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Wednesday, November 14, 1984AThe Battalion/Page 5 d >ni Emphasis on athletics debated at A&M forum w taxes u iew worl em. >. is than sue sa >0 childp carriers ax oiint, adachesli orced ion lildren ome unit lany ofli collea n sales to see la d Stravaii •ler's« eneral'sti lion oni lewspapa \ the coif / be unc» i pedes of newsp By KATHI COOK Reporter By a vote of 142 to 85, the audi ence of the 13th Texas A&;M Forum Tuesday night rejected a resolution stating that A&M overemphasizes athletics as opposed to academics. Two students delivered 7-minute speeches for both sides of the resolu tion before the floor waSs opened for audience participation. Mark Yokom, a junior political science major, argued f or the resolu tion. The opposition was led by John Koemel, a senior agronomy major. Yokom said he felt A&M was sports and athletic-minded while academics were put in the back ground. He cited the salary of Jackie Sherrill, the head football coach, as being live times as much as any pro fessor with tenure. Yokom said the distribution of athletic dollars compared to the dis tribution of academic dollars sup- ports his argument. “The 12th Man Club solicits money from students for athletics while no clubs exist to solicit for stu dent money for academics,” Yokom said. Special academic concessions, Wofford Cain Hall and student atti tudes also were mentioned as points in support of overemphasis. “Students just think it is cool to say Tm big drinking buddies with Ray Childress’ because it makes them look good,” Yokom said. “Students gel so fired up over sports like the cadet who drew the saber against an SMU cheerleader. I don’t see any saber-brandishing cadets in front of the Blocker Building.” Yokom said bonfire, the Twelfth Man and midnight yell practice are sports-type traditions. “There is no weekend push for a Monday assignment or the ‘second man’ standing behind you in a test,” Yokom said. In opposition to the resolution, Koemel said he felt sports were an integral part of everyday life. “Publicity plays a big part,” Koe mel said. “People want to read about sports so it is published more.” Koemel said several athletes are physical education majors because it is the appropriate preparation for a coaching career. Athletes are not general studies majors as the general studies program has a 2-year limit. The average grade-point ratio of student athletes at A&M is 2.5 according to Dr. Don Hunt, the aca demic counselor for the athletes, Koemel said. Koemel also said that only $35,000 is given annually in athletic scholarships. “Fifty $8,000 academic schol- John Koemel, a senior agronomy major from George West gives his “con” speech on Photo by DA VID LEYENDECKER the overemphasis of athletics opposed to academics. arships are given annually by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo alone,” Koemel said. The athletic department is finan cially self-sufficient, Koemel said. “The money for athletics is raised in three ways — ticket sales, revenue from television and gifts from for mer students,” Koemel said. “No money is taken away from acade mics.” Head yell leader attains his dream More road repairs for Texas iwn thefy the defn the exes , she said Kelly Joseph a a By CATHY SHULER Reporter In O.P. shorts and an Izod shirt, head yell leader Kelly Joseph looks like a typical college student of the 1980s. At the same time, with his clean-scrubbed all-American looks, short hair and traditional white uni form, he could easily pass for a yell leader of the ’50s. I his down-to-earth senior usually has a smile and talks easily about himself and his position. Joseph said he has been coming to yell practices at Texas A&M ever since he can remember. Joseph, an agriculture economics major from Round Rock, said he has watched Aggie yell leaders for years hoping that one day he could be the guy in overalls telling jokes and inspiring the Twelfth Man to yell louder for the Aggie team. Last year as a junior, Joseph fi nally got that chance. "In the fall of 1978, I heard a joke at a yell practice and told myself, Tm going to tell that same joke as a yell leader someday,”’ Joseph said. “Last year I got to tell the joke, and I even got a response — people actu- y would ll him hoi e I.utheu commil ing in » Ho cur dTcsvcilfc Presents: Modern Music Night 2 for 1 All Night NO COVER open at 7:00 mxMz wap 813 Wellborn Call 693-4045 Papxz'&Piffla At Alfredo’s Come and Get it Aggies 16” Pizza Supreme Cheese $099 846-0079 Hours: 5-12 Daily We Make Ou^Dough Fresh Dally 846-3824 Open early Thurs. & Fri. The Choice Is Yours! S3?, PONDEROSA MOTEL 6 1 ROOM RATES * 1 fi 95 1 O SINGLE 16 95 1 ^ SINGLE TELEPHONE FREE LOCAL CALLS 24-HR MESSAGES WAKE UP CALLS NO PHONE IN ROOMS TV FREE H.B.O. FREE COLOR TV NO H.B.O. 990 DAY, B&W $1.25 COLOR BATHROOM BATH TUB & SHOWER SHOWER ONLY | RESTAURANT ON PREMISES 5 A.M.-10 P.M. NO LAUNDRY MAT COIN OPERATE NO POOL YES YES TRUCK PRKG. 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Joseph, a member of the Corps of Cadets, describes himself as “easy going, realistic and organized,” and talks openly about the ups and downs of being a yell leader. “Being elected yell leader has given me a lot of confidence and the opportunity to express different as pects of my personality,” Joseph said. “I enjoy Bible study, literature and music, but when I put on my overalls and go out in front of all those people, it requires me to be dif ferent than I normally am — more outgoing, lively and energetic.” Joseph said the demands of the job are often less than glamorous. “My junior year was tough — there was and still is a great deal of pressure,” he said. “With travel plans and being responsible for get ting things done as well as maintain ing myself as a student, it can get very tiring. “As a senior I’ve grown up a lot — I’ve learned more about myself and others. “This year the spirit has been bet ter than it’s ever been. It’s been frus trating, though, to see the Twelfth Man work so hard and not be able to see the results in the way of Aggie wins.” Joseph said that it’s easy to get “the big head” being in the limelight but he tries to keep things in per spective. “I try to play it down and act like it’s not that big of a deal,” he said with an enthusiastic grin. “But I guarantee, it’s as fun as it looks,_ United Press International AUSTIN — The state highway department said Tuesday Texans will soon notice a dramatic increase in road maintenance and construc tion projects because of a tax bill passed by the Legislature in July. The state Department of High ways and Public Transportation said it expects to award $90 million in highway contracts in November, compared to about $29 million in November 1983. The Legislature raised the gaso line tax by 5-cents and also hiked motor vehicle registration fees to generate an additional $400 million in state matching funds for 1985. Police beat The following incidents were reported to the University Police Department through Tuesday. MISDEMEANOR THETT: • A Schwinn 10-speed bicycle was stolen from outside Langford Architecture Center. • A blue Fuji Aspree 12-speed bicycle and a maroon Schwinn Traveler 12-speed bicycle were stolen from the east side of Mosher 1 fall. • A GTE touch-tone tele phone was stolen from 310 Bol ton Hall. • A gray Schwinn World Tour 10-speed bicycle was stolen from outside Zachry Engineering Cen ter. • A backpack was stolen from (he fourth floor of Sterling C. Evans Library. • Tour wire wheel covers were stolen from a 1980 Chevrolet in Parking Annex 24. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: • The driver’s side door was damaged on a 1980 Chevrolet in Parking Annex 30. BURGLARY OF A BUILD ING: • A General Electric AM/FM radio and cassette player and $20 in cash were stolen from a stu dent’s room in McGinnis Hall. 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