Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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A weekend of reminiscing It was an exciting night of reminiscing and reunion for the class of 1933, when they gathered in the Radford Room on September 30 for the Golden 50th Reunion dinner. Ten alumni and six guests showed up for the feast which included baked ham. Peas a la Grecque. stuffed baked potatoes and a grapefruit and avacado salad. Director of Alumni Affairs. Jenny Doud and alumna Alice Pedigo Cerbarich of Richmond organized the reunion and directed the dinner. It’s so much fun because you get to meet these ladies and find out that Radford really means a lot to them,’’ Doud said. There was an exhibit set up from the McConnell Library Archives for all to enjoy. Each class member was given an R.U. scarf and a photograph of the campus as it was in the 1930s, compliments of the R.U. Alumni Association. This was the third year Radford has had a Golden Reunion and “everyone really had a wonderful time. Doud said. Before everyone sat down to dinner, rose wine was served and people had a chance to mingle and renew old friendships. A group picture of alumni was also taken. Some alumni brought scrap books and picture albums which provided added entertainment. After dinner, each was given the opportunity to tell a little about themselves, such as what they'd been doing since graduation, and what Radford meant to them. Referring to the changes on campus. These alumni mingle during the reception in Muse hall Saturday evening. The Homecoming Buffet and Awards Presentation followed. Elsie Calhoun, graduate of 1932, said. I'm real proud about what's happened here. One alumna recalled that there must have been no more than 400 people, total, attending the college then ... and NO CARS! In 1932. Russell hall was new. McConnell library had just been dedicated and most classes were taught in Whitt hall. The dating rules were strict. A girl couldn’t go on blind dates, she had to know the caller. All gentlemen congregated in a big reception room in Russell Hall and a receptionist notified the girls that their dates had arrived. Only then could the girls come down and begin their dates. If girls went downtown shopping during the day. they had to be back on campus before the whistle blew at 6 p.m., or else! Some alumni and guests came from as far as Fairfax. Va. and Kingsport. Tenn. Others were from Christiansburg. Blacksburg. Roanoke and Radford. Among them were Blanche Daniel, who taught education in 1933 and Sue Averil Dalton, a retired home economics teacher who still lives in the same house in Radford in which she lived when she attended Radford College. The first of the alumni showed up at 6 p.m., with the dinner scheduled at 6.30 p.m. and the last departed at about 9:30 p.m. Many stayed for the rest of homecoming weekend and attended various activities such as the alumni reunion luncheon on Saturday. Hcmecomirg 25

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Jenny Doud. director of alumni affairs, discusses the reopening of Whitt hall with two alumni. A Rededica-tion and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Saturday afternoon. Strolling through the Alumni Gardens, these alumni took part in the reception held thero Saturday morning During this special weekend, many old friendships wc'O renewed by the young at heart among a umni. 24 Hcmeconmg

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Parents witness campus life first hand Parent's Weekend not only gives students the chance to show their parents the campus but also to introduce them to the culture of Radford This year’s display of cljbs and organizations occurred October 14-16. The air cracklec with excitement as students geared themselves for arrival of parents. Rooms were spotless and many friends were jealous of their peers whose families we'e making the trip to Radford Many of the dorms sponsored decorating committees. Dorms Muse Hall became downtown London and Norwood Hall, the Big Apple. Floyd Hall was transformed into a house of horror and Stuart Hall was disguised as an international airport. One passerby marvelled. This is great. I feel like the whole campus has changed. Many clubs held fund raising sales. The Cotillion Club and AXP's little sisters each hosted plant sales. The Society of Collegiate Journalists held their annual apple butter brew, an attraction for not only people seeking apple butter, but also the ever present flies. While sales were a prominent point of the weekend, other groups used the opportunity to show their specific skills. Both Friday and Saturday nights the Marlins presented their rendition of The Sound of Music. It was really well done. I liked the way they adapted the synchronized swimming to the music, said freshmen Heide Bruno. Events included the Redcoats equestrian show. The crowd gathered early on Muse lawn to get a good view of the graceful horses. Another attraction for the parents was a fashion show featuring fashions designed by students. On Sunday. Dr. Donald N. Dedmon hosted a lunch which gave parents a chance to meet the president. and later in the afternoon the Highlander Band presented a concert. The club sales and shows along with the participation of the students and their parents helped to make parent s weekend successful and enjoyable. Cynthia Claylo- introduces the runners up of the Autumn Court. The announcement was made after the lacrosse game. 26 Parent's Weekend