Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Providing students with a diverse on-campus entertainment, planning recreational activities to meet the high standards of the Furman students and scheduling different forms of escape for test-weary Paladins were the major responsibilities and accomplishments of the Furman University Social Activities Board (FUSAB). Under the leadership of Adair Dean, president, the 32 member board planned and successfully carried out Homecoming, fall and spring dances, concerts (jazz miniconcert. air band contest). Spring Fling. Horseplay and the rest of the events on the FUSAB calendar. Movies, ranging in taste C p Bytd and style from Tootsie to Gandhi, were presented on the weekends at a low cost and served as a viable alternative to the $4 admission price charged for films at local movie theaters. FUSAB members, who proved themselves to be hardworking and dedicated, were chosen through an application and interview process. After being selected, the members were divided into six committees which accommodated the board's purpose of trying to schedule something on campus every weekend for students. Although the committees were under the leadership of chairmen and executive offi- ce By.0 cers. Miss Betty Alverson, director of Watkins Student Center and FUSAB advisor, was an active force in the organization. Adair Dean summed up FUSAB’s success: “I have enjoyed being on FUSAB. It gave me a good feeling to know that we were helping others and making things possible for the students that they enjoyed doing. Of course, the members of FUSAB weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the array of social events — the rest of the student body benefited from all the hard work. Bob Paul 18 Student Life

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With the theme “The South: Then and Now,” one might picture anything from Gone With the Wind’s Scarlett O’Hara in Georgia to The Big Chill’s William Hurt in South Carolina. For Furman students, however, the theme of Homecoming 1983 had different implications. This year marked the 50th anniversary as a coed institution, and Homecoming activities emphasized the changes Furman has undergone in the past half century. Homecoming weekend commenced Friday evening with Horseplay. Sponsored by FUSAB, Horseplay opened with a showcase of Furman’s music and dance talent by the Jazz Ensemble and the Horseplay Dancers. Next, the audience saluted Dr. J. Albert Southern, professor emeritus of chemistry. These events led to the grand finale, a $10,000 laser show by Science Faction of New York featuring images of campus landmarks. After Horse- play. a lakeside fireworks display and hot cocoa, doughnuts, and music in the student center wound up the evening. On Saturday morning floats were judged and the Furman Singers took first place for the fifth year in a row. That afternoon students and alumni watched the Paladins trample East Tennessee State University and continue their winning season 8-1-1. During halftime Furman recognized senior football players’ parents and the Homecoming Court. Laurie Brook was crowned 1983 Homecoming Queen. Festivities concluded with the Homecoming dance Saturday evening in Daniel Dining Hall. Two huge murals and balloon bouquets conveyed the theme, “The South: Then and Now, and the Voltage Brothers played for the largest crowd ever to attend a school dance. Kelly Jo Price Beaming with delight. Laurie Brook shows off her new crown as the 1983 Homecoming Queen Wearing nostalgic outfits, the varsity cheerleaders remind the spectators of the coming back side of Homecoming. Homecoming 17

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Holding their husbands. movie goers Karen Ehmer. Susan Conway. and Mary Kay Ward attempt to stand after an hour of sitting. Climbing on the furniture Is a last resort for these desperate Air Band Contest groupies. Photo by Chip Byrd FUSAB Presents...