Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 428 of the 1986 volume:

. . . 49 CjreeL . . . 65 S ports . . . 113 Organization . . . 209 Students . . . 257 I Jt was lime lo celebrate! After 75 years of expansion, growth and change, it was time to sit back and reflect on the transitions RU had encountered over the past 75 years of existence. Celebration followed the reflection; all the changes were positive and enabled RU to become the university it is today. The birth of RIJ occurred on July 26. 1910. The first Board of Trustees, authorized by the Act of Establishment, became the Board of Trustees of the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women at Radford. The board’s duties included; choosing a site for the college, electing a president, assistant president, secretary, treasurer and physician. Heth Grove was chosen as the site for the campus and negotiations with Captain Heth began. It wasn’t until October 3. 1911 that Dr. John Preston McConnell was elected as the first president of the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women at Radford. Although RU officially became a college in 1910. the first student. Miss Ara Lee Hicks, didn’t arrive until September 15, 1913. The official opening with the General Assembly occurred on September 18. 1913. On June 6. 1914, the first commencement was held. Five girls graduated with two year degrees. In 1923, the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women at Radford became the State Normal School. Only a year later, the name was changed to State Teacher’s College. The merge with V.P.I. occurred in 1943. This enabled women to expand their curriculum into the scientific and technical field. The campus blossomed in the 1950’s and I960‘s. It was in 1950 that Radford College had expanded to the point that Dean Moffett didn’t know every enrolled student. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the restrictions and strictness lightened. ■ Taking advantage of their 1985 Spring Break, these students live it up on the party cruise in Daytona. Honda. The cruise was sponsored by Campus Marketing. The curfew was changed to 12:00 midnight and 2:00 a.m. on weekends. The most obvious change occured in 1972, a male enrolled at Radford College. The biggest expansion occurred in 1979 when Radford College became Radford University. Since the change to university, RU has grown tremendously. The Dedmon Center was constructed. RU converted from quarters to semesters and the Nj tional Collegiate Athletic Associatio approved RU’s move to Division status in intercollegiate athletics. RU has definitely grown and c panded to meet the changing needs c today. The future holds more chang but for now, RU can celebrate th changes that were made over the past 7 years. ) by Sharon Walthall 2 Celebrate ■ The Alpha Sigma Phi brothers proudly display their trophies at the Club Fair. ■ Rowdy Red zooms across the Dedmon field during the Homecoming festivities. ■ The traditional Highland Dancers proudly perform at the graduation ceremonies. Celebrate 3 ■ Campus becomes hectic and m contested between classes. 11 diking to and from acadann buildings gives students the chance to talk with friends. Receiving mail is one of the highlights of busy da s. his coed is obviously pleased with a (ard sent from a friend at home. 7 e memories ■ Brendy Kirby and her pet. Pepper enjoy the first days of warm weather. ■ Joe Singleton and friend relax under the shade and discuss plans for the weekend. Celebrate 5 As RU began its 75th year of existence, the students went to classes, involved themselves in extracurricular activities and celebrated being at RU in their own manner. However, not many students thought about 1913 when the first student arrived at RU - then known as the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women at Radford. The campus activities of 1985-1986 were immensely different than the activities and norms through the years 1910-1980. Two women who attended the 1970 May Day explained the differences between the years as follows: “In my day, in the early fifties, we took notes in class, crammed for exams to get that coveted piece of paper called a degree, and bragged to poor relatives back home that we attended the Women’s Division of V.P.I. On weekends, the boys thumbed over from Tech, and we sometimes piled three deep in somebody’s car. We thought we were terriby modern. Later, we pretended to be shocked at rumors that girls sometimes had a few drinks within a 50-mile radius of the college. “I was here during the very first session. We made jokes about being normal at a normal school, and I got a teaching certificate at the end of the year. What college really did was give us a few more years to learn how to ask important questions and live with the answers we would find. Our first years out of school were like being freshmen all over again.” cjwpvs During the year of 1952. girls of Radford College During the fall of1986. RU students spent their free live it up with dates from neighboring college, time sitting around the fountain. The fountain. Virginia Tech. The festive dance was held tn Peters located tn the middle of campus, is a popular Gym. gathering place between classes to meet friends and enjoy warm weather. 6 Campus Life tog Campus Life 7 I need a break Students invade Florida While RU closed its academic doors Friday. March I, many students packed their suitcases, grabbed their sunglasses, lots of money and headed for Florida. Arriving 11-18 hours later, bleary-eyed from the trip. RU students were prepared for a week of sun. beer chugging. wet t-shin contests and lots of rowdiness. Approximately 150 students made the voyage on a Campus Marketing sponsored trip. The package deal to Daytona Beach, for a mere $159. included transportation and lodging for the week. The bus trip down was bearable, even fun. with a keg of beer and lots of friends. A run-down motel, appropriately named. The Carnival, became a home for a week for the lively RU students. Other students ventured out on their own with rented cars and maps and traveled to Ft. Lauderdale. Jacksonville or Key West. In Ft. Lauderdale. RU students, along with thousands of other college students from all over the states, were spotted on Highway AI A. better known as “the strip.” In Lauderdale. “The Button . “Penrods , and “The Candy Store proved to be hot spots for after the sun went down. In Daytona. Florida’s second major spring break spot, there wasn’t a “strip yet. cars were allowed on the beach so students cruised the sands. Although cover charges ranged from $3-$10, RU students took advantage of the popular night clubs. ”600 North and The Carnival's own “Twilight Zone.” A main attraction for the females of Daytona was “The Plantation Club” known for their male dancers' show. RU student Mike LcMaster who stayed at The Carnival said, the motel left a lot to be desired but the pool deck with a deck bar and daily airband and dance contests made up for the appearance of the run-dow n motel. An advantage of taking the Campus Marketing sponsored trip, was the “Party Cruise. For $15 students climbed aboard a large boat, cruised around the bay in the moonlight and had the option to drink all they could handle. The week proved to be a great success with lots of sunshine. RU students reluctantly returned with sunburns, little or no money and lots of wild stories to tell of their spring break in Florida. } by Sharon Walthall S ■ Hundred of college students, enjoying Spring Break m Day-ton. Honda, gulher around the pool to watch a belly-flop contest Spring Break What do you get when you combine hundreds of college students, sun, beer, night life and seven days without classes, books and tests? SPRING BREAK 1985! ■ ( i li lnitim; Spring Break, these R( ami. ni enun the unn carefree davs ■ John Rinaldi and I'ric Sauchman enu-nam Bystanders during an air-hand conn'sl held on the pool dot k ol I he ( anneal motel in Davtona Reai h Rinaldi and Sau hman n on the contest In a unanimous vote Spring Break 9 Dancing down Bourbon St. Student Life extravaganza a success Some came to dance, others to socialize, but most were there to gamble. A toss of the die, a spin of the wheel and fortunes were made or lost. But it was all for fun at the Third Annual Evening in D.C.. sponsored by Student Life. Evening in D.C. was appropriately held at the Dedmon Center on March 15. The theme of the evening was Mardi Gras. The Dedmon Center was no longer for excercise, it was a quaint section in New Orleans. Streetlamps, streetsigns, park benches and flowers all helped to create the feeling of a warm night during Mardi Gras. The highlight of the evening for most was the gambling. All who attended were given fake money which could be used in making or losing fortunes. The blackjack tables proved to be the most popular form of gambling for those who attended. The tables were continually surrounded by eager gamblers. But others were content to try their luck at roulette, chance or horse racing. The evening, in addition to gambling, featured entertainment by the Delta Streamers and Power Play. Also per- forming were the RU dancers, a mime troupe and clowns. All evening, BoBo the monkey strolled throughout the center. Caricatures, Victorian photography and a raffle were also featured. Over 3,000 people attended the Evening in D.C. Tony Osbourne, Student Life President said, “the evening was a success, we had more people there than we dreamed of.” ) by Cyndi Price ■ BoBo the monkey- and his master stroll throughout the Dedmon Center during the E enmgm D C. festivities. chance, roulette and blackjack. ■ The students who diligent worked at the Evening in D.C. listen attentively to learn how to handle the cards in the games of 10 Evening In D.C. ■ Members of the Rl.' dance depart mem perform in front of a crowd of 5.000 at the gala Evening in D.C. ■ Barney the hum and onlookers check out the odds at the chance table. Evening In D.C. 11 ■ Tim Wall raises his diploma high in the air for all to see as he follows Van Vogel off the stage. ■ One final hug is appropriate for Lisa Register and Lynda Bonieskie as they sadly lease RU to begin separate lives in the real world. Empty mark Future A lthough RU had experienced many changes during the year. X JLone tradition remained. The week of the graduation ceremony, the rows of chairs were carefully stretched out across the lawn in front of McConnell library. RU students, faculty and administrators walked by the rows of chairs during that final week and anticipated an emotion-filled event. These empty chairs portrayed the end of one lifetime and the beginning of another. The chairs were quickly filled with friends and relatives on the morning of May 10. Eight-hundred and forty-nine graduating seniors filed onto the field dressed in cap and gown. Mortar boards became a form of advertising a message to the crowd. “Thanks Mom and Dad. “Give Me a Job. or “At Last were a few messages that expressed the graduate’s feelings of the day. The degree candidates sat amidst friends, relatives and the professors who made it all possible. They thought of the changes that had taken place during their past college years. The class of 1985 experienced the conversion to semesters, the renovation of Whitt, the opening of a second computer room, the opening of the Dedmon Center, the opening of the first fraternity house, new additions and losses to RU. the faculty and administration as well as the personal changes they endured during their years at RU. 12 Graduation chairs the end awaits 1 One of the changes of 1985 concerned graduation. Seniors were no longer exempt from final exams as in the past and due to the time period between the ceremony and the final exam, it was impossible for registrar to evaluate seniors in time for graduation. Therefore, it was necessary to send the diplomas through the mail. The result was many disappointed students who had waited four, five, or even six years to receive that precious piece of paper but instead they marched to the platform and received only an empty degree cover. Many seniors were unhappy about the change and felt cheated. But, nonetheless, graduates received their diplomas in the mail six weeks after the ceremony. For hours after the ceremony, hugs, handshakes and pats on the back were abundant. Friends and relatives of the graduates grouped together and discussed the past years of experiences, the ceremony, the future and the celebration that followed. “After all the congratulations had been said, the former students returned home and faced reality and their new status -unemployed. Many had jobs lined up but, the fears of fulfilling an employee’s expectations were different than the worries of fulfilling a professor’s anticipations. Some had college loans to pay off while others had to find jobs. But, it was friday night and the former RU students had reason to CELEBRATE! } by Sharon Walthall Yvonne Knudsen anticipates the post-graduation celebration as she hides a bottle of champagne. B Surrounded by her family. Pebbles Maynard flashes a smile to signify her excitement on conn mm emenl day. Graduation 13 Biff, pori raved by Burry Delaney, attempts to boost his father's morale by reassuring him that he is not a failure to the family. 14 Death of a Salesman Spring play is a success Tayback makes guest appearance The week of April 22-27. RU was treated to guest star Vic Tayback (also known as Mel in the sit-com “Alice”) for his portrayal of Willy Loman. in the play “Death of a Salesman.” Tayback's performance, as well as the other cast members, proved how hard work and pcrscrvcrcncc paid off for young, experienced actors. The cast was chosen after a rigorous audition selection. uRchcarsal schedules were very demanding and. as Tyler Barden (Charlie) stated. The most important thing I got out of this was learning how to get by with little sleep and long hours.” Barden’s statement was realistic; the cast was reguired to meet daily, sometimes twice, for eight weeks. Death of a Salesman”, a drama filled with anguish, was Written by Arthur Miller and directed by Dr. James W. Hawes. The character of Willy Loman was often distraught while feeling the tribulations of chasing the often untouchable American dream. Tayback was complimentary of the Radford theater group and the University. Ilis apprehensions about working with student actors and actresses quickly dimenished. “The enthusiasm and hard work from the production was quite impressive. I had never done a University production before, and the friendliness and smiles I received at Radford made my stay a comfortable one,” said Tayback. Amy Turk, who portrayed Lena was quick to add. Mr. Tayback always created an easy atmosphere to work in. He was fun but was also helpful with what to explore after graduation. The University and the city showed their own enthusiasm; the production was sold out for six consecutive nights. Joyce Buck, a resident of Radford as well as the character of Willy Loman’s wife. Linda was excited about the turnout. “The whole community was involved.”, she claimed. The setting and lighting, done by Carl H. Lcfico, greatly enhanced the play's effectiveness. Paul Spiegelblatt. a member of the scenery crew felt he gained a tremendous amount of experience by being involved with the production. Working with a television star and learning the complications of stage skills made the time spent all worth while.” Spiegelblatt said. One member of the production who most certainly will look back and agree that it was all worth while was theatre major Barry Delaney. Delaney, a senior who played the part of Biff, was discovered by Tayback's agent on opening night. Having acted in over twelve plays at Radford. Delaney said that he had learned dedication, professionalism and pcrservcrance.” Delaney planned to leave right after graduation for California. His acting excellence has proven that Radford’s program is well-structured. and the students graduate with the knowledge that is needed. “Death of a Salesman” marked a positive direction for RU's theatre department. ) by Mike Popp RU beauties dazzle audience Tri Sig struts away with crown Various beauty pageants are held yearly throughout the country in an attempt to honor the woman who possesses the most charm, grace, style and of course, physical beauty. On March 20. 1985. RU had the priviledge of viewing nine of the most elegant contestants to ever compete in a pageant. These pseudo-women gathered in Preston Auditorium for the second annual Ms. Radford Pageant which was sponsored by the sophomore class. The contestants managed to charm seven distinguished judges and a capacity-crowd of enthusiastic RIJ students. The pageant began with a formal introduction of each contestant who represented a club or organization. An opening dance routine to the ever-popular and seemingly appropriate tune entitled Loverboy” entertained the rowdy crowd. The contestants then dazzled the audience with a bathing suit competition. Russell Hinton, repre- senting Alpha Sigma Alpha, donned a string bikini while Jerry' Fafaul, representing Alpha Sigma Phi. wore a more conservative one-piece bathing suit with a matching sun bonnet. The talent competition was the next highlight of the evening as each contestant performed obviously, well rehearsed dance routines to popular songs such as “Let's Get Physical.” Manhunt” and Like A Virgin. It was in this area of the pageant that the natural ability and charisma of the contestants really stood out. In an attempt to test the intelligence of each glamour girl.” Master of Ceremonies, Barry Ratcliffe. asked the contestants some rather difficult questions on the topic of world hunger. The rcponscs were quite interesting, yet nonetheless, they remained unprintable. While the judges tallied up their votes and argued over who was really the shapeliest beauty, the audience was entertained by the popular Time” air-band and guitarist singcr Tom Vernccrn. Some comments from the audience. before the final decision had been made, revealed that Ms. Radford 1985 was a genuine success. Freshmen Beth Kerns stated, I thought it was humorous because the contestants did such a realistic job portraying women. Donna McCrory added. The turnout was excellent, and the crowd really supported the contestants. The time had finally come to announce the winner and the audience was filled with anticipation and suspense. Drumroll please . . . The winner is Bobby Jackson, representing Sigma Sigma Sigma and first runner up goes to Jerry' Fafaul . . . Fortunately, the judges’ selections agreed with the overwhelming audience response and RU was honored to have played a part in choosing the most beautiful girl in the world. ) by Kathy Letsch Bobby Jackson seductively takes center stage during the opening song 16 Ms. Radford Ms. Radford contestants welcome the audience to the pageant in their own unique manner. Ms. Radford 17 Chris LeCompte Students head to Claytor lake as the days get warm Even warm sunny day available, RU students headed for Claytor Lake. The popular lake, located approximately 20 minutes from campus. offered students the opportunity to relax, take a study break, socialize and have fun. This year thousands of students went to the lake to enjoy the hot days of spring and summer. Many students enjoyed the peaceful environment of the lake. The scenic view of the mountains surrounding the lake, the sound of the wind swaying the trees, and the sun rays filtering through the trees gave the lake a heavenly trail. “Claytor lake was a place to get away. F.vcn though it may be noisy, it was still peaceful. The splash of the water puts me in my own little world. said sophomore Debbie Hamilton. Main students went to the lake between classes to study or to relax. However, other students went to the lake just to celebrate. Loud radios, multi-colored coolers and many frisbees enhanced the scenery at the lake. I went to the lake to relax and have fun with my friends. said senior Susan Fraser. Everybody had a great time socializing with the crowd. New' acquaintances, friendships and even marriages have been known to originate at Claytor Lake. } by Marie Ferrey 18 Claytor Lake This RU student enjoys the peacefulness of the take while strumming his guitar. Clay tor Lake 19 Superdancing... . . . For big bucks ■W' el’s Go Crazy was ihe slogan for to Myrtle Beach. ihc 1985 MDA Supcrdancc. And Several other prizes were given during ■ Jthat’s what 86 participants did the dance. Joan Miller won a trip to when they danced the weekend away for Norfolk. Brian Ud won a trip to Busch the Muscular Distropln Association. Gardens and Tammy Grimes won a trip From 6:00 p.m. Friday. February 22 to to Kings Dominion. 12:00 p.m Saturday, the 23rd. the Other prizes included dinners at the Superdancers hopped and bopped to the Best Western. Bonanza, Wendy’s and sound of the D.J ., Johnny Sportcoat and Golden Corral. Gift Certificates were The Casuals and Skipp Castro. There given for Leggct’s, The Jock Shop and was plenty of food and drinks for the Brad’s Stationary, quick time-outs. The RU participants The weekend turned out to be a suo got a two hour break on Saturday for cess. The Superdance Committee lunch and for Prince’s movie ‘ Purple thought there was an excellent turnout Rain.” compared to last year. The Committee Ten-year-old Joshua Cross, the state hopes that the dancers who don’t MDA poster child was there to give sup- graduate will dance again next year and port to the dancers. The total amount get more of their friends to join in the raised was $7027. Cheryl Rader earned Supcrdancc Weekend for MDA. ) by the most money ($254) and won a trip Janet Cox All smiles. Missy Adams and May Prtllaman are ready for the beach beat Slowing down, these superdancers move to the music. 20 Superdance Dancing on the porch of Heih. dancers enjoy the fresh atr. The floor is good enough for Doug Osborne to rest his weary body. Superdance 21 Scon Newman 22 Moving In One load after another Moving in - a hard day’s work RU stuaents prepare for the next nine months. Boh Barnes anti If 'ayne Pools discuss the best lactic for mount; a couch across campus Be prepared. The Boy Scouts of America were not the only people who took these words to heart. Year in and year out, huffing, puffing, groaning and cursing is heard throughout the RU campus and its outlaying areas. Students, parents and any extra pair of hands became human fork lifts, powered dollies and professional movers with limited training in a period of one day. In a 75 year existence, there has not been a year at RU that students have not felt the hassles of moving in. “1 had to rent a truck, and I’ve never had to do that before!” said Senior Robin Powers, who moved off campus for the first time. “I brought too much junk.” According to area truck rentals, Robin Powers wasn’t the only student that brought too much junk. Over 800 trucks were rented out during the three day period prior to the beginning of school. An 11 1 2’ x 14’ room was not exactly the epitome of a luxurious area of space. Somehow two individuals, sometimes three, moved an incredible amount of items into dorm rooms to make it more like home. Some students who moved from off campus housing back to the dorm life had to make some adjustments. “1 had to sacrifice my waterbed.” said senior Paul Jeffers as he spoke about learning to adjust to the sharing of “one” room. Moving into an apartment was about four extra rooms of added hassle. “You realized that there’s more to life than flicking on a couple of light switches. Senior speech major Lauren Byrum added, “Moving into an apartment required a great deal of organization and a great deal of money.” Whether it was the many flights of stairs, the crowded hallways, the rain or the unavailable parking spaces, moving in was a trying experience! ) by Christine Messerian Moving In 23 Seen on the scene Students display the trends in fashions ince students at RU came from several different areas of t I Virginia, their fashions reflected variety and individuality. However, if the fashions around R.L'. portrayed the personality of the state. 85% of the students must have traveled from Southern C alifornia. Bcachwcar exploded onto the fashion scene. Guys and girls were seen roaming the campus in Jams of every color and design. Guys wore Ocean Pacific and Hobie t-shirts in bright colors. Others were seen in Hawaiian print shirts. Girls wore tank tops of every color underneath lightweight sweaters and mini-skirts of every color and style were abundant. The onset of fall brought the paisley and plaid craze to campus. It seemed as if every garment was available in a myriad of paisley or plaid patterns-skirts. shirts, pants and even watches. Denim jackets with a multitude of pockets added an additional flair to the traditional Levis. Girls were fond of wearing oversized sweaters and sweatshirts with close-fitting cropped pants. Guys opted for the up-to-the-minute fashions of Union Bay and Generra sportswear. Reebok tennis shoes completed the casual, but trendy look To complement the sporty clothes, the most popular hairstyles were those which didn’t demand a lot of time. A blunt cut, known as the “bob , made a comeback from the previous year. Some of the more daring students choose the asymmetrical look, leaving hair on one side of the head longer than on the other side. Multi-colored “tails , braided and unbraided, long and short saturated the campus. Female “tails got shorter and male “tails” got longer. Large bangle bracelets and long colorful necklaces were the trend for accessories. Some girls chose to wear numerous black jelly bracelets on each arm to achieve the Madonna look. Swatch watches, in an endless array of colors and designs, adorned the wrists of both guys and girls. Wide bells and coordinating ankle socks were popular, while leather fiats and pumps completed the look. Fall fashions of 1986 combined traditional earth tones with a wide assortment of patterns and colors which gave a new look to old favorites. ) by Lisa helms 24 Fashion ■ Beach shades add just the right touch as Randy Renick struts across campus. I ■ Judy Fink walks to class modeling the cverpopular oversized sweater. Fashion 25 Fair draws record crowd Clever drafting attracts students Academics were the primary reason students attended college, yet in their quest for knowledge and the ultimate diploma, there were many other ways in which a student could excel. RIJ offered each student a chance to get involved in extra-curricular activities. The Club l air, held the first week of September, was sponsored by the Dean of Students Office. All clubs and organizations were welcome to set up a booth and attempt to recruit new and old RU students. It provided an excellent opportunity to inform students as to what types of activities were available to them. This year’s event yeildcd the largest crowd yet, with approximately 70 clubs and organizations being represented. The central location of the fountain and the beautiful summer weather provided a setting which allowed nearly 5.000 students the opportunity to browse through the fair and choose the events which were most appealing to them. Some organizations were more clever at their drafting attempts as they attracted students through bumper stickers, buttons and balloons. The picnic atmosphere was enhanced with food provided by the university's meal service. Students feasted on fried chicken, corn-on-the-cob and various desserts while being entertained by a live band, The Waller Family. This band rocked the campus for about an hour and a half with top 40 favorites. Kelly Wright stated. “There was an overall excitement in the air because people were seeing old friends that they had missed all summer while at the same time getting psyched for the school year to begin again. Once again, the club fair proved to be a success at R.IJ. as many students decided to take advantage of the many non-academic activities the university had to offer. } by Kathy I tsch ■ Scon Bell and friends. members of the Biology Club, await students to sign up. This years fair uas a large success. 26 Club Fair ■ The H 'alter Family Rand performs for the 5000 students at the Club Fair. The band entertains with top 40 favorites. ■ Chicken, com-onthe-cob. rolls and various desserts provide a picnic atmosphere at the Club Fair Club Fair 27 ] iU comes alive after hours Students gather a t various night spots Tk ▼ ight Life! Some believed this Thursdays just wouldn’t have been the I aspect of RU began on Thurs- same without making an appearance at day and ended on Sunday --not the Bus Stop. Sackettes or Lucky's, to mention the Tuesday nights at the There have been a few changes in the Bus Stop. There were others who prac- partying scene at RU. The major change ticed the two day weekend. However, had to do with the legal drinking age be-thcrc were others who believed that ing raised. The new law states that those night life at RU was cverynight. who hadn’t turned 19 by July 2. 1985 Whenever the night life began, there couldn’t purchase alcohol until they was the task of choosing which night turned 21. spot to hit. When it comes to starting This change had various effects on the night off right, where else did RU students and the local bars. Some students go to buy beer, but 7-11? For local places such as BT’s saw relatively eating and socializing students went to no change in business because BT's was BT’s, the new Macadoo’s and for mid- a dining restuarant which served food night munchies. Hardees. Tuesdays and and mixed drinks, they didn’t depend on beer for their sales profits. For the Bus Stop, the law changes had a greater impact. Because the Bus Stop relied on college students and beer sales, they began to see a decline in business. As more and more students were turned away from the bars, ideas of off-campus parties had increased in popularity. These parties attracted large numbers of students and added a new dimension to nightlife at RU. Whether it was a night out on the town or an informal gathering with a few close friends. RU students definitely took time out for “Night Life! ) by Carla Pugh ■ Chancey's Restaurant is turned into a dance floor every Friday and Saturday night for the popular ASP. AST and Pi Kapp happy hours. ■ Jeff Esham and Rick Thompson wait to receive residence hall keys from Jenny Crockett. Getting a key after curfew became a ritual for many RU students. 28 NightSpots Rushing to 7-U to beat the clock before n strikes 12. these students keep within their college budget and buy Milwaukees Rest. uc oar HL2DS ■ BTs is a popular night spot for students like ( indy Sef nike and l.isa Perrara who want to enjoy a drink in a quiet atmosphere. ■ Many familiar RU faces could be found al Hardees as people stop in for late night munchies. ■ The Highland Room is a cafeteria and study lounge dur ingtheday However, sshen the sun goes down, the campus pub is tinned into a drinking establishment E NightSpots 29 Photos by Lome Coe Students make the move Off-campus living is perferred Moving off-campus was a choice many RU students had to make. After experiencing dorm life, moving to a new place was another story . There was the task of convincing parents that living in an apartment would be cheaper and more quiet. Finding a monthly rent that would satisfy both your budget and your parents’ budget was another challenging problem. Their were approximately 2,000-5,000 students living off-campus. Radford City offered many-new apartment complexes. A large majority of those students included those that lived at home or that were married. Many students chose to live at the new RU Living complex. Although it was about one mile from campus, the convenience of a bus, especially in bad weather, made the distance bearable. RU Living offered four and five bedroom apartments complete with all the comforts of home, including cable TV and a microwave for each kitchen. Other popular complexes were Highlander Square, Sunshine Apartments. Smithficld Manor and the remodeled Lovely Mount. The advantages of living off-campus included the privacy of your own room, being able to cook your own meals and the absence of an R. A. or R.D. There were some disadvantages, however. Some students dreaded laundry because the washers were no longer right down the hall. Paying bill after bill, and cleaning an entire house or apartment could be tiring work. Of the students who lived off-campus, a large majority liked it more than living in a dorm because they felt more independent. by Gina Parodi Alan Phillips and Todd Hammock get ready to take off for classes via the ever popular beach bike. 30 Off-campus Living ft.U LIVING Highlander Square Apartments are one of the many off-campus housing units avai ahie to students Hourly transportation to and from campui is one of the many advantages of RU Living. Kelly Miller returns home and looks forward to relaxing m her off-campus dwelling Off-Campus Living Laff-off entertains audience “I m going down to the railroad to have my head smashed by a train. If I can't have your love baby. may as well squash my brain. Kelly Rodgers bellowed out this unique, original song Sunday. September 22 at LaJf-OJf lave from Sew York. Laff-Off consisted of three comedians performing individually. A crowd of about 60 waited patiently for the show to begin. When Mike Reynolds. Bill Keller and Kelly Rodgers entered the room. Rodgers, clad in a gray blazer, black jeans, black and white shoes, a pink shirt with black objects, and a red. sparkling tic. greeted the audience. telling them not to notice what they were doing (adjusting the microphones) because it wasn't part of the act. Once things were set. Mike Reynolds took the stage. The first thing he noticed about the crowd was a man and baby sitting in the back row. The baby became the object of jokes throughout the show. Reynolds commented that he would try to clean up his act so the baby wouldn't be ofTended. He asked. “How many people are in college. The entire audience replied. Reynolds said. “I went to college. 1 have a college loan to prove it.” Reynolds continued with jokes about religion, beer, credit cards and New Jersey. He stated. “If they took all the toll booths in New Jersey and lined them up end to end. it would look the same. Next Bill Keller, who opened for Robert Plant appeared on the stage. He asked an audience member what his major was. His answer was “undecided.” Keller came back with, “What? You've been here four or five years?” Keller was very personal with the crowd. He came off the stage into the audience to see who was there. A couple on a date instantly became the center of attention. Dave, a senior, was put on the spot when Keller asked. “Dave, are you in love?” Keller spent a lot of time joking about sex. dating and homosexuality. He also shared some personal experiences. He said that when he worked at a toll booth, people who were stoned would stop and order food items, like a trunk load of French fries. Kelly Rodgers was the final comedian. He opened his act by introducing his partner, “Mike Stand.” Then he said. I'd like to juggle now. but that's not in my act.” Rodgers moved quickly into RU jokes. For example. “Is this one of those schools where you have to have your own pencil to get in?” He made fun of the ballroom, the stage, and the crowd. “I've seen bigger crowds. I saw a bigger crowd today at a car accident.” The audience took no offense. They loved it. Rodgers had great energy and kept saying that he was having fun; so was the crowd. After some jokes he said, “That was a private joke between me.” Rodgers added some spice to the evening by playing a quitar. He had jokes about bands, songs, and people. He rounded out the evening with more musical jokes about Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen. } by Teresa Sullivan Kelly Rodger's outrageous clothes enhance his performance. Mike Reynolds ability to joke with students makes him a big hit on campus. 32 Laff-off Communication reduces conflict mote peace If you have ever parked illegally, ridden on the handle bars of a beach bike or played your stereo loud enough for your neighbors to hear, you’ve contributed to the problems between RUand the city of Radford. On July 3. 1985, the City University Joint Advisory Commission of Public Affairs was formally cndoctrinatcd in a joint effort to discuss and solve such problems between the university and the residents of the City of Radford. The commission, initially created by Dr. Dedmon, consisted of eight members from both city and university. Representatives included Roy Claytor, Co-Chairman, and member of city council; James Whitt, Radford Department of Public Safety; Thomas Baker, Jr., Civic Business Organization; O. S. Lilly of the East Ward of the city; Dr. James Hartman. Co-Chairman, Vice-President of Student Affairs; Chief Fred Russell. University Security Force; Dr. W'illiam Yerrick, of the Faculty Advisory Committee and Joe Freeman. President of Student Government Association. All Representatives served terms that ranged from one to four In an effort to solve the town's complaint about trash around the city. RL Greeks and organizations dean up Radford's residential areas during the Day Student Council sponsored Liner 7 hon. years. The purpose of the Commission was to discuss mutual problems, formulate actions that promoted good relations and make recommendations to resolve such problems. According to Dr. Hartman. Co-Chairman, the problems included unkept properties, zoning, noise, littering, serving alcohol to minors and uncontrolled parties. “We want to sec that the rights of students arc protected,” he said, “They are students of the university as well as residents of Radford. They arc to be treated that way and arc to act that way. He stressed that this, “doesn’t happen overnight.” In trying to improve communication between “town and gown.” Hartman said one of the most significant contributions has been the joint effort between university police and Radford police. “The students arc not well understood, we need both police forces to communicate with students, to work with them, Hartman said. Since the cndoctrination of the Commission, Hartman felt that students and residents were more aware of the city ordinances. “Most importantly. Hartman said, “there is a reduction in the level of frustration. Both residents and students arc less hesitant to call in and complain.” The Commission’s major accomplishment for 1985-86 included putting signs at the entrances of the city welcoming students to Radford and developing a mediation system where students who were arrested for violating an ordinance met with Dean Hurburt and Dr. Hartman and discussed the problem. Plans for the future included building bike paths, having landlords add clauses to their leases concerning noise violations and developing solutions to the parking problems. Although the problems couldn’t be solved overnight, the commission initiated open communication between the City of Radford and RU. Open communication was the beginning of absolution. by Maria Beneditt Ben Diesel challenges his dog Sampson to a competitive game of tug of war Diesel along with other pet owners, finds being aware of city ordinances, such as the requirement that dogs wear leashes and tags, prevents any problems with the pound Town Gown 33 3000 celebrate halloween Bash sells out in two days Radford College, 1973 ... the first Halloween dance, brought approximately 300 Radford College students to Heth ballroom to celebrate the first allcampus Halloween Bash. Radford University, 1985 ... the twelfth annual Halloween dance, sponsored by Phi Kap and Sig Lp. brought over 3,000 RU students and guests to Heth Center to experience the crazy night of ghouls, goblins, witches and devils. It was a night to remember as students shed their college appearance and tranformed themselves into life-size Barcardi bottles. Batman and Robin's. Mr. T’s, trash cans and the traditional witches, devils and mummies. Locals Only, a Virginia-based band, rocked the rowdy crowd in the ballroom while students mingled throughout the three levels of the Heth Center. Phi Kap and Sig Ep brothers maintained control over the crowd with the help of the RU police force and Heth Center workers. Considering the size of the crowd, there wasn't any problem with vandalism and destruction. The tickets went on sale Sunday. October 27 and were sold out by Tuesday, October 29. Many RU students were concerned with the raise in the price of the tickets from the previous year. Tickets were available for S3 to RU students and $7 for non-university guests. The price change and the two guest limit was implemented to enable RU students to buy tickets before being sold-out to non-RU guests. After the dance, various fraternities and sororities held midnight madness parties to continue the celebration. The 1985 Halloween Bash was once again a success. The cooperation from Heth Center. RU police. RU administration and RU students made the twelfth bash a college memory. by Gina Parodi ■ Put Burns, alias Popeye. shows off his extraordinary strength to bewitched Linda Ranson. 34 Halloween ■ Greg Lomax displays his version of getting trashed at the Hallo ween Bash, held in Heth Center. ■ (lift) Abbie Todd. Kelly Holmes and Kelly Harris invade the Highland Room looking for fun and laughter. Holmes creatively turned herself into a pineapple. ■ (Below Right) Halloween is a time to shed the college attire and Ine out your fantasies. These RU students are ready for a fun time! ■ (Below Left) Danny Sturgill is prepared to hook anyone who gives him any trouble at the annual Halloween Bash. ■ (Below Center) Susie Spillers. Diana Chain. Megan Rrassingtnn and Cindy Davis search for the cavemen of ihetr dreams Halloween 35 photos by Matt Bar nek ■3 £ ■ A member of the Redcoats inlensly concentrates during the execution of a jump. This stunt a as among the many performed at the Equestrian exhibition held during Parent's Weekend. ■ dr. and Mrs. Matthews sport RU jackets as daughter. Kellie, a senior dance major, shows them around campus. ■ Mee Mairilyn Kur and Max Pritlman proudly model their casual attire designs. 3 6 Paren ts ’ Weekend n RU welcomes mom and dad Parents get an inside look a This year's Parent's Weekend, held October 25-27. provided numerous events that pleased everyone. From the Equestrian exhibition to the toe tappin’ music of Showboat. RU offered students and their parents a multitude of events. Major events included the Second Annual Arts and Sciences Honors Convocation with guest speaker Nancy Risque. She was a 1968 RU graduate. Risque. a special Assistant to President Reagan for Legislative Affairs, serves as a liaison between Reagan, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. A highlight of every Parent’s Weekend was the annual fall dramatic production presented by the RU Theater. This year, the dance, music, art and theater departments joined together and presented Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammcrstcin’s 20th Century musical classic. Showboat.” The production entertained sold out crowds throughout the entire weekend. Performers included Lawrence W'. Langley. Renee Wagner. Leslie Crowe. Mark Gorman, Greg Ramsey. Pamela Davies, Toby Messiti, Anne Gotham, Melody Wise and John Reaves. The orchestra, directed by Dean Bennett Lcnt-czner. provided the upbeat music for the production. The kids in the play were just fantastic. said Mrs. Fran Her-mance of Williamsburg, “and the music was so delightful!” The fashion show, which was another Parent's Weekend event, was held Sat. afternoon in Hcth Ballroom. The show gave fashion design students the chance to model their ow n creations. The show presented many provocative and trend-setting designs for the upcoming seasons. The summer designs, created by RU student Mcc Marrilyn Kur, provided a look of sophistication and casual night apparel. Carolyn Brcidcnbach displayed her designs of casual classical attire for the more relaxing times of a student day. Max Prillaman presented his creations designed for the gentlemen. The audience especially liked his double breasted look with pleated pants and rolled-up sleeves. Sportswear, winter wear and formal evening wear were also presented. Parents and students had to make the choice whether to eat lunch or dinner with Dr. Donald Dcdmon. Regardless of which meal chosen, good food, good friends and inspirational thoughts from Dr. Dcdmon were on the menu. In his annual speech during these meals. Dr. Dcdmon spoke adamantly of the importance of education despite the rising costs. He noted that upon graduation. students who received assistance from the government will already be in a six digit deficit. “We as a society need an increased public awareness of the value of a college education. he said. “If one can agree on 'value.' public policy will dictate to state legislatures that spending for higher education is worthwhile ... we need to increase government support for higher education. not lessen it and not pass it on to the students.” he said. In discussing the benefits of a college education. Dcdmon noted that college graduates earn more money than high school graduates. They experience more continuous, less erratic job histories, and arc promoted more often. College graduates arc more satisfied with their work and support a better economic lifestyle. In closing. Dedmon stated. “Whatever else may be included in the acquisition for values, I place high on the list the ability and habit... of simply caring — caring about others, caring about the human condition. Other events of the weekend included an energetic performance by singer, dancer, and comedienne Jennifer Lewis. The annual Equestrian exhibition by the RU Redcoats was presented and the junior nursing capping ceremony was held. The RU Highland Band concert and a musical extravaganza with the Chorale and Radford singers provided entertainment for the music lovers. Women's and men’s soccer matches, open houses, and wine and cheese parties sponsored by the Greeks were other popular events held during the weekend. It was evident that RU was at its best, and the people and events made the weekend exciting and successful. O by Maria Bencdetti ■ Chauffeunng Rowdy Red. Elliot Tindtl pulls up lo the from of Helh to welcome parents to R U. Parents9 Weekend 37 RU hosts UB40 Students experience reggae Who would ever ihink that nine guys standing in an unemployment line in Birmingham, England would ever have an audience in Preston Auditorium on its feet dancing to a reggae beat? UB40, with all its fantastic brass and reggae sound, played to 1420 rowdy RU students on Tuesday, October 15. The event was a huge success. This nine-member band met each other while searching for jobs in England. Each had copies of UB40, the title of Britain's official unemployment form. Although they weren’t musically talented, they bought instruments, taught themselves how to play and named their band U B40. They consisted of vocals, rappers, as well as guitars, base, trombone, saxophone, keyboard, trumpet and drums. These instruments composed a terrific reggae sound with a brass twist. After UB40 released their first album in 1979, the band took a year off. In 1980, they produced their second album and went on a tour with the Pretenders. Their songs were political statements protesting the social and economic injustice in England. Since 1980, UB40 has released five more albums. The concert held in Preston Auditorium was part of LB40’s ’’L ittle Bagganddium” World Tour ’85. The show featured UB40’s new six-song album along with old favorites. According to Student Life Concert Committee’s Co-Chairman Hugo Espinoza. UB40 had 10 concert dates in the US for their 1985 World Tour. With a lot of help from the concert commit- tee's agent this past summer, the committee sent in a bid for the reggae band and then played the waiting game. The committee found out two weeks before the concert was scheduled that UB40 would play at RU. The band appeared on stage at 9:30 starting off the show with “Keep On Movin — As Always.” The exciting multi-colored lights appearing behind the performers and intermittent puffs of smoke rising from the ground added excitement to the show. The band followed their lead-in song with “D.U.B.,” “Sweet Sensation, sung by Robin Campbell, Tyler — Present Arms” about social commentary, Don’t Break My Heart,” ‘Cherry Oh Baby.” “Mi Spliff, and Johnny Too Bad. The audience raged to the beat of Red Red Wine. The concert ended with One In Ten. The audience shouted in unison as the band left the stage after their final song. The audience, wanting more, held lit matches yelling for the band’s encore songs. UB40 returned to sing “Please Don’t Make Me Cry, and their own reggae version ol Sonny and Cher’s, I Got You Babe. New River Valley’s own, Not Shakespeare opened for UB40. The performers started the audience rocking to the sounds of Always Screaming. Security was strict during the concert; a dozen RL students acting as concert security guards, the Radford City Police and RU’s Police department kept the audience under control. by Kristina Curtis 38 UB40 UB40's lead singer gets 1420 rowdy students invoked in the Little Baggenddium H orld Tour concert held in Frcston Auditorium The sounds of UR40's guitar, bass, trombone, saxophone, and keyboard compose a reggae sound with a brass twist. These fans eagerly await the magic time when tickets go on sale for the IB40 concert sponsored by Student Life. UB40 39 R.E.M. sells out to 3,200 Dedmon Center converted into a coliseum 11 was still the Dedmon Center with the exception of a few changes. The center basketball court was covered with a large orange tarp. stage, complete with a black backdrop was set in the back of the IXdmon Center w ith 25-foot speakers on either side. The bright overhead lights were dimmed. On Monday. December 9. the Athens. Georgia based group. R.E.M. visited RU with guest artists The Minutemen. The groups performed for a sell-out crowd of 3.200 at the Dedmon ('enter's first concert. The Minutemen opened the show with a 45 minute set. They not only play hardcore of the late 70 s. but they play a ja rock fusion that can only be pulled olY by them. according to avid fan John Koltisko. junior French major from Falls Church. After a 30 minute intermission following The Minutemen's vigorous performance, the lights were dimmed for R.E.M. The sound effect of an oncoming locomotive blasted through the massive speakers as R.E.M. appeared on stage. The band came to life as their opening number. Feeling Gravity's Pull got under way. Lead singer Mike Stipe's unique and easily recognizable voice led R.E.M. through many of their songs, including the crowd's favorites: Can’t Get There From Mere. Don’t Go Back to Rockville and the hypnotizing Old Man Kensey.” They ended their set with Life and How to Live It” but the crowd wanted more. Upon the crowd’s demand. R.E.M. played three encores. The encores included R.E.M.’s own versions of the instrumental Ghost Rider. Dream a hit from the Sixties, the country hit Behind Closed Doors. as well as their version of This Land Is Your Land. After two hours of performing. R.E.M. wrapped up the concert at 11:45. Tim Horton, a freshman from Virginia Beach was an enthusiastic fan of R.E.M.. I enjoyed lead singer. Mike Stipe's spontaneous movements on stage. Overall, the concert was radical, but the crowd was mellow. He attributes the crowd’s mellowness to students not being familiar with a lot of the songs R.E.M. played. If the concert was on a Friday night, the crowd might've been more spirited. Horton added. Maria Benedetti. senior journalism major, thought the concert was well worth it. It was like a huge sock hop with great music and fun people.” Negotiations for hiring R.E.M. to perform at RIJ began this past summer. According to Student Life's Concert Committee Co-chairman, Claudia McGlothlin. We got R.E.M. with a competitive oft'er and lots of luck. We put in one offer and increased the oft'er after Virginia Tech submitted theirs. She credited Student Life’s Cellar Door agent. Mike Jones, for playing a key part in the negotiations. McGlothlin was pleased that there were no significant problems with having the concert at the Dedmon Center It was the smoothest show we've ever had. There was a lot of planning. she said. The Dedmon Center had the capacity to hold more than 3.200. but because it was the first concert held in the Dedmon Center we wanted to take it slow. McGlothlin said. R.E.M.'s concert dates, including their RU appearance was published in Rolling Stone magazine as well as being shown on MTV. Such national publicity created a lot of outside interest.” according to Keith Keipcr. Director of Heth. Keipcr received several ticket requests from people located in Virginia Beach. Maryland and as far away as New York. Perhaps this was why more than just RU students enjoyed the R.E.M. concert. Over 1.000 tickets were sold to RU students at $10.50 each and approximately 1.000 tickets were sold to Virginia Tech students. The remaining tickets were sold to guests of RU I.D. holders at $12.50 each, according to Keipcr. a by Linda Ramsey ■ L iHfn I he crowd's demand for a third encore. R E M. s drummer breaks into the instrumental Ghost Rider. 