Eastern Kentucky University - Milestone Yearbook (Richmond, KY)

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As this challenge is met . . . In 1965 and 1966 the administration at East- ern has shown an enthusiasm for meeting this challenge. The President ' s Anniversary Ball was converted into a jazz concert by Count Basie and his band. A place has been provided for art exhibits, and exhibition tours featuring well-known artists have been booked. Eastern ' s Little Theater has provided fine student productions such as LOOK HOMEWARD ANGEL, while the desire for in- tellectual discussion has been met by events such as a visit from England ' s Cambridge University debating team. Student response to all these effort s has proven the need for a continuation of varied cultural events.

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The challenge is also social and cultural. As the student body becomes larger, the diversity of personal tastes re- quires that the College provide new social situations. Eastern ' s growth from a local institution to one incor- porating elements from all over the world demands a more heteroge- neous social enviroment. The Col- lege must provide not only dances but lectures, not only movies but live theater. Students must have the place and opportunity for devel- opment of their special interests whether it be music, art, drama, or philosophy. A part of learning is learning to enjoy the vast cultural opportunities that the centuries have proved to be the higher arts.

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. . . pride and loyalty ensue. As this challenge is met, a sense of pride and loyalty is generated and heightened. The diversity of tastes among the individ- uals remains, yet each student experiences delight in his college ' s achievements wheth- er they be social, athletic, cultural, or aca- demic. The students as a collective body are then drawn together homogeneously — each finding within some aspect of the College, an objective for a common feeling of pride and loyalty. This pride and loyalty is made apparent by Eastern students through the use of symbols — a Homecoming bonfire, symbolic of pride in outstanding athletic endeavors; a rebel flag, symbolic of loyalty to the southern tradition behind the College; the Homecoming Parade, symbolic of pride in the College ' s youth and energy; the Amer- ican flag, symbolic of a pride in Eastern ' s contribution to the outside world; the Stu- dent Union Building, symbolic of the pride in friendship found at Eastern.