Aeolian Fall 1987

Students Cover Fall Features For This Issue of Aeolian

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HIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST unusual issues of the Aeolian. Students in the Feature Writing class of Journalism 102 explored historic homes in Southwest Georgia owned by alumni and faculty of the college. Catching the country charm and quiet elegance of the Old South and learning a sense of local and regional history, these students' articles are highlighted as a special feature for this fall issue.

The students also researched "Georgia Southwestern's Economic Impact" as a class feature-writing assignment, which was subsequently published in the Americus Times-Recorder Most of the regular sections in this issue were written by the class as well. The articles were edited by your Alumni Director and compiled with the usual fall features, news, and information Each student is credited for photography, as well as writing contributions, since lhey shot most of

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the pictures for this issue. They include: Mark Anthony, a junior from Americus, visited Georgia and Cal Duke, whose home is featured on the cover of the magazine. Anthony, an English major and editor of the student newsaper, The Sou Wester also wrote the biographies of the new Alumni Board on page 5 Todd Argroves, a senior majoring in Political Science contributed the Hurricane Football Preview; while Melanie Bell, an Americus freshman and Candace Carlyle, a junior from Savannah, visited the Buchanan Farms in Sumter City Carlyle shares credit for the review of the Hurricane Club as well.

Cheryl Duval, a junior majoring in English and Esther Howell visited Mickey Wise's Old Pine Shop and farm homes Howell, a sophomore from Albany, is also responsible for the Homecoming preview Melanie Brinkley '87, a June

graduate from Meigs and former Sou'Wester editor, wrote features on the Old Simpson House, Marty Weathersby the student weightlifting champion), and also shares credit (with Howell) for the Homecoming Preview Shelia Pinckney, a sophomore from Lee County, visited Grey Moss Plantation and is also credited for the Hurricane Club review (with Carlyle.

And last, but not least, Randy Williams, a sophomore from Ellaville, visited Billy and Lucille Smith's home on Reese Park, and also contributed to the Sports Section.

These students dilligent research has provided us with a personal view of the lives of a few of Georgia Southwestern's most interesting and heritage-minded alumni. I trust that you will enjoy this tour of homes as narrated by several of the schoo s most promising young journalists.

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1987 Fall AEOLIAN Volume 9, Number 3

STUDENTS: Band Debuts Uniforms; Poetry and Motion.

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INSTITUTION: Don Lee, Ph.D. and President Capitan Visit the Far East.

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Regents' Test Scores Rise; Co-Op Program, American Cyanamid Gift.

S,,cEORGIA OUJIDY-ESTERN

ALUMNI: Board of Directors Elected.

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COMMENCEMENT: Review of June Graduation Ceremonies.

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Long-distance Commuters McCranie and Mullis Graduate.

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PROFILE: Cindy Poudrier Wins Teacher Excellence Award.

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Wesley K. Wicker

Art Director Gisele McCauley

SPORTS: Football Preview '87 Football Schedule; Review The Hurricane Club.

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COVER FEATURE: Where Alumni Live.

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Contributing Writers

ALUMNI. Alumni Weekend Review

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Mark Anthony Todd Argroves Melanie Bell Melanie Brinkley Candace Carlyle Cheryl Duval Esther Howell Shelia Pinckney Patty Plotnick Wesley Wicker Randy Williams

ALUMNEWS: Classnotes.

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HOMECOMING: Swing & Sway On Homecoming Day

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Homecoming Preview and Schedule.

Contributing Photography Mark Anthony Melanie Bell Melanie Brinkley Candace Carlyle Cheryl Duval Esther Howell Mike Mead Shelia Pinckney Patty Plotnick Andy Shivers, Helen Shivers of Modern Studios Wesley Wicker Randy Williams

Journalism student Shelia Pinckney and AEOLIAN Editor Wesley Wicker visited the ever-hospitable Charlie Crisp at his family home, Grey Moss Plantation on Chokee Creek in Lee County (See feature story on page 19.)

Georgia Southwestern College Dr William H. Capitan, President James "Matt" Sullivan, President, Foundation Board of T rnstees Benjamin H. Hamrick '75, President, National Alumni Association Dr Charles T Muse, Director of Continuing Education and College Relations Wesley K. Wicker (M.Ed.) '85, Director of Alumni Affairs Patty Plotnick, Director of Public Inforrnation The AEOLIAN is published on a quarterly basis by the Alumni Office, Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia 31709. GSW is an Equal Oppor• tunity/Affirmative Action Institution. $3,365/15,000

HAMMING IT UP! Cal Duke checks his watch, as other young men might have done in years past, while waiting for their dates on the "Courting Bench" at the bottom of Duke's staircase. (See feature story on pages 13 and 14.)

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HEN YOU THINK OF A BODY builder, chances are you don't think of poetry And when you think of breakfast, tuna fish and rice probably aren't the first things that come to mind.

But when you're Marty Weathersby, poet, prize-winning body builder, and tuna fish consumer extraordinaire, you don't have to worry what anyone thinks.

Or almost anyone. "If the judges (at the body-building competitions) think you're cool, that's cool," smiled the 22year-old Americus native.

But tuna fish for breakfast? Although unusual, Weathersby's pre-competition diet includes lots of protein. three cans of tuna and an entire chicken per day!

The formula must work. The bodybuilder's most recent accomplishment was being named tops in the Junior Light Heavyweight class in the National Physique Committee's Atlantic USA Championship.

"A lot of people look on body-building as vanity a lot of macho muscleheads," said Weathersby There's a lot more than muscle to Marty, however Weathersby is a senior majoring in English, a decision, he laughingly admits, that was "the best thing to happen" to him. He confesses that he's

Blue Wave To Debut Band Uniforms Mellophonist Patrick Mudridge of Oakwood, Maryland and Drum Major Larry Green of Albany, Ga. don the new uniforms for the Georgia Southwestern Blue Wave Band. The uniforms will be debuted at halftime of the opening game against West Georgia College on Saturday, September 12, 7 p.m. at Finklea-Robinson Field.

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not sure how the degree will ultimately be used. "I'd like to work with a major athletic-equipment company maybe be a sales rep for DP (Diversified Products)," said Weathersby He also enjoys poetry and has been published in Southwestern's literary magazine, Clay & Pine.

Weathersby's interest in body-building started in high school when he used to "hang out" with friends who were body builders. He works out 2-3 hours per day, six days a week, and pushes his muscles to exhaustion, ultimately hoping for the big time.

"I feel positive that I can qualify for the national amateur finals," Weathersby stated. "Someday, I'd like to go professional." He definately knows what it takes, due to a lucky break he got last October At the last minute, a friend invited him to the Mr Olympia competition in Columbus, Ohio, an event which only served to heighten his enthusiasm for the sport. There he met one of his favorite body-builders, Lee Haney of Atlanta, holder of the Mr Olympia title. But Olympian bodies don't come easy and, as with other sports, body-building has its share of characters.

"I don't think people can compete at

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state and national levels without steroids," stated Weathersby, although he suggested several factors which should be considered when discussing the highly controversial, muscle-building hormone.

Weathersby believes that amount, frequency of use, and whether or not a doctor is consulted, all seem to figure in with the potential danger of the drug.

Although he would like to see bodybuilding become an Olympic sport, Weathersby added that "steroids may be the one thing that keeps them (body builders) out."

Surprisingly, Weathersby isn't keen on women body-builders. "I think they're okay They don't particularly appeal to me, though .certainly no more than my wife, and she doesn't touch a weight!"

Regardless of sex, Weathersby feels that body-building does have its place.

"In my opinion, it's an art form, like poetry take a little off here, add some there ... " philosophied Weathersby Looking at his chest size, it is obvious that he has the body to back it up And with this sport, body is the name of the game.

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INSTITUTION

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R. WILLIAM H. CAPITAN, President of Georgia Southwestern College and Professor Don Chang Lee, Director of the Asian Studies Consortium of Georgia, have recently returned from an eighteen day visit to the Far East. Their itinerary included Korea, Taiwan and Japan. According to Capitan, the purpose was to encourage cultural, student, and faculty exchanges, to establish sister college relationships, to build upon relationships between Southwest Georgia and the Far East, and to create partnerships for the Asian Studies Consortium (ASCOG), a University System of Georgia organization based at Georgia Southwestern.

Arriving in Korea, prior to the major outbreak of student disturbances, Capitan and Lee signed a sister college agreement with the Mokpo National College. Capitan delivered a guest lecture: "A Westerner's Perception of the East." And, they met with the President of Pusan Woman's College, who expressed a strong interest in sending exchange students to Georgia Southwestern. Although they left the country before many of the riots took place, Capitan said their dinner with the Pusan College President was cancelled because of unrest on the campus.

"The students, however, were very positive about Americans," Capitan commented. "They were extremely courteous. Their concerns are broadly supported by the rest of the population.

If stability can be maintained, the country will continue to grow and develop."

Traveling in Taiwan included visits to Southwestern's sister colleges.

Kaohsiung Teachers' College and the Taipei Nursing College, which send exchange students to the Southwestern campus. Capitan and Lee also visited Shih Chien College, National Taichung University, and Tunghai University The duo visited Yung-Ho City, whose Mayor sent warm greetings back to the citizens of Americus. While in Taiwan, their interpreter was Huoy-Minn Kuo, a graduate student at Southwestern five years ago A sister college relationship was established with the National Teachers' FALL 1987

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Capitan and Lee Travel Far East College in Hsin Chu (alma mater of Americus resident, Mrs Raymond Ho '82 ) The school is also interested in sending students to Southwestern.

Capitan hopes that one of the sister institutions will host an American Elderhostel tour In Japan, Capitan was most excited about discussions with INTERAC, an organization which teaches English language skills to Japanese businessmen.

Sheryl Ewing '82, Southwestern alumna and ASCOG representative, is currently on their staff. INTERAC proposed sending 10-12 Japanese businessmen to Southwestern for advanced business courses. The participants would then intern with Georgia industries.

Touring the northern Japanese area of Sapporo resulted in several offers of support for the creation of an American run campus, which would serve proposed industrial developments.

Most of the institutions visited were sincerely devoted to the development of educational, cultural, and economic exchange.

"Planning is all that is needed," Capitan said. "We're developing relationships with the Far East because European ties are already developed with other schools. But, the center for trade has shifted to the Pacific basin, where there are more people. Georgia is the number two state in the country in attracting Japanese businesses. More international exchanges are better for the University System and for Georgia Southwestern. Additionally, I see Southwestern as a major contributor to the economy of this area. If we can help create opportunities for business and trade relationships, we are contributing to the economic goals of Americus and Sumter County.

