State cuts affect travel, equipment By Charles Gaylor Capitol Bureau Reporter The recession has carved its way deeper into Oklahoma, forcing Gov. George Nigh to order a 5.5 percent acrossthe-board spending cut for all state agencies. Nigh also placed a freeze on state hiring last month. The spending cuts include CSU's budget, along with the other state colleges and universities. The spending cuts are expected to carry over into 1983 by many lawmakers. According to CSU President Bill Lillard, the university receives approximately 85 percent of its funding from the state. The other 15 percent comes from tuition and fees. "We are under the same obligation as the other state agencies to reduce our expenditures for the next three months," said Lillard. Lillard said the cuts will hurt CSU, but there is no danger that salaries of the university employees will be cut. The cuts will effect equipment, supplies and travel by faculty members, he said. However, there has been no travel freeze as of yet. "We have asked department heads and the deans of the various schools to carefully scrutinize each travel request," said Lillard. Furniture, automobiles and possibly equipment requests made by individual faculty members could be affected by the cuts, he said. Also, the equipment requests which CSU submitted to the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges may be slowed down.
"There is no need to panic," said Lillard. "We are very financially sound. We always plan to finish the year with a surplus anyway." Lillard said he expects construction of the Life Science Building to go as scheduled. This building will house the nursing and funeral science departments. The hiring and spending cuts were spawned by' the decline in the growth rate in the state's revenue. Only those agencies who receive their money from the earmarking of tax money, like the Department of Human Services (DHS) is exempt from the mandate. The DHS obtains its operating funds from a percentage of the sales taxes collected by the state as alloted by state law. "We're taking the appropriate steps to see that the constitutional prohibiton against deficit financing is adhered to," Nigh said in early November, noting that if spending for the month of November had continued at the amounts originally slated for, the state would have ended up some $8 million in the hole. Though actual total collections in the general revenue coffers are up over last year, they are nearly $8 million less than forecast when budgets were approved earlier this year. Now, however, things are looking even darker for the state treasury. Budget forecasters are now predicting that there will be little or no money left at the end of the fiscal
Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, said that as of Dec. 1, he had not heard if the cutbacks would be ordered for December. He pointed out that the cutbacks affected the operating budgets of the schools appropriated for the 1982-83 fiscal year. Allen added that appropriated money was paid each month in equal installments and that the various colleges had submitted revised budget requests for November.
year, which is June 1983. Dr. Keith Allen, executive secretary for the Board of
"I have heard of no recommendation to increase fees from any of our institutions," Allen said.
Currently, the schools had not done so for December, said Allen. Not included in the budget restrictions is money allocated for capital improvements. Capital improvements include such things as new building costs and renovation costs for existing buildings. "The capital improvement money was funded last July and is separate from the operating funds," he said. Student fees are not expected to go up, Allen said, as a result of the money problems. "Fees were increased for the fall of 1982 and the spring of 1983," Allen said, "in accordance with legislation passed in 1972." This money is already being collected and is not in jeopardy. Any new fee increases would require new legislation, he said.
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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 81, No. 24
Lillard suggests language requirement for degrees By Mike Sherman Assistant Editor A proposal which would require CSU students to take at least an introductory course in a foreign language has been submitted to the academic council by President Bill Lillard. CSU has in the past offered classes in Spanish, French, German and Latin . However, Latin has not been offered this fall or spring. In addition, Lillard recommended that Mandrin, the official tongue of the People's Republic of China, be added to the curriculum. Mandrin is also the most commonly spoken dialect on mainland China. "With a basic course in Chinese," said Lillard, "a degree at CSU would be just that much more attractive. Students would also get a chance to learn Chinese customs and traditions. "We are not asking them to become a scholar or linguist in a introductory course. But they would be able to exchange
greetings, recognize phrases and read signs." Lillard, who has recently returned from his trip to Taiwan, said his excursion did not influence his decision on the foreign language issue. The increased trade between Oklahoma and Taiwan in the form of wheat shipments and other goods convinced him of the university's need to institute a course in Mandrin, said Lillard. He added that many of CSU's graduates don't remain in Oklahoma. "Some students move to one of the coasts where they are sure to encounter people of different nationalities and languages," he said. "I just think it's something we need to explore rather than sit back with the same degree requirements," he said. "Times and conditions change. "In this day of rapid transportation and communication, to be educated you (students) need to continued to page 3
In this issue... Artist display works...page 3 Prof searches for Noah's Ark...page 5 Children's Christmas party...page 6 Wreslers ready for title defense...page 7 Harriers take 14th at nationals...page 8
Vista photo by Theresa Gabrish
Joe McCourry, right, helps Stephanie McHone, left, unwrap her "goodie" from Santa Thursday afternoon at the annual President's Club Christmas Party for Underpriviledged Children. Several Edmond area children, sponsored by the different organizations on campus, attended the party. See related story and photos on page 6.