40 R.E.M. (left) Solos highlight lead guitarist's performance at the R f. concert It was the first concert ever held at the Ded mon Center. Lead singer Mike Stipe's unique voice and spontaneous moves led R L.M through many of the crowd's favorites in eluding Don t Go Rack to Rockville. R.E.M. 41 Dr. Ruth educates tSexu ifies misconceptions “M asturbation will not cause blindness, make your hair fall out or cause you to grow hair on your palms,” explained the four-foot-seven, 57-ycar-old woman in a charming German accent. Through giggles, laughter and a lot of applause. Dr. Ruth Westheimer. a noted psychosexual therapist, informed as well as entertained 1,500 RIJ students, faculty and administration in Preston Auditorium on January 27. The presentation which included topics of contraception. homosexuality and love brought a touch of warmth and laughter to the cold, brisk Monday night. Dr. Ruth began the Student Life sponsored presentation by obliterating sexual myths which arc caused by sexual illctcracy. She explained her own personal views as well as statistics found through research. She stressed her view that abortion isn't a form of contraception; yet. it is the women’s choice. A question and answer session fol- lowed the lecture, but few were brave enough to ask a question. Dr. Ruth reassured the audience that they could ask questions that concerned “friends” if they didn’t feel secure enough to ask a personal question. Question cards, provided prior to the lecture, were read by moderator. Michael Tyranny, a member of Student Life. Tyranny carefully and tactfully read the questions while Dr. Ruth provided her knowledge and insight. The questions ranged from How can I become a better lover?” to “Is it okay to have sex with friends?” Dr. Ruth adamantly pointed out she didn’t believe in casual sex. A private reception in Muse banquet hall followed the lecture. Dr. Ruth spoke kindly to guests, posed for numerous pictures and upon request, autographed napkins. Dr. Ruth helped pioneer the field of media psychology with her radio program Sexually Speaking. She was bom in Germany and studied psychology at the Sorbonne. Obtaining a master’s degree in sociology from the New School for Social Research in New York City, and a doctorate in the inter disciplinary study of the family from Columbia University in New York City, she has written a book titled. Dr. Ruth's Guide to Good Sex which was being translated into German. French, Hebrew, Japanese, Turkish and Spanish. Her accomplishments didn’t end there; she had her own television show on the Lifetime Cable Network, and she was an adjunct associate professor at the New York Hospital Cornell University Medical Center. In addition to her private practice, she led a monthly seminar on adolescent sexuality at Brookdale Hospital which was affiliated with Down State Medical Center. Dr. Ruth’s extensive educational background and her personal experiences with her husband and two children encouraged her to become a psychosexual therapist. by Gina Parodi and Sharon M alt hall Dr. Ruth pauses from autographing a Student I. ife poster to react to an amtiung comment. 42 Dr. Ruth Westheimer M ■ (above middle) In an attempt to explain her view on abortion. Dr. Ruth stresses that it shouldn V be a form ofcontraception ■ (above RU English professor Dr. Jersey inquires about Dr. Ruth's educational background and how her experiences led to her career. ■ (left) Dr. Ruth ponders over a question at the Student Life sponsored private reception held in Muse banquet hall after her lecture Dr. Ruth Westheimer 43 Thursday nite alternative The newly created “R”-night proves to be a success Anew event was established on Thursday evenings at RU this past year. The event called R night was the result of the efforts of a newly formed Ad Hoc Committee for Expanding Sponsorship of On-Campus Programming. This popular social event that was held weekly in the Highland Room was sponsored by two different clubs or organizations. A guaranteed $100 profit was earned by the groups provided they arranged for all of the publicity, handled all arrangements for scheduling the event, provided entertainment and provided the number of workers needed to manage the event. “The group is responsible for everything to have a successful event and in return they receive a profit, said Bonnie llurlburt. Dean of Students. Many of the groups who sponsored R night were faced with some very clever freshman strategies. MSAC member Felicia Sweat said, ‘There arc a lot of smart freshmen who had fake ID’s or tried to rub the stamps onto each other’s hands. ’’The only problems that we’ve had was a few freshmen that have tried to beat the system by rubbing or changing the stamp on their hands. according to Kenny Miller. Assistant Director of Operations for Heth. Free cokes and munchics were served during R night and beer was available for purchase by those of legal age. Emphasis on alcohol was minimal, because it was meant to be an alternative to Sackett's. Many students couldn’t legally get into the bars because of the raised drinking age. The students felt that this alternative was a fresh change in their social lives. ’’There’s a whole different group of people here. You get to meet underclass- men that you don't get to meet socially because of their underage status that hinders them from going to bars. said senior Patty Brandt. After a brainstorming session, thirty-seven names were thought of for the event; the committee decided to name it “R night because R stands for Thursday and Radford. Hurlburi said. The success of “R night was good, according to Michael Dunn, assistant Dean of Students. By having R night, we're not trying to compete with other bars, we're using it as an on-campus alternative for students. This new social event at RU offered a new option for students. It wasn't as crowded and was a change from the same old thing. R night became another event to celebrate at RU. by Christine Messerian ■ (top right) Itan n anxiety by attend- ing the R Night held on the Thursday night before e.xam week. This irarinvlar I hursday. the event sponsored by AM. I and N Chi. ■ (right) l‘hi Kop. sponsors of the January lb R Night, organized the night's festivities. F.ach Thursday, a different organization sponsors d the event in lieu oJSIOO profit. 44 “R” Night Mike Chandler Man Barrick Homecoming Highlights On the steps of Helh RU's newest tradition. the Homecoming Court, is introduced to the crowd. Alumnae Paul Cdtnskt and Hal Vought perform at a coffeehouse in the Highland Room for one of the many Homecoming events. Student Life workers untangle themselves from the Homecoming 85 balloons before launching them on their way. Homecoming 45 Home “A Diamond Homecoming 85, “a diamond jubilee highlighted the celebration of RU's 75th anniversary. During the weekend of Oct. 4-6 alumni and guests packed the campus to celebrate, not only the traditional homecoming weekend, but also RU's 75 years of existence. Kicking off the weekend, a Student Life sponsored coffeehouse featuring alumni guest entertainers Paul Cilinski and Hall Vought was held in the Highland Room. Vought and Cilinski, who. as undergrads of RU, were known for their musical talent, entertained the audience with James Taylor. Jimmy Buffett and Dan Folgerberg hits. On Friday evening, members of the Class of 1935 gathered for their Golden 50th Reunion Dinner. A Silver Anniversary Dinner was held in honor of the Class of 1960. Saturday offered something for everyone. The traditional gathering at the alumni gardens gave alumni a chance to see old friends, catch up on the years and honor past Presidents of the Nat’l Alumni Association. A reunion luncheon was held in Muse Banquet Hall for alumni who graduated in years ending in zero and five. The festivities included presentations of the annual Outstanding Alumnus and Outstanding Service Awards. The RU singers, under the direction of Lee G. Barron, RU Choral director, entertained the alumni. The afternoon was full of activities. The Student Life Outdoor festival featured an outdoor cafe in front of Heth. Seven-Hundred and Fifty red and silver balloons decorated the lawn and sky to celebrate the 75th anniversary. Cross Ties and Casper, two well-liked bands, entertained the crowd of students, alumni and administration. The athletic students and alumni enjoyed the varied sporting events of the weekend. The women’s volleyball team defeated Pfeiffer Friday evening. The win snapped a two-match losing streak for the Lady Highlanders. Bob Boiling steals a kiss from Justine Menapace during the Homecoming coffeehouse. 46 Homecoming Coming Jubilee” On Saturday, the men's soccer team struggled to a 2-1 overtime victory against nationally ranked Randolph Macon. The team played before a large and spirited crowd. The Alumni got into the act at the alumni football game. The odd year graduates fiercely fought against the even year graduates. The game proved to be a memorable occasion. RU's inauguration of its new Flossie Martin art gallery gave homecoming visitors the opportunity to tour the student and alumni art exhibition. It was the first time the exhibit was open to the public. To start the evening off right, Oktoberfest was held in Muse banquet hall. The event was full of the luster and charm of a German oompah band, alumni and guests were treated to a buffet of German delicacies including Weiners Schnitzel. Knockwurst, tier-man Potato Salad and Black Forest Cake. The first Homecoming Dance, “Not Just Another Night — A Memory” lopped off the evening. At the dance, sponsored by the class officers council, the homecoming court was presented. This was the first homecoming court competition held at RU. While the band, Casper, entertained the crowd. Francinc Burton and Brian Kabul were crowned king and queen. The first homecoming dance proved to be a huge success. For a final gathering and the last goodbyes, alumni attended a Homecoming Brunch held on Sunday morning at the Best Western Radford Inn. After the last farewell was said, alumni returned home and RU students returned to classes. Each reflected upon the weekend and their contribution to the celebration of RU's 75th diamond jubilee. by Sharon Walthall and Cyndi Price A prospective RU student gathers leaves on Heth's lawn during the Homecoming festivities. ■ Brian Kahut and Francine Burton experience that first thrill o] excitement w hen they are told they are the 1985 Homecoming King and Queen. Homecoming 47 Jack Jeffers mm An .ir y tinning tttu f RU fr m Ty tr Am nut. Moffat J r-mtvry tUnJt in tkt fortft-nnj and tht I l-f?v,r Jormitty Mult ll.il n Ara n in tbt l utlr Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee tj t tj expansion JtV U S over rhe past seventy-five years reflected the overall social growth of American society. A desire for educational knowledge was the sole reason for the establishment of the State Normal School for White Women at Radford. Seventy-five years later, the thirst for higher education still prevailed. In 1985, RU offered over 60 different majors and eight types of degrees. In celebration of RU’s diamond anniversary, this section has been created to take a close look at the past seventy-five years. The RU of today is the product of the years of progress. The students, administrators and faculty of today and yesterday can reflect with pride upon the past. Anniversary m Courtesy of Paul Simpkins fRadford Sews Jounu 7'hr 19201ha i « Si,tit r nut 5 AW fm U'uwrw .« -fotd iirnifj fnm Fhrhtn. MtirjhiH,! jW «! r SirllxfJ ll 'r ift) it-sd if fnm if F� ndin Hull uhub n v.u I lx If nr) M . . Tlx AJmimilralixx BmlJinj; kfuJ tlx P'niJtm. tlx Ad ’VlfllltUMl. tlx -W. vr� ,ikJ l)i. i Mif tit i fffut. Anniversary On July 26, 1910, chc Board of Trustees of the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women at Radford was established. The board was given the responsibility of electing major administrative offices and defining their duties. Active organization of the college began at rhe second board meeting held in 1911. At this October 3 meeting, they elected Dr. John Preston McConnell as president, Site proposals for the location of the college were evaluated. The board selected Hcth Grove and negotiations with Captain Hcth began. The original design of the campus portrayed a Hock of geese in flight with the Administrative Building as the lead bird. Muse Hall now stands where the original building was located. The building was the largest and most elaborate construction between Roanoke and Bristol. On May 21, 1913, the board gave Dr. McConnell the authority to publish a catalog of the college and hire a secretary. Miss Rose Stacy' was hired for part-time work and received a salary of $40 per month. The first Radford catalog was published in June 1913-Student tuition, room and board was set at $ 15 per month. Ic included furnished rooms, lights, heat and laundry services. The first faculty member was hired in late July 1913. After all the staff members had been hired, plans for the official opening of the school were underway. On August 9, 1913, wagons, carriages, buggies and a few automobiles arrived in Radford to celebrate rhe event. The first student to arrive on September 15. 1913 was Miss Ara Lee Hicks of Virginia. Registration was held on September 17 and Miss Lena Stafford of Mechanicsburg had the honor of being the first student to register. The General Assembly held opening activities on September 18, 1913- Dormitory space was provided by two rented buildings, the La Belle Inn and rhe Norwood (Heth) House. These dorms were patterned after southern boarding schools. The house mothers stressed Victorian standards of propriety and living rhe cloistered life of southern gentlewomen. The Founding of an Institution 1910-1985 r v 1920 iUu of Tfx Shilt Svntnf for U '-.nrn ai Kudfout rfrrjn ciJ it mutn it j R 10 iAmj uhoot ipiril A nm versa 52 Anniversary Once the school was opened and classes began, the students and faculty initiated school spirit. The school colors, gray and purple were chosen. Dr. McConnell selected the school motto and the Board of Trustees voted that the school seal should bear a beehive. The first commencement ceremony was held on June 6-9, 1914. Five students received diplomas for completing the two-year diploma requirements. The graduation activities included baccalaureate services, class day, an evening pageant, a reception for graduation and commencement exercises. In 1914, the State Legislature appropriated $35,000 for funding to build Radford's first dormitory. The dorm offered bedroom space for 60 students and a parlor for social events. The Student Government Association, which was originally formed in 1914, adopted its Constitution in 1917-191R. SGA's constitution was the first recorded constitution at Radford. Athletics were brought to campus when The Athletic Association was organized in 1915. The Association worked with the physical education department to organize tennis matches, basketball games, swimming competitions, biking trips and supervised games. These sporting events were equivalent to today's intramural activities. Although students were allowed to participate in these sports, they weren't allowed to appear « n campus in their gym suits. They had to wear a coat or skirt to hide their regulation bloomers. Tlie spirit of the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women was dampened by the tragedies of WWI. However, Dr. McConnell continued to make campus improvements. The 1920's brought change and expansion. The curriculum was broadened and students were given the opportunity to receive a four-year bachelor’s degree; campus organizations were formed and the state-legislature appropriated more money for campus expansion. The name of the college was changed to State Teachers College in 1924. Tfa if nun CdnJidttlti of 19)0 Jllf jytd I fair tltfjnl Jrtirn. Tfa tfatimy 4 J « Hdi nmifar It otr prtuit Jay faatritmiKg tottrt itmftltlitMJ. Tfa dll ft malt HlgfLind band tf 1942 frtfurtd for a ftrformdBfr IB frtut tf MtGntntll library. Exam uttk fan dltfdjl fan� a fnukrt fllltd. fatlli ft nod. Thu Kadferd iludtBI iluditd ntltut y at I fa old library. Anniversary Dm I I Jit .•Knivt r v««« |i� 19M. RaJfnrd llidtnll i jr- rifj bnnktfnm tht aid library in iht AJminiuralnt HmUin nun th K IU I) huh All Can Kill I. lirjry TAr input of nudy far thn 1940 iuiunu i un uji iiiKnjiyufhy and ty?inX Thru Radford Uni. IK and arm rtudtnli lout ihe healim to rtUm bom far Orrnlmai irrak Anniversary Anmv “In spite of all the spirited activities, the 1914-15 ses-� sion was characterized by a smoldering solemnity on campus folloiving the opening of World War Z.” Th, i i« i . mu jyf i� rrnmmfMi uwi jrr � 92Z 7) f' J «n� ji .. Ay The famous M Ledge Moffett was appointed Dean of Women in 1913; Radford was the first state supported institution in Virginia to create the position. Dr. McConnell suggested the possibility of producing a studenr publication. The Graperchar, the school | newspaper was initiated in 1921. The word graperchat was derived from the colors gray and purple and the word chat. The first issue was published on January 26, 1921. Subscriptions were $1.50 per year or .50 a quarter. The studenr annual, originally named, The Radnor was changed to the Beehive in 1925. This name symbolized the busy activity of the college and the central figure of the school seal. The annual was originally published in 1924 yet, due to financial difficulties during the war years, the annual was discontinued and reorganized in 1937. The classes and social activities of the late thirties and early forties reflected the misfortunes of WWI1. New courses were created to teach the technicalities of the war. These courses included Geography of the War. War Craft Math and Pre-flight Aeronautics. The social dances were called victory hops, banquets were billed as defense dinners and fundraisers were held to raise money for war prisoners. Enrollment continued to drop during the war. Tire late thirties had another sobering effect on students and faculty. On November 15, 1937, Dr. McConnell resigned due to ill health. He died in October, 1944 and every student, faculty and administrator attended the sorrow-filled event. The news of the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941 resulted in steady dropping of enrollment. Students were forced to seek jobs in industries and the government. The college, as well as area residents engaged themselves in wartime and military' supplies. Numerous evacuation practices and air raids were experienced. Circumstances began to look better around 1943. Governor Darden proposed to merge Radford's Women School with Virginia Polytechnical Institute. It was anticipated that the merger would bring an increase of post war opportunities by creating bonds between the two schools. The General Assembly renamed the State Teachers College to Radford College, Women's Division of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. The president of VPI, Dr. Walter Stephenson Newman, became the chancellor of Radford College. It 19)1. MeCtmnell Ukrjrj uji e fit tally � pettd Hen. the nude iti and .td-mintilrjten Radford peeftrued ih dedication sen ) The school expanded greatly during the fifties. Enrollment gradually increased and state legislature granted the sch x l large sums of money for campus grow th. Dr. Charles Knox was appointed president of Radford College in 1951; he had plans of strengthening the school financially. In the fall of I960, 1,400 students were enrolled at Radford College. The majority of the students were from out of state. An Administration Building was designed to house the president's office; academic dean's office, business offices on the first floor and music rooms for band, glee club and choral club rehearsals. Lack of spirit among students and faculty prevailed during the '6()'s. Complaints ranged from classes to dating. Liberal views began to conflict with the traditional conservative views. Dean Moffett retired in 1962 after serving as Dean of Women for 49 years. The new million dollar dorm was named in her honor. Ms. Bonnie Hurlburt was appointed in 1963. Expansion of the library, renovations to McGuffy. enlargement of the post office, dining hall and construction of a student activity building all occurred in the sixties. Due to the growth and expansion of the college, the General Assembly, by a legislative act in 1964, severed the affiliation with VPI. Radford was granted its autonomy and its own Board of Visitors. Authorization w-as given by the State Council of Higher Education to award the Master of Science Degrees. Bachelor's degrees were standardized to include the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. By 1970, the existing buildings wx-re converted and expanded. Preston Hall acquired a 1,525 capacity auditorium, a four-manual pipe organ and more administrative offices. McConnell Library had quadrupled in size. Peters Hall housed two large gymnasiums, two dance studios, a swimming pool and locker rooms. 56 Anniversary Anniversary' 57 Th W n Ctnltr in it lultr ilajpi « (nnilritflitn Tt SS mtHn-n rttrtu- ;«� .v� i«vrf.’ wr itnltr nui '.ffuiuily optntJ m J Jay � JtJi.uiinr fiiliiiim in it fall ) IWJ. Anniversary Tht Suit Ttutktn (.'•(-Ityt ill RaJ nrJ 41 it M,J in 19)4. Ttx •rifinul Jtiign � { it t unfiti fortran J J Inti f fttie in flifbl ti ilk tbt AJml Mitral inn BniUinx J i it IraJ tnrj On u ftmit Jay in l‘ 4S. it RuJ orJ girh fninrJ in it Bunny llif. t Founders Hall, the original Administration Building, was destroyed to provide room for the highrise dormitory, Muse Hall. It was com-| pleted in 1970 and accommodated 950 students. Enrollment reached 3,800 in the Spring quarter of 1970. Dr. Donald N. Dedmon arrived on campus in 1972 and made dramatic, positive changes. Within three months of his arrival, the quiet, conservative women's college was converted into a liberal, coeducational institution providing expanded opportunities in education. In 1979, Radford College adhered to the changing times and converted to Radford University. After the conversion, honor's programs and scholarship oppor- Alma Mater Hail, all hatl. to our Alma Mater! Bare our heads, make the welkin ring; Hers our hearts and our fond allegiance. Honors to her we bring. Praise her broad and her lofty aim. Her purpose ne'er will fait. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, f tail, alt had! Hail, all hatl. to our Alma Mater! lat this slogan be heard for aye: May her name with immortal names Be blazoned across the sky. Year by year shall her power increase. Her splendor ne'er u til pale. Had to thee, our Alma Mater. Hail, all Had! tunities were established. The long awaited $8 million recreation convocation center was erected in 1980. The Dedmon Center provided students with racquetball courts, basketball courts, nautilus machines and saunas. Had. all hail, to the Radford Normal! Give three chtt rs. and then one cheer more l-et the praise of our Alma Mater Echo from shore to shore; She is ours and our loyalty The inevitable happened in 1984, RU converted from the traditional quarter system to the semester system. Will never, never fad. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater. Had. all hail! In the fall of 1985, RU's enrollment had reached 6,500 and the university offered over 60 different majors and eighr types of degrees. The activities of the students included over 20 national honor frarcrnirics, 40 curriculum clubs, eight social sororities, 11 fraternities, 19 activity and service clubs, nine religious organizations, seven all campus programming groups, three student publications and 15 different athletic teams. RU had accomplished tremendous goals over the past seventy-five years and everyone affiliated with the university had reason to celebrate. “Radford College girls, who lost unmentionables in the recent panty raid, tried to appear calm, although they were somewhat excited and definitely embarrassed over the whole thing. (Grapur-chat 1952) Ktctinif null hat aluayi in a a htghh tht of RaJfirJ ilnJinl'i Jayi Tint bund ltd IInitial ihnki htr fun tffut box lota ltd in W.i btr Hall From sock hops to Sackett’s, the social scene at RU has greatly changed in the school's 75 year existence. Taking pride in a southern and very strick and formal atmosphere, the days at the State Normal and Industrial School for White Women are definitely nor in the same league as today's era of liberal RU students. The Student Government Association adopted a constitution in 1917-18 that not only emphasized rules for the honor system, but also those that were quite specific in matters affected by social thinking at that time. Setting the pace of social conduct, the women of Radford in 1918 were required to wear hats while on the street and to not borrow clothing. Students were allowed to go to town twice a week, on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons, by signing out in the matron's office. Absolute raboos included boisterous laughing, lingering in drugstores, flirting, waving at trains and hanging over the fence to talk to boys. During the war in the 1920’s, rhe Student Council became more lenient about personal conduct and changed the constitution to say that ''Girls may do instead of “Girls may not do. A consolidation of Radford and VPI in the 1940 s gave students more opportunities to visit the Tech campus on a more social level. Alumnus, Mrs. Mary Ann (Messerian) Wade, remembers that in the sixties, all of the girls had to dress appropriately at all times for the visits to the Tech campus. We had to wear dresses to the ballgamcs complete with heels, hat and gloves, said Wade. Tlie age of social concern was beginning to emerge in the 196()'s. As in rhe past, daring was still very restrictive. Written permission had to be obtained from parents before a young lady could ride in a car with a young man. Even to go home with someone for the weekend or to go to a dance, permission had to be grantee! by parents for the school's files. Karly curfews, no drinking and bothersome chaperones are all a part of the past at RU. Students celebrated with liberal zest as they took advantage of 24 hour visitation in various dorms. Off-campus living, road trips and Greek sponsored events were the normal activities of 1985. versary Anniversary 61 62 “The education of women was so unpopular at that tune that a man who identified himself with the cause of ''Female Education was regarded as a lost soul in the education world. Pn,i« , UO.K tU. rfv fint pnuJml «. KuJf—J u j spp+iutJ (klUtr i. IVII tpt iKt J im IVI f M lxJut Mtfjtti. thtfmt l ai� SiuJiiii t.j, Anniversary Dr. John Prescon McConnell, the first president of RU, was appointed October 3, 1911. From 1911 until June 6. 1913 he worked part time and didn't receive any salary. In those two years, he remained at Emory and Henry College as the Dean of the College and Professor of History and Economics. While he was deciding whether to accept the presidency, some of his colleagues suggested that he shouldn't. Education of women was thought to be worthless and a waste of time. Yet, his belief that all people should have an education prompted him to accept. His own educational history was also an important factor in his acceptance. McConnell was raised in Scott Count)', Virginia and attended a one room school where he often helped tutor other students. After finishing there, he attended Riverview Academy, a private secondary school. After completing the requirements of the Academy, he was able to teach. He returned to his home school and taught for one year. At age 18, wanting to further his education, he enrolled at Milligan College in Tennessee. In 1890, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then went to the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio for training in educational methods. Returning to Milligan College to teach, he married Clara Louisa Lucas of Childress. The wedding was held on May 21, 1891. They left in 1900 and moved to Charlottesville where he did graduate work at UVA, specializing in History, Economics and English Literature. He received a PhD in 1904. At this time, he was appointed at Emory and Henry. During the years Radford College was under his administration, the school flourished. New buildings were erected. Both the yearbook and newspaper were published. The school's name was changed from the State Normal and Industrial School for Women to the State Teacher's College at Radford. The number of faculty more than tripled as did the salaries. These were just a few of the accomplishments made in the 26 years of McConnell's presence. After the many years of dedication, McConnell resigned on November 13, 1937 because of health reasons. At � May Day actnilin « l‘X '. thru itxJtnU inialtuJu tth ihtit ftunJ). Anniversary 63 As the seventy-fifth anniversary celebration came to a close, the events of the past became memories and RU’s thoughts focused on the future. New goals, improvements and ideas were in the making as the school's objective of excellence remained. A quote from Daniel Webster’s 1982 Fancuil Hall speech was chosen as the school motto by Dr. McConnell in 1913. The quote symbolizes the idea behind the excellence RU has maintained. “If we work upon marble, it will perish. If we work upon brass time will efface it. If we rear temples they will crumble to dust. But if we work upon men’s immortal minds, if we imbue them with high principles, with the just fear of God and love of their fellowmen, we engrave on those tablets something which no time can efface, and which will brighten and brighten to all eternity.” This special seventy-fifth anniversary section was created by Kathy Crcnnan, Janet Cox, Maria Beneder-ti. Chris Messerian and Sharon Walthall. The information and quotes were derived from Lanor Gcisslcr Lewis-Smith’s book, Radford College; A Sentimental Chronicle Through It's First Half-Century. Special thanks to Dr. Edward Huber, director of McConnell library and Paul Simpkins of the Radford News Journal, for their contributions. Courtesy ofPFS_________________________________________ __ MattBarnck Sig Ep pledge president. Terry Canon, keeps the crowds entertained with his game winning 15 minute hula hoop feat at the Battle of the Fraternity Pledge Classes. Brad Gold, president of TKE, discusses his responsibilities of organizing the happy hours held each Friday at the Busstop. Wearing sorority and fraternity apparel ts a popular way of proving loyally to your sisters or brothers. These Tn Sig sisters proudly display their purple and white sorority colors. c I f i hen Radford College opened its doors to young $ I I women seventy-five years ago, the primary goal Vis was to educate the girls academically, but this view soon changed, and in 1939, the faculty approved the charter of Radford’s first social sorority. Sigma Sigma Sigma. They became so popular that by 1949, there were three more sororities who were each strong and competitive, yet they stood by Panhellenic's motto, “Close groups, but not closed groups.” Some of their activities included Cabin Party Weekends, Sweetheart balls, Founder's Day banquets and “cover girl” parties. Radford has since expanded its Greek family to include seven sororities, and only 13 years after becoming co-ed, RU boasts 10 fraternities, the newest fraternity, Kappa Delta Rho, having just been chartered this year. Greek Life has undergone dramatic changes since it began in 1939 and in 1977 Dr. Donald Dedmon expressed his approval of the Greek life, “1 am pleased to add my w ord of welcome to your introduction to Greek Life ... 1 hope at Radford College you will experience friendships as well as growth in character and leadership. For many, the Greek way is an invaluable vehicle for achieving the richness of a true college education.” _ .... a i j, . . . After a week of activities during the In 1957 Panhel entc was represented by ffStive m5 Gr(fk Wc(k thf Grefk sisters from ASA. Tri Sigma, AST. and fijmily unites to pose for the traditional Sigma Kappa Greek picture. reeks Winning the liig-o-U'ar contest at the Hattie of the Fraternity Pledge Clauses proves to he • an arduous task for Signta u pledge. Kevin Long. ASA i I.tidies Sight, held Tuesdays at the Busstop. gives the sisters a chance to socialize and meet new friends. The brothers of RV’s newest fraternity. Kappa Della Rho. gather at the Husstop for a well-needed break from studying. (left) Pi Kap brothers Mark Mallory and Dirk Swanson pose as Batman and Robin in Creek Follies. (below) The Busstop was popular meeting and dancing place for couples such as Kelly l amgeand Mike Sullivan. (bottom) Ken Williams and Shari Brown, co-sponsors of the Bowl For Kids' Sake are pictured with Federal District Judge James Turke. This event raised money for the Big Brothers and Big Sisiers organization in Radford Greeks 65 Photos hv Chris LeComptc Gods goddesses emerge ... an event filled week of Greek games presented unusual challenges to all who participated: Phi Kappa Sigma and Sigma Sigma Sigma were declared the overall champions, yet all Greeks put forth valiant efforts. Jeff Gross leads Phi Kap in a pull toward victory in the tug-o■ war contest. PCs newest fraternity. Kappa Delta Rho. attempt to prove themselves worthy as they suck down raw eggs Tri Sig sisters Patti Little and Shelli Dekker celebrate at the Dedmon Center after the Greek games. 66 Greek Week nee again RU students were taken back to the times of the Greek gods and goddesses. The week of April 15-20 was full of excitement for RU social fraternities and sororities as Greek Week bursted into action. Greek Week got off to a good start with the Trivia Bowl, held on Monday night in the Highland Room. Alpha Sigma Phi retained their trivia knowledge from last year’s contest and walked away with the award again this year, Zeta Tau Alpha proved they were trivia buffs by claiming first place for the sororities. The Busstop provided the atmosphere for the foosball and dart tournaments on Tuesday night. Pi Kappa Phi and Alpha Sigma Tau displayed their skill at foosball, and each came away first place winners. Sigma Nu and Delta Zeta were right on target for championship of the dart tournament. As in previous years, the fraternities and sororities showed their creativity with their colorful and eye catching sidewalk art. Pi Kappa Phi’s design was ■ Sigma Su brothers John Koltisko and Phil Parsons prolong the agony of the pie throwing contest for Pi Kap brother Grant Clark by blowing bubbles in his face. selected as a winner while Sigma Sigma Sigma walked away with top honors for the second year. The fraternities and sororities demonstrated their acting ability during the Greek Follies held Wednesday evening in Preston Auditorium. Skits were performed, dances danced and of course the usual ribbing between the individual fraternities and sororities took place. Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta Zeta’s talent rewarded them with first place in this event. Various Greek games were held Friday and Saturday to reveal the fraternities’ and sororities’ athletic abilities. First place for the relay race was Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Sigma Sigma. The mile relay, which consisted of four, fastfooted members who each ran one quarter of the mile, went to Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Sigma Alpha. The obstacle course showed Sigma Nu’s and Sigma Sigma Sigma’s ability to maneuver their way to first place in that event. Phi Sigma Kappa and Sigma Sigma Sigma built their way up to first place during the pyramid building competition, while Tau Kappa Epsilon and Delta Zeta tossed the keg the farthest to capture the keg tossing event. Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Sigma Tau proved their strength by winning the tug of war while Sigma Phi Epsilon’s and Sigma Sigma Sigma’s homemade chariots charged their way to first place in the chariot race. Several other games also took place during the two days offering more fun and excitement. After a week overflowing with Greek events. Phi Kappa Sigma and Sigma Sigma Sigma were recognized as the overall winners. During the banquet held at the close of Greek Week, the President’s Cup as well as the Panhcllcnic Awards and the Greek superlatives were presented. The President’s Cup, the most prestigious award a fraternity or sorority could receive, was presented to Phi Kappa Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha. The President’s Cup was awarded to the fraternity and sorority that displayed outstanding scholarship, community service and performance in athletics. Another successful Greek Week came to a close. Thoughts of “doing better next year” were sparking anticipation in the minds of the fraternities and sororities. Kelly Wright Greek Week 67 Lisa Wittoz Greek Week (cont.) H Michelle Sprouse and her Tri ers perform a dance routine to Prince's Purple Rain in the popular Greek Follies ■ Artistic ability rather than : ability is necessary to win the Sidewalk Art Contest. ■ ASP brothers present their u impression of sororities at RU. T? and later they are-crowned first place § winners of the Greek -3 Follies. Chris LeCompte ■ Sigma Nu uses a colorful design to show RU students the Su tradition in sidewalk art. Scott Mahone Governing Greek life .. . IFC and Panhellenic remained very active in Greek life this year as they jointly ruled RU’s fraternities and sororities. Interfraternity Council: (front row) Michael Dunn (adusor). Kevin Rodgers. Briar. Krizek (sec.). James Gosnee (v.p.). Steve Perkins (pres.). Bruce Bunce (Greek Housing C'oor.) (row 2) Joey Young. Eric Bryson. Brad Gold. Lee Arnold (trees). Brian Molloy (row 3) Joey Robbins. Matt R)vn. Jack Stallings. Eric Giese. Tv Hamill (row 4) Don Lor-ton, Joe Beman. Mark Hennamen. Eric Goeschie (back row) Dan Litman. Sean Haggarty. Cliff Gleason. Gene Brown. Brian Scott. or over five decades. Panhellenic has been the governing body over RU’s sororities. Regulating sorority rushes was Panhellenic’s biggest duty, but they also monitored for other operations of the sororities and helped them run smoothly. While Panhellenic could not fine or restrict a sorority, it could assign service projects to help the community or the RU campus. Before any punishment was given, the case had to be reviewed by the judicial board. The Panhellenic organization was comprised of an executive board of rotating officers, representatives of the sororities and two advisors. The sorority representatives were elected by their representative sorority. The advisors of Panhellenic were Associate Dean of Students, Mike Dunn and Governor’s Quad Area Coordinator Ann Cibbarelli. Mike Dunn’s main duty was acting as a liaison between the RU administration and Panhellenic. Ann Cibbarelli aided Panhellenic in dealing with any problems or questions that may have arisen. Cibbarelli also served on the judicial board and helped Panhellenic by giving them organizational ideas. Some activities that Panhellenic participated in this year included a leadership conference at JMU. a Halloween carnival with Bell Hcth PTA, and a beach bike raffle. Panhellenic was working effectively in promoting community service, campus pride, academics and the joy of sisterhood. Another important goal for Panhellenic was stressing academics among all sororities. One way Panhellenic was doing this was through a deferred rush in which freshman women were not allowed to pledge until their second semester. Prcn Ingram. President of Panhellenic, said she was confident this system would work well. Ingram also added, “We want to allow freshmen to get adjusted to their new surroundings and achieve academic goals before pledging.” Panhellenic also prepared for new additions to its family. The well-needed sorority found a home on RU’s campus. by Kevin Hitchner he Interfraternity Council, better known as IFC, was established to act as the governing legislative and judicial body over the ten fraternities at RU. The council was made up of five officers. several chairmen, and two representatives from each fraternity. The officers and chairmen were elected among the IFC members. Of the two representatives, one had to be the president or vice-president of the represented fraternity, and the other could be any selected member. The purpose of this council was to promote the Greek image, as well as strengthen the unity between Greek affairs and the Universiy itself. The Interfraternity Council met every Wednesday. Individual committees reported to the council, existing judicial cases were dealt with and current issues were voted upon. Mike Dunn, Associate Dean of Students, was serving his first year as the advisor to IFC. Dunn served as a liaison between the fraternities and the administrative body. Senior Steve Perkins was the President of IFC, and had previously been a member representing Alpha Sigma Phi for three years. Perkins emphasized that in regulating the fall rush of 1985, a dry rush was exercised. The distribution of a newspaper entitled Rush 1985 Inter-fraternity Handbook was a new activity for IFC this year. This handbook featured pictures and articles of each fraternity on the Radford campus. In addition to starting their academic year with regulating rush, IFC had been active in strengthening itself by amending their constitution and changing the IFC president’s criteria to further improve their council. The Interfraternity Council, serving as a governance to the fraternities, was quite an advantageous organization. IFC successfully completed its fifth year of existence at RU. The council showed a great deal of potential for the future of fraternities. by Allison Nichols Panhellenic: (front row) Lorelei Karnath (sec). Kristine Pocsik, Heidi Walsh. Tammy Green. Barbara Rmker. Lora Glannlle, Mary Beth livery. Laura Keen (back row) Ann Cibbarelli. Joann Donne! Ian. Linda Whitley. Pren Ingram (pres.). Tracev Horton. Karen Bromberg. Murray Manzione 70 Eddie Morris Chris LeCompte Sandra UeKwan ■ (left) Phi Sig brothers and little sisters toast to Thursday night happy hours at Sacketts. ■ (left center) Chris LeCompte. Jill Karm. Alicia McKenna, and (Jina Caputo prepare for the Keg Tossing Contest during Creek Week ■ (beloH) ASP happy hour at Chancey's provides an interesting diversion for Chris Sigshee from the weekly grind ■ (bottom) Phi Kap brothers greet parents with refreshments and smiles during Parents' Weekend. Greeks 71 Malt Barrick Forming Greek bonds one were the days of swallowing gold fish, fighting for your life through a knee-deep sea of mud or being forced to return from an outing with sorority members “personal items.” Or were they? “The ritual of fraternity rush at RU is not the same as in the days of National Lampoon’s ’Animal House,’ ” according to Kevin Rogers, IFC Rush Chairmen and a Phi Kappa Sigma brother. Every fall, all of the fraternities participated in the recruiting of new brothers. “Open rush parties were held by every' fraternity to introduce their purposes and what they had to offer. More relaxed “closed” parties were held later during the week of rush. Prospective brothers had to be invited back by a fraternity to be considered for the pledging of brotherhood. No limit had been set as to how many new brothers could be accepted to any one fraternity at RU. Fraternities had often been labeled as beer-chugging party animals. During the rush period, a $500 fine could be im- posed on any fraternity violating the dry-rush hours. Other fines or suspension of charters could be imposed if regulations set down by the IFC or RU were violated. For the first time, approximately 1300 Rush Handbooks were distributed to inquiring students. “Developing the Complete College Man at Radford University.” which was edited by Kevin Rogers and published by the Interfrater-nity Council, compiled the highlights of each fraternity on campus. “The Greek system here is an accepted and respected part of the fabric of the overall college environment,” said vice president of student affairs James Hartman. However, there were the self-proclaimed anti-Greeks affectionately referred to as GDI’s (the third letter standing for independents). One male student felt that the rush period gave him the evidence that he needed to remain a non-Greek. He felt that fraternities seemed to be cliques that picked and chose their own clones according to certain predetermined criteria. Not all men of Radford fell as strongly. In a questionnaire filled out by rushees. the majority felt that rush was a friendly experience. “The good, easy atmosphere with people who had a genuine interest in potential brothers and pledges was strongly felt, one rushee wrote. The current members of the fraternity. the reputation on campus and the idea of being a Greek were the top reasons that influenced the decision of joining a fraternity according to the questionnaire. Many students across the nation have questioned this ritual called ’’rush.” How could fraternities go through the process of selecting their “brothers all in a matter of a week or two? What hidden formula was behind this process? Whoever was chosen and how remains to be a fraternal secret. Fortunately RU students had a variety of choices. Ten outstanding fraternities, with various aspects of brotherhood, participated in the rush period. Christine Messerian ■ The brothers of ASF sponsor a dry rush night in which no alcohol is available. Kenny Crump shows a prospective brother the fraternity scrapbook and emphasizes the meaning of brotherhood. 72 Fraternity Rush hris Let omptc ' ■'L, ( 'n'e ... fraternity and sorority rushes gave RU students a chance to vicariously experience Greek lifet and although they didn't necessarily choose to join a fraternity or sorority, the knowledge that they gained was beneficial. hat rituals took place in this thing called “the joining of sisterhood? From the days of the first sorority which was established in 1929 to the present, the ritual of rush at RU had changed greatly. Sororities on campus adopted a new policy this year which required that all freshmen abstained from rushing until they had established a GPA of 2.0 and had become more familiar with college and Greek life. All five sororities had two rushes per year which were referred to as Informal Rush and Formal or Deferred Rush. Informal Rush during September was held by individual sororities for girls who already knew which sorority they were interested in joining. Formal or Deferred Rush, which was held in January, involved an organized effort by the Panhellcnic Council. Following a week of parties and getting acquainted with the sisters of each sorority, the girls signed a preference sheet pledging to the sorority of their choice. Sororities were only allowed to accept a certain quota of girls. This number was set by the number of sororities, which was five. Freshmen were encouraged to rush at the beginning of the second semester, but at times, sororities had to be stricter because of the small number of girls which was allowed to be accepted. by Ian Broom and Christine Messerian ■ Sorority rushes provide an opportunity for prospective sorority members to get to know one another. Sharon Whcadon leads a song for rushces during Zeia s informal rush Sorority Rush 73 Proudly display mg (heir sign. KDR wms the spirit compel it ion for being the most enthusiastic fans al a basketball game Kappa Delta Rho: (front row) Donald Lorton. Tom Matsey. Tex H eaver. Diomsio Vrena. Paul Solan. Cun Watada. Tommy Houston. Kenneth Burns. Dewayne Starling (row 2) Mark Haigler, Keith WUboume. Peter Guldscth. Matt Thompson. Toby Messitt. Jon Pollard. Graham Wilson. Eric Ratchffe. David Schamerhorn. Paul Batterson (row 3) Timothy Schultz. Evan Wyatt. Kevin Jackson. H. Dean Adams. Mark Settle (row 4) Mike Miller. Chris Brennan. Carl Wimhrough. Mike Anstett. David Shyse. Roger Mozingo. Mike Ferguson (back row) John Preager. Peter Byrne. Eric Padgett. Craig Wareham. Shaye Hites, Shawn Davis. Timothy Adams. Tom Agee. Keith Dillon. Ed Cochran. Gary Rule. Jeff Feagans. f‘l'k ns. IF( President, welcomes RU's newest fraternity to the family at tht KDR Installation Banquet 74 KAP hm LeCompte New fraternity chartered n October 19, 1985, RU’s tenth social fraternity. Kappa Delta Rho, was officially chartered by the National Secretary. Donald Stohl. Stohl traveled to RU from KDR’s national headquarters in Grecnsbcrg. Pennsylvania to recognize Virginia's first chapter of this fraternity. It was a proud moment for the 36 Founding Fathers who had been working diligent-1 for a year to become a part of Greek life at RU. The idea of starting a chapter of KDR at RU originated with a group of five students led by current President Matt Thompson who had seen KDR at West Virginia University and thought RU deserved a chapter. Thompson stated, “We had all rushed other RU fraternities and felt like they weren't for us so wc decided to try to start our own.” They soon discovered that this process was much easier said than done. They were rejected two times by RU's Inter- fraternity Council and were forced to appeal the decisions. KDR finally won approval when they discovered a techical loophole that IFC had overlooked. “We literally forced our way onto campus,” said Thompson. After KDR got the official go-ahead from IFC, everything became much easier. The word was spread around campus that a new fraternity was forming, and they needed members. A group of 36 dedicated young men quickly appeared. A sorely needed fraternity quickly became visible on RU’s campus. In an effort to become more well-known, the fraternity presented the first annual KDR Rocks Radford.” The bash was made up of two local bands, Penetration and Beat Kings, who played in Hcth Ballroom. Thompson saw this as an alternative to a bar night. Although KDR had sponsored several nights at the Busstop and Chanccy’s, they stopped sponsoring the nights because of the increase in the drinking O executive ■ In an effort to make KDR visible on campus, the brothers frequently wore their letters and remained together in social environments such as the Highland Room. | Two local bands compete against each other in the successful KDR Rocks Radford. age. “It's not a good idea to become dependent on bar nights for income because the crowds fluctuate and change so frequently,” said Thompson. KDR became known as a service oriented fraternity in their first year in existence on campus. They redesigned the Radford University sign by adding new letters and a flower bed around the base. KDR also boasted the most people at the campus Littcrthon, where fraternities and sororities cleaned up the campus. Another exciting activity was winning the spirit competition at an RU basketball game. Although these events were well-attended. KDR. the smallest campus fraternity, succeeded in recruiting the most participants. The KDR tradition continued during the Fall rush as 14 new brothers were inducted into the organization bringing their total to 50 brothers. In their first year. KDR showed promising results, and they surely will continue in their efforts to become a working force in the Greek system at RU. by Kathy Letsch ... RU welcomes Virginia's first chapter of Kappa Delta Rho as they have a very successful first year. The fraternity make themselves very visible on and off campus. KAP 75 Pfiulos by Mall Barrick Brotherhood builds unity I hi Kappa Sigma made some P positive changes in 1985-86, and goals of 1984-85 became realities. The change that affected the fraternity greatly was being awarded their own house. The house, which was located on Howe Street, was financed by RIJ. The fraternity felt that they finally had a home” where all of the brothers were welcome. However, they kept their regular meeting place in the basement of Floyd. The brothers donated their time to several community services. “We don’t have one major service,” said President Brian Kahut, “we just do a lot of small ones. The fraternity was involved in working with juveniles at the Chris-tiansburg Juvenile Detention Center, working with the Red Cross on blood drives, aiding in the campus Litterthon and working with children at St. Alban’s Psychiatric Center. Maintaining financial stability was always a top priority for Fhi Kappa Sigma. Money was raised through car washes and parties held in dorm basements. The major source of income was drawn from the sponsoring of Lucky’s on Tuesday nights. The fraternity decided to sponsor only one bar night, and although this forced them into direct competition with ASA Ladies’ Night at the Busstop, Kahat felt that Lucky’s would eventually be a popular alternative. Co-sponsoring the 1985 Halloween Bash with Sigma Phi Fpsilon was the biggest undertaking for the fraternity this year. Planning this already well-known and infamous RU celebration look time and creativity. All of the brothers had to coordinate themselves as well as work harmoniously with SPE in an effort to produce an event that would live up to the previous successes of RU Halloween Parties. According to Kahat, the fraternity was striving to maintain its high standards of social virtues, good fellowship, strong brotherhood and scholarship. “We have a very strong sense of brotherhood and loyalty between us. he said. He stressed that the fraternity had achieved the goals that they had set for themselves, and they would continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of their fraternity. ( by Maria Renedetti 76 PK2 Man Barr,ek • Malt Barrick cott.Uanom- .. . Phi Kappa Sigma has a successful year in 1985-86 as they receive their first house and begin bar nights at Lucky }s. Phi Kappa Sigma: (front row) Eddie Morris, Austin Whitener, Kevin Rogers. Brent King. Dave Hudson (row 2) John Hcbb. Ron Shelky. Doug Page. Dave Jones. Erik (Jot sc hi. Mike Reitz. Adam Peachee. Duane Dunn (hack row) Hick Wuckovich. Eric Elliot, Brian Kahat. Russell Hinton. John Toole. Doug Duffy. John Bell. Brian Scott. ■ Art Payne. Eric Elliott and Greg Galbraith serve as hosts to Phi Kap night at Lucky’s ■ Sharing a Molson Cheryl Mcitold and Brian Kabul take lime out from their busy schedules to enjoy a night out on the town. $KZ 77 Carrying pledge books lo all events distinguishes the ASA pledges from the sisters. The homemade books contain all of the sisters' signatures and interviews with various fraternity brothers. any people like to think ihey help those who are less fortunate than they are, but very few do enough to make a real difference. Fortunately, all sororities at RU have various service projects which they undertake during the year in an effort to aid the needy. One of these projects is the traditional ASA campout which has helped raise money for Muscular Dystrophy for the past four years. The campout basically entailed two ASA sisters, Courtenay Tyler and Michelle Mumford, spending a cold weekend on the top of fellow sister Murray Manzionc’s house on Tyler Avenue for 30 hours. While the girls remained perched on the house, other ASA sisters walked up and down Tyler Avenue collecting pledges. The campout had previously been .1 held on top of 7-11, but because of last minute changes, it had to be moved. Throughout the weekend, various I prizes were raffled off at the campout. These prizes were donated by the stores of downtown Radford. The prizes included a dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant in Blacksburg, a shopping spree at Kroger’s, a dinner at BT’s and a Domino’s pizza. The money from the raffle was added to the individual pledges making a total of S249.02. The money was sent to Roanoke Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha could be proud o! a job well done. } by Dawn Smith Camping out fox MDN Alpha Sigma Alpha: {front row) Murray Mansion . Tricta Sha er. Crissy DKiu: Sandy Balkcma. Paula Smith. Susan Farrell (row 2) Susy Rarron. Maripat Mi Lisa Perrera. (� igi KhosJo. Maggie Roche. Sarah Jundl, Joann Donnellan. 