[Jeff Bandy] [Scott Hoffman] [Tim Fuchs (Biffy)] [Van Fair] [Toby Proctor] [Nilanka Seneviratne] [Richard Berkland] [Patrick Mills] [Dam McCormack] [Cindy Ouzts (Hall)] [Gregg Dodson] [Hal Goldin] [Evan Basalik] [Andrea Vaught] [Rob Parker] [Jim Spears] [Alex Hudson] [Kim McKeon] [Kirk Brague] [Jeff Millard] [Brian Hawthornthwaite] [DJ Ol Skee] [Andrew Hayes] [Ron Watt] [Mark Sublette] [Mike (mXe) Leggett] [Bobby Congdon] [Rob Miley] [Mallie (Turner) Majarais] [Malcolm] [Rick McBride] [Nick Dechman] [Jason Barden] [B. Larson] [Dennis Morris] [Tony Mele] ["Clean" Rory Riley] [John Adam Wickliffe] [DJ Boot (Jeff King)] [Brian Richardson] [Steve Mays] [Tony Wheeler] [Forrest Dixon] [B'wahl] [Tony Scialdone] [Mella Cioffi] [Joel Cook] [Ken Schmidt] [Mike Shipman] [Laraine Orfanedes Durham] [Jihad Hassan] [Drew Crawford] [Jennifer (Crook) McKeel] [Clay Kriese] [Shorty] [Allan Libby] [Neill Burkett] [Lu Branch] [WAVYDAVY] [Kevin Lee] [Craig Mobley] [Trish Coleman] [Alicia L. aka Al]

Jeff Bandy:

Positions held (2001-2004): DJ
Location: Durham, NC

After winning the coveted "Best New Rotation Show" award for a dizzying array of pop, classical, and Hemmingway monologues, Jeff Bandy and fellow DJ and life partner Matt Simpson became household names on Clemson's campus. In hushed tones students, faculty, and janitorial staff spoke of their uncanny ability to blend scary spoken word poetry into creepy glitch, their effortless forays into the experimental (prompting one caller to exclaim, "This is not music!" when he heard Aphex Twin's "Ventolin" on the air), and their disarming banter. Jeff and Matt spread the gospel of WSBF far and wide, spewing musical goodness across the airwaves and through the inter-nets. Even local talent, such as the acclaimed songstress Niel Brooks, echoed the masses, claming their knack for engaging and probing interviews was second to none. Now that Jeff is pursuing a doctorate in environmental engineering at Duke and Matt one in computer engineering at the University of Maryland, they have outgrown the Golden Corner of South Carolina, but there will always be a soft spot in their hearts for the man in the gorilla suit and an adorable radio station called WSBF.

Scott Hoffman:

Positions held (1997-2005): Music Director, Equipment Engineer, Member At Large, DJ
Location: Greenville, SC

Known far and wide as "Stinky"... That's really all you need to know. I'm the man.

Tim Fuchs (Biffy):

Positions held (1999-2003): Program Director, Music Director, Member At Large, DJ,
Location: Washington, DC

I busted my ass at WSBF for four years. It was fun. Era of house shows. Someone should pick up on that now. RIP Farmhouse & Compound.

Van Fair:

Positions held (1957-1959): Chief Engineer
Location: Seneca, SC

I was the first Director of Engineering for WSBF and built the first station with lots of help. I worked in this position for three years and installed the FM my senior year. After a 6 month delayed graduation (WSBF activity), getting married and an 18 month tour of duty as a communications officer in the US Army, I spent the next 34 years in the field of bulk packaging. During this time I worked for five different companies, all of whom were direct competitors. My wife Martha and I retired early in 1997 to The Clemson area on Lake Hartwell and spend our time in world travel, RV travel in the US and I operate my amateur Radio station. I hope all who served at WSBF learned as much as I did and enjoyed it as much.

Toby Proctor:

Positions held (1977-1981): DJ
Location: Kansas City, MO

I was a late night DJ at the station for the 4 years I was in school. This was when disco was becoming popular. I wouldn\'t have any of that so I would OD them on the Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Elvis Costello and the like. I had the distinction of swiming laps in the reflection pond for a fund raiser for our \"new\" stereo board that we purchased. It was snowing at the time and a few hundred people showed up to watch us make fools of ourselves in the snow and freezing water. My friends were throwing snowballs in the pond, just to make sure it was cold enough. We swam our lap and ended up raising all the money needed. I used the name Doctor Sponge or The Good Doctor when I was on the air. Peace.

Nilanka Seneviratne:

Positions held (1998-2002): CD Librarian, DJ
Location: Columbia, SC

When I got to Clemson I knew I wanted DJ at WSBF. And as I went from majoring in Comp Engr to Psych to Mgmt and finally getting a Psych degree the only thing I did consistently was WSBF. While at WSBF I had the pleasure of serving under some great Programming Directors and with some great DJs. I frequented the Compound and made a general ass of myself, including ill-advised arguments with Leggett and other shennanigans. As CD Librarian I oversaw the moving of the library to the present station and then put away all the CDs, and I took much longer than I should have. After I graduated I went to Sri Lanka to figure out my life and I'm at USC now just finished a 2nd BA (Int'l Studies) and have begun a Masters in Public Administration and should be up north or out west to complete it come August. WSBF is the reason I stayed at Clemson. Thanks WSBF for making ruining my life so fun.

Richard Berkland:

Positions held (1964-1968): Music Director, Member at Large, CD Librarian, DJ
Location: Inman, SC

Patrick Mills:

Positions held (1999-2001): DJ
Location: Minot, ND

I was the guy with the late shifts every semester for the entire time I was a DJ. But there is nothing like spending the wee hours of the morning spinning tunes for all 12 listeners I had. But they were loyal listeners, and therefore the best ones out there! If there was a show from the 3-5am, 1-3am, or 11-1am then I was the guy behind the microphone or the web cam in my later semesters. I pretty sure that I was the only DJ that ever made music videos on the web cam to my favorite tunes that could be viewed by updates every 30 seconds. Also spent a year living at THE COMPOUND and have many a fond memory of coming home from work only to find a yard full of people and some on a couch that never left the porch, some band wailing away inside, and the sudden will to join the party.

Dam McCormack:

Positions held (1998-2004): Computer Engineer, DJ
Location: Guaynabo, PR

I arrived in 1998 and was "persuaded" by the venerable Bryon Leggett to assume the position of Computer Engineer, as no one else was interested in running for the position. Was responsible for the introduction of web streaming (initially on RealAudio, then moved to Shoutcast), the webcam, and electronic logging. Worked with Bobby Congdon to design the blue and black site layout that has served us so well for years and everyone is by now surely tired of. Wrote most of the fun little features on the website, like minireviews for DJs, the interactive calendar, etc. Was very productive during my first two years at WSBF. During my second two years... not so much. Had an award named after me - "The Dan McCormack Slacker Of The Year Award." Very proud. Resided at the Compound in the waning of its heyday. Was known for other things as well.

