University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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was Otis Singletary, who after 18 years as president decided to retire. Singletaryts de- parture meant that a search committee was faced with the task of examining over 100 applicants for the position. Yet the change in the presidency meant more than a change of names. It also meant a potential change in directions. The University was at the crossroads of becoming a major research institution or making a greater commitment to liberal arts. The addition of equine and mineralo- gical centers enhanced the research em- phasis, but Singletary left the ultimate de cision for his successor. Another who withstood a major change in direction was cheerleader Dale Baldwin. An accident during a December game left Baldwin confined to a wheelchair with an uncertain future. His misfortune rallied students to help raise money for his care, and his recovery was a symbol of strength for the University and younger Cheerlead- ers. In addition, UK ended the use of cheering routines with trampolines. During the year, students were con- cerned with other issues as well. One of the most startling concerns came on De- cember 10. While many were catching up on sleep before their finals, a disgruntled former UK employee was taking shots at people from the Peterson Service building. The incident briefly focused national at- tention on UK as police wondered how to fond Itamwcll: During the final diffuse the situation And??? mmtlgguf-Iffmpiif AlthtiCS 8150 provided temporary bursts parents. Andrews lcfl UK with plans for a banking career. Tim Sharp 4 Opening

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