1 Yowell, Kim Judd. Jennie Smith (row J) Mandy Durham. Kathy Schultz. Kur« Connie Coch (row 4) Leanne Johnson. Cindy Setnik, Rebecca Hogsett. Sally I Jenm Bowker, Debbie Slater, Kendra Allman (row 6) Kim Wall. Ptcta VV'ign Cranford, Paula Van Horn. Michelle Oliver. Ceanne Crouch (row 7) Kelly I Cheryl 1-arson. Tammy Ponder. Dcdc Nccsc, Michelle Maychck (back rc McHugh. Tammy Gnsafi. Kathy Conrad. Gwen Schade. Cassandra Dnr Brcni Jones (Big Brother). 78 A Scott S f t nun ■ In an effort to raise money for MDA. ASA sisters Michelle Mum-ford and Courtnay Tyler spent 30 hours sitting on a rooftop on Tyler Avenue. ■ Getting to know the pledges is an important aspect of being an ASA sister. Debbie Slater and pledge Katherine McHugh work together taking ID's and passing out cups at the Busstop. ... Alpha Sigma Alpha believes that sororities aren 7 just social organizations. The sisters undertake several service projects yearly; the biggest of these being the ASA Cam pout for MDA. A2A 79 Experience breeds superiority n only its second year at 1RU, Sigma Nu had built a strong foundation and was _________ quickly making a name for itself on the Greek scene. The 1985-86 Sigma Nu fraternity was extremely active in community service and fund-raisers. According to President Mark Hen-namen, “A major event was the swim-a-thon that took place in the fall. Working to help the area’s Red Cross foundation, Sigma Nu brothers swam for 24 straight hours in Peters Hall. Two other activities of prominence were assisting in the Big Brother program and working with mentally retarded patients in Radford. Sigma Nu was aided by Councilman Dave Worrell in becoming aware of important community projects. Sigma Nu’s prowess also extended onto the athletic fields and courts. They earned the title of Greek Softball Cham- pions with many crushing victories. Also, basketball, football and water-polo fielded strong teams. Hennamen noted that the President’s Cup was high on their list of goals for the 1985-86 campaign. We should dominate in many aspects,” added Hennamen. The Little Sisters of Sigma Nu provided the brothers with many areas of service. They had their own community project which was helping battered women at the Women’s Resource Center. Little Sisters Laura Bcitz and Liz Rockefeller both agreed that being a Little Sister was well worth it. “The program is extensive and tough, but the benefits overshadow any problems.” said Bcitz. Pledge Marshall Scan Feely summed up his feelings about Sigma Nu in stating, “We are just a group of people | that have a really good time together in whatever we do. whether it is social or J service.” by Mike Dopp ■ Sigma Nu brothers and Little Sisters socialize with the brothers of Phi Kap on Hump Nigh: at Lucky's. ■I The Busstop re I mamed the most I popular nightspot for RUstudents. 80 SN ... after only two years in existence at R(J, Sigma AJu establishes themselves as arguably the best athletes on campus. In addition, the brothers expand as a service fraternity by sponsoring the Swim-a-Thon for the Red Cross and various other community projects. (abort Itfl) Sigma Xu: (front row) Jeff Jackson. Elias Shukrauah. Jay Meeks Mark Birch. Mark Henraman (pres.). Jeff Nedelcovych (row 2) Frank Huffman. Sam Cook. Gary Tibbs. Will Sharp. Mark Hue (row 3) Barry Pfrncll. Steve Gardines. Sean Feely. Neil Williamson. Phil Parsons. Gene Brown (row 4) Dirkson Compton. Johnny Thomas. Douglas Cerv. Stephen Cower (row 5) Allen Sackadorf. Carey Usher (row 6) Todd Frazier. Jeff Nubf (back row) Paul Hubbard. Brian S Hogge. (abort) Little Sisters: (front row) lutura Benz. Lee Howard. Crystal Cockrell. Lisa Olds. Helen Merjos (row 2) Alice Purtasse. Linda Ramsey. Kathy Pace. Beverly Btancor. Mia Pak (back row) Denise Button. Tracy Ward. Liz Rockefeller. Beth Friedman. Julie Knaub. (left) Pledge Tim Horton oins little sister Linda Ramsey for good limes at the Busstop happy hour sponsored by Sigma Xu. IN 81 Man Bar nek courtesy ofNoes Journal Striving for service ■ ASP brothers rose early on a Saturday morning to help clean up RV's campus in the Litterihon sponsored by IFC. ■ Mark Moody. Shawn Doyle and Tyler Armet proudly display their fraternity pins which are a method of publicly advertising their Creek preference. .. . Alpha Sigma Phi proves in 1985 that they are truly an asset to the community as they have a strong turnout for both the Dime Roll and the campus wide Litterihon. ASP also remains socially active through the sponsoring oj happy hours at Chancey’s and parties at their house. lpha Sigma Phi fratemit) held its annual “Dime Roll Saturday, April 13, 1985 The event was held to raise money for March of Dimes. ASP had sponsored this event for the past five years. Keith Taylor, this year s dime roll chairmen said, “It’s a typcol tradition with us.” The idea for the dime roll originated with one of the brot hers. Tracy Goodi ng. The dime was six feet in diameter, weighed 200 pounds, and was made of plywood and metal. The brothers left from the campus fountain at 5:30 a.m and pushed the dime along Route 11 to Lakeside Amusement Park in Salem After 55 miles, they reached Salem a: approximately 3:15 p.m. Brothers took turns rolling the dimt for 2-mile time periods. Two members led the march carrying a March d Dimes flag and the fraternity flag. In all. about 45 members of the fraternity participated, including brothers, pledge and sweethearts. Taylor said the fraternity raised approximately two to three thousand dollars for March of Dimes. Last yea: they raised close to $4000. Taylor said “We didn't push hard enough to get more pledges.” The only major problem that occurred during the walk was a handle breaking ofT the dime. But fortunately this was the first time in three years that it hadn't rained. “When we left from the fountain it was sprinkling, but the rai: held off,” noted Taylor. by Cynii Price 82 AZ$ Mutt Harm k Tonya Porter (top) ASP's biggest fundraiser, the Dime Roll.” required a coordinated effort as brothers rolled the wheel 55 miles from RV to Salem. VA. ■ (left) Russell Chambers. J. Emerson Bume and Mark Jackson prepare to make a toast to good times and brotherhood during a happy hour at Chancey's. Alpha Sigma Phi: (front row) Greg Wilson. Joe Reman (v.p.), Doug Wells. Mark Chambers (pres.). Joey Hurvich. Todd Taylor (sec.), (row 2) Kenneth Crump. Francis Fafaul. Max Pnl aman Craig Highland. Dan Silvia. Doug Osborn. Daniel Litmait. Tyler Anne , (row 3) Mark Jackson. Pat Dunn. Christopher Lawrence. Kyle Remppies. Jeffrey Seblett. Marty Long. Paul Wood. Dr. Bob Gill (advisor). Joey Romagnoli. (row 4) Mark Drotos. Brad Shean. Mark Moody. Liam Currier. Shawn Doyle. Stephen Carroll. Brian Warfel. (row 5) Ray Schaffer. Scott Truax. Ixtrry Lure. Christopher Sigsbee Dan Fatlacct, Brian Masfyk. Russell Chambers. Jeff Suhofer. (row 6) Steven Kirk. Roger Loy. Keith Offenber. .Matt Harvich. Steve Perkins. David Hess. Latch Bisher. Mark Mugler. Clay Burtner. Robert Lichtenstein, Mark Ktmp-ton (back row) Jack Taggart. Matt Willis. Tony France. Michael WHkerson. Tim Moran. Barnabv Stewart. Tim Constantino. A2$ 83 Success through academics he sisters of Zeia Tau Alpha were one of the busiest groups on campus this year Although they did continue various social events, ZTA’s focus in 1985-86 was primariy on service and scholastic activities. They began the year with a very important program called C.A.R.E. — Chapter Alcohol Responsibility Education. which was presented to the sisters by their nationals. According to President Barbara Rinkcr. “Five ZTA's were killed in alcohol related accidents nationally during the past year, so the nationals developed this alcohol awareness program to set the standard for all sororities and fraternities. One important topic which was discussed was the fact that it was a criminal offense to distribute alcohol to a minor. In addition, alternatives to alcohol were stressed including possible sponsorship of a “dry bar night” which would allow students to enjoy a party atmosphere without alcohol. ZTA hoped to present this valuable program to 1FC and Panhellenic in an effort to promote responsible drinking habits to all Greeks and non-Greeks as well. Another important event ZTA had scheduled was an eating disorder program which was to be presented to all interested students. This program which was also presented by ZTA’s nationals, discussed the various eating habits of college students as well as useful information on the frequently occurring eating disorders called anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Because these illnesses were often kept hidden by students. ZTA hoped that this program would bring problem caters “out of the closet.” ZTA's other major service project w as providing brownies for student proctors who worked in the dorms. This thoughtful gesture was certainly appreciated because proctoring could prove to be very boring, and a smiling face attached to a plate of brownies was quite encouraging. Rinkcr added. “We eventually hope to expand this project to include campus police and other RU night workers.” The other major thrust of ZTA this year was an emphasis on scholastic achievement. This was done through study sessions, lectures on time management and tutoring within the sorority. Their efforts were proven effective because ZTA boasted the highest overall sorority GPA on campus. ZTA was active in Homecoming '85 as they had a reception with forma members of the sorority. The alumni shared stories with the present sisters as to how Radford College used to be when they had attended. For Parent’s Weekend, another reception was held by ZTA to show their appreciation. Mothers were pinned b their daughters, and fathers received boutonnieres. To round out a very successful year. ZTA was pleased to welcome five new sisters into their sorority, bringing their total to 34 members. Although this year’s deferred Fall Rush decreased ZTA’s pledge class somewhat. Rinker was pleased with the rushecs. ZTA emphasized a revised pledge program which was geared more to the development of future leaders at RU. Once again, scholastic activities were stressed among the new members rather than social activities. In 1985, ZTA demonstrated themselves to be a sorority with substance — one that RU could b: proud to maintain. by Kathy Letxk 84 ZTA The sisters of 6 TA proudly display their sidewalk art during Greek H 'eck. ... the sisters of ZTA change their focus this year from social activities to scholastic and service activities as they present alcohol awareness standards and an eating disorder program to RU. ■ Suzanne Bellcm. Lisa Dunay and Terry KorveUe enjoy the ZTA rush parly while wearing costumes modeled after the Peanuts comic strip. ' .eta Tau Alpha: (front row) Terri Morton. Melissa Zafonte (v.p.). Sharon Weadon. Casey Davis. Barbara Rinker (pres.). Karen Bromberg (sec.). Debbie Shelhamer. Joyce Reish (treas.j (row 2) Terry KorveUe. Lauren Aanapura. Debra Truxell, Rinda Edwards. Pren Ingram. Margaret Cut-chin (row 3) Suzanne Bellcm. Cindi Collie. Kimberly Cherry. Kendall Eranzen. Carolyn Foster (row 4) Cindy Todd. Lisa Bramlet. Courtenay Garret! (back row) Lisa Dunay. Ileidc Bruno. Kate Schiefer. Pren Ingram welcomes her grandmother 10 RU for Parent’s Weekend and the pinning ceremony. ZTA 85 ■ p I Kap night a i the BusstOp pro tided another excuse for the brothers to get together and have fun. Supporting the community . . . Pi Kappa Phi fraternity strives on community, university and brotherhood bonds. n the fast paced college life, fraternities give you a chance to establish a solid foundation at RU to which you will always be able to return to,” said Grant Clarke, a brother of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at RU. The solid foundation of Pi Kap had built an organization which had become one of the largest at RU. The fraternity participated actively in athletics, scholarships, academics and community services. Pi Kap brothers competed with other Greek fraternities in sports such as volleyball, bowling and water polo. This year, they were runners-up in the softball tournament. The experience of Pi Kap went beyond socializing. “It teaches a lot more than you learn in school — it teaches you how to budget your time and how to work with other people,” said president Ty Hamill. Hamill also commented on some of the community service projects that Pi Kap was involved with this past year. Shoveling snow for area residents and participating in the Littcrthon. where the Greek organizations of RU got together and cleaned up the campus, were among their many service projects. The fraternity was the only one to have a national philanthropic project PUSH (Play Units for the Severely Han dicapped) became incorporated a fc� years ago, but remained to be the main project of Pi Kappa Phi on a nation! level. The established excellence of Pi Kap had been a strong force of the fraternity's brotherhood. “It gives you a loto: freedom to be an individual, and ah brotherhood where you can share thin; in common with other brothers, cor: mented Mike Mather. For the fraternity whose house w located on Tyler Avenue, Wednesday night happy hours sponsored by Pi K.: at the Busstop became a favoriK hangout for the brothers and students. The Little Sisters program had chant cd a lot in recent years to include a total ly honorary criteria in which girlsjoir.ee only through a unanimous invitatior from the brothers. Little Sisters wen known for their support and hi' character in affiliation with ifcc fraternity. In 1985-86, Pi Kappa Phi continue, to celebrate the building of strong tin with the community, the university ar. among themselves. '£ by Christie Messerian 86 me4 ('hen-1 I Vebber Beth Eggleston Richard Hun and Man Keel prepare themselves for another exciting night at the Busstop. Little Sisters: Becky Tirrell. Dawn Balzarano. Beth Moor-cowes. Michael Tierney. Shan Brown. Kina Arraha. Sheri Maxey. yt Pi Kappa Phi: (front row) Mall Klee. Mike Mather. Keil Hart. Mike Sweet. Chard Hodge, ftu Berlin. John KaMer (row 2) Mark McRoy. Tom doff, dreg Oelerich. John Sheean. II D. Parker. Sean Hageny. Dirk Swanson. Hugo Espinoza (row i) Jason Kruse. Ty Ha mill (pres.). Clay Rollman. Albert Figueroa. William Farrell (row 4) dranl Clarke. Mark Mallory. Lee Arnold. Keith Duncan. Don Tantillo. Steve Sutphin. Joe Freeman ' ■ p ). Bill Ixtrson (back row) Burt doynes. Rich Arnold. Jay Han sock. Kevin O 'Bnen. Jerry RidgtH. Joey Busa. John Ferruggiaro. Rich Hutt. Michael Tierney. ■ Tom Gough enjoys another Wednesday night party at the Busstop with Fi Kappa Phi. IIK 87 Diversity adds uniqueness DZ sister Shirley Wyull holds a part time job tending bar at the ever popular RV night spot, the Buss top. DZ sisters Debbie Menofd and Carolyn Eshetman and Phi Kap brother Eric (iotschi legally break usual ion hours at a DZ Phi Kap coed pajama party he sisters of Delta Zeta needed a major event to make a name for themselves at RU this year. According to national sorority standards, the sorority couldn’t sponsor bar nights at local clubs; therefore, the sisters decided that, although their sales of hotdogs, magazines, and car washes had indeed raised money, they also wanted to do something to prevent DZ from falling to the background. The f irst Annual Battle of the Pledges began on Saturday morning, November 9. and lasted well into the night. Eight of RU’s nine fraternities participated in the Pledge Battle, with every pledge of each fraternity taking part in the fun. Among the games were the Basketball Foul-Shoot, the Tug-of-War. the Bat Races, the Hula Hoop Contest and a scavenger hunt. The highlight of the day was the crowning of Miss DZ. Each fraternity selected one of their pledges to compete in this pseudo-beauty pageant in which Sigma Phi Epsilon was crowned the champion. Although the main purpose of the event was to have fun, the sorority-assigned entry fees and sold cups to earn additional money. With a tremendous amount of team-work. Delta Zeta’s forty-five members and nine pledges organized the games, provided coaches and referees, and set the rules to make their first Annual Pledge Battle a memorable success. by Lisa Helms 88 DZ ■ I hr Dunlop provides an opportunity for sisters Maureen McQuillan, Donna Dinardo and Lea Trcanary and pledge Ellen Crook to get together and socialize. ■ Delia eta: (from ten) Debbie .tlenold. Kelly Hningr. Kathy Crennan. Amy Moore. Lora Gtanvdle. Maureen Allman. Kathy Daren (rare 2) Debbie Pa lowski. Mary Helh Lovery. Lisa Sumner, Sharon R’i'an:. Sarah Terry. Keilic Matthews. )• nna Dinardo, Maureen McQuillan (raw i) l isa Phlcgar. Julie Royd. Helh l i:y. I aura Keen. DeN tc South, lea Denary. Denise South, (iigi Mtnalingdorig. Jamie tlbano, Karen Click. Sherri Tavktr (row 4) Chris LeComptc. I sum Pein e. Lisa Stuns. I m i Martin. Helen a Cox. Debbie I.ong. I aura Phil Ilf pi. I my Roark. Ellen Crook I.tut chon. I.tsa Illotl. I.isa Bor a. (back row) Susan Heehham. Sieola II or rail. I liaa McKenna. Delight Caldwell. Saney Sash. Kane Roldans. Illair Simmons. Carotin Eshebnan l.aune Smith ... the highlight of Delta Zeta’s year was the sponsoring of the first annual Battle of the Fraternity Pledge Classes. This event was extremely successful in u nil ing young Greek pledges, and it proved to be lots of fun for all who were involved. DZ 89 Photos by Man Barrtck Small fraternity remains a powerful campus force 1 id you know Dr. Dedmon Dwas a TKE? The brothers of ! Tau Kappa F.psilon felt that --------i this was just one representation of their diversity as a fraternity. This year the brothers of TKE prided themselves on the fact that their membership increased three times. But according to brother Steve Albanna. “Wc arc still a small group of guys. Wc are small in number but powerful as a group. This was proven by the popularity of TKE night at the Busstop. The brothers sponsored happy hour every Friday night. “Most people came down for the happy hour and stayed for the atmosphere, added Albanna. The brothers also sponsored several car washes during the year. In the fall, the brothers sponsored a pledge sale where they auctioned off the pledges. Anyone could buy a pledge for 24 hours of service. The proceeds from the fundraisers went toward sponsoring their numerous community service projects. One of the more important projects TKE was involved with was the sponsorship of an overseas child. They viewed this as a step toward their goal of more active involvement in service activities. The brothers also hosted a party for Fairfax Village, a home for underprivileged children. According to brother John Ragano, We became more concerned with the little activities that add up to a whole.” Throughout the year, TKE had their own personal support group in the form of their Little Sisters. The Little Sisters assisted with the functions and helped out wherever they were needed. Although the membership grew tremendously over the past year, president Brad Gold fell that the brothers were still a close knit group. According to Gold, “Wc don’t want to grow too fast. Wc want to gradually build so that the brothers can continue to feel comfortable together. () by Kelly Wright . .. Tau Kappa Epsilon has a busy year filled with various service projects; the biggest one being sponsorship of an overseas child. ■ (above) Pledges Pat Smith and Jim Buckwald prepare for the slave sale at the Busstop in which pledges are sold to the highest bidder in exchange for 24 hours of service. ■ (above right) Supporting the brothers at every event. Little Sister Cherie Doten dances the night away at the TKE sponsored happy hour at the Busstop ■ (right) TKE brother Duncan Black welcomes pledge Joe Francone into the family. 90 TKE ■ John Ragano and Rick Walker proudly near their Greek letters to support the fraternity. Tau Kappa F.psilon: (Jront rove) Steve Albanna. Duncan Black. Greg Gold. Brian Keating. Tim Gibson. Bryan Moore. Jung Choe. Robert Stockner (row 2) Andrew Smith. Chad Eaton. Greg Sampson. Brad Gold. Christopher Smith. Robert Whaler (row 3) Joe Robbins. Richard Smith. Dave Slicked. David Gaylord. Scott Shaffer. Tun Snell (back) Magnum Walker, George Schaudel, Alfred BiUezertan. Timothy Smoltnski. Bryan Ladkrtzek. Bernard George Hamann. Little Sisters: (front row) Laura Skelly. Ebie Schuler, Susan Swain (row 2) Karyn Kranz. Megan Davis. Shirley Wyvill. Kirn Kraus (row 3) Carmen Richardson. Linda Bibb. Daniel Noll. ■ Greg Sampson gives Lisa Moore a friendly hug before they head out to the dance floor TKE 91 Stne Zimnwli Little Sisters: Linda Woody, Sue Knebel. Shawn Underwood. Priscilla Cash. Laurie Collier. Rebecca Hogsetl. Sally Dreshler, Mike Mathers. Karen Mashch. Kim Thomas. Sue Harvey. I.eslie Matherlie. Cindy Wagner. Cnsty Deguzman. Colleen McMullen, g 5 ■ As the fog rises in the early morning, the •� brothers of Sig Ep prepare for their 250 mile 5 journey to Richmond. £ ■ Cheered on by Sig Ep brothers and IS.-! sisters. Delegate Lou Sheckler commences the bike-a-lhon by breaking the banner ■ Randy Konskcr. Tommie Green and Mike Krongaard enjoy a night out at the Busstop happy hour sponsored by Sig Ep. 92 Z$E Sigma Phi Epsilon: (from row) Mark M dicker. Pcie Flora. Eric Gtcse. Robert It'renn. Robert Dean (row 2) Mike Mathers. Mike Pialzgraf. Lance Sanderson. Tommy Fraim. Devin Jones. Paul Turner. Randy Seaman. David lasher. Terry Cannon. Bruce Gregorek. Glenn Airola Tom Greene. Brent Jones. Regan Evans. Rob Edwards (ro J) Greg Tutor. Racford Moore. Ralph Hughes III. John Mabrey. Gary Plummer. Rob Agee (back row) Randy Sluts. Barry Lyons. Doug Hogg. Mike Krongaard. Paul Hunter. Mitchell Bell. Jim Morgan. Andy McDonald. Mike Donnelly. Chip Perkins Greg Zaloga. Trip Mais. Joe Jennings. David McLean Mike Sullivan. Ken Williams. John Dimsdale. Trey Hambrick. Carl Opanski. Sean MuGee. John Stevenson. Anoput Phim-masone. Marcello Bravo. Randv Konsker Encouraging excellence igma Phi Epsilon made itself known during the 1985-86 school year as a service fraternity as well as a social fraternity. They had a very active group of brothers who continued to strive toward their goal of excellence. Sic Ep started the year off by cleaning up the New World Daycare Center in ( hristiansburg. The brothers cleaned and mowed the lawn as well as replacing some old boards and giving the place a fresh coal of paint. I he brothers kept up their traditional work with Tel-Med. a free information ser ice provided by Radford Community Hospital. The brothers answered phones and gave information about questions asked by callers. They also volunteered to work with the Blood-mobile on campus by assisting the nurses and donating blood themselves. The fraternity’s biggest project this year was starting an annual bike-a-thon. )n October 19. Sig Ep bike riders began at 9 a m. at the fountain and peddled their way to Richmond in an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Approximately 25-30 brothers shared this 250 mile course which was to end up at Sigma Phi Epsilon’s National Headquarters nearly 30 hours later. I he brothers were sponsored by various local businesses as well as many Rl students. “We do a lot of meaningful services for the community. Not - -nl docs it help others, but it makes us belter individuals.” said brother Mike Krongaard. One of their more exciting social events this year was the co-sponsoring of RU's annual Halloween bash with Phi Kappa Sigma. Because this event drew approximately 3500 students to Hcth, it involved quite a bit of advance preparation. Throughout the year. Sig Ep also hosted Thursday nights at the Busstop and enjoyed mixers with other RU Greek organizations. Many times, the brothers were treated to parties given by their honorary members, the Goldcnhcarts. These girls continued their support for the fraternity as they became well-respected members of a group which was recognized as both charitable and successful. The fraternity tried to choose members who would represent a good cross-section of RU students. We try' to keep our brotherhood diversified,” said vice-president Bob Wrenn. They had 16 new pledges in the Fall and hoped to increase this number in the Spring. Scholarships totaling $1,500 were given by the fraternity each year and the brothers hoped they could eventually donate more money for future scholarships. Sig Ep brother Pete Flora said, It’s a close-knit organization that everyone should experience. It makes you a well rounded person.” Mike Krongaard added. ”1 enjoy the strong brotherhood we have. Those guys will be a part of my family for the rest of my life.” } by Kathy I.etsch and Judy Fink ■ Because the Busstop is often crowded, beer spilling incidents such as this one demonstrated by Terry Cannon and Brent Jones are not uncommon ... in 19H5-H6, Sigma Phi Epsilon begins their largest fundraiser evert the Bike-a-thon. This successful event as well as continued sponsoring of Busstop happy hours, leads to Sig Epsy ongoing tradition of excellence. Z4 E 93 ■ Pledge Beih DcFazio and sister Krista New help students pick out a perfect pumpkin at AST's Hallowen Pumpkin Sale Hugo Espinoza and John Rayhss are honored as the first AST big brothers ai RV. Raising the bucks Ipha Sigma Tau, established A at Radford College in 1953, was involved with numerous fundraisers and charity events this year. The sorority sponsored bar nights at Chanccy’s during the first half of the year, but according to Shari Brown, the recently raised drinking age caused a noticeable decrease in the number of students going to Chanccy's. “We need to get used to not having a bar night anyway. Brown stated, because next year the drinking age will be 21 and attendance will only get worse. In addition to sponsoring a bar night, the 44 sisters and eight pledges sold doughnuts in the dorms, plants during Parents Weekend and pumpkins on Halloween. AST also coordinated a Bowl-A-Thon with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon, raising over $2000 for the Big Brother Big Sister organization of Radford City. The sorority provided babysitters free of charge to I lead Start, an organization for under privileged children, on the secor Wednesday of every month. Nineteen hundred eightv-five i eighty-six marked the first year Alp Sigma Tau had big brothers in t sorority. The only two males to recei this honor were John Baylis of Sigr. Phi Epsilon and Hugo Espinoza of Kappa Phi. Shari Brown said. “Wr hoping to have a more extensive B Brother organization incorporated sr.: AST next year. byLisa Helms 94 AST Alpha Sigma Tau: (front row) Missy Adams. Tammy Green. Margy Dolan (row 2) I)r. Eggleston (advisor). Beth Ann Blankenship. Beth Defazto. Dianne Widener, Cathi Miller. Kristine Pocstk. Allison Hartman (row 3) Krista New. Michelle Arcaro. Deborah Gerrish. Terry Agnew. Tina Waters. Angela Martin (row 4) Bobbin Lucas. Linda Paulson. Danac Jobe. Angie Preslipmo. Lisa Hawthorne (row 5) Becca Galas. Tammy Strader. Isshe Lucas. Grace Crowson (back row) Becky Sink. Stacey Sherlock. Heidi Nelson. Wendy Enin. ■ Robin Taught pulls the AST sisters to victory in the Tug-o- War contest during Greek Week, but not without experiencing intense pain and struggle as seen in her ace. . .. Alpha Sigma Tau continue their traditional community and service activities in 1985-86 as well as numerous fundraisers and charity events. AST 95 Matt Barrick Thursdays kick off weekends . . . each week Phi Sig creates an atmosphere for dancing, drinking and meeting friends. The Thursday nights at Sacketts lead to a bash to introduce the year, The Beginning of the World Party and a blow-out to finalize the year, The End of the World Party. cforc ihere was ever a Thursday night at Sackctt’s, there was the funloving fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa. In 1977, when Radford College was rapidly expanding, both academically and socially, 214 Tyler Street was the place to be on a Thursday night. Twenty-five cent beers in the garage of the Phi Sig fraternity house were growing so popular, that it soon became too crowded. As a result, Phi Sig moved their “Thursday night follies” to the Depot, now known as Sackctt’s. As the popularity of Thursday night with Phi Sig improved, so did the idea of throwing a huge bash at the beginning of the school year. The purpose of this bash was for old friends to get together and reacquaint themselves with one another. Since Phi Sig was the oldest fraternity at RU, it was more than appropriate to designate this party “The Beginning Of The World Party.” This indoor outdoor extravaganza supplied barbecued chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs and refreshments such as soft-drinks and beer. Eventually, the school year had to end, which in turn called for one last get-together. The Phi Sigs. taking advantage of this excuse, titled the party “The F.nd Of The World Pam This was to let RU students get togefc one last time before returning home I the summer. These two gatherings have bee: one of the biggest party events of year. This past year, on Saturd September 21st, Phi Sig and Saektt sponsored the most successful “Bcgi: ing Of The World Party” ever. Fra this profitable event they used the p-ceeds for fraternity mixers, banqui and upgrading fraternity property. Besides Phi Sig’s sponsorship Sackett's and “Beginning of the W Party,” they also were involved ir v vice projects. They sponsored the f h tian Children’s Fund food drive, as as working security at the Radford I “River Jam” and the M.D.A. Sup Dance. Looking back to the years of a crowded old Phi Sig garage partie the Thursday night at the jam pact Sackett’s, one common bond renia; RU students wanted to have a c time. As the fraternity Phi Sigma K r said, “Thursday nights were made; Phi Sig and Sackctt’s.” ) by Six Hall ■ Mark DuPont proudly displays hts Phi Sig pledge shirt. The pledges are required to n ear lettered shirts that aren't the fraternity's colors to distinguish them from brothers. Phi Sig brother Jeff Daniels and Phi Kap brother Brent King in brotherhood within their own fraternity as well as among the different Greek families. c v. believe 96 $ZK Phi Sig I.title Sister. Sara Crumb and Karen Downs retreat to Sacketls to gel their minds off the hassles of classes Phi Sigma Kappa: (front row) Steve (itII. Cliff Gleason. Scott Mahone. Dave Hannum (row 2) Russell Lee. John Bright. James Gosnev (row 3) Jeff Daniels. Daniel Humphrey’s. Pete Orlando. Max If ilkenson. Ben Steiberg. Rusty Hoh (row 4) John Hurst. Bob Kluge. Jon Hart. Scott Gar-retson. Malt Steinberg, (hack row) Joe Adams. Kenny Justice. Mike Spitzer. Mark Dupont. Steve 5 ' Smooth' ‘ Pearce. Jeff Davis. Little Sisters: (front row) Janie Renew. Becky Willard, (row 2) Jane Muncey. Sara Crumb, (row 3) Pren Ingram. Cindy Collison. (back row) Karen Downs. Susan Gould Phi Sig brothers. Steve Pierce. Peter Ret'd and Russell Lee. work at the entrance of Socketts collecting money and checking llh P2K 97 Scott Mahone Scott Mahone Photoshy Tommy England Promoting friendship The sisters of AKA encouraged unity, friendship and ethical standards among women Many students came to AKA's all campus Christmas party in Hcth which was a lug success. . . . Alpha Kappa Alpha continues to support the Negro College Fund and the NAACP in 1985-86 in addition to various social activities and community events. 98 AKA Founded at Howard University in 1908, Alpha Kappa __________ Alpha was the first sorority established for black women. The sorority was formed to promote unity, friendship and high scholastic and ethical standards among women. Founded at RU in 1974. Alpha Kappa Alpha members have stressed these ideals while participating in and sponsoring service activities that have benefittcd the local community and the nation. In 1985-86. AKA helped with the Uloodmobile that visited campus and held canned food drives for needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The members were able to provide warmth and encouragement to the children they visited at the juvenile detention home in Christiansburg, and the sisters served on the AKA Education Advisory Foundation. This organization strived to eliminate poverty throughout the United States. They also supported the NAACT. the Negro College Fund and sent funds to the National Sickle Cell Anemia Research Fund. On a more social basis, AKA held its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas parties as well as fund-raisers which consisted of a variety of activities including hotdog sales, car washes and socials. AKA was open to women of all races. The major criteria for becoming a sister was being a full-time student with at least a 2.5 GPA and having a second semester freshman status. Although the group was small in number, it produced huge results, striving to be of service to mankind. by Rhonda Hopkins llj-fia Kappa Alpha: Kimberly Rice (pres.). Erica Hearing (Ireas.). Tracy Holley (v.p.). Olivia Roberson 1 pledges). Ila James (sec.). (chore) li I he ( hristmas social, many of the AKA sisters joined together in a line dance AKA 99 Photos by Tommy England Brothers remain active he six men just didn’t give up. For 30 hours their sore backs and legs took a break every hour for five minutes of the Hacky-Sack-A-Thon. The brothers of Alpha Chi Rho sponsored the first event of this kind at RU with great success this year. The determination of the hacky-sackers paid off for the United Way with $900 being donated by the brothers. AXP sponsored many other events and services throughout the year. Residents of Heritage Hall Nursing Home tn Christiansburg became a regular stopping place for visits to the elderly. A Christmas party was organized for the residents with hopes of raising holiday spirits. Christmas was not the only holiday that AXP donated their time to making things better for others. They also provided a Thanksgiving dinner for a needy family. “We are very close ... a family in which the unity was strong as ever and is still growing. It has helped us to perform these activities and services better, said Barry Dolan, president of AXP. With AXP brother Martin Coster acting as chairman of the annual MDA Superdance, the fraternity gave the event as much support as possible. When they weren’t involved in all of these activities. AXP brothers could usually be found at Lucky's on Wednesday nights when they sponsored weekly musical theme nights. British Inva- sion. Beatles and live performances I Bob Margolis proved to be great alio natives for RU students. Another highlight of the year for AX was the Battle of the Bands which w; co-sponsored with Phi Sigma Kapf fraternity. Rock bands competed ft prize money while RU students bencli ted from great performances in Hot Ballroom. An important part of AXP was tl Little Sisters program. The Little Sisic were a constant source of support whil they also sponsored their own bar nigh and completed many civic services. AXP brothers and Little Sistfl celebrated the year with a closeness an spiritedness. by Christine Mtsseriai (above) Rob Ketron and Melissa Tilson take a break from col lecting admission 10 pose for I he camera. right) The ocaI band | Azoth played to a large cro d at the successful Second Anntial Rattle of the Bands. ■ (far right) AXP and Phi Sig work harmoniously to produce the Battle of the Bands, and Barry Dolan and Rich Martin are representative of this cooperation. 100 AXP ... Alpha Chi Rho continue their community and campus service in 1985-86, and they also initiate the first Hacky-Sack-A-Thon to benefit the United Way. For 30 hours, the brothers of AXP kicked the popular Haeky Sack back and forth, and they eventually raised over $900for chanty. Alpha Chi Rho: (front row) Jim Bishop. Tom Berkley. Chris Trice. Tevin Sowers (row 2) Martin Coster. Dave Insh, John Da-mion. Barry Dolan. Brian Molloy. Chris Jones (hack row) Matt Ryan. Rob Ketron. Mike Calleran. Mike Daley. Troy Kelley. Scott Shaffner. Little Sisters: (front row) Barbara Curnish. Ronnie Hale (row 2) Donna Vest. Susan Hairston. Melissa Tilson. Cathy Moore. Michelle Kimball. Doniela Oliveira, Robin Kesselmeyer (hack row) Gina Keebler. Kristen Ringle. Dolly Chambers. Leigh Grimm. Susannah Fischer. Liz Smith. Lucy Fisher. AXP brothers and little sisters work together to promote a fraternity which they can be proud of as shown by John Damian and Krista Ringle AXP 101 Stressing sophistication When you picture a Kappa man, you picture a man of high standards,” said ---------- Kappa Alpha Psi President Tracy Brimmer. Kappa Alpha Psi had been on campus for almost two years and had seven members. Brimmer said that they “strive for quality more than quantity.” He added, It’s not for everyone, and it’s definitely not easy. What Brimmer was referring to was the Kappa Alpha Psi pledge period. He said that it was very hard, but through it, you grow as an individual.” Kappa Alpha Psi members made the pledge period hard because as Brimmer put it, You feel better about a reward you have to earn than one that’s given to you.” Kappa Alpha Psi was very busy with community service projects this year. They were in charge of church services throughout the Fall semester and gave a Thanksgiving dinner to a needy family in Christiansburg. They were involved in the Big Brothers program and made weekly visits to a Radford resident who had multiple sclerosis. They also took part in many fundraisers. This Fall, they raffled off a dinner from the Farmhouse. They had hotdog sales for various occasions as well as several all campus parties in Heth. Brimmer said that their biggest money makers were spring car washes. Member of Kappa Alpha Psi were often seen carrying canes around campus. According to Brimmer, that was part of their image, a symbol of sophistication.” by Teresa Sullivan Kappa Alpha Psi: Jerry Franklin. Hill Wilson. Eric Bryson. Joe Hardy. Tracy Hriminer. Joey )' ; Charles licks. ■ Kappa Alpha Psi members met weekly ir. Heth to discuss various issues and plan for ft activities. 102 KA P Photo hv t 'hri LrCi Although Kappa Alpha Pst was a small group, they felt that their strength k as derived from the quality of the brothers rathir than the quantity. President Tracy Brimmer and Pice President Joey Young could frequently be seen on campus clad in shirts, hats and jackets representative of their fraternity. . . . in their second year at RU, Kappa Alpha Psi remains active in community service as well as social events. KA'P 103 Man Bat rick . . . Sigma Sigma Sigma is strong once again in 1985-86. The sixty sisters work in harmony as they participate in numerous social events, fundraisers and community services. ■ (right) On December 10. Tri Sigma held their luminaries in which they decorated the campus with candles to signify the coming of Christmas. ■ (below) . it halftime during the Homecoming Alumni f ootball dame, the Tri Sig sisters let off hundreds of purple and white balloons in the first annual ascension which was a big success. Celebrating sisterhood p, up and away! Balloons with notes tucked inside flew through the air during Homecoming Weekend. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority sponsored a Homecoming Balloon Ascension this year which was a big success. The balloons had tags which told the finders where and how to contact the prize money. The one that went the farthest was the winner. The winner was from New Jersey and generously donated the prize money to the sorority's National Sigma Sigma Sigma Fund. Tri Sigma once again donated their efforts to many civic projects geared towards the underprivileged. The Robbie Page Memorial remained as the main project of the year since it was their national philanthropic project. This memorial involved sponsoring many children’s activities and donating the money to help establish children’s play centers. As of 1986. there had only been five such centers established in hospitals around the country. The sisters also lent a hand to the Roanoke flood victims following the devastating flood of 1985 that put the city under many feet of water. Drives were organized to help collect food, clothing and support. Long hours of cleaning houses that were ravaged by the muddy water proved to be of great help to the flood victims. As the founding sorority on campus. Tri Sig celebrated the year with strobes of sisterhood. “Tri Sigma is a constant source of activity, and I know th they will always be there to depend a when things get rough,” said vice prudent Kim King. Whether participant in social events, intramurals, fundraisers or other Greek activities, S:gr. Sigma Sigma kept the attitude healthy competitiveness and spirit.. enthusiasm. As sister Suzette Rhceatb cd, Sigma helps you to grow in or. aspect of life ... it teaches you leader ship, making new friends that v always be there and a special elosen between the sisters. by Christfir Messerian 104 222 To ring in the spirit of Christmas. Tri Sig offered students the opportunity to gel their picture taken with Santa Claus in Hah lobby. Sigma Sigma Sigma: (front row) Mary-Kirk Ooodhari. Pain Little. Nancy King. Francme Burton. Tracey Horton. Shcl i Dekker. Sherri Semones row 2) Tantmie Bauliof. Janie Bernero. Tammy Da is. Karen Rumney. Valene IVtIson. Cheryl Wmgo. Meesha Smith. Molly Bahniuk (row 3) Megan Brassington. Cindy Davis. Nikki Wood. Caryn Smith. Tern Crawley. Kristine Dawn. Carlotta Casas. Lorelei Karnath. Meredith Houston (row 4) Renee Porter. Jill Etheridge. Mamie Koskie. l.iz Rockefeller. Anne Martin. Kristina Moynes. Susan Wellborn (row 5) Linda Whitley. Kami Sisco. Laura Reitz. I my Sherrill. . ra Maruco. Suzelle Rhee. Diana Chain. Andi Dodson (back row) Rachel Willis. Cindy Dixon. Kelly Foster. Marly Murko. Jackie Porter. Susan Ziolkowski. Lisa Rinaldi. Kim King. Angela Bryant. ■ Although it was a chilly December. Tri sig held a Caribbean Christmas Dance to remind students of the warm temperatures that were soon to come 222 105 Sisters committed to service | DST prided themselves on being commuted to sen-ice around the community and on can i To discuss topical issues and plan events. DST met biweekly in Heth. ince 1977, Delta Sigma Theta had been a sorority going strong. One would think that since the RU chapter was only comprised of eight women and a graduate student, the sorority was not active. This was not so. According to Elisa Tyson. President of DST, the organization was. “a sisterhood of college educated women committed to service.” The RU chapter was a public service sorority dedicated to helping the school as well as the Radford community. They administered financial aid workshops open to the student body and they participated in the Blacksburg Special Olympics. They also aided the women’s Resource Center in Radford as well as helping out with shelters for handicapped adults and senior citizens. On a national level, DST helped to commemorate their fond remembrance of Martin Luther King by setting up luminaries around the RU campus and other campuses of DST on January 13th. the day observed as King’s birthday. On an international level, Delta Sigma Theta helped to build a maternity ward in a hospital in Africa. DST was proud of its international standing, having chapters as close as Blacksburg, and as far away as West Germany. Even though some chapters included white women. DST was mostly found on campuses where there was a concentration of the black population. RU’s Delta Thetas were a rather small group of women, but that didn’t stop them. They were very active on campus as well as in the Radford community and beyond. ) by Christina Curtis . . . Delta Sigma Theta was busy once again this year as they held a large celebration for Martin Luther King’s birthday complete with cake and candles. 106 AI 7 (immi l.nxlitml (Itfl) Della Sigma Theta: (front rote) Elisa Tyson. Kim Taylor. Loreia Johnson (back row) Kristin Drummond. Mvra Williams. Deanna Reed. Rita Thompson. ■ (bottom left) President Elisa Tyson and Vice President Myra Williams led a small but extremely prosperous organization. ■ (below) One of DST's most exciting events of 1985-86 was helping to build a maternity ward in Africa. A20 107 . . . Alpha Phi Omega, RU’s first coed service fraternity, continue their charitable contributions to the campus and community in 1985-86 in addition to various social events and activities. c Newly initialed pledges Her• nadette LaFratia and Annmane -c' So is field shine laughs and good § tunes a! the APO Christinas J Party. ft. Alpha Phi Omega: (front row) Maggie Eisenhower. Holly Bakom (v.p), Patti Burke (yp). John Pend (pres.). Colleen Moldowan (sec.). Mark McBride (row 2) Marti links Michael Burr. George Armstrong. Ellen Greenberg. Ava Mitchell. Becky Higgins (row 3) Tuck Malloy. George Curley. Heather Hammett. Suzette Stegall. Penny Ocsper. inn Mane Sarsfield. Lisa Walker. Katherine Kelly. Barry Richardson (row 1) Sandv Douglas, Mary Inn Carter. Tina Brown. Stacy Morehead. Lisa Lamporle. Ami Krol. Atmee South. Brenda Kleppcr (row 5) Dr. Combs (advisor). Ron Draper. Run Panin. John Osberg (row 6j Robin ( inner. Susan Tombes. Scott Hartranft. ■ Patty Burke is honored by her fraternity as she receives an award fur contributing die most lime and effort to the annual rock-a-thon. 108 A Pi2 ■ Each fraternity keep a « rapbook to record past events and rivc potential rushers a c hance to see what the orgam:ation has to offer. Brothers Michael Laync and Colleen Moldov an are shown look mg at IPO s scrapbook. ■ After a weekly meeting, brother� Susan Tombe.