Andrew Hughlett

Pearl King

Denovia Lowe

Linda Hunter Brenda Jacobs Linda Jacobs

Elaine McCoy Lochane McNeal

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Vontressia Miller Deborah Mobley Audrey Murphy Tamra O'Neal

Brenda Pittman Elswiter Pitts Shirley Pitts Greg Porter

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Carolyn Penfroe Annette Robinson Jeanette Robinson

Virdell Robinson Jacqueline Rushing Mattie Sapp Sabrenia Scott

Alice Stewart Dennie Sutton

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Loletha Troutman

Beatrice Wallace

Timothy Watson

Gloria Taylor Deborah Threat

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Tnelma Weaver

Carol Williams

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Shirley Williams

Virginia Williams

Debbie Wilson

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SOPHOMORE CLASS

Keith Adams Anita Alien Mary Alien James Austin Eugene Bedford

Laura Boone

rLisia Brown Shirley Brnon Anthony Butts Michael Chapman

Willie Mae Clark Betsy Copeland Vickie Crawford Gwendolyn Cunningham Neshanta Cunningham

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Debra Davenport Clifford Dennis Tocosa Dixon Tayier Dollarson Gregory Drummer

Lorraine Freeman Sophia Freeman Gracelia Fulse Roderick Garner Deirdare Goodman

Mary Goodman Laverne Green Betty Hadley Alvin Harper Alison Harris

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Piccola Herdon Daphne Holland Evelyn Holmes Betty House

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Brenda Jackson

Carol Lewis

Dorothy Linder

David Lawrence

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Renee Marcus Susie McRae Robin Miller Rosanna E. Mitchell Magorie Moreland

Laverne Morgan Christopher Nguti Howard Orange Kenneth Parker Priscilla Pickett

Carol Peterman Darline Reed Jeanese Reese Beverly Roe William Rogers

Lillie Smith

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Paula Stephens Sherlyn Tumblin Deborah Vicks Brenda Walker Joel B. Walton

Kay F. Williams

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FRESHMAN CLASS

Calvin Alston Santayana Baker Christina Bell Darryl Bentley Brenda Bettes

Jeriene Bonner Cora Bostick Arleen Brown Cathy Brown

Glenda Brown Yovna Brown Lillian Bryant Gwendolyn Burden Ida Butler

Paul Cainion Linward Calhoun Sandra Carter LaVerne Chaffin Jacelyn Chapman

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Quiaion Christian Christopher Cliett Tocosa Cooper Catherine Daniels Sharmagne Daniels

Cynthia Dent Briggette Derrico Angela Dious Tina Dorsey Naydene Droyton

Sharon Dublin Laverne Duncan Brenda Edwards Vanessa Edwards Tanya Ellis

Gregory Flemons Barbara Frazier Lynne Frazier Lisa Glover Veronica Godwin

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Melody Cosier

Joyce Holmes

Patricia Jackson •

Marilyn Graham Eugenia Harris Jessie Henderson Yeulandia Hendricks Lowe

Kathy Hudson Valerie Ingram Mary Ivey Margie Jackson

Sharon Jackson Sharon Jackson Tammia Jackson Antoinette Jordan

Debbie James Vanita James Tracey Jennings Antonio Johnson Daphenia Johnson

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Eva Johnson Vernonis Johnson Patty Jones Elvira josey

LlVirginia King Wanda Lampley Debra Leary Sabrina Lee Curtis Leslie

Gloria Lockhart Doia Lucier Annie Mann Mary McCloster

Darlene McCord Valeric Miller Sylvia Moore Wanda Mosley Michael Moore

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Yvone Quarterman Dianne Rawls Nadine Reid Jennifer Roberts Lorenzo Robinson

Mira Sams Frank Seabrock Ralencia Shaw

Earnestine Sibley Gerald Sinclair Patricia Stephens Yvette Stewart

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Sandra Walker Tony Waller Pamela Walters Judy Walton Phillippa Waters

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Cecil Wilson Barbara Wimberly Mary Wakefield Brenda Wright Ernestine Wright

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Robinson Keynotes Honors' Day Observance"Education is a process, not a

destination, said Prezell R. Robinson, keynote speaker at Albany State College's annual Honor's Day Convocation. "We must move away from ethics of alibias to ethics of performance."

