West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Students do not live by studies alone. Margie Blanchard and Steve Norair enjoy each other ' s company during the Pi Beta Phi grub formal at the VFW. Actor director John Houseman recalls his life in theatre during the 1930s and ' 40s at a lecture sponsored by Forum Festival and Contemporary Arts. Despite budgeting. Student Administra- tion programming committees engaged top entertainers and authorities for students. AriKa Anderson 4 Opening

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National Guardsmen honor Lance Cpl. Rus- ty Cyzick, of Star City, who was killed in a bomb attack of the U.S. Marine camp in Beirut, Lebanon, October 23. Typical action for Lester Rowe, a slam dunk adds two more points against Indiana University of Penn- sylvania. The Moun- taineers won 73-46 but scrambled the rest of the season to a 16-11 record. The team did have what it takes, though, to go on to win the Atlantic 10 Championship. 927555 Opening 3

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You Ve got what it Living up to the accomplishments and fame of the previous year ' s sports teams confronted University athletes. Memories of past trips to the Gator and Peach bowls and 9-3 records haunted the football squad as it prepared for the season. But, another 9-3 season, which included a break- ing of an eight-year losing streak to Pitt and a win in the Hall of Fame Bowl, put to rest doubts of the squad. Rifle, swim and gymnastics teams also competed against past achievements. Apathy and decreasing member- ships created headaches for organizations which found themselves on the line. Interest- arousing ways, however creative and ingenious, were sought to keep alive groups such as honoraries. Competition for the mighty American dollar became too steep for a few area businesses. The losing fight for student and community business with disadvantages of the tight economy closed the doors for such as Seneca Crystal Inc., which had operated for more than 90 years, and Sidler ' s Uniform Center on High Street. Disputes between labor and management put local workers on picket lines. C P Telephone Co. operators and servicemen went on strike in August, adding to students ' problems of moving into apartments with no phone service. Giant Eagle workers also joined picket lines in October to fight for higher wages. On the line were University tradi- tions. In peril, the University year- book faced an uncertain death because of growing apathy and low student participation. A close scrutiny of student interest determin- ed if the Monticola would survive. Characterized as hardy, uncon- querable fighters. Mountaineers ac- ce pted the challenges brought on by studies, the economy and traditions. They accepted and surpassed expec- tations, proving to doubters and themselves that they had what it takes! When you ' re on the line (con ' t.) Impatient for the Summer Olympic Games and bored of studying. Towers residents sponsor their own Olympic events, including the back breaking limbo. A quick dash for King Harvey (33) shoots him by Virginia Tech defenders and past the goal line in the Homecoming game. The Mountaineers roll- ed up a 9-3 season and a Hall of Fame Bowl David L. Zicherman A special breed are the Mountaineer fans who support and encourage University teams, packing the stands and bowl area of Moun- taineer Stadium. Opening 5