% and Tracy Shelton relax in the Highland Room Pride through service llhough Alpha Phi Omega received its charter in only March of 1984. this coed service fraternity quickly olved in numerous activities that bcncfittcd the campus and the community. Forty-seven brothers worked together and accomplished astounding results. P() participated in the annual Dance-a-thon for Muscular Dystrophy as well . s helping with RU's Evening in DC. 3th of which look place in the Spring. In the Fall, the members assisted in the Rock-a-thon which bcncfittcd McConnell 1 ibrary, the Bowl-a-thon which aided Muscular Dystrophy, the on-arnpus Bloodmobilc sponsored by the R d Cross and APO provided ushers lor RU’s musical production of Showboat” held during Parents cckcnd. In addition to these campus-related service projects, the fraternity con-tiibuted greatly to the community. APO became was actively involved with the Big Brother Big Sister organization and the Adopt-a-Grand parent program. The members assisted with the local Special Olympics for mentally and physically handicapped children which proved to be a very rewarding experience for everyone. APO was involved with the United Way and the Boy Scouts of America as they held a merit badge workshop for the scouts. APO brothers also aided in the scouts National Service Day by helping the Boy Scouts clean up Mount Atari and Mount Powhatan. Members also visited a retirement home in Dublin and raked leaves for the elderly in the community. On Halloween. APO members helped Radford Community Hospital x-ray children's candy to insure safety. Additionally, APO members decorated a Christmas tree for the patients at St. Alban's Psychiatric Hospital. As well as performing these service activities, APO sponsored several social events. A Christmas party was held, highlighted by the exchanging of gifts, and APO also had a formal banquet which served to initiate new officers into the fraternity. Although they were a service fraternity, APO required their pledges to follow many of the same procedures as social fraternities and sororities were forced to follow. For instance. APO had a pledge period of eight to ten weeks. Pledges were required to keep a pledge book, complete sixteen to twenty service hours, organize their own fundraiser and service project and conduct an interview w ith each of the active brothers. Some of APO's fundraisers included various raffles, an air band contest, doughnut sales and bake sales. By participating in these many activities, APO certainly upheld its motto, ‘‘Be a leader, be a friend, be of service.” by Rhonda Hopkins A P12 109 puv 9ug i uvj. Athletics promote rivalry hey weren't in competition with other colleges and universities, hut they certainly acted like it. Who were they and what were they doing? They were RU’s fraternity and sorority members competing in Greek intramurals. Every year, fraternities and sororities joined forces and buckled down against opposing Greek teams. Major activities included football, softball, basketball, volleyball, bowling, soccer, and water-polo, which first became official for Greeks in 1985. There wasn't an entrance fee, but there was a $5.00 forfeit fee. According to Gary Upp. Director of Intramurals at RU, Some teams never forfeit, others do it a lot. Upp said that nine teams participated in 1985-86, and winners received t-shirts and a trophy. In 1985-86. competition between the fraternities became much more intense. Incidents such as throwing eggs at opponents houses and cars, as well as at opponents themselves occurred between the fraternities. “We still have fun.” said John Bright of Phi Sigma Kappa. He added, “It's the ones who take it seriously that don't have fun.” Bright felt that Greek intramurals needed to be less competitive and taken more for what they were: FUN! The biggest problem with the Greek intramural system this year was moving football to the Spring and softball to the Fall. The reasoning behind this move was because it rained more often in RU during the Spring and football could h played in the rain whereas softball couldn't. Yet w ith a few minor exceptions, the overall feeling among fraternities and sororities depicted the system as being very well run. Some teams practiced frequent!) while others took a more casual approach to the games. We practice softball and volleyball.” Bright said, “bit we don't really have organized practice for anything else.” Fortunately, winning wasn’t everything to the majority of the tcam We usually finish on the bottom ever, year.” noted Bright, “but we have fun being there.” ) by Maria Benedetti 110 Greek Intramurals ■ ASP and Sigma Nu cheer their brothers on to victory in the natatorium. ■ Intense concentration is required in Creek intramural competition. . . . nine teams representing various frater-n i t i e s and sororities participated in Greek intramurals in 1985-86. The competition was intense, yet all Greeks involved managed to have a good time as they struggled to be the best. Greek Intramurals 111 Matt Barnck Beth Eggleston I’i Kap brother Dan Tantillo passes out cups to customers on Progressive Funk night a the Busstop which is sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi. ■ During Creek Week there were numerous victories. yet as well as victories, there were failures as shown by the facial expression of AST sister dams. Doug Hogg hangs loose at the Busstop with Sally Neifon ASA Ladies Wight. 112 m ouinq in a fieu, h? Junior Peter McVey, who excels on the floor exercise and the pommel horse, practices on the high bar. Waiting to enter the Randolph Macon game, sophomore Eric Stgurdsen and senior Miles Pruett watch from the sidelines. Mike Dopp attempts to score against Randolph Macon. RU won 2- in overtime. “7 rom 1923 when the basketball team sported very full. pleated, gray bloomers and purple sweaters bearing k's, to 1985 where the style was a simple tank top and shorts. RU athletics have been moving in a new direction. RU has come a long way since the first inter-collegiate game of basketball on January 29. 1921. According to the History of the State Teachers Colfcgc 1910-1930. written by former Dean M'Ledge Moffett; Basketball reigned supreme on the Radford Campus from 1920-1929. To become a member of the varsity team became the ambition of the athletically minded student of the college.' In 1971. women's basketball became the first official varsity sport. With the acceptance of males to the school in 1972, the list of sports grew and students were able to participate in a variety of sports. Two years later, the first men's basketball team was formed under head coach Chuck Taylor. The list of sports seemed to expand as the school offered lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, soccer and gymnastics. In 1983. baseball was the 14th sport to be added to the varsity list. Although it look a while for RU to build an athletic program, the spirit has always been strong. The students have boosted athletes' morale since the early 1920's. When RU became a Division I school in September of 1984. it was clear that athletics were making themselves known and RU was moving up. “The old days of cheering, yelling and singing of school songs seems to have passed, f rom the newspaper reports of other institutions, the ballyhoo of athletics is also passing in similar institutions. (Radford College, Lanora Geisslerand Lewis Smith.) While the tradition of athletics grew stronger, it was evident that RIJ had the talent, confidence and ambition to represent the university in a fair and competitive manner. One of Rl s first varsity basketball teams poses for a W2V edition of the Beehive. I heir loose filling bloomers were typical to the time. In an attempt to break free from his Campbell University opponent. Chris Honme maneuvers to yet a clear shot of the goal Let’s get rowdy As RU made its transition to Division I sports, spirit overflowed. The new status gave students extra pride in RU and its athletic teams. The attendance at home games increased and students gave support to the athletes that represented their school. The sports coordinator for RU's Office of Public Relations and Sports Information, John Montgomery, was responsible for the increase of student support at athletic events. He developed a spirit committee that advertised the games and encouraged rowdincss at various sporting activities. As the attendance increased and spirit rose, the athletes of RU's teams felt the support they needed to bring RU to victory. by Sharon Walthall | A crowded wall� ith food and fun is a popular scene during lacrosse games held on Moffett Field ■ Ixnd back and enjoying the scene, this RU fan is engrossed in the action ■ Rowdy Red makes his appearance to get fans ready for another RU Sports 113 Where’s the diamond? Although the RU baseball team was young and inexperienced, they tackled their season. Each player was eager to win but the sound of defeat rang through loud and clear. The team suffered numerable losses but came back each time with the determination to win. The toughest part of the season was when the team had to play Campbell University and University of North Carolin-Ashevillc. These big South Conference teams had established and reputable players. They encountered other losses to Bluefield, Bridgewater and Columbus. Their victories, against Emory and Henry, Shenandoah College and Washington and Lee were cherished. They ended the season with a final record of four wins and 26 losses. Unfortunately, the team didn’t have a home field. They had to play most of their games away which resulted in little support from fans. Home games were played in Pulaski. Hopefully, when the field is finished, the team will have more support from students and faculty. Coach Greig Denny felt that after the school has a field built, the guys will have a place of their own to play. Then people will be able to come and give the support that every team needs. by Judy Fink 114 Baseball Wailing for the pitch. Ricky Saunders, prepares to hit another one home in a game against Shenandoah College. Practicing coordination and reaction techniques. Jerry Crittenden. Paul Bishop. Mark Settle and Ron Peterson take turns tossing the ball. Dan Silvia prepares tv slide home in a game against Shenandoah College. Haul Bishop and Mark Settle reach for the ball in pre-game warm-up activities. |UC ■ With full force Ray Rusk fires in the pitch against Shenandoah College RU's team plays their home games on fields at Pulaski. The school hopes to have the new field ready for the 1987season. Bastbatt uam (front row) Ray Rusk. Bill Parks. Chris Flanagan. Gene Riggs. Joey Harvich. P. I Bishop. Ricky Saunders. Brad Shelton. Dan Silvia, (back row) Manager Mary Beth rs. Trainer Sherry Park� Ralph Barrier. Steve Tickle. Kerry Roberts. Dale Schrader. K. m Scott. Jeff Severs, jerry Crittenden. Coach I trn Nov man RU Opponent 1 Emory Henry 7 17 1 3 Libert) Baptist College 28 0 21 7 Appalachian State 17 4 UNC —Asheville 14 $ 19 1 Winthrop College II 2 II 0 Campbell Umv. 38 5 Shenandoah College 10 8 C olumbus College 12 6 Augusta College 20 1 Baptist College 1$ 4 Armstrong State College 12 0 Lynchburg College 6 3 4 9 Shenandoah College 4 15 2 0 Liberty Baptist College II 1 Longwood College 11 4 8 1 Campbell Univ. 14 4 Coastal Carolina Col. 14 5 9 10 Bridgewater College 14 5 Washington Lee Univ. 3 8 9 1 Clinch Valley College 2 4 4-26 8 Baseball 115 Golf team swings Young and inexperienced described the RU golf team. Losing Chuck Tickle, Pat Simpson and Bob Burnette to graduation, the team was stripped bare of its leadership and experience. These leaders were irreplaceable, but the team was strong, and determination kept them going. Filling the shoes of Tickle and Simpson were two talented freshmen. Steve Sayers and Robbie Stewart. Chuck Tickle was a NAIA All-American and a fourth runner-up in Division II Championships, while Chuck held the number one and number two positions on the team. They were solid players but they lacked experience. They were still making the transition to college life and to stiff Division 1 competition. The team participated in 15 tournaments. They traveled to James Madison University, Virginia Military Institute and Bluefield College. The season ended with the Big Conference Tournament at the Forest Hills Golf for par Course in Augusta Georgia; the team faced tough competition against the B:t South’s lop schools. “None of us rta . played to our potential in any of out matches.” said Steve Sayeri. Sayers posted a total of 243 at the Big South ' tourney. Robbie Stuart had a 239. Chris Goodloe ended with 242 followed by Todd Hammock with a 249. RU accumulated a total of 973 to place the team in the number eight position at tlx tournament. Armstrong State slid by RU with a 966 placing them in seventh place. The golf team hoped to make then next season more productive. ‘‘We had a young squad that didn’t have a whole lot of experience. We will have a number of players returning and I'm looking forward to a group with better leaders. With another summer to practice I expect to sec better overall players.” said Coach Steve Robinson. ) by Judy Fink 116 Golf ■Robbie Stewart prepares for a name by brushing up on his form. Because the school doesn't have a course for the team to practice they were forced to travel to area courses for their practices and names. ■ Sieve Sayers practiced his way to the number one position on the golf team. James Madison Spring Golf Invitational Max Ward Intercollegiate Golf Tourney Blucficld College Spring Invitational £ Virginia State Collegiate GolfTournamcnt Newport News Tournament S Big South Conference GolfTournamcnt s 19th of 21 18th of21 6th 14th 15th of 16 8th of 9 ( ' f: (front row) Bob Burnett. Todd Hammock. Chris Goodloe. Robbie Stewerl. Steve Robinson (back row) ChrisSansvite. Steve Sayers. Darryl Holt. Jim Motley. Golf 117 Expansion increases use Let's face it, fitness was in. Whether you worked out on a regular basis or just occasionally for the fun of it. the Dedmon Center had something for everyone. Construction on the Dedmon Center begun in 1979 and the building was completed on December 9, 1981. It housed five racketball courts, an indoor track, basketball and volleyball courts, steam rooms, team rooms, a Nautilus and an exercise room. Plans for the future included the construction of an Olympic size pool which was projected to be completed by the fall of 1986. Plans were also in the making to build softball, baseball and football fields. In addition, jogging trails and 12 tennis courts were to be constructed. The Dedmon Center was open to all RU students. They were welcome to bring guests with them on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. An average of 350-600 people visited the center daily. The most popular features were the racketball courts and the Nautilus room. The racketball courts had to be reserved in advance and were booked daily. Goggles and rackets were supplied, but students had to supply their own racketballs. The Nautilus room was moved to a larger room this past year because of the growing demand. This new room housed 13 Nautilus machines, 10 exercise cycles, two rowing machines and a carpeted free-exercise area. This free-cxercise area was used for aerobics, dancing and cheerleading practices. Students worked out on the Nautilus machines for numerous reasons. “It was a great way to work off tension and stress created by schoolwork. It was a shame that more people didn’t take advantage of the facilities offered because it was free,” said Freshman Jennie Tin-ney. Others simply went to stay fit or to work off those extra pounds. “It was a perfect way to fight the ’freshmen 15.” said Sandra McEwan. Many couples went to the Dcdmo« Center together instead of guys leaving their girlfriends at home. The trend was to bring them along. The Dedmo« Center was a great place to meet people who had a common interest. Although the majority of people who visited the center were students, faculty and administration were often seei pumping iron. Several of RU’s professors were seen working out, playing racketball or running around the track Dr. Mann of the History department frequented the Nautilus room while Dr Zeakes of the Biology department was an avid racketball player. The Dedmon Center provided a recreational facility that met the needs of RU students. Students improved themselves, had fun and met ne people. by Rhonda Hopkins 118 Nautilus ■ In her spare time, Susan Kamash uses the Nautilus equipment to develop her lots. ■ Many students like Mike Taylor, work on leg strength as an important part of their workout. ■ Brad Phillips lakes advantage of the Nautilus machines at the Dcdmon Center to strengthen his stomach muscles. Nautilus 119 ■ Freshman Tom Branch, an asset to any team, led RV in scoring. This outstanding player broke RU's previous scoring record with a whopping SI goals. Tearn loses coach ... maintains pride The RU lacrosse team had a very disappointing season. Plagued with hardships throughout the season, the team played like a family and helped each other through rough tmes. “We are like a family,” said Greg Kaplan, “We play not only for the sport, but for the brotherhood. Early in the season the team had the misfortune of losing their coach on the first day of formal practice. The loss resulted in a lack of motivation. After getting over the initial shock, the group had to pick themselves up and face the toughest schedule ever played by RU. In their frst year of Division 1 lacrosse, the team encountered many of the nation’s No. one teams. They lost their first three games to Sienna, Duke and Guilford. The squad had difficulty stabilizing themselves and lost to Ohio State and Pfeiffer. The team entered its sixth game with doubts. Finally they saw a light at the end of the tunnel; it marked a turning point for the team. In the second half of the game the team came to life and played with expertise. With added confidence they set out to tackle their next opponent with more enthusiasm. Their victim. University ol Virginia, was ranked eighth in the nation in Division I polls. As the game proceeded, RU managed to hold Virginia 3-2 at the half. However, it took two more games before RU clinched its first win. RU slid by Lynchburg College to win the game 14-13. This wi: was exciting to RU because it was the first time they beat Lynchburg. Paul Ellis made the score that broke the tie and the team succeeded in defeating the dominate Lynchburg team. The lacrosse family pulled together during difficult times and got more out of a season than a winning team. “It was a tough season for the squad, but the team pride and friendship kept us a tight knit group when the chips were down,” said Paul Ellis. by Judy Fid | Atlackman Chris Garcia moves down the field with his Guilford opponent close by his side. 120 Lacrosse Brotherhood holds team together ■ In pursuit of his opponent. Midfieldman Mike Krongaard is assisted by his teammate 7c Branch in a game against Ohio State. 122 Lacrosse Opponent Sienna 9 Duke University 18 Guilford College 10 Ohio State University 8 Pfeiffer College 9 Notre Dame 11 University of Virginia 14 William and Mary 13 VMI 13 Roanoke College 14 Va. Tech 6 Lynchburg College 13 3-9 lacrutw (front rote) Asst. Couch Mike Steieny Murk Miller. Randy Konsker. Todd Hopkins. ) n Woods. Greg Kaplan, John Klcp. Ron Anderson. Jim Brennan Tom Cooke Mike Long. I . Coach Dr. Bill Chlckenng (second ro ) Richard Smith Greg McCarthy. Bill O'Hara. Ian i Ijrfi. John Younts. Rick McKnighl. Doug Hogg Paul Ellis. Chris Garcia (back rote) Manager Marlin. Trainer Kirsten Jans'. Brain Mastyk. Whts Howard. Mike Krongaard. Dan I ntfx Jim Esinhart. Jim Mose. Tom Branch. MaryRvman. Trainer. ■ Midfieldman Dan H empty passes the ball as his Ohio Stare opponent comes in far the block Lacrosse Perseverance prevails during ■ Four year veteran Sue Shoemaker was the number one player on the team. She played doubles with Tammy Ponder to make a talented duo season The RU women's tennis team had a disappointing season compared to last year. In 1984, the lady highlanders had the most successful season of their history. Yet, due to illnesses during the 1985 season, the team suffered 18 losses and 11 wins. One of their most dedicated and strong players, Janine Clark became ill and had to return home. The team also lost their most experienced player Chris Nelson to graduation. The highlanders had only six matches at home. And as Susan Shoemaker com- mented, “We were cither in school, o: the courts, in our rooms studying or u the van going to another match.” The team’s record was not a rdkctiw of their dedication and hard work. The; spent long hours practicing daily. A Tammy Ponder stated. “You have want to practice.” Although the tea didn’t win as many matches as tlx would have liked, the women’s tenor team gave RU a sense of pride by con tinually being dedicated to tennis ar, RU. (J) by Sharon Walthall | Sue Shoemaker strives to return a shot to her opponent. 124 Women's Tennis 4 8 3 -( '} tennis (front row) Krista Guglielmi. Sue Shoemaker. Tammy Ponder. Dr. Tom Hon• 3 (hack row) Debbie Byrd. Karen Russell. Mary Carpenter. Kim Johnson Marshall Univ. Opponent 3 Eastern Kentucky 4 East Tcnn. State 4 UNC-Grccnsboro 2 UNC-Charlottc 6 Carson-Ncwman 5 Appalachian State 6 VFI SU 9 Winthrop College 4 Peace College 9 Flagler College 9 Daytona Beach CC 2 Santa Fc CC 5 Georgia Southern 8 Guilford College 7 Davidson College 8 Emory and Henry College 4 Carson-Ncwman 5 George Mason Univ. 6 Ohio University 6 Old Dominion Univ. 8 American University 4 UNC-Charlotte 7 Tennessee Tech 0 East Tcnn. State 5 Hollins College 1 Georgetown Univ. 6 Mary Washington College 6 11-18 Women’s Tennis 125 ■ Junior Franklin Chaney gracefully returns a shot at practice. Tennis practices were held daily on RU's courts. ■ Waiting for the serve. Mike Pcrrone anticipates his next move. Facing tough competition, the Men's Tennis team finished its first year in the Virginia State Intercollegiate League. They had a successful year finishing second in the Big South Conference with a 14-8 record. With big upsets over George Mason and William and Mary, they surprised many opponents with strong and competitive play. Under head coach Ron Downs the Highlanders were led by outstanding play from number one seed. Mike Per-rone. He also played on the number one doubles team along with junior Franklin Chaney. Pcrrone and Chancy named Co-Most Valuable Players by the team members, captured the doubles chan-pionship at the Big South Conferee. Tournament. Also performing well, the tournament in singles compctii: was sophomore Greg Goodall. H. placed a respectable fifth. Giving outstanding individual perf. mances throughout the season was ifc: number six seed player Stuart Rosen He was named most improved by the team for his advancement. When the season came to a dc coach Downs had to step down from coaching position. Fortunately, forr RU tennis player. Ken Miller took our ) by Keith Crennan 126 Men’s Tennis Men’s tennis upsets league Opponent Winthrop College 8 Coastal Carolina College 2 Baptist College 0 Armstrong State College 6 Augusta College I University of Rochester 5 Virginia Wesleyan I George Washington University 7 Roanoke College I Ohio University James Madison University University of Charleston 0 Lynchburg College 3 Hampden-Sydney College VMI 0 Va. Tech 6 Hampden-Sydney College 2 Campbell University I Lynchburg College I Roanoke College 0 George Mason University 4 Washington and Lee University 7 14-8 ■ Senior Mike Perronc held the number one position on the men's tennis team for three years. With big wins over Va Tech and James Madison University. Mikes season record was 16 5. ” With a look of determination. John Barker aims to smash the ball to his opponent. Men’s Tennis 127 Photos by Jack Jeffers Malt Barrick 128 Field Hockey Success hasn’t spoiled them yet An abundance of confidence, hours of hard work and a lot of determination were the key in-gredients of the RU field hockey team. In iheir second year of NCAA Division I competition, the Lady Highlanders mbined their ambition and talent, and ended the season with a 10-7 record. The team was composed of only jnderdassmen but that fact didn't af-fect their winning ability. During the , irl portion of the season, the inexperienced lineup took a beating against William and Mary and three-time national champion Old Dominion Iniversity. Thor next matches proved to be profitable as the lady Highlanders pulled out five straight wins before losing to owcrhouscs Duke and Virginia by only one goal each. Two of their major upsets were over the University of Richmond where they were victorious 1-0, and Virginia Commonwealth University with a win of 1-0. In both matches the lady Highlanders played with a strong, sound defense. Junior goalie Melanie Godsey was backed by freshmen Mary Fike, Vicki Padgett and Nicki Westall who improved and gained experience quickly. Godsey received support from the more experienced members of the team, sophomore Tiffany Primm and juniors .linger Berry and Kathy Kupp. I didn’t exactly expect this kind of season, but it doesn't really surprise me, said coach Laurie Bell. We had a couple of positions we had to fill with young people early in the season and while I knew they were talented, I wasn't sure they'd develop so quickly,” explained Bell. Their offensive team was led by junior All-Americans Crista Bciscl and Susan Neal while Kirsten Janass and Kathy Knupp provided excellent play for the Highlanders. The team was pleased with the advancement to the South Atlantic Conference tournament. At the conference, they faced the revengeful University of Richmond. The competition was fierce and they buckled under the pressure. The first round was lost 2-1. The lady Highlanders took a beginning 0-2 record and turned it into a 10-7 season. Although they were inexperienced, they used their positive attitude. confidence and talent to consistently play strong and powerful field hockey. by Judy Fink and Jane Purcell . 1 ■ In a match against VCU. Crista Reiscl makes art All-American“ pass to teammate Susan Neal. Ri' captured me game 10. Kirsten Janass prcjxtres to knock the hall dots afield. § Field Hockey a 129 Malt liar rick Moving to the top ■ All-American Susan Seal out-maneuvers her VCV opponents with hard-nosed siickwork. ■ A strong defense shut down all scoring against VCV. The defense is led by Tiffany Primm. Jmger Uerny and Melanie Godsey. 130 Field Hockey Kirsten Jana is. a Junior forward. takes the hall downfield for a hopeful score. After a successful play v Kirsten Janass £ shows her enthusiasm as her team advances in ■5 the name. ■ Junior striker Crista Bcisel is a two time collegiate All-American and has been recognized on the All-South Conference team. Basel boasted 13 goals and one assist for a total of 14 points Her sophomore year she recorded 13 goals and six assists and she pumped 33 goals in her freshman war. t r. r) Kirsten Janass. Sue Seal (second row) llolly Hood. Tiffany Primm. Anne Marie Sandy Seal. Mary like, Sicki lies fall. Robin (back row) Melanie Godsey, Shuuna Kathy Knupp. (Unger Berry. 17« ki Padgett. C'rista Bcisel. Tracey IJovd. Coach Laurie Hr ! kelly (iill RU Opponent 0 William and Mar 3 0 Old Dominion University 8 4 American University 2 1 University of Richmond 0 1 Virginia Commonwealth 0 4 Wake Forest 2 2 Longwood College 0 0 Appalachian Stale 2 1 James Madison University 5 1 Eastern Kentucky 0 6 Louisville 1 2 Lynchburg College 0 5 Davidson 0 3 Longwood College 2 0 Duke University 1 3 University of Virginia 4 1 University of Richmond 2 10-7 Field Hockey 131 Running to the top ■ Mils! Hartwell returned this year after sitting out last year due to injuries and illness. Hartwell set a new record in the 3.1 mile run. She was awarded a spot on the Virginia All-State women’s cross country team and placed first in the Winthrop Invitational and eighth overall in the women s division of the Virginia State Championship. Cross Country was a demanding sport, one that required year round training. During the summer, runners trained on their own, but when they are in school, 70-75 hours a week were spent running. This strenuous schedule was necessary in order for the runners to be at their competitive best. Although the cross country squads were plagued with injuries in the 1984 season, coaches Tyler Will and Mick Stewart anticipated a successful season in 1985. Their expectations were fulfilled. this past season proved to be successful for the highlander barriers. The men’s and women’s teams captured first place finishes in the second Big South Conference Championships at Winthrop College by defeating Campbell University and Baptist College. The men’s team finished sixteenth in the NCAA Region 3 Championship at Furman University. The team also competed at the Charleston and Distance Run. the University of Ken- tucky Invitational and the Furr: Invitational. Some outstanding members this were Donnie Tickle. Danny Sturgill. J Adcy and Mitzi Hartwell. DonnyTic-placed second in the Big South fr fercncc Championship while Dar Sturgill finished fourth. Adcy i finished second at the Big South C ference Championship. Hartwell, u was redshirted because of injuries a illness last year, set a new record in t 3.1 mile run at the Big South Che pionship with a time of 17-49, award;: her the women’s individual champior ship. She earned a spot on the Viigir All-State women’s cross country uv and placed first in the Winthrop Im tional. She also placed eighth overall the women’s division of the Virgir State Championship at the College William and Mary. With hard work and dedication, tfc cross country squads proved to V competitive Division I leu teams. by Rhonda Hopkins Connie llayncr. Kirsten Sturman. Diann Williamson. Angela Ogden, (front row) Jeff Custard. Scott Bishop. Ron Witherow. Bruce Barnhill (bark JacQuic Tawlak. Jill Adey. Karen Hayes. Marsha Gingery. Mitzi Hart- row) coach Tyler Will. Danny Sturgill. Donny Tickle. Alex Downing well. Stacey Leone. coach Mickey Stewart 132 Cross Country Pushing himself on. this cross country runner senses the approaching of the end Moving at a steady rate helps cross country runners keep ahead. ■ Striving on. Diann Williamson keeps ahead of her opponent. i Cross Country 133 Achieving their dream made the year worth celebrating For the first time, a long time dream became reality for the women’s soccer team as they were named one of the 14 Division I soccer teams to compete in the 1985 NCAA National Championship Tournament. The Highlanders, under first year head coach, Don Staley, finished the regular season ranked 13th with a record of 14-6-1. The Highlanders received the bid after they defeated the North Carolina State Wolfpack 1-0 in the final regular season game. Coach Staley commented. “It was just amazing. I was on pins and needles that weekend waiting for the decision. When I took over this team I felt we had a shot at reaching nationals if the right things happened and they did.” The season unfittingly came to an end when in the first round of the tournament the team was defeated by the Wolfpack team. 1-0 in a sudden death shootout in Raleigh. North Carolina. The Wolfpack dominated much of the play, but could not break or penetrate the awesome Highlander defense led by goalie Peggy Poore who racked 19 saves. “I was so proud of the girls, coach Staley added, For what they accom- ■ Junior Peggy Poore Mocks a Mint during warm up practices before a N.C. State game. RV defeated the Wolfpack 1-0 and received their national bid plished this season it was a shame our season had to end on penalty kicks. The Highlanders first received national recognition after an impressive showing at the Washington, D.C. Area Girls Soccer Tournament (WAGS). The team impressed pollsters by sweeping through a 16 team field which included six nationally-ranked teams. The biggest victory came in the finals, when the Highlanders defeated third ranked Boston College. 2-1. During the tournament, after losing to George Mason and tying the Wolfpack earlier in the season, the team faced 13th ranked Central Florida in which coach Staley felt was the turning point in the season. “I felt if we did not defeat Central Florida in the tournament, our season would have been over. The girls really got fired up and our whole season turned around after the victory over Central Florida. 2-1.” Throughout the season the team was led by the defense under co-captains Poore and Marie Onorato. Poore who raked in 10 shutouts this season and finished with a remarkable .95 goal average. Onorato was the backbone of the defense keeping the opposition away from the Highlander net. Offensive' the team was led by juniors Par Romano. Lynn Childers and Julie Hj who accounted for 35 of the team's goals. The team’s biggest wins o! th season, goal margin wise, came again Roanoke College and Guilford Colic, as they were both crushed by i Highlanders 13-0. The season began to take shape frt the beginning as the Highlanders up. the University of Virginia 3-0 at Rs, ford. At one point in the season, t: team went on a seven game winni ; streak when they captured the (WAG championship against top opponents The team received some added pun from freshmen Lelia Haack, Suu Sahlstrom. Carla Massarini and Kir Brighton who combined for II goa and four assists. The team had itv hugest turnout for its regular season gar against North Carolina Wesleyan dicing parents’ weekend. While in the he. for national bid. parents and studer came out to watch the nationally rankee Highlanders crush their opponents H in front of a huge crowd at Dedrac Center field, by Keitk Ctenm ■ Susan Sahlstrom and Julie Hall display their elation after a successful game. In a game against Roanoke College. Kim Brighton hustles to gel to the ball More her opponent. RV trampled Roanoke 13-0 in the second game of the season. 134 Women’s Soccer Women's Soccer: (front row) Pam Romano. Carla Massarins. Susan Sahlstrom. I.eha llaack. h Hall. Peggy Poore Jennifer Baughman. Karen Seal. Marie Onorato. Carolyn Willis. .' in Childers. Jan Dugan (back row) Dave Vtnik. Mike Mather. Cammil Conby (trainer). I -n Whitehill. Kin Brighton. Kris Miller. Karen Rowden. Kelly Win. Keeny Sheridan. Jen- Duce. Karen T ait, Lori LaCara. Beth Hewitt. Don Staky (coach). University of Virginia Opponent 0 Roanoke College 0 Connecticut 2 Boston College 1 University of Hartford 1 North Carolina 7 Guilford College 0 Guilford College 0 George Mason 2 Methodist 0 N.C. State 1 George Washington 0 Central Honda 1 Michigan State 0 Texas 1 Boston College 1 William and Mary 1 Virginia Wesleyan 0 Colorado 2 N.C. Wesleyan 0 N.C. State 0 N.C. State 1 14-7-1 Jennifer Duce moves in to gam an edge over her N.C State opponent at the Ded-man field. With full force. Jennifer Baughman prepares to kick a corner kick against Guilford College RC defeated Guilford 13 Oand6 0- Strong defensive player Peggy Poore was a key player in the 1985 season. With 155 saves, she had 10 shutouts this gear. Poore boosted her team to a 14-7-1 season Women’s Soccer 135 Public Information and Relations ■ Third year starter Stephen White provided excellent play for this year's soccer leant with 14 goals. As a sophomore he broke former player-coach Randy Jones' record of 11 goals. Named offensive MVP of the Va Tech Gobbler Classic as a freshman and best offensive player of RU's squad as a sophomore. White was named to the Big South All-tournament team. ■ Freshman Allen Valencia maintains In typical soccer aggressiveness. fti. tight control over the ball during a Gerber. Kevin Taylor and Brian I 'd 4 Campbell University match. control of the ball. 136 Men’s Soccer A difficult season . . . but worth the effort Finishing undefeated in Big South Conference with a record of 4-0, the men’s soccer team headed into post season play in first place. The learn was led by record setting midfielder Junior Stephen White who scored 14 goals breaking the existing record of 12. The Highlanders finished with a record of 8-8-2 with a 3-0 record ;n conference play. The team's biggest victories were against conference rival and defending champions Campbell niversity at RU. The game was very physical with many penalties issued. Struggling after losses to Old Dominion University and powerful George Mason, the team had a very important battle. Led by White, the team was vic-torious 2-1 in front of a large and exuberant crowd at Dcdmon Center field. Coming off a three game winning streak, the team faced James Madison at RU in front of the largest crowd at Dcdmon this season. The team played a strong game with great enthusiasm. They were victorious 2-0 as RU goalie Justin Bryant remained alert and defensive. Defensively the team was led by backs Kevin Taylor, Joe Montagnc and All-American nominee of 1984 Billy Gerber. The team allowed only 36 goals with nine coming from the two soccer powers in the nation, George Mason University and the University of Virginia. Goalkeeper, Bryant, played most of the season but backup keepers Jeff Brown and Fran Henry, playing a total of 670 minutes, allowed only eight goals. Offensively, Seniors Bert Diesel, Brian Udy and Gerber helped to build strength and power for the team. The Highlanders were assisted in scoring by Freshmen Alan Valencia and Scott Washburn who played extremely well. ■ Joe Montague readies the ball to make another shot at the goal. ■ Key player Bert Diesel heads the ball in attempt to score. Diesel tallied five goals and five assists to finish second oehind Stephen White. ■ Expressing his emotion for a successful attempt. Brian Udy signals victory. Men’s Soccer 137 Experience Provides RU. undefeated in Big South play, hosted first round playoffs against Augusta College. RU advanced to the Big South Championship game against Campbell University. Scott Washburn scored the only goal for RU. The team lost 3-1 but played an excellent game. Head coach Tom Lillard commented, We really played well in conference play when the game was on the line. With the top competition, we played in Division I and came out with a .500 an edge winning percentage. Our main goal was winning the conference championship and we played well in regular season play.” The RU men’s soccer team did play well throughout the season. They also succeeded in getting more supporters and fans at the games. With previous performances as in the past, KU's soccer outlook is promising. by Keith Crennan ■ Trainer Mary Ryman. Chris Bourne and Coach Tom Lillardd . the preceding game. Bourne, an asset to the team, ended up our-team's injured list for part of the season. ■ All-American nominee for 1984 Billy Gerber prepares to fire donnj against Campbell University. RU was victorious 2-1. ■ Joe Montagne dribbles the ball down the field past his Car-.:1, University opponent in hopes of another RU victory. 138 Men's Soccer ■ Ki s Hnan I dy lakes a pass from Stc c M'hue in a match against the Univesitv of Virginia who was wctonous 0-5 Wm’i Soccer: (front row) Brian Udy. Stephen While. Mike Dopp. Peter Bouker. Jeff Brown. • Henry. Justin Bryant. Thai Nguyen. Bill Gerber. Scott Washburn. Willie Kee. Chris -T (hack row); Assistant Don Staley. Mike Harig. Bert Diesel. Joe Montagne. Lance Casey. Pruett. Joe Wyzkoski. Eric Sigurdson. Trung Pham, J. P. Goyer. Allen Valencia. Kevin Bill Stockier. ead Coach Tom Lillard, Trainer Mary Ryman.________________________________ 3 3 1 4 Old Dominion University Opponent 3 Liberty Baptist College 1 UNC-Ashville 1 George Mason 4 W.Va. Wesley an 1 Campbell University 1 University of Virginia 5 Randolph-Macon 1 King College 3 James Madison University 0 Virginia Tech 2 George Washington 3 Long wood College 1 Virginia Commonwealth 2 Baptist College 0 VMI 1 University of Richmond 3 N.C. State 2 Augusta 0 9-8-2 ■ Freshman Striker Eric Sigurdson heads the ball against Campbell defender. Sigurdson was the third leading scorer for RU. ■ Joe Monagne rushes ahead to maintain control of the ball against Campbell University. Men's Soccer 139 Another record ■ Senior hater setter Pam Herath became interested in volleyball tis a freshman in High School. How an All American candidate, she was once in wived in basketball, softball and track She dropped them all and concentrated on volleyball. A transfer from Charles County Community College. Herath holds the team record for the most assists with 253. breaking season Patty LaBelle's new hit song “I’ve Got A New Altitude” blasted from the tape player. The girls wearing the letters representing Phi Sct-ta Spika blazened across their sweatshirts went into action. What was that round white object flying from their outstretched arms? Don’t be confused. The 12 women on RU Women’s Volleyball team were merely warming up as part of pre-game activities. The perfect synchronization of the warm-up show wasn’t the only activity they did well this year. The volleyball team broke its own school record for most wins in a season. The Highlanders finished the season with an impressive 31-14 record, which broke the old school record set by the 1981 AIAW Division II state championship team that went 30-6. All-American candidates Pam Herath and Paddy Johnson led the Highlander offense through the season. Defensive specialists Rhonda Allen and Debbie Byrd kept the Highlander attack strong with consistent back row play and senior Mary FIcig put in fine performances at the middle hitter position. Team unity was one of the strongest points for a team that put in ten hours of practice a week. The idea of starting their own sorority. Phi Setta Spika. was to help keep team unity and enthusiasm. Academic excellence happened to be another factor of this diverse volleyball team. According to Coach Jancll Dobbins, the team I been honored with the RU Acaderai Excellence Award twice for maintaini a high overall GPA. “This team is well-rounded in aspects of the game,” Dobbins said I' 14 years of coaching. Dobbins fear, the move to Dedmon Center this «: but much to her relief the school’s er-thusiasm remained the same if not better. “We’ve always had good crowds she exclaimed. Playing their final home matches the year at the Dedmon Center, f Highlanders put together their bes match of the season and defeated Marshall University 16-14, 10-15, 15-8 capture the Radford University Invitational championship. The team alt-captured second place in the Na -Academy Invitational losing to 20t ranked Navy in the finals 10-15, 10-15 “We gave them a good match. The g were so proud of themselves for the wj they played in this tournament,” « Dobbins. RU, which moves to Division I slat next season, finished the year with 24-7 mark against Division II o? ponents. The Highlanders were against Division I competition and I against Division III. This powerful volleyball team had year worth celebrating and according Coach Dobbins, next year may prove be even more promising. £ by Chris Messtritx 140 Volleyball Returning the ball to her opponents. Paddy Johnson reaches for the ball. The All America1 didate helped lead her team to a 24-7 season. Team mules Laura Higgins and Man P eig show a dual effort at the net Hiu Sella Spika member Laura Higgins shows how the sorority seas named in a matih against Pfeiffer College Paddy Johnson reaches lo the top to saw the ball as her Pfeiffer opponent tries to slide by RU Opponent ■� Longwood College 0 2 Wake Forest University 2 V Winthrop College 1 2 Winston-Salem State 0 0 Marshall University 2 2 Kui town University 2 2 l-ongwood College 0 0 Charles County V 2 Liberty University 0 ■ Messiah College 1 0 v3. Commonwealth 3 2 University U 2 Coastal Carolina 0 I Liberty University • 2 Marshall University 0 2 Coastal Carolina 0 3 Marshall University- Wake Forest 2 2 University 0 • Loyola 1 2 Howard University 0 2 Scion Hall U. Md. Baltimore 0 2 County 0 0 South Hampton 2 Navy Opponent Winston-Salem Stall I Wake f orest University 2 Rutztown I U. Md Baltimore County 2 Navy 0 Fast Tennessee State 0 Concord 0 USC Spartanshurg 0 Fast Tennessee State 2 Mars Hill 0 USC Spartanshurg 3 James Madison University 3 Pfeiffer College 0 Guilford College I Pfeiffer College 0 UNO Asheville 2 Campbell University 0 Winthrop College 2 Concord College 0 Salem College 0 Faveltcville State 0 Salem College 0 Fayetteville Slate 0 I .ongwood College 0 I ' dt: (from row) Debbie Byrd (co-captain). Brenda Blevins (co captam). (second row) Pam '■ Su:anne SI richer, Sheri Parsons. Meredith Yeager. Paddy Johnson, (back row) Debbie lain coach). Margaret Thomas (manager). Camille Rutzinski. Mary Fleig. Laura (trachea Poster. Rhonda I Hen. Janell Dobbins (coach). Volleyball 141 ■ High above the balance beam, this gym■ j? nasi holds true form while performing in Peters Hall. 15 c 5 142 Women’s Gym nasties Performing with enthusiasm £ £ ymnastics can be a show 1 w — a theater,” said Coach 11 Martin Hickabee. And hat a show the RU women’s gym-iihes team put on this year. Opening . ir 1986 season as defending state ampions, the Highlanders won the ' rst meet against Slippery Rock. For a total of three hours a day, five uvs a week, from September to May, liters Hall gymnasium was the center : high energy for the eight girl squad. Enthusiasm was high for the second ar of competition as NCAA Division ompetitors. After all, the Highlanders turned to NCAA regional qualifying mnasts from last year’s slate cham-lOnship squad. In his ninth year as head coach, Mar-n Huckabcc has been the only coach that the Highlanders have ever had ■ ncc he organized the first women’s team in 1977. State title hopes for 1986 squad relied largely on the performance of three talented all arounders — senior Karin Rettew, Sue Knebel and Lisa Ward. Renew won the state balance beam championship last year and was current state record holder in that event with a 9.1 score. Following the opening with Georgia College and Slippery Rock. RU hosted meets against Longwood. Auburn, North Carolina, William and Mary, Jacksonville State, N.C. State and Maryland. “We went out to every meet thinking we could win, even though on paper there were some teams we couldn’t touch,” said Huckabcc. ”If we went out and got beat by a better team, we could deal with that. We never wanted to go out and beat ourselves.” by Christine Messerian g In imJ air this gymnast holds good form as she uses strength and agility as her haste necessities. Georgia College Slippery Rock University of Pa United States Naval Academy Longwood College Auburn University University of North Carolina — Chape! mu North Carolina Slate University College of William and Mary Jacksonville State University Virginia State Championships l ady Bulldog Invitational Jacksonville Slate University Auburn University North Carolina State University University of Maryland University of North Carolina University of Kentucky NCAA Regionals Women’s Gym nasties 143 144 Men’s Gymnastics Hanging in there In ils first year of varsity competition last season, the RU’s men’s gymnastics team gained valuable pericnce. For the 1986 season, cxpec-utionswere even higher. When the tough got going the going •„it lough as competitions against is that included three of the nation's p 10 teams. “Last year, we started m absolute scratch and we won only-meet,” said RU coach Paul Kckwith. “We were competing in a jgh region, but 1 think it will be a J experience for the guys. Coach Beckwith took over the men’s am from Martin Huckabcc who was en able to concentrate on guiding the • mcn’s squad to the NCAA rcgionals. Rl' competed in 14 meets this season inning with the annual Metro Open Annapolis, Maryland. Following their regular season of meets, the Highlanders competed in the Championships of the South in Raleigh, N.C., and the Virginia state meet, which was held in Peters Hall. “Most of the programs we competed against have been established for a long time. said Beckwith. The best all around performer may be junior transfer Jeff Greene of Manassas, Va. Green was a club gymnast and teacher at Karons in Fairfax. MeVey, a junior from Frankfurt. Germany, was among the squad’s top all arounders last season. Individually, the Highlanders have several talented gymnasts. By hard work and extreme dedication, these athletes have proven to be a strong force of RU athletics. by Chris Messerian Metro Open Slippery Rock University of Pa. Shenandoah Invitational James Madison University Princeton University Jacksonville State University North Carolina State University College of William and Mary Jacksonville State University Georgia l ech James Madison University North Carolina State University Championships of the South Virginia State Championship Men's Gymnastics 145 Tom England ■ Newcomer Stephanie Howard rejoins her hometown high school teammate Joyce Sampson c’ year. The three year starter for her high school. Howard waved honorable mention high ••h ■ All-American with averages of 194 ppg. and 106 rpg 'The freshman guard is an asset thal( ■ Charlene Curtis feels will help RU's team to grow. 146 Women’s Basketball Women’s team shoots for 20 As the RU Women’s basketball team entered its second season of Division I competition, some wondered what the Lady Highlanders would do for an encore. Mtcr posting an impressive 17-10 record in coach Charlene Curtis’ debut, RU continued its bid toward national prominence by completing its 15th straight winning season. Improving on last year’s accomplishment wasn't easy, but Curtis was confident that her squad had the talent to meet the program’s increasingly high standards. The lady highlanders relumed 10 players, including three starters from the 1984-85 squad that upset North Carolina in the third game of the year, and they intensified their strength training and conditioning program to improve their chances against the toughest schedule in team history. I think we opened a few eyes last year to the point where people realize ■ Stephanie Howard tries for two against the I nimsity of Richmond as her opponent prepares to Mock her. that, yes, RU can be competitive in Division I and can win on this level,” said Curtis. “We arc beginning to feel comfortable in Division I, and we realize now what the competition is going to be like. I hope we can continue in the direction we started with our first season in Division I.” The team opened the season with an 8-2 mark, including big wins over Morchcad State, East Tennessee State, Florida State and F.ast Carolina. The girls faced a bit of a struggle on the road when they returned from semester break. They lost four of five away games before they posted a comeback victory over Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. The schedule has been a little tougher than a year ago and we’ve met the challenge,” said Curtis, “We’re getting balanced scoring from our starters and quality play from the bench, but we’re still looking for more consistency from game to game.” RU hoped that consistency and intensity would be the right combination. Thoughts of a 20 win season and previous year’s performance w'ere motivators for the I-ady Highlanders. RU recruited a number of freshmen sensations. One in particular, Stephanie Howard, joined her high school teammate junior Joyce Sampson as a member of the Highlander squad. Howard proved herself to be an excellent player as well as the leading scorer for the team. Her talent and hard work made her a potential All-American nominee. Center Joyce Sampson, second leading scorer and leading rc-boundcr, became a starter for the first time with Howard. These two girls were aided by junior Darlene Adkins as the third scorer for the team. With team members such as these. RU’s women’s basketball has a bright future. 147 Photos by Tom England Tom England ■ RU guard sophomore Robin Watkins shoots for two in a game held at the Dedmon center ■ Shooting against her University of Richmond opponents. junior Darlene Adkins helps pull RU ahead. 148 Women's Basketball Eyeing the hoop. Senior Kim Easter prepares to shoot as her teammate looks on. Morchcad Slate Loangwood East Tennessee State James Madison SW Texas State Florida State George Mason East Carolina Marshall UNC-Wilmington Duke Morgan State North Carolina Western Carolina Winthrop East Tennessee State VCU Choppin State UNC-Wilmington Western Carolina Wake Forest Opponent 57 51 56 70 63 80 63 60 68 62 86 75 81 59 64 72 65 0 79 43 82 RU 63 65 69 61 72 87 79 65 63 73 72 79 62 62 s 85 % 63 68 5 ’ r.t row) Cindy Chace. Lynn Richmond. Darlene Adkins. Kim Easter, Sandy Cox (back row) i int Coach Vernon Claylor. Graduate Assistant Reeky Crow. Sheryl Absher, Bonnie W w'. ■ i!l. Charmayne Sugars. Joyce Sampson. Dcirdrc Lambert. Allison McDaniel. Robin c-n. .Stephanie Howard. Head Coach Charlene Curtis 2 71 72 62 Women’s Basketball 149 Photo by Jack Jeffers ■ Senior Billy Myers h-as selected to the GTE-COSIDA District III Academic All-American Team. Chosen by district Sports Information Directors. Myers is one of two back court players to receive this honor. A starter since his freshman year. Myers is one of RL s leading scorers with a 13.0 points per game average. He is only the fourth player in Highlander history to surpass the 1.000point mark. ■ Senior posts Pat DiServio and Eric Key Freshman wing Harrell Patterson gon battle it out against their Eagles' against James Madison Universal opponent. defenders for a rebound R U won 73- 71. 