptirwsor oflhe Mtvm-f'ompuler lab Students In fnmputcr Lah. . '.' FA .- ' - 4 1 a1 I ',54- n .iF'yl 'IHIJ-Im HI!II1 , lil-l-l r jl'fr'I I'IIIHI ii Working Hard. I '3 . P i'- V m It can get to you sometimes. .12.. ' I j I I J Students Worklng the computers. hl x. Toni Gerald and Sheryl Thornton study while Beverly Rice takes a break. . I - WH- ..... Shcryl Thornton shows Daniel Um Europe. 6 2 To the Left: William H. Grant llI, Vice President of Phi Gamma Nu, Business Student Coalition and NSBL takes time out of his busy day to read a pro- gramming guide while in the Student Activities office. At the Bottom: Students found that the downtown campus lobby was a good place to study. h J - -.... . . . .a ,A p... - TSU MEISTERSINGERS and more practice M 66 WTSU RADIO STATION Washington Dobbins: Director Patrick Mixes a Luther Vandross selection during lunch hour. Washington Dobbins, head ofWTSU. listens to a new demo record. IN MEMORY of Dr. J ames Holt Reeves 1923-1986 A native ofGreensboro. North Carolina, he was the eldest son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Holt ReeveS, Sr, He graduated first in his class from James B. Dudley High School in February, 1939. and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina A.cSr.T. Col- legc in 1943. again with honors. He served in the U.S. Army Enllsted Reserve Corps and had active duty in World War II. from December, l942-Aprit, 1946. He con- tinued to pursue his education upon being dlscharged from- the army, and obtazned a Master of Arts Degree from Boston University, in 194?. and Doctorate in EduCanon from the University ofCalifornia ofLos Angeles, 1n i961. ' Always devoted to education, he was employed in thls field at! North Carohna A.8LT.-. from 1946-1949. UCLA. from 1949- 1955, and the University ofMinnesomI from 1955-19?1. where he was the highest ranking Black adm-lmstrator. In l97l hemmed the staff ochnnessee State University as the Executive Assistant to the President. He served in a combined position of Executive Asmstant, and Dean ofthe Graduate School from 1972-1975 and solely as Dean of the Graduate SchoolI from H375 until his death. He was actively involved in 3 number ofeducatlonal, community, and Social service organizations, including the Omega Psi Phi Fratcmi- ty throughout his lifetime and lived by the ttOptimist Creed, wthh reads: promise yourself to bf: SD slronIg than nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your fncnds feel that there IS something In them. To look at the sunny side ofevemhing and make your optimism come true. To think only ofthe best, to work only for the best, and exgcct only the bestt To heJnst as enthusmsuc about the success ofothers as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes ofthe past anti press on to the greatest achievements ofthe future. To wear e ehecrful countenance at ail times. and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much mm: to the Improvement ofyourselfthal you have no tlme to crlumzc others. To be too large for worry. too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit 1116 presence oftroublcfi I I . ' Ever a songpoken articulate, courteous gentleman, who was always appropnately attlred, he was an excellent role for students. H15 mnumerable contnbunons lo the advancement ofTennessee State University will be long remembered its he wilt be sorely missed. . I . Dr. James Holt Reeves is survived by his daughter, Hilary Reeves Carlin, orms AngeleS, Cahforma and son, Chrlstopher chns Reeycs of Nashville. TcnnesgeeI Additional survivors are sister Ellen R. Coleman of San Diego, California, brother, Reginald R. Reeves ofldaholFall, ldaho;grandch1ldrcn. James H, Reeves, III and Justin Patrick Carlin; three aunts, Vivian Leakc of Charlotte, N.C., Doretha Benton, Brooklyn. N.Y., Lessm Spearman, Washington, D.C.; five nieces and nephews. and other devoted relatives and friends. 68 Academics Dr. J ames Holt Reeves 1923-1986 Kc'cldcnuch hi; '30 IN MEMORY of Mr. Daniel E. Owens, Sr. Mr. Daniel E. Owens, Sr., affectionately known as Danny, was born in Gaston TownShip, North Carolina, September 24, 1922, the son ofthe late Elizabeth and Charlie Owens. Danny FECCiVed hi5 Primary and secondary education from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools. It was during this time that Danny accepted Christ and taught Sunday School at his familyis church. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1947 from West Virginia State College, after first serving in the United States Army during World War 11, serving twenty-five months in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He received his Master of Fine Arts in 1955 from Carnegie Institute of Technology and other diplomas from Carolina School ofBroadcasting and George Peabody College for Teachers. Dannys educational background and commitment to excellence and the development of others led to twenty-five years of teaching from elementary education to the college levef. He also developed a fondness for broadcasting and is still remembered 100911151322 Programs. This interest led to Dannyts creation of WTSU, Tennessee State University's own radio statiOn. After retirement in 1985, Danny continued in the spirit of caring for others by becoming a dedicated volunteer at George W. Hub- bard Hospital, Meharry Medical College. Danny married Helena Faye Meadows in 1947' from Institute, West Virginia and from this union came Daniel Edward, Jr. and Gerald Nelson. Danny and Helena had ajoyous life together. Danny leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, his two sons, five grandchildren. a num he loved dearly. and many friends. ber of cousins and other relatives whorn 1922-1986 Academics 7! Iramiumk PM HI surf: nmgmsnv Y M III ill A'n '9' '. '- - MM. 'Mm MW ? STUDEN T LIF E A student hanging campaign posters in front of the old Hale Hall Dormitory in the 60's. Contents Student Life Activities . Miss TSU . . . Homecmning . 73 5'. e A .. 393.1? Ai-L, y '5 ;', An 3 'x- TF'AFE Far e1. hm: r . The TSU lake wasenjoyed by many students during the early years of the school. The lake was covered and now the Hubert B. Crouch H311 Graduate Building and Lewis R. Holland Hall t Business Building occupy the land. e i R .2 . 53 G A ' U Q I! V . AAgkl .- H. .A. at. 5. . I- . - - 3: A .IkuagAm Dr. J oan C. Elliott prepares to serve while an International student awaits the go ahead to cut a loafof bread in this 1950 photograph. '52'52'E? ' STUDENT ELECTION WEEK in the 6093 The Nominations Convention ---L4 The candidate parade down Centennial Boulevard. El: ; The students Watersl 18 Student Life Student Life 1'9 80 . II f' 1 .1: ,STUDENT UNION 44$ Howard C. Gentry M C's the faculty portion ofthc program. 0' L Floyd and Johnnyfamyjokcaround bcforclheshow. us - Michael Tucker model: husmghmcar THE MR. TSU PAGEAN T The Student Government Association really brought the excitement back by holdigg the Mr. TSU pageant. The gala affair was coordinated and hosted by SGA vice presndent, Stephanie Vick and Mary Wilson Hall president, Leatrice EIIZY- Th5 contestants model'ed business, formal, leisure, swimwear, and nightwear. Alex Marshall took first place thh Clarence Kilcrease second and Michael Tucker third. V j I 1.! . 1vyg .1: V. ' 31 u Hurcncc KILt'rn'nw Vllrnllllllt's Ihl- :mdu'l'lcu Mlh Ins roluillum u: Stcp'llklnw Md mngmlulnlu Mn an mnulug Hn- MI 1x1 Pup pop. pup gocann 'mm'l Hi 82 TSU Loses Old Hale Hall As the wrecking ball struck, a lot of bricks came tumbling down and the memories came flooding back for many ofTSU,s faculty and staff who remember the building as a girls, dormitory. According to an article in the June 1927 Blue and White magazine. Hale Hall was 0the new womene dormitory erected at a cost of $125,000. The dorm had one hundred rooms, was three stories high, built with fireproof materials and fur- nished with materials of high quality. Hale Hall ceased to be used as a dormitory in the late 19605 when new womerfs residence centers were opened. A Fine Arts Center is planned for the site. .m u m w m. m i . ,..r 'h .Q m. .u- l i ., .. V ' 5- '-. l' -.. maaDh I - g. , . . ....... ' - k h. .- -. .r-r : l . Ni 1,. k .W 11. '.' TV -I' . r' a I ' 34 1-. Leon Summers and Tony Hill perform on stage in another T E. Poag Guild production, Herman Brady reads over the script 10 mfhe Righteous are Bold. The Tiger mascot entertains the crowd during a home Football Game in 1964. 8'3 86 Walk: JOhnSU d I lalu Science Ma'u 1 r I 3; was 3! . . f 0m . D L . I I 5 3111011, M15. . . - Between classes. I .l thls student shows ofThis witty sweatshirt to a friend. 13!, EKE'JE Ln . a ' IEducao . p333lfg0Move The typical registration, only men. was held in Kean Hall. A gmup ofsemors headmg hack to Hale Hall after Vlsiting the Post L'Ifflce 1966 8'? STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION . m hh-.. L-r: Siacy Hall, Rep-at-Largc; Stephanie Vick, Vice President; Marionette Richardson, Rep-at-Large; Fred Brown, ch-at-Large; Greg Carr, President; Karl Batson, ch-at-Largc; Al Miiler, Rep-aI-Large. 66THE YEAR OF EXCITEMENTa9 38 ciludl-nl Lift t6The Wait Is Over - The Excitement Is Back? Beginning in the summer of 1986 with activities such as the uClean Up The Campus Day,n the 1986-87 Student Government Association began to fulfill SGA President Greg Carris promise that uThe Wait is Over e The Ex- citement is Back? The SGA drew state and nationwide at- tention through activities such as uThe Old School Homecoming Week, WI'he First Annual Is It Live Week? and a historic march to the state capitol to protest Tennesseets assault on TSUis black identity. A homecoming concert, spirit bonfires, church services, on campus parties, educational sessions and other pro- grams brought the excitement back to TSU. National leaders such as Jesse Jackson came to the students call and President Carr granted interviews to such media representatives as the ttToday Show? CBS news, itUSA Today? the National Black Network, local and state newspapers and television in order to show that TSUS biack heritage was a tradition and that, at TSU, that tradi- tion is forever! Thanks to the tireless work of the student body, the 1986-87 Student Government Association was successful in engineering the most spectacular rebirth of black pride and Spirit in the 7'5 year history of Tennessee State University. ttThe Excitement is Back! 39 The SGA coordinated and participated in the nClean Up the Campus Day. This was the first activity for the 1986-37 officers. -.