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faculty advisor of “The Bent Tree” while Rob served as faculty advisor for 14 years (and even Bo was the advisor one year). Editors and staff members of “The Bent Tree” have gone on to write for the “AJC” and other papers and into broadcast journalism. Art Rogers, WSB-TV director of programming, was editor of “The Bent Tree” in 1978 and the 1977 editor, Cindy Glozier, went on to become a senior producer at Court TV. Former staffers now work at WAGA-TV and other broadcast outlets.
Some fads that were memorable were bomb scares (we had three in the 70’s and Rob had to clear the lockers in the Student Center every time) and streaking by a few students. The most memorable streaking incident was the husband of an SGA officer who streaked on a mo-
torcycle. Another
time, a student re-
moved a metal pole
between two doors
in the lower level of
the Student Center
and drove a VW
Beetle into the hallway. All part of a day (albeit a very long day) in student life.
Rob Taylor – Rob Taylor is Emeritus Di- rector of Campus Life, and one of the more memorable people in the Univer- sity’s first 40 years.
Robert “Bo” Bolander - Dean Emeritus of Students and Assistant Professor Emer- itus of History Robert “Bo” Bolander passed away on July 5, 2009, leaving behind many people, both on and off the Clayton State campus, who fondly re- member him.
pride for members of the Lyceum Com- mittee.
When CJC opened in the fall of 1969 the first newsletter, “CJC An- nounces,” appeared the first week of class. The next issue was called “The Spirit of CJC.” By December it
was “The Bent Tree.” Re- cently-retired faculty member
Dr. Tom Barnett was an early
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Rob and Bo shared their memories of campus life during the early years of Clayton State. As we turn 40, Clayton State wants to hear your memories. Whether you experienced Clayton State as a student, faculty or staff member, or as a supporting member of the community, please share your favorite moments from your time at Clayton State. Email your memories to the Office of University Relations at PR@clayton.edu. Submissions will be posted on Clayton State’s 40th Anniversary celebration website. Visit www.clayton.edu and click on the link to our 40th Anniversary page to begin your stroll down memory lane.
TELL US YOUR MEMORIES