Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 404 of the 1985 volume:

Moving Up A P A Op 3ning 4 ti Car npus ife 8 Spc )rts 54 Gre ;eks 96 Or£ janiza tions 132 Ac idemi cs 176 Stu dents 238 Clo sing 386 2 Opening r M, McConnell library RADFORD UNIVERSITY Opening 3 Moving Up e couldn’t feel it. We couldn’t touch it, but Radford was moving up. Many administrators and students felt the change from the quarter system to semesters was a move up. Transfer students received more credit for courses taken at other schools, and the new system gave academic departments a chance to re-evaluate their curriculum and adjust it to new educational standards. The National Collegiate Athletic Association approved RU’s move to Division I status in intercollegiate athletics. RU became the state’s 10th Division I school. Baseball was also added to the list of seven men’s sports. (continued on pg. 6) DWfa Zeta sisters led by Chns Le Compte struggle to beat Zeta Tau Alpha in the Creek Week tug-of-tear championship. 1 earn member Julie Hall scores another goal for the Lady Booters. 4 Opening Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters Joanne Donnellan and Storiette Hudson enjoy themselves at the first Greek happy hour of the year. Opening 5 Moving Up (cont.) Two more Greek organizations, Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta Zeta received Greek housing, increasing the number to six off-campus fraternity and sorority houses. RU’s first black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi was formed. The foreign language department offered its first study abroad program in Germany, and for the first time the education department offered 13 graduate teaching fellowships. According to the Office of Information and Publications, plans for renovation for Peters Hall athletic facilities at $2.7 million, a $1.6 million reconstruction of Norwood Hall and a $3.1 million project to construct tennis courts, a baseball field, a jogging and running trail and an indoor Olympic pool at the Dedmon Center began first semester. Purchases of instructional equipment for the 1984-85 academic year reached $169,000. RU was moving up! Goalie Gref Kaplan and defenseman Tony Downs keep o tight defense against VMI. 6 Opening Although it rained on the scheduled day of the carnival, the sun came out in full force Saturday. These students take advantage of the sun while listening to 'States' perform in front of Heth. P utter Steve Garafola tries his luck at the spring carnival sponsored by Student Life. Opening 7 8 Campus Life Pam Davis Carnii 'isher. Brian He loan around at I. logits. David he annual Harris and Cindy Student Life Spring Campus Life 9 SPRING CARNIVAL Perhaps the most unusual highlight of RU’s annual Spring Carnival was the roasted pig that was perched on top of a picnic table for all of RU to gaze upon. Some were repulsed, some were amused but most everyone was fascinated by the poor piggy who was dined upon by the hungry students. Because it rained on Friday, which was the original date planned, the carnival was held on Saturday which proved to be a gloriously steamy day. In fact, it was so hot that many of the students donned their bathing suits, brought out their towels and basked in the sun while listening to the band the States and singer songwriter Keir who entertained during the festivities. There was an abundance of fun activities that were available to choose from such as the moon walk, bottle throw, bean bag toss, dunking booth and the sledge hammer strength test. For those who did win in these activities, nifty prizes such as Tom Sawyer straw hats, fake clown noses and corn cob pipes were given. For the not so artistic students at RU there was the spinning paint wheel which students dropped paint upon a piece of spinning paper to create their own artistic designs. The carnival was a great outlet for both the students and faculty for those pent up pre-final exam tensions that everyone felt at the end of the year. JENNIFER KEEN Lead singer for the States entertains a croud of students on the lawn as they sunbathe and eat barbequed pork. W Campus Life Campus Life 11 Saying Graduation goodbye Beth Dieti and Robin Kane share a close moment after the graduation ceremony. The Class of 1984 had been called the end of an era for RU. This class had seen many changes occur during its stay at RU, hut these changes were only the beginning. In the words of RU President Dr. Donald N. Dedmon in his commencement address, “During the last decade, for all the changes this institution has seen, for all that this excellent faculty and staff have done, that decade of growth and change should he viewed as only basebuilding; now, we must challenge the summit.’’ The university the Class of ’84 left will probably not be the same when they return as alumni. The popularity of RU is growing each year and the university must grow to meet the demands of the future. Dedmon said, “Radford is beginning to win the kinds of fiscal support — both capital outlay and operating monies — worthy of this unique institution of higher learning.” With these monies the university planned to make long needed renovations of Russell and Norwood Halls, add 18 new tennis courts and also add an Olympic quality natorium to the Dedmon Center. The RU of the future will be somewhat larger in student enrollment and in teaching positions (20 in the next two years alone) but as Dr. Dedmon said. .. the paramount change that will pervade this university most in the next decade must be a multi-faceted, faster-paced march toward excellence — especially more and more academic rigor — the mark of a great university.” The university that the Class of 1984 left is a university that is expanding in many directions. These men and women not only took with them fond memories and their academic diplomas, but they also took their pride in the fact that they started a new era. DUANE PEARY 12 Campus Life I An exuberant graduate leaves the stage with diploma in hand after shaking the president 's hand. Campus Life 13 Student Life Concert James Taylor captivates audience 14 Campus Life Courtesy ltbS Campus Life 15 eJantes Taylor plays to a full house in Preston Auditorium. Studio theatre Behind ‘Betrayal’ Cyndi Price Silence, dim lights, the curtain rose and the play unfolded. The audience viewed it and enjoyed it. But what went on behind the scenes to create the performance? This year three plays were performed in the studio theater. These plays allowed students to exhibit their talents from acting to directing to technical aspects. There was no budget involved. Students had to create everything or else find the pieces. Janice Moore, a senior theater major, directed the first production of the 84-85 school year in the studio theater. The play, “Betrayal” was a story about many betrayals. The cast included James Hazel, Ray Hayden, Laura Quinn and Sean Layne. To get a play onto the stage required several steps. Moore read many plays and studied the atmosphere of the theater to help choose her play. She pointed out “the studio theater is very intimate.” Another step before actually choosing the play was to determine whether or not the talent was available for the cast. Moore finally decided on the play “Betrayal by Harold Pinter. The next step was to do several readings of the play and do research on the playwright. Moore said, “You have to know the characters and plotline completely to the point that you know it in your sleep.” Auditions were then held and were open to any RU student. After that there were call backs and then the play was cast. Casting did not always depend on ability. Sometimes it depended on looks or chemistry, the way actors “fit together.” Moore described auditions as “a big traffic jam.” The rehearsal period was next. It began with a reading of the play and an orientation to the play. Each rehearsal after that was a blocking process. Blocking involved setting the stage movements for each scene. This took several weeks to complete. The director had the aid of a stage manager and a crew which provided the technical aspects. Pam Ladd was stage manager for “Betrayal.” The stage manager was like a right arm to the director. Ultimately, though, all problems went back to the director. Two weeks before the opening performance technical rehearsals began, and the other elements — lights, props, costumes, etc. — were added. A few days before opening night there was a final dress rehearsal which occurred under complete house conditions. With the opening of the play the director was no longer important. From then on it was the stage manager’s show. The entire production, from auditions to opening night, took about eight weeks. 16 Campus Life Read-throughs with the director givt odors a feel for the entire play. It's also a lime for cast members to familiarize themselves with their characters. Janice Moore, student director of Betrayal, gives notes to her cast. Campus Life 17 Quest ’84 tiohn Gossner leads a group of incoming freshmen and their parents through the library on a tour of the campus. President Donald Dedmon laughs with Ada Arnold, Kay Wilson, John Gossner, Tony Osborne and Jenny Friend during a luncheon for Quest assistants at his home. 18 Campus Life Showing freshmen the ropes Quest Assistants: (front row) Reginia Hill, Ada Arnold. Paul Hightower, Marion Mercer. Kim Rice. Pam Keane, Koy Wilson. (Second row) Lori Levy. Missy Hall. Ann Cuynn. Donna Le Few. (Third row) Gail Marshall. Olivia Roberson. Jeff Vinson. Virginia Sowers. Don Mart. (Fourth row) Pattie Ames, Jenny Friend. Shelly Herman, Tony Osborne, Dale Ar dir zone, Bruce McCord. Ann Wazenski. John Gossner. Pegeen Albigand Virginia '. A Sau ers advise freshmen on preparing class schedules. Virginia Sowers Question: What had 48 legs; 24 permanent smiles and dressed in blue? Answer: The 1984 Quest Assistants. Last June a select group of upperclassmen and faculty joined the administration in welcoming the incoming freshman class. Approximately 1,212 students and 1,536 parents attended the orientation program known as Quest. “Quest literally involved almost every office on this campus, which means several hundred people,” said Dave Robertson, associate dean of students and Quest coordinator. “So many people pitch in to do this extra work.” Planning for the 198-4 Quest began six months in advance. Twenty-four upperclassmen and 20 faculty were hired to assist freshmen in scheduling classes and introducing them to the university. The faculty advisors worked primarily with the freshmen in academic advising and class scheduling. The Quest Assistants, identified by their blue t-shirts, assisted with advising, answered questions, gave tours, aquainted the freshmen with each other, performed skits and smiled during each day and one-half Quest session. “I think Quest Assistants were generally people who cared about their school and cared about others,” Robertson said. They began their training and team-building sessions early in the spring before Quest. Robertson said a comaradery developed in a fast and dramatic way between the 24 students. Judging from the number of repeat Quest assistant applications each year, the rewards were great. The rewards of organizing Quest were strong for Robertson, also. “I got a real sense of satisfaction of having done a real hard job.” he said. “I also got the chance to work closely with a motivated and likable group of college students.” Watching Quest assistants grow as people was important to Robertson. “I think they left a little better than they came in,” he said. Quest '84 marked the third year Paul Hightower had worked as a Quest assistant. “I did it three years because it was fun, and it gave me a feeling of satisfaction knowing that I helped incoming freshmen and their parents. Kay Wilson was apprehensive and excited about working as a Quest assistant for the first time last summer. “Quest gave me confidence in my leadership ability. I’d never had that much responsiblity.” She added, “I handled it.” Dr. Pegeen Albig, associate professor of dance, had worked either as an advisor or as a member of the Quest planning committee since its origin in 1979. “1 did it because it’s of inestimable value to new students. she said. Orientation was a crucial aspect of a student’s success at RU, Albig said. “They were less bewildered, and a little more aware of the overall picture.” Quest makes a big contribution to the success of the average freshman, according to Robertson. The dropout rate for those who don’t come to Quest was twice as high. He said Quest orientation was really the responsibility of everyone at the university. “If incoming freshmen are not orientated properly, we stand less chance of them arriving happy and staying happy.” Campus Life 19 L a b 0 r D a y p a 1 n s Moving in Xrying to build a loft to si2e regulations often requires some extra sawing and drilling outside the room. 20 Campus Life They don’t call it Labor Day weekend for nothing! Sunday September 2 was the day that campus came alive with students eager to start a new school year. Dorms opened at 10 a.m. and at 10:01 things began to move. Cars, trucks and vans were packed as tightly as possible with not an inch to spare. This was the typical scene marking the beginning of the new school year. However, this school year would prove to be different right from the start. The City of Radford was doing extensive roadwork around the campus. The work had begun during the course of the summer and therefore RU was prepared. The dean of students sent a letter home to parents explaining that there might be a small amount of inconvenience. The letter also explained where parking would be and how it would be handled. Parents and students were allowed to park in designated areas for 30 minutes to unload before they had to move their cars to the Dedmon Center, where a shuttle bus brought them back to cam pus. Dr. David Hill of Residential Life said, “The construction did not cause too much trouble because Radford was aware of the problem and was able to prepare for the situation.” Actually, getting the car unloaded was the easy part of moving, getting the stuff into the room was the task. This is where the beginners were separated from the “veterans.” Beginners generally tried to carry too much at once and ended up dropping most of the load half way to the dorm. People who have played the moving in game are usually much more prepared using either hand trucks or lots Roac uorfc makes moving in more than a job. It's an adventure trying to park and unload cars in the midst of ditches and machinery. of help! Muse Hall is the largest dorm on campus, housing approximately 965 students. This was a problem in itself because there are only four elevators to accommodate those students. As a result, by the middle of the day. the lines were outside and people were having to wait about 30 minutes to get inside the building. RA‘s took one-hour shifts to run the elevators to any one of the 13 floors. On the way back down to the lobby, RA's stopped on alternate floors to bring people down who were ready to pick up another load. This going up and down steps and elevators, moving furniture, and putting up lofts made for a very long day, especially for a father who had to drive a good four hours to get back home. w But when the clothes were in the drawer o and the lofts were up, it seemed that it | was all worthwhile. This was one day £ when everyone helped each other and £ pulled together to make the day a suc-| cessful one. Finally, as the day drew to an-{2 end, mothers gave their kids one last hug, looked into her child’s eyes and said, “Next year you're living in Floyd. Elayne Heck Campus Life 21 Mike Chandler The Solid Gold Cadillac Heckart graces RU stage Liz Dee me r Academy award-winning actress Eileen Heckart was the guest artist starring in RU’s production of “The Solid Gold Cadillac” last spring. Heckart had appeared on Broadway in movies and on T.V. Although she had performed in over 200 T.V. shows, Heckart was probably most remembered as Mary Tyler Moore’s “Aunt Flo.” She received two Emmy nominations for her role as Flo. “ 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' was the best sitcom I have ever worked on,” she said. “The cast and crew were wonderful, and I enjoyed working for everyone.” Heckart felt her most challenging part was her title role in “Mother Courage” for which she won the New Jersey Drama Critic’s Award. She performed the play while on tour at Princeton and UCLA. “The part I played in 'Mother Courage’ was the hardest and finest role I have had,” she said. “The play was heavy on songs which made it difficult.” Heckart won an Academy Award for her performance in “Butterflies are Free” in 1973. She considers this her most enjoyable role. Other roles in Heckart’s repetoire included the Broadway hits: “Barefoot in the Park” and “Things That Go Bump Ei c n Heckart rehearses for her role in the 198-4 spring theatre production of The Solid Cold Cadillac. in the Night.” She also appeared ii several films including: “Up the Dowi Staircase,” “No Way to Treat a Lady. “Burnt Offerings, and “The Hidir Place.” Heckart received an Emn nomination for her role in “Backstai: at the White House,” a T.V. mini-serie Heckart enjoyed being a guest arts: She has performed at various college including Wichita State and Ohio State where she appeared twice. “It’s very gratifying working wit-students. They’re eager and want learn. I think I get more out of it the they do. It’s a whole rejuvenation,” sbi said. Heckart had praises for RL theatre department. “Dr. James Hawv (chairman of the theatre department was wonderful to work with. The errand the students were great too.” si said. Since she had never performed “Sol: Gold Cadillac,” Heckart spent most her time at RU learning her lines ar getting familiar with the play. She $a she would like to see parts of the an before she left, since she had never bet here. Heckart felt acting was not a got profession to go into. “A person mu-have crocodile skin to become an actr: There is only you to sell. You learn • take rejection.” 22 Campus Life Photos by Terry Moore Director Or. James Hawes discusses Heckart's role during a rehearsal for The Solid Gold Cadillac. Hecfecrf. best known [or her role Flo on television 's Mary Tyler Moore Show. shows off her abilities as a stage actress. Campus Life Homecoming A weekend of memories • Blanche Daniel, former dean of women at Radford College. and Sue Hill share a happy reunion in the Alumni Cardens. Marf ic McConnell, daughter-in-law of John Preston McConnell. Radford's first president, talks with oid friends at the Alumni Memorial Cardens reception. Kristina Curtis Photos by Mike Chandler Bold banners were hung and flowers were in colorful bloom, all in celebration of Homecoming ’84, which was held October 5-7. It proved to be a memorable experience for both RU alumni and present students. Jenny Doud. director of alumni affairs reported that what made Homecoming ’84 such a big success was, “the casual social events, plus the weather!” Traditionally, homecoming is held the first weekend in October. However, planning for the big event began an entire year before that magical month. According to Doud, the Office of Alumni Affairs wouldn’t have been able to pull off such a great success without all the planning, staff and student committees that took part in its year-long development. There were planned activities for that October weekend set aside specially as a time for reminiscing with old college friends. The variety of programs in eluded the University Art Faculty Exhibit and Opening Reception, the Golden 50th Reunion for the class of ’34, and the Silver 25th Anniversary Dinner-Reunion for the class of ’59. A Student Life Coffee House with Mark Deation and Roy White, educational seminars, Alumni Memorial Gardens Reception in the Alumni Gardens located next to McConnel Library, Music Alumni Concert, Carnival ’84 sponsored by Student Life, sports events throughout the weekend, an all campus mixer sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi, and a fabulous Oktoberfest spon- sored by the Best Western Radford la were all in celebration of Homecomr 84. Alumni awards were given : showcase alumni for outst ndin achievements. Reflecting back on this past celebrc tion, Doud stated that there were tb traditional events like the garden reap tion and luncheon; however, they’re m “locked into the same thing every year. The carnival and Oktoberfest wtr proof that each Homecoming weeker. was improved upon. An estimated 600-800 alumni show up for the festive occasion. Homecoc ing ’84 proved itself a tough act t follow. What could possibly be in stor for 1985? As Doud put it, “this pastyefc was a good formula (of events) but the: is always room for improvement.” 24 Campus Life Catch that carnival spirit I he hustle and bustle on the Ded-mon field halted temporarily i a streak of red flashed before the eyes of RU students, alumni and Radford community members. Rowdy Red added to the excitement of the ’84 Homecoming Carnival when he zoomed onto the Dedmon field riding his Kawaski. To much dismay, the early morning of the carnival looked pretty grim; the sun barely peeked through the clouds. Yet, as the day progressed, the sun shone brilliantly. The crowd feasted on German food, entertained themselves at the many game booths, danced to the tunes of disc jockey T.J. and caroused and joked with friends who attended RU and alumni who returned for the gala event. Amy Schwarz. Student Life special events chairperson, revealed that the carnival was designed to “appeal to students that are still here and to give previous students something to come back to. Homecoming in the past, has been directed toward the elderly alumni.” However this year, Student Life “tried to appeal to all different age groups.” Student Life, along with Keith Keiper and Kay Walsh, directors of Heth Hall, helped make the carnival a success with the energetic help of Fun Company. Jerry Holt, sales representative for the Fun Company, an Atlanta, Ga. business, proclaimed, “It’s great to come to Radford.” The Fun Company provided the game booths that offered something for everyone. The more coordinated people enjoyed the ringo prize booth and the cork gun shoot which re- an opportunity to express imaginative talents. A very popular event, the space walk, gave students the chance to expend energy and be kids again. Nine-year-old Brent Robertson, who was celebrating his birthday said, “The moon walk’s just great.” If the game booths, space walk and delicious food didn’t interest an individual, the Norwood House Council’s pie throwing contest and kissing booth surely enticed them. Scot Rosner, a freshman “kisser,” was “psyched for anyone to come by.” The German theme of the Carnival was enhanced by knockwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad. Bavarian cold cuts, and imported German beer. Many students felt the carnival was a big success. Charlie Turner, who won 15 stuffed animals at the various prize booths exclaimed, “It’s good to see the old group coming back. Many of my old friends have returned.” Sharon Walthall Bonnie llurlburt, dean of students, gets in the carnival spirit as she models a Bat Woman mask, a prise from one of the game booths. Campus Life 25 Super Dance DANCING Laura Johnson Twenty-eight hours and dancini almost constantly. How di they do it? Why did they do it? Someone who has participated in i dance-a-thon knows how it is done and the why of the RU dance-a-thw is easy. The dancers raised a total o $5,883 which was given to Jerry' kids. The money was distributed b; the Roanoke Muscular Dystroph; Association to finance care for vie tims of MD and to send some Ml children to summer camp. The dancing was broken up by i variety of contests. Students com peted to see who had the hairies chest and legs, who was the best eg] catcher, and who had the best torsi thrust. The 1984 RU Superdance was hek March 23 and 24. It was the sixth on held at Radford and the second hek in the Dedmon Center. IFC (Inter fraternity Council) and the Panhellenic Council joined togethe for the first time to sponsor thi event. Budweiser was also a c© sponsor as well as the beer supplie for the weekend. Stephanie Hewitt and Chat Dorrier tu ■ and turn the night away. The marathonr. danced for 28 hours. Photos by Sheryl Herrin 26 Campus Life .. .all night, all day and the next night away There were 10 minute breaks each hour during the weekend. Foot massages were traded and leg cramps rubbed out. People headed to the food and drinks to revive themselves for the hour to come. New friends exchanged names and numbers promising to get together as soon as they had recovered. Too soon, it was time to dance again. The dancers dragged themselves back to the floor and quickly got into the swing of things. “New Wave” hour was a time to change clothes and really get wild. “Beach” hour, while not as off-the-wall, was just as successful and just as fun. These hours were highlighted by costume contests which gave the dancers an incentive to really dress the part. From 4-6 a.m. on Saturday morning, time was set aside for sleeping and showers. Many of the dancers took advantage of the opportunity to sleep while others strolled around the gym talking quietly. The Kings performed on Saturday night relieving TJ the DJ and Cat Thomas from K92 who had been providing the music and the inspiration for the dancers. Alpha l hi Omega members have a good time during the MDA Superdance March 2d and 24 Jill Kara and Scott Kerns slow the pace doun while still helping to raise over $.5000 for Jerry's kids. Campus Life 27 Parents Weekend Something for everyone If you couldn’t find anything to do on Parents’ Weekend, then you just weren’t looking hard enough. There were so many things happening between October 26-28 that parents and students couldn’t have possibly done everything without falling over from exhaustion. Every year. Parents’ Weekend serves as a showcase for anyone and everyone who wants to impress parents, and 1984 was no different. Remarkable things happened that miraculously happen every year. The fountain came on; the food got better. Plants sprang up all over campus, and organizations planned activity after activity to keep students and parents on the move all weekend. At 4 p.m. on Friday, RU was ready for the early arrivals. Tickets that were on reserve were waiting for their rightful owners. Friday evening featured a coffee house in Heth ballroom with the country-rock group Upland Express.” Across the lobby, the highland Room welcomed parents to sample some college atmosphere as well as some draft beer. The RU Theatre department presented the historical play USA” on Friday evening. For late-comers, there were two performances on Saturday that played to large houses. Saturday showcased the RU athletic teams. The Lady Highlanders competed in field hockey and volleyball while the men’s soccer team hosted Roanoke College. Although RU didn’t beat Roanoke, the halftime show highlighted RU’s Autumn Court. Bobby Jackson and Beth Poland were elected king and queen while Dave Elliot and Dana Blankenship were elected prince and princess. Other members of the court included Eric Elliot, Delight Caldwell, Greg Oelerick, Wafa Khundy, Bryan Frady and Helen Holmes. Saturday’s events included an exhibition by the Redcoat riding team, a fashion show and open houses hosted by residence halls, fraternities and sororities. The Arts and Sciences Convocation on Saturday did and didn’t feature Virginia Governor Charles Robb. Robb was to be the guest speaker; unfortunately due to bad weather, Robb was stranded in Bluefield, West Virginia. But bad weather wasn’t going to keep Robb from speaking. The Governor delivered his speech via a pay telephone at the airport. It was an eventful weekend graced by pleasant weather and filled with activity. It was safe to say that no one went home disappointed or well rested. Susan and Nelson Harris show their parents what they spend all their money on — textbooks. 28 Campus Life Eddie Morris Chris McKula stops on campus with his family after a trip to the bookstore. Lisa Uithol Howdy Red shous off his riding ability during the Redcoat exhibition. Campus Life 29 Radford Croquet Club Tearn captain Mike Rodriguez takes aim at the ball during an afternoon croquet game. Lining up the ball to hit it through the wickets is crucial to the game, as this croquet club member demonstrates. 30 Campus Life Dawn lialzarano An alternative to hacky sack They called themselves the Radford Croquet Club — R.C.C. Most warm afternoons you’d find them out in the center of campus, setting up their wickets, engaged in their brand of rowdy, cutthroat play. Chip Perkins, a junior from northern Virginia and one of the original six founding members of the R.C.C., told where they got their idea to play campus croquet. “Some friends of ours played croquet a lot in their backyard this summer. We picked it up from them.” “We all went to K-Mart and every one pitched in five bucks for the set,” said Mike Rodriguez, a senior from Virginia Beach and designated team captain. “You could say we’re a Division I club.” Other members of the R.C.C. include Phil Mott, a junior from Virginia Beach, Jean-Pierre Beckham, a senior from northern Virginia, Tom Breniger, a junior from Jacksonville, N.C. and Kevin Bugg, a senior from Charlottesville. Why do it? “It’s more of a social event than just a sport. It’s a way of meeting people, hanging out and catching rays,” said Perkins. “It’s a good way to scam on girls,” laughed Beckham. Mott, the club champ, saw croquet “as a sweet way to break up the monotony of intense studying.” Bugg summed up the feelings of every one, “We play for entertainment.” What does the club have planned for the winter months? Bugg joked that they’d paint the wickets black and put treads on the balls so that they could play snow croquet. We’ll have to hang up our mallets and take up foozball,” said Mott. “Winter’s our off-season.” Kelly Fry Torn Rrinegar prepares to hit the ball as opponents Kevin Bugg and Mike Rodrigues watch anxiously. Campus Life 31 Children’s Theatre © t ‘Sleepy Hollow Jennifer Keen In celebration of Icabod Crane's wedding, citizens of Sleepy Hollow enjoy cider and hons d‘oeuvres. The children squealed, squirmed and screamed in delightful horror that cold morning on Dec. 10, when the headless horseman appeared ominously in the theatre wings before the intermission of the children’s theatre production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Every year RU’s theatre department performs a show before Christmas break for both the children and adults around the Radford community. The theatre was packed full with freshly scrubbed, bright and eager faces of young children who waited patiently for the show to begin. When the lights dimmed and the narrator, played by Phil Abloudi appeared, a few frightened wimpers could be heard from the younger tots in the audience. Yet as the show progressed fear was replaced with anticipated glee as Actress Kasey Camp is readied for her marriage to Icabod Crane. the performers captured the attention of the youngsters with enthusiasts performances. The simpering school teacher Ichabod Crane, played by Mark Estep, was quiU humorous especially when he whined about his insatiable hunger. Gregory Ramsey and Mary Markham made i fine Dutch couple as Papa and Mann VanTassle. The handsome mischid maker, Brow Bones was played by Mark Curtis and the girl fated to marry tho wimpy Crane was played by Kasey Camp. One cast member who was not it an especially large role yet added quite i bit of humor was Tracy Howard who played the town drunk. And although we didn’t get to see his face once during the performance. Patrick Whelan did a great job scarm{ the devil out of the audience as the Headless Horseman. 32 Campus Life Internationa] Food Festival Sampling international food Kathy Letsch A toast to the International was the theme for RU’s second annual International Food Festival, and once again, it was a success. Eight different countries were represented at this event which was sponsored by Student Life Special Events Committee. Three samples of various entrees, vegetable dishes and desserts were offered at each station so all visitors had a large variety to choose from. Some of the specialties included Japanese shrimp and sprout skewers, I.ani Laiki from the Orient and Tort aux Franboise of Franee. German beer and an infinite selection of wines were also very popular items at the festival. For those who wanted to duplicate their favorite international senior journalism major Jenny Tesh selects one of many imported beers available at the food festival. food, recipes of each item were distributed courtesy of Mache and the Special Events Committee. As well as the many RU students who were sampling the foods from different cultures, faculty members of both RU and Va. Tech were cordially invited to attend the event. It was a real treat for everyone to experience the specialties of other countries. Junior Cheryl Richardson stated, It was an exciting event, and I really enjoyed it because it was so different from the usual activities. This feeling was echoed by many people in attendance as they began to look forward to the next International celebration. After a palatable sample of international food. Linda Henderson sips a glass of wine and talks to friends. A'i International atmosphere u'as created by Student Life through the use of Japanese style low tables, cushions and paper lamps. Campus Life 33 Ms. Radford Here she (?) comes ... They pranced and danced and giggled and wiggled. They winked and blinked and raved and waved. They all came for the same reason — to walk that aisle, to wear that crown and banner, to possess that illustrious title. Yes, to be named Ms. Radford of 1984. But after the last kiss was blown and the last dress was hiked above the knee, only one had the talent, the charm, the poise. Only one was deserving. Only one was chosen. Charisma Stuart, a.k.a Jerry Fafaul, a junior art and marketing major from Oakton was crowned Ms. Radford in the annual all-male “beauty” pageant on March 21. Sponsored by the sophomore class, the pageant attracted 12 contestants, represented by NSO, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Chi Rho, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Nu, Phi Kappa Sigma, Sigma Sigma Sigma, the Class Officer Council and Trinkle, Ingalls and Stuart halls. Ms. Radford 1984 Charisma “Jerry Fafaul” Stuart. Sophomore class president Teresa Sullivan, said the proceeds from the pageant were donated to the Margaret Duncan Gazebo fund. The contestants competed in talent, swimsuit and evening gown categories. They opened the pageant with choreographed version of Michael Jackson’s “PYT.” Fafaul said he was not sure why he won the contest. Perhaps it was the pink Marilyn Monroe halter dress, or maybe it was that black lace evening gown spli up the sides, but then again, it coula have been the “strip tease act he did to the song “Seduce Me Tonight.” “You had to be a little bit of a ham to be in the pageant,” Fafaul said. “It was fun, though and the other guys weri great. We played up to the judges and the audience and just had a great time. What was the hardest part of being I beauty queen? High heels,” Fafaui said. It took me a week to learn to walk in them.” Sherrie Cupp These voluptuou beauties line up to ‘ judged in the ru j-swimsuit competition. __MS. RADFORD 34 Campus Life Heth Rock The rock that couldn’t find its roots What rock? ’, was the response received from Jennifer Baughman when asked where she heard the rock in front of Heth came from. Sherrie Cupp said when she was a freshman she heard that it was a meteorite that fell from space. Debbie Brown from Information and Publications said, ‘‘The rock has been at Radford as long as I can remember because it was too much ;§ trouble to move. Sheryl Herrin heard that the day a virgin graduates from Radford, the rock will fly away.” Surprisingly, a majority of students questioned had no idea where the rock came from. In reality, the rock ‘‘probably came from not more than a mile away.” said Dr. Raymond Moore, a geology professor here at Radford. He definitely emphasized the fact that the rock was local. Dr. Moore also said, “I’ve never tested it but I would say that it is limestone or dolomite.” Regardless of what kind of rock it is or where it came from, and even though it looks out of place, it never seemed to be lonely. Surrounded by rocks and flowers, it seemed to have a certain aura about it that attracted people. At almost any time during the day, at least one | crson could be seen sitting beside it. What was this strange attraction the rock had? Does it have a story to tell? Nobody will ever know. Students have sat beside that rock for many years, and they will most likely continue to sit beside it for as long as RU exists. Debra Truxell This rock provides a popular meeting place for Ihe lost, lonely or the impatient. Campus Life 35 Chris LeCompte John Anderson Anderson advocates three party system In 1980, independent candidate John Anderson of Illinois ran for the presidency of the United States. In 1984, Anderson didn’t seek the highest office in the country, but he still involved himself in the nation’s political activities. At a speech sponsored hy Student Life in Preston Auditorium late last September, Anderson stressed his political views and his beliefs in a three party system for America. “A third party would encourage people to really think,” said Anderson in front of about 600 students speckled with hecklers. According to Anderson, people can escape the agony of the decision making process by thinking. During his speech, Anderson voiced his opinions on the election and the election process, citin that the American voters were apathetic. People aren’t listening to the issues,” Anderson said. “People aren’t voting because they don’t think that their votes make a difference.” Anderson, who promoted the Na tional Unity Party, believed that a third political party could be the solution to the problems with the present political system. Anderson also cited that 43 percent of Americans feel a need for more than two political parties. Anderson made it clear at the beginning of his lecture that he endorsed the Mondale and Ferraro ticket but said that he didn’t come to campaign for them. He criticized the election process by saying that “elections had turned into a national sport between personalities.” Anderson said, The lighting and camera men have become more important to the candidates than the men in the think-tanks that give our leaders fresh ideas. Anderson stood up to about 50 Reagan-Bush supporters who gathered outside the auditorium prior to his speech by criticizing their literature. He also pointed out that a Washington Post survey showed that 39 percent of those asked felt that the Democrats could best run the country while 45 percent felt that the Republicans could. As one Republican applauded the figures, Anderson quickly said, “I wouldn't brag about less than 50 percent.” Anderson entertained questions from the audience following the speech while jokingly challenging the audience to argue w ith him. Anderson, the most successful third party candidate in history, shared his political insights and his goal for a three party system and left as still, the man without a party. Jeff Kleppin John Anderson stressed his belief in a three party A glimpse of the audience revealed a system. varied response to John Anderson’s soeech. 36 Campus Life License Plates Nirnfa Worrell' license plate seems tu hold some hidden meaning. Th «’ year of graduation is a popular message on many plates. Plates get personal Sheryl Herrin Out went I.D. bracelets, monogrammed sweaters and personalized t-shirts. In came personalized license plates. It became a sort of crossword puzzle; what word reflects “you in six letters or less. Plates like “Be Cute. Coco, and “l)r Mom made bumper to bumper traffic much more interesting. It became a contest of sorts to see who could come up with the most original tags. License plates could reflect a variety of sentiments. Pride in your car was reflected by plates reading “Tuf OTS. TK7, and Stang.” They could also serve as advertisement for local merchants. There was “Clpper in honor of Yankee Clipper. “BT’s for. of course. BTs and for White Bear Market, the owner had W Bear plates. License plates reading TGIF, “Keg 1 and “Go 4 it immortalized the drivers’ philosophies. One of the most popular uses of personalized plates, was to do just that, personalize. Some, like Tracey, “Viv Mah” and “Kim 1 named the owner. More conservative drivers chose to simply use their initials. It became more confusing, however, when numbers followed names or initials. Did “4 mean Kim was the fourth or were there already three Kim” license plates in Virginia? Universities and fraternities were proclaimed number one by license plates. “RU No 1.” “U Vee A, “TKE No 1 and ASP SA” identified allegiances. Whether or not personalized license plates were just a fad wasn't clear. However, one thing was certain, the Commonwealth of Virginia made about $20 more per plate. Campus Life 37 Bloodmobile Giving the gift of life John Osberg's smile is assurance that giving blood isn’t as bad as it looks. 38 Campus Life Bload donors receive cokes and cookies to replenish the valuable suitor they lose after giving blood. Kathy Letsch Once again this year, the American Red Cross Blood-mobile was held at RU on October 10 and 11, and it was a genuine success. According to Kathryn Coughlin, the executive secretary at Had ford's branch of the Red Cross, they received well over their quota of 160 pints a day. This was due in part to RU’s increasing enrollment, but it was also due to the fact that students were becoming more aware of the need for blood in and around the community. The Bloodmobile first came on campus in October of 1959, and the chairman was former Virginia governor John Dalton. It originally started by having the Bloodmobile come for only one day but it has since expanded to bringing three Bloodmobiles from Roanoke’s chapter of the Red Cross for two days each. The Bloodmobile consisted of beds, equipment and registered nurses. Numerous volunteers were also needed to make the Bloodmobile a success. These volunteers were a combination of students gathered through the Volunteer Services Bureau, a division of the Student Government Association headed by Jan Pierce and women from town. Their function was to solicit students from various organizations on campus to aid in different services throughout the year. Coughlin said, This has been a really big help, and they have done a splendid job of recruiting.” In addition to these volunteers, senior nursing students at RU were used to take histories from the donors before, they gave blood. This consisted of a series of questions to be sure the person filled to net the requirements necessary for giving blood. Some of these included a sufficient weight, general good health and the correct temperature. Of the 412 people processed this year. 396 of them fit these requirements and were able to donate their blood. Another important statistic this year was that there were 62 first time donors. These people were vital to the Red Cross because 85% of first time donors will give again in their lives. “They realize that it doesn't hurt nearly as bad as they heard it did, so they are willing to donate again,” Coughlin said. Giving blood is a simple process that takes little time, but it can help many people. Fortunately, colleges are very good about donating frequently. College students are what keep the Bloodmobile going,” Coughlin said. Radford was one of these life-saving schools, and it was certainly appreciated by the Red Cross. A nurse prepares a donor for inserting the needle by pulling the elastic band tight around her arm. Campus Life 39 Standing in line Step to the end of the line, Jeff Kleppin In our earliest math classes, we learned the line was the shortest distance between two points. As young, naive students, we accepted this definition because it was always the correct answer on tests. It wasn’t until we got to college that we realized everything we learned about the line in high school wasn’t the whole truth. RU administrators decided to rewrite mathematical logic by making the line the longest, most inconvenient way to get from one point to another. During the past year, lines have strung across this campus like lights on a Christmas tree. There were lines for every conceivable occasion. Students have lived with lines for as long as they can remember standing in them. They were always a slight inconvenience, but they were tolerable. Then bigger and better lines were introduced, and a new era was born. It was an era in which time stood still and so did you. Registration brought students many different types of lines. There were lines to register. If you weren’t quite as lucky as the people who got everything they wanted — and you probably weren’t you got to stand in drop add lines. Once you got your form signed, that was, of course, if you could get into the class you needed, then you stood in another line to drop off the form. I.ess publicized lines sprang up like cultivated weeds in the Alumni Garden. You had to buy books for all those classes you added, and therefore you got to stand in line to give away your money. It always seemed like nobody had a 12 o'clock class because everyone went to lunch then. There must have been a law against making students stand in line to eat, and if there wasn’t there should have been. Students stood in line to get food, to get seconds (if they were brave), to take up their trays and to get into the bathroom after dinner was over. The disease spread to places off campus. Local watering holes developed please lines that ran down sidewalks Sometimes better times were had in lira than inside. Our local eating establishments mad) us ask “where’s the beef?” It wasn: because we couldn’t see it. It w because we had been waiting in line at hour to have it served to us. No other line was more memorabk than the line to pay room deposits. Tha gem of a line ran out of Preston, par Heth and ended somewhere neai Russell. It was fitting that the campus police got a good look at the line becaua what happened that day was a crime. Perhaps this abundance of line should have said something to ad ministrators. Maybe a solution couk have been found somewhere in the rati) of students to available facilities. Nevertheless, the line became an in stitution at this institution, and no mat ter what happens, some things wil never change. Students will be students Administrators will be administrators and the lines will go on forever. 