University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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the 1976 production. In addition to Sooner Scandals, McWiIliams served as an at-large member of the powerful Campus Activities Council, and a member of the OU Speakers' Bureau. In reviewing the different activities and life, personalities important in his Dwight sumrhed up with the point of view that, all of life is a learning experience. As a resident advisor within the University LEFT: Music is an important part of McWilIiams' life, and one of the newest Black musical groups, Rufus, seems to be a favorite. BELOW: Dwight stretches out on his bed in reflecting on his past years at the University. Housing system, and an active participant in various areas of OU's student interests, Dwight McWiHiams was one of the more unique faces of OUis student population. Through my job as a Resident Advisor, I feel that I have learned a lot about myself, as well as others, he finished.

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16 campus, Cate Center is composed of numerous houses, each with its own identity and characteristics. Among these is Oliver House. And one of the more interesting characters who lives there is Dwight McWilliams. Resident Advisor for Oliver House, Dwight McWilliams is a senior majoring in English. Hopefully headed for law school, McWilliams finds life as an R.A. a unique experience. As an authoritative figure in dorm life, it is definitely an expereince to live and learn with other students. Confronted daily with situations which involve the feelings and habits of others, McWilliams has made many life-long friendships. Moreover, Dwight comes in contact with interpersonal DIVISION The durm w student... Dwight McWilliams RIGHT: Various decorative items are found throughout McWilliams' room in Oliver House. situations of a unique nature since Oliver House has been designated as the Human Relations Dormitory of University Housing. Set up to improve students' understanding of other ethnic cultures, Oliver House was a blend of personalities which varied not only because of the individual but because of racial differences as well. Thus, McWilliams, as an R.A., found his daily routine highlighted by contemporary questions involving ethnic relationships and co- existence. Dwight was able to busy his schedule not only through his position as a Resident Advisor, but through his participation in extra-curricular activities within the University. Maintaining an intense ethnic consciousness, McWilliams was heavily involved with OU's vocal Black community. A member of the Black People's Union, Dwight held the position of BPU treasurer. His involvement with the BPU led McWilliams to various positions of campus-wide importance, such as Chairman of the Black Bicentennial Week and Chairman of the Black Heritage Week. Asked to generally express his views towards contemporary racial questions, McWilliams said, It is vital that a continuing system of education among Blacks about their culture and their past be maintained and moreover, that whites become educated to the various institutionalized racisms which are maintained within the modern American society. Outside of the ethnic realm, McWilliams was involved with the University-wide Spring production of Sooner Scandals. A member of the Housing act his freshman year, Dwight has gone on to act as choreographer of the 1975 Housing act, and as Executive Choreographer of

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SCOTT I The Greek Student Someday want to Open If any segment of OU's student population is more commonly stereotyped than others, it would have to be those of the Greek community. Those students which choose to reside in the numerous fraternities and sororities, so often seen as the people of expensive cars, fashionable wardrobes, and shit-kickin' parties, seem inevitably to be a group of extreme generalizations, as well as mockery. Yet, like all students at CU, the Greeks are simply people; an organized community which is of course made up of individuals. The personalities throughout the Greek system are as varied as can be imagined, and a careful look at anyone of them will quickly dispel the image of the classic Creek . . . such as a glimpse at the rather unaverage Sue Scott. Sue Scott, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and a junior from Enid, Oklahoma, has a sort of pride in not being the average Creek, if there is such a standard. Her academic interests has a lot to do with this. Seeking a degree in recreation through the Arts and Sciences College, Sue encounters a wide variety of classes and activities. A fall semester load of eighteen hours took her into not only recreation courses, but art history and an upper division English course as well. Yet Sue's recreational activities highlight her routine. During Sue's freshman term, she tried out field hockey, graduating to the tennis courts her sophomore year as a member of the women's varsity squad. Scott has found that the rigors of academics won't allow her time to participate on the Universityls athletic teams now, but is able to Greek student Sue Scott discusses her varied, daily routine. l Up 0,. 3 1 camp...