Robinson, who is president of Raleigh, N.C.'s Saint Augustine's College, spoke before a Sanford Gymnasium crowd on May 2nd which paid tribute to more than 200 students who had excelled in academics at the College during the current school year. He spoke on the topic, which was also the theme of the program, "Academics — Still the No. 1 Dimension."

"Less than a decade ago," Robinson stated, "we Americans

Obie W. O'Neal, chairperson of the depart­ ment of health and physical education, ac­ knowledges acceptance of the honor of his selection as "The Outstanding Teacher-of- the-Year" Award after his selection was an­ nounced at the Honors' Day Convocation.

were faced with many victories. Civil rights acts had been passed and our economy was swinging in high gear. Today, it has been said that we will be in an inflationary period for the next 10 years.

"One responsibility our young scholars have," he added, "is to help wrestle those problems and to help come up with solutions to them. The extent to which we all work together will affect our whole country."

"I have great faith in the ingenuity of our young people," Robinson concluded. "Our future will depend on bright young scholars, like those at Albany State."

Among the top award recipients

were sophomores Dorothy Boges and Larry Wert, who tied for highest ranking ASC student of the 1979-80 school year. Terrence Frost was awarded honors for highest ranking freshman, Boges and Wert for highest ranking sophomores, Linda Jacobs for highest ranking junior and Julia Wynn for highest ranking senior. The class of 1980 (seniors) was also recognized as the highest ranking class at the College.

Two faculty members also received distinguished awards. Alsylvia Smith, a modern language professor, received the Teacher-of- the-Year Award, an award

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Dr. Alsylvia Smith of the department of mod­ ern languages, was the "Teacher-of-the-Year" choice in a campuswide poll of the entire student body.

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Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, president of Ra­ leigh's (N.C.) St. Augustine's College, chal­ lenged ASC's honor scholars to "move away from ethics of alibias and move in the direction of ethics of performance," in his Honors' Day message.

Dr. Willie Adams, an Albany physician and philantropic friend of the College, presents the E.E. Ware Scholarship to Mary D. Murray.

Mary Brown receives the Palmyra Park Hospi­ tal Award.

Major Billy R. Cooper of the ASC ROTC presents the George C. Marshall ROTC Award to Linda Williams.

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"I HAVE GREAT FAITH IN THE INGENUITY OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ... OUR FUTURE WILL DEPEND ON BRIGHT YOUNG SCHOLARS LIKE THESE HERE AT ALBANY STATE." — Dr. Prezell R. Robinson

presented according to a consensus popularity poll of the student body. Obie O'Neal, a physical education professor who has been at the College since 1951, was given the Outstanding Teacher-of-the-Year Award, as selected by the College's academic scholars.

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GETTING DOWNWITHTHE BAR-KAYSAND VONMASON

"Learning is never over, it has no end. You must continue to expose yourself to much of what life has to offer," a Miller Brewery official said in his challenge to 68 honor students recognized at the Division of Businesses' fourth annual Honors Banquet.

With these word, Washington Johnson, Packaging Maintenance Superintendent at Miller Brewing Company's Albany brewery, challenged them to approach learning as a lifelong quest.

Division Of Business

Honors' BanquetIn talking about employment

opportunities following college, Johnson said, "when you set out to find a job, you must become a salesman."

"You must sell yourself and your ability to an employer. To do this, you know (1) what you have that would be useful to an employer; (2) why an employer might be able to use your knowledge and skills; and (3) how to show an employer what you have to offer."

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THE JONES CLAN (1960-1979) left to right, are: Major (1972-76), Charles (1975-79), Oliver (1961-65), Melvin (1964-68), Caldwell (1969-73), and Wilbert (1965-69).

A LIVING LEGEND

222/The Jones Clan: ASC's Living Legend

1979-80 marked the first year since 1960 — a span of nearly twenty years — that a Jones brother from the Arkansas Joneses was not a member of the Rams' basketball squad.

In that span, dating back to the arrival of Bob Rainey as the Rams' basketball coach, six of the Jones boys have worn the Rams' blue and gold in intercollegiate basketball competition. Their names dominate the College's career statistical

category. Remarkably, the five all-time rebounders at ASC are all Joneses, headed by Caldwell, now a prominent name in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers. Three of the top four scorers at ASC are also Joneses. Caldwell (2,234) ranks second, followed by Major (2,324), now with the NBA Houston Rockets, and Wilbert (2,014), who retired in 79 after a 10-year professional career on both ABA and NBA teams.