40 Campus Life s I 0 I The line for payment of room deposits stretches across campus from l'r. ton Auditorium to Russell Hall. This one will probably go down in the history of lines at RU. Many students take advantage of Whiteheads Pharmacy's no hassle check cashing policy. Lines sometimes wind down the aisles of the store. Tom Loper units patiently behind Peters Hall for his turn to pay his tuition. Campus Life 41 Fashion Calvert Herrmann's dark sun glasses and dangle earrings are popular fashion items at RU. Sharia Fitzgerald models the season's jewelry craze, twist-a-beads. James Summerlin mixes his T-shirt with those ever-popular Levi's. 42 Campus Life Rat tails, skunkheads, beachies abound Keith Boehlinn, Mike Sikora and Gordon Proud line up to show their beach T's. Sherrie Cupp Donna Reynolds models her version of the rat tail. Just when you thought your wardrobe was finally up to date with the latest style; just when you spent your last penny on some trendy little item; just when you thought you’d made it on the fashion scene, life struck a cruel and painful blow. You were shunned, cursed and 'corned by your peers. Worse yet, you were outdated. The fashion scene was fickle. The very moment you spent $50 on a new pair of the latest” shoes, was inevitably the same moment Fashion Avenue declared them officially passe. But RU students somehow managed to stay on top of the fashion scene once again this year. As far as clothes were concerned, we were in an era of cut and repair and hern and let down. Those who ripped their sweatshirts last year for the Flashdance effect sewed them back together this year. Those who wore their pints ankle length last year cut them off below the knee this year and called them cropped.” Skirts were worse than the stock market — up one minute, down the next. They did, for the most part, stabilize and remained around knee level throughout the remainder of the year despite some opposition from very short denim and leather minis. Hair, especially, became a casualty in this exciting new era. Short hair was definitely in. For those who couldn’t completely give up their flowing locks, there was a style just for them. They only cut one side of their hair and the other side was left about chin length. Then there were the rat tails. This was a coed style which featured a short-all-over cut except for one, sometimes two, long sections of hair at the back of the neck about collar length. Sometimes these were braided. Sometimes these were even a different color. Speaking of color, the new school year brought with it the appearance of the “skunkheads” as they were sometimes called. These people generally had dark hair except for a few select splotches of bleached-blond. Sometimes the splotches were only on one side, sometimes on both sides, or sometimes right on top. Twist-a-beads were the rage of the jewelry scene this year. These were long strands of small beads which could be twisted together in sets of twos or threes and held securely by a gold clasp. Dangle earrings, the longer the better, were also popular. The beach look was definitely a force to be reckoned with. Guys who could have stepped directy out of a Gidget movie, sported T-shirts from every’ surf shop on the east coast, or if they were real “beachies, the west coast or Hawaii, too. Sunglasses lost their familiar top-of-the-head resting place to cords or elastic bands which hung around the neck and attached to the glasses. So important was the beach cruiser bike to the beach look, that they were almost considered part of the wardrobe. Some people preferred the jungle look. Leopard started out as a popular print this year, but eventually lost its spots to camouflage. Camouflage pants, camouflage shirts, camouflage bandanas and yes. even camouflage shoes. If you never saw this particulr trend in fashion — well, what can I say — that’s why they called it camouflage. Despite the new fashion trends, most students remained loyal to the old favorites. Levis and Nike’s were still the most popular fashion items. Campus Life 43 Chris LeCompte Louis Prosser Th e Delta Zeta and Zeta sisters hired Bonnie and Clyde to keep the crowd under control. A capacity croud filled Heth Hall at the annual Halloween Dance. Delta Zeta sisters Debbie Smith and Kathy Darret pose with their Romeo at the Halloween Bash. 44 Campus Life Chris LeCompte A ghostly BASH Halloween traditions are slowly dying out. but one tradition that had grown was Halloween at RU. The Art Guild and the Bus Stop began their celebrations on October 27 with their annual Halloween Ball. October 31, was rilled with private parties, trick-or-treaters, pumpkin carving contests, and applebobbing. The campus began its celebrations on November 2. with the Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Zeta Halloween Bash. The Halloween dance has slowly built its reputation into “the Halloween dance” not only with RU students but students from schools all over Virginia. Halloween costumes were a big part of the holiday and RU students joined into the spirit. Some people spent weeks on their costumes while others threw theirs together only hours before they went out. No matter how much time was spent on the costume, it gave everyone a chance to shed his everyday college self and become someone or something different. The variety of costumes went from the familiar ID machine to WDBJ 7’s “Earnest”. The walking ID machine came complete with flashing lights and the ever present RU ID. An abundance of caterpillars braved the sudden drop in temperature, and devils gave up the warmer climate to head for RU. While the dance may have been the highlight of the weekend for many, it certainly wasn’t the only thing going on. Most of the local nightspots, while not sponsoring a Halloween night, were filled with celebrating patrons. The festivities didn’t end Friday night with the close of the dance. Despite the lack of formal organization, Saturday became the night for private parties and local nightspots to bewitch those who were ready for more bewitching. Dressed a5 a Redskin Hogette and a punk rocker. Sheryl Herrin and Chip Harshau will do anything to get attention on Halloween Halloween at RU had become more than just a weekend; it had become a tradition that grew each year and stood for more than just a chance to party. It stood for the ability of the whole campus to join in for a weekend of fun and friendship. Laura Johnson Campus Life 45 Richard Butler, lead singer for the Psychedelic Furs, delivers another vocal to the Preston Auditorium audience. Lights and smoke set the mood for the Halloween weekend concert with the Psychedelic Furs. 46 Campus Life Scott Mahone Scott Zavistak The Psychedelic Furs The Furs rocked Preston in front of a large irowd on November 3 Painting Preston 'Psychedelic’ Cyndi Price The new wave group, the Psychedelic Furs, performed to a crowd of approximately 1,100 on November 3 in Preston Auditorium. The Furs put on an exciting show which kept the audience on its feet throughout the entire performance. The Furs’ music was a harsh blend of guitars, drums and vocals moving beneath their melodies. Lead singer Richard Butler’s haunting vocals mixed with the band’s hypnotic rhythm to keep the audience dancing. At 9:35 p.m. the Psychedelic Furs took to the smoke-filled stage with “Love My Way.” As the initial chords were struck, the crowd rushed forward, and was allowed to remain close to the stage. With “Pretty in Pink,” the crowd completely let loose. Throughout the performance, Butler remained close to the edge of the stage, playing to the audience. Following “Here Come Cowboys,” the Furs belted out their popular tune “My Time.” One of the highlights of the 90-minute performance was “President’s Gas. The stage was filled with smoke. Two mirrored balls spun around creating star effects, while Butler spun in unison with the lights. Straight lines of light were projected from the balls into the audience. The band continued with “Sleep Comes Down,” featuring Mars Williams on saxophone, “Ghost in You,” “Heaven” and “Angels.” The moaning lyrics of “Sister Europe excited the crowd into a frenzy. The tune, featuring drummer Paul Garisto, was sinister with a striking melody. The Furs continued to excite the crowd with their hit Alice’s House. The Furs concluded with “Heartbeat” and “Forever Now,” the title song from their third album. Butler waved goodbye and left the stage. Garisto threw his drumsticks to the audience. But the crowd wasn’t ready to see the Furs leave. They clapped and screamed for more. And the crowd got what it demanded when the band returned with “Imitation of Christ” and “In to You Like a Train.” Once more the Furs left the stage only to be called back. The band returned and finished by playing the spooky and exotic India.” A rippling guitar harmony characterized the number. The show ended at 11 p.m. “Love Tractor’’ opened for the Psychedelic Furs. They took the stage while the crowd was still pouring in. The band left the stage 45 minutes later. Two songs which pleased the crowd were Spin Your Partner” and “Jeb Pharoahs.” Keith Keiper, co-advisor of Student Life, said the total cost to stage the concert was approximately $13,500. Security was tight throughout the per formance. There were 30 security members on duty inside Preston. Campus Life 47 Sheryl Herrin Campus Life Happy hours' offer relief from classes Julie May Junior Lone Nowicki celebrates with Delta Zeta pledges during an off-campus happy hour. Everyone gets three guesses u what some RU students d perhaps more than study, s the first two don’t count. Wt whether or not you guessed, frequenti local drinking establishments, goin? the movies or other forms of nigh entertainment were activities enjoy-by RU students at one time or another If you were in the mood to get row and to see friends out and about, R: ford was the host of several night spe that catered to different tastes. On iw week nights a happy hour and a friend crowd could be found without a lot of i fort. Places such as the Bus Stop, BT Chancey’s, Cobblestone’s, Sacketts v the Highland room boasted spe during the week that were pleasing the taste buds as well as the pod book. If you were in the mood for see musical entertainment, places such the Bus Stop and Sacketts preser: live bands. The Highland room v support from the Student Life C feehouse Committee sponsored a sttr of “Coffeehouses.” But if you were in the mood fors tear-jerking or spine-tingling enter!-ment, Student Life sponsored $1 mo. every weekend in McGuffi Auditorium. Whatever you were in the mood fer wild night at a bar, dancing or sit back and relaxing to a movie in t dark, RU definitely provided entert ment as well as academics. Working the door during Zeta ladies’ night at the Bus Stop. Beth Hockenbcrry, Colleen Duggan and Pren Ingram help raise money for their sorority’s philanthropy. Campus Life Yuonn.• Knudsen Yvonne Knudsen Line form outside the Bus Stop for TKE happy hours and air band contests. N «, to the RU social scene, Chancey’s opened in place of the Cam-pusClubin the fall. Chancey's offers - ights full of dancing and fun. TUESDAY HAPPY HOUR -7 LADIES - 030 MEM 10?r 7 Bn. located in the old Hideout building, provides happy hours, hat nights, and a variety of salads and sandwiches. Ka'dir Morris and Scott Flanagan enjoy o l hi Kap-sponsored happy hour at Cobblestones. Campus Life 49 Chris LeCompte Yvonne Knudsen Christmas Holiday cheer warms RU The holiday season is reflected by Tri Sig luminaires. Christmas at RU was a special time for holiday events. There was a candlelight service at the campus chapel sponsored by the Baptist Student Union, Catholic Student Association, Campus Crusade, Inter Varsity, United Campus Chapel and Wesley Foundation. Members from each organization participated in the service. Organizations and churches from the area also went caroling. Tri Sig sponsored luminaires. Luminaires were candles placed in white paper bags filled with sand. Bags were placed on the sidewalks around campus, starting at the fountain and branching out. Lighted, they formed a star. Several Christmas concerts took place in December. The university chorus had a Christmas cantata. Teresa West, a senior majoring in music education said, “I thought the cantata was beautiful.” The Highlander Christmas band concert was another festive activity. According to West, the concert featured Complete with paper hat. scarf and budweiser, ''Frosty seem cheerful after his construction in front of Muse during a January snowstorm. student arrangements. The Christmas formal, sponsored by ASA and Phi Sig was a nice way for couples to celebrate Christmas before exams began. The most special event of the season was the ballet “The Nutcracker.” To kick-off the three performances, there was a wine and cheese hour and dinner. Delores Upp’s dance students participated in the ballet along with RU dance majors and professional dancer Dagmar Kessler. Amy Howard, a freshman education major said, “I thought ‘The Nutcracker’ was a really good ballet. The scenery added a lot to it. The young children portraying mice and soldiers were the cutest.” Afer all of these festive activities were over, spirits were dampened by final exams. However, after students got home, spirits were uplifted by the sight of Christmas lights, lots of gifts and lots of good food. Kathy Edmonds 50 Campus Life M ichelle Duran and Jerry Longou perform the Arabian Dance during Act II of the Nutcracker. The dance of Mirlitoncs by Marcia Romoser, Marita Lemnelde and Elizabeth Procopis signals entrance into the Kingdom of Sweets. 4 § e .2 Campus Life 51 Ring Dance He fore the dancing begins Dc Boyle presents Dawn Smith t..: her class ring. 52 Campus Life union enjoy mystique oj l iny Jb ance L urn Prosser escorts his date through the giant clat ring entrance. m lidieval Mystique was the theme of the third annual Ring Dance held in Heth Ballroom. One of the main purposes of the Ring Dance was to give class rings to those students who ordered them. A ring ceremony opened the festivities to the dance. As classical guitars played in the background, each person receiving a ring was called to the stage with his escort. A total of 398 people ordered class rings out of which 80 percent received them at the dance. Upon entering Heth, one walked through a giant wooden ring and over a drawbridge into what appeared to be a ballroom of the medieval days. Every inch of the wall space was covered with castle-like stones. There were streamers, balloons, a glitter ball and candles in the shape of knights of the round table. Casper, a top-40 band from Richmond, provided live entertainment for the night. The only major problem with the Ring Dance was that some people wanted to get their rings before the dance. Unfortunately, students who didn’t attend the dance on Saturday, had to wait until Monday to get their rings. Junior Class President Jerry Black said, “That’s the way it was established. Class rings are usually mailed to people C.O.D. By having the dance, a representative from the ring company is here to talk to if you have problems with your ring. I know this is an inconvenience to people but it’s not just something I just made up.” Commenting on the ring ceremony, one student said, This is a milestone in my life. I can’t believe it’s taken this long to happen.” Junior Eric Webster added, “Getting a college ring is an important part of my college career. I’m glad that they have the ring dance. It really makes getting a ring an extra special occasion.” The Ring Dance was sponsored by the Junior class and funded by the Student Activities Budget Committee. Preparations for the dance began last spring when Black contracted the band. From there decorations were ordered and people were recruited to help. Teresa Sullivan Janior and their dates rest their feet while their friends continue to dance to the top-40 sounds of Casper Campus Life 53 Sports I '; to by Terry Moore _________I_______________ After the ultimate victory over Roanoke College. Coach Doug Hart let! doesn't seem to mind his inevitable plunge into the mud. Sports 55 Photos by Terry Moore . . with assistance from Randy Konsker, Mark MilUker. John Kleb. Greg McCarthy and Greg Kaplan 56 Sports ivision RU sports move up It was official Sept. 1, 1984. RU became Virginia’s tenth National Collegiate Association Division I school. This change meant that the Highlanders, who had just become a full member of the NCAA Division II for the :952-83 season, faced tough competition from schools which were larger and more established in the NCAA Division I. Radford’s progress has spanned many years, from the school’s first years of exigence and athletic competition at the intramural level to today’s Division I status. There were several significant time periods in Radford’s sports history. In 1971 women's basketball became the school's first official varsity sport.. This was followed a year later by the introduction of volleyball, and women’s tennis was added shortly thereafter. In 1972 RU began accepting male students. With this shift came the natural addition of men’s sports at Rad ford. Chuck Taylor became athletic director and RU’s first men's basketball coach in 1974. That same year men’s soccer and tennis were added to the growing list of inter-collegiate athletic-teams at RU. The addition of five more sports in 1978 brought the number of athletic-teams to 11. The sports added were men’s golf and lacrosse, women’s gymnastics and men’s and women’s cross country. It was also this year that the first athletic scholarships were presentd atRU. Women’s field hockey and soccer were added to this increasing sports lineup in 1981. In 1983 men's gymnastics was added, and this year baseball became RU’s fifteenth varsity sport. Moving up indeed. •- Truns Pham gets caught between two UDC players. Sports 57 Lacrosse LAO ROSS B: (first row) Rat Whelan.. Tony fhnrn . Mark- Milliker, John Kleb. Gref Knp’an. Ralph Hugh . Randy Knntker. John Anderson, Stoll I.fa (second row) Sirw Hilling . Chris Garda. Whit Houard. Gref McCarthy. Jim Esinhart. Mike Steveru, Richard Smith. Chris Gabriel. Scott Waterson. Raul Ellis (third row) A i( Coach Hill Chirk Chickrrinf, Trainer Margaret Cutchint. Ian Clark. Laurence Ritter. Rich llclmuth. Krnn Huff, Dame! Hcmpey, Mike Krongaard. James Murphy. Manager Tressy Martin. Coach Doug Hartlrtt HU 10-3 25 Citadel 4 12 University of Georgia 3 10 Holy Cross 13 10 Va. Tech 8 10 Guilford College 16 14 Skidmore College 6 8 Lynchburg College 14 7 Roanoke College 3 8 Hampden-Sydney College 2 17 Pfeiffer College 5 16 Georgetown University 7 16 VMI 4 20 University of Tennessee 5 58 Sports We beat Roanoke “That is the kind of game no one will I r� ;et. We will be able to look back at it when we are 60 and remember it as one f the highlights of our life, said Greg Kaplan, goalie. “Since we were such underdogs the unbelievable happened,” ••tid Handy Konsker, defense. In the past yearbooks there was always the slogan 'Maybe next year' I think that not only the Roanoke game, hut our entire season marked an end to that ridiculous phrase. For all the alum-ii and players who have ever worked hard to make this team something, the Roanoke game made it all worthwhile,” •aid Coach Doug Bartlett. For Radford’s lacrosse team, the old saying ‘When it rains, it pours’ seemed too appropriate on April 4. The Radford 'kies lived up to their rainy reputation they dumped inches and inches of rain on Moffett field. During the fierce rain. Radford was able to storm over the nationally ranked Roanoke team, as they poured seven goals into the Maroons’ nets. The upset. 7-3, was the biggest win in the Highlanders’ five-vear history. Coach Doug Bartlett agreed saying. “To beat a team the caliber of Roanoke College is just incredible.” The squad’s talent, the fans’ enthusiasm and the weather’s rage complemented each other to secure that incredible victory. Several members of the Radford team turned in outstanding performances, despite the less than ideal conditions. “For all alumni and players who worked to make this team something, the Roanoke game made it all worthwhile.” Steve Billings, normally an all-out at-tackman wielding an accurate short stick, replaced it with a longer defensive stick to guard Roanoke’s All-American mid-fielder, Rocco Guglielmo. This strategy paid off as Billings shut down Guglielmo’s entire offensive threat. In the net for Radford. Greg Kaplan rejected shot after shot, successfully rising to the occasion of playing the second- ranked Roanoke. In all, he turned away 13 shots on the goal and turned in his best performance while wearing the Highlander uniform. The maturing Radford team also saw Mike Stevens, a stalwart in Radford’s attack, pump three goals in the net. Stevens was joined by Scott Waterson with two goals. Jim Eisenhart and Paul Ellis with a goal apiece, to intimidate Roanoke’s All-American Goalie, Bill Pilat. The caliber, intensity and result of the game marked an end to the Highlanders’ less than glamorous reputation. Previous losses to Roanoke College (1979; 33-1, 1981; 25-4, 1982; 18-5) made this victory both satisfying and inspirational. The new era of lacrosse at Radford was dynamic and successful. Kaplan related that, “The thing that made the game so good for the team is t hat it gave us confidence to do a lot of things we have never tried before. Slowly, Radford has begun to build a respectable, competitive reputation, and the Roanoke game and 1984 season clearly showed that they are no longer 'next year’s team’ but rather this year’s athletic phenomenon. Sheri Raymond G otic Greg Kaplan protects the goal [m the charging Roanoke players. Sports 59 Photos by Scott Mahone A demanding lifestyle Jeff Caddy Once school began, the runners ran an average of 70 to 75 miles per week and also lifted weights several times during the week. Mick Stewart, women’s cross country coach, said that runners had to train twelve months of the year to be competitive at the Division 1 level. The life of a cross country runner was a very demanding one. It was extremely important that the runners budget their time. During the week, the runners woke early and ran before classes. After going to classes they usually had a longer workout in the afternoon. Then, following dinner, the runners attended a study hall from 7-9 p.m. To keep up with this busy schedule cross country runners needed to go to sleep early in order to get all the rest they could. After the runners had trained, they competed in invitational meets throughout Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Although both teams were going through a transitional period, the abundance of young talent looked as if they An exhausted Danny Sturgill nears the finish line. would help RU be very competitive the future. The major ingredient for team’s success was experience. A; gaining valuable experience this sea the RU cross country teams should on the rise in the years to come. Both of RU’s cross-country tear were young and improving. With nun underclassmen runners and the s to NCAA Division I, this year’s te struggled, but the coaches -optimistic. The men’s team had three runnt and had lost two seniors to injuries. P. Witherow, a junior, had improved gr ly and had been the team’s most cor tent runner. The loss of Donnie TV who had qualified for Nationals year, was a devastating blow to � team. This year’s women’s team � dominated by underclassmt Sophomore Jill Adey led the wor.c team at the George Mason Invitation RU scored 329 points in the meet finish 12th. Cross country runners had to r year-round. They were required to m on their own during the summer. Women’s CROSS COUNTRY: (first row) Kim Thomas, Jill Men’s CROSS COUNTRY: Donnie Tickle, Alex Downing, Danny Adey, Marsha Gingery, Diann Williamson, Jacquie Pawlak, Kathy Sturgill, Scott Bishop. Ron Witherow, Coach Tyler Will, David Pyne. Conrad (second row) Coach Mick Stewart, Jane McBride, Karen Hayes. Andrea Burrows. Angie Ogden. Heather Love. 60 Sports t'nurtemy inn Wtlhemu Ron Witherou), Danny Sturgill, Coach Tyler Will, Scott Bishop. David Pine and Alex Downing prepare for a meet oorts 61 isoach Mick Stvuart prepares runners Diann Williamson. Angie Ogden, Marsha Gingery and -Jacquie Paulak [or a race at the Appalachian Stale Invitational Meet. Women’s ennis Tennis Tennis: Coach Torn Hondras. Susan Shoemaker, JoAnn Prezioso, Robin Douglas, Mary Carpenter, Chris Nelson, Krista Guglielmo, Janine Clarke. 21-7 Marshall Univ. Univ. of Charleston Mount St. Mary’s Univ. of N.C. Greensboro Christopher Newport C.C. Mary Washington College George Washington Univ. JMU East Tenn. State Univ. Shorter College Brenau College Santa Fe C.C. Flagler College Daytona Beach C.C. Univ. of N.C. Charlotte Davidson College Kalamazoo College Univ. of N.C. Greensboro Mary Washington College American Univ. George Mason Univ. Marshall Univ. Moorehead State Univ. East Tenn. State Univ. Guilford College Univ. Maryland — Baltimore Wcat Chester State Univ. Hi hi land lers record best season ever Jalyn Matherly “Young, but a talented team” was an apt description of the Lady Highlanders this past season. The women’s tennis team played together like a family and had a storybook season to show for their efforts. While luckily substaining no serious injuries or illnesses, the team continued throughout the season to have the best season of their history. Because their record was so impressive, the team was invited to the NCAA Division II National Championship for the first time. Coach Tom Hondras rearranged their schedule in order that they could play more Division I teams that were previously not on their roster. Chris Nelson, the only senior on the team, helped the team achieve their goal of having a remarkable season of 21-7. Nelson was also invited to participate in the singles division along with 31 players from other schools. A doubles team consisting of Janine Clark and Susan Shoemaker was also invited to join 15 other teams to play in the doubles division. The Lady Highlanders story was an adaption of the classic Cinderella story. Coming from a good and steady record, having young players, the team finished their season with an overall fall-spring record of 21-7. The Lady Highlanders deserved to be the belles of any ball. 62 Sports Photo by Jeff Kleppin Photo by John Osberg Susan Shoemaker reaches to hit the ball during an RU match. oorts 63 Janine Clarke returns a shot to her opponent. Men's Young and growing team Jeff Kleppin Victories didn’t come easy for the young Highlander tennis team. With a team made up of four freshmen, three sophomores and a junior, who faced a schedule of Division I powers and tough Division II teams, the Highlanders struggled through a 6-11 spring season. Head Coach Rob Dameron’s first season was a growing time for his young team. After losing their first five matches, the men notched their first victory on the road against Hampden-Sydney, 7-2. After dropping a match to Va. Tech, RU mounted their only winning streak of the year, a two game stretch that brought homecourt wins over Indiana University of Pennsylvania and VMI. It seemed the Highlanders were about to get back on the winning track. Three straight losses ended that optimism. Another victory over VMI brought the season record to 4 -8. The Highlanders won only two more matches along the way and finished the season with a 6-11 record. Though the season wasn’t as cessful as Dameron would have liked sent Mike Perrone, his number singles player, to the Division II tional championships in San Mar Texas. Perrone was the only at-large pir pant from the East and only one of: at-large players in the tournament. P rone earned the honor by posting i singles record against a schedule Division I teams and top-ranked E-sion II teams. 64 Sports TENNIS: (first row) Pete Cook. Mike Perrone, Adam Sloan (second row) Coach Rob Dameron. Harry lister, Steuart Rosen (third row) Tommy DtRar Colomeo. Sports 65 Photos by Mike Chandler Five All-Americans Cvndi Price Five of the field hockey players were on All-American teams last year. They were Crista Bciscl and Susan Neal who ranked on the Division II All-American Team. Pam Gleason, Vicki Rioux and Karen Villeneuve were on the Junior College All-American Team. Beisel and Neal were roommates during the year. Both have played hockey together since junior high school. Neal said, “It made us closer playing a sport together. It helps to have someone here who can understand the pressure.” Rioux, Villeneuve and Gleason competed against each other at the junior national championships in Baltimore, After a win, Dolores l yles (left) and Pam Gleason take a break. Susan Neal (left) follows Pam Gleason’s pass towards midfield. Md. Rioux and Villeneuve both played for the same school in Champlain, Vt. They competed against Gleason’s school. Bell saw all three play and recruited them for RU’s team. Gleason began playing ice hockey when she was very young. To her field hockey was a way to continue to play in the off season. “It’s just another form of ice hockey,” she said. Gleason said she really enjoyed playing hockey. In fact, she sometimes found herself putting hockey before school. “But Dad always reminded me that I’m here for academics,” she said. Crista Beisel races her Va. Tech opponent ter ball. 66 Sports Field Hockey 4-3-10 Lynchburg College University of Richmond vcu Vo. Tech UVA Wake Forest Trenton State Vo. Tech Va. Tech High Point Eastern Kentucky Duke University Longwood College Univ. of Maryland Baltimore Ixtyola College Pfeiffer VCU FIELD HOCKEY: (first row) Crista Beisel. Shauna Hudson. Pam Gleason, Ginger Berry. r u . v Suoope. (second row) Delores Pyles. Diane Dennis, Vicki Rioux, Tiffany Primrn, Kcthy Knupp. Mary Bertolasio, Ann Marie Megna, Sandy Neil, Sue Meal, (third row) (' . h Laurie Hell. LeLe Richards (manager), Melanie Godsey, Karen Vilan, Ann Shultz, Mary Ann Carter. Kirsten Janss (trainer). New challenges for Highlanders Cyndi Price Moving to Division I was just another step in the field hockey team's quest for success. The sport began at RU as a club and moved up to contend as a varsity -port. Money was later provided for recruitment. Coach Laurie Bell said. It’s been a rough road as a new program. We went from nothing to Division L” Competing in Division I this year was a difficult transition for the lady Highlanders. Bell said, “It was a lot like starting over. We’ll have to grow into Division I.” Although it was a difficult move, there was a lot of talent. “It was ju t a matter of time before it matured. The Highlanders faced stiff competition from UVA, Duke University, Eastern Kentucky and Wake Forest among others. Competing against Division I teams required more speed so drill and speed work were emphasized during practices. Leading the scoring for RU were Crista Beisel and Pam Gleason. Diane Dennis helped out on defense by breaking up the opposing teams’ offensive drives. Ann Schultz worked her way up to playing time as goalie. Bell is already looking ahead to next year’s competition. “Pm looking forward to a more stabilized Division I program,” she said. Coach Laurie Bell instructs her team at hal tima. Photo by Scott Mahone Ann Marie Megna (left) and Crista Beisel charge their opponent. Sports 67 Photo by Mike Chandler Terry Moore ____________ Striving for Division I Deborah Spencer returns a shot during a game against JMU. Jeff Kleppin When all of RU’s athletic teams were gearing up for their first season of Division I competition, Coach Janell Dobbins and her Lady Highlander volleyball team were preparing to face another Division II schedule. According to NCAA rules, one team may be kept back at the lower division during the transition year, and the university felt that the women’s volleyball team had the most to gain from another Division II season. Facing a tough schedule packed with Division I powerhouses, the Lady Highlanders continued their tradition of success by posting a 27-9 record. “Competition will be tough,” said Dobbins at the start of the season, “But provided there are no injuries, and with continued improvement and unified playing, we’ll have a good year.” Her prediciton turned out to be quite accurate. Radford got off to a great start in the Mansfield State University Tournament. With three straight victories over Western Connecticut, Nazareth, and Clarion University, the Lady Highlanders seemed to be on their way. A strong Loyola team knocked the team down a few rungs when it handed the Lady Highlanders two losses. James Madison evened Radford’s record at 3-3 as they spoiled the Lady Highlander’s home opener. Following a couple of wins over some lesser opponents, Radford met the wave of Division I competition. At Virginia Tech’s Tournament, the Lady Highlanders took home three losses at the hands of Va. Tech, George Mason and Western Carolina. Rl record now stood at 5-6, and the wasn’t progressing as the team w have liked. Then came a stretch of 13 match. tories for the Lady Highlanders ll upped their record to 18-6 over at; week period. Radford posted wins North Carolina Central, Fast Tenru-w State, Hollins, Concord and won Longwood College Tournament defeating the host team in the proct- A loss to Concord ended the strw 13 matches. The Lady Highland went 8-2 over the rest of the sti They got key victories over Virg Commonwealth, North Caroii Wesleyan and finished second to .V shall in the Liberty Baptist Cob Tournament. Four newcomers were added to m roster and helped give the L« Highlanders a 27-9 final season re and gain a fourth place ranking in NCAA Division II South Atlsr. Region. Pam Herath and Pa: Johnson, both transfers from Ch County Junior College, and fre hr Gretchen Foster of Staunton i Camille Rutzinski of Radford joint--: crew of experienced veterans. $e. captains Rose Canada and Debcr. Spencer led the team. A long and str list of underclassmen will return r year for coach Dobbins. “It will take time before we can t quately compete with Division I tear said Dobbins in a preseason intern But by the looks of the 1984 seaser. might not be as long as she thought. 68 Sports Volleyball KU •w C'lftri.'n • | I .oyola w Nu«mh w West Connecticut I I .oyola I JMU w Mary Washington University m Kmorv Henry I C«iw Ma on t 'mvemity I West Carolina I Vs. Tech Payetville m North Carolina Central w Hast Tenn. State University w Kina w Hollin� Collette v Concord w East Carolina University v North Carolina Wesleyan � Dingwood College w Univ.ofN.C. Greensboro ■a Bridgewater College v Christopher Newport C.C. w Marshall University I Concord w VCU vr North Carolina Wesleyan � East Tenn. State University w Baptist College w Liberty Baptist Collette w Univ. of Maryland Baltimore vr l.ongnond College w Wilmington Marshall University I Marshall University w Catholic w denotes win • I denotes loss VOLLEYBAI.I : (first row) Co-captains Rose Canada, Deborah Spencer, (second row) Caddy Johnson, Sherry Parsons. Debbie Byrd. Khondn Allen. Pant Hersth (third row) Anelte Sharpe (manager). Brenda Blevins. Camille Buttinski. MarvKIeig.Gretchcn Poster. Tanya Montgomery. Coach Janell Dobbins Quach Janell Dobbins prepares her team before they take the court. Sports 69 Photos Mike Chandler occer Men's RU Faces tough Division I competition In the fall of 1984, RU’s soccer team experienced its first season as a participant in the Division I athletic circuit. The exciting season began on Sept. 8, when they defeated the University of Richmond 3-2. Other wins for Coach Tom Liilard and his men included the triumphs at the College of Charleston tournament where the Highlanders hustled to win 2-0 over Charleston. Baptist College was also beaten 4-1 during the tournament. The losses for RU included a 2-0 loss to James Madison University, a 2-1 loss to Campbell University and a 7-1 loss to the University of North Carolina at the George Mason University tournament. RU also lost to UVA who outscored the Highlanders 5-0. Coach Liilard mentioned that getting UVA to play RU on their home ground was quite an accomplishment because UVA was a tough team, ranked seventh in the country. RU held UVA to just one goal during the first half, but UVA managed to score four more goals in the second half to beat RU 5-0. Radford was cheered on by many fans at the Dedmon Center. Coach Liilard was also very pleased with the publicity given before the game against UVA. Even though RU lost the game, Coach Liilard stated that it was a fun game for the fans.” RU had the home ground advantage and a ‘‘very vocal crowd.” The three captains of the team were Greg McCarthy, Bill Gerber and Brian Udy. Greg McCarthy was the only senior, and Coach Liilard said he would be a great loss. Junior Bill Gerber was a Division II All-American player and also a leader who would be relied on a lot in the future. Brian Udy was a junior a! Sophomore Stephen White a another player critical to the succe� the team. Coach Liilard stated that U newcomers were also fully instrumea. in the successes of the past season. Coach Liilard had veteran expern-in the field of soccer. He played s in high school and spent four year-Radford College’s team. He was av taut coach for one year and then ht coach for the past five years. In 19 RU had its finest season ever when team won the state champion?!-Coach Liilard was honored as the cat of the year in Virginia. The team four games and lost 12 in 1982. 1 Coach Liilard added that he had ! nine starters. The team was still :r rebuilding stage during 1983 when li won seven games and lost nine. Earlene Lafew Brian Udy (right) takes a pass from Stephen White during the UVA game Hill Gerber leaps in the air to head in the winning goal against i' X' 70 Sports Soccer RU 1010 3 Univ. of Richmond 2 0 JMU 2 4 Rnptixt College 1 2 College of Charleston 0 1 Campbell Univeraity 2 0 George Mason University 3 1 Univeraity of N.C. 7 0 UVA 5 1 Randolph-Macon College 5 1 Liberty Baptist College 0 2 UDC 1 4 Marshall Univeraity 2 0 Averett College I 1 Va. Tech 2 3 Longwood College 2 0 Roanoke College 1 5 VMI 1 3 Washington Lee University 0 9 Univ. of N.C. Asheville 0 1 Winthrop College 3 SOCCER: (front row) Captains: Greg McCarthy. Brian Udy. Bill Gerber, (second row) Stephen White. Thai Nguyen. Chris Baker, Mike Dopp, Willie Kee. Bill Stachler. Brent King, Chris Bourne, Anoput Phimmasone. Phil Owens, Trung Pham, (third row) Coach Tom Lillard, Pete Bouker, Walter O’Hara, Miles Pruett. Joe Montane. Eric Sigurdson. J. P. Coyer. Justin Bryant, Jeff Brown, Fran Henry. Assistant Coach Don Staley. Enc Sigurdson steals the ball away from his UVA opponent. Sports 71 Terry Moore Women's J occer Soccer SOCCER: (first row) Assistant Coach Don Stanley. Karen Whitehill. Cam Romano. Lynn Childers, Lori Goldenberg, Jenny Baughman. Jeannie Ryan. Karen Tuait, Jan Dugan, (second row) Coach Randy Jones. Helen Ncgrey leapt.), Kelly Sherman. Karen Neal. Jennifer Duce, Julie Drustrup. Peggy Poore, Marie Onorato. I .on LaCava. Julie Hall. Heidi Hess. Kris Miller. RU 10-8-1 2 George Mason University 1 Barry University 1 Penn. State University 3 George Washington University 8 Methodist College 5 North Carolina Wesleyan 0 N.C. State University 1 University of Texas 2 UVA 0 George Mason University 4 UVA 0 University of Central Florida 0 Stanford University 4 University of Indiana 5 Va. Tech 0 N.C. State University 1 University of Central Florida 1 UNC 0 University of Maryland During a game against the University of Maryland. Jenny Baugh (right) and Lori IxiCava take turns with the ball. 72 Sports Nationally ranked team has fun CYNDI PRICE This year’s women’s soccer team had lun. Not only did they win games, but they were nationally ranked. And even more importantly “the team as a whole was very close. There were no cliques,” said Helen Negrey, a senior, who had been all-state and all-South every year at RU. She was also Division I All-American her phomore year. Negrey said, “I had never played on a team as close as we were.” There was a very positive atmosphere among the team which helped them on the Held. Each player contributed to the wins. First-year coach Randy Jones tried to give all the girls a chance to play. He said, The girls were all very serious about the port, but off the field they were just normal college students.” To him the best thing about the team was “the good attitude. Everyone got along really well.” He added that all the players deserved an indivudual story. Goalie and junior Peggy Poore said, We were a lot better than we were last year. We wanted to play this year. We had a better attitude.” Poore had been selected to the all-state tournament team for the past two years. I,ast year she was also selected as the team’s most valuable player. The move to Division I did not affect the women’s soccer team since they had been playing Division I for the past few years. Karen Neal, a freshman, said she was always hearing about Division I. “It scares you at first. I was very intimidated.” Neal said that once she started playing she settled down and “it was just like any other game.” Neal said the team was “just like a family. There were no little groups.” This year’s team faced some stiff competition. They took on several teams which were nationally ranked, including George Mason University, NC State and the University of Central Florida. The Highlanders opened the season with a 2-4 loss to George Mason, hut they proceeded to pounce on their next five opponents. They had an 8-0 win over Methodist and a 5-0 win over NC Wesleyan. Jones believed the team would be ranked higher nationally than in the past. Leading the Highlanders in scoring were Kelly Sherman, Lynn Childers and Julie Hall. The strong defense saw Poore in goal and Marie Onorato and Neal at sweeper back. At the half position, providing a strong defense, were Negrey, Pom Romano and Lori LaCava. Taped up players Helen Segrey. Jan Dugan and Pcm Romano practice at the Dedmon Center. Sports 73 Women's ymnastics State tournament winners Earlene Lafew Renee Warren The year 1985 marked the first season of Division I competition for RU’s women’s gymnastics team. Coach Martin Huckabee said that there were no regrets in making the transition to Division I. But, he added, “We have to accept that moving to Division I means an uphill fight for us. We’re having to build, and glory will be a long time coming.” There were 12 women on the team. Huckabee noted the enthusiasm among members and the tremendous support given to teammates. The interest and enthusiasm was only part of the reason for the success of the team. There was also tremendous talent, as evident by the fact that they won the Virginia State meet held in Williamsburg. RU scored 170.25 in the meet. This was enough for them to win the first place team trophy, beating out in-state rivals William and Marv, Longwood and JMU. RU also did very well in the individual events. Kim Kincaid placed second and Lisa Ward placed fourth in the all around competition. On the vault Jennifer deBeer tied for first, Kincaid tied for third and Tracy Smith and Colleen McMullen tied for fifth. The gymnasts made a strong showing in the other events as well. Kincaid, Sue Knebel and a William and Mary opponent all tied for third on the uneven bars. Karin Rcttcw captured first on beam, Ward won second and Kir placed third. In the floor exercise McMullen i Ward tied for third and Kincaid cam fifth. As for their showing in the tourr. ment, Huckabee said, “We’re extrer happy. We won what counts, and th the team trophy.” For the remainder of the t i-Huckabee said that he had two g-He would like to see the team qualify the regional tournament and be more consistent in routines. But, he added, as for the state mt-“We showed people what RU could d WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS: (first row) Colleen McMullen, Judy Anderson, Jennifer deBeer, Shannon Armstrong, Lisa Ward, Michelle Bonkiewicz, Kim Kincaid, (second row) Jill Boling, Stephanie Robinson, Sue Knebel fcapt.), Tracy Smith. Kathy Riplay (capt), Karin Rettew, (third row) Assistant Coach Maureen Flinn, Assistant Coach Dave Bryan, Manager Tracy Ray, Head Coach Martin Huckabee. 74 Sports Sports 75 umnastics Men's Gaining in popularity With the success of the United States’ men’s and women’s gymnastics teams at the XXXIII Olympic (James in Los Angeles, gymnastics was gaining in popularity. Paul Beckwith, coach of the men’s gymnastics team at RU, said the effect was most noticeable in attendance at meets. The greater attendance may also be attributed to the gymnastics’s team move to Peters Hall. Before the team worked out and held meets at the Ded-mon Center. The men’s gymnastics team worked out year round. Beckwith said, You can never learn everything. No matter how good you are there is always something harder to learn.” During the season the team worked on routines exclusively. The meets were a grueling test of the gymnast’s ability. The gymnast had a few seconds to show what he’d been doing all his life. Outside the season the team worked on individual and new moves. This was a critical period because it enabled gymnast to work on difficulty which � what earned points in a meet. Gymnastics is a pressure filled sp because of the individuality. Beck noted. No one can cover up for yx when you make mistakes, but wheny . do well it’s exhilarating.” Althc gymnastics is considered a team p • you perform individually. ‘‘You’re ing for your team, but you’re out th--« performing alone.” Beckwith noted 76 Sports MEN’S GYMNASTICS: (left to right) John Adorns, Chris MaLooley, Brian Keating, Devin Jones. Heed Crowe, Peter McVcy. Steve King. Photos by Scott Mahonc Petc McVey channels strength into sports. Steve King (above) and Steve Cron compete in a meet against JMU. The individuals Cyndi Price The gymnastic team consisted of seven members. Steve Crowe was “an outstanding gymnast who had a good shot at nationals, said Coach Paul Beckwith. He had full difficulty in all of his routines. Steve King was the team captain, and his best event was rings. Brian Keating was walk-on last year who showed potential. His best event this year was the floor exercise. Chris Malooley was a freshman who “was pretty even in all events,” said Beckwith. Rounding out the team were Devin Jones. Pete McVey and John Adams, whose best event was the pommel horse. Jones, a sophomore from Pennsylvania, excelled in the high bars and rings. He began gymnastics with encouragement from his best friend in high school. Jones was injured in football so he tried gymnastics and liked it. He said, “I only wish 1 would have started gymnastics earlier.” McVey, a sophomore from Virginia, excelled in the floor exercise. He described himself as “a small kid in junior high school who was always involved in fights. The gymnastics coach approached him to give him a way to fight back. McVey took him up on his offer and became stronger. He channeled his new strength into sports. “After that I was able to play all the sports I always wanted to, said McVey. Sports 77 Men's askeiball New Division I threat The move to Division 1 was a major step for HU basketball and its fans this year. For the first time HU played such potential rivals as the University of Richmond, VMI. George Mason and James Madison. Three buses loaded with RU fans made the trek to JMU shocking the Dukes with their support while home-bound fans tuned into Rick Roger’s commentary on VVRAD. Although the Highlanders suffered a close loss to James Madison by two points in double overtime, RU fans’ increased attendance at home and away games reflected a blossoming Division I program. Two seniors, James Cooke and David Smith made their farewell appearance in the Dedmon Center against Big South Conference foe Campbell University. Cooke, RU’s leading scorer the past two seasons, averaged 14.3 points per game. Eleven seconds into the second half of the Morgan State game Smith banked home a short jump shot and quietly slipped into the RU record books. Smith, the Highlander’s first four-year starter, literally rewrote the RU record books as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,277 points and as the school’s career rebounder with 714 rebounds. Smith averaged double figure scoring throughout his career and finished ns the team’s leading or second leading rebounder each year. “I’m proud of the records, but I feel really fortunate to have been a part of the program’s growth here at Radford, Smith said. According to Smith, the turning | in the Highlander’s season came Christmas break. “After losing t: close games, the whole team felt could do much better. We had a :• team meeting and two super prac: Everything fell into place, and v been pulling together ever since. In mid-February RU continued it-game winning streak when it deft Baptist and Augusta colleges. As the Highlanders wrapped up tl first Division 1 season, players 1 seniors Cooke and Smith made mark while Eric Key, Billy Myers. DiServio, Rod Cousin, Tim Penn V Burton, Mike Pardue, Mike Bar Jamier Goble and Chris Dobbin' mained to augment a Highla stronghold in Division I. Basketball MEN'S RASKRTRALL (flr l row) Amitlanl Coarh Steie RiJnnxtin Head C «eh . .