Naiad 1976 - Lake-Sumter Community College

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Lake-Sumter Community \JOIIege
Leesburg, Florida
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So a new year begins,
and with it comes a host
of new things which we are destined
to participate in,
in a process which we call life.

New things to experience and learn about . . .
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New places to go and new people to meet ...
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New problems and challenges to overcome ...
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HAPPENINGS
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Students prepare schedules.
I'm not so sure that I wa nt to go through wi th this.
A FRESH START
Dean A llen greets new students.

Preparing for seed-spitting co ntest.
Chow Time - SGA Cookout.
RAT WEEK
Term I freshmen discovered the real joy of
being rats during their first week at L-SCC. Students
were "encouraged" either to wear their red,
white and blue beanies, signifying the low order of
rat, or chance being caught without them and face
the consequences. At the end of Rat Week, SGA
sponsored a cookout. Here students participated
in a watermelon seed-spitting contest, and Rat
· King and Queen were crowned.
Rat Kin g - Dav id Aldrich
Rat Queen - Debbie Bya rs
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THE PEOPLES' CHOICE
This year's SGA election proved to be quite an improvement
over last year's turnout. Over 50 percent of the student
population voted. Ten freshmen senators were elected: Carol
Taylor, Cindy Monn, Bob Brobst, Joy Stricklen, Ken Tumlin,
Terri Titshaw, Gordon Savage, Ginny Shelfer, Debbie Byars,
and Mike Guerry. Five sophomore senators, Teri Kadel, Jeff
Buzard, Alex Bonner, Mike Stohler, and Craig Grinnell, were
also elected.
This year's SGA officers are: Mike Bakich, president; Bill
Brown, 1st vice-president; Sam Vibber, 2nd vice-president;
Joni Hardaway, secretary; and Laurie Merrick, treasurer.
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Candidates anxiously await their turns to speak.

Visiting doctors-dillcuss good health.
HEALTH WEEK
Lake-Sumter has been very fortunate because for the past
three years the Health Committee, comprised of L-SCC
faculty and assisted by local medical personnel, has sponsored
a Health Fair for students, faculty, and staff. The Health
Fair was held at the beginning of Term I and offered various
screenings for blood pressure, di abetes, sickle cell anemia,
pulmonary functions, and many more.
At the end of the week Mr. Atlas, David Couch, and Miss
Venus, Kay Brantley, were chosen as the two healthiest students.
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BLOOD
BANK
The Central Florida Blood
Bank (kin to Count Dracula)
sent a mobile unit to find
healthy victims from which to
get its blood supply. The venture
proved to be a success as
51 pints were drawn.
Any student or member of
his immediate family needing
blood will find it available
through this program.
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Is it over yet?
Don't tell me it has stopped again!
Yeah! Enough is enough!

POSTER
WINNERS
Winners in the Bicentennia l Poster
Contest for art students are Jenn y Cahill,
first (cen ter); Kathy Mulholl and , second
(right); and Sheil a Mann , third.
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CONTEST
WINNERS
Winners of the aiad Literary Contest
were ann ounced in February. In
the short story section, Ha rold Larimer
placed first; Sadye Foster, second .
In the Poetry secti on, Kim Lawler wo n
first place; Laurel McPherson, second
; Perry Hughes, third. LaVera
Ya ri sh was chairman of judges.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA
As a salute to America's 200th
birthday, the Student Government
and College Bicentennial Committee,
headed by Walter Bryde, dedicated
the flags of the thirteen
original colonies and the first official
national flag. As each flag was
recognized, a brief history was given
by students. This was followed by a
salute fired from a cannon.
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Flag flies over lake.
Students listen to speeches.
Mike Guerry gives history. President Wi\\iams speaks.

Dr. Wall and Mark Z alucki moonlighting as gardeners.
1\tiARK TWAIN
A live, dramatic, theatrical presentation of
"Mark Twain on Stage" was given by John Chappell
at the college gym. For nearly two hours, he
entertained the audience with the biting wit and
thought-provoking observations of Samuel
Clemens. This presentation was sponsored by
Student Government Association, with Theater
Arts Society being responsible for staging and
lighting.
Then he took aim .
CAMPUS
BEAUTIFICATION
One of the bicentennial projects was campus
beautification. Many things are being done to
improve the appearance of the campus.
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MISS L-SCC PAGEANT
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Seated: Laurie Merrick, Sabrina Merritt, Dee Dee Rice, G inny S he! fer , Dila Watson, Barbara F razier. Standing: Carolyn Ha mrick , C ind y
M onn , Carol T aylor, J ani ce Harri s, Ka ren Peeler, Jerri Blair, F rederi ca Mosley, Teri Kadel, J oni Hardaway.

She walks in beauty ..
Tears of joy, as Cathy Coniglio Bush ore crowns the new Miss Lake-Sumter.
Fifteen contestants competed
for the title of Miss
Lake-Sumter. They participated
in street dress, bathing
suit, talent, and evening gown
competitions. Talents included
singing and dancing, a
dramatic reading, a patriotic
speech, piano playing, sand
painting, and caligraphy.
Three semi-finalists were
chosen, and each answered a
personality question. Barbara
Frazier was crowned Miss
L-SCC with Dila Watson
placing second and Cindy
Monn third.
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Taking advantage of the
holiday spirit, many students
attended the annual
Christmas Ball. There Joni
Hardaway was crowned
Queen with a court consisting
of Teri Kadel, Laurie
Merrick, and Mary
Knowles. Cindy Monn was
crowned as her attendant
with Joy Stricklen, Karen
Peeler, and Dee Dee Rice
making up her court.
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Joni Hardaway, Christmas Ball Queen.
CHRISTMAS BALL
Candidates for Queen and Court are: Seated: Joy Stricklen, Cindy Monn, Teri Kadel, and Mary Knowles.
Standing: DeeDee Rice, Karen Peeler, and Laurie Merrick.
Quick! No one is looking!

Music provided by Riff.
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The snake . .. " The Diary of Adam and Eve" .
ALPHA-OMEGA
PLAYERS
" A Man for All Seasons," the story of Sir Thomas More, was presented
by the Alpha-Omega Players in an evening performance at
L-SCC. The next day at II a.m., the players presented "The Diary
of Adam and Eve," an amusing play based on a story by Mark
Twain about the American "war" between male and female. This
year's Alpha-Omega Players were Allyn Winslow, Alex Winslow,
Kerry Phillips, and Susan Hanson.
"A Man for All Seasons"
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ON STAGE
Gary Glidewell demonstrates his
talents.
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Theater Arts Society began its season with a well-received comedy entitled,
''I'm Herbert." The play, starring Lynn Sennett and Greg Cumbaa, involved a
senile couple's attempt to reminisce.
The second hit, "The Man in the Bowler Hat," was a British comedy based on the
unusual events that occur in a middle-aged couple's home.
As a special treat, Theater Arts held a Variety Show which was lots of fun and
laughter.
Sing your heart out, Clifford! Greg Cumbaa and Lynn Sennett can't seem to agree upon
memones.
My Gosh! I think they're serious.

