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

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JKEEGJQQJSJ-SS QF JSXJEDCGDSLCJIJQQJS olors were a way people seemed to express them- selves. The shocking colors of red, yel- low and orange of the balloons and kites across campus weren't the only shades that were notice- able throughout the year. Brightly colored geometric shapes of purple, lime-green and bright blue, along with the vi- brant shades of red and yellow, seemed to dominant styles during the year. Everything went with everything-old and new, bright and dark, checked and striped. With long shirts, knee-length shorts and mini or ankle-length skirts, students tended to dress down from the past's dressing up. Ankle and granny boots also became popular. People bought new jeans that had been bleached or stone washed. Called Denim Blues, these jeans gave the impression of being aged and worn out. Clothes may have looked worn out and colors may have seemed brighter, but the life styles and attitudes of Western were 'psychedf' We were just exper- iencing those expanding Degrees of Exposure. 'N q 1' Ie'-. ,. D fc- A . A 1-L pf' Ready for a takeoff, Westmoreland, Tenn., freshman Thomas On a Sunday afternoon in October, hang glider Hugh Mur- Vaught and a friend prepare to fly a kite. The two were relaxing phy receives a lift from hot air balloonist Jim Napier. The two behind Pearce Ford Tower. were flying over Creason Field. O

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JEDJSGJQQJEZJES CDF EXLQCODSLUIJQQE harity and hope. As part of a charity collection, the Lambda Chis kid- napped Gene Birk, Reg Taylor and Big Red. The fraternity then went to area merchants to collect a ransom to free the WBKO newscasters and Big Red. Charity was a large part of the greek system with many of the greeks selecting their own philan- thropies and supporting them through collections and fund- raisers. Another fund-raiser was the sixth annual Phonothon '86, which raised 354,917 for the uni- versity. Giving to charities wasn't the only thing that We depended on. Hope also had a big part in the year. But that could not help us through at all times. That optimism Was a part of our system, in the sports, organi- zations, classes and other things that We participated in through- out the year. And with the charitable people at WK U, the hope and faith that We had for the future would carry us through the hard times. -Greg Lovett During a mock kidnapping, members of Lambda Chi Alpha After the final play of the game, Tennessee Tech player Bennie push WBKO weatherman Reg Taylor out the door of the Copeland rests on the ground with Western players Dave Harri- Channel I3 television station. The kidnapping was a fund-raiser son, Bowling Green freshman, and Chris Howllet, Louisville for the fraternity. freshman. Tennessee Tech beat Western zz-14. 9 Opening

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