Western Kentucky University - Talisman Yearbook (Bowling Green, KY)

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Above — Jogging up and down the Hill is tiring, but a student jogger finds the bleachers of the Fine Arts Center amphitheater provide a straight, level stretch. Below — Especially be- tween classes, the Downing Center is a circle of activity. CB Y UNWINDING cont. a list of everything students do in their spare time would be endless, for every individual has several favorite pastimes. Those who like to get away from the same old scenery of classroom buildings and parking lots, often venture out to Sally’s Rock on Barren River. The rock got its name from a local postman’s daughter who used to sit on the rock and wait for the mail to come by steamboat. Now it is a favorite swimming hole and relaxing place away from campus. Spe- lunking, mountain climbing and canoeing also help students get closer to nature. For students who like to mingle, there are the student haunts such as The Yellow Hydren, The Cellar, The Knights Inn and Printer’s Alley in Nashville. At places such as these, students can “boogie” to their hearts’ content. Concerts at Lampkin Park and in Nashville are also enjoyed by West- ern students. The competitive student is fortunate enough to have everything he could possibly want on campus, from elec- tronic ping-pong to 400-pound bar bells. The weight room has every gadget imaginable for building muscles and stu- 28 Free time The Places Sn dents also enjoy several activities the student center has to offer, such as foosball, pool and bowling. Many students, however, don’t need fancy facilities to have a good time. They simply need to be among friends. A big field is all they need to start a football game, and will- ing voices are all it takes to start a sing-a-long. A dollar fris- bee can provide as much fun as a $1,000 pool table, and a nice day for flying kites on top of the parking structure is priceless. Most students agree that finding fun during spare time is an essential part of college life. Russellville senior Patricia Woodard sums up this general feeling. ‘During the week | try to have a good time, but on the weekends, | know I'll have a good time!” Above — Unseasonably warm temperatures this winter brought out Louis- ville freshmen Valerie Ward and Susan Gruner, who found this part of the architecture at Rodes-Harlin Hall a little closer to the warm sun. Right — Coping with drippy cones outside one of the several area ice cream parlors are seniors Tom Hall and Janet Ritter.

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Mast students at Wesiera feel that they fave one’ thing ins ‘common. They attend, Western for an education and study; ing is a major part of.college life. However, when it comes to. FAME free time activities, diversity is limitless. Student activities OOS Bees reflect likes and dislikes, as well.as creativity, aes ebace i dis SA AR Bike riding i is. one example of,a popular free time. aclivty, ek “Ona nice day.I could ride my bike for'10’or,15 miles, said. ) = Suzanne Stross, a junior: from, Boonton; NJ}. She also, likes toe go for long walks with her camera, read and socialize. ae Caroline McDonald, a freshman from Browder, and David. Todd, a freshman from Central: City, claim‘they like to walk,’ a lot and spend as much time. as possible together. They also’ spend a lot of time at the student center bowling, playing” es ping pong and seeing movies. im ere Tom Cephart, a senior frou toeisvdle: hikes to walled in his a spare time as well. “I have bunions on my féet to prove it, he said. “If the weather is rank, I like to go. over. to the StU a es dent center and go bowling.” os Sa Ske a In addition to the: activities Scorned, Sy various Sideme: A Top — Waiting foe his next class,. senior Spike Davis alas with: his’ deat “Rita.” Above'— A little snow calls for alittle snowman built by Jill Phipps.’ and Darlené:Chumbley. Left'— Unseasonably warm weather in December is put'to use by freshman Carrie Williams and her frisbee. Pree tine: Pi

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