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

Text from Pages 1 - 318 of the 1989 volume:

% t . ' . •. ' i   . . I • ' • • • ' C-l ' 1 Speak For Yourself Student Life 6a Chalk Talk Academics 80a 1 Group Discussion ; Groups 112a Pep Talk Sports 176a You Said It People 208a For The Record News Magazine 250 Index 268 • • •  i 4 to be • I Tower 1989 • % s Copyright 198 Wer Yearbook-NWlM. ' -i ' J Bfi:, % Tower i989 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri 64468 Volume 68 ENROLLMENT: 5,333 DEBATABLE The presidential elections bring out students ' political spirit. During an on-the-spot interview, Tbni Vansaghi and Nelsie Henning spoke to Christine Schicker about candidates Michael Dukakis and George Bush. Photo by Jennifer Siy _ to be jO - ' Hfe were ail talking about it. Over 1,400 frestimen • ' elbowed their way onto campus to . boost enrollment to an all-time high. , But with the leap in enrollment came overcrowd- ing. It seemed we all were affected: - there weren ' t enough textbooks to go around, cafeteria lines were endless, parking places were scarce and resi- . - .dence halls were filled to capacity. ' ' To compound matters, temperatures soared into the 100s. Precipitation became wishful ' ' • thinking, and Maryville entered Phase ' .II of its water conservation plan. i The dry spell did bring a sunny Homecoming, however. While we had nothing but ' praise for the weatherman, reviews for • ' the scheduling were mixed when it was ■ ' ■ ' pushed up to Sept. 24. . . • Just as we started to adjust to all the changes, a - ' . more pressing issue was being debat- ed: racism. When unpleasant ex- changes between black and white stu- dents were followed by the appearance • ' of Ku Klux Klan brochures in the ' library, racism became an issue we - couldn ' t ignore. • . . ' . . • • • ( • 4 . 2 I Opening . ' • ' ' . . ' f • . • • .  • - ' SIDELINES SfSf H POLITICS The lawn by Golden 71 T TIJ T ip Since this youngster can ' t Pond provides a van- l f ll I I ll k vote, he supports candid- tage point for two i wJul 1 1 wt ates the best way he knows maintenance workers to view the Homecoming ' how by carrying a sign along the Homecoming Pa- Parade. They spent the week before preparing the . rade route. Parents often played a part in their campus for visitors. Photo by Jeff Martin - _ children ' s political beliefs. Photo by Debby Kerr vvWS ' uPLimm Student leaders wait for their cue to release balloons. They spent more than three hours inflating, tying and stuff- ing balloons in a net for Advantage ' 88. Photo by Debby Kerr .  . Qfjerting 1 3 [ • to be It was a tough year, and administrators didn ' t ■ ' escape complications. In April, faculty ■ • • members spoke out against President ' Dean Hubbard and Vice President ' Richard Dumont with a ' ' no confi- dence vote. . . ' ' « The administrative shake-up continued when ■ Dumont and Vice President John Mees resigned. ■ ' And just when we thought we were out of the ' ■ news, Shaila Aery, commissioner of, higher education, suggested closing . ■ Northwest to enhance state appropria- tions. Although legislators opposed the ' . scenario, it threatened recruitment. Though the year started off as a challenging one, we remained hopeful. While the Keep- . ing the Promise national conference on ' ' . education brought the University into the spotlight, individual programs con- tinued to excel. The CARE program , received a $92,000 grant to increase al- cohol and drug awareness on campus, ' and the Tower yearbook was named one of six Pacemaker publications—- ' putting it in the top 1 percent of all year- ' books in the United States. % J 4 I dpentng SPLATTERED Kathleen Gimbel shakes off some of the grime she accumulated in a game of mud volleyball. The ■ spring matches were a tradition at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house. Photo by Christie Johnston NOTABLE Ethnic Dance Theater ' kicks off Family Day ac- tivities. The 26 dancers, singers and musicians performed with a variety of authentic instruments, including a Bulgarian ac- cordion. Fijoto by Jeff Martin • ■ T T JJ A CaUfomia raisin accompanies . J I I rl I band member Byron Tinder during ' K MJ A a half time performance. In addition ' to performing halftime shows, the band also did an exhibition for high school students at Clarin- da, Iowa. Photo by Jeff Martin • Opening 5 It was an unpredictable year, but through debate ' . over the issues, we learned there were , ; - at least two sides to every story We weren ' t sure what would happen next . ' or what side we would take. But whatever the issue, it left us with... . ¥ ' - 9;4V jm-- - ' P ' ' - ■.- ■: f ■:■■■■■ ' ■ ■ f f PRECISIOM Slick routines are a trade- mark of the Steppers. The squad performed with the Bearcat Marching Band at football pre-game and half- time shows. Photo by Jeff Martin SETBACK Iryuries hamper the Bearcats ' efforts as Dennis Gilian is taken out of the Homecoming game. The ' Cats started the season with seven iryured players, and some were forced to sit out most of the year on the iryured reserve Ust. Photo by Mark ' Strecker _ BUBBLY Bearcat Marching band tuba player Ed Huenemann blows bubbles to pass time during a football game. Huenemann often entertained the band in the end zone. Photo by Jeff Martin 6 Opening for YOURSELF It was a political year, so it seemed only right for us to speak out- about issues. Although action seemed slow in arriving, there was, plenty of discussion. Homecoming was scheduled earlier than usual Sept. 24, generating a large number of complaints. Some • , adopted a positive outlook, how- ever, realizing that it would leave a traditionally busy October almost stress-free. While Greek groups found time short for Homecoming projects, fraternities ' j also faced administrative problems- during Rush. Parties were drying up, but the summer drought subsided when we received rain Sept. 15. Although the large freshman class brought ' overcrowding, long lines a nd park- ing shortages, it represented the growth and vitality of the Univer- sity. Discussions could be heard everywhere, V and although we spoke out about . the same issues, we all seemed to find our own answers. SOLEFUL Foot fashion is just one way students express their in- dividuality. With so controversial is- sues up for debate, many found that •speaking for themselves was a daily necessity Photo illustration by Dean Carlson FINALE Phi Mu Alisa Lara raises her hands in a show of spirit to close the sorority ' s Variety Show skit. Lara portrayed Bobby Bearcat in their recreation of the movie It ' s a Wonderful Life. ' ' Photo by Sarah Frerking b 6b Student Life Entertainment Setting the stage for a lively year of entertainment, Campus Activity Programmers presented a diverse calendar that included game shows, regional comedians, rock groups and the Charlie Daniels Band. -page 72 Weekends Whether breaking away or just taking a break, weekday-weary students found time to do their own thing when T.G.I. Friday rolled around. -page 62 Racial tension Northwest was in the news almost constantly during the fall semester, with regional me- dia focusing on campus racial problems and state funding for higher education. -page 38 Student Life 6c More than fun and games Greek Week inspires unity and competition Having members from each organi- zation on tlie teams made the Softball game fun. It gave me a chance to meet a lot of people I didn ' t really know and have a good time in the process. -Audra Pulley by Denise Pierce What a week, lb the average person it might have just seemed Iil e any other, but to the members of the frateriuties and sorori- ties, it was a week of games and service that showed the pride they had in their organiza- tions. It was a week to be Greek. The Greeks kicked off the week April 12 with a new feature to the annual line-up. Keeping with the spirit of the Olympic year, a Tbrch Run was held u which a torch was passed off to representative at each frater- nity house. The fraternity representatives ran with the torch until they reached cam- pus, where representatives of each sorority took over. It brought all of the greek organi- zations to the Memorial Bell Tbwer. The Tbrch Run went a lot better then what we had expected, Greek Week Co- chairman Mike Campo said. It was neat to see all the frats running together Once at the BeU Tbwer, Campo and Co-chair Judith Thompson introduced the Greek or- ganizations, where they began the tradition- al Greek Sing. Chariot races kicked off the competition as fraternity members carted sorority women around campus in homemade chariots. After an afternoon of friendly competition, the fraternities and sororities held a skating party for area children, earning $114 that was donated to the Maryville Parks and Recrea- tion Department. Another philanthropy project involved cleaning the Courthouse square. The Greeks also joined forces for a Softball game and picnic at Sunrise Park as part of the week ' s activities. Having members from each organization on the teams made the Softball game fun, Audra PuUey, a member of Sigma Sigma Sig- ma, said. It gave me a chance to meet a lot of people I didn ' t really know and have a good time in the process. And winning made it even better. Besides the chariot races and the Softball games, Greeks also particated in events like tricycle races, a pizza-eating contest, canoe races and a mystery event. The mystery event brought players to- gether with whipped cream, aluminum pie pans, crackers and a volleyball net. The mys- tery of the game was revealed, but only a short time before the event had to be called off. ' ' Contestants in the mystery event had to fill a pie pan with whipped cream and toss it over the net, Pulley said. After they had caught four pie pans, they were to eat a cracker and whistle. We got through it a cou- ple of times until we had to call it because of the wind. The Assassination Game was added to the Greek Week schedule, and took place throughout the week. Players used water guns to assassinate their target person, Campo said. While do- ing that, they had to watch out for them- selves so they didn ' t get assassinated. Because the Assassination Game was a new event, and players participated on a trial ba- sis, no points were awarded to the wirmers. The competitive portion of Greek Week ended April 15 with the awards ceremony, where Phi Mu and Sigma Phi Epsilon were named champions of the Greek games. An all-Greek party wrapped things up. The Maryville Chamber of Commerce named Sigma Sigma Sigma Outstanding Sorority and chose Sigma Phi Epsilon Out- standing Fraternity. Kelley Langford of Del- ta Zeta was named Outstanding Greek Wom- an, and Kyle Bjork of Delta Chi was named Outstanding Greek Man. Craig Brown, who advised both Sigma Sigma Sigma and Sigma Tku Gamma, was named Outstanding Greek Sponsor Overall, the Greeks felt the week improved the feeling of unity among the organizations. It was a chance for us to stop being so competitive, Ann Reichert said. And it proved to people that when Greeks got together, it was a lot of fun. It was a week to be Greek, and it proved to be more than just fun and games. 6d Greek Week V Gr66k Week provides fraternities and sororities the chance to display their com- petitive spirit. Tri Sigma Andrea Jack cheered Wendy Ward toward the finish line. Photo by Ron Alpough Flippers make skipping rope especial- ly difficult for Alpha Sigma Alpha Amy Schmidt. Before jumping rope, participants had to complete a tricycle race. Photo by Connie Carlson ' Delta Sigma Phi member Greg Slay- baugh proclaims his spirit while Dan Wells applauds the fraternity ' s effort in the chariot race. Sigma Phi Epsilon received the Out- standing Fraternity Award at the end of the week. Photo by Connie Carlson CanoerS Chris Bradneld and Dan Jackson of Phi Sigma Kappa watch their boat fill with water during the canoe race on Golden Pond. The competition was one of the new events added to the Greek Week schedule. Photo by Connie Carlson . • « Greek Week 7 Worth the wait Grads cap off a year of anticipation by Cara Moore ■■■: i ' ' : ' Sym m Graduating with my friends was important to me. I even returned early from student teaching in London so I could walk across the stage. -Julee Dubes Waiting was never easy, but it always paid off. When naive fresh- men moved into residence halls, they couldn ' t wait for their par- ents to leave so they could attend their first college party. As Christmas break rolled around, freshmen eagerly awaited going home to see high school friends. Throughout college, priorities changed. Students left the resi- dence halls for a taste of life off campus. At Christmas, they spent most of their time with college friends, staying home as little as possible. After four or five years of the college scene, students who were once anxious to start college were impatient to get out. Waiting for senior statements, passing that last general education require- ment and completing internships or student teaching were only a few obstacles between college life and the real world. Waiting for graduation was especially difficult when spring fever hit and students were traveUng for job interviews. Students faced decisions of getting married, moving out of state to work or decid- ing where to attend graduate school. The month before graduation was long and scary, Teresa Carlile said. ' ' But before I even had my diploma I was considering returning to school to pick up some extra classes just for fun. Perhaps the longest wait of the year was Graduation Day itself. Even though many had celebrated since their last finals, there was something about 12:01 a.m.. May 7, that triggered mixed feelings of anticipation and reluctance. While some quietly reminisced about college days or excitedly planned their futures, others be- gan an all-night countdown. I was still awake at 3:30 a.m. , feeling nervous and excited about graduation, Julee Dubes said. Graduating with my friends was important to me. I even returned early from student teaching in London so I could walk across the stage. At 9 a.m., 739 graduates began lining up at the Student Union. Black gowns concealed everything from boxer shorts and cowboy boots to suits and sneakers. Graduation candidates grumbled as they paired up to march into the gym, completing their last task in preparation for graduation. They filed into the crowded gym where they were greeted by key- note speaker and alumnus Dr Beryl Sprinkel, chairman of Presi- dent Reagan ' s Council of Economic Advisers. With diplomas tightly clutched in their hands, alumni had ac- complished their goal. The waiting was not over for all the gradu- ates, however, since many left Maryville for the outside world without jobs. But they had passed the test of patience during their senior year They knew that no matter how long it took to find employment, good things did come to those who waited. 8 Graduation Alter waiting so long for the big day to arrive, some graduates won ' t let anything stop them from receiving their diplomas. Despite her injuries, Lynda Weichel attend- ed graduation ceremonies on May 7. Photo by Debby Kerr Graduates nie into Lamkln Gym to accept their diplomas during the two-hour ceremony. Jubilation was accompanied by apprehension as 739 seniors looked toward their futures. Photo by Debby Kerr Summa Cum Laude graduate Lisa Smeltzer awaits the traditional turning of the tassel. She returned for fall semester graduate courses. Photo by Chuck Holley With four years of college behind him, Pat Flynn finds a reason to celebrate. Flynn received a bachelor ' s degree in broadcasting. Photo by Debby Kerr Graduation 9 Working out school year stress Summer jobs mean a change of pace by Debby Kerr I wanted a mindless job because I was so burned out on school. It gave me a chance to find myself again. It was the last week of classes, and students stalked the cam- pus like zombies. Stress had set in as they made their last-minute attempts to boost grades. It was difficult to concentrate on finals when bronze bodies, bikinis and beaches were so close. But for many students, the arrival of summer didn ' t mean a break. Instead, it was a season to continue working. Sara Leib walked five miles a day carrying a 50- to 70-pound mail bag for the United States Post Office. Working for the post office gave Leib the chance to meet peo- ple, and her time with the elderly made her job worth the hard o I u work. -Sara Leib OW people wouW talk to me and give me tea, Leib said. One lady couldn ' t get her mail, so I had to take it to her door. I was her only outlet to the world. While delivering mail gave Leib the chance to bring the world to shut-ins, it also gave her the opportunity to tune out the world and think about her life. ' ' I wanted a mindless job because I was so burned out on school, ' ' Leib said. It gave me a chance to find myself again. Julie DeLong ' s job working at the Kansas City Zoo selling Friends of the Zoo packets was similar to Leib ' s in that she worked outside in the extreme heat and met many different peo- ple. The job gave her good experience to apply to her public rela- tions major Just as beneficial as learning how to deal with people was learn- ing to deal with certain situations. While DeLong was working one day, Molly, the zoo ' s ape, escaped and chased two women to the front gate. Although DeLong calmed the women and dealt with the situation as professionally as she knew how, she admitted, It was the funniest thing I had ever seen. Terry Petersen also worked around animals, but instead of zoo animals, he worked around race horses all summer Petersen helped beautify Ak-sar-ben ' s grounds by landscaping, spraying, mowing, trimming trees and cutting wood. I enjoyed working outside, Petersen said. It was satisfying to know I had made Ak-sar-ben more attractive. During the summer, Petersen also worked at a grocery store, at Golden Corral and finished 12 hours of college credit. ' T wouldn ' t have been satisfied working at something that wasn ' t challenging, Petersen said. For Dulcie Hanson, working at Grundy County Jail was not only challenging, it was also unusual. Besides helping the pohce by dis- patching, Hanson served the convicts their meals. Summer rescued some students ' sanity, but for many it was a time to earn money to return to another year of books and bills. By the time students earned a degree, they had also become jacks- of-all-trades. totalI 0 T ; JBiL . .- ' si :t lA 10 Summer Jobs Public relations m or Julie DeLong speaks with Tina Hart, a visitor at the Kan- sas City Zoo. DeLong worked for the ' ' Friends of the Zoo ' ' foundation by promot- ing their programs and activities, which in- cluded fund raising for the zoo. Photo by Debby Kerr Working at Ak-sar-ben in Omaha is satisfying to Terry Petersen because he can spend his time outdoors. Some of Petersen ' s responsibilities included landscaping, trim- n ing trees, cutting wood and mowing. Pho- to by Debby Kerr s J 1 L 1 k E I I 1 Ui K The physically demanding job of delivering mail provides Sara Leib a break from the books. Leib carried a 50- to 70- pound mail bag five miles each day in record- high temperatures. Photo by Debby Kerr IVie3lS for county prisoners are pre- pared and served by Dulcie Hanson. Hanson, an elementary education major, also worked as a dispatcher at the jail during the sum- mer Photo by Sarah Frerking Summer Jobs ll strictly Personal Belongings reveal stereotypical traits by Teresa Mattson Lots of theater majors had ceramic masks that hung on the wall and pictures of them- selves in plays. And I thought that every one of them had a poster of their favorite actor of all time. -Jon Ellis It was said you could tell a lot about people by the company they kept, but checking out the belongings they hauled back for the fall semester proved even more revealing. Greeks, study dweebs, jocks and members of all the stereotypi- cal groups came back to school in basically the same way. They even brought back a few similar items: compact refrigerators, stereos, posters and purloined milk crates. But there the similarities stopped. The other belongings that accumulated in a student ' s room provided clues to the individual ' s tastes and interests. And whether they liked it or not, their possessions often categorized them into stereotyped groups. Tkke, for instance, the guy who carried in the box of red and blue ribbons along with a framed picture of his prized Daisy. While many students wore boots, his were like a true cowboys ' . But not just everyone had a prize-winning heifer like Daisy. It was easy to guess his major Women seemed to take everything they owned when they moved into Roberta HaU, including cases of hairspray and an endless spec- trum of nail polishes. But then came each woman ' s sorority paraphernalia: her 20 or 30 sweatshirts, her stadium cups, her wall hangings, stationery and ink pens. No one could doubt her loyalty to her sorority. Loyalty to a major could be seen in lots of stereotypical groups. Just as art majors were loyal to their artistic needs, theater majors strived to be dramatic. This was reflected in the mementos they brought to school with them. ' ' Lots of theater majors had ceramic masks that hung on the wall and pictures of themselves in plays, Jon EUis said. And I thought that every one of them had a poster of their favorite actor of all time. ' ' Although most hated to be stereotyped, it seemed everyone was guilty of it. Most students could tell you what they expected to find in the rooms of various group members. Jocks? Well, the typical jock, of course, had running shoes- more pairs than most of us— and lots of sweats and sweatsocks, ' ' Kristen Anderson said. Also, posters with athletes on them that said things like ' No Pain, No Gain ' . While some of the students had planned for weeks what to do to give their rooms that personal touch, others just packed up whatever they could get out of the house on the morning they left home. Planned or not, every student ' s personality could be reflected in his possessions. Some of it was stereotypical, but the signs of students ' individuality couldn ' t be overlooked, adding a special variety to campus life. : -7 l2 Moving In Illustration by Jeff Martin Moving In 1 23 Bursting at the seams Freshmen elbow into crowded campus by Debby Kerr and Jennifer Siy Overcrowding was never a good thing. But what it led to was change. We paid the price early for some- thing that, in the long run, would be better. It was Aug. 13, and forecasters predicted temperatures in the 100s. On campus, the morning hours were silent, but everyone sensed it was only temporary. Summer ended quickly, and chaos soon began. As 1,405 freshmen crowded onto campus to officially begin the year Lines quickly formed everywhere. The temperature con- tinued to rise as people kept pouring onto campus. Turquoise shirts could be spotted everywhere as student lead- ers attempted to smooth the chaos by volunteering help and guidance. The upperclassmen were very helpful, Kermy Miller said. My mom is handicapped, and they made her feel comfortable. Although student leaders tried to help freshmen have a reward- ing first day, insecurity crept into the new students ' minds as Dale MOntaOUe fiends, famines and familiar surroundings were left behind. The Advantage program, which was in its second year, was founded to combat some of those insecurities. As its title suggest- ed, the orientation gave freshmen who participated advantages over those who didn ' t. Wendy Suchland said she felt the strong- est asset of the program was that it allowed freshmen to meet one another and become a closer group. Advantage ' 88 provided a welcoming ceremony, academic meas- urement testing, an organizational fair, academic counseling, a pic- nic, a dance and Playfair, a nationally-known program that provid- ed an hour and a half of icebreakers. The program familiarized freshmen with Northwest. At times, however, it seemed to be too structured as it asked freshmen to attend testing, orientation and social sessions for four consecu- tive days. Advantage ' 88 shouldn ' t have been so long, Miller said. It felt like camp because we were always scheduled to be doing something. ' ' Although structure was sometimes mentally and physically ex- hausting, the overall program seemed to bring about positive results. Freshmen had more confidence in themselves, Erin Cotter, student leader, said. ' ' The program helped bonding with the fresh- men. Everyone formed some good friendships. It was Aug. 17, and Advantage ' 88 ended. The sultry weather, crowds of people and anticipation that characterized the program kept going, though. Nobody knew how the Class of ' 92 would han- dle its first year, but after seeing the largest freshmen class inter- act at Advantage ' 88, predictions were hopeful. -continued l4 Overcrowding i student Ambassadors Michael Dunekacke and Julie DeLong take a break from Freshman Orientation. The Advantage program familiarized freshmen with campus. Photo by Debby Kerr As enrollment increases, some fresh- men are surprised to find themselves with multiple roommates. On the first day of Freshman Orientation, Kimberly Massey, Cheli Davis and Kristi Rodeman were in the same room for two hours until other arrange- ments were made. Photo by Mark Strecker Witll undivided attention, freshmen and their parents listen to President Dean Hubbard at Advantage 88 ceremonies. Freshman Orientation was unusual in that it combined both orientation and seminar programs. Photo by Debby Kerr Moving in seems overwhelming to Peggy Brown as she rests her injured ankle. Tfemperatures over 100 degrees made un- loading an unpleasant chore for students who lived in residence halls. Photo by Deb- by Kerr Overcrowding l5 Energetic freshmen fill Lamkin Gym during Playfair, an ice-breaker at Freshman Orientation. The University welcomed 1,405 freshmen in August. Photo by Sarah Frerking High demand for textbooks led Ran- dy Higgins and Paul Wingert to share a psy- chology text. Unexpectedly high enroUment caught the University off-guard, and dou- bling up to study became a reality in many courses. Photo by Mark Strecker Even in large lecture rooms, empty seats were rarities. Many general education courses exceeded their maximum enrollment figures. Photo by Mark Strecker Students can find parking spaces, but they aren ' t always in convenient places. Some who lived across campus used the Phil- lips Hall lot. Photo by Mark Strecker l6 Overcrowding v I -IP W f ' J Bursting at the Seams  n -continued With optimism, however, pessimism about overcrowding also de- veloped. Students were confronted with frustration day after day, trying to find parking places on— or even close to— campus. For some, finding a parking place took strategy. Students learned Cam- pus Safety ' s rounds and knew when they could park in illegal spots without receiving tickets. While strategy worked for some, however, luck succeeded for others. When I couldn ' t find a parking place, I parked in spots not designated for me, Carol Adams said. I usually managed to get back to my car before Campus Safety did. Overcrowding was apparent not only for parking, but nearly everywhere else on campus. For the second consecutive year, some students were placed in temporary housing until more residence hall rooms opened. Cafeteria lines were so long that some students thought waiting in them wasn ' t worth the effort. Tfextbook serv- ice was hit especially hard, and extra books had to be ordered for many classes. Gwynne Richmond was placed in temporary housing in Rober- ta Hall, which was normally occupied only by sorority members. I couldn ' t just come in and take over or put things up, Rich- mond said. It was an uncomfortable situation. But the real con- cern was starting classes and finding a group of people to hang around with. While students were inconvenienced initially, administrators stressed that the growth would pay off eventually. Overcrowding was never a good thing, Dale Montague, direc- tor of enrollment management, said. But what it led to was change. We paid the price early for something that, in the long run, would be better. For the 1,405 freshmen who effected the increase in enrollment, overcrowding seemed like another obstacle to deal with. But for the University as a whole, overcrowding seemed to mean progress. When I couldn ' t find a parking place, I parked in spots not designated for me. I usually managed to get back to my car before Campus Safety did. -Carol Adams Overcroivding 27 Weathering a long, hot summer Scorching season leaves Maryville high and dry Students thought, ' I don ' t need to save water. Everyone else But it was every- body ' s problem. by Cara Moore Traditional rain fell every Homecoming, and showers dampened home football games and Graduation. But when the ground cracked open, ponds dried up, and dying crops thirsted for rain, it didn ' t come. When temperatures remained in the 100s for days and heat- related deaths were an everyday occurrance, it still didn ' t come. And when Maryville needed rain most after entering Phase II of the city ' s plan for water conservation, it still didn ' t come. Even though the drought hit regions across the United States, the Midwest suffered more than most areas. ... I Northwest Missouri was one of the hardest hit strips nation- Katy M atO l wide, ' ■ chuck Wilson, agriculture major, said . ' ' Area farmers who normaUy produced 140 to 160 bushels of corn probably only yield- ed about 60 bushels this year. For farmers who were already strug- ghng, the drought broke their backs. ' ' Although moisture was all that could really help farmers, other assistance was available. Twenty-four-hour hotlines were set up in Missouri for farmers who needed to buy or sell hay, and special license permits were granted to allow emergency feed transport- ers on state highways. Various service organizations helped make the heat more bear- able by donating fans to people without air conditioning. Air- conditioned churches and businesses also joined in the effort by extending their hours to accommodate local residents. In Maryville, problems were compounded. The water level in the 30-acre reservoir, which drew from the 102 River, continued to drop several inches each day. Dave Gieseke, director of news and information and a member of the University ' s Water Conservation Advisory Group, said each inch of water in the reservoir was the equivalent of nine million gallons. On Aug. 17, Phase II of the ci ty ' s water conservation plan went into effect. Students were urged to limit showers to three minutes and wash laundry only once a week. Admitting they were well informed about the water shortage, students still responded differ- ently to the problem. They weren ' t paying attention to the seriousness of the problem, Katy Matol said. Students thought, ' I don ' t need to save water. Everyone else will. ' But it was everybody ' s problem. Students became anxious when rumors circulated that the University would close if Maryville reached Phase V. The campus air conditioning system was the only thing actually shut down to conserve water, however. If tradition had held, Maryville would have had rain for Homecoming, but two weeks before the event, rains moved the city back to Phase I. Summer officially ended two days before Homecoming, and for once students ' Homecoming fantasies came true. The day was warm, sunny and dry. i 18 Drought Dryness and high temperatures parched the summer ' s com crop. Many farm- ers reported that the lack of precipitation cut their corn yields in half. Photo by Jeff Martin Drought l9 Selling Northwest The personal touch pays off in the numbers game by Mike Dunlap Our admissions process was a University-wide effort.... We all worked together to create a positive infipression. -Lori Tyner-Weddle Theirs were the faces of Northwest for hundreds of high school students. Though their jobs often entailed driving hundreds of miles and speaking to scores of people each day, the University ' s admissions counselors could see the effect of their efforts: a 40 percent increase in freshman enrollment since 1986. Credit for that phenomenal increase went to both the counselors and the admissions staff who had made an art and a science out of selling Northwest. While the counselors concentrated primarily on assisting stu- dents with their college search process and preferred the ' ' soft sell approach, the personal contact they had with high school students often meant the difference in their college choice. Lori Tyner-Weddle, assistant director of admissions, said the per- sonal touch was something Northwest had over other institutions. ' ' We found that it was important to have the counselors out there visiting schools, Tyner-Weddle said. The personalization of hav- ing an actual human being talk to them made a difference. Admissions Counselor JayDe Leonard said that when he talked to students, he stressed the importance of just going on to college, whether that meant Northwest or not. Still, both Leonard and Tyner-Weddle said that once students toured Northwest, most were sold. The touring process was where the counselors on campus and Student Ambassadors came into the process. Nearly 2,000 cam- pus tours were given each year In fall, the counselors were moved to the newly remodeled Mabel Cook Admissions and Visitors Center, from which all campus tours were coordinated. Besides selhng the campus, the staff also used projects like the Electronic Campus and the Culture of Quahty to appeal to par- ents and guidance counselors. In fact, the University held several events during the year for high school counselors and administra- tors to discuss Northwest ' s programs. Geographically, recruiters saturated the four-state area. Dale Montague, director of enrollment management, said Nebraska and northeast Missouri had been especially good areas for recruiting. Tyner-Weddle said one of the reasons Northwest did well out-of- state was that its recruitment program was more sophisticated than those of most Nebraska and Iowa schools. Our admissions process was a University-wide effort, Tyner- Weddle said. From the admissions counselors to the faculty mem- bers and even the maintenance people, we all worked toward creating a positive impression. Whether on campus or on the road, the concept of making a good impression dominated the recruitment concept. Along with ambitious academic programs and a friendly atmosphere, that im- pression made it easy to sell Northwest. K l 20 Recruiting StudSnt Ambassador Donna Davis gives a prospective student and her family a campus tour. Ambassadors were required to work four office hours each week and help with University events. Photo by Ron Alpough CodinQ lead cards is an important part of the recruiting process. Student Am- bassadors Steve Whitt and Darcy Darrah put high school code numbers on cards returned by prospective students. Photo by Ron Alpough New offices provide more space for Lori T ( ' ner-Weddle and Dale Montague. The staff moved to the Mabel Cook Admissions and Visitors Center during the fall semester. Photo by Ron Alpough Lori Bartruff discusses Northwest ' s programs with a Maryville High School stu- dent. Admissions counselors spent a great deal of time talking with seniors about their college search. Photo by Ron Alpough Recruiting 23 Hort ' SSSOming Queen Lisa Robison reigns l . i kntasyland. She was the 13th menVoer of her family to attend Northwest. Photo by Mark Strecker Pi Beta Alpha wins first place in the independent house dec category. Ermal Wil- son worked on the Disneyland scene lo- cated in front of the Wesley Center. Photo by Debby Kerr 22 Homecoming Finishing a section of a grass skirt, Tri Sig Gary Boatman adds yet another gre en pomp. Because Homecoming was early, groups were forced to work longer hours. Photo by Carol Parks I ' I A dream come true Sun shines over Homecoming Fantasyland by Teresa Mattson Fantasyland. A land where ' Rirzan and Puff the Magic Dragon walked the same streets. A never-never land where everyone could always remain young enough to ei joy laughing with old friends, listening to marching bands and cheering at a football game. It was easy to get there. All you had to do was click the heels of your Adidas together and say, I ' ll never forget Homecoming ' 88, I ' ll never forget Homecoming ' 88. If that didn ' t work, well, just take the advice offered by the Delta Zetas in their supremacy award-winning skit, The Wizard of Northwest, and follow the yellow pawprints into the land of reminiscence. The Variety Show got Northwest ' s earlier-than-usual Homecom- ing celebration off to a magical start Sept. 22. Although the early scheduling caused an extra rush to get things done on time, the show ' s participants were eager for the chance to poke fun at Cam- pus Safety, joke about the water shortage and complain about the abundance of freshmen. At the same time, they helped promote team spirit. I thought the Variety Show added a lot to the celebration, Stephen Nehring, who participated in both the Chordbusters olio act and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia skit, said. It got not only the football players, but also the whole school, excited about the game and about Homecoming. Rob DeBolt and K)dd Barnhart were the masters of ceremonies, and introduced skits and olio acts such as Sigma Phi Epsilon ' s Bobby in Northwestland, and Anthony Ray Brown ' s originai music, Mama ' s Song. One of five queen finalists was destined to have a fantasy come true on the opening night of the Variety Show: Susan Bury, spon- sored by Sigma Society; Amy Chartier, sponsored by Delta Zeta; Kelly Collins, sponsored by Delta Sigma Phi; Margaret Harriman, sponsored by Phi Mu; and Lisa Robison, sponsored by Alpha Sig- ma Alpha. Robison was crowned the 1988 Homecoming Queen, an honor that wasn ' t going to pass at midnight. Even though it was quite an honor, Robison felt the most im- portant thing she learned from being crowned queen was that she didn ' t have to have a fairy godmother to change her into Cinderella. I could just be myself and eryoy it, she said. It wasn ' t all fake. I was really nervous through the whole thing, but that was okay because I didn ' t have to pretend to be something I wasn ' t. Since Homecoming came almost two weeks earlier than in 1987, students didn ' t have to pretend they were something they weren ' t— being prepared for mid-terms. For the past few years. Homecoming fell during the week of extra exams, causing com- plaints about studying during the busy week. However, the earlier scheduling also left an empty space for -continued I was really nervous through the whole thing, but that was okay because I didn ' t have to pretend to be something I wasn ' t. -Homecoming Queen Lisa Robison Homecoming 23 Children try out pi Beta Alpha ' s house dec. The display featured a moving roller coaster and won first place in the in- dependent division. Photo by Sarah Frerking Ringmaster C.J. Hauptmeler wel comes the audience to The Greatest Show on Earth, the contest between the Bearcats and the West Texas State Buffaloes. Photo by Jeff Martin At the conclusion of their skit, Phi Mu members Julie Wilmoth, Kathy Zielke, Sheryl Anderlik, Carla Cambier, and Alisa Lara sing ' ' You ' ve Lost that Loving Feeling. ' ' The per- formance earned them a second place in the sorority division. Photo by Sarah Frerking Bobby Pan, played by Kerry Salhe, declares he and the Bearcats will beat the West Texas State Buffaloes. The skit, which was based on the classic children ' s story Peter Pan, was the Variety Show entry for the women of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Pho- to by Jeff Martin IVIiice Miller, a member of Tau Kap- pa Epsilon, sits on a scaffold to make pomp- ing the fraternity ' s float easier. The TKE Homecoming float, which was based on the children ' s story The Three Little Pigs, placed fourth in the fraternity division. Pho- to by Mark Strecker I 24 Homecoming A dream come tme October. I thought things were better in October, not necessarily because we had more time to prepare, but because once Homecoming was over, the fun things were done until Thanksgiving, Andrea Craw- ford, a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, said. Students were thankful anyway for the annual Walk-out Day on Friday. The tradition that dated back to 1977 gave students a day off from classes to finish making floats, house decs or clown costumes. For their part in Homecoming, Sigma Society broke away from tlioir traditional house dec, a decision that paid off when they took parade supremacy in the independent division. But most of all, the work they put in would provide good memories. We were really glad we decided on the float, Becky Shinne- man said. It was such a good opportunity to meet all of our pledges, have fun and work together It was just a fun, festive time of the year. Homecoming was always considered festive, but students often had to fantasize about clear weather, as rain and snow practically became a part of the tradition. Finally, that fantasy came true. Brian Rupe, who co-chaired the Homecoming Committee with Jac- que Hoppers, was especially happy. The weather was great, Rupe said. It had gotten progres- sively worse during the years I was here, and I figured the year I was in charge, it would be really bad. But it all went pretty well. The Maryville community thought so, too. Most parade specta- tors who gathered on the sides of the parade route found their sweaters, sweatshirts or light jackets to be enough to keep them comfortable, quite a change from the snowy Homecoming the year before. Not unlike years before, the parade delighted spectators of all ages. Fantasyland characters were brought to life in the clowns and floats that progressed through the streets Saturday morning. Favorites like Humpty Dumpty, the Three Little Pigs and Alice in Wonderland were there to show their support for the Bearcats. Sigma Phi Epsilon, the winner of the group clowns in the frater- nity division entertained the crowd with Let ' s Go Bowling, a show in which a giant human bowUng ball knocked down human bowling pins. BowUng Pin Jeff Wiley said he eryoyed being a part of the parade and hearing the spectators clap when the bowling ball got a strike. The land of fantasy wasn ' t only represented along the parade route. The Homecoming theme was also evident in various house decorations around the community. Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and Pi Beta Alpha business honorary took the first places in the house dec competition. PBA member Tferry Petersen found the -continued I thought the Variety Show added a lot to the celebration. It got not only the football players, but the whole school, excited about the game and about Homecoming. -Stephen Nehring Homecoming 25 A dream come true The weather was great. It had gotten progressively worse during the years I was here, and I figured the year I was in charge, it would be really bad. But it all went pretty well. -Brian Rupe -continued theme easy to work with. Even though I didn ' t design the house dec, I thought the theme was wide-open, Petersen said. From the displays I saw, it looked like everyone was able to come up with some good ideas. Despite high spirits Homecoming brought, the final results of the game had to be taken with a spoonful Of sugar. The Bearcats were defeated by West Texas State, 65-42. The outstanding Bearcat in the Homecoming game was fresh- man wide receiver Wes Camp who scored two touchdowns, caught two passes and completed another for 31 yards. He was awarded the Don Black Memorial Trophy for his contributions to the game. Going into the game, I wasn ' t even thinking about the trophy, Camp said. It was a real surprise to me. Surprises were part of Homecoming for lots of people. From be- ing crowned queen to taking first place in the house dec Compe- tition to having nice weather for the game, the mystical, magical celebration left many students with good memories. The fantasyland of Homecoming left them ' ' wishing upon a star ' ' for more good times. After all, this time, their dreams did come true. V ' M Variety Show Greek Men 1. Delta Chi 2. Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. Delta Sigma Phi Greek Women 1. Delta Zeta 2. Phi Mu 3. Alpha Sigma Alpha Independents 1. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Olio Acts 1. The Chordbusters 2. Anthony Ray Brown 3. The Nobodies Overall Winner Delta Zeta Floats Greek Men 1. Delta Chi 2. Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. Delta Sigma Phi Greek Women 1. Delta Zeta 2. Sigma Sigma Sigma 3. Alpha Sigma Alpha Independents 2. Alpha Sigma Alpha 3. Alpha Sigma Alpha Group Clowns Greek Men 1. Sigma Phi Epsilon 2. Delta Chi 3. Delta Chi Greek Women 1. Alpha Sigma Alpha 2. Phi Mu 3. Sigma Sigma Sigma Independents 1. Sigma Society 2. SMS-AHEA 3. University Players Jalopies 1. Chi Phi Chi 2. Ag Club 3. Baptist Student Union Overall Parade Greek Men Delta Chi Greek Women Alpha Sigma Alpha Independent 1. Ag Club Sigma Society 2. Sigma Society 3. ROTO House Decs Greek Men Individual Clowns 1. Delta Sigma Phi Greek Men 2. Delta Chi 1. Delta Chi 3. Alpha Kappa Lambda 2. Delta Chi Independent 3. Delta Chi 1. Pi Beta Alpha Greek Women 2. Alpha ' Riu Alpha 1. Delta Zeta 3. South Complex i ' 26 Homecoming PspGT flowers are added to the win- dow box of Delta Zeta ' s float, The Old Woman in the Shoe, by Lori Olzsewski. The float, which featured a large, brown boot surrounded by pomped figures, took first place in the sorority float division. Photo by Debby Kerr. Mother Goose takes Bobby Bearcat under her wing on the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity ' s float. The Sig Eps came in se- cond with the float, and their Variety Show skit, Bobby in North westland also came in second among fraternities. Photo by Ching Yap Straight from the Alpha Sigma Al- pha ' s clown shop, Pinocchio prances down the street, creating smiles with a wave. It placed second in the individual clown com- petition. Photo by Mark Strecker Pomping for the Delta Chis, Curt Schma john puts a final touch on their housedec, Jousting to Victory. The Delta Chis went on to win second place in the housedec division and overall parade supremacy for fraternities. Photo by Debby Kerr Homecoming 1271 Stretching family ties Family Day provides a closer look at college life by Mike Dunlap I came to see my sister and read to her I had just learned to read. - 7-year-old Aaron Carter Increased enrollment may have had the University ready to come open at the seams, but pride was the cause of bursting buttons when Family Day rolled around Sept. 17. Over 1,000 family members attended the event, and the Univer- sity welcomed them with a full day of activities. Bobby Bearcat was on hand to greet them as they arrived at the Mary Linn Per- forming Arts Center for morning convocation, while Student Am- bassadors painted bright gold Bearcat paws on the visitors ' faces and hands. The University Chorale entertained at the morning event, and the parents were welcomed by President Dean Hubbard. Through- out the day, family members toured residence halls and campus facilities. Departments sponsored open houses to acquaint parents with academic programs. I really enjoyed meeting my daughter ' s teachers, Carrie Lin- strom ' s mother, Kathy, said. It gave me a little better view of what she was doing and what college life was like. The day also provided a closer look for other parents who had been on campus before. We were here during Freshman Orientation, but Family Day gave us an opportunity to see the campus when things weren ' t so busy, Joel Robertson ' s mother. Rue, said. A tailgate party was held for visitors on the Bell Tbwer Mall, with VaudevUle Klown Richard Rermer providing entertainment. Af- te rward, many famihes braved the heat at Rickenbrode Stadium to watch the Bearcats lose a heartbreaking football contest to Mis- souri Western State College, 27-26. Most importantly, though, Family Day meant seeing friends and relatives who brought a little bit of home to school. For some, it meant catching up on big changes. ' ' I came to see my sister and read to her, ' ' 7-year-old Aaron Carter said of his sister. Angle. I had just learned to read. Whether families attended the campus activities or just enjoyed time in Maryville, Family Day provided them with the opportuni- ty to see their student ' s home-away-from-home. And more than ever, the theme of the day was especially appropriate: Pride was a family at Northwest. Il 28 Family Day student Ambassador Michelle Schwartz promotes Northwest spirit by painting a pawprint on Tknya Bishop ' s face. Students helped make Pamily Day a reward- ing experience. Photo by Mark Strecker Excitement bmlds on Pamlly Day as the Bearcats score against Missouri Western State College. Northwest still suffered a dis- appointing one-point loss. Photo by Brad Richardson Comedian and juggler Richard Ren- ner entertains the crowd at the Family Day picruc More than 1,000 visitors attended the event. Photo by Mark Strecker Family Day isn ' t complete without Bobby Bearcat. Welcoming family members was one of the mascot ' s many jobs that day. Photo by Debby Kerr Family Day 29 A look of excitement overcomes Ttere- sa Hardy ' s face as she opens a present. Birth- day parties allowed faculty and staff to take a break from their busy schedules. Photo by Sarah Frerking A cake with 19 candles is a challenge for Andy Frerking to blow out. Because his family Uved in Maryville, Frerking was able to celebrate his birthday at home. Photo by Sarah Frerking Elaborate decorations surround Tra- cy Skoglund as she opens a present from a co-worker A birthday party was held for each faculty member at Horace Mann. Pho- to by Sarah Frerking Donette Coleman surprises her mother, Mildred, with a birthday party. Spending time with parents, especially on special occasions, was a rare treat for many students. Photo by Debby Kerr 30 Birthdays Making memories Birthdays provide a reason to celebrate by Patty Palmer When students thought of birthdays, images of good times with friends and family at home rushed to mind. For many, it meant visits from friends and relatives, culminating in special dinners or nights on the town. That changed when students went to college, but the celebration went on. Even though most students had to spend birthdays away from their families, friends made them memorable. At home I always had a party and got my friends together, Denise Ibsen said. When I was at school on my birthday, my friends deco- rated my room. Then, we went out and partied. After celebrating at home for many years, students ' first birthday at college was sometimes quite an adjustment, but new friends eased the homesickness. At first I was lonely, Staci Matthieson said. I wanted people to know it was my birthday. It was like the dorm girls were my new family. When people started saying Happy Birthday, it made me feel better. ' ' Residence halls were the scenes of many surprise parties. Bright streamers were hung and balloons were inflated to commemorate that special day. I woke up and the door was all decorated, Dionne Nylund said. It was neat to see all my friends there. Because many students weren ' t far from home, they were able to suitcase back to their families to celebrate their birthdays. In that way, the event still brought back special memories. Still, some missed not being with family and hometown friends on the exact day of their birthday. Unexpected visits and phone calls from home helped them enjoy the day. The element of surprise always made for great birthday cele- brations. My freshman year, my friends had a party for me, and I hadn ' t expected a thing, Shauna Stockwell said. That was my most memorable college birthday because it took me completely by surprise. Birthdays were a great excuse for friends to make one another feel special. They had an opportunity to treat the birthday person like royalty for a day. I went to a party, and everyone was wishing me Happy Birthday, Ibsen said. Some even sang to me. It made me feel great. The great feelings associated with birthdays didn ' t end when stu- dents went away to college. For many, their new college families helped make birthdays festive, memorable times. It was like the dorm girls were my new family. When people started saying, ' Happy Birthday; it made me feel better. -Staci Matthieson Birthdays 3l Playing it to the hilt Spring and summer productions heat up the stage by Justin Cooper and Mike Dunlap The summer institute was an extremely intense period. Still, I increased my confi- dence and ability by working with more experienced actors. -Felecia Taylor The sizzling heat of summer brought a warm reception for the second season of Northwest Repertory Theater Coming off the success of the spring play, ' ' Wait UntU Dark, ' ' theater students and faculty members geared up for the three major productions that composed the NRT season. Wait Until Dark, a joint venture of the Theater Department and Alpha Psi Omega, took the stage at the Mary Linn Perform- ing Arts Center in April. The classic thriller explored the fear of a bUnd housewife who mistakenly came into possession of a doll filled with narcotics. Kathryn Pace starred as the housewife, and Gerald Browning was student director for the performance. The play contrasted peaceful moments with sudden, brutal vio- lence that proved to be physically wearing on its star. I went to the emergency room on Sunday night after the per- formance because I was so banged up, Pace said. She suffered a dislocated shoulder due to the violence of the performances. Though the tone of the summer plays was lighter, the excite- ment continued when NRT started its programs. The repertory group was under the direction of the Theater Department, but professional performers, designers and technicians were hired to work with University students and faculty members. The summer institute was an extremely intense period, Fele- cia Tkylor said. Still, I increased my confidence and ability by working with more experienced actors. NRT took the stage to perform three blockbuster plays: The Fantasticks, Mousetrap and Barefoot in the Park. The Fantasticks dealt with a couple in love who went look- ing for what they were missing in their lives, only to return to each other Dr. Theo Ross, chairman of the Theater Department, direct- ed the production. The next play, Agatha Christie ' s Mousetrap, was directed by Dr. Charles Schultz and carried the element essential to any Christie mystery: suspense. The plot began with a nearby murder and a snowbound house full of suspects, one of whom was the murderer. The audience became anxious trying to guess who the culprit was and who his next victim would be. The final NRT production was the classic Neil Simon comedy Barefoot in the Park, the story of a mismatched set of newly- weds— one extremely Uberal and one conservative. It was an audience-pleasing play because many of the things the couple went through, the audience had gone through, Jack Parkhurst, guest director from Omaha, said. In addition to the three main features, NRT ' s Children ' s Theat- er Program presented two plays in July, Aesop ' s Fables and The World of the Brothers Grimm. Though the spring and summer plays ran the gamut from fairy tales to violent drama, each worked to take the edge off a long, hot summer. ' ' - ' : • .1 1 32 1 Spring Summer Plays Portraying gang members in Wait Until Dark, Jerry Genochio, Jeff Haney and Don Matthews engage in a squabble about a doll full of drugs. The three stalked a blind woman, played by Kathryn Pace, through- out the play. Photo by Mark Strecker During a rehearsal, Keith Winston runs through lines with Laura Fehr The two had roles in Aesop ' s Fables, ' a Children ' s Theater Program production. Photo by Chuck HoUey tr - . StartlSd by a noise, Kathryn Pace tries to hide under a table in the spring produc- tion of Wait Until Dark. Because of the violent action of the play, Pace suffered a dislocated shoulder. Photo by Mark Strecker In full costume, Regina Hopingardner and Rob NichoUs prepare to duke it out in The World of the Brothers Grimm. The play was performed by Northwest Reperto- ry Theater. Photo by Chuck Holiey Spring Summer Plays 33 Preparing dinner is just one of the memories ln nigi t to life by Annette Filippi aiid Kim Civrrick iii the Theater Depan- ment s production of ■Suiimier ' isits. The play related the experiences of a yoiuvg woman seeking solace from the competitive- ness of a man ' s world. Phoro by Chuck HoUev j ( ■ As Prometheus tells of his predica- ment, chorus member Donette Coleman turns away in grief. Chorus members were costun ed in modem-day apparel in keeping with ihe new approach taken toward Aes- chylus classic. Phoio by Mark Srrecker OutraQed, lo. played by Annette Filippi. tells the chorus of her doomed life. Strong and often iolent emotion ■ as a recurrent theme throughout Prometheus Bound. Photo bv Mark Strecker Prometheus, played by Da -id Mom- phard. kneeLj before his tormentors. Power and Force, played by WajTie Asbury and Keith Winston. Because he defied the gods, Fhrometheus was doomed :o spend his life chained to a wall and was swallowed by the earth at the end of the production. Photo by Mark Strecker 34 Fall Plays 1 Ag ai n St the odds Fall plays portray struggle with authority by Justin Cooper and Mike Duniap Cnercoming the oppression of socien— a constant theme in both literature and life— provided a link between the two ver - differ- ent plays the Theater Department produced during fall semester. In ' Prometheus Bound. ' the conflict was of one Greek god against his superiors, while in Summer Visits. it was the strug- gle of a young woman trjing to fit into a mans world. Northwest faculty members were responsible for the scripts of both plays. Dr. Charles Schultz adapted his version of Prometheus ' from Aeschylus ' classic and Sharon Ross wrote Summer Visits from memories of visits to her family in Texas. Prometheus was unusual in that Schultz took a classic story from Greek mxthology and pulled it into the present. The charac- ters were presented as modem-day counterparts to their m -tho- logical predecessors, giving the play a different tone. Power and Force, for instance, were portrayed as members of a motorcjcle gang, and members of the Chorus were dressed as Madonna wanna-beez. Adding to the tone of the play was rock music by the band Pathetic Excuse. Schultz said he adapted the play in modem terms to show how themes introduced 2.500 years ago could be related to the 1980s. Some felt the presentation was difficult for many members of the audience to understand, however The production was well done. Cassie Price said. The set was nicely put together, and the acting was all right. But at times, the play just seemed too sophisticated for the audience. Nevertheless. Schultz felt the theme was universal enough to appeal to most theatergoers. The play had one certain message. Schultz said. When free- dom of thought was threatened, there came a time when the com- mon man had to rise up and overthrow his oppressors. That theme translated into a more narrow scope for the depart- ment ' s next production, Summer Visits, in which the main character stmggled against the constraints of a masculine world. Ross, a speech instructor, based the play on her own experiences when she visited relatives in Texas as a young woman. It was inspiring to hear my words and my characters take on bodies. Ross said. After we we re finished, the actors dropped the characters and we talked about the plays theme and back- ground. It was a wonderful experience. Cassie, portrayed by Kim Carrick. returned to Texas seeking peace from the mans world in which she yearned to compete. The play revolved around her struggles to fuse her masculine and feminine selves. Though both plays challenged cast members, the struggles seemed worth it when the department was successful in bringing the works of both Schultz and Ross to life, portra -ing two extremes of an eternal conflict— that of the indi -idual against society. When freedom of thought was threat- ened, there came a time when the com- mon man had to rise up and overthrow his oppressors. -Dr Charles Schultz Fall Plays 135 1 reviews the past Instructor pens semi-autobiographical play by Christine Zakosek and Charmla Johnson Gender stereotypes were equally unfair for men and women, and each of us struggled with the relationship in both our exterior and interior realities. -Sharon Ross Concentrating on the stage, Sharon Ross alone comprised the audience in Mary Linn Performing Arts Center. With dreamy blue eyes, she watched the play come to life on stage, the same play that once danced in her head. Sharon Ross, speech instructor, wanted to write a partly autobi- ographical play dealing with relationships of women in the South. She was inspired to write it after many summer visits to her grand- mother ' s in Texas. Before writing the play, Ross spent a summer in Texas collect- ing pictures, recording conversations, researching her family back- ground and studying male and female relationships in the South. Ross, a speech instructor, spent one year finalizing her work, writing three major revisions. She submitted it to the play collec- tion committee, comprised of students and faculty, who voted to produce Summer Visits. An intensely emotional and thought-provoking drama set in the 1970s, the play shared the colorful language of the South and the humor and love of close female relationships within a three- generation family. The characters were ' ' conglomerates of peo- ple Ross knew when she was growing up in the South. Gender stereotypes were equally unfair for men and women, and each of us struggled with the relationship in both our exteri- or and interior realities, Ross said. Although finding time to write the play was difficult for Ross, producing was also time consuming. Her husband, Dr Theophil Ross, directed the play. My wife and I interacted and talked about the play, but we treated it as a finished product, Dr Ross said. There were no modifications made in the script after we began. While her husband directed rehearsals, Ross attended some prac- tices to help students master the language of the South. It was the same self-discipline that provided time for her passion to write that allowed her to spend time producing, but Dr. Ross felt his wife would have devoted even more time to composing if she could have fit it into her schedule. I knew Sharon would have written more if she had had the time, but her job as a full-time teacher and mother forced her to write outside family and work schedules, he said. To fit in a career, family and writing, Ross awoke at 4 a.m. to an hour of jogging and two hours of self-fulfilling writing. If she wasn ' t writing, editing or researching a special project, she record- ed and analyzed her dreams. After completing Summer Visits, Ross began writing two more plays, one of which was based on a dream. One theme of Summer Visits was the role dreams played in life. Since people spent about one-third of their lives sleeping, Ross felt she should take advantage of that time. Analyzing her dreams and experiences, putting them on paper and making them come alive on stage wasn ' t just a dream to Ross, it was reality. . ' i2S 36 Sharon Ross Finding time to write outside her career and family obligations is difficult for Sharon Ross. Ross spent a year finalizing Summer Visits before submitting it to the play collection committee. Photo by Mark Strecker Touching up paint spatters, Tfechnical Director Mark Yarns completes one portion of the porch for the Summer Visits set. Vams designed and built sets for the depart- ment with assistance from students. Photo by Mark Strecker Playwrigtit Sharon Ross attends re- hearsals to ensure that the cast masters the Southern dialect necessary for the Tfexas set- ting. Summer Visits, directed by Ross ' hus- band, Dr Theo Ross, premiered Nov. 18. Pho- to bv Chuck Hnllev ' •tTPK ■y-ir f - ' ;« Northwest in the news Succession of controversies stir media coverage by Teresa Mattson We didn ' t know the truth because of all the rumors. Noboby knew whether the KKK was really here or not, and we weren ' t really told. The last days of October did more than herald the approaching winter; as if there wasn ' t enough discussion and debate around campus already, the end of Indian summer brought new controver- sies and an influx of news media and attention. With the entrance of the Ku Klux Klan into some campus racial conflicts, and, later, the rumor that Northwest was closing, the University made headlines, but they were all the wrong ones. Rumors of racial conflict had begun early in the semester, when a black student was involved in a fight with several fraternity members at the Sigma Tku Gamma house. Many Sigma Tkus said the incident was not a result of racial prejudices, however. It wasn ' t a question of racism, Sigma Tku member James Dean GabV MOeCk ' same thing would have happened whether those guys • ' were black or white. Nevertheless, the racial tension seemed to mount when black students reported other incidents. Adding to the conflict, at least 15 black students found fliers from the KKK under their doors and on car windshields. So black and white students could air their problems or opin- ions about the racial tensions, a racism forum was held. Although the racial problems had been going on for a while, the forum got media attention because KKK spokesman Jim Allen Mo- ran called WDAF, Channel 4 of Kansas City, and reported that Klan recruiters would be at the forum. Although no recruiters attended the forum, several students thought WDAF ' s coverage was misleading. Channel 4 sandwiched a cUp of Moran, whom they had interviewed earlier that day, be- tween clips of President Dean Hubbard and students at the fo- rum. Bob Henry, the University ' s public relations officer, felt it was the KKK ' s interest that drew the media. The KKK entry into the chemistry really created interest, head and shoulders above what it deserved, Henry said. While the press made the Klan sound like Northwest ' s biggest problem concerning racial tensions, that wasn ' t the minority stu- dents ' main concern. The University needed to look over trying to meet the needs of black students here rather than dealing with the racial issues, because it was nothing that was really racial, Cynthia Jones said. It was more a lack of administration to deal with our needs. Before the racial awareness had a chance to die down, Coor- dinating Board for Higher Education Commissioner Shaila Aery made a disturbing comment at the Nov. 11 CBHE meeting. During a presentation entitled, Focus on the Future, Dr Aery gave three possible scenarios for Missouri higher education, one that included closing Northwest. Aery suggested that because of the University ' s size, the loss of population in northern Missou- -continued 38 Northwest in the News Intently listening to Dean Hubbard outline his response to Commissioner for Higher Education ShaUa Aery, Dr. John Hop- per considers the possibility of Northwest closing. At a faculty meeting, Hubbard ex- plained why Aery ' s suggestion was un- reasonable. Photo by Mark Strecker h Points for discussion are brought up by April Renfroe at the racism forum. The forum, which was held for students to dis- cuss their racial concerns, got the attention of not only the KKK, but also the press. Pho- to by Mark Strecker Reporter Mery Un McKean of WDAF, Channel 4 in Kansas City, interviews Jamie Roop and Lisa Walkwitz after a press con- ference given by Sen. Pat Danner, Rep. Everett Brown, and Rep. Tim Kelley. The conference was in response to Shaila Aery ' s suggestion to close Northwest. Photo by Jen- nifer Siy Northwest in the news The media... still placed doubt on our future, when there was no doubt. -Bob Henry -continued ri, a few accredited programs that were available elsewhere, a faculty salary average lower than the state average and the fact that over 40 percent of its student population [consist of] Iowa citizens, the CBHE should consider closing Northwest. lb put things into perspective for faculty, students and other interested persons, Hubbard wrote a reply to Aery ' s suggestion outlining why it was unreasonable for Northwest to close. State Sen. Pat Banner, Rep. Everett Brown and Rep. Tim KeUey also held a press conference in which the senator made Missouri legislature ' s intentions very clear in the matter Read my hps, Banner said. Northwest will not close. Aery later said that closing Northwest was merely a suggestion, not a recommendation. That very fact, dropped on the pubUc without warning, creat- ed a ripple effect that just wouldn ' t stop, Henry said. An example of the ripple effect was a headline on the front page of the St. Joseph Gazette following the Becember CBHE meeting which read, Group tables NWMSU Closing. There was nothing on the table, Henry said. You couldn ' t table something that wasn ' t there. So the media, in that respect, still placed doubt on our future, when there was no doubt. With reports that the school could close, the admissions staff had extra work ahead of them assuring concerned counselors, prospective students and their parents that Northwest would stay open. Bale Montague, director of enrollment management, felt there was a chance that black enrollment wouldn ' t suffer too much due to positive feedback received by recruiters. ' ' We suffered because of both the issues, and it was going to hurt ultimately, Montague said. But I had the best recruitment staff in the United States, and I thought that over the next few months, we were going to make up for any setbacks. Tbward the end of the fall semester, a portion of the racial con- flicts were put to rest when Quentin Banks confessed to fabricat- ing complaints of racial harrassment. Banks had stated he was punched twice in the stomach while in his residence hall room and that he had received threatening letters. He admitted, however, that he had not been beaten and that he had written the letters to himself. Although Banks ' story turned out to be contrived, many felt there was still a racial problem. But with rumors circulating and media attention stirring controversy, some students didn ' t know what to beUeve. We didn ' t know the truth because of all the rumors, Gaby Moeck said. Nobody knew whether the KKK was really here or not, and we weren ' t really told. I never saw posters. At home peo- ple thought the Klan was visible here because of what they heard. ' ' With rumors and inaccurate media coverage plaguing the University, Northwest had learned a lesson. Formerly starved for media attention, the school ' s officials began to believe that no news was good news. Vt ! 