Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

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'rl P. Wakefield The result of hard work is a smile shared by Wes and Teresa Smith. The Smiths both received their bachelor's degree in May 1980, Trying to overlook the heat and long lines, this grad received his degree in the summer gradu- ation ceremony. Sad and happy tears are shed by Toni Dias when Dorothy McNary received her degree in the spring. Graduation can be a long process and the lines seen to go on forever. This student seems to be willing to get it over with. l8 Student Life l R. Matthews P. Wakefield 'Ky ' '. at ,Af 1. R. Matthews

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Amid 100-degree tempreature students found many ways to . . . p A an-m BEAT THE ll E ' The summer months are always an- ticipated by students as an enjoyable break from classes. But the summer of 1980 brought some unpleasant condi- tions for Murray State students. Finding a job for the summer was difficult and many students spent the summer just trying to find a job. Many employers who in previous years had hired summer help were having to cut back on their permanent help. Summer sessions occupied the sum- mer months for those students who could not find a job or would rather make progress toward their degree. The heat was a big topic of the sum- mer. The hundred degree mark was not uncommon in western Kentucky this year. Many cases of heat stroke and overexposure were reported in this area, as well as all over the country. The extreme heat seemed to magnify the rain shortage over the summer. The below average rainfall seemed to cause agriculture to suffer the most from the parched weather. Disregarding the dry, hot weather students seemed to spend every possible free minute in or around the lakes area. A good way to cure summertime blahs! ...,. t R nh... R. Matthews A momentary escape from the long daily summer sessions is enjoyed by this student on the steps of Lovett Auditorium. fhi 5 -1 y, :Un .,. 6' H, Q - J I ' ,,,.gs-. ,- 'V R -Ymezf R. Matthews A necessity for the summer heat is a nice full cooler. Michelle Thornton enjoys a summery afternoon at Wildcat beach. . K .fa - ,,,h W 1- 5 4 . fl in... K 5 .-1' ith ff' 'ef A ' 'ii' -V . ' ta 1 'Qv-f .. . O a A A vin---A. .... . f ' W' Q l .4 - 155. L? -4 T H M -mls' --our ilu' --..,,,s' Sometimes the beautiful lake does not compete R. Matthgws with the female scenery on the beach. Brad Moore relaxes and enjoys all the scenery. Summer I7

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Grad ua tion I All Depends How You Look At It! Eagerly awaiting graduation to dreading the last days of classes seems to be the range of feelings of graduating students. For some students, the handshake of Dr. Constantine Curris with diploma in hand is only a boost into the real world and a good ridance of the academic world. No more late night cram ses- sions to pass a critical exam, no more struggling to find campus parking places, and no more walking to class in miserable heat, in the breathtaking cold, or in soggy, rain-drenched clothes. It just seems wonderfully impossible not to have to wait in registration and dropfadd lines again! Age makes no difference when it comes to earn Lookin ' g back over the years, London Walker mg your degree This new MSU grad is preparing waits in line to receive her master's degree. Many other students feel differently. Enjoying the academic life, some stu- dents indicate receiving one degree is only a stepping stone toward earning another. Close friendships are separat- ed and the familiar surroundings are left behind. Many students feel a twinge of sadness as they are leaving the class- room or moving out of the dorms for the last time. In May 1980, 535 undergraduates re- ceived bachelor's degrees and 134 stu- dents received their masteris degree. Bachelor's degrees were conferred upon 137 students and master's degrees were received by 206 in the graduation cere- mony in August 1980. ,pi