1988 Gallimaufry

Governor James Thompson signs our important bill at left. Security keeps a close watch on the Governor and the students around him. Dr. Marshal thanks the governor and the state legislators for their support above. The press gather around as they struggle to see the gov– ernor. G o v e r n o r O n C a m p u s ! f\ looked up at the clock. There was r~\ — still an hour left. I started to give / I Mr. Hollister my look that said, "I'm "| bored. Can we take a break now? Please?" It must have been my day because just then, Mr. Court's cheerful voice came over the P.A. system and brought me out of my daydreams. He asked everyone to come to the Academic Pit — Governor Thompson was here. Saved at last! Thompson seemed somewhat different in person than on television. He was all business as he started to sign the appropriations bill that we desperately needed. When he started giv– ing his pens away however, I knew he was still the same or governor that I've known (and loved) for the past twelve years. The serious stuff over and done with, it was now time to have some fun. We were gathered outside (without our jackets!) and were given balloons. We stood around Yare and when the signal was given, we released the balloons (some thousand or so) into the clear blue sky. Then it was back inside for some delicious Arbor Management Cake. Unfortunately, the festivities were over much too soon, and I had to go back to class. A few lucky souls (I wasn't one of them) were able to catch a glimpse of the governor's hel– icopter before it disappeared on its way back to Springfield. — IMSA Student Actvities i U 10