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Computer rendering of the VSU Athletic Facility. Printed and mounted on posterboard. Rendered and designed by McCall and Associates, Inc. and the VSU Foundation, Inc. This picture shows the soccer field, with a farther out shot where you can see the cemetary and other university buildings.

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Janice Lowe was a VSU alumni and professor. She taught in the math department for 38 years. An advisor for Alpha Sigma Alpha, oustanding alumni, charter member of Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honors Society and co-advisor.

She was known as the Blazer Lady, and had a passion for Blazer Athletics.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lady Blazers Basketball Team was formed in 1974 (according to program information) , although intramural women’s basketball has been strong at VSC back to the 30’s during its days as GSWC.  The first coach was Lyndal Worth.  Charles Cooper, Jane Williamson, Yevette Sparks followed.  The 1983-1984 team under Cooper won the Gulf South Conference, and reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. The Women’s Basketball Collection contains scattered programs, annual guides entitled “Meet the...

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Remembering Janice Lowe, posted by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on the VSU website.

Overview The Valdosta State College Lady Blazers seem to possess an invisible asset that places them among the best teams in the nation. With limited resources they have emerged as a leader among large universities and other prestigious institutions in the field of women's athletics. How could a team from a small South Georgia college rise to such eminence in such a short period of time? The answer is simple — the invisible asset is the absolute commitment of a small group of girls and a determined...

Overview One of the greatest assets of Valdosta State college is the Lady Blazer basketball team. This group of splendid young ladies and their outstanding coaching staff provide the finest of spectator sports for the entire region* and have brought national recognition to our college in recent years. They are as dedicated to ex- cellence in their area as any other segment of the campus in its particular field. Their suc- cess shows that dedication and effort pay handsome dividends.Staff...

Overview Valdosta State s coaching staff and the team's three seniors were photographed in the bleachers of the physical education complex, basket- ball home of the Lady Blazers. They are head coach Charles Cooper, assistant coach Val Bazarte, and from left seniors Pam Johnson, Janice Washington and Sherri France.Staff Bill Grant; Steve Roberts; Charles Cooper; Val Bazarte; Kathie Gardner; Jim Madaleno; LaFaye McFarland; Cary Wildes; Joann Gore; Lyndal Worth;Players Kim Hamm; Bridgett...

Overview Valdosta State's coaching staff and the teams two seniors were photographed near the VSC Library by campus photographer Ken Klanicki. They are head coach Charles Cooper, assistant Cathy Guzay and seniors Gina Bozeman (right) and Cindy Cooper (sitting).Staff Tom H. Wonderling; Charles Cooper; Cathy Quzay; Kathie Gardner; Jim Madaleno; Steve Roberts; Sharon Lewandowski; Kerry Wildes;Players Kim Hamm; Kajuansa Cornelius; Cindy Cooper; Beverly Johnson; Lisa Leland; Debbie Cato;...

Overview Shannon Williams,Valdosta States fifth Kodak all- American,is pictured with Lady Blazer head coach Charles Cooper,who has coached the last three players to reach all-American status. Williams,a junior,was the player of the year in the Gulf South Conference a year ago and was a member of every post-season team picked by various publications. The photo and others in this brochure were taken by college photographer Derek Pickup.Staff Deborah McBeath; Charles Cooper; Gretchen Browne;...

Overview Valdosta State’s four seniors are pictured with Lady Blazer head coach Charles Cooper and assistant coach Sherry Schumann. Pictured left to right are Cooper, Beth Clark, Molly Baker, All-American Shannon Williams, Becky Wallace, and Schumann. The picture was taken on the bridge in front of other VSC PE Complex, the home of Lady Blazer basket- ball. The photo and others in this brochure were taken by college photographer Derek Pickup.Staff Tommy Thomas; Charles Cooper; Sherry Schumann;...