� • Itnu. Auiatant (Voch Ihit HofAtn . (� coond row) Maaagrn Don Kilty. Kanrur (onfield. Graduate Amtlanl ('oath l.onnir Smith, Manager Stru (k.uthert i 11 rod Munafee J m- Vo� � (third row 1 Mike HO'chfl Hill} M r... 7'i� i 1‘rr.n. Jam.r G b e. Hand Smith. I’at UiSm to. li’.. fardu’ ■ K � Mike Hurton, Janet Cooke. Chh.i Dobbin . Rod Cvtiun. RU 16-12 42 UNC-VVihnington 58 69 Georgia Southern 72 90 Maryland-Eastern Shore 57 SI Bethune-Cookman 60 50 James Madison 62 51 VMI 53 66 Rider 82 57 Auburn 79 64 Augusta 51 73 Florida A M 72 52 Campbell 48 57 George Mason 82 81 Campbell 57 68 Winthrop 49 61 Mars land-Eastern Shore 58 73 East Term. State 78 81 Western Carolina 77 69 Baptist 68 71 Coastal Carolina 69 81 Morgan State 68 70 Baptist 68 67 42 Augusta Richmond 62 71 99 Maryland-Eastern Shore 60 42 Georgia Southern 18 68 Campbell 62 76 Florida A M 84 67 South Florida 75 78 Sports •hot by Miter I hamllrr Dm •id Smith shoots over the outstretched arms oj a University of Maryland Eastern Shore defender. Sports 79 «Jomc Cooke shoots a jump shot for tuo of 24 points he scored in a gome against Georgia Southern Bi'My Myers drives for two points against Winthrop f. 22 80 Sports Photos by Mike Chandler Erie Key prepares to go up for two against Winthrop. Mifee Burton dunks one in a game against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Rod Cousins drives towards the basket Sports 81 Women's ) asketball Team gains Wayne Barber On paper it didn’t seem the Lady Highlanders would have a good year. On the basketball court, however, it was a different story. Pat Barrett, the woman’s basketball coach who started from scratch and built Radford into a small college power, had retired. Also, only one starter, all time-assist leader Pebbles Maynard, returned from the 1983-84 team, which had narrowly missed making the Division II play-offs. Yet, rookie coach Charlene Curtis wasn’t intimidated by her first head coaching job nor dismayed by the team’s inexperience. Curtis returned to her alma mater, after serving as an assistant coach at the University of Virginia and Georgetown University, to lead the team from the bench. Curtis demanded a lot from her young team, and it delivered. In its second game of the year, the squad defeated a tough University of Richmond team at Richmond. In the third game of the year, the Lady Highlanders recorded one of the biggest wins in RU sports history. recognition and respect In an upset that let the women’s basketball powers know RU was for real, the team defeated the University of North Carolina 82-76. UNC was the defending Atlantic Coast Conference tournament champion and was ranked 14th in the nation in the final 1983-84 rankings. Eight-hundred RU fans watched the home team erase a nine-point deficit in the final 11:30 to claim the come-from-behind win. “The North Carolina game was definitely our greatest win,” Curtis said. “It gave us a lot of recognition and respect. In some respects it made our season more difficult for us.” RU couldn’t sneak up on better known teams anymore. As the Wake Forest University coach said after her team beat the Lady Highlanders later on in the year, “We knew it was going to be tough. We knew they’d beaten North Carolina so we knew what they were capable of.” The UNC win was far from being the only highlight of the women’s basketball season. There was a big win over Central Florida and a sensational come-from- behind win over Randolph-Macon. There were also low points i season: among them were road k-• Division II teams Longwood Randolph-Macon. Overall, though, the high point-numbered the low points and more portantly, the wins outnumbered losses. Along the way, Maynard broke i own assist record for a season. Ba . Gunter became a top rebounder er.: outside scored and Joyce Sampsur. � • rarely referred to as “Ralph Samj-sister” anymore as she developed own identity on the court. “Our goal going into this year prepare ourselves physically, rr.e and emotionally for Division 1 com tion, and I feel we’ve done that, Cv said. Within five years, Curtis hoped have the program “knocking on the of being a top 20 team.” If the 1984-85 season was am dicator of success in future year . Lady Highlanders might not only k at the door but kick it in. 82 Sports Sports 83 Coach Charlene Curtis Dave Smitherman Charlene Curtis was named head coach of the Lady Highlanders basketball team for the 1984-85 season. Her main responsibility was to lead the team in its first year at the NCAA Division I level of competition. Miss Curtis is a Roanoke native and a 1976 graduate of Radford College. She became Radford’s first 1,000 point scorer during her four year career with the Highlanders. She returned to Radford in 1980 to begin her graduate work. She obtained her master’s degree from the University of Virginia, and she was an assistant basketball coach at Georgetown University in 1983. Curtis chose to return to Radford for many reasons. I enjoyed my college career here,” she explained, “and I’m excited about the new Division I level program. The Highlanders have a history of success and there is good support from the administration.” She also had big plans for the team. “I want Radford to be recognized as a top program,” she stated firmly. My longterm goal is to have ODU, UVA and Radford mentioned in the same breath.” Of course, it took a lot of work to implement the plan, and Curtis was prepared for the challenge. “It takes “My long-term goal is to have ODU, UVA and Radford mentioned in the same breath.” dedicated athletes who are committed to the same goal. The court and the classroom go hand-in-hand. I demand excellence of each person.” Curtis had years of coaching experience and worked at several basketball camps around the state. She was head coach of the Fauquier Athletic Association’s AAU Junior Olympic team this year. Also, she was listed in Who’s ------Basketball = Who in American Colleges and Univt sities in 1976. Another of her credits being named one of the Outstand Young Women in America in 1979. Such a demanding job as a heado : took a lot of commitment, and it fected her personal life. “It’s very tic consuming,” Curtis agreed, right I’m doing most of the recruiting traveling, but as time goes by I a delegate more responsibilities to : assistant coaches.” “I’m excited with the people and t staff and we have good players whore: ly unite together to get things done.T? main thing necessary to succeed at t Division I level is to have financial b ing to recruit and travel. The ministration has been very support she said. Curtis had firm control of the ft. of the Highlanders. Her plans see big, but she was willing to impler. them effectively. 17-10 Richmond n U. of Charleston 3 North Carotins 71 Duke e Janes Madison « Pfeiffer H l-ongurood It High Poent kl Western Carotins u Florida M Central Florida 71 Morgan State r Winthrop Western Carolina � Randolph Macon 71 East Carolina n Marshall � Moechead State o DavU Rkin a Winthrop Loyola � 7 Loyola U Morgan Slate 7� Randolph-Macon 71 l-ongu.vxl M Wake Forest « William Mary K Virginia Tech 71 WOMEN’S BA8KKTBALL: (first row Lynn Riehnumd,Sara Kilty. Barbara Pebble. Maynard.Stacy Cox. (second row� Amstant Coach Vernon Clay tor. Graduate Artn'.ant Coach Cindy Warring, Rotnn Waikint. Cindy Chace. Alhtem McDaniel, Darlene Adhint, Joyce Sampton. Kim Ratter, Bonnie Mendenhall. Sheryl A tuber Head Coach Charlene Curtii. Graduate Aturlant Brorue Reynoldt 84 Sports Sports 85 Playing tc win Determination and confidence. Radford University’s baseball coach, Tim Newman, has these qualities to spare. Newman became involved with baseball at RU when the team was in the club stage. When the Athletic Department was looking for a coach, he believed he was the perfect choice. ‘ They needed someone to work cheaply and be enthusiastic, and I wanted the experience,” said Newman, RU’s baseball coach for the 1983-84 season. Newman attended Carrol County High School where, he said, 1 played good ball.” His two older brothers also played baseball, and his father and several uncles were scouted by local semi-professional teams. After high school graduation Newman joined the Air Force for four years. He said he needed time to think about what he wanted to do with his life, and if he did decide to go to school, he would need the financial support of either the G.I. Bill or a scholarship to do it. While in the Air Force he played on Air Force ball teams. He also coached and managed slow-pitch softball teams. When he completed his military service he enrolled in classes at the University of South Carolina. He took classes there for two years and then transferred to RU in the fall of 1981. In deciding what curriculum to pursue, Newman said, “I just eliminated what I didn’t want to do.” In February 1984 he graduated from RU with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. While attending RU Newman coached baseball at Radford High School. From February through May of 1983 he was the Bobcat’s assistant varsi ty baseball coach and the junior varsity coach. I’m teaching them to win. They don’t hire coaches to play games. In the summer he participated in weightlifting competitions. I know my weightlifting and conditioning,” he said. He has also ran in 10, 10 kilometer races and the 12th Annual Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon. Newman loves baseball and his duties and responsibilities with the RU team. ‘‘I feel like a coach. I wanted a job that was fun. I like playing. I like coaching at this level, he said. ‘‘In baseball you prepare the players, but you’re more limited as to what you can do (in a game situation).” But Newman added, People will know it’s a well coached team,” when they see RU play. Baseball players are normal guys,” said Newman. “Players don’t need to have a particular kind of physical build in order to play. This makes the competition for positions on the team tougher because it’s accessible to many people,” Newman said. Newman prefered coaching at the lege level because he had the oppor ty to develop and improve skilU players already had. “I’m teaching v to win. They don’t hire coaches top. games. I was always motivated. I lil work with motivated players and ; pie. I don’t want my skills knowledge wasted. Newman’s future plans inti « graduate school to get a master’s de. -in exercise physiology. He has app to Va. Tech and the University of NV-Carolina. Newman said that he «« prefer to attend Tech so that he« stay in this area. “I like Virginia. I the Mountains, he said. In sch plans to work as a graduate assist “I’m going to finish grad school with. outstanding record no reason n-— except for laziness.” After getting master’s degree he would like to lead a school RU’s size. Coaching tops the list of possible 5 but Newman plans to keep his op open. “I would like to manage a ? nasium to train athletes, not peoples are athletic. There’s a difference.' said. Another alternative is to work conditioning police officers, govemr;i-officials and other people who would such training in their jobs. But whale he pursues, Newman is not worn about being able to find employment would hire myself,” he said. Renee Warren 86 Sports RU’s comptetitive club RU’s women’s softball team was formed five years ago by “a bunch of girls who were really interested in playing fast pitch softball,” said Angela England, president of this year's club. Since its origin the club has gained quite a reputation as a powerful team. “We have a really good team, and we've beaten some really good teams,” said England. On March 23 the team played in the Eastern Mennonite Round Robin Tournament in Harrisonburg. Last year, Radford played in the D.C. Metro Tournament, and they came in second place behind George Mason. Radford also played the University of Charleston, last year, who were nationally ranked. Because they’re still a club, the soft-ball team sometimes had difficulty finding Division I schools to play them. England explained that because RU is a club. Division I teams don’t get credit for playing them. They had nothing to lose, but they also didn’t have anything to gain by playing Radford. The team began practice three weeks before spring break, and they practiced two to three times a week. After break, practices were everyday. In the past the softball club has had car washes to raise money to buy equipment and to help pay for traveling expenses. Sports 87 Photo by Scott Mohortt Paf Simpson chips the ball onto tv green. GOLF: (Front row) Bob Burnet:. Chris Goodloc. Jim Motley. Kirk Kn ttr (Back row) Hal Clary. Chuck Tick Wayne Warren. Pat Simpson. Coart Steuen Robinson. Second place finishers in state golf tournament Sherrie Cupp They say you can count on everything but the weather. In the case of the Highlander golf team, that old adage certainly held fast. Bad weather took its toll on the Highlanders’ practice opportunities, which may have ultimately affected their match performance. But there was some sunshine for the Highlanders in the form of seniors Chuck Tickle and Patrick Simpson. Hal Clary, who, with Steve Robinson shared coaching duties, called them the “backbone of the team.” The duo began playing together in high school and after a year at JMU, Tickle came to RU and joined Simpson on the Highlander squad. Clary noted the entire team was responsible for the Highlanders’ season, though. “Every team has one or two good players, hut it’s the three, four and five men who determine how well you do.” Bob Burnette of Stuart was “a solid number three man for us,” Clary said. Kirk Knott of Waynesboro, freshman Wayne Warren of Williamsburg and Chris Goodloe of Herndon rounded out the top six. Other team members were Chris Childress of Meadows of Dan, Darrell Holf of Stuart. John McFall of Atlanta, Ga., Alan Williams of Floyd and Jim Motley of Danville. The season got off to a slow start for the Highlanders who found themselves in the backfield in their first three tournaments. But all that was behind them when they finished a close second in the college division of the Virginia St Collegiate Golf Tournament at tl Homestead in Hot Springs. In their next tournament, Pat Simp son shot a 75 to tie for first at th« Chowan Invitational. The Highlander placed second out of 15 teams in th Shipbuilders Invitational in Newp.: News and second out of 18 teams in th Terrapin Spring Classic at the University of Maryland. Tickle tied for second: the tournament, one stroke behind th winner. In the 1984 NCAA Division II oi tional tournament, Tickle, who was i-second place in the first round, led th-second and third rounds befort finishing fourth in the nation, four strokes behind the first place finisher. 88 Sports HEERLEADERS Competing and Winning RENEE WARREN Moving up to Division I was a big step r RU athletics. But the teams weren’t ire only ones affected by the rougher competition that resulted in this move. RU’s cheerleaders also competed in the Division I level. In August, when most RU students � ere resigning their summer jobs, shopping for school supplies or going to the beach for one last time, the RU theerleaders were hard at work. They irticipated in the week-long Universal ( ieerleader Association camp held at ViTech. And did quite well. At camp they competed against Divi- sion I cheerleaders from colleges and universities across the country. The cheerleaders were evaluated in many different categories, including fight songs, partner stunts and dances. RU won three superior, two excellent and one outstanding ribbon. Because of their enthusiasm throughout the week of camp, they also won the spirit stick. Jenny Tesh, four-year RU cheerleader and co-captain of the squad, said that the UCA camp was rigorous. The days at camp began early for the cheerleaders. Mornings were filled with practice, learning sessions and competitions. In the evenings there were more competitions. “It’s fun but a lot of hard work and pressure.” said Tesh. “It’s fun because you get to know a lot of people. But, she added, You feel every emotion at cainp; anger, frustration, excitement.” The RU squad met the challenges of the UCA camp and Division I competition. Tesh said that having more guys (there were nine men and seven women) on the squad enabled them to do more complicated and dangerous stunts. “We’ve improved,” Tesh said. “We’ve come a long way since my freshman year when we just knew the basics.” Cheerleadera: I am Wisniewski (co-captain), Harry Lyons. Mark Griffin. Dawn Debolt, Mike Caudel, Kathy YouttU, Bryan Frady, Amanda Rufus. Jeff Burke, Lisa Regester, Pete Floras, Andy Perkins, Michelle Sprouse, Kevin Parris, Jenny Tesh (co-captain), iMurie Chocklett. Sports 89 ntramurals Laura Johnson “It’s something to do. It’s fun,” said Stuart Sibley. “1 used to be really into it in high school. I’m glad there’s a chance here at Radford. It fills in the time. It’s good exercise,” said Carl Jones. What are they talking about? Is it some hidden aspect of RU life? A new club? A new way of life? No. It’s intramural sports. A big hit at RU. For those who didn’t play on a varsity team intramurals supplied the games. Each semester there were a variety of intramural games going on. Getting on an intramural team was easy. There were no tryouts and no cuts. Teams were formed through clubs, big hit at RU dorms, fraternities, sororities or other means. “Well, we live together and just asked around until we had a team. Everyone knows each other,” said Jones. Some teams practiced daily while others took a more casual approach to the games. “We might get together 10-15 minutes before a game to throw some balls or bat a little, but we don’t take any extra time. Everyone knows what to do and how to play,” said Jones. Since sports began the human race has been looking for the “thrill of victory.” Things are no different at RU. At the end of each season there were playoffs to determine the intr. , champions. This extra pressun bother most people. I kind oi ■ Competing against everyone el-. r.iP the games more exciting. There reason to play,” said Sibley. Softball and basketball seemed • the most popular intramural • Some teams took a short broil softball and then entered into 1 ball in the winter. Winning wasn’t the only re participating in intramurals. W win. We didn’t even come cl -Sibley, “but I’m glad we play 1.1 fun. Besides, there’s always next 90 Sports Members of the intramural volleyball team from Muse's third floor are (front row) Michelle Dombroski. James Summerlin, (second row) Kddie Morris. Gordon Proud, Julie Hall, Kick Butler, lunette I)os� , Kieth Boehling. Sill Farmer (right) of the J. Kings goes up for a jump ball in one of the intramural basketball games played at the Dedmon Center. Member of the ASA uKitcr polo team are Sally Nell. Tracey Gotthardt, Susan Farrell, Joann DonntlUm, Christy O'Shaughnessy, Suzanne Kilgannon, Jennie Bowler. Sports 91 Memfcers of ASA and AKA sororities watch as their teammates bowl for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Intramurals CO ED VOLLEYBALL CO ED BOWLING Men’s Op?I — Los Amigos (1st) Lisa Conway Dorm — Tower Rockers (1st) ECI’s (2nd) Todd Warren Sloths (2nd) Jim Ballard Women’s INNER TUBE WATER POLO Cathy Taylor Dorm — Muse 10 13(181) Fraternity Phi Kap (1st) Bad Muse Bears (2nd) Pi Kap (2nd) TENNIS Women's Sorority— ASA (1st) Men’s Open — Crusaders (1st) Tri-Sig (2nd) Singles — John Wagoner (1st) Alabama Slammer (2nd) Co-Ed Open — Sharks, Inc. (1st) Tim Hawley (2nd) Men’s Jonah Whale Killers (2nd) Women's Open — Calhoun Cubbies (1st) Singles — Ann Nelson (1st) The Gash (2nd) 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL (Men) Susan Saunders (2nd) Open — G. Fenwick (1st) Floor Masters (2nd) SOFTBALL Fraternity — Phi Kap (1st) FLOOR HOCKEY (Men) Pi Kap (2nd) Open — Life After Kittiver (1 at) Moffett Maulers (2nd) Sorority — DZ(lst) AST (2nd) 92 Sports if ill Karns is at bat for Delta Zeta. In the Heth Game Room the AXP intramural bowling team competes against other fraternities. Sports 93 Dai ;d Smith appears to ride the shoulders of a JMU player as he scores two points for Radford in a game against the Dukes. 94 Sports The women's gymnastic team poses with their trophy after beating William and Mary. Longwood and JMU in the State Tournament. ts 95 Pam Gleason takes a rest on the sidelines during a women's field hockey game. 96 Greeks i Greeks 97 JJanljdlFmc Interfraternity Council Governing Greek life Panhcllcnic Council: (front row) Cathy Harvey, Kelly Heald. Cathi Miller, Mary Heth Lavelry, (row 2) Kirsten Butler. Ann Cibbarelli (advisor). Carolyn Eshetman. Karen Bromberg. (row 3) Kristine Pocsik. Murray Manzione, (row 4) Veil Ingram. Helen Holmes. Susan Farrell. Alice Welliver, (back row) Heth Hockenberry, .Ioann Dannellan, Karen Page. Cyndi Price The Inter-Fraternity Council, IFC, was the governing body of all the fraternities on campus. Its membership was made up from a representative from each fraternity: a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and several chairmen. The council was divided into two branches: the executive branch (officers) and the legislative branch (members). One of IFC’s major responsibilities was to regulate fall rush. IFC was also the regulating body over all fraternity actions. Along with Panhellenic, IFC co-sponsored the MDA Superdance, and organized and conducted Greek Week. A new constitution was composed this year. Mike Saywcrs, treasurer, said, It freed fraternities to interact, but it made us (IFC) stronger.” Under the old constitution IFC had no enforcement power. The new constitution gave IFC the necessary enforcement power. Saywers noted that the power is not a dictatorial power.” One area which IFC was working toward was a Greek row. This would provide off campus housing for all Greeks. Plans for the new row started two years ago and wouldn't he completed for at least five years. IFC would be responsible for regulating the housing. Panhellenic was the overseer of all the sororities on campus. Four representatives from each sorority comprised Panhellenic. Each sorority held an ex- ecutive office which changed each year through rotation. The main duty of Panhellenic was to make sure that all sororities followed the constitution and the rush rules. They acted as the communication line between sororities. Along with its administrative duti Panhellenic had its own service p jects.They sponsored a Halloween pa for the faculty’s children, wall children to the nursery school and s| sored a Christmas party. They also h clothing drives. Interfraternity Council: (front row) Mark McCormick. James Gotney (v.p.). Scott Fisher (pres.), Mike Sayuer (treat.). Keith Duncan (sec.). Hugo Espinoza, (row 2) Tom (Sarncar, Kevin Rogers, Mark Hroadwell. Rich Kansay, Steve Perkins, F. D Moore. Bryan Frady, David Jones. Eric Bryson. Joey Young, (back row) Iatc Hush. Bryan Krizek, Jeff Jones, Greg McCarthy, Brad Sheon, Jim Mayor, Bud Wrenn. Joe Freeman, Dean Canavos. 98 Greeks ftCappa Alplja }Jsi First black fraternity forms Kathy Letsch “It's a real privilege to be a part of the first black fraternity at Radford University. These were the words of senior Roderick Street, leader and principal founder of Kappa Alpha Psi - the newly formed fraternity on our campus. Street began his quest to form the first black fraternity at Radford in 1982 as a personal goal that stemmed from his family background. Although he always had every intention of finishing what he had set out to do two years previously. Street had never realized how many obstacles he would face on his journey. It was important that he followed the step-hv-step process that is necessary to form any fraternity, and this proved to be no easy task. Radford’s branch of Kappa Alpha Psi began as a branch of Virginia Tech’s fraternity, and technically, they will remain a branch until they receive their charter. In order to receive this charter which would make Radford’s Kappas nationally recognized, the fraternity needed two more members — something Roderick Street President Kappa Alpha Psi that Street felt would certainly be accomplished by Spring Rush. We’re concerned with the quality of the people rather than the quantity. Although emphasis was often put on how many brothers there were in a fraternity. Street felt that the outstanding character of each individual member was much more important. The quality of each brother was shown in the work that the Kappas at Radford did this year. In the community, the fraternity sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt for children at the First Baptist Church in Blacksburg, a canned food drive for the needy, a McDonald’s Happy Day for the parents of children with cancer, as well as assisting with the Special Olympics at Radford High School. They were involved with an important program called Guide Right, which helped youths in the community mature and make the most of themselves. The Kappas also worked with the NAACP and the United Negro College Fund in addition to helping out with a Big Brother program for children who needed the guidance and friendship of an older brother. The brotherhood that the Kappas stand for was originally started in 1911 at Indiana University. Since then, Kappa Alpha Psi has grown in number to 80,000 brothers internationally, and they have over 270 active and alumni chapters, including three in foreign countries. Over the years, the Kappas have had some famous brothers such as Wilt Chamberlain. Mayor Tom Bradley, Gale Sayers and Arthur Ashe. Following the tradition of the original brothers, the Radford chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi set up a pledge format for their first Rush which lasted six weeks. Of .their own volition, the brothers shaved their heads, which was a symbol of their loyalty to the fraternity. Because the first Rush was very significant, everything was done by the book.’’ Perhaps the motivation behind these people was stated best by Street when he said. “The first black fraternity on cam pus WILL succeed, and it certainly did. Kappa Alpha Psi: (front to back! Joseph Hardy. Eric Bryson. Rodell Cruise. Roderick Street. Joey Young Greeks 99 rttk Wzek Greek Week Takes Off reek art, Greek people and com-JN— petitive Greek games could be toP cs a RU history course. Mr To the delight of RU social fraternities and sororities, these topics meant fun and entertainment during Greek Week. Fraternities and sororities responded to creativity of design as the sidewalk art took shape. Margaret Penn, Cheryl Wingo and Camille McGarry of Tri Sigma sketched their design onto a section of walk near the fountain and confidently exclaimed, “Tri Sig is 1!” Their design entitled “Try something Special, Tri Sigma” with a theme of sisterhood was judged a winner by the RU art department. Jeff Bruce, 1983-84 Sigma Nu president reported that their “ex cellent” rendition of their fraternity’s crest was also selected as a winner. Greek games sparked a competitive spirit throughout the week. TJ’s Deli and Pub hosted the dart throwing competition in which Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Nu held the high scores. An array of trivial knowledge came in handy for Tri Sigma and Alpha Sigma Phi, winners of the Trivia Quiz Bowl held in the Hcth Highland room. The mid-week pizza eating relays attracted a crowd which cheered on participants. Sal’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant, provided pizza for the event. Delta Zeta and Alpha Sigma Phi downed more of the approximate 45 pizzas consumed than other Greek caters, making them the winners of the relay. These three competitions as well as a variety of other games were concluded with the traditional chariot races. Paul Hatfield, Greek Week chairman referred to the races as the “highlight of the games.” Each participating frater- Starting the mile relay are Alpha Sigma Phi. Alpha Chi Rho. Phi Kappa Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi Each fraternity was represented by four brothers who each ran one quarter of the mile. Phi Kappa Sigma pulled ahead to win the relay. nity built their own chariot. Four members either pushed or pulled while one drove the approximate half-mile route around the main quad. Phi Kappa Sigma survived the required stopping points that inch ded donning togas, reciting the Greek alphabet and gulping mock wine. They went on to finish first. One of the many social events members attended was the entertainment of the popular hand, “Chairmen of the Board.” Sponsored jointly by the Greek Week committee and Student Life, they provided east coast beach music at the Dedmon Center. Late: in the week Sackett’s was the scene of dancing and relaxation. The events of the week were brought to a close with a banquet in Muse dining hall. Guest speaker. Dr. Wayne Buffington, writer for Atlantic Quarterly, provided an interesting talk with em phasis on working together, not jus', on the RU cam pus, but on campuses across the nation. Many Greeks received awards and recognition. Among those honored were Greek God, Kenny Gorby and Suzanne Howell Greek Goddess. Each had been £T selected earlier in the week. The inmost important 3 presentation was, however, the ’ President’s Cup. This award was presented to the fraternity and sorority that demonstrated outstanding scholarship, community service and perfor mance in athletics. Cups were presented to Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Sigma Phi by Dr. James S. Hartman, vice president for student affairs. After dinner, Greeks adjourned to Heth Ballroom where they enjoyed dancing to the music of “Monday Week” Be a Hughes 100 Greeks SncAo trails the Sigma Phi Epsilon chariot as it starts the concluding event of Greek Week. A shopping cart and two brooms prove to be the best chariot for the Zeta team. DixpJqyinff their number one sign the Alpha Sigma Tau’s rush to the finish line. Greeks 101 mini ii Alpha Sigma Alpha: (front row) Mary Myer, Kim Fish, Kim ('ashwell. Michelle Mumford. Heather Love, Kim Brockman, Whitney Van Vliet, Shari Rurrutein, Hope l)ix, Suzanne Sager, Suzanne Kilgannon, Tammy Teefey, Courtenay Tyler. (row 2) Sara Jundt, Joann Donnellan, Murray Manzione, Crissy Deguzman, Undo Woody, Tricia Shafer, Sandy Balkema, Kim Judd, Ixtura Rekc. (row 3) Tracy Sullender, I.auric Collier, Jennie Smith. Sherie Fisher, Starlet Hudson. Tracy Godhardt, Gretchcn Sweet, Kendra Allman. Audrey Horn. (row 4) Ceanne Crouch, Karen Baxter, Mandy Durham. Susan Barrel. Maripat Moloney. (row 5) Pita Wiejnand, Connie Coen, Cindy Selnik, Paula Smith, Carolyn Smith, Debbie Slater, Becca Hogselt. Cheryl Mendal, Trina Logan, Crystina Walicki. (row 6) Ann Wall, Michelle Maychek, Christy O'Shaunasey, Sharon Romero. Jenni Bowker, Sally Neil, Katy Granger. (back row) Jacquie Dcrochc. Linda James, Ruth Frazier, Margaret Stacy, Teresa Kulback, Michele Oliver. Karen Octavek, Lisa Perrera. Photos by Dean Hahniuk Christy DeGuzman and Linda Woody cheer their sisters on during the Grv . Week competitions. 102 Greeks Alptja §tgma iMplja ASA brings in the bacon Diana Glaister There is an ever exhaustible goal which always goes hand-in-hand with running any college club or organization. That is the tedious, and time consuming task of raising money. To some, participating in fundraisers is only half the battle, merely thinking of new and exciting ways to tarn cash is the real chore. However, there is an energetic group of girls on RU’s campus who seemed to have little trouble doing either ... the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA). One of ASA’s most successful fund raisers was initiated by graduate Jean Cassidy last year, when the girls collected over $300 selling bumper stickers. Because the catchy slogan, “Everybody wants to go to Radford, but some settle for Tech,” was so popular with RU students, ASA continued selling the stickers annually. But one successful fundraiser was not enough to support the large number of activities on ASA’s calendar. This past year’s financial efforts began with ASA’s yearly plant sale in front of Heth and continued through the year with M M sales, car washes, and the popular happy hour at the Bus Stop. Before formal rush Hid call-out, ASA sisters march together toward the fountain. ASA initiated yet another new fundraising idea with a semi-formal Christmas dance in Heth. It was cosponsored by the members of Phi Sigma Kappa who had experience holding a dance night at Sacketts every Thursday. Joann Donncllan, president of ASA, thinks students should be more willing to participate in functions at Heth, and hoped the dance would be a success. ASA wanted to use their share of the profits to sponsor a Tri-State Day at which members of ASA united at Radford from Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. The seven chapters invited included girls from VCU, Longwood, JMU, Concord, and Elon. Meeting members of ASA from other schools enabled the members to share ideas and knowledge in organized workshops. Funds were needed to provide a luncheon at the Best Western in Radford and an informal pizza party and happy hour at the Bus Stop. Fundraising was a time consuming and often unrewarding project, but with the innovative new ideas and support ASA received from Radford students, their sorority continued to be a great success. Tracy Gudhardt helps ASA sell baked goods and bumper stickers on Heth front porch. Greeks 103 Alplfa §igma jJlji ASP receives awards The new ASP house is located at 307 Adams St. The Delta Theta chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi was awarded their own house at the beginning of the year. The fraternity was awarded the house on the basis of its service, academics, brotherhood and seniority. The house was located at 307 Adams St., formerly the Crew Apartments. Richard Kahler, president of ASP, said the fraterity chose the complex because of the location. “Everyone can see it. It’s great for visibility.” One of ASP’s largest service projects Cyndi Price was their third annual dime roll which was held April 14. ASP raised over $2,000 for the March of Dimes. They began rolling the dime at 5 a.m. Leaving from the fountain, the brothers rolled it all the way to Roanoke. Other projects included a monthly paper drive for the Radford Women’s Club and participation in the Big Brother Little Brother organization. ASP also won several awards in the past year including the national award for service. Other honors included the President’s Excellence Award for ice and the President’s Excelkr, Award for scholarship. Kahler recent the Frank F. Hargear Award, an hot-given annually by the national AS fraternity to the student who exhil the greatest amount of scholarship a:t service. In addition, ASP hosted the regi i meeting of the fraternity on Oct. 19 . 20. This year’s pledge class of 21 was tf second largest pledge class on campu 104 Greeks Knny Crump take his turn rolling the giant dime to Roanoke. Scholarship is important to ASP members Keith Tavlor and Kenny Crump study outside their new apartments. Alpha Si ►'mu |� hi: (front row) Steve Perkins. Rich Price. Mark Chambers (op.), Richard Kohler (pres.). Rick Tanbellini (treas.), Scott Fisher. Gary Thomas, Dan Litman. (row 2) Martin Long. Gary l.ustig, Thom Cattel, Scott Long. Keith Taylor. Doug Osborne. Joey Harvich. Rob Woods. (row 3) Hr ad Shean, Brad l pp. Ken Crump. Greg Wilson. Tyler Armel. Loc Reman. Reed Crowgey. (row 4) Andy Keen. Gary Nobles. Paul Wood. Jack Nungs. Steve Carroll. Todd Taylor. Chris lAiurencc. Scott Miller, (row 5) Jerry' Fafaul, Joey Romagnoli, Dan Silvia. Ken Clark. Roy Schaffer. Mark Jackson. Jay Word. Mark Drotos. Mark Moody, Craig Highland, (row 6) Larry Lowe. Chris Sigsbee. Pat Dunn. Kyle Remppies. Russell Chambers. Max Pnllaman. Scott Truax. Shau n Doyle. Richard Bradley. Greeks 105 '■eid Laugh I in A ST sisters Kristine Pocsik and Shari Broun share laughs and Rood limes. Ch ris Cole. Lesley Imcqs, Carla Don. Tracy Brewer and Allison Hartman hold a stun to ueU' ■ alumni into their neu ly acquired house during Homecoming Weekend Alpha Six nut Tau: (front row) Tina Waters. Alex Wilson. Dcbbte Candelon. Tammy Gr. Carla Don. Shari Brown. Cathi Miller. Margy Dolan. Helen Holmes. Kristine Pocsik (row 2) .W Nelson. Mary Haycox, Debbie (lerrish (row 3) Karen Sweeney. Annette McClellan. Gc Mclaughlan, Sherry Fisher. Heidi Nelson. Angela Prestipind. Kelly Cammer. Angela Martin. 1‘ Heath, (row 1) Rita Bradford. Kelly Ryan. Christie Cullinan. Beth Fitzgerald. Leslie SUE Teresa Sullivan. Karen Thompson. Bethann Blankenship, Linda Patton. Kelly Heald, .♦• Lucas. Dr Eggleston. Dr. Teuey. (row 5) Cathy IJonner. Chrystal Paxton. Linda Paulsen. R ' Lucas. Suzanne Houell. (row 6) Heidi Nelson. Chris Cole. Lisa Hawthorne. Grace Crow son. fU Sint (back row) Danae Jobe. Beth Hodges. Tammy Strader, Donna Boy non. Wendy Ervin 106 Greeks iMplja §igma ©au AST awarded house iff ratemities and sororities were a 9 special part of the lives of many RU students, so the excitement was high when the Greeks got a house they could call their own. This year, the sorority Alpha Sigma Tau a ere the lucky ones as they opened their newly remodeled house on Clement Street Seven girls shared this pleasure, but it certainly was no easy task to rework an old, somewhat rickety building. AST was actually granted the house in the spring of 1982, but it took a year nd a half of hard work to make the place liveable. It had to be painted, rewired and basically renovated, and it also had to comply with the fire regulations of Radford. The three bedroom, two bathroom house was certainly no palace, but it did provide a meeting place for the sisters of AST, and it was somewhere that the girls could call home.” 'The process of getting a Greek house was almost a potluck drawing. According to president Kelly Heald, “We were very lucky to get our house.” Each time a building was found by RU, it alternated between fraternities and sororities as to who would get the privilege of living in it. They were also chosen by a series of criteria such as social service, membership and scholarship. The other Greeks with new housing were: Delta 7 eta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Sigma Phi. Keeping up uith the trends at Radford. Helen Holmes and Margy Dolan ride a beach bike together The selection of girls who would enjoy tire benefit of living in the house involved a number of guidelines. 'Hie girls were judged on their GPA’s (which had to be over 2.0), how many years they had been in the sorority, the offices held in the sorority and generally, who had done the most for the sorority. To show appreciation to RU for getting the house, the sisters held an open house during Homecoming. Alumni were en oouraged to visit the house to see how far the sorority had progressed over the years. It was a warm occasion for all as the sisteis provided refreshments and tours to all visitors. Looking into the future, things seemed to be very encouraging for all Greeks. There were tentative plans to tear down all present Greek housing and build a brand new Greek row somewhere between the campus and the Dedmon Center. Although this was still in its first stages, it was exciting to look ahead into new possibilities for RU’s Greek system. As far as the future for the Alpha Sigma Tau house, the sorority hoped to be able to house more than just seven of the 42 active members. Kelly Heald felt “it’s big enough for the seven of us, hut we want to renovate the basement so many more people can live in the house. Although only selected girls could live in the house, all of the sisters were encouraged to visit because ‘‘it belongs to all of us.” Kathy Letsch Greeks 107 JJlji Kappa irjma Striving for excellence Phi Bap brother Brian Frady tries to tempt students and parents into making a purchase at the fraternity's Parent's Weekend hot dog sale. The future was looking good for Phi Kappa Sigma. The fraternity had some strong goals for their future, which they were still working toward. Their main goal was to get an outstanding chapter award. The fraternity took the first step toward this goal when they were awarded a room in the basement of Floyd. The room allowed the brothers to have a regular meeting place. This year, they were now striving to earn their own house. High on Phi Kap’s list of priorities was academic achievement. Grades were improved through weekly study sessions, and a tutor program was developed in which the brothers tutored the pledges. In addition, Phi Kap developed the Phi Kappa Sigma scholarship. Community work was another part of the fraternity. Members donated their time to helping at the Women’s Resource Center and helping needy children at Christmas. They also helped give out cheese and butter at the welfare center. At Halloween they x-rayed candy at the Radford Community Hospital. In addition, the fraternity donated money to the Radford Chamber of Commerce and to the President’s Club at RU. Money was raised through car washes and bar nights. The fraternity sponsored Friday Happy Hours at Cobblestone Cooks. They also sponsored Chancey’s every other Saturday. Phi Kap worked hard toward their future by “developing underclassrce into established brothers, said Casr. Duffy, president. They considers: themselves the closest brothers on campus, and they wanted to continue th -tradition. After only two years as fraternity. Phi Kap had grown to 4 members. Duffy said, “1 was pleased with this year’s pledge group. The majority of our members are seniors and had a strong freshman rush. Two members received the fraternity’s Neil Hospers Award. Dean Bahniuk and Mike Sawyers each rt ceived the award which is given for excellence in academic achievements. Cyndi Price 108 Greeks Chris lA’Cnmptr ■•'« h Austin Whitever relaxes in the new Phi Kaproom. Phi Kappa Sigma: (front row) John Hceb. Eddie Morris. Casey Duffy Ipres.). John Alexander (v.p). Jeff Gross. Ron Shelky. Kurt Kosco. Steve Haas, (row 2) Mike Mumper. Austin Whitever. Bryan Frady. Mark Cun-ningham, Hilly Collins. Doug ('all, Art Payne. Adam Peachy. Mike Sawyers. (row 3) Matt Gray. Dave Jones. John Kearny, Jim Egbert. Dean Hahniuk, Brian Kahat (sec.), (back row) Steve Kelly. Kevin Rogers. Garland Fen-.lick. Chuck Brooks (treas ). Rob Kelley. Russell Hinton. Kevin Rogers and Dave Jones enjoy the Indian summer weather. Greeks 109 Uelta Zeta Preparing for rush A fer a day filled with song practice, skit rehearsal and rush preparation, the UZ sisters have a chance to enjoy each other's company. Take 63 girls, an out of the way campground, mix it with lots of fun and what do you get? A Delta Zeta retreat! This year the largest sorority on campus went to Camp Carysbrook near Roanoke for their annual retreat. The weekend of September 7 was spent playing tennis, volleyball, ping pong, canoeing, partying and swimming, including an “illicit midnight swim. “It was a chance to get the girls alone together, away from school and get to know each other again,” said Delight Caldwell, a DZ sister. We talked a lot, had a lot of fun and worked out any problems we might have had. The retreat also let us decide how to set up fall rush.” According to Caldwell, rush went very well this year. “We got about 20 girls. Our pledge period lasts three months and pledges are required to wear badges, just so we can get to know who they are.” Caldwell stated emphatically that the sorority doesn’t believe in hazing and that pledges didn’t have to do anything they weren’t comfortable with. Resides being the largest sorority on campus (87 sisters). Delta Zeta was also the newest DZ became an RU chapter in March 1983. Field representatives from the national organization interviewed those interested in starting a new sorority and chose the founders from those interviewed. DZ got an apartment on Jefferson Street and was very active in service projects, in- tramurals and events such as the Vale, tine’s Day dance last year and this year -Halloween dance with Zeta Tau Alpl In addition, DZ took several road tri: during the year for mixers with fratc nities from other schools. They ew painted a DZ Mobile” for that purp But, says Caldwell, academics are fit And winning the scholarship award ! year proved it. What kind of pledge did Delta Zet look for? “We like individuals, and « look for uniqueness in rushees, -Caldwell. “We have our partiers and studiers and we accept it. We’re a lot 1: conforming than other sororities. Win like best about being in Delta Zeta U v. can be yourself, no matter how wild an. crazy and not get knocked for it. 110 Greeks Dfbbit Durette and Julie Moore enjoy (he sun while reviewing rush rules. Delta Zeta: (front row) Netty Johnson. Stephan: Hewitt, Debbie Kelly. Jill Karn. Gina Caputo. Jenny Stengel. Jennifer Jackson. F.layne Heck, (row 2) Kirsten Butler. Kathy Durrett. Julie Moore, Balir Simmons. Joanne Reese. Michele Mion. Rhonda Kellenburgcr, Tracey Grant. Cheryl Cecchini, Sheryl Herrin, Diane McMahon, (row 3) Kim Johnson, Voile Bliss. Ixtrie Norwicki, Anita Leonard. Am Moore, Maureen McQuillian. Janine Clark, Tracy Melaven. Denise Smith. Lea Tre nary, Julie Boyd. Debbie Long, Jayne Johnson, (row 4) Cheryl Weber. Amy Roark. Maureen Allman. Hatty Jackson, (row 5) Debbie Smith. Amy Boltcn. Chris LeCompte, Debbie Mcnold. Shirley Wive I. Beth L’tzy. (row 6) Saron Bryant, Bridget McCardle, Sara Terry, Teri Kerlin. Lisa Sumner, Carolyn Eshleman, Lora Glanville. Donna Dinardo. Carla Ruggere. Susan Lewis, (row 7) Kathy Crennan, Kelly Hainge, Delight Caldwell, Mindy McCarty, lAiura Fhillipi, Debbie Warren, Allison Pierce. Amy Martin (row 8) Lisa Philegar. Paula Pitman. Beckette Lauterborn, Sharon Peadc, Lisa Stutts, Nancy Nash (back row) Stephanie Judge. Ann Vieweg, Alisa McKenna. Lee Anne Laurynas, Kelly Mathews, Debbie Pawloski. Kim Graves. Greeks 111 (Chariot racers Tracey Grant. Tracey Melaven and Debbie Pawlowski stop to eat grapes before continuing to the next stop. Zeta (5au Alplja A Halloween bash with Zeta “It’s close to midnight, something evil’s lurking in the dark. Under the moonlight I see a light that almost stops your heart!” — Michael Jackson ne chilly fall night in 1984, jk I strange events occurred. The wind whipped and howled, mr people laughed and screamed, loud music saturated the air, spirits” entered the bodies and the minds and anticipation filled the souls. Was frightful terror about to occur? No it was just RU students celebrating Halloween! Halloween, once a children's holiday, has evolved into the best night at RU according to many students. Weeks before the event, students laboriously created their costumes, Hcth officials devised plans to control the crowds, Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Zeta, sponsors of the bash, made final preparations for the Halloween Bash. The all-campus party offered exciting new events this year. Heth Center was creatively turned into a haunted house. On the frightful even- President Beth Hockenberry awaits the ar-rival of the party-goers ing of November 2, students dressed as Garfield, Crest Cavity Fighters, ghost busters, punk rockers and hogettes. The mobs of RU students filed into the basement of Heth to experience the excitement. All three levels of the building were opened which provided less crowding and congestion. Upstairs T.J. the D.J.” spinned albums, Macke served beer and food while a Phi Kap sponsored hnunted house kept students trembling. Vission, the four-member Richmond based band, rocked the ballroom as RU students danced the night away. The Highland room was available for the tired partiers to sit down. According to Megan McCauley, vice president of ZTA, the Halloween Bash was a huge success with an excellent turnout.” The bash was so popular it was sold out by 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. Many students from other schools make road trips to RU to experience the Halloween fun. ZTA and DZ began planning for the bash months before the event The two sororities won the honor ot sponsoring the annual event in the Club Fair Raffle held the previous spring. ZTA, advised by Dr. Mary Roberta and Dr. Nick Pappas, sponsored several other events, including i “walk for the lady” to raise money for the Statue of Liberty. They also helped at the Women’s Resource Center, delivered Christmas baskets for the needy, and held clothing drives. Socially, the sorority participated in mixers and parties. ZTA held a weekly ladies night at the Bus Stop to raise money for the Association of Retarded Citizens. According to President Beth Hockenberry, the profits from the Halloween Bash were split between DZ and ZTA. Since ZTA is nonprofit, all the proceeds were contributed to the Association of Retarded Citizens, to RU and to Special Olympics. As Susan Fraizer commented. The dance was well organized thi« year, and Halloween is a great way to express ourselves.” Sharon Walthall 112 Greeks Delta Zeta sister Tracy Melaven and Zcta sister Pren Ingram count down the time until the Halloween Bash begins. Delta Zeta and Zeta worked together to make the Bash a success. Barbara Rinker hangs a skeleton to give a finishing touch to the decorations. Zeta Tau Alpha (front row) Angela Callup. Ann Clark, Meagan McCauley fep). Beth Hoekenberry (pres.). Kathy Combs (sec). Carla Coyne. Barbara Rinker, Caroline Bulk (treas), Colleen Duggan (up). Ellen Mercer, (row 2) Sharon Weadon. I esile Dramhell. Jane Guill. Colleen Hanley. Michelle Roach, Li a Dunay, Beth Canalier. Renee Gracia. Margaret Cutchin. Dana Baughtcr, Debbie Shclhamer, Jacqie Smith. Kendall Fraten, Carolyn Foster, Michelle Delacrus. Maureen Hymers. (back row) Kim Cherry, Lit Harney. Missy God-man. lauren Acinapura. Pren Ingram. Melissa Zafonte. Ann Steuart, Cindy Callie, Su anne Jackson. Shauna Ismigran. Karen Jones, Lisa Register. Karen Rrombery, Rinda Eduards, Kathy Johnson. Sarah Scott, Casey Daots, Joyce Reish. hauna Lonergran. Ann Clark, Lauren Acinapuro. Colleen Duggan and Pren Ingram relax after decorating Heth in preparation for the Halloween Bash Greeks 113 Dressed in their costumes, the children of Zion Baptist Church pose for their Halloween portrait. Delta Sigma Theta sisters organized a Halloween Delta Sigma Theta sisters gel into the Halloween spirit, party for the children at Zion Baptist Chruch This contestant takes off his mask before bobbing for apples. 