40 Northwest in the News Broadcasting msyor Duane Havard concentrates on President Dean Hubbard ' s sj)eech regarding Shaila Aery ' s suggestion of closing Northwest. The meeting was designed to alleviate concerns from the University community about the seriousness of the proposal. Photo by Mark Strecker Questions raised about possible solu- tions to racial problems are aimed at Presi- dent Dean Hubbard during the racism forum in the Student Union Ballroom. Later that night, Hubbard unveiled the Statement of Non-Discrimination that was posted on cam- pus. Photo by Mark Strecker Action 4 News photographer James Edwards tapes students and faculty for broadcast. In addition to local media cover- age, reporters from the Kansas City area fol- lowed the story of Shaila Aery ' s proposal. Photo by Brad Richardson State Sen. Pat Danner assures fac- ulty and students Northwest will not close. Danner helped organize the press confer- ence, where she read a statement by legis- lative leaders supporting the University. Photo by Brad Richardson Northwest in the Nezvs 41 Sig Ep Ryan Dahlgaard and Tri-Sig Angle Tucker enjoy beer shots at a Sig Ep party. Whether alcohol policies were in ef- fect or being considered, they varied among the Greek organizations. Photo by Tom Ric- ker At the starting line, Jeff Funk watches the action at Phi Sigma Kappa mouse races during Spring Rush. Because IFC forbid alcoholic Rush except for smok- ers, fraternities were left to come up with non-alcoholic functions. Photo by Kevin Sharpe Forming a conga Une, Jessie Still, Ami Hunter, Shari Hammond, Yvorme Troch, Janet Hurst and Jodi Carpenter race around the Maryville skating rink. The skaters were participating in a Phi Mu sponsored roller- thon which netted $465 for Project Hope. Photo by Dean Carlson 1 1 i y? ' %i . IS •K . {42 Greek Parties h Playing it safe Alcohol policies alter Greek life by Stephanie Frey and Kristin Thompson Parties, alcuhcjl and togas were commonly associated with Greek organizations. But trends and attitudes started to change, and fraternities and sororities felt the pressure. Some ways Greeks combatted the Animal House image were by adopting alcohol policies, educating on the dangers of alcohol and sponsoring functions that excluded alcohol. The attempt to end stereotypes may have resulted from Greek alcohol-related incidents in the mid ' 80s. Alpha Kappa Lambda suffered in 1983 when residents were re- moved from their house for part of the fall semester. They were found in violation of a 1980 iryunction prohibiting the sale or bart- er of liquor at their house. In 1986 the sororities were busted at a party and suffered finan- cial strains because of the fines. The particular groups dealt with the incidents at the time and hopefully the other groups learned from them and made internal changes, Inter-Fraternity Council Adviser Bill Dizney said. When national headquarters began pressuring Greeks to adopt alcohol policies. Phi Mus began providing food and alternate bever- ages at mixers, and couldn ' t serve alcohol at parties they spon- sored. Dances could be sponsored if minors were not allowed to drink and keys were taken at the door. A change in the national insurance polic y was what forced Del- ta Chis to adopt an alcohol policy. They were no longer able to sell, serve or purchase alcohol on their premises. Guests were al- lowed to bring their own alcohol, but were carded. They also provided alternate beverages and designated drivers. It was the only way we could go, Brendan Kelly said. Serv- ing alcohol just opened the fraternity up to too much liability. Many felt the changes in the system were for the best, and poli- cies helped to protect the Greeks from liability. We tried to take IDs at our parties and stay within the law, AKL Vice President Randall Updike said. I felt more comforta- ble because we were staying within the law, and 1 was protected as well. Wanting people to realize the threats alcohol posed to the in- dividual as well as the chapter. Delta Zeta sponsored two alcohol awareness programs a semester. Greeks also began to sponsor non-alcoholic functions and spent more time with philanthropies. More than intproving their images, though, philanthropies were something the groups eryoyed doing. If they were doing it (participating in philanthropy activities) just to combat stereotypes, they wouldn ' t have done it as often, Tri Sigma Marie Schreck said. Through pressure and trends at national levels, Greeks were able to change and adjust their policies to protect themselves and im- prove their images. We tried to take IDs at our parties and stay within the law. I felt more comfortable be- cause we were staying within the law, and I was protected as well. -Randall Updike Greeks Parties 43 On assignment for yearbook, Teresa Mattson was allowed to help out in the cam- pus bakery. The bakery took orders and decorated more than one dozen cakes a week. Photo by Mark Strecker Ssndwich kaiser rolls for campus eat- ing establishments come from the bakery in the lower part of Tkylor Commons. Loraine Smith also made sure other breads such as hoagie buns and onion rolls were made ear- ly in the morning. Photo by Mark Strecker T6r6S3 Mattson slides pans of bran muffins into a large oven. Even though Matt- son knew her day would start at 3 a.m. , she found it hard to alter her late-night sched- ule and only got two hours of sleep. Photo by Mark Strecker AftSr working at the bakery for three years, Jo Ann Partridge has the title of head baker. While Tferesa Mattson dipped muffin batter into tins. Partridge prepared pie crust. Photo by Mark Strecker DOUQhnUtS for the weekend are pre- pared by Dean Glorioso on Friday afternoons after the regular ba kery workers have gone home. Glorioso, a senior from Kansas City, had worked at ARA since his freshman year to help put himself through school. Photo by Sarah Frerking 44 Cafeteria Ji .. Enterprise at sunrise Early risers bake campus confections by Teresa Mattson Washing my hands in a first-floor Hudson bathroom, I looked into the mirror and observed a housekeeper scrubbing the toilet, and I asked her what time she came to work. Her reply of 4 a.m. was a phenemonen I had only heard about: campus employees starting work early in the morning before some students had even returned to campus from late-night partying. However, I was going to experience it. For the sake of a story, I had volunteered to traipse from my Hudson home in the black- ness of the early morning to the bak ery at Tkylor Commons. I had been told that doughnuts, cakes and cookies for campus dining establishments came from the bakery at Tkylor Commons, and was anxious to get some good information for my story and learn something about mass baking. It was with that teach-me-something attitude that 1 rang the bell to Taylor ' s back door. Loraine Smith, who had worked at the bak- ery a little more than a year, greeted me with a wide-awake smile. After a quick tour, she put me right to work. First we panned up the French bread, which simply meant we stretched frozen dough across the pan on which it would later be baked. While the three women I was working with seemed to get livelier as the morning went on, my enthusiasm for the job and my reac- tion time started to slow down. Looking back, I think I might have blacked out when I tipped over a can of melted butter and didn ' t notice until it was running over the sides of the table. Luckily, Connie Callow was there to help me clean up the mess and assure me that the butter was easier to clean up than icing. While they ran the only bakery on campus, the women were not the only bakers. There were others involved in the process, such as Dean Glorioso, who came in at 6:15 a.m. three times a week to perform various jobs in Taylor Commons. Dean, who started working at Tkylor Commons before he went to his first class as a freshman, was responsible for frying doughnuts Friday afternoons. Although I wasn ' t in on the doughnut act myself, the women found plenty else for me to do. After mixing up bran muffin bat- ter and spooning it into muffin tins, I unwrapped 16 pounds of chocolate squares for brownies. When Jo Ann Partridge asked me to crack 15 pounds of eggs, I cracked over three dozen when I decided to weigh them to see if I was close to my destination. You can keep going, Connie said when she saw I was stop- ping. When you fill that pitcher, you ' ll only have eight pounds. I checked the pitcher— it was still less than one-third full. While I was cracking eggs, the ladies cracked jokes but kept busy. I could tell they eryoyed working together Their up-beat attitudes and the smell of bread baking seemed the perfect way for me to beat the habit of oversleeping. But by 8 a.m. my lazy habit seemed like the best plan in the world to me, and I was sure I wasn ' t ready to kick it yet. While I was cracking eggs, the ladies cracked jokes but kept busy. I could tell they enjoyed working together Cafeteria 45 Zipping through the drive through at McDonald ' s, Keith Wingie puts in an order for a Big Mac, regular fries and a medium soft drink. Because of the restaurant ' s low prices and fast service, McDonald ' s turned out to be a favorite of students and added an extra window to serve customers even more quickly. Photo by Mark Strecker To ward off the burger rut, Brant Ad- kins and David Kramer pick up their mun- chies at Tkco John ' s Mexican restaurant. Though it was one of the smallest restaur- ants in Maryville, it proved to be a popular spot for students by offering an ethnic alter- native to the usual fast food fare. Photo by Mark Strecker HdmbUrgerS and french fries remain favorites of college students, and the fast food restaurants in town provide a break from ARA. Tracy Woods wanted ketchup to make her fries from Hardee ' s perfect. Pho- to by Beth Brown 0n6 of the newest restaurants in the ' Ville is actually an old one. Because of slow business, Sonic closed almost 10 years ago, only to reopen with a new, modern drive-in look. Photo by Mark Strecker 46 Fast Food U,bf Fast food frenzy From Big Macs to Jo-Jos, junk food junkies find their fix by Suzie Zech and Mike Dunlap Mom always said, You are what you eat. But if she could see students ' dietary regimens, she would think the only thing the junk food connoisseurs personified was a McDonald ' s menu. In fact, a random survey through the electronic mail revealed that the gleam of the Golden Arches outshone all competitors. The range of taste in fast food ran the gamut, however, with almost every est ablishment having an enthusiastic group of supporters. Whether students were looking to cure a late night attack of the munchies or trying to find the fastest, cheapest meal in town, it seemed they were always crowded into the local fast food em- poriums or lined up in drive-through lanes. The students who cast their votes for McDonald ' s gave various reasons for their choice, most of them citing quick service and low prices. Others, however, had specific favorites on the menu. Must haves usually included a Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets and french fries. The fact that McDonald ' s was nearly the same everywhere was comforting for some students who saw the restaurant as ' ' a little piece of home. I liked McDonald ' s best because it was the first place I ate when I came to school, Gwen Haselhoff said. I was really nervous, and the familiar surroundings put me at ease somehow. Students also said they liked using McDonald ' s food to torment friends who were forced to eat on campus. Bringing McDonald ' s food to campus meant being able to taunt starving buddies with a chorus of We ' ve got McDonald ' s! We ' ve got McDonald ' s! Hardee ' s and Tkco John ' s came in close for second and third in the race, with enthusiasts touting such delicacies as roasticus beeficus and potato oles as the inspirations for their choices. Sonic, with its coney dogs, onion rings and lime-ades, was another favorite of the drive-up crowd. For those who preferred their food delivered, Domino ' s domi- nated the market with its 30-minutes-or-it ' s-free guarantee. The overwhelming choice of convenience store connoisseurs— though with mixed reviews— was Shop ' n ' Hop ' s notorious pota- to: the Jo- Jo. Though always salty and often soggy, the infrared starch sticks evoked passionate responses from both enthusiasts and dissenters. Some called them simply ' ' disgusting, ' ' while others said they were the best cure ever for beer munchies. In fact, some said that was the only time they craved Jo-Jos. I only ate Jo- Jos when I was so trashed I didn ' t know what I was doing, Becki Randolph said. Usually, it was only when someone else bought them for me. Whether they hit the fast food circuit to quench a late-night crav- ing or just to find a cheap meal, students may have been scrimp- ing, but they certainly weren ' t starving. I only ate Jo-Jos when I was so trashed I didn ' t know what I was doing. -Becki Randolph Fast Food 1 47 1 C VsCied bathrooms were a common problera for coed roommates. John Thomp- son and Diaima Sunderman fought for space in front of the mirror. Photo by Brad Richardson Living with five women doesn ' t ex- cuse Tbdd Lockhart from helping clean the house. Lockhart and his wife, Dawn, lived with her four female roommates before get- ting married. Photo by Brad Richardson €iiX ' i I HOUSellOld chores are shared by roommates, no matter what their gender Leann Moser, Dianna Sunderman and John Thompson worked together fixing their clogged kitchen sink. Photo by Brad Richardson 1481 Coed Roommates Roommates Mona Anderson and Jer- ry Montgomery find studying together ben- eficial. While their living arrangement occa- sionally caused embarrassing situations, they said the benefits outweighed the disadvan- tages. Photo by Brad Richardson ■ Coed cohabitation Roommates find out how the other half lives by Charmla Johnson i  r vnrntinn Ipft snm  etiiHontc I lynrwk With just two weeks of summer vacation left, some students were still looking for places to live off campus, and others were frantically searching for additional roommates. So what happened when a man found four women looking for a roommate? He thought for a second, and then moved in. Some students who had a hard time finding roommates for off- campus living found that the perfect roommate was a member of the opposite sex. It started out with someone ' s boyfriend moving in, Dianna Sunderman said. We realized it didn ' t cause any problems, so together we started deciding on roommates— male or female. While .some students just moved in for convenience, others thought about it carefully. Sometimes the living arrangements were made for economic and security reasons. It was cheaper, Dawn Lockhart said. Since Tbdd was my fi- ance, he helped out if I didn ' t have enough money for the bills. Also, when I heard noises, I always sent him to check it out. Coed living arrangements were often more than just economi- cal. Leann Moser said it was also a good learning experience. Men and women quit seeing each other as members of the opposite sex and began to look at one another as human beings. When John was with us, he wasn ' t a man; he was a dude, Sun- derman said. When we complained about men, he knew he wasn ' t included. In fact, he usually joined right in. Some students not only changed their views of the opposite sex, but they also began feeling like a family. At first I didn ' t know how to act, John Thompson said. But then we became just like brothers and sisters, except we didn ' t fight as much. Parents and friends found the arrangements easier to accept when they knew the relationships were platonic ones. Even when the roommates were just friends, however, embarrassing incidents could occur I knew Mona was in the bathroom, but I didn ' t know she was out of the shower, Jerry Montgomery said. When she came out wearing just a towel, we were both pretty embarrassed. Tb limit the embarrassing moments, many roommates established a set of guidelines. Along with considerations for modesty, these often included equal distribution for household chores. As long as the roommates followed the rules, the benefits of coed cohabi- tation seemed to outweigh the disadvantages. I didn ' t think there were really any drawbacks, Moser said. I didn ' t feel uncomfortable at all. In fact, I felt safer. Whether the coed living arrangement was carefully planned or just stumbled upon in a hasty house hunt, it seemed to work. Not only did students find the arrangements convenient, but they also were able to gain insight about how the other half lived. I knew Mona was in the bathroom, but I didn ' t know she was out of the shower. When she came out wearing just a towel, we were both pretty embarrassed. -Jerry Montgomery Coed Roommates 49 St3t6 Sen. Pat Banner made an ap- pearance in the Homecoming Parade to help support Democratic candidates. Danner represented most of Northwest Missouri in Jefferson City. Photo by Ron Alpough Sara Zabel, president of the local Young Democrats organization, contacts area voters from Maryville ' s Democratic Headquarters. The group also sponsored a candidate forum before the national elec- tion. Photo by Sarah Frerking Taking advantage of Homecoming crowds, Republican supporters distribute election materials at the parade. Both the Young RepubUcans and Young Democrats sponsored events to drum up support among college voters. Photo by Debby Kerr Republican supporters enllst chil- dren to carry signs for Lewis Rice along the Homecoming Parade route. Some candidates rode in the parade, while others had sup- porters to pass out information. Photo by Mark Strecker 50 Elections ) A A matter of choice Campus groups rally for Election ' 88 by Bob Smith The country was in need of new leaders, and campaign trails were the big news of the year Voters followed the candidates so they could make the right decision when national elections rolled around in November Campus groups worked hard to get students involved by inform- ing them of what was happening on the political scene, including information on presidential candidates Michael Dukakis and George Bush. One approach the Young Democrats and Young Republicans took was to organize speeches by several local and state candidates, lb give additional exposure to those running for office, each group also sponsored cars for candidates in the Homecoming parade. We had more people involved in 1988 than usual because more were interested, Sarah Zabel, Young Democrats president, said. I ' m sure that was because it was an election year. In cooperation with Student Senate, Young Democrats sponsored a voter registration and absentee ballot drive. They supplied bal- lots for students from surrounding states as well as a generic ballot. Young Republicans were also involved with election year activi- ties, including making phone polls, putting out yard signs and cam- paigning for their party ' s candidates. Young RepubUcan President Nelsie Henning suggested students become aware of each candidate ' s platform. She said that saying neither of the presidential candidates was right for the job was no excuse for not voting. I thought it was unfortunate that the American people thought that some sort of ultimate being Uke Zeus was going to come down from the heavens and be our next president, Henning said. There were good candidates out there. As the future leaders of America, some students sought knowledge of politics. By holding poUtical forums, The Political Science Club was able to analyze the issues and learn through the presidential and vice presidential debates. In a regular debate forum, each candidate could ask questions of his opponent so we didn ' t have to rely on the Tfed Kopels of the world, Dr. David McLaughlin, sponsor of the Political Science Club, said. By seeking information and discussing the issues among them- selves, students became well-informed voters. While pohtical groups toiled to make their statements heard, everyone could agree that out of all the rhetoric, one expression was most impor- tant: each individual ' s vote. I thought it was un- fortunate that the American people thought some sort of ultimate being like Zeus was going to come down from the heavens and be our next president. -Nelsie Henning Elections 5l Q ' .mQ credit where credit is due Students charge on with plastic money by Justin Cooper ■., ;iH SiJ l «R.  I could just walk into a store, set down my card, and not have to worry about the pay- nfient until later. -Robert Patterson Though many people considered college life separate from the real world, ' ' it provided a time for many students to explore their careers and plan— both academically and financially— for the working world. By estabUshing good credit in college, students mcreased their chances of purchasing big-ticket items such as homes, cars and appUances when they graduated. Many students were ab-eady learning how to keep ahead of credit billing for their tuition and car payments. ' ' The advantage of credit was being able to buy expensive items quickly, Brian Heinsius said. The disadvantages evened it out, though, because the credit companies could demand payment anytime. ' ' To purchase other goods, students applied for credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. The fasci- nation with having a card seemed to be the illusion of getting something for nothing, at least until the monthly bill arrived. Many students er joyed credit cards simply because they didn ' t like to carry cash. I could just walk into a store, set down my card, and not have to worry about the payment until later, Robert Patterson said. It was easier and quicker to just hand the cashier the card than to write out a check or count out my money. The banks and financial lenders seemed positive about letting students have a credit line of their own. We didn ' t look at the people borrowing money as students, Marsha Jordan of Citizens State Bank said. ' ' We really just looked to see if the person had a good credit history and a steady source of income. Jordan also said that if people had problems with payment, the lenders were usually willing to talk about the problem and perhaps devise a workable solution. For many students though, having a card created major problems. The lack for direct payment led people to overextend themselves with the belief that money would appear from some- where to cover the tab at the end of the month. The fact of credit in college was like the working world: There were people who could handle credit responsibly and people who couldn ' t. But by establishing a credit history while still m school, students got a crash course in real world finance. ■ 52] Credit 1 Photo illustration by Mark Strecker Credit 53 The House of Heartburn Terry ' s diner becomes a late-night legend by Suzie Zech They drank three gallons of beer, came up here and ate one order of biscuits and gravy and blamed the heartburn on me! -Terry Reynolds Within walking distance from the two downtown partying palaces called The Pub and The Palms sat a godsend to drunken students needing grub in their beer-filled bellies. It sat diagonally across from T.O. ' s Place, skirting an alleyway on East Third. Its drippy air conditioner and homemade wood- en screen door that opened from the wrong side welcomed visi- tors to Tferry ' s House of Heartburn. The main cook and bottle washer, Iferry Reynolds, had been sling- ing hash in that location for nearly 20 years. It was just like milkin ' cows, Reynolds said of his profession. I was tied down. I wouldn ' t have recommended it to anybody. Patrons of Tferry ' s place called it by many an adoring nickname: Salmonella Sam ' s, Ptomaine Terry ' s and The Sheltered Cookshop. If the name of the place didn ' t teU something about Reynold ' s sense of humor, time spent at his establishment did. The inside of the cafe was like a mini-theatre with counter space arranged in an L around Reynolds, center stage on the grill. It was a toss-up as to who was the star of the show, with Rey- nolds going jab for jab with his head waiter and sidekick, Kevin Binge, a large, lumbering lad whose nickname, Herman, couldn ' t have been more appropriate. Insults flew back and forth as visitors caught occasional glimpses of Herman between stacks of white bread and Hostess Ho-Ho ' s doing his thing on the other side of the partition. All that remained of the mangled Marlboro hanging from his bot- tom lip was filter and ash skeleton. It dangled precariously, directly over a batch of scrambled eggs on the grill below. Seasoning, he said. Customers took active part in the ad-libbed routine. It was al- ways a free-for-all. The busiest hour at Tterry ' s was after the bars closed, from about 1:30 to 2:30 a.m. The sound of the screen door slamming signaled the arrival of more customers. Young, glassy-eyed people stumbled in, squinting like spotlighted raccoons, to take their places at the bar. A barroom atmosphere dominated the place, and profanity free- ly peppered the dialogue. Has anyone ever gotten heartburn from eating at this place? a customer yelled. Reynolds rushed to his own defense before anyone could answer. You know what they did— they drank three gallons of beer, came up here and ate one order of biscuits and gravy and blamed the heartburn on me! Reynolds said. He had that right. In the end, everyone had to agree that dining at Terry ' s wasn ' t just eating, it was entertainment. t 54 Terry ' s House of Heartburn Whsn the party ' s over, many students head for Tferry ' s for a late-night snack. To add zest to his burger, Allen Stewart drowned it in mustard. Photo by Mark Strecker The bam red exterior of Tbrry ' s House of Heartburn awaits students after a late night at the bars. The diner was open all night. Photo by Mark Strecker When business picks up, every burn- er is in use, and Terry is confined to the kitchen. On slower nights, though. Tbrry found time to play pitch with customers. Photo by Mark Strecker Terry ' s House of Heartburn 55 N ' t better or worse, just equal Couples break through racial barriers by Debby Kerr We were not in the relationship to set any examples. We were in it for love. What everybody else thought didn ' t matter. -Ernest Hawkins They sat on the bunk bed and debated who saw the other first. She was watching me, Ernest Hawkins said. No, you were watching me, Sandy Rollo responded. I had never seen him before. Then one day I saw him everywhere I went. They never resolved that issue, but it didn ' t matter Hawkins and Rollo began dating and later became engaged. RoUo ' s mother told her they ' d have a big wedding even if the family didn ' t show up. We won ' t tell the family, Rollo jokingly said, repeating her mother. And then as soon as they get there, we ' ll grab the gifts and lock them in a safe. Ttell them what? Well according to Rollo, Hawkins was as black as she was pale. It was the ' 80s, and interracial relationships were finally coming out in the open. Society had changed so much in the last 15 years, Joe Duck- worth said. I saw so many interracial couples. As Duckworth and T mette Pierceall discussed their interracial relationship, their two-year-old daughter, Ericka, with dark, cur- ly pig tails, blue eyes and Ught complexion, played close by. What others thought didn ' t seem relevant to Duckworth or Pierceall. Both couples seemed to feel the same about their relationships. We were not in the relationship to set any examples, ' ' Hawkins said. We were in it for love. What everybody else thought didn ' t matter. ' ' It was difficult to determine when discriminations and pre- judices developed in people ' s Uves. But a person ' s background, generation, education and family played roles in the development. It seemed to me prejudices stemmed from older people, Mar- tin Nish said. Generally if kids weren ' t taught to be prejudice, they weren ' t. Nish met Anita Smith through church. The couple knew racial tension might have developed because of their relationship, but they felt their faith would get them through the difficult times. It was a touchy topic, and at a small, Midwestern university, prejudiced opinions weren ' t uncommon. In life a person had to discriminate, there was no question about that, President Dean Hubbard, whose son-in-law was black, said. But one should have discriminated on the basis of varia- bles people could control. Brian Richards and Claudia Avila didn ' t look at their differences from a negative perspective, but learned from them instead by teaching each other about their cultures. I wouldn ' t have learned a different language, or different types of dances and foods if it weren ' t for her, Richards said. When asked how Avila was different from other women Richards had dated, he replied matter-of-factly, She was the shortest. • 56 Interracial Couples L63rninQ different cultures is one ad- vantage to an interracial relationship. Bri- an Richards and Claudia Avila cook a Colom- bian dish together Photo by Debby Kerr P60pl6 sometimes consider mixed relationships taboo, but ideas seem to be changing for many. Those involved in inter- racial relationships searched for ways to bat- tle prejudice. Photo by Ron Alpough Ernest Hawkins and Sandy Rollo find it easy to forget their racial differences. Hawkins had traveled a great deal and didn ' t find interracial relationships unusual. Photo by Ron Alpough Prejudices can stem from parents ' beliefs. Joe Duckworth and Ikmette Pier- ceall plarmed to teach their two-year-old daughter, Ericka, to overlook differences caused by race or nationality. Photo by Ron Alpough Interracial Couples Isjl The great revival The ' 60s return: A style or a statement? In the ' 60s, people tried to discover new ways of living instead of just going by old standards. The kids of today were starting to open their nninds up to new things, too. ■Joe - vf-i ' _ s. ' t ' - by Teresa Mattson I wouldn ' t be caught dead in bell-bottom pants. Any student who ever said that may have thought twice when the fashions of the late 1960s started showing up across the na- tion and on campus. Although bell-bottom jeans were still not in the Top 10 must- haves for fall, other symbols of the ' 60s, such as tie-dyed shirts and peace pendants, were popular items. With the old becoming new again, no one knew what fashion trend would come around next. Trends always repeated themselves, no matter what they were, Maria Byers said. My mom went through her closet and gave me some of the outfits she wore in college. Two years ago I wouldn ' t have worn them, but they were in style again. Though most students were too young to remember the ' 60s, they seemed to feel nostalgic about that period. Parents would talk about the good old days, and those good old days for them were the ' 60s, Dr Chris Kemp, assistant profes- sor of sociology, said. The kids were interested because they longed for a freer, more exciting time. Another fascination with the ' 60s was that it was a time when young people shook off the expectations of society. In the ' 60s, people tried to discover new ways of living instead of just going by old standards, Joe Mull said. The kids of today were starting to open their minds up to new things, too. Perhaps longing for a more exciting time would lead them into another decade of increased political awareness. Since I was on my own and had to pay my own bills and taxes, I had to be more aware of what was going on, Byers said. The increased political awareness indicated that students want- ed to change their world, starting with their own campuses. Af- ter witnessing racial conflicts at Northwest, students started an underground newspaper. While it covered other controversial is- sues, the first edition of The Attic Voice was aimed at ending ra- cial conflict. There was also talk of peace groups being formed. If students saw something that wasn ' t right, the primary way to get something done was to speak about it, Mull said. People learned that in the ' 60s, and the idea was on its way back. Maybe it was only a simple reflection by students on a period they wished they could have experienced: an exciting time of pro- tests, rock ' n ' roll and free love. But maybe it was something more: a statement by students that they believed in social reform. By bringing back the fashion and the music of the ' 60s, they were showing the world that even if society had been right about the dangers of drugs and promiscuity, the youth of the hippie genera- tion had some important things to say about humanity. 1 58 1 ' 60s Nostalgia M ' I ' - . i y t ' ,- ' yjii k X Memorabilia of the 1960s make a comeback on campus. Students rummaged through their parents ' attics for Beatles al- bums and flower power paraphernalia. Pho- to illustration by Mark Strecker ' 60s Nostalgia Issl RsniOtB control cars take up spare time for Paul Jones and Jason Betten. The two could often be found in front of the library demonstrating their hobby. Photo by Brad Richardson Former gymnastic student Bridget Lammers still enjoys performing on the balance beam. Lammers also taught three times a week to area children. Photo by Sarah Frerking Still practicing after 10 years of pitch- ing, Alan Francis tosses another horseshoe to perfect his style. Francis took fifth place at the World Horseshoe Pitching Champion- ship. Photo by Tina Leu : H c Playing the vlolin is an unusual hob- by for Kristy Tbelle. She took lessons for 11 years after she was introduced to the instru- ment by her grandmother Photo by Sarah Frerking 60 Hobbies Out of the ordinary Hobbies provide a break from the routine by Teresa Mattson and Stephanie Greer Blurry-eyed students rolled over and slammed off their alarm clocks. They knew exactly what awaited them: a day of taking notes, memorizing material and turning in assignments. It was a grueling schedule that became the rut of daily campus living. One way to break out was taking up hobbies. Some hobbies were nothing more than pastimes, but others, like sports, took more dedication. I started gymnastics when I was 4 years old, and I was dedi- cated to it all my hfe, Bridget Lammers said. I had to stop com- peting because of iryuries, but I still taught on campus. Some dedicated hobbyists were rewarded with honors. At the World Horseshoe-Pitching Championship in California, Alan Fran- cis took fifth place, showing what 10 years of practice could do. There were other hobbies besides sports for which time had to be set aside. While knitting and crocheting could be done during any free time, bigger projects took more planning and preparation. This was the case for Scott Warren, whose hobby was making knitted panels for sweatshirts. He used a knitting machine for the panels but also had to create the designs. Family members often influenced others in taking up hobbies. Warren ' s mother, who had a sweatshirt business at home, got him interested in the knitting machine. Likewise, Francis ' grandfather influenced him to take up horseshoe pitching. Sometimes it was friends who sparked hobbyists interests. Don Haynes, a staff member in computing services, was introduced to metal refurbishing by a friend and former employer Using a polish- ing machine, Haynes brought the shine back to items like copper tea kettles, boilers and car headlights. When I got out of the Navy, I went to work for a friend who had a shop, and that ' s when 1 got interested, Haynes said. Hobbies usually required a willingness to give special attention to them, even if it was only for a couple of hours each week. Kristy Tbelle had given special attention to playing the violin for 11 years. Even though that sounded like a long time and a seri- ous dedication, she took lessons just for fun. I liked it because it was relaxing, Tbelle said. Playing the vio- lin was kind of unique because hardly anyone else I knew played. Those who didn ' t have the time to practice their hobbies on a daily basis still used them as ways to unwind after studying. For Paul Jones, a good study break was racing small remote-control cars with his friends by Owens Library. It was a good way to blow off steam after classes, Jones said. Without hobbies to take up their extra time, students found themselves bored with the ordinary. While some channeled their energies into a single favorite pastime, others took up crafts or games just to relax from studying. It seemed like nothing could take the ordinary out of an ordinary semester like a hobby. Playing the violin was kind of unique because hardly anyone else I knew played. -Kristy Toelle Hobbies 6l When students get tired of Maryville, they roadtrip to other places for entertain- ment, such as Kansas City ' s Country Club Plaza. The Plaza and Old Westport offered a wide variety of nightclubs, restaurants and shops. Photo by Mark Strecker Local bars provide a place for stu- dents to gather on weekends. Rich Morley and Tim Petrillo enjoyed a drink at The Palms while waiting their turn at the pool table. Photo by Sarah Frerking i ■■ ' •■. ' ' -V T , Hi ' -a.. . A I TTj i ■ 1 ' -( .