Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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I uftcrtr tinner iMurnr tinner Grrj( Kannrr Members of the OSU Air Express run between rows of balloons which were used as a fund-raising activity by Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Kappa Gamma for the American Lung Association. The OSU Marching Band proudly played for Beaver fans on the Parker Stadium field during the homecoming half-time show. Amid cheering and clapping, the Beaver football team bursts through a Repeat The Feat' banner under a multitude of balloons. Homecoming 13

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Home a It was really well organized. 99 Diane Kalk, OSU Howe-coming Court, representing Independents posed for pictures. They were also interviewed on KLOO radio in Corvallis. Later, the court went on a wine-tasting tour of Serendipity Cellars in Monmouth, followed by a makeover at Self-esteem, a local beauty salon. The day was ended with dinner at Gable's. It was exciting — one of the greatest experiences of my life! said Kane. A Portland tour for the court took place on Thursday. Among the places visited by the court was KATU, Channel 2, where the court appeared on AM Northwest. They then toured KOIN, Channel 6. Lunch at the Beaver Huddle gave court members a chance to meet Portland Alumni. Then the court headed for the city council where they were introduced to Mayor Bud Clark. Then it was on to KEX radio where they were interviewed and sang the OSU fight song for Portland listeners. It was neat to establish relationships with a variety of people ... friendship just evolving from the many people at once, said Haliski. Friday brought the conclusion of the button and pennant sales. At noon, a Kragthorpe Corner was held at the MU lounge where students could come and ask the coach any questions they had. Eucrnc hnnrr Friday night, the traditional bonfire night started with a parade beginning at Parker Stadi- um. The parade was a joint event put together by the MUPC, the Residence Hall Association and the Student Alumni Association. The parade included the very energetic OSU Marching Band, which led the OSU black and orange rally squads and the court. The parade went past various living groups and ended at Wayne Valley Field where a huge bonfire had been lit. Approximately 150 people turned out for the bonfire and watched as members of the football team and the court were introduced. It was really well organized. said Kalk. She added that escorts were fun and the people were fun. Saturday dawned— the day for the big game. The weather was glorious and members of MUPC had decorated Parker Stadium with balloons bearing the theme, Repeat the Feat spelled out across the field. An alumnae barbeque was held in the morning at McAlex-ander Fieldhouse. At Parker Stadium, the crowd was already beginning to fill the stadium by 1 p.m. To further increase enthusiasm, a Black and Orange contest was held. Students dressed in the school colors were eligible to win a free trip with the football team to BYU the following week. Cars carrying the members of the court and their escorts entered the stadium amid cheers and applause. As the OSU Marching Band played The Way We Were the court was introduced before the start of the game. Many of the court members recalled standing in the middle of the football field as an overwhelming and unforgettable experience as they waved to their friends in the stadium stands. After a great performance by the University of Washington Marching Band, a crowd was seen entering the stadium carrying orange and white balloons in large clusters. It was the annual balloon fundraiser of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Then the OSU football team entered through the row of balloons amid great cheering and clapping. The balloons were then set free, climbing higherand higherabove the cheering people. Even though the Beavers did not Repeat the feat, a good game was played bringing an exciting week to a conclusion. □ by Lila Asnani One of the Homecoming activities that was popular with students was the opportunity to have their picture taken with Benny Beaver m the MU Quad 12 Homecoming

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A Health Club Scene Center satisfies “every athlete’s needs’’ I come to Dixon about four times a week. It's a great place to get in shape. 99 Richard Arellano, freshman Dale Rohm and Steve Smith, both Doctorial Candidates in Science, release stress with a fast paced game of basketball in the gym of St. Mary's School. Walking through the doors of Dixon the sound of handballs, music putting rhythm to feet, echoes of bouncing basketballs, volleyballs being spiked, and excited voices attacked the visitors' ears; the proof of the true fitness center Dixon Recreation Center was established in 1974 and was dedicated to James V. Dixon and Jeanette Brauns Dixon who, together, through their leadership and inspiration, pioneered the development of the physical recreation program and facilities at Oregon State Univeristy. The recreation center offered a number of physical fitness activities to OSU students. A new sport called 'wally-ball' is getting to be very popular, said Phil Derby, a building supervisor and aerobic instructor at Dixon. It's like volleyball, but instead it is played on a rac-quetball court, and also you play the ball off of the walls. The most popular activities were racquetball, aerobics, and basketball. The racquetball and basketball courts are almost always full, and the weight room is also a popular place, stated Phil. On a survey taken last year approximately 90 percent of the students of OSU used Dixon fairly regularly. I come to Dixon about four times a week, said Ricardo Arellano, a freshman. It's a great place to get in shape. It makes me feel better. The recreational center was supported by student fees. Students were assessed a fee every term for the recreational sports. Faculty, and their spouses could purchase recreational use cards from the Department of Recreation Sports. The cost was only S48 a year or $13.50 a term. Guests were welcome at a $2 charge. Special programs were offered every year in areas ranging from aerobic dance to juggling classes. Aerobics, one of the popular activities, usually fills up in the first two hours each week, said Derby. Aerobics is definitely a popular thing on campus. The classes are almost entirely girls, but ironically out of the faculty that take the class, men are the most dominant. Starting winter term 1986 aerobics instructors were required to know CPR and first aid. This was due to the fact that a paramedic could take a long time to get to the scene. This could be crucial, so knowing CPR is important. It's a pretty professional program. said Derby. Every athlete's needs were met at Dixon. It has all the facilities everyone needs. I just wish I could reserve more than one hour a time. said Mohamed Siala, a student in electrical engineering. It was not uncommon to have 300 people using Dixon in one hour a time. Dixon also regulated the use of MacAlexander Fieldhouse, and the tennis courts. There were four courts inside Mac Alexander Fieldhouse. Two were used for tennis and badminton and the other two were used for volleyball and basketball. Students could make reservations to use the courts. A lot of athletic teams use MacAlexander Fieldhouse. Track uses the pole vault facilities and there's a batting cage for the baseball and softball teams. stated Derby. The Department of Recreation Sports believed the students should use Dixon because it was a place to improve your health. Best of all, it makes you feel refreshed and more able to relax. Dixon Recreation Center had all the qualities of an excellent health club. It proved itself to be a fine professional program. □ by Mike Hemstead The Lifecycle trainers, a new addition to the Dixon Recreation Center, are used regularly during the ramy and sunny seasons by senior Molly Lewis and sophomore Tammi Dupree I 14 Working Out