Henderson State University - Star Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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A Winner cont. Springs, only a half-hour drive away or to Little Rock, an hour drive away. But high gas prices also discouraged many from traveling too far very often. Several locations offered recreation get-aways for students to play pinball or pool. These facilities were available at the pool room behind El Primo Pizza, at Junior Food Mart, Howard's and Pizza Hut. A new recreational spot, Space- port, was opened in the downtown area in the spring. On-campus recreation was also available in the Union. Parties, concerts, movies and lectures added to on-campus entertainment and night life. Entertainment didn't always have to cost anything in Arkadelphia. The charm and beauty of the small town was free for the asking, and within walking distance or just a short drive away. Located on the Ouachita River, the town's beauty in- i L,u..1LL.2.' 'H L' U3ML'MPL.lk1it.Lhl ' cludes restored old homes, many tree- lined streets and clean air. Arkadelphia has a Christian image as well that draws some students. Thirty churches of various denominations are located throughout the area, with the largest membership of 1,000 at First Bap- tist. Students and faculty from both Hen- derson and Ouachita attended each of these churches as well as teaching class- es, leading music and singing in the choirs. Fellowships and suppers were often provided for students on Sunday nights. Arkadelphia offers educational and cultural opportunities to students. The town boasts the oldest established city library in the state, which is located downtown, and is included in the the Na- tional Register of Historic Places. Medical Services are provided for stu- dents on campus at the Health Center and at the local hospital and doctors' offices. Plans for a new health-care facility, the Twin Rivers Medical Center, are under- way to replace the Clark County Memo- rial Hospital. Students joined in the community-wide fund-raising programs to raise the needed money for the center. Several campus organizations contrib- uted money to the center and the nursery will be named after HSU. Students discovered that Arkadelphia wasn't really so bad after all. As they came to know the town and participate in campus and community activities and events, the hometown feeling grew and students did feel at home in Arkadephia. The community benefited from the stu- dents' presence as well as students bene- fiting from the community, and a feeling of cooperation was felt that is unique to Henderson and Arkadelphia. HSU Collegians, Hender- son's jazz band, per- formed at the Festival of Two Rivers. 'l6!Student Life

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A Winner cont. joined together for a weekend of fun and activity. This year the last production of the HSU Repertory Theatre, The Night of January 16, was held in conjunction with The Festival. Henderson students took pride in their adopted hometown, as well as par- ticipating in fun-filled activities. The Rec- reation Club, alias The Clark County Caretakers, worked with other campus and community volunteers to clean up the 'Clark County area in April as part of Na- tional Keep America Beautiful Week. Arkadelphia is the home of both Hen- derson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, thus making it unique for a town of just over 10,000. The two- university town offers a variety of choices in fast food and other restaurants for stu- dents. Arby' s offered roast beef and other sandwiches, while Andy's, Mc Donald's, Tastee Inn, and Sonic were the places to go for a hamburger and fries. Chicken lovers went to Kentucky Fried Chicken, while Pizza eaters headed to Pop's, El Primo, Ken's or Pizza Hut. A new chicken restaurant, Chicken Lickin, began construction during the ,spring semester. For those with more expensive taste and larger pocketbooks, Bowen's at Con- tinental Inn and Bonanza were also avail- able. Bowen's offered different buffets, including seafood on Fridays, as well as sit-down menu, while Bonanza served steaks and a change-of-pace charcoal- broiled hamburger. Bonanza also offered student discount coupons in The Oracle each week. Every student knows one can not sur- vive by all work and no play. But the common complaint returned again, There's nothing to do. A major escape route for students, however, led to the UA Cinema, especially on Monday and Tuesday Dollar Nights. Then there was always the lake. Early in the fall and late in the spring students headed to nearby Lake De Gray, located 10 miles from campus, for an aftemoon of sun, fun, swimming and relaxation from classes and studying. Other students enjoyed an aftemoon at the Arkadelphia park located within walking distance. Students could picnic, swim in the pool or just take it easy in the shade or sun. Tennis courts and a baseball field were also available. After a day of classes and studying, many students were ready to escape for a while at night. This was the time for movie-going and eating out. But once the movies were over and the food was eaten, Arkadelphials night life offered little choice for something to do. Even shopping was difficult at night as the downtown stores closed at 5 p.m. and Howard's and Magic Mart and Wal-Mart closed at 8 p.m. For the really desperate, however, who wanted to pay a little more, convenience stores were available. Buzz Buy, open 24 hours, offered gas, food, magazines and other items for the late- nights. Many students also found that several of the fast-food restaurants had already closed when their stomachs be- came hungry. Mc Donald's stayed open until 12, however, and the Waffle House 3 anal-i was open 24 hours for those who had an attack of late-night or early, early mom- ing munchies. Some students took their books with them and studied while munching. Adventuresome students knew where to head when the night-life of Arkadel- phia got them down. They headed, with plenty of people for protection, of course, to see the Gurdon Light. Saturday nights in Arkadelphia weren't exactly the same as in other towns and cities, but students still got together to have fun. Riding around was a popular pastime. The Royal Jamboree took place every Saturday night with Johnny and the Wild Bunch. Live Country and Country Rock Music was offered for those who chose to attend. When Arkadelphia wasn't exciting enough, some students headed to Hot Eli I -n I' Dr. Carl DeGraff sponsored a pottery booth at the Festival of Two Rivers. Doug DeMorrow, instructor of music, looks at the knife display at the Festival of Two Rivers. Commumty!25

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b X -v .sw-aug.. ,, fe my .SS Tony Iohns shops at Wal-Mart for his records and tapes. Melinda Newton and Marsha Rickett shop at Magic-Mart for their cosmetic needs. Cindy Hughes, Terri Rouse, Chuck Hughes, Kyle McKinzey and Iohn Whitow perform as country band Dry County. The band performed at the benelit to help the hospital fund. Niu- X Nh rss' N Community!27