University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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Paul Stillings NLU offers students the opportunity to stroll across the bayou on a clear morning; it gives Lauri Young the chance to frolic on the intra- mural field during a game of frisbee. Mary Lee Cantrell

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You can see it! Growth can also be seen within the campus organizations and athletic programs. In re- cent years, most fields of study have estab- lished a club for their special interests. Several sports programs have been added to the already powerful groups that are at- tracting attention, especially from the oppo- nents. The Indians now recruit some of the best athletes in the nation; they have been regionally televised and have achieved na- tional recognition. Campus entertainment presentations have not only been entertaining for the students, but have also encouraged community involve- ment. Concerts presented this year included the GoGo’s, Kool and the Gang, John Waite, and Scandal. + Mental preparation is often as impor- A picturesque scene can be easily tant as practice for John Keane, drum found as the sun sets on the Alumni major. ; Center, one of the more scenic areas on campus. Eric Hanson Richard L upo

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Muscular endurance is put to the test during Spring Fever week as tug-o-war games push participants to their limit. Don Durr Little Indians are just as important as big ones, especially during sporting events. Fans of all ages come out to cheer their team on toa victory. You can See it! Other facets of campus life included the- atre presentations such as “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and “The Lion in Winter” which gave both students and Mon- roe citizens a chance to blend together. In October, the theatre department sponsored the American College Theatre Festival for all participating Louisiana colleges. Over the years, improvements have been made within the faculty and staff to offer students the best classroom learning exper- iences possible. NLU now employs over 480 teachers as well as a number of graduate assistants. The total NLU staff consists of more than 1700 faculty, administrators and personnel who all work towards a common goal, turn- ing out confident and qualified graduates. Within the framework of Northeast are students from Louisiana to Connecticut and as far away as Sweden, England, and Paki- stan. All of the differing interests and unique ideals blend together during the school year to make the best of what Northeast has to offer. What began as a little-known institution among the many larger state colleges, NLU has quickly expanded and is steadily working its way toward the top. For Northeast exhib- its an obvious quality in its students, faculty, ever-growing facilities, sports and clubs. In fact, we’re so good, you can see it! -Letha Benton