Cindy Ouzts (Hall):

Positions held (1973-1977): Business Director, DJ
Location: Lexington, SC

After graduating from Clemson in\'77, I went to USC Law School and graduated in 1981. I was in private practice in Camden and Columbia, SC until 1991, when I became underwriting counsel for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation in Columbia. I married Steve Ouzts (CU Class of '76) in 1981 and we have two daughters, Anna, who is a freshman at College of Charleston, and Erin, who is a senior in high school and will start Clemson in fall,2005. I have kept in contact with several of my WSBF friends and we enjoy reminiscing about the good old days in radio.

Gregg Dodson:

Positions held (1984-1986): DJ
Location: Columbia, SC

Originaly from Greenville,SC I have lived in Columbia, SC since 1987. Its really fun being a Tiger in Shamecock country since we have been superior in sports most of the time. Loved my time at WSBF in the pre CD days of carts and vinyl LPs.

Hal Goldin:

Positions held (1979-1981): Program Director
Location: Rome, GA

I came to Clemson in January of 1979 as a junior college transfer from my home state of Georgia. Within two weeks, I found the WSBF studios and spent the next two years balancing grades and radio time, actually graduating in the Summer of 1981. After a short stint in commercial radio news followed by several years in human resources for a large hospital in Georgia, I passed the Georgia Bar in 1993 and have been an assistant district attorney for a number of years in Rome, Georgia. I\'ve been married to a Ga Tech grad going on 23 years and we have two sons, the oldest at UGA and the youngest in the fifth grade. We still get back to Clemson regularly and would like to hear from some of the old gang from the late 70s and early 80s.

Evan Basalik:

Positions held (1991-1995): DJ
Location: Lincolnton, NC

My, how things changes in a decade! I still remember the heady days of Clemson and The Soundtrack Show, but I cannot believe it was only ten years ago. Now, my days are still filled, not with homework, and partying, and music, but instead with my wonderful family and (mostly) enjoyable job. Although I have lost touch with all but three of my Clemson friends, I will always have the memories - and WSBF is a big part of those.

Andrea Vaught:

Positions held (1989-1991): DJ
Location: Seattle, WA

wsbf taught me how to strap on my ear goggles and go!

Rob Parker:

Positions held (1995-1999): Chief Announcer, DJ
Location: Atlanta, GA

I came to Clemson in 95 but didn't start at WSBF till 96. During my tenure I had the pleasure of living in the compound before the vermin problem got out of control. I also climbed the tower on several occasions and had to ban someone for life during my two year duties as chief announcer. I made many good friends while I was at WSBF and have many fond memories. If anyone cares there's a picture of me under the events section. I'm the one at the crossdressing party with the purple hair.

Jim Spears:

Positions held (1961-1965): Equipment Engineer, Member at Large
Location: Tiverton, RI

I was on the engineering staff from 1961 to graduation in 1965 including assignment as Transmitter Engineer in 1965. Highlights included installing the AM transmitter in the new women's dormitory (as well as participating in the first ever Clemson panty raid) and being on hand as Harvey Gantt made history becoming the first black Clemson student. I am now a retired software engineer living in Rhode Island.

Alex Hudson:

Positions held (1995-1999): Production Director, Music Director, DJ
Location: Goose Creek, SC

My AIM handle is Alex the MD because I was the music director at WSBF, not because I am doctor as I have explained many times. Had a super time at WSBF in what had to have been the golden age of the station (though I guess we all feel that way). Oh, I also ruled at Production Director. I am also keeper of almost all of the original wsbf-list emails (over 7k). Anyone interested in a reunion, let me know.

Kim McKeon:

Positions held (2001-2002): DJ
Location: Ocean, NJ

went to clemson for a year and a half. hated it. dropped out. got bored a few months later and went back to clemson. that's when i decided to do the wsbf thing. that was pretty awesome and the only good thing that happened that year. best new rotation show so i know everyone cried when i was gone a year later. i went to beauty school and discovered 1/2 way through that i am deathly allergic to hair dye, which is wonderful since i was going to school to be a color specialist. so i end up working as a makeup artist in new york city and loving every second of it. until i realize that i don't want to do anything freelance for the rest of my life because having no insurance sucks and not knowing when you'll get paid sucks too. so now i'm in school to be a history teacher. i still do makeup when the right jobs come along. i miss wsbf but not clemson. not one bit.

Kirk Brague:

Positions held (1973-1977): Production Director
Location: Providence, RI

WSBF was my second home from 1973-1977 as a jock and later the ATC (Automated Tape Control)Coordinator - the overseer of automated taping. Bob "Maddog" Mackney and I (the jazzman) were roomies and die-hard jocks who also helped get WSBF really into jazz at the height of the fusion jazz era. My 800 lp and 500+ CD collection is an outgrowth of my WSBF involvement.After leaving Clemson in 1977, my first job as Dir. of Student Activities at Belmont Abbey College included serving as advisor to their carrier current station. I came back to Clemson in Student Affairs in 1982 after two years working on my doctorate, and assumed several responsibilities including being WSBF's advisor from 1982-1995, as well as Joint Media Advisor for all of the media groups. I epxect that my student and advising years total give me unprecendented involvement with WSBF. I left Clemson after 16 yrs and am now in my 7th year at Providence College as Assistant Vice President for Student Services. Two years ago I was asked to be the advisor to P.C.'s station, WDOM-FM. My life remains intertwined with college radio but it all started on the 8th level of Johnstone Hall and many early evening and late night shows on "88.1 with The Jazzman....."

Jeff Millard:

Positions held (1990-1993): DJ
Location: Cincinnati, OH

I remember working my way up the time-slot food chain. My first semester\'s slot was *yawn* 5 - 7am. Soon thereafter, though, I was enjoying primetime. I also announced the Men\'s soccer games that WSBF covered. That was ironic because in those days our wattage was 3000 (upgraded sometime in 93/94?). So I\'m calling the soccer games from Riggs field thinking anyone who can pick up my transmission could probably walk to the game in 2 minutes. My favorite part of the DJ gig was constantly discovering great new music during shows. I was amazed at the huge, relatively unknown, talent basin of artists out there.

Brian Hawthornthwaite:

Positions held (1959-1965): Production Director
Location: Hilton Head Island, SC

I worked at the station from 1959-1963 during which time I served as Production Director and News Director. After graduation (BSEE) and the military, most of my career was spent working for Kemet Electronics in Greenville, SC. in several engineering and senior management positions. We took the company public in 1992 and I retired in 1996 to Hilton Head Island. Since retirement I have spent most of my time plying the waters between Bar Harbor, Maine and Florida/Bahamas.

Although it has been a long time since WSBF, every now and then I find myself doing some 1960’s style announcing while in the shower… “And now from the gilded galley of golden goodies and the fabulous file of forty five revives, here’s another moldy oldie from our daily dazzling dusty disks…blah, blah, blah”.

