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

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104 Feature FEATURE ¢ FEATURE ¢ FEATURE e FEATURE ¢ FEATURE ¢ FEATURE ¢ FEATURE e COWPEOPLE Yippie-ki-yo. Git along little doggies. Ain’t no cowboys’ round here no more. Nope. They done replaced ‘em with cowpeople. Cowpeople are different from cowboys. They don’t bust no broncs these days, an’ the only fellers who ‘rassle bulls git paid darn good wages — not like the old days. Yep. These cowpeople got theirselves special stores chockfull of expensive western duds. Ain’t just denim and leather no more, nuther. They gotta have them dangle-things and fancy frills an’ spangles n’ shiny buttons an’ doodads. Take them cowpeople bars, too. Ain’t got no pianer. Got ‘em duded-up record jockeys that couldn’t hold a note with a bucket. ‘Stead of ‘Home on the Range” all these cowpeople sing “Nine to Five” an’ mush like that. They got a fancy mechanic-type bull in there that bounces drunk fools on silly little slush drinks and soda water concoctions. Real man can’t find a shot o’ whiskey no more. Case ya’ didn’t know, I’m a ghost. Come back n’ writ this by special reequest. | wuz a grubmaster out Abilene way .. . yep. We'll think I'll hop in the grubwagon n’ leave this foolishness. Oh, yeah— one more thing. Us grubmasters never die— we jus’ keep on cookin. Oh gimme a home, where the butfallosrOalimeeimpes een

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Every child wins. Members of campus Greek organizations supervise the events of the annual sports meet. Most agree that the spirit of Special Olympics is embodied in a child’s joy in merely participating. It’s easy for one to get caught up in the persuasive happiness that is always associated with Special Olympics. The only side of Special Olympics that area children experience is the traditional track meet format. Other states have functional soccer programs, among other sports, and Special Olympics also include art and music. Another misconception is that the program works with children along; in fact, there is no age limit for participants. Special Olympics is a very effective bridge over the gap between normal people and those with physical or mental handicaps. It owes its success to the many volunteers, like those at UAM, who donate their time and efforts to care for a day. OPPOSITE: Merely participating, getting a little attention, brings happiness to all involved. ABOVE AND LEFT: Nobody is left out of this event. Regardless of the handicap, mental, physical, or both, there is a place for every child. Special Olympics 103

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