PINE KNOT 1984 im*# 8 HUD U 1984 PINE KNOT By Hayes Volume LXX Louisiana College Pineville, Louisiana By Alexandrenko Seasons of Change To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is a perpetual morning. It matters not what the clocks say or the attitudes and labor of men. Morning is when . there is a dawn in me. — Henry David Thoreau Walden Bv Alexandrenko Frustration was the key word at the beginning of the fall semester when students were forced to stand in line for long periods of time during registration. Beginnings... / Dr. Simpson studies computer pages during Laine Collins and Daine Foster work in the bookstore, the next stop after registration. registralion. The 1983-84 term at Louisiana Col­ separate and special entity, no more schools, and also against other LC lege, in many ways, seemed like any than a moment within the framework teams in intramural contests. These other year. Everyone went through of infinity, yet an important moment, challenges also offered growth. the usual paces of college life the way a season. Seasons of spiritual growth also oc- they had in years past. Or more than just a single season. cured. Sometimes even chapel was Yet in many ways the term was not For each moment in every book of enriching. like those before it. For several days there are many seasons. From each of the many seasons of reasons it was unique. It was a time Looking back, the seasons show the year, there was something gained like no other. more clearly. by each individual, a new under­ It was a time of friendship and There were seasons of friendship. standing or a new insight to be car­ fellowship, a time of both stress and The memory of relationships at LC ried in the memory long after leaving sadness, and above all, it was an ex­ will linger. college life behind. perience of growth. There were seasons of learning. The seasons spent at LC were a No other time can compare with Each class, each test, and even ac­ beginning. The path toward the the 1983-84 term. There may be other tivities outside the classroom offered future was planned, for the seasons times of growth, and other memories, new knowledge. passed quickly. They were seasons of but none will be quite like the year There were seasons of competition. growth, learning, and above all, they spent among friends in the Louisiana In sports of all kinds LC teams went were seasons of change. College family. Each year is a into battle, sometimes against other Work Followed by. Libby Cole pauses for a moment from Wildcat By Alexandrenkt preparation due to fatigue brought on by the demands of journalism and deadline pressure. In a study group, students ponder the complexities of a difficult subject using a pocket calculator notes, and each others' brains. By Alexandrenki The library provides a quiet place for som Bv Alexandrenko students to study alone and catch up oi assignments on the rare occasions spare tint' Some students, like Paula Oglesby, work in the offices of many campus departments to earn extra money occurs. through the Louisiana College work-study program. The art of typing, fighting ditto machines, and answering telephones are just a few of the tasks a student worker needs to master. Dr. Warnhoff props up his feet to enjoy a Tab at the LC faculty seminar held in August of 1983 while the beginning of classes loomed ahead. Ilv Alt'xanilri^nki Ruth 1 loward tries to guess the identity of a visitor, David Spellwagen, in front of Cottingham. B\ Ha Wendy Taylor gets her share of a LC style banana split while others look on at a gathering on the English Village Boardwalk. ... Relaxation atLC Ilv Alexandrenko 'onia Windham comforts some friends on the teps of Cottingham. Hangin' Around LC ... Troy Davidson takes advantage of some spare time by improving his artistic ability with pencil and Bv Alexandrenko paper. Dr. Lynn gets out of the office to relax at an out­ door function and make off with some extra canned drinks. By Alexandrenko The snack bar provides students with a place to pass time between classes while enjoying tasty grilled cheese sandwiches and other dishes. By Alexandrenko "Is this ever going to be over?" Coach Rushing seems to ask while sitting with Paula Halle at a registra­ tion station. By Alexandrenko Some moments of free time are better than others. It all depends on who bakes the cookies as Dr. Alexandrenko has learned. By Alexandrenko enny Hathcote lets her shirt express her feelings "I have to do my homework sometime," Pine Knot while she waits for a class to begin. photographer Nina Alexandrenko claims. Personality For everything there is an appointed season. And a t'me for everything under heaven — A time for sharing, a time for caring: A time for loving and a time for remembering. From Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 |oey Rodgers, Gayle Martin, Chris Hegwood, and Wendy Taylor go bananas! 