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The 1986 Bulldog Yearbook
This is the Bulldog yearbook for 1986. The theme is "Daring to Excel." It includes Bowie State College history, student activities, organizations, sports, student poems, and responses to the question, "Is college what you thought it would be?
Chapel Speakers; SGA Evangelism; Phase 1, October 1986
This video recording features a series of Chapel Speakers. At 39:39, Rev. Lundy Washington Savage, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, gives opening remarks and presents a $1,000 check to American Baptist College. Rev. Savage quotes Numbers 13:30, and gives a sermon on the topic, “We Are Able,” encouraging the congregation to follow God’s guidance and leadership. At 01:12:45, Dr. Corey gives a sermon on the importance of love, loving God, and loving one another. 01:52:15 a speaker gives a sermon on the topic of, “The Kingdom Can’t Wait,” emphasizing the importance of having faith in “the universal God” because “the Kingdom will come.” At 02:20:44, a speaker gives a sermon on the topic, “Rejoice: The King of Kings is Coming Again.” At 02:49:33, a speaker gives a sermon on the topic of “Healing for a Sick World.” At 03:21:10, Rev. Dr. Paige, gives a sermon on the topic, “Prelude to Pentecost.” At 03:53:15, Mr. Charles R. Howell speaks on the topic of the “Quality Life,” preservation of Tennessee history, and the effects that decisions have on the future. At 04:24:20, Pastor Marcel Keller of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, speaks about the definition of Evangelism, the importance of applying the Bible to the present day, and the church being built on the truth of God. This video recording concludes with a speaker talking about the importance of churches having a biblical basis for Evangelism (05:21:00)
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's 111th Birthday Celebration, July 10, 1986
This audio recording features footage from Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's 111th Birthday Celebration, in which President Bronson speaks about the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune. President Bronson emphasizes Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's devotion to education, advocacy for civil rights, and promotion of black pride. At 00:08:14, President Bronson shares Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's story of her significance of the black rose and her experiences with the Ku Klux Klan. At 00:17:27, Francis Mobley, Director of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation and Dr. Ernest Wright, are presented with the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Service Award. This audio recording concludes with acknowledgements from President Bronson and participants
Black History Program, February 9, 1986
This audio recording features a Black History Program, in which students sing, perform poetry, and celebrate Black History. At 00:17:17, Rev. Dr. Samuel Collier is presented and speaks about the word, "Nigger" and its representation of being "Somebody". From 00:22:50-00:28:28, 00:43:20-00:46:28, and 00:50:17-end, a recording of French grammar lesson interjects Dr. Samuel Collier's speech. Dr. Samuel Collier speaks about Black people in college, jail, and America. Dr. Collier encourages students to educate themselves, find their way, and help others
Miss Fisk, 1986
A collage of Miss Fisk 1985-1986, Angela M. Whitley and her court/attendants, as shown in the 1986 yearbook
Program for The Twenty-Ninth Annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures, March 17-20, 1986
The program for the Twenty-Ninth Annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures (GNL) series, focusing on the theme, "Christian Education and Church Growth." The GNL series, which started in 1958, is an annual minister's institute, honoring the legacies of J.M. Nabrit, the fourth president of American Baptist College and J.H. Garnett, a former dean of American Baptist College. Every year, religious leaders and scholars gather to address issues regarding religious leadership and service. This GNL features Dr. William J. Shaw, Dr. William Augustus Jones, and Elder D.J. Ward
82nd Commencement Excercises, 1986
The video features the 82nd Commencement Exercises. At 00:30:32, Commencement Speaker Governor Bob Graham gives his commencemence address, in which he encourages students to prepare for their future and to persevere
Rev. Morgan Babb, and Others, March-April 1986
This video recording features a series of sermons. This video opens with a sermon by Rev. Morgan Babb, founder of the King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church and radio broadcaster. Rev. Babb preaches on the topic of ““Blow the Trumpet,” in which he speaks about Christ being the answer to personal, economic, and political issues. At 00:43:00, a speaker preaches on the topic, “The Creative Word of God,” in which he talks about the difference between philosophy and theology. At 01:13:!5, graduating American Baptist College senior, Rev. Joseph Hopkins gives a sermon on the topic of “Power and Wisdom of God.” At 01:44:50, Rev. Thomas E. Austin gives a sermon on “A Lesson at the Parlor’s House,” in which he encourages participants to be obedient, lean on God, and go to God’s house when feeling frustrated. At 02:17:50, Rev. James Davis of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, gives a sermon on the topic “Strength to Carry the Load and Courage to Face the Fold,” and “Being in the Valley of Dry Bones.” At 02:40:30, President McGlothian presents the speaker for Honors Day Rev. David Williams. At 02:56:00, Rev. David Williams gives a sermon on the definition of “Holy” and how the different doors that God opens. This video concludes with honor award presentations, a sermon by the interim academic dean on “Being Educated and Yet Uneducated” (03:53:00), and a benediction
Tuskeana Yearbook, 1986
This is the 1986 Tuskegee University yearbook, Tuskeana. It includes photos of the university’s president, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton. This is the first yearbook following the school's name and status change to Tuskegee University. Campus life events during the year are also highlighted, including the commencement speech by the 8th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Samuel Riley Pierce, a concert by the SOS Band, and the 85th season of the Tuskegee Little Theater. Also included are photos of campus buildings, administrators, faculty, staff, and students, as well as student organizations, the marching band, ROTC, athletics, and Greek Life
Dr. Albert E. Smith, circa 1989
A portrait of Dr. Albert E. Smith, the sixth president of SC State, then named South Carolina State College, served from 1986–1992. Under Smith’s leadership, the university experienced increase in enrollment, A restructuring of academic divisions, and an increased focus on faculty research. SC State established working relationships with several major corporations including Westinghouse, Hughes Aircraft, AT&T and Xerox. The School of Freshman Studies was created, and an honors program was established. Fundraising efforts brought nearly $3 million to the University. President Smith was instrumental in efforts to gain university status for the institution