MINI-CONCERTS
The newly formed Lyceum Committee,
whose main purpose is to
bring cultural events to L-SCC and
the community, sponsored Mac
Frampton Triumvirate. The trio
consisting of Mac Frampton, a concert
pianist with his accompanying
percussionist and bassist, presented
a special Bicentennial concert with
an array of American music, old
and new.
Tavares Contemporary Ensemble
should be congratulated again this
year as they presented a concert
of modern music that was enjoyed by
many during the lunch period.
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L-SCC Christmas Concert
Tavares Contempory Ensemble
Mac Frampton

WHO'S WHO
Seventeen Sophomores were
selected for "Who's Who Among
Students in American Junior Colleges."
Selections were based on a
2.75 average, participation in
campus activities, and potential
for success. Recommendations
were by a faculty-student comcomittee.
Seated: Susan Miller, Mary Ann Hughes, Lynn Sennett, Joni Hardaway, Darlene Clark. Standing:
Kath y Hardy, William Dixon, Duane Clark, Bennie Woodard, Sam Vibber, Vincent Argenziano, Jack
Owen, Mike Stohler, Alex Bonner, Mary Knowles, a nd Valerie Reed. ot pictured: John Harrington.
CHRISTIAN RENEWAL CONFERENCE
IC HTH US sponsored a Christian Renewal Conference, held J an ua ry 19-21, during whi ch a panel
of mostly local clergy and lait y related what Jesus C hrist has meant to their lives. Scheduled speakers
were Leesburg Police C hief Ralph Perry; U. Of F. footba ll star Tony Green; P.B. Howell, a
lawyer; Dr. Paul P. Williams, L-SCC Pres. ; Rev . John Schneck; Rev Chester Coker; and Ben
McDaniel, First Baptist Youth Director.
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SPEAKERS: Ben McDaniel, Edgar "Mad Dog" Ross, Rev. John Schneck, and P.B. Howell , Jr.
Tony Green, Gator football player.

SPORTS

MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS
Front Row, left to right : Bruce McCandless, Robert Page, Tom McNutt, Michael Baker, a nd Mike Bakich. Back Row : Jeff Buza rd , Rich ard
Jelsma, Raul Cerda, Paul Logas, Robert Riedle, Artie McLean, Da rrell Hicks, and Harvey Witherspoon.
DATE OPPONENT
Feb. 17 Manatee*
Feb. 24 South Florida*
Feb. 26 Valencia*
Mar. 2 Central Florida*
Mar. 4 Manatee
Mar. 5 Lakeland College*
Mar. 9 Daytona*
Mar. 11 St. Petersburg*
Mar. 18 Brevard
Mar. 19 Central Florida
Mar. 23 Brevard*
Mar. 25 South Florida
Mar. 29 Daytona
Mar. 30 Valencia
Apr. 1 St. Johns River*
Apr. 6 St. Petersburg
Apr. 13 Pensacola*
Apr. 15 Polk*
Apr. 22 Polk
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WOMEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS
Kneeling, left to right: G inny Shelfer and Cile Heald . Standing: Pat Ca rter, Beverly W illiams and Ma ry Kn owles.
TERM I RESULTS
DATE RESULT
Oct. 7 L-SCC-5 Central Florida CC- 2
Oct. 17 L-SCC- 1 Daytona Beach CC- 6
Oct. 24 L-SCC- 5 Central Florida CC- 2
Oct. 4 L-SCC- 1 Brevard CC- 6
Nov. 13 L-SCC- 0 Valencia CC- 7

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INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF
GOLF TEAM : Front Row, left to right: David Donato, David Ca rter, Kim Himelsbaugh, and Brian Feehan. Back Row: Coach La rry
Shippy, C huck Jeffries, Terry Doss. Ka rl A mundson, a nd Art A yris.
Date
Sept. 26
Oct. 3,4
Oct. 16,17
Location
Clearwater
Winter Haven
Orlando
Results
Placed 3rd
Placed 13th
Placed 8th

TERM II SCHEDULE
Feb. 5-6 Orlando 36 holes
March 16 Tampa 36 holes
March 22 Winter Haven 18 holes
March 30 Leesburg 18 holes
April Ocala 18 ho.les
April 9 Temple Terrace 18 holes
April 15 Clearwater 18 holes
April 19 Cocoa 36 holes
April 23 Manatee 18 holes
TERM III
May 2,3,4,5 Orlando - FCCAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Orangetree & Alhambra C.C.
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INTRAMURALS
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FLAG FOOTBALL
CHAMPIONS-ROOKIES: Seated: Mike Hamri c. Second Row: Robert Hill, Scott Steinman, Darrel
Hicks, Mike Stohler and John Whitt. Back Row : Ken Tumlin, Tim Sennett, Mike Muraro, Skip
Labrie and Kim Himelsbaugh.
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RUNNERS-UP-STUDS: Sitting, left to right: Richard Baxter, Byron Bitting, Craig Grinnell, and Sam
Vibber. Standing : Lee Wolf, Mike Bakich, Jeff Buzard, Robert Caldwell, Tom McNutt, Joel Sellers, Gary
Conliffe, and Wayne Carter.
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POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL
CHAMPIONS-THE CHOCOLATE CHI PS: Kneeling (I to r), Pam Hood, Charlie Mae Leeks and Vera Dailey. Standing:
Gwen Bodie, Edna Heron, Sheryl Floyd, Alma Newkirk and Debbie Bowers.

RUNNERS-UP- ROCKETTS: Kneeling, left to right: Vickie Crafton, June Himelsbaugh and Angela Moody. Standing: Renee
Piner, Beverly Williams, Debbie C lifton, Carolin e Hamric, Jerri Blair and Terri Titshaw.
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BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONS-BLOODSTO E: Kneeling, left to right: Joe McDuffy, Charles Starr, and Randy
Shumpert. Standing: AI Jones, George Smith, Kevin Benton, Phillip Tyndell, Willie Wright and Frank
Allen.
RUNNERS-UP-STUDS: Kneeling, left to right: Tom McNutt, Robert Caldwell, Richard Baxter, and
Mike Bakich. Second Row: Steve Setzer, Kim Gano, Paul Gross, Karl Amundson, Andy Witherell, and
Wayne Carter.