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HE RECENT TRIP TO THE Orient by Southwestern President, Dr William H. Capitan, and Dr Don Lee was arranged by the Asian Consortium of Georgia (ASCOG) The organization is a system-wide attempt to promote the Asian Studies Program in the State of Georgia. It has been formed under the auspices of the InternationalIntercultural Studies Program of the University System. And it was established by, and is currently under the direction of Dr Don Chang Lee, Professor of Anthropology at Georgia Southwestern.

Under Lee's direction, the consortium has sponsored numerous faculty and cultural exchanges, including those mentioned in the Aeolian feature "Southwestern Goes International" Vol. 9, Number 2, Spring, 1987 The consortium arranged full scholarships for Southwestern Professors John Bates and June Ewing, as well as alumnae Betty Jean Thomas '84 and Sherryl Ewing '82, all of whom spent six weeks in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. A summer program has been established since their trip to Hakodate.

It will include five Southwestern students in a group of fifteen Georgians who will travel to the area on an annual basis, beginning in 1987 ASCOG also facilitated Dr Michael Urda's exchange program with the Kaoshiung Teachers' College in Taiwan.

Lee has established important links between the college and the Hokkaido International Foundation in Japan (Mr T erumasa Akid, Executive Director of the Foundation visited Southwestern in November, 1986) and ASCOG has been responsible for academic exchange programs with Korean Educational Institutions, such as Honam University The Asian Studies Consortium of Georgia is headquartered at Georgia Southwestern, where Lee publishes a quarterly newsletter Alumni who would like to receive the newsletter, as well as information about ASCOG should send their name and address to. Don Chang Lee, Ph.D , Director, Asian Studies Consortium of Georgia, Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia 31 709 ■ Page THREE

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Fortner Promotes Co--Op Program

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eorgia ~outhwestem_Co-o_p Alum m continue to part1c1pate m Cooperative Education but as employers and supervisors of currently enrolled Southwestern students.

Thanks to the tremendous support of Mr. LeNeal Fortner, a former member of Southwestern's Career Development Board, and Director of the Americus Area Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Programs, three "generations" of Co-op students are now employed in that agency The first Co-op student with the agency was Ms Martha Williams, an adult returning student who was employed with Personal Services Center as an accountant Ms. Williams is now Administrative Services Manager of the Americus Area MH/MR/SA Office.

Ms. Williams hired GSW accounting major Sue Harvey to fill a Co-op position in fall 1979 After graduation in June '81, Ms Harvey-Pike converted to full-time employment with the agency as an Accounting Tech 1, was soon promoted to an Accounting Tech II position, and now holds the position of Accountant with the agency Williams and HarveyPike supervised other Southwestern Coop students since 1981 including: Patricia Williams, Carlos Martinez, Anita Clark, Tammy Mann, Teresa Smoot, Jeff Put man, and the present Co-op student, Pam Goodin.

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AMERICAN CYANAMID SUPPORTS WRITING PROJECT Dr William H. Capitan, President of Georgia Southwestern College, has announced the receipt of a generous donation from the American Cyanamid Company Chemical Products Division. Shown making the presentation are James D. Roszelle (left), Plant Manager Norman K. Keller (right), Plant Superintendent. In accepting the gifr, Capitan said that "the continued support of industries such as Cyanamid enables Southwestern to contin1;1e its commitment of creating quality educational experiences for the citizens of our region."

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he Division of Business Administration at Georgia Southwestern offers community-related services, in addition to the regular curriculum for college students. One of these services is the Job Training Partnership Program 0TPP), which was implemented in conjunction with the Lower Chattahoochee and Middle Flint Private Industry Council (PIC). Sonny Hatfield '74 is the Training Representative of JTPP "Through JTPP, we benefit the entire

Regents Test Scores Are Rising

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ERR Y F WILLIAMS, Vice President for Academic Affiars, reports that the passing percentage for Georgia Southwestern students taking the Regents Test has increased significantly for the first time since 1980 In the 1980-81 school year, 50 1 percent of Southwestern students passed the test on the first attempt. In 1985-86 64 7 percent passed on the first attempt.

Test results for Fall Quarter 1986 indicate that 71 09 percent of GSW

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students taking the exam for the first time passed.

Dr Williams noted that this major increase in the pass rate is the by-product of the improvement of the quality of instruction at Southwestern.

"I attribute this student success," he said, "to increased faculty encourage and the requirement for more reading and writing in all courses throughout the curriculum."

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community," Hatfield stated. "The JTPP works to get people off the welfare rolls and training them on-the-job, in a marketable skill, to get them on payrolls.

The program is a no-loss situation."

"Employers may train personnel with part of their wages subsidized by the Federal Government, and disadvantaged individuals have an opportunity to acquire marketable skills. The employer benefits by financial assistance during the training period, the employee receives on-the-job training; and the community benefits by reducing the number of unemployed, unskilled . . '' c1t1zens.

Hatfield, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration, has thirteen years experience in the fields of personnel and human resources.

"JTPP has great potential," Hatfield concluded. "There are a lot of people out there who really want to work, and we can help them."

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Ben Hamrick 7 5 President Ben is the Resource Manager for the Crisp County Power Commission.

He has one son, Bryan, and he and his wife, Debby reside in Americus with her daughter, Emily Mathis.

Louise Byrd Oxford '69 lmmediate Past President

Wesley K. Wicker Secretaryffreasurer

Louise, an A1ncricus native, teach.cs at &1uthl:111d Academy She is m:irried to Ken Oxford ('68) and they have two children, Kri st ine :ind Eric.

Wesley is the Director of Alumni Aff:iirs :it Georgia Southwestern. He and his wife, the former Kay Schuster ('80) live in Americus.

B. Tucker Rush, Jr 70 President Elect Tucker a certified public account, is the owner of B. Tucker Rush Accounting of Americus. He and his wife, the former Mary Laing ('71) have two children, Tuck and Julie.

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Jimmy is the comptroller at Magnolia Manor Retirement and Nursing Home in Americus. He and hi s wife, the former Betsy Brady ('74), have one son, Bart.

Betty Hamilton Anderson 46

H. Ben Daniel, Jr 58

Betty is Vice-President of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Americus. She has four children: Randall ('71), Bobby Terry Anderson, and Connie Anderson Weldon ('68).

Ben and his wife, the former Martha Cannon ('58) live in Columbus where he is Chai rman of the Board of Commercial Mortgage, and the Rental Man age r for Southside Realty

Jane Batton Dean 50

Barbara Byrd Gammage '51

A. JacksoG Head, Ill '68

Jody Monts 43

Jane is a resident of Mo111 ezuma. She returns to the Board of Directors this year after a decade's hiatus. Dean served on the first llu:ird of Directors in 1972, when the Alumni Association was established. She has one daughter Marianne Dean ('79) of Decatu r

Barbara and her husband, Earl {'50) live in Americus. They have two children, Diane Gammage Fletcher ('72) and Carla G. Cook, and five grandchildren. Barbara is an employee of the family-owned Gammage Print Shop.

Jack is a Special Agent for Northwestern Mutual Life. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Macon, and they have two daughters: Elizabeth and Kathleen.

Jody is the president of Clinic Drug Store, Inc. of Americus. H e and his wife, Oleta, have five chi ldren. Ellen and Joey Monts and Ray Gail and Beneta Carter

Emory Parker Jr 84

Lisa Poudrier '80

Donald Roland 73

G Stanley Wicker '37

Emory is the Assisrnnt Personnel Director of the Tog Shop in Americus. He and his wife, the former Lynde Liggin ('84 live in Americus.

Lisa is an Americus native. She reaches at Schley County Elementary School, and begins her second term on the Board.

Donnie is a partner in the Americus accounting firm of Perry Chambliss, Sheppard, Thompson and Roland.

He and his wife, Connie ('76) have two chi ldren, James and Chad.

Stanley a retired lawyer is an Americus native. He was employed as Chief of Plans and Budget Analysis with the Redstone Missile Command in Huntsville, Alabama. He and his wife Margaret have four children: Sarah W Haughton, Ruth W Helms, and Wesley and George Wicker

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COMMENCEMENT

Bellardo Speaks At Spring Commencement Exercises

Alumni Associ, ation President Louise Byrd Oxford '69 meets Rev. Ber, nard Kynes '84.

Kynes delivered the invocation and the benediction during commencement, while Oxford conferred alumni status on the graduates and presented the Excellence and Commitment to Teaching Award.

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URING SPRING COMMENCEment on June 12,275 Georgia Southwestern College students were conferred degrees. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. in the Athletic Center The graduation speaker was Dr Lewis Bellardo, director of the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah. Bellardo received his Ph.D , with emphasis in Southern history, from the University of Kentucky He has published several articles in archival and genealogical journals and is listed in the Directory of

American Scholars.

Bellardo had served six years as State Archivist and Records Admirilstrator at the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, prior to becoming director of the Georgia Historical Society last year He has also represented the United States at the International Council on Archives in Budapest, Hungary and has been a consultant to the Georgia Archives.

Mrs. Doris Deriso of Americus was honored by the College by serving as mace bearer and led the graduation procession. Bernard Kynes, a Southwestern alumnus, offered the invocation and benediction. Kynes '84 is currently pastor of the Holsey-Sinai CME Church in Rome, and was honored earlier this spring as the first recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from the National Association for Development Education (NADE).

The GSW concert band, under the direction of Dr Herschel Beazley, and the concert choir, under the direction of Dr Ned DeJournett, performed during the ceremony Immediately following graduation, a reception was held in the Marshall Student Center for graduates and their family and friends.

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Preparing to March-Mrs. Mildred Tietjen, Assistant Vice-President of Academic Affairs visits with Dr Lewis Bellardo, Di, rector of the Georgia Histor, ical Society in Savannah. Bel, lardo delivered the Commencement address.

Mace bearer and Marshal - Dr. Max McKinney, the most Senior Full Professor at Southwestern, serves as Grand Marshal for each com• mencement march.

Mrs. James (Doris) Deriso, a long-time benefactor of the college, serves as macebearer, while Dr. Jerry Williams, Vice, President for Academic Affairs, pre, sided over the ceremonies.

