University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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ame AT “Lp MONTICELLO 4 The marching Weevils represented UAM in the Jefferson County Fair Parade. Majorette Mary Ellen Mettetal performs during the half-time activities at a Boll Weevil football game. 158 Academics

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Debate Team members exhibit proof of their competitive proficiency. Front Row: Shawn Courtney, Karen Kuethe, Sherry Kellum, Donna Stephenson, Lillie Kemp. Row 2: Connie High, Caryn Tabler, Ka- ren Omohundro, Gary McAllister, Vance Me- dina, David Ray, sponsor. Row 3: Mike Mathis, Robin Allen, Marty Brutscher, Allen Chandler, Tom Harden. Not Pictured: Travis Berry, Karyn Brown. The UAM Debate Society was organized in 1970 and has been active on campus since that time. The purpose of the Debate Society is to promote the interest and development of techniques that lead to ef- fective oral communication based upon reason, to pro- mote speech activities and to promote fellowship among those with like interests in de- bating and competitive individ- ual speaking. Pi Kappa Delta, the national honor society in Debate and Forensics, established the Ar- kansas Theta Chapter at UAM in 1973. Admission into PKD is by invitation only after suc- cessful competitive exper- iences. Since 1973, 52 UAM students have been initiated into the honor society. Academics 157

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lakats 7 Ho or The UAM Band, along with almost every other campus organization, has experienced its share of difficulties through its existence, and then some. Only two years ago, the marching band consisted of roughly thirteen members. Director David Koskoski anticipates over one hundred members including a flag squad in next year’s band, however. The band year is essentially divided into two parts according to semesters. In the fall, it func- tions as a marching band and performs during football games and in parades. This year’s band, with an increase in size, did a considerably better Left to Right: Kay LaGrone, Cindy Kelley, Mary Ellen Mettetal, Linda Farrar, Jaci job of stimulating the ‘ol football spirit’, and the Calhoun. Not Pictured: Pam Beard. addition of a flag team gave it a more modern look. The band displays their marching abilities. Football game half-times were highlighted by the marching Weevils. Academics 159