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COMMONER
BRYAN COLLEGE
DAYTON, TENNESSEE
VOLUME 54
Table of Contents
First hello, and then good-bye
How quick is the time
When friends meet with friends for awhile
You gave to us. we gave to you
Love has been born
And like a child, runs so quickly through life
And grows up
Love grows when Christians unite
So much love, it's hard to untie
And it hurts more when we say good-bye
But its worth it with Jesus
Cause you know it with Jesus
We wouldn't even know the meaning of love
Friends will come, and friends will go
All throughout lives
It's so fine to have friends in the Lord
'Cause all those friends, we'll see again
On the day we go home
Won't it be such a special reward?
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Students and Faculty
Staff and Administration
Sports
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Organizations
Activities
Supplement
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First hello, and then good-bye
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When friends meet with friends for awhile
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The COMMONER staff feels that it is our
responsibility to recognize those who were the leaders
of the era coming to an end. The 1985-1986
COMMONER is dedicated to . . .
Dr. Theodore C. Mercer
President
Dr. Karl E. Keefer
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Kermit A. Zopfi
Dean of Students
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Dr. Theodore C. Mercer
President of Bryan College
1956-1986
Dr. Theodore C. Mercer was the elected president of Bryan College in June 1956, completing thirty years in 1985-1986. He was born in Spring
City, Tennessee on September 3, 1920. Dr. Mercer received an M.A. in 1944 from Bob Jones University and continued his postgraudate
education at the University of Chicago and Houghton College. He married Ora Alice Moore on August 24, 1944. Dr. Mercer was licensed to
preach at a Methodist church in 1938 and ordained to the ministery of a Baptist church in 1942. Between teaching, preaching and working the
Mercers had three boys; Theodore Chelton, John Moore, and David Mark.
Dr. Mercer is the fourth president of Bryan College, having succeeded Dr. Judson A. Rudd in 1955. At the time enrollment was 250. Since then
enrollment has doubled and accreditation was granted to Bryan in 1969 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. During his
tenure as president the hilltop campus has undergone major expansion: renovations of the Administration Building; construction of H.D.
Long, Huston, Arnold and Woodlee-Ewing Residence Halls: Bryan Village, married student apartments; Summers Gymnasium; Annex; Rhea
House, official residence of the president; and Rudd Memorial Auditorium and the Fine Arts Center. In addition to these physical
improvements, the spiritual commitment of the college has been not only maintained but enhanced. Additional accomplishments include the
two advisory councils developed to aid the Board of Trustees: The National Advisory Council and the Rhea County Advisory Committee. The
Staley Distinguised Scholar Lecture Series is scheduled annually. Also added to the yearly agenda are: a Pastor's Conference and a Family Bible
Conference.
Dr. Mercer has been active in community service from Cub Scouts, PTA, and Band Parents to L'nited Givers (local Chairman for ten years),
American Cancer Society (state and regional levels). Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, and the Dayton Chamber of
Commerce, on which he served several terms as a director.
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Dr. Karl E. Keefer
Vice President for Academic Affairs
1957-1966 and 1979-1986
Dr. Karl E. Keefer has served Bryan College in some capacity for 24 of his 43 years in college administration. Dr. Keefer first served at Bryan
from 1957 to 1966 as academic dean, administrative vice president, faculty member, and for a time as dean of students. From 1971 to 1979, he
served on the Bryan Board of Trustees. Dr. Keefer returned to the administrative staff of the college in 1979 as the vice president for academic
affairs, the position he has held these past seven years. During these seven years as academic dean, Dr. Keefer has seen many changes at Bryan
including accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an increase in student enrollment, and an increase in the number
of faculty members with earned doctorates.
Dr. Keefer began his career in college administration just one year following his graduation from Bob Jones University in 1942. He returned to
Bob Jones and served as Registrar for four years, 1943-1947. During that time he also continued his studies, receiving his M.A. in Religion in
1947 from Bob Jones. He then changed positions at BJU and served as the Dean for the School of Fine Arts for the next six years, 1947-1953.
Dr. Keefer was then the Dean of Washington Bible College for the years 1953-1957. He then came to Bryan and served for nine years. And, at
this time, he continued his education at the University of Chattanooga and was awarded the M.Ed, in Educational Administration in 1960.
Leaving Bryan in 1957, he became an Associate Professor in the Graduate Center at the University of Tennessee/Memphis, serving in this
capacity the next three years. He then moved to the University of Tennessee/Martin where he was the Dean of the School ot Education the
next ten years. He earned his Ed.D. in Educational Psychology and Guidance from the University of Tennessee/Knoxville in 1965. It was
during his years at the University of Tennessee that he was a Trustee at Bryan.
Dr. Keefer married Sue Thompson, June 20, 1942. The Lord has given Dr. and Mrs. Keefer two fine sons: Karl Elton Keefer III and Thomas
James Keefer. Dr. and Mrs. Keefer plan to live in Dayton following retirement. They will continue to involve themselves in both Dayton and
Bryan community affairs in the years to come.
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Mr. Kermit A. Zopfi
Dean of Students
Mr. Kermit Zopfi entered Bryan college for his first years of college in 1946. At that time Bryan was not accredited so Mr. Zopfi transferred to
Wheaton College where he received a B.A. in Bible and History and an M.A. in Christian Education. After receiving these degrees Mr. Zopfi re-
turned to Bryan to help set up the Christian Education field. In 1952 Mr. Zopfi became the first proffessor of Christian Education. He also
taught History of Western Civilization, English History, History of Missions, Philosophy of Missions and Methods of Missions. He served as
head of the Christian Service Association (now known as Practical Christian Involvement) and as advisor for the class of 1955.
On September 5, 1953 Mr. Zopfi married Gleneale Faulks and continued at Bryan College for the next two years. Mrs. Zopfi was in charge of
the college print shop. In 1955 they left to begin work with Greater Europe Mission in Germany. After a fifteen year association with GEM he
served for two years at Azusa Pacific College as Financial Aid Officer and as counselor in Student Development. Mr. Zopfi earned another
M.A. while at Azusa Pacific, this one in psychology and counseling.
In 1972 President Theodore Mercer invired Mr. Zopfi to return to Bryan College as Dean of Students. Mrs. Zopfi became the switchboard op-
eratot and secretary. Mr. Zopfi became Assistant Professor of German. During his time back Mr. Zopfi has also served as advisor to the
Student Senate and Student Union and as Chairman of the Student Life Council. He has been on various committees and councils, coordinated
the Missions Conferences, and worked closely with President Mercer in chapel scheduling and the keeping of the college calendar. For seven
years he has served as Treasurer and Membership Chairman for the Association for Christians in Student Dcvelopement, a national
organization.
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You gave to us, we gave to you
Love has been born
STUDENTS and FACULTY
STAFF and ADMINISTRATION
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Seniors
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Class Officers
The 1986 senior class features Rick Swift and Patty Wiens as Student Union representatives,
Robin Greene as secretary, and Stacy Walker and Ken Johnson as Senate representatives.
