University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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New And Diverse Dedication to excellence in teaching, inquiry, and public service for 200 years has made The Uni- versity of Georgia a leader in higher education for its state and the nation, by every standard of measure. From a student body of 30 young men, who attended classes in a rustic log cabin, University enrollment has increased to more than 24,000 men and women who come to Athens from all over the world. Throughout its first century, the University pioneered in the establishment of innovative programs to serve the state ' s developing needs. It founded the School of Law in 1958, and then, during the next quarter-century, began the state ' s first department of medicine — which became the Medical College of Georgia; the first normal school for teachers — now Georgia State University; and the first technical school — now Georgia Institute of Tech- nology. Still broader spheres of influence opened in 1872, when the University became one of the nation ' s federally-des- ignated Land Grant institutions and undertook far-reach- ing responsibilities for Georgia ' s agricultural and indus- trial development. These services received further impetus in 1979, when the University became the nation ' s fifteenth Sea Grant institution. The designation was awarded in recognition of the excellence of the University ' s research, public edu- cation, and service outreach programs, which have con- tributed greatly to the management and development of This student expresses the exhilaration that thousands of University students have experienced since the first commencement exercises were held in 1804. Today ' s graduation ceremonies are held in Sanford Stadium. (BELOW. Photo by MeUnda Mi- nor.) Georgia ' s rich coastal and marine resources. Today, The University of Georgia is dedicated to the proposition that no Georgian need ever leave the state to find a better quality of education. Thirteen Schools and Colleges offer undergraduate de- grees in more than 190 fields of specialization. Master ' s degrees in 125 majors, doctoral degrees in 73 areas, and a wide range of professional programs are available. Through this diversity is a resource for advanced study and research for all of Georgia ' s University System insti- tutions. When spring comes to the University, it seems as if more students decide to walk than take the shuttle buses. North campus is one of the prettiest campuses in the state. (ABOVE. Photo by Doug Benson.) From North campus one can view the classic city of Athens. Athens is a unique and historical city with modern and old architecture mi ed in togeth- er — sometimes in the same building. (RIGHT. Photo by Doug Benson.) 4 lntroduction ym-

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An early sketch of old campus shows the Aca- running all over campu ' ,. (BELOW. Photo courtesy c ' emicf Building, the Chapel and New College. No- of Special Collections.) ticp the fence that was built to keep the pigs from Moses Waddel, president from 1S19 to 1829, res- cued the University from certain tailure by setting strict discipline and academic standards. (ABOVE. Photo courtesy of Special Colections.j Alonzo Church took over the presidency after Waddel resigned. The rigid traditionalist served as president for a record 30 years. (ABOVE. Photo courtesy of Special Collections.) Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Bicentennial Campus Life 17 Campus Life 33 Bicentennial Academics 113 | Academics 129 Bicentennial Groups 161 Greeks 177 Clubs 273 Bicentennial Sports 321 Sports 337 Bicentennial Classes 401 Classes 417 Ads 495 Patrons Sponsors 577 Acknowledgements 578 Index 579 Conclusion 590 At the first commencement, in 1804, ten young men received the Bachelor of Arts degree. Under Meigs, the University slowly grew. Old college, the first permanent building, was complet- ed, but by 1811, when Meigs resigned, the Univer- sity was beginning to falter because of continuing financial difficulties. By 1818 it had almost ceased to operate. Moses Waddel, a graduate of Hampdcn-Sydney College in Virginia and an ordained Presbyterian minister, was elected president in 1819. Under the stern, relentless Waddel the school revived, and in 1829 he was replaced by another Presbyterian min- ister, Alonzo Church. The University in this period could be described as a small, all-male, church-related, liberal arts col- lege. A typical curriculum for a junior included courses in astronomy, determination of geographic longitudes and latitudes by the observation of eclipses, natural and experimental philosophy, composition, logic and history. The physical plant grew during Church ' s ad- ministration to include New College, Philosophi- cal Hall (now the Rusk Center), the Chapel, De- mosthenian and Phi Kappa Halls, the Ivy Building and the Library Building (later joined to make the Academic Building), a few faculty houses and scat- tered other structures. A Botanical Garden was established in 1833 just west of campus and north of Broad Street. The garden was sold in the 1850 ' s and the proceeds used to construct the famed Arch at the entrance to campus. This garden was the precursor to today ' s Botanical Garden. Both presidents Waddel and Church ran a tight ship. Students had to attend chapel every weekday and the church of their choice on Sunday. Atten- dance at all classes was required, and proper recita- tions were expected. Introduction 3

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The raising of the flag at the 1984 commence- ment ceremonies marked the official beginning of the Bicentennial year. (LEFT. Photo by MeUnda Minor.) This picture shows a sign describing the history of the University through San ford ' s administration with the Chapel superimposed behind it. The sign was erected next to the arch by the Georgia Histori- cal Commission in 1952. (BELOW. Photo by Doug Benson.) Phi Kappa Hall was built in 1836 to serve the Phi Kappa Literary Society which was established in 1820 by Joseph Henry Lumpkin. The society was disbanded in the early 1970s, but the building still stands on old campus. (ABOVE. Photo by Doug Benson.) Introduction, '