- r. 9:33;. W I P a They sppnsoncd buses to several other schools 10 support our team and meet They built and entered a float in the I Remember JefTerson Street Homecom- wzth thelrSGA. ing 86 parade. Karen Hinton Stephamc Vle. Fred Brown. Greg Greg proofreads his column before Jerry Ingram f arr Jerry Ingram and Karl Balsun relax after Ihl: work on the layout. vampus clean up Stephanie looks over some last minute notes before a meeting. UH They rcgjsiered together. They cheered together in support of our Athletic program, sometimes they wore war paint. The Excitement Is Back! They brought me Chapel services back to the TSU Greg delivers t-he State of the University Address family, The first minisIer was Reverend Birchf'leld during the fail m the Gentry fnmpiex. from the Westley Foundation. Ln TSU PEER COUNSELORS The student Welcome Wagon for freshmen and new students. '5'IIINFURWTIUN SW ; The information station is set up to guide lost parents and sludenls into the righ: direction plus it TSU Peer Counselors are m number I. serves as a refreshment stand. Always thurc to help with the moving in process for new students. Tiger Sunday November 16, 1986 Tiger Sunday was an idea taken from Tennessee State University history. At that time, students and facuily members were shin and tie or skirts and dresses to dinner in the Elliot Cafeteria, which is now the Women's Building. After paNaking ofa delicious meal. and back then it was dclicioush 1hc students and faculiy members had their usual weekly dance in the cafeteria. Thus yeara lhennfzw Slqdent Government Association revwcd thzs aclwny to give students a flavor of the past and a Spark uf pride m stren 1h - - - a family Feeling. 3 :11 School unificauon and 94 This projects students formally with their peers and listening to music oldies. The studcm body in its usual manner. responded well 10 lhe event and some oflhcm even sang and danced in the spirit ofnoslalgia. The I986 Ivies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. join the rest ohhe University by participating in the cafeteria activities during Tiger Sunday. 95 9f: PERSPECTIVE LECTURE SERIES On Monday, October 20, 1986, Mr. Robert E. Williams spoke to a group of students, faculty, and administrators, in the Adi ministration Building Auditorium at Tennessee State University. He was the first ofa series of speakers featured in a program en- titled iiPerspcctive Speakers that is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs at T.S.U. Mr. Williams graduated from Ten- nessee State University in 1960 with a Bachelor-of-Science-Degree in Agronomy and completed the Marketing l'txlanagcmrant Pre- gram at the Harvard University Business College. He is now Vice-President of Grocery Sales for Beatricez'Hunt-Wesson, Inc, 111 Fullerton, California, which is one of the top makers of tomato, edible oil, ethnic, and quick-foods in the United States. After joining the company in 1966 as a Retail Sales Representative, Mr. Williams rose through its sales management positions, becom- ing National Sales Manager in 1979. He was appointed to his present position in 1981. Williams was previouSIy employed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. 17711t The second speaker of the series was Mr. Dwight Lewis. He spoke to a group like the one that Mr. Williams addressed on Mon- day, November 17th in the same place. He is a June, 1972, graduate of Tennessee State University where he majored in business administration and lettered 0n the baseball team for three years. He is a reporter for the Nashville Tennessean newspaper in Nashville, starting out as a campus correspondent and later becom- ing a general assignment reporter in June of 1971. Lewis and former Tennessean reporter, Linda Solomon, received Lincoln Universitys first place Unity Award for Economic Reporting in April, 1981. The reporters were honored for their lO-part series about life in Nashvilltfs public housing projects. In October. 1983, Lewis end Tennessean reporter Susan Thomas published, A Will to Win, that spans the history of Tennessee State Universitys athlenc program from 1912 to 1982. Sthce the 1983-1984 academic year, Lewis has been a part-time teacher at Fisk Universny where he taught advanced Journallsm and advanced news-writing. 97 A Message from the SGA Vice President As I look back on my experiences at TSU I realize that not only have I received an education in Speech Communication but also in life. TSU is one offew institutions that could giVe me a lesson in sclf-edif'ication and racial pride . . . something a generic campus could not offer. Tennessee State University is the most diversified or lldesegregatedll university in Tennessee, however, because it has a majority black makc-up it deviates from the typical uUncle: 53ml, institution and creates a problem for llthe taxpayers. If the attempts to control TSU and others like her are successful, the genocide of black minds and contribution are inevitable. Remember, a segregated system produces children who When they graduate, graduate wiih crippled minds. But this docsnlt mean that a school is segregated because ifs all black. A segregated school means a school that is controlled by people who have no interest in i1 whatsoever. Malcolm X. I hope our Student Government Association has motivated you to continue the light as we did. I hope we have inSiiH'i'd 3 commitment for TSU within your souls. And I pray thai you never sell your birthright or apologize for who you are. STEPHANIE L. VICK I LOVE YOU ALIJI Student Gavernmenl Association Vicc-President 86-87 The slElzcitemcm'l of SGA 86-87 may be gone but . . . THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES. . . 98 Student Life J eSse J ackson visits TSU 99 I 00 1986 PROBATE GREEK SHOW,9 It's lime Inr everyone to see who manic lhe new line for what fraternity m notoriq: Il's low key until Ihc Greek Show. The frltemiiies Ind. snrmiliI-s mme nut in their shiny uutfils 811d SHIW' fo- 1111' I.WWT' nities usually step will: amly nil dog. and Ill: samrilles gireus I dance and sing their hearts on! for their sorority. while the croud mm 10 the exciting Heal. The I986 Della Line f ' l AKA line 1936 Slutlcnl Lift: I Singing for DST.n tH-E E, 6:? . 3:: -.L t AKA line dancing and smiling 'I ' K Alpha Phi Alpha stepping 0UP AJpha Phi Alpha kick i1 live Sigma Gamma Rho IUI I02 When Dr. Jacksonhs Black Nationalism class talks about black heritage, the class really gets into the discussion, as proven by the reenactment of the Great Debate back in the early 603, the families of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr- and El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz got together to discuss and debate WFhe Crisis of the African Families in America. Al Miller, Jamie Isabel, Fred Brown, Jovan Sharp, John Steele, and Alecia Johnson are just a few of many par- ticipants in the Great Debate. The debate was held on Nov. 24, 1986 in the A-Auditorium at 7:00 pm. I - I-IIIIII I Inul- Illl lI-l,I-III. . VS. IFIJJ FIFILJH EBSHHBFIE'E m lhis scene, Fred Brown is retelling a famous speech by Dr. Mar- tm Luther King Jr., which IS the family lhat he is representing. MFIFITII'I . Hll'lEi,JFl. V .can familiii Amcrim 5. JJ NHLIH EESHHBHEE Jamie Isabei, above, is portraying the representing the Shabazz family during the Great Debate. 'A rican Famify iEAmU'M H '1 I . mHHTIn L.. HIHGJFS. - V5. '7 HFLJJ FIFILJH EL-SHHBHEE Davetta Gipson gives a rousing rendiuon of Go Down Moses during the middle ofthe reenactmcm ofthe Great Debate. CT 0 l' I g 1 l 13 III 0 PT 11 f IIIS plays! t Ol'i E' E 0 1 y e Openlng Ce emt 1134 of C eat C II. 1!: ' b h Ii 1h 1 1h ea NH C I U IS also I d d f 1h 3 the r Ilellale V I l g 0 103 Tennessee Stateas Cultural Affairs Department Presented the Musical tiMoving On Up59 .. i I The slaves are in the field during their chores and singing about their labor A briefbit ofmusical history, beginning with the slave era and ending with the Depression period, was presented to the general public as well as the students 0fT.S.U. on Thursday, October 30, 1986 as AFRI Productions brought to life uMoving On Up't at 8:00 pm. in the A-Auditorium. Ilid 'h-u --..-c...... Herc, during the midst ofthe Depression, i1 is proven thatjust because you dorm. have any money doesn't mean that you canW. have fun. The party goefs 1n thm seen: are making up for the party by spending all day in church repeming. 105 Frank T. Greer In 1951 the University employed Mr. Frank T. Greer to serve as Director of Bands. Mr. Greer held this position throughout the remainder of the Davis Administration. During his tenure, the band acquired the name 11The Aristocrat 0f Bands.n Mr. Greer achieved a national reputation for himself and the Marching Band. Greer and band performing at the Hermitage in 1966. These reputations led to an invitation in 1955 to perform during a nationally televised professional football game. Ac- cording to the Nashville Banner, 3 local newspaper, this was the first time that a black band director and a black college band had been so honored. The combination 0f an excellent band and an excellent football team resulted in many suc- cessive national televiSion appearances for the band. On its own merits the band was invited for ten such appearances. Because the football teams earned bids to the televised Grantland Rice Bowl game during four seasons, four additional invitations were received by the hand during Mr. Greefs period of service. The chronology of these significant honors earned by nThe Aristocrat of Bands was as follows: Frank T. Greer and The Aristocrat of Bands greet Louis Armstrong at the Nashville Airpntt in 1968 lf16 1955 .9 NBC Chicago Bears versus Los Angeles Rams, at Chicago 1956 - CBS Cleveland Browns versus New York Giants, at Cleveland 1960 - NBC-CBS Baltimore Colts versus Green Bay Packers, at Baltimore 1951 e'NBC John F. Kennedy Inaugural Parade, Washington, DC, 1963 - NBC'Chicago Bears versus New York Giants, NFL Champlonship Game, at Chicago 1967 - ABC Grantland Rice Bowl, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 1963 -- ABC Grantland Rice Bowl, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 1963 f NBC Cincinnati Bengals versus Oakland, Raiders, atC1nc1nna1i 196? f NBC Cincinnati Bengals versus New York Jets, at Cmcmnati 1970 f-ABC Grantland Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, L0u151ana 1970 - NBC Cincinnati Bengals versus Cleveland Browns, at Cincinnati 1971 - NBC Cincinnati Bengals versus Cleveland Browns, at Cincinnati 1971 -:ABC Grantland Rice Bowl, Baton Rouge, Loulsmna 1972 - NBC Cincinnati Bengals versus Oakland Raiders, Egyember 12, 1972 at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, 10 Addltloftal details on two of these occasions as reported by the 0317113695 newspaper, The Meter, revealed some of the t313111thrllstics ofthe Marching band. On January 20, 1961 the 132 1316156 iiAristocrat of Bands under the direction of PFGESSOF Frank T. Greer was invited to represent the V'rgm 1513111115 in John F. Kennedyis Inaugural Parade. They aecepted this invitation and were widely acclaimed