Kneeling are Paul Lindstrom — vice president and Kevin Wishard — president. Keeping class unity,
making lasting friends and encouraging their walk with the Lord are goals the officers would
like to see within the class.
Robert Lewis Alderman
Terri L. Alderman
Letitia Elaine Allison
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Kathryn Inez Alongi
Jitendra Kumar Banerjei
Holly Ruth Barnes
Klizabeth Ann Barrett
Richard Bartlett
Kathleen Hazel Beatty
Mile* Travu Belcher
Cedric K. Benner
Daniel Mark Bice
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Diana Mary Bradshaw
Sharise Marnee Bucklen
John Frederick Bruner
Shawna Rae Bucklen
Debra Naomi Bryan
Denise Lynne Cole
Donna Leigh Cole
Sara Beth Crawford
Anna Maria Culpepper
20 Seniors
Carol Louise Cummings
Diane Marie Dempsey
Fred Duong
Colleen Ruth Durgin
Ann Luise Edwards
Jay Wesley Efird
Matthew Ian Eggefl
Mark David ligner
Deanna Plorei Ellison
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Lori Constance Emmott
Lucretia Ruth Felton
Jonathan Robett Fickley
Colleen Mary Fischer
Linda Kay Foley
Kimberly Renee Freers
Calvin Lamar Frizzell
Arthur Gaston
Virginia Arring Gentry
2' .Seniors
Kelly Michelle Given
Michael George Goad
Elizabeth Ann Goetzman
Robin Elaine Greene
Don Paul Gross
Robert Ian Hay
Donald Robert lliljjcman
Penny Rae Holmes
Pam Kay Howell
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Laura Louise Huie
Kenneth Arthur Johnson
Mark Walton Jones
Jonathan Wesley Klaus
Carolyn Gail Knapp
James Harwood Koan II
Sandra Kay Kuhn
Cynthia Marie Lambert
Karen Lynette Lee
Jarmo Miika Lehtinen
Deborah Ann Lilley
Paul Anthony Lindstrom
Peggy Susana Lopez
Esther Virginia Lyle
Karen Renee Mains
Jim Martinez
Kathleen Dawn McManus
David Robert McNeil
Seniors
Darlene Susan Middleton
Vicky Lynn Mohl
Esther Nock Nicholson
Vincent Nwankpa
Paul Norris Olson
Donald Clayton Parks
Jeff Scott Patrick
John Dixon Pierce
Jeffrey John Pipe
'Seniors
Ruth Agnes Purdie
Charles Perry Relfe
Deborah C. Richardson
Edward Truman Robbins
Sheryl Lynn Robinson
Eric G. Rudd
DtniMr l.ynee Savage
Kimberly Dawn Sexton
Tamara Ruth Shive
Seniors
_ Douglas Benjamin Sloan
Cynthia Lee Smith
Ruth Arlene Snyder
Joy Amy Stoddard
Thelma Marion Sugantharaj
Rick Charles Swift
Gennifer Lynn Szego
Hubert Lamar Townley, Jr.
Hiep Dinh Tran
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Nanette Kathleen Turner
Thomas Howard Tyler
Stacy Marie Walker
Patricia Ann Wiens
Keven Ivan Wishard
David Shawn Wolf
Dcrmc A. Wolf
Jeffrey Judson Woodman
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John Carpenter
Kd Jackson
David Lamberson
David Mercer
Patty Ruth Parker
Linda Hafer Pectol
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Rick Swift: "Watch out, Miss America!"
Kevin Wishard, senior class president, setting an example.
Senior
Jim Martinez, a face in the crowd.
Donna Cole: The face of the 80's.
Move over Rambo, here comes Woodman!
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Linda Foley and Esther Nicholson catch up on the days events.
John Pierce: "Pardon me, Dr. Mercer? No, I do not hear any loud music'
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Kathy Beatty: "Wanna cruise?
Darlene Middleton caught off guard.
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Dinh Tran: "I Japanese salesman!"
Cedric Benner making his mama proud.
Jon Kliui The few, the proud, the union!
Vincent Nw;inkp,i md Edith: "You arc so heauriful to mc.'
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Lamar Frizzell and Anthony McClanahan "Would I lie to you?"
Debbie Richardson and brother: "Yes, John, the name of the
game is STUDY!"
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Top left: Mark Jones— "A one and a two and a . . . " Right: Don Paul Gross— "I
know your I.D. card is here somewhere." Bottom left: Fred Duong — "A penny for
your thoughts!"
Juniors
Class Officers
Top row left ti. right: David Nye, president; Tom Burton, .Student Union; Kyle Howard, Student Semite; Hat
Nemcik, vice president Bottom row, left to right: JaneUe Iverson, Student Senate; I.ori Lesnett, Student
Union; LiM Itarth, secretary.
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Top left: Jeff Pinder — music to my ears. Above: Dave
Harvey — "Go ahead. Punk, make my day!" Left: Who's
who?
Lisa Barth
Debbie Barwick
Randy Beatty
Amy Beckham
Beth Branson
Becky Brewster
Alice Burklin
Tom Burton
Dan Butler
Esther Carballosa
Richard Clack
Kenneth Cole
Wendy Cole
Sherry Cooney
34 Juniors
Craig Cornelius
John Darnell
John Davidson
Lori DeBoer
Marti Decker
Gavle Dixon
Helen Dyar
Cheryl Echols
Terry Elsea
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Mark Habermas
Caryn Harris
David Harvey
Elaine Hostetler
Robin Hough
Above: Sherry Cooney — "Old MacDonald had a farm
Janelle Iverson
Glenda Johnson
36 Juniors
Soma Knecht
Lori Lesnett
Above: Mark and Lori Habermas — "Honey, did I leave the iron on?
Sharron Licking
David Lines
Tammi Love
Karis Maroon
Glenn McClain
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Schaun Myers
Patrick Nemcik
Jeannette
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David Nye
Chris Oehler
Anita Paluso
John Patton
Martha Payne
Jeff Pinder
Jeannette Notthey and Steve Huber: Smile, smile, smile!
Lori De Boer: "Now what do I do?"
James Schrock
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Jim Shellev John Bruner and David Bracy: Who are you looking for,
Dave?
Tammy Sill
Lannie Smart
Stephanie Smith
Blair Hurm: Contemplative or burned out?
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Cathie Scarce
Leslie Stringer Melanie Stucky Jonathan Tucker
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Karen Turner
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Millie Welsh
Regina Wiley
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Above: Andy Rice catches up on current events.
Absolutely
Above: Jonathan Tucker, "Play me a song, Mr. Piano Man.'
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Above: ". . . but where's the
pool?" Left: Lisa Batth, "I'm
supposed to check all of them?"
Lower Left: Daryl Mullholand —
Mr. AT&T. Lower Right: Craig
Cornelius collects class dues from
Freshman, Cari Huelskamp.
Above: Tom Burton with Freshwoman twin, Dee McFadden.
