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

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rogress pushed on as classes were dismissed on Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr s birthday. Culture of Quality was another step forward, as President Dean Hubbard focused on improving the quality of the undergraduate experience. Computer technology some- how gave Northwest a new atmosphere. Spirit was high as progress was evident everywhere we turned. Things were looking up for Northwest as it was switched on line to face another year. 6 Opening

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Jogging is a popular pastime for some fitness fanatics. Susan Bury ran ap- proximately two miles every day to keep in shape. Photo by Debby Kerr While most fans choose to take cover from October snow, Pam Humphrey and Leon Sequeira stick with the ' Cats during the Homecoming game. Al- though some dedicated fans showed their spirit, the ' Cats still lost the game. Photo by Kevin Sharpe Workmen hang Northwest banners from light poles in downtown Maryville in preparation for Home- coming. Maryville businesses and citi- zens adopted poles to help finance the project, which was handled through the Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Mark Strecker Opening 5

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A crew member from Kansas City Bal- loon Fantasies fills the hot-air balloon to send off the arts season during En- core Weekend. The three-day celebra- tion also included Make Me Laugh and performances by various musical groups. Photo by Kevin FuUerton With the opening of the Electronic Campus complete. Gov. John Ashcroft dons the Northwest cap and shirt pre- sented to him by Student Senate Presi- dent Christie Boyd. Approximately 3,000 people attended the opening ceremonies. Photo by Kevin Fullerton Hired to entertain during Family Day, Richard Renner skillfully rides his uni- cycle around campus. Children, as well as students and parents, enjoyed his act. Photo by Debby Kerr 1 he second floor of the Playpen pro- vides spectators with a different view of the Homecoming parade. Twenty- five high school bands participated in the annual event. Photo by Ron Al- pough Opening 7