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E HAVE TWO STUDENTS finishing six-year degrees this quarter, who started in a program for teacher aides . .finished a bachelors, finished a masters, and are now completing specialist degrees," reported Dr Lynn Frisbie, Director of Graduate Studies. "All of their work has been taken on campus and as commuting students. They have taken most classes together and have exactly the same grade point average. They have commuted every quarter from Cadwell and Rhine in Dodge County " Commuter students are too often an unseen segment of our student body However, they are not unappreciated, consistently ranked as a predominant enrollment force on campus. While many students simply live in town rather than the residence halls, there is also a large number of long-distance commuters, especially graduate students who travel night-and-day to take oncampus classes.

The Aeolian asked Theron McCranie and Sheirlyn Mullis about their experiences as long-distance commuting students.

Aeolian: When did you start your education with Southwestern?

Theron: We both began our association with Southwestern when the college started what was called an aides program which was designed for teachers' aides to go to school and get their degree.

And, we began that, in 1980 Sheirlyn: We've gone to school continually since then. The only time we've skipped a quarter was one summer after our Masters degree. We had to skip a quarter to have enough time to breathe and we had to do some testing before we could get to the next level.

Theron: The only time we've missed working in the classroom was when we had to do our student teaching so we were still working, we just weren't getting paid.

Sheirlyn: We live about 30 miles from each other we just met when we started the program. And then each class came and there he was and there I was .. .l think that's how our friendship started. I decided he was as crazy as I was. I was determined to finish.

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problem, and felt like we weren't going to be able to do what we wanted to do, we would go and talk to someone, and it would dissipate just like that.

Theron: I think that's what it takes. determination. Because it's not easy to teach all day, get in a car and drive an hour and thirty minutes, be in class four or five hours, and then, drive an hour and a half back.

Aeolian. How long of a commute do you have?

Theron: Well, starting from Americus. we go through Cordele, then into Wilcox County on the other side is Dodge County you cross over the river, and go straight down 280. lt's about 75 miles. With the best weather, it's about an hour and twenty minutes, and that's from my house; it's closer Sheirlyn still has to go another 30 miles.

Aeolian: Have you ever figured out how many miles' you've travelled, how much time you spend in the car, or how much you spent on gasoline?

Theron: I'm afriad it would make us sick if we did! I imagine we spent about as much time riding to get one of our degrees as we spent in the classroom. But that's where a lot of studying went on .. we questioned each other We recorded our notes on tape, and played them back.

Sheirlyn: I'd read while he drove, and he'd read while I drove it's just been that way, and that's the way we learned.

Aeolian: Has it been hard to keep at it?

Theron: There are times when I've had to encourage her to keep going, and there are times when she's encouraged me.

Sheirlyn: When we started the Masters I was the one who was pushing for us, and then in the six year program he was pulling me. that's where friendship helped.

Aeolian. How do you feel about the college?

Theron: I have found every person I've had to work with over here really understanding. They help you get the courses you need and work out your schedule.

Sheirlyn: Everytime we've had a

Theron: About three days before registration, we couldn't find anything that would fit as our last course in the Master's program.

Sheirlyn: And instead of having to search things out and worry about it, Dr Peterson called and said, "I've got something for you." That sort of thing has always made us feel good.

Aeolian: What do you think of the education you've received?

Theron: I don't think it could be any better anyplace else.

Sheirlyn: Other people that we've talked to who have gone to other schools it makes me feel good that we've gotten so much more than they have. And when you talk about assessment, a lot of people I know who didn't go to Southwestern, they had to do it over and over We went through it with relative ease so we felt we were well prepared.

Aeolian: What are your plans now?

Theron: A better paycheck!

Sheirlyn: Well, I was just saying that we should go and get our doctorate. It's a thought for the future. I'd kind of like to dream about it and think "maybe I will."

But in a way, I'm looking forward to a break.

Theron: So am I. I think I might like to go into administration but that's another thought for the future.

Aeolian. Have your spouses ever met?

Theron: No. Now that I've got the summer off, I'm going to see what it feels like to stay at home. My wife and I are going to build a house.

Sheirlyn: We'll both be back in the classroom this fall Chauncey elementary in the Dodge County School System.

Sheirlyn Mullis and Theron McCranie recieved a full-tuition scholarship gift "in retrospect" of their last quarter at Southwestern. Dr Lynn Frisbie, Director of Graduate Studies, recounted the two graduate students' perseverance, commuting through three degree ■ programs.

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PROFILE

Poudrier Wins Teacher Excellence Award

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INDY POUDRIER AN alumna from the cl~ss of 1978, was this year's recipient of the Award for Excellence and Commitment to Teaching. At June's Commencement ceremonies, Poudrier, an Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, was the first ' Southwestern alumnus to win the coveted faculty honor Nominated by graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni of Georgia Southwestern, the nominees are reviewed by a committee of faculty, alumni, and students. The committee recommends a nominee to the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association for approval.

"Cindy Poudrier is the most active faculty member that I have had " commented one of her students. "She has all the qualities of a dynamic )

C:indy Poudrier's jogging has become a familiar s1?~t on the campus' perimeter road. An am, b1t10us and accomplished athlete, she has won numerous local and regional running awards and once "competed-and-completed" th; Boston Marathon.

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Poudrier joins an elite club of active professors, both loved and respected at Southwestern. Kent Sole, Jay Cliett, Martha Buhler, Barbara Carter, and Dick Carroll are all recipients of the award, as are retired professors Fred Power and Alexander Palamiotis.

Joining the faculty in 1980, Poudrier had just completed a Master of Education Degree at Southwestern, and worked as a graduate assistant for the Physical Education Department. As an undergraduate she was a Campus Marshall, elected to Kaleidoscope, and honored as Miss Gale Since 1980 Poudrier has served as the coordi~ator for the Hurricane cheerleaders, coached the girls' softball team, and acted as faculty advisor to Zeta Tau Alpha sorority She is a member of the BusinesE and Professional Women's Club and served as President of the Faculty Women's Club. She is married to Bruce Poudrier '78 who is a sales representative with Metalux. The couple resides in Americus and has a daughter, Courtney, four "She coached the women's softball team to outstanding records, against seemingly insurmountable odds. By motivating and caring about her students and players, the Lady 'Canes softball team has reached the NAIA playoffs six consecutive seasons," added another student, who nominated Poudrier for the award.

Indeed, Cindy Poudrier's hard work has not gone unnoticed. Her colleagues among Georgia colleges elected her "GIAC Coach of the Year" in 1984, and her district coaching opponents elected her "N AIA Coach of the Year" in 1985 Coaching an intercollegiate sport and teaching a full load of physical education courses would seem sufficient for anyone's idea of a full-time job. But Poudrier also found time to support the

GSW cheerleaders: "As coordinator of the cheerleader squad, she has been a tireless and enthusiastic supporter in a thankless role."

Unfortunately for Southwestern, Poudrier concluded her six-year stint in the Physical Education Department this spring. For the 1987-88 school year, she will be completing a Doctorate degree at Auburn University "I hope she'll be coming right back," commented Dr Bob Clark, Athletic Director "We'd like to have her return as soon as possible."

On behalf of the Alumni Association Board President Louise Byrd Oxford '69 awarded Poudrier a stipend of $500 and an engraved walnut wall clock. Her name will be added to the plaque listing former recipients of the award, which hangs in the Alumni Office.

"I was completely shocked and deeply honored to receive this special award," Poudrier told the Alumni Board of Directors. "Georgia Southwestern College holds a special place in my heart, and it always will."

"Cindy Poudrier strives to maintain physical and mental fitness, optimism, religion, and professionalism in her life " concluded one of her students, "just as' she teaches those traits in her classes.

She has had a powerful effect on her cheerleaders, her players, and her students."

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HAT'S IN STORE FOR THE 1987 edition of the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes on the gridiron this fall?

No one is quite sure about the answer to the question. Even Southwestern's head football coach Jimmy Hightower has to be scratching his head, trying to come up with a formula for success in the fall. After four consecutive winning seasons, the scheduling becomes increasingly tough.

The Hurricanes have eight games slated this fall. Scholarship powerhouses Presbyterian College and Gardner-Webb College have been dropped from the 1987 schedule. But it doesn't get any easier, as the Cane's opening-day opponent at Finklea-Robinson Field is the 1982 Division Ill National Champions. West Georgia College The Braves moved up a classification, to Division II in 1983, and have struggled since that title year. Last season, West Georgia slugged through a 4-6 season.

"They still have some quality athletes returning," as Coach Hightower sees it; "and they should contend in the Gulf South Conference in 1987 " "1987 is going to be a big challenge for our young and inexperienced ball club," coach Hightower said. The team lost nine seniors to graduation, but as a custom of Hightower-coached teams, a good nucleus is expected to return. On offense, the Canes should be solid as experience returns at the skilled positions. The big name to opposing defenses is senior tailback academic AllAmerican Greg Slappey (5'7", 170), who was the team's leading rusher for the past two years. The opposition won't be able to concentrate on Slappey alone, as sophomore quarterback Anthony Jenkins (6'1", 209) returns after a solid season in '86. Full-back Charlie Seay has graduated, but the position will once again be strong as letterman Sam English (5'10", 198) returns for his sophomore season.

One of the team's biggest losses will come from the kicking game. Academic All-American Kicker, David Justice, who didn't miss an extra point until his final game of his senior season, graduated.

Kickoffs into the end-zone were automatic during Justice's years as a

Hurricane, but sophomore kicker Lamar Hall of Savannah is a capable performer On the other side of the ball, a strong nucleus returns, despite the loss of twotime All American linebacker Roger Glover of Warner Robins, the team's leading tackler for the past two years.

Replacing Glover will not be easy, but some big names return that will give opposing offenses trouble all season.

Junior defensive end David Byrd (6'0", 204) and sophomore noseguard Shawn Hidey (6'0", 213) will anchor the defensive line. The Hurricane secondary will be the strong point of the defense as free safety Crash Landin (5'10", 190) and corner back Joe Davis (S'S", 157) return to harrass wide receivers-throughout the season.

"For the Hurricanes to be successful next season, some young kids are going to be expected to come right in and fill some big shoes in a hurry," Hightower said. "Our returning lettermen will have to play leadership roles until the younger players develop."

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Sept.26

Mars Hill College

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Ferrum College

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Oct. 10

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Oct. 17

Samford University

Oct. 24

Albany State College 1.30 p.m. Albany,GA

Oct. 31

Guilford College

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Wingate College

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Union College

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All home games are played at Finklea-Robinson Field in Americus.

Tickets may be purchased in the Athletic Office, Chappel Gym, Georgia Southwestern College, phone 912-928-1262.

