Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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spring, while 65-70 percent sign up ahead for fall quarter. Although many students do not realize it, the registra- tion process begins when a student is admitted and contin- ues until graduation. The process includes the formulation of class lists and schedules, as well as the mailing of grades and maintenance of a permanent grade record for each student. Terrell said a big chore is producing the schedule of classes each quarter. The process is time-consuming as care must be taken to avoid unnecessary conflicts. Terrell feels that many improvements have been made in the reg- istration process since he began in 1969. It ' s the same procedure quarter after quarter, but we do try to make the students ' process easier, so it ' s a challenge in that respect. Tom Powell Sophomore Susan Ostrich is one of many students who contributes to Logan ' s business boom at the start of each quarter. Dave Griffin Registration 29

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Making The Best of a Bad Situation New Techniques Ease Registration Woes By John Micklos Registration — some students find that it ' s no prob- lem, while others consider it the scourge of man- kind. However, whatever your feelings on the sub- ject, it is a necessary evil which every Ohio University stu- dent must face. Larry Terrell, director of registration at OU, said the reg- istration process here is less complicated and more effi- cient than at many colleges. He noted that the sectioning of students is now done by computer, providing a quicker and more equitable method of handling the lengthy process. Terrell added that students benefit from pre-registering, since their scheduling requests are given highest priority. Seniors receive the highest preference, while random selection prevails within a given rank. He noted that over 80 percent of the students pre-register in the winter and Transfer student Patty Foster tries to adjust to the OU registration process. 28 Registration

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A Long Day ' s Journey Nighttime Brings Jekyll-Hyde Change To Uptown By John Micklos Uptown Athens seems to possess a split personality. By day, the scene is one of controlled bustle, with students and shoppers scurrying by on their way to classes or to the stores. Weather permitting, passing stu- dents are usually greeted by various groups selling items or soliciting donations at the College Gate. Twice a year, the Council for Exceptional Chil- dren sponsors a Jail-and-Bail. By mak- ing a donation, people can have the student or professor of their choice placed behind bars. During the spring and fall the Col- lege Green serves as a gathering spot, as students lounge beneath the trees or stand around the War Memorial. Occasionally, the serenity of the scene is broken by impromtu speeches by evangelists such as Ted Smock. These evangelists always draw a crowd, but students sometime object to the mes- sage, as another preacher discovered last spring when he was assaulted with a cream pie. By nightfall, however, a metamor- phosis occurs. On weekends espe cially, the nighttime scene is marked by throngs of students ready for a night of drinking in one of Athens ' many bars. The atmosphere is festive and charged with excitement. Of course, some students can ' t wait until night to party, and most bars sponsor Happy Hour reduced rates to accommodate these afternoon drinkers. However, the daytime trade has decreased over the years, said Glen Lawson, owner of the C.I. Getting that much-needed money for the weekend involves patience and a few 30 Uptown