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

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American automakers are continuing the turbocharging experiment begun by Buick with its stylish V-6 Turbo Regal, easy on gas and full of power. Ford introduced its turbo line with the sporty turbo Mustang, and the list continues to grow. As car sales continue to plummet, experts agree that we are witnessing a transition in the American car market, with new and exciting breeds being developed even now, to reach the market within the next three years. Whatever the case, the consumer still has a broad choice of cars, the sporty, the fast, the economical, the luxurious, the roomy, but the ideal is that we will soon be able to obtain (at a reasonable price) models that combine all of those desirable features. Left: For the sportier person the option of a foreign convertible is open. Below left: The dependable economical Volks- wagen is still a favorite among students. Below: In the backwoods of Drew Coun- ty, some students prefer the rugged du- rability of vehicles such as the Jeep. Student Life 85 | re nc

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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.

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FIELD DAY Top: Roger McClendon works his way toward a win in the bow sawing event. Left: Freshman Art McCants prepares to fell his pole as accurately as possible. Top right: Senior Joey VanDee fights the sawdust in the crosscut sawing event. Below right: Dee Zimmerman concentrates on put- ting his axe in the bullseye. As times change, tradition has a way of suffering or dying out altogether. Not so with forestry. Since the switch from a two year to a full four-year pro- gram in 1950, our foresters have con- sistently upheld the reputation deserv- ing of quality graduates in the field. There are two sides to the forester, the most important, his academic pur- suits. Forestry is a technical profession- al field, and its curriculum is according- ly tough. On the other hand, the forest- er has time to enjoy a distinct lifestyle which is so traditionally unique that it has been incorporated into competi- tion. 86 Student Life .