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

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The 43rd Annual Rodeo ijj, of the Ozarks A Good Old Time! ee haw! To many, the Fourth of July means picnics, fireworks, and potato salad. But ask any resident in Springdale, Ark., July 4th means only one thing: The Rodeo of the Ozarks. This summer, Springdale celebrated the 43rd Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks from July 1st to July 4th. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over competed in various events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and calf roping to name a few. The event was kicked off on July 1 st with a parade along Emma Avenue through downtown Springdale with marching Okla. to complete her physical therapy degree. Spectators who arrived early got a chance to see the Green Beret Parachute Team from Fort Bragg, N.C. drop in , literally, during the pre-rodeo activities at Parsons Stadium. They also got to view the annual Arkansas Oklahoma Pony Wagon Races as well as a junior grand entry parade. The rodeo itself began at 8:00 p.m. each night with a colorful assembly of mounted cowboys and cowgirls, costumed rodeo queens, pageant officials, bands, floats, and riding clubs. Some of the main features included appearances by Suzy Gillard, Miss Rodeo America, and Marilyn Matheson, Miss Rodeo Australia. Former UA student Kelly Phillips, Miss Rodeo Arkansas, made a special appearance. She attended Metro College at Tulsa, and clowns. Peaking the Rodeo of the Ozarks was the naming of the new rodeo queens. Karen Ozymy from Magnolia succeeded Kelly Phillips as Miss Rodeo Arkansas. Melanie Gipson from Pryor, Okla. was chosen as Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks. Needless to say, the 43rd Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks was a success and rodeo fans all over can look forward to many more rodeos to come. David Burnham takes a moment to pose before clowning it up at the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Burnham ' s antics, such as bullfighting, are entertaining as well as beneficial because it protects the cowboys and cowgirls from any bull that happens to get out of hand. Photo courtesty of the Springdale News . 10 RAZORBACK JULY-AUGUST

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ARKANSAS UNION LOUNGE INFORMATION FAIR t ' s always common for friends to ask each oth- er how they spent their summer. I was proud to say that I spent my summer here at the University of Arkansas meeting lots of people as well as earning some spending money. My experience as an orientation leader was one of the most regard- ing and exciting things I have ever done. I could talk for hours about my job, but to understand the impact it has had on my outlook of the Uni- versity of Arkansas it would take first-hand experience. In fact, many of my friends were probably asking, Just how hard could being an orienta- tion leader be? By at- tending orientation, freshmen and transfer students were able to receive academic ad- vising and register in advance before the se- mester classes begin; begin their academic, social, and personal ad- justment to the univer- sity environment; learn about the campus com- munity and university policies, tour campus facilities, meet universi- ty faculty, staff mem- Freshmen Orientation: A Taste of the Good College Life To Come bers, administrators, and other new stu- dents. Where did my job come in? I was respon- sible for assisting the students in making the adjustment academi- cally, socially, and per- sonally to the University of Arkansas. This meant long hours filled with various tasks. In small group meetings, I explained University policies and proce- dures, registration in- structions as well as developed a repore with the students as I tried to prepare the stu- dents for the change from high school to col- lege. In addition, I had an opportunity to visit several students with whom I ' ve developed lasting friendships. Through this experi- ence I gained patience, understanding, and in- creasing pride in the University of Arkansas. My summer of 1987 was one full of fun, fel- lowship, work, and fes- tivity. It was one of my most memorable sum- mers. I am sure my friends will agree! The information fair was one of many activities for incoming freshmen. Below, right, assistant professor of military science Major Joel D. Hart helps a student learn about the many opportunities in the ARMY ROTC. Photos by Jon Wampler.

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I ' . ' i ' .. 2 ' ft ;-, The annual parade on Emma Street July 1 st kicked off the 43rd annual Rodeo of the Ozarks. Marching bands, mounted cowboys and cowgirls, rodeo dignitaries, floats, riding clubs, politicians and rodeo queens began the parade at 3:00 p.m. Stagecoach rides were a popular attraction during the Rodeo of the Ozarks. The one pictured is the authentic Butterfield Stage which ran along the Butterfield Route which stretched from Tipton, Mo. to San Francisco. George Mesimer, a bronc rider from Morton, Tenn., checks his equipment bronc before riding in the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Bronc riding is the most traditional event of the rodeo. The rider can only hold on to the rein with one hand while the horse bucks. Photos courtesy of the Springdale News . Rodeo of the Ozarks 1 1