1983 Football Results

1984 Football Results

Record: 5-4-0

Record: 5-3-0

0 Albany State College 9 Tarleton St. College 19 Miles College 24 Kentucky Wesleyan College 19 University of the South 33 Kentucky Wesleyan College 15 Millsaps College 41 Baptist College 13 Emory and Henry University 173 19 2 ave.

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1985 Football Results 0 Presbyterian College 42 Cumberland College 7 Gardner-Webb College 24 Ferrum College 30 Savannah State College 17 West Virginia Wesleyan 14 Albany State College 35 Tennessee-Wesleyan College 169 21 ave.

Home: 2-2

17 Albany State College 45 Samford University 15 Miles College 56 University of the South 45 Samford University 63 Baptist College 14 Millsaps College 10 Emory and Henry University 265 33 1 ave.

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Away: 3-1

10 Presbyterian College 17 Cumberland College 17 Gardner-Webb College 34 Ferrum College 3 Savannah State College 27 West Virginia Wesleyan 14 Albany State College 49 Tennessee-Wesleyan 23 Wingate College 194 24.3 ave.

Home: 3-1

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Hurricane Scoreboard Baseball• Injuries plagued Coach Wilkie Smith's team in the late going of the season and the squad finished with a 19-24 record. Despite the finish, four players received numerous post-season honors which included Greg Slappey and Kevin Moye being selected GTE/ CoSIDA Academic AllAmericans.

Men's Basketball• The Hurricanes experienced another exciting season.

Played for the NAIA District 25 title; rolled up another 20-win season at 23-1 O; Coach Randolph Barksdale recorded his 150th career coaching win, and Darrel Allen was named honorable mention NAIA All-American.

Women's Basketball• Overcame much publicized shortcomings to post a 16-8 record including a 12-game win streak and battled in the championship game for the NAIA District 25 crown. Freshman forward Carol Turner reaped the most postFALL 1987

season honors among four players including GIAC 'Freshman of the Year ' Coach Greg Hawver reached a milestone by earning his 100th career coaching victory Football• The streak continued for Coach Jimmy Hightower and his squad which notched its fourth consecutive winning season. The 'Canes went 5-4 while Roger Glover, David Justice and Greg Slappey garnered various AllAmerican honors.

Softball • Coach Cindy Poudrier's team posted another winning record at 18-17 while finishing second in the GIAC Three players DeAnn Young, Michaela Moore, and Cynthia Thomas were named to both the all-conference and all-district teams.

Men's & Women's Tennis• Following a one-year hiatus, Coach Alfred Barney's teams returned to GSW courts. The men's squad, led by senior Jay Ghosh, finished fourth in the GIAC

HE PURPOSE OF GSW'S Hurricane Athletic Association is to support the athletic program of Georgia Southwestern. At the same time, membership in the Association offers use of the exercise and fitness facilities of the college, as well as other benefits.

Georgia Southwestern's Department of Athletics does not receive state tax dollars; therefore, the athletic program operates on funds from ticket and concession sales, and the contributions received from the Hurricane Club. Your contributions support quality sports programming and help provide necessary capital improvements to our athletic facilities.

Membership Levels Are As Follows.

•VIP Member ($1200minimum) Contribution receives quarterly newsletter, decal and membership card, invitation to designated social events, priority on football tickets, special parking for football games, use of college facilities, eight season passes to basketball and baseball games, and Recognition Award.

•Southwestern Pride Member ($700 minimum): Contribution receives quarter y newsletter, decal and membership card, invitation to designated social events, priority on football tickets, special parking for football games, use of college facilities, six season passes to basketball and baseball games, and Recognition Award.

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1986--87 Hurricane Club Members VIP Members Ricky Arnold /Arnold Steel Billy Blair Davidson Rubber Co. First Atlanta John Joiner Perry, Chambliss, Sheppard, Thomp# son &Roland Roy Lee Smith Blake Sullivan J. Matt Sullivan Sumter Bank & Trust

Southwestern Pride Members Americus Rotary

Citizens Bank J&M Tank Lines Stanley Warren

Varsity Members Dr. Walt Curl Ellis, Easterlin, Peagler & Gatewood First Federal Earl Gammage/Gammage Print shop Kiwanis Club Dr. Richard Reese

Blue/Gold Members Americus Concrete Americus Motel Steve Austin/Austin Urethane Larry Bass/Sumter Tire & Battery Bowen Supply Dr. William Capitan Carter Office Equipment Dr. Joe Cason Arthur Cheo kas Clinic Drug Store/Jody Monts A.F. Cohen County Gas & Hardware/Marvin Horne The Denham Agency/Mike Denham Lewis Duke Eastside Drugs/Billy Tye John Edgemon Fresh Farm Products Georgia Federal Michael Hall Bill Harris Dr. James Herron Brown Hodges Tommy Hooks Agency Horne's Central Drugs/Brent McCarty Randolph B. Jones Hulme Kinnebrew, lll Dr. Augusto Lopez W Ed Munn/Congoleum Kinder Charles Reeves Rivers, Hardy, Jones & McGowan Dr. John Robinson Warren Scott Construction/\Varren Scott Dr. George Storey Charlie Stubbs Studstill, Entrekin & Haugebook Naurice Summer Sumter Broadcasting Dan Torbert Dr. Fred Turpin Wall Sports Rick Winston WW Fast Foods

Family Member ARA Dining Services Ted Baldwin/Baldwin Agency Broa.dhurt DevelopmentSteve Broadhurst C.F.0 .A. Charles Crisp Cal Duke Farmers Seed & Feed/Fr•nk Joiner Dr. Schley Gatewood, Jr. Dr. Schley Gatewood, Sr. Sarah Layde Parker's Heating & Air Conditioning Pepsi of Cordele R.S. Pryor, Jr. Scott's Jewelry Johnny Sheffield Shiver Lumber Company

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Dr. Harvey Simpson Charles Smith Dr. Henry King Stanford Grant Stepp Charles Strickland Dr. Frank Wilson

Century Members Larry Addison Americus Baking Co./Charles Sykes Earl Bagley George Bagley Dr. James Bagwell Jerry Bailey Dr. Paul Broun Mr. & Mrs. George Brown Sherrell Brown Ricky Burgess Robert Calhoun Cliff Carswell/Red's Rexall Cavender Wholesale/Jeff Cavender Russ Childers Dr. Jay Cliett Dr. Bud Cofer Coldwell Banker/Fred Horne, Reggie Daniel " Contemporary Services/Ron Plotnick Larry Comer Thomas B. Daniel Michael Fennessey William Fisch Dr. Lynn Frisbie Gailey Industries/Tom Gailey Thad Gibson Kelso Gooden Butch Goodman/Goodman Plants Gordon Plumbing/Johnny gordon Glover Wholesale Ronnie Greer/Century 21 Buddy Guth Ben Hamrick James Hawkins Dr. John Heffernan Charles Hogg Tommy Hooks, llI Ken Huddleston Sam Hunter, Jr. Sam Hunter, Sr. Jason's/ Jack Moses H.O. Jones, llI Dr. Frank Jones PhilJones,Jr. Melvin Kinslow Dr. William Kipp Duncan Knapp Dr. Carl Knotts Bob Knowles Dr. Richard Litwhiler Sam Lott/Lott Oil Company Mike Malone Mathis Electric/Willie Mathis Garland Mears Irrigation Cecil Myers Dr. Kirt Myers Doug Oxford Hoyt Pope John Pope Mary Pryor Dr. Marjorie Ramsey Nunn Reeves, Jr. Roy Reeves Dr. William Reeves Dr. Lou Riccardi Dr. Carol Ritchie Dr. T.J. Rundle Tucker Rush, Jr. George Saratsiotis Langdon Sheffield Pete Sheffield Mill Simmons/Simmons Agency Smith's Chevron/Marvin Smith Don & Sybil Smith Southland Home Products/Skip Aldridge Calvin Starlin Elson Sumner Dr. Henry Teaford Dr. Fred Thompson

Dr. William Tietjen David Timmerman Carl Tott Mrs. Frank Turpin Dr. Jerry Williams Williams Office/David Williams Mickey Wise James Wolfe

Other Contributors David Bankston/State Farm W.F. Blanks Jim Davis Tom DeLaughter Dill's Florist/Jerry Dill John Fitzgerald Harold Holloman Kathy Johnson /Southwest Trophy Lynn Mills Dr. Charles Muse Reeves Business Services/Sparky Reeves Andy Shivers/Nlodern Studio Carson Walker Western Auto/Broadus Willoughby

Hurricane Club,cont. football tickets, special parking for football games, use of college facilities, four season passes to basketball and baseball games, and Recognition Award.

•Blue-Gold Member ($300 minimum) Contribution receives quarterly newsletter, decal and membership card, invitation to designated social events, priority on football tickets, special parking for football games, use of college facilities, two season passes to basketball and baseball games, and Blue/Gold Recognition Award.

•Family Member ($200 minimum) Contribution receives quarterly newsletter, decal and membership card, invitation to designated social events, priority on football tickets, and family members' use of college facilities.

•Century Member ($100 minimum). Contribution receives quarterly newsletter, decal and an individual membership card, invitation to designated social ev events, priority on football tickets, and use of college facilities.

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CAL & G EORGIA DUKE

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AL DUKE ('69) USES TERMS "casual elegance" and "country victorian" to describe his home at 129 Taylor Street in Americus. Cal, originally from Albany, and his wife, the former Georgia Sullivan ('69) of Americus, did extensive remodeling when they moved into the home several years ago.

According to Cal, they did not have to make any structural changes, but did replace a lot of lumber and plaster Georgia did the decorating, giving the home the atmosphere Cal calls "casual elegance." He describes casual elegance as warm and livable, without giving people the feeling they are in a show place where a person can still feel comfortable.

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The history of the house begins with Dr Erwin J Eldridge, years prior to the Civil War. According to Alan Anderson, Americus City Historian, Dr Eldridge was a druggist from Baltimore, Maryland. When the war broke out, Dr Eldridge, visiting Lee County, didn't risk crossing battle lines to return to Baltimore; so he settled in Americus, and opened a drug store.

The druggist built a house on the corner of Lee and Taylor Street, which is still owned by his family today It is one of two historic homes in Americus currently inhabited by the original families that built them .

Eldridge's son, Morgan, built the Taylor Street house between October of 1892 and October of 1894 Morgan Eldridge was the Americus city engineer when the house was built, but later moved to Defiance, Ohio. After his departure, the house was occupied by Arthur Bivms, a bookkeeper, who was listed as a resident in the 1900 census.