for their performance. One case in particular was a sym- DhOnlC band concert reported in The Meter. The Aristocrat of Bands was very generous with its service for civic activities. The occasions which generated the citations listed below are illustrative of the types of services rendered. Citation for excellence of band performance and parade at Disneyland, Anaheim, California, 1970. Citation from Senator Gore for bands appearance and musicianship at John F. Kennedy Inaugural Parade, Washington, D.C., 1961. Plaque from Cincinnati Alumni of Tennessee State University for Outstanding performances on television. Plaque for Civitan Bowl for Meritorious Service in the field ofband music. Citations for excellence in two inaugural parades for Governors of Tennessee. Parade Awards from Memphis tBlue BowD, from Gallatin and from Murfreesboro, Tennessee for excellence in parades. Citation for excellence of program for President Lyndon Johnson, Nashville, Tennessee. Citation for band music at the Hermitage during vigit of Mrs. Lyndon J ohnson, Nashville, Ten nessee. Citation for music rendered for Vice-President Hubert Humphrey, War Memorial Square, Nashville, Tennessee. Citation to Symphonic Band at Inauguration of Dr. Stephen Wright, President of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Greer asked to be relieved of his band directorship during the summer of 1972. He expressed a desire to return to teaching as a full time assignment, according to The Nashville Banner which reported his impression of his highest achievement as follows: He regards among his highest achievements however, the nearly 30 TSU band graduates who became college professors of Music, college band directors or assistant college band directors, His former students are directing bands at Alabama State Col- lege, Montgomery, Alabama; Morris Brown College. Atlanta; Kentucky State College, Frankfort; Compton College. Califor- nia; Texas Southern University, Houston; and Michigan State University, Lansing. In the interview with reporters Mr. Greer also stated his philosophy with respect to working with students; he said: I thought the most important thing I taught them tstudentst was a way of life. a way of assuming responsibility. a way of using their God-given creative talent. I tried to instill a sense ofintegrity and honesty in my students . . . Itaught them the need for biaek leadership. Student Life: 107 The versatile band under Professor Frank T. Greer assisted by Mr. Benjamin Butier and Mr. Edward L. Smith, known for their dance Steps and fancy executions on the field, was also capable ofplaying beautiful symphonic arrangements. The Majoreues of the 1960-61 Carrie Gentry Dancers. The majoreltes have been an integral part of the Marching band performances. The Carrie Gentry Dancers and their routines have been timely, rhythmic and in good taste. The Aristocral ofBands on parade at Disneyland in California. I 08 Student Llfl: f' wT'eddy Lewis -.- T'he0'd0re THE TSU ARISTOCRAT BANDS ... - f .' :j-:-I - - , : . McDonald tune at halftime of the NCAA Playoff against JSU. ,r' 1 I J , Theodore Teddy Lewis leads the hand during the dance routine at haiftime of lhe TSU vs. Morris Brown game. ' - 5: ' '. n :c -' w ? : hag; -. r max:- 11-;- '3- - F a E!!- .gi t1 . erI .r ,- - y . 7' u , m.tc -...:u . $?- ai.3 -LmW jI we: g an. 2 l; H: M??? t . . . r r ' 2:-gi.-$masg gamma... em: Thu Anslocrals showthclrspmtduringlhe r IX , ' er ' . . TSU VSJSU playoffgame- - ' -' E 31 1.1.5.2 . . HO ll uArisuacrals dancing to the funky sound! Is i1 Live! 112 Student Life Michelle, get off girl! I Hill Ill I I . . ; t .. . 4: - ' a! , . '7- .Gzaw h h , .K , . .3 . .-. fig .. - : v, .5 E - M u:- 'i- J'J um - 1 c: . 1 Lyneue dancing with perfection Majorettes kick 11 up. Studcnl Llfe I IS am so glad Igo m TSU! Tuba keeping i1 funky' Angela nhead majorcttc I 14 Siudcnt Lift: l. m 1 In . . ,. . , .Jl ' . '11' J - g c . . - a M F I a ,. :. a.gM 3 .,.J'.., F2:. ?' r I - . ..rM Q . n u- I .' .' . M; a . MM 9 . 'Fg..'.k I . f't '$'3..'it!1 i. t . c PQM . .' . r h V 71 I. 'n. -I MF . . : MI .i-Ur . I'd- . $? 3 ;'- ' .'.- F. ' .- .' .fd-i'f' 'EM' ' 'tM 4 M- -. , - -' x , .1 - - 4.4: flan 'uFTIJIf 1- K. ; : i J?! ' 15:52! ' -' M gm -' 5 d: a ' 14' . f: :5;- '- .- 37 .1 ..'M' .F'mw ,5. E ??..- .7:- x. I C Juiia kicking up her heels to the beat LaWandaF you better throw it? Studem Lli'v lli TIGER SHOWCASE Each year during homecoming, the office of Student Affairs invite depart- ments and residence halls to decorate their building 01' departments using the current homecoming theme. In 1986, these photos were of some of the entries. The winner was Hale Hall with the traceback of the Campus Queens, Boyd Hall took second place with uSome Sports traditions are forever? and Watson Hall came in a close third with the creative Joe Cornelius and Company drawings and decoration. Con- gratulations to all winners. a1 '21 F If: Student Lull- r X' $503195 F as .I g. t 't'he proudest tigers in I J k, . . . . L 'I t ' - ' - m 9 '13. . - , l 4 ' WT? . g m..- . l26 Gwendolyn C. Hale Miss TSU 1937-38 Geneva Morrow Miss TSU l939u40 Lillian M. Rhodes Miss TSU 1944-45 Ella E. Holmes Miss TSU 1949 Gwendolyn M. Crouch Miss TSU 1948 l.gla M. Gracmr Miss TSU 1953-54 Della L. Roberson Miss TSU I950 128 Doris Campbells- Miss TSU 1955 Maryl. Booth Miss TSU 1957 Archiiene Turner Miss TSU 1956 I :11 LaRita Y. White Miss TSU 1958 Etta 1 Moore Miss TSU 1961 Barbara J . Curry Miss TSU 1960 Lnuisc N. Dickson Miss TSU 1962 Leslie J . Kilgorc Miss TSU 1963 Norma J. Pryor Miss TSU 1966 Marcella Daniel Miss TSU I96? I 30 Sylvia Easterling Miss TSU l968 E Evelyn L. Holt Miss TSU 1970 Shirley Y. Marbury Miss TSU 1969 Mary E. Williams Miss TSU 1971 131 Mary M. Lindsey Miss TSU 1973 1 Andrea Lawrence Miss TSU 1974 Deborah B. McFadden Miss TSU I975 I32 Deborah A. KingMIssTSU 1978 Sharon 0 Williams Miss TSU Hm I .1 .1 l34 Chandra Norman Miss TSU 1930 . r0...'.lool o .I u.,.uu I o ' .5 .r' f 9!. : : ' I IOOO ' ?'IDOIIOOO'OD'.. Patsey Y. Whitman Miss TSU 1982 '3'! k Sahira J. Abdool Miss TSU 1981 Sabrina Goodwin MissTSU I983 Arlene A. Pope MissTSU I984 Regina Hampton Miss TSU 1986 Cheryl Love Miss TSU IQST .. 7.! ma l'h: r5 raj . -J'. - . . !$5.: '.7. mu F INN mil HERE: imam fl E 'i l1! VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Kneeling, L-R: Shenitta Dupree, Carmen Fadis, Una McGrudcr. Standing: Rotrcce Davis, Bonita Saulsberry, Larry Marable, Angela Pope, Regina Lanier. Not pictured: Michelle Hatchett. 14d SludL-m LIFL' BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS L-R, Row 1: Yolanda Sanford. Row 2: Sonja Gwin, Keshia Washington, Loretta Parson. Row 3: Beatrice Elzy, Vanessm Nech9 Capiain, Tracy Tucker. Row 4: Carmen LaShawn Hall, Marveda Tardy. Stephanic Soulhall Captain. Siudcm I II'I: I45 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS k AN. .3:- Kneeling, L-R: Shcnitta Dupree, Carmen Fadis, Una McGrudcr. Standing: Rotrece Davis Bonita Saulsberry, Larry Marable, Angela Pope, Regina Lanicr. Not pictured: Michelle Hatchett. , J44 Sludrnl IJk- L-R, Row 1: Yolanda Sanford. Row 2: Sonja Gwin, Kcshia Washington. Loretta Parscm. ROW 3: Beatrice Elzy, Vanessia tNe-Nm Captain, Tracy Tucker. Row 4: Carmen LaShawn Hall, Marvcda Tardy. Stephanie Soulhall Captain. Sludvnl L lfl' 145 Seniors J uniors SODhomores Freshmen W .Ir 4 .l CLASSES Sophmmncs Frcshmen . . . . Contents Seniors. . . . . .. Juniors . . . . . . .. -i H'Jx'l h i; Abernathy. Felecia Lucille Adair, Jeffrey Allen Agar. Edward Paul Afadckugbc, Clement T. Allen, Anita K. Business Adminislralion Marketing Biology Mechanical Engineering Early Childhood Madison, Tenn. Antioch. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Chattanooga. Tenn. Allen, Shcn-i Lynn Atekha. Mabel E. Atkins, Laura P. Avery. Roy AWUjo, Silas 0. Psychology Social Work Sociology Rural Development Accouming Milwaukee, Wise. Nashville, Tenn. Springfield, Tenn. Covington. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Balncs. Rusila D. Bass. Paul Elton Battle. Waller Maxweil Beard. Anna V. Beaycr. Lura Ann Accounting Biology Animal Science Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Nashville Tenn, Nashwllc. Term. Antioch. Tenn. Gates. Tenn. Memphis. Tenn. l-N Bell, Donna Renee Bondlr., Clyde L. Boone. Shelly Dewayne Bowen. Kelvin Ronald Bronaugh. Toiann Art Business Administration Criminal Justice Speech Communication Political Science Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Brooks,-Stephen Christopher Brown, Shciia Ann Brown, Vivian J. Brunn. Carolcy Bryant, J erry L. chhnical Aeronautics Criminal Justice Marketing Elementary Education Chemistry Jackson, Tenn. Markham Ill. Birmingham, Ala. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Ponchalonia. La. Islands Carr, Gregory E. Carter, Pattie E. Camihers, Thomas Jefferson Carver, Fernando Bouya Chigby, Catharine 0. Communication Communication Biology Technical Aeronautics Medical Records Nashville, Tenn. Gauguin. Tenn. Nashwlle. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Administranon Nashville. Tenn. 15f! Clark, Dorothy Ann Nursing Nashville, Tenn. Cummins, Karen Denise Nursing Mt. Juliet. Tenn. ix 2' Duckcit. Warren Anego Mechanical Engineering fha1tanooga Tcnn. Cotton, Bonita Lynn Art Chatlanooga, Tenn. Cunningham. Reginald Dewayne Technical Aeronautics Nashville. Tenn. Edwards, Ronald Dewayne Speech CummunicaiionfThealrc Nashville. Tenn. Cox, Bernadine Computer Science Memphis. Tenn. Currie. Linda Kaye Crimina! Justice Nashville. Tenn. Elam. Only W. Criminal Justice Miami. Horida Cox. Robert C. Speech Communication Chattanooga, Tenn. Custer. Delores Ann Sociology Antioch. Tenn. Eriamialoc James F. Business Administrauon Nashville. Tenn. Croft, Virginia Lorraine Social Work Dctroii, Mich. Dixon, Osric Mechanical Engineering Benton Harbor. Mich. Estes, Cora L. Nursing Brownsville. Term. I5I Fadis, Carmen Marie Fanning. Charles Anthony Fcfcc, Shcnctla L. Fifcr, Michelle Renee Fleming, Allyson Faye Aeronautics Criminal Justice Nursing Speech CommJTheatrc Columbus, Ohio Nashville, Tenn. Memphis. Tenn. Fleming, Christina U. Flynn, Wayne Maurice Foulkes, Debra Jean Garrett, Grindi CV Gillespie, Wesley William Management Bus. Administration Dental Hygiene Marketing Business Admin. Nashville, Tenn. Chesapeake. Virginia Chicago, Iliinois Inksler. Mich. Hazclwood, Mo. m Golden, Lisa L Graves. Angela Rcmce Griffin, Rhonda T4 Halsey, Tara Gcnc Hamilton, Barry A. Music Chemislry Social Work Mass Communication Agronomy Milwaukee. Wise. Nashville. Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Nashvillm Tenn. Newbcrm Tenn. Hanson, Hosea B. Hardin, Clara B. Hardin Jr., Hurley Regcr Hanis, Belinda Yvonne Haynes, chicc Young Hyatts. Md. Elementary Educ. Mass Comm. Electrical Engr. Special Educ. St. Louis, Mo. Nashville. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Heard, Debora Denise Hobbs. Barry Keith Hogg. Twala Leonore Howlon, Theron 0. 11 Hudson. Darrell Anthony Gov't and Public Affairs Mass Media Bialcugz.r Technical Aeronautics Technical Aeronautics Chattanooga, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Memphis. Tenn. Jamaica, N.Y. Nashville, Tenn. Husscy, Audrey Lynn Hyde, Jeancen Ewan lrowa, Gwendolyn 0. Jackson, Deborah Renee Jackson. Yolanda M. Electrical Engr. Spch. Comm. and Theatre Nursing Business Admin. Industrial Aeronautic Tech. Memphis. Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Chicago. Ill. 153 Jaeger, Kathleen Marie Jeffries, Albert A. Johnson, Linda C. Joiner, Noland D. Jones. Debra Carol BSN Nursing Med. Tech. Nursing Marketing C'luin'lislrs-l Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Markham, Ill. Gary, Ind. Memphis, Tenn. Jordan, Felicia Renee Jordan, Rhonda Lynne Kjlpatrick, Kyron Flay King, Anthony Lamar Kirkwood. Kenneth Earl Psthology Health Care Admin. Gov't Pubiic Affairs Computer Science Socioiogy Baltimore, Md. Delroit, Mich. Nashville, Tenn. Decatur. Georgia Memphis, Tenn. Lane, Robert P. Lawson. Kirsten K. Lee. EdWin Torres Lomax, Tonita Lori Louvin. Sabrina Lou Biology French Speech CommJTheatrc Nursing Horlicullure Brnoklyn, New York Nashwliu Tenn. Jackson. Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Madison. Tcnn. I 54 'x't-nmrs Love, Cheryl Lowery, Alfredda Ruth Lyles, Andrea Portia Marshall, Alexander Maryland, Sandra Jean Chemistry Electrical Engr. Computer Science Mechanical Engr. Accounting Nashville. Tenn. Knoxville. Tenn. Detroit, Mich. Memphis. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Mayes, Carol V. McPhcc, Zilpha Mae Michacl, Vivian L. Milis, David Charles Moore. Zalerie P. Criminal Justice Nursing History Biologyr Nashville. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Huntsville. Ala. Morehead, Sinatra Bk Mumford, Tammy Murphy. Marvis Neal. Adrienne N. Odinammadu. Innocent Accounting Nashviilc, Tenn. Home Economics Gov'l and Public Affairs Orech Nashville. Tenn. Jackson, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Accounting Nashville. Tenn 'JI 'Ju Scumrs I O'dneal, James D. Ojeshina, Johnny 0. Ojo. Osay T. Onaghinor, Dominic N. Pratt, Felicia A. Communication Mechanical Engr. Criminal Justice Accounting Special Education Nashville. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn Nashville. Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Priddy, Gcorgianna Pugh, Sancela L. Ramsey, Melody D. Rhodrianer, Devin L. Ridgeway, Tract L. Office Management Speech Communication Nursing Mass Communicaiion Home Economics Nashville. Tenn. Flint, Mich. Cincinnati, Ohio Miami, Florida Fashion Merchandising San Jose. Calif. Robbins, Reginald L. Robinson, LaFrcda R7 Rnbinson-Bcntley, Lauraine Rodgers. Kim L Roland, Dorctha D. Mathematics Biologyr L. Computer Science Fashion Merchandising IVIorfollc Va. Miami. Florida Electrical Engr. Memphis, Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. 156 Serums; Rucker. Andre P. Russell, Milliccm V. Sackor, Soko V. Samples. Reginald T. Sanders, Odeu III Marketing Business. Management Gov't and Public Affairs Business Management Civil Engr. Nashville, Tenn. Columbia, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Hueylown, Ala. Nashville, Tenn. Scruggs, Amctta R. Sevier, Joe Shipp. Jada D. Shutc, Chandra .1. Simmons, Ethel P. Sociology Mechanicai Engr. Computer Science Mechanical Engr. Biologyr Nashville, Tcnn. Nashville, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Sims, Kelvin L. Smith, Diane C. Smiih. Gregory K. P. Smith, Samuel T. SmiIh. Tracye M. Electrical Engr. Biology Physical Education Seciology Business Admin, Athens. Georgia Harvey. lll. Culumbush Ohio Nashvilie. Tenn. Management Chattanooga. Tenn. Scmors IS? Steele, Bernice Eiizabeth Steele, John W. Stoecker, George Edward Talbott, Ernest Edward Taylor, Derek Lee Nursing Political Science Accounting Mass Communicaiion Phys. Education Nashville, Tenn. Franklin, Tenn. Lebanon, Tenn. Chicago. 111. New York, NY. Thornton. Sheryl Annette Threat, Brodias Fitzgerald Tillman, Johneua Michele Tolivcr, Vanessa Faye Townsend. Anthony R. Accouniing Gov't and Public Affairs Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mass Communication Memphis, Tenn. Nashville, Term. Nashville, Tenn. Kansas City, Mo. Atlanta, Ga. 7r . F Tuckcr. Art L. Tucker, James H. Tucker. Michael Kent Tucker. Phyllis Markita Tucker. Sherri Rhodes Computer Science Psychology lndusiyial Technology BiUIOBY BiOIOEY NashVille, Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. Nashvdle, Tenn. Nashvilie, Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. 158 Seniors, Tycr. James Antoine Van, Tahn Miguel Vann, Phillip Wayne Vick, Stephanie Linneue Walker, Craig L. Electrical Engineering Music Education Accounting Mass Communication Health Care Admin. Maddox, Md. Norfolk, Va. Clarksville, Tenn. Evansville, Ind. Dayton. Ohio Walker, Linda Jean Walker. Tanya S. Walton. Cleveland 8. Warficld. Sidney Reginald Washington. Denise Computer Science Speech Commffheatre Music Hyde Biology Alamo, Tenn. W.H , New York Norfolk. Va. Accounting Stone Mtn., Ga. Nashville. Tenn. Waters. Karen Michelle Watson, Terrance C. Weaver. Darrick Eugene Weir. Roben Frank Whnlow. Elean L. Accouming Industrial Arts and Tech Mass Communication Business Administration Criminal Justice Orlando. Fla. Nashville, Tenn. Kansas City. Mo. chniugn Tenn. Nashville. Tenn. anmrg Iju Wilbert. Derrick T. Wiley, Biliy 0. Williams, Donna Ann Williams, Douglas Williams, Kimberly Dorcell Rural Development Accounting Mechanical Engj nearing Biology Communication Nashville, Tenn. Tulsa, Okla. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. w! Williams, Sharon P. Wilson, William D. Woods. Janice M. Wands, Shauna Medical Records Ekctriczfl Engineering Social Work Mass Communication McmphiS. Tenn- Memphls, Tenn. Lns Angeles, Calif. Memphis, Tenn. 160 91:211me THE SGA PRESIDENTS MESSAGE My Dear Family: tlSome Traditions are Forever? In the summer of 1986 I doodled those words on a legal pad in my then-new SGA office. I made them the theme for what I hoped would be the year of the revitalization of many of the hopes and dreams of the black people who make up our TSU family and have been fighting the American god of racism for 75 long years. No longer would our students stand being labled substandard and ttnon-raeially iden- tifiable. No longer would we listen to blacks who dared tell us to be quiet and suffer the indignities that were so easy.r to succumb to. We would dare to dream. I had no idea how much ofa reality we would make it become. My administration had spent long hours gathering our facts. We knew that 5096 of all black Tennessee students graduate from TSU although 8096 go to white schools. We knew that the racist legal minds that wanted TSU to ulose its black identity wanted the same for all public black institutions. We were the test case, the first battleground e the lead domino. Ifwe lost then Grambling, Southern - all would die a quicker death. As the year progressed we built and sustained a two-pronged attack. To educate our family to see just how important our existence as a black institution is, we brought back scores ofTSU customs. We prayed at chapel; we laughed and cried at players guild programs and Mr. TSU pageants; we argued and then sang our alma mater at countless assemblies, educational forums and mass meetings; we danced at the cafeteria; in short, we did the things our TSU forefathers had done and realized the magic that a black college can bring. To educate our ignorant brothers and Sisters on the outside we daneed before the public eye 35 no group had ever done. We marched by the hundreds to protest our victimization. We entered alliances with ministers. politicians and alumni and educated them as we sent them to help fight our battle. Our images and ideas were flung across the country via the leading television shows, radio programs and newspapers as we took our plight to the media. Every event became political - whether it was a basket- ball game where we protested the prostitution of the black athlete at predortiihately white schools or a pep rally where we chastised Uncle Tom black faculty for their 1.1313 in glvmg 01 5811091 away We dared to publicly endorse a candidate for Governor - and we dtscussed our concerns in his office regularly after he won. . . . As the years roll on and Tennessee State still stands as a bashon of black higher education, those who take note of such things will reflect on our efforts and they will-be mOV?d- Perhaps they Wlll reflect on me as a brash young captain whose fervor carried him to the bl'l'nk- of d-tsaster, but I thmk not. Instead, I believe that they will tell their young that at Tennessee State UHIVCISIIY1 black pride and determination are traditions, and llSome traditions are Forever. I L0ve YOU All, Gregory E. Carr President 1986-87 S.G.A. lhl I62 J UNIOR CLASS - OFFICERS LeR-Righ'i: Youlanda Kay Belcw, Secretary; Mike Loftin, Vice President; Shamnda D. Smith, Miss Junior; Thomas Caldwell, President: Derrick Dixon. Chaplain. Not Pictured: Donneita A. Patterson, Trcasurer. 163 m J Brown, Robineua M. Burke. Gary M. Burnetlc, Iris C. F iii: Cain, Yvette Y. Caldwell. Thomas E. Clark, Jerrod L. Cummings, Darrell K. Dogan, Hammie J. Fair, Kenneth D. 1F 'w'! Gilmore, Stephan V. Gyalog, Barbara M. Hall, Stacy A. r r I Hines, Dcatra M. Hudspeth, Lenore C. Hunter, Jacquesc K. Isabcl, Jamie D. Jackson, Ronald Jenkins. Anthony D. Johnson, Edward L. Johnson. Royce E Jones. Lenora A, Lee. Bobb C'. Lewis Jr. Theodor: lhd Jumm's hgiJ Liggin. Fredrick J . a 1 Montgomery, Cedric T. Mason, Deshawn M. Mayfield, Cynthia 1 Moore II. Navery C. Mumford, Tammy R. Palmer, Terrance L. Powers. Ruth E. Reed, Joseph W. Richardson. Alisa R. Smith, Larryr D. Snonon. Ray M. r Southall Jr.. Garfield Taylor, Anthonyr F. Thomas, Todd L. Tisdalc. Gerald L. Vaughn, Gigi Wasi.Thon1as .1 Winrow.Gran1L. Woodruff. Elvin A. Young, Willie I. Juniors I65 I hfh Adams, Rodney Kevin Andrews, Foquan Samuek Bailey, Charles Allen Barfleld IV, John Jay Brown, Kenneth D. Burton, Tamara Rene Clark, Cristal Kimberiy Clayton, Nadonya Y. S. Clifford, Kim Deneen Collins, Stacy B. Cox, Rodney Anthony,r Criglcr, J amcs F. Delcau, Frances Farmer, Robert L. Fisher, Steven R. Fowler, Alan Freeland, Lavonya Charisse Goodman, Ronald E. Greene. Drcxscl S. Grcenhill, Angila Hall. Karen L. Harvey. Kenneth B. Hatchet, Donald Carver Horton, Melissa L. Isabel. Reginald Thomas Jackson. Victoria M. Jenkins. John Jerome Johnson, Alisa Y. Jones, Roderick Antonio Kemp, Marlo Dianna F L. rum WI The 1986-87 SGA: Proud of their Urca1 Institution. 