University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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lection ' 88 Student Government for the first time in nine years • Patti McCabe • After nine years of being known as one of the few ma- jor universities without a stu- dent government, the Univer- sity, led by a special interest from our new president, Charles Knapp, established a new student government that went into effect on Wednes- day, February 17, 1988. The new Student Associa- tion was formed last spring when students voted by a nar- row margin to revive the cam- pus government. Barely being counted as an official election because of the lack of voters, which was just over the 10 percent required, the decision to form a new student govern- ment passed by 81 votes. Elections for the Student Association positions result- ed with Howard Manus and Chris Cockfield as our first new president and vice presi- dent. In his acceptance speech, Manus said to the small crowd of election candidates and friends, I ' d like to thank the interm committee. They got the ball rolling; now it ' s up to us to keep it rolling, according to Red and Black reporter Kevan Ward. The SA can be very suc- cessful, he said. Junior senators elected to serve for the SA are: Jenifer Barker, Williamk Cantrell, Lane Haley, Amy McCrory, John Piedrahita, Kelly Reeves, Natalie Smith, and Karen Tarlano. However, when the SA con- venes, there will not be a full house. Four sophomore seats, three senior seats and three graduate student seats will re- main vacant because of the lack of interest in the govern- ment and the offices. Automatically elected are; Cale Conley and Michael King as sophomore senators; Michael Gefland, Carter Stur- kie, Kelly Curran, Jay Biles, and John Foil as senior sena- tors; and Ludger Bruening, Scott Starling, and Michael Prickett as graduate student senators. Turnout for the election was about as expected with 7,719 students voting, or roughly 6.5 percent of the stu- dent body. This year ' s election marks the first time that we ' ve had a unified student government since the old Student Govern- ment Association was abol- ished in 1979 when Howard Mulherin, an abolitionist candidate was elected as pres- ident. The old student gov- ernment was terminated be- cause of complaints that it was plagued by infighting, apathy, and the loss of its right to allocate student activ- ity fees. VICTORY CELEBRATION — Howie Manis and Chris Cockfield cele- brate after fiearing ttie news of their victory STUDENT GOVERNMENT 23

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THE GREAT DEBATE — Howie Manis and Chris Cocl(fleld de- bate Mark Buliman and Dan McGirt at ttie Tate Center Recep- tion Hall on Tuesday before ttie election on Ttiursday. I DO, I DO — Karen Tarlano, a Junior senator, is sworn In at a cer- emony In the Chapel. CAST YOUR VOTE — The Tate Center precinct recorded the largest number of voters. Only 6.5 percent ol the student body vot- ed. 22 STUDENT GOVERNMENT

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n the Beach Sun and sand in our own backyard • Patti McCabe • When its a hot, lazy, Satur- day in May, and the water you keep misting on your body evaporates faster than ou can enjoy it, many stu- dents pack up their gear, gather a few friends together, and jump in the car to go find some relief. Inevitably, they head for the beach at Lake Herrick. The beach, open to the pub- lic from the beginning of Spring Quarter through La- bor Day, received 9,500 visi- tors in the 1987 season, ac- cording to Dr. Jane Russell, director of recreational sports. Last year, 80 organizations also rented out the pavilion area for private parties. Atten- dence is predicted to increase as more and more students become aware of Lake Herrick and its relatively new beach and facilities. The lake is a project that was built by the School of Forestry and was completed in July of 1982, said Russell. The beach was added during March, 1983 and the final ad- dition of a beach house, a pa- ilion, and a concession area was made for the 1987 Spring Quarter opening. Russell PLAYING WITH THE BOYS — A heated game o volleyball is al- ways fun, but students also go to Lake Herrick because it ' s o great way to stay cool and still catcti ttie rays. added that there won ' t be anymore construction in the near future, but additions in- cluding furniture for the pa- villion area will be installed this spring. Many of the water activities that students enjoy at Lake Herrick include swimming, wind surfing, rowing, canoe rentals, and fishing. The lake is stocked year round with a variety of fish including bass, brim, and catfish. But for those who prefer to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, there ' s always a game of volleyball going on, a chance to layout and suntan, or the opportunity to build he best sand-castle ever. Funding for the mainte- nance and development of Lake Herrick comes from concession stands, boat rent- als, pavilion rentals, and charged admission. No mon- ey is taken out of our student activities fees. Admission to the beach is $.50 with a student I.D., $.75 for faculty members and their families, and $1.00 for all oth- er guests. It ' s a totally cool place to go and hang out in the springtime, according to Jodi Marksman, sophomore majoring in Physical Educa- tion. You can catch rays and pick-up babes at the same time. I think it ' s like a tradition or something, you know. Ev- eryone should go before they graduate, he said. ' N 24 LAKE HERRICK