Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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Some students voted for Miss Auburn because of her big brown limpid eyes' others commented on her great-looking legs - all four of them. Last Spring stu- dents voted a cow for Miss Auburn whose slogan claimed that she was, not just another drop in the bucket. Bessie - not just another drop in the bucket Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was the campaign for Bessie. The idea originated over Christmas break, and four months later it had de- veloped into a full-fledged campaign. The managers, Betsy Butgereit and Mike Sellers jalso the originators of the ideaj, chose a quiet group of people they could trust not to leak the precious information. Then they designed posters, handouts, and orange T-shirts for the eager recipients jwho in the end had to be formed to keep their mouths shutj. The handouts claimed that Bessie was a member of the Mu Omega Omega sorori- ty, a Barn House Sweetheart, an active in the SGA as well as being the captain of a sorority intramural pas- ture muffing throw team. Among other things, Bessie liked Auburn because the people were so friendly and had warm hands. Once the campaign was underway, a fervor to be involved spread over the campus. Phi Kappa Tau was the first to take a step forward and block vote for Be- ssie. Following suit was Block and Bridle, an agricul- tural organization. Magnolia Dorm constructed a huge sign that stretched across the building announc- ing their support. As with all issues, there are sides to every argument, and not all of the Auburn students felt that Bessie was a worthwhile project. Some girls commented that it was detrimental to Auburn's image. The alumni seemed to respond favorable, though. George L. Bradberry, Executive Secretary and Director of De- velopment for the Alumni Association, commented that, All of us have been students at one time or another, so we understand this kind of thing. A surge of pro-Bessie sentiment also came from all across the nation. Reports came in from such places as Birmingham, Kansas City, and Washington, D.C. Rumors had Bessie making national news. When the election results came in, Bessie won with 2385 illegal write-in votes. The other winner, a much prettier can- didate, did not hold any grudges. Cindy Murphy, Miss Auburn 1979, thought the campaign was an ingenious idea. She felt there was only one drawback in Bessie's campaign. I think the campaign may have deterred some votes from the other girls, she said as her only criticism. Whatever her impact may have been on the campus, Bessie also drew publicity from the eastern states after her victory. The wire services - AP and UPI - called the day of the election, and Bessie also made the front page of the Atlanta Journal. Whatever the attitudes toward Bessie and her cam- paign, she made a mark in Auburn and will go down in history as definitely not just another drop in the buc- ket. Karen Hartley 20 lstudent life nw 'YK j. rogers avr Qi , .- of ...- yr xv 3 Wi S if E9 j. rogers Both Miss Auburn Winners deserve recognition. Cindy Murphy makes friends with Bessie.

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Body builders - A.U. students' concern for physical fitness. At 65, Coach Albert Martinique has been twisting, turning, and tuning up his body for more than 53 years. He began exercising at 12, attempting to look like Tarzan, and has religiously followed a vigorous program ever since. His attire consists of a faded pair of gym shorts. To complete the outfit, he wears a crucifix on a silver plated chain around his neck. Known campus-wide by almost every co-ed who desires to be slim and trim, Martinique shares his enthusiasm and his love for physical fitness with the 100 students who partake in his daily one hour class. And to perform the 65 sit-ups and 50 push-ups that are a part of his routine, his students must be willing to put forth the energy and the sweat to equal the -effortless flow and smooth pace of their instructor. Everyone comes on their own, Martinique said, adding that, When they have to come, it becomes a drag. Besides taking wheat germ and yeast vitamin supplement, Martinique does not attribute his endurance to any special kind Hof diet, but he does admit that he neither smokes nor drinks. -His interest has always trended toward physical fitness. He 'fame straight to Auburn after earning an M.S. degree in phys- 'cal education from the University of Iowa. Then while teach- 'ing at Auburn, he started a free exercise program 18 years ago which he has continued even though he retired two years ago. , I got married the day l retired, he recalled, remembering that he met his wife in the class he taught. His wife, some fifteen years his junior, is described by Martinique to be, 'fthe greatest. Repeating, She's the greatest. Before he met his wife, he used to own a dog he named Dumbo. Martinique brought Dumbo to all his classes with him and one day he found him outside dead on the ground, apparently from old age. With a wistful lookin his eyes, he said, I loved that dog. Martinique describes exercise as a kind of preventive medi- cine that does not allow depression to set in, as well as being an additive of a feeling of euphoria. l've only been depressed once in my lifetime, and that was during an illness when l was unable to exercise. he said. The exercises performed in class lfor those who have the stamina to keep upj, are to John Phillips Sousa marches, be- cause they have a good beat, Martinique said. Expanding on the idea of his class, Martinique crosses himself, thanking the Lord that he never had any casualties or injuries during his daily program. Other than his exercise class, Martinique has been involved in working with the retarded and anyone physically or men- tally handicapped. For him retirement is a non-existent word. He said that the university encourages him to continue his program and he will, Just as long as I can. Karen Hartley Racquetball is a fun way to stay fit. . Stamina is built by the use of the A jump rope. , ' ' 1 . zizzi ,. - , , V l g I 3,1 5 Nl' A -.. , 9, ferrell c. harris