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

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Abcve left: DeDe Ouletta takes her turn at the microphone. Above: Vala Batzos performs a Greek dance as her talent. Left: Becky Gibson, a freshman from Little Rock, as she is judged in the swimsuit competition. The Executive Director of the Miss VAM Pageant was Sharon Rone, assisted by Student Director Rob- ert Almond. K. Michael Baker, an instructor at UAM, was responsible for the set which featured - murals based on prints by Aubrey Beardsley. Student Life 83

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82 Student Life Right: June Barefield, a freshman from Eudora, models her evening gown. Below right: Cecile Bordeaux, first runner-up in the competi- tion, speaks to the audience. Below: Carla Tabor pauses during the swimsuit competition.

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84 Student Life Americans have found it difficult to abandon their infatuation with the large block V-8 engine. The gas crunch has virtually doomed the big car, the symbol of American luxury. Traditionally, college aged young people have been most strongly attracted to speed and power in cars and fortunately, such attributes are still to be found on the auto market. The Pontiac Trans-Am is probably the most popular powercar on the market today. With each successive model, it retains its speed and style with notable advances in handling and response, and more recently, improved E.P.A. mileage ratings. Now available in turbo models (the 1980 Indy pace car) it is an example of the technological advance brought about by the fuel situation. | Americans continue to import cars, and the college student has shown his affection to a few models in particular. The big Fiat and Triumph flurry of the mid- seventies gave way when Japan’s Nissan introduced the 240-A Datsun, followed by the 260-Z, the the popular 280-Z. The last year has seen the introduction of the 280-ZX, a sleek, racy car which has found a place in America’s hearts and pocketbooks. There are options to those who still prefer size and luxury over the small and low-slung sports cars. aie. Although the era of economy cars is moving in quickly, some people still prefer the larger luxury models.