University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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With the asset of hindsight and the liability of subjectiveness, we on the yearbook staff have more or less defined, as clearly as possible, the mood on the URI campus during the academic year 1974-75. That mood, however intangible it may be, has become clear to us as one of optimism. R. Kmerson Looking back on prior academic years, there were obvious prevailing ' moods’ on campus. 1970 was a year in w hich such a mood can be clearly defined. It was the year of revolution and a definite pessimism with the system. A year later, the pessimistic attitude prevailed, mixed with a feeling of being generally fed up with everything. The next two years were rampant w ith apathy. There were no more causes, and there was basic disillusionment. Life went on, as people became involved with the details of their lives.

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Table of Contents Prologue 4 Focus 1 — Fall 14 Focus 2 — Winter 78 Interview with Frank New man 86 Focus 3 — Spring 154 Interview with Margaret Scott 158 Seniors 196 Graduation 194 Directory 256 Epilogue 274 The 1974-75 Renaissance was printed by the Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, Texas. The book was produced in a 10 x 10 format page size, 276 pages smyth sewn in 12 page signatures. Paper stock was 80 lb. high bulk dull enamel. All half tones are spot varnished and all color prints were four color separations made from 35mm transparencies layed out in 8 flats. The end sheet’s color is Fawn printed in 70% screen. Pages 2 and 3 consist of Dark Green 20, also printed in 70% screen with the type reversed. All borders for the almanac sections were made with Letraset decorative borders 83-120 and the type for those sections were Letraset 72 pt. Quentin 117-72-CN. The cover consists of .098 pt. board stock with white vinyl 088 plain. Lettering is Brown 881 t her mo-screened for effect. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the editor and permission of the owner of the material involved.

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Watergate, a year later, seemed like just another pain in the ass, although we concerned ourselves with the details of our lives, we nevertheless were concerned w ith the big issue once again, th is time with a lot more cynicism. There was a lot to be dealt with, as it became clear that idealism w as a thing of the past and corruption was a tangible reality. We young people”, in an effort to shirk all thoughts of w hat plagued many of the people of our land, symbolically stressed the triumph of innocence and, forgetting the problems that surrounded us, shed our clothes in the guise of streaking. We were once again being rebels, but in a different and more peaceful way. C. Margeson