• •f - The Lake of the Ozarks is a calm set- ting for Marsha Lutes to study the Bible. The Baptist Student Union trip to Windermere Assembly got students out of the ' Ville for a weekend. Photo by Teresa Mattson Sometimes escaping for the weekend meant just relaxing. Robin Schot- tel and Alan Andrews spent time together eiyoying the serenity of nature. Photo by Teresa Mattson f IkA ■7 ' , 62 Weekends Breaking away Weekends mean roadtrips and relaxation by Cara Moore and Teresa Mattson ' On Friday afternoons, students scurried home from classes and threw enough belongings in a suitcase to get them by for the next two days. Noise in the residence halls dulled to almost nothing, sidewalks cleared off and parking lots emptied. Traffic increased on the highways leaving town as students were destined for anywhere but Maryville. Some suitcasers fled for a family visit; others roadtripped, trying to forget the frustrations of the week. Still others just kicked back for a relaxing weekend in the ' Ville. Organized groups, such as Baptist Student Union, often arranged weekend escapes for members complete with seminars and ice breakers. It was good for all of us to get together and have fun, Alicia Valentine said about a fall retreat to Lake of the Ozarks. I met a lot of people and renewed acquaintances. Most roadtrips, however, weren ' t as structured. People needing to break away from school planned trips to nearby Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines or Lincoln. Often, weekend plans came be- fore inflexible class schedules. I only had one class on Friday, so I often skipped it to have a three-day weekend, Mara Galardi said. If nothing was going on in town, I ' d go somewhere else. Sometimes 1 planned my weekends up to six weeks in advance. Weekend plans were all that got many students through five days of academic rou tine. Others took the challenge of beating the cam- pus doldrums by sticking around Maryville and finding ways to have fun. We were bored, and it just struck us to do something wild and crazy, Brad Summa said, remembering the Big Bird cap, torn up jeans tucked in muddy boots, sunglasses and cigar About mid- night, we dressed up like idiots and went shopping at Easter ' s. People acted offended and looked at us like we were being ob- noxious, but we were just entertaining ourselves. Although doing crazy things was a good way to forget some of the stress that came with college life, some used weekends just to relax. Since a lot of people went home on the weekends, I could en- joy the quiet or be as loud as I wanted, Karen Campbell said. Since Campbell was from Shelbyville, 111., she wasn ' t able to go home often. Later, the relaxation of the weekend ended and campus came back to life. Weekend vacationers unpacked, discussed their weekend or headed for the library to study. Although another five days of classes moved in to take the center stage, students couldn ' t help but look forward to the next weekend when they could once again give routine the slip. I only had one class on Friday, so I often skipped it to have a three-day weekend. If nothing was going on in town, I ' d go some- where else. -Mara Galardi Weekends 63 Aft6r classes, Phi Sigs Mike Lorenz, Eric Kelderman, Jon Watson and Troy Voss watch some afternoon cartoons. An episode of ' ' The Flintstones ' ' usually hit the spot be- tween classes and dinner Photo by Kevin Sharpe I Cross country runners Darryl Wagn- er and Rob Finegan paid close attention to Olympic track and field events. Their coun- tries ' flags showed their loyalties. Photo by Jeff Martin Watching the Olympics, Mike Madri- gal, Shawn Linden and Jani Goetz make themselves comfortable preparing to cheer for the United States. Photo by Carol Parks Keri CantreO prepares her VCR to tape Days of Our Lives. Some students without VCRs scheduled classes around their favorite soap operas. Photo by Carol Partes 64 Television _J. Don ' t touch that dial Television enthusiasts remain tube-tied by Stephanie Frey Ah, the college life. The opportunities made it a growing time, a time to reach new intellectual heights. Northwest offered every- thing for students ' educational needs: a good staff, a modern hbrary, a computer in every residence hall room and a cable tele- vision hookup. Okay, so maybe cable television wasn ' t on parents ' lists of educa- tional benefits. But chances are, it was on many students ' lists. For them, television wasn ' t a benefit— it was a way of life. For members of a generation that grew up with TV, it wasn ' t surprising to find students addicted to particular programs. Some- how they worked their shows into their busy college schedules. Shows like the The Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World, even helped students relate to their college experiences. That ' s why Quentin Banks watched it. He also watched The Cosby Show faithfully, even during the writers ' strike. ' The Cosby Show ' had something other shows didn ' t have: a policy of no violence and sex, Banks said. Problems were solved with love. Students who wanted to see sex and intrigue, however, could watch daytime soaps. There were those who planned their sched- ules around soaps, but it was difficult to get them to admit it. Tfelevisions were almost always on during the afternoon hours, with groups congregating in the main residence hall lounges to watch in anticipation for every new twist to the storyline. Those who missed their ABC soaps could always stop by Onna Davis ' room. She taped three soaps every day with her video- cassette recorder Before she came to Northwest, she only watched one soap, but because everyone wanted her to tape their favorites, she got involved in all three. Television viewing increased during the Summer Olympics. Friends gathered to cheer for their teams. For foreign students, that didn ' t always mean the Americans. Of course I wanted to see my own country win, but sometimes I wanted the United States to win, Chee Tkn, a student from Malaysia, said. I cheered for them both. Crowds didn ' t gather in every lounge to see Laverne and Shirley, but Carrie Young never missed it. I put my feet up on the bed and didn ' t move until ' Laverne and Shirley ' was over, she said. We had to be back from dinner in time to watch it. While some students thought it was hard to find the time to be- come addicted to the boob tube, television played a part in almost everyone ' s life. Even those who occasionally flipped through the channels found it to be a satisfying study break. Whether television was one of the most intellectual offerings of college life or not, one fact remained: some students were TV junkies. I put my feet up on the bed and didn ' t move until laverne and Shirley ' was over We had to be back from dinner in time to watch it. -Carrie Young Television 65 Substitute siblings Projects help students see life through a child ' s eyes by Charmla Johnson I, It was good to see the enjoyment on the kids ' faces when they were having fun. -Shawn Murray Leaving home for college often meant leaving familiar faces, and some of those were the bright, young faces of children who were important in students ' Uves. The bonds they made with younger relatives and friends would never be severed, but the relationships would never be quite the same. lb fill that void, some students tried to become close to Maryville children through involvement in campus organizations. Students took substitute siblings with whom they could spend time and plan special events. Groups that got involved in projects with youngsters ranged from Greeks to service organizations. The men of Alpha Kappa Lamb- da planned activities with children from the community at least once each semester. Tku Kappa Epsilon members held holiday events for neighborhood youngsters. Fraternity men were always associated with partying, but there was another side of us many didn ' t recognize, Bryan Skalberg said. I got a special enjoyment out of the community projects we performed, hke working with kids. When we held parties for children, parents reaUzed we weren ' t all bad. Other organizations planned activities for youngsters through- out the school year. Members of Sigma Society and Koncerned In- dividuals Dedicated to Students spent time with their substitute siblings nearly every week. KIDS members were assigned little brothers or sisters from a group of children signed up by their parents. Some of the parents were students, some were single parents and others thought their children just needed an older person around, Brian Hayes said. KIDS members enjoyed activities with Uttle brothers and sisters including bowling, basketball games and movies. Eugene Field Elementary School provided Sigma Society mem- bers with their ' ' special friends. ' ' The women ' s service organiza- tion held events for the children as well as working with them one- on-one. Some of the children had difficult situations at home, and the time with college students was beneficial for them. It also proved to be a positive experience for Sigma Society members. ' ' I contacted my special friend every week and tried to do some- thing with him every two weeks, Melinda Johnson, an elemen- tary education major, said. I thought it helped me understand children even better. Many students working with children echoed those sentiments. It was fun because it gave me a sense of what I was like at that age, Shawn Murray said. It was good to see the enjoyment on the kids ' faces when they were having fun. Whe ther reliving memories or just enjoying the special feeling they got from working with youngsters, students found that as much as their substitute siblings needed their attention, they need- ed to be reminded what life looked like through a child ' s eyes. ' tt ' f V .i j V 1661 Substitute Siblings 2S m zu Sigma society sponsor Jo Ann Mari- on sings songs with the special friends at their Christmas party. Marion, an elemen tary teacher, especially enjoyed the special friends program. Photo by Debby Kerr Generous amounts of tape can make unwrapping presents difficult. JuUe Kincaid, a Sigma Society member, helped special friend Shanon Standiford open his gift. Photo by Debby Kerr Dressed as Santa, Delta Chi member James Godfrey asks a Head Start student what she wants for Christmas. Entertaining area youngsters during the holiday season was an annual event for the fraternity. Photo by Mark Strecker Playing games is one way KIDS mem- ber Sheila Spaw interacts with 10-year-old David Keating. KIDS ' members, who served as big brothers and sisters to community children, tried to spend time with their youngsters at least once each week. Photo by Debby Kerr Substitute Siblings 67 The art of noise ' Noises Off challenges actors with double duty by Cindie Angeroth In this show, blocking was written in the script and couldn ' t be changed. We could add seasoning, but we couldn ' t change the dish. -Brian Norman An intimate cast of nine gathered to practice for the Theater Department ' s spring production, and once they were onstage, they went onstage again. Noises Off was a bizarre British comedy with an intricate plot of a play within a play, titled Nothing On. ' Noises Off was different in that cast members developed a character, and that character had to develop a character, Shawn Wake said. ' Nothing On ' had a very deep plot which created in- tense complexity. Annette Filippi said the play was unique because actors were also required to play their character ' s character Being many differ- ent people at once, Filippi said, was challenging. Director David Ward said the comedy was a cross between Monty Python, Three Stooges and the Keystone Cops. Cast members were in constant relationship disagreement. Nothing On cast mem- bers were romantically involved with each other. That fact, cou- pled with exaggerated artistic temperaments, created chaos throughout the play. Act I involved the straight rehearsal of ' ' Nothing On. ' ' Its charac- ter director, Lloyd Dallas, played by David Momphard, was seated in the audience, giving the effect of an authentic play rehearsal. When Noises On characters forgot their lines, the live audience heard Dallas correct his cast. The cast was performing a story of a couple, played by Angy Webb and David Kramer, who were hiding to avoid tax payments. Also within the cast were Felicia Tkylor as the maid with an appetite for sardines. Wake as the burglar, Filippi as the technical director and Brian Norman as the gopher. Wayne Asbury was a real-estate agent who was showing the mansion to client Danna Seger Act II involved a 180-degree revolution of the set to reveal the backstage. In order not to disrupt the Nothing On performance, cast members fought silently. Through the bedlam of jealous boyfriends and girlfriends plotting physical damage to one another, the production of Nothing On appeared to run smoothly. Act III evolved back to the original Nothing On mansion. The audience viewed the performance of Nothing On in complete shambles as cues were missed, characters wounded and the origi- nal plot destroyed from backstage actions and arguments. In most shows, blocking was very subjective and the director could dictate where the character moved, Norman said. In this show, blocking was written in the script and couldn ' t be changed. We could add seasoning, but we couldn ' t change the dish. Once cast members had mastered their characters and cues, it was time to turn the stage noises off. Leaving their differences onstage, the cast walked offstage, then offstage again. kv v .. X la 6S Noises Off Rehearsal of Nothing On is stop- ped by the director, Lloyd, played by Dave Momphard, when an actor is missing. Fele- cia Taylor, who portrayed Mrs. C, blamed herself for the disappearance of Selsdan, played by Shawn Wake, and consulted Fla- via, Angy Webb. Photo by Debby Kerr BaCkStaQe in the dressing room, Armette Filippi starts her make-up in prepa- ration to take the stage as Poppy in Noises Off. Filippi rehearsed three hours a day, six days a week before the Theater Depart- ment production, which was on stage in February. Photo by Scott Drickey With a plate of sardines in her hand, Vicki, played by Danna Seger, ex- presses confusion over the reappearance of some missing items. Roger, played by Wayne Asbury, was also baffled, thinking the items were stolen. Photo by Debby Kerr When several characters get sick, Angy Webb offers Dave Kramer a vase in case he gets sick, too. Shawn Wake, Fele- cia Taylor and Danna Seger waited for the outcome. Photo by Scott Drickey Noises Off 69 Merry Finals Week Extended semester postpones holiday exodus by Suzie Zech It was nice being around at Christmas because people were more caring and helpful than at any other time of year. -Elizabeth Bechtol It should have been looking a lot like Christmas. But as temperatures soared and students labored over notes for final exams, mid-December started looking just like any other time. With the semester running longer, it seemed students might never get home to finish last-minute preparations. When television armouncements heralded ' ' just six shopping days until Christmas, ' ' most students still had final exams or projects standing in the way of their holiday exodus from the ' Ville. I wish they could have done something different with the calendar, Garry Soukup said. It would have been nice to have the extra time before Christmas and then come back sooner after New Year ' s. Students who were away from home for the first time seemed to have an especially hard time spending most of the holiday sea- son in Maryville. In fact, it just added to the homesickness many of them felt. It was hard to get into the Christmas spirit at school, Angela Honz said. I wanted to be home to be in on decorating, putting up the tree and helping my mom with the baking. Though many students grumbled about the situation, most tried to make the most of it by sharing the holiday spirit with others. Members of Sigma Society, a women ' s service organization, spon- sored a Christmas party for their ' ' special friends, ' ' students from Eugene Field Elementary School. The event included refresh- ments, games and a visit from Santa Claus, played by Dave Gieseke of the University ' s Public Relations Office. Sigma Society member Jodi Hester said sharing the party with her special friend helped put her in the holiday spirit. If I could bring a smile to her face through the little things I did, it made me feel warm inside, Hester said. Several different groups also ventured into the community on caroling expeditions throughout December. I liked going caroling because it let us interact with the com- munity, and it put us in a festive spirit, Christi Barber said. Still other students felt that being in school close to the holi- days brought them closer to their friends, especially those in the residence halls. Resident Assistant Elizabeth Bechtol was one of many who planned a holiday party for residents. My floor was my family when I was at school, Bechtol said. It was nice being around at Christmas because people were more caring and helpful than at any other time of year. ' ' Though many students departed Maryville in nearly 60-degree heat and just a few days from Christmas, it didn ' t seem difficult for most to pick up the spirit in the end. As Bechtol said, Christ- mas was a nice way to end things. 70 Christmas Ssntd Claus gives Venessa Ebrecht a present during Sigma Society ' s Christmas party for its special friends. The women ' s service group also sang caroLs at Winter Won- derland Park. Photo by Debby Kerr ChriStni3S Isnt complete without an evergreen tree, especially when away from home. Like many students, Diane Smith decorated a tree to get in the hohday spirit. Photo by Carol Parks AftBr spending a week decorating her door, Onna Davis completes the tree by add- ing ornaments. Her door decoration, com- plete with a train track and presents, tied for first place in the Millikan Hall Council contest. Photo bv Carol Parks At the Wesley Center Christmas din- ner, Michelle Conn and Lori Orr open a gift from David Calt. Board members gave household items, food or money each Christ- mas. Photo by Debby Kerr Christmas 71 Tuning up for entertainment Campus Activity Programmers bring music and comedy to campus by Kristi Madison ( I I ' m glad they brought the comedy club to campus. It gave us something to do on Sunday night. Campus Activity Programmers kept students entertained with bands, comedians, a hypnotist and other acts. There was some- thing for everyone beginning with the performance of a national celebrity. The crowd roared and lights flashed as the music rang out the tune of Boogie Woogie when Charlie Daniels took center stage in Lamkin Gym. A large audience turned out in October to catch the show, not only country music fans, but also students just wanting to watch the famous musician in action. Daniels started the night with mainstream music and eased into -Julie Taggart country, flddle and Wues. ms set included One WayOut, Ameri- ca and Devil Went Down to Georgia. The song America had special meaning for Daniels. He said national morale was low in 1980 because of international conflicts, and he felt his song lifted spirits. He seemed to raise spirits at Northwest when his energy and enthusiasm had students cheering in the stands for their favorite country star. Another highlight of the season was CAPS ' new Laughingwurst Comedy Club. The club began in February and performed every other Sunday night in the Dugout. Each show lasted about 90 minutes and featured two comedians who joked about everything imaginable. I ' m glad they brought the comedy club to campus, Julie Tkg- gart said. It gave us something to do on Sunday night. Todd Barnhart, CAPs ' coordinator of the comedy club, said he was pleased with student interest in the program and that plans had been discussed to improve and extend the entertainment. But Sunday nights weren ' t enough for Northwest students. They needed comedy relief in the midst of their daily routines, so CAPs came to the rescue in February with comedy month. A variety of comedians were featured at noon in the Spanish Den so students could eat lunch and ei joy the show. Calendars that announced the dates and performers were posted around campus, and on performance days the room was packed. Novelty month, which took place in November, was another suc- cess. Jim Wand hypnotized his audience again with a show in the Union Ballroom, and students competed for big money when Bliz- zard of Bucks came to campus. When the lights came up and crowds cleared from each perfor- mance, students went back to their books and busy schedules. But it was not uncommon to hear students whistling a Charlie Daniels tune or chuckling as they recalled a joke, adding a little lift to carry them through their busy day. 72 CAPs Gregory Henderson of the rhythm and blues band Unidos sings in the Spanish Den during Caps ' Band Month. Photo by Beth Brown L63Q singer Joel Berliner of Invisi- ble Pedestrian opens for the Charlie Daniels Band in the fall semester con cert. The band was one of three that performed on campus in October Photo by Brad Richardson Capturing attention in a perfor- mance, Rondell Sheridan delivers a punch- line in his comedy routine. Sheridan ' s per- formance was part of CAPs ' Comedy Month, which brought several comedians to campus in February. Photo by Tbm Ricker CAPs 73 Tower Cholrpros- s Insalata ItaUana on Oct. 15 at the - ,ical Benefit Gala. The vocal group, v -■.:; .ilso performed Voca- lese and ' i My Soul, participated in a rousin ' iinance of Battle Hymn of the Re for the grand finale. Photo by Marl Jker Drummers from the Bearcat Marching Band, who are used to playing outdoors, tone down their music to accommodate for the indoor gala. Todd Woodard, Jim Doyle, Philip Gustin and Shane Fuller played Irv- ing Berlin ' s Alexander ' s Ragtime Band. Photo by Brad Richardson ChOrdbUSterS Eric Oerks, Stephen Nehr- ing, Rick Menkel and Ed Huenemann stretch their vocal cords for perfect harmony. The Chordbusters performed What a Country, The Goat and You ' re a Grand Old Flag at the Musical Gala in the Mary Linn Per- forming Arts Center Photo by Jeff Martin With a display of grace and talent, Elisabeth Crawford performs as the featured twirler with the Bearcat Marching Band. Crawford, a Maryville native, earned two state twirling championships in her first year at Northwest. Photo by Jeff Martin ImprOViSinQ part of his saxophone solo, Jeff Bishop performs with Jazz Ensemble. Bishop was featured on the tune Now Get Out of Here. ' ' Photo by Jeff Martin 74 Musical Gala Noteworthy performance Diverse groups harmonize in IVIusic Department production by Melissa Murray The house lights dimmed on an audience of parents and friends. The curtains opened as a host of talented performers waited back- stage to present a festival of music as diverse as the participants themselves, showcasing songs from Gershwin to Tthaikovsky to Northwest alumni Tferre McPheeters and Greg Gilpin. The Musical Benefit Gala was organized by the Gala Concert committee to raise funds for the Music Department. Music stu- dents felt the department could use the $6,000 netted by the gala for several different projects. It didn ' t really matter what we spent the money on, as long as it improved our education, Eric Derks said. There was a second goal to the Gala that some may not have realized, however. We wanted to reveal to the public all of the choral and in- strumental ensembles in one evening, Dr Richard Bobo, co- chairman of Gala Concert committee, said. What was revealed to the public was a potpourri of musical groups, including the Trumpet Choir, Northwest Celebration, Dix- ieland Combo, Tbwer Choir, University Chorale, Chordbusters, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Bearcat Marching Band. It was really neat to see all of the groups in the Music Depart- ment in one show, ' Angle Campbell, a member of Tbwer Choir and University Chorale, said. The orgaiiization of the musical program was not easy, and music students put a good deal of effort into their performances. We learned new pieces for the Gala, so it took time preparing for it, Joel Hughes, Bearcat Marching Band member, said. It seemed everyone did their best that night to make the show a success. ' ' If public support was an indication of the show ' s success, it fared well. Bobo said the compliments were well-deserved. We had a first-rate music program because we had excellent students, he said. Students made the faculty look good and vice versa. The audience was especially complimentary of the evening ' s finale: a rousing presentation of ' ' The Battle Hymn of the Repub- lic performed by Wind Ensemble, Tbwer Choir, University Chorale and Northwest Celebration. But no matter whether students performed instrumentally or vocally, they all put their talents to use to entertain a diverse and appreciative audience. We had a first-rate music program be- cause we had excellent students. Students made the faculty look good and vice versa. -Dr. Richard Bobo Musical Gala 1751 Fire destroyed 60 percent of the Ad- ministration Building July 24, 1979. As a result, the B.D. Owens Library and Mary Linn Performing Arts Center were construct- ed, and Wells Library was renovated to 1 house the Mass Communication and Speech Departments. Photos by Dean Carlson and courtesy of Bill Bateman liM Rising from the ashes Fire sparks a decade of building and renovation by Cara Moore and Kristin Thompson On July 24, 1979, the foundation of the University that had stood steadfast for 73 years became a towering inferno. Blazing orange against a black sky, the fire raged from 8 p.m. until morning. Low water pressure, rusted hydrants and new sod on the lawn hindered firefighters ' efforts as hundreds of people watched the west wing go up in smoke. In the 1980 Tbwer, volunteer firefighter Jim MacNeil said, It was horrible. All these people were standing around watching the roof collapse, and there I was in my fire uniform watching it burn along with everyone else. Our hoses just wouldn ' t reach. When the smoke cleared, President B.D. Owens declared that everything was business as usual, but questions of relocation and restoration surfaced. Owens assessed damages the next day, determining that 60 per- cent of the building was destroyed and replacement cost would be approximately $15 million. Reportedly caused by faulty wiring in the Speech Department ' s audio testing booths, the fire damaged the areas of agriculture, broadcasting, home economics, speech and theater, as well as four offices. It was an interesting time to live through, Bob Henry, public relations officer, said. Many University officials pulled twice their weight and turned things around for Northwest. Architect Homer Williams devised the most reasonable solution to the problem by suggesting the building be restored with its origi- nal historic lines, but without as much square footage. lb make up for lost space, Williams proposed converting Wells Library into classrooms and building a library and theater. This plan was not only more practical than recoristruction of the former structure, but also $2 miUion cheaper It was not until seven years after the fire that construction was completed. B.D. Owens Library opened in 1983, Mary Linn Per- forming Arts Center in 1984 and renovation of Wells Hall was com- pleted in 1986. Remodeling of the Administration Building was completed in 1983, but the fourth floor remained closed. Although new facilities were a positive result of the fire, the memory of the disaster was no less devastating for those who wit- nessed it. We were kids thrust into one of the biggest news events this campus would ever have, but it was sad seeing the building des- troyed, ' ' Director of News and Information Dave Gieseke, co-editor of the Northwest Missourian in 1979, said. For people who were educated there, it basically was the University. For the small but significant part of the University that was lost one decade ago. Northwest grew to more than compensate for the loss. The Administration Building still symbolized the heart of cam- pus, and the new generation of students never questioned its permanance. We were kids thrust into one of the biggest news events this cam- pus would ever have, but it was sad seeing the building destroyed. For people who were educated there, it basically was the University. -Dave Gieseke Administration Building Fire { 77 Coming of age in the ' 80s Students feel the influence of the Reagan decade by Kristi Madison It was almost like the Roaring ' 20s. We had six years of economic stability followed by a stock market crash. -Jason Ripple The Great Communicator. Contra aid. Yup- pies. Computers. Students remembered the ' 80s for a number of reasons. For many students it was a time for friends and fun. High school and graduation were major events in their lives during the past de- cade. They went from study hall to all-nighters and learned the true meaning of indepen- dence. But everyone felt the effects of politics. The redistribution of government funds caused some people to lose their farms, while others managed thriving businesses. Employment was up, the standard of living rose and so did the national deficit. It was almost like the Roaring ' 20s, Ja- son Ripple said. ' ' We had six years of econom- ic stability followed by a stock market crash. International affairs were big issues. Tfer- rorism was rampant, networks broadcast Oliver North ' s Contra-aid trial and relations between the United States and the Soviet Un- ion began to improve. The race for arms and space technology was re-evaluated. A nuclear accident at Chernobyl proved the power and danger of weapons, and nations discussed disarma- ment. The explosion of the Challenger space shuttle caused astronauts to continue research with more caution. Ronald Reagan dealt with all these issues and was undoubtedly the most prominent figure of the ' 80s. Called the Great Commu- nicator, he had a phenomenal knack for deal- ing with the public. Reagan was very good, Beth Wiesner said. His peace talks helped keep us out of war. ' ' But not everyone was a Reaganut. He cut important programs, Becky Gar- rett said. Opening talks with Russia was the one and only good thing he did. The scandal involving North and aid to the Contras was another controversial subject. I beheved Reagan had knowledge of the Iran-contra affair, Thomas Cheung said. As a result, I didn ' t think he was a very good manager. ' ' Government was not the only thing that changed in the ' 80s. Social attitudes took a turn, and the me generation showed its true colors. Fast-paced, business-minded adults known as yuppies hit the scene in the early ' 80s and helped create a materialistic and questiona- bly candid society. Nontraditional students filled university classrooms and hundreds of people joined health clubs to be all they could be. Computer know-how was a must, and everyone who was anyone wore pink and used a lot of hair- spray. Greed and competition drove this new working class, but the results weren ' t all bad. Yuppies were helpful to society, Vicki Is- bell said. They made business more com- petitive. ' ' Competition meant working harder and the benefit was better American products. While the media advertised this new and improved lifestyle, it also focused on the is- sue of drugs. It was cool to be high on self- confidence, but not on drugs. AIDS brought sexual issues out into the open. Subjects which previously had been ta- boo were discussed in schools, on television and became topics of household conversa tion. As issues that once shocked the nation ' s morals became old news, President George Bush replaced Reagan and promised to make America a kinder, gentler nation. The ' 80s meant the end of childhood for many students, but the ' 90s marked a new beginning. 78 I Ending the ' 80s iti Photo illustrations by Dean Carlson destook ijuwedits DrBSSiny for success was a cornerstone of the yuppie lifestyle, as was a daily fix of the knowrlWall Street Journal. Mike Patten and Beth Har- -ison prepare to scale the corporate ladder. 1v ' 81)5 and questiona- Liiiwisitj )(il( joined .Cdopiita lyonewlw J3ne F0nd3 and other video aerobics gurus inspired ' 80s women to keep physically fit. Margaret Harriman prepares for a session with her favorite exercise video. Passing time in ' 80s often meant the newest rage in board games, whether it was Pic- tionary or Trivial Pursuit. Victoria Morelock and Jeff Jones stack up points in Go For Broke. isne ' on self- iniothe jiibeeiiO ' jtelea ici i fonvf r ' 1. rkedanf CyClinQ was one of the most popular fit- ness activities of the ' 80s. Steve Wasco led the Northwest Flyers, a group for biking enthusi- asts. Like, totally farout, Suzie Beach delights in a tubular shopping spree in the ' Ville. Moon Zappa inspired the awesome Valley Girl craze in the early 1980s. Clad in leather jacket and combat boots, Elizabeth Stephan epitomizes the post-modem fashions of the late ' 80s. Mod fashion grew out of ' 70s punk and ' 80s trends. Ending the ' 80s 79 America in the ' 80s •Mount St. Helens volcano erupts. •Ronald Reagan elected 40th president. •Ex-Beatle John Lennon murdered Seven people die from taking cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, Vietnam War Memorial built in Washington, D.C., listing the names of those killed in the conflict. •President Reagan shot. •American hostages released from Iran. 1984 •McDonald ' s massacre leaves 21 dead in San Ysidro, Calif. •Olympics held in Los Angeles. •President Reagan elected to second term in landslide vic- tory over Walter Mondale. 1 Photo by Associated Press •U.S. Embassy in Beruit destroyed by car bomb, killing 241 Marines. •United States invades Grenada. •Martin Luther King Jr. ' s birthday declared a national holiday. Photo by Associated Press 1 •President Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Geneva for summit. •256 U.S. soldiers killed in Newfoundland air crash. •President Reagan sent to hospital for cancer treatment. •George Bush inaugurated 41st president of the United States. •Oliver North sworn in at the be- ginning of his trial over his in- volvement in the Iran-Contra scandal •Space Shuttle Challenger explodes, killing six astronauts and the first civilian to enter space, Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher. •United States strikes back by bombing Libya after terrorist attacks in Europe. •Lady Liberty celebrates her 100th birth- day after a face lift. Photo by Associated Press •TV evangelist Jim Bakker dethroned in PTL scandal af- ter reports of Bakker having an affair with Jessica Hahn. •Bloody Monday brings Wall Street Crash of ' 87. •Oliver North gives testimony as star witness in Iran-Contra hearings. •Central Plains crippled by drought. •Controversial presidential ad- vertising campaign begins. 80 ' 80s Timeline 4 Academic CHALK Academics were chalked up as a topprior- . ity with the University ' s Culture of Quality plan. We all spoke out about the feature that hit hardest: the extended school year While we all had to spend more time in class, education majors were get- ting added pressure when they were required to pass the C-Base test to enter the College of Edu- cation. Even though Culture of Quality threw new requirements our way it also provided funds for prominen t guest speakers. We heard such lec- turers as retted Sen . William Prox- mire and career consultant Paul Curro, while ABC White House Correspondent Brit Hume was scheduled to appear in March. Although the academic push had its bene- fits, it drew negative comments as well. While many thought it was a step in the right dtection, others said the pressure defeated the - purpose. When academic issues were the topic, everyone had an opinion to voice. STREKH The longest school year on record for Northwest offers more learning situations both in and out of the classroom. Practicums allowed stu- dents to put knowledge to use. Pho- to by Dean Carlson SOLITUDE After a full day ' s schedule, President Dean Hubbard eryoys a moment of rest in his home. Unex- pected media attention brought Hubbard into the public eye. Pho- to by Jeff Martin 80b Academics Hands-on experience Hands-on experience was offered to broadcast and print journalism students through classroom learning and practicums, enabling them to combine theory and practice. -page 110 Culture of Quality WhUe controversy sur- rounded President Dean Hubbard ' s Culture of Qua] ity, the plan provided funds for famous speakers like Sen. William Proxmire -page 92 Dumb Jock ' myth Dispelling the Dumb Jock stereotype, physical education majors continued to exercise their minds as well as their muscles by taking courses that were often unexpectedly d fficult. -page 108 Academics 80c FACULTY DELIVERS VOTE OF Disapproval IN HUBBARD AND DUMONT No confidence vote prompts debate on faculty members ' concerns Once in a while, people had to take a stand. There was a consistent pattern taking place at the Univer- sity, and it had to stop. Dr. John Hopper by Tbri Sybert Faculty members and admini- strators began the fall semester on an uncertain note after the shake- up that took place with the April no confidence vote for Presi- dent Dean Hubbard and Vice President Richard Dumont. Many faculty members adopted a wait-and-see approach following recommendations of the Campus Collegial Committee regarding University-wide problems. The CCC was formed in the spring to study the problems faculty members had expressed. My impression was that people were taking a wait-and-see atti- tude, Hubbard said. Most people felt the committee did its job. Ikking a stand The controversy that led to the formation of the CCC had come to fruition in April, when 150 of the 185 faculty members attending a special meeting voted no confi- dence in Hubbard and Dumont. The vote came after Dr. John Hopper circulated a petition call- ing for action. Once in a while, people had to take a stand, Hopper said before the vote. There was a consistent pattern taking place at the Univer- sity, and it had to stop. ' ' Hopper said the faculty ' s vote was in response to decisions that had by-passed the University ' s bylaws. The results of the vote were presented at a Board of Regents meeting in April, as weU as a peti- tion with the signatures of 824 students who backed the faculty in their no confidence vote. We wanted to be recognized as responsible, decision-making peo- ple, and I didn ' t believe we were being considered in any of the poli- cies, Nelsie Henning, an organiz- er of the petition drive, said. A school on the move Regents, though, defended University admijustrators. People throughout the state were beginning to consider North- west a school on the move and one that was rapidly becoming the leader in undergraduate educa- tion, Regent Robert Gill said. Action steps In response to the faculty vote, the Regents established the CCC to identify problems and suggest pos- sible solutions. The committee met several times throughout the spring and summer, presenting its report to the Regents in September. Recom- mendations were made regarding faculty rank promolions and te- nure, faculty evaluatjons, the aca- demic calendar, campus communi- cations, grievance pi ■ icedures and administrator evaluations. After the committee ' s report, Hubbard developed I ' . action steps addressing those arpa.s of concern. Whatever the outcome of the debates, the no confidence vote and its fallout had stirred discus- sions that came clos. r to bringing faculty and administrator back together again. 