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

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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-

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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 . . There are also many opportunities for growth and learning in the David- son community. Area churches spon- sor worship services, prayer groups and singing groups to which all stu- dents are welcomed. Campus and town sponsored service organizations enable students to learn by sharing their talents and interests with a neighborhood child or an inmate in a nearby prison. All such events and activities provide outlets for creativity and leadership abilities, as well as just plain fun. The special feeling of Milton ' s L ' AI- legro is alive in all aspects of David- son life; but the unifying force, the cohesive bond that ties it all together is the spirit of each person involved in campus life. It is the people and the people first attitude, that makes Da- vidson so unique. Davidson has seen so many changes over the years, but the concern of students and profes- sors for each other, and their world, remains constant. Traditions have fallen by the way- side as the years have progressed: we no longer have mandatory ROTC or required chapel, and Freshmen can even walk on the grass. Policies have changed also. Coeducation has been approved since 1971, and dancing since 1944, and the library no longer closes for home football games. But with growth and an ever-changing world, change is inevitable. One thing will never change, however, and that is the feeling of belonging to a family in which you receive much more than you will ever be able to give in return. Davidson College cares for its stu- dents, and the students care no less for their school. There is an intimacy which transcends all differences, and a common goal which transcends all time. That is what Davidson is all about. It is that which provides our inside jokes and shows our idiosyncra- cies. As Milton said, these are our quips and cranks. -Tracy Thompson B MOVIE STARLET OR SPORTSWOMAN? Margaret Ervin practices for her freshman hall IMAC team on one sunny fall day. STUDY BREAK-Melson Simon and Karen Baldwin illus- trate one of the drawbacks of outdoor studying . . . fre- quent callers. SUPERMAN OR CLARK KENT? Even superheroes have! to study, and Jeff Dempsey is no exception; but there ' s nothing to stop one from finding a nice sunny spot in which to get comfortable.