McCourry takes president office By Mike Sherman Assistant Editor Joe McCourry defeated Derek Haney in the Student Senate President run-off election Wednesday, receiving 55 percent of the vote. McCourry tallied 227 votes to 189 for Haney. Students voted throughout the day Wednesday. Polls closed at 8 p.m. The run-off became necessary because neither of the candidates captured 50 percent of the vote in the Nov. 17 election. In that election, McCourry received 218 votes, Haney 196 and a third candidate, John Roper 76. McCourry will assume his duties as president
following the winter break. He takes over for outgoing President Tim Reese. Reese served as president for a year before deciding not to run for another term. McCourry's past record includes a year and a half spent as student senator. He was the chairman of the Commuter Affairs Committee, a delegate to the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature during its last three sessions. McCourry will be inaugurated into office Monday at 12:40 p.m. in the Council Room on the third floor of University Center. The ceremony will mark the first time a Student Senate president has been sworn into office in public.
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Opinion Page English professor counterpoints EPE Letter to the editor: After recently reading hit The Vista Dr. Ray Tassin's unsubstantiated proclamation that the Engilsh Proficiency Examination had been a "monumental" failure and should not be reinstated, I, as a proponent of the EPE, wish to present the other side of the question. I also desire to note en passant that not every practice of what he calls the "good old days" is outmoded as indicated by the national educational trend to return to the teaching of the basics. I agree that we can not teach students who come to the university poorly prepared all they should have learned beforehand, but neither can we afford to graduate them still unable to communicate, for we only perpetuate the problem if we send them out to teach what they themselves haven't learned. Regarding the success or failure of EPE, I believe that can best be determined by considering what it was intended to achieve, how well it accomplished its objective, and what the
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alternatives would have been and still are without it. The EPE was instigated by Central State University in an attempt to stop graduating students who couldn't use their own language at least acceptably well. To meet the obvious need, every student was required to write a threehundred-word essay during a two-hour period before graduation. Every student's composition, identified only by ID number for anonymity, was graded by at least two members of the English faculty for greater objectivity. Onefourth of the students failed. These were required to take an additional English class designed to help them acquire adequate skills to pass the writing test before they could receive a degree. The EPE was discontinued, not by the English facultybut by the Academic Council. A language laboratory was tried, but was doomed to fail because
CSU's many working and commuting students did not have enough time to receive the individual help provided. Remedial classes have been reinstated, but they are able to accommodate only the many students making below the ten percentile on the ACT tests given them after their finishing high school. The EPE was not the complete failure as described by Dr. Tassin. It was successful to the extent that it helped to stem the flow of languageilliterate graduates, to provide an immediate incentive for students who did not realize the necessity of taking English courses to learn the language (motivation being an important factor in learning), to produce primary and secondary teachers with more nearly adequate English background, and to assure future employers of the quality of our students, without which every CSU graduate was hurt by association.
