University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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Abo : The United States ha the Urgent pavilion on tbc F»ir tile, ooating $12.3 million During cx-Prcsident Carter's term in office, be arranged for a $20.8 million funding package for lbe pavilion. The building will remain at an exhibit center for ad- vanced U.S. technology after tbc Fair. Intert: During the fall quarter, the agriculture cam put provided a peaceful setting for tboac students wishing to exhibit menu I energy in the form of studying. Left: The two Urgeat structures on tbc Fair me, the Sunsphcrc and the US. Pavilion, began construction ahead of the other buildings. From this bebooptcr view, the campus can be teen just beyond the Fair area. Opening 3

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WOr w As students walk to classes they arc able to enjoy a unique blend of old and new as Ayres Hall and the Sunsphere ap- pear in the Knoxville skyline. Energy was abundant during the past year. The World’s l air brought differ- ent forms of energy from 19 countries. Major attention was given to coal, oil. nuclear and solar energy. But one type of ener- gy did not need a World’s Fair to bring it to Knoxville—that was student energy. The 73-acrc, $100 million Fair site included displays from countries such as Japan. Mexico. Italy, Australia, West Germany, South Korea. Saudi Arabia, Canada and The People’s Republic of China, whe participated in a World's Fair for the first time since 1904. Each country had its own pavilion that represented its cultural and econo- mic energy. The dominant structure of the Fair was a 266-foot Sunsphere, which seemed to glow because of its facade of 24-carat gold plates. The five- story structure included two levels of restaurants and observation deck - and a kitchen. Directly across from the Sunsphere was the $12.3 million US Pavilion. After the Fair, it remained as a permanent structure with displays depic- ting US technology. The Fair generated its own energy in Knoxville, but UT students were energized long before the idea of a World’s Fair crystalizcd. Energy on campus was obvious in various forms. Athletes showed physical energy by salvaging a decent football season, including a bowl game win. The basketball team pulled itself into the top 20 and the swim team once again showed superior aquatic ability. Mental energy was exhibited by three law students who won a national moot court competition in New York. The college bowl was revived and a new radio station, WUTK, began operation run by communications students. I.ate hours and little rest activated mental energy for those final exams and last minute research papers. 2 Opening

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i Above: Despite the many hassles the Fair brought, students 'till enjoyed seeing the many exhibits and shows when the Fair opened on May I. Nancy Nunley, an undeclared junior. Bill Ottinger. a junior in communications and Greg Cole, a junior in political science, all native Knoxvillians, take advantage of the lair practically being in their backyards. Right: The dominant attraction at the World's Fair was the 266-foot Sunsphcre. Construction began in 1980 and the gold-plated covering was put on at the first of the year. An elevator took visitors to the five-level top which included restaurants and an observation deck. Below: Development on the Fair site got off to a slow start, but starting at the beginning of the year, construction crews began working seven days a week. 2J hours a day in order to complete the pavilions. tarry Malooey 4 Opening