Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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Janel Barlsch anel Barlsch Effective September 1, 1986, the drinking age in Greek fraternity members found other ways of entertaining themselves at their first annual Texas was raised to 21. dry rush. SFA faces change - 5

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SFA faces change The 1986-87 year brought several changes to SFA which affected everyone from the president and ad- ministrators to the students. These changes were a direct result of changes made at the state and national levels. Some of the changes at SFA included: The 10th anniversary of President William R. Johnson at SFA. President Johnson ' s Inauguration as the Fourth Presi- dent was held November 18, 1976. The unveiling of the statue of Stephen F. Austin at Homecoming. The statue was donated by private funds and is located in the courtyard of the campus. The first year for SFA Greek fraternities to be in volved in a dry rush. Lumberjack and Ladyjack athletes preparing for their initiation into the Southland Conference. Reconstruction of the stadium track and drainage system and the renaming of Lumberjack Stadium to Homer Bryce Stadium. All Lumberjack and Ladyjack athletes being subject to random drug testing. Changes at the state level which affected SFA were the raising of the drinking age to 21 and many business and educational institutions adopting random drug testing pro- grams. These are just a few of the changes which affected SFA this year. Drenan Bell The Lumberjacks, 1986 Gulf Star Champs, prepare for their entry into the Southland Conference. 4 - SFA faces change An overview of the newly renamed Homer Bryce Stadium. Janet Bartsch An axe handle was presented to President William R. Johnson at a party honoring his 10th year anniversary.

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SFA erects statue Governor White does dedication The dedication of the Stephen Fuller Austin statue was held in front of Steen Library prior to Home- coming festivities. Governor Mark White, presented a speech in honor of the University. After Gov. White ' s speech, the statue foun- tain and lights were turned on officially. The Stephen Fuller Austin statue, built in the honor of the University ' s namesake, stands 11 feet 2 inches tall and weights 4000 pounds. The statue was built by Richard MacDonald, a renowned sculptor from California. Mr. MacDonald entered a competition to build the statue along with 180 other applicants for the grand prize of $100,000. The competition was headed by SFA General Counsel Robert Provan. The statue, which presides in front of the Steen Library, depicts Stephen Fuller Austin, a Texas statesman, standing atop the Lone Star of Texas emerging from a rock as wa- ter flows down the sides. This statue illustrates Austin ' s efforts to change a rough civilization into a successful and bright future. The statue, which has a bronze coating, should last about 5000 years, according to Mr. MacDonald. The statue was forged in about 40 to 50 pieces and later assembled, with the final polishing being completed after the statue arrived on the SFA campus. Greg Patterson The Stephen Fuller Austin statue arrives on the campus of SFA September 17, 1986. Speeches were made in honor of the statue and University. Greg Patterson Viewers observe the unveiling of the ' statue. 6 - SFA statue