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

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| { | | There has been sacrifice with pro- gress, and in many cases it is almost regrettable. Most of us watched with at least a twinge of remorse as the old National Guard Armory, the site of countless basketball games and dances, was slowly beaten down and uncere- moniously trucked away. Student life has notably improved in the past few years after suffering seri- ous deficiencies in earlier times. The creation of a Student Activities Board and a boost from the administration has opened the door to big name c ollege circuit entertainment. This is definitely a positive factor in recruitment. UAM is making progress in many areas, now. Among them is the initi-

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ation of the “Unlimited Potential’’ pro- gram which offers educational opportu- nities to Southeast Arkansas residents of all ages. Even though the program is only in its infancy, it offers an unpreci- dented opportunity for many area resi- dents to obtain a college education. We have taken a step past “small town college”’ status. It is not the purpose of a yearbook to predict the future, as much as we’d like to look ahead. Instead, we hope to freeze a year in time and preserve it as