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INTRAMURALS

· ESTABLISHMENT
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SGA accomplished much
this year. The year started with
a cookout on the C. U. patio
for freshman orientation. A
very impressive 50% of the fulltime
students turned out to
vote in the fall election.
Country Day was highlighted
this year by the Gamble
Rogers Concert. Barbara
Frazier was crowned Miss
Lake-Sumter, selected from 16
contestants, while Joni Hardaway
was crowned Queen of
the Christmas Ball. Cindy
Monn was freshman attendant.
SGA's Bicentennial project
included the placement of flags
of the 13 original colonies beside
the lake and the presentation
of "Mark Twain," portrayed
by John Chappell. The
Alpha Omega Players returned
to present "A Man For All
Seasons" and "Diary of Adam
and Eve."
Greaser week was highlighted
by the Clutch Concert featuring
hits of the '50s. Money '
from a Volleyball Marathon
went to the Leesburg Humane
Society. The Spring Picnic was
held at the close of this active
year.
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SGA WORKS
Front Row (I tor): Carol Taylor, John Neal, sponsor, Laurie Merrick, Cindy Monn. Second Row: Teresa
Kadel, Craig Grinnell, Joy Stricklen, Ginny Shelfer, Terri Titshaw, Deborah Byars, Mary Ruth Taylor,
advisor. Back Row: Alex Bonner, Mike Guerry, Mike Bakich, Sam Yibber, Ken Tumlin, Bill Brown,
Gordon Savage, Bob Brobst, Mike Stohler, David Payne , ICC sponsor.
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REPORTERS ON THE GO!
The Mass Media class serving
as the Angler Staff kept
students up-to-date with the
bimonthly newspaper. The
editions were packed with campus
news and events. When
editor Bill Bradford transferred
in December his post
was inherited by Dale Easterwood.
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First Row: Dale Easterwood, Deena Williams, Gary Custar, Michele Futch, Kathy Barnett. Second Row:
Janice Harris, Charles Clary, John Gill, Lance Tillman, Charles Christopher. Below Left: Alan McAllister,
Mohamad Javaheri, Karin McComb, Alan Locke. Below Right: Bob Brobst and Bill Bradford.

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STAFF
Editor
Happenings
.Vincent Argenziano
. .Karen Kirkland
Glenda LaRoe
Sports .. .. . .... .. . Richard Whalen
Organizations . ... .. . ... Sadye Foster
Benny Woodard
Establishment
.Dale Easterwood
Sophomores ... Debbie Byars
Freshmen .
.Marilyn Peacock
Delores Skank
Expressions ... .. . .. Vincent Argenziano
Advertising ... . ... . .. Kathy Barnett
Photographer ... . ...... . Bob Brobst
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The purpose of the Interclub
Council is to link clubs
and students to the activities
of the Student Government
Association. Membership is
composed of the presidents
of all L-SCC clubs.
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INTERCLUB COUNCIL
INTERC LVB CO UNCIL: Front Row, left to right: Alm a Newkirk, Gary Mosley, Lynn Sennett, Ken
Tumlin, Bi ll Dixon, Mike Baki ch, S am Vi bber, chairman, Ed Hunt, Duane C la rk. Back Row: Lillian Holt,
David Payne, Ed Cameron, Dr. Robert Wall , J ohn Neal, J on Hypes.

YOUNG DEMOCRATS GET INVOLVED
Front Row, left to right: Ed Hunt, Ben Woodard , Paul a Burns, Valerie Reed. Second Row: Carolyn Elmore,
Perry Hughes, Keeta Fogle, Gordon Savage.
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Young Democrats Fall
Term sponsored a drive to
register students to vote in
Lake and Sumter Counties.
Election supervisors from
both Lake and Sumter
Counties brought registration
books to campus. Also,
the YDs were host to Florida
Attorney General Robert
Shevin, who addressed a
large group of students and
faculty.
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Throughout the year, the
L-SCC Chorus and Band
present a variety of programs
that provide muchneeded
breaks from day-today
routine. The Christmas
concert is a focal point for
the year.
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THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT

ICHTHUS
ICHTHUS meets to join
in prayer, song, and discussion.
This interdenominational
organization provides
opportunities for students to
engage in devotional experience
in accordance with
their faith .
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First Row: Cynthia Roy, Paula Chapman, Deena Williams, Teresa Boutwe ll, Cindy Stottler, Mike Geddes,
Laurie Merrick. Second Row: Dr. Robert Wall, sponsor, Keith Oliver, Brad Stauffer, Bob Ault, Bill Di xon,
Mark Weaver.

PHI BET A LAMBDA HAS BUSINESS
IN THE BAG
Seated Front, left to right: Betty Jeffery, Susan Miller, Kathy Hardy, Duane Clark. Second Row: Robert
Redding, Sheri Romano, Barbara Scott, Mary Canell, Carol Taylor, Jon Hypes, sponsor.
Phi Beta Lambda is L­
SCC's club for those interested
in various aspects of
the business world. The club
is open to students who are
enrolled in at least one business
course. The purpose of
the club is to give the student
a better understanding
of the business world.
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Phi Theta Kappa is the
only national honor society
for American Junior Colleges.
Members are among
the upper ten percent of the
total enrollment. They must
have a grade point average
of 3.4 for initiation and
maintain a 3.0.
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PTK SPONSORS LEADERSHIP
Seated, left to right: Maryann Hughes, Cathy Carpenter, Laurie Whalen, Dee Cla rk. Standing: Vera Dandridge,
sponsor, Jack Owen, Vince Argenziano, Alex Bonner, Loui s Wirak, sponsor.

BSU HANGS TOGETHER-
Seated, left to right: Priscilla Mells, Gary Mosley, president, Pamela Hood, Randy Shumpert, Janice Battle,
Teanease Williamson, vice-president, Betty Pierson. Standing: Inez Jones, Deborah Conners, Graylon
Brown, Yodora Littles, Milton Connelly, Marilyn Williams, Edna Heron, Gwendolyn Bowdie, Frederica
Mosley, Willie Jones, Debra Bowers, Naomi Heron, Dorothy Brown. Not Pictured: Charles Starr, treas.,
and Lisa Beckles, secretary.
The Black Student Union
is composed of various individuals
interested in Black
culture, literature, art, and
mustc. The organization
strives to promote black
awareness through various
projects in the community.
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Circle K is a service organization
through which
college students find a
means for responsible action
in their communities and a
more active involvement in
campus life. Kiwanis Club
of Leesburg is the sponsor
of Circle K at L-SCC.
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CIRCLE K GETS ACTIVE
Seated, (I to r): Rick Hershey, Beverly Williams, Scott Steinman, Ken Tumlin , C indy Bowles. Second
Row: Deena Will iams, Carol Taylor, Debbie Byars, Joy Stricklen, Angela Moody, Debbie Clifton,
Robert Hill, Scott Wynn. Back Row : Jeff Wilson, Mike Guerry, Brenda Luther, Susan Cornwell, Terri
Titshaw, Ed Cameron, sponsor.

