Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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A campus for all ages Summer: a vacation time, a break from school, but for approximately 2,000 stu- dents and 200 Elderhostelers, summer meant 8 a.m. classes five days a week. The two five-week summer terms saw a bigger enrollment than in previous years. There seems to be an upward trend in the last three years in enrollment, stated H. Dean Peters, vice president for aca- demic affairs. The reason may be the timing. We are in the middle of a reces- sion; jobs are scarce. Since students are having a hard time finding jobs, they are furthering their education. Scarcity of jobs or getting more credit hours, whatever the reason, students did spend time in school this summer along with Elderhostel groups. The four Elderhostel groups, each spending one week on campus, furthered their education through non-credit, col- lege-level classes. Elderhostel, or elder citizens on the move, combine education and hosteling based on the belief that retirement is an opportune time for new experiences. The experience gives them a chance to trav- el, learn and associate with others their age and the college youth. During my week at FSC, the students were very polite and we were able to have a nice rapport with the young people, which we really didn ' t expect, said Mar- garet Daley of New York. The students and Elderhostels shared experiences after hours during activities such as Nite at the Races, square danc- ing, and concerts. They also shared dor- mitories. One couple had a 50th anniver- sary while in Fairmont and a student found out about it. The couple was greeted at the Nite at the Races with an anniversary cherry pie by the dorm students. They shared the campus, experiences, and friendships, making FSC a campus for all ages. Impatiently waiting for the finish of the sixth race, Bill Klingelsmith cheers his horse on to victory. Adding some more flavor to their ice cream, Greg U p at the first semester ice cream special. Bishop and Kathy Mitchell order some nuts and syr- 14 ' Summer School

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Mother Nature 101 Small water puddles formed at the foot of every occupied chair. Students left the warmth of home a few minutes early to trudge through snow to reach class on time. The sun appeared and tempera- tures rose as students were tempted to spend the day at Valley Falls. The weath- er, one aspect of college life that was often ignored, played an important role in the student ' s everyday life. In fact, it be- came another course for everyone — Mother Nature 101. The freshly cut lawn was often spotted with students spending time studying or socializing during both summer terms. Some classes, held outside under trees, gave students a breath of fresh air. Art students traveled around campus and Fairmont in search of that perfect site for a painting. Joggers and bikers became a common obstacle on the campus roads and sidewalks. The steps beside the Turley Center were a favorite meeting place during the fall. Talk could be heard of plans to skip class to travel to Valley Falls before the weather turned bad. The autumn hillside added to the festivities of an afternoon game at Rosier Field. Winter weather encouraged some stu- dents to stay inside for warmth. However, the cold weather lovers could be seen out traipsing through ankle deep snow or playing a harmless game of snowballs. The hill by Pence Hall became a gather- ing spot for sleigh riders while others headed to Morgantown to go ice skating. Ski trips found their way into weekend plans. The first sign of spring meant a few va- cant chairs in class as the fever hit. Homework was put off until late. Finals were especially hard to study for as the excitement of summer approached. The weather, a course all its own, was an individual class. It affected how one dressed to weather or not he attended class. Securing his transportation, this bicyclist chains his bike to the railing outside Wallman Hall before going to class. 7- ■ ' J 6rtJHl Autumn leaves provide a nice archway for these two students as they climb the steps to Morrow Hall. Cafeteria trays replace a sled for Lanna Klein and Bill Klingelsmith as they coast down a hill outside the Library. The weather 13

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Precious to this winner are the money tickets this The awards ceremony also includes Elderhostels chin, secretary of state, congratulates a man for boy received for picking the right horse. The tickets receiving copies of the 1979 MOUND. A James Man- completing the program. were worth various foods sold in the Nickel. Summer School 15