The 1910 census shows a G.A. Turpin living in the home, which was 120 Taylor 'Street until 1914, when the new street-numbering system changed the address to 129 Turpin was the owner of Turpin Stables, located where the present Halstead Chevrolet is. according to historian Alan Anderson. The business was listed in the 1921 Americus Directory as G.A. Turpin, Buggies, Wagons and Auto Supplies.

J.R. Wooten and his family shared the home with the T urpins, since it was not

Columns lining the dooriams in the front foyer of the Duke's home distinguish it from typical Victorian-style entrances.

unusual for two families to occupy large turn-of-the-century homes.

The next available information is the 1959 Americus City Directory, which lists a Mrs. Marguerite B. Dundon, the widow of]ames A. Dundon, as resident of the house. Subsequent city directories show Mrs. Dundon living there as late as 1972.

The '75 Directory lists William Tindel, a salesman for Flowers Baking Co ., occupying the home. Finally, college students lived in the house immediately before Cal and Georgia purchased it.

The home's exterior is typical of the Victorian period with its gingerbread trim and classic design. Duke calls it "country victorian" because the house is less ornate than most in an era which has been described as "a carpenter's holiday" "It was unusual for greek revival to be mixed with victorian architecture," says Duke. One interior feature of the home which distinguishes it from the typical victorian interior are the columns in the front foyer Another interesting feattNe of the house is the bench at the foot of the stairs (next to the front door) where Page THIRTEEN

(LEFT) A beautiful portrait of (infant) Georgia Sullivan Duke and her mother rests above the fireplace in the soft-green living room. Easily visible from the front foyer the spacious hall and wide doorways allow visitors to view the reverse pastel accents of the living room and dining room (below). The beautiful oak-bannistered stairway (page 13), and the elegantly-decorated hallway lead to a large country kitchen and breakfast room.

(Bottom right comer) Cal Duke '69, a former President of the Southwestern Alumni Association, and his mother Katron Moon 40, visit in the reception area of Duke and Associates, which doubles as his office and her apartment. The cottage-style home on Taylor Street is directly across from Duke's larger Victorian home.

CAL &GEORGIADUKE,coNT. courters were expected to wait for their dates.

Cal and Georgia have collected several items on their travels. Two of the most notable are the iron horsehead hitching post in front of the home and a "joggling board" in back of the house.

"When we saw it, we had to have one," says Cal of the "joggling board" they purchased on a trip to Charleston, SC It's called a joggling board because it is made of white pine and flexes, but does not break when bounced on .. and it can be bounced, while sitting, or even jumped on like a trampoline. Cal says the boards are sometimes called "courting benches" because bowing in the middle forced couples to sit together in the center Page FOURTEEN

The hitching post came from a trip to New Orleans. Cal and Georgia had it shipped to Georgia. The iron piece weighs over 200 pounds.

"When we take trips, we try to find something to go with the house," says Cal. Across the street from the home is Cal's office, Duke and Associates, built by Jessie Neal Carter between 1885 and 1891 The home sold in 1901 for $1,700 Duke's offices occupy the front of the home, while his mother, Katron Moon, lives in the rear of the home. She is a native of Americus and attended GSW in 1939-40.

Duke has a thriving advertising business producing magazines for cities, chambers of commerce, and promotional brochures.

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BILLY & LUCILLE SMITH IN REES PARK "WITH THE ADVENT OF THE airplane, radio, and television, this period of history has arguably seen more change than any others," commented Billy Smith '36. "Despite the drastic changes, however, there have been things that have remained the same, virtually untouched by time, and with these things are kept many • " memories.

Billy and Lucille Smith '36 reside in one of these memorable landmarks. It's a victorian house located in Rees Park, just down the street and around the park from Cal and Georgia Duke's home.

Built in 1909 by the Hodges family, Mr Smith has lived in the house since he was four years old. Although the house has remained virtually the same, the neighborhood has changed considerably "The nearest thing from here was a

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dairy by (Willett's Branch) Creek," recalls Smith, a prominent Americus attorney and founding member of Sumter County's Historical Society The only major change in the Smiths' home is the way it is heated, compared to many years ago, when the entire house was warmed by fireplaces. "You had to build a fire in every fireplace (each night). They'd go out and somebody would have to get up in the morning and relight them."

The enormous white victorian-design was home for Smith through his childhood and collegiate days at Georgia Southwestern (1934-1936), and upon graduation at the University of Georgia Law School, he returned to Americus to reside there.

"In those days," says Mr Smith, "having a car was an exception." In fact, Mr Smith said there were hardly any

cars owned by students or faculty at the old Americus High School (across Rees Park) which is now the Sumter Players Building. The track for the school was the road which now surrounds the park, and runs in front of the Sumter Players Building.

When Smith was a child, his mother, a widow, remarried Esther Buchanan, a widower When Mrs. Smith married Mr Buchanan, each had six children from their previous marriage. Growing up in that house was quite an experience with a family of twelve children. Elizabeth (Smith) Buchanan was Billy Smith's sister Their stepbrother, the late James R. Buchanan, Sr married Elizabeth and bought the Buchanan Farm in the twenties. Elizabeth attended Southwestern in the twenties and returned to graduate in 1968, receiving a B.A. in English.

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Jim Buchanan '81 stands on the front porch of his family's 140-year-old farm house with his wife Jean Sheffield Buchanan and his grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth "Honey" Smith Buchanan '68.

THE BUCHANAN

FARM "WE'VE HAD SOME GOOD times down here," exclaimed Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Buchanan '68.

The 450 acre farm off highway U.S 19, in Sumter City, features a comfortable and traditional southern home. The double front doors open to a wide hall.

The hallway (or dogtrot) extends the length of the house, dividing the four rooms into two sections. Originally four bedrooms, the house's floor plan now consists of a large living room and two bedrooms. The wall between the two rooms on the west side of the house has been removed to form the living room area. The two rooms on the east remain as separate bedrooms.

The farm is located ten miles south of Americus in what was called Sumter City, originally a part of Macon County Miles M. Winbish was the first known owner of the house, built in the 1840's. A Macon County deed, hanging on the wall m the front bedroom validates the sale of 150 acres ofland for $300 to James M. Rodgers on October 6, 1860 When Rodgers died, he left the house and land to his daughter Catherine who married A.J Buchanan.

Under Buchanan's hand, the farm "The lattice work shields the kitchen from the sun," commented Mrs. Buchanan.

"And tomy knowledge, it's never had to be replaced in all the years we've had the farm house."The kitchen is separated from the main house by a breezeway-porch that runs the length of the north side.

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reached its height of 1,500 acres, which was divided among his children after his death. The homeplace and 450 acres was bequeathed to James R. Buchanan, Sr by his mother The house has remained in the Buchanan family for four generations, from A.J Buchanan to James R. "Jim" Buchanan, III ('81).

"Every spring they'd paint it a different color," explains Jim Buchanan, the grandson of Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan and a 1981 graduate of Southwestern.

"They'd go to town and buy whatever color paint was on sale."

Despite the attempts at restoring the original wood by sandblasting, small traces of yellow paint are embedded in the wooded panels of the kitchen walls.

Many of the original panels have been replaced with planks from nearby farms.

The kitchen was a three-room structure consisting of a cooking area, a dining room, and the cook's quarters. Today the cooking area remains, however, the dining room is now a lounge area, and the cook's quarters have been converted

into a bathroom. Once a separate building, the kitchen has been Joined to the main house with a breezeway Beautiful lattice work extends from one side of the breezeway to the kitchen.

"The place has always been a working farm until the last ten to fifteen years," reflected Mrs. Buchanan.

Now, primarily a pecan farm, the land has been used for raising pigs and growing cotton, corn, peanuts, and vegetables. Evidence of a full operative farm surrounds the grounds. Across the driveway stands a commissary, where once-weekly food supplies were distributed. Directly behind the commissary remain a row of three slave quarters. To the east of the house are three barns and a hut, which contained a water pump, and the largest barn housed mules. Next to the mule barn is a shack used for storing handpicked pecans. An equipment shed is connected to the storage building, and behind the main house stands the original smokehouse. Between the smokehouse and the equipment shed is a flourishing vegetable garden enclosed by a barbed wire fence. Along this fence grows the wild vines of the state flower, the Cherokee Rose.

Today, the Buchanan legacy remains as a relic of Southern heritage, echoing the memories of rural life in Southwest Georgia. The pecan business is still in operation under the direction of Jim Buchanan. Although no one in the Buchanan family resides in the house, frequent visits are made to maintain the upkeep of the magnificent rose gardens which adorn the yard.

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MICKEY WISE'S OLD PINE SHOP & TIMBER FARM

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ICKEY WISE ('77) HAS created, through many years of hard work, a unique home in Sumter City With a passion for heritage and history, it is obvious from the pride and excitement in his voice, that Wise tells his family history Antiques fill the authentic log cabins, and it is easy to see that he didn't major in history at Southwestern for any other reason than simply because he loved it Wise presently lives in a home with 2200 square feet of living area constructed by three adjoining log cabins, one of which was built from logs gathered by farmers when the famous Andersonville Prison was dismantled following the Civil War "They tore down the (prison) walls after the war," explained Mickey "The farmers gathered the logs either to sell, or to build cabins for themselves."

Rifle cross-holes, which have now been sealed for heating efficiency, were cut in the front and back doors, as protection during the uneasy days following the War "A man could stick his gun through the hole and might shout, 'Who's at the door "' Wise explained.

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separating family members as they slept.

Attached to this room is the kitchen, which was rebuilt from a cabin that dates to 1840 Stocked with beautiful pine cabinets that Wise built with wood collected from the ceiling of an old church, the kitchen is rustic and typical of Wise's country style.

The third cabin, which includes Wise's bedroom, is an 1834 log house moved from the Chappell Farm, which was in his mother's family The bed, which stands high from the wooden floor, was made

by Gene Wise (Mickey's father , as was the bedside table. Explaining that he fell in love with the excellent display of

craftsmanship and was inspired to begin learning the art of making furniture, Mickey's hobby has turned into a career Across from the bed, a stone fireplace constructed of rocks from the farm surrounds the east wall of the cabin.

Mickey Wise is preparing to move up the hill to another house, which dates back to 1860, complete with handblown glass windows, and overlooking a small man-made pond. The house is already beginning to fill with antiques, each with their own interesting and personal story, as Mickey Wise works hard, restoring and preserving his piece of history ■

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LIBERTY HALL

Built during the Civil War, Tom Johnson and Mary Baldwin's family is only the third owners of the antebellum plantation home.

