Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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6 Opening 3 J, , 'l 'X' ' if ..,.N H ' ' . we ':t'f'f1-. Qaida X ..,y'3 ci- .' , , A sf.-V ,, , 'Z ..,i1, I V ' R h' ilhe lib Were Endless Ethusiasm predominated at Homecoming in LaFollette Field. Over 1,200 students par- ticipated inthe game which established a new world record for the most competitors in a i Twister game. l john S. metzger btaining a college degree sometimes seemed an impossible task in itself as the Reagan Ad- ministration again tightened the belt on student financial aid while the Board of Trustees raised fees by six percent. Eligibility requirements got tougher, but so did Ball State students. They turned out in full force for a financial aid presentation given by Congressman Phil Sharp, D-2nd District, and an address by former U.S. President Gerald Ford. Complaints were brought in- to the open and options for the future explored, bringing a state of exasperation to one of at least tolerance. While President Reagan was restricting federal education money, Greeks on campus were enforcing stricter pledge re- quirements. The lnter-Fraternity Council was set on improving the image of fraternity life and changes were being made. The Council decided that freshmen could not pledge till they had completed a full quarter with a minimum 2.0 grade point average. John Worthen made his own pledge to serve Ball State when the new president was inaugurated in November. The quality of Ball State's programs became his top priority. Changes were go- ing to occur among administrative processes as well but adding to existing facilities wasn't going to bring them about. President Worthen recognized Ball Stae's worth and, with his staff, set out to work on building from within its present strength. Students, faculty and staff had a starting point and the direc- tion and initiative to carry through with plans to better themselves and the University. The possibilities for a successful year were, indeed, endless. And the thought needed to make it succeed was there, too, but a tried and true Ball State of mind made it count.

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ITS AN Standing out from the crowd was what Ball State was all aboutg whether it be in academics, athletics or about anything students put their mind to. CONTENTS WATERMELON BUST 18 HOMECOMIN G 22 MISS BALL STATE 72 THEATRE 90 BIKE-A-THON 1 10 GRADUATION 1 16 he great escape The sometimes hum-drum hassles of higher education often took their toll on students. When note pads and No- Doze could no longer turn textbook knowledge into term paper material, they put their heads together to find a solu- tion. From Delta Tau Delta fraternity's Watermelon Bust to the campuswide Spring Sing, a much needed means of escape existed. Homecoming became the Greatest Show on Earth and Bike-A-Thon produced yet another victory for the indepen- dent team of Destiny cyclists, which has dominated the Delaware County Fairgrounds track since 1980. But idle hours weren't always filled with fun and games. Jody Moisan, Marion sophomore, spent days getting enough signatures on a petition that would keep campus shuttle buses off the administrative chopping block. Members of Beta Theta Pi fraternity conducted a self-study that removed their probationary status and put them back on the road to building a stronger, more responsible organization. They wanted excitement. They wanted change. And they didn't mind the work it took to get results. STATE OF MIND