University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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A LOOK OF CONFIDENCE radiates from President Roark ' s face. As UW ' s 21st president. he worked hard to help the University through an economic crisis. Photo by Randy Hoflner DEEP THOUGHT AND CONCENTRATION go into lab work. Many classes required lab time as an added learning experience for the students Photo by Joe Mahoney r w TEXTBOOK PRICES WERE sometimes a hard- ship on the pocket book. To help students out. ASUW sponsored a book exchange each semes- ter. Jayme Hillberry checks to see if the book she needs is available. Photo by Randy Hollner HIGH WINDS AND cold weather were a popular couple in Laramie. Kevin Skoric hangs on to his hat while walking across the green near Old Main. Gusts up to 40 m.p.h. were not unusual. Photo by Joe Mahonev FINISHING THE LAST assignment before class. Chris Speer takes advantage of nice weather to stretch out on the steps of the Arts and Sciences Building. A bad winter made nice weather a welcomed change. Photo by Karen Fehlberg Opening 3

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7L s the University of Wyoming puts the first 100 years behind it, a new century breaks through with many changes, many gaps to be filled. University President Donald L. Veal resigned from his post on June 30, 1987, and a search was on to fill the position. After narrowing down 131 applicants, a series of interviews began and a decision was made. Terry P. Roark, a former provost and vice president for academic and student affairs from Kent State University, took over the reins as UW ' s 21st president. Along with the job of running a university, President Roark had to come up with a plan to cut costs while maintaining the quality of education and activities. An economic slump hit Wyoming in mid-1987 and continued through 1988. Oil prices fell and the effort to pull in industry failed. 2 Opening

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overnor Mike Sullivan suggested a seven percent budget cut for the University and many areas were asked to pinch pennies. UW did an adequate job of filling the gaps created not only by the economic crises but many other factors. Although some faculty and staff positions had to be eliminated, education remained the number one priority. Student enrollment increased to approximately 9,940 students and recruiting efforts expanded. Students filled up time by, yes, going to class, studying, cheering on the Pokes, participating in campus activities, exercising, and partying. With Wyoming being the only state in the Union with an under 21 drinking age, bars and liquor stores were the businesses to own. Northridge Discount Liquors, a new liquor supermarket, did an excellent job of supplying parties. Warm beer was cost plus ten percent; what a buy! •l Opening COWBOY PARTICIPATION ' in the Sea World Holiday Bowl was recognized by University and Laramie officials as they declared Dec. 28-Jan. 1 as Cowboy Appreciation Week. During a celebra- tion in Pr exy ' s Pasture. Anthony Sargent keeps busy signing autographs ior young admirers. Photo by Sheri Zapp