Southwest Baptist University - Mozarkian Yearbook (Bolivar, MO)

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reflections Faces reflect many phases of student life What we felt on the inside showed forth on the outside. Victory was seen on the faces of several hundred people as the Bearcats stomped the O. B. U. Bisons. Joy and elation showed on faces as Janet Turnbough was crowned Homecoming Queen. On the faces of the Freshman in enrollment line one could read that expression, What next? For those that were familiar with enrollment line procedures one might see frustration as their schedule must take on a new look for some class they needed had just closed. Anxious awaiting of election returns did not last long on the faces of SWBC students with the landslide victory of President Nixon, which came early in the evening. Through tired and frozen expressions came the sigh of relief and a radiated smile when the announcement came that finals for fall semester had been canceled. lf one browsed through the library, student union, dorms, or classrooms one might see faces showing deep thought, relaxation, or even confusion. Most important was to meet teachers and students that were reflecting God's love on their faces. f 'W Shouts of joy were heard from every corner of the campus when the an- nouncement was made that due to bad weather there would be no finals for the fall term. Gary Mulkey was a symbol of the jubilant reaction. Election returns affects people in peculiar ways. Alice Tappmeyer, ex- uberant over the victory of her candidate, Kit Bond, was affected more uniquely than most people. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. The registra- tion llne seemed a thousand miles long to Southwest Baptist students as was reflected by their facial expressions.

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eflections ndividual and team action brings victory or efeat Snooker was a favorite pastime for many. Although It looked so easy one could not always count on getting the snooker ball to go In the rlght dlrectlon. Bob Garrison exercised his skill at snooker. lt may be a large ball with ten participants, it may be a smaller ball with eighteen seeing action, or it may be an individual just completing the mile run. These were just a few of the sports seen at SWBC Other sports that were a part of the athletic program included volleyball, bowling and tennis. The intramural program offered by the college provided the opportunity for both men and women to participate ln sports. Whether It be victory or defeat, Christian principles and atmosphere were the emphasis in the athletic program. Many patient hours were spent learning the skills and developing the coordlnatlon to do the complicated moves of cheerleading. Donna McMillan and Terry Eddlngton utilized team effort In this cheer.

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fe Z or 1 1' a,,. 'Y QQ, of ff -V6 'I ,fur- Anxiety. Enjoyment. Relaxation. Happiness. Anticipation. individual emotions of Southwest Baptist Bearcat fans were released The student union had many uses. For some students it was a place of their facial expressions. entertainment: to others it was a place to study. Some students, such as Larry Fieidlinger, used it for a place of relaxation. Sometimes entertainment required more thought than studying. Donniel Harrell and Robert Hunter used deep concentration on the skills needed to win a chess game.