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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Vol. 34, No. 18. October 6 1971

Signing off

Signing off

Thanks to those people who have willingly contributed to these pages throughout the year. Some people are worthy of special mention. Ian Dunn's interest in University sport is well-known, and although his rugby column was somewhat controversial, he was one contributor who could always be relied upon. Andrew Wright was ever-ready with copy to do with the administration of the various sports played at this university.

Rick Priest, of the Cricket Club, Peter Murphy and David Turner of Karate, Cliff Laking (soccer) and Doug Hill (Hockey) have been particularly keen in promoting their clubs through Salient.

Others prominent were: Gav Adlam (Rifles), Ann Armstrong (Ski), Philip Kear and Ian Stockwell (Athletics), Alan Laidler and the Gym staff and many and Ian Stockwell (Athletics) Alan Laidler and the Gym staff and many others.

With the interest shown by these people university sport looks like having a bright future. Upgrading of facilities will also help.

Apathy appears to be the catch-cry of university administrators. It appears to me however, that this apathy can be countered if interest is engendered in the recreational pursuits this university offers. Those who do get involved in University sport are generally those who show the most interest in their university, and those who are least apathetic. It is a pity such people constitute a minority.

University sport has a big following among the public, and can be a significant factor in maintaining good community - university relationships.

This year has been quite a successful one for Vic sports enthusiasts. Special congratulations should go to the cricket team, for their outstanding record at Summer Tournament, and also to the Rugby Club, firstly because they won the Wellington Club championship, and secondly because of the success of the Senior A side which was much criticized early in the season.

My thanks go to all those willing contributors who, because of space limitations, must go unmentioned.