West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Scarf Weather r ; ™ Residents of Stalnaker Hall discovered that friends come in all shapes and sizes . Even the Mountaineer statue found there was no way to avoid the white stuff of winter. 18 Winter in Motown

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Merry Moore, biology freshman, found romping in the leaves a good fall activity. Many found that studying outside cured the back to school blues. Stu- dents took to jumping the bridge and playing in the leaves. Fall meant West Virginians in the na- tional news. President Jimmy Carter at- tended the Forest Festival in Elkins. The entire country watched the Senatorial race in the state. Incumbent Jennings Randolph defeated former Governor Arch Moore in one of the closest elec- tions ever. All did their Mountaineer livin ' in a little different style. Fall in Motown 17

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As the months slipped by, students found it necessary to change from shorts and sandals to down coats and boots. Traying, skiing and snowballing be- came favorite pastimes. At times, driving became impossible. Attendance in classes dropped as the roads got worse. February 19, Washington ' s birthday recess, provided a break in the class monotony, but not in the weather blues. Four to six inches of new snow covered the campus the day before. Spring break started February 23. Anywhere south seemed to be the destination of most. Students knew that spring break meant about two more months of Morgantown and classes. May brings vacations, money-and grad- uation for the lucky ones. Larry Sappington, forestry student, found that going to the Archery Range for lab meant wearing gloves. Grant Avenue always provided a challenge for drivers. Winter in Motown 19