Kansas State University - The Royal Purple Yearbook

“student life Students banded together on the field, filled the stands and celebrated in unison, proving K-State ' s numbers were not easily divided. More than 600 K-State and Texas A & M University musi- cians combined talents during halftime Oct. 18 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the piece " Stars and Stripes Forever, " John Phillip Sousa ' s famous march. Willie the Wildcat also reached a landmark birthday, his year as K-State ' s mascot. Willie helped kick off Homecoming festivities with the reappearance of the bonfire, which more than 3,000 attended. Rusty ' s Outback roasted with the return of the Pecs on the Patio competition on Wednesdays from Sept. 24 to Oct. 15. The muscle fest featured 54 pecs and packed the Outback with spectators wanting an alternative to the usual bar activities. Audience members filled the 94-seat Purple Masque Theater for the return of the Student Dance Concert Oct. 3 and 4. The two shows were choreographed and performed by about 20 students. Whether celebrating a birthday or reviving a tradition, students combined to make their work count. ancers Breye Mata, sophomore in theatre, and Shelby Jennings, senior in theatre, look up during their duet in the Student Dance Concert. (Photo by Brandon White) 8 _page student dives for an apple at the Crazy Cat Kickoff in Weber Arena. The event was a series of comical games sponsored by Kansas State University Association of Residence Halls. (Photo by Brandon White) Page 16 6.student life ”