University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Simple? Left: On campus there are many fountains, this is one towers over the Engineering Quad. Right: Mudd Hail of Phiiosophy displays how some things just never change. Below Left: This hallway may be empty now but try getting in it after a biology class. Below Right: VKC houses a variety of classes. Ptxjtos by Rex Price Photo by Florence Guerrero dents themselves, working towards their Master ' s or Ph.D. ' s. use is located in one of the great- est cultural centers of the world, and the campus itself reflects a cul- tural diversity not often found at other universities. Modern high- rises stand next to ivy-covered, gothic buildings. Ancient statues atop Bovard and Student Union cast watchful eyes on passersby. A grace- ful dancer arches her back amid the flowing waters of the Alumni Park fountain. The Annenberg School of Communication houses an exten- sive media production center. Sea- ley C. Mudd contains the most Innovative of scientific research ma- terials. Mudd Hall of Philosophy provides peace and solitude from a world that can never quite seem to slow down. use has achieved much in its first 105 years. We, as students, can look with pride upon our campus and re- flect in its glorious past while turn- ing our faces forward to meet the future with the knowledge that it, too, will be as wonderful. This feel- ing leaves us assured and confident, courageous Trojans who will keep the Spirit of Troy strong and the flame of hope alive. by Lori Spinner Opening 13

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The pursuit of academic excel- lence has been the main goal of ad- ministrators and faculty since USC was established in 1880. Over the years USC has become widely ac- claimed for its superior fields of study as well as its top athletic pro- grams. The standards are high, but the challenge is met with enthu- siasm by ail who would call them- selves Trojans. More than 15,000 full and part- time undergraduates and 13,000 graduates from 117 countries attend use. Academic standards are high. The average entering Freshman has a 3.5 GPA and last year 28 were Na- tional Merit Scholars. Competition for admission increases each year. Over 13,000 students applied for un- dergraduate admission in 1983. The student body is so diverse it defies a general profile. Interna- tional students comprise 14 percent of the student body. All 50 states are represented in the student body, 71 percent from California and 29 per- cent from out of state. All predomi- nate American ethnic minorities represent 23 per cent of the total po- pulation. The students of USC are privi- ledged to have some of the finest and most well-respected professors in the country conducting their classes. These talented men and women utilize their outside experi- ences as well as their classroom knowledge to provide students with a broad scope of learning. Profes- sors rely greatly upon their teaching assistants to aid them with their classroom instruction. The TA ' s head up the laboratory or discussion section of the course, and are stu- Above: The VKC Globe shined brightly, in the night, high above campus, at the beginning of the year. Left: This campus allows for ev- eryone to find their own quiet place to study. Below: The campus also in- cludes a variety of sports facilities. I 0.

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Take a look at Heritage Hall. The first trophies on display are the four Heisman ' s won by Mike Garrett, O.J. Simpson, Charles White and Marcus Allen. But take another look. What else do you see? To the left are trophies represent- ing Swimming and Diving Cham- pionships, Women ' s Volleyball Championships, the USC Heritage Invitational Golf and Tennis tourna- ment, and an NCAA Baseball Team Championship. Glance to the right. There are even more trophies representing USC in Rowing, West Coast Relays, and National Football Conference Championships. Straight behind the Heisman Trophies is the James Sulli- van Award given to Swimmer John Naber. Displayed on the wall to the left are pictures of past Olympic ath- letes: Sammy Lee, Clarence Bust- er Crabbe, and Michelle Ford. USC is ric h in athletic heritage, boasting championships in virtually every sport. The mystique surround- ing the athleticism continues to flourish under the managerial reign of new Athletic Director Mike McGee, and the many gifted coaches and trainers. USC takes pride in producing some of the finest athletic minds in the country. The talent seems to pour out freely from all divisions, as the different teams appear to have many, maybe even a surplus, of gift- ed athletes. Where would Men ' s Tennis be without Stan Smith? Women ' s Basketball without Cheryl Miller? Baseball without Tom Seaver? Athletes are not born into their positions, though. Well-coordinated practices, however grueling or tor- tuous they may be, mold the athlete into a member of his or her Trojan squad. It is through both practices and games that pride is taken in be- ing called Trojans. But it needs to be remembered that the talent does not stop on the gridiron. More than one sport ' s tro- phies line the walls in Heritage Hail. It is a brilliant sports program that qualifies USC to have one of the most successful athletic depart- ments in the world. by Ruth Ruiz Photo by Tim Zigrang Photo by Brigid Dowd Top: All-American goalie Eric Davison blocks another shot against UCLA. Above: Shortstop Jim Wilkey signals to catcher Jack Del Rio that he ' s home free. 14 Opening