Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Happy at last. The joy of graduation shines in this student's face. Daddy’s money. A graduates expresses her appreciation for four years of support. At the head of the class. Dr. Donald Dedmon awards honor student John Aosher the first diploma at the graduation ceremony. Forming the final line. The 1982 graduating class prepares to file across the stage to receive ther diplomas 12 Student Life

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Dy Wod© Wd Rr gor lickin' good. Chrts Gobflel munches down on fried chicken and listens to the tunes of States. Spring Picnic 11

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Old habits are hard to break Four years ago they began forming lines at registration. They lined up to buy books, to cash checks, and to eat at the dining halls. They formed lines to drop classes and lines to add classes. On May 28. they lined up for the last time. More than 760 graduates, the largest in Radford University's history, stepped forward to receive their diplomas, culminating four years of career planning. John P. Alderman, rector for the board of visitors, warned them, “A college degree isn't the life long meal ticket it used to be. But if you're willing to work, the opportunities are waiting. I promise you that. Unfortunately, no one could promise the 1982 graduates there wouldn't be lines. Tho “kats” m ow. Kit Neory smiles in anticipation ot receiving her diploma. last words. John Alderman, retiring rector of the board of visitors, tells graduates that opportunities are there if they're willing to work. Graduation 13