Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

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Student Life -- Greg Vincent With money growing ever harder to come by, students' lifestyles had to dining in the cafeteria. Part-time jobs were essential for many students. Companionship was found in inexpensive pastimes, such as free campus entertainment and hanging out in the University Center game room and the music lis- still, after 60 years of campus growth. As finances grew adjust. Many realized the economy of tening lounge. Campus construction came to a stand- tighter, students learned the meaning of sacrifice. But some traditions lived on, such as Miss Murray State, the Hanging of the Green and Campus Lights. Meanwhile, a new student am- bassador program was started to promote the university to prospec- tive students and alumni. Also, MSU was the site chosen for the National Boy Scout Museum and Wrather Hall was converted to the Wrather West Kentucky Museum. So while students learned the meaning of cutting corners, they also recognized their - and their school's - ability to overcome obstacles. Student Life 9

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ie first signs of spring are sy to recognize. Dorm lawns dotted with students throw- frisbees to the blast of rock ' roll from nearby windows. cycles that have been idle all nter are oiled and shined. mme lay out in 50-degree eather trying to catch some ys, but catch only goose xmps. Spring, for many students, joying the springtime sunshine. :se girls take advantage of one of : beaches at Kentucky Lake for : day. vw- I makes the light at the end of the tunnel seem just a little bit brighter. Studying somehow is put off as students take time out to enjoy the beautiful weather. Many special events marked last spring's arrival. The Stu- dent Government Association sponsored their annual formal dance, the Presidential Ball, held for the first time in the University Center Ballroom. Dorm students enjoyed the fun olympics and water gun games during Spring Extrava- ganza. The Greek organizations were caught up in many activi- ties during the spring. Greek Week, sponsored by the Pan- hellenic Council and lnterfrater- nity Council, included a Greek Assembly, an old-fashioned pic- nic, and a dance. The fraternities sponsored competitive events for sorori- ties and the women's dorms. The brothers of the Sigma Chi fraternity could be seen pro- tecting their black derby hats from female students in one of the events for Sigma Chi Derby Day. Fraternities and sororities alike tested their muscles while competing in events for the Al- pha Gamma Rho Paul Bunyan Day. The brothers of the Kappa Alpha fraternity donned Con- federate uniforms to honor Southern traditions during Old South Week. Sorority women gathered at the Alpha Tau Omega house, where they cheered for amphib- ian athletes and enjoyed a con- coction called swamp water to celebrate the ATO Frog Hop. Greeks and independents alike gathered at the Quadran- gle for the 23rd annual All-Cam- pus Sing, sponsored by the Sig- mas Alpha lota music fraterni- ty. Best dorm honors went to Springer and Richmond for their Beach Boys medley. The independent title was given to Sock and Buskin for their Love 'Baroquen' Style. Phi Kappa Tau fraternity won best theme for their rendi- tion of songs from the musical Grease. The girls of Sigma Sigma Sigma, dressed in Gay '90s cos- tumes, were named best soror- ity for their presentation of Meet Me ln St. Louis. Russell Gross, the group's director, was named best director. The best fraternity title went to Pi Kappa Alpha for their medley of commercial jingles. Spring, although a time for relaxation and recreation, is a very busy time. But keeping busy just seems to make the long-awaited summer vacation that much closer. Q5 0 Charlotte Houchins - 'WwMllnuu. we ..,,,,, W.. ,W wail., Debbie Haller Making waves on the peaceful waters at Wildcat Beach, is Valerie Prickett. Prickett and a group of her friends rented a boat for the day to ski. Swaying to the music. the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity sang commercial jingles for the spectators gathered at All-Campus Sing. Dressed in colorful button-down shirts, the brothers seized the best fraternity trophy for the second consecutive year. Valerie Allison Mau Brandon Spring l l