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Class Officers
Becky Hill (lefti if the Senate representative. Next to her is Stephanie Shackelford, Vice President; followed by Dan Snyder, Senate representative; Mary
Wildnh. Union representative, Kim Hayncs, the leader and President; and Ruth McCormack, secretary. In the reclined position is Jon Whiteley, Union
representative
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Vicki Arnold
Keri Baker
Celesta Beachy
Above: Alan Keay — "Meet me at the beach.'
Above: Kim Hayes — "Where is that tough administrative
offensive line I've heard so much about?"
Brian Black
John Boggs
David Bracy
David Branson
Jonathan Brice
Ellen Chadwick
Misty Chambers
Heidi Chrouser
42 Sophomores
Above: Kathy Edwards — "Washing 9 to 5, what a way to pay
for college!"
Raul Cruz
Kathy Dean
Susanne Dixon
Doug Engcr
Sandy Enlow
Lori Farney
Valeric- Ryan and John Kellcy: In Search of . . . (Lunch?).
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Stephanie Hicks
Becky Hill
Ronny Howell
Stephen Huber
Beth Hyle
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Jennifer Jones
Alan Keay
Sarah Keefer
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Shannon Law
Deborah Lawalii
Ken Lowe
Luann Lowe
Mitzi Maloney
Lori Martin
Ruth McCormack
Bill McDaniel
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David Samples
Tim Schultz
Stephanie Shackelford
Suzanne Sheppard
Rebekah Sheyda
Tim Smith
Cindy Snow
Dan Snyder
Steve Snyder
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lanet Strickland
Christina Sullivan
Tara Taylor
Cassie Tucker
Brenda Vandiver
Bonnie Wagler
Jeff Walters
Min Wildnh
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Charles Walker
Lisa Webb
Su»an Wilkin
Sara Walker
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Patricia Walling
Jon Whiteley
Right: Terry Copeland on his way to taking a mid-
afternoon nap. Below left: Bryan, you light up my life.
Below right: David Samples, looking for a means of
escape.
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Fatigued and proud — Brenda Vandiver.
"Please Share your apple," says Dan Snyder.
Ben Crandall — Biker extraordinaire.
Sandy Enlow rushes to get to class on time.
Raydell James tells Kevin Thomas, "I ain't cleanin" it up, you do it."
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Freshmen
Class Officers
Hovering over their President, Todd Pierceall, are the Freshmen class officers. Left to right are Ruth Rinehart, Secretary; Beck-y Miller, Student Union
Representative; Gregg Lilley, Student Senate Representative; Kendra Thompson, Vice-President; Danny Campbell, Student Union Representative;
Gretchen Mann, Student Senate Representative.
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Top left: Todd Pierceall— By day a college student, by
night a super hero. Above: Vincent "Tex" Pyle — "This is
my kind of town." Left: TJ. Vetcouteren practices his
sewing technique.
Anne Alderman
Noel Allen
Brenda Anderson
Melanie Allen
David Asbury
Debbie Ater
Michelle Bailey
Kris Bair
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Charles Barber
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Doug Barr
Yolanda Bartlett
Jeff Bauman
Tim Bell
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Kari Bengston
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Anda Broadnck
Andy Bruncr
Tara Bucklcn
Bobby Burton
Oanxl Campbell
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Tammy Cheeks
Diana Christensen
Claudia Ciciliani
Faith Codner
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Bruce Currie
Bryan Dailey
Erik Carlson demonstrating the "Truck" look.
Carol Davidson
Cheryl Dear
Fred Dolislager
Melissa Duncan
Karen Easter
David Erskine
Paul Farris
Mischa Fenner
Edward Fickley
Julie Frazier
Kathy Freers
Yolanda Garcia
Phil Garlow
52 Freshmen
Angela Gilbert
Gary Gober
Walter Gorden
Chad Gower
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Brian Graham
Ed Graham
Darin Gregg
Jane Hamilton
Paula Hammat Dan Hatrington
Mark Hoffo
Ijjwfi Hoffman
Sue Hopkins
Kelvin Hopson Jim Mann and Lori Swaim: "It all began when I was this tall
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Jennie Johnson
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Jacqueline Lee
Cyndi Lopez
Lea Johnson
Mark Jordan
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Joy Koch
Stephanie Lampley
George Leone
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Elaine Lewis
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Leanne Malloy
Melissa Jones
Trudy Jones
Sharon Lawrence
Tim Leary
Gregg Lilley
Mary Lokers
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Robin Maner
Kevin Mangum
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Cheryl Dear, "Gimme a Break!"
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Kent Margraves
Debra Masters
Dee McFadden
Alan McManus
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Becky Miller
Jane Moore
Becky Myhan
David Nelms
Leigh Nelms
Mclrna Ncubcrt
Heidi Nichoff
Tony Oliver
Marilyn Orris
Michele Pearce
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Vince Pyle
Gina Raggit
Tammy Rake
Ted Raiey
Cyndi Lopez and Noel Al-
len, "AYYY!"
Dan Regal
Cindy Renegar
Ruth Rinehart
Janet Robertson
Linda Robertson
Above: George Leone and Bryan Dailey, two peas in a pod.
David Schrock
Valerie Ryan
Sammy Samples
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David Snyder
Terr)1 Springer
Dawn Stacy
Donna Stephens
Dianne Stewart Sylvia Suganandam
Jennifer Suggs
Lori Swaim
Byron Talbot
Kendra Thompson
Fred Tran
Greg Vandergrift Pam Van Stratum
T.J. Vercouterer
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Rodney Walls
Steve Wanvig
Bucky Waters
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John Williams
Beth Wilson
Jennifer Wilson
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Jim Woychuk
Avonda Yeager
Above: Presidential Scholars — (Back row) Gina Raggio, Kevin Magnum, Ruth Rinehart; (front row) Tara Bucklen, Kendra
Thompson, Tammy Rake. Right: Carol Romer — "We can rebuild it, we have the technology."
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Faculty
Staff & Administration
College President
President and Mrs. Mercer have served as Uryan's first family since 1956. Mrs. Mercer lias served as hostess lor
many school functions including the President's Reception and freshman get-tOgethet at the beginning of each
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President
Elaine Weyant
Secretary to the President
Academic Dean
Dr. Theodore C. Mercer
President
Oops! I thought this was my office
Betty Wynsema
Special Assistant to the President
Karin Traylor
Secretary to the Vice President
Dr. Karl E. Keefer
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Joyce Hollin
Financial Aid Officer
Counseling
Smile Rhonda, he's taking our picture!
David Mercer
Work Coordinator
Mildred Arnold
Secretary in Counseling
Student Development
Kermir Zopfi
Dean of Students
Paul II Ardclcan
Associate Dean of Students
Jo Ellen Zumbrum
Associate Dean of Students
Hilda De Klerk
Resident Director— Long
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Advancement Department
Stuart Meissnet
Director of College Advancement
Fred Stansberry
Director of Planned Giving
Stephen Snyder
Director of Alumni Affairs
John Weyant
Director of Publicity and P.R.
Admissions
Kathy Farney
Secretary in Advancement
Rebecca Peck Hoyt
Advancement Office Coordinator
Eleanor Steele
Secretary/Systems Programmer
Glen H. Liebig
Director of Admissions
Mark Garrett mingles with students.
