Newborns to ‘Neers: App State’s campus 22 years ago

Max Correa, Photojournalist
April 14, 2022

Over the past four years, the student body has seen significant change on campus. General elections, national tragedies and plenty of construction have taken place since the class of 2022 first stepped on Sanford Mall.
Though, how much has changed since most seniors were born? Between 1999 and 2001, students watched similar changes take place. The new buildings and changes the seniors of yesteryear saw at App State are ancient history in the eyes of today’s seniors, but the construction of the Holmes Convocation Center, statues and sculptures around campus and Duck Pond Polar Plunges were exciting new developments to the class of 2001. Even after 22 years, App State stays the same meaningful place for seniors past, present and future.

Students take a moment of silence for victims of the September 11 attacks on Sanford Mall Sept. 12, 2001. Photo by JT Bennett

App State’s Army ROTC participates in a 5K Nov. 3, 2001. Photo by Jennifer Miles

A performer takes part in a drag show on campus Oct. 13, 2001. Photo by Nate Grubbs

Installation of the Centennial Sculpture on Sanford Mall was completed in October 1999. Courtesy of The Appalachian

Students express their opinions during an SGA meeting Sept. 19, 2000. Photo by Matt Fay

Gary Birdsong, known as “The Pit Preacher,” speaks to students on Sanford Mall Sept. 11, 1999. Photo by Nick Greenway

Construction of the Rivers Street Parking Deck takes place, seen Nov. 13, 2000. Photo by Paul Sherar

Bluegrass musician Doc Watson performs in Boone Sept. 17, 2000. Photo by Paul Sherar

Construction of Holmes Convocation Center nears completion as workers dig outside the entrance Nov. 3, 2000. Photo by Matt Fay

Construction of Holmes Convocation Center nears completion as workers lay down floorboards Nov. 3, 2000. Photo by Matt Fay

Community members cannonball into the Duck Pond during the first Polar Plunge 1999. Courtesy of The Appalachian

App State small forward Josh Hare attempts to block a shot from UNC center Brendan Haywood in Holmes Convocation Center Nov. 17, 2000. Haywood went on to become the 20th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft and won the 2010 NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks. Photo by Paul Sherar

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity play cards at a cookout in Boone Jaycee Park on Sept. 10, 1999. Photo by Nick Greenway

Poll workers check registration lists for the 2000 general election Nov. 7, 2000. Photo by M. Bielejeski

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