150 Men’s Basketball Men experience injury and optimism According to Rick Rogers, '“It was easy to see why RU's coach Joe A. Davis was optimistic about his team's chances for success heading into the 1985-86 campaign. After all, he had three starters and most of his key reserves returning from last year, plus he had a solid group of newcomers who were expected to provide immediate help. But it's also easy to understand why Davis said his optimism was ‘somewhat guarded” as he led the highlanders into their second year of NCAA Division I play. The two starters who wouldn't be back were power forward David Smith, the school's career scoring and rebounding leader and last year’s top rebounder and second leading scorer, and wing James C'ookc, the leading scorer each of the last two years. As a result, Davis and his staff found themselves in a “wait-and-see” game. They were confident the talent was there to do the job, but had to wait to see who would step forward to take up the slack.” The Men’s basketball team faced a tough schedule in their second year as Division I. Not only did still competition weaken their resistance, but the team suffered numerable injuries throughout the season. They couldn’t seem to make things click; the Highlanders walked away with their first losing season ever. The season started off on a negative fool, the Highlanders took in Arkansas State and lost 74-77 in overtime. The Highlanders came back and posted a win over James Madison University, their first win against an in-state division I team since RU moved to Division I in 1984-85. The season continued with a consistent win, loss win record. There were many disappointments with losses to Virginia Military Institute. Arkansas State. Baptist and Appalachian State. Perhaps their biggest disappointment was the 60-65 loss to Winthrop. Many of the team's losses were due to injuries. A big blow to the Highlanders was the loss of sophomore point guard Rod Cousin, as was the earlier loss of junior forward Tim Penn. Cousin had played exceptionally well through the first 15 games and was among the conference and state leaders in assists and steals up until being sidelined by a stress fracture. He was knocked out of the lineup when he broke a bone in his right leg during the Richmond game. Penn was the Highlanders’ third leading scorer and reboundcr when he fell during the home game against Western Carolina and broke a bone in his left hand. The absence of these two starters resulted in a number of lineup changes by Coach Davis as he searched for the right combinations. Junior Mark Par-due, freshmen Keith Kcescc and Aswan Wainright, each played well in spots and were rewarded with starts to fill in for Penn. With Cousin knocked out of action, senior Billy Myers was called on to take over the point guard position, and sophomore David Adkins started as shooting guard. Towards the end of the season leading scorer Pat DiScrvio was put on the injured list as a result of an ankle injury. DiScrvio showed solid performance throughout the entire year. Eric Key suffered an ankle injury resulting in absence from the first two games of the season. With a number of lineup changes throughout the year, Wainwright and Adkins along with Harrell Patterson and Moose Myles all became starters of key reserves earlier than expected. The season was highlighted with big wins over Rider, University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Appalachian State, all of which were home games. The team which was made up of five freshmen, three sophomores, two juniors and three seniors pushed through the season with a young team. After gaining better experience, the young team hoped to seek better heights in the future and looked forward to more challenging seasons in Division I basketball. Men’s Basketball 151 ■ Freshman .Iswan W'amwright. from wing, goes up for a basket as teammates look on. ■ I’m DiSen 10. a HI' senior, plans the hall in the basket as optNinenls until iftatea fall. .Senior post Pal Di.Senio shools lor two as leammaies anil opponents look on with mi veil emotions. 152 Men's Basketball u hnch,s ,7v EX' W, slam ,1m hall snuor ,ru Ktx 'll ' I branch tin-air. ' ipponent taste rn VMI Arkansas State JMU Methodist Western Carolina Rider N.C. State Hovtard Bclhunc-Cookman Arkansas State Western Carolina tINC Wilmington Campbell Richmond I’aptist I INC Wilmington Appalachian State Winthrop Augusta Baptist Augusta Appalachian State Wm j Basketball: (front row) Rod Cousin. Januc Goble. Harrell Patterson. David Adkins. Keith A.« « I nn Penn. Mike Barcltfj. Hilly .Mitts (back row) trainer Jackie Ouse. Manager Dan Ki ev. Assistant ( oach Phil Hopkins. Assistant Coach Steve Robinson. Aswan Udmwrn-ht Dan Ihh-Jcau. Pat DiSeruo. Rodney Myles. .Mike Purdue. Erie Key. Assistant Coach l.onme •smith Head ( oach Joe Das is. Manager Rod (lillespie. Head .Manager Ronnie Canfield Men’s Basketball 153 Photos by Pat O'Neil ■ During a time-out the RU cheerleaders perform one of their many stunts. The squad which or. sists ofsix males and six females work daily perfecting stunts and tricks. 154 Cheerleaders Bringing fans to life Spirit! That’s what made a basketball game exciting. Add enthusiasm, hard-work and amina and you had just a few of the .jalities it took to be an RU leerleadcr. RU had two cheerleading ,uads under the direction of Paula !) ns. The Lady Rowdies cheered for ( Lady Highlanders, and the RU cheerleaders cheered for the men Highlanders. Being a cheerleader may have ap-•ared to be glamorous, but there was ore to it than was seen from the lands. The girls had to maintain a .ight limit of 118 pounds and the guys -.ad to be able to bench press the same weight. The members of the squad also had to maintain a GPA of 2.0 Their spirit wasn’t reserved for basketball games. It began in early September when the squad held its tryouts and the members were chosen. Practices began immediately. Each Monday. Tuesday, and Thursday for two hours the squads put in a lot of hard work in order to show RU fans their most impressive stunts and their continuous spirit. Although the RU cheerleaders traveled to only one away game this year, against James Madison University, it was exciting and RU was victorious 73-71. Due to the growing popularity of RU sports, there were new seating arrange- ments at home games to accommodate the broadcasters and statisticians. These additions changed the floor position of the cheerleaders; they were moved around to in front of the stands. We all knew that RU fans had a lot of spirit, but without the leadership from the cheerleaders and the Lady Rowdies, things may have been a little less exciting. Gwen Schade, a second year cheerleader, felt that cheerleading had added more excitement to her stay at RU. “It’s harder work than people realize and you put in many hours, but it’s the hard work that brings us closer together and makes it all worthwhile.” by Lorrie Coe ■Second year cheerleader Owen Schade smiles at the crowd as she takes a breather between cheers. ■ The IVB5-X6 RU cheerleading squad performs one of its pyramid formations during a time out against Campbell University. (front row) Donna Harding. Kathy Yowell. Owen Schade. Suzette Rhee. Jill Burns. Dawn Deboh (back row) Carey Usher. Barry Lyons. Hao Sevener. Pete Flora. Mickey McDonough. Lou Wisniewski Cheerleaders 155 Photos by Tom England Intramurals. . . Getting into the action ■ Recreation Majors Brenda Mitchell and Leslie Motherly help surer-, many of the intramural events such as waterpoto and volleyball. 156 Intramurals Sports Information Director R:ck Rogers takes part in Intramural Volleyball for fun and relaxation. Team members eye the ball in anticipation of another spike. Tim Smolinski shoots over Chris Brennan's head to score two points for his intramural basketball team ■ Chris Brennan answers Tim Smolinski s play by making the rebound and scoring as teammates and Smolinski look on. Intramurals 157 ■ Enjoying the antics of the half time show. Junior Kelly Wright and sophomore Carole Terr ■ get caught by surprise by Beehive photographer Pat O'Neil. ■ Many of RU’s sororities and fraternities provide banners and signs for support of R V athletics. 158 RUFans RU supports athletic teams ■ Spring lacrosse games always bring a crowd of rowdy fans to Moffett field. ■ Gathered on Moffett wall to watch a lacrosse game, these RU students enjoy the warm weather and good friends. ■ ‘hghlandcr basketball players sit on the sidelines herring their teammates on to victory. Spirit 159 The pep hand swings to the heat as they cheer on RU against Methodist College. The pep hand provides spirit as well as support at many of RU's athletic events. 160 Fans With mixed expressions, this crowd anticipates RU's next more. This year there was an in - . in attendance at home games. s$cacL caaemic William Yerrick. director of telecommunications. tests the sophisticated studio equipment for accuracy. Senior Jennie Smith chooses the carpeting colors she will use for her interior design project. While working in the laboratory . Dr. Richard Hoffman inspects a millipede, a Diplopoda. Computer science students input their programming assignments in Muse's computer lab. Education majors get a chance to entertain pre-schoolers at the nursery as part of their teaching experience. Jn 1910, RU’s academic program was quite dif-| ferent than it was in 1985. The faculty and ad-J ministration went through a long, vigorous work day in the early days. Academically, RU has drastically changed and grown reflecting the university’s commitment to excellence and progress. Students joked about the ideal of having basketry courses in the eighties. In the past, courses such as furniture making, school gardening and basketry1 were not only electives but were required manual arts courses. Students in the past had 45-minute classes compared to the 50-minute and 75-minute classes offered in the eighties. However, all classes met five days a week with 90-minute lab sessions. RU’s library collection in 1913 consisted of 500 books. The John Preston McConnell library, named after RU’s first president, consisted of 175,000 books and thousands of catalogued items, periodicals, back file volumes, audiovisual and curriculum materials. The faculty, led by President Dr. John Preston McConnell, consisted of 17 members. Under the direction of RU President Dr. Donald N. Dedmon, the 300 dedicated faculty members were the primary source of learning. These faculty members shared their knowledge, concern, and friendship with students in and outside the classroom. RU’s outstanding academic program, faculty and administration built a well qualified student body in the past and will continue to do so in the future. RU's library collection in 1913 h as located The library opened a spacious, comfor-in room 103 of the Administration Building, table terrace on the first floor. Many Students also used the library room to study, students find the terrace to be a lively place to study. Botany students examine the variety of trees on campus to complete their lab work. Dedicating countless hours of research and experimentation, a chemistry student tries his solution formula. Dr. Michael Cronin's students participate in a class discussion during their interpersonal communication class. Sewettwa aMect ttudeaU schedule ol Classes TK H The con version to semesters confused students trying to prepare their class schedules. vcn though it had been two years since the university switched from the quarter to the semester system, the change kept affecting many students in different ways. A great disadvantage that affected students who were accustomed to the quarter system was having only two different schedules for the school year instead of the usual three during the quarter system. Having three different schedules added more variety to the school year. Students had the chance to meet more people and different professors; furthermore, the courses' pace veemed to move a bit faster than it does today. Because of the change, many students had to spend an extra year at RU in order to meet all their requirements for graduation. However, for others this disadvantage meant “Because of the change, many students had to spend an extra year at RU in order to meet all their requirements for graduation.” an extra year of socializing and having fun. Although many disliked the change, others preferred it. Semesters extended the Christmas break, and they also allowed the students to end the school year earlier. Economically, the semester system imposed less demands on students. Instead of buying books three times a year, students only had to go through this hardship twice. Semesters also gave students more time to really grasp the content of the courses. “It's easier to get better grades because there are more opportunities to do better,” said Jill Chavkin. For better or for worst, the semester system already became a part of RU.The change had to take place at some time or another. by Marie E. Ferrey Semesters 161 Jihan Soda i expresses her feelings about women in the Third World 162 Sadat Sactat e tnicAe cwvticuCeim idow of Egyptian President, Anwar Sadat, Jihan Sadat had become a part of RU. As the first appointment to the new Distinguished Visiting Professor Program, Sadat had made an impact on the university and on her students while teaching honors courses. “We wanted someone of extraordinary stature. Mrs. Sadat was a great compliment to the university,” said President Donald N. Dedmon. Former United Nations ambassador Shirley Temple Black had asked Sadat to come to Radford, but it was after a visit from a committee including Ded-mon’s wife, Geraldine, that she was convinced to come. “Gen was so very excited to have me come to RU that it made me want to come that much more. said Sadat. Sadat’s honors course “Women in the Third World” had attracted 90 students, as well as visiting professors and the media. “The students were responding in such a way! 1 love it; I love them,” said Sadat. She also explained that she was not here just to talk about Egyptian women’s rights, but all women’s rights. People are most important to her. “My goal was to make people aware, but most of all for people to come close to each “We wanted someone of extraordinary stature. Mrs. Sadat was a great compliment to the university other.” Dedmon commented that education needed another cultural dimension. “With that dimension, we can appreciate and respect what we don’t know. It could even have something to do with peace in the world.” Peace was Anwar Sadat’s goal, and his wife had been striving for that Jihan Sadat and President Dedmon add a new perspective to the media. same goal. Whether it had been through working with orphaned children, the disabled, the standards of women, lectures or teaching, Sadat had persisted in reaching her goal. Even her students had realized this. “1 think we need to stop thinking of them as women's rights and start thinking of them as human rights,” said sophomore Dan Toti. Sadat had left RU with a message and a gift. “It’s something to look back on. You can say, ‘When I was at the university Mrs. Sadat taught a class ...’” said Dedmon. “I’ve never gotten to be so close to someone so important or so powerful. I thing it’s incredible, and it’s a good little boost for our school. It makes me glad that I’m going here,” said Toti. That some gift, however, went both ways. Jihan Sadat explained why, “I’m not looking for prestige. It would not add for me to be at a prestigious school. I don’t need repetition. I’m looking for people and friends. I need friendship and warmth, and that’s what RU gives me.” by Pam Mullinax Sadat 163 tide t e 7 he RU radio station, WVRU 89.9, and the RU television studio were two successful programs of interest in the Telecommunications Department. Located in modern Porterfield Hall, the Telecommunications department was equipped with modern facilities offering students the latest technology in radio and television production. The television studio, basically a laboratory for television production, started approximately nine years ago, and since then it has provided instructional support for telecommunication students. Nevertheless, students from different colleges other than journalism use the studios. ‘‘Several colleges on campus use the studio extensively including the College of Business and Economics,” said Bill Yerrick. Although the majority of the students using the studio were Telecommunications majors, any university student was welcome to use the studio. Ted Mckosky, director of the campus radio station, coordinated the station's daily format. WVRU's main function was to provide an educational, informational, and entertaining format geared toward the public. ‘‘Basically, WVRU is an alternative to other area radio stations,” commented Mckosky. The radio station began transmitting October 9, 1978 and has grown to have over sixty students involved in its operations. Speech and journalism majors were the primary students interested and involved in the radio station, but regardless of the student’s major, anyone on campus could get involved with the radio station. Mckosky indicated that the radio station’s operations manager was a business major student and that several other students majoring in various areas were actively involved in the radio station’s productions. Students got involved with these ac- tivities to fulfill a curriculum interest, to help with work-study assignments and to enrich their interests in telecommunications. “The already established campus television channel, a fairy new production called Campus Network, will operate in all the residence halls.” The future promised bright progress for the telecommunications studio. The already established campus television channel, a fairly new production called Campus Network, operated in all the residence halls. The Campus Network provided information and entertainment to benefit student Telecommunication students will h fully involved in this production. In addition, the telecommunications department was working on a fairly new program called “RU Ready,” a news radi magazine, which was produced b students. RU’s Telecommunication department encouraged all students interested in radio and television to get involved and participate in a rewardinf experience. by Charles E. Hale 164 Telecommunications Telecommunications 165 “ eytafruittaa catena compute aye hat ever happened to the good old days when we had to register for classes using cards? Where is the excitement and hustle and bustle of running from table to table waiting in long lines for hours just to find when you finally reached the person holding all the cards — they did not have one for you? Then you had to start all over at a new line. I’m sure those who do remember those days, don't miss them loo much! Although RU has had computer registration for three years, a lot of students have not realized how fortunate they really are. Of course, standing in line was still popular, but the lines “A lot of students have not realized how fortunate they really are” were not as bad as with the previous system. Freshmen seemed to have the most difficulty in adjusting to some of the basics for registering. Many said that having to fill out four full schedules was a waste of time since they ended up having to search through the booklet anyway. However, freshmen didn’t realize that having to fill out the four schedules served a purpose. It was more efficient for the operator to punch in the classes on the four schedules and find out which classes were available. This saved the student time and extra frustration at the terminal. With so many incoming freshmen competing for the same general education courses, adding another section of English or biology could be done much quicker with the computers than with the cards. While seniors, juniors, and sophomores usually had first choice of classes, many “Having computerized registration made it easier for students to get classes. ” spaces were held open for some freshmen to get their chance. Sophomores sometimes had a hard time getting classes they needed. Changing from the quarter system to semester system made it more difficult for man students to get classes that would complete a sequence. Completion of a sequence under quarters would enable students to fulfill requirements without repeating a course under the semester system. Having computerized registration helped keep things organized and made it easier for students to get classes. The hardships students encountered really were not all that devastating, just a link' inconvenient. We all needed to learn how to have patience — the best was was having to go through registration. } by Janet D. Cox 166 Registration ’ iotas by Janet Co. tf z££eriy educates aUtdeate 7 wo supporters of the arts, who preferred to remain anonymous, donated $100,000 to Radford University’s Flossie Martin Art Gallery located in Powell Hall. The inaugural exhibition held in September, attracted over 500 art patrons. Watercolors. oils, prints, computer graphics, sculptures, photography, pottery and many other pieces of Western Virginia artists were featured at the exhibition. The art gallery was a very well equipped facility. Aside from the large exhibition space, the gallery had work rooms, storage areas and a kitchen. To regulate the humidity and temperature “The art gallery gives students the opportunity to enrich their cultural background on a personal basis.” in the gallery, a climate control system operated continuously in order to protect all the art pieces. The art gallery gave students the opportunity to enrich their cultural background on a personal basis. Local artists including students were encouraged to submit art works to be considered for future exhibits. The gallery’s scheduled program this year included Painting by King David Webb, the Art Department Student Show, the Student Alumni Exhibit and others. by Marie E. Ferrey ■ RU's Flossie Martin Art Gallery exhibits art of Southwestern Virginia artists. 168 Art Gallery ■ Gary Harkrader's exquisite art brightens the artistic environment. The piece of art was shown at the inaugural exhibition in September ■ Pottery by Georgia Blizzard Michael is displayed during the inaugural exhibition. Art Gallery 169 ■ Alone in his office. Dr. I loos hang Beheshti wails for students to stop during his office hours. ■ This RV co-ed impatiently tries to finish her studying before heading out for a night on the town. ■ A tired and sleepy student crams for his data processing exam. 170 Textbook 7fOe eun t£e oo ooshang Behcshti and Melvin Mattson, professors of business, published their first book entitled: Data Processing: A User's Approach. The textbook was used in Beheshti's data processing class. Both professors felt the need for a different approach to data processing. Other texts on data processing were technical and aimed toward the professional which made it difficult for students to understand. Behcshti and Mattson wanted the students to be able to comprehend the material and use what they were learning. Walking into any computer related class could be unnerving and intimidating when a student found out that the professor wrote the text required; however, this situation wasn’t likely with Bchcshti’s and Mattson’s book. While a few students were uncomfortable, most felt reassured. The tests were taken directly from the book and the material lectured in class corresponded exactly with the text, a fact not always encountered. A student in Behcshti’s data processing class could be assured that the instructor knew the material integrated in his lecture. Both professors believed RU’s business department was making excellent progress in various areas. Previously, there wasn’t a requirement for class standing to enter a 300-400 level class, but now one must be a junior in order to enroll in these classes. The professors believed that our business department had the potential to be as good as larger schools. Behcshti and Mattson believed it's easier to teach from a book they knew from cover to cover. This highly benefited the students and improved the quality of the course. A good teacher was encouraging, especially in a course such as data processing. and a good book w-as a blessing. by Kelly Wright ■ Professor Melvin Mattson, coauthor of the textbook Data Processing A User's Approach, prepares for his lecture. ■ fleheshtt and .Mattson s book wasn V directed toward lhe professional but to the student. Textbook 171 ost people dreamed of visiting far off lands, and many, at some point in their lives, did get the opportunity to travel abroad, but there was a great deal of difference between being merely a tourist and actually living in a foreign country for a period of time. Six RU students had the opportunity to experience this, and in their place, six students from an English school attended RU for a semester. The British students, from Middlesex Polytechnic outside London, studied in the College of Visual and Performing Arts during the Fall term. Although there have been International students here for several years, the exchange program at RU took place for the first time this year. Obviously, a program which provided a student with the chance to travel and experience a different culture, while actually being a member of the society, was a tremendous benefit to anyone who participated. Dr. Bennett Lentczner, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the primary organizer of the Exchange program, felt that this experience would be appreciated by RU students. He visited numerous institutions in England, a country purposely chosen to avoid language problems, and decided on Middlesex Polytechnic because of its similar academic program and structure. The British students, majoring in art. dance and theatre, were receiving concentrated and extensive instruction in their fields of study. An added benefit of the program is that our students who do not have an opportunity to study abroad will nevertheless be exposed to exchange students from another country. This will provide a cultural exposure that they would not otherwise have, said Lentczner. This program was coordinated by Lentczner and Andy Bales, director of international affairs. The requirement for RU students wishing to participate was a 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.75 in their majors. Eligible students went through a selective screening process to ensure that they would be the best students representing RU and America. The process that the English students went through before coming to RU was slightly different. Once it was determined that the study abroad would be compatible with the degree requirements, and that the student could afford to pay the expenses involved, six students were selected on a first come first serve basis. Many students were attracted by the prospect of studying in America. Carol Evans, a history major, explained that she was always intrigued by American culture and was also eager to get a real perspective of life here and of what people call the American dream.” The British students felt that this experience would benefit them not only in their studies but in their general outlook on foreign lifestyles. Despite the close ties and similarities between the two countries, the cultures were quite different. Academically, the British students found RU and Middlesex Polytechnic to be similar in format; they noted that classes here were slightly more structured and firmly organized. Certainly each student involved in this year’s exchange program returned to his or her respective countries with invaluable knowledge and experience gained. The administrative coordinators of the RU exchange program were optimistic of its future. If both institutions believed that this year’s endeavor had been a success, the program would continue and expand so that even more RU students can participate. by Jennifer Barber 172 British Exchange Students ■ Theatre major Dave O'Kelly rehearses a soliloquy outdoors. ■ Chris Hutchings takes a break after dance class ■ While spending several hours creating a masterpiece. Oliver Rennert goes insane over his finish product. British Exchange Students 173 Students taking an honors dance class practice the bar exercises Karen Kolb serves as student representative on the Honors Council and as president of the Honors Student Association Honors Council Members: (left row) Ms. Carol Taylor. Dr. Robert Lockwood. Dr. Earl Brown (director of Honors Program). Dr. Ixirry Hem-broff. fright row) Dr. Charlene Lutes. Dr. George Parish. Dr. Paul Witkowsky. Dr. Pegeen Albig. Dr. Albert Smith. 174 Honors Program Mull Hum, k Mute Harriet, adford University offered many opportunities to its students. One of these op-portunities was the University Honors Program. It was created to give motivated and creative students more stimulating courses to add to their curriculums. Honors courses were offered to all students, and one did not have to enroll in the honors program to take the courses offered. Enrollment in the honors program grew drastically this year from previous enrollments. During the 1984-85 academic year, an attempt was made to inform RU students about the unique courses offered by the Honors Program. A survey was sent to seventy-nine employers who interviewed students at RU. The survey conducted by Dr. Earl B. Brown. Jr., director of the Honors Program, indicated that employers preferred to hire students who had taken honors classes during their college careers. The program offers three types of honors courses: seminars, general education, and departmental tutorials. University honors seminars provided interdisciplinary exchanges; however these seminars could not be used to fulfill general education requirements. Each semester, new seminars were offered but popular seminars were often repeated. Honors courses offered in the past included: “Search for the Meaning of Life. The Vietnam War, The Holocaust, and “The American Culture,” a two part seminar. Karen Kolb, a junior currently enrolled in the honors program highly recommends honors seminars. “Seminars give you a chance to sec one. subject from a variety of perspectives, says Kolb. For example, in the course ‘The Search for Meaning,' we study physics, philosophy, religion, and evolution as they relate to the meaning of life. General education honors courses were composed of special honors sections of existing courses which fulfilled general education requirements for grauation and general education requirements for graduation with honors. Enrollment is limited to twenty students. Department tutorials offered students the opportunity to take non-honors courses, offered each semester, for honors credit. The student needed the approval of the Honors Council and the instructor of the course. The honors program was open to freshman and transfer students with records indicating capability and motivation to benefit from honors courses. Students formally entering the program must have had a 3.2 GPA and sophomore standing. Nevertheless, honors courses could be taken by nonhonors students. Frances Scithcr, Dean of the School of Nursing, believed that students enrolled in honors courses benefited from the excellence of the courses. “At a time when the economics of higher education fosters increased class size, the honors program with smaller classes and more individualized instruction provides opportunity for the motivated student to fulfill certain general education requirements as well as broadening their educational background in an atmosphere conducive to teaching excellence,” she said. In addition to the academic benefit that students received from the Honors Program, honors students had the option and priority of living in the twenty-four quiet residence hall. Honors students also were allowed to participate in early preregistration. The Honors Program helped creative students learn how to express themselves both orally and in writing. The classes were designed to be more challenging and interesting. These courses not only helped the student while in college, but later in their quest for employment. The Honors program was definitely an advantage for all RU students. by Ronda Colley lt faztpi to succeed (Outstanding tuitent Aba i a iVVlissii eijlL Steufart - ■ The a ard is presented to the students that have excelled in academics, university and community activities. 7 his year thirteen students received the Outstanding Student Award, the most prestigious award given at RU. To be an award recipient, a student must have good academic standing and exhibit achievements in both university and community activities. Career Planning and Placement received over seventy applications tor the thirteen openings. Two awards were provided for both the freshman and sophomore classes. There were three awards for juniors, four for seniors, and two for graduate students. The final decisions for nomination were made by a selection committee composed of four faculty members, one administrator, and four RU student peers. The committee used four criteria to judge the applicant before the final decisions were made. The nominee couldn’t have been on disciplinary probation during the twelve months prior to their nomination. Undergraduates had to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and the same for the previous twelve months where it was applicable. A graduate nominee had to have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and the same for the twelve previous months where applicable. The applicant had to obtain one recommendation from someone who knew their academic performance and a recommendation from an advisor involved with his or her achievements. The winners for this year’s Outstanding Student Awards were: Erica Dcaring, an accounting major and Camille Rutzinki also an accounting major from the freshman class; Sharon Houseman, an English major and Karen Kolb, a family and consumer studies in recreation management major from the sophomore class; Grctchen Kuehn, a political science major, Peggy Poore, a business management major, and Missic Stewart, a history major from the junior class; September Jones, a business finance major, Colleen Kelley, an early and upper childhood education major, Bonita Morrison, a They have been and continue to be the most distinguished awards presented by RU. ” family and consumer studies in interior design major, and Terry Whitley, a recreation and leisure services major, from the senior class. Theresa Poff, a student personnel services in higher education major and Susan Stevens, also a student personnel services in higher education major were selected graduate winners. Initially the awards were called the Spring Festival Awards. In 1981, the name was officially changed to the Outstanding Student Awards. They have been and continue to be the most distinguished awards presented by RU. by Rhonda Colley by Rhonda Colley 176 Award 'P teoptt Cezeu cac i rieacA “RTt ?or many RU students, the new Intcrcultural Communications Center was not high on their list of hotspots. When the center opened last Fall, its full potential was not vet truly realized. The Intcrcultural Center was established so that RU could be exposed to a multi-faceted program that would bring the other cultures of the world to our attention. The center’s main focus recognized the tremendous growth of the population and its influence in the US and the world. Dr. Donald Dcdmon originated the idea of the center. While he was visiting the Dominican Republic to conduct a seminar on communication, he became aware of the importance of working with the Hispanic people. When he returned to RU he introduced his idea to the foreign language department and to various investors. The center opened with their cooperation and a substantial donation from an anonymous benefactor. The purpose of the center was not only to provide an educational use but for a future look into exchange programs. Using a powerful satellite disk, the center received stations from XEW in New Mexico, the Spanish International Network located in New York. Santa Fc Network, religious programming in Spanish from California and the French Canadian Network. The center will someday broadcast not only Spanish stations but also French. German. Latin and Greek. “The advantage of television is that every university student is surrounded by it and they can experience learning unavoidably,” Dr. Dedmon said. But Dedmon also pointed out that, the center is not only for foreign language majors. Any students who arc interested in foreign cultures can use the program at their disposal.” The Intercultural Center also made it possible for student teachers to receive assignments in foreign countries. The Center also brought a variety of speakers and other professionals to RU. Another exciting prospect for the center was the possibility for an exchange student program. Dr. Dedmon established a program with the University of Kassel in Germany. Most importantly the center offered students the opportunity to develop a closer perspective and understanding of other cultures. “The objective of the university has to be to build bridges, not walls, and to keep in front of the idea that we are now a world community,” stated Dedmon. by Teresa Brylew'ski ■ The Intcrcultural Center gives students the opportunity to use sophisticated computers while learning a foreign language. Intercultural Center 177 Richard Sira t e s4ftfitt£ac6c6Ut fridt r “This is a large region of the country that has been very much dealt with in the media, but incorrectly and inaccurately.” illbilly, moonshiner and hick were jusi a few of the numerous labels that unfortunately have been assigned to the Appalachian people for many years. One of the objectives of the Appalachian Studies Program was to eliminate this negative, erroneous conception of the Appalachian people. The Appalachian Studies Program gave students, members of the community and faculty an opportunity to learn the rich culture, heritage, and environment that prevails in the Appalachian Mountain region. The geographical location of RU in the Appalachian region was an advantage for students in the program since it facilitated the necessary resources for study. In addition to the appropriate location of the university, students had the advantage of attending many Appalachian activities that were held throughout the year. This direct contact 178 Appalachian Studies Program with the Appalachian culture enhanced the program and increased the interest of the students in the course since they personally experienced the uniqueness of the Appalachian people and its history. There were people in Radford who still retained their Appalachian values. The Ingles family, presently living in the •'anks of the New River, was one of the most prominent families of the Appalachian region. “The Long Way Home” theatre production portrayed the life of Mary Draper Ingles, and two of the RU residence halls were named after her. Draper and Ingles. It was unfortunate that Appalachia had been stereotyped so negatively. “This is a large region of the country that has been very much dealt with in the media, but also incorrectly and inaccurately,” said Dr. Grace T. Edwards, chairperson of the Appalachian Studies Program. “In the “They really have a reverence for their land and love their particular place. ” 1960's it was labeled ‘the poverty stricken area.’ ’ “A lot of people thought that Appalachia was only rural, but also there were large and progressive cities such as Knoxville. Tennessee Left: A German-influenced family home in :hc Blue Ridge Mountains is exhibited at the Ferrum Farm Museum Top: A man and a noman hanesi gram on a small family farm. ■ Bottom: Mountaineers stage a scene protecting a still during the early 20th century. and Roanoke, Virginia, added Edwards. One of the most unique characteristics of the Appalachian people, according to Edwards, was the bond that existed between the Appalachian people and their land, “the love of place and family bonds.” “Most Appalachian people were very' much tied to the land, and in the majority of cases, the land had been passed down through the generations,” Edwards said, “They really had a reverence for it and loved their particular place.” The program emphasized other exceptional characteristics and tried to paint the true picture of Appalachia.” said Edwards. There was only one Appalachian course taught at RU before 1981. Since then the department had grown, and today, 11 Appalachian courses were offered. The Appalachian Events Committee and the Appalachian Studies Committee were the two branches of the program. One was responsible for presenting plays and folkloric events such as square dancing, and the latter one was the administrative branch of the program. Appalachian Studies was an interdisciplinary subject. It was possible to minor in Appalachian studies but not to have it as a major. The minor was very beneficial for those who planned to reside and work in the Appalachian region and provided a solid background for better communication in the diverse communities. (£ by Marie E. Ferrey Appalachian Studies Program 179 Pal O'Neill Matt Bar rick s4dmi tc4puitca t Dr. David Moore Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. James Hartman Vic President for Student Affairs Ms. Ronnie Hurlburt Dean of Students Mr. Michael Dunn Assistant Dean of Students 180 Administration Dr. Angelo (iadaleto. Counseling Center Director, Dr. Hoy Crouse and .Ms. Heidi Igarashi — Counseling Psychologists. Dr. David Hill Mr. Phillip Cortese. Mrs. Karen McCollum, Mr. Byron Stanberry, Ms. Ann ('ibbarelli. Mr. Bruce Residential Life Director Bunce — Area Coordinators. Administration 181 Mr. Michael Walsh Mr. Andrew Bales Associate Directors of Admissions Mr. Vernon Beitzel, Director of Admissions Ms. Elizabeth Curtis and Mr. Stanley Jones Admissions Counselors Mr. Herbert Johnston Director of Financial Aid Ms. Jacqueline Kessler Assistant Director of Financial Aid Ms. Virginia Doud Director of Alumni Affairs 182 Administration Matt Harm l, BeccaSergi i w'm.n Mr. Keith helper Director of Heth Student Center Mr. Ken Miller, Asst. Dir. of Heth Operations Mrs. Paula Downs, Asst. Dir. of Programming Mr. Roland Walters Director of Career Planning and Placement Dr. Maria Mandelstamm Director of Student Health Center Ms. Jacqueline Hydro Asst. Director of Career Planning and Placement Administration 183 Mr. Charles Wood Executive Asst, to the President Ms. Debbie Brown Dir. of Public Information Relations Mr. Jerry Hutchens Dir. of Personnel Dr. James McBride Asst, to the President Mr. David Armstrong Dir. of Physical Plant Ms. Joan Lentczner Dir. of Sews and Publications Mr. William Ix ng Dir. of Printing 184 Administration Mr. Alden McMillan Dir. of Material Management Dr. Rryan Moran Dir. of Computer Services Mr. Robert Murrin Dir. of Development Mr. Fred Russel! Dir. of Safety and Security Dr. Darrell Stump Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Donald Kroeber Dean of Business and Professional Studies Dr. Frances Seither Dr. Paul Bryant Dean of Nursing Dean of Graduate School Dr. Bennett tentcyier Dean of Nursing Administration 185 Mr. Curtis Chrisman Central Stores Supervisor Dr. Edward Gibbon Registrar Mr. Larry Dunaway Controller Mr. Jack Jeffers Chief Photographer Mr. Scott Weaver Treasurer Mr. Bruce Hill Heth Recreation Mgr. Mr. James Jones Bookstore Mgr. Mr. Dwight Taylor Mr. Gary l.'pp Mr. Donald Wheeler Director of Budget Dir. of Intramurals Postal Services Mgr. 186 Administration 75£e ScAoai of fit and Science section i dedicated ta “D . Tttany Sniped tfrMeupAe mk n the tall of 1985. the RU Department of Journalism. M Speech Communication, and 9 Telecommunications suffered a tragic loss in the death of Dr. Mary Brigid Gallagher, department chairperson. Gallagher, according to her peers, was one of the most dedicated and hard working professors thc had ever known. Her endless hours in helping students and other faculty members indicated her dedication to her profession. Her dedication and caring did not just lie within the campus during the current school year. Chris Robins, a former graduate from RU. received a phone call from Gallagher, who was interested in helping him find a career job. Robins, who had recentb heard of Gallagher's death, remembered her as an outstanding professor and an exceptional person. Dr. Michael Cronin, associate professor of speech, had a very close relationship with Gallagher. “She was a very straight forward person, who would never lie. You would ask her a question and she would tell you her views whether or not her views agreed or disagreed with your opinion and I really admired that. said Cronin. In expressing her care for students. Gallagher would rebate a student if the student was doing something she fell was not something in his best interest. While working with students, Gallagher would spend much more time than other professors in advising and helping students both academically and personally. Gallagher was the pride of the department. Many times when students came to RU for an interview, many of them left very impressed with Gallagher. As a chairperson. Dr. Gallagher pushed very hard and effectively to improve the department whether it be helping students or bringing in and recruiting quality faculty members for the communications department. Cronin said. As an associate of Gallagher. Cronin felt that there were two very impressive attributes she had. “First of all. she was one of the most liberally educated people I have ever known. Her wide range of knowledge in many different fields was both educating and stimulating to anyone that knew her. Second, was her total dedication to the university and to the department. A five year fundraising effort took place, sponsored by the alumni and faculty to establish the Mary B. Gallagher Speech Scholarship in memorium of this great advising, understanding, and caring person. Cfc by Keith Crennan Dr. Mary B. Gallagher Dedication of School of Arts and Sciences 187 Sxfientetiettup ‘Sktea iology? Yuck! This was the common reaction of most freshmen entering RU. Throughout the day in Reed Hall, students who feared their biology classes and labs, put countless curses on their professors. But why? Why was biology such a dreaded course? According to Charlene Lutes, department chairman, students feared biology because of exaggerated rumors from upper classmen. She also felt that the fear of lab derived from the thought of having to dissect an organism. Unfortunately, this fear caused students to panic and do poorly on tests. Lutes felt that this fear could be eliminated by having better high school biology programs and introducing biology classes at Quest sessions. This biology-phobia was a problem that needed to be addressed by both teachers and students. The usual trend was for people to fail the first test, which in turn affected their study habits. However, most students survived biology and came out ahead in the end. Those who look strong A.P. Biology courses in high school did much better than those who had not had any biology experience. Out of 7,500 students, there were approximately 140 biology majors and 65 med-tech majors. ) by Margaret I.abyack Dr. Samuel Zeakes. Dr Charles Kugler. Dr. Charlene lattes (chairman), Zeke Erskine. Dr. Richard Rittenhouse. Dr. I'ivtan Mah. Dr Eugene Gourley. Dr. Jack Clark, Dr. Patrick Mikesell (front row) Dr Sue Perry. Dr. Virginia Tipton. Dr. Judy Siehaus. (back row) Dr. Charles Seal. Dr Patrick Ireland. Dr. Robert Batie. Dr Sally Dennis. Dr. Richard Hoffman Dr. Robert Boggess. Dr. David Merrill. Dr. B. J. Earner. Dr. Christine Hermann. Dr. Rogers Lambert. Dr. Preston Durrill. Dr. William Hickam. Jr. (chairman) 188 Biology and Chemistry I’hnti” bv l-uuru Murray SUuCe t£ “7{J%6te our professor has just assigned the class a paper which is due in three weeks. Prior to this, a topic and rough-draft outline must be submitted. Immediately, you started to panic. If you were a member of that vast group of people who simply detested the thought of having to write a paper, or if the very idea of putting pen to paper gave you cause to break out in a cold sweat, then fear no more. The Writing Center may have been just w hat you had been seeking. Operating on and off for the past six to seven years, the Writing Center, now located in Peters Hall, was under the direction of Lee Baldwin, English in- “Our goal is to help students become independent as writers. We try to build fundamentals that will improve a student’s overall writing skills.” structor. Baldwin, along with Sharon Housman and Tracy Blaney, both up-perclass work-study English majors, assisted students who may have been experiencing writing difficulty. The Writing Center strived to improve one’s overall writing abilities, not just in one specific area, and in the process it helped build self-reliance. “Our goal is to help students become independent as writers.” Baldwin said, “We try to build fundamentals that will improve a student’s overall writing skills. The object of the Writing Center is not to get students better grades, but to increase their skills.” “We don’t want to fall under the category' of ‘proofreaders.’ ” slated Blaney. The center not only helped students with writing problems but they also helped with choosing topics and grammar difficulties. If students could come up with ideas of their own, it gave them a marked sense of accomplishment. Working in cooperation with a student’s professor was another way in which the Writing Center tried to encompass not just a fraction of the problem but the student’s problem as a whole, thus tying up any loose ends. Students having writing problems in any curriculum were welcomed to solicit assistance. “We want to support instruction and writing across the curriculum, stated Baldwin. “If other instructors start using writing as a learning technique, then the Writing Center can be used as a fundamental not only assisting English students, but students in any curriculum. she said. “We want them to take what they arc learning here and apply it to other areas also,” Blaney said. So if writing problems had you down in the dumps,” visit the Writing Center, located in Room 106-C, Peters Hall. They are ready and waiting to help. by Regina Alexander tri(lisk: (first row) Dr. Myr! Jones (chairman), Ann Moser. Dr. Sandra Russell. Anne Hromley. Dr R' ternary Filhian. Susan Kirby. Dr. Henry Dyer, Dr. Alex Weiss. Dr. Louis Gall” (back row) Joyce Ingram. Dr. Debbie Dew. Teresa Wheeling. Dr. JeffSaperstem. Dr. Mick Sewell. Richard Mulkey English 189 'poCittcaC Science W (Justice (front row) Dr. William Hrezo. Dr. Jack Call. Dr Nicholas Pappas. Dr. Craig Wagaman. Dr. S. A. Pearson. Jr. (chairman), (hack row) Dr. Sidney Snellen burg. Dr Robert Gill. Dr. James N. Gilbert ■ Dr. Pappas wears his theory suit. 0?oneiy t ictyurzyed (front row) Dr. Janet Wagner. (back row) Dr Janice Morgan. Renatc Ben jamin. Dr. Steve Benjamin. Dr. Saile Ann Schleuter-Gill. Dr. Bernandine Banning chairman). 190 Political Science and Foreign Languages Science Bill Meade. Dr. Frank Jones (chairman). Dr. Robert Whi sonant (chairman), Dr. Raymond Moore. Jon Tso. Gor don Love. Stephen Lenhart. Kimbell Knight. Skip H arts. F.rnu Hasting. Physical Science and Geology 191 s t ' 9° T y s ‘TftiCifany Science Major Phillip Sanlucci. Major James Morgan (chairman). Captain William VanDcusen. Captain Russel Jackson. Master Sergeant Richard Yulee. ■ The first RU flag as presented 10 Dr. Donald X. Dcdmon during parents' weekend. 192 Miltary Science facutaCtdxtt, Sfieec i cuui 7eCcC MtOHCCotCCdUc XOt cspitc modem technology, writing was still the M medium most commonly used to disseminate information. The students at RU had to do extensive writing in their classes this past year, even in subjects such as biology and mathematics. “Writing Across the Curriculum” was a program coordinated by English professors Richard Murphy and Warren Self. The program was created in 1981 and has become a formal university-wide campaign. “Writing makes connections,” said Murphy. When a person tries to link his or her thoughts with paper, he will discover new ideas and feelings in the process. The writing in the program is the kind of writing that will enhance learning,” Murphy said. This enabled students to clarify confusing and vague material in courses that were once purely objective. “Increased and varied practice, the amount of variety and opportunities for better writing will make better thinkers,” he added. The program was implemented in courses in various ways, according to English professor Dr. Ron Willoughby. Writing short summaries of reading assignments, discussion groups anc journals were popular techniques used Murphy believed the discussion group? were advantageous to students. “In z group, you can have a discussion that’ really enriched.” The goal of the program was to get students thinking about their subject matter more clearly. Dr. Charlene Lutes, biology professor, believed the program was helpful to students because they got a chance to write scientifically which enabled them to make careful distinctions and to clarify thinking. “Writing Across the Curriculum was a growing program. Not only was the academic facet of the program essential for the university but this program enriched our credibility. Row I: Charles MiUsaps. Susan McNeil Ron 2: Ken Muir. Dr. Tom Bruneau Row 3: Eric Kramer Ro 4: Dr. Michael Cronin. Ted McKosky Row 5: Dr. Clayland Waite (chairman). Dr Michael Taylor by Gina Parodi Journalism, Speech Communication, Telecommunication 193 (Zarttfictten Science front row: Dr. Tom McMillan. l)r. Bill Collins. Jay Guruswamy. Hack row: Dr. Gary Sunn. Dr. I an l.iss. Dr. John Helm. George Ho. Jim Quirk Computer science students complete their assignments in Muse's computer lab. ‘TfCatAenuittce cutcC Stcitietice Front row: Dr. Mack Whitaker. Roxie Novak. Dr David Albig (chairman). Dr Susan Milton Dr. James Corbet. iMrryGaby. Back row: Gary Ford. Dr J D Hansard. Sindee Sutherland. Dr John Helm. Dr Coreen Melt. Dr. Raymond Spaulding. Don Dw yer. Lynne Jones 194 Computer Science and Mathematics Statistics Laura Murray Laura Murray z ut TReCiyctM, Dr Glen Marim. like many philosophers, believes that ihe most creative thinking is done in unusual places. Dr. Russell Gregory, one of the favorite professors of the department. discusses a religious point of view. ■ Dr. Kim Kipling. Dr. Charles Taylor (chairman). Dr. Rebekah Peery. Dr. Glen .Martin. Michael Vengrin. Dr. Russell Gregory Philosophy and Religion 195 Sc£m£ Si From row: Dr. Harold Mann. Dr. Margaret H oodhouse. Dr. Charles McClellan. l)r. Lance Crahn, Back row: Dr. Richard Straw, Dr. Edward Jervey. Dr. Noel Eggleston. Dr. Kenneth Werrelt. Dr. Clifford Norse. Dr. Linda Killen. Dr John Davis (chairman). 