Mike White (No. 63), now of the NFL's Cincin­ nati Bengals, along with Bengal teammate Howie Kurnick, was considered one of the Bengals' top special teams performers last sea-

Charlene "Toy" McWhorter, a member of the Chicago Hustle basketball team of the WBL, is flanked here by WBL officials after being named Most Valuable Player of the WBL Ail- Star game. "Toy", Albany State's career scor­ ing leader, scored 34 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the game.

Caldwell Jones, starting forward of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers.

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Curtis Bunche, now with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles

"Toy" McWhorter of the Chicago Hustle, in action in the league's Ail- Star game.

Major Jones of the NBA Houston Rockets.

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I shall not pass this way again.Any good thing that I can do, or any

kindness that I can show, let me do it now! Let me not defer it or neglect it,

For I shall not pass this way again.

— Stephen Crellet

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THE BLUE AND GOLD GAMEAlbany State College's returning

varsity, making its debut under new head coach Bill Williamson, outlasted the Alumni eleven in the fifth annual Blue/Gold game, winning the defensive struggle, 6 to 4.

Despite the win, Williamson was not completely enthused with his team's effort against "Doc" Suttles' Gold squad. "This year will be a rebuilding season for our squad," he said. "Our

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schedule is a fairly tough one, though, so our guys will have to come around. We still have a lot of work to do before the season's first game on September 13."

A Roy Kingdom run of 27 yards for the game's lone touchdown, was the most exciting play of the

game; that is, until Berry Gordy, the Rams' scintillating defensive back of a season ago, brought the stands to life with a return of 37 yards with an intercepted pass.

Other than that, it was grind'em out football and a lot of dropped passes.

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COMMENCEMENTWEEK

FESTIVITIES

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ASC COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERGIVES '80

GRADS INTRODUCTION TO XREAL'WORLD

"Our great nation is being threatened by termites from within/' warned Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, guest speaker at the 61st annual commencement exercises at Albany State College," and it is your turn to be redeemers of the human race."

Bronson, who is president of Florida's Bethune-Cookman College, gave the 204 members of the 1980 ASC graduating class what one parent called "a realistic

introduction to the 'real' world.""Our country today faces the

possibility of military attacks, economic recessions, racism and bigotry," stated Bronson. "You (the graduates) must create a new moral society. You must stop crime or crime will stop you. Encourage the courts to be thorough and fair in the administration of justice."

Following several pauses for applause, Bronson continued, "We are sick and tired of people using

the poor and getting the poor addicted to drugs. We are somebody and we are people of character."

Bronson urged the graduates to become agents of reconciliation, making America a nation for all people. He added further that if Albany State is to remain a live institution, the new alumni must express gratitude — not only in words — but in deeds.

"You have a stake in this

institution," the speaker said. "Sharpen your minds. Send the legislature messages. Tell them that if matching funds can be found for Georgia Tech, Georgia State and the University of Georgia, then those funds should also be found for Albany State College."

Bronson, ASC president Charles L. Hayes said, was a fill-in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who could not attend the graduation exercises.

The 204 graduates receiving

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degrees represented 168 undergraduate degrees and 36 master's degree recipients.

The 61st Commencement marked the end of President Hayes' 11-year tenure at Albany State College. His resignation as the head of the institution is effective as of June 30. In his farewell remarks to the '80

graduating class, he said, "We have chartered our future course ... with an excellent faculty, a viable curriculum, improved facilities and adequate resources; and we should make an even greater impact on our students and community in the years ahead. I leave this legacy with you, with the hope that it will catapult itself in developing and

expanding the mission of Albany State College ... ," Hayes said, in closing.

Miriam R. Sanderlin of Albany, a nursing major, is the top ranking student in this year's class, graduating with a 3.92 cumulative academic average and summa cum laude honors.