80d No Confidence Vote ole, Cto enl uid Ito m- m llf and joti, tin. the fflie m Mck Photo illustration by Mark Streckcr and Jeff Martin No Confidence Vote 8l VICE PRESIDENTS DUMONT AND MEES SUBMIT Resignations DURING SUMMER BREAK Duties are divided when two administrators leave Northwest by Tori Sybert It was not an easy decision, but the position at Central was an op- portunity for me to capitalize on my 17 years of administrative experi- ence. It was a new challenge in a different setting. Dr. John Mees Students and faculty members returning from summer break were surprised to find the Univer- sity short two vice presidents. Both Dr Richard Dumont and Dr John Mees resigned from their po- sitions in August. Dumont, vice president for aca- demic affairs, resigned Aug. 4 to accept a similar position at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, while Mees, vice president for ad- ministrative services, resigned Aug. 15 to become executive assis- tant to the president at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. Dr. George English, former vice president for academic affairs, was named acting vice president. Mees ' duties were temporarily shifted to other administrators. A search committee led by Robert Sunkel, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, was formed in the fall to fill both vice presidential positions. The lure of home Dumont came to Northwest as academic vice president in July 1986 from Towson State Universi- ty in Maryland. At Towson, he served for two years as executiv e assistant to the president. Prior to that, Dumont had been chairman of the Sociology and Philosophy Department at Tennes- see Technological University. Dumont felt the attraction so many did— the lure of returning to his home state and a branch of his alma mater, ' ' President Dean Hub- bard said. Dumont had worked closely with Hubbard in planning and im- plementing several stages of the University ' s Culture of Quality program for strengthening under- graduate education. A difficult decision Mees left Northwest after 17 years, having served as vice presi- dent for administrative and stu- dent services since 1977. In that role, he was the adminis- trative head of all aspects of stu- dent recruitment and admissions, counseling testing, career services, health services, housing and food services, athletic and campus recreation and physical plant operations. During 1976 and 1977, Mees was the acting provost at Northwest, directing its academic and student services components. He was assistant provost from 1974 to 1976, having joined the University in 1971 as assistant to the vice president for academic af- fairs and dean of vocations and professions. It was not an easy decision, but the position at Central was an op- portunity for me to capitalize on my 17 years of administrative ex- perience, Mees said when an- nouncing his resignation. It was a new challenge in a different setting. With both Mees and Dumont pursuing challenges elsewhere, the fall brought uncertainty as the University administration did its best to function with only three cabinet members. S2 Vice Presidents ' Resignations After 17 years of service to North- west, Dr. John Mees retires from his post as vice president for administra- tive services. Mees had been active both on campus and in the communi- ty, including serving as an elder at the First Christian Church. Photo by Kevin Fullerton =? Dr. John Mees. Joan Mees, Nan- cy Dumont and Dr. Richard Dumont attend a reception in honor of their service to the University. Mees resigned in August to take a position at Central Missouri State University, while Dumont went to the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Photo by Chuck Hollev The State Highway Department holds a luncheon to discuss the upcom- ing Mary ville bypass. As a member of the Rotary Club, former Vice Presi- dent for Academic Affairs Richard Dumont attended to show his support for the program, which would have diverted downtown traffic. Photo by Kevin Fullerton Vice Presidents ' Resignations 83 PRESIDENT KEEPS HECTIC Schedule OF OFFICIAL BUSINESS Hubbard budgets time for busy days of meetings and appearances by Tori Sybert Hubbard ' s day at the Administra- tion Building began at approximate- ly 9 a.m. His calendar was usually filled with committee meetings, cabinet meetings and Board of Re- gents meetings, among others. Visiting with President Dean Hubbard almost always required an appointment— not because he was trying to be distant, but be- cause it was difficult to fit any ex- tra time into his already crammed schedule. There were only so many hours in a day, but he had learned to make each one count. Hubbard began each day at 5:30 a.m. by reading the newspaper, then exercising for an hour Then it was time for breakfast, which always consisted of old- fashioned oatmeal and blueber- ries. While eating, he watched the morning news, an other time-saver. Official business Hubbard ' s day at the Adminis- tration Building began at approxi- mately 9 a.m. His calendar was us- ually filled with committee meet- ings, cabinet meetings and Board of Regents meetings, among others. But the president ' s job also re- quired much time spent off cam- pus directing University affairs. Hubbard met regularly with sever- al state education commissions, in- cluding the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. At his weekly meeting with his cabinet, including University vice presidents and other top Univer- sity officials. Dr. Hubbard led dis- cussions on issues such as pro- posed budgets pending before the Coordinating Board, planned building inspections, searches for individuals to fill vacant positions, and service contracts to be re- viewed. After a morning spent with his cabinet, the president had a short time to review his schedule, sort his mail and return any urgent phone calls received while he was attending meetings. Hectic schedule His hectic schedule gave him lit- tle time for himself, so Hubbard occasionally went home for lunch. At other times, he had scheduled luncheons or ate with students in the Union. If no meetings were planned for the afternoon— an unusual occur- rence—the president reviewed pertinent documents, studied University budgets and talked with drop-in visitors. My goal was to go home by 6 p.m., but usually it was 6:30, he said. Often, though, his University- affiliated duties still weren ' t com- plete. Sometimes he had to rush home and pack for a flight to an education conference. Hubbard spent other evenings on campus attending cultural or athletic events. Hubbard and his wife, Aleta, en- tertained an average of three nights each week. Since Hubbard became president in 1984, the Hubbards entertained an average of 1,000 guests every year Hubbard ' s schedule was a gruel- ing one, indeed, but the president said the enjoyment he received from his job far outweighed its de- mands on his time. 0 ' 84 President Hubbard WTiile eating his breakfast, Presi- dent Dean Hubbard highlights a docu- ment for a meeting later in the day. Hubbard tried to fit as many time- saving techniques into his day as pos- sible. Photo by Jeff Maitin Playing his trumpet is a hobby President Dean Hubbard is seldom able to practice. When the opportuni- ty arose, however, he was often ac- companied by his wife, Aleta, on the organ. Photo by Jeff Martin President Dean Hubbard greets Leigh Wilson at the November Board of Regents meeting. One of the topics of this meeting was the discu.ssion of the 1989-90 calendar, which was ta- bled until the next meeting. Photo by Mark Strecker To keep fit, President Dean Hub- bard begins each morning at 5:30 by exercising on a Nordic Track and lift- ing weights. Photo by Jeff Martin President Hubbard 85 DIVERSE DUTIES ELIMINATE THE DAILY Routine FOR ADMINISTRATORS Resignations of two vice presidents overload cabinet members ' schedules by Cara Moore and Stephanie Frey I wrote and developed news sto- ries as much as I could, but I got squeezed down with time. I tried to get everything done, and that seemed to be the prime goal when it shouldn ' t have been. The prime goal should have been to do it well and accomplish whatever P.R. goals I could. Bob Henry Dr. George English While Dr. George English, acting vice president for academic af- fairs, didn ' t feel he ever had a typi- cal day, his schedule was usually filled with heavy doses of paper- work and people. Though he had less contact with students than when he was teach- ing a full course load and his daily paperwork didn ' t consist of papers and exams, the position wasn ' t completely new territory for him. When Vice President Richard Dumont resigned during the sum- mer, English, who had held the post for eight years before Dumont ' s tenure, was appointed in an interim capacity. English began his workday around 7 a.m. He did paperwork for a few hours, and later in the morning he usually had meetings. Most of what I did was face to face, English said. I did some things over the telephone, but if I had a real problem I preferred to work it out with people face to face. ' ' One way English broke up his schedule was to wander He could be seen nearly every day walking around campus talking to people. He felt the exercise helped him understand what was happen- ing on campus. English said that after being an administrator, he could always go back to teaching. He felt he was too busy to really miss teaching. But after a year back in the vice president ' s office, he knew he would return to teaching and a different kind of paperwork. Bob Henry As public relations officer, Bob Henry gathered news and promot- ed the University. But when he was asked to take over most of the duties from former Vice President John Mees, his job description changed. He oversaw Homecoming, in- tramurals, cheerleading and ath- letic eligibility requirements while still continuing his public relations duties. He continued to write news releases each day and deliver them to campus radio station KDLX and local businesses. I wrote and developed news stories as much as I could, but I got squeezed down with time, Hen- ry said. I tried to get everything done, and that seemed to be the prime goal when it shouldn ' t have been. The prime goal should have been to do it well and accomplish whatever P.R. goals I could. Since Henry was an avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed working with Athletic Director Richard Flanagan on projects such as resurfacing the outdoor track, constructing a press box for Rick- enbrode Stadium and raising funds for a sign for the Ryland Milner Athletic Complex. Although not in his job descrip- tion, Henry attended most campus athletic events. He also enjoyed watching football films on Wednes- days and attending Quarterback Club luncheons on Mondays. Even though Henry accepted many of his new duties on a one- year trial basis, his responsibilities were not taken lightly. -continued 86 University Cabinet Public Relations Officer Bob Hen- r - helps Circle K member Scott Adams promote the group ' s sale of Halloween prank insurance. In addition to Hen- ry ' s news gathering duties, he filled the position of vice president for ad- ministrative and student services. Photo by Mark Strccker Both board and individual meet- ings are a common item on Dr. George English ' s daily agenda. While he didn ' t like scheduled weekly meetings, he believed one-on-one conferences were usually the best way to work out problems. Photo by Mark Strecker Acting Vice President for Academ- ic Affairs George English stops to watch Johanne Wynne prepare a seed experiment. English often visited classrooms to keep in touch with faculty. Photo by Mark Strecker Purchasing a sign for the Ryland Milner Athletic Complex requires weekly meetings. Bob Henry and Ath- letic Director Richard Flanagan planned a fundraiser for the project. Photo by Mark Strecker University Cabinet 87 DIVERSE DUTIES ELIMINATE THE DAILY Routine FOR ADMINISTRATORS -continued- I appreciated having the opportu- nity to hve, work and play in Maryville. It meant a lot to me in professional growth and personal satisfaction. Dr. Robert Bush Dr. Robert Bush Dr. Robert Bush was difficult to catcii even on a slow day, and sometimes he thought they didn ' t occur. If he wasn ' t in his office on campus or at the Graduate Center in St. Joseph, he was en route to one of the various places he had business. As vice president for applied research. Bush had many respon- sibilities and projects to supervise. He worked with students and in- structors in finding grants to fund research, as well as aiding stu- dents looking for internships. Handling such a variety of responsibilities required a great deal of energy, one of Bush ' s strong points. His day began at 4:30 a.m., when he met Public Relations Officer Bob Henry for an exercise session in the gym. After break- fast, he returned to campus at 6:30. I liked early morning and the privacy it provided, Bush said. But that privacy was soon gone when his morning meetings began around 7:30 a.m. He also used his morning to travel to his other office in St. Joseph. After his office work was finished. Bush ' s day was not over because of his community activi- ties. Even though they sometimes put a strain on his schedule, he saw those activities as a way to give back what he had gained from the University. I appreciated having the oppor- tunity to live, work and play in Maryville, Bush said. It meant a lot to me in professional growth and personal satisfaction. He often had to return to cam- pus for events at night, as well. On other nights he worked at his office. Then at 4:30 a.m., the cycle started over again. Bush noted that there were no peaks or valleys in his office; it was an on-going process that didn ' t seem to ever end. Warren Gose Stacks of mail were neatly sort- ed on one side of his desk, while paperwork awaited his signature on the other. His collection of folders, budget proposals and long- term projects grew daily, nearly hiding the small, round table by his desk. Between phone calls, he peered around piles of work to ask his secretary to book a last-minute meeting with President Dean Hubbard. This was the routine in Warren Gose ' s day. Serving as vice presi- dent of finance kept Gose in touch with every aspect of the Universi- ty, which meant he spent his day working on budgets, faculty benefits and student payroll. There was so much to do and only so many people to do it, Gose said. He occasionally worked at home after hours on his per- sonal computer. His schedule became even fuller when he assumed extra responsi- bilities after Vice President John Mees ' resignation. He supervised Environmental Services, which in- cluded inspecting all buildings and grounds, as well as meeting week- ly with directors to inform them of cabinet-level decisions. Being responsible for various departments, Gose had a wide range of duties. Whether he worked with administrators, faculty or students, the routine in his job was minimal as budgets, proposals and projects continued to change. ' 4 88] University Cabinet Inter-University correspondence consumes a large portion of ' icc Presi- dent Warren Gose ' s day. He also spent time on the telephone with adminis- trators at other universities. Photo by Mark Slrrckcr Acting in a variety of capacities. Dr. Bob Bush advises Wendy Borjas with her schedule. Bush ser ' ed as director of both the Center of Applied Research and Off-Campus Graduate Programs. Photo by Jeff Martin Vice President Bob Bush helps students prepare class schedules for spring semester. Bush tauglit a section of Freshman Seminar. Photo by Carol Parks Once a month, Vice President for Finance Warren Gose meets with staffs he oversees. One of Gose ' s new responsibilities was Environmental Services. Photo by Mark Strecker University Cabinet 89 HOBBIES AND SPORTS PROVIDE Relaxation FOR deans Pastimes break up administrators ' hectic scliedules by Aaron Ashley I definitely saw the benefits of racquetball. I lost 15 pounds and my cholesterol count also went down during the first year I played. Dr Gerald Brown Dividing their time among meet- ings, paperwork, projects and teaching, the University ' s four academic deans found that gruel- ing schedules were necessary to keep their colleges running smoothly. Stressful work situa- tions, however, meant deans had to find hobbies or recreational ac- tivities to help them unwind. Dr. Frank Grispino Acting Dean Frank Grispino of the College of Education had near- ly as busy a schedule off campus as he did at work. Still, he found time to take out his frustrations on the tennis court. I reaUy eryoyed tennis, Grispi- no said. I eryoyed it all: doubles, singles, mixed doubles. I played everytime I got the chance. Grispino was also involved in community activities as a member of Maryville Band Boosters. He tried to be a part of many of his daughter ' s activities. Dr. Gerald Brown Like Grispino, Dr. Gerald Brown took part in athletic activity to shake off the routine of his day on campus. Brown was dean of the College of Agriculture, Science and Tfechnology. Brown found racquetball both relaxed him and kept him in shape. I definitely saw the benefits of racquetball, Brown said of his early-morning games. I lost 15 pounds and my cholesterol count also went down during the first year 1 played. Brown also kept busy at home by tinkering with his car, a hobby he found economical and relaxing. Dr. Ron DeYoung With the busy departments wi- thin the College of Business, Government and Computer Science under his supervision, Dr. Ron DeYoung often found himself on the run while on campus. Iron- ically, running was also what he did to relax. I loved to run, DeYoung said. I ran primarily to keep my body in shape. I realized what people my age were like when they were out of shape. DeYoung started slowly, then worked his way up to 30 to 50 miles each week. He had partici- pated in several road races and two marathons. Robert Sunkel Physical activities such as jog- ging, racquetball and tennis were not the only things deans did to re- lax. Dean Robert Sunkel of the College of Fine Arts and Humani- ties had a rather unique way of spending his free time. My wife and I really enjoyed going to auctions, Sunkel said. ' ' We didn ' t buy a lot, but we found that it was a good, cheap form of entertainment. ' ' Another interesting hobby of his was collecting glass and crystal paperweights. I really didn ' t use them as paperweights, he added. I kept them because I just liked to look at them. The everyday pressures of run- ning a college could become stress- ful and routine, but between sports and other hobbies, deans found enterprising ways to break out of the rut. 90 Deans Tuning his cars keeps Dr. Gerald Brown on the go. Brown also enjoyed playing racquetball. Photo by Brad Richardson Enjoyment comes in the form of exercise for Dr. Ron DeYoung. De- Young ran in a CROP Walk held in November to raise money for hunger. Photo by Brad Richardson An active tennis enthusiast, Dr. Frank Grispino makes a solid return during a practice match. The acting dean of the College of Education en- joyed regular tennis outings with his wife. Photo by Jeff Martin Sunkel admires paperweight from his crystal collec- tion, most of which were collected while on pleasure trips. Many of the objects were one-of-a-kind. Photo by Jennifer Siy Deans 9l One apparent change that has come about as a result of the Culture of Quality program is a lengthened academic year. Program coordinator Dr. Terry Barnes worked with faculty and administrators to prepare for fur- ther academic restructuring. Photo by Jeff Martin Computer cards have become pop- ular for t esting, especially in large classes. Barbara Walks graded 6-30 different tests each day in the Data Processing Center. Photo by Beth Brown .tjAstV !:.: i ) Before the semester ends, Susan Idlehart spends the remaining money on her AlaDine card. Due to longer semesters, a problem of spending the allotted money was not common. Pho- to by Scott Drickey 92] Culture of Quality Retiring United States Senator William Proxmire speaks at the per- forming arts center. Proxmire ' s visit was funded through the Culture of Quality program and attracted over 800 people. Photo by Jeff Martin STUDENTS ADAPT TO AN Unparalleled PROGRAM Culture of Quality plan calls for restructuring of academic policies The initial controversy over the Culture of Quality cooled to a simmer as students began to feel the pro- gram ' s effects. The lengthened academic year was the most obvious change to students, but behind the scenes, faculty and administrators were busy preparing for the changes yet to come. Dr Tferry Barnes was hired to coor- dinate the program, putting the ideas into play with a $154,000 budget. Strengthening the core One of Barnes ' major priorities was accomplished early in the year- Faculty Senate ' s approval of a new General Education Liberal Arts Core. The core was to be expanded from 34 to 52 hours. That was what Culture of Quali- ty was all about: improving the qual- ity of undergraduate education, Barnes said. This was to be accomplished not only by the expansion of core re- by Suzie Zech quirements, but also by providing the students with more interesting and cultural types of activities both in and out of the classroom. Faculty members were also urged to adopt the poUcy of requiring all students to complete general educa- tion classes by the end of their sopho- more year This was to ensure that the skill de- velopment areas of writing, math, speech and computer literacy would be in place for the students ' use later in more rigorous classes. This con- cept, in part, came to be known as Writing Across the Curriculum and was introduced to students in Fresh- man Seminar. I thought seminar was really a worthwhile class, Jody Holland said. We learned how to take notes and write papers for other classes. Assessing progress Freshman seminar also served as an assessment tool for Culture of Quality programs, and plans were in the works for a required capstone class for graduating students: a senior seminar In that course, prospective gradu- ates would be required to write and defend a paper, much like a disserta- tion. They would also be required to take a comprehensive exam. Also in consideration was testing after the sophomore year to ensure that students had a good enough grasp on basic skills to proceed into their majors. Barnes said students shared the burden of the program with the University. It made it harder to get out of school, but the burden was with the University to provide effective teach- ing and learning strategies, Barnes said. With both the University and the students taking responsibility for Northwest ' s product, faculty mem- bers settled in to the task of creating quality. Spreading the word on quality by Mike Dunlap Northwest took its Culture of Quality show on the road in September when it co-sponsored a national conference on undergraduate education. Inspired by the University ' s agenda for educational reform, the conference focused on Keeping the Promise of continued improvements in education. The conference, which was held at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City and co-sponsored by the Association of American State Colleges and Universi- ties, drew approximately 300 registrants from 125 in- stitutions, as well as nationally-recognized experts on higher education including former U.S. Secretary of Education Tferrell Bell. The programs addressed the themes of academic programming, campus life, university governance and the role of state government. In addition, the University provided demonstrations of the Electronic Campus computing system, the first of its kind in operation at a public university. The steering committee that planned the program worked for nearly half a year to put the conference together Dr. Patt VanDyke, director of the Tiilent De- velopment Center, was coordinator of the committee. The conference showed Northwest in a generous leadership role, VanDyke said. It took a strong lead- er to see what was good on our campus, then exchange ideas with other institutions. While the Culture of Quality brought Northwest a giant step closer to keeping its own promise, the na- tional conference went even further— it put the University in the spotlight as a true leader in higher education reform. Culture of Quality 93 Trying not to step on partner Beth Jochen ' s feet, Brendan Kelly listens intently to his teacher ' s instructions. Social Dance was a class many took to gain social poise along with fun and exercise. Photo by Mike Hughes Carefully, Stephanie Epp inspects negatives she just finished developing. Although many students took Creative Photography as an elective, the class demanded hours of work in the dark- room. Photo by Jill Erickson The expression says it all as Rob- ert Cain forces the weight up on a bench press. Many students partook in a weightlifting class to get in shape as well as fulfill an elective credit. Pho- to by Mike Hughes Family Relationships instructor Annelle Weymuth reviews for an up- coming test. Human sexuality was one of the topics covered in the class. Pho- to by Mike Hughes 94 Electives ROUTINE-WEARY STUDENTS DISCOVER Electives TO RELIEVE DOLDRUMS Enjoyable courses break the monotony of academic requirements It seemed like a monumental de- cision. The number of possibilities involved in choosing a major daz- zled nearly everyone. But after making that big deci- sion, it seemed that there were no choices left, only requirement af- ter requirement to be fulfilled. As students swam the muddy sea of mandatory classes, many beached their brains on Elective Island for a change of pace. Most major and minor degrees included some elective course- work for students to choose, while other electives were taken for curiosity or er joyment. Assistant Registrar Tferi Fox said some all-time favorite electives were Family Relationships, Human Sexuality, photography, and phys- ical education courses. Family ties Family Relationships instructor Armelle Weymuth said her class at- tracted all types of students. Students were faced with the reality of dual-career households, ' ' Weymuth said. They had seen divorce and were interested in avoiding mistakes in their relation- ships. ' Brad Baier said the class helped him understand gender differ- ences and made him conscious of his own sexual stereotyping. Being one of three men in a class of 26 proved enlightening for him. We found out pretty quickly that we weren ' t the experts we thought we were, Baier said. by Suzie Zech Arousing curiosity As can be imagined, the course title Human Sexuality aroused the curiosity of many students. Dr. Jim Herauf, who taught the course, said the material covered ranged from historical aspects of sexuality to more current issues, such as AIDS and pornography. Physical education activity class- es became so popular that extra sections were added whenever possible. Weight Training, Racquet- ball, Social Dance, Aerobic Dance, Volleyball and Jogging were among the classes that filled first. Brenda Snyder had taken Rac- quetball and Aerobic Dance, and she was looking forward to taking Social Dance. 1 saw a couple dancing who had taken it, Snyder said. They looked so good it made me want to try the class. Some students fulfilled creative needs by taking art courses. Art Department Chairman Lee Hage- man said the courses taken as elec- tives had changed over the years. In the ' 70s, everyone was tak- ing craft classes, making three- dimensional projects, Hageman said. The trend shifted back toward the two-dimensional as- pects of art: photography, drawing and painting. Whether trying out their talents, preparing for family life or just relaxing, requirement-weary stu- dents found elective courses a wel- come relief from academic doldrums. Students were faced with the reahty of dual-career households. They had seen divorce and were in- terested in avoiding mistakes in their relationships. Annelle Weymuth Electives 95 Novice hog showman Nate Allen controls his prize-winning animal for the judge. Many of the animals shown were owned by the University. Photo by Brad Richardson Nancy Renaud readies her sheep for the judge. Renaud and Barry Clough were the only two who showed in expert sheep class. Photo by Brad Richardson Scott Prunty checks his show arumal ' s stance. Prunty showed in the expert beef class. Photo by Brad Richardson 96 Little American Royal AG STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE Showmanship WITH ROYAL FLAIR Showing off just came naturally to some people, especially when they were proud of what they were displaying. That was certain- ly the case when the Agriculture Club sponsored its fall livestock show. The event was the Little Ameri- can Royal, a showmanship contest that inclucicfi exhibiting in five areas: beef, hogs, sheep, dairy and horses. All the stock shown be- longed to the University except horses, which participants owned. Jeri Kay Weisbrook, a.ssistant chairman of the event, said prepa- ration for the competition had to be quick. It took a lot of hours, Weis- brook said. We set a deadline so participants could only work two weeks with the stock. Wild things The job was an extra challenge not only because of the short amount of time allotted, but also because the calves were still wild and had to be broken to lead. This required about three hours each day for two weeks. Vince Buck said he spent a total of 20 hours breaking and groom- ing his sheep. Normally, par- ticipants worked with a particular species for at least one year to pre- pare for the event. The judges based their score on several areas, including showman- ship. Other important criteria were whether the animal had its feet as square as possible during showing and how well it responded to the Fall livestock contest sparks competitive spirits by Melissa Murray showman ' s commands. Also, the judges measured the showman ' s knowledge by asking questions about the species he was showing. The winners in the novice divi- sion were as follows: Doug Pleak, beef; Nate Allen, hogs; Buck, sheep; Rod Collins, dairy; and Al- len, horses. In the expert division, the winners were Scott Prunty, beef; Michelle Gentry, hogs; Bar- ry Clough, .sheep; Mike Appier, dairy; and Michelle Patterson, horses. The overall winners were deter- mined through a point system, with one being the highest score and five the lowest. Allen won the novice division, and Prunty won expert. The spirit of competition The Little American Royal was started to give club members something to look forward to, but it also got competitive, Weisbrook said. It was all in fun, but each of us had a competitive spirit and wanted to win. Others, however, said winning definitely took a backseat to sim- ply enjoying the opportunity to show. Rewards and enjoyment weren ' t all that came from the Lit- tle American Royal, however. I gained more experience, Ke- ren Hellerich said. That was something no one could take away. I could use it later in life, maybe on the farm. Whatever the showmen hoped to gain from the experience, one thing was certain: the Ag Club made a royal showing. The Little American Royal was started to give club members some- thing to look forward to, but it also got competitive. It was all in fun, but each of us had a competitive spirit and wanted to win. Jeri Kay Weisbrook Little American Royal 97 p Dr. John Rhoades works with the performance team. He had a computer program that tested car designs before work began. Photo by Mark Strecker In a joint effort, Chris Weddle and Kevin McMillen remove part of the rear suspension from the dune buggy frame. Later, the frame was covered with an aerodynamic fiberglass body. Photo by Mark Strecker Some of the members of the Bear- cat High Performance Team look for the location of the transaxle mounts. The Pontiac engine was donated to the team by the Maryville Vo-Tech School. Photo by Mark Strecker To get the job done right, Chris Weddle looks for the correct wrench. The goal of the Bearcat High Perfor- mance Team was to build a fuel effi- cient car with the aid of a computer program. Photo by Mark Strecker 98 Bearcat High Performance Team MODERN HENRY FORDS Recycle CARS FOR EFFICIENCY Bearcat High Performance Team reconstructs autos for fuel economy by Charmla Johnson The sound of tools clanking on cement echoed through the halls of the Thompson-Ringold Building every Monday night. Over the chaos, discussions con- sisted of terms like drag coeffi- cients and wheel bases. Though the clatter and Jargon would have been confusing to an outsider, they were easily under- stood by the members of the Bear- cat High Performance Tfeam. The team met each week to rebuild cars for economy and fuel efficiency. When the cars were finished, they competed with ral- ly entries from other schools. The first step in the rebuilding process was to brainstorm for ideas on the car. Dr. John Rhoades, the adviser of the group, had a computer pro- gram that enabled members to de- sign and test their ideas on a com- puter. If modifications were need- ed, the computer pointed out the changes. Model behavior After members designed their perfect car on the computer, they built a clay model to determine its aerodynamics. Everything was determined by the aerodynamics, Kevin Bell said. The fewer cui-ves on the car, the more aerodynamic it would be. After the computer testing and model creation were complete, the process of building the car began. In the past we had used regu- lar factor - cars, like Pintos, Kevin McMillen said. But this time, we built it from the ground up. The car had a dune bugg - frame that the team altered to suit its needs. They then constructed the body of the car from fiberglass for a light-weight chasis. Rebuilding the engine took time since membei-s had to i)e sure that variations worked with all engine parts. Rallying for the cause When the team ' s work was done, the car was usually entered in a rally that determined the efficien- cy of the automobile. The rallies were also important because major auto manufacturers were often on hand to buy ideas for fuel efficient cars. Whether or not the car idea was purchased, however, the ex- perience seemed to be a positive one for students. The club gave us hands-on ex- perience in designing a car that was fuel efficient and economi- cal, McMillen said. It was also a lot of fun for anyone who liked tinkering with cars. When the rally was over, more tinkering began, and the Monday evening work sessions started again. Being a part of the Bearcat High Performance Team may have seemed like a lot of work to some, but those involved considered it an experience worth the trouble. ' The club gave us hands-on ex- perience in designing a car that was fuel efficient and economical. It was also a lot of fun for anyone who liked tinkering with cars. Kevin McMillen Bearcat High Performance Team 99 Copy Editor Mike Dunlap exam- ines an article on the composition screen before it is typeset for Tower yearbook. Journalism practicums presented students witli opportunities in writing, photography, design and production. Photo by Debby Kerr KXCV ' s election night coverage gives mass communication students the chance to use skills outside the class- room. Leslie Jackson practiced her news broadcast before going on the air. Photo by Brad Richardson Preparing to film Fitness Ex- press, Michelle Burch frames her shot through the view finder. Produc- tion work was re(|uired in broadcast- ing classes. Photo by Carol Parks lOO Mass Communication Writing styles and reporting tech- niques are topics Terry Harris teaches in Basic Reporting. The course co- vered in-depth reporting later in the semester. Photo by Debby Kerr i INSTRUCTION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE SUPPLY Write stuff FOR COMMUNICATION MAJORS Broadcasting and journalism students benefit from balance of theory and practice by Cara Moore While accounting majors bal- anced books and math majors balanced equations, mass commu- nication majors struggled with balancing theory and practice. Classroom instruction was es- sential before students could oper- ate print and broadcast equip- ment, but hands-on experience was also necessary. Fred Lamer, chairman of the Mass Communication Department, said the broadcasting and publica- tions programs had achieved a balance between the two teaching methods. Not only did it make Northwest unique because of small classes and outstanding facilities, but the University was different in that students enrolled in practicums their freshman year. State-of-the-art Having state-of-the-art facilities made it difficult for instructors to keep students in the classroom. In the final analysis, all the hardware, theories and criticism took a back seat to intellectual processes, Lamer said. Giving students the ability to think criti- cally and to reason was the most important thing we did in class- rooms, in laboratories and in hall- ways. ' ' Because some students were anxious to produce a show or pub- lication and were bored with the- oretical classes, the need for such instruction was often questioned. It was absolutely essential that a student was exposed to theory exponents of mass communica- tions because he wouldn ' t be in a hands-on environment all his life. Instructor John Jasinski said. Jasinski, who taught Introduc- tion to Mass Media. Media Ethics and Criticism, Theories of Mass Communication and Advanced Ra- dio Practicum, said even if stu- dents knew how to run equip- ment, they needed to know how to analyze communication re.search. Marketable methods Laura W ' idmer. journalism in- structor and adviser of the Tbwer yearbook, said Northwest ' s jour- nalism program gave students a broad background while allowing them to specialize in their area of interest through independent studies and internship.s. 1 was an intern at a newspaper that preferred students from smaller journalism program.s, Mike Dunlap said. In many respects, we had better general backgrounds than graduates from the big-name schools. Students also saw the advan- tages of learning from both books and practical experience. If all I knew was how to oper- ate equipment but 1 didn ' t know why it worked the way it did, I ' d otily be a robot and could offer no creativity, broadcasting major Curtis Lorenz said. Like other University programs, providing students with a well- rounded background was the goal. Even if tha t meant taking lecture classes before running a camera or designing a page, most students knew the balance between theory and practice courses would make them better communicators. In the final analysis, all the hard- ware, theories and criticism took a back seat to intellectual processes. Giving students the ability to think critically and to reason was the most important thing we did in classrooms, in laboratories and in hallways. ' ' Fred Lamer Mass Communication 101, SENIOR SHOWS DEMONSTRATE THE Inspiration OF ARTISTS ' ENDEAVORS Exhibition course caps off years of artistic training by Justin Cooper The exhibition was much more put together when we used almost all senior works. Most of the time, art students tended to have one major style in their last year. Mike Lynch In its true sense, art was the ex- pression of a person ' s feelings. Pos- sessing that outlet for creativity was important for everyone, but it was essential for one group: the Art Department ' s senior class. With graduation in sight, the class prepared for its last rites— an extensive exhibition in which seniors displayed some of their best projects. The seniors ' futures didn ' t necessarily depend on their senior shows, but the exhibits gave them a chance to display their accomp- lishments. On display Senior Exhibition, which was re- quired for all art majors, was dis- played in the DeLuce Fine Arts Building at the end of each semester While students were not required to choose a theme for their shows, many did to make ar- ranging the works easier. ' ' The exhibition was much more put together when we used almost all senior works, Mike Lynch said. Most of the time, art students tended to have one major style in their last year. Senior shows meant more than just displaying talent, though. Professional pointers The Senior Exhibition class in- structed students in professional aspects of art, such as writing a re- sume, interviewing and pho- tographing artwork. Even the best photographers had a difficult time with pho- tographing some pieces, Art Department Chairman Lee Hage- man said. The picture took on a totally different aspect of the live essence of a work, even a painting. ' ' The extensive class showed ar- tists how to select film and make sure lighting was correct to display individual works at their best. Career considerations How to build confidence in the competitive artistic market was another emphasis of the class. Stu- dents had a variety of career op- tions, such as graphic communica- tions, commerc ial design and teaching. Senior Exhibition was more than a class: it was a time for seniors to think about the future and what was ahead of them. The shows were not only an educational ex- perience, but a showcase for their individual achievements. 