114 Greeks Delta §t0ma ©tjeta Sisterhood through song R block show, sometimes referred to as a step show, is a gathering of a fraternity or sorority designed to build togetherness and pride within the organization. During the block show, the faternity or sorority sings popular tunes with their own words inserted and dances to the beat. The words and dance steps are combined to praise that particular Greek organization above all others. A block show is basically a pep rally done to music. May 9 was Delta Theta’s night beginning with a party early in the evening. The block show began at midnight. The music started as the sisters began to move and act as one. The togetherness of the sisters in the show enhanced their togetherness as a group. The block show brings the sisters together. It’s four months of hard work. We spend the time together to rewrite songs and to choreograph the steps. Each sister contributes a little.” Th e children sport a variety of costumes from Indian princesses to scary monsters. The rewritten songs were popular music with the words changed. The new words were about DST and its people. Once the basics were established, the practice began. According to the sorority, the songs must be learned and the steps danced to perfection. This practice time gave the sisters even more time together. On other campuses a block show sometimes turned into a competition with the different fraternities and sororities. Here at RU the DST sisters had no one to compete with, but the show went on. There was no one to win or lose but the DST sisters won for themselves a more together and closer sisterhood than they had before. The DST sisters also participated in many community service projects including a Halloween party for the children at the Zine Baptist Church. Laura Johnson Greeks 115 Delta Sigma Theta: (front row) Wanda Ford. Carole Bellamy, (back row) Myra Williams. Rosalind Nelson. Alisa Tyson. Rosa Crawley. Guylene Wood (advisor). The Pi Kap brothers and little sisters share a good time at Cobblestones. Pi Kappa Phi Little Sisters (front row) Chard Hodge, (row 2) Bonnie Sampson, Alicia William, (row 3) Debbie Kelly, Edie Mitchell, (row -1) Sheri Maxey, Maria Staumus. (row 5) Kim Tourault, Dawn Balzarano. (row 6) Nina Arraba, Beth Saum, (row 7) Terry Horne. I Asa Flores, (row 8) Lee Ann Byers. Becky Tirrell, (back row) Beth Moorcones. Pi Kap little sister Bonnie Sampson takes a drink to the library. 116 Greeks JJi Kappa piji Building bonds of brotherhood Rhonda Hopkins VM or the past four years, Pi Kappa Phi has sponsored the annual Homecoming Dance. This year’s dance, with “Johnny Sportcoat and the Casuals from Charlottesville, Va., was certainly a success. The dress code was changed from semi-formal to casual, and ticket prices were cut also. Along with sponsoring this dance. Pi Kappa Phi was involved in other worthwhile activities. Resides being active in the Inter-Fraternity Council, S(1A and intramurals, the fraternity had several service projects. Their main project is PUSH, Play Units for the Severely Handicapped. Pi Kapp earned money to donate these units to needy organizations. Last year Pi Kapp held a 40-hour wheelchair push and participated in the MDA Superdance. They also awarded their own John D. Westburg Scholarship, because of their Scott Jones looks angry after losing another game of pinball at Cobblestones. contributions, a room in Lucas Alumni Hall has been named in honor of Pi Kapp. One of the fastest growing fraternities in the nation, Pi Kappa Phi had a pledge class of 24 members this year, the largest ever. To become a brother, pledges must have at least a 2.0 GPA and go through a pledge period of 10 weeks, learning facts concerning the history of the fraternity on the national and local levels. Pledges also had to make a trip to the National Headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. and take a written examination. The members strove for high academic standing and leadership skills. The main objective of this fraternity was to promote brotherly love and friendship among its members. According to the brothers, “Some fraternities talk brotherhood, but Pi Kappa Phi is doing something about it.” Photos by Chris LeCompte Pi Kappa Phi (front row) Anthony Miamo. Sean Quinlan, Mike Crotty, Chard Hodge, Russ Rerlin, Joey Busa, (row 2) Hugo Espinoza, Bert Coyne, Chris Goodloe, Jay Marku'ood, Mike Tierney, Neil Hart, (row 3) Dirk SuKinson, Richard Hull, Keith Duncan, Jay Hartsock, Kevin Solandcr, Grout Clarke, Bill Larson, Lee Arnold. (row 4) Albert Tigueron, Johnnie Cresent. John Kabler, (row 5) Dale Meyer. Kevin O’Brien, Clay Rollman, Joe Freeman, Jeff Weinburg, Mike Mather, (row 6) Sean Hagarty, Manny Diaz. Mark Mallory, Scott Jones, (row 7) Ty Hamill, Mike Sweet, Mark McRoy. Steve Sulphin, (back row) Jerry Rigill, Lou Stanley. H D. Parker, Jason Kruse, John Ferrugiaro. Greeks 117 Terry Moore Mjc iW e Sprouse carries Sharon Lacey to the finish line during the Greek games. Although sorority ideals differ, Tri Sigs pride themselves in their ability to gel along well with the other Greek organizations. 118 Greeks §igma §i3ma §igma Earning money for kids The sisters of Sigma Sigma Sigma began the year with an attention-getting fundraiser by selling goldfish. Their slogan was. “Lonely, need a companion. buy a goldfish.” One hundred goldfish were sold. Another fundraising project was Santa pictures in Heth Hall. Students could come in and get their picture taken with Santa Claus. The sisters also raised money through car washes, bake sales and craft sales. The pledges held a tuck-in and a slave sale with the pledges of Pi Kappa Phi. The sorority sponsored the Christmas luminarcs around campus, visited children at the Juvenile Detention Center and helped man the Tel-Med phones at the Radford Hospital. In the spring. Tri Sig held a balloon ascent. Balloons were sold and the buyer’s name was put on a card which was attached to the string of the balloon. The balloons were released and prizes were awarded to the owner Junior Francine Burton anxiously auaits bid call-out, the time sorority members find out which mshees accepted Tri Sig bids. of the ballon that traveled the farthest and to the person who found it. The sisters used their money for their philanthropy, the Robbie Page Memorial. Junior Francine Burton said, “Sigma serves children and every Tri Sig supports this memorial ’ Over the summer the Tri Sig officers attended the regional leadership school held at James Madison University. Karen Page, president, said, “It was a way to learn how to improve the chapter.” The sorority spent the year working hard toward earning the sorority’s national award. Terry Whitley received the Mable I ee Walton award. It’s the highest national award which Tri Sig gives and is awarded on the basis of outstanding school, sorority and community work, said Page. This year the sorority gained three new' advisors: Dr. Richard Straw, assistant professor of history, Mrs. Marla Straw and Dr. Janet Wagner, associate professor of French. Jane Helm, Vice President for Business Affairs, was also an advisor. . Cyndi Price Sign Sigma Si«mo: (from row) SI.redif i «, !an. Gina S’.'llrlt Una, i. Hrekx Sim-- i dp). Karra fege ii '., i. Mill) Hankla. Undo K• ff. ■ . J (row 2).Verify !..■ j.. Kathy Wray, Santy It, •I, Sam Wrtltmrn. Reeny ,ruian. t'hrryt Wing . (iirm South, Sutetlr Rhrr. � •mar Hurton, Tammy f;ri i—. .. Irsetei Karnalh. Alter U ':i« r. Camille Mrilarry, Ktn: ('■«• . Mary Guni'uvt (row 3) Tueua liana. Jan II iM, fall I Lillie. MreikIS Nr i Ixta ftedler. CinJy It Uithrll, Whitaker. ’ linn:. Ileth PrcrUttia. l.i Kntldi. I Aura Halt. K-.. • Ihiun. Ijnn B'vwrr, (row I) Ur In, a llama• try; to Trr, Whit try. Tommy lit., (lay Holler. Muhrlle S,-.’,.. r. Mr tan llrnuinglon. tone Applegate. Jill Itk, rultr Term Vio Itonna . ..Itlun irow 5) Myra Tamrnte Callw ay. Kellex farter, Karen K’.i.'.-h, Shilh Ih-kker, lrrf.it Haoho . (buck row) I ,he llnrhe. Kalhie Applegate. Trarey Horton. Karen Rumnr-y, Sheen Sem.met. Sheri Woodt. Km Kurt. Anne Martin fenny Lejt «i h. Angela Hr ant, Terri ('ranley Greeks 119 I 4 -ir Sigma I’hi Kpsilon Golden Hearts: (front row) Colleen McMullen, Cathy Milter, Haven Ames. Susan Peters, Cindy Waggoner, Laurie Collier, (row 2) Kim Thomas. Rebecca Hogsett, Tricia Shafer, Karen Ruff, Ann Moore, (row 3) Leslie Motherly, Sally Drescher, Vicki Grey, Sue Knebel, (row I) Tommy Green. Shawn Underwood, Karen Maslich, Pricilla Cash. Car washes serve as a means of raising money for Golden Heart Recta Hogsett. 120 Greeks §igma JJlji fEpsilon Supporting service and sports Dan Hempey The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon continued their traction of excellence. The fall pledge class set a new record with the largest pledge class — 27 in number. Sig Kp helped the Radford community by working at the Radford community hospital. They operated the Tel-Med free information service and also delivered meals to those people in the community who were unable to leave their homes. Sig Ep also co-sponsored the “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” in which they raised money and student awareness for the valley’s Big Brother Big Sister c program. o Sig Ep continued to support RU athletics. As well as boasting eight varsity lacrosse players, three varsity soccer players, three varsity gymnasts and a cross country runner, the Sig Ep intramural athletes were also tough to Enjoying their seats on the Moffett wall for the lacrosse game are Kevin Parris, Linda Woody and Cristy DeGuzman beat especially in flag football and basketball. Sig Ep showed leadership campuswide with members holding positions as varsity soccer and lacrosse captains, head ranking cadet in the ROTC program and various Student Life and SGA positions. The brothers and the Golden Hearts enjoyed their annual wine and cheese Christmas party. The Golden Hearts also held a spaghetti dinner for the brothers and pledges. Sig Ep enjoyed mixers with several sororities including a toga party and beach bash. Twelve brothers resided at the university-owned Sig Ep house on Clement Street. This served as a good centralized location for brotherhood events. Sigma Phi Epailon: (clockwise from center back) Neal Short. Eric Giese, Charles Garfield (treas.). Tommy Gree. Ed Zimmerman (op.), David Lamarie, Ixirry Jimenez, Pete Flora, Martin Guardia. Jim Morgan, Reagan Evans, Ken Williams. Greg Moore. Daud Mitchell, Eric Wimer, Dan Hempey. Trey Hambrick. Paul Hunter. Kevin Parris, Brent Jones, Devin Jones. Dave Noll. Greg Caloga, Bob Wrenn. Mark Millekcr (sec.). Greg McCarthy (pres.). Mike Mathes, lan Clark (sec.). Greeks 121 I’hi Sigma Kappa: (front row) Brad Carriker (treas.). John Bright, Mark Broaduell (o.p.). Date Krick (pres.), Scott Mahone. Kirk Poore. Max Wilkinson. James Gosney (tec.), (row 2) Chris Cochran. Ben Steinberg. Steve Gill, Jeff Jarvis, Char Dorrier, Barry Sites (sentinel), (row 3) Steve Pierce, Joe Gramann, Scot Romoser, Cliff Gleason, Dave Morgan. Rich Kartey, Pete Orlando, John Hurst, (back row) George Freeman. Dave Hannom. Richard Dunlap Phi Sigma Kappa Little Sisters: (front row) Page Sinclair, Lisa Uithol, Ginger Palmore. (row 2) l.uannc Madsen (pres.). Susan Frazier. Tammy Mcekins. (row 3) Julie May (sec.), Kathy Cleary. Lisa Regester. (row •I) Pren Ingram, l.ynda Bonieskie, Ixiure Anderson (back row) Carol Hasslacher. Lauray Beck Senior Scott Mahone takes time out from painting the unofficial Phi Sig house to pose for the camera. 122 Greeks plji §igma Kappa Phi Sig feeds the needy Little sisters Lisa Register and Reeky Willard and Phi Sig brother Dave Ashman, take a break from Saturday clean-up lr hi Sigma Kappa, the oldest j | fraternity on campus, stressed scholarship and brotherhood. Besides being active in the Inter-Fraternity Council, this iraternity was involved in various tmpus and community projects. On Halloween, Phi Sig brothers, along with th - sisters of Delta Zeta, went “trick or treating for canned food. These two organizations gave the food they collected to needy families in the Radford area. Phi Sig also sponsored “Share,” a non-federal subsidized food program to help low' income families meet their food needs. Members of the recipient families were able to purchase food at reduced prices in exchange for two hours of monthly community service. The “Beginning of the World” and the “End of the World parties were sponsored by Phi Sig along with the regular Thursday college nights at Sacketts. On campus, the fraternity planned to hold a “Battle of the Bands” in Heth Hall. This was hoped to be a huge success, just as the Christmas Dance was. The Christmas Dance was co-sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Sig. Phi Sig also sponsored several all-campus parties. By all of this. Phi Sig proved to be a hard working organization. Rhonda Hopkins Greeks 123 §igma Sigma Nu increases unity Sigma Xu members show their spirit during RU's first division 1 basketball game. 124 Greeks igma Nu spent the year working on many community service pro- 1 jects and increasing the unity of Mr the fraternity. To help the city of Radford, Sigma Nu worked in shifts, deaning out the artifacts from the burnt remains of the firehouse. During Halloween, they put on a haunted house for the pupils of Belview Elementry School in Christiansburg. In the winter they collected canned goods for the Women’s Resource Center and a needy family for Thanksgiving. Other services included an aluminum can drive and donations to Inited Way. They also helped a handicapped resident of Radford by doing household chores with the Va. Tech, chapter. A ski weekend at Snow Shoe was raffled and many car washes helped to raise funds for the fraternity’s needs. Throughout the year they sponsored fhancey’s every Wednesday and every other Friday. rhis past spring, Sigma Nu acquired a ‘'Nu edition called little sisters. The spring pledge class was formed by an open rush. The fall rush, however, was done completely differently. It was closed and all the “Nu” little sisters were made honorary. The sisters helped support the brothers by having fundraisers and doing a community service project with the Women’s Resource Center. According to Jack Victor, president, ‘The purpose of Sigma Nu is to bind together all members by ties of true and lasting friendship.” Sigma Nu worked hard to keep the strong brotherhood that started this fraternity in the spring of '82. Sigma Nu, who is based in Lexington. was started in RU by 16 close buddies. Through the help of IFC and the Va. Tech, chapter, the RU chapter was initiated in February of ’8-1 and has since doubled in size. Haven Ames Sigma Nu: (front row! Jeff Sadelcovych. Douglas Griffiths. Phil Parsons. Elias Shukrallah. David Owen, (row 2) Dean Canaros, Mark Hennaman, Thomas Galdner. (row 3) Lou Winiesivski, Jeff Forrest. Mark Ixiughlin, Jack Victor. Karl Smith, (row 4) Kevin Riordan, Bob Tarr. Todd Frazier, (row 5) Paul Hubbard. Dirksen Compton, Sean Feeley, Jeff Jackson. Bruce Hope, Doug Cerv. John Koltisko. Sigma Nu Little Sisters: (front row) Laura Bcitz. Julie Knaub, Mia Pak, Lee Howard, (row 2) Laune Chocklett, Liz Rockefeller. Crystal Coskrell. Margie Volvo. (row 3) Ceanne Crouch. Undo Ramsey. Beverly Bisnur. Laura Wampler :: Greeks 125 Scoti Mahone Alpha Chi Rho: (front row) Reed Crowe, Andy Perkins, (row 2) Dace Cook, Wayne Barber, F. D. Moore, Chris Jones, Brian Malloy, Barry Dolan, (row 3) Mike Calleran, Tom Corrigan, Dave Riechard, Danny Glass, Carl Haack, Lee Hush, Shawn Cody, (back row) Jeff Burke. Buzz Shea, Phil Dorsey, Randy Dorsey, Woody Anderson, Scott Schaff-ncr, Kent Heming. Alpha Chi Rho Little Sisters: (front row) Gina Keebler, Anne Burlee, Cathy Moore, Melissa Tilson, Kristen Ringle, (row 2) Kassie Brown. Bonnie Hale. Cheryl Burks, Lisa Armstrong, Chris Mercer, Beth McDonald, Beth Miller, (back row) Betty Reese. Donna Vest. Stacie Everting. Jody Formtchellt, Michele Kimball. Karla Cooper XP, a community service i 1 oriented fraternity contributed p most of its time and money to the jA national organizations, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Every week AXP sponsored what they called “Wet Wednesday” at the Bus Stop. All the money went to the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. The fraternity helped raise money for the Mental Health Services of the New River Valley community through donations, picnics, and drives to obtain food, clothes, furniture, and other materials. One of the most popular and fun events for the brothers was sponsoring the haunted house for the students of BelHeth school in Radford. AXP has been sponsoring the Halloween ball since 1981, and it has become a tradition since then. Admission was free, and it was done “only for the kids, said Vice President, Dan Glass. The brothers also held “clean ups for the police station and the city court house. The AXP little sisters also contributed to the community effort by helping the Women's Resource Center. In addition to all of the services that AXP provided, they still liked to have fun. They held a weekly event this past year called bat racing” and also introduced hacky-sack to RU. Being a small fraternity of approx imately 25 members. Dan Glass stated, “we emphasize quality not quantity. They were pleased with the diverse quality of their membership this year. The brothers came from many backgrounds. Two members were cheerleaders, one was part of the theatre, another stemmed from the Progressive Student Alliance, and yet another held the position of news editor for the school newspaper. The “mix” in membership was part of the combination that made AXP unique. 126 Greeks Alplja GUji fHl|o AXP happy with diverse quality Brian Malloy auaits the chance to net back to AXP's section at the basketball game. Greeks 127 ©au Kappa iEpsilon New faces for TKE Senior TKE brothers Dat e Renano, lirad Gold. Kevin Campbell, and Mark McCormick pose or a portrait in their Smithfield-Manor apartment. fnu Kappa Epsilon vice president, Kevin Campbell considered this year as one of rebuilding. He said, “We’ve moved toward a more public service and campus welfare oriented fraternity.” TKE planned another keg roll for children’s diabetes from Radford to Washington, D.C. and donated proceeds to the United Way. The brothers also helped Heth Student Center by performing security functions for dances and repairing equipment. Scholarship was, however, most impor tant to TKE. Since a high percentage of the pledges were freshmen, big brothers tried to impress upon the new members the importance of high academic standing. Big brothers worked on a one-to-one basis with their little brothers. “We’re careful the fraternity doesn’t take too much time from studies,’’ Campbell explained. The TKE little sister program also went through some changes. Campbell explained that the brothers felt TKE was becoming divided as the little sisters moved more in the direction of a sorority. To tty to get “closer,” the little sister program was replaced with Order of Diana, which was less structured than the previous program. No one is required to do anything now,” Campl ell explained, “the girls do things ljecau.se they want to.” One of TKE’s major goals was to increase membership. Campbell said, “We're looking for leaders, not just for TKE positions but the kind of people who arc involved with student government and honor societies.” Campbell felt that TKE reinforced the idea of the individual. “We don’t try to take people who fit in one category.” To help with fraternity dues and banquet costs, the TKE brothers sponsored happy hours at the Bus Stop on Fridays Senior Mark McCormick received the Top Charter Member award and Campbell won the chapter’s scholarship award. TKE finished second in the Greek Week competition. The brothers also made Joe Theisman, Washington Redskin quarterback, an Omicron Omega honorary TKE when he was invited to RU by the Student Life Guest Speaker committee. TKE planned more social events with other Greeks. Campbell felt, It’s real important that Greeks work together, rather than compete.” 128 Greeks Sheryl Herrin Extreme care and concentration is displayed by Jeff Earnest in the egg loss competition during Greek Week. Ttu Kappn Kpsilon: (front row) Kenny Miller (advisor), Jeff Jones (sec.). Chuck McKinster, Brad Gold, Tom Graves (pres.), Kevin Campbell (v.p.), Bryan Krizek, Rob Turks. Bruce McCord. Mary Alice Molgar (advisor), (row 2) Andy Smith, John Choc. Brian Keating. Alfred Bilrzeriah. Mark McCor-'ruck. Dave Stickle, Kevin Bugg. David Regano, (back row) Tim Gibson. Joe Robbins, Richard Smith. Jay Deters, Mike Barber, Frank Bucholtz, Chuck Mateer. Chris Malooley. Order of Diana: (front row) Rohm Pennington, Ebie Schuler, Susan Suain, Lisa Wever, Laura Shelly. (back row) Rita Bradford, Elaine Haislip, Linda Bibb. Greeks 129 TKE brothers are able to keep their national dues down through fundraisers like Friday happy hours at the Bus Stop. Alplja Kappa Alp a AKA serves the community Rhonda Hopkins y merit and “culture” the ||J members of Alpha Kappa Alpha p|p strove to be of service to mankind. This was exemplified through their many service projects and benefits held throughout the year. During the fall, AKA held its annual canned food drive for Thanksgiving along with working with the Blood-mobile. Alpha Kappa Alpha worked in conjunction with the First Missionary Baptist Church in Radford. They held parties for children at Halloween and Christmas, and an Easter egg hunt held in the spring. The members visited the detention home in Christianshurg and provided recreation for the youngsters there. They also supported the Women’s Resource Center. For fund-raisers, AKA held car washes and hotdog sales. “Exam-wiches,” sandwiches sold during exam week, were something new sponsored by the sorority. The AKA sisters also held its annual block show, a dance performance that promoted AKA. Founded in 1908 at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha was the first sorority founded for black women. Since being founded at RU in 1974, the sorority has stressed academic stability and unity between the sororities and fraternities on campus. Janet Reid takes a break from studying to pose for the photographer. 130 Greeks Alpha Kappa Alpha: Olivia Roberaon (pres.), Kim Rice (see.), Janet Reid (v.p.). Tht sisters of AKA practice their sorority song around the piano. Greeks 131 132 Organizations Organizations 133 Accounting Society: (front row), Donna Utnik, Cathy Garappo, Susan Williams (pres.), Yvonne Blackuell Ureas ), Joyce Heflin (nice pres ), (row two), Cindy King, Donna Thurman, Barbara Vonville, Amy Alien Anita Hanks, Patricia Tolley, Brenda Ring, Leslie Butler, Cynthia Knox (sec.). Carolyn Wright; (back row), Becky Greear. Lee Clark. Kim Creasey, Kelly Goforth, Matt Moser, Wayne Allen. Sean Leary, Jim Vogle, Rebecca Nichols, Heather Peterson, Darby Doe. Alpha Delta Mu: Jan Pierce (sec!treat.), Debi Pratt (vice pres.), Leslie Wetter (pres.). Alpha Lambda Delta (front row), Ixiurie lAinn. Cyndi Price, Tracy McCauley (pres), Marie Ferrey, Karen Kolb, Sheri Hancock; (back row), Dr. William Hicham (advisor), Rhonda Counts. Susan Morris. Cathy Church, Scott Bishop. Eric Webster. Karen Via, Philip Dreary, Nancy Harmon. Sarah Gardner, Rhonda Catron. Margaret DeHart, Lisa Willot, Meg Hatfield 134 Organizations Alpha Pal Omega: (front row) Roy Hayden: (row two), Sharon Yowell (hut.), Janice Moore, (sec.Ureas.). Eileen Deville (vice pres.). Mary Knapp (pres.), (back row). Chuck Hayes (advisor). Julie Thudium, Harry Delaney, Lynn Simpkins, Tyler Barden American Chemical Society: (front row), Dino (Jrcma. Mary Hagee, Joy Frazier. Bonnie Hale. Donna Apgar; (row two), Lisa Madison, Karen Hayes, Heather Viette (pres.). Penny Atkins; (row three), Dr. Patricia Amatius, Dawn Smith. Donna Soghoian (vice pres.), Allen Jones; (back row), Ed Tucker, Daniel Humphreys. Tom Allen. Dave Cobb. Jeanna Jeffrey, Tom Bochlct. Jim Thompson. v 3 -C AVEC Movement: (front row) Cathy Cavallaro (hist.), Beth Long (sec.ftreas.), Kellie Matthews (vice pres.). Liz Parfitt (pres.); (back row), Lisa Lapre. Jenny Lefore, Terry Timko. Organizations 135 Scott Mahone ----------------------------------------------------------------1 --------------------------------.-------------------------------. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Asha Benson models her garment in front of the creatively designed set by Steve Kolb. Students share their creativity Sharon Wolrhall Although hours of preparation, planning, and arrangement have been involved, only one moment really counts! The long-awaited moment the model steps onto the runway is the instant that will be remembered. Although the garments have been creatively designed, the set tediously constructed, the models meticulously dressed, and the spot lights warmed-up, the fashion show does not begin until that first step is taken. That first step was anticipated by the many RU students involved in the Parents Weekend Fashion Show presented October 27. The show, entitled “From the Pages Of,” featured fashions from magazines such as Vogue, Gentlemen's Quarterly, and Mademoiselle. The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, who sponsored the show, originated the theme to present the tailoring involved in highly sophisticated garments. The garments, designed by students from fashion merchandising, interior design, and education illustrated the different techniques learned. Tailoring, drafting, and draping methods were all applied. An effective set, designed by Steve Kolb, an interior design major, included a spacious stage, archways with Vogue printed in bold letters, and a long runway that enabled the audience to experience all sides of the model. Music provided a relaxing atmosphere while Stephani Hewitt, committee chairperson, announced the models and described the garments. According to AATCC advisor, Dr. Fernande Gard, the fashion show al- lowed students to share their creativity and was good promotion” for those in volved. Many students are noticed ar.d are often hired by modeling the garments they made. The fashion show was among the many activities the AATCC wj-involved with. The RU chapter ot AATCC, an international association, was the first chapter to be recognized in Virginia. The organization offered workshops and research centers where students made contacts and learned information on coloring, fabrication, pro cessing dyes, textiles, problem solving and other information related to fashion. The AATCC certainly applied their knowledge in presenting a fabulou fashion show worthwhile for everyon involved. 136 Organizations AATCC nu mber Amy (Hixson models her original design as Asha Henson units her turn. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists: (front row), Patricia Chaffin Prince (sec.). Sue Strand (treas.), Iaisce Lout (pres.), Rriget Smith (vice pres.); (back row), Wanda Robertson. Cyndi Farrell, Asha Henson. Amy Glixson. Donna La Few. Fernando Card (advisor), Kelly Stevens. Alice Mugha, Carol Rrrtdenbach. Flame Edwards. townjcc int=y Kathy Voice enthusiastically walks the runuay as parents and friends look on. Original clothing, designed and made by AATCC members is modeled at the annual parents’ weekend fashion show. TOWN : Organizations 137 American Marketing Association: (front row) Becky Sink, Dana Berlin, Jackie Meyding, Melissa Young, Alicia Williams; (row two), Michelle Mum-ford. Beth Hockenberry, Kathy Haskins (sec.), Polly Hall (pres.), Patty Richmond (vice pres.), Millie Hankla, Kimberly Brockman; (row three), Felipe Chia (advisor), Richard Stone. Jerry Keyes. Kathy Tippett. Kevin Marven, Julie Cook. Sue Harrell; (back row), John Hurley. Ronnie Canfield, Michael Helvey, Don Helvey, Matt Nicholsen, Dr. Howard Combs (advisor). American Society of Interior Designers: (front row), Kelsie Tyler. Betsy Hill, Bonita Morrison (pres), Blaine Cross (sec), Jenny Houery. (row two), Dr Carol Dagwell (advisor), Rose White. Dana Paige Foster, Jennifer Smith. Angela Gallup, Julie Hurt. Robin Lorimer. Tina Aimarode. Rinda Edwards. Holly Alexander, Amy Roarke. Crissy De Guzman, Ann Walker, B. J Tilley (advisor); (back row), Sarah Pearson, Tammy Osborne, Laurie Seaton, Yvette Rinky, Kathie Applegate, Jeff Hicks, Brenda Yost, Kim Newman. Paige Foster, Judy Carter. Laura Rcvis. Animus Quurcns: (front row) Donna Foertsch (treat.), Shelly Saunders (pres.). Jack Nunes (hist ), Christa Hoffman, Lynn Rush (vice pres.), Joyce Sexton (sec.); (row two), Heather Viette, Shelby Guilt, Thomas Allen, Teresa Ashworth. Frankie Johnston. 138 Organizations Appalachian Events Committee: (front row), Bobbt Willis (co-chair.), Richard Straw, Bill O'Brien (co-chair.), Laura Binda (sec); (back row), Pamela Frye, Grace Toney Eduards, Cynthia Saunders, Kim Burnette. Art Guild: (front row), Dell Siler, Bill LeSueur (treas), Noreen Montgomery; (back row), W. Keith Crowder, Lori Jones, Marion Mercer (pres.). Athletic Trainers: Jackie Clouse Kathy Trail. Bev Biancur, Cammie Conboy. Mary Tyman, Robbin Blankenship, Sherrie Parsons, Kirsten Jams. Organizations 139 Association of Financial Manager : (front row), John Veit, September Janes (preij, Clarence Rose (adi isor); (back row), Caylc Guynn, Curtis Martin, Amy Smith, Gary Akers. Teresa Ratmir, David Leudtman. Baptist Student Union: (front row), Missy Strumb. Ram Bell, Glenda Howland. Kathy Edmonds, Dennis White. David l.a.-sil r, Teresa West (pres.). Ann Hatley, I.aura Cox. Jan Braswell. Brenda Connelly, Dana Rougher, Carolyn Wright, (row two), Dee Dee Neese. Rat Weaver, Be Be Hill, Diane Marrs. Denise eonl.uesch. Lisa Kemper, Wendy Hurtt. Tamara Brainerd. Devon. Lisa Bradley. Cheryl Williams. Kelley Hamm; (row three), Deborah Wade, Anita Collier. Sandra Smith Heather Hash. Laura Petty. (row four), Debbie Johnson, Vicki Martin, Donna McCroskey. Anne Boyd. Pam Clements. Susan Morris. Karen Lynn Kolb. Arlene Sherba. Todd Millsaps. Tina Wood, Robin Hurt; (hack row). Sharon Blake, Becky Hopkins. Teresa Palmer. Sarah Byrd. Ratty Roach. Jeff Kleppin, Wayne Poales. Hilda Howerton. Laurie Lunn, Karen Ruff. Barbell and Fitness Club: (front row), Troy Ramsey, Scott Hartranft (chairman). Matthew perry (pres.), J R Woodu ard; (row two), Scot: Moscoviti, Tim O'Connor. Scott Kauffman, .Marc Griffin, Mark Higgins. Gary Pennington. Scott Hoffman, (back row), Jim Hefto. John Mabry. Haley Goffigon.Joey Bauer 140 Organizations Black History Committee Enriching campus life A lex Haley, author of Woofs, emphasizes a point during a lecture, sponsored by the Black History Committee. Hover) Ames Shoron WolrhoH The energetic yet romantic music of PUSH filled Heth Ballroom on April 14, 1984 to celebrate the 9th Annual Eclipse Ball. PUSH, an eight-member band from Richmond, kicked off the evening at 9 p.m. and played a variety of current, slow and old songs. The ballroom was decorated in navy blue and silver which created an atmosphere of romance. Dressed in semi-formal attire, the students absorbed the romantic setting and experienced a dream come true. The theme “Pieces of A Dream” was chosen by the Black History Committee, sponsors of the dance. A photographer was available to take pictures of the couples. The first Eclipse Ball took place nine years ago when the Black History Committee evolved. The Committee was formed to generate student awareness of the black contribution to cultural arts. The organization has sponsored quarterly dances, skating outings, gospel singing and the annual Eclipse Balls. The Committee supported the Harlem Nocturne, a popular series of plays and several guest speakers, including Calvin Hill, Andrew Young, Willy Tyler and his dummy Lester, Dick Gregory and many more. The enthusiasm and creativity of the 14-member Committee greatly enriched all students at RU. Black History Committee: (front row), Ohna Roberson (secretary), Regena Hill. Marsha House. Linda Henderson (chairperson). Jeuel Taylor (treasurer), Rita Thompson (correspondingsecretary); (back row). Sheila Hickman, Myra Williams, Peter Spencer. Lisa Bramlet. Singer Jane PoutII captivates the audience in Heth Ballroom uith her songs and humor. Organizations 141 Photos by Mike Chandler Campus Crusade for Christ: (front row), Ken Gorby, Virginia Hudson. Deanna Dixon, Cheryl Darker, Kristen Alkire; (row two); Laura Wuntke, Sharon Goad (vice pres.). Randy Pease (pres.), Chilly Johnson, Gidget Polk; (row three), Ronnie Palmieri. Greg Gaines, Deidre White, Rhonda Wood. Tara McClure. Kim Shot well, Michelle Hughes, David Mahan. Denise Murrell. Tammy Scott. Diane Lett; (bark row) Chris Joseph. Pam Hollondsworth. Debbie Rae, Brett Campbell, John Kearney. Le Cercle Francais: (front row) Maruja Herrera• Menchen, Liz Hammond. Nancy Harman, Niels von-Solberg (sec.), Sandra Douglas (vice pres.), Patti Ames (pr«s.). Yvette Thomas (advisor), Mary Howard; (back row), Meg Hatfield. Claudio Belloli. Scott Moscovitz, Marti Hicks, Janet Wagner (advisor), Lynne Hey man. 142 Organizations Circle K: (front row), Donna Boat• man. Anne Best, Lisa Kegley; (row two), Darby Doe (treat.), Wendee White (pres.), Marcie Willis (vice pres.), Lisa Conway; (back row), Todd Kingrea, Tammy Leong, Steve Meredith, Karen Boletchek. Computer Club: (front row), Sharon Goad (treat ), Gail Marshall (vice pres), Sharon Napper (sec.). Chuck Pence (pres.); (row two), Ann Coleman, Joyce Reish, Laura Pendleton. Barbara Stallard. Kathleen Cargo. Susan Weeks. Leslie Sweeney, Carla Bracalente. Consuelo Carvajal; (back row), Karla Cooper, Kay Wilson, Tamm i Altice, Larry McMillion Cotillion Club: (front row), Kay Beard (hist.), Mary Elson (treas.), Sarah Forbes (pres.), Cindy King (vice pres), Lisa Agee (sec.); (row two), Mollie String. Diane Hughes, Lisa West. Julie Hallmark, Sheryl Berdux, Laurie Bauer. Rachel Putze, Lisa Altoft, Terri Kearney, Colleen Moldowan, Linda Gross, Sharon Barker; (back row), Robin Kesselmeyer, Barbara Curnish. Jean-nie Smith, Vicki Casio. Regina Cox. Ruth Cash, Martha Baker. Organiza tions 143 College Republicans Young Democrats Following the campaign trail Rona d Reagan and George Bush, re-elected for a second term, give victory smiles to their supporters. Woyne Dorber The voters sent Ronald Reagan back to the White House with a 49-state landslide victory over his Democratic rival Walter Mondale in November. However, the Reagan victory, along with the re-election of Virginia Sen. John Warner and ninth district Congressman Rick Boucher were the results of a political process which started many months earlier. Many RU students played a non-glamorous, yet essential role in Campaign ’84. Long before the respective candidates gave their acceptance or concession speeches, many members of the College Republicans and Young Democrats at RU were busy working behind-the-scenes. They stuffed envelopes, licked stamps, knocked on doors, made phone calls and handed out campaign literature at high school football games. The student volunteers also helped distribute absentee ballot applications and gave local voters a ride to the polls. “In working for a candidate you learn what actually goes on behind the campaign,” said Brad Lanterman, chairman of the College Republicans. “You’re an envoy of the candidate. You’re trying to get his message across.” Not all of the students’ work was behind-the-scenes though. The two groups held a mock presidential debate between Kim Roberson of the Young Democrats and Joe Freeman of the College Republicans. Freeman said, “America is coming back” under President Reagan. He credited Reagan with banishing the nation’s sense of hopelessness under the Carter-Mondale administration. Roberson spent a lot of time discussing Reagan’s unkept promises — especially his promise of a balanced budget. She also criticized the large cuts in financial aid for students. In a mock presidential election, held the day after the debate. RU students gave Reagan 74 percent of their vote. In the real presidential election the following week, Reagan didn’t get 74 percent of the popular vote, but he did get 49 states in electoral votes. An increasing number of young Americans were voting Republican in 1984 and Lanterman said Reagan’s “leadership style” appealed to many young people. “Also the younger genera tion has become much more conservative in the last 20 years.” “I can’t deny that the national race was a disappointment for Democrats, but we were expecting that,” said Roberson, president of the Young Democrats. “We were most closely involved with the Rick Boucher campaign. We were really pleased; he won by 10,000 votes.” Organizations Walter Mondale and running mate Geraldine Ferraro enjoy a Democratic rally during the campaign. Young Democrats: (front row), Roy Harlsock, Sabra Brown (sec. trcas.), Alice Arnold, Tina Davis (vice pres.), Kim Roberson (pres), (back row), Becky Ritter, Patty Elliott, Leslie Booker, David Farmer, Dr Harold Mann (advisor), Jenifer Blemings. College Republicans: (front row), Bradley Lanterman (chair). Robin Abruzere (treas), Wendy Soggc (sec.); (row two), Nick Orian. George Armstrong, Pam Hollandsworth, Tonya Porter, Maria Benedetti, Teresa Ashworth. Joe Freeman. Heidi Walsh; (back row), Michael Hudson. Greg Oclcrich, Wayne Miller. Organizations 145 Council for Exceptional Children: Diana Jones, Mary Vaughan, Kathy Mills (pres.), Donna Hell (vice pres.), Lynda Klorig. Delta Mu Delta: (front row), Lee Clark (pres), l.ynne Laurence (treas.). Dr. S. E. Perumpral (advisor), Amy Thompson (vice pres.); (row two), Kim Creasey, Peggy Poore. Kelly Goforth, Patricia Tolley, Becky Sink. Amy Smith, Barbara Vonville, Leslie Butler, Douglas Brinckman (advisor), Elizabeth Paynter, Millie Hankla; (hack row), Wayne Allen, David Grannger, Rebecca Nichols, Sean Leary, Phil Cngger. Dcuttschklub: (front row), Julie Boyd, Randolph Thomas, Donna Carey (pres). Dr. Steven Benjamin (advisor), Lynn Hodges; (back row), Elisabeth Schult, Sarah Honig, Bruce Fickley, Carol Breidenbach, Earl Bowers. Pat O'Neill, Nancy Harman, Teresa Massic, Kyle Remppies. 146 Organizations History Club: (front row), Veronica Truf al, Jeff MacKinnon (pres.), Kim Roberton (sec.); (back, row), Charlie Grant (vice pres.), lA ri Gregory. Organizations 147 , Firefighter's Club M embers of the Firefighters Club take a rest from digging fire lines on Mt. Rodgers. Braving the elements to save the land Dawn Smith Why would a person want to battle one of the elements of the earth — fire? Junior David Petty said he joined the Firefighters club because he was an outdoors person, a biology major, and because he felt the club saved forest lands. “On big fires, they need more people. We are called in to relieve the already working firefighters,” he said. The RU Firefighters club had a booth at the annual club fair where they found most of their recruits, who underwent formal training by the United States Forestry Service in order to be certified. This test included a basic physical test called the Harvard Step Test. They were also shown movies on how to fight a fire, took a lecture course and then went out and actually dug a fire line. Firefighting included a lot of technical skills. A fire could quickly change because of wind, humidity or the shape of the land. The Forestry Service supplied the firefighters with essentials, which included steel toed boots, cotton clothing and tools, which ranged from sharpened shovels and rakes to pick axes. The Forestry Service provided training on how to use all the equipment, including pumper trucks. Training programs were offered at RU for both firefighters and squad bosses. The squad bosses had an additional three days of training which included use of a compass and digging fire lines with an exam at the end of the three day sleepless period. Besides firefighting, they also planned hiking trips and other activities such as fund raising and recruiting. The club was basically on call 24 hours a day for duty and could be flown to any where in the United States, in- cluding Alaska and Hawaii and were paid according to the cost of living in the area where the fire was located. The firefighters were trained to ir.op up the coals” after the fire had been put out, dig fire ditches down to the mineral soil, and watch the area to make sure the fire is actually out. This included feeling the ground to make sure n underground fires were burning stump? or roots of trees. This work was grueling and could stretch into days at a time. This fall the firefighters club got the chance to prove their skills in the fire at Mt. Rodgers National Forest. They dug fire lines and then went to another ana about 25 miles away to another fire. In all they were working from 16 to 18 hours. “It was hard, dirty work,” said one member, “but without forests there is nothing.” 148 Organizations Although firefighting is hot. tiring uork, these weary workers still find time to smile 'Three squads of firefighters receive instructions before entering the burning forest Firefighters Club: (front row), Sal Sajonas. Dave Petty (vice president); (second row), Todd Abel. Paul Spicgclblatt. Laura Finch (vice president). Bill Thomas; (buck row), David Devine, Eddie Cochran. Mark Wiggins (president). U.S. Forestry Service workers issue the firefighters equipment before entering the forest. Organizations 149 Home Economioi Club: (front row), Maribeth Miller Ureas ). Denise Wood (vice pres.), Janet Bryant (pres.) Carolyn Fulk (sec.). Briget Smitn (hist. rep.); (back row). Caro'. Breidenbach, Loycc Lone. Debbie Grif-fin. Kelly Cammer. International Association of Business Communicators: (front row), Kathy Gribben. Jeanette Webley. Elizabeth Harvey (pres.), Stephanie Sub off (vice pres), Carole Bellamy. (back row), Edic Mitchell. Linda Ramsey, Haven Ames, Sarah Dunlap, Dave Smitherman. B.A. Swagerty, Sherrie Cupp. International Club: (front row), Martha Ferro, Jenny Harlett, Supaporn Loharjun, Melissa Hall. Marie Ferres. Jennifer Linford, Dr Janet Wagner (advisor), Alice Muglio; (back row), Christie Corrao, Maruta Herrera-Menchen. Niels von Solberg, Russel Chu. von Yu. Alisa SinsuJt Yu. Lystia Dasuki, Consuelo Carixijal. Meg Hatfield, Guillermo l.ainez, Anton Kanuganayagam, Claudio Belldi. 150 Organizations Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship: (front row), Randy Lynn. Anita Hanks. Maria Ellis (pres.). Tim Caste. Mike York, (row two), Leslie Hush. Mary Kay McEetly. dreg (iainc.s. Karen Call. Kim Harvard. Allison Drummond, Jill M. Shepherd. Ixiura Wuntke, Cathy Bonderman, Terry Lindenhofen. Diane Moore. Leslie Turlington. Alice Muglia, Ivy Joyce: (row three), Susan Thompson. Kate Behan. Randy Kirk. Sharon Kamo n-ski. Chip Harkrader, Carrie McCormack. Eric. Kevin Barrett. Maureen O'Herliny. Julie Hurt, Bob Chandler; (back row), Dave Smith. Tim Caste, Brad Lynch. Jonathan Catkin. Kappa Delta Phi: (front row), Chris Carb jncllo. Eleanor !.au (advisor). Lena Orndorff; (back row), Cheryl Ihirscr (sec.). Colleen Kelley (pres.). Lisa (lochenour. Kappa Mu Epsilon: (front row), Joyce Reish. Sharon Goad (pres.), Kathleen Cargo (trees ). Susan Weeks (sec). Tummi Altice (vice pres.). Dr. Hansard (advisor); (back row), Leslie Sweeney, Kelly Goforth, Chuck Pence. Kirk Knott, Pam Love. Carla Bracalcnte. Ann Coleman. Organizations 151 Lambda Alpha Epsilon: (front row), Sid Snellenburg (advisor), Lynn Ixike (sec.), Tom Rouers (pres.), Diane McMahon (free .), James Gilbert (advisor); (row two), Lori Wooten. Dau n Hill, Caroline l ikin. Nancy Pitts, Annie Forkheim, Steph Stamus, Kay Dillard. Kathy Johnson: (back row), Mike Thompson. Doug Hit, Gina Shifflett, Hrendn Kirby, Kevin LaReau, Earl Bou ers Marlins: (front row), Liz Dunham (vice pres.), Melanie Coogan (pres.). Nikki DcUnger; (back row), Linda Johnson (treats'), Mary Scott Coffey. Music Educators National Conference: (front row), Diana Blackburn (treat.), Jan Brewer (pres.), Mickey Collie (vice pres.); (back row), Paula Midock, Sheri lachetta. Mike Lowborn, Teresa West, Susan Hale, Mark Principe. 