John Farris
Admissions Counselor
Juanita Fowler
Admissions Counselor
Carol Jennings
Information Processor
Mark Garrett
Admissions Counselor
Carolyn Ward
Information Processor and
Secretary
Student Records
Barbara Howard
Registar
Kachy Parks
Records Secrerary
Mrs. Howard is always willing to help students.
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Business Office
Miry Ai.ii>- Pirroo
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Division of Biblical Studies and Philosophy
Dr. Brian Richardson
Div. Chair., Prof, of Christian Ed.
Dr. William E. Brown
Assistant Professor of Bible
Dr. Irving L. Jensen
Professor of Bible
Dr. W. Gary Phillips
Asst. Prof, of Bible and Greek
Dr. Richardson counsels a girl
about Bryan College men.
Mr. Craig Williford, Jr.
Asst. Prof, of Christian Ed.
Mr. Alan N. Winkler
Assistant Professor of Bible
Mr. Wilkins making last minute preparations for his next
class.
Dr. Brown telling ANOTHER joke to his class.
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Education and Psychology
Dr. Mayme S. Bedford Div. Chair., Dr. Nanetre Bagstad Mr. Sreve Bradshaw
Prof, of Ed. and Psychology Asst. Professor of Education Asst. Professor of Psychology
Mr. William M. Collman
Asst. Professor/Health &
Education
Coach of Soccer
Dr. Cuthbertion — "Pain is all in the mind.'
Dr. Fary — "Let me tell you about the wonderful philos-
ophies of education . . ."
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Mr Rick Hughef It Harold Matthewi
Coach of Batcball and Womcn'i ■. ■ i ..r r i-r . »t r- -. •. . ,t >,i i.Iu.ji
etball
Dr. Duane Cuthbertson
Associate Professor of Psychology
Mr. Wayne Dixon
Asst. Professor/Health &
Education
Coach of Men's Basketball
Mrs. Jane N. Tayloe
Asst. Professor/Health &
Education
( oach ol Volleyball and Softball
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Division of Fine Arts
Dr. Melvin R. Wilhoit
Div. Chair., Ass't. Prof, of Music
Mrs. Ruth L. Bartlett
Ass't Professor of Music
Dr. John B. Bartlett
Ass't Professor of Music
Mr. David C. Friberg
Ass't Professor of Music
Mr. David A. Luther
Ass't Professor of Music
Mr. Weaver practices his thick brush technique.
Mr. Luther demonstrates how to sing with one's hands.
Mrs. Sigrid Luther
Ass't Professor of Music
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Miss Zelpha Russell
Tour Coordinator
Mr. Herb Weaver
Ass't Professor of Art
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Division of Literature and Modern
Languages
Dr. Robert L. McCarron Dr. John B. Bartlett
Div. Chair., Ass't. Prof, of English Professor of Fine Arts Department
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Ass't. Prof, of Modern Languages
Miss Betty Ann Brynoff
Ass't Professor of English
Mr. Keith Callis
Instructor in English
Mrs. Rachel R. Morgan
Ass't Professor of Speech
Dr. Richard M. Cornelius
Professor of English
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Division of History, Business and Social
Science
Dr. Robert W. Spoede
Div. Chair., Professor of History
and Social Science
Mr. Richard R. Hill
Ass't Professor of Business
Mr. Walter Jahncke
Ass't Professor of Accounting
Dr. William L. Ketchersid
Assoc. Professor of History
Mr. Jahncke takes a break to
watch Walt shoot some hoop.
Division of
Mathematics and
Natural Science
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Dr. Jack W. Traylor
Assoc. Professor of History
Dr. Scott jogs to wotk with his dog, Freedom.
Dr. Martin E. Hartzell
Div. Chair., Assoc. Prof, of Biology
Mr. Stephen Barnett
Ass't Professor of Science
Dr. Willard L. Henning
Professor Emeritus of Biology
Miss Dottie Johnson
Lab Assistant
Dr. Phillip E. Lestermann
Assoc. Professor of Mathematics
Dt. T. Gordon Scott
Assoc. Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Robert J. Simpson
Assoc. Professor of Mathematics
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Library
m
iA£
David Wright
Director of Library Services
Rebecca Van Meeveren
Library Technical Ass't
Virginia M. Seguine
Reader Services Librarian
Rebekah Ross
Library Technical Ass't
Keith Callis
Library Ass't
Bookstore
Ginny Seguine consults with David Wright.
Marti Decker: "I'm sorry but we don't have change for a
hundred."
Mrs. Liebig
Bookstore Manager
Support Services
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Shirley Holme*
Director of Support Service*
Brcnda Wootcn
Manager of Support Services
Glcncale Zopfi
Stcnographcr/PBX Operator
Wanda Davey
Multilith Operator and Senior
Postal Clerk
Valerie Castlen
Mail Clerk and Clerical Ass't
Mrs. Shirley Holmes: "A cluttered desk is the sign of u genius,"
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Professional Food Management
Patsy Gossett, Clara Massingale, John Argo, Devvie Clairday, Patty Dyet, Ruth Price, Doyle Atgo. Not
Pictuted: Joyce Atgo.
Maintenance
Joe Runyon
Ditectot of Maintenance
J'. '1
Latry Wooten
Director of Special Services
Mr. Cather: "Good Kitty."
The Commoner wishes to recognize Mt. Cather's twenty years of service to
Bryan college. We wish him the best in his retirement.
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Gary Ellison
Grounds Supervisor
Peter Harris
Mechanic
William Cather
Mechanic/Carpentar
Bill Webb
Maintenance/Mechanic
Lynn Lehtinen
Shop Sec.
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And like a child, runs so quickly through life,
And grows up
SPORTS
Sports 71
Soccer
Above — "Hey guys, the
ball's over there!" Upper
right — "Who said Soccer
wasn't violent?"
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Back row: Steve Sheibley, Sonny Beckham, David Clothier, Eric Wietz, Brian Gerberich, Dan Harrington, David Erskine, Dan Snyder, Dan Campbell,
Ben Crandall, Keith Franklin, Coach Collman. Front row: Mark Heffner, Duane Jeffers, Tom Shanley, Phil Garlow, Rick Swift, Daryl Mullholand, Dan
Regal, Andy Rice, Thomas Tyler.
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Left — Dan Snyder tries to teach an opponent the Bryan High Step. Mid-left —
Dan Snyder (17) John Boggs (3) and Ben Crandall (4) circle "the enemy" Mid-
Right — David Erskine practices the "Tm a goalie and I'm proud" stance. Lower
center — Sonny Beckham boots the ball up. Lower right — Steve Sheibley tries to
detetmine where to kick the ball.
US
THEM
3
MARYVILLE COLLEGE 2
0
COVENANT COLLEGE 5
0
LIBERTY BAPTIST 5
0
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 2
6
TOCCOA FALLS 1
5
CARSON NEWMAN 1
0
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN 1
2
TUSCULUM 3
0
TENNESSEE TEMPLE 5
1
NORTH GEORGIA 4
4
SHORTER COLLEGE 1
2
TENNESSEE WF.SI.EYAN 3
0
KING COLLEGE 4
0
TENNESSEE TEMPLE 3
Sports 73
Volleyball
Far right: Lori Martin reaching sky high.