DJ Ol Skee:

Positions held (2001-2003): DJ
Location: Clemsonia, SC

From hip hop, to ska, to drum and bass, to current events. I did everything except pose nude on the webcam, which i highly regret to this very day. Dont cry for me... argentina

Andrew Hayes:

Positions held (1988-1992): DJ
Location: Columbia, SC

The introduction of deathmetal to the listening ears of WSBF. I actually started my radio show as a hardcore show, but my hardcore was more along the metal-core anyway. And, as time went on, my show just got heavier and heavier. It was born, UGLYASSIN - Sunday nights 10pm-1am, the summer of 1988. 10pm - 1am was my time slot for all but one semester. My roommate actually named the show for me. I went straight into the specialty show; skipping the rotation stuff. I was named Metal Director. I remember it being selected for the WSBF spotlight in the TIGER. I believe it was the only time WSBF and the Tiger did anything along those lines. I still have the article. I remember it being approached for syndication. I think Alan R. told me the station was contacted about that, and when he told me I had no idea what syndication meant...haha. I remember all the help Manifest gave me. Mike (manifest\'s manager) was my roommate. I remember going to the copy shop and making UGLYASSIN stickers and giving them away on the air one Sunday night. If you had campus mail I could send them to you for free. I bet I gave away 200 stickers that night. I remember being scared to death to speak in the mic my first couple of shows, but by the end I was as comfortable as could be. I remember the Tiger calling downstairs telling me to turn the music down. That was funny. I remember my last night on the air. I have a picture of me behind the mic that night. It was a sad night for me when I signed off. I had a blast up there, and I even took my FCC license before I left Clemson. I will never forget my time up there. I need to get another Tshirt

Ron Watt:

Positions held (1972-1976): Chief Engineer, DJ
Location: San Clemente, CA

Thomas C. Hill, III was the Chief Engineer when I first started at WSBF in 1972. He implemented numerous changes at WSBF that impacted station operations for many years - a new transmitter site, modern 24-hour automated tape control system, etc, etc. I took over as Chief Engineer in 1976. I have great memories of working with fun people such as Ed O\'Dell, Tom Hill, Denny Langston, Charlie Bebko, Bob "Maddog" Mackney, Phil Tuck, and many others. Some of our best times were spent producing the TigerRama skits. After graduating with my MSEE in 1977, I took a job with Rockwell Collins in Newport Beach, CA as a satellite communications design engineer. I now work as the Chief Engineer for the Space Division of a company named ARINC and live in beautiful San Clemente, CA. I have a wonderful wife(Patricia), son (JP - sophmore in EE at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), and daughter (Katherine - junior in high school). I spend most of my free time enjoying the ocean here in San Clemente and traveling.

Mark Sublette:

Positions held (1957-1957): Member at Large, DJ
Location: Falls Church, VA

I was a freshman in the fall of 1974 and I was stunned to discover all the music that commercial radio stations had been denying me when I began listening to Wizz-Biff that autumn! I fell in love with bands like Traffic and Supertramp that were just breaking or had been around for years that you never heard on the pop stations of the day. I remember listening to many wonderful and obscure "deep cuts" from albums by groups that never got commercial airplay! The Bonzo Dog Band, Roy Wood's Wizzard, the Strawbs, Brian Auger & the Oblivion Express, the Dixie Dregs (who played concerts at Clemson for several years), the Small Faces, Steve Hackett, Eumir Deodato, Jan Akkerman & Kaz Lux, Weather Report, Chick Corea & Return To Forever, Stanley Clarke, Frank Zappa, and of course such staple prog-rock acts as Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer were just some of the wonders that WSBF revealed to me. Boy, did I feel cheated by commercial radio! I remember dropping by the station one Saturday afternoon before football season got going and then-engineer Weat Mattis kindly hosting me in the studio as he did a show. I worked on the Tiger and at TAPS for several years but only got around to becoming a deejay when then-Head Announcer Nathan Norris walked me through a crash board class one late spring afternoon in 1980 (I was on the extended school plan). I then inherited the Monday evening slot, 11 p.m.-1 a.m., that had belonged for several years to Head Announcer Bob "Maddog" Mackney, but tended to stay on the air into the night until my voice or inspiration ran out. My show followed that of David Ballenger and he would occasionally hang around and do joint shows with me (no pun intended.) I also picked up other vacant airslots during the week if we were running on automation. I was downtown at Tigertown Tavern on 8 December 1990 when we got news that John Lennon had been assassinated in New York City. After getting over the initial shock, I went up to the station where I found that all the Beatles albums had already been pulled and a de facto tribute was underway. I took over the studio when the current jock signed off and stayed up in the station playing Lennon tunes and reading wire service copy off of the old news ticker ("rip and read") about the developing story into the wee hours. I still have those clippings in my files.

My final regular shows were in the spring semester of 1981 but I have dropped back in on WSBF in both the old and new studios over the years and done an occasional show as an alumni jock. I am still in touch with several former staffers including Dave Ballenger and Trish Coleman Bridges, the office manager during my time at the station. What a wonderful experience! God bless the "Great 88!"

Mike (mXe) Leggett:

Positions held (1993-1998): Chief Announcer, DJ
Location: Athens, GA

At times known as "mall edge mike" (mXe) or "METAL! mike" my contributions to WSBF were generally understated and under-appreciated. During my semester long stint as Revenue director I exacted revenge on the housing department by charging (and overcharging) for on air announcements. I also proposed the purchase of the official WSBF Desert Eagle .50 cal handgun and took steps to amend the station bylaws to require it. (Unfortunately some other senior staffers felt it was unnecessary and did not support the station's so called "mission.") I also proposed testing blood alcohol levels before the annual Media Awards Banquets to help prevent sobriety among WSBF attendees. (In subsequent years we were banned from both the Clemson House and the Madren Center, showing that such measures were indeed unnecessary.) As Chief Announcer I pioneered new broadcasting techniques that admittedly would have been widely inappropriate on camera but none the less had their place in time. As Metal Director I oversaw the "Metal Coffin" during its last years (indeed its glory years thanks to Nuclear Blast America!) and, as far as I know, I was the last to include the likes of "Fetal Pig Sandwich" and "Grandma's Rotting Aborted Fetus" on a playlist. I also pioneered the use of the B.I.T.P.O.M. hand signal as a means of self defense against straight-edge kids and visiting Bob Jones students alike. If nothing else, I was co-founder of the Leggett Compound (later called "The Compound" because of a shortage of guns) which turned out to be somewhat of a legacy before it was razed. Back in the day it had an archery range, a battle axe range, and a collection of guns and knives that rivaled Clemson Gun & Pawn.