152 Organizations Karate Club Karate Club: (front row), Calvin Oi'erstreet (pres.), Greg Culpepper (vice pres.), Rita Coyle (sec.), Kim Creosey (treat); (row two). Matt O’Bryan, Rosa Crawley, Timothy Hill, iMurie Smith. Jay Ward. Kathy Trail. Patrick Golden, Eliot Evans, John Bazyk; (back row), Mark Drotos, Mark Tuck. Ben Davis, Randy Kirk. Calvin Overstreet uses a mirror to practice his punching form. tJames Drury and his partner Laurie Smith work together to perfect their kicking techniques. Kick, Kris Fowley The Karate Club was a service organization started in 1973. It was later expanded into physical education courses. Dr. Jerry Beasley, club sponsor, orginated the particular martial art that was taught in the club, called The American Independent Karate Instructors Association (AIKIA) karate style. AIKIA was taught in 100 schools inter- punch, kick again nationally. Beasley felt that “Americans developed a martial art of their own.” On this feeling he wrote a book based on how the Americans developed their own style and how the American style differs from the Oriental style of martial arts. The club’s purpose was for people interested in martial arts to get together and practice. Besides practice, the club has put on demonstrations at basketball games, in Blacksburg and in dorms. They have also brought people such as former world karate champion Joe Lewis to campus. AIKIA and other forms of martial arts stressed self-discovery and students found that those beliefs worked for them in the way of self-defense. Organizations 153 Music Therapy Club: (front row), Susan Hale, Sheri lachetta (hist), Sandy Stratton (pres), Mickey Collie (treat.); (back row), Paula Midoek, Jan Brewer, Mark Principe. Diana Blackburn. Sara Helen Walker. NAACP: (front row), Sheila Hickman (sec.). Marquctt Smith (pres.), Myra Williams (sec.); (back row), Mildred Myers. Jackie Lewis. Monica Proctor (vice pres.), Carole Bellamy, Rita Thompson PEM Club: (front row). Dr. Dumin (advisor), Marsha Gingery. Robbie Thomas. Jane McBride (pres.); (row-two), Libby Shaffer, Pam Epperly, Debbie Byrd. Angie Ogden. Susan Peters (treat.); (row three). Kim Cole, Kate Reed. Sandra Neill, Michelle Boone, (back row),Dr. Ames (advisor). Mark l.ou man, Mark Spencer (vice pres.) Kelly Sherman, Nome Strike. 154 Organizations National Student Speech Language Hearing Association: (front row), Sarah Byrd (pres.). Lori lAVy (vice pres), Leigh Carmody (treas.), Valerie Suord (sec.), I)r. Lissa Cluver (adiisor) (row two), Karen Juggins, Beth Broun. From Ray man, Cheryl Broun, Jan Morgan: (back row), Cindy Hubbard, Donna Scott. Barbara Webster. Monica Perdue. Vicki Martin, Susan Singleton. Susan Akers. Dec Dec Neese. Omicron Nu: (front row), Angela Callup (vice pres.). Kelsie Tyler 'sec.), Bonita Morrison (pres.), Monbet h Miller Ureas). (back row), Debbie Griffin. Karen Humphries. Tina Almarode. Kim Neuman. Jenns H nicery. Betsy Hill. BJ Tilley (sponsor). Phi Alpha Delta: (front row), Jean Titus I sec.). Gretchen Kuehn (pres), Kay Smellier (vice pres); (back row), Deborah Peggans, Kelly Gilliam, Morgan Thistle, Greg Johnson. John Mabrey. Richard Kills. Helen Bishop. Dai id Kpperly. Jason Schu ett. Organizations 155 Omicron Delta Kappa Omicron Delta Kappa I9R4 initiates Charles Barfield. Sherrie Cupp. Cretchen Kuehn. Gail Marshall and Mit sic Stewart. Omicron Delta Kappa: (front row), Gail Marshall. Grctchcn Kuehn. Sherrie Cupp. Missie Stewart, (row two), Jan Bierce. Dean Ronnie Hurlburt Shelley Herman. Virginia Sowers, Sheryl Herrin, l.inda Johnson, Dr. Myrl Jones; (back row). Dr. David Hill. Dr William Hrczo. Sherry Fisher Dr Robert Gill. Richard Kahlcr. Dr. Noel Eggleston, Colleen Kelley (president), l)r. James Hartman. 156 Organizations D can of Students Ronnie Hurlburt reads the history and purpose ofOmieron Delta Kap xi to initiates as members look on. Society recognizes achievement louro Johnson The KU chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honor society which recognized high scholastic and leadership abilities, inducted five new members on Dec. 2. These new members were Charlie Barfield, Sherrie Cupp, Gretchen Kuehn, Gail Marshall and Melissa Stewart. Faculty members were inducted in the spring. Undergraduate candidates must have been at least a junior with a GPA of 3.0. Graduate students must have had a GPA of at least at 3.8. Faculty members were chosen for going beyond the “call of duty. These were professors who took some of their time to sponsor student activities or were simply available for students whenever they were needed. The first chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa was established at Washington and Lee University in 1914. It was designed to encourage superior scholarship and leadership by men and women. Radford received its Omicron Delta Kappa charter on Jan. 21, 1978. Members of the national board visited RU and were impressed by the opportunities for leadership development. Omicron Delta Kappa accepted people who achieved in scholarship, athletics, student government, social and religious affairs, publications and the arts. Omicron Delta Kappa believed in the development of the person as a whole. Intelligence was not the only important factor that was needed by a college graduate in the “real world. The ability to get along with others, take charge, or work on your own was just as important as what you know. Omicron Delta Kappa believed that the search for a sense of truth, honor and self came from a joining and interaction of academic and extracurricular activities. Omicron Delta Kappa membership was an honor that was recognized around the world. These people were dedicated to upholding social, cultural, and moral values of RU and to translating these values and ideals to every day life and campus living. Omicron Delta Kappa helped these students to grow’ in their abilities and to prepare themselves for a life outside of college. Organizations 157 Phi Sigma Iota: (front row). Dr. Janet Wagner (advisor). Julie Grant (pres.). Sylvia Harris (vice pri s); (buck row ), ('arid Hasslacher (see.). Sheryl Herrin (treas.). Pi Gmmna Mu: (front row). Carul Hasslacher (pres ). Gretchen Kuehn (vice pres ). I{ Thomas. Bruce Fickley (treas.); (row two). Dr. Charles McClellan (co-sponsor), Joseph Adams. Jennifer Fitzgerald. Jean Titus. Kim floherson. Kay Smellier, Jeff MacKinnon. Susan Baker. Dr. Larry llembroff (co-sponsor); (back row), Charlie Grant. Joe Lynch. Chris Jensen. Progressive Student Alliance: (front row). Dr. Unnever (sponsor). Julienne Barbazette, Garrett Taylor; (back rowl, Ahmet Bulbulkayce. Maureen Kelley. Jenifer Hlemings, Holly Kelly. Lynn Hodges. 158 Organizations Pal Chi: (front row), Kathleen Fit:-gerald, Denise Murrell. Colleen Collins (pres );(back row), Mark Hite. K.U. Geological Society: (front row), Jon 7 0 Ifm ally advisor). Dam Emmons (set Ureas.), Ervan Kuhnke (pres.), Lee Foster (vice pres.), Eric Dugovich; (back row), Robert Whisonant, Nicholas Madison, John Cook. Les Connor. Kerin Campbell, Jon (licsen. Caroline Jefferson. Steve Lenhori. Carl Rhodes. Hilly Von Till. Glen Wrongbie. Greg Carter. Radio Guild: (front row). Bill Ycr-rick (advisor). Ellen Guthrie (sec.). Tricia Rice (pres.). Thelma Feck (treat): (back row), Todd Stafford, Sherry Fisher, Jane Connolly, Ashley Clark, Alice Hell, Mike Provemano. Organiza tions 159 Parks and Recreation Society Jayne Roan helps cook breakfast for Recreation Club members on a camping trip. Recreation Club: (front row), Brendan Sullivan. Sharon Madill (secretary), Lee Stewart (advisor), Layne Conner (president), Catherine Pugslcy. Jill Johnson: (back row), Terry Whitley. Lea Johnson. Mark Jackson, Charles Reagle. Helen Kramer, Jon Woodyatt (treasurer), Jennifer Halvorsen. Craig Fulcher enjoys a bag of M M's while camping. Recreation club members gather in camp for a meal during their fall outing 160 Organize tions Phi Beta Lambda: (front row), Diane Zawadzki (pari.), Phil Crigger, Michelle Smith (vice pres.), Dee Watson (pres.), Sonya Weeks (sec.), Leslie Butler (rep.), Tammy McKnight; (row two), Felipe Chia (advisor), Connie Joy, Kimbe.r Boykin, Karen Simpson, Becky Greear, Susan Brooks, Teresa Palmer, Eunice Jenkins, Kclsie Tyler, Kathy McDermott, Dr. S. E. Perumpral (advisor), Dr. Clarence White (advisor); (back row), Kathy Tippett, Susan Sandridge, Julie Anderson, Sean Hagarty, Barbara Towle, Joe Kon-das, September Jones, Chuck Hancock, Brenda Ring, Pam Schmidt, Amy Lynn. Preparing students for business Pete Horbokh PBL was not the Pulaski Bowling League, but rather, a business organization teaching students how to smoothly slide through projects without landing in the gutter. Phi Beta Lambda was a notional organization devoted to the advancement of business students in postsecondary education. Their purpose was to sharpen student leadership skills to prepare for the business world. Radford University’s chapter of PBL enriched students’ business knowledge by hosting prominent speakers such as Ginger Mumpower, vice mayor of the City of Radford, and Dave Balmer, vice president of United Virginia Bank. PBL gave students a chance to compete in state and national events in all business fields. These competitions consisted of tests, events and interviews. “The idea behind the competitions is to promote competitive and aggressive business students,” said Dee Watson, president of the RU chapter. PBL also offered members workshops on subjects such as parliamentary procedure and job interviews. Radford’s PBL chapter made significant contributions to the community by working closely with the Big Brother Big Sister program. They also worked closely with the March of Dimes and Project ASK — the Association for Study of Childhood Cancer. Each year PBL had a statewide competition among the chapters. The competition included membership, parliamentary procedure and outstanding project, Radford University's chapter designated Nov. 15 as Free Enterprise Day to fulfill their outstanding project for state competition. The Free Enterprise Day consisted of placing an advertisement in the Roanoke Times and World News and gaining a $5 contribution from community businesses in return for their business being placed in the advertisement. The proceeds from this drive went to the March of Dimes and Project ASK. PBL also formed an advisory’ board consisting of prominent business leaders in the Radford community. “They structure ideas and goals, serving as a link between PBL and the community, said Michelle Smith, vice president of PBL. The money generated this year went to help build the new national building in Reston, Va. Each PBL chapter aimed to contributute $500. The organization planned to keep its strong ties with the community in order to provide future members with the same learning experience, Smith said. “Getting involved in PBL has given me insight to the business world that 1 believe will benefit me in the future.” Organizations 161 Rho Lambda: (front row), Beth Hockenberry. Millie Hankla (.tec.). Hope liix Ureas '). Shar: Bumstein (pres). Kathy Combs (vice pres.), Terry Whitley, (hack row), Karen Pane. Helen Holmes, Cathy Han ey La Sociedud Ilispanica: (front row). Thayde L ada Patricia Brandt (treat.), Julie Grant (pres ), Kimberly Johns (vice pres.), Lisa Polinori (sec.). Men Hatfield; (back row), Sylvia Harris. Sandra Smith, Ron Shelkey, Tracy O'Connor, Ia o Prosser, Leonor de Ulloa (advisor), Philip Dreary, Mariya Herrera-Menchen, Acela Bcdoya. Sigma Delta Pi: (front row), Kimberly Johns (vice pres.), Julie Grant (pres.), l)r. Leonor de Ulloa (chairperson). Patty Brandt; (back row), Sheryl Herrin. Sylvia Harris, Margaret Hatfield. Philip Drewry. 162 Organizations Sigma Gamma Epsilon: (front row), Eric Dugotich. l.aune I rian (tecjtreas.). Nicholas Madison; (back row), Greg Carter, Jon Lenhart (advisor). Robert Whisonant (advisor). Ski Club: (front row), Dana Kerim, Susan Gcrcken. Meg Gorman, Eric Uugovich. Todd Forbes, John Eruin. ('hr-.sti Hau n. Gary . ash; (row two), Jesse Hill. John Wingfield. Gary Brad-shau . Charlie Joy (treas ), John Ratliff (vice pres.), Orlando Blizzard (pres), Tom Berkley (sec.). Bernd Kuenneche (advisor); (row three), Fernanda Roethcl, Jill Earn, Christina Mercer, Carlene George. Michael Reeb, Candy Russell, Cezanne Goodykoontz, James Toners. Doug Miller, l.tz Dunham. Julie Basinger, Kimberly Williams, Suzan Swam, James Reed. Alan Phillips. Doug Nedrich, Pam Bucket, Shannon Savage. Wendy Baxenaale; (row four), Al Sedrich. Chri•. Hut her, Mark Kelson. Randy Sluss. Andy Duncan Chris Woods, Barbara Toule. Rrixcow Guy, Tom Roeklet, (back row), John Dombroski, Mary Ann Ivonkoe, Robin Hudgins, Lee Hush. Society for the Advancement of Management: (front row), Sonya Tucker (vice pres, of promotion), Randy Ceryan (treas ), K Lisa Flores (etec vice pres ), Pam Shafer (vice pres.), Susie Phares (sec.). Day net te Law (vice pres, of membership). Vicki Kozak Cyndi Farrell. Susan Gibson. Janet Williams. Daun Patterson; (row two), Mac Hanks (advisor), Kathy Durrett, Karen Russell, Carmen Jones, (row three), Kim Ken ton Mark Milleker, Ixiura Albaugh, Mary Scott Coffey; (row four), Barbara Cumish, Craig Smith; (row five), Cindy Paynler, Ian Clark, Tom Passino; (row six), Jamie Holman. Lisa Heath; (row seven), Anthony Miano, Kicky Ghin; (row eight), Mary Jo Harrison, Tina Mercer; (back row), Debbie Smith, Terrell Smith. Organizations 163 Army ROTC HOTC Senior Clash: (front row), Todd Liinck, Trade Ehrenberger. Edward Zimmerman. Chris Taylor. Eric Wimer, Brett Campbell. Dan Harris; (row two), Susan Pendleton. Ann Crews. Dannet Foote. Kellie WHoyle. Sherry Hill; (back row). Hick Judd. Scott Lenahan. Keuin Solander, Tom Dunn, Donald Stewart. Hob Montgomery Training officers for today’s army Unlike the army our fathers remembered, the army was not just for men. As the girls in the Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps were finding out, the army offered numerous opportunities for women, besides their traditional roles, such as business and nursing. The army offered career opportunities in all branches except for Infantry and Armor, which were restricted to women by law. Combat Arms, such as Airborne school, were open to women. The challenge and thrill of jumping from airplanes was no longer limited to men. This summer three of the twelve airborn candidates from RU were women. During the three weeks of Airborne School they were taught the proper techniques of exiting a plane, how to control their parachutes and proper landing skills. To earn an award, which was a silver pin shaped like wings, they had to be physically and mentally prepared, because they had to make five “jumps” at an elevation of 1,260 feet before earning the silver wings. The women in ROTC were playing bigger roles in the program. They held positions of rank and responsibility within the chain of command, gained leadership, experience, and worked along with their male counterparts. For example, Jill Olnhausen, a junior nursing major, was the first woman cadet from RU to earn her airborne wings. The students of RU’s ROTC also excelled in academics. Nineteen cadets earned ROTC scholarships last year, and roughly half were earned by women. These scholarships covered a variety of majors, ranging from psychology to nursing. Nursing students in ROTC attended a special Advanced Camp, which combined field training with clinical training in an Army hospital. After an initial training period at Fort Sam Houston. Texas, those with a bachelor of science in nursing served in medical facilities ranging from small clinics to major medical centers located throughout the United States and overseas. Cadet firs: lieutenant. Sherry Hill, after attending ROTC Nursing Camp, expressed, “camp was great. You’re treated very special because you’re an officer as we I as a nurse, so you receive a lot of recognition. If I had to do it over again. I’d go ROTC all the way! When asked about this increased in volvement by women in ROTC, a male cadet replied, “I feel the Army is an excellent place for women to excel in both leadership and career opportunities Men in the Army, however, continued to play a vital role in the defense of our country.” Despite traditional men’s and women’s roles, it took everyone from an Infantry Officer to a Supply Officer to make the team effective. Radford ROTC offered this wide range of opportunities, and it challenged all those who felt they were ready to be all that they can be.” 164 Organizations Beehive: (front row), Scott Mahone (photography editor). Sherrie Cupp fas - is-tant editor■), Sheryl Herrin (editor). Renee Warren (sport.- editor). Sharon Walthall (academics editor;; (row two), Lisa Witloz, Chris LeCampte. Lout Prosser, Karla Cooper, Dorothy Dickerson. Laura Johnson. Haven ('nr.v (back row), Jeff Kleppin (campus life editor). Reid l.aughlin. Lisa I 'ithoi. Tartan: (front row), Mike Chandler (photo editor), Wayne Barber (news editor), Virginia Sowers (editor), Shelly Herman (managing editor), Lu Deemer (features editor). Tony Hurgin (sports editor); (row two), Helainc Buchanan. Jeanne Ringel, Susan Saunders. Cvndi Price. Tammy Vaught, Regina Cox, Rhonda Catron. Linda Ramsey, Chris Moyers; (back row), Eileen Harp. Karen Gourlay. Donna Utnik (ad business manager). Suzettc Stegall. Lisa Gilley, Richard Ellis. Carrie McCormack (circulation manager), Tom l.oper (business manager). Mary Jane Watkins (ad manager), Marin Benedetti, Scott Newman. Ixiura Reitz. Gaelic: (front row). Erie Shappell (fiction editor), Karen Gourlay (co-editor). Randolph Thomas (co editor). Debbie Ruth (poetry editor), (back row), Hobbi Willis (photo editor). Laura Reus. Terri Morton Peggy Mattox. Thomas Perry (art editor). Organiza tions 165 Student Alumni Association: (front row), Cindy Smith, Michelle Hughes (treas.), Lynn S evil a (sec.). Cheryl llichardson (vice pres.) Missie Steurart (pres ), .Jenny Dnud (advisor); (row two), Tricia Rice, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Helen Bishop, Rhonda Catron, Susan Sandridge, Tom Miller. Kimber Boykin, Lou Carson, Susan Handley. Tammi Alticc, Kay Wilson; (back row), Colleen Kelley Wendee White, Sean Hagarty, l)ai e Lassiter. Cathy Stebbins Student Dietetic Association: (front row), Michelle Taylor, Jackie Osborne, Robin Baldwin (vice pres ), La-Tonya Langhorne; (back row), Blair Simmons (sec.). Denise Wood (pres). Student Education Association: (front row’), Lesa Orndorff, Cindy Smith (sec.), Candace Willis (treas.), Lynda Klorig (pres.), Elizabeth Kiser (vice pres.), Donna Barker (hist.); (row two), Ruth Robertson, Haul Armstrong, Nicholas Madison, Cindy Ramsey. Kim Weatherholtz, Amy Marcella, Kim Roberson. Jenifer Blem-ings; (back row), Kathy Mills. Carol Crumley, Marsha Gingery. Maria Bueno, Roy P. Hartsock. 166 Organizations Student Nurses Association: (front row), Laura Finch (see.). Amy Fudge (treat!.). Lisa Daniel (pres.); (back row), Ellen McConnell. Cindy Neuman Student Organization for Medical Technology: (front row), Heather Viette, Mary Scarborough (treat.). Cezanne Goodykoontz (sec.). Debbie Shoualtcr (vice pres.), F.milie Miller (pres.). Karen Via; (back row), Connie Fields, Kimberly Horn. Terri Stevens. Thomas Allen. Becky Hopkins. Belli Anderson, Frankie Johnston. Patricia Davis. Tour Guides: (front row), Andy Hales (admissions director), Elizabeth Lovell. Cheryl Richardson (chairperson), Scott Truax, Cathy Stebbins, Sharon Houseman; (back row). Joanne Kapp, Tammy Bennett. Missie Steuart, Amy Schu arz. Scott Isnahan. Jan Morgan, Eric Nachman, Kathy Tippett. Dace Lassiter. Karen Ruff. Jeff Mackinnon, Karen Kolb, Jayne Johnson. Organizations 167 ASAV Helping victims cope ASA V members Nancy Kinder, Jeff Fleig and Tammy ScaUott (acting director). Haven Ames Trish Damien and Nancy Mercer started Assistance for Sexually Assaulted Victims two years ago. The purpose of the program, which was based in the RU Counseling Center, with the guidance of Dr. Angelo Gadaleto, was to deal with sexual assaults that occurred on the campus and in the community. This past year, director Debi Pratt and co-directors Beth Brenton and Trish Heislcr worked to increase the awareness on the campus about sexual assault and its consequences. This was one of the main goals of the group. Another main goal ASAV worked toward was “making the campus aware that assaults can happen to you, said Pratt. Df6i Pratt, ASAV director. The training session took the new volunteers one Sunday each semester through in-service training. In the sessions they were taught empathy skills, types of assaults, why people attack and proper techniques of counseling through role playing. Each session ended with a discussion. Gadaleto advised and helped the group with any crisis calls. The calls came in at Gadaleto’s home or office at the Counseling Center, where he then contacted the three directors. All of the sessions were kept “strictly confidential, said Pratt. There wasn’t any talking allowed among the group about any of the assaults before, during, or after counseling a victim. 168 Organizations Wesley Foundation Center provides home away from home Sharon Walthall Loneliness and homesickness can often creep into the college experience. To prevent these heartaches, students find new friends, new places to feel at home and relax, and new activities to become involved in. Michelle Vinoskey, a junior, found a place to satisfy all three of these needs. She found a “home away from home. Her second home was the Wesley Foundation. The Wesley Foundation was supported and owned by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, began the Wesley Foundation in 1929. Today, there are Wesley Foundations on all state colleges and university campuses throughout the country. The Foundation was started at RU in 1942 and continued to grow. The Foundation, although supported and operated by the United Methodist Church, was open to all students regardless of their religious affiliation. The director of Radford’s Wesley Foundation, Carol Dunsmore, believed the Foundation’s main objective was “to enable students to grow spiritually and socially and to help people come to know God.” Wesley’s activities were numerous and varied. The Donut Discussion, which was held every’ Sunday morning, and the Sunday evening fellowship dinner provided a chance for students to study scripture, study the beliefs of different religions and to apply the concepts to everyday living. The organization, which was very service-oriented raised money for several local community agencies by sponsoring and participating in an annual Rock-A-Thon. For 14 hours, students had to keep a rocking chair in constant motion. The money was earned by obtaining sponsors. Wesley Wednesday was an outreach program for the community; it provided services including visiting shut-ins, painting homes for the elderly citizens of Radford, providing aerobics for the retarded, helping the Women’s Resource Center and helping the homeless of Radford find shelter. A unique type of ministry known as clown ministry was practiced by Wesley. A person may wonder how could putting on a painted mask and wearing floppy, mismatched clothes be beneficial to worship? This effective ministry had underlying symbolism. The clown was a servant, as was a Christian. The clumsy clown who always gets up after falling symbolizes the Christian who never gave up. Floyd Shaeffer, a Lutheran pastor, invented the concept of clown ministry. It was on entertaining and educational way of worship for the Wesley Foundation. The Wesley Foundation’s director and the Methodist Church were “concerned with the totality of an in dividual’s life,” said Dunsmore. Therefore, Wesley provided several recreational activities. Ski trips, retreats, hiking, camping, picnics, cook-outs, movies and dinners were among the social activities the Wesley Foundation enjoyed. As Bennet pro claimed, “Wesley Foundation is a place to express yourself and be yourself.” Rose Creger, president, talks urith friends under the Wesley banner, which means fellowship, at an ecumenical gathering this fall. Wesley Foundation: (front row), Lynn Sevila. Deirdre Bode (treat.). Tammy Bennett (sec.). Rose Creger (pres.), Rachel l utze; (back row), Brett Lushina, Carolyn Buehanon. lAtri Ixmg, Liz Hammond. S Dina Mercer, Sharon Madill, Diann Williamson, Susie Hoover, Michelle Vinoskey, Krista New, Noreen Montgomery, Kathy Taylor, Karen Simpson, Carolyn Roland, Ann Dunlap. Organizations 169 Society for Collegiore Journolisrs Jeff Kleppin finds it hard to believe this apple will eventually become apple butter. SCJ member Dave Smitherman washes the apples before placing them in the large vats to be cooked. Customers carefully choose just the right jar during the Parents' Weekend apple butter sale. Visiting journalist Wilford Kale tells one of his animated stories Shelly Herman and Virginia Sowers look on. 170 Organize tions AfiAri- ChnniUor Society for Collegiate Journalists: (front row), Shelly Herman, Kathy Venaglia (sec.), Sherrie Cupp (vice pres.), C. Renee Warren (pres.), Paul Armstrong (hist.), Suzanne Dimon (treat.); (row two). Haven Ames, Tammy Vaught, Kathy Edmonds, Cyndi Price, Karen Gourlay, Liz Deemer, Kathy Gribben; (back row), Bobbi Willis, Linda McKeen, Jeff Kleppin. Mike Chandler, Virginia Sowers Young journalists make headlines Most people failed to see the connection between journalism and apple butter, but not the Society for Collegiate Journalists. SCJ, again this year, carried on its traditional apple butter sale during Parents’ Weekend. The sale marked the end of a process that began three weeks earlier when members traveled to Bent Mountain to gather the 30 bushels of apples. The apples were chopped and cored by hand and then taken to a Blacksburg cannery to be washed, cooked, strained and cooked again to make the apple butter. The infamous ‘‘day at the cannery” began long before dawn and ended with the weary, apple-covered members dragging themselves and many cases of canned apple butter back to campus long after dark. But SCJ was more than apple butter. It was an organization designed to give journalism and other communications majors opportunities to interact outside the classroom. ‘‘Although students of all majors arc welcome to join, we try to bring journalism students together to learn about and discuss problems in the field,” said C. Renee Warren, president. SCJ annually published The Freshman Review and sponsored an Open Forum, which brought professional journalists to campus to speak on careers in the field. Speakers at this year’s Open Forum were Wilford Kale, Williamsburg bureau chief for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and RU graduate Gina Ferolino-Beasley, a reporter for the Christiansburg News-Messenger. Profits made from apple butter sales and The Freshman Review went toward an SCJ scholarship, given annually to an RU student pursuing an education in mass communications. In April, several members from RU attended the National Convention in Franklin, Indiana. Organizations 171 Student Life Executive: (front row), Carroll Hurley, Polly Hall (treas.), Tricia Rice, Tony Osborne, Shellie Szymanski (pres.), Don Whitesell (advisor); (back row), Joanne Kapp. Jennifer Fitzgerald, Amy Schuarz, Nena Rubio (vice pres.), Ann Moore (sec.), Michelle Hughes. Cathy Stebbins. Coffeehouse Committee: (front row), Joanne Kapp (chair.), Rhonda Turner, Charles Reagle, Michael John; (back row). Su-san Frazier, Sean Hagarty. Susan Baker, Susan Beckham. Concert Committee: (front row), Gum Blanston, IVhitncy Spencer, Jennifer Fitzgerald (co chair), Tricia Rice (co-chair), John Ferruggiaro, Cherie Doten; (row two), Greg Kennedy, Leslie Giroux, Katherine Maner, Denise Dulaney, Tracy Shelton, Lena Varvoutis, Ann Miller, Tina Bertc, Sheri Taylor, Ann Brooks. Cheryl Rader, Sonya Halt, Monique Morden; (back row), John Kabler. Liz Star-buck, Amy Hager, Lisa Gualdoni. Mark Nelson, Carrie McCormack, Mike Ruhland, Kevin Bet sold. Page Wilson. Jimmy Carson, Priscilla Cash, J. L. Holup, Claudia McGlothlin, Janie Connolly, Todd Taylor. 172 Organize tions Guest Speaker Committee: (front row), Carolyn Eshelman, Kathy Moorman. Kathy Stebbins (chair.), Karen Russell; (back row), I.nra Glaniille, Sandra Harris, Stece Harrell, Priscilla Cash, Hugh Stubblefield. Kelley Hamm, Victoria Suaja. Movie Committee: (front row), Karla Cooper. Cyndt Price, Wafa Khundy. Tony Osborne (chair.), Debbie DeMarco. Theresa Agneu; (row two), Katherine Maner. Kay Wilson, Ixiura Parker, Mary Jo Garrison, Wendy Hurtt, Mary Beth McArdle, Mary Chapman. Tina Berte, Whitney Spencer, Cheryl Rader, Michelle Ar-caro, Ann Merkel. Alice Muglta, Diane Crossman; (back row), Tammi Altice, Carrie McCormack. Eugene Clark, Kathleen Lavandsky. Plays and Shows Committee: (front row) Rhonda Turner, Kathy Tippett; (back row), Amy Wetssman, Carroll Hurley, Greg Kennedy. Organ iza tions 173 Student Government Association r Executive Council: (front row), Timothy Wall (pres ). Joe Freeman (vice pres.). Missy Adams (sec.I. Greg Oelerich (treas.). Dean Bonnie Hurlburt (advisor); (back row). Bill Fleming (special asst.). Linda Henderson tpublic relations). Laura Drift's. (Day Student Council chairperson). Dawn Baharanu (non-aca affairs chair ). Jan Pierce (volunteer services coordinator), Julia Ragains (special a ist.), Lisa Rinaldi (1RH( )unrperson), Cheryl Richardson (book exchange coordinator). Michael Morrison (aca. affairs chairperson). Sherry Fisher (uorkshop eient coord), Jeff Mack in non (special asst.). Senate: (front row), Lisa Broun. Angela Huggett (sec), Joe Freeman (chair.), Daivn Balzarano. Michael Morrison. Lynn lxike; (back row), Wendy McWilliams. Frank Rodriguez. John Choe. Furman Wood. Michelle Doran. Patrick O'Neil, Alice Arnold. ('buck Matthews. Roy Hartsnck. IKIIC: (front row), Sandy Graham (sec.), Scott Neu man. Brenda Gregory; (back row), Michael Walsh (advisor). Mary Elson. Daphne Dean, Mike Anstett. Ashley Clark. Sun Brubaker. 174 Organizations Alpha Phi Omega New twist on an old idea A-Phi-0 members Victoria Suaja. Holly Balcom and Colleen Moldowan collect firewood for the needy. Alpha Phi Omega: (front row). Holly balcom. Kim Crad-docs Tracy Joy Shelton. Maggie Eisenhower. Michelle Doran. Till! Hurke. Victoria Swaja; (row two), Reeky Higgins, Scott Hartranft. Mark McBride (vice pres ). Stephanie Exas (pres ), '' •on Tombes, John Persil (treas.), Veronica Truffal. Terri K‘ irncy, Laureen Keating, Dr. Howard Combs (advisor); (row three). Allison Drummond. Colleen Moldouan. Kathy Meyer. Ava Mitchell. Julie Stamper. Wyvette Richardson, ling Gaines. Chris Anthony. Debbie Graham. Heather Ham-nett, Robin Currier. Sharon Walthall. Marti Hicks, (back row), Carrie McCormack, Ginger l,m ercagt. John Osberg, Vndd Jones. Barry Richardson. Ron Parvin, Tor Adkins Sharon Wdrholl BccA.v Higgins assists in X raying Halloween candy at Radford Community Hospital. On the first day, fraternities were created. On the second day, sororities were created. On the third day, the mold was broken ... Alpha Phi Omega evolved. What set Alpha Phi Omega apart from other fraternities and sororities? As President Stephanie Exas explained, Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed service fraternity. The fraternity, which was founded by Or. Howard Combs, received its charter in 1984. When the new co ed fraternity engulfed the campus. RU students asked how a fraternity could be co-ed. Exas explained that a fraternity is a group of people who promote brotherhood. This past year A-Phi-0 promoted brotherhood and ac- complished a lot more. Service was the main goal of A-Phi-O. Based on the scouting tradition, the national fraternity was dedicated to serving the school, community, and nation. Each brother was required to complete 45 hours of service a semester. They accomplished this task by working closely with the Boy Scouts in merit badge workshops, camping trips and freeze-a-rees. The A-Phi-O’s gave the Boy Scouts of America the assistance they needed and an influence to look up to. The many activities A Phi-0 was involved in included; working with the Special Olympics giving participants encouragement, visiting Dublin Nursing Home and helping at day care centers weekly. Christmas caroling at St. Albans, assisting at bloodmobiles. rocking in the Hock-A-Thon and dancing in the MDA Superdance. The brothers gave their assistance and time in these activities and in return, received smiles, hugs and warm feelings of knowing they helped others. Although service was A-Phi O’s backbone, socializing was an important aspect of their fraternity. They frequently had boxershort parties, hairy buffalo parties, cook-outs, dinner parties. and other social events. They often included Va. Tech’s chapter in their plans. The fraternity grew from 15 brothers in 1984 to 38 this past year. They were anticipating a year of growth and service to others. Organizations 175 176 Academics Academics 177 A re those tears of joy for graduating or for getting out before the semester conversion panic sets in? Semester conversion is also taking its toll on sorority rushes. They now limit themselves to bi-yearly rush, a big change from last year's tri-yearly rush. 178 Academics The best excuse for not graduating on time obody believed it would ever happen. They’d been talking about it for years. Students were warned, some even threatened, but the inevitable happened, RU joined ranks on the semester system. It wasn’t bad, though. We only had to buy books twice a year instead of three times. Of course the exams also covered half the year instead of a third. The semester change also gave professors and publishers a perfect excuse to put out new editions and order new texts. So the third editions were replaced by fourth editions, and we were stuck with worthless history and accounting books. One advantage to the semester system was that we finally had breaks like our friends in other schools. We had about a month off for Christmas, which made getting a Christmas job easier, but we only had two days off for Thanksgiving. The hardest thing for the upperclassmen to get used to was only having one 10-day spring break. We had to decide between Florida and Myrtle Beach. No longer did we have the opportunity to visit Ft. Lauderdale in March and South Carolina in April. Many professors felt the move from quarters to semesters was a good idea. The added weeks allowed professors to get into their subjects with more depth. It also gave students more time to fall behind. Studying on the semester system took a while to get used to. With a whole semester’s worth of time, many students figured they had more time to get their grades up. Several professors expressed that they found test scores and attendance were generally lower than those during the quarter system. Several students like seniors Bruce Bernhardt and Cindy Painter found that after dropping out a quarter to work, that they had to go to school another year instead of a semester to gradute on time because of the conversion to the semester handbook. Semesters, if anything, were the best excuse seniors gave for not graduating on time. Academics 179 Who needs the library? Luanne Madsen finds the combination of her English book and Mr. Bubble very relaxing. Kathy Edmonds and Cynthia Price Since studying was a major part of college life, students formulated their own study habits and study places. Rumor had it that people studied in some of the weirdest places during the year. Everyone had a special place all his own or her own where he or she studied best. The library provided a quiet place to study, but some students opted to study in Russell Hall. Russell was open all night, and students could be found there at any hour. The Highland Room was another popular place to study, especially for groups. For study breaks, food and television were readily available. These places were quite common, but many students were more creative in where they studied. With the return of warm weather, some students headed for Claytor Lake. Although their textbooks often accompanied them, many students ended up studying for their Tanning 101 class or Water Games 111. Students could be found on benches around campus, by a tree, or even in a tree with a textbook in hand. Some preferred to study with friends. Late night sessions with popcorn arc drinks were commonplace at RU. The roofs of the dorms were also utilized as study areas. Their proximity to the sun made them very appealing. Laundry rooms provided a refuge for students from televisions, telephones, and sometimes very talkative friends. The laundry room did double duty because students could study and do laundry at the same time. Disturbing roommates while studying was a major problem so students often took to their bathrooms for isolation. Some off-campus students could even be found in the bathtub with their books. Club offices were also havens for studying. Members of the various organizations could use offices such as the Tartan office in Heth Hall during off hours. 180 Academics Still other students studied with the television or stereo at their side. These modern appliances provided a subtle background that had a soothing effect on some students. Dave Lassiter, a junior majoring in business management, said, ‘‘1 studied best at the Baptist Student Center and on (he third floor of the library because of the uninterrupted silence.” Anne Boyd, a sophomore education major, said, ‘‘I studied best on the sundeck on sunny days because I could get a tan at the same time that 1 was learning something.” Study places at RU were varied, but what really mattered to students was being comfortable and getting work finished. Frank Hoppel sneaks in some studying while working in Heth game room. The Highland Room isn't used just for partying, many students use it for group meetings. Academics 181 Francis Downey During the weekends students had a chance to do some sightseeing like at this park in Kassel Luanne Madsen On June 23,1984, a plane bound for Luxembourg departed from Baltimore, Md. As its wheels left the runway, the foreign language department’s first study abroad program finally got off the ground. Right RU students and assistant professor of German, I)r. Steven Benjamin participated in the program. However, Luxembourg was not their final destination. After a bus trip from Luxembourg to Frankfort and a two hour train ride, Phil Gochenour, John Stinson, Randolph Thomas, Monica Rinehart, Julie Vischnich, Rob Ketron, Jennifer Derk, Sarah Honig and Dr. Benjamin arrived at their final destination: Kassel, Germany. Each student received nine credits for the six-week-long program, which consisted of five hours per day of intensive study of the German language. The program also included several tours of the surrounding areas, discussions of German culture and history and a six day trip to Berlin. The students attended classes at Europa-Kolleg Kassel and were taught by Dr. Benjamin. However, according to the students, the most challenging aspect of the program took place outside of the classroom. Each student lived with a different German family who spoke solely German. Every interaction and conversation of day-to-day living was spoken in German. According to Sarah Honig, the toughest part in the beginning was “being able to reply or say anything intelligently.” However, all participants agreed that toward the end of the program they were much more confident of their ability in and knowledge of the German language. The trip involved almost two years of preparation and planning which was accomplished by Dr. Benjamin. However, Dr. Bernadine Banning, Dean William Stump and Dr. David Moore were also instrumental and provided much support to the program. The students used the same sources of funding for tuition that they used throughout the normal course of the school year. Those who had various loans were able to apply for summer school money. The study site was chosen by Dr. Benjamin. Kassel is a city about the size of Roanoke and is located in the northeast section of Germany, about 17 mi! from the East German border. The an is known for its historical and cultun aspects as well as its scenic beau: Europa-Kolleg Kassel was chose? because it was considered the mo-reputable and least expensive Genr.t school. “I picked the cheapest local: with the best instructional facilities. W� were fortunate that all of these th'r. came together in Kassel,” said Dr Benjamin. The program’s success could be $« in a number of areas. Of the eight par ticipants, four had just finished the:: first year of German. At the end of tfc: summer they were considered third yti German students. However, the mar prominent aspect of the success of su« a program was expressed by tbi students themselves. All participant-agreed that if given the opportunit they’d go again. The only problem they encounter -.: was the length of the trip. Seven students wished they had stayed longer John Stinson expressed, “After si: weeks I really could speak (German well, and then it was time to go home.’’ 182 Academics Tv eight RU students studied at Europa-Kolleg which is located in Kassel, Germany. From West to East Berlin, Check Point Charlie was a required pit st op. Phil Gochenour, Dr. Benjamin, Monica Rinehart and Rob Ketron relax at the Cafe Papillion in Berlin. Academics 183 Montgomery increases sports awareness John Montgomery, sports promoter of RU's Public Information Office, is responsible for events. Kathy Gribben Attendance at Men’s and Women’s basketball games increased almost 64 percent thanks to John Montgomery, the new sports coordinator for RU’s office of public relations and sports information. As promotions coordinator for RU, some of Montgomery’s duties included promoting speakers for the business department, working with alumni affairs, developing fundraising drives for athletics and increasing student support at all athletic events. One of Montgomery’s major accomplishments was making students aware of Radford athletics through the development of the spirit committee. “The spirit committee is a group of students mainly from key organizations on campus, Montgomery explained. “I tell the people on the spirit committee about the games and they pass it on to the student body. The committee also designs and passes out fliers, and they make signs and banners and hang them before most athletic events,” Montgomery commented. Montgomery felt students had become more aware of basketball games than other sports because it was one of the largest sports at Radford. “Students are taking pride in the fact that Radford sports are growing and they’re proud that we’re Division I now,” Montgomery the increase of student support at athletic said. Montgomery, a native of Pembroke. Va, was hired by RU in June 1981. He graduated from Radford with a B.S. in history and marketing. He attended graduate school at Western Illinois University and he was working on his masters in athletic administration. “I like the friendly atmosphere at Radford. People are very easy to meet and to work with,” Montgomery commented. If it wasn’t for the positive and optimistic attitudes of the students here, I don’t think we could progress as much as we have in athletics.” 184 Academics T saching the tEBchErs to camputE I acuity and staff members listen intently as Dr. Bryan Moran explains the basic fundamentals of computer use. 'These teachers and staff members seem to realize what it '$ like to be a student again Photos by John Osberg Taking a computer course is nothing new for most students, but during the fall semester faculty and staff members had an opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of using computers. Over 100 faculty ana staff members enrolled in a class to do just that. The participants ranged from Vice-President Dr. David Moore, to the people who operated the bookstore. Professors and deans from all departments participated. Dr. Bryan P. Moran, director of administrative and academic computer services taught the class. He stated that the course was designed to “improve the computer literacy of the faculty and staff.” He said that this was the first of hopefully many such programs to be offered in the future. Even though the class of 135 had to be crowded into the Choral Room of Powell Hall every Tuesday for five weeks, they learned the basic terminology used in the computer field as well as fundamentals on purchasing micro or personal computers. The “students” said they were getting something out of the class. Dr. Leonor Ulloa, associate professor of foreign languages remarked, “I didn’t even know what software was.” She, among other professors, thought the experience was invaluable, and they wished to see more classes offered in the future. Overall, the new program was a great success and was the first of many classes to come. Karla Cooper Academics 185 Exploring our heritage Duane Peary he RU Appalachian Studies Program was an interdisciplinary program that offered students, faculty and local residents an opportunity to explore the heritage, environment and the culture of the Appalachian Mountain region. Each year in conjunction with the Appalachian Studies Program, students and faculty of RU ventured to the Fer-rum College campus for the annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival. The festival was held the fourth weekend in October to share and preserve the folklore of this region. At the festival, the representatives of RU along with about 30,000 others interacted with people who still practiced traditional folkways in their particular areas of expertise. These crafts included wood carving, basket weaving, tobacco twisting, soap making, hard candy making, rug braiding, quilting, blacksmithing and more. There were also three different stages where gospel, blues, old-time, string, country and many other varieties of traditional music could be heard. There were many exhibitions of special skills performed by men and animals. These included draft horse and mule pulling and a more recent addition of coon mule jumping. There was a woodsawing contest that included the traditional cross-cut sow and more modern chain saw. One of the most popular events of the festival was the coon dog races. This was where coon dogs chased a raccoon suspended in a cage across a pond to see who had the fastest swimming dog. Any true study of Appalachian culture is not complete without a sample of regional foods. The Blue Ridge Institute, the sponsor of the festival, provided a large and varied menu for everyone. Some of the delicacies that could be enjoyed were black pot chicken, bar b-qued pork, Brunswick stew, chitterlings, chili, pinto beans and ham, funnel cake, apple pie and many other delicious items. The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival gave RU students a hands on look at the various types of lore that were being studied in the Appalachian studies program. Basket weavers demonstrate that their craft is difficult as well as time consuming 186 Academics The food at the festival, provided by the Blue Ridge Institute, is well worth the long wait Academics 187 ADMINISTRATION Ms. Jane Helm Vice President for Business Affairs Dr. Darrell Stump Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Paul Bryant Dean of Graduate School Dr. David Moore Vice President of Academic Affairs Mr. Charles Wood Executive Assistant to the President Dr. Lee Hall Dean of Business and Professional Studies Dr. James Hartman Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bennett Lentczner Dean of Fine Arts Dr. James McBride Assistant to the President and Special Projects Coordinator 188 Academics Dr. Dedmon gives Ms. Helen Hughes a tour of the Dcdmon Center. Dedmon and Hughes worked together on a program for student teaching in Santo Domingo. Academics 189 Mr. J. Andrew Bales Director of Admissions Mr. John Barnett Director of Residential Facilities Ms. Debbie Brown Director of Public Information and Relations Ms. Virginia Doud Director of Alumni Affairs Ms. Paula Downs Heth Information Mr. Ron Downs Manager of Dedmon Center 190 Academics Kirsten Butler The Greek housing situation at RU expanded greatly this year due to the Greek Housing Coordinator, Bruce Bunce. With a smile on his face and an air of determination, Bunce managed to coordinate two new Greek club rooms and two new Greek apartment complexes during the 1984-85 school year. Bunce’s modesty prevented him from taking full credit for the Greek expansion. He gave credit to the administration’s support for Greek mobility as the major factor in the Greek expansion. While most people thought of Bunce as a man who got the job done, he thought of himself as a promoter of fraternal happiness. Bunce’s tasks not only included making sure that exploding toilets got fixed, door knobs were securely in place and that ovens got cleaned but also that the sororities and fraternities were “happy Greeks.” Delta Zeta house manager, Lorie Nowicki, described Bunce as a man that “always had an answer.” She could go into Bunce’s office feeling as though the world was going down the drain, along with the sorority apartments, and leave with an optimistic outlook. She praised Bunce as being able to “put things in perspective.” Bunce still found time, with all his many Greek housing responsibilities, to be an active voice in Inter-Fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and Greek Week Planning. He could always be found giving helpful suggestions to members of the Greek organizations. Bunce’s enthusiasm spread throughout the Radford cam pus, especially among Greeks. His hopes for future Greek housing included purchasing land in order for RU Greeks to have a Greek row. Greek expansion and fraternal have been Bunce’s goals from the start and with his continued motivation and support, these goals will hopefully be realities. Bunce promotes Greek housing expansion Bruce Runer Academics 191 Mr. Larry Dunaway Controller Mr. George Gerbcrich Director of Auxiliary Services Dr. Angelo Gadaleto, Director of the Counseling Center, is responsible for the Tutor Coordination Program. Dr. Edward Gibbon Registrar Mr. William Harris Locksmith Mr. Bruce Hill Director of Heth Recreation 194 Academics Students teaching students Kris Fawley The Tutor Coordination Program with the emphasis on “Coordination” was a program to assist students with their studies. 