Watch out! Here I come. Freshman Ricky Cook, from Alabama, tries to gain yardage as team– mate Aaron Bussard, from California, clears a path for him. - photo by Hernan Riverol. All Different, but are Alpha Tau & Gata One Tau and Gata were busy participating in alJ club sports, spring sing as well as a variety of devotionals and social activities. The various activities allowed the two clubs to build relationships that developed throughout the year. Bonds were built amongst the members of each club as well as between the two. Alpha Tau was successful in the sports division . In the spring, Alpha Tau placed second in big club "A" team basketball tournament. The men also came back to win the "A" team "Pot-luck" softball tournament. When football season came around their "C" team captured second place in big club competition. The men also participated in club volleyball and were strong in the dub bowling league. The women of Gatawere also known for some of their sporting achievements. The Gata "A" softball team took second in the spring competition. They are very active in all other sports. "We basically play to have fun," stated Carol Westjohn. Along with being active in sports during the spring, Alpha Tau and Gata teamed up in Spring Sing with "It's A Dirty Job But Somebody's Got To Do It." Their show depicted the life of a janitor. Working together on the show gave the two clubs a chance to get to know one another better. Devotionals were held each Wednesday evening in the Sears conference room for both clubs. Devotional director Kirk McCrary and other Alpha Tau members presented uplifting messages. Each club separately held activities during the year. Gata had a hayride at Carters, and a Valentine's party. The Valentine' s party consisted of a progressive dinner and scavenger hunt. The women of Gata were in charge of the organization of the Winter Festival ac– tivities. The Winter Festival is the "homecoming" of the basketball season . Alpha Tau held a barbeque at Greer's Ferry Lake at the end of the spring semester. Jeff Branch was presented the Spirit award and John Shelton was presented "Athlete of the Year." The year quickly passed as the two clubs kept continually busy. Sporting activities, Spring Sing, devotionals and parties wereall a part of special times shared by members of Alpha Tau and Gata.
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