Emory University - Campus Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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lffdiflilfllif-,TER DAY UP, UP AND AWAY The sun shone clear and strong that bright Saturday afternoon as the third an- nual Campus Life sponsored Lullwater Day brought the Emory community to- gether. Originally scheduled for April 25, the event was rained out as we exper- ienced a few weeks of unusually cold and rainy weather, but the raindate of May 2 dawned without rain clouds. We flocked to Lullwater Park to eat, drink, and be merry. It was worth waiting in line for a 50c meal consisting of Ken- tucky Fried Chicken, corn on the cob, a baked potatoe, watermelon, and a soda. The Campus Life staff served the food. Emory Jazz Ensemble filled the area with music, and The Little General Clog- gets from nearby Kennesaw, Georgia, entertained us. Some of us even dared to accept their invitation to try a few steps. The biggest attractions were the two hot air balloons. The more adventure- some patiently waited in long lines for a chance to, for a few minutes, get away from it all. Those of us who liked where we were, preferred our feet on the ground, or were just plain impatient set up nets to play volleyball while the musi- cally inclined strummed their guitars. Cthers whizzed flying frisbees over heads and beyond outstretched hands and leaped high into the air or dived onto the sweet-smelling grass to catch that disc. We all enjoyed the beauty of Lullwater as we sat, played, sang, laughed, and ate. The special comraderie felt that day proves that despite what people say, we've got a school spirit. - Helen Bledsoe 1O!Lullwater Dav Vincent

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The Death Of WO DERF UL WED Fatality Cf The Semester System There it was - a broad blue back weaving through the maze of bookbags and button-downs. Yum. Closer, I saw that the T-shirt belonged to a part of the old guard . Emblazoned on the back - right across the shoulder blades - was the mark of a true 'Roid. Thank God lt's Wednesday. Sigh. Where have all the flowers gone? When did all these changes occur? The blue shirt seemed suddenly inappropriate for the occasion, it should have been black for mourning over the death of that much-loved institution, Wonderful Wednesday. Emory students were a rare breed in the years between 1966 and 1982, bask- ing in the luxury of what approximated two weekends. From the 1967 CAMPUS: Dean John Stephens announced the ini- tiation of a classless Wonderful Wednes- day in the College to allow expansion of individual study - research time, and the library packed in hundreds of knowledge- hungry students. Emory's move to that scheduling brought campus groups a spe- cial opportunity for planning activities to- gether, sprouted a 'LWednesday series of lectures and entertainment, and gave students a chance to relax and enjoy their studies, their friends, and their city. lt is hardly conceivable that the original WW proponents imagined the final ef- fects of their idea on the community. Bars and restaurants began to cater to our nocturnal whims by offering amazing Tuesday happy hours. Campus movies furnished another diversion for that extra night of liberty. Add to that list the dances, concerts, and plays. Alternatives were limited only by the imagination of the individual student. lt was a sweet life We did not choose to give up this mark of lazy affluence without a fight. No one who was anyone applauded the sugges- tion of the change to a semester system, and the death of WW. Students banded together to protect their haven of deca- dence - but without success. Alas and alack, the administration overruled. 12jThe Death of Wonderful Wednesday fi-42 An institution was abolished by their decision, but the riotous living goes on, apparently undisturbed. Amazing! Many people now have more nights of wanton living or nights of blissful rest than ever before: Monday night, Wednesday night, Friday night, and Saturday night. Others have constructed marvelous four day weekends. Some attend only two hours of class every day and use their other hours in the playful pleasures which Wednesday used to afford. Most upperclassmen expected to be dissatisfied tour conservatism surfacing in our loathe for changel, but the transition has been peaceful. Nice, even. Wonderful Wednesday was fun while it lasted, and it's last remaining evidences can easily evoke good memories. Some days the suggestions of it are everywhere. A sign for Tuesday specials. Wonderful Wednes- day concerts. A lost club meeting or re- hearsal. Or perhaps just a half-faded T- shirt - stretched across a broad blue back in the autumn sun. - Ginger Rucker N WD D55 Z' il Vincent AME wa qu. Vincent