Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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Student ' s Role If I am elected, I promise to . . . Platforms are written, published and forgotten. Ijut some students remember. And in remembering- they seek out their elected public official. The.v have a proljlem and to them it is an important prol)lem, but most of all the.v just want to talk. For the most part, the silent gener- ation is actively interested in Student Gov- ernment and sufficiently respects its in- tended function. Sometimes a student having or knowing of a problem brings the facts to his representative or directly to the governing gi ' oup. It is then up to the elected few to take action for the many. The student must take the initiative to inform government of a problem ; and must also respect the decision handed down. Unless the student does this . . . Student Government is for naught. Students gripe a little, talk alot, and find no solution to their problem. One suggests taking it liefore Student Council, the other agrees. photographs b.v John alter, jr. 1 Now the .aJ problem is . Report of action as taken liy Student Council is posted on the campus bulletin Ijoard. The student sees the results of his initiative and realizes his role in Student Government. Are there any more questions before the vote?

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Row one: Phil Trimble, Gary Nateman, Mike McKiiilev (Chairman), Wally Mueller, Pat Spiegel (G.A.). Row two. standing: Nina Davis, Mrs. Janice Bixler (Director), Lee Erdmann. CENTER PROGRAM BOARD Students never really think about the times they ' ve l)een in the Center . . . dancing to the mu.sic of the Ohioans . . . competing with their Dad in a Ijowling tourna- ment . . . thinking their way through a bridge tournament . . . watching a travelogue . . . discuss- ing the forms of music familiar to different cultures. They know that someone went to the trouble of sponsoring all the programs at the Center. Init give the question only a brief thought before forgetting about it. They look at the art and photo displays while taking a stroll through the (Tenter, and take advantage of more of the many privileges made possible by the Center Program Board. Many don ' t realize that the Home- coming Dance, the Freshman Frolics, and the Bermuda Bop-Hop are all functions of this student planning hoard. When the various tournaments in bowling, billiards, table tennis, bridge, and pinochle are held, they enjoy the rec- reational facilities offered so readily. They take their mom and dad to the dances given in their honor . . . attend one of the informal coffee forums . . . listen to a talk given on foreign habits and customs, read about the all-campus art contest in the Spring. They begin to consider the many benefits offered bv the Center Program Board. 28 Row one; Mariam Edgar, Carol Spiers, Marilyn Davis, Cindy McGaughey Rita Spier, Kay Kirwan, Pat Mallett, Nancy Ow ' ens. Row two: Joan Spyak, Janet Heideloif, Robin Coleman, Janet Corcoran, Judy Friedly, Sally Lynn, Xancy Mayer. Row three: Del Dowling, Dennis Haines, Roger Beller, Jack McNeil, Larry Wise, Lloyd Kay, Walter Muir, Steve Hamm, Sy Sackler.

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Name Them For Honor Scholarship . . . Going beyond classroom attendance and regulation assignments, seeking further knowledge. You have been tapped for an honor society, and automatically you become synonomous with such attiibutes as service, scholarship, cliaracter, proficiency, and leadership. You have proved it with your grades and you have proved it in your life. You have served willingly, guiding or aiding those who needed your help. You have served an institution without complaint and often without notice. You have outstanding scholarship. Often you have worked long after much of the campus slumbered, but you liked it. believing in the things you learned, knowing that you learn from the written words of others who studied. You stand apart from others in your character. You have learned what you believe is right and true and applied it in your life. Proficiency is your middle name. You have earned that name by practicing always the basic skills of learning. Sometimes when you were tired, your profici- ency alone carried you on toward your goals . . . goals that were set beyond those of the average student. You are the leader. You are the one who takes the thoughts and desires of others and verba- lizes them. There is something that makes you stand out and above Mr. Average Man, and you knew this and took the responsibility of it. Your time came, and one day, before many others, you were tapped for the honor society. You have done your job well and desei-ved the reward. Proficiency . . . Not only physical but also mental. Time and practice are the key. I