Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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The Roe Art Building provides the opportunity for showing travelling art exhibits as well as the art of students at Furman. Presidential hopeful Tennessee Senator Al Gore made a campaign stop during the fall at Furman. CULTURE 29

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IT’S A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE It may be difficult to believe that a cultural mecca is situated in South Carolina, but in a small cove, hidden from the highway by a buffer of trees, such a place does exist. While Furman is hardly a cosmopolitan institution on the cutting edge of nouveau art movements, the cultural levels achieved through Furman's dedication to a well-rounded education is unparalled. The Furman-Greenville Fine Arts Series is sponsored jointly by the University and Greenville citizens and through their efforts, students may attend lectures, concerts, plays, recitals, art exhibits, and other cultural events. The recently erected Poe Art Building houses exhibits by Furman students as well as touring exhibits by well known artists. The Furman Theatre Guild presents four or five plays a year in the play house, a theatre in the round. The plays range from comedy to tragedy, modern to classic. Also, a series of one act plays directed by students are another aspect of both audience entertainment and participation. For music lovers. Furman offers the Furman University Band. Furman Singers. Furman Orchestra. University Chorus. Chamber Singers. Furman Jazz Ensemble - just to name a few. In recent years. Furman has welcomed the Royal Philharmonic. The Leningrad Symphony, the Western Opera Theatre and the Crossing. Dance enthusiasts have been treated to performances by the Chicago City Ballet and other touring troupes. Although an alterior motive for attendance at many cultural events involves CLP credits, many students and faculty find that Furman offers them access to cultural experiences which are both enjoyable and educational. Lisa Richey The Drama Department sponsored yet another hit with The Company of Wayward Saints.” Furman Singers, singing their way merrily along. 28

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THE SPORTING LIFE One way that people enjoyed spending their free time and blowing off that extra energy that classes could cause was Intramural Sports. From soccer to floor hockey, bowling to water polo, hockey to softball, racquetball to basketball, to ultimate frisbee or tennis - intramurals meant big business. Weather playing for a fraternity, a social club, a hall, or just a group of good friends, intramurals was a good way to improve friendships, practice team-work skills, and get in better shape! Don't misunderstand though, the competition was always fierce. The ultimate goal in intramural play was the coveted All Sports Trophy - one for the girls, one for the guys. For the guys however, there was another obstacle on the road to the All Sports Trophy, the Centaur Fraternity, who had won the Trophy for the past eight years. The intramural program was coordinated by Mr. Owen McFadden. Reed Cammack Winter term proved that basketball wasn't just for the guys as the girls took to the courts for some serious action. Heads up! Soccer was serious business during the fall. Co-rec basketball also scored big. It may have been cold outside, but inside the competition was hot.