Right: Pam Howell sets up a spike for
Lori Martin.
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Left: Coach Tayloe gives the team new strategy.
Below left: The sky is the limit. Below right: Mary Lokers goes for it as Tresa Adams and Pam
Howell look on.
US
3 COVENANT
THEM
1
3
3
JOHNSON BIBLE
MARYVILLE
0
0
3 TEMPLE
0
3
UTC
1
3 LTC
1
3
GEORGIA
2
CONCORD, W.V.
2
4
BROWARD COMMUNITY COL
1
2 TUSCULUM
0
2
WEBBER COLLEGE
0
2 MARYVILLE
0
1
NOVA UNIVERSITY
2
1 CENTRAL WESLEYAN
2
0
ALABAMA STATE
1
2 SEWANEE
1
2
GEORGIA STATE
1
2 TEMPLE
0
2
BALLENCIA COMM COL
0
0 TUSCULUM
2
0
MANTEVALLO
2
I CENTRAL WESLEYAN
0
0
CARSON NEWMAN
3
0 SEWANEE
3
3
MARYVILLE
0
3 COVENANT
1
3
SEWANEE
1
2 TEMPLE
1
3
COVENANT
1
2 TUSCULUM
0
2
TREVECCA
0
2 WEST GEORGIA
0
2
MTSU
1
2 TOCCOA FALLS
0
DISTRICTS
2 JOHNSON BIBLE
2 MILLIGAN
0
1
1
CENTRAL WESLEYAN
2
2 SEWANEE
0
2
TOCCOA FALLS
0
1 CARSON NEWMAN
2
2
TEMPLE
0
2 COVENANT
0
2
COVENANT
0
1 CARSON NEWMAN
2
2
TEMPLE
1
2 TREVECCA
0
0
CENTRAL WESLEYAN
2
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Cross Country-Men
With five runners the men placed third in their conference in the Belmont Invitational
and second in the NAIA All District 24 Tournament. John Bruner received the NAIA All
District honors for his fourth place finish. Right: The men's team runs a practice lap.
Below: Brian Vladu going for the gusto.
giSKfcliAUiH
Above: Paul Olson, Brian Vladu, Andy Bruner, Mike Goad and John Bruner
Right: Mike Goad haulin' like a truck.
Far Right: Paul Olson fighting his way
through the pack.
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Cross Country — Women
As the first officially organized team, the women completed the season with a recotd of
8-3. Sandy Enlow placed fitst in the NAIA Disttict Championship with Carol Cummings
at fourth and Michele Pearce at sixth. Enlow received All District honors. The team took
first in the NAIA District meet.
Left: Coach Bradshaw uses his psychology to motivate the runners.
The 85-86 Women's Cross County team consisted of: Carol Cummings, Sandy Enlow, Kim Sexton, Michele Pearce and Susy Lopez.
They were led by Coach Steve Bradshaw (rear).
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Above: Michele Pearce heads for the finish
line. Left: Susy Lopez, "... let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us."
Heb. 12:1, Far Left: Kim Sexton maintains
a lead.
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Cheerleaders
Far right — Kyle Howard,
the friendly Bryan Lion.
Right: Denise Savage gets
the seniors on their feet.
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Love grows when Christians unite
So much love, it's hard to untie
And it hurts more when we say good-bye
But it's worth it with Jesus
' Cause you know without Jesus
We wouldn't even know the meaning of love
ORGANIZATIONS
PCI Officers
Practical Christian Involvement functions as a community setvice arm of Bryan
College, providing guidelines and encouragement to workers in different
ministries. As a community outreach, PCI seeks to meet the spiritual needs of
people. It also seeks to further discipleship in the individual Christian.
Every student has a chance to participate in Bible Teaching, Gospel Gimpers,
Little Pals, Nursing Home, Gospel Teams, Tutoring or World Outreach.
Sharon Richardson
Director of PCI
Officers: (Bottom Row) Dan Snyder — Little Pals; Becky Brewster — Nursing Homes; Sharon Richardson — PCI Director; Jon Klaus — World Outreach; Darlene Middleton — Gospel Gimpers;
Mark Jones — Gospel Teams; John Pierce — Bible Teachers, (Top Row) David Lines — Prayer Bands; Shawn Wolf— President of PCI; Sherry Robinson — Tutoring
Above: Dan Snyder discusses Little Pals with Susan Heasley.
Left: Becky Brewster smiles as she recalls fun times at the nursing home.
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Bible Teachers
Eleven-year-olds — Donna Cole, Sonya Knecht. Lori Farney, Lamar Frizzell, and Mark Hoffer. Ten-year-olds — Ken Cole, Craig Cornelius, and Kevin Mangum (seated).
Nine-year-olds— Janet Strickland, Hitendra Banerjei, and Alice Burklin.
Eight-year-olds— Michelle Hufford, Anita Paluso, Debbie Richardson, Debbie
Lawalin, Chantel Messer, and David Rose.
Sever. ;-<h Hranton. I>awn Stacy, Michclc Johnwin, Suzanne , Six-year-olds— (hat k row) Stephanie I In ks, Dan Campbell, Betsy Goctzman,
Shcppard, Cindy Renegar, Heidi Ncihoff, Gretchen Mann, Mischa Tenner, lire ky Miller, Bonnie Wagler, Pal Ryan, ((runt row) Ruth Purdie, Lori Swain,
Tammy Oierlcv J«y Stoddard, and Mark Jordan,
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Suganandam,
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Little Pals
This year's "Big Pals" are: Dan Snyder, Tara Taylor, Joan Reed, Cindy Snow, John Boggs, Anna Smithjohn Williams, Jacqueline Lee, Yolanda Garcia, Dan Harringron, Starr Pitts, Susan Wil-
kins, Kelvin Hopson, Dawn Hoffman, Ann Efird, Trish Kiney, Tim Leary, Jeanette Northey, Steve Huber and Cheryl Dear.
Above: Santa makes an early appearance at the Pals Christmas Party.
Center: Raul Cruz coaches his Little pal at a get-together.
Right: "Truck" Carlson gets a smile from his little pal.
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Nursing Home
Left — The members of the Nursing Home Ministry for
1985-1986 are: Front: Cindy Smith, Lori Emmott, Kendra
Thompson, Becky Brewster Middle: Colleen Fischer,
Cassie Tucker, Debbie Figurski, Melanie Stucky, Starr
Pitts, Kari Bengtson, Kim Freers, Susy Lopez, Suzanne
Smith. Back: Paul Lindstrom, Eric Rudd, David Nye, Paul
Olsen, Mary Lokers, Steve Snyder.
Left — Becky Brewster makes a friend.
Above— David Nye and Debbie Figurski leave the nursing home feeling refreshed after
brightening son - s day I. ell Steve Snyder turns on his charm.
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World Outreach
Above: During the first
semester World Outreach
sponsored a Carnation sale
to raise funds. Below:
David Lines encourages
students to get involved in
a prayer band.
