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

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The American people are big on cere- monies. They have established an elabo- rate array of rites and celebrations for every imaginable event. The culmination of a four-year struggle ends with commencement exercises. A gala event for most students, graduation means being showered with gifts, having your right hand shaken completly off your body, and your left shoulder black and blue from healthy pats of congratula- tions. It is a flood of proud parents and family members, busting at the seams with pride and flashing big smiles. Right: Nickie Owens patiently waits while other graduates enter the gym. 112 Student Life

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scientist of the Environment and Technology Assessment Program. In 1972, he became a senior specialist for the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. For the next 6 years, Curlin provided information and assessments to Congress on policy issues dealing with natural resources, science, energy, and the environment. Dr. James Curlin, UAM’s Distinguished Alumnus, (left) chats with Janice Taylor (below) at a dinner held in his honor. In addition, he advised Congressmen, Senators and committee staff on technical issues and compiled studies and committee prints for Congressional committees. Student Life 111 eee

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Above: Students, faculty and families stand for the graduate processional. Far left: Mark Pelton listens to rehearsal instructions from Robert Kirchman. Left: Ann Gould and daughter await proper seating arrange- ments. LESSEE ROSSER ETS Sega eon a Cc ce eS REESE Student Life 113 ne ———————————EEEE