168 Snphomures March, Rodney G. Mason, Whillex McCorry. Rodney Miller, Alfred T. Mitchell, Dcwan Morrell, Danielle Murdcn, Terry Lewis Parker, Malcolm W. Polk, Andrewneua Tenon Robinson. Crystal Phylathia Robinson, Stephen Eric Scou, Roderic A. Sinclair. Kathryn D. Smaw, Marlon Kevin Spann, James Stewart, Seana Mionnc 'l anlu:rslv:y Alfred L. Terrell. Steven L. Ware. Hassan Watkins. Jonathan Keith Williams Jr. Gaston Williams, Nicaie Michelie Williams, Waller Lamar Sophomores 1 tall FRESHMAN CLASS Adams, Ryan L. Aklilu, Himy Bell, Carlton beBron Birdsong. Albert Boyce. Richardo A. Boyd, Hattie Michelle Brooks. Sidney Keith Brown, Valecia D, Brownlee. Donna M. Buchanan, LewisTerrell Buford, Tangela D. Carr, 1effV. Claybrooks, Tim Lemon! Cotton, Tracey A. Dangerfield, Thomas Lse Ellis, Brent Allen Elliott, Dana Marie Ellzey, Bcalrice Lynn Farris, Lucinda Fears. Lakeisha M. Freeman. Jackie Dcmarco Fuqua, Michelle Lynn Gamble, George C. Garcia. Roger Gray, Linda Denise Harvey, Rhonda L. Hodges, Fredick T. Holmes, Charissa Rena Jenkins. Cathy Maria Johnson. Gina Lynn Johnson. Pamela L. Johnson, Tracy Lynn Jones. Sharon Yolanda Kean. William Anthemr Kyle. Vcrnon A. Luckerson. Sandy R Malone. Sandy Lynn McKissack. Kordelle Lafac Middlcbrooks. Dcidra C. Miller, Sharon Denise Minter, Eunice Moore, Andrea N. Moore, Tracie Lolita Morton, Gina Glselle Nord. Latrese N. I 72 l-reshmcn r Otey, Traci M. Owens, Anthony Terrell Patterson. Daron A. Petway. Fclencia Ann Rash ad-Alexa nder, J 3 mal Rayburn. Stacy Catisa Rhine, Nathaniel Riley, Lisa Maria Sanders, Tonia Taneuc Simpson. Donita Lynn Smith, Trisaha Dylana Spearman, Darrell Malco Steagall. Angela Lynnette Stevens, Rick L. Stitt, Frank C. Straynom. Camille P. Summers, Joel Anthony Taylor. Karen Teresa Taylor. Kimbelle Denise Thomas, Quentonia Trammell, Angela Renee Turner. Garlon Lorenza Vaughn, Maria A. Walker. Shelton A. Walker, Teshima Lashaun Ward, Melissa Yvonne Watkins, Quanda Rolanda Wheeler, Patte Nichole Whitfield. Angela Wilkerson. J ames Edward Williams. Freddie Andre Williams, Veronica Wilson. J amcs Young. Laticial Teresa Freshmen HI All dressed up and no place: 10 go. Here, you eat it! Pd Sludcnl Lli'l: Cheerleaders have to eat light. I think I can deal with this meal. We werenl that hungry anyway! Sludcm l n'c Iii IN 1986-87 WE ATTENDED . . . The Probate Greek Show in Kean Hall. The Greek show lOO Thc Phi Beta Lambda induction ceremony The T. E. Poag Fall Line Picnic a1 Hadley, Park. I 'm Sludcnl Llfu The NSBL National Con ference in Cleveland, Ohio. The Phi Beta Sigma benef'n wheeichair soccer game against the handicapped. Karl seems to have problems staying in his wheelchair! Thc Reno-TSU Playoffgamc by way ofSouthwest Airlines. Oh what a The Mary Wilson Hall Officer Induclion ceremony with Greg Carr serving as long trip! Masier ochrcmcmics. The building ofthc I Remember Jefferson SIreeP Homecoming 86 float Plaza 101'! 0n the eve of the lsl Annual Tiger-Ranlcr Bowl. Surprise Stephanie! Rludum hll- 17' 7 WINTER WONDERLAND AT TSU Ahh! A place to park today. Spring Break is coming soon! Saved by the Editor of lhe Yearb'ook. Thanks. Mother. open the door please. It's cold out here! Did you read the notice about snowball throwing? Yeah. I read il but who cared! Ouch!! I79 The T. E. Poag Players Guild puts on a Manin Luther King program for handicapped kids in Nashville. Above is shown a reenactment oflunch coumer disturbance between blacks and whites. Left the men ofthc guild sing uOl' ship onion. Thc Poag Players finish by reaching out and singing. We Shall Overcome. l8 Nation Observes Kings Second Annual Holiday Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was joined by Secretary of State George Shultz and other leaders in Atlanta to witness the placing of a wreath on Kings crypt in observance of the second annual national celebration of the King holiday. The memorial was one of many tributes held in cities across the country, including Nashville, Mem- phis, Denver and in New England. The Nashville observance, included speeches given by the Rev. Marcel Kellar, president of the In- terdenominational Ministers Fellowship, and the Rev. Charles Townsend, president of the Nashville chapter of NAACP. . The local rally, held at the War Memonal Auditorium, was highlighted by a speech given by Greg Carr, president of the Tennessee State Univera- ty Student Government Association. In his speech, Carr urged the audience to suppon Dr. Kings memory. He also stressed the importance of the infiuenee of such radicals as Stokely Car- michael, H. Rap Brown and Malcolm X on integration. uHad it not been for the radicals, people never would have dealt with King, Carr said. He also satd the event was ttirrelevant, unless blacks use the en- thusiasm generated to fight for change. In Denver, the national holiday was observed by several memorial services. The activities included'a flower planting at a King statue located in the at? 5 City Park and a march downtown. Memorial serwces held in Maine included candlelight marches planned on the college campuses. In Memphis, about 200 people gathered at the L01 - raine Motel, the site where the civil rights leader was slain. King was Shot on the balcony of the motel by James Earl Ray, 53, who is presently serving a 99 year sentence at the Tennessee State Penitentiary. l8l THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER I33 DELTA SIGMA THETA ' ' Michaels Cornelia Bottom, cht to RI ht: An ela Graves, Theresa Sanford. Saundra Rose. Alfredga Lowery, Collette Crawley, Larlgeua Jones. V1v1an - , Kelley. Sharonda ngith, lamioneue Richardson.TW313 H038, Chiquita MCBT'dCs Tern Mchth. TOP! 1.4m to Right: L'Dwma Hamchk, Kim Montgomery Sherrie Allen Belinda Harris, Stephanic Vick, Angela POWER chcqowcns- Rhonda Chtldrcss, Donn? Sucsbcrry. Edith Thompson. Javon Sharp Latricia Curtis Pam'ela Miles. Not Pictured: Cheryl LOVE: Theresa P11atc,LIsa Brown. Michelle HatCth Dchlllan Matthews. Andrea Thornton June Kcllum, Rhonda Bradley. 184 A Reminiscence of 75 Years of Quality, Achievement and Greatness Dr. Herman Beasley Advisors Message The Yearbook staff is proud to present the history of our great institution during its diamonld Jubilee year. '13: achievements and triumphs which marked the path of this institution in its struggle to educate and enlighten young m1 ' as well as broaden the perspectives of thousands ofstudents, are remembered in this book. , , f the We are very pleased to report that once again, after an interval of many years, the responsibility for the compilation 0 e yearbook has been given back to academies. As we started on this enormous task, our goal was to bring you remembfagc 1: 0f the quality, achievements and the greatness of the yesteryears. We have tried to capture scenes which will 13141?g acd memories 0f DeTSOHS, times and places, as well as the changes, which we hope will bring about a feeling of unlty an progress. . The TENNESSEAN is a permanent chronicle of the precious days that will be no more, yet, its value will increase mm the passage of time. 'unorganized and unfinished TSU 1985-86 yearbook, the full realiza- A MESSAGE FROM THE TENNESSEAN EDITOR In the spring of 1986, as I sat before the pieces and images of an n tion of what I had done hit me. I had just taken over the editorship of 3 4::- a book I had little to do with in what should have been its final stages . but what was a state of bedlam. My challenge was to order it, add to it ' :51 and finiSh it. I rolled up my sleeves and with a wing and a prayer, put f that book out. s Having completed that formidable task, 1 did something that a x saner man might not have done. I accepted the nomination of TSU's i L Student Publication Board as the Editor of the 1986-87 75th Anniver- sary edition of the TENNESSEAN. The task before me almost seemed mythical w I was to create a collage accurately depicting a combination of the 75 years of lore that have become the legend of TSU and the most controversial and unforgettable year of involvement that TSU has experienced to date - the 1986-87 school year. What you are viewing is my completion of that task. The road to this book was paved with blood, sweat, love and determination. As a Representative-at- Large in the Student Government Association, I was able to couple my public service to our family with my responsibility as chief recorder of the years events. I carried my camera and sent photographers to our many events during IIThe Year of Excitement. Hundreds of photographic memories came from various experiences as I chronicled the history that we made this year. Literally hundreds of hours were spent in research and contemplation of the right phrases and pic- tures to use in showcasing our proud past. My staff and I combed the library and dusted off stacks of photos and old yearbooks as I worked to recapture the magic first weaved by IIBig John Merritt, Henry The Fox Kean, Walter S. Davis, Thomas E. Poag, Frank T. Greer and countless others. Often the spirit of these giants could be felt in the yearbook office as their faces and words passed into this book. After assembling the pictures and phrases that represented our school, the task of assembly began. Sleepless night after sieepless night piled into one another as our deadlines neared and were met. It became a common sight for nosy residents of the street next to my office to see me leave the yearbook at the crack of dawn after coming to it the night before. Slowly, however, our labors bore fruit. Our SGA provided the theme which would eventually become the theme for the 75th Anniversary, and I would like to use it as I close my message. As you read this work, remember that it represents our alma mater; the school that rests, as it was so beautifully put by Mrs. Averitte, uby the Cumberlandis fertile shore? It is a nschool for greater service; one that we adore? My friends, my family: be remindedtthat this 751h Anniversary Yearbook has been a labor of love w my love for The Tennessee State Universi- ty of old. At Tennessee State, love like that is a tradition, and uSome traditions Are Forever. 1 Love You All, Karl E. Batson, Editor 75th Anniversary TENNESSEAN 185 Celeste Gay Karl Batson Research Editor Editor-In-Chief Dr. Herman Beasley THE Adviser TEN N ESSEAN STAFF 1986-87 Kirsten Lawson Assistant Editor 1-86 Teshima Walker Thomas Floyd Alisa Richardson Student Life Photographer LayOuts Twala Hogg Angela Hill Karen Taylor Typist Index Editor Layouts l8? WE MET WE WORKED WE FINISHED The Staff 183 We,re finished! 