102 Senior Exhibits Concentration is essential to creating a work of art as John Van Rens adds final touches to his paint- ing. Van Rens put together several such works to display in his exhibit. Photo bv Jill Erickson Examining her work. Kathy Cairns explores further possibilities for her sculpture. Cairns used colored sili- cone sheets as her medium in other sculptures for the senior exhibition. Photo by Jill Erickson Attention to detail is important for Mike Lynch as he prepares his paints. Although choosing a theme wasn ' t re- quired, Lynch used the theme of ur- banization for his senior exhibition. Photo by Jill Erickson Senior Exhibits l03 SALES CLASS HAS STUDENTS Pitching PRODUCTS Pushing merchandise means more than fast-talking in salesmanship project by Suzie Zech Salesmanship was hard to learn out of a book. The only way I could find out if I was good at selling or would like it was to actually do it. ' ' Amy Nolan Business meant buying and sell- ing, but often students found bus- iness concepts they learned in their courses a far cry from the professional world. Through projects in Sales Man- agement, however, they were able to bridge that gap by actually step- ping into the role of a salesperson trying to close a deal. Students selected and research- ed specific products and compa- nies for the course, found a mar- ket for their products and an ac- tual buyer willing to donate time to simulate the sales process. Stressing communication Don Nothstine ' s belief that the development of good communica- tion skills was vital to a marketing career led him to develop the pro- ject, which originally had students trying to sell products to him. As class enrollment grew, Noth- stine began requiring students to seek purchasers in the business world and record their sales pitches on video tape. Choosing a business and con- vincing a manager to participate in the project alone required some degree of salesmanship on the stu- dent ' s part, Nothstine said. lb prepare for the sales project, the class spent half the semester learning about psychology of sales. Nothstine stressed the importance of good communication skills, in- cluding listening and asking questions. Through role playing during class, students sharpened their skills before they actually began work with their clients. Nothstine tried to dispel the im- age of the slap-on-the-back, non- stop talking salesperson, replacing it with the concept of a responsi- ble one who listens to his client. Students were also advised to demonstrate how products could solve clients ' problems. Getting an ' in ' Amy Nolan, who attempted to sell a line of clotliing to a shop in Kansas City, said the project was a beneficial experience. ' ' Salesmanship was hard to learn out of a book, Nolan said. The only way I could find out if I was good at selling or would like it was to actually do it. Allen Stewart posed as a sales- person for a paper company and attempted to sell film and print supplies to Mark Strecker, Tbwer photography editor. He felt the in- itial meeting was a success, although he didn ' t make a sale. I got an ' in, ' Stewart said. He wanted to see me when his sup- plies ran out. I pointed out the pro- duct ' s benefits, and it sold itself. Nothstine said many students put their projects to practical use when they went job hunting, using the video to exhibit their skills to prospective employers. ' ' There have been students who made such an impression on their simulated buyer that they.got job offers on the spot, he said. With business classes teaching concepts of buying and selling, students were learning the fun- damentals. But more than learning the basics, it took a class like Sales Management to introduce them to how those concepts were applied in the professional world. l04 Sales and Promotions In preparation for hi s sales pres- entation, Allen Stewart researches photographic techniques in Owens Library. His career goal was to be in charge of the purchasing department of a large business. Photo by Mark Strecker After realizing Country Oaks is in the market for glasses, Catherine Shul- er presents Shelly Null with a sales pitch for her brand. Some students in previous years received job offers on the spot following their sales presen- tations. Photo by Mark Strecker The sales presentation assignment is given by Dr. Don Nothstine to help build communication skills used in in- terviewing and selling. Sales Manage- ment was exclusively taught by Noth- stine. Photo hv Mark Strecker Helping out a friend, Shea Coogler removes the video recorder from the tripod to videotape a sales presenta- tion. Dr. Don Nothstine ' s Sales Management students were required to write a critique following their presentation. Photo by Mark Strecker Sales and Promotions 105 MAKING MARYVILLE THE Heartland OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Classes add a global dimension to business studies Ten years ago, management was still the No. 1 marketing-oriented major, but international business was being implemented into more schools. Colleges were realizing that international business was crucial to understanding the market. Swee-Ming Chin by Teresa Mattson Two hours away from the riearest metropoUtan area stood a small, landlocked Midwestern university where most of the stu- dents were from small, landlocked towns. They were there to learn a variety of skills they could take out into the world, and, in many cases, away from the Midwest. For the opportunity to gain na- tionally marketable skills, the stu- dents majored in education, polit- ical science and communications. But there was another major- overlooked as it often was— that was aU about directing students to careers in dealing with the world. It was international business, and Northwest was the only state university in Missouri that offered it. Dr. Sharon Browning became in- terested in international business during the 1970s when she was working on her doctorate and decided to bring it to Northwest. World trade center Browning said the University was a good place to offer such a major because of Kansas City ' s in- volvement in world trade. A world trade center was proposed for con- struction there in 1990. Kansas City ' s international mar- ket appealed to several interna- tional business majors because it made both traveling and staying near home possible options. ' ' While I wanted to travel, it was nice to think I could still be based in the Midwest, Kent Barthol, a Kansas City native, said. New field of study The study of international busi- ness was becoming more popular in other places, as well. Because they could expand their profits by entering the international market, industries realized the importance of foreign relations. Swee-Ming Chin, a Malaysian in- ternational business major, said that was why schools that didn ' t offer the major had picked up in- ternational classes. Ten years ago, management was still the No. 1 marketing- oriented major, but international business was being implemented into more schools, Chin said. Colleges were realizing that in- ternational business was crucial to understanding the market. Understanding foreign relations was one initial attraction to the major. The name itself indicated opportunities for travel and com- munication with other cultures. I got interested in studying in- ternational business because 1 wanted to learn more about for- eign countries, Wendy Will said. Dr. Browning introduced me to the major, and I didn ' t regret it. It held lots of travel opportunities. ' ' With universal communication being emphasized by an increasing number of corporations, the need for training individuals in global relations moved into the Midwest. The fact that Maryville was land- locked was irrevelent; the interna- tional business major took North- west to the heartland of world re- lations. 206 International Business ' As she sifts through the economics section of the librar ' , Wendy Will searches for information on American economics. The international business major planned to work in Spain. Pho- to by Carol Parks v Jx ' i  naN 5 Dr. Sharon Browning brought ideas for business curriculum from her stay at the University of Internation- al Business and Economics in Beying. Photo courtesy of Dr. Sharon Brown- ing Photo Illustration by Brad Richardson PASSPO;- ' - Umiui StaUS tfjmtrm tlMHUHHM %V«L Keeping track of intramural swim meet results, Greg Hansen records the time of each swimmer. Officiating class was a requirement for physical education majors. Photo by Carol Parks First Aid is stressed as an impor- tant class for physical education majors. Beth Slater practiced putting a sling on Corey O ' Brien, something she needed to know for her future teaching career. Photo by Mark Strecker For physical education majors, observation class often means helping more than observing. Julie Mock helped instructor Terry Barmann Une up Horace Mann third-graders for a snake sit-up contest. Photo by Carol Parks l08 Dumb Jock Myth 1 RE. MAJORS BREAK OUT OF THE Dumb jock STEREOTYPE Difficult courses dispel the myth of the ' Mickey Mouse major ' by Teresa Mattson The old What ' s your m or? line; if students had heard it once, they ' d heard it a hundred times. And the responses were just as generic: Really? I thought about major- ing in that. That ' s my roommate ' s m£yor. However, when physical educa- tion majors mentioned their area of study, the responses were often different. RE. m ors tended to be stereotyped as dumb jocks, stu- dents who took easy classes to get through college on their athletic abilities. World of movement People would often say, ' Oh, that ' s a Mickey Mouse m or, ' Michael Robins said. That was mostly because we had to take ac- tivities courses. While our friends were taking Managerial Account- ing or Genetical Biology, we were taking Handball. But not all p.e. majors ' classes were activity-oriented. Besides having to take the same basic re- quirements as everyone else, they were also required to take others. Many of them agreed the toughest included Anatomy, Physiology of Exercise and Kinesiology. Terry Barmann, Kinesiology in- structor, said that course was based on scientific principles and required applying physics to the world of movement. What students found to be the hardest was taking logical thought and mathematical processes and applying them to the movement of humans, Barmann said. Scientific base Besides engaging in physical ex- ercise, students also had their share of mental exercise. Barmann said that because of physical edu- cation ' s wide scientific base, p.e. students needed to have a great deal of knowledge based on scien- tific thought. Since a working knowledge of calisthenics and the ability to do one-handed push-ups wasn ' t going to get them through college, they had to study as much as other students. It upset me when people thought that because we were p.e. majors, we didn ' t have hard clziss- es, Jon Hampton said. People who said that had no idea what was involved in the major. A schedule made up of physical activities courses sounded like an easy way to get through school to many students. However, as hard as it was for some to believe, phys- ical education majors found them- selves working just as hard as others for their degree. People would often say, ' Oh, that ' s a Mickey Mouse major ' That was mostly because we had to take ac- tivities courses. While our friends were taking Managerial Accounting or Genetical Biology, we were tak- ing Handball. Michael Robins Dumb Jock Myth l09 ■ Language arts is the subject of Brenda Milligan ' s lesson for her first- level students. Practicums at the Horace Mann School stressed hands- on experience. Photo by Jeff Martin While teaching at Maryville High School, Jon Clark helps Eric Couts with algebra. Education majors usual- ly student taught the semester before graduating. Photo by Sarah Frerking Practicum student Phyllis Hood works on a reading lesson with a first- level student at Horace Mann School. The use of practicum students in the lab school allowed more individual at- tention. Photo by Jeff Martin VWi llO Teacher Preparation EDUCATION MAJORS GAIN Experience IN THE CLASSROOM Practicum and observation courses prepare students for the real world of teaching by Stephanie Frey A typical student entered the classroom moments before class was to begin, but instead of taking an empty seat, he took his place in front of the class— as the instructor The student was an education major, and he was learning to teach by actually instructing in a community school. A major difference The instructional component of teacher training was the m or difference between Northwest ' s program and those of other insti- tutions. Being able to get into classrooms early gave students ex- perience and helped them decide if they really wanted to teach. The College of Education work- ed closely with Horace Mann School, which gave students the advantage of early classroom experiences. Dr. Betty Bush, coordinator of the elementary education pro- gram, stressed that education of the children attending lab school wasn ' t sacrificed by the program. We had capable lead teachers, and their responsibility was two- fold: to make sure that the chil- dren ' s education was strengthened and to train undergraduate stu- dents to become teachers, Dr. Bush said. They were extremely careful to balance the two. Elementary education majors were especially fortunate because they could observe classes through one-way mirrors in the lab school. Being exposed to students throughout their college careers gave elementary education stu- dents an extra edge when enter- ing the teaching world. Student teaching Students entering the secondary education field had a slightly different schedule. They concen- trated on classes in their mjyor the first few semesters, but Bush said that with the cooperation from area schools they were also able to observe in the classroom. During the final year of the pro- gram, secondary education majors were assigned to student teach for several weeks in area high schools. Prep time In both elementary and secon- dary practicums, students found out that teaching wasn ' t just get- ting in front of a class and lectur- ing. There was a great deal in plan- ning lectures, bulletin boards and assignments. Julie Condon, an elementary education mtyor, ei joyed her first classroom experience. She spent 10 hours teaching reading before taking observation class. I really eryoyed working with the kids, Condon said. After it was over I really missed helping prepare things for the class. Shawna McKeown felt one ad- vantage with the lab school was that children were used to having other authority figures in the classroom, so it was easier for stu- dent teachers. Whether in the lab school or in schools in surrounding communi- ties, education majors were able to learn from the best teacher of all: experience. We had capable lead teachers, and their responsibility was two-fold: to make sure that the children ' s edu- cation was strengthened and to train undergraduate students to be- come teachers. They were extreme- ly careful to balance the two. Dr Betty Bush Teacher Preparation lll EXCUSES TEST STUDENTS ' CREi IVE POWERS Although some students found it tough to complete creative assignments for classes, they never seemed to have problems putting together elaborate excuses for missed classes and assignments. While many of the excuses were generic, the most believable seemed to be the ones that were unique to Northwest. Missed classes I couldn ' t find a parking place closer than the Courthouse Square... I had to go to St. Joseph for a glass of water. . . I was waiting in the cafeteria lines. . . I thought I dropped this class... My dorm was out of laundry tokens, so I didn ' t have any clean clothes to wear to class... There was a big wedding on my fa- vorite soap... I got stuck in the elevator... I was waiting to see Dr Dizney at the Health Center... An arctic blast blew me right past the building... I got carried away counting the days until spring break... I ran out of AlaDine money, so I had to go to my parents ' house for gro- ceries. . . My grandmother died... I fell asleep on the third floor of the library. . . Missed assignments Textbook Services ran out of the book for this class... My roommate got pizza on my assign- ment... I forgot my computer password... A squirrel took my paper.. Since the academic calendar was ex- tended, I thought the due date would have been, too... The computers shut down while I was typing... I ran out of Vivarin and fell asleep. . . Because of the tuition increase I couldn ' t afford to buy paper.. I had ' ' no confidence ' ' in the assign- ment... I didn ' t have time to stand in line for a computer printer.. I left my paper on a table and peo- ple signed it because they thought it was a petition... The roaches in the dorm ate it... My computing assistant didn ' t speak English... rr 222 Excuses I. GROUP u: rROUI ' S A y.rp r . ' ' ' l GROUP . It was a year to he involved as the media discussed the possibility of reor- ganizing the state university sys- • tern and the problem of campus racial tensions. Student Senate was kept busy as members became involved with Northwest ' s • ' future. President Jamie Roop be- ; came a familiar person in the me- dia, and Harambee members were also in the spotlight during cover- age of racial matters. Young Democrats and Young Republicans . were active during fall semester showing support for their candi- dates. While there was a lot ofde- bate, the Republicans reigned in the end. ' Delta Sigma Phi fraternity faced a near dis- aster when their house was des- troyed by fire. But members pulled . together and demonstrated the meaning of brotherhood as plans were discussed for a new house. It was an advantage to be involved. Group ' support got us results as we began fighting for common causes. fir A 1 Tt make an or- 1 A l l ganization run MJImI JL smoothly, mem- bers need to work together in plan- ning projects and fund-raisers. Stu- dents found that discussing ideas within the group aided the process. Photo by Dean Carlson ll2b Groups nf r r At the conclusion of ( ll I J the Phi Sigma Kappa U WMjI Casino Night , Justin Schaefer and Brook Penca auction spittoons donated by beer manufac- turers. Mouse races were also fea- tured at the Dry Rush function. Photo by Kevin Sharpe On call By working at football games, the future doctors and veterinarians of Pre-Med Club were able to take field trips to the Nelson Art Gallery and a Kansas City medical school. -page 136 Tutoring Sigma Pi Sigma members tradi- tionally earned scholarship money by tutoring, but budget cuts would require some membe rs to work through the Housing or Admissions offices. -page 150 Training While they weren ' t re- quired to join the military. Color Guard members promoted military training by per- forming at athletic events. -page 132 Groups ll2c students gain marketable skills through oint ventures by Mike Dunlap M. here they were. Two resumes, nearly identical, except for one thing: one contained an impressive section on group involvement during college; the other did not. While students weren ' t banking on organizational involvement to get them their first jobs, they knew it couldn ' t hurt. And the benefits they gained beyond resume material made involvement worth the effort. For some students, like Michelle Bors, group involvement was a way to meet people on campus during their freshman year Bors was a mem- ber of Phi Eta Sigma, an organization for freshmen who received a 3.5 GPA. ' ' As a freshman, there wasn ' t a lot to get involved with, especially in my major, Bors said. I thought it was a good group to get into, and it helped me become more of a leaden ' ' Getting involved early was also the key for members of Greek organiza- tions. Fraternities and sororities rushed to vie for new members with each freshman class. The experience of Greek life was meaningful to mem- bers from pledgeship to graduation, and it became as much a way of life as a group membership. 1 didn ' t intend to rush my fresh- man year, but when 1 saw the close- ness of the girls and all the fun they had, I wanted to be a part of that, Brenda Milligan, a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, said. Like many others, Milligan deve- loped her leadership skills through the Greek experience, working her way through several offices to be- come president. Tri Sigma gave me the opportuni- ty to be a leader, Milligan said. I knew that as an elementary educa- tion major, I ' d be working with peo- ple a great deal. Being an officer real- ly helped me develop my people skills. ' ' . xlthough they offered different experiences than Greek groups, stu- dent government orgar izations also allowed members to develop into leaders. One of the most active groups in that respect was Residence Hall Association, which made deci- sions governing the operation of University housing. Dacia Jenkins became an RHA member when she was an officer for Hudson Hall and wanted to be more informed about housing operations. She later became secretary of the group and saw a different side of campus life. RHA taught me to be organized and to work with administrators, Jenkins said. It made me realize that there was more out there than just students and classes. While governing groups served campus, other service-oriented groups got involved in the communi- ty Circle K, an affiliate of Kiwanis Clubs, provided Halloween insurance for local businesses, entertained senior citizens and helped the Maryville Food Pantry collect canned goods, among other projects. Sandra Llninger said that beyond the satisfaction members received from doing good for others, they also were able to develop leadership skills | and build community contacts. Be- cause many businessmen were Kiwa- ! nis members, Liitinger said Circle K also looked good on a resume. Ot ther traditional resume- builders were academic groups or honoraries, but Matt Hoyt of the As- sociation for Computing Machinery said that wasn ' t the only benefit from such memberships. Originally, Hoyt said he joined the group to meet people with similar in- terests and faculty members involved 1 with computing courses. Later, however, he realized its value in ' learning more about his msyor ACM provided more opportunities than I had imagined in the begin- ning, Hoyt said. We arranged to take tours and have speakers, so it was a good way to become involved in the computing field. Also, since we were associated with a national or- ganization, it was an opportunity to get involved on a larger scale and , make contacts. | Whether they were leaders or fol- lowers, members of campus organiza- tions found niches in various groups that spiced up campus life. And although there were no guarantees, group members hoped that being joiners in college would increase their chances of joining prestigious companies after graduation. |l72 i| Groups EduardO POZO makes a harsh return during a Phillips Hall volleyball game, sending his opponents up for a block. Photo by Sarah Frerking International students Ari Espano, Masoud Fadavi and Sudewa Wani- gasinghe prepare food at the fall ISO picnic. Photo by Ching lap Preparing for the annual Horticul- ture Club plant sale, Donald Buz- zard, Nancy Hasbrouck and Connie Tkte repot houseplants. Club trips provided incentive to raise money. Photo by Mark Strecker To Start Greek Week off riglit, the Tri Sigs join in the traditional Greek Sing in front of the Bell Tower. The Sigmas danced and sang to a re- worded version of Surfin ' USA . Photo by Ron Alpough Getting Involved ll3 C ' jd % D ISCUSSION ff hile having no laws governing their behavior may have sounded great to frater- nities, it was something the University would have look- ed down on. That was why Inter-Fraternity Council was so important. It governed organization of the fraternities, President James Dean said. Our big thing was controlling Rush. ' ' The group sent members to the fraternities during Dry Rush functions to make sure no alcohol was being served. If a fraternity was found at fault it was sent before a dis- crepancy board. Dean ' s main goal in the IFC was to benefit all of the fraternities. I wanted to strengthen the Greek system by bringing unity to all the fraternities, ' ' Dean said. We did this by getting the presidents from all fraternities together and having a brainstorming ses- sion that helped us get some good ideas in protecting our- selves from mishaps. W,, hen it came to or- ganizing service projects and functions for sororities, governing wasn ' t Greek to the members of Panhellenic Council. The council, which was in- volved in activities including Rush, Greek Week and MIFCA-MAPCA, was the governing body of national sororities on campus. lb exchange ideas with representatives of Greek or- ganizations on other cam- puses across the nation, Pan- hellenic officers joined IFC representatives for MIFCA- MAPCA in St. Louis. We were able to get new ideas for Greek Week and Rush, Barb Meyer said. We also brought back some ideas for Greek life in general. An important part of Greek life was Rush, an event officers planned in the summer The council collected dona- tions for the Muscular Dys- trophy Association and Unit- ed Way, and raised money to Student Senate President Jamie Roop rings the Bell of ' 48 in memorium of students Seth Brutto and Steven Jennings. Photo by Jane Lauer be used for Rush and Greek Week activities. 0. ' ut with the old and in with the new, or so it was for the Residence Hall Associa- tion, which was composed of 80 percent new members. However, they got plenty of hands-on experience by deal- ing with some big issues, such as the debate about installing condom dispensers. After a poll indicated over half the students approved of the idea, RHA initiated a proposal to install the dis- pensers and got it signed and approved. But just before ar- rangements were made for their delivery, the proposal suddenly was sent back to the University Cabinet for reconsideration. ' ' They did it while we were on break, so I was really an- gry when I got back, Presi- dent Ken Clark said. The group maintained the dispensers were a medical necessity to which students should not be denied access. Revisions and improve- ments were made on RHA ' s programs for Resident of the Month, Hall of the Month, and Hall of the Year. They awarded $100 to the winning hall. M. t was a long year for Stu- dent Senate. A lengthened academic calendar, threats from the Ku Klux Klan and a mistaken statement by Dr h old and Hill .Ma ' ! ijoipfsed ri| if jMGrwl Shaila Aery were controver- sial subjects that had to be dealt with. lb learn more about han- dling such issues, eight ex- ecutive members attended a Student Services Conference in Washington, D.C. A lot of times when talk- ing with other leaders, better lerrcMeal solutions could be reached, ■iwiKsiicl Vice President Lisa Walkwitz : .vMr aid. Weekly meetings were held -kiniiedoveJan campus to review past de- ■ arif inwlo( -isions and discuss and vote intiatd a 3n new ones. Committees ill ihf (lis- were set up to give equal at- :ention to each of the group ' s esponsibilities. Participation required a lot )f time, and ultimately some members felt that it was too nuch for them. Several resig- lations were accepted be- tween the fall and spring semesters making room for lew members. The Blood Mobile and Unit- id Way Food Drive received i warm welcome from stu- lents. The Student Affairs Committee decided to con- ;inue the projects as long as •esponse was good. When a survey revealed ;hat some students were dis- satisfied with the Senate, lowever, members en- couraged students to attend neetings or join as associate nembers. It wasn ' t all work, however Social events allowed mem- )ers to step out of the formal etting and become friends is well as co-workers. ■ ! iiDipd and - Mwar- f made for ■}f- ppif al yr: tart !o , . ,r|il ffll . .:,} 3!i ' isiid iKhmiden ' lautdicf igdeiitoniie [thfjlonih, !! ' li!lHllil Mi 4r.L Vl imt Inter-Fraternity Councu Front Row: W.C. Dizney, adviser; James Dean, pres.; Robert Rupe, v. p.; and Mario Rodriguez. Back Row: Stephen Wademan, Chris Bradfield, Kent Barthol, Kurt Habiger and Tim Carmichael. Panhellenic Council Front Row: Kelly Collins, treas.; Cheryl Condra, v. p.; Colleen Park, pres.; and Ana Oats, sec. Second Row: Laurie Waldbillig, Angela Miller, Cora Steinkamp, Heather Malmberg and Kimberly Boyer Back Row: Denise Hinrichs, Vicki Chase, Angela Walterscheid, Kristin Thompson and Karen Catechis. Residence Hall Association Front Row: Dacia Jenkins, sec. ; Patty Cole, v.p.; Ken Clark, pres.; Kim Marsh, treas.; and Angela Smith. Second Row: Robbie Mack, adviser; Keith Winge, Di- ane Wood, Kelley Lynch, Rebecca Rice, Becky Bell, Barb Jassen, adviser; and Bruce Wake, adviser Third Row: Greg Hutzell, Merle Crabbs, Colleen Park, Kristen Ferguson, Tferri Lane, Michael Franey and Shea Coogler Back Row: Brad Fairfield, Debbie CoUum, Nicole Sequeira, Amy White, Steve Trischler and Steve Gouldsmith. Student Senate Front Row: Racinda Jackson, Lori Schneider, sec. ; Jamie Roop, pres. ; Lisa Walkwitz, v.p.; and Shawn Zanders, treas. Second Row: Bridget Lammers, Becky Bostock, Lori Zanarini, Kelley Lynch, Mara Galardi, Debbie Collum, Patty Palmer and Scherrazade Thomas. Third Row: Beth Scheulen, Cari Prewitt, Darin Goss, Cindy Monticue, Rusty Richardson, Lori Orr, Michelle Conn, Amy Vinton, Jane Gurya and Pete Bales. Back Row: Adel Abbas, Glenn Wagner, Tbry Tucker Steve Gouldsmith and Brian Spurlock. Government llisl r il DISCUSSION SEEflCES 7; he plight of the hungry throughout America was brought to local attention through the efforts of Circle K, a community service or- ganization that took Help the Hungry as its theme for the year. Members of the group adopted an underprivileged local family for the holidays, providing them v ith Thanks- giving and Christmas din- ners, as well as holding a canned food drive for the Maryville Food Pantry. At a Northwest basketball game in February, the group set up a contest to benefit the Food Pantry by taking do- nations of canned goods. The event pitted residence halls, Greeks and community against each other, with the organizations that donated the most food receiving plaques for their efforts. Circle K members also sponsored their annual Rock- a-thon for the Leukemia So- ciety in spring. Members kept the rocking chairs going at a local furniture store, raising money through pledges for every hour they rocked. In another fund-raiser, the group sold Halloween Insur- ance to local businesses, promising to clean up any vandalism that occurred. Cir- cle K used the money from that venture to fund its other service projects. Members were also able to get out into the community througi! their work with the local Kiw anis Club. Circle K members assisted the Kiwa- nis with concessions at Northwest football and basketball games. Circle K was really a good way to make contacts in the community, Secretary Lori Zanarini said. There was a great deal of social interac- tion involved. Zanarini also received an award for her work in the group when she was named International Secretary of the Year for 1987-88. The na- tional honor was given for her outstanding record- keeping and correspondence. M. f there was ever a way to get into touch with children, it was with KIDS. KIDS, Kon- cemed Individuals Dedicated to Students, was a group of students who became big brothers or big sisters to chil- dren at Horace Mann Labora- tory School. Richard New, organizer of KIDS, said it was almost en- tirely run by students. KIDS had always had a tremendous amount of sup- port, but especially this year, New said. We had our highest membership ever with 80 students. The support the program received proved to be benefi- cial in more than one manner The benefits were great for both the students and the children, Ruth Frerking, sponsor, said. The college students learned how to re- late with young children and gained teaching experience. ' -i t. ' ' y The children learned better study habits and gained a good feeling about them- selves because they were working with stars they abso- lutely idolized. KIDS met its goals of set- ting up an organizational constitution and having ac- tivities for the children. Just a few of the things KIDS planned for their little sisters and brothers were a Halloween party, Christmas party, skating, Valentine ' s party, Easter Egg hunt and cookout. It was a lot of work, but when you looked at a child ' s face and saw the happiness there, it was very fulfilling, ' ' Beth Scheulen said. w. hen they didn ' t have time to give, Sigma Society members gave it anyway. They donated their time to serve the University as well as the community. Members participated in many projects and activities which supported their pledge of promoting high standards and ideals and leadership development. The organization was for people who were interested in service, JuUe Anderson said. It gave us a chance to give a little extra. Sponsoring children was 116 Services Checking a participant ' s Bingo score, Lori Zanarini helps with Circle K ' s annual Halloween party. Photo by Brad Richardson f (dkl ' ftV one service project that members willingly continued each year. In addition to members donating personal ittention, the organization planned parties for their Spe- cial Friends twice a semester While Sigma Society was of ervice to those just begin- ning their lives, the organiza- tion was also helping couples by presenting its annual Bri- dal Show. The two-hour show included everything a couple wo uld need to know for a omplete wedding. In addition to the Special FYiends program and the Bri- dal Show, Sigma Society sponsored one required serv- ice project each month, and many volunteer projects. Members collected food for the needy, sang at Winter Wonderland Park, collected money for Birthright and helped with several other functions. In addition to giving to others, Sigma Society mem- bers built stability by inter- acting at their Spring For- mal Banquet, several activi- ties with the Soroptimists and through Homecoming festivities. After completing clowns and a float, Sigma Society ac- cumulated enough points in the independent division to capture Parade Supremacy as well as Overall Supremacy. Circle K Front Row: Andrea Fine, Jennifer Miller. Back Row: Scott Adams, v. p.; Sandra Lininger, pres.; and Lori Zanar- ini, sec. Kids Front Row: Helen Tillman, sec; Beth Scheulen. pres.; and Brian Hayes, treas. Second Row: Deb McCoUaugh, Nancy Watson, Loydena Guengerich, Debbie Colton, Jerri Willis, Brenda Lit- tle, Susan Thompson, Angela Wilson and Cleve Blakely. Third Row: Melanie Schoonover, Tracy Hinkle, Glenda Ben- nett, Kristy Davis, Jill Erwine, Briane Wood. Jacqueline Thompson, Sherry Palmer, Shana Gade and Paula Lary. Fourth Row: Carol Nilsen, L«sa Hughs, LaDonna Robbins, Stacy Vestal, Kay Lynn Wicland, Julie Baudler, Laura Kelley, Kathleen Mills, Laura Hill and Leslie Hutchins. Back Row: Sheila Spaw, Shirley Elad, Patrick Holmes, Julie Berry, Cara Parker, Deana Vaughn, Kevin Wood, Tferri Lane, Matt Daniels, Tim Bennett and Andrew Thomjis. Sigma Society Front Row: Jo Ann Marion, adviser; Becky Shinneman, v. p.; Jodi Hester, Cara Moore, sec; Debby Kerr, pres.; Beth VanVactor, sec; Kara Kruse, Julie Condon, Melinda Johnson and Jen- nifer Kincaid. Second Row: Denise Brewer, Cheryl Jones, Brenda Kafton, Janet Hines, Julie Anderson, Tina Smasal, Sandra Jensen, Susan Bury, Sophia Jayasingh and Nancy Hendren. Third Row: Wendy Shadle, Jorie Veen- stra, Tferesa Hardy, Laurie Hagen, Catherine Shuler, Kelly Greaves, Lisa Carrington, Stacey Grisamore, Pam Wise, Lora Wilson and Annette Weak- land. Back Row: Dawn McClintock, Amy Lawler, Karen Childers, Melinda McNeely, Shauna Stockwell, Christi Copeland, Christi Barber, Lori Zanari- ni, Cindy Booth, Julie DeLong and Joan Bowhay. Services 117 he college connection F. rom the Charlie Daniels Band to the Famous Chicken, Campus Activity Pro- grammers kept busy provid- ing quality entertainment for students. Every month was given a theme to ensure a variety of programming. Five comedi- ans gave noon performances in the Bearcat Den during Comedy Month. That was one of the things that I got a lot of praise for, spring semester president Vince Tucker said. People liked the