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PRAreR
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Everyone VJeicotif
Above: Officers for
World Outreach: Jon
Klaus, President; David
Lines, Prayer Bands;
Kathy McManus,
Student Mission
Fellowship; Bob Hay,
Summer Missions
Program. Left: Jewish
Prayer Band: (Front)
Gennifer Szego and
Miss Zelpha Russell.
(Back) Kathy
McManus, Irene
Loveland, Gina Lyle,
Elaine Lewis. (Not
Pictured): Don
Hilgeman, Colleen
Fischer, Tim Leary,
Raul Cruz, Dee
McFadden, Esther
Keefer, Sara Keefer.
Below: Bob Hay talks
about mission's in
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Gospel Gimpers
Top left— (topi Carolyn
Knapp. Alan Keay.
Suzanne Dixon, (bottom)
Karen Mains. Darlene
Middleton make up the
core group. Top right —
Gimpers in action. Below
left— Future
Administrators'
Left — Carol Romer,
Janelle Johnson,
Nathan Padgett,
Carolyn Knapp and
Sonny Beckham
(center). Below right-
Pat Nemcik, Darlene
Middleton, Marilyn
Orris, Jennifer Suggs
and Lori De Boer.
Organizations H5
Gospel Team
Back row: Stephanie Hicks, Janet Robertson, Vickie Perna, Kendra Thompson, Becky Miller, Becky Price, Ellen Chadwick, Suzanne Sheppard, Krista Floyd, Lori De Boer, Sharron Licking,
Anita Paluso, Christina Sullivan, Heidi Chrouser, Linda Robertson, Jaqueline Lee, Jennifer Suggs, Heidi Niehoff. Middle row: Misha Fenner, Leanne Malloy, Michele Jackson, Faith Codner,
Sue Hopkins, Ruth Rinehart, Karen Hendricks, Beth Price, Angie Gilbert, Trisha Kiney, Dawn Hoffman, Dee McFadden, Party Wiens, Missy Neubert, Paula Hammer, Tammy Cheeks, Jane
Moore Front row: Doug Barr, Dwayne Price, Dave McNeil, Tom Burton, Alan McManus, Mark Jordan, Kent Margrave, Nathan Padgett, Larry Gaines, Blaine Hess, Greg Lilley.Jim Martinez,
Mark Jones (center).
Below — Gospel team members do their warm up exercises.
Above — Mark Jones leads Gospel Team in creating a delicacy to the ear! Below — Gospel
Team prepares to sing for Salem Baptist service.
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Tutors
( Irganizationa
Triangle
Back row: Danny Bice (Editor), Doug Pearson, Mike Goad. Middle row: Miss Brynoff (Advisor), Sandy Kuhn (Design Editor), Sonya Knecht (Copy Editor),
Lori Farney, Amy Beckham (Feature Editor). Front row: Kay Powell, Shari Metzger, Joy Koch, Karen Lee, Dawn Kinter. Not pictured: Eric Rudd (Sports Edi-
tor), Laura Huie, Laura Kaufmann, Jon Klaus, Matt Eggert, Glenn McClain.
Sonya Knecht smiles as she reads Danny's editorial.
Lori Farney and Joy Koch pondering over a letter to the editor.
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Commoner
Below left: Thelma Sugancharaj giving pictures new
meaning.
Below middle: Debra Masters — Celebrity Chicken.
Below right: Kris Bair sizing pictures.
Back row: Knsten Turner. Mr. Weyant (Advisor), Debra Masters, Kris Bair, Jim Shelley (Layout editor), Gina Lyle. Middle
row: Mark Hoffer (Photo editor), Sara Walker, Susan Wilkin, Karen Turner. Front row: Raydell James, Lamar Townley
(Editor-in-chief). Not pictured: Lisa Webb (Business manager), Thelma Sugantharaj (Copy editor), Nathan Padgett, Candace
Tulloss.
Left: Karen and Kristcn Turner work manlier Above M;irk llofler and Gina Lylc —
"There's nothing to be afraid Oi in the dark room,"
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Student
This years Student Union consisted of: (Back row) Diane Dempsey, Dan Campbell, Mary Wildish, Patty Wiens, Rick Swift, Anna Culpepper, Dan Butler, Lori Lesnett
(front row) John Whitely, Becky Miller, Tom Burton, Betsy Goetzman, Tim Smith. Not pictured Dave Harvey.
Above: Union officers are Tim Smith, treasurer; Betsy Goetzman, secretary; Diane
Dempsey, vice president for personnel; Anna Culpepper, president; David Harvey, vice
president for activities. Above right — students at a union sponsored picnic. Left — Becky
Miller draws up a poster for the David Meece concert.
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Union
The purpose ot Student Union is to provide fun and exciting activities for the student
body. This year's Student Union has set the goal of honoring Christ through: more
creative activities, good organization, credability, and unity within Union — the results
being a greater school unity.
Some of this years activities included a Costume Party, the David Meece Concert, a
Freshman Scaveger Hunt, Musical Chairs, a trip to the Alpine Slide and, the almost
traditional trip, to Six Flags.
Upper left: Diane Dempsey and Rick Swift set up to sell David Meece Concert tickets.
Center left: Several Union members prepare to watch "Invasion of the Body Snatchers,"
at the Costume Party. Below: Fun and games at the Musical Chairs outing. Lower Left:
David Meece, live and in concert. Lower right: Diane Dempsey, Dan Campbell, Mary
Wildish and Patty Weins represent the male-female ratio at Bryan.
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Student
Student Senate is composed of: (Back row) Kyle Howard, Gretchen Mann, Jim Koan, Janelle Iverson, Stacy Walker, Anna Culpepper, Becky Hill, Dan Snyder,
Suzanne Dixon, Kim Haynes, Ken Johnson; (front row) Dave Nye, David Lines, Craig Cornelius, Greg Lilley, Dinh Tran, Kevin Wishard, and Don Paul Gross.
Above: Students are encouraged to show school spirit during the Senate sponsored Pep
Rally. Right: Senate uses their bulletin board to wish students a Merry Christmas and a
sane finals week (if that is possible).
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Senate
Student senate has been actively preparing since last spring for this year, selectiong Prayer, People, and Projects — in that
order — for its priorities.
One of Senate's first concerns was the newly-arrived freshman class. They were properly oriented and inititated with a
visit to town, the Preisdent's Reception, and an early morning walk to Pocket. Traditional Homecoming activities
included class competion during Sprit Week, Homecoming Court, and the banquet. Broccoli Bowl ("friendly"
competition between Bryan, Covenant and Lee) was held for the first time in four years. Also, Senate reflected and acted
on such student concerns as sale of pornographic material at a nearby convenient store. In addition. Senate had much
discussion of moral and governmental issues as they related to the responsibilities of Christian college students. Senate
stressed accountability and unity among student organizations on campus through encouragement and periodic reports.
Koinonia (a bi-weekly time of sharing and fellowship among students), Senate chapels, coffee houses, and much prayer
constituted Senate's endeavors to stimulate a strong spiritual atmosphere on campus.
