Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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ENIEMISER, if you will, the chilling spectacle of the pep rally with flushed faces and cracked voices while November winds whipped the Greek lettered flag under which you stood . . . trips to the library when threatening tests loomed ahead or burdensome studies required a special boost . . . fun and laughter of coke parties when minds were mel- low in the deafening din of chatter and the heavy haze of cigarette smoke . . . the soft enchanting sounds of a campus combo, pealing forth its music as the carefree couples glided smoothly across the dance floor '... the blare of the band as the long red and black columns went stepping smartly down the lit-ld . . . basketball games, with spirited fans and mounting suspense . . . hasty moments spent with friends in the frenzied atmosphere of the XVigwam . . . above all, the deep, warm feeling of belonging, belonging not just to an institution, but to a definite way of life-the sometimes trying, but always rewarding lile of a college undergraduate. Enthusiastic pep rallies raised the pitch of campus spirits and encouraged an all-out effort by the team. nf The Four Clubs. popular campus singing group, 'provided ex- cellent entertainment for various campus events. Various social events highlighted the year, adding a touch of mirth to the many sided life of each student. V

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The new dorm for women, under construction all year, gave promise of increased housing space for the future, Physical Education facilities took on a new look as the result of an almost complete remodeling program. -1' 1 fi i ff HIS was a year of definite growth to our school as is evidenced by the immense building program launched and continued throughout the year. This pro- gram was highlighted by the construction of a spacious, new gymnasium, affording a much needed increase in seating capacity and a vast improvement in facilities for players and team officials. The long hoped for Post Office finally became a reality and hastened to put an end to the r edless delay of the long mail lines. The added b-Lx space and the stream-lined facilities proved a definite boost to mail-handling techniques and thus provided vastly improved postal service. Added dorm space was provided for the women with the completion of the mammoth new dorm. and work on a new men's dormitory, a twin to the new dorm for women, was begun with strong hopes for its conclusion prior to the start of the coming school year. Final new looks were added by the almost total revamping of the Physical Education building, and the construction of a larger, more functional press box . . . far reach- ing testimonials of our vear's growth toward eventual University status. A-State mail service was given a definite boost with the tompletion of the modernistic PUSI office building, fl . ':'1:,:...-1.24. 441. ft ,tacos--r t - -ew ug-. . , ..,,. -,.,-. h..- ,gag-.1-.,--tr, y

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