ORGANIZATIONS

PRESIDENT
Dr. Paul P. Williams with members of
Board of Trustees. Left: Mrs. Marie
Bowden, ch.:irman; Mrs. R. J. Thornton,
vice-chairman.
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Dr. Dixie Jean Allen, Dean of Student Services
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DEAN'S
Dr. William C. Bungert, Dean of College
H. W. Asbell, Dean of Admissions John E. Graham, Dean of Administrative Services
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COUNSELING CENTER
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Evelyn Sebree, Coordinator of Financial Aid.
Horace Jones, Jr., Counselor Will iam Kennedy, Ill , Counselor
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La Vera Yarish, Division Chairman
HUMANITIES
James Rennie, English
David Payne, English C.W. Hubbard, English
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Jeanne Kelton, Art
Glenn Ricci, Art
Right: Ervin Gatlin; Music
HUMANITIES
Don Mclaurin, Music
Janet King, Art
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Dr. Edward Jackson, Division Chairman
Jeff Morris, Criminal Justice
Dr. Clayton Bishop, Psychology
John Neal, Economics

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Walter Bryde, History
Dr. Harold Alford, Sociology
Edward James, History David Krause, History
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MATH-SCIENCE
Louis R. Wirak, Division C hairman Pete Wilson, Math
A. P. Bonner, Math and Physics Lamar Sharp, Math

Vera Da ndridge, Biology Dr. Robert C. Wall, Biology
Edmund Cameron, Chemistry
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TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
Loyd Kiernan, Tech. Ed. and Director of Data Processing
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Larry Shippy, Athletic Director
Edmonde Kelly, Division Chairman
HEALTH AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Delbert H ollingsworth, Division Chairman

Loretta McPherson, Division Chairman
BUSINESS
Jon Hypes, Business
Mary Caponi, Business George Haley, Busi ness and Data Processing
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DIRECTORS
Walter Allan, Director of Continuing Education Robert Furnas, Director of Finance
Douglas Trabert, Media· Specialist
Mary Ruth Taylor, Director of Student Activities
Left: Jean Sneed, Director of Information Services ·

Dr. Joseph Rhile, Director of Vocational Education
Lester Ruth, Director of Planning and Research
Helen Sergeson, Librarian
Delbert Copeland, Director of Learning Resources
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Ed Moyer, Director of Maintenance
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STAFF
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Joyce Hutcheson, Secretary Marjorie Gates, Secretary
Phyllis Kueffer. Secretary J ane Kohn , Computer Operator
Chri styne Hamilton. Bookkeeper Jean Gatlin. Secretary Doris Walter, Secretary
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Suzanne Shaffer, Secretary
Harriet Asbeck, Secretary
Reba Moore, Receptionist
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Gloria Walker, Secretary
Maxine Born, Xerox Operator Evelyn Crabb. Secretary
Melvina Robinson, Secretary
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STAFF (cont'd)
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Jenny Shippy, Secretary
Betty Furnas, Secretary
Marguerite Phillips, Bookstore Manager
Janice Kohn , Secretary Kathy Bissett, Key Punch Operator
Ruth Moyer Louis Burg, Security
Left to right: Ira Robinson, Ed Moyer, Oscar Burton, Emil Sudol, Harold Lane,
Maintenance.

POPULATION
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SOPHOMORES
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Rand y Allemang
Eustis
Michael Arcuri
Leesburg
Vincent Argenziano
Eustis
Mike Baki ch
Umatilla
Rasool Baradaran
Tava res
Maureen Barclay
Wi ldwood
Kath y Barnett
Leesburg
Ken Basso
Leesburg
Mark Bennett
Leesburg
Sam Bennett
Okahumpka
Stan Bogie!
Tavares

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Jon Bolton
Moun t Dora
Carol yn Bowron
Eustis
William Bradford
Eustis
Ken B_radl ey
Eustis
Tommy Bradley
l eesburg
Kaye Brantley
Coleman
Bill Brow n
Mount Dora
Dave Eugene Brown
Wild wood
Janet Brown
Tava res
Jeffrey Brown
Mount Dora
Mary Brown
Webster
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SOPHOMORES
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Rachel Buckner
Leesburg
Paul a Burns
Fru itla nd Park
Jeff Buza rd
Umatilla
Ro bert Cald we ll
Umatilla
A nn a Cameron
Eustis
Teresa Cann on
O kahumpka
Cathy Carpen ter
Eusti s
S usan Carr
Leesburg
Michael Carter
Eustis
Robert Carter
Leesburg
Wayne Carter
Astor
Mary Cates
T avares
Neil Christie
Eustis
Carolyn C lark
Weirsda le
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Duane Clark
Leesburg
Gregory Cobb
Eustis
Karen Coker
Leesburg
Robert Kohn
Leesburg
Tim Coleman
Leesburg
Gary Conliffe
Mount Dora
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SOPHOMORES
Eric Cotsenm oyer
Clerm ont
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John Crockett
Altoona
Fred Cross
Eustis
Greg Cubbage
Leesburg
Ga ry Custar
Tavares
Cyru s Dadp arvar
Leesburg
Willi am Davi s
Center Hill
Mike DeG raw
Leesburg
Vera Di llard
Eustis
Bill Dixo n
Fruit land Park
Ann Dopheide
Eustis
Ralph Dozier
.Leesburg
Luneta Dubay
Eustis
Greg Eaton
Lake Panasoffkee
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Victoria Ehlers
Weirsdale
Kelly Eison
Leesburg
Carolyn Elmore
Eustis
Sharon Ericson
Umatilla
Lynda Fahey
Tavares
Frank Fayson
Wildwood
Brian Feehan
Crystal River
Keeta Fogle
Clermont
Sadye Foster
Clermont
Steve Foster
Coleman
Sara Frerking
Tavares
Michele Futch
Lake Weir
Ron Gamble
Eustis
James Garner
Leesburg
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SOPHOMORES
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Deborah George
Bushnell
Rand y Gideon s
Webster
Cath y Green
Eustis
Craig Grinnell
Leesburg
Joni Hard away
Leesburg
Kathy Hard y
Eustis
Rock y Harri s
Coleman
Shenita Harris
Leesburg
John Harri son
Leesburg
Beth Haselton
Eustis
Linda Heard
Lake Alfred
Carolyn Hendrick
Eustis
Lay ne Hendrickson
Astor
Nao mi Heron
Leesburg

