Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Special Valentines Romancing In Greco-Roman Style II was a journey through Athens, but no togas were allowed. Cupid s invisible arrows flew through the air offering ro mance and mystique on February 14 for the fifth annual Junior Class Ring Dance. Juniors and their dates strolled down a long aisle of tall, gothic columns; the ruins of ancient Greece A small fountain of spurting water added to the illusion of Athens. This illusion seemed appropriate since a small fountain, in Greek times, represented a public gathering place We wanted a theme to tie in with Valentine's Day. We decided on Greek mythology since it symbolizes love and romance.'' said Tammy Robertson, a member of the Ring Dance committee Many people were expecting to see the traditional large paper mache ring as they entered the doors of Heth Ballroom, but Robertson said, It was old and in bad shape, so it wasn't included this year The ancient Greeks would have been disappointed because the sounds of the traditional Greek harpes were too slowpaced for the rock n-rollin' RU students. Instead, the band Casper provided tunes from the 50's. 60 s and today's popular hits. The students all seemed to agree the band was of high quality The brass section separated from the rest of the band for some of the songs. said Pam Miller, a senior who attended the Ring Dance If the ring committee had hired harpists, the idea would have been too corny. During the evening's events, juniors ex changed rings with their dates Each date received a soft kiss after that sentimental moment. Aphrodite d d not need to advise Cupid on which mortals to shoot. RU students figured it out themslves. The Ring Dance reminded me a lot of my high school prom,” said Tammy Brubaker, a senior who decorated and attended the dance. Many girls wore formal dresses and the guys wore tuxedoes. much like we did for high school functions. Flashbacks of high school proms prob ably went through the minds of many attending the Ring Dance because everyone could remember their night in Greece, by having their pictures taken. Decorative napkins and champagne glasses, engraved with the theme, were kept as memorabilia by the students. The only thing missing from the auspicious occasion was a chauffeured chariot service, but the special evening of romancing and dancing seemed quite complete even without it. Some people went as friends instead of dates, but the evening still seemed romantic ... even with your best friend, said Miller. O by Karen Graves Posing for pictures Anaont Athens stands in the background. providing make believe scenery lor pictures ol couples 010 Campus Life

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Cf An RU Student After lunch I go over to the P.0 to move the dust around that has been building up in my cubbi hole I often wonder why the university even issued me a box Another disappointment, but at least I can pick up an issue of The Tartan to find out whose lives are more exciting than mine. A slow paced walk back to the dorm and it's almost time to head for class (Gee. the days feel so much longer on Tuesday and Thursday, than they do on Monday Wednesday, and Friday.) The only thing wrong with this class is that it interferes with Days of Our Lives . I'm always behind in my soaps because of classes What a drag Sitting m class. I count down 45 minutes ..30 minutes. 25 minutes ... 15 minutes .. at 10 minutes everyone starts to pack up their stuff The teacher says in a sarcastic tone. Has my watch stopped? I thought I had until 15 after. Of course we feel somewhat rude now. but who cares? Class is over! Not waiting around to ask questions about a project I really don't understand. I curtail it home to catch a quick catnap before Guiding Light. Every day. rain or shine, it is a ritual to hop across the hall where there is a color t v (black and white is out) and watch the Guiding Light with friends What is Reva's dilemma today? Where is Josh in all this? Why is Roxy crying? Has Johnny keeled over yet? Who is running around with whom now? Will they ever know the truth about Mara? Oh. how docs life go on?! Trying to catch the gossip as if it were true to life, between the commercials. is a dilemma in itself The evening is dedicated to bad habits of studying or deciding if I should go out instead Afterall. this stuff isn't due until next week or later After weighing the pros and cons and since it is raining. I'll stay in. I know I will procrastinate with my homework but I really can t afford to go out on the town So I promise myself I II be in bed early (ha-ha) The evening winds down with a little studying (not much) and The Cosby Show. Cheers. and finally Knots Landing. Afterward. I crawl into bed. turn the radio on and read Mass Communication Law or some other bedtime story until I fall off to sleep It works every time O by Kristen M. AKam photo »i k o » •«» by Kn»t n M Ak m Campus Life 009

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 Here they are a Junto,s ,s spending countless nours in the bookstore deciding which img to buy pnoioOyKrW V M n, T' Finally Alter mitally purchasing lings, many return to the sales table fust to make sure the right choice was made, c-wc tv n»r t «wwwr “Look at my new ring!” I he pride ot finally receiving her class ring is shown m the lace of Carolyn Sergio as she shows oil her new ring to Joe Freeman. Lisa Conway, and Steve Perkins ti»ti photo Ring Dance 011