Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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o hio University: students celebrate 180 years of excellence 180 years — that ' s a long time. Ohio University was the first school built in the Northwest Ter- ritory. Its red brick colonial-style buildings and red brick sidewalks crisscrossing College Green have been around for 180 years. But the red bricks are more than just a tradition; they house a college community which has progressed with the times. Many of the buildings were constructed years ago but advanced academic excellence can be found inside. For example, the College of Business Administration is ranked in the nation. The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is accredited in all possible se- quences. Buildings are being remodeled to keep pace with the new tech- nologies. Crook Hall on the West Green will soon be the sight of Stocker Engineering and Technology Complex, an $11.7 million project. Carnegie Hall, which currently houses the sociology and anthropology departments, will soon become the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism while the School of Osteopathic Medicine is slowly engulfing the West Green. OU has not only remained competitive in the classroom, but in athletics as well. Bobcats have been successful on the national level as well as within the Mid-American Conference. The lady tracksters, for example, sent three athletes to the NCAA Championships held in Houston, Texas and were MAC champions with a record of 160 points. OU ' s outstanding academics and athletics are merits in themselves, but for Ohio University, they are only a part of the excellence. — Kathryn L. Heine David J. Rogowski The Bobcat has become quite o valuable school as set. His costume is rumored to be worth close to $1800. Scoping from the Frontier Room patio is a favorite afternoon pastime for students who just can ' t drag themselves to classes. Opening 3

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Steve Bates contributes an all-out effort into making OU ' S fklarctiing 1 10 ttie best band in ttie land. 2 Opening

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A thens: hospitality highlights this classic college town A friendly atmosphere in a classic college town setting that pro- duces a wide variety of opportunities sets Ohio University apart from other schools. Its uniqueness is enhanced by the beautiful hills of Appalachia which are filled with forests, lakes and state parks. One of the first things visitors notice about Athens is its friendli- ness: a hospitality produced by a mixed assortment of individuals. Most anyone fits in the mainstream. There are preppies, punk rockers, conservatives, liberals, jocks and bookworms. There are also counter-culture people who go barefoot and bare-chested un- til it is 55 degrees and Hare Krishnas who pass out literature to students. The age span of students is increased by a popular continuing education program. With almost 15 percent of the student body representing 90 foreign countries, a cultural aware- ness is added. This atmosphere is part of a campus that blends nicely with the town and forms an academic-oriented community. The compact- ness of the campus makes all classes easily accessible. A wide variety of opportunities is offered to serve the different types of people. University organizations offer athletic events, plays, lectures, concerts, artists series and dancing in New York. The residence life staff provides parties, films, talks with professors, panel discussions, study breaks during finals week and a big brother little sister program. In addition, Athens merchants have video halls, bars, movie theaters and a nice selection of res- taurants from which to choose. Finally, the rural surroundings of- fer hiking up Radar Hill, canoeing at Strouds Run, picnicing at Lake Hope and camping at Moonville. This atmosphere and opportunity, combined with outstanding academics and athletics, is what Ohio University calls Proof of Excellence. — Kathryn L. Heine The graffitti wall has served as o daily memo to many o students and it has several coats o( paint to prove it. § 4 Opening