Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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and rallied to have the ordi- times tell their freshman groups and appreciation for TSU. fnendletl ted classes, staged demonstra- theater. tions, and marched to city hall The third step of the TSU am- council members. Their efforts were not in vain. The ordinance was revoked a short time afterwards. Although their mission was successful it did not bring their friend back from the dead, or did it? Legend has it that OT Bullet was very grateful to the stu- dents and showed his apprecia- tion by making brief appear- ances around the campus. Not all TSU legends are his- mythological than legendary. Myths are traditional stories pertaining to historical events that serve to explain a belief, practice or natural phenom- enon. Many of TSU ' s myths be- gin at a typical pre-orientation. Pre-orientation leaders some- tain powers of persuasion. If a young man proposes to his sweetheart while she is sitting on the third step of the am- phitheater, she will be com- pelled to accept his proposal. However, the young man must possess a true and sincere bve for his betrothed or else the magical powers will not hold sway over her. Another typical orientation myth is the Troy State Wall. Wall, which is located along the side of the Bibb Craves building. through a phenominal change; The clinging ivy that grows alongside the wall begins to spell out the words Troy State. When this feat is accomplished the small pink flowers of the ivy come into full bloom. Probably the most popular myth on campus is that of SaKy Shack. There are several ver- sions of the story but the one most popular is the one in which Sally is jilted by her lover. 1 1. [■ im i w Tm «Ui 5 t 7j of the year when the flowers and trees bear their l eaves and blossoms, spirits of by-gone TSU students rise and roam freely about the campus. At the peak of spring quarter activities, these spirits gather at the Troy State Wall to show their bve posedly, the youngest and most beautiful daughter of Dr. Ed- ward Shackelford. She lived on the third floor of Shackelford Hall. She came to Troy State to be with her boyfriend, who during his freshman year be- came a football hero. Her boy- tl ' Ml 1l.-,V»y ' I «f» - r ' ilffX ' , j ' »J less and less time with Saty. and more and more time with the dons about her boyfriend ' s fi- delity were confirmed when she caught her lover in the arms of another woman. Her heart was broken and she suffered an emotional breakdown. A few days later she was found hang- ing from the third floor stair rats of Shackelford Hat. It is said that Saty Shade, as she is now caked, st occupies a room on the third floor, and that she sometimes roams the hat- searching for the love that she so tragkaty lost. Myths and legends are fun to read as long as one remembers that they are only stories. They are just stories . . . aren ' t they? SHACKELFORD HKLL

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A Year Set Apart 1983-84 was a year of achievements, challenges, victories, and defeats. All cul- minated to make the school year much the same as other years, yet set apart. In the entertainment world Michael Jackson will surely be a name that lives forever. At the Grammy Awards Mi- chael walked away with eight of the coveted awards. His album Thriller sold 32 mil- lion copies world-wide and became the best selling LP of all time. The Police topped the charts with Every Breath You Take as the number one song for 1983. Boy George of Culture Club both shocked and fascinated audiences with his unique look. Colour By Numbers pushed out hit after hit. The movies Flashdance and Footloose took two approaches to dance, but both made hits as movies and pop chart smashes. Count Basie, the Dean of Jazz and Swing, died April 26, 1984 of cancer in a Holly- wood, Florida hospital. On the prime-time scene such shows as the A-Team and Cheers ranked high, but it was the prime time soaps that took the ratings. Thursday nights were re- served for Knots Landing, where Valline, who had writ- ten a successful book, found out that she was pregnant with Gary ' s child. Abbey and Gary tied the knot and Abbey is sti ll trying to tie up every- thing he owns. There were two Nielson favorites on Fri- day nights. On Dallas, Pam finds out that Mark is dying and decides to marry him so that he can die a happy man. Miss Ellie is planning her wedding date, but J.R. is try- ing to keep her dream from coming true. Another hour of excitement follows as Fal- con Crest comes on the screen. Julia has finally es- caped from prison and is out to kill. Melissa after giving up her son finds out that she can no longer have children and is trying desperately to get him back. Chase was de- clared the rightful owner of Falcon Crest. Maggie sur- vived brain surgery, but who survived the last episode ' s plane crash? The day time soaps were just as exciting and captivat- ed a wide variety of faithful fans. Beth and Phillip finally got together on the Guiding Light, but Beth left Phillip at the altar. Will Jim and Claire ever find a cure for the Dreaming Death? All My Children ' s Jenny and Greg got married and Cliff and Nina got back together. On the NBC soap Days of Our Lives, Roman and Marlena got married and Stephano was found to be alive. Liz was thrown into jail for shooting her lover ' s wife. The General Hospital fans saw Laura come back to the show and Luke and Laura re- united. This winter found our Olympic team in Saravejo, Ugoslavia for the 1984 Win- ter Games. Bill Johnson won the gold in the downhill and Phil Mahre won the gold in the slalom, while his twin brother Steve took the silver in the same event Scott Hamilton won the gold in the men ' s skating competition and Rosalyn Sumners won a silver medal in the women ' s skatina competition. In the world of tennis John McEnroe won the Masters. Mike Rozier won the Heis- man Trophy, one of the most coveted awards in college football. The University of Miami stunned the nation and became the number one college football team in America. The Washington Redskins suffered the agony of defeat on Super Bowl Sunday as the Los Angeles Raiders won the game 38-9 While professionals bat- tled it out on the field, many Americans fought the battle of the bulge. Running, work- ing out, and other physical activities continued in popu- larity. Richard Simmons proved that aerobics could be both rewarding and fun. During the Christmas sea- son Cabbage Patch dolls and Stompers were among the hot items to give a special small (or large) loved one. The personal touch was also evident as many people turned to the craft of cross stitching as an idea for gifts. Somehow George Orwells concept of 1984 is still a fan- tasy, although partially ful- filled. Hopefully. Big Brother will always remain in a book. Regardless. 1983-84 will re- main in our minds much the same as other years yet set apart. t t AYtvStt Apart 21