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GAMECOC Founded 1908 Fletcher Johnson, Acting Editor-in Jerry Brewer, General Manage Linda S. Haines, Advertising Mar Jean Hatchell, Business Manag Mark McEwan, Production Manai Forgottei This past Thursday, USC awarded outstanding students various awards based on their accomplishments at USC. Feeling that several students were overlooked, we would like to recognize serveral students and faculty members who we think deserve awards for various reasons. The first award goes to John Routh, better known as Cocky. Cocky has displayed enthusiasm at every game he has attended, and has added a lot to the USC athletic department. The athletic department recognized Routh's value and VlOO 111 rnH Vli m o p o full fimn nuo mi vu iiini ao a i un nine employ ee to play the part of Cocky and deal with other aspects of public relations for the department. USC should feel lucky to have Cocky at our school. Not only loved by Carolina fans of all ages, he is a favorite of opposing fans and players well. Cocky receives the "Most Valuable Member of the Athletic Department" award. The next student deserving an award for significant contributions to USC is Barry Gray. Gray chaired the Senate Finance uummiittje, anu uiu a commendable job. He also ran for Student Government VicePresident, and lost by a very narrow margin. Here is a case where a very qualified candidate lost. Hopefully he will run for Student Government office again next year, and hopefully students will note his abilities and qualifications. Gray has been appointed Chief of Cf off V"\x 7 u tu jl i kjj uiuuciti uruvciiiiuciii President Ashley Abel. This is a very good appointment by Abel. Gray will do a fine job. Gray receives the "Concientious Worker'' award for his work in Student Government. The next group of students we wmilri likp fn rppncfni7p ic fho *'Search Committee'' for finding Bob Marcum, USC's new Athle ic Director. Another group wno deserves some credit is the USC Cheerleaders, who displayed spirit and enthusiasm at every football oris) Koclrafholl rtomo r>ncrar^lac<c nf ?11U WUK?I\VtMMAl y 1 V41V/00 Vl the score or crowd response. Two faculty members are worthy of an award also. Steve Beckham, Executive Assistant to President James B. Holderman, is always IIZIIZIZH | Tom Coyne, News Editor J JLelke Johnny Boggs, Sports Editor John Vaughan, Entertainment Editor Beth Sundrla, Copydesk Chief -Chief Mike Fisher, Graphics Editor Lezlie Wallace, Editorial Page Editor T . Patty McCarthy, Asst. News Editor j IQger I Buddy Horres, Asst. Sports Editor er I Chris Hughea, Intramurals Editor I Mark Ethridge Jr., Adviser >er 1 Awards available for information, and is always willing to help any student who calls and needs information about, or from President Holderman. He is a friendly, and personable member of the USC administration. Beckham receives the 4'Big Guy" award, for being the eyes and, ears for the big guy, President Holderman. Another award goes out to Terry Kelly, newly appointed womens1 basketball coach. Kelly undertook coaching a team in mid-season which was in the midst of controvery and nationwide ridicule. He kept the team respectable, and finished the season with a winning note. Kelly receives the award for "Undertaking the Most Un desirable Job." Now for the real awards. Since the year is almost at its end, we would like to recapture the year by recognizing people who have been in the news, and have contributed, whether good or bad, to life at USC. Mayor Kirkman Finlay receives an award for not closing Greene Street. It would make life too dull for USC students. We appreciate his concern for us. We would also like to recognized Southern Bell, for being kind _L. X _ 1 _ P 1 euougn to proviue iree long distance telephone service on the campus phones. It is nice to see local businesses show such consideration for USC students. Speaking of local businesses, another organization is always ready to help struggling USC students? the Columbia Police Department, rney are always available to give tickets, often as soon as the meter expires, and they are quick to tow cars, regardless of notes telling stories of car trouble, or gas failure ; these brave men are not taken in by any sod stories, true or not. After all, what's $20 to college students. Finally, we would like to commend the Intramural Department for putting the Gamecock's Co-Rec Softball team in a men's league. Since that completely eliminates us from the polls we can't be accused of being baised. Hopefully no one has been neglected. If we did forget someone, we hope they don't feel badly. There is always next year. I PICK THE CHARMJ YEARS HAS REPRE INTERESTS OF Bl companies, (m Letters to t Christian Actior TO THE EDITOR There is nothing I can think of more irritatir this term to describe people who are devout ( racism. I am provoked to write this letter by This individual repeatedly used the word "nig black people. Another incident involved the s Pnr. k,. nnnnln .<.U? (kUl, ? 1 1 vuy uy pcupic wuu uuim ui uiciiiseivca da guuu Faith in God and Jesus does not justify thi also Christians. Being black does not prevent the racist attitude I have witnessed is direct derstand them. I am not against Christians, I i The principles that form the core of Christ require us to treat individuals as individuals racists reform their attitudes so they can trulj Contract Shouh TO THE EDITOR During the last few weeks, I have read ari piration of the ARA contract and the possib company. As a senior at USC, I hope to see a new c quality food to the students and staff. During has promised improved food service to the si however, nothing has changed. There are rumors on campus that Morrison IrilP it wniilH Kr? an ovnollont nkninn Vk M'V y &V *f V MlUk wv? Mil V/^VVttVllV VCIVIiVU IVIl V^dl cafeteria company that could provide quality I urge the administration to extend an invil worthwhile food service contract company. A GAMECOCK Business Office: 7 Sole reproduction rights granted to the Astociated , Press. Ail other material contained herein may not be reproduced without the permission of the editor. Opinions expressed in the Gamecock are those, if signed, of the writer and. if unsigned, of the editor. The Gamecock welcomes letters and columns. All letters and columns mUst be typewritten, triple-spaced on a 65 space-line. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, and columns should be limited to one newsworthy subject no longer than four typed pages. Letters and columns MUST .'be signed with the writer's correct name, telephone ER WHO FOR SENTEP THE IS POWER ISUSTNAMEISWHT) (a??! he Editor is Questioned lg than "righteous" Christian racists. I use Christians, yet engage in frequent, blatant a member of Campus Crusade for Christ, ger" in its most derogatory way to refer to ame racist attitude shown at the Carolina I Christians. s double standard. Many black people are ; them from being good human beings. But ly opposed to Christian principles as I unam against racists. ian morality are very worthy ideals. They . Let's hope that the "righteous" Christian / act like Christians all the time. DAVID BASS i Be Switched tides in the Gamecock concerning the ex my ui mnng a new tood service contract ompany with fresh ideas that can provide , my last four years at the University, ARA tudents and administration. Unfortunately, 's has made a bid for the contract. If this is rolina. It's an established and well known meals on campus. ation to AHA to leave and replace it with a nv chantfp \?/i 11 ha an -v pv .nil wv an lilipi UVC1I1CIII. SANDRA McCLENDON Journalism Senior 42*9 Newsroom: 777 7181 '77-3888 Production: 777-2833 number, mailing address, class standing or faculty position and major. Pseudonyms are unacceptable, but the writer's name may be withheld on letter, upon request, if the circumstances warrant it. We reserve the right to edit columns and letters for space and style, and we reserve the right to reject any column for any reason. Address letters and columns to: Editorial Page Editor. Gamecock, Drawer A, USC, Columbia, S.C. 29208. The "Gamecock" is a licensed student organization of the University of South Carolina and receives funding from student activity fees.