Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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Barbara president. Furthermore, Panhellenic and IFC started preparing in the spring for Formal Rush. They organized a booklet explaining the different Greek organizations. Panhellenic sent newsletters, along with applications, out to incoming freshmen dur- ing the summer, Dempsey said. Fraternity rush lasted three weeks, whereas, sorority rush only lasted four days. All four sororities had four days of parties with various themes, and gave out bids on the fifth day. Rush was like a big whirlwind, Tracy Turn- er said. But I could tell which sorority was special to me and where I belonged. She said nothing could explain the feeling she had when she walked into her sorority ' s chapter room. I knew that all I had been through was worth it. Each fraternity was allowed one alcoholic smoker during Formal Rush. A smoker was the major party during rush, Paul Mertz said. You were invited to dinner and then a party, this was when you on said. He successful. During so| signed a rus woman fror A rush cc at all times i any questior Parrott, Panl ded that th| listener. was dyil rush counse when 1 founc ty I pledged, ' and talked enough witf without her.) Formal Rj ships with trj because evg. ty to meet Formal serious look| rot said.D Waiting for a friend during pre-registration, Karelle Hatcher takes time to read the orientation pamphlet. -Photo by Kevin Fullerton Study breaks are more enjoyable in the sum- mer sun. David Wright reads a novel and relaxes by Colden Pond. -Photo by Kevin Fullerton Summer 15

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I loved not having classes on Friday so I could cruise out of here. Clara Martison 4 Summer studies Books instead of beaches - inals came to an end. Belongings were packed and books were traded in for sun- tan lotion. Most stu- dents headed for the pool, started a sum- mer job, or caught up on favorite soaps, hap- py to escape the class- room for a carefree summer. Other students, eager for their degrees, settled in for summer sessions. I basically wanted to get caught up on my credits, Carol Freeman said, so 1 wouldn ' t have to take as many hours in the fall. Because most of the on-campus students lived in Franken Hall, they met students who were not usual dorm residents. There were teachers living in Franken who were going to school to get re-certified, Toni Anthony said. I lived next door to two older ladies. It was interesting. Some students found themselves having to roll out of bed early in the morning in time to make it to 7:15 classes. These brave souls conquered this inhumane hour and trudged onward to classes, even though the average student on summer vacation usually did not see the light of day until late morning. My chemistry class was at 7:15 and it was hard to get up, Stan Greenwell said. But I just forced myself to get up and go. Some students did not see their morning classes as a great obstacle and even grew to like them. I didn ' t think the early classes were too bad, Schackelford said. I was done by 1 1 and had my afternoons free. The quiet night life of Maryville caused some students to go home for the weekends. I loved not having any classes on Friday so I could cruise out of here, Clara Martison said. But not having classes on Friday dur- ing the summer made it hard to stick around during the regular school year. With limited options to choose from, stu- dents tried to create their own fun when the sun went down. There weren ' t a lot of things to do on- campus at night, Anthony said. We went for bike rides, on long walks or to the mo- vies. We sort of had the run of the campus and the town, but there wasn ' t much to do. Students who took first block courses were able to take advantage of the remaining sum- mer months. Because I went first block I had time to take a trip to California for my summer va- cation, Freeman said. So when it was time to come back in the fall, it was no problem. Those who went second block had little time to relax before the fall semester. Summer school went at such a leisurely pace and classes seemed easier, Greenwell said. It was hard to come back to the rou- tine and pick up the hours again. As summer came to an end, the suntan lotion was put away and the books were brought back out. For some, however, the books were only shuffled around a bit.D : 14 Summer

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Playfair helps students unwind after a hard day of moving in. One activity allowed Patricia Scanlan and Student Ambassador Brian Graeve to blow off a little steam. -Photo by Kevin Fullerton Trying to be helpful, Andy McEvoy directs a freshman to North Complex. Finding one ' s way around proved to be one of many problems for new students. -Photo by Kevin Fullerton