Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Checking line order and other details, graduates gath- er on the Anderson hall lawn before beginning the academic procession to Memorial Stadium. The pro- cession began with the ringing of Anderson ' s bell. McCain confers degrees at night commencement As the last function to be performed in Memo- rial Stadium, 1,115 degrees were conferred at the 1968 graduation exercises. Among those receiving diplomas was the fifty thousandth student to be graduated from the University. Coordinated by Dean Ellsworth Gerritz and Student Body Presi- dent Bill Worley, the evening ' s program included a greeting from the Board of Regents and an ad- dress by Governor Robert Docking. For the first time, four undergraduate instructors were recog- nized for their overall excellence in teaching. After gathering west of the Union, faculty members prepare to lead the graduates to commencement. 17

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At the annual alumni banquet, two women grads remi- nisce about their college days and note developments. Distinguished alumni join the degree candidates for evening graduation ceremonies in Memorial Stadium. Photo by David von Riesen 16

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! mm r able opportunities and to assume influential roles as student members of the University community. At the opening session of Orientation Week, President McCain advises students to take advantage of avail- .; During a summer pre-enrollment session, the families of prospective students receive a guided tour of the campus. Lectures and meetings with the faculty also were used to familiarize parents with the University. 18