189 B.E.O. what? Thanks. WU is? . ILLj Jerry Vincent Ingram is the forty-fifth Editor-In-Chief ofthe Meter. A mass Communications major with emphasis on Priht Journalism, Ingram was born in Nashville, Tennessee, December 15, 1964. Ingram, the son of the late Buford, and Mattie White Ingram, was a 1982 graduate of Nashville? Whites Creek Comprehensive High School. He was a staff member of the school new5paper, The Whites Creek Chronicle, and became Sports Editor of the paper in his sophomore year. Ingram served as Sports Editor and Managing Editor ofthe Meter in his junior year. As Editor-In-Chief during the 5867.87 academic year, Ingram applied for and received a grant from the Gannette Foundation to fund a laser Printer which went into operation in the spring of 1987 in the Meter office. During his first two collegiate years, Ingram was a scholarship student 111 Journalism at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was Sports Editor of the All State during the final year at Austin Peay prior 10 transferring to Tennessee State University. Ingram was named the uBest Meter Staffer by the paper's advisers in the 185-186 academic year. A member of the Nashville chapter of the Professional Journalism Society, Sigma Delta Chi and the Student Government Association, Ingram, who completed the spring semester '85 with a grade pomt average of 3.6 for 18 hours of course work, is a member of the Presidentis Council. Ingram has attended national conferences ofSigma Delta Chi in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee. Ingram has traveled widely to staff TSU Football and Basketball games in such cities as Reno, Nevada, Jackson, MiSSiSSippit Indianapolis, Indiana and Memphis, Tennessee. . Dtiring his senior year', Ingram, who plahs a career in print journalism, after graduation, served on the staff of the Union ReView, a monthly publication of the National Baptist Publishing Board. The NBPB serves the three million-member Na- tional Baptist Convention of America and the Sunday School Congress and Baptist Training Union ofthe NBPB. Ingram 3150 worked as a part-tirnc staffer in Sports with the tNashvilleJ Tennessean during his senior year. m a r g n I m, C J -Chief In Editor- THE METER 194 THE METER STAFF Editor in Chief: Jerry Ingram Executive Editor: Derrick Williams Managing Editor . Ranch,r Guirilryr News Editor: Kim Hooper Feature Editor: David Hill Advertising Editor: Brenda Hargrove Circulation Manager. Anthony Townsend Reporters: Shauna Woods, Monika Cumings, Norma Alexander. Kim Williams Advenising Staff: Kevin Brown, Verlyn Walker Advisers: Dr. Harriette Insignarcs Dr. Donald Page The job of preparing The Meter can be fun or brainteasing but this bunch takes pride in the job of keeping TSU informed!!! 4 W. D. Cox II I96. Calitoml'a Suki A Comm In m m By Neil Simon Produced by Smut Angnqomwt m Mud PM hi. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday November17,18. 19, 1988 8:15 p.m. University Wt Auditorium tMaln Campusj I . . LIHmIf-n: '-w W '. . ,, . n g tumh tl'3! '4-1- 'iuqul I .'l -' I I ' r I 6 I'Il'f- .15.!11: v ,...' k1351-? 1 - 'l -. 3-: PL : -. J. v Hdz- . 1: '53- '5 JD:'! Trli I IHH NHIH! .H Ihllllliluau'dhba1 !'-Hlifal'mg'l .ummll dlarwmunprugiw .i I . . v , .- I I he , .1; N.II'u bll'N'l lnthrlxllllliff1?'-' ' thu-r Hrnunnw. yuan lwtud! .r: wan.w:n.x1t-xl1 I I II'LTHI 'i '3' ; nfl'I'W i'u!l 'h ?I'Id I'il'litHR ! 'tfl' Eufl't'i Ifutih J'V' '. urlid-u 1 a'I ht'n ! 'L u? my t Hr. Ia-I . - ..4d r. .. . H a . . . I r 1 d. d. l! HILR . H iuiungrunhq 1.'--' .!1.,.1 WHJ-lhR I:.IIII I 143'cm 197 e x Ir 1.1u1hi'l hilt! p. IHIIJ'Htlnllil' !W JdHA 00.011! 1 have gastritis. IL was Mexwan-llalian Night. mrhc airlines lost my Bar Mitzvah dress and I got my period on the Diane. I98 Student Life Diana. 1 see no humps at this par- ticular timef' ACT I, II SCENE I, II Why dom you love me anymore Sidney? Sludntl 1.111- NU ORGANIZATIONS IIIIEIHINI' '. . fit!!! 20'! .ttlllilu J! . J ALPHA KAPPA MU National HongySoci ty .... -..?7. 7- -x-:- - 1--.---- ' 4 Sealed, L-R: Jacqueline Merritt. Anita Bonds 0 . PresJ, Michelle Fifcr, Karla Johnson T . . ' son, James A. Campbell, Tamela A. Hengiricks. Alfredda R. Lowery, Gregory K. P. Smith GrafimlgiegERZI-nll: Jaws $2.18.?- Staljjdmg. 11C: wiilaEsngllzln Plctured: Dr. Pearl G Dansby deson. - - . M V1500, ames . - Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society was founded in 1937 at TSU b D The 50th Anniversary was celebrated at the AKM National Convention hosted gy tL-eCilesotzgghtzgzngiI;giggrolgsllgjs?ean. To become eligible for membership one must be in Junior standin - ' - E MO 0 I we average. redn hours 01' mom and have a 3.3 cumu a 202 I'Jrgamzaunns ALPHA PHI ALPHA I I i' . ' ' xv 6.1 ROW 1. L-R: Jason Tyler, Jason Manning, Jerrod Clark, Keith Fisher. Paul Elton Bass Michael Mayberry. Edward Agar. Fred Brown. Row 2: Royce Johnson, Darrell Cummings, Navery Moorc, Kelvin Bowen, Terry Moss. Billy Wiley. Mark Jones, Maurice Jones. Alex Marshall. Row 316mg Carr. Andre'- Palton. Anthony King, Carl French, MarVin Jones, Thomas Caldwell, Willie Clark. Kenneth Johnson. Darrick Weaver. Odell Sanders lll. History of Alpha Phi Alpha: Upon the viSion and action of seven Black undergraduates at Cornell University in Ithaca. New York. the beginning of Black Greeks evolved in l906. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated there upon became a solid entity in the lives ofBlack America. As it progressed in 1934, Alpha Phi Alpha has moved to serve the needs ofthe world community as the Jewels had envisioned: First ofAll, Servants ofAll, We Transcend All. Hrgmwannm 3m ALPHA GAMMA TAU Row I , L-R: Robin Houston. Kimberly Leelh, Bridgette Kirk, Mrs. Olisl Roberts tAdvison. Donna Bell, Joyce Cooper. A'nita H01 loway. Row 2: Ted Jones Hnstructon, Nina Lovelace tinmmcton. Viola Wood Unsh'uctorL Karen Zambian, Monica Cummings, Kevm Lennard, KIrstcn Lawson. Karl Balsam. Dr. Herman Beasley tAdvisorL Aiisa Richardson, Clifwn Lovingood, Mark D. Banner, Dcvcry Freeman. 2'14 Hrgan Imlmns Anita Bonds Yvette C alhoun Loretta Campbell Terri Clark Jaqualynn Cooper Jacqueline Coy Rolrecc Davis Dawnita Dune Michelle Fifer Dicdra Gordon Dwaynia Grant Bridget Hughes Cheryl Hurst Kimmy J efferson Toni Jerald Karla Johnson Melissa Johnson Tracey J ohnson Debra Jones Sharon Joyce Tonita Lomax Bridgette McKinley Michelle Montgomery Mushaundra Moore Sandra Mooreman Angela Nelson Letecia Patton Vicki Phillips Beverly Pillow Trina Pills Tracie Powell Sanceta Pugh Regina Reese Bonita Saulsberry J ada Shipp Chandra ShuIe Tracey Smith Caria Sorrells Shandra Stevens Brenda Swift ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA Lctccia Wright gun -r -.h . l ! I p .. PHIFMU ALPHA a - ' h k Dunn. ' . Mark Jones. 2nd. Qulptan Ware. Belmont Newbomc. Vamey Greene, Ma-r Smuh, Bernard Spenght, Anthony Theagggfand Walton Nice Pre51dcntJ, Darcy Crowell, Gerald Bradley, Ronald Mama hSecretaryL Tahn Van. Back: Reggie Robbins, Morris Mebane. T. J. Miller. 131 Row, L-R: Ronald Horace Mchane Urcasuren. 3rd: J ames Saxton tPreSidCHU. Phi MU Alpha Sinfonia F ratemity Inc. is the oldest fraternity 0h the campus of Tennessee State University. It was founded in the year 1898. The primary purpose 0f1his fraIeIQIIY lS tqmcourage and actively promote the hlghest standards 0f creativity, performance, education, and research in music In Amerlca. Further purposes are to develog ahd encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater, to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students ofrnusic, and to insull 1n all people an awareness of musichs important role in the enrichment of the human spirit. Phi Mu Alpha is a fraternity representlng the music profession. Hrgamzalmnk NEW YORK-NEW J ERSEY CLUB I i Row 1 L-R: Gina Johnson Dcrck Taylor, Nicole M. Williams. Row 2: Tonia Smith, Foguan Andrews. Row 3: Anton Mayfleld. Todd Thomas. Row 4: Ricky Harrison. Nathaniel Rhine, Jesse Dcnson, Robert Dowie. TOP: Anthony Mason. .9 Oificers: Pres. Nalhaniel Rhine V.P. Anton Mayfield Sec. Gina Johnson Corr. Sec. Tonia Smith Treas. Tonya Walker Ms. NY-NJ Gina Johnson Urgammuuns 10'? HEPERMOTS . - 11. Second Row. 11R: First Row From. L-R: Robert Brannon, Gregory Smith unresidenu, Edna Overall hadwsog, Calana Starks mdwsuri. JcarcszailgtTiilobena Johnson. NiCOIC Williams. Sheila Johnson, chila Clapton. Rita Hester. Stephanie Simmons. Katrina PearsonxSusan Steele. Jcmhc Sea bonald Moody. Bruno Third ROW DR? 3- T- Henry. Tony Wallaceh Robert Baker, Barbara Gyalog, Charles H. Buchanan, MlChaCl Repress, Qumn W Clark, Glenn Paschall. . ' l HEPERMOTS wealth education, physical education, recreation majors ofTennessee Stateh IS the Healtla, szfjlcmaiss Education and Recreation MPEIU depanmental club. The HEPERMOTS are the annual SDOHSWS Oflhe, r. Canned HEPERMOTS, Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for a needy family within the TSU community, Wmter HOIIdaYS ' Food Drive, and the HEPERMOTS Sock- f . hon and Easter Egg Hunt at the TSU preschool. The overall puggosflg physical HEPERMOTS 15 to gather HPER majors to work within the community to promote the somal concept 0 ea ' education. and recreation. 2H8 Organizations American Society of Personnel Administration Urgnnummm 2W; PHI BETA SIGMA L '- , L-R: Gary Burkm Erik Beard Wrcsidenu, Karl Benson Sgt. -at-ArmsL Barry Hamiiton, Kenneth Gunn. Phn Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded on Jan. 9, 1914 by Charles 1. Brown Leonard Morse, and 143118510 Taylor. 'F was founded at Howayd University, Washington, DC The 2613 Alpha Chapter 11ng at Tennessee State University has bum a reputatnor? as havmg gne 0fthe larger undfil'graduate chapters in the nation.1ZeIa Alpha exemplifies Brotherhood. Scholarshlp and Serwce. This fraternity lives by its motto, Cul1ure For Service, Service For Humanity? 21H IjrgEiHllallUl'lh ZETA PHI BETA L-R: Anna V, Beard Wrcsidcnu. Ponzclla Summers, Cecilia Dobbins iTreasurcrL Janice Morrow. Brenda Montague. Nikita Davis. Lorraine Beard Gccrctaryl, Margaret Slrain. Karen Tomlin, Anila ParkNVice-Prcsidcnn. Marian Pauon deisorl Scholarship, Community Service, Finerwomanhood Urganizmions 21 I ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION FOR PEERS nmsst! smi unwmsm L922 swam umnn sum 15:; 98999982 99288393 HKH'HSII- STAT! IJMVFHSIH '5 HHJHI'H l-HILN ROM ! I'L'l QQQ$99O 989Q9395 t t. 5!- .