196 History and Geography Louis Prosser Front row: Dr. Carroll Smith. Dr. Clementine Ilansley-llurt, Dr Joseph Ling. D Mike Aamodt. Dr Mane Waters. Dr. Norman Milgram. Dr Roberta Milgram. Dr. Chet Fisher. Dr. Nel Hayenslein Back row: Dr F.leanor Kemp. Dr. Dan Johnson. Dr. Tom Mullis. Dr. Joseph Monluori. Dr. Fred Clemens. Dr Don Hall, Dr. Curtis McKee. Dr Barry Mullinger. Dr. Alastair Harris (chairman) Front row: Dr. Nelda Daley. Dr. Melinda Wagner, Back row: Dr. Larry Hembroff. Dr. James Unnever. Dr. Thomas Shan non. Dr. Michael Isap. Dr. Stephen Lerch (chairman). Psychology and Sociology 197 ScAckfC cuuC Si Row1: Dr. Donald Champion. Brenda Konrad. Felipe Chia. Dr. Felix Amenkbienan. Wayne Sauberl. James Henley. Ron• 2: Dr Mary Griffin. Dr. Allen Bures (chairman). Dr. David Efraiy. Dr. Robert Fetch. Dr. Edgar McGreevy. Dr. Hathar. Kranowski. Dr. Douglas Bnnckman. Row 3: Dr. Robert Spillman. Dr Donald Kroeber. Dr. Howard Combes. Dr. Clarence White. L D. Term. Dr. Lynn Saubert. Dr. Clarence Rose. Row 4: Dr. Brack Smith. Dr. Hstn Min Tong, Melvin Mattson. McRae Banks. S CO UWUC4' Philip Taylor. Dr Sozar Hashemzadeh. Dr. Rene Rosenbaum. Dr. Bennie Beeson (chairman). John Roufagalas. Dr. Prahlad Kastun. 198 Business and Economics Man Barrnk S,a Barrick HMKcuticaXica Science and idondew. IZ'sL ‘rim ® USS° Sm Wlr Cmae- M y CaUo'°'- 0 � ■ Jmcs «« • Mauman,. Dr M )r. James Steely has been chairman of ihe department since 1979. Three year old Jason Mustran enjoys his visit to the .Memorial Gardens. Communication Science and Disorders 199 Scdctd x£ “Sccdined and Pna eddionat Studies 'P6xf4tc z£ ScCucatiatt Dr Stephen Ames (chairman). Dr. Michael Dumin. Janell Dobbins. Dr. Jerry Beasley. 200 Physical Education Photos by Laura Murray ‘tQec'ieaUoit Front row: Dr. Mick Stewart. Dr. Gary Xussbaum. Dr Gerald O'Morrow (chairman). Dr Lee Lan:-Stewart. Dr. Rick McWhorter. Planning, organizing and playing games are daily tasks for recreation students. Recreation 201 Sewicea Ms. Reva Pueu, Dr. Martin Turnauer. Dr. Julcin Axelson (chairman) Celebrating RU's 75th anniversary. Dr. Turnauer violates his healthy eating habits for this special occasion. 202 Health Services Laura Murray Ms. Catherine Whittaker. Dr. Dennis Cogswell (chairman; SocCclC '20on Dr Rosatyn Lester. Dr Fernande Gurd. Ms. Betty TtUey Social Work 203 Sc6 £ 4 Sd46 te4 cuuC StcuUes £ctccccUi4«t Row I: Dr. Beth Nelson (chairman). Dr. Carole Spencer. Dr. Thomas Trahin. Dr. Virgil Sherw ood. Dr. Francis Horne. Ron 2: Dr. Robert Leathers. Dr. Harvey John, Dr William Learn Row.?; Dr Robert l xkwood. Dr. Fred Phlegar. Dr. Sheila Reyna. Vera Williams. DeAnna Flanary. Eleanor Lau. Dr. Earl Thomas. ‘ftycupKut Serviced, Front row: Dr. John McPhait (chairman). Nancy Eiss. Dr. Pat Harris. Dr. Cary Ellerman. Martin Ayleswonh. Robert Gibson. Back row: Dr. Donald Howard. Dr. Marilyn Graham. Richard Buck. Dr. Anna Corey. Dr. John Sycamore. Dr. Frank Bowles. 204 Education and Human Services Louis Prosser Pat O Neill fat Front row: Dr Noel Lawson. Kendall Kessler. Dr. Felicia Lcwandowski, Dr. Halide Salam. Dr. Paul Frets. Back row: Pam Lawson. Dr Fred Thayer, Dr. Lynn Gordon (chairman). Edward LeShock. ‘Dance Art and Dance 205 ScAruxt 0?C te $rtd ‘Tftudic Front row: Mr. John Hitch mgs, Ms Mildred Heimlich. Back row: Mr. Mark Camphouse. Dr Joseph Scarielli. Dr Norman Todcnhoft, Mr. Robert Richards. Mr. James Borling. Mr. James Latimer. Dr. Lloyd Zurbngg. Dr. George Parish. Dr. David Phillips. Dr Jack Barnard. Dr. Ijwis Sheckler. 76eafoe Show BOffT Front row: Dr. James Hawes (chairman). Back row: Mr. Charles Hayes. Mr. Carl Lefko. Ms. Laura Wedm. 206 Music and Theatre Sandra McKean Ms Kim Clarke. Ms. Mar)' Gibson. Ms. Caro! Taylor. Dr Shirley Travis, Ms. Phyllis Turk. Ms Ramonda Haycocks. Ms Karolvn Givens Nursing 207 Matt Barrick On behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish to extend my personal best wishes to each of you for a successful and prosperous future. Your university has never enjoyed happier, healthier and more exciting times. With a spirit of creativity and innovation, we have moved into the forefront of quality institutions in the Commonwealth and in the nation. All of us in this academic community are striving to insure that every part of the University exhibits true quality — a kind of quiet excellence. Upon this, the 75th anniversary of Radford University, we reaffirm our commitment to our students: to provide the best quality learning experience possible. President AlJUu v 208 President Slrve .• diuLs provide a Cl1 ancje The Highland Dancer's perform in concert with RU’s Highland Band at Bissett Park. Student Life members put in many hours of preparation for the third annual Evening in D.C. Members of Animus Quarens roast their dinner over an open fire on one of the club's many outings on the Appalachian Trail. ace ( } tudent activities have always been interrelated at N Radford College, primarily because Dr. McConnell ___' encouraged personal and social development as “an integral part of student learning. Today this quote holds true. Clubs and organizations have been an integral part of RU’s education. Clubs have offered a diversity of interests for all students. Clubs ranged from departmental and career centered groups to religious clubs and organizations that offer services to the campus. When organizations first formed, the primary concern was to “round out the girls education.” The first clubs were the Christian Association, the literary societies, a number of athletic clubs, a science club, a Home Economics club and several clubs that students formed for social reasons. Most of the social clubs disappeared after a few years while the others have developed into other clubs that are still in existence. Some clubs were formed to show the students school spirit. They generally only lasted as long as the original founders were in school. A few of the more notable clubs were the garden club, the story-tellers club, and the heathhouse club (whose members were devoted to tracking “the man”). Several eating clubs were formed in the early years of Radford, such as the salt and pepper club, the Fri Di Pi, and the Rinktom Ditty Club. Rinktom Ditty was a concoction of tomato soup, cheese, onions and egg all blended together in a chafing dish. Parties were designed specifically for the making and eating of this dish. No matter what the name of the club was, the major purpose has always been to bring students together for a common interest. Clubs provided a way for students to become more involved during their college years. With over one-hundred active organizations represented on campus, there was something for everyone. The officer's of the Cotillion Club pose for a The Club Fair gives R U students an in-1946 Beehive picture in the gowns they will troduction to what organizations are wear to the Spring formal. available on campus. Recounting Society Accounting Society: (front rote) Ellen Berry. Kelly Goforth. Diana Strickland. Darby Doe. Mary Erickson (rote 2) Harold Hanley. Patricia Tolley. Becky Greear (treas.). Cindy Knox (pres.), Beth Whitt (v.p.). Tonja Falls. Greg Blaha (rote 3) David Riley. Margaret DeHart. Penny Biggs. Daniel Grey. Hilda Howerton. Lisa Bradley. Beth Blankenship. Carolyn Wright. Michael McKenzie (back rote) Mandv Durham. Jim Vogle, Debbie Menold. Laura Matney. Rlpho Psi Omega Alpha Psi Omega (Honorary Theatre Fraternity): (front rote) Lisa Gendell. David Klutz (rote 2) Charles Hayes. Pam Ladd (v.p.). Vanessa AItone (back rote) Martin Evans. Tyler Barden (pres.). Krista Boyer. Mark Godot. RRTCC AATTCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colonsts): (front rote) Fernande Yard (advisor). Kathy Yowell (sec.), Janet Williams (2nd v.p.). Max Prillaman (1st v.p.). Briget Smith (pres.). Becky Shockley (treas) (back rote) Linda Woody. Linda Paulsen Susan D vs. Carol Brcidenback. Sandi Fronkhn. Susan Evans. Organizations 209 American Chemical Society American Chemical Society: (front row) Donna Apgar, Lisa Madigan. Sintayehv Tessema. Jcanic Dunford. Joy Frazier (row 2) Leslie Hershberger. Mary Hager (sec.). Daniel Hum phreys (v.p.). Fenny Adkins (pres.). Melissa Sherwood (hack row) Karen Hayes. Mark McBride. Wendy Richards. Ted DeGuzman. Jeana Jeffrey. Dionisio Urena II. Mary Garrison. Allen Jones. American Marketing Association AM A (American Marketing Association): (front row) Dr. Howard Combs (advisor) (row 2) Bertha Butz. Dana Kerlin. Lisa Langford. Liz Paynter (sec.). Joanne Kapp. Susan Frazier (row 3) Prof. Felipe Chia (advisor). Richard Stone. Jackie Meyding. Jerry Keyes (pres.). Karen Rumney (treas.), Kristine Dawn (v.p). Nena Rubio. Pam Barton (row 4) Jerry Riggan. Tray Ray, Heidi Hess. Maggie Eisenhower. Heather Hammett. Lisa Peterson. Lisa Rinaldi. Marty Mutko. Pam Browne (hack row) Howard Levy. Karen Thompson. Kristine Pocstk. Lisa Stulls. Amy Martin. Ka-ly Robbins. Tracy Marlin. Liz Rockefeller. Karen Ware. Mary Isiphart, Marcie Romoser. Crista Beisel. L _ . i_a nrv uiaiih i 210 Art Guild: (front row) Shaun Hayi. Lisa Agee. Dell Siler (pres.). Oliver Rcnnart. Susie Chambers. Noreen Montgomery (sec. treas.) (hack row) Eric Shappel. Peggy Mattox. Kim Kingrea (v.p.). Sherry Blosser. John Itenjield. Julie Flynn. Marty Evans. Organizations AS ID (American Society of Interior Designers) (front row) Holly Alexander (v.p.). Jeff Huks (treas). Missy llall (pres.). Robin Lonmer (sec) (row 2) Sheryl Berdux. Laura Rests. Karen Humphries. Man Beth Livingston, Yvette Rinky. Rinda Eduards. Crissy DeGuzman (back row) Jennie Smith. Kara Sibley. Pcgi Fox. Animus Quarens Animus Quarens (Biology Club) (front row) Catherine Cerruti. Jam Scam bos. Donna Foertsch (treas.). Una Connolly (see.). Lynn Rush (pres.). Krista Hoffman. Scott Bell (v.p.). Peggy Hopkins (row 2) Pal Mikesell (advisor). Mark McBride. Shelby Guilt. Sharon Ireland. Frankie Johnston. Rabba Dabba l oo. Mike Amstetl. Sam Williams. Melissa Sherwood. Kristin KjeUson (back row) Richard Hoffman (advisor). Tracey Gregory. Maria Marshall. Karen Dollar. Appalachian Events Committee Appalachian Events Committee: (front row) Cynthia Saunders (student chairperson). Laura Binder (sec.). Pamela Frye (back row) Grace Edwards. Susan Terrey. Melinda Wagner (treas.). Richard Straw (faculty chairperson). Kimberly Burnette. Ricky Cox • , • Organizations 211 ASAV fAssistance for Sexually Assaulted Victims): Mary Slickly. .Maria heath Icy. Tammy Sialzott. RVEC Mouvement AVEC Mouvement: (front row) Beth Long (sec. treas.). I.i: Par fin (pres). Kellie .Matthews (v.p.) (row 2) .Marie Petrilak. Nicole Anionazzo (row 3) Lisa Lapre. Tammi Torgier (row 4) Kim Gillespie, l.iz Procopis (row $) Ravoncia Van Hoy. Robin Allcut (row 6) Joyia Horstkamp. l.isa Para (hack row) Bonnie Blank. Pegeen Albig (advisor). Amanda Carroll. Baptist Student Union 212 BSU (Baptist Student Union): (front row) Amy Town ley. Donna McCroskey. John Pahnieri. Laura Petty. Greg holey. Debbie Byrd. Wendy Hunt, Kelley Hamm. Lisa Kemper (row 2) Denise von Loesch, Pam Clements. Susan White. Dennis White (sec.). Tamara Bratnerd. Brenda Connelly (pres.). Anita Collier. Glenda Howland. Tammy Rodriguez. Laurie l.unn. Sherri Mettee (row 3) Laura Cox, Vicki .Martin. Debbie Btircham. Devon Lewis. Debbie Johnson. Rod Gillespie. Pam Bell. Debbie Wade. Robin Weaver. Bebe Hill. Susan Morris fback row) Pal Weaver. Robin Scott. Jennifer Church. Shirley Tucker. Daisy Boothe. Hilda Howerton. Patty Roach. Donna Pecry. John Gould. Organizations Beehive Beehive (front row) Robbie Thomas. Marie Eerrey (Academics cd.). Kelly M right (Organization ed) Sharon Walthall led'). Kathy Letsch (Greeks ed) Judy Jink (Sports ed.) (row 2) Matt Rarriek. Chris Messerian. Lorrie Lee Coe. Tat Oneill. Rhonda Hopkins. Sandra McEwan. Lisa Nelms. Lorena Hess (back row) EUun Evans. Tommy England. Steve Zimmerli. Allison Nichols. BAPR (Black Awareness Programming Board): (front row) Lisa Biamlet (sec). Robyn Barton (v.p.), Olivia Roberson (chairperson). Peter Spencer (treas.) (row 2) Eugene Anderson (advisor). Erica Hearing. Katrina Cockeran. Myra Williams. John Reaves. Regenta Hill. Sheila Hams. Marsha House. Stephen Jones, (advisor) (back row) Tracy Holley. Deanna Rud. Michelle laffe. Suranne Mathews. Broadcasters’ Guild Broadcaster's Guild: (front row) Russell Lee (v p). Ellen Guthne (pres). Alice Bell (sec) (row 2) Kimberly Rice. Beth .Morgan. Kim Coffey. Grace Crowson. Amy Turk. David Klutz. Lynne Donahue. Jams Mtnoff. Nikki DeVnger (back row) Matt Klee. Kevin Betsofd. James Rifce. Bob unsford. Organizations 213 Campus Crusade Campus Crusade for Christ: (front row) Torn Brewer. Julie Snow. Renee Betty. Rhonda Wood. Suzi Polk. Kriitcn Alktre, Greg Games (back row) Teresa Franklin. Ray Koffman. Ronnie Palmien, Tammy Scott. Stephanie Beachy. Patricia Harrison. Catholic Student Association: (front row) Mary Hager (sec.). Michelle Rankin (treas.). Sharia Fitzgerald (pres ). Sharon Housman (v.p.) (row 2) Marie Ferny. Ann mane Socsficld. Amy Shepherd. Susan Hightower. Tuck Malloy, Undo Brill. Bernadette LaFratta. Joan 7,urucchi (back row) Marge Plasrmer. Brenda Drake. Mary Garrison. 214 Organizations Computer Science Club Computer Science Club: (front rote) Kevin Langlois. Sheila Clay. Wendy Estes (sec). Ann Coleman (v.p.). Joyce Rcish (pres.). Karla Cooper (treas.). Michael Berrang (rote 2) Dr. Tom McMillan (advisor). Leslie Adenauer. Dave Loper. Kelly Lane. Michael Elliot. Melissa Hull. Mark Higgins. Barbara Stallard. Michael Reitz (back rote) Greg Meador. Bill Fleming. Mark Braddock. Criminal Justice Club luimbda Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice Club): (front roar) Julie KnowUon. Caroline Laiktn (treas.). Earl Boners (pres). Elizabeth Hodnett (back rots) Will Oliver. Lon Wooten. Eliot Evans. Sid Snellburg, Robert Bisson. Organizations 215 c ■- pi iMh Dumon IUD his year, as in past years. Cotillion Club members began preparing for the Spring Formal early. The 18 members held various fundraisers throughout the year to pay for the expenses of the dance. Candy sales, bake sales and raffles were held, as well as the annual carnation sale on Valentine’s Day. While the members were involved in these fund-raisers, they were also developing ideas and making plans for decorations and publicity. As the dance grew near, the members put in endless hours of work, with the anticipation of another successful Spring Formal. While RU celebrated its 75th anniversary, the Cotillion C lub celebrated their 53rd year of existence. Formed in 1932, the club had the honor of being the oldest club still active on campus. The Cotillion Club strived to “add to social life on campus and to further friendship.” President Cindy King felt their goals were demonstrated this past year, stressing the unity of the club. “We had lots of fun doing things together. All of the members became so close, said King. Besides sponsoring the Spring Formal, the club hosted several service projects to help the community. The club was open to all students who were interested. Requirements included a pledge period of four to six weeks which consisted of several activities. Pledges had to participate in “worm day where the big sisters made breakfast for the little sisters, and “star day where the big sisters made the little sisters dinner. The final project for the pledges was to raise 25 dollars in fundraisers for the club. by Rhonda Hopkins Pledge Judy l ink, wraps a present for her big sister. Cotillion Club: (front row) Sheryl Berdux (Inst ). Lisa Utoft (v.p.). Cindy King (pres.). Regina Co.xfst , Mollie String (m as, (back row) Candy Russell. Diana Hesener. Robin Sowell. Amy Fisher. Judy Fink 216 Cotillion Club i nsrttt Xcintfra Me Ewan ■ Pledges perform a dance to a modified version of Oh Sheila at their initiation program ■ Cotillion C'tuh pledges work at a bake sale in Muse to raise the re quiredS25.00 to be initiated. ■ Pledges attempt to sell their baked goods to an unwary student in Muse Hall. Cotillion Club 217 Delta Mu Delta Delta Mu Delta (Business Honorary): (front row) Douglas Bnnckman (faculty advisor). Wendy Bax-endale. Phil Cngger (pres.), Tammy Mcknight, Shaltm Perumpral (faculty advisor), (back row) Karen Bassett. Ellen Berry, Rhonda Miller, David Irish. Karen Simpson. Sharon Swam. Sheri Han cock. Margaret Dettart. English Club English Club: (front row) Jennifer Albert (sec.). Nancy Harman (pres.). Katherine Burton (back row) Kerry Irish. Bob Cantrell. Michael Sewell (advisor). Pat Cantrell. Alexander Weiss (associate). Financial Management 218 Financial Management Association: (front row) Wendy Ervin (v.p). John Veit (pres). Suzy Hartnett (sec), Nancy Martin (treas.). David Leudemann (row 2) David Irish. Tad Tierney. Michael Wdderson. Gary Akers. Andy Stembach, Alan Givens. James Henley (advisor) (back row) Wendy Baxendale. Robbie Ricci. Tracy Martin. Kim While. Dona DiNardo. Karen Beatty. Robert Smith. Organizations Gaelic: (front row) Eric Shopped. Roger O'Nell. Donna Carey (editor). Peggy Mattox (back row) Jennifer Jones. Christine Wickline. Virginia Blevins. Kelley Jarvie. Julie Hall. Katherine Burton. Ear! Brown. Jr. (advisor). Home Economics Association Home Economics Association: (front row) Carol Bretdenbach. Becky Firestone (treas.). Briget Smith (pres.). Debbie Griffin (v.p.) (back row) Donna Panes. Tanya Montgomery. Janet Rowers Honors Student Association Honors Student Association: (front row) Leslie Shapiro. Daniel Toil (sec). Gretchen Kuehn (treas ). Karen Kolb (pres ). Julia Kirkendall (v.p ), Sharon Housman. Mary Hart (row 2) Mark McBride. Marvja Herrera-Menchen. Mane Ferrey. la-Tonya lumghorne. Heather Buym. Sharon Weadon. Meg Hatfield. Helen Bishop (back row) Becky Ruter. Lisa Stermer. Misty Cox. Karen Hutcheson. Jenny Abbott. Jennifer Long. Earl Brown. Jr. (advisor). Organizations 219 Great Commission Church or iwo days in October a man spoke at the fountain who was not soon forgotten. This man was Tom Short, an elder of the Great Commission Church. Short was heard by-hundreds of RU students as he preached the gospel of his church. It was not only the surprise of seeing a man in the middle of the fountain preaching; it was the large crowd surrounding the fountain listening that astonished RU students and faculty. Short received praise as well as harassment from the crowd. His beliefs were many times contrary to the majority of the crowd. Many people were upset and became irate at his comments. There were many different religions represented on campus and they don't all share the same beliefs. Short's visit was successful in getting RU students involved in something they usually don’t discuss. As the mob scene at the fountain proved, religion can turn into a very controversial topic. Whether RU students agreed with Short's views or not, at least he made them think about their own faith (or lack of) and that in itself would deem his visit a success. The Cireat Commission church was a national organization which formed a chapter on RU's campus. Short’s visit succeeded in recruiting more members. by Marcie McNeil During his h v day appearance. Tom Short from the Great Commission Church, encouraged many scenes of prayer and praise to demonstrate his ic s 220 Great Commission � %� ■ Short posed many challenges to students during his visit, one which involved showing their faith publicly. ■ Students listen intently while Short stresses another point uIhjuI his religious views ■ Short steps hack while one Kl ’ student protests sonic of Short v statements. Great Commission 221 International Club International C lub: (front row) Suzanne Matthews. Marvja Herrera Menchen (sec.). Amir Capriles (pres.). Sarah Gardner (treasj (back row) Myrl Jones (advisor). Hye Young Kwok. Theodosia Craig. Meg Hatfield. Janet Wagner (advisor). Dr. Charles McClellan (advisor). IVCF Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship: (front row) Norma Wand. I slie Rush. Mary Kay McFeely. Vanda Almarode. Leslie Turlington, Scott Rramlell. Rhonda Hoover. Margaret Swann (row 2) Mike York. Randy Kirk. Jill Shepherd (sec.). Randy Lynn (pres.). Julie Hurt. Scott Hensley (treas.). Dave Smith. Christine Hemingway (row 3) Rosemary Oakes. Jennifer Jones. Sandi Franklin. Misty Cox. Sabrina Parker. Robert Peery, Kate Relian. Janet Davis. Sharon Kumienski. Retsy Franklin. Tracy Rrown (back row) Matt Saul. Maureen O'Herliny, Gregory Odiorne. Tricia Dun-nigan. Bob Chandler. Andrew Punzalan. Allyson Self Karen Call. Jim Campbell. Greg Gaines. Kappa Mu Epsilon KME(Honorary Math Fraternity): (front row) Ann Coleman (sec.), Joyce Reish (v.p). Karla Cooper (pres). Lisa Kemper. Susan Morns (back row) Dave Loper. Carolyn Foster. Greg Meador. Debbie Wade. Mike Reitz. Michelle Skelton 222 Organizations Karate Club Karate Club: (front rote) James Hard. Patrick Golden. Kim Taylor (pres ). Rob Williams (treas). Bo Howell (instructor) (back row) Ben Davis. Daniel Jones. Ryan Devereux. Grey Johnson. LeCerde Francois Le Cerek Franfais (French Club): (front row) Nancy Harman (sec. treas.). Patti Ames (pres.). Pam Roden (v.p). Scott Moscovit: (row 2) Theodosia Craig. Alice Bell. Marvja Herrara-Mencken. Bradly Lanterman. Meg Hatfield. Janice Morgan (advisor) (back row) Ktmberety Johns. Janet Wagner (advisor). Elizabeth Krouse. Music Therapy Club Music Therapy Club: (front row) Mickey Collie (pres.). Leigh Grimm (v.p.). Teresa Phipps (hist ). Sara Walder (sec.). Sheri lachetta (ensemble) (back row) Susan Strand. Harry Isster. Julie Ross. Mark Principe. Barbara lloll. Jan Brewer. Renae Fleischman . . Organizations 223 i. .I- German li IUD □ learning activity wasn’t supposed to be fun or was it? The German club had the right mixture of fun and learning. This kept the students interested and coming back for more. The German club meetings created a totally different atmosphere from the classroom. They provided students with opportunities to actually speak the language on a more personal basis. Most students were in favor of these differences. Lisa Younger said, “It’s a lot of fun because you get more of a chance to use what you’ve learned.” Another student. Carol English agreed that it was “a more comfortable atmosphere than the classroom.” President Kyle Remppies agreed with students that it was less formal, but still was basically for help with the German language. It allowed students to actually participate in conversations and be more open. It also gave students a chance to prepare for exchange programs and overseas trips. The German club members helped organize the exchange program with the University of Kassels in Germany. The club sponsored a trip to Roanoke for a chance to taste German cuisine. Other activities included films and slides of German culture. To make the club interesting, students had spelling contests and a casino night, in which students were required to say the numbers and bet in German. Students learned about the culture without actually going to Germany. Dr. Stcvc Benjamin had an active role in the club. He helped students with grammar and pronunciation. He made the less experienced students feel at ease by matching them with more experienced German students. During the course of the meeting, Dr. Benjamin would talk with each individual group. Later, the more advanced students had a chance to be involved in a more detailed discussion. The German club provided students with an opportunity to enhance their German skills and have fun in the process. Students also met more students and practiced speaking a different language. by Laura Murray Allison Met 'aul nails for another activity to beg. • II ’ith Dr. Henjamm s help, Cennan ('luh members learn a nen nay to play an old fannharga 224 German Club ’ (tab: (front ro ) CawI Breidenbach. Chris Jensen. Kyle Renipples (pres.). Michael Brown (back row) Beth Davidson. Lon Long. 'j i lld'wan. RaymondPascarclla. Mark Moody. Herman Club was visited on occasions by German exchange students Matthias H'eger and Wolfgang Hobrecht which added authenticism to the meetings. Gentian Club 225 □ ficr two and a half years of building up a network of Jewish connections, the Jewish community on campus united and formed the B'nai B'rith Hillel Counsclorship at RU. Hillcl was a national collegiate organization named after a famous rabbi scholar. It was a subsection of B’nai B’rith which was a worldwide Jewish organization. It has other programs for high school students and adults. A few of the founding members of RU’s Hillcl were friends through the high school program, B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. Before Hillcl was established at RU, Jewish students commuted to V A Tech and participated in their programs. Both Hillels gathered together for such events as bagel brunches, parties and joint services. In the fall, the two chapters broke Yom Kippur fast together. Also in the fall, Hillcl sponsored social hours, a llanukkah party and participated in the United Student Ministries Christmas Hanukkah service. Their spring programs included discussions on Inter-Faith marriage and Russian Jewry. According to Dan Littman, vice president of Hillel, “Hillel gives the Jewish students on campus the opportunity to meet one another and share similar experiences ” } by Sue Richardson and Eric Nachman Mike H'llkerson and Tami Brenl lake ad-vantage of the first Hillel happy hour 10 meet new members. Lynn Sear enjoys the Hillel happy hour which was designed to bring Jewish students and faculty together. Dr Weiss engages two students in conver-sal ion at the first Hillel happy hour which was held to introduce students to (he new organwtton m mid by Mil!I Hurra k Hillel (Jew ish Organization): (front Row) Amy Higger. Lynne Scar. Marnie Koskie. Dana Friedman. Reth Friedman (row 2) Michael Witkerson Ureas.). Dan Lilman (v.p.). Eric Nachman (pres). Nanci Schneider (hack Row) Sahma Ijevy, Leslie Shapiro. Ellen Greenberg. Scott Cohen. Elliot Kahn. Tami Brent. Dr. Alexander Weiss (advisor). Andrea Greenberg. Claire Ruttenberg. ■ Jewish faculty members along with students were muted to the Hillel happy hour. All interested persons were welcome to join. Professor Witkowsky and Dr. Brown discuss the need for a more acme Jewish community on campus Bridget Smith, Claire Ruttenberg and Sena Levy enjoy the atmosphere of fun and friendship at the Hillel happy hour. Hillel 227 HAACP (Hat t Assoc, for the Advancement of Colored Persons), (front rote) Lonnie Davis (pres.). Robin Barton (v.p.). (trace Warren (treas.). Kim Taylor (row 2) Marsha House. Adrian Anderson. Chrissy Shabazz (back row) Natalie Rollins. Michelle Taffe. NSSLHA (Nat'l. Student Speech. Lang., and Hearing Assoc): (front row) Cindy Hubbard (fresh soph rep). Cheryl Brown. Pam I.mkous (sec.). Lisa Arguello (v.p.). Valerie Sword (pres.). Lissa Oliver (advisor) (row 2) Anthony Philpott. Susan Singleton. Amy Hillsman. Lisa Stermer. Angela Ward. Monica Rinehart (back row) Tracy Carter. Heather McCinley. Donna Scott. Christy Ryan. 228 Organizations Omicron Delta Kappa Omicron Della Kappa (Sat'I Honor Society) (front row) Marie Ferrey. Gretchen Kuehn (r.p.). Missie Stew art (pres.). Dor.na Carey (back row) Dr. James Hartman (advisor). Mark Spencer. Roger O'Dell. Kimbcr Boykin. Cathy Stebbins. Dr. Robert Gill. Dr. Noel Eggleston. Omicron Nu Omicron .Yu (Home Economics Honorary): Julie lluri. Missy llall (sec). Karen Humphries (pres.). Karen Kolb. Holly Alexander Organizations 229 Day Studfni Council his year four of the fourteen newly elected Day Student Council members went to the State University of New York in Hinghampton for a scries of workshops. The conference was titled “Meeting the Needs Of Off-Campus Students. The workshops included information on legal services, tips for moving off-campus and improving programming skills which they hoped to incorporate into RU’s DSC policy. Kathy McDermott, chairperson of the council, said their main purpose was to try to “make day students aware of issues relevant to them. One of the accomplishments which benefitted the day students was the designation of Parking Lot L to commuter students only. “The pamphlet that the Campus Police distributed to student drivers at the beginning of the year stated that Parking Lot L was for day students only, McDermott said, “but the sign said ‘Student Parking’ so everyone used it.” Though the DSC had a specific budget and didn’t have advertisement fundraisers, the Council provided lockers in Heth Hall to day students for a minimal fee of three dollars per semester. All proceeds went into funding for future projects to benefit all the commuter students at RU. In the fall, the DSC helped with the Litterthon to clean up Radford City. As one member stated, “After all. we live in the city, most of the mess is ours, we should be the ones to clean it up. } by Lisa Nelms ■ The DSC co-sponsored the housing fair so that RU students could obtain information about off campus living in the area. Day Student Council: (front row) Mark Spencer, Kathy McDermott (chairperson), Kimberly Kingrea (back row) Lorrie Coe. Carla Pugh, Cynthia Shields. 230 Day Student Council Inter-Residence House Council: (front row) Allison Gordon. Suzi Brubaker. Mary Elson (chairperson). Scott Newman Ureas.). Shannon Mays (sec.) (row 2) Katie Allen, l.iz Hammond. Carolyn Wright. Kevin Adams. C arol lien. Mary Beth McArdlc. Jeff Dalton (back row) Philip Cortese (advisor). Greg Rider. Doug.Mize. EncOhaugh, Matthew Slater. ■ RV students place gifts for underprivileged children around the IRIIC Christmas tree in Heth Ballroom. ■ Two RL’students try in vain to keep their child occupied during the IRHC Christmas party for underprivileged children ■ These two youngsters entertain themselves with balloons given out by IRHC at the Christmas parly held in Heth Ballroom IRHC 231 Phi Rlpha Delta Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Club): (front row) Gretchen Kuehn. Helen Bishop, David Epperley (pres). Morgan Thistle (back row) Dr Robert Gill (advisor), Ralph Cummings. Joseph Adams. Sharon Weadon. Chuck Swam, Angie Qucscnberry, John Mabrey. Lauray Beck. Greg Johnson. Phi 5igma lota Phi Sigma lota (Foreign Language Honorary): (front row) Kimberly Johns (sec.). Patricia Brandt (v.p.). Pam Roden (pres.). Meg Hatfield (ireas.) (back row) Manja Herrera-Mencken. Nancy Harman. Janet Wagner (advisor). Scott Muscovite. Radford Redcoats 232 Radford Redcoats (Equestrian Team): (front row) Tanya Larriva, Vicki Mattlin (pres). Christine Lemon (back row) Mary Stickley. Christina Montgomery, Hilary Martin Organizations Rlt k Itul rr Quest Assistants Quest Assistants: (front row) Beth Bingham. Joyce Reish. Kellie Matthews. Manpat Maloney. Patti Ames. Missy Hall (row 2) Susan Sandridge. Ann Wazenskt. John Gossner. Regenia Hill. Scott Bishop. Olivia Roberson. Dawn Smith. Carolyn Roland. Patricia Tolley. Ann Gwynn. Lou Carson. Sharia Fitzgerald. Rick Walker. Denise Murrell (back row) Tony Osborne. Max Prillaman. Bryan Frady. Phillip Crigger. Stephen Jones. Sharon Houseman. Jeff Walker. Rick Butler. ■ After many hours of climbing and crawling in darkness. Quest Assistants Denise Murrell and Jeff Vinson emerge from their spelunking expedition hap py to see the sun again Quest 233 Recreation Club Recreation Club: (front row) Brenda Mitchell. Kim Far lav.. Sharon Prudot (pres.). ( 'onnie Coen. Sally Sell (row 2) Beth Bu Jhen. Nancy Murray (sec.). Tony Quesenberry, Robin Borges. Michele Luetkemeyer (back row) David Petty. Jill Charkm. Steve Billings. Rho Lambda Rho Lambda (Honorary Panhellenic): (front row) Tammy Green (treas.), Murray Man:tone. Missy Godman (sec.). Patti Little (back row) Meredith Houston. Joann Donnellan (pres.), Cathi Miller (v.p). 234 Organizations Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honorary Society): Kim Johns (pres.). Meg Hatfield (v.p.). Patty Brandt. Leonor Dculloa (advisor). Sigma T au Delta Sigma Tau Delta (English Honorary): (front row) Nancy Harman Ureas'). Pat Cantrell (sec.). Ktmber Boykin (pres). Michelle Whitaker i'v.p.) (hack row) Rick Mulkey, Ron Witheraw. Chris Moyers. Sara Mellon. Edwin Stockton (advisor) Organizations 235 ighland Dancer F or about five hours each week six students got together for a Highland Fling or a Chantreuse. A Highland Fling or Chantreuse were not exactly exotic drinks, and these RU women were not drinking buddies. They were the Highland Dancers. The Highland Dancers have been a part of the Highland Concert and Pipe Bands for approximately 15 years. Both the dancers and the bands wore authentic replicas of the Scottish military uniform. The RU Tartan Pattern was registered and used exclusively for RU. What did they “really” wear under- neath those kilts? “We wore black briefs.” said head dancer Susie Hoover, who became interested in the group after watching her sister perform with past Highland Dancers. Throughout history, the Scottish men were known to do all of the dancing while women stood close by tapping their feet to the often lively music. “It is becoming more common for women to participate in the Scottish dances, especially at competitions,” said Hoover. The Highland Dancers had the honor of performing at the Scottish Open Golf Tournament in Forest, Virginia. The dancers all agreed that it was ale of fun to perform the traditional dance-“It was more of a stately kind of danct not as graceful as other types of dating,” Hoover said. Tryouts for th. Highland Dancers took two months t complete. Former dancers acted • judges. Obviously these RU students ucr. doing a good job keeping a Scorns tradition alive. If you happened to sec kilted young lass roaming the campus, was not past history haunting yot rather, it was history come to life. ) k. Christine Messerian ■ The Highland Dancers demonstrate their expertise during a festival at Bisset Park. ■ The dancers prepare to perform an intricate dance routine. Highland Dancers: Karen Kreten-haum. Heather Hash. Susie Hoover (head dancer). Mary Lyng. Susan RudciUe. 236 Highland Dancers Highlander Band ■ Eric Padgett performs with the Highlander Band in Preston Hall during one of their numerous concerts held this year. ■ Band members prepare for the concert while wailing for instructions from band director. Mark Camphouse. ■ These members of the Highlander Band warm up before the concert in Bisset Park where they accompanied the Highlander Dancers. Highlander Band 237 ROTC ■ The ROTC Color Guard performs for the opening ceremonies before the Highlanders home basketball games. ■ One of their many activities include training drills in which tong hours are spent practicing maneuvers and fitness techniques. Mark Barker and Robert .Montgomery train on an obstacle course located along the A'ov River. ■ ROTC: (front row) Jonathon Calkin. Robert Montgomery, Mark Baker (row 2) Margaret Thomas. Andrea Dollar (back row) Susan Pendleton, Kimberly Dowdy. Jill Olnhausen 238 ROTC SAM (Society for the Advancement of Management): (front row) Regina Barber. John Barnette. Lisa Bulkin. Shane Simmons. Tammy Scott. Rich Savage. Karen Williams (row 2) Mac Banks (advisor). Tracey Gregory (treat.). Kimberly Arthur. Susie Spdlers. (sec.). Carmen Jones (pres.). Mary Coffey. Austin Whitener. Dana Baugher (row 3) Holly Viette. Kami Brent. John ('tern. Becky Higgins. Phil Mott. Laura Matney. Mark Birch. Cathy Flournoy. Ricky Chin (row 4) David Jones. Helen Merjos. Mary Jo Harrison. Susan Gibson (back row) Jimmy Cook. Richard Bradley. John Osberg. Tom Shaw. Social Work Club Social Work Club: (front row) Keely Plymule. Karen Brodsky (treas.). Kim Potter (pres.). Julie Bauman. Stephanie Robinson (sec.) (row 2) Lynne Sear. Marsha House. Debbie Burcham, Lisa Kendrick. Julie Know!ton. Patty Roach (v.p.). Lynn Stallings (back row) t'dna Rasnake. Leslie Fatigati. Karen Simpson Organizations 239 Showboat ■ A backwoodsman, portrayed by Paul Spicylcblatt. nor ns the illam. portrayed by Toby Messitt to keep away from Magnolia. portrayed by Renee Way nee This dramatic scene was a highlight of the Fall production. ■ The famous Showboat. The Colton Blossom, artistically dra n on the opening curtain, gels the audience into the mood for the ISSO-1 2? splashy musical. arents of RU students who came to visit their children on Parent’s Weekend were treated to something special. They were given the chance to watch three RU departments work together to produce the musical extravanganza. Showboat. Showboat was held Monday. October 29-November 2. 1985 with special performances held during Parent's Weekend. The director. Dr. Charles E. Hayes, assistant professor of theatre, “wanted a big. splashy musical, and Showboat fit the bill.” The production was special for a variety of reasons. It was the largest cast ever used in a RU play. Casting over 50 people. Dr. Hayes was delighted with the large number of freshmen involved. “It will give them a great start and provides the experience we can use for leadership in future productions, he said. Another unique characteristic was the fact that three departments, theatre, dance and music worked together to create the successful production. The main characters of the cast included. RU professor of history Harold Mann as Windy; Radford resident Laurence W. Langley as Cap’n Andy Hawks, RU senior Leslie Crowe of Charlottesville as Julie; junior Toby Messitt of Sterling as Frank; and sophomore Greg Ramsey of Burke as Gaylord Ravcnal. Freshmen included. Mark Gorman of Midlothian as Steve. Melody Wisi of Smilhfield as Quecme Anne Gotham of Charlottesville as Par-thy Hawks; Pamela Davies of Nekton N. J., as Ellci; Renee Wagner o' Palmyra as Magnolia; and John Reaves of Washington. D.C. as Joe. The ca also included several of the RU dancers. Margaret Dcvaney. chairperson of the dance department, was choreographer while Dr. Bennett Lctzner. Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, conductred the orchestra. Back stage details ran smoothly with the direction of assistant professor of theatre. Carl Lefko as set designer and technical director and theatre instructor Liur; Joncs-Wedin as costume designer. The splashy musical was based on . novel by Edna Farber’s. Showlxtai which was subtitled as “the Grot American Classic. The music based on a book and lyrics by Owa Hammcrstein II. The time was IS -1927 and the setting brought to life the excitement, color and people of the Mississippi riverboat days. The classk songs. “Bill . “Old Man River” anil “Only Make Believe” were well received by the audience. The play was a success and the three departments were pleased with the results of working together on the production. (£ by Sharon Walthall 240 Showboat ■ (above middle) The cast of Showboat appears on stage at the end of Act II to sing the grand finale. The scene is a reunion on The Cotton Blossom. ■ (left) Magnolia, portrayed by Renee Wagner, breaks into a song at the World's Fair. ■ (above middle) The cast of Showboat appears on stage at the end of Act II to sing the grand finale. The scene is a reunion on The Cotton Blossom Showboat 241 SCJ (Society for Collegiate Journalists), (front row) Sam v Mulvihill. rant Antes. Kristen Darczenski. (back row) Tammy Brubaker. Suzanne Dtmon (pres.). Mike Chandler (hist.). Cyndt Prue (see.). Susie Ritenour The Spanish Club Spanish Club: (front row) Dr. Levitvr DeUlloa (advisor). Kimberly Johns (v.p.). Meg Hatfield (pres). Patricia Brandi (back row) Marvja Herrera-Menehen. Erika Forrer. Renee Garcia. Christopher Burton. Dr. Bernadme Banning. Rohm Powers. 242 SEA (Student Education Association): (front row) Serena Mercer. Andy Smith (pres). Michelle Yackel (v.p.). Jill Harold (sec.) (row 2) Anna Collier. Carolyn Johnson. Cecilia Hall. Betty Jo Garrett. Robin Scott. Sheila Graham (back row) Kathy Lawson. Betsy Guilliams. Michele Mchall. Jenny Jioieo. Rhonda ink, Marjorie Henley. Organizations Tartan Tartan: (front row) Laura Beit: (sports ed). Cyndt Price (ed.). Mike Chandler (photog. ed). Li: Deemcr (news ed.). Annmarie Sarsftcld (assoc, news cd.) (row 2) Regina Alexander. Nancy Gazen ski. I.tut Botkin. Julie Hall. Jantne Mitchell. Regina Cox. Michelle Williams. Scott Newman. Nikki DeUnger. Tonja Porter. Jennifer Derk (back row) Lyle Tefft. David l.ashtr. Pam Ballog. Maria Bueno. Mol ie String. James Jolly. Julius Smith. Hugh Stubblefield. Mike Mather. Tour Guides Tour Guides: (from row) Robbie Thomas. Joey Young. Elizabeth Lovell. Cheryl Richardson (chairperson). Cathy Stebbins (row 2) Amy Schwartz. Missie Stewart. Tyler Anne . Robyn Barton. Joe Freeman. Lynne Hevman. Susan Baker. Karen Kolb (back row) Dr James Hartman (advisor). Flizabelh Curtis (admissions coordinator). Angela DeGrands. Olivia Roberson. Joanne Kapp. Vernon Beilzel. _ ■ ■ __ i n-m Tri-M (Math Club) (front row) Joyce Rash. Sheila Clay. Ann Coleman. Kelly Lane. Melissa Hull. Lisa Kemper. Susan Moms (row 2) Dave Loper. Carolyn Foster. Greg Meador. Mark Higgins. Karla Cooper. Michelle Skelton (back row) Debbie Wade. Brenda Connelly. Michael Reitz. Sherri Mettee. Organizations 243 he RU Geological Society (RUGS) served as a social organi7ation for those students who were Geology majors and those who simply had a general interest in geology. In addition to providing social activities. RUGS enabled students to get hands on experience in the field of geology. Members were able to actively participate in the decision making of the club. Meetings were scheduled in which the members discussed and voted on field trips. T-shirt designs, fund-raisers and guest speakers for the year. The fundraisers consisted of plant sales and a pumpkin sale before Halloween. These fundraisers enabled the club to sponsor several activities including their annual fall and spring picnics for club members and their guests. The club also held its yearly “white elephant Christmas par- ty. This consisted of all members bringing an article that they had lying around or an unwanted present they had received in the past. This gift was wrapped with no name on it and put in a pile for everyone to choose from. Although there were some interesting “gifts,” most of them had something to do with geology. In addition. RUGS went on a comet watch in January in order to see Halley's Comet. Mineral and gem hunts were held in the spring too. but the highlight of the year was a field trip to Mt. Rogers, the tallest mountain in Virginia. Club members camped out and studied the geology in the area. The members were able to enjoy some relaxation and fun, while at the same time, participate in an enriching and educational experience. by Rhonda Hopkins ■ (top) Sit Rogers, the highest Wlrra.n Virginia, offers a beautiful not for If H 'eger and Lon Davis. 244 RUGS ■ (above) Gordon Love cooks brtoktj? R ( GS members on one of their nu« i • to Mt. Rogers. RIGS (RU Geological Society): (front row) Laura Urian (sec. treas.). John Cook (pm.). Ray Wirt (v.p.). Dr. Ernst Kastning (advisor) (row 2) Billy von Till. Sarah Haley. Matt W'eger. Lori Davis. Wolfgang Albrecht. Pam Emmons, Jon Tso. Lorena Babcock (back row) Bernard Hamann. Keith Stigall. James Gasttneau. James TnmNe. Kris Benjamin. Karey llonberger. James Marlowe. Gregory Odiorne. ■ (above) RUGS members, on their way to a dig. stop and inspect an unusual rock formation in Southwest Virginia. ■ (left) Matt Wfger gets his bearings with a geological compass at a roadside stop on the way to Mi. Rogers. RUGS 245 □ ne of the least publicized campus organizations at RIJ was Student Alumni Associates, yet each year this group performed tasks which were invaluable to the University. According to President Missie Stewart, Our goal is to work to improve relations between students and alumni by promotion spirit, loyalty and unity.” SAA attempted to generate future support for RU through creating an awareness among the current student body that would become alumni in the near future. SAA began in 1978 as a small organization created for the purpose of bringing together outstanding students who were proud of their school. It has since blossomed in to a 42 member group of students who met biweekly in Lucas Alumni Hall under the guidance of Jenny Doud. Director of Alumni Affairs. Membership into SAA was by invitation only, and members were required to maintain a GPA above 2.5. They worked closely with RU’s National Alumni Association as well as sponsoring many of their own events. One of SAA’s biggest projects each year was Homecoming Weekend. Although the Alumni Association did most of the pre-planning and organizing. SAA members helped in various aspects throughout the weekend. This year's 75th anniversary Homecoming, ■ Cheryl Richardson. Missie Stewart, Lynne Hey man and Denise Wallace pose for a picture at the ■1.4 regional conference held at UNC Chapel Hill. ■ I'he SAA hought tellers to identify RU and put them on the wall at the corner of Tyler and Norwood. Vandals persist in stealing the letters periodically. RADFORD UNIVER ITY A Diamond Jubilee, was a great success. The weekend was filled with activities including a 50th reunion dinner, an outdoor festival complete with balloons, entertainment and an outdoor cafe, seminars, an alumni football game, a reception celebrating the opening o' RU’s art gallery and the second annual Oktoberfcst. SAA member Liz Starbud stated. I really enjoyed the weekend because I got to meet many alumni and they told us interesting stories about how Radford College used to be. SAA offered alumni a chance to speak personally to current students, and both the alumni and SAA members benefitted from the exchange. Another important activity that SAA performed each year was the creation and distribution of care packages. Parents of freshman students were given an opportunity to buy their son or daughter a care package made up of various food items during exam week This provided an excellent opportunity for parents to give their child an extra boost of morale during this tedious testing time. SAA’s other big project each year was the Phonc-a-thon in which students called alumni to solicit pledges for hi Radford University Foundation. In 1985, the SAA raised more than $28,800 in pledges. In addition. S.A began a project in 1986 called the Senior Challenge Campaign. This entailed personally contacting each senior before he graduated to solicit a pledge PI $5 his senior year. $10 the next year, and $15 the next year. This was to create further awareness of the alumni association and their need for support. With the money raised from various fundraisers including button projects and care packages. SAA awarded a $600 scholarship each year as well 3s contributions to the campus such as benches, a new RU sign on the comer of Tyler and Norwood Avenues and a monetary gift to the library. SAA served as an important part of the University community , and its continued support to the National Alumni Association was extremely valuable to the future growth and expansion of RU. by Kathy Letsch 246 Student Alumni Associates total ■ SAA members begin the annual phonathon held lo raise money for the Radford foundation ■ (below left) SAA members and other volunteers succeeded in topping their goal of $27,000 in the 1985 phonathon. ■ Lucas Alumni Hall not only houses RU's llumm Affairs office, but serves as the SAA s headquarters for various activities. Student Alumni Association: (front row) Scan Hagarty (sec.). Cheryl Richardson (v.p.). Missie Stewart (pres.). Susan Handley (treas.). Missy Adams (publicity chairperson) (row 2) Amy Schwarz. Colleen Denzler. Denise Wallace (chairperson). Terri f uller. Laura Cooper. Lou Carson. Sarah Gardner. Denise Murrell. Lisa Rinaldi. Jenny Doud (advisor) (back row) Kathy Istsch. Susan Baker. Kimber Boykin. Liz Starbuck. Eric Nachman. Beth Eggleston. Phil Crigger. Wesley Foundation Westey Foundation: (front row) Serena Mercer (v.p.). Richie Tolley (pres.), Lynn Sen a (sec.). Kathy Taylor (treas.) (row 2) Kara dross. Krista Sew, Rachel Putze. Rob Mac go wan. Moreen Montgomery. Joyce Ferguson. Jon Jordan. Carolvn Buchanan (back row) Ed Deaton. Karen Simpson. Liz Hammond. Lori Lon. Betty Cole. Women in Communication ---------- Women In Communication: (front row) Mrs. Susan Me Met I (advisor). Kikki Dc Unger, Beth Morgan (sec.). Charlene Taylor. Christine Messer tan (back row) Ellen Guthrie. Lisa Willoz (v.p). luiuren Byrum. Murray Manzione. Joann Donnellan (pres). Young Democrats 8 Young Democrats: (front row) Leslie Booker, Patty Elliot (pres.), Donna Boatman (back row) Becky Ritter. Laura Johnson. Organizations Student Life Committees Coffeehouse Committee: (front row) Stacey Polakowski, Cohy Johnston. Joanne Kapp (chairperson), Amy Marcella. Holly Vietle (back row) Andrea Green! erg. Lisa Clark, Rod Gillespie, Beth Egglnton. Shawn Davis. Susan Baker. Concert Committee: (front row) Katie Queen. Laurey Meese. Jeannette Dube. Brenda Drake. Tina Berte. Laura Schleeper (row 2) Ebie Schuler. Sue Reynolds. Claudia McGlothlin (axhairman), Hugo Espinoza (co-chairman). Chen Doten. Matt Staler. Robyn Barton. Anne Crabbs (back row) Julie Schmidt. John Dabicr. Eric Padgett. David Pierce. Dawn Nicholas. Hull Manutte. Scan Hagerly. Robert Bisson. Bill Bradburn. Rob Longford. Susan Sandridge. Irina l.ogan. Executive Committee: (front row) Sandra White (treas.). Mary McCorry, John Ferruggiano (sec.). Tony Osborne (pres). Sena Rubio (v.p.) (row 2) Amy Schwarz. Paula Downs (advisor). Claudia McGlothlin. Hugo Espinoza. Michael Tierney. Sean Hagerly. Nancy Turner. Joanne Kapp Cathy Stebbins (back row) Keith Keiper (advisor). Joey Busa. Priscilla Cash. Dirk Swanson. Annette McClellan. . Organizations 249 Guest Speaker Committee: (front row) Kristin Carey. Gina Parodi. Priscilla Cash. Sarah Taber. Rosemary Oakes (back row) Kathy Moorman. Saudi Franklin. Mileah Middelan. Kathy Wallace Movie Committee: (front row) iMurcy Meese. Nancy Turner. Anne Crahbs (sec.). Jeanette Dube (row 2) Eileen ()'( onnell. Joy Schrctber. Leslie Giroux. Alice Muglia, Pat Oneill (back row) Lisa Johnson. Tina Rerte. Carla Cooper. Lisa Greene. Cyndi Price. 