University of North Carolina Asheville - Archive Yearbook (Asheville, NC)

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Last minute studying Saying goodbye Dorm softball 22 May

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April Being outside seemed to be the foremost thought in everyone ' s mind, followed closely by finishing last-minute papers and assignments. The counseling and Career centers co-spon- sored Career Day, an opportunity for students to talk with representatives from various fields about career possibilities. Intramural softball drew crowds of spectators to the soccer field to watch the fun of competition. The Master batters emerged victorious after defeating the Head Family for the title of champion. The Forum Theatre program presented Orai- son , a play in French, performed by students in the French Department. It was the first play to be presented at UNC-A in a foreign language. In local newspapers plans for spring and summer weddings and engagement announcements appeared, proving the institution of marriage lives on. The American space shuttle, Columbia, was launched and safely returned to earth under the control of astronauts aboard the ship. Columbia was the first successful mission of its type. Irishman Bobby Sands began a hunger strike while in prison to protest British rule in Ireland. A former Blanket Man , Sands was arrested and convicted of terriost activities as a member of the Irish Republican Army. The progessional baseball season began, and the Asheville Tourists showed promise for a successful season. Syrian troops invaded Lebanon, threatening war and disorder. Rockmont, the annual outdoor spring event, provided relief from studious behavior for the compus community. The weather was beautiful, the beer flowed abundantly, and the surrounding mountains wit- nessed to the happiness of students. Intramural Softball April 21 Jk

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May The month of May which usually brings relief, Mother ' s Day and roses, also brought scandal to the campus. The Rag Bone revealed in its last edition that Dr. Christina Gullichson, against her wishes, was being forced to retire at age 65. Students were enraged that such an incident could occur on campus, and rallied to support Dr. Gullickson. Dr. Donald Hart, chairman of the Management Depart- ment, and Mrs. Lutrelle Wishart, associate professor of Literature, announced their plans to retire from teaching. Theatre UNC-Asheville presented The Knach , a comedy about the perils of falling in love. Bobby Sands, the Irish hunger striker, died after 61 days of refusing to take food. Ireland mourned the martyr ' s death and hoped it would convince the British to withdraw its troops from Irish soil President Reagan ' s budget was passed by Congress; the budget drastically cut many federal programs, including student financial aid. Numerous sink holes formed in Florida, destroying land, homes, and property. Pope John Paul II was shot three times as he shook hands with crowds preceeding his daily mass, sustaining the most serious wound in the lower stomach. A Turkish terrorist was immediately appre- hended for the crime. The pope was expected to recover. The dormitories sponsored an outdoor party complete with Softball, beer, and barbecue. Graduation took place on a balmy Friday evening and the dorms closed Saturday. Parking lots were crammed with sobbing students, packed boxes, and cars packed even fuller as complete rooms were stuffed inside. Students headed home to find summer jobs, or full time jobs for the new graduates. So on summer school would begin, and August would follow closely behind. Dorm outdoor party Open windows in Spring May 23