Baylor University - Round Up Yearbook (Waco, TX)

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fy' 'Fw' ' iw. QWQ. in i VI may jf' af' J FF'-Qs 1 3. ,. 4 ' . si i Looking Touted as a world-class university, Baylor provided much more than a solid education. Students were able to learn and grow in an environment of sound Christian morals and attitudes. The university provided an atmosphere not available from most other institutions. Many of the distractions found on other campuses were absent from the Baylor lifestyle. A large number of colleges offered quality academics, and there were others that provided a strong Christian environment. None, however, balanced the two as well as Baylor. An emphasis on Christian service was apparent on campus. Likewise, the administrations effort to expose the campus to a wide range of opinions was also visible. Students were given the chance to visit with notable personalities such as jehan Sadat and David Brinkley. They were given the opportunity to attend all- wa d the Towers university worship services and revivals. Local churches of IHOSI denominations were regularly attended by students and faculty members. In March, the university community joined together for the world's largest university service project, Steppin' Out. Campus life was truly unique. Isolated instances of drug and alcohol abuse were few and hir between. Unlike at many other schools, the behavior was not socially condoned. Alcohol and drugs were not allowed on campus, and violators faced stiff penalties. Some said that the Baylor Bubblel' stifled the educational process, but most believed the opposite was true. Baylor nurtured its students, allowed them to think for themselves and provided them with an abundance of worldly insight. Over 1 1,000 students realized the benefits of a Baylor education. They learned and grew in an atmosphere that kept them looking upward, Tozzzzrd the Tozverf. Baylor football provides exciting weekend diversions A sense of community service prompts many students for many students. Baylor Line members and their dates to donate their free time to service projects. Fljl mem- are on hand at each home game to lend their support. bers adopted two miles ol' a local highway which they cleaned several times during the year. Opt nnzlg .

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Whether they were cheering in Baylor Stadium or preparing for the national debate finals, students faced competition as a way of life. Virtually every aspect of campus activity involved some sort of healthy competition and most students took advantage of the opportunity to participate. Through the years, the competitive attitudes on campus paid off for Baylor Reaching , award the Towers and scientists in the world held Baylor degrees. A Baylor alumnus even coached the NCAA champion women's basketball team at the University of Texas. Baylor successes were numerous and they stemmed from the competitive nature of the university. The most coveted activities on campus were usually the most difficult to attain. Student organizations chose the most talented leaders possible. graduates. Baylor alumni held major roles Steering committees were made of in national government - a member of students that had proven track records of Congress and the director of the F.B.I., for activity in many other areas. competitive situations found after graduation. A student's day hardly ended after his last class. There were meetings tc attend. There were fraternity and sorority events to organize, and for many, there were offices for which to campaign. ln many instances, Baylor life proved t be quite stressful. Students learned the disadvantages of overcommitment. They also learned the disadvantages of undercommitment. Regardless of their chosen pursuits, the level and nature of activity on campus kept students reaching example. Baylor graduates led some of the All in all, Baylor went one step further upward, Toward the Towerr. nation's most profitable companies, and than simply educating students. Campus some of the most outstanding physicians life, as closely as possible, simulated the ikwn-.i,, Southwest Conference athletics add excitement to the Baylor experience. Coach Grant Teaff lcd the 1987 Bears to a 6-5 season record. Central Texas' blue skies are the perfect background for Baylor's trademark spires. . ,oflwllflg