Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Alumni discover changes Homecoming reaffirms tne bond that alumni have with tneir a!ma mater. Tor the 1982 homecoming, warm summer weather set fhe scene for alumni to return, visit with old friends, share oast memories, and view the changes and progess thct Radford University has exoerienced The return to Radford was emotional for some who hadn't visited the campus in years. Gladys Osbourne Adema. 1932 graduate, was awed by the transformation which had taken place since her stay here 50 years ago Laurie Sledd, 1977 graduate, commented that she was glad to be back and was very impressed with the Dedmon Center. Her only regret was she wishec the Center had been in existence while she was attending Radford. An estimated 600 alumni, ranging from tne class of 1917 to 1981 attended Homecoming Jenny Doud, director of aljmn affairs, helped present c weekend fjl! of events which students, faculty, and al jmn; were able to enjoy. The weekend began with the alumni-student art exhibit followed by a golaen reunion dinner' for the graduating clcss of 1932. Ano he' feature was Alan Funt. host of Candid Came'a, who presented film clips and a tclk about his famojs television show. Saturday was busy with the Alumni Gar dens' Reception, a reunion for the class of 1917 through 1977, an alumni concert, and the alumni awards and reunion luncheon. The Outstonding Alumnus Award was presented to Myrtle Pleune o' Rochester, New York, for her exceptional support o' the university. The Oustcndmg Service Award was presented to Elma Dowdy of Fells Church, Virginia. This award is given annually to an alumnus who has contributed tc the community through his or her profession. Other events included the men's and women's soccer games, women's vo ley-ball game, and the alumni versus student all-star football game, which students won 51 6. Topping the celebration off. was the homecoming dance sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi. Calm In the storm. Lucas Hall bustles the week before homecom-ryg, vet students continue everyday activities undisturbed oy the commotion homecoming 29

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A trip down memory lane. Memories stir os an alumnus greets Ota friends in the Memorial Gordeys. Something old, lomethlng new. Vis tors to the Kent Ga’lery cdrrvro the pointings, pnotograpns. popery end quilting in the Studen«'Alumni Art Exhibit 28 Stuflent Life

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Parents weekend is a wet success This year over 2.000 parents toured canrpus making parent's weekend a great success. For parents, the weekend is an opportunity to tour ccmpjs and wi ness campus life first nand. For students, it is a chance to show IVom end Dad the comfort, pleasure. and excitement of their home away from nome. The agenda for this year was packed w th a variety of programs designed for all tastes. Tnere was a swim show, a horse show, a fashion shew, a fo'k dance, a fcand performance, a socce. game, a cres dent's luncheon, a reception at the Dedmon center, and cn aople Putter sa e. just to name a few Porterfield Theatre swung open its doors and welcomed both students a.na parents for the first play of the school year. Presenting Noel Coward. Along with the festivities planned by the university, many dorms also welcomed parents. Receptions were held, and decorations were out up in the dorms. Norwood and Bolling tied for first place in the IRHC dorm decoding contest. Horsing around. A Roaford Redcoat demonstrates her riding skills during the equestrian show 30 Student Life