West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Campus Life DIVIDER 7

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F l k ) The students at the Number one party school in America became a bit less thrill- I seeking as their reputation suggested — the I parties still took place, but students focused H A on a combination of partying and studying. 1 Mountaineer Week, Homecoming Week, I Alcohol Awareness Week and - y Morgantown ' s 200th birthday celebration W were activities which provided students ---■■■■ with reasons to celebrate, and when there wasn ' t something planned, the resourceful students quickly planned their own celebrations. They partied in a true Mountaineer style — something one can only find in Morgantown. Fraternities and sororities played a big part in the campus ' s social scene, with one of the biggest activities being rush itself. Greeks also found time to party during Greek Week. Students who didn ' t go Greek formally, often went Greek during the weekend frat bashes. A good time was had by all. The University ' s social and academic life — at times it could be considered one big block party. Hosting a citywide block party, residents gather on High Street to celebrate Morgan- town ' s 200th birthday.

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izzling Summer indents Face the Heat Summer gave students a new identity. Summer — three months of time-off — possessed numerous facets from basking in the sun, sail- ing in the Carribean, lounging in the country and shopping in the city to frying in a fast food chain, life guarding at a pool or studying in the library. After nine months of reading, writing and arithmetic, groups of students took off for a few carefree months of rest and relaxation. Some went home; some flocked to the beaches and others fled to the big cities. New York, Myrtle Beach, California and Florida were popular destinations. Another portion of the campus took on the fast-pace hectics of the workforce. Pro- gressing from the unemploy- ment lines to working behind counters, students usually Who says you need snow fo ride a ski lift? University faculty members enjoy the break from classes and the vacation at Canaan Valley. snagged jobs in Morgantown. ' ' Working in the Clarksburg, W. Va. Tax Office gave me the opportunity to relate with people, which broadened my horizons. Although I was a bit ap- prehensive to leave Morgan- town for the whole summer, I loved my job and before I knew it was time for school to start, said Jill Willmonth, foreign language junior. By Arika Anderson Cold beer, hot sun and Cheat Lake is this senior ' s prescription for a good tan. 8 Campus Life SUMMER