University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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August-September Union Programs sponsored bands, parachutes, plants, lemonade and magic on the Union Mall during Registration Week. The Razorbacks opened the 1977 football season with a 53-10 thrashing of New Mexico State, followed by 28-6 and 37-3 defeats of Oklahoma State and Tulsa, respectively. Kadettes tapped 14 pledges in their annual ceremonies. The Cate Brothers, local band that made it to No. 1 in 1976 with “Union Man,” returned to Fayetteville for a homecoming concert at The Rink. U of A: Power and Purpose” was the subject of the Humanities Colloquium, which ran through December. A Pomfret coed “blacked out” on her way to work and her car sailed through an 8x10 window in the Pomfret courtyard. The Aces, professional frisbee team from Chicago, performed in the Men’s Gym with sponsorship by Union Programs Special Projects Committee. The Budweiser Clydesdales made two appearances at the Northwest Arkansas Plaza Mall. “From Cotton to Carter” was the theme of the annual Symposium sponsored by Union Programs. Greeks enjoyed a successful rush. 22 The Year

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The tear Black Awareness Week and Women’s Week captured attention during their runs. Odellivia Watson was crowned Miss B.A.D. while Caroline Bird spoke to a symposium on women’s needs. Employment-seeking seniors armed themselves with resumes and confident smiles en route to interviews. Many endured plant trips and on-site visits to companies, whereas the thin, one-page replies came too often for less fortunate job aspirants. Whatever the applications procedure, a growing number of graduates made plans to work in Arkansas. Ralph (Colonel) Phelps sacrificed his position as intramural director to draw attention to needs of the growing program for the University’s “other” athletes. Spring Break came none too early for students weary from the snow and cold temperatures. Some found exciting places to spend their week of freedom. Others looked only for the road home and a week of rest and seeing the family and hometown friends again. The Razorbacks rolled through the NCAA playoffs until the semi-finals in St. Louis. Kentucky ended national championship hopes and the Hogs settled for third place with a triumph over Notre Dame. Both the football and basketball squads wound up No. 3 in the nation, but these teams and the year in general would have to rate No. 1 as students looked back on 1977-78. ■ The Year 21

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October Celebrity Showcase presented The Amazing Kreskin to a mesmerized crowd. KUAF began a year-long series of Poor People’s Concerts with a live broadcast of Tracy Nelson from the Swingin’ Door. The Razorbacks opened their SWC season with a 42-6 victory over TCU. Dickson Street was filled with students preparing for the undefeated Razorbacks’ match against top-ranked Texas. Steve Little tied the NCAA record for field goals with a 67-yarder as the Hogs fell to Texas, 13-9, in a nationally televised contest. Union Programs Special Projects Committee sponsored The Royal Leichtenstein Quarter Ring Sidewalk Circus, performing on the Union Mall. Ron Calcagni starred as the Razorbacks stunned Houston, 34-0. Students were treated to a Woody Allen Film Festival compliments of the Popular Films Committee of Union Programs. Sponsored by the Campus Crusade for Christ, Ardre Kole presented Christian teachings and magician’s tricks. Halloween delighted extroverted masqueraders at October’s end. The Year 23