Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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AUTHORITY is comically symbolized by an oversized gavel presented to President Wen- dell Hardway during the Alumni Luncheon. DELIBERATIONS AND DISCUSSION give Swim Team A, Tom Fitzgibbons, Scott Prin- gle. Earl Anderson and Chris Ashton, enough of an edge to win the College Bowl tournament. Campus Events • 19

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Educational as well as entertaining Throughout the year a number of special informative Black History Week, observed on campus Feb. 18-22, and entertaining events were held on campus for students featured a presentation by civil rights leader Dr. Ralph and the general public. The Joffrey Ballet Center Concert Group, comprised of eight profes- sional dancers, performed in Wall- man Hall on Oct. 27. The fall concert, sponsored by Stu- dent Government on Nov. 5, fea- tured musical entertainer, Cyndi Lauper who performed for a capacity crowd. The Bangles, an all-female band, served as the opening act. Student Government feels its obligation is not only to entertain but to educate our students culturally and, of course, we always welcome the community, said Michael Belmear, Student Government adviser. tudent Government feels its obligation is not only to entertain but to educate our students culturally. Abernathy, an art exhibit in the Nick- el and a dance in the Turley Center Ballroom. The Division of Fine Arts, in con- juction with the Chamber of Com- merce, raised $3,100 for the Fine Arts Scholarship Fund Feb. 23 dur- ing the Fifth Annual Fine Arts Gala. Featured was a variety show, art exhibit and dinner. Students learned about success in the job market at the Career Fair held April 8-11, sponsored by Student Gov- ernment and Student Affairs. The event featured promi- nent authors William J. McBunerr, John Molloy, and Marilyn Machlowitz. AMUSED, Peggy Edwards listens to May- or Greg Hlnton ' s anecdotes during the Alumni Luncheon In the Dining Hall. PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT helps Cathy Shay relax during the Red Cross Blood Drive held In the Ballroom. A CAPACITY CROWD screams and cheers moments before the Bangles make their en- trance during the Fall concert. 18 • Campus Events

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tudent Government feels its obligation is not only to entertain but to educate our students culturally. • • • Sponsored by the FSC Faculty Student Plat- form Series, Sen. William Proxmire ' s, D-Wisc, April 11 address was followed by a question and answer session. The fifth annual FSC Beach Party was held in the Turley Center Ballroom on April 18 with color photo- graphs of couples and free refreshments available. The music was provided by D.J. Kevin Nicholas of WVAQ. Over 100 prizes including beach party t-shirts, beach balls and frisbees were given away. FSC recognized 66 students for their academic achievements at the Annual Awards Banquet on April 26. Approximately 300 students, their families, faculty, administrators, area legislators, members of the Chamber of Commerce and the FSC Board of Advisers attended. Ray Meyer, retired DePaul University cage coach, was the speaker for the annual Scholarship Banquet held May 4. Meyer, retired following the 1983-84 basketball sea- son, coached for 42 years and holds the No. 5 position on the all-time list of career coaching victories. Throughout the year Masquers entertained students and members of the public with plays such as Annie, New Faces of 1984, Gigi, A Doll ' s House, and The Diviners. Campus musical groups presented stu- dent vocal and instrumental concerts, adding to the local cultural atmosphere. Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Richard Neely spoke at the 114th FSC com- mencement in front of 350 degree candidates. MAKING THE SWITCH from Assistant to the President to cashier, Lois Laughlln takes over counter duties for a day at Mc- Donald ' s for FSC ' s Foundation Day. PREPARATIONS for FSC freshman orienta- tion are made months in advance. Counselors meet Informally with Michael Belmear and Bill Bailey, Student Affairs counselors. TOPPING IT OFF, James Walker, veterans coordinator, chooses his favorite ice cream toppings during Student Government ' s free Ice cream day. 20 • Campus Events