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Bobby Congdon:

Positions held (1998-2003): Program Director, Chief Announcer, Member at Large, DJ
Location: Clemson, SC

My rise to power began with a nomination to Member at Large in '99. I then moved up to Chief Announcer, where I was able to corrupt incoming DJs, as well as ridicule the hippies and Dave Matthews fans that shouldn't have been at the station in the first place. After the Leggett Dynasty crumbled, I was sucked up into the position of Program Director, where my only regret was not kicking more people off the staff for slacking off and/or being idiots. At the time of the big move from the old Union to the Hendrix Center, I was P.D. and spent many, many hours moving loads of equipment and LPs over the summer with some really awesome and dedicated staffers. It was early 2002 when I quit Senior Staff to take on a full-time job. Working at WSBF was the best part of going to Clemson. I still drop in from time to time to broadcast terror with Bowman.

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Rob Miley:

Positions held (1992-1994): DJ
Location: San Juan, PR

I was a DJ back in the heady days of Dawn Roberts, Caryn Clark, Mallie Turner, Nick Dechman and David Lin. I had two shows: Dr Phil Lattio's Musical Bouillabaisse and the lesser-known but equally crappy Celtic Show with No Catchy Name. I did exactly what I wanted to do: 1)piss off people by sneaking in Morrissey tunes into my rotation show (especially Julie) and 2)getting a legal ID from as many of my favorite musicians as possible---I got 12! I hope the old gang is doing well. I miss the hours spent sitting at the board but someone has to soak up the Caribbean sun! Might as well be me. Good luck to all the once and future DJ's.

Mallie (Turner) Majarais:

Positions held (1991-1993): Member at Large, DJ
Location: Greenville, SC

Wow...randomly came across this site...this brings back many memories... I was a DJ..and was somehow voted Member At Large without ever being present at the meeting. The best memories of my WSBF days was throwing a vegetarian cookout at the beach...12mi, 6mi...something like that. Turned out great! The DJ's I remember most fondly: Matt Reinhart, Rod Caraballo, Caryn Clark, William Hoke. Don't know much about WSBF now...but wow...those were good times. :)

Malcolm:

Positions held (1990-1993): DJ
Location: Hale, SC

Dj indeed. Those were killa times in the early ninties. I post this Bio as I create a mixed CD for Fellow alumni DJ Willaim Hoke's B-Day (See Mallie's post). Have to give credit to Wavy Davy and Punkaholics Anonymous. I also always had the 1:00 AM slot for almost my entire run. Nobody was in the station to distract. I used to play "Come as You Are" by Nirvana as a closer before shutting down the station and taking an undeserved nap on the couch. Nevermind was in roation on vinyl at the time. The moon would rise in the distance etc.. we also did a killa remote when they began to dismantle the Old Johnstone inviting the student body at large to comment. As a last note, WSBF got into the First Friday or Homecoming parade at some point with Andy Mills(DJ) walking along with a ball-gag in his mouth being led by a Dominatrix amongst other irregularities. I believe WSBF was stationed between the Pikas and Tri-Delt. We were asked not to participate in Future. A memory and a time not to be missed!!!

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Rick McBride:

Positions held (1999-2003): DJ
Location: Santa Cruz, CA

After a year of doing shows at 5 am, when only the crew team was awake, I became the 80's metal guy, keeping hair bands alive before Dee Snider started his "House of Hair" show. Two words: "THE WILDSIDE!" It's been nice to check in and listen to WSBF out here in NORCAL. Keep up the good work.

Nick Dechman:

Positions held (1989-1992): Production Director, DJ
Location: Columbus, OH

I spent WAY too much time at the station for most of my time at Clemson. Clemson in general, and WSBF in particular, register high on the nostalgia scale for me. I did a bunch of different shows, both regular rotation and specialty shows, including a death metal show and a local music show. I served as technical director for tigerama two years in a row, helping all the frat boys and frat girls record their little skits. Even when I wasn't doing that I hung out in the production room most of the time. I have sadly lost touch with almost everyone I used to hang out with at the station. So hey, send me an email :)

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Jason Barden:

Positions held (1995-1999): Equipment Engineer, Computer Engineer, DJ
Location: Seneca, SC

I was one of the few people from the area that had listened to WSBF in high school. Even then I knew I wanted to be a DJ on WSBF. When I started Clemson in '95 I jumped on staff and had the awesome 12pm to 2am Friday Nite slot. In ‘96 I ran for and won Equipment Engineer. In ‘97 after doing a lot of computer work with my equipment engineer stuff and discussing it with senior staff we decided to make the position of Computer Engineer. So in ‘98 I ran for and won the first ever Computer Engineer spot. As Computer Engineer I started the first ever WSBF streaming audio (real audio back then) and setup the computers in the control room for the first time. I also had the first talk show on computers on WSBF. A tradition that is surely dead by now. These days I’m the sysadmin at Net Doctors in Seneca. A computer job.. who would have guessed? But I frequently think that if this computer thing ever goes out of style I’ll be back on the radio someplace…

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B. Larson:

Positions held (2000-2004): DJ
Location: Charleston, SC

Possibly the smuggest DJ ever to grace WSBF. Took requests and ignored them, then made fun of the person on air for a shitty request. Kisses...

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Dennis Morris:

Positions held (1967-1969): DJ
Location: Hampton, GA

My time at WSBF resulted in a brief career in commercial radio - stints in the Augusta, GA and Raleigh, NC markets. I finally got a "real job" in railroad management in Atlanta after a 32 career, I'm just 2 years away from retirement. Even after a career and family (wife, 2 kids, 3 grandkids), I still remember fondly my days at WSBF. The radio experience helped greatly with public speaking and people management. GO TIGERS!

Tony Mele:

Positions held (2002-2006): Production Director, Chief Announcer, DJ
Location: Charleston, SC

I came to WSBF thanks to Jeff King (the infamous DJ Boot) during the fall semester of 2002 and never looked back. I was the station's chief announcer for 3 semesters and eventually became production director my senior year. I also trained WSBF DJ's like Pat B. and Kells how to mix vinyl and CD's. My cohost R.O.B (aka DJ Lak, Bobby Strangelove) and I won the show of the year award my senior year for "Sunday School." We are very proud of that honor and appreciate the opportunity to fuck around and freestyle on the radio. Our guest MC's (Nate D., J. Johnson, and others) ripped shit with R.O.B and I during the weekly "midnight snack" freestyle mix and flow hour of "Sunday School." Really tho, I was just happy to continue the tradition of WSBF mix shows that includes Dcypher, Ol Skee, Boot, Spyder, and Ablist1 with my show and train new DJ's to keep it going after I graduated. Sugar, Water, Purple "Thirty Miles from Nowhere" will be out sooner than you think (full length album packaged with a DVD)

"Clean" Rory Riley:

Positions held (2000-2005): Music Director, DJ
Location: Clemson, SC

Clean Rory here. I started interning at WSBF in late 2000 with Californian native Matt Barr. After rocking the rotation for some time, I moved on to my own specialty show dubbed "The Monday Clean Up Session." Obviously on monday nights, I played damn good new school (and some old) punks song especially from the early 90's. I debuted a couple of co-hosts but only one, "Kool" Keith Hastings lasted more than a show. The Monday Clean Up Session won "Best Specialty Show" its last semester on the air! I'd like to thank everyone that listened. In 2003, Timmy Tim Fuchs talked me into running for Music Director which i held until graduating in '04. WSBF is bar far the best thing to ever happen to Clemson University other than croakies, short shorts, pink collars, and flip flops! R.I.P. The Compound, The Farm House, and the Hairy Pussy Pirate Palace! Ubertot Rules!.....as well as the band that Bowman, Stinky, and I never started......