Darrell Hicks
Leesburg
Connie Hill
Mount Dora
Donald Hodges
Umatilla
Rich ard Hohman
Eustis
Bonnie Homan
Clerm ont
Pam Hood
Leesburg
Catherine Horton
Fruitland Park
Marya nne Hughes
Leesburg
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SOPHOMORES
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Edward Hunt
Clermont
Mike Hutcherson
Leesburg
Harlin ldell
Lady Lake
Elizabeth Jeffery
Tavares
William Jeffery, Jr.
Leesburg
Franklin Jelsma
Mount Dora
Lisa Jelsma
Mount Dora
James Jepson
Leesburg
Bob Jeske
Tavares
Aud rey Jochum
Wildwood
Larry Jochum
Wildwood
Charles Jones
Mount Dora
Richard Judkins
Groveland
Denise Judy
Clermont
Teri Kadel
Mount Dora
Ken Kay
· Leesburg
Chuck Keedy
Leesburg
Paul Kennedy
Umatilla
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Debbie Knecht
Bushnell
Mary Knowles
Leesburg
Lynd a Lamoreau x
Eu sti s
Hugh Lee
Groveland
Gail Lemminn
Leesburg
Kenneth Lester
Tava res
Rose Lowery
Leesburg
Mary Ann Lucik
Zellwood
Sheila Mann
Bu shnell
Marga ret Mathis
Leesburg
Debbie Mattioda
Groveland
Alan McAllister
Bu shnell
Mari-Jean McAllister
Bushnell
Jim McC lellan
Wildwood
Travis McKnight
Leesburg
Debbie Mclaughlin
Center Hill
Tom McNutt
Leesburg
Laurie Merrick
Um atilla
99

SOPHOMORES
100
David Merritt
Webster
J ohn Merritt
Okahumpka
Katie Merritt
Center Hill
Gwennis Miller
Leesburg
Cornell Miller
Leesburg
Robert Milligan
Leesburg
Mary Milton
Grand Island
Marcia Mintern
Astatula
Ashton Myers
Leesburg
Patti Nave
Fruitland Park

Mary Jea n Nichols
C lerm ont
Nancy Nielse n
Leesburg
Steve Olive r
Eustis
Irving Olsen
Leesburg
Beth O ppy
U matilla
J ohn Orndorff
Tavares
J ack O we n
Leesburg
J ackie Pack
Leesburg
Robert Page
Mount Dora
J oy Parker
Leesburg
101

SOPHOMORES
102
Kath y Parker
Eustis
Beth Parrish
Leesburg
Jimmy Parrish
Umatilla
Jimmy Pate
Leesburg
James Payne, Jr.
Eustis
Tom Payne
Umatilla
Martha Pegram
Leesburg
Fred Plummer
Clermont
Bob Redding
Leesburg
Ya !erie Reed
Leesburg
Lonnie Re vels
Tavares
Susan Ricci
Leesburg ;;..
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104
SOPHOMORES
Jim Stivender
Leesburg
Delores Strong
Eustis
Kathy Sweeney
Tangerine
Peter Tand
Tavares
Chad Taylor
Leesburg
Mike Taylor
Coleman
Charles Thompson
Leesburg
Delores Thompson
Leesburg
Karen Thornton
Wildwood
June Tillman
Bushnell
Lance Tillman
Bushnell
Carlene Tuley
Lady Lake
Anita Van Beek
Weirsdale
Sam Yibber
Leesburg
Alfred Waldrop
La.ke PanasoffKee
David Walker
Tavares

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Shirley Wall
Leesburg
Jeann e Watts
Tavares
Dav id Wetzel
Eu stis
Laurie Wh alen
Leesburg
Deena Williams
Leesburg
Cynthia Winter
Wi nter Garden
Harvey Witherspoo n
Dunnellon
J oe Witter
Leesburg
Ben nie Woodard
Webster
Don Wright
Tava res
Scott Wynn
Groveland
Anita Yount
Eustis
105

FRESHMEN
106
Mark Adams
Mount Dora
Judith Adcock
Mount Dora
Ken Alexander
Umatill a
Scott Alderm an
Mount Dora
Dav id Aldrich
Leesburg
Frank Allen
Umatill a
Gar\ Allen
Webster
Lmn All ison
·umatilla
Karl Amundson
Crystal Rive r
Da le Anderso n
Leesbu rg
Hampton Anderson
Mount Dora
John Arnold
Umatilla

Bob Ault
Leesburg
Art Ayris
Leesburg
Mark Baker
Astor
Michael Baker
Mount Dora
Donna Barber
Bushnell
Earl Bart on
Leesburg
Glen is Bates
Bushnell
Stan Bair
Leesburg
Larry Beard
Eustis
Allicia Beckles
Leesburg
Agnes Bellamy
Center Hill
Kenneth Benn
Eust is
107

FRESHMEN
108
Perry Bennett
Leesburg
Kevin Benton
Eustis
Melody Ben z
Leesburg
Larai ne Berger
Eusti s -
Mary Berry
Leesburg
Sharon Berry
Leesburg
Roger Beyers
Leesburg
Mary Bigham
Coleman
Linda Bi shop
Leesburg
Zana Bl ackmon
Wild wood
Rh ond a Bonvi lle
Leesburg
Gary Booth
Eustis
Teresa Bout we ll
Leesburg
Dan Bowden
Fruitl and Park
Sherri ll Bowden
Fruitland Park

FRESHMEN
110
Cheryl Cameron
Eustis
Ken Carpenter
Eust is
David Carter
Clerm ont
Ken Ca rt well
Kath y Chandl er
Leesburg
Paul a Chapm an
Leesburg
Jerry Chaput
Howey-in-the-Hills
George Cherry
Eustis
Gerard Clark
Wei rsdale
Mart y Clark
Fruitland Park
Charles Clary
Deland
Dav id Claypool
Groveland
Debbie Clifton
Okahumpka
Claudia Colvin
Eust is
Deb bra Connell y
Okahumpka

Deborah Conner
Leesbu rg
Joy Cook
Eustis
Robert Cook
Fruitland Park
Wil liam Coppock
Lake Panasoffkee
Susan Cornwell
Leesburg
Connie Cox
Leesburg
Wendy Cross
Leesburg
Cind y Cummings
Howey-in-the-Hi lls
Janet Dabney
Leesburg
Bruce Dalton
Tava res
Scott Dandridge
Eustis
Gary Davis
Mount Dora
Ron ald Day
Wildwood
Dale Delpit
Leesburg
111

