Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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STUDENT LIFE V Student Life Divider 9 Information and Publications

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Still the same Life. Not just ordinary, everyday life, but student life. What did it mean in 1981-82? It meant living it up on Fridays, Saturdays, maybe even Wednesdays. Going to parties, sponsored by TKE, SPE or Pi Kapp, at the vFW. Or going to dances in Heth Ballroom, sponsored by the Radio Guild, the junior class or Ujima. It meant rushing for their favorite fraternity or sorority; gathering with friends at the Hideout, the Bus Stop or the Highlander Room for some laughs and a few brews; killing their frustrations during a hot and heavy game of tennis, basketball, football, or racketball on the courts or in the fields; and studying, alone or with their fellow classmates, in McConnell Library or a dormitory lounge. Above all, student life meant getting a little bit of culture from the theater, the ballet, the concert stage, and the guest speakers while still having some fun. From spring of 1981 to winter of 1982, students caugnt a glimpse of John Amos, best known for his role in “Good Times,” as the emperor escaping from his past as well as his people in “The Emperor Jones.” Some were even lucky enough to see and talk to the “real” John Amos as he roamed the campus casually dressed in jeans and a flannel shirt. After standing in line for at least two hours before show time, some students were lucky enought to rock and roll with their fellow classmates, 50’s style, as they watched “Grease” — a big hit with the audience and a sense of pride and accomplishment for the cast and crew. That year students cried with “Our Town,” laughed with “Winnie-the-Pooh,” rocked with .38 Special and Southside Johnny and displayed their own talents during Wednesday night Coffee Houses. Yes, amidst all the swirling, whirling winds of change that swept across the campus, student life still remained the same. Dunne the Radford University Theater presentation of “Our Town.’’ Mrs. Webb (Karen Covey) serves breakfast to her son. Wally (Ricky Verlander) and her daughter Emily (GeGe Ellenburg) before they go off to school. 8 Student Life Divider

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Radford rocks once again, but this time to the hard-drivin’ southern rock sounds of .38 Special. Low ticket sales didn’t stop students from seeing and hearing a live performance of their favorite hit, Hold on Loosely.” .38 Special’s unique combination of guitars and vocals helped students rock into the night.” 10 Student Life