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OU'VE PROBABLY PASSED the old Simpson house on your way to Albany on South Lee Street and never even knew it. The beautiful plantation home, situated in front of a pecan orchard and almost hidden from view by Georgia pines, is a quiet reminder of the subtle majesty of the "old South." The privacy afforded by the 607-acre plantation is something that Dr Tom Johnson, Associate Professor of Sociology at Southwestern, and his wife Mary Baldwin wouldn't trade for the world.

Hidden at the end of a winding dirt driveway, the house (also known as Liberty Hall) exemplifies the Southern expression of the Greek Revival architecture. Four massive stark-white columns support the two-story wood structure and symmetrical facade.

Built during the early 1860's, Liberty Hall was constructed from towering pines which once stood in the yard. A sawmill was built on location so that raw materials could be cut and plained. A cane mill, cotton press, and cotton gin were later built to accommodate the needs of the original owner, Colonel Thomas D Speer, a prosperous slaveowner and cotton farmer The interior of the house is also typical of Greek Revival architecture. Double rooms with fourteen-foot ceilings flank the central hallway on both floors, with a staircase leading to the second floor landing.

The four second-story rooms symmetrically complement each other,

and include a small, perfectly-centered balcony overlooking the front porch from the upstairs hall. The balcony, typical of period architecture, has no visible support, and provides a wonderful view of the undeveloped natural surroundings.

Most of the rooms have been restored to their original state. One of the downstairs bedrooms still has original buttermilk paint, while three of the upstairs rooms were never painted at all!

(ABOVE) The double-doored entrance, spacious porch, and "seemingly unsupported" balcony are typical of Greek-Revival architecture.

(AT LEFT) The Clipper-ship painting (by a German immigrant) still hangs in the entrance hall, where the original owners displayed it.

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Most of the room's walls are handplained wood. The parlor, the first room on the west side of the entrance hall, was used for entertaining, attested to by the presence of pressed tin cornices, the South's answer to European elegance. It is the only room in the house with plastered walls.

Various pots and farm implements were found in the outbuildings over the years, as was much of the furniture now used in the house. A dining room table and chairs, wardrobe, pie safe, blanket chest, and a chest of drawers are original to the house, and were probably built, like the house itself, from wood on the plantation. One of the most interesting antiques, however, is a painting originally placed in the downstairs hallway The painting, depicting a clipper-ship tossed by waves in a rough ocean sea has an interesting story· Thomas Simpson, who bought the house from the Speers in 1874, brought his new bride to Liberty Hall. While in the process of settling in his new home, he hired a German itinerant housepainter; but soon tired of the foreigner's spicy language and sent him on his way A few months later, the painter sent word to Simpson to send a "two-horse wagon" to town, because he had a wedding gift for the young couple. The gift was the clipper-ship painting, unusual art for rural Georgia.

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GREY Moss PLANTATION

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HE GREY MOSS PLANTATION, owned by Charles Crisp, is one of the oldest homes in Lee County, Georgia. From its winding driveway, to the dense landscape of trees and flowers, the plantation is a classic southern beauty Charles Crisp, a Director on the Board of Trustees of Georgia Southwestern's Foundation, is a retired vice-president of the First Atlanta Bank. His father bought Grey Moss in the early 1940's from the Green family "I grew up here," says Crisp. "The house is pretty much the same as when we first got it. It hasn't been altered from its original structure."

Grey Moss was built in the early 1830's by the Hannas, who built several plantations in Thomasville, including Pebble Hill. The Hannas built five houses on the land, which was originally 50,000 acres, after the Indians moved out of the area in 1826.

Three original houses are still in existence: Crisp's home, the Milltown, and the Chokee houses the latter of which Crisp's brother Henry has restored. The other two were destroyed by fire.

Grey Moss now consists of 2,000 acres.

Along the driveway, azaleas greet visitors with their bright blooms. Much of the landscape has not been developed.

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However, various wooded areas have been cleared for pathways. Perhaps the most attractive feature on Grey Moss is its pond, inviting visitors to enjoy the serene beauty The house has four bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining room, and a kitchen. Crisp says he's done little redecorating. The rooms are all neatly adorned with family relics, symbols of the Crisp's rich southern heritage.

Included among family antiques is an authentic rope-frame bed. "The bed is very comfortable," Crisp commented, recalling an occasion when house guest (the President of the Georgia Historical Trust) spent the night. "During a

convention," reminisced Crisp, "several guests stayed at Grey Moss Since all of the other rooms were filled, he had to sleep on the rope bed. He found it comfortable, too " Although the house has a suggestion of Greek Revival, with the symmetry of the columns on the porch, it is in the style of classic southern homes. The porch is made of cypress, while all the floors in the interior are solid pine.

"The cypress porch was cut from lumber on the farm. It is a very durable wood," says Crisp "None of it has had to be replaced as long as we've been here."

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(Above right) The Game Room of Grey Moss displays the rich Indian heritage of the Chokee Creek area.

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PEBBLE HILL PLANTATION "PINE TREES AND MAGNOLIAS throw long shadows across the green, creating an aura of timelessness " so speaks the promotional brochure, "gracious and vital with the South's rich traditions, Pebble Hill is at once romantic, artistic, historic."

It was the winter home of the Hanna family of Cleveland, built in the 1820's, and reconstructed after a fire in the l 930's. Elisabeth Ireland Poe, "Miss Pansy " as she was called, the last of the Hanna heirs, occupied the home and upon her death, "willed that it should be opened to the public as a museum."

The magnificent mansion and elegantly-manicured grounds that make up Pebble Hill have a unique connection to Georgia Southwestern College.

(Unfortunately, "Miss Pansy" was not an alumna) But Dr Joseph Kitchens, Director and Curator of the Plantation, was a Professor of History at Southwestern from 1968-1983 His Assistant Director is Sue Wade White '61, and the Pebble Hill Foundation bookkeeper, receptionist, and secretary is another alumna Frances S. Brown '40 In addition, one of the volunteers and part-time tour guides is Mrs. White's mother, Gladys Brady, another Southwestern alumna.

Visitors may tour the grounds and

"The Front" of the main house, shielded by gardens and trees was rarely used, except as a lounging area for guests who undoubtedly enjoyed the view from the verandas and the breeze on the large porch. (Below) Frances Brown 40, bookkeeper and receptionist, in front of her office which was originally the General Store on the Plantation; it now serves as gift shop and office.

main house, which is rich in art and history Originally established by the founder of Thomas County Thomas Jefferson Johnson the current home was designed by architect Abram Garfield, son of]ames Garfield, 20th President of the United States.

Presidents Eisenhower and Carter were guests of Mrs. Poe's, as well as a number of other famous people.

Numerous Indian relics and sporting trophies adorn the long halls and large rooms of the sprawling mansion. A staggering collection of antique furniture, silver, porcelain, and crystal were added to the house by Mrs. Poe over the years, as well as a number of fine wildlife and domestic animal

The majestic stables at Pebble Hill reflect the owner's enthusiasm for fine horses.

paintings (including a set of Audubon prints.)

Pebble Hill is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 5 p.m., although it is closed after Labor Day until October 1, as well as Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day Admission fees are reasonably inexpensive at $2 grounds fees, $1 for children, and $5 for admission to the ■ main house.

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Sue Wade White '61 Assistant Director of the Pebble Hill Foundation, stands at the foot of a beautiful winding staircase.

(Below) "The Back" of the main house was the "practical entrance for family and visitors" during its time. Although it is actually the rear of the house, the stately design is as imposing as most entrances one would ever hope to find.

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Award Winners (from left to right): Elizabeth Mathis Cheatham '36 and Earl Gammage 'SO stand on each side of Mrs. Leewynn Finklea, retired Alumni Director. The Outstanding Alumni Award, named in her honor, was presented to Cheatham for the 1985-86 school year. Mrs. Cheatham organized her class's 50th Anniversary Reunion, initiated an endowed scholarship, and served on the Foundation Board of Trustees; among her numerous contributions to the college. It was presented to Gammage, a former President of the Alumni Association, for the 1986-87 school year Gammage assisted in his classes 35th Anniversary Reunion, repeatedly manned the concession stands at home football games, and served as President of the Hurricane Club, among other contributions.

Alumni Weekend Review April 24 & 25, 1987 (Right) Classmates Ethyl Denmark '28 and Nina Lawhorn '27 visit after Saturday's Alumni Luncheon on the patio of the Marshall Student Center

(Left) Board Members Betty Hamilton Anderson '46 and Barbara Byrd Gammage '51 of Americus welcome newly-elected Director Ben Daniel '58 of Columbus to the Annual Alumni Luncheon.

Golden Club Dinner, Friday, April 24 ...

Alumni from the classes of '37, and classes prior to '37, met for dinner to begin Alumni Weekend. Front row· Frankye DelGuidice '37, Lucille Weed Witt '33, Myra Lunsford '27, Martha Westbrook '29, Nina Lawhon '27, and Ethel Denmark '28. Back Row· Leon DelGuidice, Leewynn Finklea (retired Alumni Director), Lorraine Weed Taylor '29, Nixie Arflin '34, Charlie Stubbs '27, Alton Lawhorn, Fain McMullan, Bob Gibson '23, and Scott Snider '23.

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Harrison Etheridge is a Retired Commander of the U.S. Navy Etheridge, a '27 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and his wife, the former Pauline Mosley, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Etheridge was also employed in the Production Department of Allied Chemical Corporation of Hopewell, Virginia. He and his wife currently reside in Petersburg, Virginia.

Lily Mae Fletcher Ferguson is renred and living m Americus.

1923 Stephen J Snyder is a retired Chief Oceans Marine Engineer living in Tuscon, Arizona with his wife Frieda.

1932 James Daniel Tillman, Jr has retired from the U.S. Air Force. Tillman and his wife Mary Elizabeth hve in Austin, Texas.

1934 Merle Collins is retired and living in LaGrange.

David T Jennings, Jr is a retired Commander in the U.S. Navy Jennings and his wife Frances live in Jacksonville, Florida.

1937 Frankye Swearingen Del Guidice is a retired accountant with Phoenix Mutual lnsurance Company She and her husband Leon live in Wethersfield, Connecticut.

1938 M. Evelyn Chambers Wright is a retired secretary and bookkeeper in Oellard, where she and her husband Alfred currently reside.

