McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Seni or track member Mark Fisher clears the bar while pole vaulting in a McNeese- sponsored track meet. The newly-complet- ed recreation complex provides an indoor track, allowing McNeese to hold home meets on campus. (Photo by G. Edwards) Teams competing in Greek Week and intramurals are able to use the Rec Complex multi-pur- pose court for vol- leyball competition. (Photo by G. Ed- wards) A McNeese alumni employs the use of free weights as part of his workout in the well-equipped recreational com- plex weight-lifting facility. (Photo by B. Mericle) Rec Complex 3 7

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Whether they’re using the weight room, the indoor track, or the olympic-sized swimming pool, McNeese students can use the Rec Complex for the purpose of Finding Their Limits The multi-million dollar Recrea- tional and Intramural Complex is a welcome addition to the McNeese Campus. The Complex provides the university's several thousand stu- dents with a variety of recreational opportunities — an Olympic sized pool, steam and sauna rooms, four raquetball courts, a multi-purpose arena, 200-meter indoor track, weightroom, and dressing rooms for faculty and students. Administered through McNeese's Student Services division, the Re- creational Complex is the only one in the state to offer such diversified uses. The complex — which took over three vears to construct — has proved immensely popular. The staff of the Rec. is headed by Jimmy Pitre, the Director of Recrea- tion and Intramurals. Coach Pitre and the staff help to make the com- plex enjoyable and efficient as pos- sible. The Rec-Complex has something to offer everyone. For the competi- tive person, there are year round in- tramural sports. The fitness con- scious person will enjoy the weight- room and indoor track, as well as the other amenities. The favorite part of the complex has proven to be the indoor-outdoor Olympic-size swim- ming pool. Here students can swim year round or work on their summer tan. The Recreational and Intramu- ral Complex does have something for everyone — for both the spirited competitor and the easy-going pool lover. While other universities are striv- ing to achieve the success of McNeese’s Recreation Complex, the Student Services Division is al- ready planning new attractions for the university's ‘‘fun place”’. The new olympic-sized swimming pool, a facility in the Rec Complex, was the scene of the Greek Week raft races, where Mike Lundy helped Kappa Sigma place second. (Photo by G. Edwards) 36 Student Life

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38 Student Life Carol Young attaches a bucket to her balsawood structure in competition at the Civic Center. The attachment was made to help in measuring the strength of the struc- ture. (Photo by T. Maricle) Front row: Queen Kathy Meadows. Back row: Maids Bridget Marcantel, Gloria Welch, and Patricia Wadsack. (Photo by G. Edwards) Scott Laughlin prepares to launch his prize-winning mousetrap-powered vehicle during the E-Week competition. Laughlin’s entry in the event won him a $50 cash prize. (Photo by B. Mericle)