University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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Ag Day Brings People And Aninnals fvWjraiiOT iMffifs? - a Animals and people ot an xmas mmgu under sunny skies al the Diamond Anniversary Ag Day celebration April 27. More than 100 volunteers Irom campus agricultur- al organizations and departments joined together to create events intended to teach visitors about every- thing Irom Maryland ' s agricultural history to sheep shearing, entertaining them at the same lime. One educational event demonstrated a wool weaving technique, Spinning in the Grease, in which wool was gathered into list-sized clumps to be spun into continuous strands. Nearby, a group of children squealed in delight as they touched the skin ol Swizzle, a boa constrictor. One ol the highlights ol the day was a demonstra- tion ol the campus Equestrian Drill Team. Amidst DANNY DARtASTADTER cheers and applause, members pranced around the ring, showing their skill with ease. Music provided by the country rock band Smokey River Breakdown, Irom Cumberland. Md., played in the background all day, and their loot-stomping mu- sic lloated through the air to everyone ' s ears. Even the cows kicked up their heels as they were put through their paces in a dairy cattle showing and Ming contest. Other highlights ol the day included a straw ball tossing contest, a dunk tank and a petting zoo. Whether meeting the Maryland State Apple Queen, going on a haywagon or a pony ride, or viewing the bee exhibit, everyone enjoyed the day. DANNY DARMSTADTER GLENN SPEIGHT 20

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So Much To Do Bringing People Together For Fun And Fulfillment Bored at the University of l Aaryland? Im- possible! in College Park, there was always something happening for students to get in- volved in. Many activities were organized by the vari- ous campus student groups for the enjoy- ment of their peers. From the Glass Onion Concerts, held regularly in the Stamp Union, and student-run theatrical productions to stu- dent organized ski trips, there was a wide selection of events planned by students and for students throughout the year. These events involved a lot of time and effort on the part of the organizers, but the success in the end made the effort worth- while. The activities provided a chance for those who liked organizing to do so, as well as a chance for those who just liked to partic- ipate to get involved. There were also activities sponsored by University governing organizations. The com- munity area councils, for example, organized many events during Spirit Semester for dorm residents. In addition, activities such as the Stamp Union ' s All-Niter, the freshman convo- cation, the Terrapin Trot and the many Home- coming events were fantastic ways for stu- dents to mix, mingle and get their minds off their books for awhile. With just a little bit of effort. College Park students could find many exciting events to participate In. Whatever their interests, stu- dents easily kept themselves busy with cam- pus activities. I

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Monday, April 22. marked the begin- ning ol the 16th Annual Earth Awareness Week, recognized by the University with lour days ol scheduled events. The Earth Day lair was held on Horn- bake Mall, with more than 20 on- and oil- campus organizations participating. Groups included the Environmental Con- servation Organization, the Forestry Club. Zero Population Growth and the National Wildlile Federation. The turnout was large and many stu- dents stopped between classes to chat with Woodsy Owl. a guest at the lair, and to look at displays. In addition to selling their wares and handing out tree inlorma- tion. many groups attended lor the pur- pose ol getting Iree publicity lor their causes. Seeing tables set up with displays, many people eagerly approached the groups that dealt with issues that they were especially interested in. water purili- cation or recycling lor example, and js.hei how they could become involved. - 1970. Earth Day has been a way . -i ' encdns to demonstrate their dedi- cation to environmental improvement. The initial celebration was meant to be an alert to the world ' s ecological problems through workshops and lestivals. and more than 25 million people participated. Other activities held during Earth Week this year included Iree lilms. career day and a Iree bluegrass concert. Claire Fagen GLENN SPEIGHT GLENN SPEIGHT Earth Awareness Week 21