The EPE is needed, but it is only a part of what is needed. The general public, especially the parents, must indicate that it values good English; administrators from the primary grades through universities must be chosen for their interest in quality academic education; English teachers should not have over twenty, twenty-five at most, students in a composition class (I have had as many as fifty-four.); and elementary and secondary students must not be passed to a higher grade before they have mastered the lower. If we want improved education, a concerted effort is necessary. The universities can not make the improvements alone, but they can contribute by requiring students to learn to write before awarding them degrees. For this the EPE is necessary. Dorothy Mills English Professor
Recreation facilities not available Letter to the editor As a full time student of Central State University for the previous three and a half years, it is appalling to note the limitations of the recreational facilities provided by, and for the students, but suppressed by the administration. During my high school career, I enjoyed an equilibrium of school-work and playtime. My "playtime" consisted mainly of varsity athletics, but since I do not consider myself college material for athletics, I no longer have the option available to burn any excess energy on the court or field. Running around track (no offense, joggers) is not my idea of a recreational evening, and this seems to be one of the only available options to myself and others. The swimming pool hours (if any, outside of class) are unpublished and unfeasible. There are also no facilities available for a friendly game of basketball. As a matter of fact, it seems a little absurd to post signs in the fieldhouse, stating that you, the paying student, will be prosecuted if you are found in the building after 6 p.m., as if you were allowed to play in there anyway! You do not walk across CSU's basketball floor at all, unless you are seven foot-three inches tall, and you are on a full ride scholarship. It is not found in the Bible that "man shall not live by school and work alone...," but maybe it should be. (No sacriledge intended). I feel that it is ridiculous to be enrolled in the oldest and third largest university in the state of Oklahoma, and still have to provide your own transportation and an outlandish fee to go play a game of raquetball. And the sad part is, that was not even offered until two semesters ago! Where, pray tell, are our own raquetball courts? And tell me why I cannot play a little basketball at 8 or 9 p.m. with some of my friends, (not the coachs) in a decent facility without a
court order and a pocket full of money? Tell me why! And don't try telling me that I'm not paying enough tuition either! When are we going to drop the "Broncho High" image, with 'viceprinciples' looking for someone to spank instead of help, and start looking and acting like a real state institution? I don't mean a mental institution
either! Come on CSU, let's offer the students a little better, a lot better choice than the present one, okay? By the way, people shouldn't have to write hate mail to the administration via The Vista to be heard either! Give us, the students, some better facilities and the responsibilities to use them, and we, in turn, will make this a happier, prouder and better school! Tired of fighting Senior
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of Thatcher parking lot Letter to the editor: Everybody on this campus realizes the lack of adequate parking facilities; however, there is a parking problem at Thatcher Hall that must be solved. With the residents forced to park in an area that barely accommodates their vehicles, it is extremely difficult for them to park in their spaces when ROTC vehicles stake a claim to them. The problem would not be so bad except that the security department is just
waiting to hand out tickets to all of the Thatcher residents who park outside of their marked parking. The question is simple: if someone is taking our parking spaces, where do we park? I have nothing against the ROTC, but if we can't park anywhere but in our own area, they should, too. If the security department feels that a double standard is necessary, then the students should not be penalized for it. Doug Heaney
Graduating candidates need required comprehensive exam Letter to the editor: My understanding of the academic philosophy at Central State University is that a "relaxed" academic standard allowing for the easy attainment of good grades, stimulates enrollment and helps retain those students already enrolled. I feel that relaxed academic standards, though helpful to enrollment, do nothing for the value of a degree received from CSU. Although CSU graduates are competing fairly well in the market place,
future competition for jobs and job advancement will become even more fierce and only those that are well prepared can expect to do well. I would like to see the institution of a comprehensive exam for graduating MBA candidates. I feel that tightened academic standards and the institution of a comprehensive exam for MBA candidates would be a step in the right direction for the future of CSU. Gregory Graham graduate business student
December. 2, 1982 § The Vista § page 3
Foreign language Local, State and World News Dentist gets new heart A 61 year-old dentist underwent surgery Wednesday night as the first person to receive a totally artificial heart transplant. Doctors at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City began the three to four hour operation when the patient's condition began to deteriorate rapidly during the evening. The surgery was originally scheduled for this morning. Patient Barney Clark's heart stopped beating at one point prior to the operation. Doctors from the 20-member medical team met at 8 p.m. Wednesday and concluded that he would not last through the night unless operated on immediately. The Jarvey 7 artificial heart is a polyurethane pump that functions basically like the human heart does. The pump has been tested on animals with satisfactory results.
