Guilford College - Quaker Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Enjoying the warm November weath- er, John Goodwin strolls rapidly down the slate walkway towards Founders Hall- The campus remained in bloom un- til a late winter sent some students in- doors for warmth and others outdoors for some massive snowball fights in late Jan- uary. Perhaps it was the determined and strong spirited play, not to mention out- rageous haircuts, of players such as offen- sive linebacker Craig Wise that propelled the football team to a 7-3 record. Easily the best record in the time Coach Forbes has been at Guilford, and probably the victory over Elon being the best single win in remembered Guilford history. Making The Difference When glancing back upon the 1985 school year, people making the difference be- comes the most apparent characteristic. Throughout the year, the atmosphere stemming from the campus covered all highs and lows yet maintained certain quali- As usual the squirrels were out in large numbers this year. Adding to the atmo- sphere of the campus and at times stop- ping to examine the peculiar looking creatures on their way to classes. ties which magnified its dif- ference. As one views these pages, recall the difference in this year ' s sports, especially our football team, the new cafeteria, new student, facul- ty, and administrative faces, the way in which old friends appeared in new classes, how two creative students could renovate a dull dorm room into a place of warmth and comfort, how Serendipity gained in popularity as ex- ams drew near, . . . And don ' t forget about the differ- ences made by those faithful characteristics and people of Guilford such as Bill and Bev Rogers, Mrs. C, the small campus size, $1.00 movies, the ropes course, IDS?, late night rap sessions, pizzas, the grill room, intra- murals, the woods, the lake, . . . the list never ends. The fall and spring semes- ters were filled with activi- ties, dances, classes, events, and people which empha- sized the Guilford difference. Turn the page and remem- ber, smile, laugh, cry. Dis- cover how the names of each student listed on the insides of the cover of this book helped to make the differ- ence. Rediscover how you made the difference at Guil- ford in 1985. studying in the sun, Toni Pyle finds a warm spot on the lawn to catch up on her work. Throughout the year students found various reasons to get outside and enjoy the exceptional weather.

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How many times has someone or Munich, who needs to wait for asked Well what did you do at Serendipity to have fun? Let ' s college this fall? Probably too have fun now ... at Homecom- many times. And what was the ing, a halloween costume dance, response? I studied, studied, the Christmas Formal, City and when I had a break ... I Stage, or a game of cards down studied. Well that is probably the hall in room 12. not completely accurate. There 1985 was no different from any were many other activities which other school year in that each occurred at Guilford in the fall student had to face the question semester. College life is not all of what am I going to do this academics; though this may not weekend? And every student did be what we tell our parents. So- something. Some students went cial life is an important part of home. However for the vast ma- the college experience. Just ask jority which remained, there was any student. something keeping them here. There is a difference between There was something happening, college life and college academ- There was something making ics, and many of these differ- the difference. ences arose through the depths . of homework, labs, research pa- pers, and tests to offer an avenue of escape for the student. Wheth- er for an hour of an evening, whether on campus or off, whether in Greensboro, London, MAKING THE DIFFERENCE