Upper left — Gretchen Mann and Gregg Lilley pay close attention during a committee meeting. Center left— Student
Senate — DRESSED TO KILL Center right — Suzanne Dixon "Why do I always have to take notes?" Lower left — Dinh
Tran "Where are the chopsticks?" Lower right — "This is the way we sweep the sidewalk, sweep the sidewalk ..."
Organizations 93
Choir
m
La <|
The 1985-1986 Concert Choir: (Front row) Ruth Purdee, Missy Neubert, Paula Hammer, Melissa Jones, Glenn McClain, Darryl Gravett, Vince Pyle, Vicky Mohler, Tara Bucklen, Missy Goss.
(Second row) Gina Raggio, Debbie Lilley, Cheryl Dear, Janet Strickland, Patrick Rudd, Steve Snyder, Bob Hay, Ted Raley, Ruth Snyder, Helen Dyar, Irene Loveland. (Third row) Mr. David C.
Friberg, Becky Brewster, Becky Hill, Bambi Hallows, Kyle Howatd, Tom Burton III, Edward Fickley, Jim Woychuk, Jonathan Tucker, Betsy Goetzman, Cathie Starce, Suzanne Sheppard.
(Fourth row) Stacy Walker, Karen Mains, Sonny Beckham IV, Jonathan Fickley, Dan Snyder, Nathan Padgett, Brett Roes, Eric Weitz, Bonnie Wagler, Kris Bair.
Above: The Choir officers are Jona-
than Tucker, Vice President; Karen
Mains, Secretary; Ruth Purdie, Trea-
surer; Bambi Hallows and Debbie
Lawalin, Robe Chairpersons; Jona-
than Fickley, President. Far right:
"A-one-a-and-a-two-a ..." Right:
The crew for the presentation of the
Bach Symposium.
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Chamber Singers
Back row: Leslie Stringer, Kim Haynes, Raul Cruz, Dave Harvey, Jonathan Garrett, TJ. Vercouteren, Celesta Beachy, Carol Reese. Front row: Lori Lesnett, Elizabeth Filter, David Lines, Jim
Koan, Blaine Hess, Byron Talbot, Susy Lopez, Becky Myhan.
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble
First Row: Amy Black, Trisha Kiney, Esther Carballosa, Beth Branson. Second row: Kathy Edwards, Jacqueline Lee. Sarah Keefer. Brenda Vandiver, Lori DeBoer, Sharon Licking, Lori Swaim,
Lisa James, Tammy Rake. Third row: Leanne Malloy, Blaine Hess, Kathy Dean, Daryl Mullholand, Kyle Howard, Dawn Stacy, Sonny Beckham, David Branson, Kent Margraves, Tim
Hostetler, Fourth row: Jim Koan, Tom Burton, Dr. Mel Wilhoit, Doug Barr, Julie Fredrickson.
Center right: Move over CHICAGO, here comes the Bryan Brass. Bottom right: Officers: Jim
Koan. Vice President; Sharon Licking, Secretary/Treasurer; Trisha Kiney, Publicity; Kathy Dean.
President; Kent Margraves, Stage Manager. Below: Leanne Malloy and Blain Hess hard at
practice.
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ROTC
Top left: Bryan students are given an opportunity to rapell down the Administration Building. Above:
Karis Maroon prepares to take the big ieap. Middle left: ROTC Cadets were Doug Sloan, Jim
Martinez and Terry Elsea (not pictured). Bottom left: Doug Sloan introduces the speaker in chapel.
Below: Colonel James Meredith speaks at the Veterans Day chapel.
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Hilltop Players
Hilltop Players acted out Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaket" which was presented
November 1-2. Mrs. Rachel Morgan, the advisor, was very pleased with the production. With
numerous freshmen participating Mrs. Morgan hopes to develop the already present talent.
Top right: Jonathan Fickley
dressed to go out on the town.
Above: "Holy cabooses! Kissed by
a girl!" Right: Trisha Kiney listens
to advice from an older woman,
Stephanie Smith. Far right: Loti
Emmot and Jitendra Banerjei
taking a break from practice.
Bottom right: Lori Emmott gives
Todd Piercell a piece of her mind.
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Friends will come, and friends will go
All throughout lives
It's so fine to have friends in the Lord
ACTIVITIES
Freshmen
i
During the week of Freshmen Orientation, freshmen experienced several days of testing,
informational sessions, goal setting workshops, and learning games. Mr. Ken Fromeke was the
coordinator of the activities. This year's Orientation was highlighted by small group leadership
sessions conducted by members of Student Senate. Craig Cornelius was the acting president of
the incoming class. The freshmen participated in a community clean-up and got better
acquainted at Dr. Mercer's home and during the President's Reception.
' MX
Top right: A new crop of freshmen. Above: John Williams makes Dayton shine. Middle
top: Eric Wietz makes his debut. Middle bottom: Kellie Breneman tries to guess who has
the ring. Above right: "Help, the zipper is stuck!" Right: Come on, Edward Fickley, those
games can't be that bad!
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Week
Top left: Another one of those Fteshmen games. Top right: Freshmen find out eatly
one of the dangers of college life. Middle left: Danny Campbell meets Mr. Zopfi.
Middle center: Doug Barr waits in front of Long for a friend. Middle right: Andy
Bruner and Cari Huelscamp say "Cheers to you." Bottom left: Eric Wietz, Angie
Gilbert and Dave Rose find something to ease the tension — laughtet.
Activities L01
All College Picnic
The college picnic is the time when the whole school gets together for fun and fellowship.
Thete are plenty of games, food, and friendships to be made or renewed. After the games and
the food, you are on your own to "suit your fancy", whether it is hiking, football,
horsebackriding, basking in the sun, swimming (in the pool or icy falls), or . . . It's the last time
to "relax" before the semester takes a running start.
Top right: "Well, here we are . . . now
what?" Above: Donna Howell prepares for
pre-lunch calisthenics. Center: A group of
students impersonating a field of wheat.
Center right: The human AMOEBA
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Intramurals
Top Left: Players watch as Jay Efird sets
the ball. Centet left: John Williams pops
the ball back across the net. Center: Even
in intramurals there is a certain amount of
"scouting the opposition", right guys.
Above: Troy Brown returns the ball with
ease.
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Home
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Above: Alumnus Keith Franklin (1985) attempts to take the
ball from Dan Snyder during the Homecoming game. Upper
right: one of the two Lions dedicated by the class of 1980.
Below: Holly Barnes, "Jeepers, Creepers, Where'd You Get
Those Peepers?" Right: Move over John Trovolta, here
comes Doug Barr.
Center: Patty Wiens lets the little girl in her shine. Above: Freshmen Homecoming Court —
Gina Raggio, Cheryl Dear, and Susan Heasley. Left: David Egner (1961) speaks at the Alumni
Banquet.
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coming
i pp i righl 1 Ian Ri gal pn pan i to booi thi ball past \»s opponent. Above: Two visitors,
ilong with Lea lohni and fonathan Brici watch with interesi during the Homeci ng
fi .11 ities Led Roben P and Darin Gregg del istrati ho« everyom I "roots" come
Mur during Spirit Week.