Dav id Eubanks
Leesburg
Gloria Evans
Ok ahumpka
Ruth Farkus
Wildwood
Debbie Fedorka
Eust is
Eri c Feight
Wildwood
Linda Felts
Lake Jem
Myla Fitzgerald
Zellwood
Veronica Fl akes
Eustis
Connie Fogg
Bushnell
Lynette Forman
Leesburg
Su zy Fort
Wild wood
Cindi Fowler
Leesburg
Barba ra Frazier
Mt. Dora
Dav id Frerking
Tava res
Ricky Fu sse ll
Webster
Kim Gano
Clermont
Claudia Galbrea th
Leesburg
Beth Ga rn er
Eusti s
113

FRESHMEN
114
Gail Garner
Okahumpka
Mike Geddes
Sorrento
Richard Gibson
Leesburg
Gary Glidewe ll
Leesburg
Robert Godwin
Groveland
Denise Goodman
Eustis
Eliza beth Gover
Lady Lake
Brend a Greene
Leesburg
Calene Green
Eust is
Lisa Griswold
Eusti s
Mike Guerry
Leesbu rg
Valerie Ha ll
Zellwood
Mary Hammon s
Clermont
Robin Hampy
Eustis
Caro lyn Hamr ic
Fruitland Park

Janice Harris
Leesburg
Di ane Ha rrison
Apopka
Melody Hartenstein
Weirsdale
Mary Hartwe ll
Fruitland Park
Edith H ayes
Leesburg
Kirk Head
Webster
Dorothy Heald
Yalaha
Ed na Heron
Leesburg
Miles Hester
Eustis
Theddeus Hightower
Leesburg
Harrison Hill
Wildwood
Robert Hill
Leesburg
Thomas Hill
Eusti s
June Himelsbaugh
Leesburg -
Scott Hindman
Leesburg
115

FRESHMEN
116
Gerry Hodge
Tavares
Bert Hoga n
Leesburg
Deborah Holcomb
Leesburg
Michael Holloway
Leesburg
John Huffines
Leesburg
Perry Hughes
Clerm ont
Willie Humphries
Leesburg
Jil l Huch ingson
Leesburg
Bill Ingram
Astatula
Glenn lrby
Eustis
Mart y Irwin
Leesburg
Byrnes James
Leesburg
Sue Ellen Jarstfer
Oxford
Chu ck Jeffries
Ridge Manor
Jay Jenkins
Leesburg
Larry Jimenez
Eustis

:: . ' .
Alice Jochum
Wildwood
Deborah Johns
Groveland
Paul Johnso n
Eustis
Inez Jones
Eustis
Leigh Ann Justi so n
Leesburg
Rand y Karst
Clermont
Dorothy Keedy
Leesburg
Minnie Keiler
Wildwood
Karen Kirkland
Astatula
Doroth y Knight
Bushnel
John LaM ond
Eustis
Doroth y Lanes
Mt. Dora
117

FRESHMEN
11 8
Judy Land
Umatilla
Jay Lane
Tava res
Glenda La Roe
Eustis
Jenny Lee
Eust is
Rosa ll ynn Like
Leesburg
Y odor a Littles
Leesburg
Rosea nn e Locke
Webster
Pam Lock lear
Wi ldwood
Pau l Logas
Mt. Dora
Raymond Logsdon
Lady Lake
Brend a Luther
Leesburg
Bern ice Luea lien
Leesburg
Sharon Madere
Center Hill
Jim Madden
Leesburg
Evonne Major
Leesburg
Mich ael Maravich
George Martin
Mt. Dora
Sherilyn Matthews
Eustis

FRESHMEN
120
Donna Mim s
Bushnell
Chu ck Mingonet
Eustis
Chris Moffitt
Bushn ell
Cindy Monn
Eusti s
Ange la Moody
Leesburg
A li ce Mordt
Cen te r Hill
Jerry Morre ll
Ok ahumpka
June Morri s
Eustis
Frederica Mosley
Leesburg
Malcom Mosley
Eusti s
Mike Muraro
Groveland
Susa n Myles
Sumterville
Mark Nacke
Eustis
Leigh Napier
Leesb urg
Sharon Nelso n
Wildwood
Dara Nichols
Wildwood
Loretta Ni xo n
Eustis
Gladys Oliver
Center Hill

Keith Oli ver
Eustis
Pat Orsban
Tavares
Ca rl ene Osmolski
Astatula
Randy Palmer
Leesburg
Steve Palumbo
Longwood
C laude Parker
Eustis
Darrel l Parker
Leesburg
Linda Parker
Tava res
Karen Peeler
Eustis
Mike Peeler
Eustis
Ci nd y Peschk e
Umatilla
Mike Peterson
Leesb urg
Renee Piner
Yalaha
Margo Poll ard
T-:wares
Ca rl a Ponton
Oxford
121

FRESHMEN
122
Mike Potter
Groveland
John Powell
Leesburg
Darrell Proctor
Mascotte
Sue Rains
Tavares
David Redding
Wildwood
Julie Reutebuch
Tavares
John Rhile
Leesburg
Bob Riedle
Mt. Dora
Deborah Rimes
Leesburg
Debbie Roach
Eustis
Charlie Rogers
Leesburg
Mildred Rose
Eustis
Michael Rosenmund
Leesburg
Cynthia Roy
Umatilla
Sheryl Rushing
Bushnell

Patti Rya n
Leesburg
Gordon Savage
Leesburg
Helen Sell s
In ve rn ess
Rand y Senn
Leesburg
Tim Senn ett
Leesburg
Steve Setze r
Mt. Dora
Danny Shackelford
Leesburg
Brad Sh afe r
Tava res
Greg Shann on
Wildwood
Lisa Shoem aker
Wild wood
Dean Sh ort
Eusti s
Roy Silvers
Lake Panasoffk ee
Dave Sims
Leesburg
Charles Singleton
Wild wood
Delores Sk ank
Astatula
123

FRESHMEN
124
Victor Small
Coleman
David Smith
Orlando
Ken Smith
Eustis
Melanie Smith
Altoona
Roger Smith
Leesburg
Ruby Smith
T avares
Tim Smith
Leesburg
W a rren Smith
Center Hill
Jenny Snavely
Umatilla
Ri cky Spears
Eustis
Barba ra Strong
Wildwood
Tom Studer
T avares
Scott Steinman
Leesburg
James Stephens
Eustis
Carl Stephenson
Dona Vista
Doug Stevens
Tavares
Dwa in Stewart
Leesburg
Cindy Stottler
T avares
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FRESHMEN
126
Robert T reen
Howey
Mike Turpak
Leesburg
Mark Tweed
Sorrent o
Pam Tyla
Lady Lake
Bobby Tyre
Eustis
Diane Vand eroef
Mt. Dora
Gary Van Landi ng ham
Mt. Dora
Jim Vea l
Lake Panasoffkee
Leigh Walsh
Tava res
Lorraine Watson
Mt. Dora
Melissa Weaver
Astor
Ga ry We\bon
Eustis
Ri chard Whalen
Lees burg
Dave Whit lock
Bushnell
Robin Whitloc k
Lees burg

