Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

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Photos by Valerie Allison I2 Student Life Giving her feet a rest before the cere- mony begins, is Pat Morgan. Morgan was one of six students graduating.

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ie first signs of spring are sy to recognize. Dorm lawns dotted with students throw- frisbees to the blast of rock ' roll from nearby windows. cycles that have been idle all nter are oiled and shined. mme lay out in 50-degree eather trying to catch some ys, but catch only goose xmps. Spring, for many students, joying the springtime sunshine. :se girls take advantage of one of : beaches at Kentucky Lake for : day. vw- I makes the light at the end of the tunnel seem just a little bit brighter. Studying somehow is put off as students take time out to enjoy the beautiful weather. Many special events marked last spring's arrival. The Stu- dent Government Association sponsored their annual formal dance, the Presidential Ball, held for the first time in the University Center Ballroom. Dorm students enjoyed the fun olympics and water gun games during Spring Extrava- ganza. The Greek organizations were caught up in many activi- ties during the spring. Greek Week, sponsored by the Pan- hellenic Council and lnterfrater- nity Council, included a Greek Assembly, an old-fashioned pic- nic, and a dance. The fraternities sponsored competitive events for sorori- ties and the women's dorms. The brothers of the Sigma Chi fraternity could be seen pro- tecting their black derby hats from female students in one of the events for Sigma Chi Derby Day. Fraternities and sororities alike tested their muscles while competing in events for the Al- pha Gamma Rho Paul Bunyan Day. The brothers of the Kappa Alpha fraternity donned Con- federate uniforms to honor Southern traditions during Old South Week. Sorority women gathered at the Alpha Tau Omega house, where they cheered for amphib- ian athletes and enjoyed a con- coction called swamp water to celebrate the ATO Frog Hop. Greeks and independents alike gathered at the Quadran- gle for the 23rd annual All-Cam- pus Sing, sponsored by the Sig- mas Alpha lota music fraterni- ty. Best dorm honors went to Springer and Richmond for their Beach Boys medley. The independent title was given to Sock and Buskin for their Love 'Baroquen' Style. Phi Kappa Tau fraternity won best theme for their rendi- tion of songs from the musical Grease. The girls of Sigma Sigma Sigma, dressed in Gay '90s cos- tumes, were named best soror- ity for their presentation of Meet Me ln St. Louis. Russell Gross, the group's director, was named best director. The best fraternity title went to Pi Kappa Alpha for their medley of commercial jingles. Spring, although a time for relaxation and recreation, is a very busy time. But keeping busy just seems to make the long-awaited summer vacation that much closer. Q5 0 Charlotte Houchins - 'WwMllnuu. we ..,,,,, W.. ,W wail., Debbie Haller Making waves on the peaceful waters at Wildcat Beach, is Valerie Prickett. Prickett and a group of her friends rented a boat for the day to ski. Swaying to the music. the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity sang commercial jingles for the spectators gathered at All-Campus Sing. Dressed in colorful button-down shirts, the brothers seized the best fraternity trophy for the second consecutive year. Valerie Allison Mau Brandon Spring l l

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a. l 1 i ThE GPEICI Some students were just re- lieved that finals were over and summer vacation- was begin- ning. They. packed their belong- ings and headedifttiihome. But the graduating ,seniors had just one more thing toldo. Gver 700 of them gathered at Racer Are- na to receive their long-awaited degrees at the spring gradu- ation ceremony in May. There seemed to be mixed emotions among the seniors Fillalf about the ceremony that marked the end of their college careers. Some were relieved that their years of studying were over and were excited about entering the world of work. Some saw their degree as merely one more obstacle over- come as they prepared to enter graduate or professional schools upon graduation. But most of these graduates agreed that the ceremony was a spe- Free at last. Bobbie Bass, throws her cap in celebration of receiving her mas- ter's degree in physical education. Bass attended undergraduate school in Ten- nessee. Making sure her gown is in order. a graduate prepares for the summer cere- mony in Lovett Auditorium. She is joined by some 330 other seniors at- tending the ceremony. cial way to end their days at college. ' The 1981 spring graduates heard addresses by two of their fellow classmates. Outstanding Senior Woman Diana Johnson admonished her classmates to always take pride in them- selves and maintain a positive attitude. Randall Hutchens, Outstanding Senior Man, urged graduates to continue efforts to ensure quality for all students in higher education. Of the seniors, 212 with gra- depoint averages of 3.3 or above graduated with honors. According to the registrar's of- fice, approximately 31 associ- ate, 569 bachelors, and 132 masters and specialist degrees were conferred in the spring ceremony. Some 300 students partici- pated in the summer gradu- ation ceremonies held at Lovett Auditorium. Roy Peterson, member of the Council on High- er Education, was the featured speaker for the ceremony. During the August ceremo- ny, approximately 12 associ- ate, 151 bachelors, and 167 masters and specialist degrees were conferred, according to the registrars office. Q ' Charlotte Houchins Graduation 13