Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Tim Folker 26 Parentsi Weekend he annual Parents, Weekend, held in honor of President and Mrs. Phillip R. Shriver during October 10 through 12, was an extremely special occasion. 11Thanks for the Memo- ries? this yearis theme, recognized the Shrivers for their outstand- ing service to the university during his years as president. Shriver served Miami for 16 years, the longest term of any presi- dent of the university. During those 16 years, Miami saw its enroll- ment climb, facilities expanded and national reputation enhanced due to its increased academic and athletic excellence. The two highlights of the weekend were the Redskin,s rout of Marshall University in football and Bob Hope,s performance Saturday evening. . The weekend began Friday with an art showcase and band on Slant Walk, the performances of the iisociety for the Preservation and Encouragement of the Barbershop Quartet Singers in America? the Jazz Ensemble, a magician Rich Bartone and the A weekendfull of memories began with a chilly but victorious ootball ame. N 02a COM; and her parents t00k great pleasure in spendingt 6 time 1 6y had to- get er.

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dents explored recreational escapes designed to Challenge their mental and physical coordination. . The fast-paced electronic games, each with its own personality, put the students through celestial dog fights and simulated invasions - all in a minutes time. For just a quarter, enthusiasts could challenge a rebel fleet or protect the mother land from a horde of intergalactic intruders. Card games, like poker and euChre, and the traditional board game, backgammon, formed the backbone of the recreational sit-down games in dormitories and off-campus kitchenettes. Decks of cards became dog-eared from constant play and backgammon sets transformed into elaborate reflections of each ownerls personal style. In some dorms, tournaments sprang up periodically, testing through competition the skills students polished in their leisure time. Crossword puzzles and dominoes, two examples of comparatively forgotten passions, were rediscovered, earning a limited but faithful following. Students studying in the Res could often break the monotony of their studies with a game of l on any weeknight until 1 am. Pool sharks could call the shots on the table of their Choice for just one dollar an hour. Suzie Soller M iami challenged students in a variety of intriguing ways, including dszicult courses and fascmatmg iames. Asterozds, a szster to S pace I nvaders, posted the ten scores to beat and too zts opponents through the heavens. Tammy Otto diligently wheeled her pot into shape at the C raftcenter. Pottery was one Of the many crafts offered by the center. . Foosball was a opular sport in the u town Oxford bars an time 0 the week. The students used t ezr talent and the htt e men to smack the ha I mto t ezr opponentts goal. WWWWWymyW If students had any time to spare, bowling provided a chance for them to get together with good friends. Leagues sprouted up among fraternities and sororities and other Clubs on campus. The Physical Education Department even recognized bowling by offering it as a course for credit. Frisbees, like boomerangs, returned as a popular form of outdoor recreation. Frisbee prices soared to the whopping $5 mark, but Frisbee fanatics were undaunted by the increase. Frisbee throwers even de- manded recognition as a sport; the univerSIty complled Wlth the creation of a frisbee golf course on the Western campus. Frisbees werenlt the only UFOls flying over Oxford. Kites in all colors of the rainbow and in every shape conceivable graced the Skies. Japanese dragon kites and home-made contraptions compe- ted for the breeze and room in the trees. Regardless of the type, games allowed students an opportunity to forget the tedium of academic life and to immerse themselves, if just for awhile, in the company of good friends, relishing the exhilara- tion of a favorite retreat. a Craig Michalski Student Life 25 Tim Folker Tim F olker

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Menls 27th Annual Synchronized Watershow. Despite the chilling cold Saturday, parents and students bundled up in blankets and still enjoyed the football game. The Miami-Marshall University game began at 1:30 p.m., but the crowds had been there since early morning. The stands were packed with spectators who had taken the opportunity to come early and get a good seat, despite the fact that the temperature was well below 320E The prospects for an increase in temperature were grim and dim. The sun never emerged from behind the ominous clouds, and the wind was chilling. Loyal Redskin fans turned out in full number though, in eager anticipation of the performance they had come to see. Miami had beaten Marshall 22 times in the past and the fans hoped the 25th match would be no different. In a brilliant show of force, Miamils offensive line Cleared the way for senior halfback Greg Jones to Charge yards to score the first touchdown of the game. From then on, it was a breeze. Wide receiver Don Treadwell mysteriously disappeared twice from play in action, only to pop up suddenly all alone behind the Marshall secondary. The opposing team was furious. The Miami crowds were jubilant. The show continued. In the second quarter, the Redskin de- fense blithely intercepted three attempts on Marshallls part to score. The Miami team had been working on a new technique called the llunbreakable combh prior to the Parents Weekend game. In Saturdayls confrontation, that technique was perfected; the Red- skins moved as one in all of their touchdown attempts, sometimes llbendingll apart a bit but never breaking. Another great accomplishment was witnessed by the crowds that day. The Redskins had lost their starting quarterback one week earlier; on Saturday, junior Mark Kelly and freshman Jon Macke made their season debuts as replacements for the injured quarter- back. Both produced outstanding performances. At half time, President and Mrs. Phillip Shriver were honored as the official Parents of the Year. This marked the last time that Shriver would be president during a Parentsl Weekend celebra- tlon. As the game continued in the third quarter, quarterback Kelly threw a perfect 71-yard touchdown from a standstill to wide re- Student Life 27