'Tutors for the program were obtained by checking the class rosters from the year before. The classes in which A’s were received were listed as well as the potential tutor. About two weeks into the next year tutors were solicited. Dr. Angelo Gadaleto, director of the counseling center located in the lower level of Tyler Hall, commented that the tutoring program was a peer program. He said, “It is easier for a student to sit down with another and say i don’t understand this stuff than it is to talk to their professor.” The student who applied for a tutor received three or four names from which he could choose. At first the tutor program was volunteer but not much response or interest was shown to become a tutor. To increase response, a fee from three to six dollars per hour was charged, depending on supply and demand and the difficulty of the course. Students were encouraged to use their tutor more than just once before a test, possibly six or seven times. This helped them understand the concepts of the course in question. “The program is helpful because it enables the students to pass a difficult course,” stated Gadaleto. Over 250 students a year apply for assistance in a particular course. The number of tutors varies from semester to semester and year to year. The most tutored courses were science, math, languages and accounting courses. The freshman class was the dominant class that applied for assistance, mostly in general education, science, and math courses. Athletes also used the tutoring program, especially those on scholarships because their scholarships paid for the tutor. Kathy Bonner, finite math, business statistics and accounting tutor, tutored four students. “You work around your schedule and the persons scheduled themselves for a time convenient for both of you. It is not a burden,” says Bonner. “I like tutoring. It is nice to know that you have obtained enough knowledge to help someone else out.” Mr. Herbert Johnston Jr. Director of Financial Aid Mr. Jerry Hutchins Director of Personnel Dr. David Hill Director of Residential Life Dr. Edward Huber Director of McConnel Library Ms. Ronnie Hurlburt Dean of Students Academics 195 Mr. James Jones Manager of Bookstore Mr. Keith Keiper Mr. l.ois Kent Director of lieth Director of Computing Center 196 Academics Dr. Maria Mandelstamm Director of Student Health Mr.Alden McMillan Director of Purchasing Dr. Bryan Moran Computer Operations Mixing work and travel As a Fulbright Junior Lecturer at the University of Seville, “I led sort of a schizophrenic life.” said Paul Witkowsky, associate professor of English. He taught at the Universty of Seville in Spain from September 1981 until July, 1984. He taught his classes in English, but outside the classroom he spoke Spanish. It was like I was leading two different lives at times.” Witkowsky traveled a lot and lectured on American literature and culture. He was invited to speak at eight or nine other Spanish universities as well as some French universities and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Witkowsky said, Lecturing gave me a chance to combine traveling and working.” When he wasn’t traveling. Witkowsky taught a required American literature course and one elective course for English majors each term. Witkowsky applied to the government-sponsored Fulbright pro gram through the Center for In ternational Exchange of Scholars in Washington, D.C. He chose Spain la-cause he held an undergraduate minor in Spanish. Witkowsky, who lived in a 19th century house in Seville, said, I felt that I was integrated into the community. He developed a double perspective which he believed won’t go away. He was able “to see the United States as foreigners do. I overlooked the egocentric view. Politically, Witkowsku said, “I am much more aware of and sensitive to what is going on in Latin America. Witkowsky described Seville as a beautiful city with a population of 700,000. It has many aspects of a smaller town.” He pointed out how the architecture varied within the city. There was a 16th century Catholic church with a 12th century tower. Many of the houses were 18th century in design. “The city is filled with history, he said. “The Spanish university system is very different from our own school system,” Witkowsky explained. “The students specialize from their first year on in Spain.” Witkowsky taught in the School of Philology, where students study only language and literature. The teaching is very old fashioned. There are large classes taught by lecture and there is little class discussion,” he added. The best thing about his experience was “my new appreciation of the American university system. Our system is better designed to turn out students capable of thinking for themselves. He said the life is much more relaxed in Spain and in the evenings the people live in the streets. Everyone is visiting, eating snacks called tapas and going to the bars. I don’t miss the university, but 1 miss the relaxed life. he said. Cyndi Price Mr. Robert Murrin Director of Development Mr. Rob Nicholson Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Academics 197 Bookstore adapts I he bookstore oilers a variety oj products besides books. Senior Ron Parvin glances through a stack ol discount albums Like many student frequented establishments, the bookstore cashes student checks with valid RU I D., which although handy, tends to slow the ever prevalent lines. Kathy Letsch I’ve spent more money on books this year than I’ve ever spent before.” These were the words of RU student Kathy Maner, and many other students at RU felt the same way as they poured out precious dollars to the RU Bookstore for new editions of various books. As well as the excess cost of books this year, there was also the added aggravation of waiting in line at the bookstore for an average of one hour. According to bookstore manager Jim Jones, “This was the most congested that it has ever been in the bookstore.” He felt that a large part of the problem was that this was the bigget enrollment of students that RU has experienced, but “the most significant factor was that a lot of books changed.” This was due to the fact that RU changed to the two semester system as opposed to the three quarter system. Most of the previous books only covered material for 10 weeks; whereas the hooks now have to cover material for 15 weeks. It was an expensive transition, but the bookstore didn’t anticipate another large change in books again. The process of changing books was quite an involved one, and it entailed many different things. The professors were initially notified by the publishing companies of new editions and changes in books. It was then the responsibility of the professors to inform the bookstore well in advance of what books they needed for the semester. The professors gave the bookstore an approximate class enrollment, and the bookstore ordered enough books for the estimated number of students. The professors certainly didn’t try to consciously change the books for a course,’’ said Jones, “but if a new edition comes out, it kills the old book.” 198 Academics to Semesters In some fields of study, such as computers, new books were produced each year because the field was growing constantly. Therefore, it was no surprise to the students to purchase these types of books new each year, but it was a shock to have to buy a brand new psychology or biology edition when there wasn’t any new information in these areas. This was where publishers entered by cornering the market of book selling which forced students to purchase new editions. Although it all seemed like a rather vicious cycle, students could save some money if they sold their books back to the bookstore at a reduced value. Each year, at the beginning and end of a semester, book companies, hired by the bookstore, purchased many of the students’ used books. Eight dollars was a small consolation for a $25 textbook, but nonetheless, it saved students some money. Another alternative was the SGA book exchange service, held at the beginning of each semester. This could also be helpful as well as money saving, but they dealt only with books that were still in use. Although many students stood in lines for hours and paid dearly for their books, the bookstore didn’t expect another incident such as that again. There was certainly no conspiracy against the students to buy new and expensive books, but rather an attempt to supply the students with the best sources of information to aid in their education. As Jones said, “If you consider the cost of an education in comparison to the cost of books, it is a small price to pay for the valuable knowledge a student will receive from that book.” And if students didn’t agree with that, they could always choose not to buy any books. Phi Sig little sister Becky Willard searches for that perfect card among a large selection of greeting cards Academics 199 Teamwork is the key to Theory Z Karla Cooper Best selling author and management expert Dr. William G. Ouchi was the first of four speakers who lectured this year in the business department’s distinguished lecture series. Vice-chair of the graduate school of management at UCLA, Ouchi was noted for his books; Theory Z: How American Business Can Meet the Japanese Challenge and How American Teamwork Can Recapture the Competitive Edge. Ouchi’s lecture on October 3rd in Preston Auditorium focused on what he called the “Theory Z Organization’’ a unique form of American companies that resembles highly efficient Japanese organizations. He began his speech by presenting some startling figures which compared the differences in the increased productivity of Japanese business to that of American business. It seemed that in the past 10 years Japanese business has taken an overwhelming advantage over American business. Ouchi proceeded by elaborating on these statistics. He expressed that the major difference between the two business worlds was teamwork. Japanese business employers emphasized teamwork above all else, whereas, American businesses emphasize individualism, which could lead to a more self-involved atmosphere. In his explanations, he used two well known companies. One Author and management expert William Ouchi speaks with students after his lecture in Preston Auditorium was a Japanese company, “Company Z, enjoying tremendous success with the idea of teamwork. Company Z had used this concept to rise above most other companies. Along with the concept of teamwork, Ouchi said, came the idea of putting the workers and their bosses on the same level. By doing this, workers would feel the boss was more of a friend than just an employer. To accomplish this, Japanese employers were required to take their employees out to dinner or for drinks at least once a month. That allowed the gap to be bridged between them and the workers felt more at ease about communicating with employers. Another reason Ouchi suggested for the staggering difference was the idea of lifetime employment. In Japan an employee stayed with a company his en tire life. American employees, however, are more accustomed to moving from one place of employment to another. Ouchi said that lifetime employees c tended to feel a more personal concern for the future of their companies. With | these thoughts in mind Japanese workers were much more satisfied with £ their jobs, and worked harder to perform well. The hour and one-half lecture concluded with a half hour question and answer session. Ouchi, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, received his bachelor’s degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., his masters degree from Stanford University and his doctorate from the University of Chicago. 200 Academics William Ouchi Academics 201 Ri ! students enjoy o study break u htle supporting the Highlanders. I need a study break! Sharon Walthall thesis is dependent on what rA you know about your subject.” Debits must equal credits. “Strictly speaking, editing is not publishing, the latter term may include editorial management.” What kingdom is the rodent in? After tossing a pair of dice, what is the probability of one landing on four and the other on six? 1 don’t know, 1 can’t concentrate anymore. I need a break I need a study break! After hours of studying, memorizing and analyzing, students’ minds were boggled. They needed to get away from their desks, their notes and their books. To prevent insanity, students created origial ways of taking breaks from the books! Many turned on the boob tube promising to only watch for one hour. Off-campus students retreated to the kitchen to find something to munch on. Dorm students plugged in the old faithful popcorn poppers. A junior political science major found calling her boyfriend a great way to relax and get her mind off those many chapters. The more energetic students exercised, jogged, played football or hackey sack to energize their bodies Crystal Lavender sneaks in a feu hour, of T. V. while reviewing her class notes. a and clear their minds. Catching a quarter of a lacrosse game, a half of a basketball game or just escaping to the game room to play Pacman or a game of pool were other methods students found to put off these inevitable assignments. Taking a break from the long hours of studying was fun and necessary to the effectiveness of learning. Each RU student had his own style of studying, but they all anticipated the long awaited study breaks. 202 Academics Mr. Dave Robertson Associate Dean of Students Mr. Fred Russell Director of Safety and Security Mr. Dwight Taylor Director of Finance and Budget Mr. Don Tuck Directorofllighland room Mr. Clary Upp Director of Intramural Athletics Mrs. Kay Walsh Assistant Director ol Heth Mr. Roland Walters Director Career Planning and Placement Mr. Scott Weaver Treasurer Mr. Donald Wheeler Post Office Manager Academics 203 RU promotes family ties Six-year-old Charier Taylor, daughter of Dr Charles Taylor, director of intercollegiate athletics, cheers the Hunting Highlanders on to victory. Rhonda Hopkins Although many students felt going away to school meant leaving their families behind, some people found themselves joining family members already at RU. RU employed many members of the same family especially husband and wife teams. Jane Helm was vice president for academic affairs and her husband John was a math professor. Dr. Albert Mah taught math, his wife Vivian was a biology professor and their son John attended classes here. Director of Printing Bill Long, and his wife, Dot who worked in purchasing, had a son working as an accountant in the athletic department. Some other families working together at RU included: Mick and I ee Stuart, Larry and Phylis Dunam, Mike and Carol Taylor and the Breedens, Robert, Pamela and their son Robert. When Dr. Charles 'Laylor became head of the Philosophy and Religion Department, he had no idea that his whole family would become involved here at RU. His wife, Ann, was the director of the Baptist Student Union while his son, Chuck, was the athletic director. His daughter in law, Cheryl, a teacher at Radford High School, also taught some classes at the university. Even Taylor’s grandchildren, Chip and Charlee, were involved. After attending Union University in Jackson, Tenn., Taylor did his graduate work at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. In 1968, Taylor began teaching at RU, which he found to be an “ideal place.” The atmosphere, the people and the city of Radford in general were what kept the Taylors here. Taylor felt that the most rewarding part of his job was being able to share with the young people. “It’s fun to watch them grow, get new ideas and watch them wrestle with them.” He said he had no regrets about his profession or his home. He and his wife both felt that RU was where they should be and will continue to be. As the director of the Baptist Student Union, Mrs. Taylor had many responsibilities. In general, she directed the students who were elected by the membership-at-large, with each person having their own responsibilities. Seeing the students “learning, growing and changing” was most rewarding for her. She indicated that she was extremely glad” that the family was together. Chuck Taylor started as chairman of the p.e. department in 1972 and became the athletic director the following year. He also attended Union University, receiving his M.A. at Western Kentucky University and his doctorate at Va. Tech. His wife, Cheryl, also attended Union University. She taught some overload math classes at RU. Chuck and Cheryl’s two children, Chip, 11, and Charlee, 6, were involved in community and school activities. In fact, Charlet cheered with the RU cheerleaders Li-year and made quite a celebrity 1 herself. The whole Taylor family felt very fir lunate to be able to live together and t work together and to support each other. Because they shared the same interests, the family often did thin -together. In Dr. Taylor’s words, I think it’s unbelievable that we’re all here together. It’s just a great fortune. A fortune it was, not just for the TayLr family, but for RU. 204 Academics Creating an environment like home ic iar Walsh successfully accomplishes his responsibilities in the dual position of Moffett Area Coordinator and Assistant Residen-'ial Director. Sharon Walthall After all the lofts had been built, the carpets laid down and the stereos plugged in, the dorm living began. Students called these 12x14 feet rooms “home. They lived there for the nine months, which was dedicated to furthering their educations. Who was behind creating the environment for students to live a successful academic and social life? The Resident Assistant and Resident Directors were involved on a day-to-day basis, and the house council planned events and programs throughout the year. However, four individuals were the backbone behind creating and maintaining the living conditions that enabled students to feel at home in the residential halls and succeed in the academia of RU. These individuals were the Area Coordinators. Michael Walsh, Area Coordinator for Moffett Quad; Bubba Stanberry, Area Coordinator for Main Quad; Ann Cibbarelli, Area Coordinator for Governor’s Quad; and Kris Kucharski, Area Coordinator for Muse, dedicated themselves to the supervision of RA’s and RD’s, kept abreast of maintenance problems and challenged house council to plan events. Michael Walsh, who held a dual position of assistant director of residential life and Moffett area Coordinator, said the Area Coordinators used Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory in dealing with students. Satisfying basic needs such as safety, warmth, and sleep was the first step. However, providing students with a comfortable bed, a warm room and safe surroundings wasn’t enough. After the students’ basic needs were satisfied, they requested study areas, hall social events and limitations on noise levels. “The Area Coordinators’ main responsibility was to make the residential halls comfortable enough for the average student to study, entertain, and make the room a home,” said Walsh. They trained the RA’s and RD’s on listening skills and solving roommate Dr. Frances G. Seither Dean of Nursing conflicts. The Area Coordinators worked with the house council in programming social events that enabled students to become acquainted with their hallmates. Area Coordinators were also advisors for judicial affairs, programming and RA and RD selection. Walsh sa;d the Area Coordinators were the official representatives that reminded students of administrative policies. They regularly reviewed the lifestyles and responded to needed changes. College can be the best years of a person’s life, but it can also be a very stressful time. The residential halls should be a release from the pressures many students had, Walsh said. As Walsh concluded, living in the residential halls should not only have been comfortable and an aid to studying, it should have also been a learning experience. Plans for the future included putting more emphasis on academics. Dr. Alan H. Wheeler Dean of Education Academics 205 General education classes expand Hi ] students file into McUuffy Auditorium. Students experience a different style of lecturing in the larger classroom Larger classes of up to 150 students were taught in general education classes this year mainly in the College of Arts and Sciences. The move toward offering larger classes began in the 1983-1984 academic year. One of the major concerns was that the large classes were simply a reflection of the growing size of RU. Joe Freeman, SO A vice president, was worried that if the school becomes larger than 7,500 students it would “jeopardize the special things Radford has.” Freeman believes the school has “per- sonality.” Unlike Va. Tech, “It’s not just a bunch of buildings and faculty.” He doesn’t want RU “to be a mini-Tech.” He belives RU reflects the old phrase. “It's big enough to get lost in, but small enough that you can still find yourself.” The university enrollment has been increasing gradually for the past several years. This year’s enrollment was estimated at 6,500, up almost 500. Another problem arising from the larger classes was the increase in the number of papers to be graded. As a result, many professors eliminated or reduced essay tests and papers from courses. Moore said, “Enrollment has an impact in the academic environment. We don’t want students to be lost in the numbers.” Andrew Bales, director of admissions, said there is a 19.1 student-faculty ratio at RU. He noted that this number was “sort of misleading because it varied from department to department.” The ratio is intended only as an overall campus wide ratio. Cyndi Price 206 Academics fiotui 6 .( 'J tthul Rv students await the beginning of class. The expansion of student enrollment forced the larger classes to be held in McGuffy Auditorium. Hu si ness professor Brack Smith lectures to a targe class in McGuffy Auditorium Academics 207 Advisors and participants of the Transitional Program share good times at the fountain. Introducing RU to freshmen Laura Johnson The freshmen who attended an “intro to college” seminar this past slimmer had a better understanding of life at RU. The official title of the program was “Transitional Program and Peer Advising Group,” and it involved 1 minority freshmen., The program began on July 29 as the students moved into Bolling dorm. For the next two weeks, they saw for themselves what their freshmen year would be like. Each freshmen attended five classes a day for the entire two weeks. The classes were English, biology, math, and study skills. The classes were taught by RU faculty and conducted as a regular full time class would. There were lectures and work to do each night. Also at night, seminars were held to help the students with study skills, financial aid, career planning and other subjects that many freshmen have trouble learning about in the first few weeks. The program wasn’t all work and no play. Cookouts were popular both on campus and at Claytor Lake; there was an ice cream social and the usual dining hall meals. The Transitional Group took a trip to Natural Bridge, and one night was spent at the Barn Dinner Theater. Friendships were formed during those two weeks that continued throughout the year. Some of the program participants joined together and became roommates for the year. Many met on their own socially or ate meals together so they could stay in touch and help each other. The freshmen were guided by four undergraduates and one graduate student from RU. The peer advisors lived in the dorms and acted as temporary R.A.'s. They also talked with the new students to answer any questions and explain what life would be like once everyone showed up in the fall. The Transition Program gave these •11 freshmen an advantage that helped them throughout what is usually the toughest year of college. _ ijSSfflF T he Transition Program enables students to learn about RU and form long lastin,t friendships. 208 Academics Biology: (front row) Dr. Richard Riltenhouse. Dr Samuel Zealtes, Dr. Eugene Gourley, Dr. Charles Kuglcr. Dr. Patrick Mike sell, Dr. Mary RulM’rls, Dr. Charlene Lutes (chairman) (buck row) Dr. Steve Chalgren. Dr. Charles Seal. Dr. Floyd Jarvis. Jr., Dr Richard Hoffman, Dr. Jack Clark, Dr. Virginia Tipton. Dr. Patrick Ireland. Dr. Judy Siehaus. Dr. Robert liatie. Dr. Vivian Mah. Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo fc Ru o. Pd 3 Cd - Sn Sb Tc I Xc Chemistry: (front row) Dr. Preston Durrill, Dr P G Arnolds, (buck row) Dr David Merrill. Dr Rogers Lambert. Dr. C. Wm. Hicham. Jr. (chairman). Dr Philip L. Canthers Academics 209 Lisa Uilhol Students advise students Bus-Pac is a program where students help students. This student advisor gives her friend some helpful hints for next semester. Radford University has expanded a great deal in the last few years and one of the places it has grown the most is the business department. Business has almost doubled and as a result, the business department implemented a new program — Bus-Pac. Originally, the program was developed to help the faculty with the great amount of paperwork. A Bus-Pac student was assigned to each faculty member to do anything that was necessary or that needed to be done. However, once the department began to expand, these Bus-Pac students were utilized in a much more efficient manner. The program was developed by Dr. Brack Smith in cooperation with Dr. Bures, business department chairman. While Smith oversaw the program he basically ran a “hands-off program. The 24 undergraduates and three graduate students made their own schedules, had a certain amount of students to advise, schedules to sign and files to keep. These students were responsible for advising freshmen and sophomore business majors. In order to become a part of the Bus-Pac program, a student must have been at least a junior having a GPA of 2.7. The student then filled out an application which asked about other activities, why they were interested in the program and what they could contribute to the program. In addition to the application, they were also required to include two references. The applications were then reviewed and Bus-Pac students were chosen. Smith described these students as “special types that do well academically and are good at interpersonal relationships.” There was a tremendous turnover in the program since all the participants were upperclassmen, so there wert usually some openings each year. Thi was not a work-study program. These students volunteered a minimum o: three hours per week in addition to the hours spent advising and other required tasks. However, Bus-Pac students got to pre-register and could put this experience on their resumes. Bus-Pac proved to be a great success. It took the burden off the faculty while at the same time helped students get the advising they needed. The success of the program was attributed to the students themselves. Smith felt that “while I have put a lot of time and effort into this program, the students were the ones who made it work.” This program was clearly an example of students and faculty working together for a common goal. Elayne Heck 210 Academics After looking over the spring semester schedule, these two RV students help each other decide which classes to take. Huiunexft: (front row) Dr. Combs. Dr. Kronowski. Mr. Henley, Dr. Smith, (row 2) Dr. Griffin. Dr Prrumpal, Dr F.fraty, Ms. Stuckey, Dr. Fetch. Dr. Rose, l)r. Heheshti, (row 3) Dr. Chia. Mr Terry. Dr. Shelton, Mr. Rush. Ms. Morgan. Dr White. Ms Conners, (bnck row) Dr. Champion. Dr. McGreevy, Mr. Ritzert, Dr. Bures. Dr. Banks. Academics 211 Art: (Front row) Dr. Felicia Leuandou'ski. Dr. Noel Lawson. Mr. Eduard LeShock (back row) Mr. Jim Morri,. Dr. Halide Salam. Dr. Haul Frets. Mrs Dam Lawson. Dr Fred Thayer. Mr. Jerry Krebs. Dr Lynn Cordon (chairman). 212 Academics Theatre: Mr. Carl Lefko, l)r. James Hawes (chairman), Mr. Charles Hayes. Music: (front row) Dr. Lewis Sheckler, Mr. John Hitching , Dr. Elegene Fellin (chairman). Dr Marilyn Medor, Ms. Mildred Heimlich. Dr. Katherine Obenshcim (back row) Dr George Parish. Dr Jack Harnard. Dr Joseph Scartcllt, Dr. Lloyd Zurbrigg, Mr. Robert Richards. Dr David Phillips. Academics 213 c c V a: ODI majors do more than study for exams and help clients. Socializing is a fun element of the program. Kris Kingle serves punch at a social held with Delta Zeta. Touring the spring CODI majors entertain children clients with a puppet show. This little client is entranced by the show. 214 A New additions to the CODI department | 3 James Nicely, Mary Campbell Callouay, Beverly Crouse, Christine C. Sleight, (bottom row) Marleen T. Ochs, Pamela Gam Nunn. Elisabeth Cluver Jaylyn Matherly There were new activities happening in the Communication Disorders Department this year. It was a year for firsts and new beginnings. Dr. James Nicely felt that the department, which serves the entire Southwest Virginia district, was progressing in its research and experiments. New additions to the staff and new electronic equipment helped in improving and updating the clinic to help clients. The Communication Disorders Clinic helped people who had language, articulation, voice and hearing disorders. They also helped a person if his speech disorder was the result of a psychological problem or brain damage. The staff at the clinic consisted of men and women who had a teaching schedule at RU along with the extra job of supervising clinical work and keeping up on current practices in speech impairments. A new addition to the staff, Mrs. Crouse, “a valuable rarity, is the only Master Clinician at the clinic. Her main purpose was to do therapy; she didn't have to teach lecture classes, in the normal sense, like other members of the staff. The students observed and learned from her while she conducted therapy with clients. Mrs. Crouse was the first Master Clinician that the department had, but department members hoped to continue to improve their staff with more beneficial people like her. This year was also the first time graduate students did their research project on some of the clients, as their master’s thesis. One of the new pieces of equipment which helped the department to progress into the big leagues was the Visipatch, which is a machine that a client spoke into and a picture was made of his speech pattern. The Visipatch helped the clients match and change or modify their patterns of speech to correspond with the correct speech pattern. The department also used computers for the first time this year to help teach language skills. They also began to use a Hearing Aid Test Box that electronically evaluates hearing aids to see if a person has the right aid to suit him and that the aid works properly. The clinic also received a research grant that was used to set up workshops for parents to learn to help and work with their speech impaired children. The Communication Disorders Clinic was improving and undergoing changes this year in many of its techniques to aid clients. While mostly serving the Southwest Virginia area, the Clinic was also available to students at RU. The department hoped students would take more advantage of the services offered at the free clinic. Academics 215 Knglifth: (front row) Dr. Carolyn Bliss, l)r. Scott Buechlcr, Dr Alexander (row two) Dr. Karl Brown, Dr. Paul Witkowsky. Dr. Jane Vaner (row three) Dr. Cat Cantrell. Dr. Mary Wagner (row four) Rhonda Lucas (back row) Dr Rebecca Fraser, Dr Rita Sutherland. Knicliuh: (front row) Dr. William Hudson, Dr Parks Lanier (row two) Dr. Barbara Ewell. Ue Baldwin (row three) Dorothy Bishop. Dr. Grace Edwards. Dr. Henry Dyer (back row) Dr Richard Murphy. Gary Morphew. 216 Academics Louis Prosser Journalism, Speech Communications, Telecommunications: (front row) Mr Charles Millsaps, Dr. Mary Gallagher (chairman), Ms. Shirt Short, Ms. Mary Molgard (back row) Mr Ted McKosky, Sir William Ycrrick Director of Telecommunications, Mr. Michael Cronin, Dr Michael Taylor. Academics 217 Professor receives honors Dawn Smith Your life achievements have earned a place in Personalities of the South! Sound like a million to one shot? Not just anyone could have received a letter that says his lifetime achievements were impressive enough to earn him a listing of honor in Personalities of the South. Dr. Robert Gill, political science Erofessor, wasn’t a newcomer to onors of this type. His whole career had consisted of awards and listings in various directories. Being included in a director)' of biographies was an honor that alluded to great accomplishments. Glancing through page after page of Gill’s resume it was easy to see how his career was considered outstanding. After graduating cum laude from Washington and Lee University, he earned his M.A. and later his Ph.D. from Duke University. He traveled to various countries including Canada and France to study. He published articles and reviews in his field of study. Gill’s biography was also included in books such as Outstanding Young Men of America, Men of Achievement and Directory of American Scholars. To be in any of these would be a great accomplishment but to be cited in all of these was an honor. The actual listing was relatively small and gave only basic information about Gill, his activities and background. The listing itself wasn't the major satisfaction. Gill felt the true sense of accomplishment came from getting recognized ‘‘by people who didn’t know you personally but chose you to be honored on the basis of expertise in your field.” “All people need to be recognized and told they’re doing a good job,” Gill said. “One of the major satisfactions of teaching comes with recognition nationally or internationally as an expert in your field. It’s nice to be recognized by people.” Dr Robert Gill's impressive accomplishments have earned him the honor of being named in directories such as Personalities of the South and Men of Achievement. 218 Academics Political Science and Criminal .JuHtice: (front row) Sidney Snellenburg, Dr. James N. Gilbert (back row) Dr. Robert Gill, Dr. S. A Pearson, Jr (chairman). Dr. William Hrezo, Dr. Nicholas Pappas. Academics 219 Lynda Bnnieskie Counseling and Student Development (front row) Dr. James Calhoun, l)r. John McPhail (chairman) (back row) Dr. Isonard Callimort, Dr. Fred Phlegcr. liumiirt Service (fronl row) Dr Marilyn Troth. Dr Anita Corey. Dr John Sycamore. Mr Robert Gibson. Dr. Wilda Siburt (back row) Dr Gary Ellerman. Dr Carol Geller, Dr Frank Hint let, Mr Martin Aylesworth 220 Academics Teacher Kducation: (front row) Dr Harvey John. Dr. Carol T Spencer, Dr Sheila Reyna, Dr fil th Nelson (chairman). Dr. Robert Leathern, (back row) Dr Karl Thomas, Dr. Robert Lockwood, Eleanor Lau, Dr Virgil Sherwood. Dr. Francis Horne. Academics 221 Rich Hill Training Center expands A. member of the Redcoats executes the control she has over her horse during a jumping competition Luanne Madsen A transformation occured this past summer at Rich Hill Training Center, the site for horseback riding classes at RU. The 600 acre farm, which housed horses and facilities for RU and the surrounding community recently became the site for Va. Tech’s riding program, as well. The facilities were expanded and improved in order to handle the increased number of horseback riding students. Heidi Rricksen, owner of Rich Hill Training Center and riding instructor, learned of Va. Tech’s desire to find new facilities for their program and saw an opportunity to expand Rich Hill Training Center in the process. Ericksen wanted a more free and open program and more and better horses.” Providing the site for Tech’s program made funding for the expansion possible. Eighteen more horses and stalls were added to Rich Hill to compensate for the increased number of students involved in both RU’s and Tech’s programs. Also constructed was an indoor riding arena. Although there was a smaller ring used for riding indoors, the new arena far surpassed the old one in size, quality and versatility. Improvements on existing buildings and other repairs were also made. As a result of this construction, a total of 55 horses boarded at Rich Hill, 35 of which were used for university classes. The number of lessons taught almost doubled since before the expansion, jumping to 300 per week. Sue Stuska, who taught Tech’s riding classes said she was pleased to be at Rich Hill and felt the move would prove to be an advantage to our program and will help it grow.” Va. Tech riding student Ann Wells said she was looking forward to learning the Rich Hill style of riding, and when asked about the differences between their former facilities and Rich Hill she said, “There's no comparison.” According to Ericksen, there were no unfavorable effects to RU’s riding program by having the two schools at one location, “except maybe a little friendly competition” between the Va. Tech and RU riders. 222 Academics I.txa Vilhnt Th e Redcoats perform a drill team maneuver called the wheel [or many parents and friends during the Parents' Weekend show. Academics 223 Heidi Hrickson Nursing: (front row) Linda Eastham, Susan Donckers. Karolyn Givens, Pat dePendleton. Mary Eve Zangari, Elizabeth Spencer (back row) Kim Clark, Carol Taylor, Lin Young. Yvonne Newberry, Carol Huffman. Family and Consumer Studies: (front row) Reva Puett, Dr. Juleim Axelson, Frances Mason (row 2) Dr. Fernando Gard, Dr Carol Dagwell, Dr. Rosalyn Lester (chairman) (row 3) Betty Jo Tilley, Vera Williams. DeAnna Flanary 224 Academics Geography: (front row) Dr Robert Hyatt. Dr Susan Woodward (hack row) Dr. Jerry McDonald, Dr. Steven Don-tius (chairman). Dr. liernd Kuennecke. Foreign Language: (front row) Dr liernadine Hanning (chairman). Dr Yvette Thomas (hack row) Dr Janet Wagner. Dr Salle Ann Schleuter-GHl, Dr Steve Benjamin, and Dr l.eonnr liltoa Academics 225 Ginger Patmore, Susan Perry, and Tern Kearney affectionately cuddle their neu ly found lab partners. Kathy Letsch Although many RU students were unaware of it, there were about 100 rats on campus each semester this year. No, these rats were not loose, wild and on the run, but instead, they were contained in the basement of Russell Hall for use by the psychology department. According to Carroll Smith, professor of psychology, “The rat lab is a vital and int ricate part of the students’ learning process.” It was used in a number of different classes such as Psychology 33 and Advanced Learn- ing. Graduate students also found in the various experiments done to prove their theses that rats were very helpful. Some of these experiments were in teresting, such as the one that went on during first semester. In this lab, frustration tolerance was recorded on rats that were fed alcohol as opposed to rats that were fed water. In a previous experiment also using alcohol, rats raised normally on water were tested against rats raised from birth on alcohol to see if one showed more aggressive behavior than another. As expected, the rats raised on alcohol were definitely more belligerent than rats raised on water. Fortunately, only a small amount of alcohol was used on the rats so they never had to experience withdrawal. In their studies of the rats, the students always followed the animal care guidelines given by the American Psychological Association to avoid any inhumane treatment. 226 Academics Psychology: (front row) Dr. II Mullis, Dr Chester Fischer. Mr David Solly. Dr Joseph King. Dr Frederrieh Clemens, Dr Daniel Johnson, Dr William Wildman. Radford has been using the rats in experiments for about 15 years. They were initially supplied from a company in Pennsylvania. The reason that rats have traditionally been chosen and are used now as models is because they are simple to breed, nice to work with, easy to house and environmental conditions can be controlled. Smith, who is in charge of the lab, felt the rats were a big help to everyone, especially the students who were in beginning psychology classes. These students each got their own rat to work with for a whole semester. Some of the different tests included the Skinner Box, where the rats learned to pull a bar or hang on a trapeze, and the typical maze, where the rat had to find his way out in the shortest possible time. White food pellets and water were used as positive reinforcements and slight shock was used as negative reinforcement. After class ended, the rats were no longer of any use to the psychology department. Ginger Palmore, a student lab assistant, stated that “We can’t use the same rats over and over again for the different experiments because they get smart and catch on to the tricks. Therefore, about half of the rats were anesthetized mainly the ones used in alcohol testing — and the other half were adopted by RU students. After spending so much time with the rats, many of the students couldn’t bear to part with their pets, so they took them home. It was the perfect ending to the lab which has proven to be very beneficial over the years. Susan Ferry's exp rimcntal rat takes a break after an exhausting day in the trapeze maze. Academics 227 Physical Education: Dr. Marilyn Smith, Dr. Thomas Hondras. Dr. Michael Dumin. Ms. Gail Evans. Dr. Martin Turnauer, Mr. Martin Huckabee, Dr. Stephen Ames (chairman), Ms. Janell Dobbins. 228 Academics Cloytor energizes Lady Highlanders V crnon Claytor was the Assistant Coach of the Radford University Lady Highlander Basketball team. He was already acquainted with Head Coach Charlene Curtis before coming to Radford. In 1979, he graduated from William Fleming High School, located in Roanoke, Virginia. Coach Curtis had attended the same high school at a slightly earlier date. Coach Claytor played basketball during his junior high and high school years but did not play when he attended Knoxville College in Tennessee. During college, he devoted his time to academics, but never lost his great love for the excitement of basketball. After college, he was employed by Dominion Bankshares as a Productivity Analyst. After about eight months, he left the position in May of 1984. Coach Curtis contacted him sometime later and asked him if he would be interested in the position of assistant coach. Getting organized was the top priority and then came the observation of the players when they returned to school. The competition was strong in Division One and the coaches realized that the exceptional talent combined with a winning tradition to formulate success at RU. Coach Claytor said the main goal for the team was to prepare the women strenuous conditioning program helped prepare them for the tremendous challenges they faced. Coach Claytor stressed the importance of excellence in academic areas. He and Coach Curtis regularly met with players on an individual basis to inquire about their performance in classes. The weekly meetings consisted of straight talk about triumphs and failures the mentally, physically and emotionally for Division One competition. The Lady Highlanders were faced with one of their toughest seasons ever and the students experienced. The players were required to present a schedule of class assignments they were expected to complete. The coaches checked back to see if the students were completing the work required. The one-to-one basis gave the coaches the needed insight as to the overall performance of the players. Coach Claytor encouraged all students, alumni, faculty and citizens of Radford to support the Lady Highlanders. Earlene LaFew Coach Vernon Claytor Academics 229 Military Science (ROTC): Master Sergeant Richard Yulee Captain William vanDeuson, Colonel Robert Linquist, Judy White (secretary). History: (front row) Dr Clifford Norse, Dr Harold Mann. Dr Noel Eggleston, Dr. Charles McClellan (back row) Dr Richard Strata, Dr John Uaois (chairman), Dr Margaret Woodhouse, Dr. Eduard Jervey, Dr Lance Crahn. Dr Linda Ktllcn 230 Academics Geology: (front row) Patricia Dove, Kuo-Linn Chyi (back row) Jonathon Tso, Stephen Lenhart, Dr. Robert Whisonant (chairman). Dr. Raymond Moore, Kimbell Knight, Gordon Love, Dr. Chester Waffs. Mathematics, Statistic and Computer Science: (front row) Dr. Raymond Spaulding, Larry Goby, Dr Mack Whitaker, Dr. James Corbel, Dr. Valiant Mnh, Dr David Albig, Dr. Susan Milton, Dr Paul McTeer (back row) Dr. Careen Mett, Don Duyer, Roxie Novak, Gary Ford, Lynne Joynes, Sindee Sutherland, Dr J. D Hansard. Dr. John Helm. Academics 231 Philosophy and Religion: Dr. Russell Gregory. Dr Kim Kipling. Dr. Charles Taylor. Dr Rebekah Peery, Michael Vengrtn. Physical Science: Dr Roland Willoughby. Bill Meade. Dr. Frank Jones (chairman). Gene Maynard. 