Appalachian State University - Rhododendron Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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A helping hand Amy Ankey glares at the intruding camera during the ASU Invitational Swim Meet. A moment of thought A sprinter takes advantage of a break between events to get psyched up. 27 Photo Essays S ' sSHb

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fl kVRhodo hoto Essays! The Athlete Photographed for the Rhode by Bill White. The world of athletes has for centuries provided man with a blissful refuge from the secular pressures of society-at-large. Sport gives us the needed recreation, the necessary release essential to the harmonious interaction between body and mind. Although long restricted to men, athletics are now for everyone as the women of the world take their place alongside man in the trenches of competition. Women now compete in more varsity sports than ever and the trend is toward increased participation. Appalachian State can pride itself in the wide range of sporting opportunities it offers its students. The A.S.U. athlete can seek reward in basketball, handball, wrestling, boxing, volleyball, football, racquetball, baseball, fencing, archery, track and other sports. It is our philosophy that good mind and character rest upon a healthy body and that athletic activity is the best way to develop these conditions. Anyone who has ever participated in an athletic endeavor and tasted the sweetness of victory or the bitterness of defeat knows that success does not come cheaply. Long hours of sweat precede each movement in the field of athletics. As the athlete achieves greater levels of excellence, the competition stiffens, and the demands upon him increase. To temper these demands A.S.U. athletics stress more long-lasting goals in the development of the student athlete. Satisfaction, accomplishment and a sense of improvement through physical activity are the primary objectives of A.S.U. athletics. Whether competing for an intramural championship or the conference crown, the purpose is the same: to become as good as your God given talents allow. The great Vince Lombardi said, Winning isn ' t everything, it ' s the only thing. Although no one can dispute his legacy, Lombardi ' s side is but half of the story. To fixate upon winning alone may deny the participant the pure enjoyment of sport and the benefits it nurtures. Whether you ' re competing for fun or fame, move with gusto. And when your moment in the limelight arrives, carry your head high. Pre-game vigil Pat Murphy and Julius Thomas loosen up under leaden skies before the Citadel game. Photo Essays 26

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Unsung heroes Andre Staton, Gill Beck, and Russell Wilson open up the line for back John Craig on the 2 yard line at William and Mary. Photo Essays 28