Gardner Webb University - Web / Anchor Yearbook (Boiling Springs, NC)

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Snow at the Webb Although every winter brings mixtures of freezing rain, sleet, and snow, it is not often that this area of North Carolina gets such a deep snowfall at one time. But on Thursday, January 23, Gardner-Webb students woke to find knee-deep snow blanketing the cam- pus. Most professors did not come to hold class and students spent the day holding snowball fights, building snowmen, and sledding. Some stayed out for hours, until all their clothing was soaked and they were freezing. Of course, all good things must come to an end. The snow melted slowly, leaving patches of ice here and there, and classes resumed. Students reluctantly went back to classes, still watching the sky for just a few more flakes. ■J Some guys get together for a chal- The blanket of snow makes a lenging game of football in the beautiful campus. snow. The heavy snow brings down the awnings at local shops. Snow flies around this student as he sleds down the steep incline by the football field. £ -w I ill Bob pgj

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This float brightens up the 75th Anniversary parade. Two musicians who performed that day were Steve Harrill and Dan Padgett. Students and townspeople enjoy During the picnic on the lawn, sev- food, fellowship, and fun on Boil- eral local bluegrass bands ing Springs ' 75th Anniversary. perform. How to ride a tall bicycle is the demonstration presented by this man from Carolina Chimney Sweeps. 75th Anniversary

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Andy Snow, Robbie Spanks, and Bobby Beale cheer for the unex- pected snowfall. Snow 7