Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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CAMPUS F E Opening Horizons” Rhonda Hoover, editor Opening 5

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The Beehive symbol signifies students hard at work et me tell you about the birds and the bees .. I am going to tell you about the bees, so forget the birds for now. The Beehive. Why is it called the Beehive? Did one of the deans, long ago, walk into a ferocious hornets nest or something bizarre like that? Many people don't know the meaning behind the beehive symbol. Many different rumors circle the campus as to what it means. Jay McGee. History and Social Science major, said, There used to be beehives on this campus because it once was a farm. When Radford University was founded, the only thing left were beehives and the women adopted it as the official symbol. I believe it has something to do with students being like a bunch of workers. said Joe Boggs, a third year English major. Dean Bonnie Hurlbert said that the Beehive got its name because the campus body is much like a beehive. The use of bees and the beehive is re- lated to industry and education. Buzzing with activity and progress, students and faculty keep busy to stay on top of things. Back when Radford was a woman's college, the women were considered busy as bees according to Becky Patton a sophomore nursing major. Dr. Moffett stated in a chronicle of Radford College's first half of the century that Beehive was chosen as symbolic of the life of the institution and the central figure of the school seal. This can be seen on the various RU sweatshirts around campus and on class rings. The Beehive has become recognized as Radford's symbol. Students take an active rote in all aspects of the annual The editor ( queen bee ) is a student chosen to be responsible for picking the other writers for her staff. It is up to the other bee workers to flit around and see that all the work can be done. All of the yearbooks are published by editorial staff who are chosen by the editor. The beehive symbol may be different from those of other schools with symbols of crests but. the students at Radford are proud to carry the beehive as a reference to their school Even with the design of a new. more modern symbol of the Radford R , the beehive still stands as more popular among students. Remember, next time you see someone pondering the question, why is the yearbook called the Beehive? just flap your arms in a spastic and busy manner while humming, bzzzzz ... bzzzzz. by Karen Graves OPENING L 4 Opening

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Here people are coming and going higher education — that’s why we re here. During the week we attended class, studied and participated in campus activities to become well rounded individuals. Not only did RU offer us a quality education but the campus became a home away from home The university was a community in itself. A community of people drawn together by a common interest and a common goal. The years we spend here prepare us for what lies ahead. It helped us grow through the interaction we have with others — our Campus Life. Campus Life was more than just walking to class and talking to a few a people on the way there. RU offered a wide range of guest artists and speakers discussing various issues. Speakers such as Elie Wiesel and Susan Taylor came to share their experiences and opinions. Speakers bring us situations from real life that cannot always come from the textbook. said junior Lesley Cole. The Visual and Performing Arts also offered student and professional productions of plays, operas and ballets. Students had the opportunity to experience different things. said senior Anna Hog-ston. Such events are said to help bring culture to the student. RU also offered special events such as Homecoming, Halloween, and Concerts. I was able to do and see things that I may never have a chance to do again, said senior Kim A. Smith. Students came together, put their differences aside and just enjoy themselves. Experiencing Campus Life was the opportunity to grow and learn, both formally and informally. We developed unique friendships and had exciting experiences that will always be remembered as part of our college years. by Rhonda Hoover OPENING HI 6 Campus Life mi