Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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n'Wf Summer Skiing Everyone woke up as Ke Sfevcns taff r s wa e ef Claytot Lake two o r on o c+' i Conference Center. Several alumni, who graduated as far back as 1937, attended Going from the very old to the very young. HU also hosted the Governor's School for the Arts From June 25-July 25. Over one hundred highschool students, gifted in dance, theatre music, and visual arts had an opportunity to challenge and develop their skills under the guidance of established artists and performers. The program was directed by Bennett Lcntczncr, Dean of RU's College of Visual and Performing Arts. Athletes, as well as artists, visited the campus as RU hosted several soccer, gymnastics, and basketball camps. The prestigious Five-Star Basketball Camp from June 10-17 and June 16-21. held sessions at RU for the third time, attract ing record attendences The well known camp featured guest speaker Ralph Sampson of the Houston Rockets, whose sister recently completed a successful basketball and academic career at RU. And so, as the dogdays of a Radford summer slid by, the RU campus provided a breeding ground for knowledge and growth in many ways, for many people. Most important, however, was the oppor tunity given to RU students, not only to catch up and get ahead, but to share and learn. Summing up the feelings of many, Krayeski said. If I could make all the time I’ve spent in school summer, I would. O by Robin Allcut Nightlife Summer means camrva’s. like this one at fonlawn There is more to do at RU than go bar hopping pro-o Uf ihvcn G Ct'iw Taking a Dip Tennis shoes and. Gatorade are all you need to spend a day at the Hew River Junction on a bright sunny day p’wo oy Tn on g Summer School 017

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TEACHER, TEACHER Can you Teach Me? Warm, breezy nights, a carefree atmosphere, and a wide variety of courses were just a few of the things that made summer school at RU special , and last summer was no exception. Less than 2000 students attended each session, taking courses to complete general education. electives, and core requirements. The long, sun-filled days and the laid-back attitude of all. allowed students time to concentrate on their classes, and yet still have time for play. Riding bikes barefooted. tubing on the New River, and hanging out at the city pool, were just a few of the many ways students enjoyed the summer school experience. For students trying to catch up in school or pull up their GPA's. it was a welcome change from the demanding pace of the regular schoolyear. The best part of summer school was the classes were condensed, so it made for a real easy boost to your GPA. said Karen Krayeski, a senior education major. Although students could take summer courses at colleges near their hometowns that would transfer for credit, many chose to stay in Radford for several reasons. Courses needed in majors only taught at RU forced some to spend their summer here. Other students stayed in Radford because they had to pay rent on an apartment during the summer months, so they decided to make the best of the situation and attend classes too. For them, attending summer school was the best option. Those who didn't have financial obligations to work entirely through the summer attended summer school for a relaxed, easy going experience. “You could go to the first session, be finished by the end of June, and still have all of July and August to go home and make money, said Patrice Biagi, a junior interior design major. It was like a minivacation before starting the grind of a fulltime summer job. The friendly atmosphere and small student population helped create bonds of friendship between the 1.500 summer school students There was an element of closeness you didn't feel during the fall and spring semesters, said Chris Higham. a junior public relations major. The cliques disappeared and everyone was just them- selves. The average course load during the summer was six to nine hours, compared to the 12-18 for the official academic year. While most classes were held everyday, as opposed to two and three times a week, students had only two or three subjects to concentrate on at a time, and generally tended to receive higher marks that during the regular semesters. In contrast to the futuristic philosophy behind the university, last summer also provided a journey into the past. Elderhostel, a program designed to draw people over 60 back to school was held at RU for the first time. Courses were offered in music, health care, and history. 38 students stayed in Norwood's newly-renovated Summer (continued next page) While RU students were hard at work and at play, the campus played host to a series of events. Students-to be made the transition from high school to college at Quest '87 The summer orientation program for incoming freshmen and their par ents was held in five two-day sessions It included campus tours, scheduling for fall classes, and a welcome address from President Donald Dedmon. A Picnic in the River Summer Days bring ptentes. as Karon Oktavec sets up one for a Mac ado's ad. pmo t tt g 016 Campus Life

