Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

 - Class of 1985

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Liner Notes World News In World happenings, no other story dominated the headlines as did the famine in Africa. The story proved to be so powerful because it shoved a sudden realization in our faces; humanity is still in a struggle to survive! In an age where the world sits on the brink of global nuclear war, the famine brought people together to help each other. With 150 million people in 25 African countries on the verge of destruction, there has been a concerted effort by many people to bring immediate relief. For 1985, we will remember the effort given by musical per- formers to bring this tragedy to light and strive to make a differ- ence. The Christmas season, 1984, brought about a song entitled, Do They Know It ' s Christmas? which was performed by a group of British superstars called Band Aid. Revenues from this album Prince Charles and Lady Di gave birth to another heir to the throne in other world happenings. 14 Ronald Reagan was re-elected by a wide margin over Walter Mondale in the 1984 Presidential Election. went to famine-relief, but more importantly, the severity of the crisis was put in its tragic perspective. Months later, the per- formers from the United States answered with a similar song entitled, We are the World. The same principles are involved; these include purchasing of food, medicine, and other necessities for survival with the purchase of the merchandise distributed by USA for Africa. Through the help of these two organizations, aid is being distributed to the 25 needy African countries. Bridgewater State College has contributed to the famine relief cause by donating funds to Oxfam America and S.H.A,R.E.. We will remember these events because everyone made a differ- ence. When Africa is restored to a functional level, the world can take pride in the fact that we came together to save lives. And remember... We are the World.

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■4984 The opening of the 145th B.S.C. academic year was observed by the Fall Convocation exercises held on Tuesday, September 18 at 1 1:00 am. For the first time in years it was held in the newly restored Horace Mann Auditorium located on the ground floor of Boyden Hall. The annual Convocation Address was presented by Mrs. Juliette D. Johnson, Head Mistress of Brighton High School and alumna of the Class of 1964. Other highlights of the event featured the introduc- tion of the senior class officers followed by an inspired speech from class president Jeffrey May. The Student Government members for the 1984-85 year were intro- duced next, and S.G.A. president Daniel Magoon spoke about the upcoming year. In terms of attendance, this year ' s Convocation tur- nout was average. Approximately 200 seniors half- filled the auditorium, with a good number of observers occupying the last few rows. Marshal of the College, Dr. George Weygand, leads the class of 1985 into the Horace Mann Auditorium for the Fall Convocation exercises. 13



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Mary Lou Retton captured the hearts of America in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. National News As far as National events are concerned, 1984 will dominate the memories of our college days. In that year, the nation overwhelm- ingly re-elected Ronald Reagan as President and we were treated to an American Olympic extravaganza in Los Angeles. 1984 was also the year of Doug Flutie and Vanessa Williams. Ronald Reagan and the 1984 Olympics went hand in hand to lift national pride to great heights. The country had been battling with its pride since Richard Nixon and Watergate. For the U.S., Reagan represented the conservatism that they needed to regain basic values. Never in the history of the Presidential Election system did a President win with such a landslide margin. Along with Mr. Reagan, the summer Olympics also raised the spirit of the country. Even though the U.S.S.R. boycotted the event, America transformed itself into a stage to perform and prove superiority, both athletically and culturally. This year was also a mix up of ideals and a recognition of a hero. The prestigious Miss America title and all the ideals that accom- pany it were crushed when Penthouse Magazine published three seperate portfolios of Vanessa Williams in the nude and indulging in overt sexual positions with another female. On the other hand, 1984 adopted a new hero: Doug Flutie. Flutie captured not only the hearts of Boston College affiliates, but those of the nation. His exciting football play won him the coveted Heismann Trophy and he led his team to their best finish in the national polls ever. Flutie does represent America ' s ideals of the underdog and hard worker. While Vanessa Williams was disrobing, Flutie was scrambling his way in to the hearts of America. Local News At Bridgewater State College, we had our share of news. It seems however, that the news that stands out above all else is the sad. College is a stage of life that combines learning and friend- ships , and seldom are the two intertwined. So with this in mind, 1985 was a sad year because two professors who exemplify this rare mix chose to retire from the teaching ranks. For those of us graduating, we can appreciate the dedication of Professors Achille Joyal and Robert Barnett. Professor Joyal, A.J. as he is known to the students who took his philosophy courses, retired in December of 1984 after 18 years of teaching at Bridgewater. His special relationship with the stu- dents of Bridgewater make him worthy of having this yearbook dedicated to him. Professor Bob Barnett also retired after many fine years of teaching in the theatre department. Barnett was responsible for putting on most of the productions staged at the college over the past few decades. For those of us that had the opportunity to learn from these men and become friends with them, we see our lives have become much better because of it. We are only sorry to see them leave because their influence will not be felt by the students who will be attending Bridgewater in the future. For most of us, the four years that we spent at Bridgewater will have been happy ones. However, we do share in the grief. In 1984, the college community lost a dear friend in Bob Mello. Mello had graduated from Bridgewater only a year before when his life was claimed in a car accident. The college has remembered Bob with the Bob Mello Scholarship Fund, and those of us who knew this talented actor and fine young man will share in the grief of his death. 1985 was the year for Eddie Murphy and his smash hit movie Beverly Hills Cop. 5

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