Beverly Williams
Leesburg
Cheryl Williams
Center Hill
SusJn Williams
Leesburg
Terry Williams
Eusti s
Tea nease Williamson
Leesburg
Cristy Willis
Leesburg
Jeff Wilso n
Leesburg
Julie Wilso n
Tavares
Rh onda Winkles
Cole man
Mary Lynn Wintersdorf
Tavares
Patti Wond erlin
Tava res
Alice Woods
Wildwood
Donn a Wood
Leesburg
Bruce Wright
Eustis
Lisa Wrobel
Howey
Bill Yeart a
Leesburg
127

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130
Ballad
The king sat upon his throne
Before his sages old.
"Who can find for me a prince
Who is strong and brave and bold?"
"I have a lovely daughter
Who needs to find her man
For soon she will be sixteen
But who should take her hand?"
"Across the sea there lives a prince
Who is so rich and brave
' Hundred slaves wait on him a day
But he's old, soon for the grave."
"Then all his princely treasure
Could be yours, 0 great sire.
Marry her to him today
And he'll die before he'll tire."
But the king's lovely daughter
Back from her lover young
Overheard and listened in
And then stuck out her tongue.
"Never shall I marry him
He's much too old for me.
I' ll go back to my love tonight
And together we shall flee ."
She met her love upon the moor
Their words of love were said
in the morn they found a church
And together they were wed.
The next day the king was sad
His girl could not be found
He searched his castle and his land
And found her ring upon the ground. ...,.
A year and a day he searched
Until he could search no more
He rode to a house for rest
And knocked upon the door
A pretty woman answered
With a baby in her arms
Her manner was familiar
And had so many charms.

T
Around her neck there hung a stone
That he had seen before.
He looked her in the eye and asked
"What did you leave home for?"
"I left home to be happy
With the man I love the best
On this land we' ve made our home
And inside we' ve made our nest."
The king held the baby child
And pressed it to his lip
Then he held his daughter close
And made his homeward trip.
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Jane Reutebuch
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132
Computer Error
John Quigley stamped out of the Bureau of Vehicle Registration
offices muttering invectives under his breath.
"What the hell," he asked himself, "are computers good for
anyway?" A sign across the street beckoned - Office Lounge.
Quigley crossed and made for the door.
"What'll it be?" the bartender asked, as Quigley settled
himself on the barstool. •
"Double shot - bourbon, and water back."
"Comin' up."
"Kinda slow today," Quigley observed, looking around.
"You're the first. We usually don't get much till
about eleven," replied the bartender as he placed the glasses
on the bar.
"You know," Quigley said, as he twirled the shot glass
in his hand, "computers are for the birds. I went over to
the registration office early to get my new plates. If you
don't go early you'll spend all day waitin' in line. Anyway,
when it comes my turn, I give the girl this form they sent
me, and guess what happens?"
"What?"
"She goes over to a file, pulls out a card, and comes
back - now get this!" he said, his voice changing to a falsetto
pitch. '"Sir"' he went on, trying to imitate the
clerk's voice, "our computer shows you as being deceased."
Gulping down his drink, he continued, his voice normal
again. "How about that! Here I am standing right smack in
front of her, and she says her computer says I'm dead."
"I'll be damned," the bartender said. "What did you
do?"
"Well, the funny part is, I couldn't do anything. She
said I was the second one it happened to today, and that
we'd both - (the other guy's name was Quinn, by the way) ­
have to wait till they made a correction and put the card
back through the computer. Tell you one thing! She better
get that computer straightened out, or I'll be talkin' to
someone who will!" he said emphatically.
"Don't blame yuu Mister - what did you say your name
was?"
"Didn't. But it's Quigley."
"Wait a minute!" the bartender said, an expression of
enlightenment coming over his face . "Hold on! Q-U-I
Quigley - Quinn. Your name and the other guy's both start
with Q-U-1. Maybe the computer goofed on everyone's name
that starts with Q-U-1."

"Never considered that," Quigley said. "No, sure
didn' t, but you could have something there." He laughed as
a thought entered his mind. "Maybe I should run down and
collect my insurance," he said, his earlier dark mood giving
way to one of jocularity. "I'll have another double."
The bartender laughed and placed the drink on the bar.
Just as Quigley was finishing his drink, the door opened and
a man rushed in brandishing a gun. His mouth twitched and
his nervousness was reflected in his jerky motions.
"Lay the bread on me, man" huasped. "Be quick
about it too. You," he motioned to Quigley, "out with the
wallet. Slide it here and be careful how you slide it. "
The bartender hit the "No sale" button and the register
clacked open. He scooped out the bills and started stacking
them on the bar, glancing only for the briefest moment at
the gun lying on top of the beer cooler, under the bar, only
inches from his hand.
Quigley pulled the wallet out of his pocket and very
cautiously stooped to slide it to the nervous robber. It
slid across the floor like a shuffleboard puck and stopped
at the man's feet. As the robber reached to pick it up, the
bartender shouted, "Stay down, mister!" Quickly snatching
the gun from the top of the cooler he fired over Quigley's
head. It was all in one smooth rapid motion. A small black
dot appeared as if from nowhere right in the center of the
dishevelled looking robber's forehead . He stood for a moment,
as if frozen , and then started to pitch forward. As he fell,
another cracking sound shattered the quiet.
Quigley rose slowly, his knuckles white as he clutched
the corner of the bar. "You okay?" the bartender asked in a
shaky voice. Quigley started to open his mouth, but no
sound came. The bartender looked in astonishment at the
spreading red stain on the front of the shirt, and then
Quigley slumped to the floor. The bartender scrambled over
the bar and gently pulled him to a sitting position. Quigley's
head rolled forward and his chin came to rest just over the
red stain. The bartender eased him back to the floor, then
walked slowly to the phone and dialed the police.
"Better send someone over right away - Office Lounge ­
a guy just tried to stick up the place and he and one of my
customers are dead. Both shot. I'll fill you in when you
get here. No, never saw either one of them before. The
customer's name is Quigley, though. The other guy? "Well,
he said grimly, "I think you're gonna find his name is Quinn.
How do I know?" He paused and his voice grew husky. "let's
just say a computer told me," and he hung up.
Harold Larimer
First place prose
Naiad Creative Writing Contest
133

