Eastern Oregon University - Mountaineer Yearbook (La Grande, OR)

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Collegiate Veterans Association The Collegiate Veteran's Associa- tion was formed on campus last year. lt is open to any student who is a vet- eran of the armed forces, and it pro- vides campus services and social activ- ities for its members. The CVA sponsored several fund- raising activities during the year to earn money for a Viet Nam memorial plaque. The plaque will display the names of EOC students who served in Viet Nam since 1965. ln addition to three fund raising dances, the CVA held several social ev.ents for its 90-some members and monthly luncheons were held at the American Legion Hall. In January a snow party was given for veterans and their guests. The annual Grande Ronde River Raft Race was held this spring for the second time. Sponsored by the CVA, entries were open to anyone who had a craft that could float, and some that didn't. The CVA published the student di- rectory this year. They were sold to students and faculty for one dollar. CVA officers: Byron Seaquist, vice-presidentg John Thunell, presidentg Maryln Sell, secretary. Missing is Bob Grable. Spectators line the bridge at Red Bridge to watch the start of the homemade raft division.

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Future Businessmen's Association Officers for the Future Businessmen's Association are Ron Holand, vice-presidentg Fred Ringer, presidentg Phyllis Butts, secretary, and Joe H. Wilson, treasurer. The goal of the Future Business- men's Association is to study various aspects and functions of the business and financial world, and the signifi- cance of leadership to successful busi- ness. During the Association's third year, they have realized their goal through several activities. The FBA sponsored a trip to the College-Business Symposium in Port- land. At the symposium various indus- tries and businesses were represented. Two FBA members enjoy the annual dinner at Fong's Tea House. , T M ' ' Kelly Bissinger was announced as Ugly Man at the dance. He was sponsored by East Dorion. The members were told what qualities are desired by an employer, and what to expect when entering the labor force. The FBA held meetings the first and third Thursday of each month. The purpose of the meetings was to plan ac- tivities like the symposium, banquets, and luncheons with guest speakers. They also sponsored a chili feed, the Ugly Man Contest and dance winter term. s . Zi f f

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The finale of On A Clear Day bw-1 Rlithe Spirit it Sock and Buskin Sock and Buskin, the college theatre guild, sponsors all dramatic ac- tivities on the campus and produces at least three full-length productions each year. Most recently, the group has added a production of Readers' Theatre. All regularly enrolled students at EOC are eligible for membership. Any student interested may become an ap- prentice member of Sock 85 Buskin and then be invited into active member- ship. Each term the club produced a play Blithe Spirit was given fall term. It was directed by Dr. Joseph Kaough. Leading roles were played by Greg Menken, Nancy Dowdy, Geri Remsen, and Suzanne Bunker. The play pre- sented for winter term was On A Clear Day You Can See Forever . Nora Reuter and Dennis Cass played the lead- ing roles, and Richard Hiatt directed it. During Spring term The Fi.rebugs was presented for Parents' Weekend. Richard Hiatt also directed this one. Leading actors and actress was Fr. Dennis Strachota, Greg Davis, Dan Wardwell, and Carol Galbreath. In addition, Spoon River Anthology was presented.