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

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DECISIONS INCISIONS homework? ’ Studying is left up to the individual, and they do it in a variety of ways. To some, studying means a secluded evening in the library or a few hours poring over text or notes. In extreme cases, about thirty minutes of cursory review after a party or similar activity. Ultimately, they lead to the same end - the test. The American educational system conforms almost ex- clusively to the ‘testing’ principle. Since elementary school we’ve been conditioned for it in the best way possible. With Collegiate life comes an added responsibility; no one to harp ‘‘study, study,’’ or ‘have you done your AN UNCONVENTIONAL approach to the testing procedure - Vertebrate Taxonomy incorporates visual ‘aids.’ 5: 36 Student Life

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The spirit of co-existence of organizations upon this cam- pus is not completely obscured by competition, though. Very few teams walk off the field or off the court brooding. In most cases, it’s congratulations to the winner, a handshake, the back to the corner for another round, cheered on by their re- spective fellow members. GREG CLEVELAND tries to escape the tack- ling embrace of an opponent. PAM MOUDY demostrates her foolprrof re- ceiving stance.

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Is a test really a good indicator of a student's knowledge of a subject or proficiency in a given field? This has been a topic of much speculation, but tests remain all the same.