have computer experience and this would help them to meet the foreign language requirement." Lillard turned the proposal over to the Academic Affairs Committee, headed by Dr. Patrick Cassens, vice president of academic affairs. Cassens said the ptoposal, along with other possible additions and changes in the university's general education requirements, have been submitted to a sub-committee consisting of students and faculty. Cassens said he does not expect any immediate decision from the committee. Their next meeting will be early in the spring semester. If the proposal is approved by university officials, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education must approve it for the requirement to take effect. The Regents must approve all general education requirements. Of the regional universities
Continued from page 1 know a second language. One or maybe even two basic courses would make your degree from CSU just that more valuable and would make you a more valuable employee." During his stay in Taiwan, Lillard also discussed the possibility of instructor exchange with one of that nation's universities. This professor, he said, would be used to teach a course in Mandrin. Lillard indicated that a computer language could possibly count toward the requirement if it is approved. "Some universities also permit computer language to count towards a foreign language requirement," said Lillard. "It would be very unusual in this day and time for a mathematics or science major not to have some experience in computers. A very high percentage of these students
governed by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, only CSU is considering such a proposal. None of the regional colleges require entrants to have completed a foreign language course in high school. "It would be better if the high schools could teach two units in foreign language," explained Lillard. "This could count as a basic course in college." Lillard went on to say that this could lead students into a higher level class. Although CSU students currently are not required to take any courses in a any language other than English, Lillard feels the foreign language department has served its purpose. "They are dedicated and competent people and I commend them for their work," said Lillard. "Fewer and fewer high school graduates are coming to us with an interest to take a foreign language; unless it is a required course, the teachers aren't able to get in touch with these students and show them this new world." Dr. Irmgard Schneider, associate professor of foreign language said the work load of her department would increase with the larger quanity of students enrolling in the courses.
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Rader attends session Department of Human Services Director Lloyd E. Rader presided over his final meeting as director of the State Welfare Commission Wednesday. The director will end a 31 year career with the department when former senator Henry Bellmon takes office Jan. 1.
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Kennedy steps down Senator Edward Kennedy has officially withdrawn from the 1984 presidential race. The Massachusettes Democrat cited family conciderations as his reason for leaving the race despite national surveys which place him at the head of Democratic list of hopefuls. Kennedy became the youngest senator in U.S. history when he won his post in 1962. His political career has been haunted by the assassinations of two brothers, President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy in 1968, and the 1969 drowning of Mary Jo Kapechne at Chappaquiddick, Mass. Kennedy said in a Wednesday press conference that the upcoming divorce between himself and Joan Kennedy was a contributing factor. The pair separated for the second time after the 1980 presidential primaries. Former Vice President Walter Mondale, former Florida Governor Reubin Askew and Senators John Glenn of Ohio, Alan Cranston of California, Gary Hart of -Colorado and Ernest Hollings of South Carolina are now among the top contenders for the 1984 election, according to Washington speculators. Former President Jimmy Carter has declined to run in the upcoming race.
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Experience offered in practical writing class By Susan Lane Persons who feel deficient in their writing skills can enroll in the Practical Writing course offered next spring by the English department. The course is scheduled for 9:10 to 10:25 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. "The purpose of the class is to give a concentrated practice in the developement of writing skills on a very practical level," said Dr. Marie Saunders, associate professor of English and instructor of the course. Techniques for thesis statements, paragraph development and topic sentences will be studied, but the main emphasis will be on in-class written reports, memos, various kinds of letters, summaries and other kinds of practical on-the-job writing, said Saunders. This will be the first time the English department has offered the course, which was created by Saunders. "We set this up as an elective for people who feel insecure in their writing abilities and want a second shot at it before graduating," she said. However, it is open to anyone interested in improving their skills.
English course reviews , , . athletic controversies Susan Lane Students hoping to take the Athletes in Life and Literature course next spring may find that course filled if they do not enroll early, said Dr. George Mulcahy, course instructor. Since Dr. Mulcahy began teaching the elective English course in the late seventies, he said it has received tremendous student response. Mulcahy gives a general view of sports as seen by literary artists, athletes, social critics, philosophers and historians. "This course is about history. It's about psychology. It's about philosophy. And that's what literature is all about," he said. Much emphasis is placed on discussion of controversies in the sports arena including those which have spanned the centuries, including athletic scholarships, women in sports, olympic politics and amateurism verses professionalism, Mulcahy said. "Man has always been playing games. I'm not bringing up anything new. Man is doing the same things he always has and is not learning from his mistakes," he said.
