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

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Home football halftimes entertain Big Eight fans Special events featured during halftimes added to the festivities of home football games. At the 40th annual Editors ' Day, 250 Kansas editors and publishers were hosted to a buffeteria luncheon and the Colorado State game. More than 6,500 bandsmen, representing 103 Kansas high schools, marched into formation during halftime at the Iowa State game to perform in the largest Band Day program in University history. As Honorary Parents for 1968, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Warner received special recognition in a ceremony preceding the Missouri game. Topping off Parents ' Day events, comedian Pat Paulsen entertained more than 4,300 students and their parents at an evening performance. An estimated 800 Kansas high school cheerleaders performed during the halftime at the Oklahoma State game. As an extra attraction of the Parents ' Day game, Pat Paulsen greets the fans during halftime ceremonies. Honorary parents Mr. and Mrs. Rod Warner greet par- ents attending the Union luncheon before the game. 26

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Dr. Benjamin Spock pauses with Student Body Presi- dent Bob Morrow after speaking at the draft teach-in. Former director of the CIA, the late Allen Dulles dis- cussed United States intervention in Vietnam. Civil rights leader James Farmer explains the black power movement during a convocation appearance. 25

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Cheerleaders representing state high schools join in Wildcat yells at halftime of the Oklahoma State game. After parading through downtown Manhattan and Aggieville, bandsmen perform at the Iowa halftime. Songs centering on the theme of This is My Country are played by 6,500 bandsmen representing 103 Kan- sas high schools. Groups traveled up to 300 miles to be a part of the largest Band Day in University history. M ' ' ' - v 27