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

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Pulling with his las t ounce of strength, Kevin Keith shows determination as he attempts to pull the Alpha Kappa Lambdas to victory, during the tug-of-war. The AKLs took fourth place in the event. -Photo by Scott Trunkhill Helium balloons were released to officially be- gin Greek Week. Fraternities and sororities gather to sing at the Bell Tower after the balloons drifted into the air. -Photo by Scott Trunkhill It was an embarrassing, hilarious event as Phi Mu, Nelsie Henning tries to ride her tricycle around the track. Wearing flippers on her feet, she struggles to get the trike back to the next rider. -Photo by Scott Trunkhill 30 Greek Week

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Hanging around the ' Ville The search for weekend fun ig city lights, the hustle and bustle of night life, people scurrying about the streets with things to do. Weekends in the ' Ville were not so glamorous, but students created original attractions. Dorm rooms were popular settings for en- tertainment. Guys enjoyed watching football games or renting movies, popping popcorn, eating pizza or drinking a few beers. Some preferred the serenity of a suitcase college atmosphere and hibernated in their rooms. Weekends were a good time for me to catch up on my sleep, do laundry, clean my room or do the things I ' d put off all week, Tom Bart said. Typical scenes in girls ' rooms were quite different. They tended to write letters, re-dec- orate their rooms or have slumber parties. Some girls managed to be more sly, however. When I got bored, Lisa Oltman said, I liked to try on my roommate ' s clothes while she was gone; to see what I could wear the next week. Lamkin Gym facilities, dorm lounges and the Owens Library were frequently used by those who chose not to confine themselves to their rooms. Whether it was playing volley- ball in Horace Mann, shooting pool or throw- ing the Frisbee, students found activities to occupy their time. There was always something to do, Jay Tiefenthaler said. I would call home to find out what was going on, go swimming, lift weights or go out on dates. Escaping campus was necessary for some who felt isolated from the outside world. Fraternity or sorority members often had house duties and some students had regu- lar jobs that filled their weekends. The parti- ers went to Nodaway Lake or attended the Friday Afternoon Club at The Power Station. Roadtripping was a popular event for those seeking big city attractions or those who sim- ply wanted to get away. I ' d go to Kansas City or St. Joe to see a concert or just bum around town and ex- plore, David Felt said. Visiting other colleges or attending Roy- als and Chiefs games provided a change of atmosphere for students. Women often sought out shopping malls. Whether or not they had any money, they enjoyed looking and trying on clothes. Simply seeing a movie or eating out broke the monotony of the school routine. Regardless of the fun students had while staying at school, people frequently com- plained there was nothing to do in Maryville. If everyone had stayed here on the weekends, this place would have been fun, Kelly Zart said. The most fun I ever had was the first three days before school started be- cause everyone was here. With so many friends around, there was much more to do. Although students didn ' t discover big city lights and the hustle and bustle of city life in Maryville; they found their own entertain- ment through creativity and individuality. Maryville had its own weekend attractions — the people. □ Cara Moore and Lisa Helzer If everyone stayed here on the weekends, this place would have been fun. Kelly Zart Weekends 29

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m i Hi m New and improved Four days make a Greek Week here it went, a trash can on wheels. Four guys dressed in togas made out of bed- sheets and Italian tablecloths pushed the can with a girl in- side all over campus. She looked as if she was going to jump through her skin. Her screams could be heard across campus. She held on for dear life as the men pushed the portable trash can. Just as they turned into Roberta Circle, the wheels flew off, but that didn ' t stop them. They picked up the can, minus the wheels, and sprinted to the finish line. These chariot races were much different than during the days of the ancient Greeks. However, the days of the Greeks were back, back at Northwest anyway. Greek Week was a tradition filled with wacky events. Several changes took place from past Greek Weeks. Out went the old games like volleyball, boxing, marshmallow stuffing and hot dog eating contests. New games like the keg toss, the pizza eating contest, pyramid building and the chariot race were added. One of the most popular events, the chari- ot race, required the fraternities to construct their own chariots. The race began in the Horace Mann parking lot and ended at Roberta Circle. Women from the sororities volunteered to ride in the chariots. For some women, the ride was bumpy and quite an ex- perience, but for others, the ride was as smooth as silk. I felt safe, Laura Kastens said. My chari- ot was very comfortable. It was custom built, --continued Chariot races were a new attraction to Greek Week. Pulling past the men of Sigma Phi Epsi- lon, the men of Delta Sigma Phi race to the fin- ish line. -Photo by Scott Trunkhill h Anytime you get a pair of pantyhose together with fruit, you ' re bound to see something hilarious. ' ' Chris Cotten V Greek Week 31