John Adam Wickliffe:

Positions held (2001-2006): DJ
Location: Greer, SC

I was host of The Thursday Show, a weekly show on politics and current events from a few weeks before Sept. 11 through the spring of 2006. I now work at The Greenville News, have my own Web design business and produce The Hamilton Democracy podcast, which is essentially an Internet version of TTS that's produced throughout the week, rather than forcing us to show up at a certain time each week. I'm now living in Greer.

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DJ Boot (Jeff King):

Positions held (2000-2004): Chief Announcer, DJ
Location: Greenville, SC

Fell in love with 88.1 when I was in high school listening to DJ Dcypher and the 360 click. Never heard or thought I would hear hip-hop like that in this state. Came to the station when I started school at Clemson. Worked hard at becoming Clemson's top hip-hop DJ during a time when hip-hop DJ's were "at ends" with other staff. Worked with DJ Jihad, DJ Bern-1 to promote 88.1 and underground hip-hop across Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee counties. In 2001 I became the Chief Announcer and trained new DJ's for three semesters. In that time there were some great DJ's and people to work with that wanted to take the station in the right direction. Peace was gradually found and hip-hop was loved and accepted. Worked big parties, free-style battles, community events all in the name of 88.1 and love for music. Meet many friends and had a good time. Towards the end I passed the torch to Tony (Cordial Mele aka Bird Flu) and R.O.B. To all those that I mentioned and many more (Mike S., Tim F., Bowman, ect.) Thanks for allowing a DJ to come play some real hip-hop and open up doors towards many other avenues of music as well as allowing others to do the same. Despite the goof-ups and dead air, 88.1 is the best damn station in SC!

Brian Richardson:

Positions held (1990-1995): Equipment Engineer, Computer Engineer, DJ
Location: Loganville, GA, GA

So, what to say about five years of college radio ... I started as a freshman in 1990, picking WSBF as "something interesting to do" after producing student TV in high school. It became a huge part of my life on campus. I went from running a 1-3 AM show ("Radio Free Clemson") to Assistant Engineer, morning show DJ, announcer, producer, voice-over guy and "guy with the keys to the station." I remember upgrading the station to 3,000 watts. It involved DJ Grey and I watching several people climb the tower ... Karl Bauman (engineering director), Dave Williams (ex-engineering director and perpetual grad student) and Dr. Lewis T. Fitch (now Alumni Professor Emeritus, then mad scientist and Faculty Adviser). Even though we turned off the police repeater for a short period of time (no, throw the *other* breaker) everything went smoothly afterwards. In 1994 we managed to get campus television off the ground. I helped co-found Clemson Cable Network (CCN), which has thankfully moved out of the YMCA basement. In fact, both groups have moved from the realm of analog equipment, used furniture and soundproofing-using-carpet-samples to quality digital studios that would have forced us to act like professional broadcasters. Unlike most engineering students who spend six years at Clemson, I got two degrees ... I left camups in 1996 and managed to finish my MSEE in 1997. I'm still involved in media through Dragon*ConTV, podcasting and DVD production. I can blame a lot of it on WSBF. I can also thank the station for vastly improving my public speaking skills, which I have used for professional presentations and seminars (after dealing with drunk phone requests at 2AM, presenting to 450 people is a piece of cake). Most of all, I can remember it as time well spent with friends.

Website: [ http://dragoncontv.com/ ]

Steve Mays:

Positions held (1975-1979): Chief Engineer, Equipment Engineer, DJ
Location: Atlanta, GA

I wandered into the WSBF studios sometime during my first semester at Clemson. If I had known then how it would have affected my grades I might not have gone but I wouldn't go back and change that now (between WSBF and Tiger Band I'm not sure when I studied). I was already a musician and music lover so the opportunity to do radio work and hear the latest and greatest (at least greatest to me) music when it first came out was the best thing ever. I started with a DJ slot and soon became a staff engineer (makes sense since I was in engineering). I kept various on air slots and worked on the engineering staff as well as the station staff until I graduated. I worked on homecoming skits every year and ran spotlight at most of the Tigeramas while I was at Clemson. The last year and a half I was there I was Chief Engineer for the station (I was on the 4 1/2 year program to get a degree) and my last semester I was in charge of Tigerama...though I still managed to run spotlight instead of being tied to a headset and just watching! During my last year or so I started the process of getting FCC approval for higher power than our alloted 10 watts. Many thanks to our Faculty Advisor Lew Fitch for making that happen. December 1979 brought a degree (whew) and the end of my time at WSBF. For reasons I can't explain I haven't been back to the studios since I left...either the old ones (where I made many late night visits to get the overnight automation running again) or to the new studios (what...no turntables?). I hope to make to the studios at some future homecoming. Getting to Homecoming has been tough as I am a full time musician and being available for that weekend has been hard. I do plan to get there someday. I hope the current staff keep the proud history of WSBF going for many years. Long live college radio!

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Tony Wheeler:

Positions held (2002-2003): DJ
Location: Greenville, SC

What up peeps! This is Tony Wheeler but you might remember me as T-ILL. I caught the radio bug back in 2000 and co-hosted "The Revolution" with B-Dubbz. When I got into Grad school in the summer of 2001 I knew I wanted to be back on with my own show. After being an intern that fall semester (and me bugging the hell outta my VA brethren Tim Fuchs) with Dj Jihad and DJ boot I finally got my own show called "Hits From Da Hood" on Thursday nights from 9pm-11p. I took my show a lil more serious than my classes and Assistanship at Vickery Hall! I was blessed to get the oppourtunity to get to a commercial radio station and I have been on the air at WJMZ doing weekends and late-nights. I moved on to Marketing Director Now I am the evening jock from 6p-11p on the new Hot 981. I wanted to personally say thanks to B-Dubbz, Jihad, the Whole 360 click, Mike B, D-Cipher and Obi Wan. Not too mention my girl Marianna for the support and the WSBF staff. This is a grade A station that let me do my thang..(which I miss) but has opened a dream career for me. Keep in mind to all the cats working, interning at WSBF..Furman University right now doesn't have enough funds to keep their station on the air! Cherish these days on the radio. Use your show to do the damn thang. I am out! Peace to We Sho Be Funky Radio! I made that ish up! Give repsect to the architect or get broken! Peace!

