College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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of students. These controversial plans included razing the lodges to build a new Campus Center, relocating all upperclassmen to new campus, and restrict- ing student parking to the outer periphery of campus. The plan was not, however, a definite course of action, but rather a proposal to direct the future development and full utilization of the campus ' as- sets. Despite the protesta- tions and problems that needed resolution, the plan provided many intriguing ideas and goals for the Col- lege to develop. Construction continued to disrupt the brick byways of campus. Renovation in Tyler and Ewell Halls, as well as the building of an Intramural Facility behind the Hall, be- gan. The expansion of the Muscarelle Museum was fin- ished while the new facade of Swem Library was dedicated at Charter Day ceremonies. Right: Homecoming King and Queen, Eric Williams and Charlene Jackson greet the over 16,000 people who turned out for the Homecoming game against JMU on October 30.

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Studies and a j overnmi-nf professor Addition.illv, for- mer Chief lustice Warren Burger completed his first year as Chancellor of William and Mark- William and Mary also gained notoriety as a result of its athletic and artistic excel- lence Both the women ' s and men ' s soccer teams, ranked nationally in the top 10 and 20 respectively, achieved playoff status in the NC. . tournament Megan McCar- thy was named top women ' s soccer player in the nation for li S? — the first William and Mary athlete to have been honored as such. For the first time in a decade, the wrestling team captured the state championship Michael Clemmons spotlighted the football team by completing a successful rookie season with the Kansas City Chiefs and ri ' turning to the College to complete his degree. Clenn Close once again fo- cused national attention on William and Mary A roar arose across campus when she told David Letterman on The DaviJ Letterman Show that he could not have been a Wil- liam and Mary graduate be- cause no one at the College woitld consider wearing his tie REM, Eddie Murphy, Sting, the Beach Boys, and other renowned performers c.ime to the Hall to entertain students and local residents. Che democratic candidates tor President entertained iewers in PBK during the I ebruary National Debate. .Ml this, and for only a frac- ' lon of the price of other re- picted institutions of higher itMrning. Many unique occurrences took place during the 1987-88 school year. The Master Plan was presented to the Board of isitors. This plan set guide- Imes, limitations, and goals tor potential development ■ ' er the next 20 years. Many oi the proposed changes were protested bv liirge numbfr Left: Sporting the guise of storm troopers, the Alpha Chi pledges and sisters hope that the football team will have the force with them as thev )• Left New TivDell pledge, Allison Above: Out of commission for the Tusts tries in vtin to make it across game. Tommy Baker watches from the road during Acceptance Day fes- the sidelines as he is bandaged by tivities trainer, Pat Turczany

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lllj In the Sports Program, thi ' dfbjtf erupted over j contro- verM.il dru ti-stmR policy. Resisting .i trend towards mandator) ' drug ti ' Sting, the College stood apart and opt- ed for a policy stressing edu- cation on the consequences of drug use Athletes were re- quired to participate in a drug education program By taking an independent stance, the administration of William and Mary upheld the liberal arts education based on self determination that is the core of the school ' s phi- losophy. Along with the events un-que to 1987-88, customary occurrences continued at the College. Life was disagree- able, indeed unbearable, at times. Again the large size of the 1986-87 freshmen class created difficulties. Their as- cension to the ranks of non- frosh put a tremendous de- mand on the already weak college housing program. Problems emerged for sopho- mores and seniors alike. The danger of being bumped rose to an all-time high. Ad- ditionalK-. si es ot upper It-v- Left Putting on the RltZ, the sister? Above: Wearing down the Bucknfll of Chi Omega perform their porch defense, Enck Elliott rushes a few routine for enthusiastic rushees more vards to a caneer-high total of 118 vards