University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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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

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OLD CULTURE — An African dance troupe shows the ancient culture ot Afro-Americans at their perlormance at the Tate Center. CONFRONTING ISSUES — In May black and white campus leaders meet during the Racial Harmony conference. SOUTHERN LIVING — Fraternities such as Kappa Alpha take great pride In Old South traditions. 26 RACE RELATIONS