Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Greg Zartman. blue kayak, and Mike Cafferata, yellow kayak, demonstrate their skills during the dedication ceremonies. Dottic Cooper straps on her ankle weights before she begins teaching her aqua aerobics class. Ashiwi (iupiti Jenni Eisenbarth-Porter demonstrates how to administer CPR with partner Jody Mason. Kyle Odcgard practices diving one evening during fall term. Uhivh C uf r i I I) X C) N P O O I.

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Loren Davis. Steve Basslcr and others cheer the Beavers on during the game against Stanford. Enthusiastic Beaver fans celebrate a completed pass by the OSU offense. II O M ECO M I N G

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A-Jush (•u uu Laughter, conversation and the smell of chlorine drifted through the air as more than 400 people celebrated the grand opening of the George I7. Stevens Natatorium on October 9. Inside the pool area OSU President John Byrne, past MU Director George P. Stevens and ASOSU President Brad Piclds each acknowledged two decades of effort in the creation of the $5.5 million aquatic facility. George F. Stevens, Director of the Memorial Union from 1963 until his retirement in 1990, accepted the dedication with pride. While holding the position of MU Director, Stevens committed himself to the expansion of OSU recreational sports. It was a long journey from the dream (of the natatorium) to its reality we see today,” Stevens told the crowd. With a laugh, he noted a few misconceptions of his associates on what the “natatorium” was. He had to explain that it was neither a prenatal care center nor a nasturtium greenhouse but the true definition, an indoor swimming pool, and much more. During his time, recreational sports developed,” said Kirch of Stevens at the dedication. “Most of what you see today came about because of his involvement.” Dixon was designed to accommodate continued expansion as the money became available since the initial plan involved three stages of construction. Eventually, a gymnasium, running track and several other facilities hoped to be added. “People come to work out and stay longer than they plan because there is so much to do,” said Kirch. “One staff member told me he was late returning to work because he used the spa after swimming his laps and lost track of time.” This year had saw an increase in the use of Dixon by 27 percent. The architects, planning committee and art selection committee hoped to make the natatorium a place that people would want to spend time at. Kirch said. Planners designed the natatorium to encourage a variety of activities including aqua jogging, kayaking, diving, lap swimming and scuba. In accordance with Oregon law. 1 percent of the construction cost went to the purchase of decorative art. Oregon artists created ceramic murals and reliefs with an aquatic theme for the natatorium. “The color scheme they used is so clean,” said Sonja Jung, a sophomore in psychology. “The pool area is so big and spacious.” Kari Snapp, a senior in Health Care Administration, said,“I like the fact that lanes arc always open for lap swimming, and the hours arc more convenient for me than the Women's Building or Langton. 1 just wish they had a co-ed sauna.” Samantha Sied D I X O N • P O O I. □