Louise Buchanan Lansford 1s a retired public school teacher who lives in Americus with her husband, Walter Lansford received a Bachelors Degree from Georgia College and taught at the Anthony School, the New Era School, Shiloh High School, Plains High, and Americus High. She was a Star Teacher in 1960, and chosen by the State of Georgia as a Pilot Teach er 111

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1940 Wilma Page Raughley and

her husband William reside in Flagler Beach, Florida.

Eleanor Booth Peed is a retired elementary school teacher She and her husband Moody live in Butler

1942 Captain John D. Harris is a Parts Inventory Specialist with the City of Columbia COPT Services. He and his wife, the former Minnie Mae Cooper, live in Columbia, South Carolina.

1944 Donald H. Slappy, Sr is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, with Surgeons East, P.C. of Birmingham, Alabama, where he and his wife Eunice currently reside.

1958 PaulJoseph Filben is the Executive Director of Doctor's Hospital Substance Abuse Programs. His wife is the Cochairman of the Jewish Christian Dialogue; American-Israel Friendship League. Filben and his wife live in Mobile, Alabama.

James W "Billy" Watson has been named President and Publisher of the Columbus Ledger and Enquirer, as of May 1, 1987 Watson was the managing editor

Joseph Wiley "Toby" Reid is a retired carpet manufacturer. He and his wife, the former Alice Bagley, live in Dalton.

1949 Helen Marie Hoffmeyer Tippett is employed as a Teller Specialist with First Union National Bank in Franklin, North Carolina, where she and her husband James currently reside.

J.L. Shuttles, Jr and his wife Mildred Louise Shuttles '53 live in Decatur Shuttles has retired from Phillips Petroleum.

1954 Mary Anne Hardy Hogg is a retired elementary school teacher. She and her husband Ernest live in Fayetteville.

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Canaveral Air Force Station.

Now residing in Cocoa, Florida, she has three children. Tommy Ross, Oliver Bruce, and Amy Marie Alston.

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1950

Serving as President of Sigma Chi Fraternity and SGA President kept Russ Barnes (Americus) busy during his senior year; while Jana Salter spent her last year as Gale editor, after holding the editorship of the student newspaper, the Sou'Wester, a year earlier

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Shirley Chalkey Alston, originally of Richland, is the secretary to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager for McDonald Douglas' Shuttle Payload Operations Contract at Cape

of the Macon News and Telegraph, prior to his appointment. He and his wife Helen have moved to Columbus.

Eve Anne Duke Wall is a broker and owner of Business Investment Group of Polk County She has also opened her own brokerage firm (1986) and owns "Windows on the Park" food and spirits in Winter Haven, Florida. Her husband, Warren Wall, is the owner of Wall Management Services.

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J.M. Huber Corporation, Carbon Black Division, in Borgen, Texas. Willis, who worked for Firestone Rubber in Albany, Georgia for 17 years, is married to the former Carolyn Davis '70. The Willis' have two children. Pamela, 14 and Jason,

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Air Force Master Sergeant Carl W Schaller has been decorated with the Meritorious Service Medal at Hollman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Schaller is the First Sergeant with the 479th Component Squadron.

Representative James Beck of Valdosta recently visited with Southwestern President Dr William H. Capitan. Beck is the subcommittee chairman for senior colleges in the University System Committee of the House of Representatives. The visiting delegation from the House included. Rep. Marvin Adams of Thomaston, Rep. Diane Harvey Johnson of Savannah, and Legislative Assistant Bill Norman. Tom Daniel, assistant to University System Chancellor Dean Propst, also met with the group.

Beach District Schools in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Larry B. Chandler is the Assistant Division Engineer Administrator with CSX Transportation in Rincon.

1960 Sue Elaine Musselwhite Gorski is Librarian and Media Specialist at Phoebus High School in Hampton, Virginia, where she and her husband Stanley currently reside.

1963 Cassaundra White Gleaton (M.Ed.'80) teaches at Sweetwater Middle School in Gwinnett County She and her husband Bill live in Norcross.

Thomas J Gunn is the Supervisor of Purchasing, Computers, and Training with General GMC Kensworth, Inc. of Atlanta.

James Michael Dembowski is the District Manager of the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. He anc his wife, the former Leigh Waldrup, live in Duncan, Oklahoma.

1964 Richard Chandler Griffin is Landscape Architect in Page TWENTY-FOUR

Jackson, Mississippi, where he owns his own architectural firm.

1965 Bruce Lee Garey is a Graphic Artis.t and Visual Information Officer with the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, where he and his wife, the former Marilyn Dement, currently reside.

1967 Larry Evans is the Divisional Operations Manager for Volume Shoe Corporation.

Evans and his wife, the former Glinda Willine, live in Los Angeles, California.

1968 Don Willis is Technical Sales Representative with the

1969 Jo Anne Blecher is the Vice President and owner of Home Care Pharmacy of Florida, Inc. of Orlando.

Evelyn Hall Davidson (M.Ed. '74) is a 4th grade teacher at Centerville Elementary School in Warner Robins, where she and her husband Jim currently reside.

Ray Walter Huff is a representative for Ostedmedics, Inc. Division of Osteonics Corporation. Huff and his wife, the former Layna Collins, live in Macon.

Claire Wellons Scott is a Registered Nurse in Edmund, Oklahoma, where she and her husband Richard currently reside.

John L. Purvis is the President of American Banc Supply Company, Inc. of Americus, where he and his wife Laverne live.

1970 Robert E. Vail is the Personnel Manager of the Civil Service Branch at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky Vail and his wife Teresa live in Clarksville, Tennessee.

1971 Gary F Morris is the Property Manager for Bailey and Associates Real Estate Company Norris and his wife, the former Pamela Craft, live in Acworth.

Earl W Bell, Jr is the Manager of Krestmark Corporation. His wife, the former Elaine Touchton '69 is

a teacher in Carrollton, Texas, where the couple currently resides.

Robert David Allen is a Buyer for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation of Marietta. Allen and his wife, the former Sara Jones, live in Acworth.

1972 Terry J Tyler is the Manager of Information Systems with ITT Thompson. Tyler and his wife Joyce live in Valdosta.

Delma Woodard Hudson and her husband Ronald live in Norcross, where she is employed

by AT& T Communications as Assistant Manager Marianne Ward Temple and her husband Edward live in Lake Oswego, Oregon where he manages the American Honda Motor Company Debbie Hilliard Jackson owns Deborah Kaye Cosmetics, Gifts and Accessories in Rhine where she and her husband Randy live. He is Regional Sales Manager with McGraw Laboratories.

Cynthia Alice Smith Mosca teaches in the Hall County School System. Mosca lives in Murrayville.

1973 Mark E. Taylor has joined Emanuel County Junior College as Assistant Registrar and Director of Admissions. Taylor was previously the Associate Director of Admissions at West Georgia College, and an Admissions Counselor at Georgia Southwestern.

Pam Chalkey Watts is a kindergarten teacher at Benton Elementary School. She and her husband Robin live in Commerce.

John Claude Melton.is currently enrolled in the Family Therapist Ph.D. program at Florida State University Melton and his wife Gail live in Tallahassee, Florida.

1974 Gay Albritton Moncrief teaches at Henderson Junior High School in Jackson, where she and her husband Frederick currently reside.

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Jr is the Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church in Manning, South Carolina. His wife, the former Nanette Henson '74, teaches kindergarten at Manning Primary Patricia Ann Yost is a Children's Choir Director at the First Baptist Church and a Choir Director at the Marine Logistics Base in Albany, where She and her husband Joseph live.

Warren Thomas Phillips is a computer analyst with the Akan Company Phillips and his wife, the former Cynthia Ernest, live in Tucker

1975 Jim Miles (M.Ed. '85) of Warner Robins has published Georgia Civil War Sites, a detailed history of Civil War battles, monuments, and State activities during the 1860's.

Gail Eilen Hinson Kern (M.Ed. '79) and her husband Dane Kirby Kern live in Naarden, Netherlands, where he is Data Processing Manager for Cargill. The Kerns have two sons, ages one and three.

Jesse E. Griffin is the Assistant Manager of Parts and Service for GEC Automation Projects, Inc. He and his wife Ann live in Macon.

1976 Frances "Marcella" Sawyer Lee (M.Ed.) is a retired

Patricia Herrington Miller ('83) is an art teacher in the Houston County School System in Warner Robins.

1979

Graduates - Two former editors of the student newspaper, the Sou'Wester, graduated June 12. Melanie Brinkley Oeft) of Meigs and Jana Salter (right) of Lake Blackshear both received their Bachelors during Southwestern's 77th Annual Commencement. teacher who lives in Alma.

Joan Elain Ellis George is Draftsperson with Matrix Marine of Panama City, Florida.

Willis Meyer Hardy, Jr is Shift Foreman with B.F Goodrich-Uniroyal in Thomaston where he and his wife Deborah currently reside.

Melaney Peavy Hines is employed by Body Unique of Montezuma.

1977 Clyde Richard Merritt is a farmer in Weston.

Henry Harrison Birdsong is a C.P.A. with Smith and Howard in Atlanta.

1978 Tina Hodges Slocumb has

been promoted to Vice-President of the National Bank of Georgia.

She and her husband Harvey Slocumb '78, a flight supervisor with Delta Air Lines, live in Atlanta.

William K. White is a resident physician with St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York.

Gary Franklin Peacock is a C.P.A. in Jacksonville, Florida.

Kenneth E. Payne teaches school in Duluth.

Donnie Chester Cook is an Associate Pastor and Minister of Music in Columbus.

Lillie Ann Harris Evans is employed by the United Family Life Insurance Company Her husband Darryl is employed with the First National Bank of

Alumni Directory Telephone Calls Begin

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eginning September 10, 1987, the Harris Publishing Company will conduct telephone follow-ups to alumni for verification of information to be printed in the Alumni Directory, which tentatively is slated for release in January, 1988. At the same time, the telephone representatives will invite alumni to order personal copies of the directory The telephone call is a follow-up to the two questionnaires which were sent to all alumni to verify addresses. If you have not received your questionnaire, please let us know immediately Since the cost of the directory is self-supporting through directory sales, these requests are made on behalf of Harris Publishing, with complete approval of the Alumni Office. The entire project will be undertaken at virtually no cost to Georgia Southwestern College, and as a byproduct, Harris Publishing provides us with completely updated alumni records.

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Marsha Dawn McCrary is studying for a Masters Degree in Psychology and living in Marietta. McCrary has been employed by Southern Tech, but recently resigned to begin an academic internship.

Richard Thomas Oliver is a Math Instructor at Waycross Ware Tech. He and his wife Connie Lee live in Waycross.