Campus shorts French Club Vocalist David White will entertain at the annual French Club Christmas Party, 7:30 p.m. today at 5213 N.W. 108 Terr. A French cuisine buffet will be served. For more information contact Dr. Marina Eaton, ext. 647.
Phi Beta Lambda Phi Beta Lambda will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in B108.
Tau Kappa Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity officers for 1983 are Tim Reid, president; Shawn Greenfield, vice president; Paul Collins, secretary; Tom Moxley, treasurer; Mike Cooke, historian; Matt Spencer, chaplain; Martin Douglas, sergeantat-arms and Mark Wood, associate member educator. The TKEs are planning their Christmas semiformal for Dec. 10.
Sig Kap Alumnae Sigma Kappa Sorority Alumnae will hold a
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business meeting/Christmas party at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at 1721 Sleepy Hollow Road. Members may bring either a gift wrapped handmade item or baked goods for the gift exchange. Hostesses Donna Coolidge, Marsha Greer and Kathy Croasdale will provide refreshments. Members may meet for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler, 3301 S. Boulevard.
Alpha Tau Omega officers for spring semester are David Nicholson, president; Craig Stevens, vice president; Mike Grilley, treasurer; Carlos Gonzales, annals; Bill Kress, usher; Craig Smith, sentinel and Scott Stewart, pledge trainer. The ATOs will go to Pueblo, Colo. Saturday for the playoff game between the Bronchos and Southern Colorado.
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The Annual Management Club Christmas Party will be from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at the Shadow Lake Apartment Clubhouse, south of Hefner on Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City. The clubhouse is located on Cavanaugh Boulevard, west of the tennis courts. Management Club will tour the General Motors plant in Oklahoma City Thursday. Students will meet at the School of Business at 11:15 a.m. where a van will transport the club to the site. For seat reservations and more in-
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Principal searches for Noah's Ark By Tonia Sykes "Search for Noah's Ark" was the topic of the lectureslide presentation given by Pat Frost, Kingfisher elementary school principal, to CSU archaeology students. Frost has made nine expeditions to Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey where, according to Genesis 8:4 in the Christian Bible, the Ark landed. "The Ark was not constructed with a rudder or sails nor was it equipped with oars. Who piloted the Ark? We can only assume either the Lord or the angels piloted the Ark and brought it to rest on Mount Ararat," Frost stated. Many fossils of fish, clams and oysters have been found on the mountain at 14,000 feet which is indicative of water at that height at some time. The Ark measures 300 cubits by 50 cubits by 30 cubits. "To enable you to get a better perspective of these measurements," Frost explained, "the Ark will hold 545 boxcars." One might wonder why an object of these dimensions is not readily visual on the mountain. Mount Ararat is actually a big volcano with elevation of 17,011 feet and encompasses a 5,000 square mile radius. The mountain top is covered for 15-20 square miles with ice and snow with depths to 1,000 feet.
Numerous sightings of the Ark have been claimed. Two Russian aviators claimed they saw the Ark on Mount Ararat in 1916 and documented the exact location. However, when the Communista came to power in 1917, the documented material disappeared. "One of the pilots escaped and came to America. I have a detailed copy of a report based on the pilot's recollections of the sighting, but lie was unable to remember the exact bearings," Frost said. A rock formation on Mount Ararat was depicted as the Ark in a recent religious movie. Frost projected a slide he had taken of the formation and revealed, "the entire front of the formation has fallen off since that movie was made." Many people in the 1950s and 60s believed the Ark was in the Navarra Ice Pack. The pack was 650 feet long at that time; today, the pack has melted to 125 feet. Edward Baling, an Air Force serviceman stationed in Turkey in 1973, claims another soldier, Mustafa, took him to Mount Ararat to see the Ark. "Baling and I have met ,and discussed his visit to the Ark. He assures me that he can find the location again. However, he was unable to go with me this summer because his wife was pregnant. I am definitely going to be
in close contact with him concerning the 1983 expedition," Frost exclaimed. Frost does not think that 'finding' the Ark is going to be a discovery, per se. "The Ark has never been lost. I feel that it is going to be a matter of the Lord revealing the Ark. Maybe next summer?" Frost finances his expeditions by giving lecture-slide presentations at churches and various organizations. Interested individuals make contributions occasionally. "I've only had to borrow once and I had that repaid by Christmas," laughed Frost. Anyone interested in this presentation can call Frost at 405-375-4282 or write to Frost at Box 524, Kingfisher, OK, 73750. Frost became interested in the Ark in 1970 after reading a newspaper article about two men who were going to Turkey to search for the Ark. "I just couldn't believe it; it didn't make any sense. Why would they want to do something like that?" he reminisced.
