University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Although injuries plagued the women's basketball team throughout the season, second year Head Coach Kim Mayden and the Panthers began showing an improved overall record. Because of the many injuries, several younger players got playing time. We have a super freshman class, commented Mayden. Next year, we will be much better because of the experience we gained this year. Next year's schedule is much more aggressive than in years past, due to conference rules prohibiting member schools from playing non-Division I schools. However, the women's basketball team should come back strong. Story on Page 82 13

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The women's volleyball team had an extremely successful season. Despite the fact they played one of the toughest schedules ever, meeting only three non-division opponents, the women posted a 23 win and 6 loss season record. Head Coach Iradge Ahrabi-Fard felt that next year's team would be equally capable and could do just as well. 1 feel the team will be successful for years to come because the pro- gram is good, he concluded. Lisa Cramer goes for the ball. Story on Page 64 First year coach LeaAnn Shaddox worked hard to improve the women's track team. One of the highlights of the year was placing fourth at the Gateway Conference meet. Individual bests and school records were also broken, despite their poor season record. Denise Overmohle hands off to Jill Woods. Story on Page 100 t. Will The highlights of the men's swim- ming season had to be the Nor- thern Illinois meet. The Panthers won at NIU for the first time in five years. Head Coach Jim Hall com- mented, The whole team came together and got it done. The team was led by senior tri-captains, which gave the team extra unity. Dan Kadlec takes a break from swim practice. Story on Page 72

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Organizations From booksales to dance performances, fundraisers to conferences, UNI's many organizations each gave students something they couldn't get in a classroom. Students par- ticipated in extra-curricular activities for a variety of reasons. To get work-related ex- perience, many joined specialized clubs. Nearly every field of study had some sort of honorary or junior professional society. Students participated in organizations like the English Club to improve and share cer- tain skills. Others joined clubs like Orchesis to explore outside interests. Greek houses tried to promote scholarship as well as pro- viding a social outlet. In The Year of the Cat being part of a campus organization could mean an opportunity to share ideas, develop leadership, and just plain have a good time. Painting the windows of the businesses on the Hill is a traditional Homecoming activity. Organizations could sign up for windows at no cost. The pep band is only a small part of a larger organization, the mar- ching band. Trumpeters Tim Estoetkel and Jim Berridge play the na- tional anthem. D. Winner D. Wiener Ten balloons were inflated inside the UNI-Dome as part of the In the spring performance, Orchesis prepared jazz, tap. and anniversary celebration. Spectators could watch for free. ballet numbers. Paula Anderson participates in the spnng production. Orninlulion»