1977-1978 Yearbook

ElEVATOR PERils Ouri ng an assignment to write a feature on elevators, the following true interview occurred with a former Heritage resident. Petit Jean: So you were trapped in the American Heritage elevator. Can you describe your exact feelings at the terrifying moment? Heritage resident: At first I didn't know what had happened. Then I realized that the elevator had suddenly stopped between floors. Petit Jean: What do you think was the cause of this climactic elevator experience? Heritage resident: Well, actually I think it was the result of my. . a hum, accidently pushing the emergency stop button . Anyway, the elevator came to rest between the first and second floors. It was then that I remembered my claustrophobia as well as my Mom and Dad back home in Tennessee. I didn't panic although I assumed because of a similar episode that I had seen on the Bob Newhart Show that I had only minutes of oxygen left. Petit Jean: What did you do? Heritage resident : I began ringing the emergency bell and assum ing from a recent adventure which I saw on the Bionic Man Petit Jean: Vou forced the door openl Heritage resident: No, but I did force open the tiniest crack to where I could see that a small crowd had gathered on the second floor just above me. I must admit it was a weak moment for me, because I began to quickly create several alibis to cover up for my having tampered ah, I mean accidently pushed the emergency stop. Finally some kind samaritan yelled down and a'sked me what was the problem . Naturally I told him that I was stuck . He kindly advised me to pull the emergency ring which automatically unstops the emergency stop button . To my horror the elevator, programmed for the second floor , jerked and began to move upward, directly to the curious and bemused audience awaiting my landing. I parted the crowd with the remains of my shattered dignity and walked down the hall to my room where I immediately shut the door and locked it. RUTH VANe£. Nashville, TN. Home Economics. Transfer from David Lipscomb College. Chorale 1; World Evangelism Forum 3,4; JOY 3,4; Austrian Campaigns 3,4; Big Sisters. MARK VANCIl. Hammonton, NJ. English. Kappa $igs. 2,3,4. BRUCE VANTINE. Lowell, AR. Accounting. Galaxy 1,2,3,4. EARNEST VAUGHN, Spencer, OK. Bible. SUSAN VAUGHN. Sandusky, OH. Special Education. Spring Sing Hostess 3. AMY VAWTER. McKenzie, TN. Business Administration. Snantih 1,2,3,4. E~ELYN VEST. Melbourne, AR . Accounting. Transfer from Crowley's Ridge College. Beta Tau Gamma 3,4, V.P. 4, Treas. 3,4, Athletic Dir. 2; American Studies 3,4; Pi Gamma Psi 4; Delta Mu Delta 4; JOY 4; Intramurals 2,3,4. Bill VISALLI . New York, NY. Bible and Social Science. King's Men 1,2,3,4 , Parlimentarian 3; Alpha Chi 4; American Studies 4; Pi Kappa Delta 4; Phi Alpha Theta 3,4; World Evangelism Forum 2,3,4; Timothy Club 2,3,4; International Campaigns 1,2; Big Buddies 1,3,4. RONI VISALU. Liberty, MO. Elementary Education. BILLY WALKER. Pensacola, fl. Elementary Education. King's Men 1,2,3,4. DOUG WALKER. Brinkley, AR. Management. Sub T-16 1,2 ,3,4,5, Pres. 3,4,5; Ju Go Ju Beau 4,5; American Studies 5; PEMM Club 2,3,4,5; Resident Assistant 4,5, Asst. Mgr. 5; Intramurals 1,2,3,4,5. LARRY WALLER. Lonoke, AR. Biology. Galaxy 1,2,3,4, Sec. 2, Chi lambda Chi Beau 3,4 ; Student Association 4, V.P. 4, Homecoming Committee Chairman 4, Interclub Council Chairman 4, Food Services Committee 3; Pre-Med Club 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Who's Who 4; Outstanding Young Men of America 4. Seniors • 115

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