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Forrest Dixon:

Positions held (1961-1963):
Location: Skidaway Island (Savanna, GA

Of all the memories from my Clemson experience, among the fondest are the three years spent as part of the WSBF Business Staff, where I was privileged to serve as Business Director from 1961 - 1963. Many of you may remember me as Frosty. Betty Wilson (Elizabeth) and I were married in 1968 at Greenville, SC. We have two sons: Dr. Forrest (Scott) Dixon, III who lives at Wilson, NC with his wife, Dr. Marilee Reynolds Dixon, daughter, Claire, and son, Ian. Our other son, Mark S. Dixon, lives in Helena, Montana with his wife, Katrina, son, Tyler, and daughter, Jessica. Mark works for a non-profit political firm and Katrina is a biologist with the US Fish and Wilflife Service. I graduated with a BS in Textile Chemistry and followed that discipline for a few years in the textile industry in the Carolinas with three companies. In 1974, I joined Monsato at Charlotte, NC and progressed through the sales and marketing ranks for 27 years. We lived in Charlotte, NC, Dothan, AL, and Edmond, OK with Monsanto. In 1999, we moved to Skidaway Island (Savannah), GA and I ran a business for Monsanto in Florida until I retired in 2001. A lot of our time is spent visiting our sons and their families in North Carolina and Montana. I have actively done volunteer work for the last five years at a non-profit health clinic for the working poor who do not have health insurance. With the time left, Betty continues to "polish" her bridge skills and read every book published. I bike (it`s really flat on this island and most of the other traffic is golf carts) and kayak.

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B'wahl:

Positions held (2001-2004): Program Director
Location: Brooklyn, DC

Brian was the production director at WSBF. He also had a show at WSBF. Brian liked to be production director at WSBF. He also liked to have a show at WSBF. He played different songs for each show that he did. His shows were good, but not great.

Tony Scialdone:

Positions held (1964-1968): Chief Announcer, DJ
Location: West Hartford, CT

Having had a little closed-circuit AM experience while in the Air Force (isolated on a radar hill outside Goose Bay, Labrador), I jumped in with both feet at WSBF. I took over "Sounds of the 20th Century" from John Dozier (previous Chief Announcer and the best radio voice we had ... in my opinion). "Sounds..." was a pre-recorded, hour-long Sunday night broadway show format. My roommate in the tin cans, Bill Bonekat, was Sports Director. Jeff Borke was Chief Engineer. Dan Bowen was PD. Linda Pruitt, Jeff Pringle, Toby Chapman, were there, too. My work there was a stepping-stone to a job in the football press box, announcing to the press corps. I`m now a retired software engineer (RCA, ITT, Summagraphics, Avidia, PairGain, ADC Telecommunications, Mangrove Systems ... whew!!!). I`ve become a jack-of-all-trades, doing odd jobs around town, and having fun at it. I`d really enjoy reading bios from some of my WSBF contemporaries.

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Mella Cioffi:

Positions held (1988-1991): DJ
Location: Greenville, SC

One important lesson I learned at WSBF is that work gloves CAN be used as hand puppets!!! For those of you who remember The Fat Stinkin` Belgian Bastards be sure to check out Dave Dondero`s latest record - it is really awesome!!!

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Joel Cook:

Positions held (1977-1980):
Location: Oshkosh, WI

Sports Director (`77-`80) under Program Director Chris Smith: Took charge of regular nightly sportscasts and facilitated play-by-play broadcasts of Clemson soccer. Performed play-by-play for Lady Tiger basketball, and Clemson baseball. Enjoyed working with the late Bob Bradley on the many broadcast accommodations, and especially with former baseball coach Bill Wilhelm. Most memorable times were working and traveling with the baseball team, as had opportunity to broadcast both home and away schedule in 1980. The team had a great crop of players including Jimmy Key, Danny Schroeder, Tim Teufel, Billy Weems, only to name a few! Spent year one after graduating doing play-by-play for the Charleston Royals (farm team of Kansas City) in Charleston, SC with WQSN radio. Crazy to get paid for having a great time with the game of baseball!! Settled in the cold regions of the mid-west with my wife Debbie and our three children - only one left in the nest. Self-employed as a service/remodeler plumber. Cancer survivor and testimony of the LORD`s goodness and grace!!!

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Ken Schmidt:

Positions held (1966-1970): Equipment Engineer, Member at Large
Location: Chardon, OH

I joined WSBF as soon as I started working on a EE degree in 1966 and remained a member until I graduated in 1970. I was one of the engineers who helped keep the station running. I also made quite a few hours of 10 1/2" reel to reel tapes, I also remember making 8 track tapes which were recorded with 2 tracks, one for the audio "spot" and the other for the queue (audio beep which would stop the tape at the right place to restart at the beginning of the spot). One time we (WSBF) had a fund raiser for some charity, can`t remember which one, and collected both cash and bottles from all of the dorms (bottles brought 2 cents back then). We had a room full of bottles, several feet deep (across the hall from WSBF, which was located 2 floors above the logia). And in the studio, we had a round metal trash can completely overflowing with pennies. Two of us tried to move it, and the side seam of the trash can split open and pennies went everywhere. I though about it later, I was glad they made a stout floor, there must have been thousands of pounds of coins. The next day it took several of us to transport them to the bank and many hours for the bank`s machine to count all of the coins. The cans were made of metal, hence no reception other than the closed circuit AM WSBF. Although I loved WSBF, it was not enough at night (I was not into classical back then), so me and Tim (down the hall) strung a fine wire antenna from the top of Johnstone D to the top of F. The antenna was higher than anything on campus excpet for the WSBF FM antenna. We had great reception. I worked as an EE at Duke Power for 30 years and retired. Then I got a MS in computer science and an now teaching computer courses part time at a community college. I spend a lot of time hiking, cross country skiing, bicycling, caving and rappelling in the summer. It was great reading Tony Scialdone`s bio, I remember him and many of the people that he mentioned.

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Mike Shipman:

Positions held (1985-1986): DJ
Location: Maryville, TN

My time at WSBF made my stay at Clemson a much more enjoyable one. I transferred in from Francis Marion College during spring of `85, but found myself a bit akward for the status quo at the university. Nothing against Clemson. It`s a great school, but I just didn`t fit in. Then I heard the `Alternative` music on the air. I asked some of my buds down the hall what this was, and they said `Wisbiff`. WisWha?!?! When I found out that it was a student run station, I had to be a part of it. My first show was a disaster to say the least, and some good verbal `encouragement` from a few `Senior Staffers` helped me become a much better DJ. By the time I left Clemson, talking into the mic was almost as natural as talking to anyone directly. I stayed at Clemson for about 2 years and transferred back to Francis Marion to finish my Chemistry degree. I owe a lot to all the WSBF staffers and DJ`s at the station during that time for the friendship, encouragment, and preparation for the professional world. To this day, I love to listen to 80`s Alternative and punk that is regularly played on XM-44 now. It reminds me of that time.