232 Academics Seminars analyze economy Kconomics: Mr. Philip Taylor. Ur. Garry Fleming, Dr. Bennie Beeson. Jr.. Dr. Nozor Hashemzadeh. Dr. Charles Stone. Dr. Burl Long, (chairman). Dr Douglas Woolley Alecia Grzech That’s one small step for the Economics Department, one giant leap for RU. This was the year for moving up and RU has certainly done that. The Economics Department, namely chairman Burl K. Long, launched a series of seminars entitled “The State of the States Economy.” Those seminars brought to RU nine distinguished experts on different aspects of the commonwealth’s economy. Betty J. Diener, Virginia’s Secretary of Commerce and Resources, presented the topic “An Overview of Virginia’s Economy: Past, Present and Future.” Although the title seemed unexciting, Diener’s presentation was both enlightening and interesting. Admittedly, Diener had a great deal of expertise; yet her discussion was at a level that could be understood by those who attended. Long was pleased with the response from the first seminar and stated, “What I had tried to convey was that we wanted the seminars to be of high quality but also to appeal to a wide audience.” Sponsored by the Economics Department, the Center for Economic Education and the Radford University Foundation, the seminars were to reflect RU’s interest in getting in touch with the affairs of the commonealth. Long felt that RU hadn’t spent sufficient time dealing with the economy of the state to which it belongs. The purpose also, was to expose RU faculty, students, as well as citizens of the New River Valley to the important aspects of Virginia’s economy that are generally overlooked. Such topics included: Virginia’s Agricultural Economy, Virginia’s Coal Economy and Virginia’s Land, Water, and Marine Resources. So far as Long knows, nothing like this has ever been accomplished at RU. “I think it’s important that we start focusing our attention to the affairs within Virginia.” Academics 233 Social Work: Ms. Catherine Whittaker and Dr. Dennis Cogswell Sociology and Anthropology: (front row) Dr. Nclda Daley, Dr. Melinda Wagner, Dr. Thomas Shannon, Dr. Meyer Heed, (back row) Dr. Stephen Lerch (chairman). James Unnever. Dr. Larry Hembroff, Dr Howard Sehuartz. 234 Academics Robb phones speech to Dean’s scholars Teresa Wheeling Dawn Smith H onor students from each department in the School of Arts and Sciences are introduced to the capacity croud in Preston Auditorium. President Donald Dedmon jokingly introduces the chair where Robb was supposed to sit. The College School of Arts and Sciences honored students in each of its departments during the Parents’ Weekend celebration. Each department nominated one student on the basis of academic accomplishments, intellectual prowess, and leadership and promise for the future. From the list of the 13 Dean’s Scholars, the Dean’s Advisor.' Council chose one student overall to be the Dean’s Scholar. This student was given a plaque and a $500 Dean’s Fellowship that was provided by the RU Foundation. Attending the ceremony were students and their parents, faculty members, nine members of the Board of Visitors, Dr. Dedmon, and Dr. Stump, dean of arts and sciences. Delegate Bob Dobins and Senator Madison Marye were also included as members of the platform. Governor Charles S. Robb was originally scheduled to be in attendance to deliver a convocation address to the students, but because of bad weather conditions he was forced to land in Blucfield, West Virginia. However, he did deliver his address in Preston Auditorium through a telephone patch-up from the airport. Robb spoke of the importance of recognizing the achievements of the academic community. “A great university is a laboratory, a library and a museum,’’ said Robb. The first recipient of the Dean’s Scholar Fellowship was Teresa Ann Wheeling of Radford She was nominated by both the foreign language department and the English depart ment. Her name was the First to appear on a plaque that was placed in Dr. Stump’s office. CmOVtrnor Charles Robb Academics 235 Students earn their keep Kim Surratt, a student worker in Heth Information, checks over a schedule with director Paula Downs. Kathy Edmonds Many students who attended RU were on the work study program. According to the October 198-1 printout, there were approximately 882 student employees who worked in various positions on campus. Some worked full-time while others only worked part-time. Of these students, 134 were employed in the dining halls alone. Their duties ranged from emptying tray and glass racks to cleaning and re-filling the salad bar. Rach department had a student assistant who ran errands for the chairman or his secretary. Each dormitory had student assistants who sat at the front desk to make sure only valid students were allowed to go on the halls. For example. the student assistant who sat at the desk in a single-sex dorm would not allow an unescorted male to roam the halls. He had to call the girl from the lobby and wait for her to come downstairs and escort him to her room. The Dedmon Center, McConnell Library, Residential Life, Career Plan- Emptying trays, plates and bowls are some of the responsibilities of the students who work in one of RU's five cafeterias. ning and Placement Center, Dean of Students, Central Stores, Public Information and Relations, and other offices also employed student assistants. Students’ reactions to their jobs on campus were almost always positive. Rosa .lames, a freshman journalism major, worked in the dining hall tending the salad bar. She didn’t like working in the dining hall at first but she really began to like it later because she knew the students and the supervisors better and felt more comfortable. Dennis White, a junior office administration major worked in the typing lab for Dr. White. He liked his job because he received first-hand experience in the business field which he felt would help him in his future career. Teresa Palmer, a senior finance major, worked in Central Stores. She liked working there because she got hands-on business experience and also because she had many responsibilities that other student workers may not have been sub jected to. Myra Wright, a junior medical technology major worked at the Dedmon Center. She said the job was great, and she loved it. She had respon sibilities, but she also had some time to herself. Whenever she had a problem, her employers at the Dedmon Center were more than willing to help her get things straightened out. Becky Hopkins, a senior chemistry major, worked in the Residential Life Office. She enjoyed working there because she liked the people she worked with and got along well with all of them. She gained much experience in clerical work and office procedures, such as learning how to program a computer and also how to handle other procedures in a professional manner. She felt her job would help her later in her career, especially when dealing with professional documents and techniques. Student employment was definitely a positive aspect for many at RU. Many students would not be able to attend college if it wasn’t for work study. 236 Academics Graduate program offers experience Kris Fawley “The graduate program was a valuable program because it gave graduate students experience,” expressed the newly appointed Dean of the Graduate College, Paul Bryant. The qualification for entering the Graduate College at RU entailed obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the student’s area of study. A 2.7, but preferably a 3.0, G.P.A., and a certain score on the graduate admittance test were also necessary for acceptance into RU’s graduate program. The departments which offered graduate programs at RU were: Art, Business, Communication Disorders, Education, English, Family and Consumer Studies, Recreation and Leisure, Psychology, Physical Education and Criminal -Justice. There were 650 to 700 graduate students who participated in the graduate program this year. Bryant explained that this was the first year the various departments had graduate teachers and assistants. These departments were business, English, math and psychology. Bryant had hoped to expand the graduate program next year and in the upcoming years, said Bryant, “The graduate program was the one event that made Radford a University and not a College.” Kris Fawley Graduate students Linda W'hitacher. Nancy Olsen. George Wright and Susan Chanse gel ready for an R A and R I) party. Academics 237 238 Students Students 239 Freshmen Finding freedom, making memories Freshman Class Officers: (front row) Nikki DcUnger. historian. Susan Carother . treasurer; Jane Bernero. secretary (back row) Reth Eggleston, president. Kelly Tayloe.nce president Although each student had his or her own particular favorite year at RU, perhaps the most frustrating, yet memorable of these was their freshman year. 'Phis was the year to test newly granted freedoms while becoming a person who was solely responsible for himself. It was a difficult adjustment, but at the same time, it was an important transition that was a vital part of each student’s life. According to Andy Bales, director of admissions at RU, 1413 students underwent this transition, making this year’s freshman class the second largest ever at RU. Surprisingly enough, 451 of these students were male, adding to the 18% male increase in the total enrollment. Bales stated, “Radford is becoming progressively more attractive to men.” RU has also become more appealing to business majors as 35% of the incoming freshmen chose it as their major. During a student’s first year of college, there were a series of very big adjustments that had to be made, one of these being sharing a room with one, and many times, two people. Roommates were forced to com promise on how to arrange the room, when to study, what music to listen to, who cleaned the bathroom, and where to hang posters. According to freshman Nancy Markcl of Hampton who lived in a triple, We get along great most of the time but sometimes little things really bother us. It also seems like whenever we fight, it’s inevitably two against one, which is very hard.” Nancy and her roommates opted for a permanent triple, in which they remained together for the rest of the year with a $200 room rebate, so obviously things worked out well. Another important change that freshmen underwent was getting accustomed to the food at RU. It was certainly a far cry from mom’s home cooking! Because it was so easy to call for Domino’s Pizza rather than face the dull cafeteria food again, the famous “freshman 10” was a problem. Girls as well as boys struggled their first year to maintain their weight as they were tempted by snacks cookies and candy that were easily accessible. A third big adjustment from high school to college was academics. Freshman Rhonda Lovko of Hampton felt that it was harder to sit through a whole class, especially those which were an hour and 15 minutes long. Lectures were new to freshmen, and it was sometimes very difficult to take good notes from which to study. College mid-terms and finals were also more intense than high school quizzes and tests. Acting as your own guardian presented another problem for many first year students. It was now the student’s responsibility to do his owr laundry, pay his own phone bills, set hi own curfew (if there was such a thing al RU), and clean his own bathroom. John Fay. a freshman from Virginia Beach said, College is a big change from living at home. I never did my own laundry before, but now 1 have to.” John, like many other students, also had tc balance his time around working in the kitchen two hours a day os a form ol work study, making his schedule even more complicated. A final adjustment that was perhaps even more difficult was leaving behind old friends and starting new relation ships. Freshman Donna McCrory, also of Virginia Beach, stated, “It’s really strange to go to a party and know only a couple people because in high school, I knew almost everyone.” It was exciting but at the some time very scary to meet new people. Students who were once very shy were forced to become outgoing if they wanted to make friends, but at college, important friendships like these were built to last a lifetime. For most freshmen, their homesickness gradually deteriorated as they realized that their new home was RU. It was a change that didn’t come easily, but nevertheless, it was a significant turning point in the lives of many first year students. Kathy Letsch 240 Students Bonnie Adams Joseph Albert Kandy Alexander Asra Ali Kristen Alkire April Allen Suzanne Allen Vonda Almarode Adrian Anderson Lisa Anderson Ron Anderson Tracy Anderson Michael Andrews Anne Applegate Melissa Armentrout Patricia Armstrong Shannon Armstrong Pam Ayer Lynda Bannach Colette Barnes Joel Barnette Jill Barr Jeffrey Bartee Mary Kay Bartley Julie Basinger Marie Beasley John Bell Joel Bergquisl Jane Bernero Ralph Berrier Staci Berry Roger Berthelette Patricia Hinna Gina Birkhead Charles Birdwell Robert Bisaon J. P. Coyer Rebecca Bobbitt Michael Boehling Kimberly Bondy Patricia Bonwell Shelli Boaben Joel Bowman Joey Bowman Carolyn Bowyer Brett Boyd Tamara Rrninerd Aimee Breeden Thomas Bresnan Deborah Brown Elizabeth Brown Judy Bryant Lauri Bryant Ann Marie Bunsa Karol Burch Kenneth Burns Students 241 Kimberly Butler Scott Button Heather Buyrn Patty Byerly Lisa Byers Kcrrv Byrd Jeff Caddy Karen Caldwell Julie Cale Karen Call Sequoa Callaway Kathy Campbell Deborah Canada Pamela Cargile Susan Carothers Anthony Carpenilo Stacey Carpenilo Kae Cee Carpenter Rehekah Carter Sheila Carter Priscilla Cash Ruth Cash Victoria Casio Virginia Chadwick David Chaney Ix)ri Chaplin Joseph Charlton Marilyn Childress Shin Cho Russel Chu Angela Church Mary Ann Cilinski Kelly Clark Ken Clark Yvonne Clark Pam Clements Charlotte Coleman Melinda Coleman Lisa Conway Cindy Cook I.isa Cook Pamela Cook Laura Cooper Cynthia Corns Kathryn Cox Carol Crews Jennifer Crist Sherry Cristina Christi Crockett Linda Crockett Michelle Crockett l.eslieCromax Vicki Cross Kimberly Crowder Jeff Daniels k Jii 242 Students Hal Darby Elizabeth Davidson Kelly Davis Lonnie Davis Rebecca Davis Sonja Davis Sherry Deacon Erica Dearing Stacie Dekker Nikki DcUnger Wayne DeWeerd Michelle Dombroski Suzanne Dominick Lynne Donahue Diane Doner Sharon Donnelly Buzz Doss Eileen Dowdy Shawn Doyle Ronald Draper Kristine Driscoll Mark Drotos Kristin Drummond Patrick Dunn Michele Duval Kathleen Kberdt Rhonda Edwards Beth Eggleston Dehhie Richer Karen Elgin Renee Ellis Melissa Ervin Kate Evans Marjorie Evans Daniel Knilocci Wendy Fallin Sharon Famorca Ross Far is William Farrar Kris Pawley Catherine Fedora Antonia Fernandez Midge Fiorski Cathy Fleming Mary Fleming Angela Forkhcim Christopher Forrest Carolyn Foster Gretchen Foster Maribeth Francis Kendall Franzer Lisa Marie Frazier Kim Freeman Beverly Frye Wanda Furrow •ludie Gallagher Students 243 Bill Gallant Joy Gantt Paige G insert Scott Garretson Carlene George Rod Gillespie Lave me Gilyard Deborah Goin Kim Gollehan Kerri Groman Gretta Graham Lori Grantham Betty Gray Howard Grayson Carolyn Grcblunas Lisa Greene David Griffin Susan Grigby Tracy Grile David Grimes Julie Guimont Amy Hager Charlw. Hale Jeri Hale Lisa Haley Sarah Haley Melissa Hail Deborah Hamilton 244 Students Kelley Hamm Debbie Hancher Charles Hancock Donna Harding Kim Harris Sandra Harris Sheila Harris Miirv Margaret Hart Stacey Harlburger Ltsa Hartranft Deborah Harwood Michael Hatfield Amy Heath Christine Hemingway Beth Hewitt Kenita Hidalgo Tracie Higdon Steven Highland James Hill Jesse Hill Timothy Hill Amy Hillsman Todd Hinchev Rebecca Hodges Dawn Hoke Kim Holden Sarnia Hollinger Jewell Hood Rhonda Hopkins Cynthia Horsboll Cynthia Hubbard Eva Huff Denise Hughes I ori Humphreys Patricia Humphreys Christopher Huther Trina Hylton Jeff Hyman Maureen Hymors Stephanie Islcy Mark Jackson Melissa Jackson Carol Jacobs Charlie Jackson Chere Jalali Martha Ann James Rosa Lee James Dawn Jcllic Eugene Johnson Jill Johnson Laura! Johnson l ivinia Johnson Lisu Ann Johnson Loreia Johnson Jacoha Johnson Angie Jones Students 245 Diana Jones Laura Jones Roulette Jones Mary Jo Joyce Jennifer Juneo Venncc Kalath Anton Kanaganayagam Terri Kearns Marie Koathley Kim Kelley Robin Jean Kelley Patricia Kelly Kelly Kendrick Gregory Kennedy Tabb Keyaer Bong Min Kim Mia Kim Mark Kimpton Amy Kincaid Kimberley Kincaid Victoria Kincaid Gary Kinder Brent King Donna King Victoria King Julie Kirkomdall Kirsten Kleeb Jackie Knicely Terry Knuckles Victoria Kozak Kimberly Kraus Caroline I,aikin Guillermu Lainez Lisa Lamporte Sybil l-ane La Tonya Langhorne Jodon l-nrison Tanya Larriva Jackie Laski Beckette I uterborn Bridgelt I uterborn Robin Law Deeann Lawson Chryslal Laxton I-aura Layton Lisa Layne Britt league Klizabcth Lenta Tammy Leong Kathy I etsch Lori Lewis Marguerite Ix-wis Linda Link Brian Littrel! Katharine looker Ann Lowe 246 Freshmen Tu?o hockey sockets are silhouetted as they enjoy the game on a field at the Ded-man Center. Many RU students enjoy playing hncky sack, a game that requires quick reflexes and coordination. Matt Ix wenbach Nancy Lowery Tracey Lowery Lynn Lundeman Gigi Macalingdong Stephen Macielinski Sara Magnusun Shawn Maguire Kris Malooney Sharon Komier.ski Amy Marcella Diane Marrs Blaine Martin Missy Martin Treva Martin Sandra Mason Teresa Massie Kristin Masters Dawn Matera Jalyn Matherly Paggy Maltox Patricia Maule Kimberly Maxcy Krystina Mayncs Jennifer McBride Tracey McConville Allison McDaniel Heather McDonald Mike McDonough Michele McFall Brian McGovern l slie McKee Timothy McNamee Annette McNeil Mark McRoy Freshmen 247 Leslie Mega Debra Melius Steven Meredith Patty Merkey Jacklin Messer Dale Meyer Douglas Miller Kelley Miller Malia Miller Pam Miller Karen Mithchell Randal Mitchell Mark Moody Gail Moon Kathy Moorman Julie Moran Kim Moran Angela Moretz Lisa Morris Robbie Alan Morris Susan Morse Terri Ann Morton Ingrid Moses Shannon Mowe Pamela Mullinax Nancy Mulvihill Rosemary Nagy Todd Nash Deidre Neese Sandy Neill Heidi Nelsen Jonathan Nelson 248 Freshmen Sherri Nelson Krista New Susan Newcomer Denise Nicely Katie O'Bryan Eileen O'Donnell Mark O’Donnell Angela Ogden Karen Oklavcc Holly Page Colleen Parker Madeline Patterson Robbie Travis Patton Christie Paxton Sharon Peade Sarah Pearson Crystal Peebles Kaley Pennington Ka-Le Pettus Michael Pfalzgraf Brian Phelps Tina Phelps Alan Phillips Dawne Phillips Anne Pillsbury John Pitchford Denise I-ynn Polenri Jon Pollard Carla Renee Porter Tonya Porter Rovert Privott David Pyne Gina Quinn Beth Anne Radford Janine Radomski John Ragano Kay Rash Larissa Raum Deanna Reed Kodia Reid Kathleen Reinhardt Sharon Rich Garment Richardson Wyvette Chardson Robyn Rid path Melissa Riedel James Riffe Judy Rinderele Becky Ritch Scott Robert Tammy Robertson Shelley Rodier Frank Rodriguez Jo Ann Rogers Joseph Anthony Roagnol Karen Roof Freshmen 249 In a tragic fire last spring, Canton, one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the Radford area, uas destroyed. It is being rebuilt and proprietors hope to open the new, spacious restaurant by parents weekend. Lisa Rose Julie Rough ton Mike Ruthland Candy Russell Camille Rutzinski Christy Ryan Rebecca Saich Lea Sajonaas Cheryl Sakole Michele Salyer Robin Lyncttc Saunders Pameal Scarbcrry Gwendolyn Schade Klizabeth Schultz Jill Schunann Sarah Scott Tommy Scott Cari Seal Betty Gail Sebera Carolyn Sergio Mark Settle Jill Shanhollz John Shanhollz Kelly Sheets John Shelton Jill Marie Shepherd Amy Sherrill Kelly Johanna Shorter 250 Freshmen Tracy Sifford Christopher Sigsbee Patricia Simmons Melody Simpson Eric Segurdson Karin Sisco Matthew Slater Dana Rae Smith Jeannie Smith Kim Smith Lowne Smith Teresa Smith Tracy Smith Dctra Snell Emily Southall Tracy Spatig Marilyn Sprouse Donald Squires Danielle Stallard Denise Stallard Melanie Stamus Patricia Standifur Lou Stanley Regina Stanley Joy Neal Stapleton Kelly Ann Stephens Karen Stevenson Elizabeth Stewart Johnny Stilwell Brenda Stoll Carla Stomp Deborah Lynn Stone Diana Strickland James Summerlin Alison Suplcr Michael Sweet Cheryl Szafranski Sarah Taber Lisa Tacker Carole Tamony Kathy Tarter Angela Taylor Debrah Marie Taylor James Taylor Kelly Sue Taylor Kim Michelle Taylor Wendy Taylor Teresa Taylor Shelly Thomas Diane Thompson Eric Thompson Tammy Marie Thompson Janet Throckmorton Thomas Throckmorton Jacqueline Tizard Mary Catherine Toland Freshmen 251 Swedish soccer player enjoys Radford life Eric Sigurdton fief I) who attends RU on a soccer scholarship, enjoys the game, the school and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. ■v 5 Jennifer Keen An abundance of job opportunities, the people and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. These were the things that Eric Sigurdson of Eskilstuna, Sweden liked the most about the United States. On November 11, 1983, Sigurdson came to live in Woodstown, New Jersey. His sister was an exchange student five years ago. She liked the United States a lot and so did some of my friends who were exchange students so I decided to go too.” High School in the U.S. was a lot different than in Sweden. For example, Sigurdson said, “At the high school I attended, parties start at 9 p.m. and ended at 12 a.m. In Sweden the parties started at 10 p.m. and ended at 4 a.m.” Sigurdson also stated that, “sexuality in Sweden is more openly -expressed than it is here.” Despite the differences between his homeland and the U.S., Sigurdson decided to stay and attend college here. “I had no idea before I came to the U.S. that I would go to college.” However, soccer scholarship offers from Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania and RU made him stop and contemplate the alternatives. “I hadn’t really decided until February that I really wanted to go to college.” Brian Udy, whose family housed Sigurdson, was already attending RU on a soccer scholarship. Udy informed Sigurdson about RU and Sigurdson decided to attended RU on a soccer scholarship. Sigurdson, who is a freshman computer science major, summed up his feelings about his stay in the US, “I liked my last year in high school a lot, but I like Radford a lot more ... Radford’s social life is more reflective of Sweden’s social life than high school was.” 252 Freshmen :ii. Janet Trewett Paula Tribble Debra Truxell Gina Tuckee Racine Tucker Kim Turnage Rhonda Turner Paula Tyler Soraya U Michelle Viars Diane Underwood Paula Vanhorn Pat Varley Paula Vaughan John Vaughn Tammy Vaught Amy Venturino Michael Vest Timothy Vietmeier Ann Vieweg Joeef Villanaco Jonathan Vinaakey Suzanne Wade Cindy Waggoner Ann Walker Kathv Wallace Kim Wallace Sheila Walters Brett Walters Timothy Walton James Ward Lisa Ward Robin Weaver Sherry Weaver ki 164j .kl. J Karen Webber Jeanette Webley Lora Wendling Jada Whited Karen Whitlock Tracy Wiggins Julia Wightman Kimberly W'illiams Pamela Williams Robin Williams Neil Williamson Elizabeth Woodall Janet Woodlief Laura Wuntke Kelly Wyman Jim York Kimberly Yorke Alan Yost Karen Younce Dawn Marie Young Stephanie Young Kyong Sim Yun Mary Zonbakis Freshmen 253 Sophomores Sophomore Class Officers: Donna Sutphi, treasurer; Laurie Ratzlaff, lice president; Rob Woods, president; Lisa Crouch, secretary: Jamie Condia historian Teresa Absher John Acar Jill Adey Torland Adkins Melissa (Jail Admarns Lisa Agee Theresa Agnew Molly Alexander Kay Alexander Amy Allen Rhonda Allen Kendra Allman Maureen Allman Donna Alpem Lisa Alloft Debbie Amaker David Anderson Elizabeth Anderson Gail Anderson Julie Anderson Michelle Arcaro Cheryl Atkinson Chris Atkinson Clare A wad Rhonda Bailey Holly Balcom Michael Barber Jane Barefoot 254 Sophomores Scott Barnett Alisa Barnette Jean Bartz David Edward Bear Kay Beard Lisa Beavers Lauray Beck Susan M. Beckham I.aura Beitz Donna Bell Michelle Bender James Bennett John Berger Anne Best Linda Bibb Randy Black Gina Blasdell Jenifer Blemings Tina Blosser Donna Boatman Leigh Ann Bolen Karen Boletchek Steve Bolvari Robin Borges Kristin Bornmann Donna Bourne Earl M. Bowers Janet Bowers Jennifer Britts David Boyle Mark Braddock Richard Bradley Donna Leig Braswell Craig Bright Linda Brill Edward S. Broach II Karen S. Bromberg Delray Brooks Lynwood Brooks Susan L. Brooks Cindy Brown Anne Bruce Regina Brumfield Hcide Bruno Sharon Bryant Teresa Brylewski Eric Bryson Wendy Buckelew Ahinet Bulbulkaya Susan Bulger Patti Burke Mary Byrne Kecia Cahow Kendall Caldwell Angela Call Arline Callahan Sophomores 255 Paul Calvert Kacey Camp Jim Campbell Melinda Campbell Clara Canada Russell Capps Mary Carpenter Betty lx u Carson Teresa Carter Rhonda Catron Christy Chamblin I-arry Scot Chandler Mary Chapman Kimberly Cherry Jill Christiensen Karen Cleary John Clem Steve Clouse Mary Cock ram Kimberly Ann Coffey Mary Scott Coffey Marcie Cohee Ronda Faye Colley Cindi Collie Micheale Collie Rebecca Collins Dirksen Compton Cammie Lynn Conboy Jamie Condie Bridget Connors Kathy Conrad Vincent Conte Karla Cooper Susan Leigh Cooper Catherine Covington Regina Cox Ricky Lane Cox Elizabeth Cress Gerald Crittenden Jenny Crockett 'Pom Cromer Lisa Crouch Lynne Cruise Marcella Cuddihy Kate Cupp Liam Currier Steve Cyrus Erica Dalton Martita Andre Dancy Lisa Darnell Kent Eric Darrah Brenda Jean Davis Edward Goodwin Davis Idah Rhea Davis Megan Davis Patricia Davis 256 Sophomores Tina Davis Angela Degrands Margaret Dehart Diane Dennis Kelly Dennis Ronald Derosa Penny Desper Joan Dick Mary Dietz Wesley Dollins Mike Donnelly Karen Donovan Michelle Doran Lanette Doss Cherie Doten Sandra Douglas Donald Dramstad Anne Drcwry Tammy Duffie John Duffy Jan Dugan Julie Dumouchcllc Jennifer Dunlevy Carolyn Ebc Rinda Edwards Anna Elliott Richard Ellis Jack Ellison Mary Elson Joe Emmons Eliot Graham Evans Heather Ewing Sherri Falwell Marie Ferrey Laura Finch Judith Fink Becky Firestone Barbara Fitzgerald Beth Fitzgerald Betsy Fitzgerald Jacquelyn Fitzgerald Rose Fraugher Rose Flaugher Elizabeth Flory Barbie Flounoy Erika Forrer Sandra Fortner Carie Fox Patricia Fox Thomas Fraim Gail Elaine Francis Dana Friedman Tracy Friesw Pamela Frye Amy Fudge Terri Fuller Creg Gaines Sophomores 257 ‘Rituals’ of watching soaps become Kathy Letsch Will Tracy and Danny ever really fall in love? Can Jimmy Lee Holt rescue his well-deserved inheritance from the greedy Quarter-maines? Who actually killed Whit McCall? How will F.rica ever choose between Adam Chandler and Mike Roy? These were some of the burning questions that ran through the minds of many Radford students each day as they tuned in to watch their favorite soap operas. Males as well as females developed a strong addiction to these shows early in their college careers. Without fail, they would be glued to their television sets day after day, week after week, and month after month to observe the perplexities and predicaments of various characters. Students planned their days around soaps, and some even went to the extreme of scheduling their classes in synchronization with them. The phenomenon that once was thought to only include housewives had drastically changed so that it now encompassed a large percentage of young adults as well. Why were these soap operas such a craze at Radford? Perhaps it was the intrigue of watching the lives of the rich and successful, or perhaps it was the excitement and anticipation of seeing what was to come the next day. It provided a time in the day when students could sit back, relax, and watch the trials and tribulations of others for a change. Consequently, it was a release of various pressures that were encountered so frequently by college students. The soaps also temporarily evoked emotions such as hatred, jealousy, compassion, and anger that would conveniently disappear at the end of the show. Hopefully, everyone realized that these soap operas were completely fabricated stories that would probably never happen, but it was nice to fantasize for an hour each day about what it would really be like to be swept off your feet by a multi-millionaire or to be the sole owner of the biggest oil producing company in the world. Because students lived in an environment of such intense pressure, it was always comforting to be able to escape for a little while and dream . Sarah Gardner Velma George Sue Gercken Jackie Gerhardt Kim Gerhardt Deborah Garrish Pamela Gi% Kelly Gillian Leslie Giroux Diar.a Glaixter Patricia Goad Rabecca Gola Shari Good Mary Goodhart Lisa Goodwyn Martin Gordon Meg Gorman Susan Gould Ethel Gourlay Sheila Graham Megan Grant Mary Gravely Beth Greenwell Marc Griffin Teresa Griffith Peter Guldseth Ellen Guthrie Thane Gysel 258 Sophomores students’ ‘Guiding Light’ Linda Atwell. Oscar Mora. Lynn Hodnes and Gordon Lyn-Cook tune into their favorite daily soap. Todd Gardner Courtenay Garrett Mary Garrison Mary Hager Kelly Hainge Elaine Haislip Lisa Hale Julia Hall Julie Hallmark Jennifer Halvorsen Todd Hammock Lir Hammond Sheri Hancock Emilie Hancock Kathy Harbaugh Nancy Harmon Leslie Harrell Susan Harrell Candelaria Harris Nelson Harris Judy Harrison Karen Hart Lucy Hartmann Jacob Hartsock Kristin Harty Lynn Harvey Heather Hash Susan Hassan Margaret Hatfield Lisa Haven Mary Haycox James Hayes Sophomores 259 James Hazel T ommie Hazelwood Stephanie Heath John Addison Herb Teresa Helton Michael Helvey Glenn Hensley Linda Herman Lynne Heyman Jeff Hicks Marti Hicks Susan Hicks Becky Higgins Dawn Hill Tracy Hill Shcryn Hincbaugh Michelle Hodge Lynn Hodges Troy Hogge Rebecca Hogsett Anna Houston Barry Hollandsworth Barbara Holt Darryl Holt Karen Honbcrger Susan Hoover Tracy Horne Hilda Howerton Glenda Howland Donna Hufnagel Linda Humphries Deborah Hurley Julie Hurt Robin Hurt Wendy Hunt Perry Dale Hyde Margaret Ivie Catherine Jackson Shelley Jackson lla James Linda James Kirsten Janss Todd Jared Diann Jenkins Jenny Jenkins Aimec Jennings Joyce Dannae Jobe Holup John Candy Johnson I-ea Johnson Michelle Johnson April Jones Christopher Jones David Jones David Jones Jeff Jones 260 Sophomores Kathryn Jones Richard Todd Jones Stephanie Judge Penny Nnnne Juggins Margaret Keenan Rachel Anne Keller Kristen Kellerinan Debbie Kelley Marie Kelley Amy Kelly Katherine Kelser Sara Kemp Lisa Kemper Cynthia King Kimberly Kingrea Susan Kirby Kandel Kirk Diane Knowles Julie Knowleton Karen Lynn Kolb Marnie Koskie Jenni Kozelko June Kretzschmer Hye Young Kwak Mi Yeon Kwak Lori Lacava Jennifer Lachowicz Stephaney LaFaue Bernadette LaFratta Angela Lambert B. J. lumber! Lynne Lambert Chary) Larson Lisa Anne Larson Kathy Lynne Lawson Alisa I,azor Brad Lepp Harry lister Jacqualine Lewis Jennifer Lewis Kim Lewis Matthew Wade Lewis Susan Lewis Michelle Lineherry Jill Lingle Rhonda Link Frederick Liptrap Ronda Lods Donald Lorton Andrew Love Katherine Lovell Larry Lowe Jimmy Lucas Laurie Lunn Brett Lushina Jennifer Luxford Sohomores 261 Catherine Lynch Michele Machak Lisa Magri Denisa Manello Katherine Maner Kimberly Mann Sharon Markham Regan Marr Amy Martin Anne Martin Donna .lean Martin Tracy Martin Tressy Martin Vicki Martin Ava Maruco Michael Mather Vicki Ma'.Uin Mary Beth McArdle Mark McBride Mike McCall Katrina McCarthy Ellen McConnell Donna McCroskey Robyn McGovern Sherri McGuycr Jane Ellen McKeley Chuck McKinster Larry Mi Million Gregory Meador Sara Melton Bonnie Mendenhall Anne Merkel Tom Middlecamp Ann Miller Kris Miller 262 Sophomores Monica Miller Janis Minoff Anne Miserentino Douglas Mitt Mary Moniz Tanya Montgomery Johna Moore Linda Moran James Morgan Jenni Morgan Eddie Morris Susan Morris Martha Murko Leslie Nazak Suzanne Neill Cindy Newman Randy Newman Scott Newman Vikki Newman Chris Newton Dawn Nicholas Jill Noble Gary Nobles Lisa Nunley Matthew Obryan Patricia Occonnor Gregory Odionnc Greg Oelerich Mary O’Keefe Betty Olare Lisa Olds Patricia O’Neill Marie Onoroto John Osberg Christy Oshaughnessy Susan Overman Leslie Overstreet James Owens Gabriel Pacheco Doug Page Mia Pak Twila Palmer Becky Park Michael Park Cheryl Parker Laura Parker Sharon Parsons Steve Pearce Teri Peasley Laura Peck ham Christine Pehn Deanna Per.drey Joseph Perkins John Perruccio Shirley Perry Laura Petty Sophomores 263 A nopul Phimmasone Teresa Phipps Maria Piantamda Paula Pitman Keely Plymale Kim Potter Alice Poutasse Cynthia Price Max Prillaman Elizabeth Procopis Monica Proctor Louis Prosser Angela Prudot Rita Puccia Norman Pulliam Katrin Pyke Tony Quesenberry Laurie Ratzlaff Michail Reeb Mary Reilly Hillary Remppies Kyle Remppies Randy Remick Michael Rctamozo Laura .lean Revis Suzeltc Rhee Tara Rhodes Barbara Rinker Michelle Roach Patty Roach Cindy Roberts Ronald Dean Roberts Stephanie Robinson Liz Rockefeller Rodney Rodgers April Dawn Roman Cecilia Romeo Rebecca Rorrer Corrine Rosin Julie Ross Kelly Rotenberry Jean Marie Ryan Mary Ryman Page Salkco Joyce Sampson Christopher Sansone Annmarie Sarsfield Matt Saul Ricky Saunders Kimberly Scaggs Joni Scambos Ray Schaffer Laura Schleeper Ann Schulte Ann Martha Schultz S. W. Seagle 264 Sophomores Dehhie Shelhamer Reeny Sheridan Slarlette Shields Kim Shockey Daniel Silvia Karen Simpson Wanda Simpson Deirdre Sites Michelle Skelton F. L. Slough Greg Smapson Christopher Smith David Smith Laura I ea Smith Martha Smith Tim Smolinski Carol Snyder Tevin Sowers Kimberly Spainger Paul Spiegelblatt Michael Spitzer Chris Spradling Lynn Stallings Stephanie Stamus LizStarbuck Andrew Steinbach Baron Stephens Mollie String Donna Sutphin Sharon Swain Susan Swain Belinda Sword ErinTallon Kimberly Taylor Todd Taylor Gregory Tervo Stophani Theophiloa Morgan Thistle Kim Thomas Matthew Thompson Rita Thompson Susan Thompson Steven Tickle Melissa Tilson Cynthia Tolbert Mark Tolley Donna Joy Toombs Barbara Towle Lea Trcnary Shawn Underwood Paula Upton Kristine Valdov Sophomores 265 Shcrril Van Aken Michel Vandcnheuvel Susan Vanstaverens Nancy Vanwagner Sherri Vaughn Karen Via Debbie Vickers Denise Von Ix e$ch Selena Dian Wallace l ee Waller Heidi Walsh Angela Ward Debra Ware Wayne Warren Curtis Watada Tami Waters Jill Watts Sharon Weadon Karen Webb Eric Webster Sonya Weeks ( arol Weigold IJsa West Johnny Wheeler Karen W'hitehill Pam Whitley Michael Wilkerson Michele Williams Diann Williamson Lisa Willoz Dewey Wilson Kathy Wilson Terri Wilson Cindy Wine Amy Winn Roron Wisniewski Cynthia Anne Wood Susan Woodard Derek Woolwine Nicola Worrell Lisa Worsley Susan W ray Andrew Lee Wrenn Kelly Wright Robin Wright Nicholas Wuckovich Joey Young Hyon Yu Trade Lee Zaher Heidi Zehner Sophomores 267 Juniors Joseph Adams Linda Joyce Adams Leslie Adenauer Robert Agee Rlwnw Ahwev Katherine Aker Gary Akers Tina Almarode Mark Alouf Judy Anderson Paul Armstrong Rub Bailess Ann Bailey Susan Baker Mark Balsey Dawn Balzarano Kitty Barbee Regina Barbee Tyler Barden Sharon Barker Marlene Barnes John Barnette Kevin Barrett Susan Barron Lynn Batley Tammie Bauhof Wendy Baxendale John Bazyk 268 Juniors Alice Bell Pam Bell .Maria Benedetti Bruce Bernhardt Ellen Berry Steve Billings Laura Binder Diana Blackburn Dana Blakcnship India Rlaker Beth Ann Blankenship Brenda Sieving Leslie Bodie Diane Lee Bonham I eslie Booker Daisy Boothe Mark Botset Elizabeth Bouldin Don Bowman Julie Boyd Kimber Boykin Dana Leigh Bradshaw Lisa Bramlet Scott Bramlett Patricia Brandt Michael Breeden Carol Breidenbach Kevin Brcnna Janis Brewer Rochelle Brimlow Karen Brodsky Shari Brown Susan Braubaker Carolyn Buchanan Maria Bueno Kimberly Burnette Christopher Burton Francine Burton Joseph Busa Mary Byers Gretchen Byng Debbie Byrd Lauren Byrum Doug Call Tommie Calloway Jacqueline Campbell Deborah Candclori Christin Carbonello Stephen Carroll Andy Careon Betsy Carter Gregory Carter Mary Ann Carter Terry Carter Wendy Cary Kim Lynette Casey Juniors 269 Susan Chandler Frankilin Chancy Kathy Clark Kimberly Cock Sonita Cockrain Lorrie Coe Connie Coen Betty Cole Ann Coleman Anita Collier Brenda Connelly Julie Cook Berkley Costello Allan Courtney Barbara Cox Cathy Cox (iaye Cox Janet Cox Laura Cox Kim Craddock Courtney Craghead Lisa Cranford Teresa Crawley Phil Crigger Pam Croorn Denise Crotty Kevin Crouch Margaret Cutchin Brian Czerlinaky Susan Dail Anne Daniels Dean Daphne Cynthia Davis Dana Davis Tammy Davis Kristine Dawn Robert Deal Lori Dean Richard Dean Crissy Deguzman Shelli Dekker Rose Delacru2 Jimmy Derham Mnnon Derosa Drema Dickerson Bert Diesel Michele Dilello Suzanne Dimon Cynthia Dixon Tracey Dobbins Troy Dodd Darby Doe Andrea Dollar Jennifer Duce Denise Dulany Lisa Du nay 270 Juniors Ann Dunlap Sarah Dunlap Mandy Durham Jane Durrette Dawn Eden Troy Edwards Jim Egbert Maggie Eisenhower Eric Elliott Patty Elliott Wendy Ervin Carolyn Eshclman Jill Etheridge Ann Ewing Francis Fafaul Tonya Falls Kevin Farmer Diana Fass Kimberly Ferren Ruthie Flat Mary Fleig Angela Flora Pete Flora Cathy Flournoy Sarah Forbes Lisa Fore Ellen Fox Hooland Fox Susan Fraser Ruth Frazier Karen Freeman Pamela Frye Dorcas Fuller Betty Garrett Bill Gerber Susan Gibson Timothy Gibson Stephen Gill Lisa Gilley Marsha Gingery Lora Glanville Kelly Goforth Hope Goliad ay John Gossner Brenda Graham Bridget Gregg Brenda Gregory Lori Gregory Debbie Griffin Tammy Grimes JaneGuill Barbara Gunter Ann Guynn Nancy Hahn Bonnie Hale Cecilia Hall Juniors 271 Bikin beach style Christina M. Curtis Some said they were incredible ... definitely the thing to have. They were the newest craze to hit RU since the rat tail. It was said that a dog is mans best friend; however, after being on campus during the warm-weather days at RU, one could say that the beach bike was the RU student’s faithful companion. So, what made the beach bike a must-have item? Kevin Crouch, a junior business management major, claimed his beach bike was “rugged”. You don’t have to worry about tearing up the bike.” The beach bike may have seemed simplistic; however, it had many uses. Resides having been a go-anywhere, do-anything bike, this rugged piece of equipment took a beating and kept spinning. This sturdy quality was the beach bike’s claim to fame. The features that made the bike what it was were the wide tires, big handle bars, foam padding to cover the bars, and buddy pegs. The modern convenience of the oversized handle bars and buddy pegs made it perfect to ride someone to class, around the fountain or wherever. Another feature that gave the heach bike its name, was the beachy colors the bikes came in. From bright pink to zebra stripes, these bikes had no shame. According to David Abraham, owner of The New Wheel bike shop in Radford, the ultimate bike for a college student to ride around was the beach bike. Abraham stated that 1984 was the first year he sold the “fat tire bike” in his shop. If one would have walked in to t shop any time during the warm weatl season, getting into the front door wa challenge, due to all the scoping bee bike customers. The most popular b Abraham had sold was the Solar Wi beach bike, for $159. The bikes w. shipped from Taiwan, unassembled this package came two wheels, a frar and handle bars. It sounds pretty si pie, yes? No! Abraham claimed t) they basically had to take the bil apart in order to build them. Accord: to Abraham he’s glad to see the bi back in the limelight, students need wear-hard bike to play” rough with. What will he the craze next year? ( will the popularity that the beach b had won keep itself at the top of f list? Time will tell. Riding beach bikes around campus is a popular sport for Jill Kara. Delight Caldwell and Kirsten Butler. -C David K Hall Melis a Hall Sheila Hall Susan L. Hall Heather Hammelt Colleen M. Hanley Tricia I.. Harding Linda Hardt Kathleen Harnack Karen L. Harrison Allison Hartman Suzy Hartnett Scott A. Hartranft Hoy I'. Hartsock With the overwhelming popularity of the bike, sometimes it's hard to find a place to park. 272 Juniors Deanna Hash Melinda Hawks Karen Hayes Helen Haynes Lisa Hazelton .Jeff Heckel Heidi Heeh Sheila Hickman BeueHill Kegcnio Hill Barbara Hoback Timothy Holdren Kimberly Horn Vickie Houle Meredith Houston Suzanne Howell Starlet Hudson Virginia Hudson Greg Huff Angela Huggett Karen Humphries Brenda Hundley Sheri Iachetta Tammy Ingram Jeffrey Jackson Jennifer Jackson Juniors 273 Michael Jay Eunice Jenkins Kimberly Johns Carolyn Johnson Deborah Johnson Brent Jones Carmen Jones Denise Jones Donna Jones Jennifer Journell Connie Joy David Jusino Carolyn Kane Lorelei Karnath Debbie Karsay Anne Kcffer Maribeth Keitz Robert Ketron Paul Kielsgard Greg King Nancy King Cynthia Knox Diana Krise Brian Krizek Kevin Langlois David Lassiter Lavina Earle LeFew Leslie Leake Russell Lee Christy I ntile Anita I-eonard David Leudemann Lorric Lewis Kim Ligon Beth Long Sheri Long Robin Lorimar Pam Love Mark I«owman Michele Luctemeyer Sarah Lynch Randy Lynch Kristy Lyons Sean Magee John Main Maripat Maloney Murray Manzione Don Marr Terri Marsh Nancy Martin Mike Mathes Laura Matney Sheri Maxey Julie May I slie May Mary McCory 274 Juniors Camille McGarry Maureen McCrory Ann McKenna Michael McKenzie Tammy McKnight Jay Meeks Justine Menapace Deborah Menold Sernea Mercer Christine Messcnan Rose Marie Milan Rhonda Miller Ava Mitchell Brenda Mitchell Noreen Montgomery Theresa Moreland Scott Moscovitz Phillip Mott Joanne Murphy Leslie Murphy Denise Murrell Mildred Ann Myers Eric Nachman Gary Nash Susan Neighbors Anne Nelson Lorie Nowicki Cindy O’Brien Stefanie Olinger Michelle Oliver Jill Olnhausen Christina Oney Carl Opauski Pete Orlando Douglas Osborn Jackie Osborne Rebecca Ott Joanne Paitsel Ronald Palmjeri Dawn Patterson Linda Paulsen Debbie Pawlowski Elizabeth Paynter Karen Pcnderson Susan Pendleton David Petty Laura Phillippi Lisa Phelegar Beverly Pilley Daniel Poates Mary Poh Robin Powers William Prettyman George Proferes Pamela Propst Leo Prosser Juniors 275 Leo Prosser Rachel Putze Debbie Rae Shahid Raja Cindy Ramsey Linda Ramsey Marvella Rankin Michelle Rankin Louis Ratchford Kim Rath Frances Rayman Donna Reed James Reed Joyce Reish Michael Reitz Karin Rettew Sue Reynolds Kimberly Rice Melissa Richards Cheryl Richardson Sandy Rinker Rebecca Ritter Kathryn Robbins Olivia Roberson Sharon Rock Pam Roden What costs $26.99 276 Juniors and amuses thousands? What small New York City nightclub saw the origin of the twist? Where does the phone ring if you dial 202-456-1414? What’s the order of consumption of lemon, salt, tequila? How many Olympic Games were cancelled because of World War II? (answers at bottom of page) The answer to these and 5,996 other such questions may be found in the game that swept the RU campus this year, Trivial Pursuit. There were several editions of the game: Genius, Silver Screen, All-Star Sports and Baby Boomer. Each of these versions contained six categories of questions. The majority of RU students chose to play the Genius edition. In this edition there were questions about geography, entertainment, history, art and literature, science and nature, sports and leisure. Each player or team received a token with six openings in which to put wedges. Wedges were color coded to match the categories. They were awarded when a player landed on a designated space and answered the question correctly. Rolling the die determined the number of spaces you may move in any direction. Trivial Pursuit wasn’t an easy game. (Note: RU Trivial Pursuit veterans warn against the entertainment category. Avoid it at all costs.) Unless, of course, you’re someone who happens to know that mosquitoes have teeth, the three men in the tub were a butcher, baker and candlestick maker and that Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president born in a hospital. So why did RU students subject themselves to such ego-deflating pastime? Lisa Regester, a senior, fashion merchandising major, said, “It’s really fun. It’s a change of pace from going out every night. She added that she got together with friends at least twice a week in order to play Trivial Pursuit. The game was intriguing. You’d tell yourself you’ll quit after you get a question right, and you ended up playing three hours until you did. It could’ve been that you were just curious to find out some of the answers to the questions that were asked. For instance, how many of you could say that you never peeked at the answers to the questions before you finished reading this article? Renee Warren 1) The Peppermint Lounge 2) The White House 3) Salt, tequila, lemon 4) Four James Rogers Carolyn Roland Natalie Rollin Marcia Rumour Rebecca Roohr Karen Rumney Anita Russell Karen Russell K. D. Ruth Susan Sand ridge David Saunders Susan Schcier Nancy Schneider Amy Scharz Juniors 277 Coping with roommates Kathy Edmonds Heidi Brune does her share of the cleaning. As defined in Webster’s Neiv World Dictionary, a roommate is a person with whom one shares a room or rooms. Well, that’s not all that a roommate was. A roommate was a confident as well as a pain sometimes. Roommates laughed together, cried together and bickered together. Can you imagine having had more than one roommate? Well, here at RU there were quite a few triples and a new twist called a quadruple. According to several students living in these unusual situations there were pros and cons. The pros included always having someone to talk to or to go eat dinner with, receiving a refund for signing a contract for a year and getting a very spacious room which was large: than the normal rooms. The cons included minimal closet space, a line to get into the bathroom and not much privacy. Mood swings among the roommates were multiplied making it harder to deal with them. With three or four heads together the rooms were decorated in a variety of ways. Lofts were built to increase spact. and everyone had a different idea to make the room cozy. Roommates most often were one-in-a-million, but in these cases, they were two or even three-in-a-million. Pillou. fight s are fun for roommates Donna Sutphin and Stargar Keenan. 