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Spell Cast At CIJ: ■iallcween Just Another Weekend Beware think twice about walking underneath that ladder or stepping on a crack in the side walk Beware ... before crossing the same path as that mysterious b ack cat which appeared from nowhere Remember to toss a pinch of salt ever your left shoulder and a found penny over your right. These superstitions used to prevail during the scary days before and on Hal loween Halloween meant dressing up as something silly, like a mummy, a goblin, the Grim Reaper, or a wicked witch. It meant jack-o-lanterns. ghost stories, and the howling winds or a full moon (but only sometimes). It also meant trick or-treat; usually more treats than tricks. But as we grew out of those childish beliefs, Halloween took on a new meaning Halloween meant a time to go out and enjoy friends' company. said junior Debra Hunley We could act silly by dressing up. but we didn't participate in that kid stuff trick-or-treating. At RU. Halloween brought the annual campus Halloween Bash sponsored by Tau Kappa Epsilon and Alpha Sigma Alpha. Rut this year, something seemed peculiar and definitely out of sync. It started with the weather. Indian summer arrived a month early; it was too warm for the festivities as Halloween usu ally opened the winter holiday season The party just didn't feel right. The party date was all wrong too. Halloween fell on a Saturday, but the bash was scheduled for Hallow's Eve. the Friday before. The heart of the festivities just wasn't prevelant and an air of apathy bewitched campus as if a spell had been cast at RU. The decor of the bash hadn't varied much from past years, but the caged spider that normally loomed over the steps of Heth was not invited to this strange evening of taped howls and scary cries There was a twist to this bash which haerv't occured at previous bashes; no mes, no sell-out crowds, no nothing. Was it an indication that students were tired of endless lines and fighting their way through mobbed crowds? No. of course not. because they still do at the local drinking establishments Maybe it was the competition of parties at these establishments. No. it was the spel of apathy After a few years, the bash didn't have the same meaning to the same students who attended Students would rather have dressed up and gone to parties at dorm rooms or apartments A lot of time and effort wasted on advertising and setup ... all for a disappointing few thousand — no record breaking attendances this year. Halloween did exist at RU. but it was where it was least expected At about midnight, when Halloween had truly descended on Radford, a block party between Trinkle Dorm and the Alpha Sigma Phi house had developed It was not out-of-control: about 400 people just gathered mysteriously, and without cause or justification. It was as if, at precisely the same time, all of RU lacked some sense of inner balance or equilibrium. Everybody was having a good time. said junior Michelle Maxey. They just let down who they were during the week; greek, square', or otherwise, and didn't worry about anything. This unusual gathering was definitely a party in itself. It was the climax of the night as more people showed up in costume than were found around campus all evening long. The Noid and a Domino's pizza delivery man had it out. while two black cats, a Christmas tree and Dracula cheered on. A clown stood down the road with two mimes and Bartles and Jaymes The 50s came to life with Peggy Sue. Sandra Dee. and some Greasers Even a bunch of California raisins attended. But a cast of characters crashed this spontaneous party. The cast included three campus police and two Radford city police It was getting late and the traffic was congested as if a concert had just let out. so the police had to break up the evening No one seemed agitated by their presence. but breaking up one huge mass of people wasn't that easy From watching on the front steps c Trinkle. said freshman Shannon Lynn, looked as if the entire (mass of peopv just migrated down to the end of th street before breaking up. It was re strange ” So. the bash was a disappointment I most who attended, but the after-te? surprise made up for it. Radford survive: the eerie black magic and spells of Fa loween '87 O by Kristen M. Akam You R What U Eat Dressed as her favorite junk food. Kristen Kara -ski goes as Nacho sauce ptno tv « «■ v ” 018 Campus Life