Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

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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

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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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Pleated trousers and slim-fitting ankles are the style for today's males and females. Yvette Payne shows the belt- ed jacket and Tony Smith is wearing the narrow tie which has returned to the fashion scene. :ff ff' lr f P A . l-- Nair si 4 Western wear isn t just for guys anymore' Cyndi Page show her version of the cowboy look jx