Prairie Dance depicts Starr's life Mitchell Hall was filled with delight, colour and dance as the Prairie Dance Theatre of Oklahoma presented a tribute to Oklahoma's Diamond Jubilee. Review By Todd Felker The Prairie Dance Theatre is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the expansion of expressive and experimental dance in Oklahoma. This was the first performance of the Theatre in Mitchell Hall since the Theatre's inception four years ago. The first dance, "Polaris", was blue in its light and complacency. It expressed a deep self indulgence in finding one's self apart from all others. Through the use of staffs and special lighting effects, the company of four seem to revel in their own beauty and expression. An uncontrollable smile seemed to be the sum of this addition of music and dance. "Two For The Road" was the most enjoyable of the paired dances. Beth Shumway,the artistic director of the troupe and Joe Medrano were the pair exposed to the strains and rewards of a relationship. "Secrets Of Sleep" became a truly comical state-
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Page 6 § The Vista § December 2, 1982
CSU choir to present Handels' Messiah'
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Children were suprised by two famous personalities during the Christmas party on Monday. Above, Santa Claus greets the entire crowd of students with smiles and gifts. Below, Buddy Broncho gives a helping hand to Barbara Farbin, as she leaves the stage after visiting with Santa Claus.
By Kathie Slutter The CSU Choir will present George Frideric Handels' Messiah 3 p.m Sunday, in the Music Building choir room. The soloists performing in the presentation include sopranos, Janettia Lisenbee of Moore, performing "There Were Shepherds;" Linda Shirley, of Mustang, for "Rejoice Greatly" and Ruth McNeely, Oklahoma City, singing "Come Unto Him." Altos are Kimberly Price, of McAlester, presenting "0 Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion" and Tamara Black, Wellston, singing "He Shall Feed His Flock." Tenors are Ernest Atchison, Edmond, singing "Comfort Ye My People;" and Adrian Martin, Midwest City, for "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted." Bass soloists are Brian Martin, of Spencer performing "Thus Saith the Lord:" Glenn Jones, from Canton, for "But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming" and James Russell Stroup, Edmond, for "The People That Walked in Darkness." Dr. Coleman Smith, music professor is the director of the presentation. Smith stated that the performance will last close to an hour and thirty minutes and seats will be limited.
Presidents' club festivities show Christmas spirit CSU kicked off its holiday activities with the annual Underprivileged Children's Christmas Party sponsored by the President's Club. The party was held 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday in the University Center Ballroom. "I thought it was a big success because all of the clubs were very enthusiastic about the party," said Susan Lane, member of the committee sponsoring the event. Christmas carols were sung at the party. The Student Council for Exceptional Children provided crafts and games for the children. Santa Claus made an appearance to present gifts, and children's pictures were taken with Santa. Punch and cookies were provided as refreshments.
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Grapplers prepare for title defense By Robert Slankard In winning the last two NAIA national championships, the Broncho wrestling squad has had almost to much talent at times. It wasn't unusual to see a couple of All-Americans on the 'B' team, or even a national champion on the injured list. But the Bronchos won't have to contend with that 'problem' this year as CSU gears up for another title defense. In the space of one deadly summer, the Bronchos have lost three national champions as well as three other AllAmericans, and a coach who was honored as NAIA's top mentor three times in his four year tenure. Todd Osborne, at 126 pounds; Dennis Kendrick, at 118 and Bill Ameen at 177 brought home four individual titles between them, but none will be utilized by the Bronchos this year. Osborne, a sophomore who was named the outstanding wrestler at the NAIA tournament his freshman year, left for Oklahoma State University, along with Mike Clark who finished third at 158 in last year's tournament. After being injured for most of last year, Kendrick, who won a national title at 118 his freshman year, has given up wrestling altogether. Bill Ameen, who has won na-
tional titles the last two years at 177 after transfering from Southern Illinois, has been declared ineligible. Darren Huff, an NAIA runnerup at 134 last year has also quit wrestling due to injuries and 190 pounder Melvin Gatewood and heavyweight Robert LeGrande will also be absent. And Eddie Griffin, who led the Bronchos to three titles in four years, left to enter private business.