comedians and said they really enjoyed Comedy Month. Because of such en- thusiasm, CAPS also brought a new group called The Laughingwurst Comedy Club to the Dugout on Sunday evenings. Much of the talent was found at the Heart of Ameri- ca Conference held in Denver which the executive staff at- tended. They watched show- case performances and booked the acts through the National Association of Cam- pus Activities. Student participation in the organization was crucial. They needed fresh ideas from a variety of students. Active members were also needed to set up stages and equipment. Their goal was to provide the contemporary program- ming that students wanted to see. Th pir hard work and im- aginatu n kept students laughing, guessing and danc- ing. That was entertairunent. W hile thousands headed home for winter break, a group of students set their sights on Steamboat Springs, Colo. Outdoor Recreation, a divi- sion of Campus Activity, worked through Trips Un- hmited to provide students an opportunity to go skiing during break. The only pro- motion for the week-long event was the distribution of fliers, but those who responded were glad they had taken notice. The skiers stayed in con- dominiums. They eryoyed ac- cess to a whirlpool, snowy slopes, and since it was col- lege week at the resort, they were also invited to parties with students from other universities. ' ' It was a good way to meet people, Don Moldenhauer said. I recommended it to anybody that liked to ski and have a good time. Bob Lade, coordinator of campus recreation, organized the trip and accompanied the students. J. he Peer Advisers had a smoother second year of ex- istence, which was appropri- ate since the primary goal of the group was to help fresh- men with a smooth transition between high school and col- lege life. Peer advisers provided freshmen with another sup- port person, Cindy An- geroth, a second-year peer adviser, said. Not only were we available to answer aca- demic questions, but some of us became friends with our students. ' ' The peer group was good training in counseling. The administration hired profes- sionals to train them and offered each PA a $100 schol- arship. M. he Mabel Cook Admis- sions and Visitors ' Center was abuzz with activity as it reopened to house the re- cruiters and Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors ' main purpose, to provide campus tours, kept them on their toes as they gave three to 15 tours on most weekdays and aver- aged 20 tours on Fridays. Ambassadors were given tours to better acquaint themselves with campus. Ambassadors also helped recruit prospective students by going to high schools and helping in other admission processes. Despite their busy sched- ules, the Ambassadors were able to sneak in several social events, including a hayride, ll8 Student Services |. , J, J. and ( si ' lieil ' niiP Student Ambassadors ' new loca- tion gave Kari Mosser more room to introduce students to Northwest. Photo by Jane Lauer Christmas party and baby shower for sponsor Lori TVner-Weddle. Ambassadors didn ' t have to look far for new members as over 100 students applied for the 15 available positions. We didn ' t have to recruit anyone because they were in- terested enough to come to us, Amy Lawler said. The addition brought the total number of ambassadors to 40, but there seemed to be enough work for everyone. Campus Activity Programmers Front Row: Ned Mendenhall, sec; Tbdd Bamhart, pres.; Vince Tucker, v. p.; and Tim Beach, adviser. Second Row: Jeannie Rigby, Cindy Monticue, Don- na Bower and Staci Matthiesen. Third Row: Diane Wood, Christina Pecquet, Quentin Banks and Charlotte Schloss- er. Back Row: Clarence Brewer, Lori Zanarini, Onna Davis, Kristy Davis and Steve Gouldsmith. Outdoor Program Front Row: Steve Caldwell, Roger Wil- Uams, Lori Plank, Lori Icenbice and Bob Gutschenritter. Second Row: Jeff Bogart and Matt Symonds. Back Row: Greg Hansen, David Bussard, Bob Lade, Jackie Hoover, Quincey Noble and Roger Elsea. Peer Advisers Front Row: Christi Barber, Rose MilU- gan, Lisa Carstensen, Jodi Hester, Chris Ormsbee and Nancy Hendren. Second Row: Ttresa Woods, Kelly Simi- ly, Patricia Scanlan, Paula Dykema, Jackie Hemme, Cindy Booth and Bet- ty Bush, adviser Third Row: Colleen McDowell, Laura Fehr, Kevin Ander- son, Brenda Snyder, Robin Pollard and JayDe Leonard. Back Row: Larry Bar- truff, Sunil Ahiya, Brad Baier, Troy Downs, Debbie Raus and Michael French. Student Ambassadors Front Row: Donna Davis, sec; Julie DeLong, Jane Lauer, Michelle Schwartz, Leslie Gillum, Erin Cotter, Darcy Darrah, Lori Tyner-Weddle, ad- viser; and Steve Whitt. Second Row: Sonya Smith, v. p.; Amy Lawler, Janna Fresh, Larry Kendall, Cara Moore, Brenda Bates, Marie Schreck, Connie Mazour, Beverly Orme, and Beth Har- rison. Back Row: Tim Mattson, pres.; Matthew Bachali, Wade Listen, Jeffrey Jones, Michael Malone, Debby Kerr, Bill linger, Craig Carmichael, Mike McGinnis and Michael Dunekacke. Student Services ll9 w DISCUSSION ACADEMICS - xg Ambassadors put a lot of effort into rounding up new students for the agricul- ture program. Eight ambassadors were chosen through interviews with previous Ag Ambas- sadors. They had to maintain a 2.5 GPA and needed to be active in the Agriculture Department Their main function of the year was recruiting at the National Agriculture Con- vention in Kansas City. Going to Kansas City was one of the most beneficial things we did because we competed against other Divi- sion I schools to gain recruits for Northwest, Charlie Wil- son said. The benefits this Ag Department had could re- ward future ag majors. Campus tours which in- cluded the University farm property, equipment and livestock were also their responsibihty. We wanted to see more students come to Northwest, and drawing them solely to our Ag Department was one of our goals, Vince Buck said. ■ Although they went to college and entered various fields of study, some students couldn ' t get agriculture out of their blood. Membership in Ag Club grew not only due to more agriculture majors, but also from non-majors who were nonetheless interested in ajor involvement I I r I J VMMSi ' • % %t V ■•T, ' - . agriculture. Members ' involvement was better than normal, due to our many activities, President Pam O ' Connell said. The club took part in carol- ing, a hayride, Barnwarming Dances, ski trip to Weston, Halloween skating party, rop- ing exhibition. Little Ameri- can Royal and Awards Banquet. One of the highlights of the Awards Banquet was the Donkey Award. Secretary Curtis Tawnsend said the award was given to an Ag faculty member based on their most embarrassing ex- periences of the year lb promote their organiza- tion, Ag Club held Barn- warming Dances twice a year that were open to everyone. Townsend felt members ' increased involvement in planning helped them im- prove upon past dances. In the past years, they ' d had local bands, but we tried to get better known ones, Tbwnsend said. We had a lot of enthusiasm from the new members, as well as the necessary funds, so we made some good plans for Barn- warming. ' ' The club ' s membership was boosted by freshmen who were encouraged to partici- pate. David Sherry tackles a calf dur- ing the Little American Royal, a livestock show Ag Club members sponsor annually. Participants were challenged by being given only two weeks to prepare; one year was usually the time need- ed to break and train animals. Photo by Brad Richardson We had a lot of activities so there wasn ' t a division be- tween the upper- and lower- classmen, O ' Connell said. The club pulled together during Homecoming and cap- tured first place in the in- dependent float competition. We strove for club unity, and had a good time to- gether, Tim Riley said. 120 Academic Groups It r k ' T sO:? ■- Ag Ambassadors Front Row: Chuck Wilson, Nancy Renaud and Tim Riley. Second Row: Curtis Tbwnsend, Bryan Tbliver, Joe Miller, Barry Clough and Vince Buck. Ag Club Front Row: Stephen Rehbein, v.p.; Nate Allen, Tim Riley, Jeri Weisbrook, sec; Pam O ' Connell, pres.; Vince Buck, Barry Clough, Tbdd Herron and Curtis Tbwnsend, treas. Second Row: Harold Brown, ad- viser; Arley Larson, adviser; Tricia Dalbey, Kerrie Musgrove, Darcy Stewart, Joni Dunham, Tferesa Lin- ville, Jill Phelps, Susan Houston, Michelle Osbom, Julie Koos, Janet Stolinski, Koren Hellerich, Melanie Dunham, Amanda Kisner, Chestina Mahurin, Juli Houghton, Michelle Gentrj ' , Angela Thompson, Lor- rie Shepherd, Sherry Palmer and Julia Heyle. Third Row: John Campbell, Brad Franson, Paul Derry, Mike Mcintosh, Steve Shrader, Nancy Renaud, Chuck Wil- son, Beth Scheulen, Shawn Burnett and Angela Brad- ford. Fourth Row: Brent Means, Scott Prunty, Daren Niemeyer, Brian Hennings, Neal Meseck, Craig McA- dams, Jim Husz, Rod ColUns, Ken Mayberry, Bob Klein, Tterry Knipmeyer, Vance Grossenburg, Bob Es- chbach, Bryan Tbliver, Joe Miller, Jeff Miller, Ken Kline, Neil Jennings, Jeff Schultz, Eric Wright, Tim Royer, Susan Ritenour, Krescene Prichard, Paul Ritch- ie and Daryn Bowman. Back Row: Troy Greenfield, Kevin Search, Mike Appier, Jim McCalla, Bruce Wol- lard, Ed Quillen, Doug Pleak, David Martin, Ed McCreary, John Manning, John Weipert, Tbdd McCul- lough, Dale Tbedebasch, Scott Bailey and Don Billington. Academic Groups l21 Agronomy Club Front Row: Paula Jorgensen, v. p. ; and Nancy Hasbrouck. Second Row: Jason Hall, Donald Buzard, sec; and Ken Mayberry, treas. Back Row: Bob Chop, Tbdd Perdew, pres.; Dale Wollard and Paul Ritchie. Ag Business Econ. Club Front Row: Michelle Osbom and Pam O ' Connell. Second Row: Jill Phelps, Jeri Weisbroat, sec. treas. and Lorrie Shepherd. Back Row: Arley Larson, adviser; Brad Baier, pres.; Ermal Wil- son, v.p.; and Bill Brooks. Ag Council Front Row: Stephen Rehbein, Nate Al- len and Vince Buck. Back Row: Paul Ritchie, Greg Hale, Alan Sorensen and Andrew Fischer , l.ttempting to cultivate the best of tv o fields, Ag Business Economics Club toured agriculture-related businesses and invited vari- ous guest speakers. Its tours of a limestone quarry near Graham and a meat processing plant, as well as a scholarship, were paid for vnth money from yard work and other odd jobs. The club ' s intent was to prepare members for the ag business world. Our club gave people a better insight into ag busi- ness through tours and guest speakers, ' ' President Brad Baier said. Ag Business Economics Club ' s goal was to provide members exposure outside tliedassr discover ti ' inesses o| professwi waspossil inoreata andexpto O ' Connel Aee agricultii smoothl) Aj Conn Money for an Ag Business schol- arship was earned by members like Kevin Rugaard by raking leaves. Photo by Carol Parks Ken Mayberry looks for the right combination to form his soil mix- ture. Agrononomy Club mem- bers learned about soil manage- ment. Photo by Carol Parks :t l22 Academic Groups ajor involvement the classroom to help them ' i| discover how agriculture bus- inesses operated and what professional advancement was possible. Ag Business Club gave students a chance to learn more about their major field, and explore new ideas, ' ' Pam O ' Connell said. «mit! Cli : - ■■!•.« varh ' fWJii aril] i ■i Ml i ' ii ' llji, WKI ra«  i ' rf.irihpi I ' if is .■;a K eeping Northwest ' s agriculture groups running smoothly was the concern of Ag Council. The group represented all of the agricultural clubs on campus. Two representatives from each club made up the coun- cil of nearly 20 students. The council met once each month to discuss issues and problems, make decisions and plan events. Ag Council raised funds through a car wash and a raf- fle to bring Missouri ' s Secre- tary of Agriculture to speak at its Awards Banquet. We played a vital role in coordinating all the other Ag clubs, and our main goal was to make sure the banquet was successful, Sponsor Dennis Padgitt said. Various scholarships were awarded at the banquet, and Ag Council helped choose the winners. Scholarships ranged from achievement in academics to livestock judging. Awards were also present- ed to students who achieved excellence in various areas of the Ag Department. I felt the Ag Council had a very high value for Ag stu- dents because it was the main decision-making organi- zation for groups in the Ag Department, President An- drew Fisher said. Xigronomy Club contact- ed agricultural businesses from all over the country to gain more insight about career opportunities and to make the businesses aware of Northwest ' s program. The club allowed students with interest in agronomy the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in field-crop production and soil manage- ment. Members sold plants and seed mounts to businesses and Future Farmers of America chapters. The fund- raising projects took up much of the group ' s time. They also hosted the inter- collegiate crops contest and the FFA spring and fall field crops contests. We hosted the contests for experience, interaction, and exposure, Adviser Tbm Zweifel said. It created more interest in agronomy here, and it brought in infor- mation beyond what our region did. Other activities included a field trip to World Ag Expo at Amana Colonies, Iowa, spring pizza party, and Weed Hunt Day. During that project, members tried to lo- cate 100 different species of weeds. The club was a success because of our more than casual interest in agronomy, Donald Buzard said. For those who liked working with plants, it was an out- standing organization to be a member. ' Academic Groups l23 Accounting Society Front Row: Sandra Christensen, pres.; Jeff Fusselman and Rebecca Griffey. Second Row: Deann Jamison, sec; Maine Sorensen, Judy Ingraham, ad- viser; and Suzi Miles. Third Row: Michelle Bors, Annette Weakland, Debra Harris, Kim Hurst and Laura Smith. Fourth Row: Bill Fletcher, Angela Russell, Jeff Junker, Jeff Haight, Dean Davison and Mike Hehn. Back Row: Shelly Magers, Margaret Row, BUI Brooks, Steve Hathaway, Troy Downs, Rod Cotton, Eric Lykins and Ken Bennett. Association For Computing Machinery Front Row: David Steinhauser, v.p.; Dewayne Christensen and Tim Hume. Second Row: Jennie Sollars, Ann Higley, Kimberly Berry and Scott Bar- ker Back Row: Michael Finney, Matt Tiemeyer, Thorin Schmidt and Richard ■Riylor American Marketing Association Front Row: Audra Pulley, pres. Second Row: Swee-Ming Chin and Leslie Wil- cox. Back Row: Steve Steffensmeier. American Society For Personnel Administration Front Row: Stacy Ehrhardt, Rose Hass and Lori Icenbice. Back Row: Jeruiifer Mollus, Tferesa Woods, Karen Catechis and Scott Danner .riccounting Society members valued their time together and kept busy by going on field trips and hear- ing guest speakers. Various accountants spokei to members about different aspects of accounting, as welli as in a special meeting about the interview process. The Accounting Society also worked with other stu- dents and local citizens in the Volunteer Income Tkx Pro- gram, helping people fill out their federal tax forms. ' ' Helping the students and members of the community with their tax forms was a good opportunity for our group to get involved, Presi- dent Sandra Christensen said. ' ' The service allowed us to interact with people on campus, and it also helpe Northwest get involved witl the community. Vice President Mark Mar- tin said the group would be valuable in his career. It was a way to learn about the different areas of ;-•■ l« Acfo bets 1( ltirou2 8 CM B. date Tlief li ' w, pm Cullll ii ffimMti Itwai pete in One k  ::iga 224 Academic Groups ajor involvement accounting, and it could be a good way to make contacts in the accounting area, Martin said. Accounting Society mem- bers learned a great deal through their involvement with the group, both about building careers and provid- ing community service. B. it by bit, the Associa- tion for Computing Machin- ery displayed the high stan- dard of computer program- ming at Northwest. The group proved to be on line when their computer programming team took se- cond in a 10-state regional competition, qualifying them for national programming competition in Louisville. It wasn ' t the first time for a programming team to com- pete in the nationals, but :hat made it no less an honor 3ne factor to consider was ;hat most of the teams com- peting at that level contained graduate students. We were glad to have made it to the national level, but the competition was much steeper because we went up against the best of the best, Vice President David Steinhauser said. Another thing the organi- zation hoped to make a good showing at was increased membership. With the major- ity of the members being freshmen and seniors, they faced seeing the officers graduate with few upper- classmen ready to take their places. While the mix of ages in ACM was not great, the job market for computer science majors .seemed to be. Computer science was certainly growing across the country, Secretary Tim Hume said. Indications showed that fewer people were going into computer science than in previous years, but the jobs for com- puter science were increas- ing. Those going into compu- ter science were going to get jobs. A he business of buying and selling encompassed both art and science, and both were present at Market- ing Week, an event spon- sored Feb. 14-19 by the American Marketing Associ- ation. As the group ' s largest event of the year. Marketing Week featured two speakers from area advertising agencies and a representative from the H R Block financial corpo- ration. The program also fea- tured a videotape from Miller Beer on Miller Marketing Strategies. ' ' Through Marketing Week, we really tried to make peo- ple aware of our organiza- tion, Secretary Leslie Wil- cox said. We tried to create interest by providing speak- ers for marketing and busi- ness students in general. While that project brought the group recognition on campus, they were also working on tasks for groups headquartered across north- ern Missouri. In February, members of the group completed a telemarketing phone-a-thon for the Center for Health Resources in St. Joseph. As part of that project, they contacted 300 hospitals acro.ss the United States over a four-day period to request information. Also on the agenda for AMA members was a project for Markway, an organization in Trenton that was interest- Computer programs are discussed by ACM members Norman Car- lock and David Edwards. Photo by Brad Richardson ed in resources for small bus- inesses in northwest Mis- souri. Through their direct ex- perience in marketing, AMA members said they gained both expertise and contacts. AMA informed me about different marketing fields I hadn ' t really considered be- fore, Wilcox said. We also worked on an alumni list so we could make connections in the job market with peo- ple who used to belong to AMA. E. ven with all the educa- tion and training available to students, it was still difficult to get a job without contacts. The American Society for Personnel Administration tried to help its members by performing some of those networking tasks for them. One way they carried out that plan was by associating themselves with the Person- nel Managers ' Association in Kansas City. ASPA members who were planning to enter the job market attended PMA ' s monthly meetings, where they were able to set up job interviews and make other contacts. Because the group was such an aid in showing busi- ness and management mjyors where the jobs were, the group had some trouble get- ting younger members who weren ' t entering the job mar- ket immediately. A lot of people tenri join as second-s- juniors or seniors i we didn ' t have any, it lun- ning for offices, President Stacy Ehrhardt said. We would have liked to have got- ten them in earlier so they could have gotten involved. Academic Groups |l25 Data Processing Management Association Front Row: Tricia Pappert and Denise Brewer, treas. Back Row: Ken Colqu- houn, Ron Moss, adviser; and Brian Cox, sec. Finance Management Association Front Row: Rebecca Griffey, Mike Helm, pres.; and Jamie Malmquist. Back Row: Tim Luke, Scott Krin- ninger, v. p.; and Dean Schmitz. Phi Beta Lambda Front Row: Lori Nielsen, Sophia Jayasingh, Shelly Freeman, sec; Patrick Wieland, treas.; Shari Lyle, pres.; Tim Carmichael, v. p.; and Con- nie Anderla. Back Row: Kevin Bolton, Wendy Ward, Pam Humphrey, Mike Wynne, Missie Miller, Julie Vinyard, Lisa Stark and Nancy Zeliff , adviser. Pi Beta Alpha Front Row: Bill Brooks, Tferry Peter- sen, sec; Brad Baier, pres.; Lora Wil- son, v.p.; Jeaimine Riordan, treas.; and Michelle Bors. Second Row: Patrick McLaughUn, adviser; Lorie West, Denise Henggeler, Debra Harris, Lisa Dickson, Chrissy Rodgers, Lori John- son, Suzanne Stoll and Annette Weak- land. Back Row: Kenda Argotsinger, Jennifer MoUus, Carol Argotsinger, Valerie Brungardt, Travis Spalding and Ermal Wilson. ith the continuous growth of computer use, peo- ple who were interested in ntlie ' )f finance ihead n information Bt«S systems needed a way to meet people in their field am talk to peers about occupa-slm tions. Data Processing Management Associatioiffpeate ' offered just that The club was all abou atKasi getting a better perspectivefieadof ' l of the way companies and businesses used computers, Secretary Brian Cox said The organization was however, more than just a place to talk to peers. It wa Jfere very an experience. DPMA sponsored field tripafere where members could actU ' pr The wor ' Overal fei ned m ally learn first hand whati ildoffir went on behind the scenes oj FMA wai a data processing company. The Maryville Forge wasJialwas the group ' s first tour of thia sntratedoi year, and members were abW fisforttie to evaluate the company ' ? computer and business p systems. toiisidt After that, trips to Kansa aulida n City were in order, where uization,] members toured different Wedtosf companies to experience « rides p how management informaii WatWorl tion specialists work in maji corporations. We had guest speakei from Kansas City, and W( toured a lot of places: tl new geography lab on ca: pus, the VAX center in Owens Library and the Cern atjon, er Company in Kansas City f Cox said. DPMA not only inform© its members on the dal processing market, it a] showed them first hand w) was out there. Reality was sometim hard to face, but the me bers of DPMA became awai of what lay ahead in the iferences field to make reality easier ' ' ' adjust to. AstheJrni mevecPB le day « iusement DlllKh H liiitsecc l26 Academic Groups ajor involvement . n the competitive world  f finance the best way to get ihead was by learning and istening to experts. The Finance Management association based its agenda n that principle. FMA featured monthly peakers from surrounding ities to explain to students hat was involved in getting PBspwaphead of the financial game. The world of managing a ompany ' s financial record leeded some special instruc- on, and FMA added that. Overall, the speakers ' ere very interesting, Tim uke said. However, there ere a few who really in- )rmed me on what the orld of finance was about. FMA was not the largest ■ganization on campus, but lat was not the goal. It con- mtrated on preparing mem- irs for the future of finance. flrti • ■ ' ' ' ) ProcMjii ' t AiMKiaiii IhH niiUatig ]a M cmipiiteg uCosaii luation VI ndmi pi. Hi ' lllti uu iilt ■■ '  « fiSt '  onsidering Phi Beta T ' ambda was a business or- inization, it wouldn ' t be ex- acted to see members test- g rides prior to opening )ur at Worlds of Fun in Kan- s City. As their major fund-raiser, )wever, PBL members spent le day working at the nusement park cleaning ounds or manning rides. In the second year of reac- ation, PBL had reason to y and raise money to send embers to national events. In July, Shari Lyle attend- l nationals in Cincinnati, impeting in accounting, ' le, who placed second at ate, did not place, but was cited about the contest. While she was there, Lyle tended workshops and nferences. She felt PBL id been beneficial to her. It helped me in competi- tion and it helped me to meet important people, Lyle said. It gave me leadership and put me in real life situations. ' ' Also during the year, the group sponsored Pat Wie- land ' s participation in the AT T Collegiate Stock Challenge. For an entrance fee Wieland was given a broker and a $50,000 portfolio to invest or sell. It helped me learn about the stock market, money, and investments, Wieland said. I used to think people just threw money in. It taught me that it took research to make money. Besides contests, the group was busy in campus activi- ties. During PBL week they honored the business faculty with breakfast. In November they helped with the March of Dimes Jail and Bail, by raising funds for their national philanthropy interest. They also supported the campus United Way drive. Ov ' ver 100 people attend- ed the year ' s first Pi Beta Al- pha meeting. The organiza- tion, interested in all aspects of business, attributed the large membership to guest speakers and activities. We had a large member- ship because we did a good job in getting speakers who related to the students, President Brad Baier said. We got a wide variety of members because business pertained to everybody. Speakers talked to group members on various aspects of business. Tbpics ranged from dressing for an inter- view to starting a business. A spring trip was planned to Kansas City, where mem- bers visited the Board of Trade and the Foreign Trade Zone. Phi Beta Lambda Vice President Tim Carmichael and President Shari Lyle share a laugh while discussing the development of business operations. After being absent for one year, the business organization was back with new members. Photo by Michelle Larison Other social events during the year included playing volleyball and sponsoring barbecues. The group supplemented its funds by winning first place in the Homecoming house decoration competi- tion. Baier said they began w in the spring and at leas; hours of work went ■ decorations. He added that e Ci! uiuugh some of the members were frustrated after their first set of supplies had been stolen, Homecoming preparation was still fun for everyone. Academic Groups l27 ajor involvement De ' edicated to the cele- bration of jazz as a native American art form, members of the Jazz Ensemble spent hours in practice and perfor- mance of their art. They performed at several concerts during the year for the community and on tour. There were special perfor- mances, with guest artists playing with the ensemble. Practice was what made the group what it was, and aside from individual prac- tice they played together at least three hours a week. This provided the par- ticipants an opportunity for expression and the chance to accumulate teaching skills by watching how the director handled situations. ' ' It was beneficial to educa- tion majors; it helped them know how to teach, Bob Brue said. It gave me a chance to expand my own playing abiUty and taught responsibility. ' ' JL he members of Music Educators National Confer- ence tuned in to hands-on ex- perience in February when they arranged a regional music festival for junior high school students. The festival took nearly five months to plan and in- cluded young musicians from approximately 20 schools. MENC members were re- sponsible for making all ar- rangements, including hiring judges, handling finances and contacting area music teachers. Although the junior high festival had been in existence for several years, it was the first time MENC members had been so involved behind the scenes. The project was an appro- priate one for the members, since all of them had interest in teaching music. Besides sponsoring the fes- tival, members also had regu- lar meetings at which music education programs were presented. These included programs on preparing for senior recitals and deaUng with stress as a teacher. We tried to have programs that dealt with things music teachers would need to know, Treasurer Jim John- son said. We wanted practi- cal knowledge that was hard to find in the classroom. A highlight of the year was traveling to Tkn-Tkr-A on the Lake of the Ozarks for the Missouri Music Educators As- sociation convention. While at the conference, members heard several performing groups from high schools and colleges throughout the state. Also at the convention, the MENC group was recognized as one of the chapters in Mis- souri with a membership in- crease of 10 percent or more. Johnson said the lure of travel to the convention was partly responsible for the in- creased attendance at meet- ings. He said members also appreciated the tangible benefits the group provided for prospective teachers. .TM-rt was more than lines on paper, and teaching art was more than setting up a still life, as members of the student chapter of the Na- tional Art Education Associ- ation found out. The students learned new techniques used in teaching art through their meetings and national publications. Members learned the im- portance of critiquing, teach- ing art history and testing. They also had a forum where Summer Visits lines are prac ticed by University Player Wayne Asbury and Kim Carrick Asbury played Jesse Wayne am Carrick played Cassie in Sharo) Ross ' play. Phoco by Tina Leu they could discuss new ideas and situations that coulc have occurred in teaching. Dr Kim Spradhng, sponsor said a good way for members to learn about others ' teach- ing experiences was wher they attended meetings with guest speakers. They were able to put their artistic abilities to use by making buttons and iron-ons for other organizations or special events. They planned to use the funds they earned to send members to a spring confer ence in St. Louis. It was a fun group to be in, Kara Kruse said. There were social benefits, like meeting good friends. We 128 Academic Groups -.iLnp Hi to U- ' f 1 ' I «j in US ' jaialff niversity Players staged a year of events and produc- tions, with activities ranging from participation in Home- coming to assistance with theater productions. One of the major projects of the group was to coor- dinate the Theater Depart- ment ' s Lab Series program, which consisted of plays produced by students. As the support group for the program, University Players raised funds for productions and helped select which works would be staged. At the end of the series, I awards were given by the group for best acting perfor- I mances and technical exper- I tise. At its regular meetings. University Players ' members had speakers ranging from Kids on the Block puppet troupe to the chairman of the Mass Communication De- partment, Fred Lamer, who shared ideas for producing performances in front of the camera. Other activities included assisting with skits for the campus chemical abuse group, Chemical Abuse Resourses and Education. Members visited Freshman Seminar classes to perform skits dealing with substance use and abuse. It wasn ' t just a group for theater majors, President Felicia Tkylor said. There was a wide range of people involved, including some people from the community. It was a great chance to gain stage experience and get to know the technical areas be- hind the productions. Jazz Ensemble Front Row: Jeffrey Bishop, Beth Juhl, Jodie Winter, Debbie McCoUaugh and Gordon Vemick, adviser. Second Row: Tom Lord, Jim Johnson, Mike Crane, Ky Hascall and Joel Hughes. Back Row: Matt Johnson, Sean Green, Bob Brue, Mike Haidsiak, Byron Tinder, Aa- ron Drake and Todd Woodard. Music Educators Front Row: Claudia Avila, Jim John- son, treas.: Sheryl Warren, v. p.; Ky Hascall, pres.; and Deb McCoUaugh. Back Row: Bill Dodd, LeAnn Johnson, Jeffrey Bishop, Tina Preuss and Ibdd Keyser. National Art Education Front Row: Heather Rogers and Beth Coffelt. Second Row: Mark Rice, sec; and Christine Robinson, v.p. Back Row: Kara Kruse, pres. University Players Front Row: Laura Fehr. sec; Felecia Taylor, pres.: and Kathn. ' n Pace, v.p. Second Row: Danna Seger and Lisa Wolfe. Third Row: Kristen Wildridge, Donette Coleman and Annette Filip- pi. Back Row: Michael Murry, Dave Mumford, Kim Carrick and Shawn Wake. Academic Groups 129 Kdlx Front Row: Michelle Burch, Kelly Hines, Kim Schenk, Kay Metzger, Michael Myers, Vince Tucker, WilUe Johnson and Tbny Kilkenny Second Row: Debbie Raus, Jamie Jaycox, Justine Culver, Christy Roman, Duane Havard, Nick Kunels, Jenny Barley, Rick Schneider and Mike McGinnis. Back Row: Jeff Greunke, Pat Barn- hard, MicheUe Dixon, Brian Greunke, Craig Carmichael, Jayson Prater, Christine Schicker, Richard Whitney, Michael French, David Welshhons, Skip Cox and Jonn Faullmer. Kxcv Front Row: Christy Roman, Curtis Lorenz, Kay Metzger and Jenny Barley Second Row: Rob Debolt, Christine Schicker, Buddy Schwenk, Nick Kunels and Mike McGinnis. Back Row: JiU Lyle, Craig Carmichael, Jayson Prater, Richard Whitney, Michael French and David Welshhons. Northwest Missourian Front Row: Darla Broste, Debbie Mueller, Janet Hines, Lorri Hauger and Melody Smith. Second Row: Tknis Holmquist, Debbie Allen, Connie Fer- guson, Kellie Watt, managing editor; and Cynthia Angeroth. Third Row: Bill Brooks, EUssa Mood, Terry Aley Kenn McSherry and Denise Pierce. Back Row: Shawn Wake, Adam Lauridsen, William Beck, Nick Williams, Molly Rossiter, editor; and Chris Barker. Tower Yearbook Front Row: Kristin Thompson, Jill Erickson, Justin Cooper, Suzie Zech, Mike Dunlap and Dean Carlson. Se- cond Row: Kevin Sharpe, Heather Swanson, Kristen Ferguson, Lisa Lan- dis, Karen Freeman and Charm John- son. Third Row: Ching Yap, Stephanie Frey, Jane Lauer, Cara Moore, manag- ing editor; Jennifer Siy, Michelle Stramel, Mike Hodgson and Don Car- rick. Fourth Row: Michelle Larison, Laura Widmer, adviser; Debby Kerr, editor; Teresa Mattson, Libby McCall and Brad Frisch. Back Row: Tina Leu, Scott Drickey Brad Richardson, Mark Strecker, Tom Ricker, Melissa Murray, Marsha Hoffman and Kristi Madison. Ky mnning student radk station KDLX was the task o; those Broadcast Operation} or Radio Practicum students In addition to manning tht- station, KDLX member; sponsored tvi o movies, Tht Rocky Horror Picture Show ' and U2 ' s Rattle and Hum. ' Each semester KDLJ sponosred Fall and Spring Freezes, which featured an all-you-could-eat hot do|ij roast under the Bell Tower. The station also sponsorei a dance for Sheltered Work shop employees, who wen very appreciative, KDLX Ad viser John Jasinski said. They really loved it, an« we had a lot of fun with i( too, Jasinski said. lXCV public radio jaz2 i ed up its format with thre I new programs and a ne | computer system. | Run by approximately 2 | ;jg;,eer students and six staff meir. ied a bers, the station added new katjutoi programs to better meet th aionoi wants of its Usteners. flith i Static in Stereo was re m tr, placed with ' ' Night Light, nd jazz show, while Assistan Bnsmitt Professor of Music Gordoj atedtii Vernick hosted ' ' Jazz In tid p sights. Vernick recorded th j . show weekly after findini Honito musicians to perform. Another program, whicl ran on Saturdays, was Ca Iklk. ' ' Two brothers posed a «!