Laraine Orfanedes Durham:

Positions held (1987-1988): DJ
Location: Charlotte, NC

One of the first people I met at Clemson was Alan Ridgeway, who was a DJ at WSBF. I had a huge crush on him and sat in on a couple of his shows. I decided that I wanted to be a DJ too! I had a moring show from 10-12--- not the best time slot, but I had fun. I remember a couple times the guy that came on before me from 8-10a didnt show up, so no one would be on the air when I got there! The music was so new and different from anything I`d heard before. Now I`m a working mom with 3 kids. I carry my ipod with me everywhere. My 9 yr old son has an ipod too --- he loves rap -- YUCK!

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Jihad Hassan:

Positions held (2000-2005): Music Director, DJ
Location: Clemson, SC

i heard wsbf back in 2000 by accident, turning the dial hoping and praying for something different on these souf crack airwaves. once i landed on 88.1 i basically ripped my dial off and never turned it again. dj dcypher was on when i first heard the station and i thought i was dreaming .. i called up and spoke with the mixmaster and from there it was on! to make a long story short, matt crisler told me i could get my own show and i did. at first it was about fun and the love of the music but when i started meeting the people in the community and from there response i knew it was way more then me playing what i liked. it felt good to give up and coming local hip hop artist a voice. i promoted hard with my team and made it bigger then most folks even at the station could believe. i became the urban hip hop director and had so much hip hop music coming to the station that my hip hop rotation dj`s had plenty of ammo for there shows! it was and still is a wonderful movement that i was blessed to share with the upstate community. shoutout to myke bee, t-ill, dj boot & cracka, my main man spyder, charlie mac, prolific, dj shorty ... so many folks man. everybody who supported the 360 degrees show. ya`ll look out for the new movement - STREET BANGAZZ!

Website: [ http://www.myspace.com/streetbangazz ]

Drew Crawford:

Positions held (1996-1999): DJ
Location: Bartow, FL

I was a run-of-the-mill average DJ that played rotation shows. For most of my WSBF career I held the 7-9 am slot on Fridays. I spinned Jazz discs in 1998-1999 to help convince the Faculty Senate we needed upgrades to our broadcasting hardware (except for fifteen minutes of metal at 7:45 to get fellow classmates out of bed). I love WSBF and wish I could start my own pirate radio station, if it didn`t mean that I would likely lose my job and go to jail. Someday, when I am old and my hair is gray, I will enroll in Clemson for fun and have a blues show on Sunday afternoons. Just wait and see.

Jennifer (Crook) McKeel:

Positions held (1998-2000): DJ
Location: Atlanta, GA

Okay, so I was only officially a DJ from 1998 to 2000, when I was in graduate school. My show was always 9-11 am on Friday mornings. But, I was friends with the radio station people almost as soon as I arrived on campus in 1994. My roommate, friends, and boyfriend we all djs, so I was always at the station by association. When I was a freshman, our dorm flooded and we were all kicked out of our room finals week. So, we spent the night in the lounge at the station. I also spent many nights at "the compound," as Watson (now my husband) lived there on two separate occasions, but I definitely preferred to shower at my own apartment to avoid the nastiness growing in the bathroom. Good times.

Clay Kriese:

Positions held (1996-2001): Member at Large, DJ
Location: Nashville, TN

My five years of college were during the era of the "Leggett Compound" that has been mentioned in a few other bios. My show featured `80s new wave/synth-pop (now on Sirius channel 22). I was greatly aided by the extensive WSBF record library, which had some fascinating stuff. I attended many of the social gatherings and befriended lots of friendly people. During one of the gigs at the compound, between acts, I picked up the microphone and began singing. The attendees were so enthralled with my voice, I was urged to perform at the Spring Concert and a few events thereafter. I mention this because I just noticed that "Karaoke Clay" is listed as one of the great acts to perform at the compound, and I have to admit a little pride on being included in the same list as all of those other great bands. I carried my exploits into the post-college world - somewhat - winning a monthly contest at Big Mamma`s Karaoke Cafe in Seymour, TN (though I lost in the finals later that year), and I extended my show run for a few more years at the Vanderbilt station - WRVU-FM in Nashville. My set-lists were more polished, and I had a lot more listeners, but the magic was gone. I miss the Clemson scene. I now realize that wasn`t about the music, it was about the people. You can never go back.

Website: [ http://www.myspace.com/smurfblood ]

Shorty:

Positions held (2001-2004): DJ
Location: Greenville, SC

I started @ WSBF in Fall of 2001 as I was still in high school. I did Saturday`s from 5-7pm. I want to thank Halen, Seth, DJ Jihad, Tone "T-ILL" Hollywood, Wendy and those I may have left out for all the good times that were had at WSBF (Seth thanks for bringing those pizzas to Halen and me....and then becoming a DJ). I am now at WHZT-FM in Greenville, SC (better known as The New Hot 98-1) on air 7 days a week, doing Overnights during the week (if your up studying.....tune me in) and also on Saturday and Sunday. I have to agree with T-ILL when it comes to college stations, I feel that I was lucky enough to work at a station that had 3,000 watts (where some barly get 500) and our studios were up-to-date. For those looking to get into Top 40 radio that are at WSBF, keep doing your thing and always remember to "Focus". However, I will say I miss college radio where I could talk whenever I wanted and play music that wasn`t played 100 times a week, but I wouldn`t give up my job now for anything in the world. Thanks, Shorty

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Allan Libby:

Positions held (1966-1970): DJ
Location: Surf City, NC

I was with the station from 1966-1970, spending much of my time, sometimes a bit too much, in Radio City, the old A-8 dorm rooms in the "tin cans." While at the station, I served on senior staff as ATC (Automated Tape Control) Coordinator and News Director. The ten inch reel to reel tapes allowed pre-recorded programming (elevator music, to the max) from midnight until 7 a.m., certifying us, I believe, as the first 24-hour FM station in South Carolina. While serving as News Director, we got our international, national and state news from the AP, and later from UPI, on a hard wired teletype machine, with impossible to change ink ribbons. The memories are way too many to detail, but significant moments might include returning from the annual station banquet in Easely (there was no place to do it in Clemson) the night MLK was assasinated; covering Jane Fonda`s anti-war presentation in the amphitheater; and, hosting an extended interiew and call-in with the gents from the Henderson Agency, who launched the tiger paw. As the broadcast was winding down, a spontaneous pep rally erupted on the upper quad, providing the approriate background audio. Still a news junkie, I`ve been knocking around non-profits and chambers of commerce for about 30 years, and now run a chamber and CVB for Topsail Island, NC.

