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

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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»

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K. Uubtnmyti Repelling down a smoke stack, for- mal military functions, and field training exercises are all part of belonging to the ROTC. This year the UNI ROTC won the honor of being chosen by its peers as a 1 lost Status Institution. This was due to the superior development and large size of the program. Kenneth l.enner, Scott Dietrich, and Mark Dillon march in the Homecoming parade. Story on Page 206 Every residence hall had a hall senate which provided services and developed programs for its residents. Activities ranged from Welcome Back parties to running a senate store. Many of the senates included students from other residence halls in their programs. Lawther Hall Senate sponsored a haunted house on Halloween for everyone on campus. Hall Senate Stories start on Page 195 LWjIIi H.CamtxrlMMl UNIPA was a college style PTA for UNI parents. UNI Parents Associa- tion (UNIPA) plans Parents Weekend and also sponsors the Parents of the Year program. Once a year, UNIPA comes together for an executive committee meeting. A membership fee is collected to help in UNIPA's scholarship program. UNI parent Alton Scharf enjoys the Parents Weekend football game. Story on Page 217 OfiiuiiNllwii