Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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$mm jcl p Debating is more than just an organized argument; and intercollegiate debating is an activity just as wide- spread and competitive as intercollegiate football. Intercollegiate debate, a contest between two two- person teams who are rated by a judge or panel of judges, began work shortly after July 15, when the na- tional collegiate debate topic was announced. The 1985-86 topic was, Resolved: that more rigorous academic standards should be established for all public, elementary and or secondary schools in the United States in more of the following areas: language, arts, mathematics, natural s ciences. The debators then researched the topic and prepared cases supporting the resolution and arguments against it. Around Oct. 1, the debate season began with teams meeting on a selected college campus. As many as 50 to 100 teams participated by going through many rounds of debates at the end of which a tournament winner emerged. Debate tournaments are designated as novice, for first year debators; junior varsity, for first or second year; and varsity, for advanced debators. The 1985-86 FSC debators were Tammy Hearn, Gayle Greer, Dan Calvert, Jennifer Boyce,Jean Sheppard and Susan Morris. The FSC debators participated in three tournaments during the 1985 fall semester winning team and individ- ual awards in each tournament. The team finished their debating season 10th overall out of 40 schools. The novice team finished 7th, the j.v. team finished 6th, and the varsity finished 18th. The FSC intercollegiate debate squad was composed of approximately 10-12 students. Any full-time student with an interest in debate and at least a 2.0 grade-point average was eligible to participate. The debate team was coached by Michael Overking, associate professor of speech communication. Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha the national honor society for students who excel in intercollegiate forensic debate, was started on the FSC campus in 1970, by faculty members Suzanne Snyder and Michael Overk- ing. To be eligible for membership, students must have at least two years of intercollegiate forensic competition experience and rank in the upper 32% of his college class. Each academic year, FSC inducts two to three members in this society during a formal ceremony usually held at the home of a faculty member. For the second consecutive year the FSC chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma was selected as national head quarters of the organization from among the 105 chapters com- prising the national criminal justice honor society. Members of the chapters participated in the national convention in March in Orlando, where the selection was made. Other activities consisted of a tour to the Moundsville Penitentiary and a trip to the Association of the College Honor Society in Arlington. The society also attended a symposium at the Indiana Pa. University and later toured the Federal Law Enforce- ment Training Center in Glynco, Ga. While in Georgia the society established an internship program and held an FBI seminar on criminal personality profile. During the Homecoming parade, Alpha Phi Sigma placed first in the Banner Contest and the Activities Fair took third place. 24 Academics, Organizations

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National, regional and local activities occupied mem- bers of American Society for Nondestructive Test- ing as they had another active year. Major happenings included National Student Direc- tor Mark Hart ' s work on a National Honor Society for ASNT and a curriculum guideline for NDT courses to be submitted to ABET, the college certification board; chapter president Alan Huffman ' s groundwork for the chapter ' s long range goal of an associate ' s degree in NDT at Fairmont State; a trip to Harman High School to speak to juniors and seniors about NDT; a guest speaker on airborne distance measurement using ultrasonics; and a meeting in Huntington of the Tri-State Section of ASNT. Computerization of printing methods became a major concern for the Graphics Communication Associ- ation, designed to help generate a universal interest in the field of graphics. Members of the group, participated in field trips dur- ing the year, including a visit to the Times West Virgin- ian to study its printing methods. Additional emphasis was placed on learning different computerized graphics applications and developments currently coming on line in the industry. Epsilon Pi Tau, technology honorary established in 39 countries, was the only international honorary on campus and the only chapter in West Virginia. Members took a field trip in the fall to General Mo- tor ' s stamping and assembling plant in Lordstown, Ohio. •• ' .J : ' :■ Availability of scholarship for Engineering Tech Society (E.T.S.) members from the American Society for Certified Engineers and Technicians became reality in spring 1986. Earlier in the year, ASCET, a national organi- zation for engineering technology, contacted ETS advis- ers and offered scholarships for which all club members were eligible. One hundred dollar and $500 scholarships were available. The club, after opening the year with a pizza party to interest perspective members, toured Al Can Aluminum, where ETS members observed computer applications to materials used in making aluminum cans. Next they went to Harrison Power Station, where co-energy is trans- formed into electrical energy and read out computers. To end the year, another pizza party was given for the installation of new officers. The Industrial Arts Club ' s 12 members coordinated a Technology Update Day last fall. State and county supervisors, teachers and students were able to observe products and look at activities in the areas of construc- tion, transportation, communication, and manufacturing technology. The club also produced newsletters during fall and spring semesters for the West Virginia Industrial Arts Association, the first time in four years that the state association had a newsletter, said adviser Gary Bolyard. It was to be an ongoing project for the club. Then, during April, members conducted workshops and judged and coordinated some of the contests held during the West Virginia American Industrial Arts Stu- dent Association conference. Technology 23

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The International Relations Club, interested in promoting the international culture and affairs, gave a reception for foreign students att ending the college dur- ing the fall semester. The showing of several films, such as Bakhtiari, a tribe in the Middle East, some on Islamic and Arabic culture, and another on Latin America concerned with domestic violence, proved to be the major activity of the club, whose purpose is to generate a better understand- ing of people of different cultures in this shrinking world. The club was essentially inactive this year, according to adviser Patricia Ryan, political science professor. Twenty political science members attended the annual convention of the West Virginia Political Science Asso- ciation in Huntington during the fall. Convention participants heard Phillip Converse of the University of Michigan, who is a noted authority on political behavior, and a political cartoonist from the Charleston Gazette. The Political Science Club, a non-partisan group, was interested in promoting the study of politics, politi- cal science and the discussion of public affairs. The club was essentially inactive this year according to adviser Patricia Ryan, professor of political science. Election of home economics representative Jane Ann Fichtner as Homecoming Queen 1985 highlighted the fall semester of events for the Home Economics Club. Fichtner was also a contestant in the FSC pageant, April 14. As part of the program she planned to present a fashion show of clothing she had designed. Her presen- tation also included her commentary on the clothing. The club held events during the spring semester, such as open house on April 10, and sponsored the senior dessert on April 29. Members also participated in the Division of Technology Banquet on April 4. There were about 15 members in the club. The officers were Kelly Townsend, president; Veronica Snodgrass, vice president; Vikki Toothman, secretary; and Lisa Greenlief Jefferies, treasurer. Associate home economics professor Judith Radcliff was club adviser. The student chapter of the Society of Mining Engi- neers continued to seek exposure to the real world of the working mining engineers by touring surface and under- ground mine facilities in the local area. Tours of area facilities included Daugherty Coal ' s sur- face mine and preparation plant in Preston county; Southern Ohio ' s Martinka underground mine and prep plant in Marion county; and Consolidation coal ' s Love- ridge underground mine in Marion and Monongalia county. In addition to mine tours, SME members heard several guest speakers. A unique seminar comparing engineering curricula with that of engineering technology was pre- sented by the associate dean of the College of Mineral and Energy Resources at WVU, who was assisted by the chairman of WVU ' s Mining Engineering Department. Fine Arts, Social Science, Technology 25