Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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EPPI 1 J n fc« mtsm FlIoloYno V s the people in the campus world of Fairmont or directly, affected college students were the death State grew closer to educational, societal, eco- of Anwar Sadat, the martial law government set up nomic and personal goals, the world outside of the in Poland, state budget cuts and a revolution in El college ' s immediate sphere seemed to grow closer to Savador. These world happenings combined with chaos. During 1982, FSC students enjoyed new the illness and recovery of FSC president Wendell Getting closer modern classes, nationally ranked football and swim- ming teams, a new addition to Wallman Hall, a western style craze and a video game revolution. The world happenings outside of FSC, which, indirectly FORENSIC TEAM MEMBER Mary Riley does her prose piece at a Reader ' s Theatre presentation. Hardway and the death of FSC chemistry professor James Turner kept a harsh cloud of reality over the college on the hill. As the 1982 school year began, over 5,000 Fair- mont State students enrolled in classes. The stu- dents were quickly caught up in the work and chal- lenges of class schedules, which included everything from human sexuality to educational psychology. The classes, combined with extracurricular activities, special social events and standard college happen- ings, helped students adjust and adopt to the begin- ning of a new year. BETWEEN CLASSES Dan Dilereto and Michelle Bergdoll enjoy one another ' s company. PROVIDING SOME sideline entertainment, a TKE member ' s pet shows off his athletic ability. ? H? y -j. % , ' . . ON A WARM DAY, Tammy Martin and Karl Miller go over some test notes. f 179301 Getting closer 3

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COLLEGE CAN MAKE students do all kinds of crazy stunts. A PILLAR OF SOCIETY, Mike Weller, adjusts a one-way traffic sign at the Clarksburg Center. THE FRONT LINEMEN get into position to block for the kicker on a field goal attempt.. 2 Gctting closer •». ' :- r

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Two exceptional athletic teams at FSC helped students. The names of Luc Tousignant, Randy Jones and Mark Waslo, all football stars, were in the NAIA, provided excitement and entertainment for students. The names of Luc Tousignant. Randy Jones and Mark Waslo, all football stars, were in the conversations of many FSC students. The other outstanding sports team, a nationally ranked swimming team, piqued the interest in a sport that received little notice in West Virginia. The aquatic wonders swam their way into the cold winter hearts of many FSC students by setting school swim records, and livening up a winter that was a little colder because the basketball team wound up fourth in the WVIAC rather than in its usual first place. Super frosh, Todd Delzer, Tom Fitsgib- bons, and Mike Perski gave super recruiter Steve Mahaney a successful year and optimism for the future. With the year under way, work was completed on a new technology wing that enlarged the technology division ' s quarters, expanding classroom and work spaces to accommodate one of the largest academic groups of students. Every college year has its own unique clothing AT A READERS ' THEATER, Susan Moore and Mark Isabella perform their award-winning duo. TONY DROWN WORKS with a special education student at the Feaster Center pool. 1 closer (cont.) style craze and 1982 was no exception. With the preppy look going out of style, a new western look took over clothing dominance. The western look consisted of fringed shirts, blue-jeans, cowboy hats, and boots. The look was established as many social styles are — by the rock pop waves — Alabama and The Oakridge Boys. The style seemed to suggest that students were growing closer to the basics of their American heritage. SQUEEZED IN, Donna Merrifield places books in the window display case in the LRC. «■■ A- ■ MAINTENANCE WORKERS repair steps behind the library building. 4 Getting closer