Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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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

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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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mm vm? The 1985-86 school year saw the involvement of FSC fraternities with various community services and social activities ranging from floor relief to fund raisers. Sigma Pi members were involved in a lot of commu- nity services according to adviser Jean Ward. Members of the fraternity went into flood devastated areas and helped clean up mud and debris in several area nursing homes. In addition to their involvement in fund raisers for the Salvation Army, the fraternity participated in several Bowl-A-Thons for the United Way, and were involved with the annual Crop Walk, Basketball Invita- tional Tournament and the Special Olympics Track Meet. Sigma Pi also served as Big Brothers in the Step- ping Stone Foster Home for boys, according to Ward. Theta Xi members were involved in flood relief, donating food and clothes to devastated families in Par- sons, Marlinton and Rowlesburg, according to president Brian Henderson. Along with the Phi Mu sorority, the fraternity held the annual Marion County senior citizens dinner. They par- ticipated in the Bowl-A-Thon for United Way and spon- sored car washes. The Theta Xi ' s were also involved in social activities as they participated in the FSC Scavenger Hunt and captured 3rd place in the Homecoming Float competi- tion, according to Henderson. Tau Kappa Epsilon donated time and effort to the Salvation Army, flood relief and the annual Blood Do- nor Day for FSC. They partcicipated in the Bowl-A- Thon for United Way, and Balloon Day for Easter Seals, according to president Patrick Mascaro. The TKEs as- sisted with the annual FSC Scholarship Dinner and had their annual Danny Thomas fund raising project for St. Judes Hospital. They donated to the FSC Foundation through the IFC and contributed to the FSC Chimes fund, according to Mascaro. The Interfraternity Panhellenic and Interfrater- nity Councils are made up of representatives from each fraternity and sorority. Their main functions are the co- ordination and sponsoring of Greek Week activities and the annual Holly Ball. In addition, the councils partici- pated in the Bowl-A-Thon for United Way on March 3. They are under the advisership of William Julian and Michelle Casteel. The Women ' s Panhellenic expanded the format of the Miss FSC pageant, their most important activity. While previous years saw only eight or nine coeds partici- pating, this year twenty-three FSC women vied for the title April 23rd in Wallman Hall. This pageant included a first, categories to select a Miss Photogenic and a Miss Congeniality. Contestants were sponsored by campus organizations. John Maciwee, a local fashion coordinator, served as the master of ceremonies and the winner was chosen by West Virginia certified judges. Entertainment was pro- vided by Bobby Nichols. Since the Miss FSC pageant is a preliminary for the Miss America contest, the same rules apply for the cam- pus pageant as does for the Miss America Pageant. Two FSC winners, Kelly Anderson and Kelly Carr, have gone on to become Miss West Virginia and com- pete in the Miss USA contest. Women ' s Panhellenic is a council composed of 12 members representing each sorority. They meet once a week to plan activities that include a formal rush for three days during the fall semester, homecoming open houses and teas for sorority alumni, a less formal spring rush and a December Holly Ball held in the FSC Ball- room. 26 Academics, Organizations 9NG