278 Juniors Imuis Prosser Studying is easier for Sheryl Berduz and Cathy Stebbins when they study together. Suitemates Chris Sansone and Nelson Harris share The Tartan as well as the bathroom. Juniors 279 Club fair M a u r e e n McGrory looks for prospective members for the campus chapel. Campus , OUiTiTr, Photos by Mike Chandler Donna G. Scott Robin Helene Scott Sherri Semoncs Lynn Scvila Ellen Shatz Tracy Shelton Stephanie Shepherd Angela Sheppard Becky Shockley Lisa Short Debra Lee ShowaJter Shane Simmons Toni Singleton Rebecca Sink 280 Juniors Judd Skelton Cindv Smith Dawn Smith Denise Smith Donna Smith Jennifer Smith Paula Smith Mary Ellen Snead Tony Sopranzi (lina Sowers Tammy Spangler Whitney Spencer Randy Sperger Barbara Stailard Julie Stamper Catherine Stebbins Timothy Steele Karen Steinfeldt Kelly Stevens Susan Stevens Terri Stevens Darlene Stevenson James Eric Stone Tammy Strader Melissa Strumb Tracy Sullender Juniors 281 282 Juniors Imui� 1‘romtrr Sporting a Rowdy Red t-shirt, Charlee Taylor performs as a Highland cheerleader. Lisa Sumner David Tankersley Deronna Tate Johnna Terrell Robbie Thomas Russell Thompson Cindy Todd Patricia Tolley Susan Tombes Kimberly Tourault Ashlie Troutman Alan Scott Tryax Beth Utzy Debra Varljen John Veit Michelle Vinoskey Niels Vonsolberg Deborah Wade Leslie Wagner Sara Helen Walker Adelaide Walshaw Sharon Walthall Laura Wampler Pat Weaver Daniel Weldon Susan Wellborn Juniors 283 Loving then leaving David West Kim West Michelle Whitaker Dennis White Kim White Sandra White Linda Whitley Deborah Whittington Lisa Whittington Edwina Diane Widcner Janet Williams Myra Williams Shnwne Williams Betsy Wilson Cheryl Wingo Jaquelin Winterich Michele Wirt I-ouis Wisniewski Ron Withcrow Rdwina Wood Paul Wood Karen Michelle Woodby Linda Woody Robert Wrenn Carolyn Sue Wright Todd Wyatt Mike York Kathy Yowell Jennifer Zingg 1 he phone is sometimes the closest thing to being there for long distance romancers. 284 Juniors “Sometimes I kinda get real ill when I receive my monthly telephone bill. But you say it and I’ll pay it cause it just helps me to survive .. .’’Jimmy Buffett PVQ he 18th of each month was 11 • greeted with feelings of anxiety and dread by many students, especially those participating in long distance romances. To them, the 18th was the day of reckoning, the day we received our phone bills. When she received her bill, Terry Carter, a junior nursing major, would close her eyes and hand her roommate the bill, her checkbook and a calculator to avoid possible heart failure. For many RU students, long distance relationships posed more than monetary problems. After leaving their boyfriends or girlfriends many felt lonely, depressed. According to Carter, “It always feels really weird without Tim right after he leaves. Carter also felt that her social life was pretty much based on when she could see her boyfriend. “Whenever I have a free weekend I try to see Tim. Otherwise that’s about it for my social life.’’ However Carter didn’t feel she was missing out on college life. “My first two years here were pretty wild, so as a junior I’ve already experienced the RU social scene.” Visiting “loved ones away from RU sometimes caused those weekend lovers to miss out on RU happenings; having boyfriends or girlfriends stay for the weekend caused problems as well. Suitemates and roommates often felt put out by the weekend visitor when they either had to find another place to stay or had to adapt their leisure wear to the presence of the opposite sex. There was also the forboding threat of the RA or RD in dorms without 24 hour visitation. Carter, however, felt the good outweighed the bad. “When I had a boyfriend here I felt obligated to see him every day. There was a lot of tension with him demanding my time. This way I have the best of both worlds, I study here and relax when I’m with Tim.” Carter added. “I don’t need Tim’s presence to feel his support.” Sheryl Herrin After driving two and a half hours from Greensboro. Chip Harshaw greets his girlfriend Sheryl. Each day mailboxes are checked in hope of the long awaited letter Juniors 285 if. Seniors Senior Class Officers; (front row) Renee Janke Lynne Laurence (treTtsX Pam Keane (v.p.), row) Jan Pierce, DatS Ardezzone (pres.). Karen Abbott Criminal Justice Jerian Abel Earth Science Robin Abruzere Kevin Adams Political Science Marketing Yinusa Adeoti Margaret Akers Accounting Psychology 286 Seniors Susan Akers Judith Albin Dara Aldridge Ann Aldridge Communications Counseling Finance English John Alexander Marketing Thomas Allen Biology Wayne Allen Tammi Altice Computer Sci. Haven Ames Susan Anderson Elizabeth Angel Journalism Nursing Nursing Dale Anglin Business Seniors 287 John Apkcr Business Dale Ardizzone Liberal Arts Lisa Armstrong Medical Technology Ada Arnold Speech Joann Asbury Education 288 Seniors Rrid Laugh tin Teresa Ashworth Biology Anne Assaid I-ori Austin Industrial Psychology Susan Ayers Early Education Seniors 289 Robert Bachman Recreation Dean Bahniuk Accounting Tracy Bailey Business Kelly Baker Math Gail Ball Lisa Bane Business Early Childhood Development Wayne Barber Charles Barfield Donna Barker Journalism Economics Early Education Bob Baker Education Andrew Bankowski Marketing Sharon Barker Communication 290 Seniors Elizabeth Barnhart Business Diane Barrett Accounting Karen Bartulcwicz Child Development Laurie Bauer Finance Donna Baughues Business Jeffrey Baumann Political Science Seniors Look who's Rowdy Red Karla Cooper Senior Mike Mumper stars as Rowdy Red. Rowdy Red’s first priority to RU was to make people laugh, but this year he went beyond that. He not only made us laugh, but he amazed us with his incredible feats. For instance, on several occasions, Rowdy could be seen riding his bicycle and motorcycle across campus, at soccer and lacrosse games or even during the Homecoming carnival at the Dedmon Center. Rowdy didn’t stop there; as he put it, the most amazing and amusing stunt was riding a horse at the equestrian show for Parent’s Weekend. As well as these daredevil performances, Rowdy was involved in many other activities to help make him a more visible figure, both on and off campus. As Mike Mumper, Rowdy’s puppeteer, said, “We want to make him more noticeable.” “We want people to relate him to RU,” added John Montgomery, Athletic § Promotions Coordinator. Jj To help accomplish this task, Rowdy (Mumper) started riding a bike, a.£ motorcycle and a horse. These things helped bring Rowdy to the attention of many more people. He also made ap pearances at all of the home basketball games, the alumni softball game, and on Halloween, Rowdy celebrated with the people from the Heritage Home, a As a cheerleader. Michelle Sprouse works closely with Rowdy. retirement home in the community. On night, Rowdy recalled riding his motor cycle to the Depot, where he was easil recognized and warmly received. Further measures to put Rowdy i the spotlight were taken by Joh Montgomery. His major project was th establishment of the Rowdy Red fa club for ages 5-17. The members rt ceived a Rowdy Red t-shirt, a butto and a membership card which allow free admission to all RU games and 10% discount at Burger King, wh helped by sponsoring the club. The ol ject of the club was to “get young peopl involved with the university,” sai Montgomery. For additional promt tional purposes, Rowdy made ap pearances at Bell Heth School an Burger King, and sent a letter to K-9 radio station making them honorar members. Montgomery said that Mumper did i super job and that they were sorry to sei him graduate. “Mumper is a senio political science major, and he won’-return next fall,” said Montgomery. Mumper said although the costume was extremely hot and prevented hirr from talking, he loved it. Mumper als( felt that “each new ‘Rowdy’ should add something to his character,” and Mumper did just that. 292 Seniors Rowdy Red, aboard his Kau asaki, greets Joe Hardy as Greg Deinny looks on. Roudy entertains students and parents on horseback during the Redcoat equestrian exhibition. Seniors 293 Joanne Beerrnan Early Child Education Carole Bellamy Telecommunications Tamara Bennett Special Education Ann Berry Computer Science Deborah Berry Carol Biarico Elvira Bichi Computer Science Management Marketing Mary Birmingham Speech Pocahontas as viewed at night. Jerry Black Political Science 294 Seniors Orlando Blizzard Computer Sci. David Blum Business Seniors 295 Deirdre Bode Lynda Bonieskie Michelle Boone Theresa Born Communication Criminal Justice Hcalth P.E. Business Nancy Bostic Business Thomas Bowers Criminal Justice Michael Bowsher Business Paul Bowyer History Lisa Boyd Business Education Carla Bracalente Math Rita Bradford Journalism Temy Bradley Accounting 296 Seniors Rth Poland watches the excitement of sorority call-outs. Sharon Brannan Social Work Jan Braswell Psychology Cindy Bratton Nursing Susan Bratton Sociology Elizabeth Brenton Social Work John Bright Nursing Seniors 297 Karlee D. Brinkley Nursing Mark Broadwcll Political Science Elizabeth Ann Brock Criminal Justice Kimberly Brockman Business 298 Seniors Charles Brooks Jr. Accounting Cheryl L. Brown Communications Disorders Lisa Brown Business Airband contests are very popular at the Busstop this year. Seniors 299 Jeffrey P. 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Shafer Business Kent Sharp Business 358 Melinda Shaw Fashion Merchandising Barbara Sheffield Psychology Sally Shelby Psychology Eugenia L.Shelor Psychology Regina Shifflett Beth Shiverdecker Michelle Short Neal C. Short Criminal Justice Art Education Nursing Marketing Kimberly A. Shotwell Political Science Elias A. Shukrallah Business Tamela Kay Shumate Journalism Rebecca M. Sigmon Accounting Seniors 359 Wendell Siler Art Blair Elizabeth Simmons Nutrition Robbie L. Simmons History Diana Lynn Sirnkins Business Administration Mark C. Sims Tammy Sims Susan K. Singleton Wendy Sisk Marketing Business Communications Early Childhood Development Glen Slocum Richard F. Sly KaySmeltzer Amy Smith Economics Political Science Political Science Business 360 Seniors David Smith Speech Jacqueline Smith Kristen Laura Smith Telecommunications Marqueti Smith Marketing These 13 guys brave the cold weather for a football game in S. front of Muse. Seniors 361 Frances Downey R. 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Swagerty Communication Library Science History Business Journalism Victoria Swaja Sociology Leslie K. Sweeney Computer Science Valerie Sword Communication Mary Catherine Swortzel Early Education Seniors 365 Taking shifts rolling the giant dime, ASP brothers continue touards Roanoke. 366 Seniors Michelle Taylor Dietetics Brian Teele Finance Jenny Tesh Journalism Gary Thomas Computer Science Vicki Thomas Amy S. Thompson Cindy Thompson Frank David Thompson Criminal Justice Accounting Marketing Business Melissa Thompson Michelle D. Thompson Lisa Thornhill Liz Throckmorton Biology Communications Business Sociology Seniors 367 Dianna C. Timherlake Teresa Lyn Timko Dance Kathy Tippett Marketing Rebecca Tirrcll Biology Jean Titus VinutTokuz Richie Tolley Veronica Truffat Criminal Justice Business Administration Business Psychology Edward R. Tucker Sonya Marie Tucker BobbyTurner Susan I.. Turner Chemistry Business Nursing Music 368 Seniors ley sack is enjoyed by many between Jefferson and Madison Dorms. Tina Turner Cathie Tuttle Courtenay Tyler Kelsie A. Tyler Business Fashion Merchandising Biology Interior Design Seniors 369 Shannon S. Tyree Accounting Lisa Jill Uithol Business Management Donna J. Utnik Beth D. Vanderwarker Accounting Nursing Kimberly Lynn Vann Geography Whitney J. Vanvlict Finance Lena Varvoutis Social Work Mary Vaughan Special Education 370 Seniors Robin Blaine Vaught Health Patricia Vest Journalism Jack Victor Management Heather Viette Chemistry Kelley advises involvement R j U offers so much. There are no limitations hut you have to take it upon yourself,” said Colleen Kelley, a senior early and upper education major, about her experience at RU. Taking it upon herself to become involved was just what she did. In her freshman year, Kelley joined the SGA, and that was the start of her very active career at RU. During her four years, she became the chair- man for the Academic Affairs Coun- cil, sat on the Senate and SGA Execu- tive Council, and eventually assumed the position of vice president of SGA in her junior year. At this point, she helped develop what she said she was most proud of, the first annual Student Leadership Conference. Kelley said that she and her committee laved the foundations for this program. It was designed for high students to come to RU for a weekend and attend seminars in which they learned leadership skills and howto develop them. Kelley said that the project was a success, and she explained her speech, To be a good leader you must be able to communicate ideas.” Kelley finished her junior year by assuming the position of SGA president due to the resignation of Nick Bueter. If SGA wasn’t enough to keep Kelley busy, she could alw-ays count on the other positions she held. Kelley was president of Omicron Delta Kappa, an honor leadership fraternity; and Kappa Delta Pi. and education honor fraternity. In her sophomore and junior years, she sat on the University Affairs Council, and won the Outstanding Student Award. In addition to all of her other activities. she held a work study job with the Dean of Students Office, which kept her very busy. Seniors 371 Jeffery S. Vinson Biology Billy Vonfill Geology Barbara Vonville Accounting Anne E. Walker Interior Design Karen Walters Business Leigh Warren Carmody Communications C. Renee Warren Journalism Angela J. Wassum Computer Science 372 Seniors Mary Jane Watkins Annmarie Wazenski Kimberly Weatherholu Barbara C. Webster Marketing Recreation Early Education Communications Charles C. Webster Susan Weeks Amy I iuren Weissinan Tina D. Welcher Criminal Justice Math Early Childhood Development Nursing Alice Welliver Deborah K. Wells Kelly E. West Teresa West Psychology Political Science Business Music Seniors 373 l.i%a Beth VVever Sandra C. Wever Social Work Nursing D ivid Wfoufht Teresa Ann Wheeling Psychology English '5 Patricia Wilkinson Alucia Williams Nursing Marketing Seniors 375 Ladonna Jean Williams Susan Elizabeth Williams Bobbi Willis Candace J. Willi Communications Business Journalism Early Education Mnrcie Willis Susan C. Willis Dedro Wilson Kay Wilson Early Education Psychology Psychology Computer Science Tanya Wilson Therapy Paula Wimert Recreation Holly A. Winstead Nursing Lori A. Wintrode Fashion Merchandising 376 Seniors Denise A. Wood Tina Marlene Wood Conni Faye Woodruff Gary Woodson Dietetic Early Education Special Education Accounting Seniors 377 Cindy Wright Fairly Childhood Development Melonee Wright Dance Laurie J. Yager Accounting Brenda Sue Yost Interior Design 378 Seniors Alisa Sinsuk Yu Kyong Hui Yun Computer Science Education Seniors 379 Diane Zawadzki Business Barbara Zicufoose Nursing Sharon Zimmer Business hid ward Zimmerman Biology 380 Seniors .Mike Chandler Off Campus Living Freedom just around the corner? Think back to the night before your freshmen year began. Many thoughts raced through your mind. Freedom was one of them! You had finally made it. You were leaving parents, curfews and phone restrictions. You were entering the land of total freedom — college. Or so you thought. Upon entering your dorm for the first time, you were greeted by your Residential Assistant and Residential Director, who became your new parents. After a couple weeks, you realized that these well-meaning people had the power to v prevent you from playing your stereo J loud, having the opposite sex in your room past a certain hour and telling you ? to quiet down during quiet hours. The 4 freedom idea was not what you thought it would he. So, after a year or two of dorm living, you talked your parents into letting you live off campus. The search for the perfect home away from home began. You visited Smithficld Manor, Tartan Hills. Scottish Hills, Lovely Mount and the numerous houses around town. After being placed on a dozen waiting lists, you finally found the one that satisfied both you and your parent’s budgets. You thought freedom was around the corner, until you discovered the many problems associated with off campus living. A Cook's Cleaners. Karen Murphy begins the weekly chore of doing laundry. After totaling damage, rent, utility and phone deposits, you had spent a couple hundred dollars before you walked through the door. After searching yard sales, friend's basements and your parent’s home, you finally found some furniture to fill the spacious rooms in your new home. After unloading the U-hau! (Dad’s faithful station wagon couldn’t carry two beds and a couch), you realized you had to buy and cook your meals, wash dishes, find a washer Karen Murphy and Max Wilkinson compare the price of beef at Krogers grocery store. and dryer, pay endless hills and clean the whole house. Although off campus living could cause headaches, the many RU students who lived off campus loved it and wouldn’t return to the dorms. Off campus living gave students responsibility, privacy, a home away from school, no curfews and no authorities to answer to, except of course, the friendly landlady. Is anything ever perfect? Sharon Walthall Playing cards is a favorite pasttime for Marty Hanback. Everett Carter, Scott Moscovit: and Scott Hartranft. 1 3 382 Seniors B eehive JV ews If orld Report Special Edition_ Highlights of 1984 Radford, VA inside: Reagan: Another four years Starvation strikes Ethiopia Vanessa’s unveiling fflEdical miradES Jackson's tour spells Victory RU students speak out 383 all pictures courtesy of AP Wide World Photos Marines leave Beirut Dorothy Dickerson Soyl� 9 gcxxJ-bye After mote than 260 mottoes were Mted. the price of President Reogan s commttretv s too high oad the mottoes leave Beirut. he US Marine mission in Beirut started os a venture of peacemaking. but before the mission wos accomplished, cries of concern for the dying Morines in Beirut lead President Reagon to coll for deployment — o move which lead mony to question and onolyze the effectiveness of America's role in Lebanon. The U S. first got involved in the Mideost peoce settlement m August, 1982. when Reagon sent o smoll marine contingent to Beirut as port of on international force to oversee the withdrawal of Palestine Liberation Organization guerrillas who were trapped by on invoding Isroeli Army. At rhor time, most onolysts said they endorsed Reogons oction, but when the Marines were sent bock to Beirur in September 1982 offer the mossocre of Palestinian refugees, chonging ottitudes towards the peacemaking venture were olreody visible. In Beirut, according to Time. ‘ The U S. Morines where unable to pose as neutral peace- keepers. because the US sided with the rickety cenrrol government of Amin Gemoyel, leader of the minority Christion government, thus siding against Syria's Moslem majority leader. Hofez Assad. The US decision to side with Gemoyel. presented o greoter threat to the Morines They become forgets of Moslem terrorists and mil rio. On October 23 the bombing of the US Embassy in Beirut, by a Syrion suicide ottocker, took 241 U S. servicemen lives. Two hundred ond 65 servicemen died before the deployment, ond such casualties hit home ond stirred questions obout the US Morines purpose In Lebonon. A Pentagon report, according to Time, appointed by Defense Secretory Cospar Weinberger, ond choired by retired Navy Admiral Robert L. J. Long, began roising quest ons about keeping the Morines In Lebanon colling it Mission Impossible. ond urged by Speaker Tip O'Neill, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held hearings on o resolution thor urged the prompt ond orderly withdrawal'' of the 1,800 servicemen. Mony knots were left untied with the move of U S. Morines from Beirut, ond mony questions worldwide were stirred concerning the significance of America's decisions in foreign policy. However, according to Businessweek the President's willingness to bow to events ond sw tch positions in the face of o seemingly hopeless situation might olleviote concerns omong mony ... that Presidential inflexibility in foreign policy could lead the US into wor.” 384 News Magazine Tragedy strikes India Rhonda Hopkins he peo pie of Indio were plogued by iwo tragedies in 1984 In November. Prime Minister Indiro Gandhi wos ossossinoted. Then in December, o Union Cor-b de foctory 90s leak claimed approximately 1 million lives. Indiro Gondhi. the only child of Jowohorlel Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Indio, hod led the country for 16 of the lost 18 yeors On the morning of her death. Gandhi wos on her woy to on Interview. She left her private residence, followed by her security men. As she op-prooched the gore thot led to her office. Gondhi greeted two security guords — Deont Singh ond Sotlvont Singh Beont. o fovorite of Gondhi. shot her rhree times in the obdomen. Sotivont then shot her 30 more times. Gondhi's body wos cremoted on the troditionol funeral pyre on the bonk of the Yomuno River. Her son. Rajiv, become the new leoder. The second tragedy struck Dhopai Methyl isocyonote. o toxic chemicol used in pesticides ond produced or the Union Corbide plont there, looked from o faulty gos ronk. This poisonous white gos spreod throughout the town, killing 2.500 ond injuring 100.000. The bodies of the deod were cremoted immediately Those who survived, suffered from blindness ond resplrorory problems. Both incidents sent shock-waves through the country, ond the world os well. Citizens of Independence. W.Vo., where onother Union Corbide plont wos locored, begon extensive investigations os to the sofety of their community. Free election in El Salvador EI Solvodor. After years of C Vi. wcy. Jose Napoleon Dvorte was elected president in whot inremotionoi observers coned the most open ond free election m that country in 50 years Left, a soldier reads a newspaper at the Rio tempo checkpoint neat El Solvodor. The heodhne was There « Foith in the Electoral Process “ News Magazine 385 Millions plagued by starvation torvotion. f After 10 yeors of drought ond civil wor. on estimoted 1 million Ethio-pion men. women ond children died. Fomine, os o result of over-grozing, poor ogriculturol proc-tices ond three yeors of insufficient roinfoll, plogued 14 Ethi-opion provinces ond threot-ened Sudon. Skirmishes between Morxiy troops ond rebels cut 4 million Ethiopions from relief. Relief in the form of food, clothing, shelter, medcol supplies os well os volunteers themselves was donated by vorious countries ond relief groups. Some of these included Switzerland. Italy, the United Stotes. England. Red Cross, Corhollc Relief Services. CARE ond UNICEF. With oil this aid. however, on unexpected 10.000 would die in one relief comp eoch year. The life expec-roncy for o comp member was two yeors. According to Senotor Ted Kennedy, opproximotely 20-45 people died eoch night in the 50 feeding stations from exposure. respirotory infection followed by measles ond molorio os well as starvation. Mismanagement, bureouc-rocy ond lack of on odequote transport odded to the problem of oiding the storving. Children were buried in double groves dug ond covered by lorge stones to prevent hyenos from digging up the remains In Bari there were 34 full-nme gravediggers. Concern for the Ethiopion plight spread worldwide. British musicions such os Thomos Dolby. Boy George. Duran Duran. U2. Bonono Romo and many others joined together to form Bond Aid. As Bond Aid. the members of vorious groups releosed Do They Know it's Christmas, o hit single depicting the moss storvotion in Eth oplo. All profits were sent to relef programs In Ethiopio Along with generating thousonds. the band generated much needed exposure for the storving. Sheryl Herrin Food toe ihoughr. W,tho i suthcent food ond wppkcs. opproximotety one rrMon fth-opion men. women ond children wifi die Pope greets native followers Trovelin? pop . Pope John Pool U green the over 200 norivei who come out to ho l ha arrivol to Poupo New Guinea 386 News Magazine Ken RenanfPeop e Medical advances aid heart patients Kathy Letsch och yeor doctors ond scientists oil over the counrry work countless hours in on effort to discover new technology which will prolong or improve humon life In 1984. these bord workers took two glont steps forword os they Implonred on ortificiol heort nto 52-yeorold William Schroeder ond o baboon's heort into 12-doy-old Boby Foye. These operations were unarguably the mosr progressive, yet controversial medicol mirocles of the decode. Although Schroeder was not the first recipient of o plastic heott (Borney Clork lived for 112 doys in 1980 with o similar orrificiol heart), his cose was by for the mosr successful. Schroeder entered Louisville's Humono Hospitol in eorly November with on estimated 40 doys to live. When he was opprooched by surgeon Wiliam DeVries about the heort transplant, his only other olternotive wos a certoin deoth. Wiiliom Schroeder chose to live. Two weeks ofrer his seven hour operation that wos nor without numerous complica- tions. he was quoted as soying. I feel I've got ten years left right now. That wos unlikely, but doctors ogreed that he wos progressing beautifully ' ond the bey approach was to take one day ot o time. Although Schroeder wos living proof of success, many people questioned the ethics behind the operation. Would the artificial heart benefit Schroeder os much os it benefited the doctors behind it? Could the U.S. afford to bock such expensive surgery? Who wos really the most qualified recipient for the plostic heart? Were these doctors droining funds needed for other forms of medicine? The debore continued to intensify os the yeor drew to o dose. Adding fuel to this alreody burning fire, o premature infont known to the public only os Boby Foye received the wolnut-sized heort of o seven-month old baboon or Lome Undo Medicol Center in Southern Colifornio. Surgeon Leonord Boiley. who hod been Investigating cross-spedes heort transplants for over seven yeors. performed the four hour operation which nearly brought the whole surgical team to tears. Bailey sold. “It fomAo- voice is heord on the telephone was o true miracle to watch the heort beot spontaneously in Foye. This feeling was not shored by onrivivisecrionisrs oround the country who protested whot they colled ' tinkering' w th humon ond onimol life. This is medicol sensationalism ot the expense of Baby Foye her fomily ond the baboon,” stoted Lucy Shelron of People for the Erhlcol Treormenr of Anlmols. This group felt thot Boiley wos just prolonging Faye's suffering Unfortunately 21 doys offer the historic operation. Boby Foye succumbed to the odds ond died The yeor 1984 wos truly o yeor of experimentation. This experimentation wos open to wide debate ond took large quantities of time ond money os well os willing patients. News Magazine 387 Sigma courtesy of People National News Democrats nominate a woman Elayne Heck h e Democrot-ic Notionol Conven-� i o n brought o mojor chonge rhor mony people in this country thought would never hop-pen. Geroldine Fetroro wos chosen os the running mote of Presidents! Condidote Wolter Mondole This event opened mony doors for women. The nommorion of Gerold-ine Ferroro wos historicol for o number of reasons. She wos the first woman chosen to run for o notionol office on o mojor party ticker, and she brought attention to the vice presidential office. This could hove been attributed to the focr that she was o woman. Decouse of this, the public wos interested in what her views were os well ond perhops keeping on ‘ ex- tra eye on her to see how a woman would do with so much publicity. After struggling with problems of her finonciol statements. Ferroro overcome these obstocles ond proved she wos both qualified end able to hondle the pressures that come with notionol politics. As the election day drew neor. it become more ond more opporent thot the Mondole Ferroro ticket did nor hove the power to win the election. The foct was that while most women were excited about o woman on the ticket, they didn’t feel obligated to chonge their porty preference. For whatever reosons the Mondole Ferroro ticker wos not successful, but thot is not whot the 1964 presidential election was remembered for. It was remembered os the yeor women mode great progress ir showing their strengths and obilities. Reagan wins again Thumbi up. Ronokf Reogon ex-P'csscs his joy otter winning rc election wuh the biggest electoral vote In not'onol history or the nepobUcan victory celebro-tlon Reogoo carried 49 stores ond 49 percent of the total popular vote. 388 News Magazine Lady surrenders her torch Tim for o chong . Alter stondng for 96 yeors the MoKeovei begin! Construa on workers ore dwarfed HickJen behind bors. With the mokeover In progress. 5 otueof liberty beg u to show her age by the huge monument on EHis blond the lody o barely reeogmtoble. he slogon used in The campolgn rhot promoted soving the Stotue of Liberty wos “If you still believe in me. save me. For almost one hundred yeors. the Stotue hos srood on Ellis Island In the New York Harbor symbolizing the freedom of Americons. After 97 yeors in the horbor. Lody Liberty hod almost follen oport. Her shoulder had weakened, her torch wos leaking ond her head wos not set stroight. nor to mention the plants growing from her orms or the domoge to her exterior from exposure to the odd pollution When the campaign begon to roise the estimoted $20 million dollors for her repair, it seemed rhot people still did believe in her.” The $210 million come from corporations, smoll businesses. Individuals ond school children. The firy corporation to contribute wos Coco-Colo Twelve other corporations followed, contributing on estimoted $5 million, add ng $71 million to the totol. Nearly $200,000 wos raised by school children in 1.600 schools from oil 50 yores. The mokeover begon in July. 1964 when free sronding oluminum scaffolding wos roised to enclose her. Mayor chonges ond improvements Included o doublelevel hydraulic gloss elevoror installed inside the base, replacement of the crown observation deck ond repairs to the spiral sta icose Observorion decks were odded to view the nterior of the stotue. And. the government-green point wos removed from the interior walls to expose the brilHont copper. Completion of the restoration wos expected for July 4. 1966 or the rebirth of New York Horbor goto ond for the celebro-tion of Lody Liberty's one hundredth on-niversory on October 26.1966. Karla Cooper News Magazine 389 Athletic champions break records Jeff Kleppin_ y .... T ocodemic I veof brought k us mony spor- ting events. v ond these monoged to unite or divide the compus. These events struck os dose to home os RU's move to Division I or os for off os Sorojevo ond rhe Winter Olympics We were fortunore to hove such othletic interest on compus, ond this yeor it finolly showed itself in inrromurol involvement, crowded noutilus rooms, endlessly full rocquetboll courts ond even some crowded boskerboll gomes. This yeor, os in oil yeors, oil eyes were focused on the Redskins. unfortunorely students didn't get to worch them os long os they hod hoped. Injuries ond oge cought up with those Droves ond stopped them short of the end of the wor path Don Morino ond the Miomi Dolphins ottrocted much attention, mostly from lusting girls who thought o forward pass wos o come-on line or o singles bor However, justice prevotled ond true tolenr won out in the Superbowl Son Froncisco crushed the Dolphins ond went home with the rings. Another quorterbock got o few heodlines os well os $7 million. Doug Flute, the 1964 Helsmonn Trophy winner become medio boy of the yeor. when he signed o $7 million controct with the New Jersey Generols opting for the USFL over the NFL. While on he subject of college athletics, it wos Georgetown winning the NCAA boskerboll rournoment. With that come the birth of Hoyo Poronioo ond rightly so. With the srort of th 1984-1965 seo-son. mony teams were right on the heels of the Hoyos. And speokmg of heels, we hod both the pleasure ond rhe misfortune of hosting the Summer Olympics. With mony of our invited guests electing to stoy home Americans sow the United Stores dominore rhe Gomes. The Russians held the r own Olympics which they claimed fostered better performances rhon ours. Out the Olympics brought us stars ond heroes Mory Lou Retron wos this Olympiad's designated sweetie pie gymnast. Her smile olone did more for magazine ond ncwspoper circulation rhon ony boycott. Edwin Moses wos the hero's hero. He wos the runner who couldn't lose He ond Mory Lou become Sports IF lusrroted's Sportsman ond Sportswoman of the Yeor. In eorly 1985. Moses hod the early leod in the Beehive's 1985 Smolltime Criminol of the Yeor contest, for alleged solicitation ond possession of narcotics The underrated ond unre spected NDA crowned o 1984 champion. The Boston Celtics snotched the chornpionship series out of the honds of rhe L. A. Lokers Lorry Bird wos the senes’ MVP. ond when it wos over, the Celtics roised their 15rh championship flog to the rafters of Boston Garden. The base bo 11 season odded new excitement to sports with the rebirth of the Chicago Cubs The Cubbies, once rhe brunt of everyone's jokes, were the big kids on the block. Everyone rushed to hop on the bond- wogon. The bondwogon stopped in Son Diego ond rhe Cubs were the first ones off. After the Cubs were eliminated from the ploy-offs who reolly cored obour who won the World Series Perhaps o few people in Detroit did. bur other than rhot... It wos o yeor in spo'ts that wasn't much different from ony other yeor. It wos bigger rhon some in thot it wos on Olympic yeor It oil come down to the focr thot we remembered whor we wonted to remember ond we forgot whor we wonted to forger Supet fooiboll. Son Ftortcnco 49a quonetbock Joe Montano !ooki tot a receiver in the tint half ot Super (lowl XIX. i'he 49en eventuolly won 36-16 390 News Magazine Destined lot gold. Olympian Corl Lewis eosJy wins four gold medals — the 100 motors, the 200 meters the tour 100 meter relay and the long jump. Champions. The Detroit Tigers defeor the Son Diego Padres in the World Series Left Huh Gbson jumps for joy wirh Dor roll Evons of tor scoring in gome five Solo vlctoiy. The Winter Olympics in Yugoslovro sow the US win four gold and four stiver medob — one of the gold belonging to Gant SWon sker Steve Moh’e News Magazine 391 Entertainment Music makers rock America Renee Warren s usual, there wos nothing usuol about pop music this yeor. Artists who hod produced numerous albums ond had been oround for yeors found o new record-buying following ond placed albums in the top 10 os a result Qruce Springsteen's seventh olbum Dorn in the USA Prince's sixth olbum Purple Roin. Von Holen's sixth olbum 1984 ond Huey Lewis' third olbum Sports. oil finished in the top 10 for 1984. Our rother thon sit bock ond enjoy their platinum-plus suc-success. these bonds undertook mommoth tours setting soles ond attendance records olong the woy. Cyndi Louper. The Cors. The Jocksons. Duron. Duron. Billy Joel. Hall ond Oates ond mony others olso hit the road with their music. Movie soundrrocks mode quite o name for themselves during the post yeor. The otbums from Agoinst All Odds. Floshdonce. Purple Rain. Footloose. Ghostbusrers. The Dig Chill, ond Dreohin' oil en- joyed phenomenol success. Culture Club wos oil over the radio in 1984 ond U2 finished with three albums n the yeor s top 20. The so-colled ondro-gynous Thompson Twins ond Ejryrhmlcs both mode very strong showings for the yeor Tino Turner. John Fogerty. Deep Purple ond Yes proved once ond for oil that you're ne-'er too old for rock n roll. Soloing ortists mode it big. including ex-Eogles Don Henley ond Glen Frey. Steve Perry. Phil Collms. Robert Plont. Dovid Lee Roth, ond John Waite. The yeor in music would hordly be complete without mentioning music videos. Such shows were oil over television. Vying for some of MTV's audience were WTBS's Night Trocks'' ond USA's Night Flight. For those without coble there were ABC Roclss ' New York Hot Trocks ond Friday Night Videos. Such shows could be otrributed with lounching the more visual acts such os. Twisted Sister Rott ond Modono. Lionel Richie, host of the 1985 Americon Music Awards best summed up the yeor In music. Outrogeous ' RU SPEAKS OUT Haven Ames Opinions. The Beehive surveyed approximately 320 students to uncover RU's preferences on music, fashion, food and much more. Favorites Album: Born in the USA. Modonno Food ond Drink: Ptzzo ond Beer Song: You're the Inspiration. 1 Feel for You Fashion: Beach. Casual Bond: Prince. Bruce Springsteen ond the E Street Bond Restaurant: Farmhouse. Conton Periodical: Rocnoke Times G World News. Glomour Casual Restaurant: BT s. Our Hero T.V. Show: Mognum PI. Cheers Music: Modonno. Prince Cor: Porsche 944 BMW 318 Sports: Mory Lou Retton. Mitch Goylord Night Spot: Bus Stop. Socketts Actress: Goldie Hown Movie: Beverly Hills Cop Actor: Horrison Ford 392 News Magazine Vtctoiy Tour. Michoel Jockson unites wMl fwlc. brothers to conduC hj V rory loot m more thon o dozen ca es Jacksons reunite for Victory Tour icrory. Whot did it meon? To some people, ir meont winning o tennis morch: to some it meont groduoring from college to others it meont conquering o dseose. But to one chorismofic. musicol entertoiner it meont troveling oil over the United Stotes ond doncing. singing ond moonwolking his heort out Who wos this sleek 25-yeor-old who wore high-woter poms, sunglosses ond only one glove? Who hod the power to moke children, reenogers ond odults dress like him. break-donee like him ond imitate his every move’ Who wolked owoy from the Grammy Awords clutching 13 awards’ Who else bur the dynomic musicol phenomenon Michoel Jockson. Michoel Jacksons life has been one victory offer onother Beginning in 1965 with his four brothers. Michoel Jockson rocked America Today or oge 25. he is still on top of the charts. In 1984 Michoel Jockson made o tour colled Victory, which mode history It wos rhe first time in eght years thot the Jockson fomily hod on onstoge reunion, ond it wos o fonrosne finale to Michoel Jockson s successful yeor Although rhe yeor didn't srorr out os magnificent os originally planned. Michael did storr out hot The tragic Occident during the filming of o Pepsi commercial caused rhe pop sensation to suffer second ond third degree burns on his heod Vet. he quickly recovered ond began plonning the Victory Tour with brothers Tito Jockie, IXondy Morion ond Jermoine Although Mchoel wos the center of orrention. Tito Jockson told People mogozine. the success of the Jocksons gets undermined o bit. I think the tour is o chance for us (the brothers) to show our success, too. And show their success is whot they did. The tour wos o true victory ond Michoel lived on. Sharon Walthall News Magazine 393 Entertainment Springsteen conquers nation Once In a l« twne. Moiy Koy lotond and o friend emeroce Drvce Sohngsreen aha chca ng ms von. I he Doss rakes rime oar before his Greensboro N.C. coneerr to hug ho tons. r u c e Sprlngsreen wos one of rhe most brilliont rock performers of rhe lost decode. His concerts were conrinuoRy sold our. and people woired in line for doys trying to get tickets to his shows. In 1984. he releosed his seventh olbum. Dorn In the USA. Hit singles from it Included Dancing in the Dork ond rhe cover song. The olbum led to o world-wide tour Sprlngsreen represented neorly four decodes of American rrodttion in music. He mixed block sixties soul, white rock ond roll, folk music ond rockobiliry. His first exposure to rock ond roll wos seeing Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show. From then on Springsteen wos hooked. He turned to the Asbury Pork music scene — o smoll time beoch town in New Jersey ond mode o no me for both himself ond New Jersey. Even todoy. Springsteen wos closely associated with New Jersey. The rood to fame hos not been on eosy one. Springsteen hod problems defining his style ond finding o monoger. He also encountered three yeors of legal problems. H s climb to success wos oid-ed by o review by John Lan-dou which oppeored In Rolling Stone. Londou wrote. 'I sow rock ond roll s future ond its nome is Bruce Springsteen. This line wos Incorporated into o notional advertising campaign. Springsteen didn't need ony promotional help. His music wos listened to by both young ond old. His music reflected o spedol ofinity to blue collor workers ond Vieinom Vets. Springsteen rode o wove of success which showed no signs of ending in the neor future. Cyndi Price Personalities An addition to the royal family The Royol family captured the hearts of Americo when they wed in July 1981. The wedding wos televised, ond many fans stoyed up until 2.00 o.m. to wotch the mognificenf event. Lcdy Dione was the center of medio attention for months before the big doy. After thouscnds of dollars were spent, ond the couple finolly sold I do. the press did not leave them alone. Since that doy. the Royol couple hos hod two children. William, the first heir to the throne wos born in 1982. ond Horry, the second heir to the throne wos born two yeors loter. The medio continues to cover the royol fomily happenings ond Americo continues to wotch, listen ond gossip about Royolty Perhaps, the royol fomily odds excitement to the overage Americon fomily. 394 News Magazine Vanessa steps down Sherrie Cupp t wos cer-roinly o yeor of firsts for the greot annual Institution thot filled eoch American's heart with pride — the Miss America Pogeont. Nineteen eighty-four marked the first time a block woman wos chosen Miss Americo. It wos the first time Penthouse mogozine sold 5 million copies immediately off the presses. It was the first time a Miss Americo had appeared nude — with onother woman — in a pornographic mogozine. Consequently. it was the first time in the 63 year history of the pogeont thot o Miss Americo wos abdicated When Vanessa Willioms posed nude for photogropher Tom Chiapel. she said it wos because she wos curious. At the time. Willioms was working as a receptionist ond make-up ortist in Chiopel's photogrophy studio during the summer while attending Syrocuse University. She claimed she never signed o release form on the pictures ond thot Chiapel promised to keep them privote. Out. the past cought up with Willioms neorly o yeor ofter she wos crowned when Chiopel decided to capital ze on her fame by selling the photographs. After be ng turned down by Playboy. Chiopel found on eoger buyer m Dob Guccione. Penthouse publisher, who sold the 5 million copes for Si more than the regulor S3 cover price Scalped copies of the mogo- mogozine sold for os much os $30. or $2-$7 for o peek. When the news broke in July. Albert Morks Jr., pogeont choirmon, called for Williams' resignation In reoding her resignation during o press conference. Williams gave potential horm to the pogeont ond the deep, deep division thot o bitter fight might couse os her reasons for steppng down. That some day. first runner-up Suzerre Charles. Miss New Jersey, become the second black Miss Americo. ond the first to keep the title. All was not lost for Willioms. who wos allowed to keep her $25,000 scholarship and $125,000 in oppeoronce fees. She olso continued to pursue her octing ond singing career So the Miss America who broke the trodinonol stereotype of the All-Americon girl upstonding citizen beouty queen moved on. Perhaps she wos right, when, ofter winning the title, she sold I've never felt like o beouty queen By -byo Vorv «o. Vonciso Williams is rho first block womon to bo crowned M m Americo ond the first Mtss Americo to obdtcoie Next pleas . First runner-up of the 19d4 po9 onr Soxcrte Charles becomes the second block Mtss Americo She crowns the 19W beouty queen Shoriene Wells. ond I don't think I ever will. What wos next for the pogeont? In September. 19 4 Shoriene Wells. Miss Utah, wos crowned Miss Americo. After o yeor of shome ond scorn, a new Miss Americo brought hope to restoring the pogeont s imoge. Wells, on ovid crocheter. harpist ond soap collector didn't believe in premoritol sex or alcohol ond proudly proclaimed. I wouldn't even look at o dirty picture News Magazine 395 Sheryl Herrin Max Prillaman is visited by his mom and aunt (right) Elizabeth Overstreet for Parent's Weekend. Senior business major Mike Bousher has time for a quick lunch of chili and a Big Gulp between classes. Phi Kap brothers pose together for an informal picture. 396 Closing Spring weather brings out beach bikes and croquet mallets. Junior French and communications major Alice Bell au-aits her French class outside Porterfield Halt. Senior Pete Harbolick types an English paper in the Beehive office. Sophomore Christy O'Shaughnessy and freshman Chris Hunter design a hall poster together. Closing 397 Usa llithol Mike C nandler Another step forward Moving up. It was inevitable. As 1985 ushered in and seniors began paying graduation fees and ordering announcements, each RU student moved up in his or her own way. Whether it was from freshman to sophomore, single to engaged or student to alumnus, we each took a step forward. Some students were faced with decisions of whether to continue at the university or to take a semester off to earn money or figure what they wanted from a college education. Decisions to change majors, move off campus, take 18 hours, attend summer school or to wash darks in hot or cold water were pondered. Through all their deliberations, RU students experienced new challenges. As the class of ‘85 neared May 10, they had to make plans for their future. Future. To some that was an ominous unknown and to others the beginning of their new lives as adults. While some members of the class of‘85 chose to go on for their masters and others chose to begin their careers, each could remember a fellow member of‘85 who pursued their future at other institutions or simply ended his or her college experience. However, we each took a step forward, moving up to reach our goals. We, like RU, were moving up! Sheryl Herrin Surrounded by balloons, Zelo sister Colleen Duggan prepares for her sorority's rush theme parly. Enjoying a sanduich and soda, Garrett Taylor relaxes be-tueen classes in Heth lounge B. 398 Cii sing Tarurla Shumate Lisa Utihol Junior Julie May is among the spectators at the Redcoat exhibition for Parents Weekend Fog rises above Preston Hall as students scurry to early morning classes. Closing 399 RpphLv p l—itFif’f’ r Editor EihErLjl HErrin Assistant Editor ShErriE Cupp Photography Editor:Scott Mahone Section Editors: Campus Life: Jeff Kieppin Academics: Sharon Walthall Sports: Renee Warren Layout Editor: Kathy Crennan Computer Adviser: Chuck Pence Advisor: Dr. Michael Taylor Business Manager: Pete Harbolick Writers: Karla Cooper Kristina M. Curtis Kris Fawley Klayne Heck Rhonda Hopkins I-aura Johnson Karler.e LeFew Kathy Letsch Cyndi Price Photographers Frances Downey Reid lamghlin Chris I Compte John Osberg I«ouis Prosser Lisa Uithol Lisa Willoz Layout: Haven Aines Karla Cooper Kathy Letsch Shawn Underwood Contributors: Dean B.ihnuik, Kirsten Butler, Jeff Caddy, Mike Chandler. Kelly Fry, Dorothy Dickerson. Diana Cloister. A! da Gr ech. Dan Hempey, Jennifer Keen, Luanne Madsen, Jaylyn Matherly, Mik« Mathes. Terry Moore. Dawn Smith, Debra Truxcll. Scott Zaviskak, Virginia Sowers, Wayne Barber, Rosa James. Cover design: Slmryl H r-rin. Graphic Sports Initials: Renee Warren and Kristina Curtis. Volume 57 of the 1985 Radford University Beehive entitled “Moving Up,” was published by Taylor Publishing Company, 1550 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas Texas, and a dedicated staff with the advice of company representative Lelia Crabtree. All 100 pages were printed on 80 lb. Sterling Gloss Litho, trimmed to 9X12 size. Endshects were done in Dove Grey Vivi-Text. The cover is an original art conversion silkscreen design using Grey 904 ink on Black 75 I exatone base. The lettering style is Brush. Copy type throughout the book is 10 point Century Schoolbook; the opening and closing is 12 point. Captions, group identifications, and student identifications are set in 8 point standard. Student and group pictures were taken and submitted by Yearbook Associates, P.O. Box 91 in Millers Falls Mass. 400 Closing 0 6