University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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M any gaps needed to be filled in the area of sports also, and indeed they were. After the abrupt departure of two coaches, Athletic Director Paul Roach took over as head football coach and Benny Dees landed the job of coaching a nationally-ranked basketball team. University revenues increased as a result of the post-season Sea World Holiday Bowl and the television royalties from Western Athletic Conference basketball. As one gap was filled, another opened in a never-ending battle. However, no one could have done a better job of ATHLETIC DIRECTOR and head football coach Paul Roach watches intently from the sidelines. Working two jobs was no problem for Roach. He led his team to a bowl game and was voted WAC Coach of the Year. PhQto by Joe Mahoney 6 Opening

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G0 i tYOJ 1 m K -. £M R LJ IM Ml FRIENDS WERE MADE for good times. A get together in the lobby of 4th floor Orr Hall is a good way to get the evening started off right for Elizabeth Ownsby. Cameo Shuto. Mary Pate and Jason Pettis. Wjofo by Dan Levar A BUSY PLACE during the first weeks of the semester, the University Bookstore offers not only required textbooks but also many supplies needed by students. P joro by Dan Levar • 2 A — . H ' P ■i if t Sk 3J . r 1 THE COWBOY MARCHING BAND provided field entertainment at halftimes of home football games and supported the Cowboys from the stands during the rest of the game. Dan Eastwood plays his saxophone while his mirrored sunglasses block the bright rays of the su n Photo by Ed Williams BUD LIGHT and many other varieties of beer were carted into dorm rooms for small parties. Deonne Y ' ork. Loree Anderson and Michele Hawkins prime before heading out for the night. Photo by Christa Reese Opening 5

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A ' f rs , 1L 1 WILL THE REAL COWBOYS please stand up? Fans supported the Cowboy basketball team through a season of high expectations, and dress- ing up for the occasion was nothing unusual Photo by Joe Mahoney RELAXATION IS THE KEY to a Fennis Dembo free throw. The Cowboy standout was on the cover of two major sporting magazines, including Sports Illustrated . Photo by Joe Mahoney OUTRUNNING THE DEFENSE. Gerald Abra- ham picks up a few yards on the way to a 27-13 win over conference rival Air Force. Abraham had 1,305 yards rushing on the year which broke a previous record of 1,165 held by Myron. Har-. deman. Photo by Joe Mahoney Opening 7