Ouachita Baptist College - Ouachitonian Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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| By: Brenda Wense fter a long hard day of classes, test and work, nothing was more satisfying than having supper with friends, sharing a few laughs, and letting procras- tination rule. Students started to gather in line about 4:20 p.m., in hopes to either beat the dorm moms, or at least get the garnishes of fruit off of the cottage cheese. But the supper hour offered more than food. “This is where I meet people,” said Chuck Stowe.” There are some people I wouldn’t see any- where but in the cafeteria.” Socializing was definitely a part of the supper hour. It was hard not to make new friends or to renew old relationships. But THE SUPPER HOUR means fun so- cializing, and anything from laugh- ter and singing, to calling the hogs and cheering over spilled milk is ac- cepted. Chat n’chew Good company, tall tales and serious talks make the supper hour a welcome time when a student had visited longer than he had planned, it usually meant less time for studying biology, practicing the piano, or resting his mind. ‘“T know it only takes five to ten minutes to eat,” said Jeff Bear- den, “but I usually spend about an hour in the cafeteria a night. Let’s face it, supper is where it happens. It’s your general chat ‘n chew.” Conversation with friends was relaxing, refreshing and invit- ing, but it also offered informa- tion to those who were inter- ested. “The cafeteria is a billboard for all the activities going on,” said Dale Yeary. “If it’s not posted, then someone will know about it.” WAITING IN LINE FOR SECONDS gives students the chance to talk to friends they haven’t seen fora while, and to learn the latest on campus. LISTENING TO FRIENDS tell their experiences of the day is an easy way to procrastinate, but Stan Harris and Teresa Thomas enjoy it anyway. Socializing in Cafeteria 29

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PEANUT BUTTER ON CRACKERS is sometimes a substitute for supper, but Jenny Bishop and Donnie Heyden enjoy each other’s company as well. AFTER THE PRESSURES of a hectic day, Laurie Luna and Brent Blackmore enjoy a one-on-one con- versation, rather than laughter in a big crowd. . 28 Student Life

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30 Student Life By Sharla Whitworth t seemed to be a common belief that people at Ouachita Baptist University did not date. For some, this may have been the case, but for many others this cliche was not necessarily true. Dating ... it was the name of the game by which students got to know one another. However, with infla- tion and the ever-rising cost of living, it had almost become im- possible to go out for less than ten or twenty dollars. In other words, dating regularly could really hit a guy’s wallet or checkbook pretty hard. How was one to solve this expense prob- lem? First of all, dating did not have to be expensive. In many cases, it wasn’t so important where you went just as long as you had a good time. Many en- joyable evenings may have been spent-watching television in the dorm lobby, playing tennis on the campus courts, or just sitting and talking in the Tiger Grill. A nice picnic at the lake was a per- fect and an inexpensive way to A SPARE MINUTE is enjoyed by Diane Johnson and Lonnie Daws in the Tiger Grill. The grill was a popu- lar meeting place for students. CURTIS RICHEY AND LISA PRUITT battle their opponents in a game of foosball. The student center game room had several games that provided inexpensive fun. The game room, SUB, and SELF movies help cut the cost of an evening out The dating game enjoy a warm Sunday afternoon in Arkadelphia. The most economical nights to go to see a movie in Arkadelphia were Monday and Tuesday nights. These were “dollar nights” at the local cinema. The movies shown were usually very good and well worth the bargain price. A majority of students were engaged in many activities which were sponsored by vari- ous social clubs and campus organizations. Most of the entertainment at Ouachita orig- inated through SELF. They sponsored many popular movies and concerts throughout the year. These activities usually did not cost very much and were another excellent place to take a date and stay within the budget. Occasionally, the girl took the guy out for a big night on the town. In modern day America this was not a very uncommon practice. Some guys may have felt a little funny being asked out by a girl, but many times they were flattered and graciously ac- cepted. However, the old- fashioned and more natural form of dating, when the boy asked out the girl, was still by far the most popular type. When asked ‘What was your most unusual date?’ Sophomore Jill Walker said, ‘‘When I lived in Tirrenia, Italy, we had our Junior-Senior Prom in a real elegant Italian restaurant over looking the Mediterranean Sea. At the last minute the band that was supposed to perform called and cancelled. It was too late to get anybody else, so we had to dance to stereo music. For a prom with the romantic theme of ‘Mediterranean Moonlight,’ soul music was a little disappoint- ing.” In response to the question ‘Why do you like to date?’ Freshman Robin Hope replied, “T like to meet different kinds of people and learn about their in- terests and values. When I go out with a guy, it’s fun to get to know him on a one-to-one basis. It’s easier to be yourself when you have friends that you can relate to and talk with.”