250 Plays and Shows Committee: (front row) Priscilla Cash. Michael Turney (chairman). Denise Smith, Annette McClellan (back row) Amy Schartz, Russ Berlin, Sean H aparty. Joanne Kapp, Hugo Espinoza, Claudia McGlothlin, Dirk Swanson Organizations Special Events Committee: (front row) Scan Hagarty (trots.). Amy Schartz (chairperson). Hugo Espinosa (sec.) (row 2) Priscilla Cash. Michael Tierney. Denise Smith. Joanne Kapp. Russ Berlin. Kirk Swanson (back row) Annette McClellan. Claudia McGlothhn Technical Services Committee: (front row) Sue Sandndge. Sean Hagarty (chairman). Andrea Greenberg (back row) Tony Fernandez. Eric Padgett. ■ ' had Tu rney and Amy Schwartz show off a Rocky Horror sign which the Special '■ � � mit tee of Student Life used to promote their program on The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Many fan club members showed up for The Rocky Horror Picture Show program sponsored bv Student Life. Student Life 251 Student Organization for Mtd Tech: (front row) Beth Anderson (v.p). Frankie Johnston (sec). Or. Steve Chalgrcn (advisor). Karen Via (pres.). I’airtcta Davis (treas.) (row 2) Sherri Pugh. Rhonda Buchanan. Mary Hager. Christine Emrhetn. Melissa Estes. Sandra Miers. Melinda Zajra. Shannon Sealey. I isa Morris. Or. Sam Zeakes (advisor) (back row) Greg Foley, Beth Eggleston. Susan Pierson. Aziab Tesfamichael. Oann Young. Rhonda Conner. John ('opeland. Joe Jennings. ■ (below left) Chemistry professor Dr. Boggess instructs Med Tech majors on how 10 properly use the equipment during a chemical instrumentation lab ■ (bottom left) Vice-president of SOMI Beth Anderson mixes solutions for testing before a lab (below right) SOMI President Karen Via expertly uses a PII meter to measure the acidity of a solution before using it in a chemistry tesi he Student Organization for Medical Technology was open to all Med Tech majors wishing to better prepare themselves for their par-ular working environment. In the fall, the Med Tech club went Montgomery County Hospital in Blacksburg. Virginia, where they had extensive tour of the facilities, (i.irland Epps, coordinator of the wpital's lab. gave a mini-lecture on •a the Medical Technology profes-n had grown and where it was headed. I he club's main purpose was to provide information for Med Tech najors on their chosen profession. I hey sponsored various speakers rom hospitals where members could expect to go for their “clinicals. In the spring. Med Tech members raveled to Charlottesville. Virginia, ci visit UV.Vs laboratories. The nemhers were shown actual demonstrations on equipment that hey can expect to use during their cancers. Vlso in the spring, the Med Tech's held their annual picnic at Dr. halgren's near Clay tor Lake. It was he final gathering before seniors left Rl headed for different hospitals to oniinuc their studies at Medical I ahnologv. by Kelly iVright ■ (above) Med Tech major William Kenley uses an atomic absorption spec trophotometer to measure light hcn passed through a flame. ■ (left) Beth Anderson, vice-president of SOM I and Joe Jennings, a Med Tech major. read instructions on how to properly use the volumetric flasks located in front of them Med Tech 253 Class Officer’s Council COC (Class Officers Council): (from row) Doug Perkins (fresh, pres.). Angie Prudol (jr. treas.). Brenda Gregory (chairperson). Dianne Widener (sr. treas.). Terry Knuckles (soph, sec.) (row 2) Dan Cray (v.p). Belli Hewitt (soph, hist.), Kim Jordan (soph, treas.). Leslie Lucas (sr. v.p.). Kelly Taylor (soph. pres.). Jeff Vinson (sr. hist.). Missie Stewart (sr. pres.) (back row) Sue Harrell (jr. sec.). Sharon Chapman (fresh, sec.). Lisa Agee (jr. hist.). Mark Mugler (fresh, lust.). Minority Student Affairs: (front row) Robyn Barton. Michelle Taffe (sec.). Rohm Saunders (chairperson). Kimberly Rice (row 2) Carolyn Warr, Leanna Reed. Kristin Drummond. Mauricio Murcia, Stephen Jones (co-advisor) (back row) Connie Saunders. Elisa Tyson. Lonnie Davis, Sheila Harris. Marsha House. SGA Senate: (front row) Dr. Hrezo (advisor). Jenne Zuckerman. Judy Armstrong. Lisa Macidinski (sec.). Cheryl Menold. Claudia McGlothlin. Dirk Swanson. Mary McCorry (back row) Stephanie Isley, Margaret iMhyack. Dianne Widener. Dee Dee Secse. Michael Morrison. Angela DeG rands. Carolyn Sergio, Bradley l.anterman. 254 SGA 5CR Officers SGA Officers: (front row) Dean Hurlburt (advisor), Michelle Taffe (programming rep.). Robin Saunders (mm. stud, affairs chairperson). Stephanie Young (internal governance coord.). Teresa Sullivan (admin, v.p.). beryl Richardson (book exchange coord.). Mary Flson (IRUC chairperson). Brenda Gregory (C'OC chairperson). Joe Freeman (pres.) (back row) Ternary Richardson (vol. services coord.). Angela l uggclt (sec.). Tim Spurred (stud leadership conf. coord.). Greg Oelerich (treas.). Michael Morrison (legis. v.p.), Kathy McDermott (DSC chairperson). SGA 255 Jar;.' Joe Freeman, after successfully completing his candidacy h r SG I president, is congratulated by special assistant Sine Sulphur Shi Club wo dubs that were active and strong this year were the ski clubs. The snow ski club sponsored four skiing trips. Two trips were to Snow Shoe and Winterplace in West Virginia, while another trip was to Wintergreen in Virginia. But the trip that members looked forward to all year was to Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont. This outing was during College Carnival Week. January 5th-January 10th. 1986. Forty-eight members along with 2,000 other college students from across the nation participated in this week long festival of games, ski races, rallies and parties. While the snow ski club planned their outings for the winter, there was another kind of ski club evolving on campus. The Water Ski Club skied daily at C'laytor Lake during the early fall and spring. With the aid of wet suits, the club members extended the skiing season by a few weeks. The wet suits protected the members from the cooling water that comes with fall. Of course, the members also had to consider the maintenance on their impressive Mastercraft boat. The members hoped to get a new boat every year. Unlike some other clubs, which were service oriented, the ski clubs provided a chance for students to have fun, get exercise and learn a new skill or perfect an old one, all at the same time. O by Rhonda Hopkins and Lisa Nelms Snow Ski Club: (front row) Sharon Frager. Laura Mullaney. Vicki Matthn. Marcie Rontoser. U Kmderwater. labile Cyrus (row 2) Ken Weikd. Scon Zeigler, Stas y Robert. Barbara Ward, fraud L . -(treas). Sarah A lasso (pres). Summer Ann Strasenburgh (sec). Dr. Benud Kuennecke (advisor), . Williams. Ed Gafney (row I) Shelley Rodier. Elizabeth Krouse. I'alcrie Reinhardt. Kelly Daughertty. I MagnosdaI (row 4) Steve Bouton. Heather Allen. Scott Shahecn. Fat MeShcrry. Larry Lowe. Jr.. Aj Kellcher. Julie Schmitt. Chris Smith. James Pogan tback row) Sieve Hubbard. Mark Rush. Chris -Harold Johnson. Kris Gochocl. A. Scott Kline. H ater Ski Club: (front row) Caroline Laikm (sec). Vanessa Potts (treas). Vikki Newman (pres). L.. Barber (reporter) (row 2) Martin Coster. Joseph Albat. Susan White. Darrell Branch. Mike Pal: Kathryn Jones tback row) Jim Protiva. Scott Barnett. Jeff Heckei. Kirk Hein. Brian Rothrrmei 256 Ski Clubs St adentd Taking advantage of the warm spring weather, this education major creates an oil painting. Elliott Tindel sits on the ledge of Peters Gym to review notes between classes. Susie Harris heads home after a hard day of classes. 00 01 •c' 3 5 £ On September 15, 1913, the first Radford student. Miss Ara Lee Hicks of Virginia, stepped onto campus excited and anxious. Dormitory space was provided by two rented buildings, the LaBelle Inn and the Norwood (Hcth) House. These dorms were equivalent of southern boarding schools. The Victorian standards of propriety was stressed by the house mothers, and the students were expected to live the cloistered life of southern gentlewomen. The female students were not allowed to appear on campus wearing shorts or pants, and they weren’t allowed to walk on the grass. Permission to go downtown was only given to seniors. The first campus pet appeared on the grounds in 1913. A half-grown kitten tiger cat named Beautiful, ran the campus for fourteen years. The first disciplinary actions occurred in the fall of 1913 when one of the Heth House students attempted to run away to get married. In contrast, on May 3, 1985, 6500 males and females, ranging in age from 18 to 25, moved into one of 13 dorms, local apartment complexes, townhouses or split-level houses. Resident assistants and resident directors took the place of house mothers, students wore what they wanted, walked wherever they pleased and lived the lifestyles they chose. Although the students who attended RU in 1913 may have had different opinions and views than the students of 1985, the main reason of attending RU has prevailed. Students today as students of yesteryear wanted to receive an education, experience new happenings and meet new people. In 1942, these Radford College students are In the fall of 1985. RU students express caught off guard by a Beehive photographer their feelings of happiness, freedom and as they climb into a 1941 classic. friendships while enjoying a night out at the Bus Stop. Courtesy of PFS St udentd Resident Director. Stephen Jones, attempts a difficult exercise during a graduate student recreational activities weekend. Beach bikes, complete with wide tires, foot pegs and bright colors are a popular form of transportation around campus. Taking advantage of their boyfriend girlfriend status. Isslie Hershberger and Mark Hraddoek creatively turn themselves into Raggedy Ann and Andy for the annual Halloween Bash. FRESHMEN ■ Freshman Class Officers: (from row) Scott Cohen (v.p.). Beth dross (rep.). Sharon Chapman (see.). Byron Stanhery (adv.) (bach row) I)an Gray (pres.) John Abbou Kimberly Able Caroline Adamo Chris Adams Kevin Adams Allyson Adamson Mia Alexander Katie Allen Kristi Alls Lori Altizcr Nancy Ambrose Patricia Ames Lisa Anderson Mary Anderson Pamela Andrews Mary- Angell Kimberly Angle Barbara Arkwright Jane Armendaris Judith Armstrong Donna Arnold Christine Arthur Darla Asbury Keith Ashby Susanne Axsllc Darrin Bailey Anne Baker' Kenneth Ball Jennifer Barber Lisa Barnette Richard Bales Andrea Beach Laura Beall Tim Bcason Sharon Beeman Susan Benson Lori Bct old Patrice Biagi Kimberly Bierman Stephanie Bishop Flixf Bittmann Robin Blevins Virginia Blevins Tammy Bloom Bonnie Blunk Stacey Bolling Laura Boos Lisa Boris Jane Borter Freshmen 257 FRESHMEN Kim Bottcntictd Steven Bouton David Bova Kenneth Boyd Dennis Boyle Julie Boyle William Bradburn Lori Brant Sam Brennan Laura Brenner Thomas Brogan Carrie Brookman Elizabeth Brooks Ian Broom Jennifer Brown Phyllis Brown Laura Brubaker Gloria Brugge man Laurie Bryce Angela Bryson Jim Buckwald Sara Bufton Cindy Burgess Nancy Burnett Amy Burnette Stephanie Burns Julie Burrows Angel Burscnos Kimberly Butler Susan Butler Chris Byrd Stephen Cagle Willie Caldwell Barbie Camden Brian Cantwell Kristin Carey Amir Carrilcs Margaret Carroll Stephanie Carter Kimberly Carver Kim Casey Stcphania Cash Catherine Cerruti Laura Chapman Sharon Chapman Jill Charlton Susan Chesnut Jenny Choi Jennifer Church Michelle Clemons Scott Cohen Elizabeth Coleman Laura Coleman Renee Coleman Beverly Collins Lisa Collins Paula Combs Cari Conner Rhonda Conner Teresa Conner Judy Conover Brenda Cooper Donna Cooper Tammy Cornwell MiquelCorrcll Tina Counts Rhonda Cox Kara Cozzcns Wanda Crabtree Cynthia Craig 258 Freshmen ■ Junior Melanie Taylor admires the exotic necklaces displayed in Heth lobby. Several different entrepreneurs travel to universities selling their unique merchandise to students at reasonable prices. Theodosia Craig Dean Crane Tnsh Crane Pam Crawford Melissa Crawley Keith Crennan Susan Crescioli Kim Crouch Shelli Currin Leslie Cyrus Julie Czcrold Brenda David Billy Davidson Burk Davidson Ben Davis Herbert Davis Michele Dawson Jeanette Day Tom Deans Mike Defilippo Tom Dclach Kimberly Denby Piper Dcuschl Kim Dewind Frederick Dieter Jennifer Dillon Tammy Dillon Donna Dimarino Sandra Dixon Kathie Donaldson Trade Donnelly Chris Dorough Marla Douglas Mike Dovel John Drain Lesley Drews Janice Drumheller Kathy Drumheller Hope Dudley Christina Duggan Kathleen Duke Shelley Dull Freshmen 259 FRESHMEN ■ RU basketball players struggle through a strenuous aerobic workout. The classes are conducted by Betsy Hopkins, wife of assistant basketball coach Phil Hopkins, and are open to RU's basketball team and all interested persons. Losing V nc, two, three, four. Kick, three, four. Sweat, two, thru four. Muscles you never realized you had were being pulled and strained Positions you thought your body cojI. never get into were being pushed then But all the while, the calm voice on ih workout record or your perfect. groomed instructor was telling you tha you were having a good time and yc. felt great! Aerobics, the sport that svv.-p: the U.S. during the “thin is in campaign, also swept RU’s campus. Throughout the week, Aerobic classes were held around campw Residents of many dorms started the. own programs. Eileen Dowdy, the instructor who taught at Trinklc dorr started an Aerobics program that held in the basement. “The program first started with a fc . girls and then word got out and classes grew. said Dowdy. The dav in the dorms were free and the insiru tors were volunteers. Patricia Dunmgan Mariana Durand Lisa Dvorak Susan Dyes Angela Hanes Kristin Eekeri Kim Eldredge Merran Elsea Christine Emrhcm Bernadclle Encinias Kathy Enzmann Beth Eppes Cathyrn Eshelman Katrina Estep Melissa Estes Julia Everett Rcniia Everett Mario Facclla Donna Falls Theodore Feindt Joyce Ferguson William Ferguson Peyton ridlcr Pamela Fields Claire Fisher Sherri Fisher Kan Fitzsimmons Morris Fleischer Natalie Fletcher Greg Foley Dena Ford Kristin Ford Leslee Ford Kenneth Forst Robyn Foster 260 Freshmen inches i ere were also classes held in Peters instructed by the dance majors of Kl rhese were sponsored by the RU 1 lniunity Arts program. The classes d the dance majors gain ex-X:ienec in teaching, while giving the -rd community and RU students a structured class. Aerobics was only ■ � f the classes that was offered by the m Jazz, ballet, and tap were also able. Instructor Kellie Matthews, a v r dance major, said the turn-out usually between 15-25 people for • h class. According to Matthews, n snlso joined the classes. i tcad ofjoining an expensive Fitness center. RU students lost those un-wanted inches on campus. by Colleen McAllister ■ This aerobic class, conducted under the Physical Education department, is held in Peters Gym. The class is a popular choice for students to fulfill the one credit, general education PE requirement. Sharon Foster Lisa Fradv Sharon Frager Lauren Franccski Betsy Franklin Sandra Franklin Ray Freeman Paula French Lori Fries Jerry Frink Caroline Frish Pam Frye Doily Fulcher Melissa Fyfc F.dward Gafney Greg Galbraith Betsy Garst Susan Garst LisaGathright Dana Gcller Melissa Gent Susan George Deanna Gfroerer Dana Gibson Dru Gilbert jane Gill Kelly Gill Kimberly Gillespie Amy Glass Gina Goforth Robert Gordon Kathryn Grabcr Stephanie Graves Cmdi Green Andrea Greenberg Freshmen 261 FRESHMEN Celeste Gregory Gina Griffith Beth Gross Kara Gross Trina Gross Treva Gryder Charles Gueriera Kathleen Habit Joan Haley Angelia Hall Debbie Hall Teresa Hall Kimberly Hankins Maggi Hanlon Leigh Hannabass Paula Hannah Gcorgicnc Hannon I heresa Happ Nancy Harman Christine Harouff Jennifer Harper Debra Harrell Amy Harris Kelly Hams Lisa Hart Robert Hartlcss Carolyn Hartnett Karen Hash Karen Haskiell Katie Hawbakcr Ronda Hawkins Anita Hawks Samantha Hayes Timothy Hayes Douglas Hedrick Maureen Hegarty Kimberly Heise Tiffany Henderson Tonya Hensley Susan Herndon Diana Hevener Reyn Hickam Karin Hiddlesion Colleen Higgins Mary Beth Hill Robert Hiserman Rebecca Hodges Lisa Hodgkins Lisa Hodnclt Wendy Holley Melinda Hook Mike Horan Tamula Horn Kathry n Howland l.aura Hudak Valeric Hughes Melissa Hull Debra Hunlcy Kimberly Hunt Nancy Hurt Karen Hutcheson Patnck lachctta Billy Idol Andrea Ioffrcda Kevin Irish Carol lien Jill Jamison Kimberly Jankovits Ken Jenkins Julie Jennings 262 Freshmen Laryln Jennings J. B. Jeter Beverly Johnson Harold Johnson Monica Johnson Scott Johnston Andrew Jolch Christopher Jones Jennifer Jones Tami Jones Kevin Joyce Steve Judd Elliot Kahn Laura Kampf Stephanie Keesce Dana Kelley Debbie Kelley Mary Kendall Matthew Kim Kimberly King Tregon Kirschncr Kristine Kish Andrew KJine Judi Knechl Katherine KofTman Trisha Koumc Dolores Kozloski Julie Kramer Stephanie Kreiscr Gcla Kretzschmer Amy Krol Elizabeth Krousc Susan Kruse Margaret Labyack Donna Lancaster Kelly Lane Lorraine Langston Susan Larowe David lusher Barbara Lashingcr Alex Laukaitis Kathryn Laviolctte David l-awson Kimberly Lawson Eustacia leone Sabina Levy Jo Lewis Sandra Lewis Jeffrey Lin Karen Littrell Kimberly Livingston John Lobuylio Arlene Long Sonji Long Diane Loper Janet Lorraine Karen Loverro Steve Lunceford Bill laipi Sherry Lyons Brian MacDonald Lisa Macielinski Dary l MacRaild Jodie Magee Lisa Maunosoal Susan Mahoney Linda Maiorana Michelle Marchant Jan Marion Colleen Marshall Freshmen 263 FRESHMEN = L:sa Marshal! Peggy Mattox Miche le Ma e Veronica Mayes Shannon Mays Lynn McAlister Scott McCabe Gina McCormick Mary McDermott Andrea McGown Kent Mclchany Tawanna McKay Jay McKclvy Marcie McNeil Cathy McNicc Melissa McNulty Robert McRancy Patrick McSherry Julie McWccney Sherry Martin Tammy Martin Stephanie Marshall Renee Marson Beth Marlin Carla Massarini Johnathan Meador Leslie Mega Kayvan Mchbakhsh Suzanne Mclchcr Cynthia Mcllar Marji Mercer Ann Mertz Lisa Middleeamp Sandra Miers Carole Miller Janet Miller Mark Miller Michelle Mitchell Susan Mitchell Chrisic Modes Laurie Mohler Christina Montgomery Spring! Spring time at good ole Radford was the greatest! Frisbces soared, people smiled, and hacky sack balls popped. RU's beautiful campus was one reason students were lured to the university. As Debbie Gcrrish puts it. -It’s nice to see people having fun when you walk out of a really tough class. You felt the attitude of the students as they walked past. You see faces that have been in hibernation since October.” Students looked forward to spring all year, possibly because graduation was near. Seniors realized this was their last time to play and enjoy themselves before they faced the real world. Spring was a state of restlcsness with the underclassmen getting psyched for summer. The closer the end of the school year got. the wilder the students got. Parties were everywhere. Barbcqucs, pig roasts, and hitting the sundccks were among the many activities of spring at RU. Trying to describe spring at RU was almost impossible. One just had to experience the feeling in the air to understand why people had that added lift in their spirits. Spring at RU was the greatest and nothing else could touch it! ) by Missy Adams 264 Freshmen Once the temperature rises above 65 . catching a fen rays between classes is a popular pastime ■ Late in the spring, the sixth floor Muse sundeck becomes crowded with Muse residents and RU students who can 7 find a suitable place to lay out mthe sun Emil) Moore Nancy Morelli Scoil Morns Tracy Mosson Ann Moyc Laura Mullanev Kascy Mullins Suzanne Mundl Jean Anne Murphy Jennifer Murphy Sheri Murray Donna Myrtle Judy Nance Eugen Naughton Lisa Nelms Regina Nelson Robert Newman Melody Newsome Allison Nichols John Noel Kathleen Nolan Timothy Nyc Loric O'Conner Kathleen O'Rourke Archibald Oaenyo Rosemary Oakes Tracey Oakes Brian Odonncll Keith Offenberg Willard Oliver Erin Orcilly Diane Osborne Patty Owens Jamie Pace!la Brandi Palmer Diane Pancake Sabrina Parker Jill Parrish Freshmen 265 FRESHMEN Elizabeth Pattie Sherrie Payne Donna Pcery Christ) Pence Sabrina Perkins Amity Pero Kindra Perrigo Andrea Pcrsineer Tina Phelps Couriney Phillips JclT Phillips Kimberly Piercek Susan Pierson Jordana Pilkington Leann Pisula Shelly Plank Margaret Plasmicr Stacey Polakowski Hope Pomeroy Tcri Popp Andrea Porfido Melissa Porta Linda Porter Sydney Poutasse Joellcn Pridgen Stacey Prince Andrew Punzalan Jane Purcell Wendy Pync Cheryl Quast Catherine Queen Kyle Quillen Ardith Rademachcr Gerald Radigan Jill Ragland Matt Ragland Bruce Raines Mike Ralph Suzi Ranson Lisa Rappe Lynn Rascoll John Reaves T 1 Redfcarn Kimberly Reed Kimberly Reed Rebecca Reedy Valerie Reinhardt Andrea Rena Christine Rcvell Donna Rcves Mindy Rhode Chnstina Ricci Stephanie Rice Janet Richardson Stefan Ries Amy Rishcr Susette Ritenour Stacy Robert Kim Roberts Leonard Robertson Derek Robinson Kelly Robinson Tammy Rodngucz Shannon Rogan Meredith Rogers Michael Rogers Melissa Roop Teresa Rose Evelyn Rosenthal Gary Rosia 266 Freshmen ■ These Sig Ep brothers celebrate after a long, tiring Htke-a- Than from RV to Richmond. The money raised from pledge donations was given to the American Cancer Society. Terry Rossi Kerry Roth Lori Rolhlisbcrgcr Anthony Ruggiero Paul Russell Evan Sadler Timothy Sager Kirsten Sales Jenny Sarvcr Constance Saunders Kevin Saunders Dawn Sautters Ann Schcllcr Theresa Schmidt Cristen Schwrrtz Sandra Scott Denise Seiffert Jay Serle Christine Sestak Ray Shanahan Jennifer Sharpe Amy Shepard Helen Sherman Tracey Sherman Diana Shore David Shupc Holly Siler William Simpson Susan Sirbaugh Lori Sisson Yvonne Sizemore Cheryl Skeens David Skeens Anita Slaughter Michelle Sledd Harold Slovcr Aimee Smith Ann Smith David Smith Julius Smith Kimberly Smith Krista Smith Freshmen 267 FRESflMEN Sherri Smith Terri Smith Troy Smith Tamara Smither Daryl Snead Julie Snow Kristin Sochocl Lisa Sowers Beverly Spangler Michele Spangler Terry Sparks Stephanie Spence William Spencer Sarah St. Clair Sherrie Stapler Carin Steele Kristin Steele lisa Stcfanidcs JcffStimpson Kimberly Stokes Gregory Storms Stephany Strutt Kirsten Sturman Michelle Sullivan Sheila Swart Felicia Sweat Tracy Sweeney Amanda Swift Rosanna Swiney AmvSwink Jack Taggart Lyrcl Tahomason Beth Taugner Laura Taylor Angela Thomas Anne Thomas John Thomas Cathy Thomasson Elizabeth Tilley Jennifer Tinney Gayle Tisinger James Mirsky fearlessly shows off his tricky two-handed leap. To accomplish this stunt. Mirsky needs concentration, skill and confidence. 268 Freshmen Craig Tomow AmyTownlcy Cindy Transcau Michael Traub Lynn I sang P:k KingTsang Carol Tsui Nguyen Tuan Shirley Tucker John Tuggle Kimberly Turley tdward Turner Patricia Turner Renee Turner Vonetta Turner Stephanie Turoff Kimberlv Urban Tracey Uzzcll Michelle Vaughn Renee Vaughn Alice Veasey Phillip Vera Holly Vick Will Villarreal Zalix Vis Susan Wade Tammy Wade Amy Wadsworth Renee Wagner Leslie Waller Robin Walton Norma Wand Grace Warren Gregg Watada Kathv Watz FJIen’Waugh Kevin Weatherholtz Paige Weaver Launc Webb Anne Welsh Dan Wemitznig Susan Wcrtalik Laura Wcsscls Freshmen 269 FREiflMEN Angela West Dena West Mandy Wettstein Suzanne Wheeler Grace White Kimberly White Melissa White Rana Whited Annie Wigginton Jacqueline Wiklc Charles Wiley Barbara Wilford Kim Wilklow Denise Willard Carolyn Willis Laura Willis Kimberly Wilson Michele Wilson Gary Wincsctt Karen Winston Lisa Wise Lynda Wise Melody Wise Mary Witherow Karen Witt Eddie Wood Sarah Wood Jo Ellen Woodson Cathy Worley Amy Wright Lisa Wright Anthony Young David Young Holly Young Nichol Young Angelena Yulee Melinda Zafra Valerie Zanin Scott Zeiglcr Heather Zier Lori Zuckcrman Diane Zurschmcide = SQPHQMQRES Sophomore Class Officers: (front row) Beth Hewitt (hist.). Kelly Taytoe (pres.). Toyna Boner (v.p.) (back row) Kim Jordan. JeffDranstad (rep.). Berry Knuckles (sec.) Bonnie Adams Teresa Ahrens Kristen Akam Jennifer Albert Joseph Albert Jayna Alexander Kristen Alkirc Robin Allcut Vonda Almarodc Lisa Anderson Michael Andrews Ann Applegate Marsha Armcntroul Melissa Armentroul Patricia Armstrong Linda Ashby Bill Austin Ellen Austin Tina Autry Karen Balccr ak Donna Baldwin Robin Bandy Lynda Bannach Paul Barber Colette Barnes Matthew Barrick Jeffrey Bartce Kay Bartley Jennifer Baughman Marie Beasley Billy Becker John Bell Joel Bcrgquist Jeff Borland Jane Berncro Roger Berthclette Patricia Binns Gina Birckhead Robert Bisson Sharon Blake Keith Blakely Donna Boatman Michael Bochlilng Patty Bonwell Shells Bosbcn Lucinda Botkin Joe Bowman Charlotte Boyles Gary Bradshaw Sophomores 271 50PH0M0RE5 Due to the one-half hour park- I ing limn and the crowded Muse I elevators on moving-in day. IHI students must dump all of their belongings on the lawn. These helpers are guarding the valuables while waiting to move in. Tamara Brainerd Darrell Branch Kim Bridge David Brotherton Michael Brown Lauri Bryant Katherine Bryce Dawn Bullen Ann Marie Bunsou Karol Burch Brenda Burke John Burnside Katherine Burton Leslie Bush Kimberly Butler Scott Buxton Heather Buym Patricia Byerly Lisa Byers Jeff Caddy Karen Call Scquoa Calloway Kathy Campbell Kim Carico Susan Carothcrs Toni Carpcnito KacCcc Carpenter James (.arson Sheila Carter Tim Caste Lon Chaplin Russell Chu Jeanette Clark Kelly Clark Yvonne Clark Cheryl ColTman ChnsCole Charlotte Coleman Donna Conner Winifred Connolly Celeste Conte Lisa Conway 272 Sophomores Kelly Cook Lisa Cook Lisa Cook Laura Cooper Rebekah Cortcr AnneCrabbs Carol Crews Leslie Cromer Vicki Cross Jeff Danter Hall Darby Kim Darden Kent Darrah Beth Davidson Ben Davis Lonnie Davis Rebecca Davis Shawn Davis Nikki Dc Unger Erica Deanng Ed Deaton Eric Dcbolt Wayne Dcwccrd Keith Dillon Diane Doner Juli Donnelly Robert Dooley Karen Dowhes Shawn Doyle Brenda Drake Raymond Dube Erin Duncan Kathleen Eberdt Danay Egan Lisa Egger Beth Eggleston Adrienne Eltor. Melissa Ervin Jeffrey Esham Dan Failacct Gayle Farmer Ted Farmer Bill Farrar Cathy Fields Connie Fields Mike First Rebecca Fitzgerald Cathy Flemilng Mark Fleming Mary Renting Carolyn Foster Kendall Franzen Paul French Beverly Frye Midge Ftorski W'anda Furrow Bill Gallant Joy Gantt Paige Gan ert Leigh Gardner Meg Gamier Scott Garretson Timothy Garza Nancy Gazenski Kelly Geer Carlene George Robin Gibson Rod Gillespie Lavemc Gilvard Deborah Goin Sophomores 273 SQPHQMQRES Norwood Norwood, the run-down dorm, has always been known for us freshmen, loud parties and connection with Tyler Dorm. After this year, however. Norwood Dorm will be thought of as new instead of old, quiet instead of loud and occupied by upperclassmen instead of freshmen. Norwood, built in 1936. received a facelift this past year. Bidding on the contract for the job began in August 1985 and renovation was underway by mid-September 1985. Creative Construction and Development Corporation. Inc. of Roanoke began renovations by tearing out doors, walls, ceilings, wiring. They sent the debris from the upper floors to ground level by way of a wooden chute. When the dorm was completed, each room had a private bath, new furniture, wallpaper, cable T.V., temperature control and many other luxuries. Access for handicapped students was provided by way of a ramp in front of the Post Office, an elevator and two rooms designated for students in wheelchairs. When asked how the dorm was to be classified. Dr. David Hill, Director of Residential Life. said. “We’ve toyed with everything from all girl to ... 24-hour quiet. No decision has been made yet.” Although the mess, the noise and the inconvenience of the construction was bothersome, the new dorm was an improvement to RU’s already nice environment. . n ... by Pat O Weill ■ Norwood Hall in the early stages of renovation. Norwood, ertf -ly built in 1936. is being converted into an upperclass dorr, plete with new furniture, wallpaper and private baths. KimGollchon Allison Gordon Kern Gorman Lisa Greene Ei ?abcth Grigg Thomas Gnnncl! Julie Guenther Mark Haigler Sarah Haley Kimberly Hall Sonja Hall Bernard Hamann Kelley Hamm Corina Hammcrsley Charles Hancock Donna Harding Tracey Hang Lynn Harrington Terence Harrington Sheila Harris Susan Harris 274 Sophomores The construction on the side entrance of Norwood dorm resulted in inconvenience for students treking to the post office ■ Debris from the construction on the second floor was sent down by way of this wooden chute. Kim Han Mary Hart Stacey Hartbcrger Lisa Hartranft Lisa Hawthorne Amy Heath Tracey Hedrick Christine Hemingway Beth Hewitt Jesse Hill Linda Hill Viagil Hill Amy Hillsman Sharyn Hincbaugh Linda Hirschi Scott Hoffman Cynthia Holloran Shcm Holmes Chip Holliman Donna Honcycott Rhonda Hopkins Sophomores 275 SGPHGMGRES Charles Hornfcck Cynthia Horsboll Thomas Houston Sandy Howard Scott Howerton Cynthia Hubbard Michael Hudson fcva Huff Denise Hughes Tom Humphries C J Hunt Catherine Hupp Christopher Hulher Maureen Hymcrs Lynne Inderbnzin Sharon Ireland Jill Jackson Mark Jackson Melissa Jackson David James Martha James Rosa James Lynn Jamison Dawn Jellic Karen Jennings Jil! Jewell Felicia Johnson Jeannette Johnson Lavinia Johnson Lisa Johnson I.oreia Johnson Kim Jolly Angela Jones Daniel Jones Diana Jones Miiissa Jones Thomas Jones Sharor. Kamienski Terri Kearns Marie Keathley Lisa Kegley Kim Kelley Robin Kelley Tricia Kelly Kelly Kendrick Beth Kerns Katherine Kesler Robin Kcssclmcyer Gaby Kcyscrlingk Bong Kim Michelle Kimbio Karen Kimbrough Mark Kimpton Amy Kincaid Gary Kinder Gayle Kindcrvater Donna King John King Brent King Victoria King Jeffrey Kingrca Julia Kirkendall Paul Kirsch Kirsten Klecb Jenifer Kline Jacqueline Kniccly Terry Knuckles Victoria Kozak Kelly Kraus Rick Krens 276 Sophomores John Kubalak Douglas Lafay Tonya Langhornc Jadon Larison Stephanie Lasting Kelly Laughlin Beckelte Laulherborn Bridgette Lautcrborn Robin Law Dccann I.awson Scan Layne Vickcy Lee Tammy Lcong Kathy Lelsch Lori Lewis Robert Lichtenstein Eric Logan Greg Lomax Karen Long Rhonda Louko Nancy Lowery Lisa Lucas Gina Lupino Mary' Lyng Gigi Macalindong Julia Machara Robert Maggowan Sara Magnuson Nancy Markel Diane Marrs Angela Martin Blaine Martin Elizabeth Martin Hilary Martin Jeannette Martin Treva Martin Brian Maslyk Sandra Mason Jalyn Mathcrly Elizabeth Matthews John Matthews Patricia Maule Kim Maxcy Krystina May ncs Gregory Mays Sharon Mays l.isa McCall Donna McCroy Allison McDaniel Michael McDonoughl Carol McFall Michele McFall Patricia McFall Mary McFccly Alicia McKenna Melanie McMillan Timothv McNamcc Mary Nlcad Debra Meluis Chery l Menold Patty Mcrkcy Jacklin Messer Mileah Middleton Ron Milan Kcllv Miller Malta Miller Pam Miller Angelica Mills Joanna Mills Kcrtnna Milogan Sophomores 277 50P‘H0M0RES t ■ At the Student Life sponsored Evening in D.C. held in March 1985. Barney the Bum pauses to let spectators watch and enjoy one of his many antics. Cynthia Monk Stephanie Montgomery Mark Moody Stacy Moorhead Kathy Moorman Kimberly Moran Angela Morelz David Moriarty Susan Morse Terri Morton Ingrid Moses Deborah Moyer Pamela Mullinax Nancy Mulvihil! Mike Murphy Dcidre Neese Cathy Neill Linda Neill Sandra Neill Heidi Nclscn Johnathan Nelson Lisa Nelson Sarah Nelson Sherri Nelson Krista New Lorri Nicks Terry Norvcllc Kelly O'Leary Katie Obryan Eileen Oconncll Wendy Ofallin Karen Oktavec Holly Page Chris Palmucci Annmaric Parios Julie Parker Robbie Patton Christie Paxton Lynne Payne Juan Peredo Carcn Pcrkinson Cindy Person 278 Sophomores Vi. These two RV students dressed in their best clothes to spend a lot of fake money at Evening in DC. Michael Plalzgraf Brian Phelps Alan Phillips Dawnc Phillips Debra Pickert Anne Pillsbury Rhonda Pindcll Jonathan Pollard Pamela Poison Tamara Pordcr Renee Porter Tonya Porter Vanessa Potts Deborah Powell Debbie Quick Beth Anne Radford Chris Ragagli Matthew Rainey Kristi Raley Katherine Rawski Amy Redden Maureen Reid Kim Rice Melissa Riedel Matthew Riester James Riffc Gina Rigglcman Cheryl Rinaca Judy Rindcrle Siothan Riordan Hobie Ritzel Beth Robertson Shelley Rodier F rank Rodriguez Darrin Rogers Jo Ann Rogers Denise Rolcnd Joey Romagnoli Karen Roof Brian Rothcrmel Julie Rougbton Carla Ruggcrc Sophomores 279 50P‘H0M0RE5 ■ Studying in the newly constructed McConnell library terrace enables students to enjoy the sun while preparing for exams. Christina Ryan Traci Ryle Cheryl Sakolc MonaSaliba Lance Sanderson Grcla Sanford Nanette Sargeant Robin Saunders Pamela Scarbcrry Gwendolyn Schadc David Schamerhorn Catherine Schiefcr Julie Schmitt Jill Schumann Cynthia Scott Tammy Scott Carolyn Sergio Scott Shaffer Jill Shanholtz Lynne Sharry John Shelton Bonita Shephard Jill Shepherd Tracy Sifford Scott Silverthorne Karin Sisco Matthew' Slater Randal Sluss 280 Christopher Smith Jcannic Smith Jennie Smith Kim Smith Laurie Smith Teresa Smith Tracy Smith Tami Sober Emily Southall Melinda Spickard Marilyn Sprouse Melanie Stamus Catherine Stanley Lou Stanley Regina Stanley Jo Stapleton Fletcher Starling Karen Stevenson Cara Stidham Johnny Stilwcll Carla Stomp Rhonda Stone Diana Strickland Archie Stroud Tammy Surratt Ben Sulphin Cheryl Szafranski Sarah Taber Sophomores 281 50FH0M0RE5 Rainy days bring me down 7:30 a.m. Radio alarm clock went off. The song Rainy days and Mondays always gel me down ’ came on. She leaned over, turned off the radio and snuggled back under the covers, justifying. “It’s too wet to go outside. For many of us, this was a familiar situation. It seemed that for every sunny day, there were two rainy ones here in Radford. Virginia. When it rained here, life almost stopped. It was too dark in the morning, so students didn’t get up; it was too wet outside, so students didn’t get up; there were too many puddles to dodge, so students didn’t gel up. It was a well known fact that class attendance was cut almost in half when it rained. For many, it was too depressing to go out on rainy Radford days. In addition to the gloominess outside, students tended to add to it by their dress and their attitudes. Typical dress on a rainy day was sweat pants, tennis shoes, large overcoats and an umbrella tucked under the arm. Facial expressions were ones of disgust as students tned to dodge the many puddles outlining the campus. They knew it was inevitable that they would step in at least two during the course of the day. That resulted in wet shoes and socks that they had to wear for the rest of the day. Perhaps it was a good thing that the overcoats and umbrellas covered those disgusted faces. It wasn’t something you wanted to see everyday. “I hate it,” said Jacquie Wintcrich, senior Psychology major, “it’s just not worth getting up for.” She. like many, felt depressed on rainy days. “No one looks attractive, feels happy or constructive when they’re soaked.” By far the biggest gripes among the students was the lack of proper irrigation to get rid of the major wet spots. The main problem was the area between the fountain and Madison and Jefferson Dorms. “We’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity for them to do something about that,” said Junior dance major Elizabeth Procopis. “It seems to get bigger every year,” she exclaimed. The major flood disaster in Roanoke changed attitudes slightly. According to Kim White, senior Finance major, “At least we don’t have it as bad as they do. I’ll be happy to walk through a few puddles rather than have the whole pavement underwater.” No matter what we did it was going to continue to rain in Radford. It was probably going to rain a lot. There wasn’t anything we could do about it, except get bigger umbrellas and thicker socks. by Maria Benedetti Carole Tamony Kathy Tarter Kelly Tayloe Deborah Taylor James Taylor Gina Terrell Aziab Icsfamichaci Dolores Thomas Michele Thomas Traccv Thomas Joyce Thompson Tammy Thompson Janet Throckmorton MarkTmglcr 282 Sophomores Dodging puddles on the way to class makes walking a Him ever, good friends ‘■ihtrn the dreariness of ■ ■ ■; days. Will Oliver joking-ly Susan Camchc's um-‘■.■a io see if the ram has u wed up her hair. ■ Cathy Collins willingly accepts Billy Davidson's generous offer of ring his umbrella. chore Jeffrey Trent Janet Trewett Debra Truxcll Racine Tucker Leslie Turlington KimTumagc Annette Turner Rhonda Turner Karen Twait Soraya U Brian Updite Scott Vance Keith Vandcrbnnk Joanna Varoutsos Sophomores 283 Sharon Walthall S0Ptt0M0RES In Daytona Beach, Florida, these RV students celebrate spring break by buying drinks at The Carnival Inn poolside bar. Paula Vaughan Gregory Vest Timothy Vietmcicr Josef Villanasco Ross Violi III l-arry vol2 nn Walker Lisa Walker Kathleen Wallace Anna Walter Sheila Walters James Ward Lisa Ward Todd Warren 284 Sophomores ■ Are they going to fit through the door? These Della Zeta sisters are try ing to get their decorations for their rush party through the door of Heth. Robin Watkins David Watson Cam i Wcathcrholt Robin Weaver Sherry Weaver Jeanette Wcblcy Cathryn Webster Paul Weiler Kimberly White Susan White Karen Whitlock Julia Wightman Kimberly Williams Neil Williamson Matthew Willis Graham Wilson Jennifer Wilson William Wilson Jane Woodlicf Andrew Wrcnn Laura Wuntke Branch Wyatt Kimberly Yorke Alan Yost Karen Younce Ada Young Lisa Younger Mary Zombakis Sophomores 28 Mike Mather i = 50PH0M0RE5 ■ Karen Twait. a resident of the newly constructed RU Living apartment complex, waits on lleth porch for the convenient shuttle bus. 286 Sophomores JUNIORS ■ Junior Clms Office rs: deft to right) Lea Johnson, representative Sue Harrell, secretary. Lisa .Agee, historian. Laurie Ratzlajf. president: Jamie Con die. vice-president; Angie Pntdoi. treasurer. Toni Abrahams Belh Adams Melissa Adams Lisa Agee Rob Agcc Theresa Agnew Glenn Airola Kay Alexander Amy Allen Cara Allen Rhonda Allen Maureen Allman Donna Alpern Lisa Altofl Debbie Amaker Gail Anderson Julie Anderson Marc Anderson Jennifer Andrews Ricky Andrews Michelle Arcaro Shawn Armentroul Kelly Arvai Linaa Atwell Holly Balcom James Ballard James Barrett Janet Barrow Pam Barton Robyn Barton Ramsey Basatnch John Bazyk Karen Beatty Lauray Beck Donna Bell Scott Bell Laura Belt Chris Bender Jingcr Berry Catherine Bidwell Penny Biggs Stephen Billings Helen Bishop James Bishop Jenifer Blemings Jolyn Bolbach Steve Bolvari Susan Boothe Robin Borges Juniors 287 JUNIQRS ■ Ordering class rings reminds juniors that graduation is just one year away! Donna Bourne Earl Bowers Sheila Bowman David Boyle Mark Braddock Lisa Bradley Richard Bradley Megan Brassington Kathleen Bresnahan Rich Brigham Karen Bromberg Susan Brooks Tina Brown Regina Brumfield Heide Bruno Sharon Bryant Teresa Brylcwski Eric Bryson Stacy Bullington Debra Burenam l-orrainea Burcham Russell Burgess Patti Burke Trudy Burton Kecia Cahow Delight Caldwell Angela Call Mike Calleron James Campbell Melinda Campbell Mary Carpenter Susan Carros Lou Carson Chip Cash Rhonda Catron Kathleen Censky Diana Chain Sue Chambers Susan Chambers Mary Chapman JillChavking Kimberly Cherry 288 Juniors Lynn Childers Lucia Circlli Tom Clasen Karen Click Kathy Cockram Lorric Coe Kjmbcrly Coffey Mary Coffey Ronda Colley Cindi Collie Michcale Collie James Cook Karla Cooper Carolyn Counright Catherine Covington Rebecca Cox Regina Cox Ricky Cox Mark Creasy Elizabeth Cress Jenny Crockett Thomas Cromer Lisa Crouch Lynne Cruise Kathy Cullen Barbara Curnish Erica Dalton Jeffrey Dalton Patricia Davis Angela Degrands Margaret Dehart Penny Desper Joan Dick Mary Dietz Wesley Dollins Michael Dopp Lois Doss Chcnc Doten Sandra Douglas Dwieht Dudley Sandra Dunford Rinda Edwards Jack Ellison Mary Elson Laurie Emerson Pam Eppcrly Marjorie Evans Robin Evans Susan Evans Sherri Falwell Marie Ferrey Judith Fink Becky Firestone Rhonda Flesh man Lisa Flora Barbie Flournoy David Fowler Carie Fox Ellen Fox Patricia Fox Thomas Fraim Frank Freeman Joe Freeman Beth Friedman Dana Friedman Amy Fudge Kathy Fulrcll Greg Gaines Sarah Gardner Todd Gardner Juniors 289 JUNI0RS Cyndi Puce and Cooper. Student Life movie committee members, collect money before the Sunday night showing of The Witness. Karla James Garnder Jackie Gerhardt Kim Gerhardt Pamela Gilg Alan Givens Patricia Goad Rebecca Golas Patrick Golden Robert (Jordon Meg Gorman Erik Gotschi Susan Gould Ethel Gourlcy Evans Graham Mary Gravely Adrienne Greer Julie Grevey Daniel Grey Kimberly Groome Jeffrey Gross Peter Guldseth Ellen Guthrie Kim Hagaman Sean Hagarty Peggy Hagood Julia Hall Michael Hall Jennifer Halvorsen Jennifer Ham Elizabeth Hammond Sheri Hancock Richard Harrell Susan Harrell George Harris Nelson Hams Lucy Hartman Heather Hash Margaret Hatfield Lisa Haven Lynn Hazelwood Glenn Hewslcy Jeffrey Hicks 290 Juniors Movies at low cost During the past year, movies were shown every weekend in MeGuffy Auditorium. To devoted movie goers, it was a chance to get away from the rigors of RU life, kick back and have some fun. But who gave the students the opportunity to see popular movies at a very popular price? The Student Life Movie Committee did. The Committee, chaired by sophomore Nancy Turner, showed movies every Saturday. Sunday and Monday nights. The Committee managed to show a movie weekly with hard work, dedication and the cooperation of the Student Life Technical Services Committee, chaired by Sean Hagerty. The process for selecting year's movies began in the spring of 1985. Turner, who was elected movie chairperson for 1985-86, and the movie committee started searching through film magazines sent to Student Life from various suppliers. The movies were eventually voted on by the Committee. After selections were made, the Committee went to the Student Life F.x-ccutive Council for approval and finally to Keith Keiper, Director of Heth. for his approval, said Turner. The Committee met each week to discuss updates on the next semester's movies and to have the Committee members volunteer to sell tickets at each showing. As mentioned earlier, the Technical Services Committee ran the projectors after the tickets were sold. These paid Committee members were trained to run the projectors at each showing with efficiency. Because the Committee had a budget allotted to them from the Student Activities Budget Committee which included movie rentals and projectionists' fees, the Committee didn't worry about making a profit. The movies were shown for the students' enjoyment. “Sometimes we may make money on a single movie, but overall we don’t make any,” commented Turner. by Pat O'Neill ■ Tony Fernandez, member of the Student Life technical services committee. is responsible for the projectors, the films and any technical difficulties at weekly movies held in MeGuffy auditorium. JUNIORS Marti Hicks Susan Hicks Rebecca Higgins Barbara Holt John Holup Susan Hoover Patricia Howell Hilda Howerton Debroah Hurley Ju'ne Hurt Robin Hurt Wendy Hurt! Steven Huicr Perry Hyde Bobby Jackson lla James Julia James Todd Jared Diane Jenkins Candy Johnson Lea Johnson Michele Johnson Gregory Johnson Christopher Jones William Jones Stephanie Judge James Karsmark Gena Keebler Ginger Kcffcr Marie Kelley l.isa Kemper Lisa Kendrick Cynthia King Kimberly Kingrea Susan Kirby Randel Kirk Diane Knowles Julie Knowlton Karen Kolb Mamie Koskic Karen Kreinbaum June Kreteschmer Sharon Kreutcr Teresa Kulback Hye Kwak Lori Lacava Jennifer Lachowocz Stephaney La lave Bernadette Lafratta B. J. Lambert Emily Landes Matthew I rmore Kimberly Leary Joe Lee Paula Lemons Harry Lester Susan Lewis Kevin Libby Holly Lindefl Teresa Lindenhofen James Long Donald Lorton Katherine Lovcy Laurie Lunn Jennifer Luxford Mary Anne Lyne Dorothy Mackay Kimberly Mann Upton Marian Sharon Markham 292 Juniors Terri Marsh Denise Martin Donna Martin Novel Martin Tracy Martin Vicki Martin Karen Maslich Vicki Mattlin Colleen McAllister Mary Beth McArdle Mark McBride Katrina McCarthy Ellen McConnell Robyn McGovern Sherri McGuycrs Katherine McHugh Tanya McLaurin Larry McMillon Bonnie Medenhall Sara Mellon Allyn Meredith Toby Mcssiti Kathleen Meyer Tom Middlccamp Kris Miller Monica Miller Pam Miller Jams Minoff Anne Miscrentino Doug Mize Mary Moniz Tanya Montgomery Lisa Moore Raeford Moore Linda Moran Beth Morgan James Morgan Jenni Morgan Cindy Morris Edward Morris Susan Morris Michael Morrison Paul Mosier Jean Ann Muse Virginia Musgrove Jennifer Mycr Randvll Newman Scott Newman Matthew-O'Bryan Patricia O'Conner Gregory O'Diornc Greg Oclc rich Maureen Oherlthy Lisa Olds Patricia Oneill Marie Onorato Crystal Orange John Osberg Leslie Overstreet Gabriel Pacheco Doug Page Mia Pak John Palmieri Rebecca Park Cheryl Parker Laura Parker Gina Parodi Sharon Parsons Raymond Paseareila Jacqulyn Pawlak 293 JUNIORS ■ Almost ready to party-on Halloween night. Kelly Stamhack puis makeup on Dana Magnuson's face. Tcri Peasley Christine Pehan F.ric Pendleton Norma Pencrall Robin Pennington John Pcrruccio David Petty l-aura Petty Philip Peyton Teresa Phipps Mane Piantanida Joanne Picha Rhonda Pierson Paula Pitman Lisa Pittelkow Curtis Porter Kim Potter Alice Poutasse Cynthia Price Max Prillaman Louis Prosser Angela Prudot Carla Pugh Kenneth Pugh David Qucscnbcrry Tony Qucscnbcrry Ellen Quinn John Ragano Edna Rasnakc Laurie RatzlafT Laurie Reavis Michael Recb Mary Reilly Hilary Rcmppics Randy Renick Michael Rctamozo Suzclle Rhcc Beth Richardson Rebecca Richardson Sonia Rickman Barbara Rinker Patty Roach 294 Juniors Dean Bahniuk talks eye to eye with his roommate. Kevin O'Brien's parrot. Tequila Cindy Roberts Liz Rockefeller Kevin Rogers April Roman Wendy Rose David Ross Julie Ross Leonora Rosser Kelly Ryan Joyce Sampson Joseph Sanford Annmarie Sarsficld Matt Saul Joni Scambos Ray Schaffer Rebecca Schicfcr Laura Schleeper Ann Schultz Kathryn Schultz Sheila Scott Stanley Seagle Laurie Seaton Allyson Self Ellen Shatz Melissa Sherwood Cynthia Shields Sue Shoemaker Robin Shuler Shane Simmons Karen Simpson Jennifer Singletary-Dee Sites Abby Skelding Michelle Skelton Sally Slocum Dave Smith Laura Smith Mark Smith Molly Smith Wanda Smith Carol Snyder Paul Spicgelblatt Juniors 295 JUNIORS Susie Spillers Michael Spitzer Angela Sprouse Margaret Stacy Tony Staylor Suzette Stegall Andrew Slcinbach Baron Stephens Kelly Stephens Stacy Steurart Elizabeth Stoots Mollic String Sharon Strobach Lisa Stults Donna Sutphin Susan Swain Margaret Swann Cathy Taylor Todd Taylor Gregory Trevo Rita Thompson 296 Juniors Barbara Twaites Cynthia Tolbert Mark Tolley Donna Toombs Lea Trenary Kristen Trcxler John Tymorek Paula Upton Carey Usher Chip Vann Karen Via Debra Vickers Holly Viette Rick Walker William Wall llcidi Walsh Angela Ward Karen Ware Wavnc Warren Curt Watada Sharon Weadon Juniors 297 cJUNIORS Row one: Sue Harrell, jj Jr. Class secretary; 2? Mark Mugler, Freshman historian; | Brenda Gregory. COC «• chairman: Han drag. £ Freshman Class vice• § president: Row two: J Ann Ctbbarelli, Advisor. Jeff Vinson. Senior historian: Paige Weaver. Freshman treasurer; Tonya Porter. Sophomore vice-president. Kim Jordan. Sophomore secretary. Row three: Laurie Ratzlaff. Jr. president; Jamie Condie. Jr. vice president; Dianne Wuiener. Sr. treasurer; Missie Stewart, Sr. president. Leslie Lucas. Sr. vice president; Kelly Taylor. Sophomore president; Beth Hewitt. Sophomore historian; John Montgomery. Advisor. Karen Webb Erie Webster Steve Weir Julie West Robert Whalen Patrick Whelan Thomas White Karen Whitchill Aliision Williams Michele Williams Susan Williams Diann Williamson Lisa Willoz Kathleen Wilson Valeric Wilson Cindy Wine Earnest Wirt Sam Wnucki Cynthia Wood David Wood Nicole Wood Mark Woolwinc Kellv Wright j. Young Michele Zahn Tracic Zhcr Susan Ziolowski 298 Juniors ■ RU students and alumni fill the Highland Room to see old friends and enjoy the musical talent of RU alumni Raul Vought and Raul Cilinski. Juniors 299 Moving away from home for the first time was often a very traumatic experience, yet students soon adjusted to doing their own laundry, eating cafeteria food, and making their own curfews. The idea that may have been somewhat more difficult for RU students to adapt to was the “small town life” of Radford city. Moving from a fast-paced, crowded metropolis such as Washington. DC or Virginia Beach to a slow moving town of 17,000 presented quite a culture shock to many RU coeds. Still, this change could be managed with a lot of effort and tolerance. The real problem in Radford arose when students began searching for places to go shopping. Students looked high and low, but malls were nowhere in sight! How' could their parents ship them off to a town without a Woody’s, a JC Penney’s or even a Thalheimer’s? Many students shuttered at the thought of not being able to use their “plastic money” (the irreplaceable credit card), while others made futile attempts to spend their hard earned cash. The search for fashion began on Norwood Street at The Jock Shop. This store provided students types of athletic accessories, as well as a much needed and greatly appreciated place to cash checks. Manager Tyler Will stated. “We get a large percentage of our business from college students so we offer a courtesy check cashing policy as a service to them for their patronage.” Moving down Norwood Street, Criglcr Shoes fitted students with various styles and sizes of namebrand footwear. Employee Sherry Lyons felt that RU students definitely were a source of business for them especially in September. Crigler’s ran in direct competition with Guyan Outlet Shoe Store which had off brands and cheaper prices. Across the street. Sunny’s attracted students with their large supply of clothing and accessories. This was an excellent shop for Christmas shopping, yet the high prices sometimes detracted customers. Employee Laura Gunther stated, “We do get some RU students, but a larger part of our business is with community members.” For a different way to spend money, many students visited The New Wheel. Radford’s only supplier of the ever-popular beach bike. Manager Dave Abraham sold $14,000 worth of bikes and accessories in September 1985. Vjof which belonged to RU patrons. This store had definitely cornered the market on bicycles of all types. Finally, students relied on Whitehead’s Pharmacy for every type of supply and more importantly, for their check cashing service. The primary purpose of this was to help students who missed getting to the cash window on campus. This store was also pleasant to browse through because it was filled with magazines and other reading material. Perhaps Radford didn’t have many of the luxurious shopping centers that students know from home, yet it did present students with a wide variety of specially shops, and they proved to be sufficient for the time being. by Kathy Letsch Students experience small town shopping ■ Downtown Radford offers a ide variety of specialty shops. Alleghany Bookstore is popular among students for magazines books and card shopping. NEWS - BOOKS - GIFTS 300 Downtown Shopping ■ (Above Ixtft) Students head into Leggett's to shop for Christmas presents. Leggett's is a three story department store offering a little bit of everything. ■ (Above) The Jock Shop, located next to Alleghany Bookstore, is known for its check cashing service and sales on athletic wear. ■ (Below Left) Bonomo’s. a quality clothes shop, attracts mainly Radford city residents. However, some high budget R V students or dreamers stop by to browse. Downtown Shopping 301 SENIORS ■ Senior Class Council: (front ro-.r) Jeff Vinson, (historian), Dianne Widener (treas.). Kimber Boykin (sec). Afissie Stewart (pres.), Leslie Lucas (v.p.) (row 2) Beth Ann Blankenship. Tommy Ingram. Olivia Roberson Patricia Tolley. Tom Singleton. Ann-Guynn. Kathy Taylor. Michelle Whitaker, Susan Baker. Jenny Doud (advisor) (back row) Pat Crockett. Denise Murrell. Cheryl Richardson. Brenda Connelly. Lauren Acinapura Nursing Joseph Adams Political Science Linda Adams Psychology Leslie Adenauer Computer Science Penny Adkins Gary Akers Jamie Albano Laura Albaugh Chemistry Business Business Management Business 302 Seniors SENIORITY (sell yer-i-tis) a physical and or mental state that affects all graduating seniors and usually occurs between the critical months of March and Mav. Senioritis strikes seniors everywhere began feeling symptoms of an inevitable disease, one that snuck up on them, and took their grades to the brink of destruction. This was a disease, that if not kept under control, could slowly ruin a student’s chance of employment opportunities. This disease, of course, was senioritis. Senioritis at RU was divided into three major categories. The “primary-stage tended to affect only the very intelligent and grade conscious students and usually caused only a temporary loss of an assignment. The secondary-stage sent the socially inclined students running to their professors for short conferences which entailed negotiation of a grade that ended in promising their first-born to be named accordingly. The “death-stage” affected those who could care less and caused total expiration of all grades. The prognosis for such a demeaning infection was persistence. As long as “Pomp and Circumstance echoed within earshot, these soon-to-be graduates continued to nurse their symptoms of senioritis to the point of necessity. My symptoms were first uncovered in the fall, so by the time spring came around, my destiny had been sealed. My grades suffered — my social life boomed, said Lauren Byrum. an infected senior. I thought my last semester would be full of resume writing and job interviews; however, the energy level for socializing and laying out in the sun surpassed the ambitious level of job searching, exclaimed Sharon Walthall, who was seriously hit with the disease. And Frank Ortiz, who opted to take the five-year plan, declared. “After five years at RU. I just want to get out. These distraught seniors suffered through until May tenth arrived. by Christine Messerian ■ (lop) After four years ofcollege. Sieve ZimmeHi and Tom England have finally realized going to class is a necessity lo obtain successful grades. ■ (left) Seniors Debbie Menold and Chris LeCompte believe going to R- ne and other local nightspots is one ay of controlling senioritis. Senioritis 303 SENIORS Tina Almarodc Patricia Ames Laure Anderson Lisa Argucllo Interior Designs Journalism French Marketing Communication Disorders Kimberly Arthur Susan Ashby Business Management Psychology Criminal Justice Ann Bailey Management Mark Baker Busincss Financc Susan Baker Sandra Balkema Gail Ball Mark Balsley Psychology Marketing Business Speech 304 Seniors John Barnette Deborah Barringer Business Business Management Seniors 305 SENIORS Karen Bassett Lynn Batley Business Administration Social Anthropology Pep-band drummer Chris Spradlingjams at a basketball game in an attempt to keep Tamara Bauhof the crowds spirited. Psychology Julie Anne Bauman Social Work Wendy Baxendale Business Finance Jean Pierre Beckham Alice Bell Pamela Bell Business Management Speech French 306 Seniors Highlander Cyndi Chase has to be quick on her feet as she decides to what teammate she should nass Public Relations Fashion Merchandise Renee Bcrard Ann Berry Deborah Berry Special Education Computer Science Marketing Ellen Berry Business Seniors 307 SENIORS Beverly Biancur Laura Binder Sally Bingman Mark Birch Biology Physical Education Sociology Anthropology Early Childhood Education Business Management Diana Blackburn Beth Blankenship Dana Blankenship Robbin Blankenship Music Education Business Accounting Psychology Recreation Brenda Blevins Robin Bloodworth Sherry Blosser David Blum Health Physical Education Early Childhood Education Art Business 308 Seniors b Leslie Bodic Business Management Diane Bonham Nursing Leslie Booker Middle Fducation Daisy Boothe Early Middle Fducation C nthia Boris Elizabeth Bouldin Psychology Early Childhood Education Krista Boyer Theatre Todd Abel Biology Phillip Ablondi Speech Kimberly Boykin English Lisa Bramlet English Scott Bramlet Speech Seniors 309 ■ The classic symbols of graduation — the gown, the mortar board, and the class ring — remind seniors of the up c o m-1 n g commencement. SENIORS j Patricia Branan Nursing Patricia Brandt Telecommunications Michael Breeden Middle Education Carol Breidenbach f ashion Merchandising Janis Brewer Music Therapy Lisa Britts Biology 310 Seniors Fernanda Brodin Business Karen Brodsky Social Work Shari Brown Sociology Pam Browne Business Susan Brubaker Business Management Anne Bryant Busincss Marketing Carolyn Buchanan Family Consumer Services I.isa Buckner Early Middle Education Ann Bueche-Stangcr Maria Bueno Kimberly Burnette Patrick Burns Nursing Early Childhood Education Speech Biology Seniors 311 SENIORS Francine Burton Business Susan But ton Nursing Out-of-state students face For the past 13 years. RU’s enrollment has been steadily increasing, and accordingly, the number of students entering RU from out-of-state has also increased. In 1985-86, 9 percent of RU students came from outside of the state of Virginia. Many native Virginian’s questioned the motives of these “out-of-towners.” Why would a student pay an extra fee to go to a school which was farther from his home? A common answer to this question was there was simply a lack of good schools to choose from in their particular state. In Maryland, for instance. there were only 12 colleges and universities from which to choose. Senior Cheryl Richardson of Gaithersburg. Maryland stated. “There is a greater number of reasonably priced schools in Virginia with as good or better reputations than the higher priced Maryland schools.” Another aspect that drew out-of-state students to RU was their renowned academic programs, l or example, the extremely challenging nursing program at RU was well established in the hast, and it was recogni7ed by many hospitals as one of the better producers of registered nurses. Freshman I). Lasher came from Oxford. Man primarily because of the exet political science department at R RU’s long-standing teacher eduo. program was also very appealing tor spective students. However, coming to RL' ii another part of the country did tan several disadvantages. First, oul-of- students had to pay an extra fccofT each year. The primary reason bC this fee was to discourage too ir.j• out-of-state students from coming RU and benefit ling from the slate IV ed programs supported by Virgin: taxpayers. Although this Ice was minimal, it did present a problem some students. A second disadvantage for out-state students was the long distauo that had to be traveled to armc Southwestern Virginia. Sophomor; I Jacobsen of Ridgefield. Connecikv faced a 12 hour drive before ever; break. She sometimes opted fora pb to avoid this seemingly endless dr but of course, airfare was always mu more expensive. Gay Butler Family Consumer Services Mary Butts Marketing Gretchen Byng Business Management Deborah Byrd Mathematics Health 312 Seniors disadvantages Similarly, it was more difficult to find :.