1980 Alison Register was recently recognized for Outstanding Job Performance with the Vidalia Social Security Office.

George Emmett Daniel,

Ill was selected by the student body at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee as the 1986-87 Outstanding Faculty Member Daniel holds rank in the Division of Business Administration and coordinates university-wide activities and housing programs. Since graduating from Southwestern, he has earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Tennessee, where he is currently enrolled in the Doctoral program in Education.

Carole Jean Gilbert (M.Ed. '83) is a first grade teacher at Early County Elementary School in Blakely Camille Wofford Solley is employed with Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Alabama as a Social Worker Public Relations Coordinator Solley and her husband Steven live in Hazel Green, Alabama.

Bruce Earl Miller is an anesthesiologist in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, where he and his wife, the former Karen Lynne Stehman ('80) have two children. Wallace, 3 and Jennifer, 5 months.

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James Bernard Kynes '84 accepts the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award from Pamela Arsenault of the National Association of Developmental Educators (NADE). Kynes is the pastor of the Holsey-Sinai CME in Rome. Since graduating from Southwestern, he has earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Ethics and Pastoral Care from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. Kynes is the first recipient of the NADE award, which was presented to him at their 11th annual national convention, held in New Orleans, La.

Company in Bradenton, Florida.

1981 Randy Dunn (M.Ed. has been promoted to Assistant Professor of Physical Education at North Georgia College in Dahlonega. Dunn is the Assistant Coach for Men's Varsity Basketball there. He is married to the former Susan

Reed.

Randy Roderick is a Sales Representative for Henry Jones, Inc. His wife, the former Deborah Durrance '81 is an Anatomy, Phvsiology, and Chemistry Instructor at North Cobb High School. The Rodericks live in Powder Springs.

Bethany Lynne Taylor Hooker is a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in St. Augustine, Florida. She and her husband, Donald Robert Hooker, live in Switzerland, Florida.

Mary Kay Melton Watson is a Senior Eligibility Caseworker for the Macon County Department of Family and Children Services. She and her husband Jimmy live in Oglethorpe.

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Sharon Smith Locke is a Labor and Delivery Nurse employed by the Perry Hospital.

Locke lives in Oglethorpe.

Crystal Evelyn Ragsdale is a Physician's Assistant for Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr John E. Moore. Ragsdale lives in Lithonia.

Rebecca Helen Lewis Forrester and her husband Kenneth L. Forrester '82 live in Panama City, Florida where he is stationed with the Air Force.

Nancy J Elton Nix teaches junior high school with the Liberty County School System.

Her husband C. Wayne Nix is a Program Director with Savannah Cable TV The Nixes live in Savannah.

Sherry Dawne Freeney Aaron teaches with the Psychological Education Center in Dublin and at Dodge County High School in Eastman. She and her husband live in Hawkinsville, where they have one son, Kristopher David Aaron.

Becky A. Hill Brooks is an elementary school teacher in Cordele, where she and her husband Donnie currently reside.

1982 Christopher Dean Fuller is the Baptist Student Union Campus Minister at Armstrong State College in Savannah.

Craig Jackson Helms is a T earn Manager for RGIS Inventory Specialist of Macon.

Sherryl J Ewing is a teacher with International Education Research and Analysis Corporation in Chiba, Japan, teaching college prep courses to Japanese businessmen in T okvo.

Sue Carson is a nurse in Ladson, South Carolina.

Cynthia Ellen Long Clanton teaches and coaches at Westover High School with her husband James Ronald Clanton of Albany

1983 Deidra Waller of Americus has won the District Competition of the Business and Professional Women's "Young Careerist" Competition, which highlights outstanding achievements.

Carole Ann Nesbitt Bush is the Education Coordinator for FACS Management Systems.

She and her husband William Vince Bush '83, who is President of W V Bush

Construction, Inc., live in Jacksonville, Florida.

Phyllis K. Schliebner teaches in the Franklin County School System in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Beverly Rhea Barnes Matais is an R.N with the U.S. Navy stationed in Guam.

1984 Virginia Diane Sanderlin is a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines. Sanderlin lives in Smyrna.

Patricia Lynn Peeler Pollock teaches at Dougherty Middle School. She and her husband Carl Patrick Pollock '86 live in Camilla.

1985 Dale Leever has become the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Cumberland College in Lebanon, Tennessee. Leever recently completed a Masters Degree in Physical Education at Murray State University, where he served as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach for two years.

Tracey L. Lowe currently received the Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from CBN University Sean Gregory Musgrove is a First Lieutenant and Field THE AEOLIAN

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Artillery Platoon Leader at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Musgrove and his wife Carol live in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Virginia L. Favors is the Advertising Manager with Belks of LaGrange.

Judi A. Strickland teaches elementary school in Decatur County and lives in Thomasville.

Arie Laing Adkins Hayes and her husband, Sgt. Mark Hayes '85, live in Germany, where he is currently stationed with the U.S. Army

Stephanie Renee Reneau teaches at the McDonald Street Elementary School in Waycross.

1986 Kim Cope has been awarded a two-year fellowship with the Institute of Textile Technology in Charlotteville, Virginia.

Upon completion, Cope will be awarded a Masters Degree in Textile Technology and resume her employment with Milliken of LaGrange.

First Lieutenant David T Williams has completed the U.S. Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Williams and his wife Jessica live in Columbus.

Terry Payne Hall is working for a Ph.D in engineering Psychology at Georgia Tech. Hall has recently been published along with Joanne Stephen Calso '86 and Southwestern's own Dr

Rick Burns in the Psychological Remrd. Their research is entitled "Serial Anticipation and Transfer with Reversed Series."

Andrew George Sadler, Jr is a Management Trainee with Belk-Leggett in Albany Sadler lives in Sylvester

Jeannie Lee Williams Robinson is a Registered Nurse in Douglas where she and her husband Dennis, a Pediatrician, currently reside.

Mary Sawyer Warr is a Special Education Teach er with the Wilson County School System in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Her husband, James Harrison Warr, is an Agent with Shelter lnsurance Company in Nashville.

SWING&SWAY On Homecoming Day! It will be a "Homecoming Under The Big Top" as Georgia Southwestern hosts a fun~filled carnival atmosphere for alumni on November 14, 1987

1987 Glenn Harold Henderson is enrolled in the Physicians Assistant Program at Emory University

INMEMORIAM Bertie Mackery Wade '33 died December 13, 1986.

Joseph Wright Warren '39 of Griffin died. Warren was Chairman of the Board, Past President of Middle Georgia Mutual Insurance company, where he had been associated since 1953 Mr Warren is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.

Larry Albert Wright '72 died August 12 1986. Wright was a teacher at T umer County High School m Ashburn.

A huge tent on the front lawn of Sanford Hall will be the meeting place for friends and family with a barbeque lunch served from 12~2 pm

All alumni, friends, and family are mvited to attend The day~long event will mclude a reunion for the classes of '40~'49, spothghtmg "Deban," a Jazz ensemble

Robert Ivey ('55) Ballet Troupe Reaps Honors

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he Robert Ivey Ballet Company of Charleston received the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Awards for Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to the Arts in South Carolina. The annual award is presented by the governor of the state.

Robert Ivey, who attended Southwestern in 1955, is a Past President of the Charleston Arts Council. His ballet company is touring Russia this summer as part of a cultural exchange program.

Members of the troup have reaped recent regional awards, including individual awards in classical ballet and jazz competition in the Southeastern Choreographic Competition in Huntsville, Alabama; and "Best in Show" at the Carowinds Dance Competition in Rock Hill, SC. ■ FALL 1987

playmg '40s~era music and featuring Bill Entrekin '4 7, an Americus native The classes of '61, '62, and '63 will reunite to celebrate their 25th anniversary And, the classes of '48~'50, who graduated when Henry Kmg Stanford was president of the college, will also have a reunion

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Tuesday, November 10 7:00p.m.

General Meeting, Board of Directors, National Alumni Association, Sanford Hall, Room 116 (Conference Room)

Wednesday, November 11 10:00 a.m.

Convocation, Fine Arts Theatre

Thursday, November 12 7:00 p.m.

Lakehouse - Bonfire and Pep Rally, Spirit Contest; Homecoming Court Announced

Friday, November 13 6-10 p.m.

Concert, Front Lawn of Sanford Hall, featuring "Blues Factor," SO's & 60's music (Chappell Gym 1n case of rain)

Saturday, November 14 12 noon - 2 p.m.

Homecoming Barbecue - on the front lawn of Sanford Hall (front of campus) Adult: $5, Children/Students $3 (see next page for information)

2-3 p.m.

Campus Tours - guided by current hosts and marshals; featuring former presidents' portraits 1n the Foundation conference room, the new Jimmy Carter exhibit in the Carter library, learning/ media center.

7:00 p.m.

GSW Hurricane Football Game - GSW vs. Union College, Fmklea~Rob1nson Field (see schedule on page 10)

9:30 p.m.

SoCial - at the Campus Lakehouse. All alumni Hurricane Club members and friends of the college are 1nv1ted to a post~game social at the Lakehouse. The Southwestern football coaches give their traditional "review of the game;" no charge for social refreshments, provided by the Americus Area Council of the National Alumni Assoc1at1on. Hosted by Barry Blount '78 and Mike Shattles '86.

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PLANNING CLASS REUNION: Sandy Allgood Riordan '62, Tom Gunn '63, and Sandy Hardin Graddick '62 met during the Alumni Weekend in April to begin planning for the class reunions of '6 , '62, and '63, scheduled for Homecoming Weekend, November 14

Homecoming ...

Under The Big Top! Bring the kids! Join alumni and students, faculty and friends of the college for Southwestern's 5th Annual Homecoming Barbecue.

Serving from 12 noon until 2 p.m., the menu includes:

Barbecue Chicken and Barbecue Ribs, Texas Toast, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Com on the Cob, and Iced Tea. You'll enJoy live entertainment, including a vanety of Jazz bands, and Southwestern's own Blue Wave Band.

For a festive day on campus, come on out to the Homecoming Barbecue on Sanford Lawn, on the afternoon pnor to the SouthwesternUnion College football game. K1ekoff is 7 p.m. at Finklea-Robinson Field.

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(Tickets will be mailed in advance!)

Mickey Wise '77 stands on the back porch of the old Markette home, moved to Wise's Pine Farm in 1971, and currently under renovation. The historic 1860 country home is one of three on Wise's heavily-wooded pine farm. (see feature story on page 17 .)

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