134
Your love comes creeping to me
like warm wine
after sunset,
and stays .. .
until the sun
returns to bring the day.
And so I go from sunrise to sunrise,
anticipating the time when . ..
the darkness comes.
Laurel McPherson
Second place poem
Naiad Creative Writing Contest
Na iad is publis hed by a nd fo r the students
of La ke-S umter Co mmunity Co llege.
The opin ions expressed are those
of the editor a nd sta ff, and in no way
reflect the att itude of La ke-Sumter
Community Co ll ege administrat ion,
faculty , and staff.
Dreams and Other Things
If days were stored in balloons,
dreams would be pointed needles
bursting life' s boredom.
If days were in the form of stagnant water,
dreams would be swift currents ·
transforming stillness into rapid action.
If m'mi is compa red to bees,
dreams are lightning bolts
that shatter hundreds of bees swarming.
Life without dreams
is a bottomless well,
and down, down, down, one goes.
- Bobbi Thomas

I Touched You
I touched yo u,
for one fleeting moment
my breath was inside yours,
and in that moment,
so far go ne now,
I stood aside yo u in comradeship.
I touched yo u,
yet now as I form these words
you are lost again ,
lost in the thickening fog
whose swirling winds sweep
your trail out towards infinity.
You were so small ,
as minute as my life,
yet yo u presented all
with the light of a thousand ages;
within the scope of a solitude thought,
You protected.
You warmed the void ,
you stood without
a nd yet within,
and pierced the dense lies ­
shrills of distant trains
lost in the heavy night.
Richard Whalen
Sunday in the Park
i stand on the brink of utter despair,
gazing down into the swirling void.
My shadow reflects a wasted life ­
shattered dreams; hope, a lost word.
The question in my head tears at sanity
- a hawkdevouring a white mouse.
Have i the strength, or shall i fail again?
Seeking comfort, my soul is alone in a nightmare.
Silence. Fear. Dread illusion.
i await the answer only i can give.
The clouds fade and the earth cries out ­
Animals greet the sun.
"Release!" i scream
The animals are silent, the sun disappears.
My nfind slithers out and encircles a flower,
caressing each petal.
i bec.ome a rock -
i am pebbles -
sand . .. .. .. .
. . . . i become a seed;
a flower.
i feel an insane being ki ss me.
i wither;
i die.
David Bouterse
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137

138
Haiku
April in the country
mud time; frogs peeping
Bright blue skies, brief
showers come.
Pink arbutus blooms.
Midsummer
mown hay scents the air
shrill-toned locust's voice
is heard
heat-waves rise at noon.
Tornado
clouds piled up a loft
nature's vacuum swept by
death strolled down
the street.
Summer night
whip-poor-wills call
babies cuddle down to sleep
mothers heave a sigh.
Perry Hughes
Third Place Poem
Naiad Creative Writing Contest
Requiem
The days when eyes were bright and hopes soared high
Are scuttled in a slough of broken dreams
Where fifty-thousand hearts were all pumped dry
In payment for an unsuccessful scheme.
With honor, pea\?e is what we sought in vain.
Through bluff we tried to stem a rising tide,
But armies that we sweated blood to train
Proved well equipped with everything but pride.
So honor now is just another word,
A word that politicians used too long
While disregarding protests that were heard
And warnings that our course had proven wrong.
But had they listened then to what was said,
All fifty-thousand pawns would not be dead.
Harold Larimer

Twilight Reflections
I sit and hug my knees against the air
-
Now cool, as finairays of light reach out
From melting sun to touch the earth, to share
A quiet moment free from care and dopbt.
The earth seems drowsy, drugged by hours of sun ,
All ready for the peaceful night to come.
Now pausing, slower - all the day's work done -
A treasured time of dreaming dreams for some.
And sitting here alone, I too can feel
A peace so gentle, pure, unfelt before,
Caused by the wind in rustling trees ...
so real
My mind will keep this place for evermore.
But still there's not the peace that there might be,
For I have no one sharing it with me.
Kim Lawler
First Place Poem
Naiad Creative Writing Contest
139

144
Life
A child is born ­
Tiny and innocent,
Unaware of the world
Just as a flower bud opens ­
Tiny and innocent,
Unaware of the world.
A child grows up.
Large and full of life,
Yet still looking ahead.
Just as a flower grows ­
Larger and full of life
Yet still looking ahead.
The child becomes an adult ­
Full-grown and bewildered,
No longer anticipating life.
The flower has blossomed ­
Full-blown and bewildered,
No longer anticipating life.
The adult dies ­
Alone and unnoticed,
Returning to dust.
The blossom dies ­
Alone and unnoticed,
Returning to dust.
Mary Fretwell
Insanity
The Patient One
I looked into the eyes
of death today,
Saw the clutching outstretched hand
and nimbly leapt away
But death only smiled,
a smile that seemed to say,
It matters not at all
what day.
Insanity: an Edgar Allan Poe satire, a yellow pond, a
telephone that rings and no one answers. Insanity is the feeling
when nothing goes right, or nothing goes wrong. Insanity
is that small degree of perfection that just shouldn't be.
Insanity is a child's imagination, a child's description
of things, even though the child is "normal."
Insanity is a word to describe me after a typical writing class.
Sandi Deschaine
Harold Larimer

146
Image
Standing at the edge, gazing at the cool
image reflected through space.
Soft reality penetrates, warming dark musty
chambers of forgotten sorrow.
Suspended in a matrix of life, engorging alvioli,
alpha waves washing over fire.
Tense! Peace a forgotten mirage.
Thrust outward through time itself . . .
. . . a thousand needles stabbing, electric
blue shocks throughout, beta waves
tearing at sanity and reason, a world
gone mad in transient pain and vivid
pinwheels of orange and red ...
green. Blue . .. Calming ripples
of serene knowledge, laughing joyfully
with the stars.
David Bouterse
Glenn Ricci

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"Congratulations
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Dr. William Shu tze
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Williams
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SPONSORS
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So a year ends.
All that was to be
looked forward to is now memories,
some to remember gladly, some sadly,
but all of them added to the
growing storehouse which we
call experience.

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In the completing of a yearbook there are always some people, who in
addition to the staff, give a great amount of their time and talents. I
would like to offer my gratitude to these people.
Mrs. La Vera Yarish for her assistance with the Naiad Literary Contest.
Mr. Glenn Ricci and his art students for their fine artwork.
Mr. Horace ,!ones for his assistance with the photography.
Mrs. Marguerite Phillips for the distribution of books and sales of pictures.
Mrs. Jean Sneed for her patience and perseverance.' ...,_
Special thanks to the staff for their efforts and cooperation.
Thank you very much,
Vincent Argenziano
Editor

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