- i - 'tt'tui'vh'r L-R: Tjuana Buford, Robert Farmer, Davetta Gipson tPresidentJ. Evelyn Hadley, Adviser. The Academic Organization for Peers was founded on Tuesday, April IS, 1986. Six freshman students; Tjuana Buford. Stephen Cunningham, Jacqueline Coy, Robert Farmer, Davetta Gipson and Nathaniel Stewart, came together to form an organization-that WOUId 1161p incoming students so that they wouldntt have the unnecessary problems that the class of 1989 had. The mam purposes ofthis organization are to assist in recruiting incoming freshmen, to help motivate them in attaining a college degree and to assist the OffiCC of Recruitment in tours and other functions. .212 Urganwatlons T. E. POAG PLAYERS GUILD Claire Harding, Sylvia King Pres... Phillip Bell Vice Pres, Karl BaISOn V. Pres., Barry Hamilton, Gerald Tisdale. James P. Hunter 111, JaRhonda Thomas, Veniia Southall, Leslie Hewlett. Seana Stewart. Celeste Gay, J. T. Ketsee, Kenneth Gunn Treas., Davetta Gipson Dir. of Orientation, Lovice Petty, Carol Talbert, Kim Griffin, Jeff Carr, Sherrie Green. Stephanie Suggs, Fred Brown, Lucretia Gardner, Greg Carr, Sherri Taylor, Donovan Moxcy. Ron Goodman! Michelle Montgomery. Yolanda Jennings, Todd Thomas, Stacy Hall, James Wilson. Persons Not Shown: Roderick Maise, Keith Maism Craig, Kym Peoples, Kim Hooper. Wanda Clower, Jaci Coy, Carla Wells, Angela Fowler. Larry Smith, Robert Cox. Sonja Petty Asst. Dir. OfOrientation, Edwin Lee, Joe Cornilus, Marionette Richardson. Shauna Woods. Rhonda McCornel. Brenda SWifI, Roger Meriwcather, Stephanie Vick and a host of other forgotten names. Urgunwalmns ll 1 CHICAGO CONNECTION , pl p 3' w ' From Row, LAR: Luvicc Pc1ly, Melanie Power. Kimberli Griffln, Yolanda M. Jackson FOIIJSQ Gerald Ice Scott. Robert Uno Thrusl Spcller, Ira Francios Higgins Cha r Tmrd Row. L-R: Jerrod Clark, Teshima Walker, Gigi Vaughn, Sheneila Fefee, Lisa Sm Stephen Adams. Fourth Row, L-R: Robert Mahulmes, Sun a Pen .A ' - ' Cobb y y ngela Hamllton, ROWE? Adams. Sybll Keys, Bill Johnson, Marlo Kemp. Muchacl secfnle-OW. L-R: Marrin Silk Freeman, Farley HOHWEOCIH- Ecs Chm 5C011.Dcrrick Karate Kid Evans. Jamc5 Chl Pruitt 'lh. Cheryl L. Anderson, Shelia Brown. M. R. Cunningham! , I :1 iN'gilnllalaum GREEN BERETS OF AKA L-R: Frank Reed, JefTV, Carr. Kcn Brown. 2nd Row:Cl1ris Hall, Jamcs Wilson. Willie Young. Daron Ax Patterson. Donovan Moxey. 3rd Row: Wayne. Flynn, Kelvin Cain, Richard Griffin, NaihanielSIewar1,Gcrald Tisdalc, Kenneth Harvey. Not Picturcd: Greg E. Carr Wrcsidenn MUSLIM STUDENT :ASSOCIATION L L-R: Mahmaud, Tarea; AI-Jayeh, Kamal; Al-Mullah, Naseu; Salem available. Row 3: Muslim Ali- Smith Gregory Ahmad Madian- Ab - , . u 1 , , oush - , ' , Naseu. Row 4: Meyasm. Hassan; Aboulanf, Samih; Al'Ghadecni, Ali- 01$3$138g$$dzi$dw3r Dr Andrew Jackson; Ghany, Fahecm Abdul: Yaseu. u , . - aw l , Humoud. 2i fa Organizanum POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB I '1 .: : . E . . 3 . Kyron Floyd Kilpatrick. President; Alcsia Maric Johnson, V. Press, Debora Denise Heard. Co-Trcusurtr; Yvette Y. Cain, Byron T. Mims. Orlando Lewis. Mauhew Riihimaa. Jerome 0. Clarke. Asst. Sec; Roderick Gian, Brodius Thrcm. Robananace.Aa1-on Wright Ill. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB E lsl Row L-R: Seama McClendon Senior Advisor James H. Tucker IPresidcnu Pa - . - atel- . 7 a , . tn Whe h c 1 mauve Allen! 2nd Row. L-R. Aaron Armstrong, Jcssmn Hlll tSGA Representauvel, AVl'ltzlla Osborne Gcnf:;:;3t1 EliffgigrihagaTncijaglgg1111;355:113 SecretarYL Darrell Fuller. D. AxJacksnn Ad s .Nm P'ct rcdzC mh' Ma 1 . . , . Assembly chresentaiiveil on 1 u y la Vile d ITrcasurcri, Beverly Nelson Mlstorlanj, Robert Treadwcll wlce.PresldcnUGcn. J I H Urgarwannna MARY WILSON HALL OFFICERS 1986-87 President - Lcalricc Eizy Vicc-Prcsidcnl Sonya Knox SecJTreas. -- Tara Walker Sgt.-a1-Arms - Alice Gross S.OA. Rep. Celeste Gay S.OA. Rep. Michelle Masscnberry 4...... Organizations 219 l BUSINESS STUDEN T COALITION I L-R: Karl E. Batson fPrcsidcnU. William H Gram Ill Wice Pren Philli ' ' - 7 1 . , p Vanm Tracye Smnh $ccrcta L Smelra Morehead Treas. .Blll Wile . N01 Plcturcd: Regina 101105. R011 JHCkSOH. Edwm Gray, Andre Rucker, Alisa Johnsen, Charmon Haley. W l Y Y 22ft Hrgnmratmns NATIONAL STUDEN T BUSINESS LEAGUE L-R: Kari E, Batson. President; William H. Grant 111, Vice Prc5.;Pl1illip Vann, Tracye Smilh1SccretaTy15incira Morehead, Treasurer; Billy Wiley. Not Pictured: Alvsa Amrsirong. Xavier Hamilton. Karen T. Taylor, Frank H. Reed Jr.. Francine Nettles. Linda D. NorHcc1,Car01yn Smilh. Nathaniel J. Jones. Rayburn Hall. The National Student Business League is the Collegiate branch ofthe National Business League, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900. The first NSBL chapter was founded in 1973 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Tennessee State Chapter 4 President attended the National Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, November 12-15, 1936' there he was elected Natlonal Vice President for Chapter Relations for 1986-198?. 111 Organlznlmns PHI BETA LAMBDA . . Executive OfY'lcers L-R: Avus Covmgton. 2nd vice president; Sinelra Morehead.pres:dcnt;Rosi1a Baines, vice president, 3 ? Hr'gamxamms PHI GAMMA NU ?.- l'Ii ' l 745'! 3. .2' Angela Hunter Kim Rogers Charmon Haley. Second Row: Clyde Bond Jr.. Sharon Foward. Sheryl Thnmlon ipresidenu. Billy Wiley. Third Row: Karl Batson. Al Tate. William Grant IIL vice president. Top; Xavier Hamilion. Organizations :4 Iu 3H Wu National Educators National Conference 22$ Hrganwatmns SIGMA GAMMA RHO Left to Right: Anita Allen, Lena Banner. Donna Bennett. Janice Osbcy. Jennifer Jordan. Tracey Whitluw. Orgunummns r4 1.; 5 226 CONTENTS FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL SWIMMING Walter Strother Davis Walter Strother Davis was born on a plantation on August 9, 1905. He spent most of his early life at this plantation. He received his early education in a county school and finished grades 5-8 in the practice school of Tougaloo College in Mississippi. He received his high school diploma in 1926 from Alcom A and M College in Mississippi. He then enrolled in Tennessee A and 1 State College and earned his 3.5. degree in 1931. He earned his Masterls ofScience and PhD. at Cornell University in 1933 and 1941 respectively. Dr. Davis served as a Vocational Agriculture teacher in the High School Department of Tennessee A and I State College from 1931 to 1933. He became head football coach from 1933 to 1936. During this time he developed a mediocre team into one that attracted national attention. It was during this time as head coach that the College was admitted to the Mid-Westem Athletic Association. In 1934 his ltTigers upset the powerful Wilbur Force Eleven and did not lose a conference game. He gave up coaching to devote his full time to agriculture. Howard C. Gentry Howard Cornelius Gentry, 51 .. 65, returned to Tennessee State University in May 1986 as Interim Athletic Director, following a 10 year retirement from the university. Gentry first served as athlettc director at Tennessee State University from 1971-76. . Gentry is a native of Columbus, Oht PhYsical Education from Ohio State University in 1952. - . The renowned legend has touched the lives of many in the field of athletics. He served as asmstant football coach and instructor in Health and Physical Education at North Carolina AScT College during 1946-48. He was assistant football coach and instructor in Health and Physical Education at Central State University 1943-49. Gentry served as head football coach and association professor of Health, where his coaching record shows a Sparkling 42 wins, 10 losses and 1 tie. His 1956 - ten wins 10-0 and his 59 F squad was 9-1, Physical Education at Tennessee State University from 1955-61. - Not only has Gentry excelled in the field ofathletics, but he also lends himselfto various community and pro. fcssiona! organizations. He is a lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored P601318; chairman, Board of Directors, First Baptist Church Capitol Hill Homes Ines, Kelly Miller Smith Towersl; and a member of the Board of Directors, Optimist Club of Central Nashwlle. G-etttry also holds membership in the Nashville Urban League and Advisory Council ofthe Nashville Public Televtswn. . His professional affiliations and offices include secretary, National Assioc1ation of Collegtate Directors of Athletics; chairman. NCAA Division 11 Basketball Tournament Committee; meniber, Americans Football Coaches Association and member ofthe American Alliance for Health. Physmal Education and Reereanon. 0. He earned a bachelors degree from Florida A8tM in Health and J ohn Merritt 230 John Ayers Merritt was born January 26, 1926, in Falmouth, Kentucky. In 1949 Merritt was named to the Louisville Defendefs All American and All Mid-Western Conference teams as an offensive guard. He graduated from college with a B.A. in physical education. He began his career on th?: high school lgvel while working on a Master's Degree in Physical Education at the Univef'sity of Kentucky, whlch he earned 1n 1952. He did funher study towards a PhD. at the University ofCincinnatl. - Coach Merritt started on his 20 year journey throu Under Merritt, TSU amassed 4 undefeated season? an . ' ' record won the Black College National Football Tnle. Dunng the 1980 season, Memtt recorded Ins 2001b vic- . ' had a losin season H's f l d tory. 1n ins 20 ears as head coach TSU had not 105! a homecommg-gamg or g . 1 ma recur at TSU was 23381674 1 . Over his last ten years the Tlgers averaged mnc wms a season. He was the 2nd winningest coach in the country, On November 21, 1983, John Merritt resigned as head coach and died on December 15 of the same year. 311 college football at'Tennessee State University in 1963. cl 6 national champmnships. His 1979 team, with an 3-3 231 Bill Thomas and Family William Alfonso Thomas is the only head football coach in TSUis history that played and came up through the ranks at his Alma Mater. Thomasa elevation was consumated through his value of hard work and patience. Thomas, a ,70 graduate in Physical Education was named head gridiron mentor by former TSU President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries following the death of the Universitfs legendary coach hBig Johnh Merritt. 37-year old Thomas, who in his second year as the head mentor completed a perfect season by winning 11 games against n0 defeats and last season he led the Big Blue to a 7-4 season giving him an 18-4 overall 2-year record. No doubt pleased at this stage in his profes- sional life, Thomas said, Pve tried to impress this upon our alumni and supporters that weire entering a new era in TSU football. If you want to build a solid program with a good philosophy, you must move slowly - in this way, TSU can keep a good football team for a long time. Thomas, who has coached at TSU for 13 years holds the MA. degree in Physical Education for TSU and has studied administration at Middle Tennessee State University. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, in addition to his coaching duties. As a player himself, Thomas was a middle linebacker under Coach J08 Gilliam and Coach Merritt. Bill played ?F coached on four TSU National Championship teams, his senior year, the Tigers, went undefeated. In 1967, TSU was 6-3 1968, 5-272, 1969, 8-1 and 1970, 11-0, plus a Grantland Rice Bowl win over Southwestern Louisiana, 26-25 t30-6-2 four year spam. Thomas studied as a graduate assistant for two years, then he was hired as academlc counselor and coach for one year after com- pleting graduate work. At this point 118 was placed on the faculty as an instructor and as 106 Gilliamhs Senior Assistant. In 1980 when Coach Alvin 11Cat Coleman retired, Thomas IUUVCd Lip as Defensive Coordinator. Thomas has received great praise for some defensive gems'he has pulled off in those three years, plus haying the TSU defensive units ranked nationally 33011 year in total defense. . Thomas reflects back to his leaching from 1115 brilliant coaches, Merritt and Gilliam, WhiCh he took from them and intermixed their lrtnOWlEflige and philosoghy and came up with his own that also is productive. The young, fiery mentor-of the Big Blue program looks to the future With renewed excitement as he foresees more atten- tion in the academic, student-life involvement of college players, who have come to TSU 10 receive a college degree. A super recruiter and player motivatori 1116 future of this young coach is truiy unlimited. HE: is married to Gayla Boyd from Dayton. Ohio and they are the parents ofTosha Bille Thomas. C. Gilliam Defensive Co-ordinator L. Harris Linebacker Coach 'rhe tare The Tiger Mascot J. James Assistam Head Coach Offensive Lines M. Orlando Offensive Assistant Coach ofthe 112er! 3 Collins Offensive Coordinator 234 HENRY ARTHUR KEHN THE FOX Kean. Center looks onto the playing field with assistant Lawerence Simmons and quarterback during 1954 season. Henry Dean started his coaching career at TSU in 1944, after being a well known fixture at Kentucky State. He was at Kentucky State for 13 years in which time he had produced 13 AlI-Americans; two National Black Football Championships; and a total record of 74 wins, three losses and six ties. Presi- dent Waller Davis first noticed him after a loss to Kentucky State. Since com- ing to Tennessee State, Kean compiled a total record of l3-l 4. Including a 27 game win streak at one time. Henry Arthur Kean died of a heart attack in 1955 at the age of61. 2H 2'56 THE OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE ln-November The Ohio Vall . athletic ey Conference officially welcomed Its newest member fabled powerhouse Tennessee State . n d- University. At the Welcome to the OVC Meeting Stugcfngrgnlceiftato ministration leaders from TSU and the OVC posed for the I'ennessean camera. lPlcture r Commis- right are Troy Baxter, SGA President MTSU; Dr. 011's Floyd, President TSU; 11m Delany. sioner, OVC; Dr. Sam Ingra . 'n S m, President, MTSU; and Greg E. Carr, SGA Pr'e51dent, TSU. Tiuferll! is the OVC Americzfs Number One All-time Division I-AA football wmnmg percentage thousands ofdollars of revenue as the highest profit making athletic department in the OVC- Tigers Elite Fifteen! Sr. James Braden Micheal Tucker Stephen Gn'ffin Harold Turks Steve Holloway Keith Tarver C harles Buchanan Jerome Broncr Norman Lecper Ban Evans Alvin Street Steve Dowdeli Ronald Joh nsun Wade Strickland Charles White Tigers In action . . . .. .. . k c . .. . .. .. . .. . ... .. .u. . a I- . -. am - 3-. u: -.. 4.5. 2. 38 and More Action! 1W Kodak All-American Onzy Elam 6Q All Americans Since 1963 1963 1954 1965 Robert Reed 161 Robert Reed 1G1 Johnnie Robinson-Pittsburgh Comier James Carte1-Pittsburgh Courier Eldridge Dickey0 Pittsburgh Courier William Tucker1HB1 Pittsburgh Eldridge Dickey tom Pittsburgh Claude Humphrey 1T1 Pittsburgh Tommie Davis 1T1 Small College AIl-American Claude Humphrey 1'1 1EIJ::1n1r AJI-American Eldridge Dickey 1031 Ebony AII-American Harvey Dixon 1G1 Ebony All-American Leo Johnson1WF11Ebony AiI-American Eldridge Dickey1QB1 Pittsburgh Courier Claude Humphrey 1T1 Piltsburgh Courier Claude Humphrey 1T1Sportimg News AIl-American CSaude Humphrey 1T1 Time Magazine A1l-APnerican Claude Humphrey 1T1College Division AIl-American James Marshalis 1DB1Associaied Press AlI-Amertcan James Marshalis1DB1Spor1ing News AII-American James Marshalis 1DB1Pittsburgh Courier AIl-American Elbert Drungo1T1 Pittsburgh Courier AIl-American Claude 8rumfie1d 1T1 Pittsburgh Courier All'American Vernon Holland 1T1 Pittsburgh Courier AllvAmerican Joe Jonas 1E1 Pittsburgh Courier AHAAmerican Wayne Fleese 1H B1 Pittsburgh Courier AIl-American Joe Jones 1E1 Associated Press All-American Joe Jones 1E1 Small College Ali-American David Davis1WF11Pittsburgh Courier All-American Joe Gilliam. Jr. 1031 Pitisburgh Courier AlI-American Vernon Holland 1T1Pi1tsburgh Courier AII-American Asberry Glover 1T1 Pittsburgh Courier AiliAmerican Freddie Herring1DB1 Pittsburgh Courier All-American Rodger Sims 11.31 Pittsburgh Courier A1I-Amer1can Vernon Holland 1T1 Sporling News AIl-Arnerican Vernon Holland1T1 Kodak Smail College A1I-American Vernon Holland 1T1 Time Magazine Ali-American Vernon Holland1T1Associated Press AII-American Clifford Brooks1DB1Pittsburgh Courier All-American Waymond Bryant 1 1 Pittsburgh Courier All-American Joe Gilfiam,Jr.1031Pittsburgh Courier AII-American Nathanie1 Brown 1T1 Pittsburgh Courier AIIVAmerican Asberry Glover 1T1 Pittsburgh Courier AIIAAmerican Charles McTorry1DB1Pmsburgh Courier AIl-American James Thaxton 1TE1 Pittsburgh Courier All-Arnerican Clifford Brooks 1DB1Associaled Press AlI-American Joe Gilliam. Jr 1031 Associated Press AII-American Joe Gi1iiam,Jr 1031Kodak Small College AIl-American Robert Woods 1T1 Pittsbutgh Courier All-American Oliie P.8mith1WR1PiusDurgh Courier AIl-American James Thaxlon 1TE1 Fmaburgh Courier All-American Ed '1Too Tall'1 Jones 1E1 Pittsburgh Courier AII-American Waymond Bryant 1 1 Pittsburgh Courier AII-American Charles McTorry 1DB1 Pittsburgh Courier AIIvAmerican Robert Woods 1T1 Associated Press AIi-American Waymond Bryanl 1LB1 Associated Press AIl-American Edward Too Tall Jones1E1Associated Press All: American Flobert Woods 1T1 Mutual Sports Network Al1-American James Thaxton 11E1 Mutual Sports Network AII-Amencan Edward Too Ta1lH Jone51E1Mu1ual Spons Network AII-Americarw . Ed Too Tal1'-' Jones 1E1 Sporting News AIl-Amgrlcan Waymond Bryant 1LB1 Sporting News AII-Arnerlcan Ed Jones 1E1 Time Magazine AIl-American . 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American Football Coaches AII-American Sheridan F'oll AII-American Roger Robinson 1DB1Sporting News AII-American Walter Tate 1OC1Associated Press Alermerican Sheridan Poll AH-American Steve Moore10T1 Sheyidan Pol! AH-American Richard Dent 1DE1 Sheridan Po1l AII-American Kenneth 3iggles10318her1dan Poll AiI-American Roger Robinson 1031 Sheridan P011 AII-American 1983 Go1den Tale1w31 Sporting News AILAmerican 1984 Car1MiIAlee1DBlspor1Inq New: BASKETBALL lty m .w .u U 242 $00115 Larry Reid 3: Assistants Center John Collins Forward Anthony Mason ?uh Ronald Edwards Forward Cordell J ohnson J ohnathan Speller x . ,7 .' wm. 2-43 244 The 186387 Mcrfs basketball team, under Coach Larry Reid has a very balanced attack, and after getting off to a slow start, got into gear after a few games. They have added excitement to the spring semester for TSU's ardent sports fans. T1 ger Gems The T5638? Tiger Gems under Coach Sally Anthony are a positive, hardworking squad. They put effort into every game they play. Above is the teamk photo of this year's Gems. lsl Row, L-R: Tawana Jones. Karen Grace, Lisa Lee, Robin Brown, Angcia Davidson. 2nd: Yclta Howard. Judy Tolivcr, Crystal Davis, Diedrc Brown. 3rd: Katrina Pearson. Charioue Ralcliff, Pamela Morrison. Top: Frcnchena JeffericsA 3.49. ! 1011 InAd Coach Starks 8c The Tiger Sharks Sharks In Action Swimming 24H Volleyball When TSU joined the OVC, they had to in- stall some other segments to their already strong athletic program. One of these segments was women's volleyball. This first year squad, under coaches Lolita Slay and Larry Beaty, shOWed potential for the future. These potential star players are, Veronica Dotson, Victoria Jackson, Karen Hinton and Dec Jarrett. OPPONENTS Fisk University Western Kentucky Invitational Kentucky Wesleyan, Austin Peoy, SoutH East Missouri, and Western Kentucky Alabama A M University Kentucky Wesleyan Brescia College Cumberland College Fisk University Middle'Tennessee State Alabama A M U.T. Martin Trevecca College 'Tennessee Tech Middle Tennessee State ' U.T. Martin Lambuth'College DONATE DOUBLE MATCH SITE There Bowling Green, KY Huntsville, AL Owensboro, KY Owensboro KY Lebanon, TN Here Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN Martinr TN There Cookeville, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Jackson, TN The 1986-87 Tennessean Yearbook staff would like to tak ' ' . - e lh1s time to thank some of the man 1 who helped us 1n our quest to find plctures and historical information to mold this the 75th Annfvliiggr: Edition into a memorable treasure to enjoy for years to come. Thank you for your contribution . . . Dr. Calvin Atchison Dr. Wendolyn Bell Mrs. Alger V. Boswell Fred L. Brown Gary Burke Yvette Cain Gregory Carr W. D. Cox II Georgianna Cumberbatch Onzy W. Elam Joan C. Elliott Frank T. Greer Regina Hampton Barry K. Hobbs Jerry V. Ingram Ted Jones Lois McDougald Donald Page Fredonia Marable Vallie Pursley Della R. Shute Stephanie Vick Deborah Watson Glenda Lee Thomas Floyd Public Relations Earl Flippen Brenda Hargrove Kirsten Lawson Phyllis Tucker Kendall Stephens Roderick Maise Angela Davidson Career Development Center 2A2 Abdool.Sahira J. 134 Abcmalhy. Felccia Lucille I49 Abcrnathy. Maria 074 Adair. Jeffrey Allen 149 Adams. James A. 045 Adams. Ozic L 045 Adams. Rodney Kevin 168 Adams. Ryan Lashun 172 Adams. Stephan Kirk 214 Agcr. Edward Paul 149. 203 Agnew. Jacqueline S. 045 Aklilu. Hiruy I72 Aladckugbc. Clemem T. 149 Alexander. Jamal Rashad 173 All'uc. Noc1045 Allcn. Anita Kalhcrinc I49. 225 Allen. Sherri Lynn 149. 183 Ammon. Rodger 045 Andcrson. Cheryl L. 2 I 4 Andrews. Foquan Samuel 168. 207 Annslmng. Aaron Rooscvcll 218 Armslrong. Alysa Anloincuc 221 Aronlroyl. Brian 045 Arringxon. Geneva Morrow 119 Anhur. Alexander W. 045 Ash-Simpsun. Richard Charlcs I64 Alchison. Calvin 039. 042. 042 Alckha. Mabel Efc 149 Atkins. Laura Patrice 149 Ame. John W. 045 Avery. Roy 149 Awuju. Silas 0. 149 2132 Babcrs. Pamcla. Lavcnc 140 Bailey. Charles Allen 168 Bamcs. Roma De1aim: 149 Baker. Ruben Aaron 208 Banner. Lena Mac 225 Barflcld. John Jay 1150 Bass. Paul E. 149. 203 Balson. Karl E. 088. 090.092. 164. 185. I86. 204. 210. 213. 22 . 221 0 Bnllle. Waller Maxwell I49 Balls. Emma W. 045 Beard, Anna chclh: I49. 21 I Beard. El'lk Hcrny 210 Beard. Lorraine Alloyct 21 I Beasley. Dr. Herman 044. I84. 186, 204 Beaver. Lura Ann 149 Bclcw. Youlanda Kay I63 Bcll. Varllan 172 Bell. Danna Norris 204 Bell. D1. chdolyn 043. 051 Bcnncr. Mark D 204 Bcnncn. Donna Patricia 225 Bennett. Jcmne Estelle 2118 Bcnllcy-Rohmmn. Limaim- L. 156 Bmklcy. Ylldu Bar131045 Birdsong. James W 045 Human. Albcn 172 Bland. Annclu- l 19, 13.1 Hund. 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