University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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i -'7 12-LKD flasMact LKD Liftoff It's not quite as glamorous or exciting as the prestigious event it is named for, but Little Kentucky Derby is very much a part of spring on campus. LKD is the last campus-wide event before students begin leaving for the summer. LKD had seen better years. Cloudy skies, chilly temper- atures and rain caused the carnival to be moved from Stoll Field to the hallway of the Student Center. Craftsmen sold their wares of leather, turquoise and silver while students prepared booths for fun rather than profit. Gamblers in the crowd had a chance to try their luck at the wheel of fortune, nickel pitches and ping pong ball tosses.And for those who weren't feeling lucky there were the typical carnival games that guarantee a small prize. Special events highlighted the carnival. Yvonne York, Kap- pa Alpha Theta, was crowned queen of the bubble-blowing contest. Eric Johnson devoured an entire submarine sandwich in less than three minuutes and Pete Lloyd of Blanding llI won his contest when he ate more ice cream than any of his oppo- nents. If making a pig of yourself wasn't your specialty there were other events. Sigma Nu's Max took top honors at the Gerbil Derby. Alpha Gamma Delta members won both the hula hoop and kite flying contests. Despite the fact that crowds were small and the elements could have been kinder, LKD carnival chairman LeeAnne Faust wasn't disappointed in the outcome. i'I thought every- thing went well even though the weather wasn't very good. We had a good turnout and a lot of participants in the sched- uled events. The sun came out as eager participants in the Debutante Stakes and the bicycle race gathered on the second day of LKD. The Sigma Nu's, determined to win their fifth consec- utive bicycle race, met stiff competition. Sigma Alpha Epsilon dethroned the defending champs. Alpha Gamma Rho came in second, Sigma Nu a disappointing third.The Debutante Stakes had a more predictable outcome. The four women rep- resenting Chi Omega retained the championship for the fifth year. The races gave all the participants a chance to meet and compete with representatives from other campus organiza- tions. Jill McCowan, a senior from Ashland, summarized the feelings of many when she said, t'It was such fun being able to represent my sorority in the races. I only wish there would be more participants from various campus organizations and that the number of observers would increase. Saturday afternoon was clear, cool and breezy-pertect for a balloon race. An inquisitive crowd gathered on the field in front of Commonwealth Stadium to watch as the balloonists began the slow process of inflating their hot air balloons. Four balloons, sponsored by campus organizations, partic- ipated in the hare and hound type race. As the balloons were inflated,the crowd moved from one to the other, some trying to help, most getting in the way, all a little envious of the pilots who would soar over the Lexington countryside. Thirty minutes after the balloons left the ground the race was over. Jim Jackson, of Columbus, Ohio, piloted the Ken- tuckian sponsored balloon to a first place finish. Jim's wife, . Alice, brought the Kernel balloon in second. Despite rain delays and small crowds, LKD was termed a success by those who participated and those who took the time to go and enjoy. The Kentuckian's balloon, piloted by Jim laekson of Columbus, Ohio, as- I eended from the crowd of spectators during the 3rd annual LKD balloon race. Ieanne Wehnes, photgrapher for the Kernel, accompanied Jackson. A magic show was one of the highlights of the LKD Carnival. Billy Taylor of Owensbom performed several magic tricks and stunts. Fraternity representatives put the university track at Shively Sports Center to i an unusual use during the LKD bicycle race. A silversmith made jewelry out of forks and spoons at the LKD Carnival. , Several craftsmen demonstrated their skills and the wares they had produced. Laura Mansfield, Alpha Gamma Delta, hula-hooped her way to first place in the LKD Hula-Hoop Contest. I lemuh- ai w: ah

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.miyzxm The Last Line Waiting patiently in the last line of their college careers, Robin Buchanan, ludi Ioseph, Vicki Knuckles and Diane Harkrader await their diplomat At least one moment of the graduation ceremony was baring foe advertising major Greg Engel uf Cintinnati. The formal graduation ceremony included many speakers and award red? icnts that were worthy of recognition. Joe Carpenter, a pre-medical graduate showed his approval through a hand-clap. -l...'Vlma'i 14-CRADUATION For many seniors the spring semester brought the end of their collegiate careers. On Niay 13 Memorial Coliseum hosted the crowd of graduates, friends and relatives who gathered for the traditional Commencement exercises. During the two hour ceremony President Otis Singletary presented awards to deserving graduates and citizens. Jackie Lamont Givens, Shirleen Kay Sutton and Martin Marshall White received the Algernon SydneyMedallions tor outstand- ing citizenship. Professor 8.1:. Conti was recognized tor his outstanding contribution to graduate education with the William B. Sturgill Award. Of the 2168 graduates who earned degrees only 1276 went through Commencement. Those who chose not to take part said the ceremony was too I'long and boringl't Many said they felt it had become too impersonal. Commencement had be come just another long line to be avoided. Many of the graduates who did attend said they did so be- cause their family expected it. Others felt they owed it to themselves to havethe experience of accepting their college degrees. Despite the sense of achievement, the joy of graduation was tempered by the knowlege that it signified the separation of close friends and that first big step into the hreal world. Lu- anne Kilgus, a textile, clothing and merchandising major from Maysville, echoed the feelings of many when she said, '1 like the thought of no more 8 a.m. classes or cramming for exams, but I will miss being around the friends live gotten to know very well over thelast tour years. 77 Moran gr. Mnrml