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

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cataclysmic crystals South Arkansas seems to be plagued by inclimate weather, by accident or possibly retribution from high- er up. In any case, we are forced to brave the sudden violence of tornado season, summer's stifling heat and winter’s chill in succession (with a short spring break). Ice is the most foreign of the meteorological nui- sances experienced in the Monticello area. This year, it created a variety of problems including as much as a week without power in some places on campus and millions of dollars of timber and property damage in the immediate area. THOUGH BEAUTIFUL beyond description, the ice created destruction beyond measure. ee ee ae eee on en ee eee oe ee ee ALVIN BLACK strolls amid the crystalline scenario. Nothing was immune to the uni- form icy coating.

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KATHI TACITO explains her situation to a Financial Aid officer. MAKING DECISIONS can be one of the most trying facets of registration. WAITING IN LINES can try one's patience during the registration process.

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ICE ACCUMULATION cat Cal fe THE GLISTENING panorama of setting This year’s ice storm caused a great deal of destruction on campus, most notably to its power lines and trees and shrubbery. Two rare blue spruces were lost, succumbing to the weight of the ice while hardier trees managed to survive with, in most cases, a substantial loss of limbs. Amid the tangle of sagging lines and limbs, though, one could almost appreciate the wonderland-like quality of the ice. Nothing escaped its brilliant white uniformity which literally ‘stopped time’ while it adhered to the cam- are a source of danger to man and animal alike. This pus. gentleman forgot to look out for falling objects. » t Fs . ‘ a7 Fb 3S) FAB ow ECE ab ee ae. - sun and ice give the north portion of the campus a surrealistic quality.