Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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-s : the tradition seeps A touch of tradition. Ohio University, a very traditional, untraditional place. Today we look back on our school ' s past: its rich heritage, its progress through the years, the vio- lence of the 60 ' s and subsequent enrollment decline, a recent rise in enrollment and pride. We wonder, where is OU today? A whole new attitude has invaded the campus. Most of us seem to be here to get an education, have a good time and get a job when we get out of here. Days of war protests and riots are virtually gone. Instead we see the return of some hallowed traditions like homecoming, football and studying, and some not-so-hallowed ones like the infamous graffiti wall and an unplanned Halloween party in the middle of Court Street. V ' Above: Arnold Welcher shows his excitement as the Bobcats get possession of the ball dur- ing the Miami game. Right: A bandsman per- forms to Play That Funky Music during the Maimi game halftime. Below: The Black Homecoming princesses wave during the parade. Far below: Two girls display their halloween costumes on Court Street. A student shivers as she heads down the Richland Ave. Bridge. 4 Opening

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T efW ft a i 1 1 a i i i i 1 1 1 1 1 f r VT» aja!fe n«t|iini ' Dii i;ti i r r 1 in I [ii i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■- iS a A touch of tradition seemed to disappear before our very own eyes as we watched Howard and Super Halls disappear. But an assortment of the new and old combined to create a new future for OU. Progress became the administration ' s goal. The most obvious blast of the new came from the College of Osteopathy. Other progress was more hidden. The modification of the pass-fail and ABC grading systems signaled increased efforts to up- grade academic standards. Athletics got more atten- tion with increased fund raising. The Freshman Residential Program was revised in efforts to better meet student needs. While plans called for a more comprehensive uni- versity change occurred all around us. Progress caught us between two eras. Demolition crews wreck Super Hall, one of the school year. Although the building was destroyed, the traditional graffiti wall behind it remained untouched. 6 Opening