1961 through 1986

1981

Theron Montgomery becomes president of JSU.

1983

The Bell Comes Home: To commemorate the University's centennial, the original school bell from Hames Hall is moved to the new courtyard in front of Bibb Graves Hall.

1985

NCAA History: The Lady Gamecocks gymnastics team is the first in NCAA Division II history to win back-to-back national championships.

National Champions: The Men's Basketball team wins the NCAA Division II national championship.

1986

Harold McGee begins his 13-year presidency.

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