Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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On the Edge Brian BuzEeo Brad Teresa R an, Ann Mane Bowen, Kerstm Pierce, and Jennie Soria tug it out in the tug- o-war. They put all their energy into it, but ultimately strength gave out and they lost to the other side. Small Talk Ann Mane Bow. en and Chris Carter discuss their roles in the hit musical Grease. Ann Marie danced her way to star- dom in the role of Cha-Cha, while Chris captivated the audience with his perfor- mance as Kenickie. Z deacA d !uA

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A heavy silence loomed in the corridors of Hearst Hall. Moving outside in the courtyard, the weak March sun reflected on the empty concrete benches. In Traer Quad, only a scarce few remained — this was spme BRiAH Books closed, pens down, suit- cases packed, the grounds of Og- lethorpe University were evacuated faster than a building inferno. By plane, boat, car, roller skates, foot and thumb they went, using what- ever means necessary to escape the pressures of collegiate living. For some, it was a break for rest and relaxation; these people went home to enjoy the comfort of fa- miliar surroundings. Although not as glamourous as some of the other Spring Break frequents, the reasons were various as to why some went home. Freshman Brent Evitt told, I went home to Tennessee to work. It wasn ' t foo exciting, but I made ex- tra money and went ahead in my studies. Kevin Walmsley, another Freshman, went home. I couldn ' t afford to go anywhere else. Yawn- ing, he added, It was so boring. The most excitement I had was res- cuing my uncle ' s dog from being mauled by an alligator. For others, Spring Break was a quest — an endless journey for tanned and bikini-clad bodies, sun- drenched beaches and a whole lot of partying. Students such as An- thony Antar, Frank Beaty, Harry Frazier, Dave Turner, and Harris Targovnik joined thousands of oth- er elite college students who made their pilgrimage to Ft. Lauderdale. We heard it was the place to be, so we decided to check it out. For most, however, the novelty of the massive partying wore off after two days. As sophomore Tom James put it, Ft. Lauderdale at Spring Break is too crowded and too dis- orderly. Besides that, the sand is ugly. Finally, for others, Spring Break was cultural, yet fun learning exper- ience. Seniors Shelly Alford, Anne Marie Messer-Schmidt, Amy Young, Jackie Liberman, Rina Sil- verman, Michelle Gazes, and Geor- gie Krause decided to deviate from the normal Spring Break vacation spot and go to the Bahamas: We were fed up with the collegiate meatmarket scene, plus we love is- land music and beaches. These Bahama Mamas roughed it for six days, living in bungalows in a tiny village with no television or radio. Who said O.U. students are spoiled? At last Spring Break was over, and dorm by dorm, the campus filled with students— some relaxed and some ranted— eager to tell sto- ries of their vacation escapades. A good time was had by all and it was once again time to get back to the studies. But a question still lingered in the back of every students mind— How long until summer va- cation. ' Beach Blanket Bingo. Cliff Robinson. Sta- cey Gates. Lairy Rollins, Vicki Smith, and Cindy Crawford spend a day at Savannah Beach. Larry ' s parents invited them to stay at their home for the break.

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On a Saturday morning in Traer, the beginnings of a rum- ble could just be heard. From its space in front of the third floor lounge, the large stereo system let out a crackling, monotonous hum. Then, within seconds. The Bangles ' Manic Monday was heard riveting through the quad. Gradually, girls were begin- ning to emerge from their rooms. Others stood in door- ways peeping out. Still others were already laying out in the sun. The day began with just the girls, competing against each other in fun and games. Before long, Kathleen Ganey, former housing director, announced the beginning of the contests. Residents of all three floors of Traer Hall and the residents of Goodman Hall competed against one another. At the out- set, the third floor girls emerged as first in the scavenger hunt. There were water ballooning contests, too. In the end, the sec- ond floor girls were the overall winners, with the third floor coming in a close second, the first floor was third, and Good- man was fourth. By one o ' clock the quad was filled with girls running around in jams with Hawaiian leis around their necks. And very soon a fter, the crowds of men began to pour in. By now, that beginning rumble had built into a roar, nearly drowning out the music. In this second phase of the Beach Bash, refreshments were brought out. They consisted of a tub of shrimp, a keg of beer, and a table full of sliced pineap- ples. Students milled around downstairs, where virgin Daiqui- ris were being mixed in the kitchen. Another round of games en- sued and this time, both sexes participated. These were spoon races and tug-o-wars. Teresa Barnhill, who participated in several of the races, smilingly commented on the zany antics of her partner, Bruce Grain: He kept cheating ... I mean in the box races, he was running and he actually pulled the box all the way up and peeked out! Soon, the afternoon waned into evening and students sat down to eat grilled hamburgers and hot dogs while listening to the sounds of the band. Not Only But Also, and their, as Heidi Dawson put it. Garfunk- ley music. At the close of the evening students trickled selectively from the quad. A low hum was all that was left of the roar, as the echo of human voices quiet- ed to a whisper. This was really great, said Jennifer Gamblin. The Thrill of Victory. Jackie Woodard, Jervette Nunn, Andy Geeter, Robert Stro- zier, and Mike Clance congratulate one an- other after winning the tug-o-war. They were the champions for the Goodman team. ac da f3