Anderson College - Columns / Sororian Yearbook (Anderson, SC)

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Top Left: President Gerald Ford appears pen- sive and attentive prior to his address at the Independent-Daily Mail dedication. Top Right: Edwards presents his platform as Bryan Dorn and Dr. Maddox look on, Lower Left: Dorn emphasizes education during the debate. Lower Right: Ford ' s visit is the first presidential visit to this area since George Washington.

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Political interest on campus is stim ulated by the election Nowhere was apathy toward the 1 974 elections more scarce than at AC. As interest in the campaigns mounted, a full-scale registration drive was launched by the Registration Board. Political newcomer Charles Pug Ravenel created much interest on campus and a Youth For Ravenel Club was formed before he was ruled ineligible to run for governor. As the gubernatorial raceneared, AC was the scene of a debate between Bryan Dorn and James B. Edwards. Many students aided at the polls the night of the election. Prior to the election, the AC Choir performed at the dedication of the local newspapers as many students waited to welcome President Gerald Ford to Anderson. Top: Marilyn Felkel, Terry Graham, Kathy Bry- son and Harry Johnson helped welcome Pug Ravenel to AC. Left: Stanley Roberson, Zibbie Moon and Karlton Hilton make sure they can vote by registering. Right: Cathy Thrift questions Dr. Edwards following the debate on campus prior to the election. 26 Political Candidates

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Visitation pro vides many experiences Students who attended open house in the men ' s Dorm enjoyed themselves in various ways, from simply watching television or listening to the radio to holding noisy pillowfights. Many stu- dents studied together while others passed the time talking in groups. Open dorms provided a quick view of the life-styles of the men at AC. Top: Mendel West and Gail Cockfield enjoy a game of cards. Guess who the winner will be? Left: Pace Kneece gladly welcomes the opportunity to entertain four girls in his room. Center: Remember guys-keep the door open and hands to yourself! Lower Right: Jonie James and Ronnie Adams approve of the fact that AC now has dorm visitation. 28 Open House