1 L 1 • u I 4 J it J * - • - Bs' Anderson Ity Aniteraon Cally 1 lalbach would rather fall off a log than out of a canoe. Cynthia Clawson in concert. Regina Hanberry and Diane Foster ham it up in Definitely not a creation from Hattie B.'s. fairy attire!! Gayle Martin attempts to get the attention of freshmen and upperclassmen at BSU's first TNT of the year. By Alexandrenk Prof. Bennett picks up young "chick By Alexandrenko Janet Anderson elaborates on the technique o: cigar smoking at the Fall Fair. By Alex.in Irenke LJ0R» |oe Beck, Al Perego, and Allan Parr relax in the Student Center between classes. By Alexandrenko Mark Dodson "picks up the pork" in the grease 10 L Moments to Remember Bv Anderson Keith "Sergeant Rockbottom" Appling expresses concern for the physical well-being of the freshmen at Freshmen Follies. By Alexandrenki |eff Rabold, freshman, encounters registration for Mashed potato wrestlers grapple at Fall Fair. the first time. By Rabold Scott McArthur studies diligently in the "peaceful" at­ mosphere of Tudor Hall. 11 Smiles... By Anderson By Hayes Sue Wyatt and Mom Futrell demonstrate their prowess as contenders for a championship bout at the Louisiana )ohn Moore grabs a quick bite while no one is wat- College Fall Fair. The pair also model belts to be awarded to winning wrestlers. ching; almost no one. An early, fall canoe trip offers fun and excitement to a brave group of students willing to face the challenge of persons against nature. By Alexandrenko Breena Kent uses grapes to attract pledges at fall rush activities. 12 Freshmen Rebecca Alexandrenko and Jackie Riddle learn one of the finer moments at Louisiana Col­ lege is found when relaxing for conversation in the president's swing. Bv Alexandrenko Allyson Felder learns studying is not the only thing that calls for concentration. By Andersoi Richard Riggens discusses the finer points of jug­ gling at a talent show performance. Students join guest George Fields for a performance at one of the liveliest chapels of the yeai 13 New Faces . Many new teachers joined the structors managed to make the year Louisiana College community during worthwhile as a learning experience. the 1983-84 term. For some students it The business department had the was like walking into a new school in most drastic turnover, welcoming the fall since there were so many new three new teachers. The communica­ faces offering classroom instruction. tion arts department and the nursing In all, thirteen new faces became department both added two teachers. part of the LC faculty. It was a dif­ As far as LC faculty was con­ ficult task, settling into the chores of cerned, it truly was a season of teaching in a new school, but the in­ change. Richard Gwartney. instructor of communica­ tion arts, pauses for a moment from the hectic pace of teaching and planning for theatrical productions. BY Alexandrenk Cliff Rucker. instructor of accounting, seems to be wondering if the paperwork is always this bad at LC. BY Alexandrenko Stephanie Worden tries to get things together in her new job as assistant professor of nursing. 14 By Alexandrenko Dr. Lowell Broom settles into his job as the new chairman of the Department of Business and associate professor of accounting. By Alexandrenko Alan Mobley, assistant professor of manage­ ment/marketing, catches up on LC news in an issue of the Wildcat. By Alexandrenko Gregory Pitts, instructor of communication arts, plans test dates and speech dates. M;lry L()u Billcksner ;lssistiln, professor of nurs­ ing, puzzles over a difficult scheduling problem. 15 One More Look . By Anderson By Alexandrenko Nancy Speer covers her eyes in fear of being thrown into the mashed potatoes by Mike Loving and Andy Sophomore Barbra Blackman signs up to Meeks. pledge Lambda Chi Beta during rush week. Eager freshmen enjoy Freshmen Follies put on by upperclassmen. By Anderson Christian singer George Fields provides music during a coffee house sponsored by the BSU. ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF Pres. Robert L. Lynn 18 President. wants to keep. That word, president, in front of one's Dr. Lynn has seen the other strengths name establishes a bit of awe in other of LC maintained through the changes people. "He is president." People have a over the past years. One strength is the high regard for people in the position of strong academic tradition. "This has president. But the job of president in­ never been an easy school, and I don't volves a lot of work and responsibility, think that will change." This tradition is whether one is president of a club or aided by the quality of the teachers and company, country or college.