The last great flight to rival this pilgrimage occured in Egypt 2,000 years ago and although David James is no 'Moses', he's been chosen to lead the Bronchos back to the promised land, the NAIA tournament. James is certainly no stranger to CSU wrestling; he was a two-time national champion and four-time All-American as a Broncho grappler, which was just a few years ago. But despite his age, which is 25, James believes he's ready to lead the Bronchos, and ready to forget about CSU's losses over the summer. "I'd like to make it clear that they knew what CSU's program was about and chose to leave, I can't worry about them now," said James. "When I first heard about the wrestlers leaving I
wasn't really dissapointed, but I hated to see those people go." James has turned his attention to the new players and he said he believes that in a way the losses have helped some. "I think the losses have made experienced wrestlers work harder because they take pride in this program. The freshmen and sophomores have also tried to help out," said James. "Gary Astle, Benny Coleman and Ronnie James have taken the leadership roles on themselves and that makes me very proud."
State 41-0 in Broncho Fieldhouse. "I felt like we had a shot at taking four matches, especially James and Coleman, but we'd have to wrestle super," said James. "As it was, those matches were close but OSU was in better shape, which they had to be because they were opening their conference season the •next week." "The good thing is it's over and it was the first match of the season. We'll definantly improve. I think when we wrestle OU here,
■ITIWITAL All three played key roles in the Bronchos' recent performance at the Oklahoma Open. CSU had
Feb. 5th, we'll be in a lot better shape."
five individuals place at the tournament, the most ever for the Bronchos. James placed second losing to OU's David Glenn at 142, Mark Allen placed fourth at 150, Astle was second at 167, Coleman was second at 177, losing to OU's Mark Schultz and Bill Ogilvie placed third at 190. The Oklahoma Open was the second of three tournaments the Bronchos have in succession. They will participate in the Ceaser's Palace Invitational this weekend in Las Vegas.
1 1 8 -Mickey McGowan, sophomore from Hulbert, appeared headed for a national title before an injury damaged his performance towards the end of the year. He was 17-5-2 in his freshman year. "McGowan's really looked aggresive, he's super on his feet," commented James. He will be backed up by Billy Reid, a sophomore from Del City. 126-Sophomore Joe Starzenski appeared to have a lock here until he injured his knee. The Midwest City product, who was described as a "real basic wrestler who gets the job done" by James, will be replaced by freshman David
The following is a rundown on the individual Broncho wrestlers this year.
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Aduddell, a three-time state placer from Sand Springs. 134-Ricky Bollenbach, a redshirt freshman from Altus, will get the call here and will be backed by freshman Scott Bearden. "Bollenbach is an aggresive wrestler and physical, but he lacks the mat experience," said James. 142-James' younger brother Ronnie will get the nod here. James is a junior from Del City and has won national titles his first two years. He'll be backed up by junior Phillip Hinton. "Ronnie's been doing outstan-
SPORTS ding," said James. "He's a grinder who'll wrestle you for seven minutes. He's also a team leader." 1 5 0 -Sophomore Ricky Langland has been wrestling here but James said Mark Allen, a junior from Mustang who's been at 158, would be at 150 by NAIA tournament time. "Allen's pretty hungry right now," said James. "He's been kind of inconsistent in the past but he's really tough mentally this year." 158-This spot will be taken by either freshman Garfield Doakes of Anadarko or Langland. "Doakes has got super skills but he lacks experience, commented James. "Langland is aggresive, he'll dogfight with you." 167-Coleman has owned this spot for the last two years but redshirt junior Gary Astle will take over this year. Astle, from Moore, missed last year with an injury but appears fully recovered. Behind him is another Mark Allen, a freshman from Lawton. 177-Coleman, a junior from Choctaw, hopes to improve on his injury plagued season last year. "Coleman's shoulder is still sore but weights have really helped him," said James. "He got up to 210 pounds over the summer but he's okay now, he's real physical and a good leader." He'll be backed by junior Luther Winfree. 190-Freshman Bill Ogilvie of Norman has taken over this spot. James said although he's small, Ogilvie's done a great job. He's currently edging out Kevin Fields. Hwt-Fields, a Guthrie sophomore, has been wrestling some here until David Patton, a junior college transfer, becomes eligible. James estimated Patton's weight at 310 pounds.