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Broccolli Bowl
The Broccolli Bowl is a time of friendly
competition between Bryan, Covenant and
Lee Colleges. Competition includes such
things as a car push, tug of war and
foosball. This year Bryan won the
covented broccolli colander.
Left: Dan Snyder, Jeff Woodman, Troy
Brown, and David Nelms represented
Bryan in the Men's Car Push.
Above: Jeff Pinder demonstrates the
advantages of being a pool shark. Center
right: Troy Brown: Ugh! Right: Glenn
McClain, Jonathan Tucker, Kyle Howard
and Jonathan Garrett — Bryan's Barbershop
Fourtet singing "Doe, a deer, a female . . ."
Far right: Bonnie Wagler, Christina
Sullivan, Melanie Allen and Heidi
Chrouser — Girls car push?
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North/ South Game
The North/South Game is the football
game between students ftom the North
and students from the South. This year the
Yanks somehow managed to beat the
Rebs. with a score of 21-13.
Far left: Jonathan Fickley initiates the
squash squad on quarterback Steve Mason.
Left: Mr. Paul Ardelean, "I didn't realize
an arm could be pulled off that easy."
Center left: Todd Pierceall— Rebel with a
cause. Way above: Southern Bells Cassie
Tucker. Molly Barnes, Kelly Given and
Anna Culpepper ring out cheers for their
team. Immediately above: Ken Smith,
Andy Bruner and Jim Woychuk— Rainy
Daze. Left: Ain't that a pretty hole?
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Chapels
Left: Dr. Howard Hendricks, author and speaker, provided a series of messages during the
Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Series first semester. Below: Jim Koan leads the
student body in "The Wave" at a Student Senate sponsored "pep rally" chapel in the gym.
ft
Right: Gregg Speck provided both entertaining as well as challenging messages for the
second semester Spiritual Life Conference. Below: Mr. Zopfi, "Has Rock gone too far?"
Lower right: Ken Boa, noted apologist, gave an outstanding series oriented toward total
development as a Christian.
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Banquets
Left: Dawn Kinter and Larry Gaines enjoy the Argo's Thanksgiving spread. Below:
"Pappa" Weyant plots a way to embaress Elaine.
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Center left: Jeff Fairbanks and Becky Myhain make small talk while waiting for the
festivities tu be>;in. Above: Stuilents enjoyed seleilini; i r [lie sumptons variety pro
vided at the Christmas "Feasi " Left: Dan Snydei and Katliy Kdwards provided some dI
(he entertainment at the Thanksgiving Mancjuet.
Activities WW
Dorm Life
Right: During the year there were several
inter-dorm activities, including this "Day at
the Beach" between Woodlee-Ewing and
Long dorms. Far right; Liz Barrett and
Avonda Yeager — The party begins after a!
Center left: Two students demonstrate the appropriate way to "roll" an R.D.'s vehicle, Center
right: Many students find their rooms to be a great place to study. Above: Diane Dempsey,
Lori Emmot, Robyn Glass and Anna Culpepper enjoy the pool at Arnold dorm. Right:
Jonathan Tucker and Larry Gaines attempt to study comfortably on a Woodlee-Ewin bunk.
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Den Life
Center left: Kenneth Cole makes his contribution to PCI via Centipede, Above: The pre-
season Soccer field! Left: Raul Cru.2 and Dcnise Cole use the Hen for studying purposes.
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December Graduates
Right: Cindy Smith poses fot a picture during a banquet.
Below: December Graduates are (Bottom row) Ann Edwards, Kim Sexton, Cindy Smith (Top
row) Dave McNeil, Mark Jones, Don Hilgeman, Vincent Nwankpa, (Not Pictured) Denise
Cole and Truman Robbins.
Right: Ann Edwards returns during the second semester to
watch a basketball game. Far right: Dave McNeil will be a
horn blower missed by the band.
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Second Semester Additions
Left: Laura MacKintosh is glad to be back at Bryan
Students that began at Bryan for the second semester are: Front: Ammi McGrath, Dee
Strickland, Pamela Prater, Beth Emery. Back: Daran Rodriguez, Jeff Harrelson, Philip
Hay, Timothy Hostetler. Not Pictured: Ethel Austin, Brian MacKenzie, Laura MacKin-
tosh, Anita Pippin, Dana Stone, Bob Tullberg.
Top: Tim Hostetler appreciating Bryan basketball.
Above: Ethel Austin finds adjusting to dorm life simple.
Left: Tim Smith shows Brian Ma< Kenzie i orrect Brian etiquette,
Si i unil Semester Students 1 1 5
Engaged Students
Not pictured: Clyde Armstrong
and Diana Bradshaw, Matt Eggert
and Marsha Meservey, Mark Egner and
Sheryl Robinson, Brian Eisenhower and Regi-
na Wiley, Tim Green and Stephanie Shackelford,
Dave Hobbs and Ruth Snyder, Ken Johnson and
Marcia Thigpen, Jim Koan and Carol Reese, Clayton
Lopez and Laura Huie, Joe Thomas and Tammy
Shive, Nathan Padgett and Ann Edwards.
Clockwise: Lucy Felton and Lamar Townley,
Donna Howell and Brian MacKenzie, Bambi Hal-
lows and Kyle Howard, Gina Lyle and Bob Hays,
Diane Dempsey and Walter Sermons, Debbie Fi-
gurski and Dave Nye.
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Married Students
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ellry.
Not pictured: Rick and Yolando Harriett, Ronnie and Kelly Cox, John and
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I. owe. Tony .mil Nam y Mi ( I. in. ih. m. Vincent and lidith Nwankpa, Don and
Katliy I'arks, Jell and Michele Pipe, Traccc and Dan Snyder
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Twins: Kristen and Karen Turner. (Sister, Nanette, not pictured).
Sisters: Toni and Jennifer Wilson.
Cousins: Phillip and Bob Hay.
Twins: Donna and Denise Cole.
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(Above) Sisters: Tara, Sharise, and Shawna Bucklen. (Bottom right) Brothers: Steve and Dan Snyder.
(Sister, Ruth, not pictured).
(Not pictured) Sisters: Kathy and Chris Alongi, Esther and Liz Carballosa, Debbie and Pam Figurski,
Kathy and Kim Freers, Esther and Sarah Keefer, Cyndi and Susy Lopez; Twins: Jeannette and Jeannine
Northey, Becky and Beth Price; Brothet and Sister: Ann and Jay Efird.John and Becky Hill, Tim and
Elaine Hostettler.Jon and Susan Klaus, David and Joan Nelms; Brothers: Doug and Drew Bowman,
Edward and Jonathan Fickley, David and Sammy Samples, Dinh and Fred Tran; Cousins: Andy Rice
and Kathy Dean, Janet and Linda Robertson, Robin Hough and Gregg Lilley, Fred Duong and Dinh
and Fred Tran, Lisa James and Esther and Sarah Keefer.
Brother and Sister: Sonny and Amy Beckham.
116 Family Ties
Candids
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