Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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T Kevin Marquart and Coach Chen Chin-Lang exchange tokens and handshakes prior to the game. Easing the ball in is Hwa Shou-Kwan while SEMSU eager John Sanchez observe . Kao Ling-Chung (A) tends a helping hand to teammate Hwa Shou-Kwan (10) in pulling down a rebound. Competition under the net was tough as Barmore (40) and Hwa Shou-Kwan (K)) go for the ball while Shipley (12) and Shu Long-Shing (13) move in to assist. 29

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Chinese basketball team visits Southeast Missouri by Karen Pol grove One of the highlights of the basketball Indian ' s year was the game against the Republic of China prior to regular sea- son play. An approximate 3,000 curious spectators sat in the Cape Central gymnasium to have an eyewitness account of the local international ballgame. It was the first game of this type ever played at SEMSU, although Athletic Director Russ Sloan hopes to make it an annual event. After the introduction of players and the playing of both national anthems, an exchange of momentos took place. The Yung-Kung Men ' s Basketball Team presented each Indian with a pin depicting the Republic of China ' s flag, the team ' s symb ol, name, and the date. In return the Indians gave pencil sketched basketball players and I ' m a pepper t-shirts to the players and SEMSU baseball caps to the coach, manager, secretary, and leader. The reaction of the spectators was interesting. Being loyal to the university was the first reaction of most, but as the game progressed the Republic of China won some of the fans over with their quick moves and scoring. Steve Tappmeyer, senior Indian, remarked that it was in- teresting playing them. We were told they didn ' t fully un- derstand some of the rules and they got away with a lot more than we did, he said, smiling. Freshman Anthony Thomas recalled his first college game as different. I was really looking forward to it. It was really hard to keep u with your man, you had to look at their numbers, he said, they ail looked alike. Huang Ling-Yuan and Yang Shuh-Yue, both SEMSU stu- dents, were among those in attendance. It was exciting for them to be here, Huang said. It ' s like having home a little closer. The Yung-Kung Men ' s Basketball Team is made up of young men who work for the Ret-Ser Engineering Agency in Taippi, Taiwan and was sponsored by the Universal Sports Accord in cooperation with the American Basketballl Association. Members of r ie Yung-Kung Men ' s Basketball Team include Kao Ling-Chung. Huang Ching-Hsing. Fang Tien-Kang. Liu Cheng-Hsing. Ma Ming- Yuan. Wang Chi-Hsien, Hwa Shou-Kwan, Chang Cheng-Yu. Shu Long-Shing. Lee Hai-Tou. Liu Ycn-Mou. Leader Yang Psi-Shen. Secretary Wang Hsi-Chien. Wang Shao- Hsing, Chen Chin-Lang. Yang Shuh-Yue ( eU) and Huang Ling- Yuan (right) having a good time watch- ing their fellow country men in action. The two SEMSU students were excited about the game. 28

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students seek relaxation in various piaces In the fast paced world of the 70$ students sometimes found relaxation more of an art than other forms of recrea- tion. Hectic schedules sometimes made breaks between classes feasible as only a brief rest on the porches or steps of various academic buildings. After class hours were spent in a myriad of activities, but there was always that quiet moment of solitude, whether it came while sitting quietly across from the fountain at the plaza, while at home resting in a favorite armchair, or while sharing the view of the lagoon in Capaha Park with the ducks. As society becomes more and more quickly paced, and the scenic parks give way to progress, it may become even more difficult to get away from it all. But, even if the student of the future must sit in a sterile cubicle there can be no doubt that he too will cherish moments of solitude. Take it easy, take it easy Don ' t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy. Lighten up while you still can- Don ' t even try to understand- Just find a place to take a stand- And take it easy. -The Eagles- 30