Neill Burkett:

Positions held (1997-2006):
Location: Seneca, SC

I joined as a community member ,I live nearby in Seneca, after I had first heard of WSBF in 1997. Most of my time on the air was as a rotation show DJ plus one semester doing a jazz show. In 2002 I started a specialty show in which I played christian rock and metal music called "Rock for the King". I left WSBF around 2007, but I still miss the place. As a staff member I was able to experience the early studio at the Union as well as the move to the Hendrix center. I was also able to learn about other forms of music ,how a radio station like WSBF was suppose to run, and I was able to meet some of the most wonderful people at the station during my time there. Finally to all who read this if you are a former staffer I hope you are doing well and those of you just starting out at Clemson then I hope for you the best and recommend WSBF as a wonderful learning opportunity.

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Lu Branch:

Positions held (1979-1983): Promotions Director, DJ
Location: Seattle, WA

Psychology experts say there is this window approximately between ages 13-25 when you experience music like you will never experience it again. You take it in during that period and after that, that same music becomes nostalgia. Whether you buy the theory or not, that was certainly my experience at WSBF. It forever helped solidified my "core" music tastes and preferences. And I never would have known bands like The Bus Boys or Johnny Average Band if it wasn`t for my own DJ experiences and the other staff members always introducing me to their new picks. I now listen to those same bands, along with a lot of new ones, thanks to my 13 year old daughter beginning her own music journey. However, now I listen on my IPod, IPhone or YouTube, instead of cassette tape! I now live on an island that is a 15 minute ferry ride from Seattle with my husband, daughter (13) and son (10). I am a triathlon coach, personal trainer, and Ironman triathlete. Life is good. Thanks, WSBF, for "playing" your part.

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WAVYDAVY:

Positions held (1991-1996): DJ
Location: Columbia, SC

WSBF saved my life!!! as a townie, i was the kid who constantly bugged DJ`s requesting the most inappropriate music at the same time beefing up my own mix tape collection by recording them off-air. WSBF was my link to the outside world AND my sanity. I could tell from the airwaves that i wasn`t crazy, that life was worth living if only for good music. Growing up in clemson, I talked my way onto the air several times... in-person as well as over the phone. I would call in to win all the free giveaways changing my name each time i won. In high school I lied about being a Clemson student in order to intern and get my own show like MANY of my clasmates had already done...but my reputation preceded me. Finally, the summer before i was ACTUALLY accepted into Clemson I managed to scam my way onto the air for good. I started off with a regular rotation slot, then later re-worked the rotation format into WSBF`s first Church of the SubGenius radio show called: SALLACK complete with guest rants, Doktor Bands and my own late night slack driven antics. By then the fact that there was no PUNK specialty show forced me to bring such to air 7-9pm every monday night for the next 3 years. PUNKAHOLICS ANONYMOUS was two hours of pure hardcore psychic energy from old school to neo-hatecore, we had live bands play on-the air and we examined the history and roots of what has become known as the greatest american music movement of all time. there was no such thing as EMO! the show was ended after the perry farrels and kurt cobains of the world sucked the life out of what was once a pure genre and turned it into a watered down version of itself in order to make money. By then i was more interested in newer forms of music anyway and co-DJ`ed SOMNAMBULA

Kevin Lee:

Positions held (1988-1989): Business Director, DJ
Location: Kennesaw, GA

Business Director `89, DJ `88-`89 I had been a big fan of WSBF my first couple years at Clemson and never thought of going on the air BUT the antics of 2 DJ`s showed that I could do this too. Monica and Allison, Mon and Al, Al and Mon, Mon and Al is how their bit went. Well my buddy, Christopher Ellington, convinced me that we should get a show. We showed up for our first Staff Meeting and it was like the bar scene from Star Wars. We trained that night during the Industrial Nightmare show, under Bill Menichillo. By the next Staff Meeting we had completed our required air time training and had done our air checks. We were awarded a 4 hour morning show, 7-11am and everyone was furious. We played less music in 4 hours than others did in 2 hours, that hacked off Alan Ridgeway - Music Director. We had a blast. Had our own original theme music and Stars were born. Our Walk of Shame Report at the Quad began our comdemnation from campus sorrorities. During the Spring semester we conducted class and had 2 shows: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4. We gave the audience an education in the art of being Desparate and Dateless (our show name). Our Butterball, the hamster, reports and the Condom Show- on Valentine`s Day got us in hot water with the Program Director, C. Costello. She reluctantly monitored our show every week to see how far we would push the boundaries. Because of our antics Chris and I were officially put on the Do Not Date List for at least 2 sorroritiea and our nights downtown often included being screamed at by greek girls saying "I didn`t appreciate what you said about me, us, women, sorrority, etc." Whatever, we had a fun making fun. Chris graduated and I plugged along. Got elected Business Director for Summer School and the

Craig Mobley:

Positions held (1971-1973): DJ
Location: Los Angeles, CA

"Soul Merchant". Imagine letting students run their own shows. I held down a morning show and enjoyed every minute of it. Great student support. Got a chemistry degree with a minor in physics in 1973. Spent time in grad school in Appleton, Wisconsin before 3M in St Paul, Mn let me mix chemical as a research chemist. Then it was time to live up to my 2nd Lt deferred entry into the USAF where they let me help build some super great projects still in use to protect the US. I even put on some gold leaves as a Major after help to build a major Air Force station used to direct and communicate with space objects. Finally, it was time to come back to the real world and work. Started a construction company and have some buildings that I proud to drive by and know my company helped to build or built. Almost time to do nothing but look at the sun and moon while drinking green tea. All hail WSBF for letting us learn how to speak to people and gain a voice.

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Trish Coleman:

Positions held (1978-1982): Business Director
Location: Greenwood, SC

I stumbled upon wizbif a couple of weeks after school started my freshman year. I lived on A-8 and heard some people talking and dropped in.....I stayed for 3 1/2 years!! I was office manager for a couple of years.....and somehow I was elected to be business director ....even though I couldn`t balance my checkbook!! Still am not sure how that happened!!!! We had a great staff then....Chris Smith....Jim Stevenson.... Peggy Pollock, Tigger McGee, Toby Proctor, Nathan Norris( with the golden voice), Douglas Welton(Food Fight in Harcombe???), Hal Golden, John Fouts (CHIEF ANNOUNCER.....hey Rocco!) Tom Daspit,SUB!!!! Steve Bichel( sorry I set the trash can on fire!) and others......need to refresh my memory!!! Somehow the place ran....and we even managed to boost our power(fun night at the transmitter!) We spent many hours at the station....always having fun and listening to great music! Couple of trips to DC and NYC to the convention were great fun too!!

Alicia L. aka Al:

Positions held (1987-1991): Program Director, Promotions Director, DJ
Location: Morrisville, NC

back when music was on vinyl... crazy, fun, odd times... recall hosting a promo where people paid money to smash old records on the side walk outside of the loggia to raise money for huricane hugo relief... had many shows, many slots over the years... wide range of musical tastes as well... was known as the preppy one even though I wore my combat boots with the best of `em... just too darn normal I guess... I will never forget the friends that I made through the station... the parties, the bands, the music...

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