Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Welcome to preppydom Watch out! Alligators are on the loose. Almost every campus has them and Radford University is no exception. Unbelievable? Walk across campus on any given day and you’ll see them — Preppies. Preppies have been around for years, but not until The Official Preppy Handbook was published did they begin to get noticed. You can pick them out a mile away, and their clothes are often the first giveaway's to their identity. Preppy favorites in the clothing line include: khakis, button-down Oxford cloth shirts, Lacoste shirts (the more you have, the better), Shetland sweaters, and the all-time favorite, Top-Siders.” Variations of this dress code can be seen once in a while — preppies must have some type of identity of their own. Speaking of iden- tity, most preppies have their initials put on everything they wear just so everyone knows who they are and the preppy doesn’t forget himself. The list of accessories associated with preppies is endless. A necessity for ladies is a bead necklace to be worn with every outfit from your Brooks Brothers dress to your nightgown. For the gentlemen, matching two-tone belts and watchbands are required. Whatever the accessory, make sure the color is outrageous (hot pink, kelly green, or lemon yellow are all acceptable), and a monogram should be present (so you can tell whose purse is whose). Why has this Preppy craze been so successful at Radford University? No one really knows, but most people guess that The Official Preppy Hand- book and all the preppy araphernalia might ave some connection with the craze. This preppy craze has gone beyond classic clothing. According to The Handbook, there are preppy cars, television shows, books, vacation spots, schools, nicknames, and even a type of preppy language which includes abbreviations. In fact, there are specific rules to determine if you’re a “true Preppy”. However, the preppy craze has done more than produce more preppies. The I hate Preps” have become a class in themselves. They, too, have a handbook and proudly wear buttons saying “Save an alligator — eat a prep”. Many of these students can be seen on campus, too, and they’re proud to wear their uniform of jeans, sweatshirts, and sneakers. From traditional pageboy to penny loafers, this Radford student is “preppod” out. The anti-preppy movement is equally present, as shown in this nationally-distributed poster. ...EATA PREPHE. a 30 Student Life Feature

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Mark Ant ley For the upperclassmen, chatting with old friends added a special touch to the picnic. During the picnic, students could wander over to the Club Fair to see what various organizations had to offer them. Should any freshmen happen to stop by the Radio Guild booth, Jean Poff and Randy McCallis-ter were rady to toll them all about WVRU, the campus radio station, and the guild’s role as the station’s cnief support group. Vi % ■- fr. , 4 ? The September weather was perfect tor a picnic as well as for renewing old friendships. Outdoor Pienic Conccrt 2£

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