Overview This year's two seniors are pictured with head coach Charles Cooper and assistant Angie Dilliner on the bridge leading to the main entrance to The Complex, home of Lady Blazer basketball. The seniors are Yolanda Chester, left, and Ivey Vickers.Staff Herb Reinhard; Charles Cooper; Angie Dilliner; Bill England; Jim Madaleno; Lori Howard; Steve Roberts; Rodney Warren; John Roberts; Bill Roberts; Larry Lampert;Players Laurie Owens; Yolanda Chester; Ivey Vickers; Stephanie Smith;...

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Valdosta State College Basketball, 1973-1974. PDF document, 40 pages.

Overview Valdosta State Basketball 1982-83. Program. Valdosta State University, 1983. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 35 pages.The cover photo was taken adjacent the beautiful Valdosta State Library and features head coach James Dominey and pre- season all-American Ivey Hubbard, who is also the captain of the 1982-83 Blazers. Hubbard is a senior who has scored almost 1300 points in his career. Dominey is beginning his 12th season as head coach, having won 191 games in the previous 11 years. This...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1983-84. Program. Valdosta State University, 1983. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 36 pages.The cover photo was taken adjacent the beautiful Valdosta State Library and features leading scorers Marlon Jones, left, and Tommy Conley next to Jones is VSC Homecoming Queen for 1983 Harriet Madison and next to Conley is Beth Hume, Miss January on Tau Kappa Epsilon's calendar of beauties.Players Mike Brown; Tommy Conley; Kirk Dunn; Greg Freelove; Lee...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1984-85. Program. Valdosta State University, 1985. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 36 pages.The 1984-85 Blazer basketball team was photographed in front of the VSC Library. Sitting, L-R; Don Latson, Brad Phillips, Harry Barnett and Tommy Conley. Standing, L- R: Leon Jones, Dale Parker, Walt Webb, Mike Brown, Jerome Lester, Eric Orr, Marlon Jones, Dale Reynolds, Tep- po Uurannemi and Mike Patrick.Staff Tom H. Wonderling; Steve Roberts; James...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1986-87. Program. Valdosta State University, 1987. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 20 pages.Valdosta State’s All-Conference players Leon Jones and Marlon Jones, are pictured on the cover. Jones and Jones were chosen to this year’s preseason All-Conference team and are being counted on to lead the Blazers to successful 1986-87 cam- paign. The cover was designed by Bill Malone who is a 1974 graduate of VSC. Photos were taken by Ken Klanicki.Staff...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1987-88. Program. Valdosta State University, 1988. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 18 pages.Valdosta State’s beautiful basketball facility is pictured on the cover. Upper deck seating added last year brings the capacity to 5,350 for basketball. The arena is among the finest in the Gulf South Conference. The photo and others in this brochure were taken by VSC photographer Derek Pickup.Staff Tommy Thomas; James Dominey; Rick Stukes; David Corder;...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1988-89. Program. Valdosta State University, 1989. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 4 pages.1988-89 Basketball Outlook: Valdosta State, the surprise team in the Gulf South Conference a year ago when the Blazers finished second in the league race, is in a similar pre-season situation again this season.Players Butch Shelman; Michael Phillips; Lloyd Clarke; Rodney Ford; Barry Purvis; Lavell Garror; Alex Thomas; Roy Addison; Joe Ellick; Mark Wienbarg;...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1989-90. Program. Valdosta State University, 1990. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 4 pages.Valdosta State, which finished third in the Gulf South Conference last year, is a true case of “You can’t tell the players without a pro- gram’’ this year as only three of last year’s ten players return. Coach James Dominey faces the chore of replacing two All-GSC players in the likes of Lavell Garror and Mike Phillips who graduated, but last year’s Freshman of...

Overview Valdosta State College Basketball 1990-91. Program. Valdosta State University, 1991. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. 4 pages.Valdosta State men’s basketball heads into 1991 full of optimism, expecting to challenge the giants of the Gulf South Conference for the league championship and along with it the automatic bid to post-season play.Staff Tommy Thomas; James Dominey; Rick Stukes; Mac Abston; Steve Roberts; Greg Cronin; Steve Key; Scott Taylor; Skeeter Parker; Greg Coop; Drew...