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

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Students returning to a flood-scarred Manhattan saw lingering signs ofthe summer ' s sudden onslaught of rain. Sandbags stacked around homes symbolized the time residents defended the city against Tuttle Creek ' s raging waters. On July 18, Ogden, Hunter ' s Island and Dix addition residents evacuated their homes to avoid the advancing water. More than 200 families found relief at the American Red Cross shelter in the Union. The shelter closed in time to make room for the 20,050 students who descended upon campus for the fall semester.The 725 students enrolled at Salina brought total enrollment to 20,775. Although this was an unexpected decrease of 1.5 percent, students-of-color enrollment increased by 110. The crashing thunder of a violent storm Aug. 20 was accompanied by spontaneous flashes that lit up the night (Continued on page 4) WITHOUT no architecture classes scheduled to meet during the day, Larry Rohling, freshman in found time to see his girlfriend, Suzanne Rupp, in on a landing behind Seaton Hall. Rupp went to Seaton, where Rohling worked, to help him catch up on his classes. (Photo by Brian W. Kratzer) Haley, senior in agronomy, sneaks a piece of watermelon while helping Matt Walker, junior in animal sciences and industry, slice melons before the annual Watermelon Feed and Activities Fair at Waters Hall commons. The fair was organized to get agriculture-related club members together in a social atmosphere. (Photo by Brian W. Kratzer)

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K-State facilities workers repair the roofs of Kedzie Hall (foreground), which was damaged by wind, and Anderson Hall (background), which was struck by lightning in August. Richard Garcia smiled at another worker as Roger Hegman, supervisor, attached asphalt shingles. The repair work delayed the planned re-roofing of Ahearn Field House. (Photo by Brian W. Kratzer) A student reaches for a rebound during a game of basketball at Purple Power Play on Poyntz. The rally took place the Thursday and Friday nights before K- State ' s first football game against New Mexico State University. (Photo by Cary Conover)

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Boisseau, freshman in sciences, writes a check for a bunk bed as Kenneth Messner, Manhattan, pulls a bed out of his station wagon in the lot in front of Ford Hall. Messner, known as Mr. Bunk Bed by students, spent one hour each day of the year making the beds. He sold about 100 beds yearly for $80 a bed. His biggest selling time was in the fall, when moved into residence halls. (Photo by Cary Conover) (Continued from page 3) sky. Without warning, a bolt of lightning struck Hall ' s south roof at 3:45 a.m., causing $1.2 million in repairs. Several offices were damaged, but a sprinkler system and the quick action of Craig Goodman, junior in fine arts, saved the building from destruction. Despite several officers ' efforts, the goal posts at KSU Stadium couldn ' t be protected after the Wildcat football team defeated KU 10-9. Jubilant fans in the record-setting crowd of 44,165 suddenly stormed the field to tear the goal posts down. Students carried the posts to Aggieville and celebrated a win that extended the Cats ' home-winning streak to 10 and boosted their record to 5-0. The debate team also enjoyed victory as the varsity and junior varsity teams national championships.Their efforts were unexpectantly recognized by broadcaster Paul Harvey, who told 6.5 million listeners that Kansas State is our nation ' s number one now - our nation ' s number one in debate. Surviving sudden floods and enjoying unexpected victories made students realize they could never be fully prepared for the year ' s events. Like most of life ' s and triumphs, the highlights of the year occurred without warning. Kansas State is our nation ' s number one now — our nation ' s number one in debate. Paul Harvey