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All-American Parks paces harriers to 14th at Illinois By Mark Spears
The Central State cross country team traveled to Peoria, Illinois for the NAIA National Meet Friday. The Bronchos, who finished no lower than third in any meet they entered this year, finished 14th while crosstown rival Oklahoma Christian College finished 23rd. The race was run on a muddy course do to rain the day before the race. "I felt we could have ran better but we ran as well as we could have under the conditions we had to run in," said Parent. The brightest spot for the Bronchos was senior Ronnie Parks who finished seventh and earned All-American honors for the second year in a row.
"I didn't have a good race and I think I could have run better," said Parks. "I didn't feel good during the warm-ups or during the race and my shoe came untied during the first mile," said Parks. The meet was easily won by Simon Frazier (Canada) with 49 points, followed by Saginaw Valley (Michigan) 167, Wisconson-LaCrosse 169, New Mexico Highlands 181 and defending champion Adams State finished ninth. The Bronchos, who finished with a total of 432 points, finshed as a team in this order: Ronnie Parks seventh, 25:32; Jim Brackeen 88th, 26:89; Lamont Frazier 123rd, 26:52; Joe Scott 179th, 27:21; Jeff Murr 188th,
Bronc cagers post 1st victory of the season By Shawn Cow an The Central State Men's basketball team posted their first \v in of the season and also dropped two games in a basketball tournament held at Abilene Christian College last Thursday and Friday. Coach Buddy Armstrong refers to the game as the Texas-Oklahoma-Colorado shoot/out, probably due to the the tournaments participants. In their first game, played Thursday, Marymont College beat CSU by a score of 83-71. Leading scorer of the game was freshman Keith Russell with 20 points. Anthony Andrews hit four of four free throws and sunk five baskets to finish with 14 points. Senior Steve Austin grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds and finished the game with two free throws and four baskets for 10 points. CSU won the next game against Emporia State College by a close score of 77-76. CSU maintained their lead throughout the game, including a halftime score of 44-25. Armstrong feels that this was the best game so far this year. Senior Steve Austin had another great game hitting nine field goals and four of five free throws besides also bringing down 13 rebounds. He made a total of 22 points to accelerate CSU to its first win of the season. In the last game, CSU lost to Abilene Christian College by a score of 71-77. Armstrong was not disappointed of this loss. Top scorer of this game was Brent Alford with 20 points, seven field goals and four free throws. Steve Austin followed with 19 points and Keith Russell had 14. In the second game of the tournament 'six million' senior Steve Austin broke the 1,000 point mark for career scoring. And Russell, a freshman, was named to the All-Tournament team selected by coaches ,and sports writers.
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Defense could be key to Bronc playoff hopes Coach Gary Howard believes the key to this weeks game against Southern Colorado may be the play of the Broncho defensive line. The first round playoff game will kickoff at two p.m. (central time) at Dutch Clark Stadium in Pueblo, Colo. "It's hard to say when you know so little about the opponent," commented Howard. "All season the defensive front has been very important. If our line can stop them and force some turnovers we should be allright. We are a little inexperienced but we improved a lot throughout the year." The Broncho offense has generated most of the publicity though, and it will probably take a strong performance from this unit against the fifth ranked Indians. "Our offense can put a lot of points on the board," understated Howard, who believe the best part of CSU's attack is the recievers, Daric Zeno and Willie Henderson. "They both run very good patterns and know how to get open. Zeno can do a little of everything, he's very versatile," said Howard. KCSC, CSU's campus radio station, will broadcast the game over Channel two, the access station of Edmond cable television. There will be no picture, but audio from the game will be heard.
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