West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Linked cont. Oliver Luck, sophomore, had his first starting season as the Mountaineer quarterback. This happy Freshman, Mark Bryant, is enjoying the football game and his coke. Woodburn Hall was completed during the summer of ' 79. The renovation allowed students to resume classes in this building once again. ' If inked at last. The closing of 1979 brought the dawn of a new dec- ade, 1980. The year of 79 linked us to a new era, filled with threats of a World War, a never-ending Iranian situation and terrible gas shortages. This new decade brought promises for highly so- phisticated technology, possible an- swers for a cancer cure and hopes of conquering new frontiers in space. Our own PRT was an example of things to come. The Winter Olympic Games were held in Lake Placid, N.Y. These games linked our country to other nations for the most important sports events. The Summer Games, to be held in Mos- cow, were planned to be boycotted by the U.S. and other nations. Our country would also see a new president elected in ' 80. Our World S

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; iiiiiiriitjliiiinnii Ttie Liir Sunken Gardens provides students with i place to sit, think and enjoy warm winter days. In the fall the Sunken Gardens do even more. Students can group together and talk out their problems without disturbing anyone. Being part o( the Pride ' is an honor here at WVU. The Marching Band ' s excellence has been proved continually. Walking around campus gives one the opportunity to rehash the day and think of tomorrow. 4 Our World

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Morgantown averages 40 Inches of precipitation in a year. As students know, rainy days are fairly common. A moment of time is remembered forever. This player will always remember games played at Mountaineer Field. America proved to be a highlight of Homecommg Week and the year. Our basketball players had a good season. Most of the games lost were only by a few points. rM M ' ' - ' ' S ' . ' - ' M L m HM| ' - ' I ' ■ B i l - ' ■ V I H I J 6 Our World