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RAM FAVORITES

By Adrian

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1980 RAM

STAFFAdrian Jenkins, Editor

Harriett Alien Deborah Bradley LaVerne Chappin Reginald Christian Valerie Hancock Alison Harris Tanya Hill Debra Leary Renee Marcus Darlene Paskvan

John Holley, Adviser(con't from Page 238)Translee Macklin. Mr. Ben Hampton, director of alumni affairs, was gracious in loaning us photos involving alumni and some of the College's special events. We are indebted to some of the student photographers in the various Greek organizations for use of some of their photos in the Greeks' section, as well as the Albany Herald for some of their photos in the sports (football and basketball) section. The class section photos, campus organizations and Greeks were done by Modern Studio of Photography of Americus, Georgia.

Special thanks for the success of the 1980 RAM, the first yearbook at Albany State College since 1973, go to Dr. Cornelius W. Grant, dean of students, for his recognition of the need for such a project and his efforts to see it become a reality, and to Rhonda Foy, the Josten's representative for her advice in keeping the project moving on schedule.

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ROTC ACTIVITIES

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Let Amy ROTC whereyou want to go.

While you're getting a good education in college. Get the training and experience you need to meet the challenge in any career you choose.

To help you meet this challenge when you get out of school, Army ROTC will help you while you're in.

Army ROTC offers three, two and one year scholarships to cadets in addition to its full four-year scholarships.

You don't have to be a scholarship winner to take Army ROTC or to receive the $2500 paid to all cadets during the last two years.

As a cadet you'll learn how to manage people, finances and materials. While you develop your con­

fidence and your decision-making abilities.Upon graduation as a commissioned Army offi­

cer and selection for active duty, you'll have an employ­ ment option starting at $13,000. And with that you'll have the Army experience that will be an asset to you in any career, military or civilian.

When you learn what it takes to lead, Army ROTC will take you where you want to go.

Amy ROTC. Learn what it takes to lead!

Call• Captain Willie L. Hensley or* Captain James A. Monroe, (912) 439-4002

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EPILOGUE

The final academic year of a decade has drawn to a close and two questions enter our minds as the new decade approaches: "What happened?" and "What lies ahead?" As we look over and review our proofs for the 1980 Ram, our memories are jogged by glimpses of some of the major campus events related through pictures and copy. The complete answer to what happened this year at the College, however, lies in the combination of the individual and collective experiences of more than 1,800 students, faculty and administrators who have been either deeply or apathetically involved in campus events during the past year.

The 1980 Ram has not, by any means, attempted to report all of the details of all the events that occurred on campus this year. Our purpose, primarily, has been to graphically portray, in a most visual manner, the highlights of some of the major events and activities as they involve our students and faculty, and perhaps lead the reader to reflect on these events with new insight gained through the passage of time.

What lies ahead? We can only speculate, but it is our hope that as the College's students, faculty, and administrators prepare to face the challenges of his new decade, they will reflect upon the events of the past year and learn something from their mistakes and successes.

Finally, the '80 Yearbook staff, in producing this yearbook, the first for the College since 1973, tried to create a book that was different in its presentation, yet still reflecting the same situation — Albany State

College. The few of us who remained loyal to the cause, have lived each day of our lives these past eleven months thinking about and planning our studying, other activities and responsibilities around the demands of the 1980 Ram. Now that it is finished, we hope our labors were not in vain. This is our interpretation of the College, we hope you like it.

SPECIFICATIONS

The 1980 RAM was printed and bound by Josten's/American Yearbook Company, the Clarksville, Tennessee plant. Offset lithography was used throughout. The paper stock is a 100-pound Cameo

gloss enamel. The color signatures are a 100-pound Contempore stock. The press run for the '80 RAM was 550 copies, based solely on advance sales to students, faculty and staff.

XCOVER AND ENDSHEETS: The cover material is Maroon Craftline wrapped with a Smyth/Sewed binding. The

cover design is an embossed metalay. The end-sheets are a company design, Grassland on 65-pound cover weight stock.

PHOTOGRAPHY: The photography, for the most part, in the '80 RAM was done by Adrian Jenkins, who assumed this awesome task as well as that of Editor with the defection of some key staff persons, along with his photographic staff of Timothy Watson and

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cMr. ft Mrs. ThomasChatmonMr. Brent CarltonVernester CheatemDr. Albert E. ClarkeMr. ft Mrs. Charles ClarkMr. Jeremiah ColemanMs. Linda CoxMrs. Ruth Ann Chastang

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