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

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52 Dances be held. They are usually held in the Ballroom, though occasionally outdoors, and also draw an average of about 200 students. Though that’s only a bit more than a tenth of total enrollment, it’s still quite an improvement. There were seven dances this year. 1980 was kicked off with the traditional back-to-school dance featuring ‘Pieces’, an act which had appeared at UAM previously. The most popular dance of the year was that of Homecoming. ‘Matrix’, a Memphis band, was featured for that event which is usually the climax of Homecoming week festivities. A dance has come to have been TSS SSS

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traditionally held in honor of the last football game. This year, the tradition prevailed but order did not. After a humbling at the hands of SAU, fights broke out at the dance which caused a tightening of security for subsequent activities. ‘Reunion’ hosted that particular free-for-all. The second semester began on a more mature note. ‘Sweet Sherry’ performed for the first OPPOSITE: A contrast in styles: some dancers look like they’re giving up, while others ap- pear ready to launch into a gymnastic routine. LEFT AND BELOW: We reach the crux of the dance. Notice the difference between ‘good ol’ boys’ and ‘good ol’ cosmic apparitions.’ Dances 53