-s and riders when going out of state, nc bills were frequently higher, and :v students could not go home nearly often because of the transportation blcms. Many students like junior ’■line Fcrrcy of Miami. Florida had to at RU for short holidays like mksgiving because it was just not -sible to go hundreds of miles for only •eda break. Apparently, the long-run disadvan-.:s of coming to RU far outweighed f shon-ierm disadvantages. This was unate for RU because the oul-of-c students often provided some Hrsity to the campus, and it gave V 'ginians a chance to better acquaint i 'twelves with other states. A by A uthy I.etsch Lauren By rum Communications Jonathan Calkin Business Douglas Call Finance Tammie Calloway Nursing Jacqueline Campbell Deborah Candelori Ronald Canfield Christine Carboncllo Commercial Art Fashion Merchandising Marketing Elementary Education Seniors 3 3 SENIORS Andrew Carson Bill Carroll Stephen Carroll Betsy Carter Political Science English Psychology Business Communication Science Gregory Carter Mary Ann Carter Tracy Carter DougCerv Geology Nursing Communication Science Business Susan Chandler Laurie Chocklett Lisa Clark Katherine Clark Liberal Arts Physical Education Heallh Sociology Nursing 314 Seniors Thomas Lee Clark Sheila Clay Kathleen Cleary' David Clemons Marketing Computer Science Slatistics Computer Science Economics Business Sheryl Cline Brenda Clouse Connie Coen Betty Cole Psychology Social Science Therapeutic Recreation Middle Education Ann Coleman Anita Collier Brenda Connelly John Cook Computer Science Early Childhood Middle Math Geology Education Seniors 315 Mall Barrie I ■ The equestrian club. The Redcoats, proudly perform before a crowd of fnends and relatives during Parent's Weekend. The Redcoats performance is always a popular event to experience during Parent's Weekend. Kimberly Cook Business Marketing Carri Corlin Office Administration Speech e eco nmum'caiions Family Co glo,hinged Wvnn Cox Sociology Barbara Cox Nursing 316 Seniors I he pool tables located in Hcth game room give students a chance to shoot a game of pool between classes, in the evenings or on weekends Teresa Lynn Crawley Business Courtney A. Craghead Busincss Finance Lisa Cranford Nursing kim Craddock tiildhood Education Seniors 317 SENIORS Kathleen Crennan Phil Crigger Pat M. Crockett Early Childhood Education Business Accounting Mathematics Statistics Kevin D. Crouch Business Management Jeanne Leslie Crowe Theatre Cathlecn E. Crytecr Ilousing Interior Design Margaret Cutchin Fashion Merchandising Ashley Susan Dail Nursing Anne Daniels Cindy A. Davis Dana Davis Dawn Machell Davis Criminal Justice Early-Middle Child Education 318 Seniors - ■ (top) Cramming for tests during Iate night hours often requires using study aids such as I'ivarin. ■ (bottom) After surviving spring pre-registrauon. Maggie Rad. Karen KeUeher and Sharon Rich compare schedules and discuss the hassles of registration. Daphne Dean Biology Lori Anne Dean Nursing Aristides Dcguzman Chemistry Seniors 319 SENIORS C’rissy Deguzman Tina H. Dehart Shclli Dckkcr Rose Dclacruz Interior Design Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Business Colleen M. Denzler Finance Jennifer Derk Journalism Gcrman Dorothy C. Dickerson Sociology Charles Todd Dickerson Business Scott Didawick Sandra Dillon Suzanne Elizabeth Dimon David Dipasquale Business Business Journalism Psychology Business 320 Seniors Kimberly Sue Dobyns Darby Doc Business Financc Business Andrea L. Dollar Business Amanda Dogan Accounting ■ Eric Key uses his public relations skills in an inters tew conducted by channel 10. Key is supported by crutches due to an injury during the Rider College game Joann Donncllan James Drcwry Speech Seniors 32 SENIORS Eric Nachman, dad in sunglasses and shimming trunks, sips a rum and coke alongside the Carnivals pool deck. Nachman was one of RU Students who went to Daytona. Florida for Spring Break. Jennifer Duce Douglas W. Duffy Jr. Computer Science Randall Kevin Duncan Margaret Ann Dunlap Sarah W. Dunlap Jane M Durrcttc Accounting Nursing Business Administration Criminal Justice Kimberly Ann taster Physical Education Health Jim Egbert Marketing Trade Ehrcnbcrgcr Psychology Maggie Eisenhower Business Marketing 322 Seniors Eric Elliott Richard C. Ellis III Anthony W. limerick Angela England Criminal Justice Public Relations Marketing Math Tommy England David L. Epperly Jr. Wendy Ervin Carolyn Eshelman Biology Finance F.arly Childhood Education James Esinhart Wendy L. Estes Jill Kathleen Etheridge Regan Evans Statistics Computer Science Nursing Marketing'Management Seniors 323 SENIORS ■ Marceio Bravo, recovering from a soccer injury, is escorted around campus on Steve King’s bicycle. To add interest to his injury. Bravo creatively decorated his leg cast. Randall Lee Evensen Physics Geology Ann E. Ewing Recreation Tonya Alane Falls , Kimberly D. Farlow Accounting Administrative Recreation Diana Fass Ted Fcnstermachcr Bryan Hale Fentress Kimberly Ferren Nursing Business Management Busincss Financc lnsurance Nursing 324 Seniors V' ' K i Hlhs mens in McConnell's Virginia Room to work on a group project for ins Public Relations Case Studies class The Virginia Room is often used for gmf ■ ten , v i; but. the Room was created to store historical data on the t ni versity. yearbooks dating back to 1924 and older, valuable books. I; mes B. Fickcnschcr Business Mary Fleig Political Science Susan Fleming Business Finance William C. Fleming Computer Science Seniors 325 SENIORS Laura Beth Fletcher Peter Flora Donnct Foote Sarah Ann Forbes Nursing Business Marketing Nursing Nursing Jeff Forrest Markcting Computcrs Mark Ryan Foster Psychology Debra Fox Ellen Anne Fox Biology Community Health Susan Fraser Ruthie Frazier Pamela Ruth Frye Stephanie Fuller Criminal Justice Business Early Childhood Education 326 Seniors Seniors 327 Lois Prosser SENIORS Kenneih Gailhot Steven F. Gardiner Betty Jo Garrett Susan A. George Business Management Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Debbie Gerrish Psychology French Michele Denise Gibson Susan A. Gibson Nursing Business Management Timothy K. Gibson Computer Science EricGiese Julie Gillepsie Lisa Gilley M. Gingery Biology Business Management Journalism 328 Seniors Junior Dean Canavos calls one of his friends on I he new modern cordless phone. Bethany Kay Given I irly Childhood Education Lora Glanville Recreation Administration Kelly Scott Goforth Business Accounting Karen Lynn Goldman Nursing Seniors 329 SENIORS Hope Golladay Kenneth D. Gorby Martin Vincent Gordon John M. Gossner Social Work Busincss Markcting Speech Recreation Christie Holiday and Dare Blum are engrossed in a RV lacrosse game, lacrosse games, held in the spring, are a popular spectator sport. 330 Seniors Mike handler Robert Goync Business Tammy L. Green Cleaning the large clock on the front of Muse Hall is an arduous task. These men must take many precautions to present any mishaps. Brenda C. Gregory Lori Anne Gregory Tracey Gregory Debbie Griffin Business Management Latin History Business Home Economics Education Douglas Griffiths JancGuill Betsy Marie Gulliams Barbara R. Gunter Computer Science Early Childhood Middle Early Childhood Middlc Family Consumer Services Child Education Education Dcv. Family Life Seniors 331 -■ President Donald Dedmon stresses the importance of higher education at the 1935 Honors Convocation ceremony. AnnGuvnn Nancy Hahn Tammy Denise Haines Bonnie Faye Hale Accounting Business Accounting Criminal Justice Sociology Dietetics Cecilia Ann Hall David Hall Melissa Hall Susan L. Hall Early Childhood Middlc Business Marketing Interior Design Nursing Education 332 Seniors Heather Hammett JudyHancher Marketing Finance Jill Anne Harold Early Childhood Middle Education Sandra R. Harrell Nursing Seniors 333 Mike ( handler SENIORS Catherine E. Harris Mary Jo Harrison Elizabeth Hartley Allison Hartman Biology Business Management History Early Childhood Middlc Education Scott A. Hartranft Accounting Ken Hartwick Business Accounting Joey Harvich Physical Education Ann Hatley Nursing Heather Hawkins Melinda Hawks Karen Hayes History Social Science Early Childhood Middle Chemistry Education Terri Anne Hedrick Business Markcting 334 Seniors K V soccer player Willie Kee expertly dribbles past his opponent during the Randolph Macon game. Heidi Hecb Beth Ann Hcmmings Katherine Lloyd Hendrick Marjorie R. Henley Nursing Business Management Nursing Early Childhood Education Seniors 335 SENIORS Maria Herrera-Menchcn Leslie J. Hershberger Frcnch Spanish Chemistry Heidi R. Hess Business Bebe Hill Business Members of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega assist students at the spring semester fee payment procedures. 336 Seniors Gallic Roxanne Hill Regenia Hill Elizabeth Therese Hodnctt Brian S. Hogge Biology Busincss Markcting Criminal Justice Busincss Management Timothy Davis Holdren Kimberly Horn Jacqueline Horton Vickie Hottle Business Biology Family Consumer Services Business Management Clothing Marsha Marie House Meredith Houston Lee B. Howard Barbara D. Huback Social Work Recreation Social Work Nursing Seniors 337 SENIORS Jo Ellen Woodson taker advantage of the warm fall weather and sketches a campus construction site for her art class. Paul Hubbard Virginia Hudson Angela Huggctt Busincss Finance Recreation Psychology Wayne Hume Psychology Karen Humphries Brenda Hundley Donna Hurley Sheri lachctta Interior Design Management Business Music 338 Seniors Mary Ingram Tammy Ingram Political Science Statistics Jeffrey Jackson Marketing Leslie Jambor Business Rl! cheerleader Donna Harding anticipates a practiced fall into Hao Sevener's arms at a Highlander basketball game. Gayle Jamison Math Jeaner Jeffrey Eunice Jenkins Kimberly Johns Chemistry Business Education Spanish Seniors 339 Mike Chandler SENIORS Employees and patrons of the Buss top. Kim Grant. Amy Venturi no and Steve King socialize during a busy Friday night. Carolyn Johnson Deborah Johnson Early Childhood Education English Frankie Johnston Brent Jones Medical Technology Business Management 340 Seniors ■ The Club Fair, held ihe firm week of school, gives students such as Karen Baxter and Steve Pearce a chance to see friends and find out what they did over the summer. Terri Jones Connie Joy Kimberly Judd Business Accounting Business Management I-inancc Brian Kahut Recreation Seniors 34 SENIORS Lorcleci Karnath Business Dana Kerlin Markcting Business Jerry Keyes Business Mary Kegley English Mary Kernich Business Nancy King Business Joanne Kapp Biology Maribeth Keitz Journalism Robert Ketron Finance John Kearney Business Managcmcnt Marketing Teri Kerlin Accounting Eric Key Journalism 342 Seniors Inez Kingk John Kincaid Robert Kluge David Klutz Criminal Justice Psychology Business Management Specch Radio Telecommunications Julie Knaub Cynthia Knox Diana Krisc Marketing Busincss Accounting Marketing Michael Kriz Business Markeling Assistant editor of The Beehive, Kathy Letsch. diligently works on a November Beehive deadline. Seniors 343 i SENIORS Gretchen Kuehn Political Science Pamela Ladd Kimberly Lafon Theatre Early Childhood Middle Education Lisa Langford Business Kurt Lankcnau Marketing Bradley Lanterman French Kevin Larean David Lassiter Criminal Justice Business Management Michael Lawhorn Kathy Lawson Christine LeCompte Russell Lee Music Education Early Childhood Middle Spccch T.V. Radio Telecommunications Education 344 Seniors Striving to excel Melissa Stewart When a person entered RU as a freshman they had many anticipations and expectations of shat their next four years at college sould entail. For many prospective students, receiving an education was the nly reason they planned to attend. However, there were a few students who received an academic education plus in-solved themselves in extra-curricular activities that enabled them to cx-eriencc a different type of education. Missic Stewart, a senior from Herndon. Virginia, was one such person. Stewart's involvement on campus made icr well-known to students, faculty and administration. Although she was active :i numerous activities, she maintained ; high grade point average. Stewart's scholastic involvement iidn't begin in college. While attending Herndon High School, she was a lcmbcr of the Honor Society and captain of the Flag Corps. She ran track for our years and played softball for one � car. Graduating as valedictorian, she • n a $ 2000 scholarship from the Herndon Rotary Club and received an additional $2000 after winning the Herndon Fortnightly award. Stewart applied at RIJ because of its beautiful campus, and she believed the university had a lot to offer. After enter-ng the university as a Freshman Scholar, she became involved in tumcrous clubs and activities. Serving ..s RU tour guide for four years, she had I the opportunity to meet prospective students. As a member of the Wesley Foundation Council, she exposed j herself to students of all religious denominations, being a member of the Student Alumni Association, she became aware of the activities of former students. And serving as Senior Class president, she initiated many new events always promoting class unity. Other activities included membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership fraternity, the Holston Council on Student Ministry; Alpha Lambda Delta, a freshman honorary fraternity and Pi Gamma Mu. a social science honorary fraternity. She also resided on the SGA Executive Council and was S(iA Internal Governance Coordinator. In addition to these activities, she serv-;l on several university committees. They included the University Affairs Council, the Continuing Education Committee, the Freshman Scholar Selection Committee and the Executive Committee to President Dedmon. The time spent with her extracurricular activities didn't affect her grades or performance in classes. She was listed on the Dean's List every quarter and semester except one when she only took 14 credit hours. Dcserv-ingly, she won the Outstanding Student Award twice. She was also awarded for her dedication financially. She won the $500 Sigma Phi Epsilon Christopher Marsh Scholarship, the $500 Dean's Scholar Fellowship and was the first recipient of the $1000 Dean Bonnie Hulburt Award for academics and leadership. Although Stewart was pleased with her accomplishments, she didn't care for all the attention. Preferring to stay out of the limelight, she set goals for herself and worked tow ard them. About time management, she explained, I really don't think about it. I just gel everything done. Although Stewart was a busy person, she found time to spend with her fiance. She plans to get married over the summer and then obtain a master's degree in public administration. By Rhonda Hopkins and Sharon Walthall Seniors 345 Jack Jeffers SENIORS Kathy Lefbom Business Management Scott l.cnahan Speech Nancy Christine Lentile Computer Science Marisa Lcnz Psychology Charlie Turner treats Kevin O linen's parakeet Tequila to a sip of his slurpee. Tequila, perched on the handlebars ofa beach bike, enjoys the warm spring weather. 346 Seniors ’.■d David Lcudcmann Finance Howard Levy Marketing ■ Evcrcll Carter per forms a taste test on a freshly made lime daiquiri. Kimberly Ligon Tracy Linton Patti Little Debra Long Fashion Merchandising Business Management Special Education Marketing Seniors 347 Phi Kapp brothers watch the first Hattie of the Pledge class competitions sponsored by Delta ’ .eta Elizabeth Long David Loper Robin Lorimer Pamela Love Dance Computer Science Interior Design Math Education James Lustig Nancy Lyall Randall Lynn Kristy Lyons Recreation Nursing Speech Nursing 348 Seniors Julie Mackes Robert Magnotti Chris Mahoney Janet Majka Social Work Statistics Criminal Justice Business Management Murray Manzione Speech Laura Maranz Nursing Robert Marlowe Geography Donald Marr Jr. Business Sophomore Kathy Tarter, with the aid of a helpful father, unloads the Uhaul on moving-in day. Renting a U-haul has become a necessity for students who bring loft wood, couches, carpets and lots of persona! belongings Seniors 349 SENIORS Brenda Martin finglish Katherine Martin Recreation Nancy Martin Finance Kevin Marven Marketing Sig Ep brother Dave McLean is caught off guard by photographer Mike Mathes as he reads a lacrosse program at a fall game. Mike Mathes History Laura Matney Accounting 350 Seniors - L - Kellie Matthews Dave Mattingly Shcril Maxey Stephen McCarthy Dance Speech Therapeutic Recreation Criminal Justice Tartan staff members. Scott Newman. Annmane Sarsfield. Liz Dcemer and Jerry Fa aul. recruit potential journalists at the annual Club Fair. Seniors 351 Tonya Porter SENIORS Annette McClellan Sharon McCorkindale Kathleen McDermott Andrew McDonald Economics Nursing Business Business Administration Camille McGarry Craig McGhee Claudia McGlothlin Maureen McGrory Family Consumer Services Political Science Recreation Finance Business Management Michael McKenzie Tammy McKnight Brian Mclitughlin Maureen McQuillan Accounting Business Finance Business Recreation Administration 352 Seniors Senior Med Tech major. Joe Jennings anxiously avails the commencement ofclass. The majority of the .Med Tech classes are held m Reed Hall. Seniors 353 SENIORS Jamie Barnide and Ellen Stevenson sit in front of Heth watching the activities during the Homecoming weekend festivities. Kathy Mills Todd Millsaps William Minor Ava Mitchell Recreation Psychology Speech Therapeutic Recreation 354 Seniors Jay Meeks Carol Meesc Jcanninc Melancon Deborah Mcnold Biology Early Childhood Education Art Graphics Business Accounting S. Dina Mercer Helen Merjos Christine Mcsserian Martisha Mcssimer Elementary Education Business Management Public Relations Computer Science Rose Milan Mark Milleker Catherine Miller KJmberlc Miller Busincss Markcting Business Management Political Science Political Science Seniors 355 SENIORS Brenda Mitchell Sheila Mitchell Maripat Moloney Jennifer J. Mooney Recreation Business Journalism Business Marketing Amy Moore Political Science Theresa Moreland Early Childhood Education Scott Harris Moscovitz French Phillip Mott Business Management James E. Muou Alice E. Muglia Pamela Munsy Denise Murrell Biology Fashion Merchandising Interior Design Psychology 356 Seniors Billy Meyers Eric Nachman Nancy Leigh Nash Jeffery S. Nebletl Statistics Business Management Early Childhood Education Nursing Alan C. Nedrich Anne E. Nelson Mark D. Nelson Robyn M. Nichols Business Early Childhood Education Political Science Psychology Criminal Justice Paul Francis Nolan Michelle Oliver Psychology Jill Olnhausen Carl W. Opauski Jr. Nursing Political Science Seniors 357 SENIORS Deluca hypnotizes spectators Eoncentrale on the woids on this page. Read to the rhythm of the ink. You arc now getting drowsy. At the count of three you will be under the “power of the pen!” Before an audience of over 300 spellbound spectators, Tom DcLuca, a dynamic hypnotist and comedian, performed on October 30 in Heth Ballroom. “I expected to see many students humiliated and get a little dirt on a few people,” said senior Terri Jones. This was exactly what happened as Del uca began his performance with a short comedy routine which ultimately took a distant back seat to the hypnotic portion, which came in the second half. The comedy portion, however, was not to go unmentioned. “1 should have known that something was wrong with this town because on lover’s lane you can go either way,” said DcLuca about the town of Climax. He showed other slides of towns, signs and places with amusing quips in accompaniment. Crowd response was enthusiastic. “I expect to laugh a lot. The video shown in Heth of his show was a great preview of what was to come tonight.” For the second half of the show, volunteers were arranged in a semicircle on the stage. He began by telling the participants to inhale and exhale while saying the word “sleep.” He snapped his fingers in a continuous rhythm while rpeating his instructions in a fading voice. Before too long, the audience themselves were hypnotized by the antics that were being performed on stage. Looking for their lost butts, freezing in below zero weather, laying on the beach in tropical climate or asking for GI Joe with the Rung Fu grip at age five were some of the antics the participants experienced. “What’s three plus three?” DcLuca asked the group of then transformed five years olds. Answers ranging from four to seven resulted with a few correct sixes. “What’s 97 times four?” he asked. Bewilderment was on their faces. DcLuca received his master’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami. RU students definitely experienced an impressive performance by this man who was pronounced by Newsweek magazine as the top performing college entertainer. “I did this in every state in the country — I’m even going to Alaska in February.” said DcLuca. by Christine Messerian n,Hypnotist-comedian Tom Deluca explains the hypnotic procedure as participant Kristtn Corday stands by wondering what ts about to happen and if she should have volunteered. Deluca's performance, sponsored by Student Life attracted a crowd of300. Pete Orlando Business Tony Osborne Jackie Osbourne Rebecca Ott Business Management Food Service Management Family Consumer Services 358 Seniors Stephen M. Overton Business Joanne M. Paitscl Nursing Mi Hwa Pak Psychology Ronnie Palmeiri Criminal Justice Elizabeth Parfitt Dance Patricia Parker Nursing Jacqueline B. Parks Nursing Darren Scott Parnham Business Marketing Philip D. Parsons Linda A. Paulsen Debbie Pawlowski Elizabeth B. Paynter Criminal Justice Fashion Merchandising Psychology Business Seniors 359 SENIORS Adam T. Peachee Christie Pederson Susan Pendleton John VV. Perkins Business Management Community Health Business Statistics Computcr Science ■ Performing at Btssei Park, the RV hand enter la ms a small cw� do RI' student and Radford City Citizens 360 Seniors Lisa Perrera Nursing Mary-Louise Perry Business Matthew Perry Business Lisa Peterson Marketing ■ A perfected backhand and intense concentration enables Tommy DiBar Coleomeo to return the ball during a RU tennis team practice Ellen Petty Lisa Phlcgar Nursing Family Consumcr Clothing and Textiles Seniors 361 SENIORS ■ TKE's happy hour ai the Busstop is a popular place to meet friends, socialize and dance to the DJ s tunes. Beverly Pilley Russell Pleasants Kristine Pocsik Nursing Marketing Business Mary Poh Nursing 362 Seniors Michcline Poirier Lisa Polinori Margaret Poore Kimberly Popple Nursing Business Education Business Management Psychology Tamara Potter Robin Powers Michael Provcnzano Mary Putze Biology Journalism Telecommunication Community Health Loretta Quesenberrx Social Work Debbie Rae Biology Cynthia Ramsey Linda Ramsey Special Education Public Relations Seniors 363 SENIORS ■ RV's pep band energetically performs at the RU vs. Irish Nationals game. The band adds excitement for the crowd and motivation for the team. Marvella Rankin Nursing Michelle Rankin Accounting Kimberly Rath Baja Ray Psychology Early Childhood Middle Education Tracy Ray Frances Rayman Business Communication Disorders 364 Seniors Mitzi Rector James Reed Joyce Rcish Sue Reynolds Social Work Business Management Sociology Computer Science Mary Buns and Shuler lake advantage of the light work load during the first week of class of second semester by attending the popular R-Nite held in the Highland Room Karen Seniors 365 SENIORS ■ The f manual Aid provides qualified Uudents mih pan-time tots around campus Distributing rcnquelball equip mem and answering phones at the l)ed mot Center j an example of the jobs available Robert B. Ricci Jr. Kimberly D. Rice Finance Computer Science Barry Alan Richardson Cheryl L. Richardson Marketing Marketing Lynn Richmond 1 lealth Physical Education Larua J. Riddle Interior Design Greg Rider Fashion Management Susan L. Ricvcs Psychology 366 Seniors Jerry Riggan David W. Riley John Rinaldi Lisa Rinaldi Business Markeling Accounting Sociology Business Marketing Monica Rinehart Sandra Michelle Rinkcr Rebecca Ann Ritter Olivia Renee Roberson Communication Disorders Physical Education Education Rcading Elementary Education Pam Roden Carolyn Anne Roland Marcie Romoser French Busincss Finance Marketing Rebecca Roohr Social Work Seniors 367 SENIORS Melinda Kay Rose Ncna Rubio Tyson Ruble Karen I). Rumney Busincss Accounting Psychology Business Busincss Marketing ■ Chris Maker, number 1I of RU's soccer learn, skillfully dribbles past defender from Campbell University. 368 Seniors Lynn Rush Valerie Ruth Biology Nursing Susan Sandridge Robin Sandy Management Education ■ Criminal Justice professor. Dr. James Unnever is well-known for gelling his Criminal Justice majors into in-depth, ideological conversations. Nancy Schneider Amy Schwarz Marketing Seniors 369 SENIORS Donna Scoil Robin Scott Tammy Scott Sherri Semones Communication Disorders Elementary Education Business Management Marketing ■ The harm weather during the fall of 1985 gave students such as Tracy Martin. Amy Lynne and Jenny Clark a chance to sit around the fountain and talk to friends 370 Seniors Rebecca Sergi Lynn Sevila Liberal Arts Early Childhood Education Patricia A. Shafer Marketing Jeanne E. Shaw Business Thomas A. Shaw Tracy Shelton Susan Leigh Shepcrdson Stephanie Shepherd Business Special Education Marketing Business Administration Angela D. Sheppard Arlene Shcrba Kelly Rene Sherman Becky L. Shockley Communication Disorders Heallh Physical Education Fashion Design Seniors 371 Sure Ziin merit SENIORS I.isa Short Statistics Mathematics Elias Shukrallah Business Karen Shuler Dianne Sichau Psychology Nursing Leslie Cromer enjoys one of the warmer days of January while her feline friend. Tom peers at a potential enemy. As many students found out. bringing a favorite pet to RL' adds a touch of home to off-campus living and tends to relieve homesickness. Warre Simmons Finance Toni Singleton Psychology 372 Seniors ■ R e e h ire photographer Mall Rarrick is caught off guard by Tartan photographer Mike Chandler. Rarrick, sent to TKE's happy hour at the Bus Stop on a Beehive assignment, searches for unique shots. Rebecca Sink Busmess Marketing Judd Skelton Business Finance lnsurancc Cynthia Kay Smith Education Early ChildhoodAMiddlc Dawn Smith Chemistry Biology Seniors 373 SENIORS ■ Beer chugging contests attracted a large crowd around The Cornual's pool m Daytona. Florida RL‘ students, who look the Campus Marketing sponsored trip to Daytona, stayed at The Carnival. Deborah Smith Business Management Donna Smith Jennifer Smith Michelle Smith Sociology Marketing Paula Smith Business Robert Smith Finance Susan Smith Gina Sowers Chemistry Business Management 374 Seniors Tammy Spangler Mark Spencer Peter Spencer Randall Sporger Business Administration Health Physical Education Liberal Studies Business Administration Barbara Stallard Tammi Stallard Julie Stamper Catherine Stebbins Computer Science Business Finance English Political Science ■ At a HUM pany. Lynn Sear and Mike Cany discuss the newly created organization which w as formed 10 give Jewish students a chance 10 meet and share ideas and experiences. Seniors 375 : EE SENIORS == Minority recruitment By December 1985, RU along with Virginia's other predominantly white state colleges, didn’t make its federally mandated goal for desegregation. This was due mostly to a decline in the number of black high school students who went to college. Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. James Hartman and Assistant Director of Admissions Stan Jones said. “There appears to be a general decline throughout the country in the number of high school students, whether white or black,” Hartman said. For example, the enrollment at Radford High School has been steadily declining.” he said. Adding to the problem of the decline of high school enrollments was. only 23 percent of all black high school graduates went to college, Jones said. Since the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Virginia's predominantly white colleges were required to actively recruit minority students. In 1968, the Secretary of Fducation developed the Virginia Plan. The Plan set numerical objectives for minority enrollments for each state college. Virginia's predominantly black colleges were also required to desegregate under the plan. If Virginia's state colleges failed to meet these numerous objectives, the government would withhold federal financial aid funds. There is always the possibility of federal financial aid being cut. but I don't think that will happen as long as an effort is shown b the state, Hartman said. The federal government evaluated Virginia’s desegregation progress as a whole at the end of each year. Schools weren’t looked at individually. Virginia met 89 percent of its total goal last year. This year the state should meet about 60-70 percent of its goal, Jones said. Individually, Rll’s numerical objective for minority enrollment this year was for 174 new black students. RIJ only enrolled 54 black students. l ast year RU's objective was for an enrollment of 118 new black students. Enrollment only reached 71 black students. The objectives increased each year. Only in-state first-time freshmen or transfer students counted toward the objective,” Jones said. That means if 100 black students from Washington, D C. enroll they won't count I’ve had a problem w ith that part of the plan, but 1 can see that they would want to desegregate state schools with state students. Why was RIJ having such a difficult time recruiting minority students? The rural location of such schools as RU and Va. Tech was a major problem. Kurt Stephenson Ruby Stevenson Ann Marie Stewart Melissa Stewart Economics Early Childhood Education Farly Childhood Education History 376 Seniors steadily declines It's much easier for schools in urban areas to rccruil minority students.'' Hartman said. Old Dominion has met its goal each time.” “Rural areas weren’t as attractive to black students because of the small black population. Jones said. “A lot of black students want to go where other blacks are. But only three percent of the student body at RU are black. That’s only about 200 out of 7.000.” Jones said. Another problem is that Rl) was in competition with other colleges in recruiting minority students. There were 15 slate institutions, 23 community colleges, private institutions and out-of-state institutions competing for minority students,” Jones said. The state schools are the most aggressive because of the federal mandate.” The financial aspect is always a problem. Jones said. Nationally, black families make an average of $12,000 to Si 5.000a year. We are beginning to educate parents of pre-school and first through twelfth graders about the value of education.” Jones said. Jones, representing RU admissions, did a number of projects to boost minority enrollments. For one project, he hosted minority visitation weekends at RU. Minority students were invited to visit the campus. Each student stayed with an RIJ student and participated in scheduled programs and lours of the campus. “There is no short-term solution to reaching numerical goals.” Jones said. “The goals system is good in that it puts pressure on institutions to recruit minority students. But it's bad in that it's unrealistic to expect schools like RU and Tech in rural areas to meet such high goals. According to Jones, there were advantages to desegregation other than meeting the federal mandate. If we truly want to educate students, then we want to expose them to different cultures in the U.S. Blacks alone make up 12 percent of the total population of the U.S. By 1995. 55 percent of all high school aged students will be minorities (black and Hispanic). Jones said. This was the last year of the current Virginia Plan, which was due to he renegotiated soon.” Hartman said. The Baliles administration and the Secretary of Education will have to face the renegotiation of the plan. The decision may be a shift away from the numerical goals system of recruiting. The emphasis may be put on retaining the black students for all four years and graduating them. The shift may focus on the total university experience of black students as a better way to recruit in the long run.” Hartman said. } by Lisa Gilley Robert Stockncr Business Richard Stone Business Nome Strike Health Physical Education Tracy Sullcnder Business Seniors 377 Matl Barrick SENIORS ■ Allen Valencia, an RC soccer player from V'a Beach energetically losses in from the sidelines during a game against George Washington I 'niversity. Teresa Sullivan Journalism Cathy Tate Recreation Chris Taylor Kathleen Taylor Business Liberal Studies 378 Seniors Sarah L. Terry Mike Thomas William R. Thomas Jr. Eugene Thompson III Business Markeiing Business Management Criminal Justice Management ■ Members of the cast of “Beyond Ther-apy rehearse a scene in Porterfield Studio Theatre The play opened in the spring of 1985. Seniors 379 SENIORS Kimberly Thompson Theresa Throckmorton Patricia Tolley Susan P. Tombes Psychology Psychology Accounting Statistics ■ Cathy Cox. one of the players of the RU softball club, hits a homerun during practice. The club has formed in March. 1984. 380 Seniors Joe Perkins is obviously amused with Altizer's com merits as they relax in front of Young Hall between classes. Scott John Toole Kimberly Touralt AlanTruax Stephen Tuck Geology Nursing Sociology Business Seniors 381 SENIORS ■ Muse hall has had various Statues, ponds and bushes in front of u since tts construction. In 1984. the three part statue which symbolized three Greek gods (better known to students as the Muse urinals) was mysteriously removed. In the fall of 1985. the bushes surrounding a small pond were removed and the pond was filled w ith dirt and small shrubs. The garden is affectionately referred to as the Muse grave. David Tucker Business Management Melody Tunnell Amy Turk Elisa Tyson Accounting Telecommunications Marketing Brian Udy Beth Utzy John Veit Jeffery Vinson Speech Education Finance Biology 382 Seniors James Voglc Business Accounting Billy Von Til Geology Deborah Wade Math Laura Wagner Economics ■ Freshman recreation major Judd, kicks off his shoes. leans back and releases a sigh of relief as exam eek comes to a dose. Sara Walker Keith Walters Physical Education Seniors 383 Steve SENIORS Sharon Walthall Jaon Ward Pat Weaver Daniel Weldon Public Relations Accounting Business Accounting ■ Evening in DC.. held in March 1985. gives students a chance to socialize and gamble without the possibility of losing all their own money. 384 Seniors Susan Wellborn Kim Koreen West Michelle Whitaker Dennis Emanuel White Business l'inancc Marketing English Business Officc Administration Kimberly L. White Sandra E. White Austin Whitcncr Linda Whitley Finance Computer Sciencc Statistics Business Management Psychology Beth Whitt Deborah L. Whittington Lisa K. Whittington David Widdifield Accounting Nursing Biology Business Accounting Seniors 385 SENIORS = •i Dianne Widener Business Kent Harris Wilboumc An JOHN PRFSTON MCCONNELI I 1BR RN John Preston McConnell library has undergone tremendous renovations during its Jo year existence It presently has 4 In ch, each offering various study aids Karen L. Williams Business Management Kenneth W. Williams Family Consumer Scrvices Child Dev. and Family Life 386 Seniors Myra Williams Shawne Williams James Williamson Amy Wilson Business Administration Accounting Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Betsy Wilson Nursing Karen Wilson Nursing Cheryl Wingo ;ryi wn Early Childhood Education Paul Wood Journalism ■ Tamara Meekms and Christy Lem tie enjoy a frozen mixed drink during the Sacketts Slationhouse happy hour held each Friday afternoon. Seniors 387 SENIORS Karen Woodby Business Management .IR Woodward Linda Woody Jon Woodyatt Psychology Family Consumer Clolhingand Textiles ■ Pete Peed, an R C senior, takes lime our of his busy class and Sacketts work schedule lo enjoy one of the warm days of January. 388 Seniors Lori Woolen Criminal Justice Kathy Wray Marketing Robert Wrenn Carolyn Wright Marketing Accounting Seniors 389 SENIORS ■ Rushing 10 deliver a Domino's h::a in 30 minutes as guaranteed sometimes results in minor fender benders. Donna M. Wynn Regina Yong-Nim Chon Michael S. York Business Business Accounting Speech Melissa A. Young Busincss Marketing Kathy A. Yowcll Melissa A. Zafonte Stephen A. Zimmerli Jennifer Zingg Fashion Merchandising Dietetics Criminal Justice Nursing 390 Seniors m % Mud Day 1985. held on the Dedmon fields, proved 10 be a messy success Participants used this water pipe, supported by a wooden horse, to clean the dried, caked mud off their hands, face and clothes Seniors 391 Natatorium In years to come RIJ students will have yet another sport to cheer about: swimming. Ves, Radford is diving head-first into the wettest of all sports. It’s going to be awhile, but. according to Mr. Charles Taylor. Athletic Director, plans for RlJ’s first swim team have been tentatively finalized by the Athletic Council of the Internal Governance Council pending the completion date of the pool complex, the first on campus construction in almost 15 years. The excavation next to the Dedmon Center began this fall. The complex took the place of a six lane pool that was in the original plans of the Dedmon Center that was never built due to lack of funds, according to Dave Armstrong, director of physical plant. The roof of the complex will be made of the same material as the main building’s roof. (top) Construction of the pooI began m the fall of 1985 and is due to be completed by March. I9S7. The contractor traders park along the side of the Dedmon Center before the excavation began. fright) Mounds of dirt surround the construction of the pool Plastic tarps are used to protect the construction from the harsh winter weather. 392 Dedmon Pool evolves Instead of air, however, the roof will be supported by concrete arches. The complex will contain an eight lane pool, 2 one-meter and I three-meter diving platforms, all meeting NCAA competition standards. The complex will have a sundeck. handicapped locker rooms, seating for spectators, an underwater viewing window to aid coaches, additional office space and a dchumidifica-tion system to control environmental problems. The construction was due to be completed by March, 1987. The Peters Hall pool will be used only for instructional purposes. The Dedmon Center was a long walk from the main campus, however, it was worthwhile for students who took advantage of the modern and extravagant facility. In March, 1987. students will have the added convenience and luxury of a pool complex. by Pat O'Neill and Lylle Teft Workers begin the complex con-slruction of the eight lane pool. Two workers examine the foundation of the building as they discuss the next step in the construction. Dedmon Pool 393 Jtnr,, ',-r Hum (top le l) Michelle laffe. taking advantage of the a arm weather, enjoys the sights of the homecoming festivities while catching up on some reading. (above) Donna Vest is caught offguard by Beehive photographer Tommy England at the AX P sponsored Battle of the Bands competition. (right) Taking advantage of the inexpensive cover charge and beer prices. Sharon Walthall and Frank Ortiz enjoy the upbeat sounds of The Sparkplugs, a Madison University-based band. The Sparkplugs entertained students at R-Sight held in the Dedmon Center. 394 Closing Steve .im merit Chris IjtCample ■ (lop left) The students of Perry Dorm honor the seven Challenger crc members who lost their lives in the January 28th tragedy. ■ (top middle) Thom Jones and Li: Kucharski take a winter snowfall stroll during the first big snow of1987. ■ (top right) After a non-productive meeting with her Public Relations Case Studies group. Christine Messerian plans when their next attempt will take place. ■ (left) After a long, tedious day of classes. APO activities and hours at work. Louis Prosser leisurely walks home. ■ (above) Valentine's Day proves to be another reason to celebrate. Diana Krise and Tracie Ehrenberger enjoy BT's happy hour prices and free munchies. Closing 395 t eaaan Salutes t ?U Ohe White J4 oude JSanta $arl ara August 27, 1985 It is a pleasure to congratulate the administration, faculty, students, alumni and friends of Radford University on its 75th anniversary. During three-quarters of a century, Radford University has prepared Americans for the responsibilities of citizenship. Its commitment to academic excellence and the needs of its students has given the Commonwealth of Virginia a center of learning that meets the test of Thomas Jefferson, who held that education should support free and good government. At the same time, it has opened to its students the storehouses of culture that enrich the nation. Nancy joins me in wishing each of you a memorable occasion, and every success. God bless you. Closing 397 Tommy T.ngland Volume 58 of the 1986 Radford University Beehive titled, “Celebrate” was published by Taylor Publishing Company, 1550 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas. With the advice of company representative, Lelia Crabtree and the work of a dedicated staff, we produced this 420 page book. Offset lithography process from camera-ready layouts was used. The book’s bindings were smythc-scwn, rounded and backed with reinforced crash cloth backing. 80 lb. sterling gloss litho paper, trimmed to 9x12, was used with first quality black ink. A press run of 4700 was completed. The cover, cndshccts and divider pages were designed by Sharon Walthall with the aid of Taylor Publishing Mid-Atlantic Representative, George Olsen. The cover was done with blue base color and applied ivory for the type. Front and back endsheets were set with 40 percent screened super blue and 100 percent screened super blue type. Body copy was set in 10 pt. Times Roman and captions were set in 8 pt. Times Roman Italics. Headline styles were set as follows: Campus Life section: primary headlines. 48 pt. Mclior Bold; secondary headlines, 30 pt. Mclior; Greek section: 48 pt. Century School book; Sports section, 48 pt. Korinna; Academics section, 36 pt. Brush; Organizations section, 24 pt. Bolt Bold. Opening, closing and divider page headlines were set in 60 pt. Coronet Bold. Process blue spot color was used for headlines on the process color pages. The 75th anniversary section, designed by Sharon Walthall, was printed on 100 percent screened sepia brown and 20 percent screened sepia brown spot color. The type, 12 pt. Garamond Bold and 6 pt. captions Garamond Italic were reversed. The photographs, kept in McConnell Library Archives, were rephotographed by PFS One Night Stand, 1210 Grove Avenue, Radford, Virginia. A duo-tone ink process was used by Taylor Publishing Company. The postcard photograph was donated by Paul Simpkins of the Radford News Journal, Grove Avenue, Radford, Virginia. Layout styles of the different sections were designed by Sharon Walthall, Kathy Letsch, Marie Fcrrcy, Judy Fink, Kelly Wright and Kathy Crennan. Black and White photographs were taken by Beehive photographers, developed and printed in the Beehive Tartan darkroom. Polycontrast F photographic paper, provided by Yearbook Associates, P.O. Box 91. Millers Falls, Massachusetts was used. Organization photographs and individual students’ portraits were taken and submitted by Yearbook Associates. The photographer was Rick Baxter. Athletic teams were photographed by Jack Jeffers of RU information and Publication Office. Color photographs were taken by Beehive photographers, developed and printed by PFS One Night Stand. Key staff members and advisor. I)r. Michael Taylor, attended the Collegiate Scholastic Press Association Spring Convention in New York, N.Y. The Beehive was created by students of various majors and funded by the Student Activities Budget Committee. Mrs. Brenda Brammer, of the Dean of Students Office, oversaw all budgetary activities. Volume 58 sold for $10.72 and was included in students' (who attended both semesters) tuitions. Inquiries should be addressed to the Beehive. P.O. Box 5733, Radford University, Radford, Virginia. 398 Closing 1986 Beehive Staff Editor...............................................Sharon Walthall Assistant Editor (Greek Section)...................................Kathy Letsch Academic Section Editor............................................Marie Ferrey Organization Section Editor........................................Kelly Wright Sports Section Editor.......................................Judy Fink Photography Editor...................................Chris LeCompte Layout Editor.............................................Kathy Crennan Business Manager..........................................Missy Adams Adviser.............................................Dr. Michael Taylor Staff Copy Writers: Staff Photographers: Maria Beneditti Mart Barrick Rhonda Hopkins Mike Chandler Christine Messerian Tom England Lisa Nelms Scott Mahone Gina Parodi Sandra McEwan Layout Staff: Laura Murray Kevin Hitchner Par O'Neill Christine Messerian Louis Prosser Gina Parodi Robbie Thomas Ellen Shatz Steve Zimmerli Contributing Copy Writers: Regina Alexander. Jennifer Barber, Ian Broom, Teresa Brylewski, Lorrie Lee Coe, Rhonda Colley, Keith Crennan, Janet Cox, Christina Curtis, Mike Dopp, Lisa Gilley, Charles Hale, Kevin Hitchner, Margaret Labyack, Pam Mullincx, Pat O'Neill, Allison Nichols, Cyn-di Price, Carla Pugh, Linda Ramsey, Teresa Sullivan, Lyle left Contributing Photographers: Orlando Blizzard, Kimberly Burnett, Lynn Childers, Lorrie Lee Coe, Beth Eggleston, Jennifer Ham, Mike Mather, Mike Mathes, Eddie Morris, Scott Newman, John Osberg, Tonya Porter, Becca Sergi, Cheryl Webber, Lisa Willoz, Dr. Richard Straw, Jack Jeffers — RU Info and Pub Office Outstanding Copy Writer and Layout Staffer Christine Messerian Outstanding Photographers: Matt Barrick, Tom England, Steve Zimmerli Outstanding Newcomer: Pat O'Neill Beehive 1986, ''Celebrate”: awarded the honor of being used as a sample book for Taylor Publishing Representative across the nation. Beehive 1985, Moving Up” Editor: Sheryl Herrin: awarded (December 1985) First Place with Special Merit in the National competition of American Scholastic Press Association. As the celebration of the 75th anniversary comes to an end. so docs my term as editor of the Beehive. It has been an honor to have been given the opportunity to create this publication. I leave this position with added knowledge about Radford University — what it once was and what it is today. My sincere thanks arc in order to my dedicated ’ staffers and all the contributions. Your hard work and input has made this book complete. I believe we have finished a job well done and now, it’s time to celebrate! Sincerely, Staron J. WaflUf Editor Closing 399 Mike Chandler I s RU’s celebration of its 75 years of existence came to an end, so did the j classes, the testing, the parties and another year of college living. Whether students were faced with finding summer jobs, attending summer school or diving into the unknown adult world, they realized they had to capture the activities and feelings of the past, celebrate those memories and move into the future. The University took this anniversary year to look back over three-quarters of a century, analyze what it had accomplished and briefly pause before delving into the next phase. As the students and the University as a whole pondered over their endeavors, they celebrated the excellence, cherished the memories and anticipated the future. by Sharon Walthall 400 Closing (Celebrate