Davidson College - Quips and Cranks Yearbook (Davidson, NC)

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as the traditional inter-collegiate teams. Most popular, however, are the spontaneous outbursts that come with Spring. Those sunstroked days make a bicycle ride to the Lake Cam- pus or a quick Frisbee golf game much more tempting than another chapter of Plato ' s Republic. Sports of- fer a much needed break from routine and an excellent opportunity to see what people are really like outside of books and classrooms. The other organizations and events on campus are orientated toward par- ticipation and growth. Eating houses and Fraternities offer much more than good food. They offer parties, dances and a place to relax in front of the T.V. or a blazing fire. Everyone is, at one time or another, invited to take part in the fun. Culture is not to be forgotten dur- ing the four years at Davidson. In fa it is very hard to avoid. Visiting profes- sionals supplement the varied and ex- tensive talents found among Davidson students and professors. Everyone is encouraged to participate — whether in the audience or on the stage. JANUARYS GOLDEN GLOW, plays Allen Gnftin and Carol Hoopes as a ■SK K ■Sk. flniwii j r L . r 1:, V

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An Ambitious Dream . . . mosphere conducive to the spiritual, intellectual, and physical training of youth. Each lecture and seminar is geared toward this ultimate goal. But such an atmosphere of learning and growth cannot be gained wholly from the classroom or lab practical. No, each experience and opportunity, from a Pre-Med Colloquium to a Satur- day dinner party, is an integral part of the total Davidson Experience. Davidson academics provide intel- lectual growth through a mixture of challenge and encouragement. Profes- sors are ready, and extremely willing, to help anyone who simply takes the initiative to ask, and because of the low student-faculty ratio, professors are able to get to know most students on a first name basis. Because of the liberal arts emphasis, with its para- doxical blend of requirement and flexi- bility, Davidson ensures exposure to many areas of study, and encourages variety and experimentation through internships, ROTC, school-sponsored trips abroad, and independent studies. Independent thinking and independent growth are fostered in such an atmo- I sphere. Davidson does have a Physical Edu- I cation requirement, but not too many people complain. After a hard-core study session, everybody needs to hit a few tennis balls or take a few laps around the track. Athletics are an ex- j cellent outlet. Davidson offers club ■sports and intramural sports as well I Continued on page 6 mLHOtlETTED AGAINST A SUNSET SKY. Davidson DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY. Cathey BosI and Brad Mullis enjoy the DCF 40 ' s Dance during winter term. SLACKING SENIORS. Lindsay Robertson. Mary Booth and Jim Tholen partake in a leisurely afternoon of much talk and little study. ROLE REVERSAL — Cam Zurbruegg domestically car- ries the laundry while his home-town honey. Nonie Mat -■- ■ Ith h

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GOOD P.R. IS ESSENTIAL TO DAVIDSON ' S REPUTA- TION, and Parents ' Weekend Is an excellent way for students such as Will Abberger to describe the Davidson experience to others. THE CINCINNATTI KID. Gifford Piercy. demonstrates a IN QUEST OF QOIET: Julie Cheek has hauled her books certain finesse in playing billiards — that ' s pool for the to the back row of the stadium to enjoy the sun while she culturally illiterate. studies Quips And Clanks 7-