« j, car doctors, prescribing com |„.jj ical responses to callers wit) jf. u car problems. tjiej New programs alone, how f ever, didn ' t keep the statidJEven, updated. High-tech equij,j„,,|j ment was needed to ke students atop the latest studio equipment. Not only did KXCV swib _ to Beta tapes, a digits recording system, but Chiel rlieai kvllit l30 Academic Groups ajor involvement ilMiiildedij a ;;rii a. •iMI ngineer Mike Douthat in- tailed a computer system at automatically signed the Illation on the air. Rich Whitney, station lanager, said the system urned the power on at the ransmitter, then at a desig- ated time, turned on the tudio power and started pening announcements. Monitors informed broad- asters when the station was n the air and warned them ' satellite programs weren ' t eing received properly. It was unique to radio sta- ions to have something so omplex run by a computer, ' ' Vhitney said. Even with modern equip- lent to cut down on the lanual work involved in roadcasting, Whitney said |ie learned how time consum- ing broadcasting could be. It wasn ' t a 9 to 5 job be- ause so much preparation went into getting ready for an air shift, Whitney said. It taught me to be flexible with my schedule. Nick Kunels and Whitney oversaw the executive staff and day-to-day operations of the station. Mo . ore than the usual amount of excitement buzzed around the newsroom as the Northwest Missourian grew up. The format of the paper changed from a smaller tab- loid style to a full size paper The change improved the look of the paper and atti- tude of the staff. The tabloid looked like a kiddie ' paper, Editor in Chief Molly Rossiter said. ' ' The staff feeling was that it became a real paper. The format wasn ' t the only Pasting up the front page of the Northwest Missourian, Design Editor Tferry Aley works on the News Shorts column. Photo by Michelle Larison change the Missourian un- derwent during the year. They started with a new adviser, a better attitude and a staff increase of • ' Imost 50 percent second semester. The Missourian was pub- lished weekly by the stu- dents with a dual objective: to present the news to the college audience and to give the staff practical experience before graduation. Newspaper Practicum was open to anyone interested in any aspect of journalism. Be- ing on staff had other ad- vantages. I eryoyed being on a qual- ity staff, Tim Tbdd said. It was a way to get experience and to meet people. M t may have be just a say- ing to others, but for mem- bers of the Tbwer yearbook staff, dedication became perfection. Tower, organized and produced by student staff members and editors, was once again recognized as an excellent publication. A winner of both the 1987 All American and Pacemak- er awards, the Tower was among the top six yearbooks in the country. National recognition made the staff realize that the countless hours they spent in work weekends, workshops and meetings were worth the trouble. The award really typified how much time and work the staff dedicated to making the yearbook one of the best in the country, Mike Dunlap, copy editor, said. The publication staff con- sisted of students who were interested in writing, photog- raphy and design. ■The staff got together twice each week, on Mon- days and Wednesdays, to dis- cuss new ideas and problems. Besides the regular staff meetings each week, the edi- tors also met to brainstorm on ideas, ' ' Debby Kerr, editor- in-chief, said. The staff worked hard and everybody contributed to make sure deadlines were met and as- signments were accurate. Producing a high-quality publication also helped stu- dents learn to interact posi- tively with others under pressure. It was important to work as a team, Dunlap said. ' ' There was a lot of group ef- fort involved in getting dead- lines done on time, and I think everybody felt good about what was achieved. Academic Groups l31 Color Guard Front Row: Kimberly Bowes, Melissa Bronson, Julie Wallace and Robert TiUces. Back Row: Ed Neumann, Wil- liam Pick, Raymond McElwee and David Tfeachout. Ms III Front Row: David Teachout, Chris Walleck, Douglas Ryle and Julie Wal- lace. Second Row: Kimberly Bowes, Mark Moore, Ted Smith and Larry Wil- son. Back Row: Ed Neumann, Ken- neth Ratashak and Troy Malone. Ms IV Front Row: Robert Tilkes, Michael Nel- son, Heather Amstutz and Charles Chadbourne. Back Row: Joe Spencer, Larry Laughlin and Bart Nichols. RoTC Rangers Front Row: Mike Mcintosh, Jason Brown, Peter Kaminski, Chris Walleck and Brett Cooper Second Row: Mark Moore, Loren Standley, Jon Denney, Keith Loethen and Robert Smyth. Back Row: Mike Nelson, Larry Wilson, Kenneth Ratashak, Douglas Ryle, Charles Chadborne and Heather Amstutz. ifjf embers of the Color Guard marched into their usual busy year with activi- ties both on and off campus. They performed for Vete- rans Day, MIA POW Day, Homecoming Parade, and at football, basketball and base ball games. Cadet Capt. Robert Tilkes said there was a lot of hard work involved in preparing for performance but felt it was worth it. We set up a meeting with each new member, and then we just practiced until they felt comfortable with the- marching, center wheel and ' other maneuvers, Melissa Bronson said. The Color Guard usually performed the same routine because the old and new members were comfortable with the maneuvers, and that built a sense of team- work among the members. Because of the sense of camaraderie, the team acted as one, Tilkes said. We developed close friendships. The purpose of the Color Guard was to promote partic- ipation in military training by ROTC cadets, but a member of the Color Guard didn ' t have to join the military. 03 of ifel i Tiieor ■KV sasera ieren ' te ' Ihel If in li pra my pi (its to !n:. l s Students who Uved near Lamkin Gym may have been awakened by early morning drills performed by the mem- bers of the Military Science III program. Members met three days ■ week at 6:15 a.m. to condi- tion and get in shape for weekend camp drills. The in- dividuals who formed the group had completed the ROTC Camp Challenge in the summer, along with passing tests in various military skillsji on their way to receivi Military Science IV status. 132 Academic Groups ajor involvement nNforV flAm ettitltiKlb C«J« Cap d there) ■ randth : wts Mela Ira I Gtord voiwrou old utd ownm a th( IMlllKt ( the KM tkeKU bsii  K( theQ ' ' We were an early morning jroup of hard workers who ipent a great deal of time earning what it required to  e members of the military, ' ' foseph Spencer, training •fficer, said. The organization provided ladets with general leader- hip and military skills need- d to qualify for commission s a second lieutenant in the ifferent branches of the trmy. The MS Ills spent a lot of me in the classroom with b practices, along with iiany physical and aptitude ests to advance in the mili- ary, Maj. Tom Muskus said. Members of MS III were re- garded with honors and hievements based on their erall scores in ROTC and camp performance. MS III members were traditionally juniors enrolled in advanced ROTC. . advancing past a six- week camp in Fort Riley, Kan., was an achievement that made the members of Military Science IV proud. During the summer we at- tended Camp Warrior in Fort Riley and competed against other members of the mili- tary from all over the coun- try, Commander Charles Chadbourne said. Military Science IV mem- bers were trained to become Army officers by passing tests in rappelling, rifling, ap- titude and a number of phys- ical exercises. At Fort Riley, the cadets were graded on their perfor- mances, and they had to receive certam grades to pass the camp, Chadbourne said. Members were given a five, four or three based on their achievements, with a score of five being the highest. ROTC provided an excel- lent opportunity for mem- bers to meet people from throughout the Midwest. Camp Warrior was truly the place where cadets found out how advanced they were compared to other people from around the country, Muskus said. Dedication to the program was very intense and most of the members had all but completed their courses upon graduation and com- mission into many Army opportunities. w. hen students thought of social organizations, fraternities and sororities were the first to come to mind. However, ROTC Rangers was a different .Ype of social organization. The Rangers was an organi- zation that performed tasks most people would rather have done without. Members of the Rangers were a group of hard work- ing men and women who liked to go out and get dirty, ' Muskus said. Requirements for member- ship included Ranger meet- ings and a two-week physical training competition. One such competition was the survival tactics weekend. We took off on a Friday afternoon and headed for the woods, where we spent the weekend learning how to make the best of what we had, Muskus said. When we returned Sunday morn- ing, most of the members were ready to relax and sleep. By spending weekends in that manner. Rangers deve- loped discipline and self- confidence while striving to achieve the Black Beret Award. To achieve this award, members performed in such events as the State Missouri Ranger Challenge Competition and Survival Escape and Eva Weekend, along with swimming and rap; ■ ROTC Rangers scale Coiden Hall. To become niombers, Larrj ' Laughlin and .Joseph Spencer went through physical training competitions. Photo by Robert Tilkes Academic Groups l33 ll ajor involvement J. hose who found it hard to tell the difference be- tween H20 and C could have visited the Students Affiliate of the American Chemical Society. The group ' s goal was to get those interested in any sci- ence to learn more about chemistry. The projects ACS complet- ed included sponsoring guest speakers and planning their annual Christmas party and spring banquet. At the spring program, scholarship win- ners and graduating seniors were honored. The group also assisted with the high school Science Olympiad. The Olympiad was set up for high school stu- dents in a four-state region and local junior high schools in March. The Olympiad was a great way for students to get a background in science before going to college, President Nancy Griepenstroh said. To pay for those projects, the club had fund-raisers that sold lab coats, hand- books and old tests. 1 would Uke to have seen the club grow and people be- come aware that it wasn ' t for just chemistry majors, Griepenstroh said. Our group had grown smaller, and 1 thought more people would join if they understood that science benefited us all. E. I xperience was the key for members of the Geogra- phy Geology Club, who traveled to southern Missou- ri for hands-on study. Early in the year, students went on a few caving trips, one in southwestern Missou- ri. They also went on many mineral collecting explora- tions. What we did was fascinat- ing and a learning experience everyone could use, Adviser Christine Mennicke said. On-site explorations seem- ed to be the best way to put to use what students learned in the classrooms. ' ' The only way we kept the club alive was word of mouth, Chris Herrmann said. One way we kept things going was by telling prospective members about our trips. . xctivity was naturally important for those interest- ed in physical education, so members of HPERD kept busy with several events throughout the year. HPERD members helped with Freshman Orientation, held their annual volleyball tournament in December and hosted a triathalon. Members also traveled to Springfield in November for a state convention. Students gained hands-on experience in their field through sessions at the conference. Our goal was to get stu- dents to take the time to help themselves through the or- ganization, Sponsor John Byrd said. HPERD members were uitei tion that I ttieniintl ihe ' liiouglittl An experiment in Garrett strong is carried out by American Chemistry Society members Basil Lister and Lisa Osborn. Photo by Karen Freeman ' ifeppi new coa ' Itwa; was 11 speakinj iiiterptei til, all ( 134 Academic Groups M nost interested in discover- aspects of physical educa- ;ion that could be useful to hem in their careers. tape ng ilnii(lith Sponnr . ■. ' Amencj wientatioi ' ia Decern • tnahaion.  1 traveled I J- he word forensics - oifmberff wrought the areas of science ind debate to mind for most aeople, but it meant a great B tlieir fiel leal more to the members of at III Pi Kappa Delta. William Laubert, sponsor injlogetstii| f the group, became the ftteltaflolie! ' ' ew coach in the fall. All but two of the group ' s •nembers were also new. It was hard to deal with at irst, but I think we came a ong way, Laubert said. I A as happy with how things urned out. Both he and the team :ould be proud of their per- formances in after-dinner speaking, poetry, dramatic nterpretation and impromp- u, all categories in which hey placed at forensic ournaments. In doing so, they traveled ill over the Midwest, visiting 3maha, St. Louis and Arling- ton, Ttxas. It was a shame that fund- ing wouldn ' t allow the whole team to travel, Laubert said. I would like to have seen that happen so participation wouldn ' t decrease. One of Laubert ' s main goals was an increase in funding. He said he preferred to only attend a few tourna- ments and be able to take each member Laubert also said he would like to take the speech team to meets in other areas of the country, like to one in New York City. Each region of the Unit- ed States did forensics differ- ently, and my students could not learn that if they partici- pated only in the Midwest, he said. lli||!|f ' ' |f| ri American Chemical Society Front Row: Gary Brown, sec; Julie Carter, v. p.; Ncincy Griepenstroh, pres.; and John Cookinham, treas. Second Row: Emmanuel Imonitie, Wade Listen, Glinda Heuton, Basil Lister and Lisa Osbom. Back Row: Richard Landes, adviser; Jeff Conley, Larry Jennings and Ed Farquhar, adviser. Geography Geology Front Row: Scott Waites, v. p.; Chris Herrmann, pres.; and Suzan Sanborn, sec. treas. Second Row: John Durham, Annie Mathews, Jeff Gradt and Erich MuuoE-Zuuiza. Third Row: Matt Hess- er, Todd Lockhart, Chris Raines and Kris Sommer Back Row: Paul Barr, Rick AUely and Dan Bush. Hperd Front Row: Marion Daniel, treas.; Chris Fine, Kathleen Gimbel, pres. ; Sue Shelton, v. p.; and Sara Medsker, sec. Second Row: Bridget Lammers, Dave Dukes, Julie Anderson, Lisa Shawler, Lisa Larkin and Stephanie Balk. Back Row: Colleen White, Marta Clark, Dar- ren Schierkolk, Becky Bostock, Michael Berger, Cory O ' Brien and Ann Hawkins. Pi Kappa Delta Front Row: Patrick Prorok, pres.; and Lisa Robison. Back Row: Rob NichoUs, v. p.; and William Laubert, adviser Academic Groups l35 ajor involvement oliticians weren ' t the only busy people during the election year, as members of Political Science Club could attest. The election provided the club an ideal opportuni- ty to observe politics in ac- tion, on both the national and state levels. The group, along with the Young Democrats and Young RepubUcans, sponsored a fo- rum before the election for State Attorney General can- didate Steve Wolf and Noda- way County candidates. The forum, which was held in the Student Union, provid- ed the candidates the chance to do some last-minute cam- paigning. They spoke on their views and then opened the floor to questions from the audience. It went pretty well, President Sunil Ahuja said. There weren ' t as many stu- dents there as we hoped for because it was on a Friday. A lot of townspeople were there, though. It was a full house. ' ' After the election, the group resumed its regular activities. We co-sponsored a trip to Jefferson City with Student Senate to lobby for the school in the capitol, Ahuja said . re-Med Club students were the doctors and veterinarians of the future, or at least those were their career goals. The organization interact- ed with other groups originating from the Garrett Strong Building, such as American Chemical Society and Beta Beta Beta. The group focused on providing fellowship among pre-medical students and ful- filling their goals of a future medical practice. The first step was getting accepted into medical school. The pre-meds ' individual acceptance rate into medical schools was 85 to 95 percent, a high percentage for gradu- ates of a small university. The group ' s speakers came mainly from the Maryville area, which made the at- mosphere informal. The doc- tors discussed how to ac- cumulate funds for medical school, make the grades re- quired of future doctors and survive life in the medical field. In addition to inviting guests outside the Univ ersi- ty, the group also ventured off campus to learn about medicine or simply to relax. In spring they visited a med- ical school in Kansas City and toured the Nelson Art Gallery. They also traveled to Weston to ski on the manufactured-snow slopes. These trips were paid for by the group ' s work at foot- ball concession stands. Me L embers of the Psychol- ogy Sociology Club not only learned more about those two areas, but also delved into the unknown world of extra-sensory perception. Vice President Becky Free- man presented the project on ESP at a meeting. To test for ESP members chose five cards from a stack of 25, try- ing to draw five with the same design. We didn ' t have time to finish the entire test, so the results were inconclusive, Freeman said. Other Psych. Soc. Club ac- tivities included a discussion about graduate programs led by Dr. Jerry Barnett and Dn John Hixon. The speakers gave us valuable information on how to get accepted to graduate school and what it would be hke, Freeman said. For ex- ample, if students had worked with the mentally retarded or in a hospital mental ward, they had a plus over other applicants. ' ' Although members attend- ing meetings varied from five to 20, those who were active were psyched about the organization. A hey were people-orient- ed. They were communica- tors. They were marketers. Butihey licR ciel.v of The i member dfferen ' ■est( icii jsw marketli sponsor Bands thespri carapaif Oun member esperier tMS, P ley said, member ness as I ■ Polilicai David 11 play vol! ftotO fii J5ti|iie[( I s(j1( itj ' .Pllnt , VCIutiii ■.! laid. ' - ...■■.: ' il! B t bospiti TthKJa :;w But they were all members of Public Relations Student So- ciety of America. The group consisted of members who specialized in different areas but were all interested in promoting the public interest. This working knowledge of marketing ideas and getting them across to the public was gained through campaigns, much like a professional firm. The group helped co- sponsor the Battle of the Bands in the fall, and for ;he spring they worked on a campaign for Nutra-Sweet. Our goal was to increase nembership while offering experience in public rela- ions, ' ' President Dan Worth- ■ey said. PRSSA helped the ■nembers understand busi- less aspects of the real Aforld. Political Science Club Adviser David McLaughlin sets up to play volleyball at their picnic. Photo by Mark Strecker Jacque Long releases PRSSA bal- loons sold to benefit Camp Qual- ity. Photo by Brad Richardson Political Science Club Front Row: Debbie Tripp, treas. ; Sunil Ahuja, pres. ; and Sara Zabel, v. p. Back row: David McLaughlin, adviser; Tim Chundi and John Sickels. Pre-Med Club Front Row: Linda Jessen, Brenda Else, treas.; Wade Listen, pres.; and Tyler Stiens, v. p. Second Row: Parideh Garmroudi, Deidre Jones, Steve Snuth, Steve Whitt and Dennis Bene, sec. Back Row: Andrew Rambo, Tim Milius, Eric Bettis and Mike Ecton. nil III m m ill 1.1 I H - H r. jHI isjr , nil 1 fkW m I R fUl 1 fWl un jT V 14 ■- ' 1 W 1 rsyy ' 1 ■ xxH m ■ N ' ' 3 • r Psych. Soc. Club Front Row: Cassie Price, sec. treas.; Becky Freeman, v.p. and Jeff Davis, pres. Second Row: Wayne VanZome- ren, adviser; Sue Stone, Alexandra Reivich and Annie Mathews. Back Row: Kelly Collins, Cynthia Pott, Eric Bettis and Jennifer Miller. Prssa Front Row: Jacque Long, Sarah Frerk- ing, Cynthia Angeroth and Kaye Bon- ner Back Row: Warren Jones, Mary Beth Tklmadge and Jennifer Drake. Academic Groups 137 Sigma Delta Chi Front Row: Kim Schenk, Janet Hines, sec treas.; Lisa Gruenloh, Cara Moore, v.p.; and Troy Apostol, pres. Second Row: Suzan Matherne, Cynthia An- geroth, Debbie Mueller, Connie Fergu- son and KelUe Watt. Back Row: Lorri Hauger, Denise Pierce, Heidi Shaw, Faith Chapman, Iferry Aley, Nick Wil- liams and Chris Barker. Sms-Ahea Front Row: Diane Madison, Amanda Blecha, Kan Hughes, v.p.; Rose MilU- gan, pres.; Dearma Pelton, treas.; and Carol Argotsinger, sec. Second Row: Carol Nihsen, Maria Reno, Jacque Hop- pers, Stepharue Brewster and Marty Rockhold. Back Row: Jill Hon, Julie Wieland, Loyce Farnan, Jill Allen, Christy Smith and Marshauna King. Smsta Front Row: RoAnne Solheim, adviser; Beth O ' Dell, pres.; Tina Button, treas.; and Andrea Crawford, sec. Second Row: Sherry Palmer, Kerry Miller, Vic- toria Morelock, Julie Glass, Shelly Goetz and Annie Mathews. Third Row: Lisa Gragg, Suzanne Higgins, Cheryl Condra, Diana Schlarb, Tiffany Par- menter, Lisa Carrington, Kelly Greaves and Melinda McNeely. Back Row: Rhonda Smith, Beth Scheulen, Shirley Elad, Gwen Christensen, Marsha Park- hurst, Catherine Auffert and Becky Shinneman. Si, hgma Delta Chi devoted another year to educating students about their rights and responsibilities concern- ing mass media. Over the past few years, freedom of the press had been challenged more and more in schools and in the professional world, Vice President Cara Moore said. Our job was to teach jour- nalists their rights so they wouldn ' t get pushed around when it came to Freedom of the Press. Advisers Laura Widmer, representing print media, and Mark BrisUn, represent- ing broadcasting, helped the crossover from the two fields SDX maintains. Various guest speakers also educated members about the other field, while supplying information to help them af- ter entering the professional media Na jdiior of Gazette, a m sp iboui wli [or ivtie graduate In ano ' ier.of: idvised i 10 get a j experien televised Press, srvice loiwr ol nation ! ale inihey turder lie f : ' SDXal rah the jhichpi indconi iouraali; Becnii their or: [or the portanl increase the res those ii 1le tried to membei Summer and Fall fashions are modeled by Jill Allen in SMS- AHEA ' s fashion show. The home economics group was made up of various msuors, including fashion merchandising. Photo by Scott Drickey develop ouRelv I Memtii iineric Associi elf, Hiei Jianyt asfa. i 138 Academic Groups ajor involvement ■jUj nedia. Nancy Gaarder, news , ditor of the St. Joseph azette, and John Coffey of ■ fetter WKffl NIM spoke to members ibout what employers look or when hiring college ' - jraduates. In another session Dave ttiliii[n piiier, of KQTV in St. Joseph ™ ' tl idvised students upon how o get a job. Members gained practical toiadijoui ' ' ' « ixperience through their nMaiwiQ n-j 1 Mm, • ' ifielii ■■• nn elevised Meet the Campus ress, while providing a ;ervice for the campus. In onor of Freedom of Infor- nation Day, they planned a pecial edition, and in Febru- A ' iMUk iry they aired a show on the nurder of Ken McElroy in kidmore. They planned to ;hoot footage on location for he show. SDX also assisted the Mass Communication Department vith the special Media Day, vhich provided conferences md contests for high school ournalism students. Recruitment not only for heir organization, but also or the University were im- jortant to SDX. Membership ncreased, helping balance he responsibilities among ;hose in the group. We were a group that ;ried to build on its younger members, President Troy Apostol said. We wanted to develop the members, and ourselves, into the best pos- sible journalists. Me embers of the Student Member Section of the Ajnerican Home Economics Association were as diverse as the areas within the Home Economics Department it- self. The group was made up of many different majors, such as fashion merchandising and vocational programs, to help promote progress toward in- dividual goals. The members of the organi- zation attended several different conferences during the course of the school year, the most important being a February meeting in Chicago. The conference included a major speaker and tours through fashion merchandis- ing, family, foods and nutri- tion, hospitality and con- sumer affairs offices. They also attended a spring meeting in Springfield, where they met people from all over the state. They at- tended business meetings and made contacts with the professional members at- tending the conference. On campus, the SMS-AHEA sponsored a fashion show of outfits from various Mary- ville retailers. New additions to the show included fash- ions from Pa.sta. a retail store on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, thanks to Renay Dumont, an alumna and as- sistant manager at the store. For a community service project, the group adopted a needy family at Christmas and provided them with a turkey dinner and toys for the children. The members of the club and others from the Home Economics Department gathered in the spring for a banquet where scholarships were awarded and graduat- ing seniors were honored. w.. hether their goal was educating first graders or high school seniors, the mem- bers of the Student Missouri State Ttachers Association came together for a common goal: to learn what to expect from their chosen field. In Broad Daylight brings Ken McElroy ' s shooting to the area ' s attention again. Sigma Delta Chi President Troy Apostol prepares for a special edition of Meet the Campus Press, filmed in Skid- more. Photo by Dean Carlson With guest speakers and a trip to the Missouri State Tfeachers Convention, the group kept up on the latest issues in education. Speakers were invited each month to give insight on things such as health and discipline. At the Kansas City Convention, a variety of workshops were available. SMSTA was designed to help students know what was going on in the real world of teaching, ' ' President Scott VanZuiden said. The group planned month- ly social gatherings so the large group became better acquainted. Academic Groups l39 DISCUSSION D. ' edication to foreign language was what Alpha Mu Gamma was all about. The honorary was dedicated to those interested and excel- ling in the field of foreign language study. We had Dr Frucht come in to speak about countries he ' d been to, Marshall Ham- lett said. Most of the pro- grams we had involved learn- ing about different cultures and I found them very interesting. ' ' The organization honored its most notable members by giving them the Alpha Mu Gamma award. The award was given to the most promi- nent member who showed service to the organization and performance in the classroom. In the spring, the group held its annual international banquet. The event wrapped up the year, allowing the group to honor its graduating members while tasting differ- ent types of foreign cuisine. m hile most honorary so- cieties required a minimum GPA, Alpha Psi Omega re- quired participation in every production by either doing technical work or acting. The club ' s major goals were to further the work of the Theater Department and to make its members better workers. APO members assisted with major stage productions such as Prometheus n their honor Bound, Summer Visits and Noises Off. There was a two-way ex- perience between cast and audience, Vice President Brian Norman said. We needed the audience to sup- port us, and we needed to be able to give them something they could not get from any other channel. APO ' s main project was the annual children ' s Christmas show, which was unique be- cause it was exclusively paid for and produced by APO members. The money they received through donations went to the Daily Forum Christmas Fund, and to the group for touring expenses. Throughout the year, they traveled to 10 schools in Mis- souri and Iowa, as well as do- ing shows for corporations. .TXlpha Tau Alpha was an honorary fraternity for agricultural education majors for the purpose of building leadership qualities and providing spiritual guidance. Six of the organization ' s members attended the na- tional ATA conference during the National Future Farmers of America convention, Nov. 10-12, in Kansas City. The group took second in the Homecoming indepen- dent house dec competition for their decoration, which was set up in front of the Ag Mechanics Building. On March 31, ATA held its annual Mid-Way Conference. Student teachers returned to Maryville to share a meal and student teaching stories with fellow ATA members. Mid -Way Conference was always an entertaining even- ing, and the experiences were enhghtening, ' ' Presi- dent Chuck Wilson said. Mo [ost students shud- dered at the thought of a room full of animals in jars, but this and other similar in- terests brought the members of Beta Beta Beta together Tri Beta was an honor so- ciety for biological science majors. Our main purpose was to promote fellowship between biology students, Wade Liston, fall president, said. Tri Beta members also helped with the annual Science Olympiad held in spring. Also during the Science Olympiad, members had a book sale to raise funds for their activities. Members also joined with Pre-Med and Student Affili- ates of the American Chemi- cal Society members for a banquet. Lighting a candle, Wade Liston, president of Tri-Beta, starts the fall induction ceremony to initi- ate five members. The group also helped with the annual Science Olympiad. Photo by Beth Brown 1140 Honoraries Alpha Mu Gamma Front Row: Nancy Lockhart, Jennifer Willson, Carol Morast and Marshall Hamlett. Second Row: Alicia Valen- tine, Rhonda Chittenden, Wendy Ward, Sheila Viets, Bridget Lammers, Loretta Tichenor and Ari Espano. Back Row: Julie Vinyard, Edward Tfer- ranova. Charming Homer, adviser; Tim Cumutte, Debby Kerr, Stephanie John- son and Jacqueline Thompson. Alpha Psi Omega Brian Norman, Robert Baumli and James Mobley. Alpha Tau Alpha Front Row: Alan Sorensen, sec; Charlie Wilson, pres.; and Greg Hale, v.p. Second Row: Marvin Hoskey, ad- viser; Barry Clough, Edward Windsor, treas.; and Mervin Bettis, adviser. Back Row: Jim McCalla, Mark Wit- trock, Joe Miller and Dale Wollard. Beta Beta Beta Front Row: Wade Liston, pres.; and Eric Olson. Second Row: Karen Lar- gesse, Amy Cada and Kenneth Minter, adviser. Back Row: Anita Morgan and Cherri Griffin. Honoraries l4l n their honor Bv ►lue Key worked toward sharpenmg and enhancing leadership skills. The group ' s members were representatives of many campus organizations. lb qualify as members of Blue Key, they were either presidents or vice presidents of other clubs or involved in varsity sports. Blue Key was involved with holding the Tbwer Dance for its main activity of the year. The dance involved selec- tion of a Tower Queen and the unveiling of the new Tbw- er yearbook. ' ' Although our main event was the Tower Dance, our members were well aware of the current events going on around campus since they were all representatives of different organizations, Vice President Jean Jones said. Our goal was to keep the spirit and tradition of Blue Key going. V ardinal Key members concentrated on increasing their identity by participat- ing in more projects through- out the University and the Maryville community. As always, Cardinal Key en- couraged high academic achievement through meet- ings, fund-raisers and special events. Cardinal Key collected money at Homecoming and another football game for the National Juvenile Diabetes Charity. Another fund-raiser was selling Gold Cards with the M-Club. Every time a student used a gold card, he received a discount. ' ' We had a stronger organi- zation this year and atten- dance at meetings was bet- ter, Secretary Donna Davis said. Cardinal Key met the first Sunday of each month. The group invited speakers from the University to make presentations before they conducted their business meetings. Topics included etiquette, finance and interviewing techniques. These short lec- tures introduced students to important basics of profes- sional life. All honor societies and or- ganizations were invited to a meeting to help promote their identities. The guest speaker at the special meet- ing was Dr. Richard Frucht. He talked about his travels in the Soviet Union and showed slides. By inviting other groups to the event, they took the first step toward making the student body more aware of the pur- pose and activities of Cardi- nal Key National Honor Sorority. -TXlthough they weren ' t hoping to produce the next Mary Lou Retton, members of Delta Psi Kappa still en- joyed working with young- sters in their gymnastics program. Members of the group, which was an honorary for those majoring in dance, health education, physical education or recreation. taught two- to seven-year-old gymnasts basic maneu- vers. Helping the kids learn about gymnastics was a lot of fun, President Lisa Larkin said. It also helped us gain some experience for our careers. ' ' Delta Psi Kappa members were interested in bettering their career possibilities in any way possible, which in- cluded attending a national convention in Kansas City for those involved in related careers. D. ' elta Tau Alpha was an organization which honored outstanding agriculture stu- 142 Honoraries italM s plait verD am ajorcli Ttie di from fun awar( riiescho luistand tieniber. Delta everjonf people „ inotheti sachai Ipl QQinsaloi i.inJ iwinta . n iplu  ■ ' •• i lichael Malone, Rocco Bene, Bill Jnger and Mario Rodriguez dis- uss plans for Blue Key ' s spring ' ower Dance. Photo by Jane jauer ents with a 3.0 GPA in najor classes. The club used the money rom fund-raisers and raffles o award two scholarships. The scholarships went to the )utstanding sophomore ag tudent and Delta Tku Alpha nember Delta Tku Alpha gave jveryone a chance to meet jeople who weren ' t involved n other activities, and it gave as a chance to work togeth- r, Pam O ' Connell said. Blue Key Front Row: Jean Jones, v.p; and Wade Liston, pres. Second Row: Patrick McLaughlin, adviser; Andy McEvoy, treas. ; Ed Hymes, sec. and Larry Bar- truff . Third Row: Robert Rupe, Samuel Mason, Rocco Bene and Bill Unger Back Row: Mario Rodriguez, Michael Malone, Michael Campo, Matthew Bachali, Paul Rowlett and Dean Schmitz. Cardinal Key Front Row: Tim Hume, v.p.; Donna Da- vis, sec; Stephjuiie Epp, pres.; Marion Daniel, treas.; and Lora Wilson. Se- cond Row: Jane Gur ja, Brenda Bates, Beth O ' Dell, Shelly Goetz, Usa Cle- ment and Mary Stevenson. Third Row: Jennifer Williams, Ken Mayberry, Melissa Cummins, Amy Lawler and Sandra Jensen. Back Row: Ed Hymes and Stevan Whitt. Delta Psi Kappa Front Row: Stephanie Balk, sec; Lisa Larkin, pres. and Sue Shelton, v.p. Se- cond Row: Julie Anderson, Kathleen Gimbel, Sara Medsker and Marion Daniel. Back Row: Dave Dukes, treas.; and Chris Fine. Delta Tau Alpha Front Row: Neal Schatz, Pam O ' Con- nell, pres.; and Paul Ritchie, v.p. Back Row: Rick Schmitz, Ken Mayberry, Ed- ward Windsor and Jason Hall. Honoraries l43 n their honor B, • reaking out of the bookworm stereotype wasn ' t always easy for English majors, but that was exactly what the members of En- glish Honor Society set out to accompUsh as their group goal. The organization, which was an affiliate of the nation- al Sigma TsM Delta honorary, helped English majors seek a broad range of interests and career possibilities within the field. We were just starting to reach out, President Lisa Hagemeier said. We were finding out about career op- portunities for English majors besides teaching and getting more exposure to new ideas about English. As part of that transition, the group ' s officers attended a fall Sigma Tku Delta confer- nece at Milligan Uruversity in Decatur, 111. On the way there, members stopped for sightseeing at the Mark Twain historic sites in Hannibal. At the conference itself, the officers heard readings about literature, and a speak- er on job opportunities for EngUsh majors. Hagemeier said the confer- ence helped the officers by giving them the opportunity to discuss prospects for their major and Sigma Tiiu Delta programs with other mem- bers from across the Midwest. The group planned a field trip to the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City financed by a spring semester book sale. Also in the spring, new members were initiated at the group ' s formal ceremony and banquet. , ln honorable mention was deserved by the Delta Zeta chapter of Gamma The- ta Upsilon, not only because it was an honor society, but also because they helped the Geography Geology Depart- ment expand. The department was get- ting more recognition than it English Honor Society member Monica Langin researches a sto- ry for English literature class. The society, which required members to have a 3.0 GPA in 20 hours of English, informed on career options in the field. Pho- to by Dean Carlson used to, President Kurt Mus- feldt said. There were a lot of people being recruited who were interested in geography. Besides working in the department ' s new computer lab, the group of geography majors also sought out new motivation. While members knew it was an honor to be asked to join the organiza- tion, the group had some trouble staying active. ' ' We had sort of a hard time getting the group going again, since it had been kind of inactive for the past cou- ple of years, Musfeldt said. Nonetheless, being a part of the group was like a pat on the back. It was a reward, because people knew you were doing a good job at your major, Musfeldt said. It was an honor, and it was excellent for the resume. X-yearning about the fu- ture in education was the ba- sis of Kappa Delta Pi. This educational honor society was a part of it ' s national or- ganization that encouraged students to learn more about their major. Kappa Delta Pi gave me different ideas in the educa- tional field, Brenda Bates said. The two major events for the group were initiation and a Christmas party. Initiation took place in the Charles Johnson Theater in Novem ber The candleUght ceremo- ny was designed to give new members an overview of the ideals of Kappa Delta Pi Initiation was really structured and formal, ' ' Amy Lawler said. It made induc- tees feel pretty important that they could be a part of Oneimi heorgai )8iieloft itudeiits fas like Kappa lues 10 1 ctiolarsf wa: [appaD ne gooi Aap forked 1 piiti e ( ' imd-rais leve heir Foi he Horn luetand I less and ipeakeR lirector elopmei ipeaterf leanriine iit) ' ' sCar iaa disi anceof ' Whthe Other :he yeai Heelings indthe wmics [ Atthf received winner ( Martin A The reasure aid. Overall adabai ialpveni Charaki 144 Honoraries . -liinl|| ' wniiii e group. One important program for le organization featured a anel of teachers. It enabled tudents to find out what it v s like to be a teacher. Kappa Delta Pi used its lues to pay for educational cholarships. It was an honor to be in [appa Delta Pi and it gave le good information for eaching., Lawler said. K. TOUT nia i: uPipveiK (Uilieeiiiica ' .DHu appa Omicron Phi I ' orked hard to achieve more ecognition on campus. The organization held und-raisers to have annual ocial events, which included heir Founders ' Day party, he Home Economics Ban- iuet and installation ceremo- The club also met twice •ach month to discuss busi- less and listen to selected peakers. Dr Patt VanDyke, lirector of the Tklent De- elopment Center, was one peaker for the group, as was eannine Gaa of the Univer- ity ' s Career Planning Office. Inraa discussed the impor- ance of resume-writing skills vith the members. Other important parts of he year included regional Tieetings with other chapters ind the annual Home Eco- lomics Banquet. At the banquet, seniors •eceived awards, as did the Afinner of the Betty Seeley Vlartin Award. The group stressed professionalism more than inything else this year, Freasurer Deanna Pelton aid. Overall, the organization had a banner year with its so- cial events, club business and charitable activities. English Honor Society Front Row: Lorri Hauger, Monica Ljin- gin and Carol Morast. Second Row: Shirley Schilling, treas.; Jane Gunja and Lisa Montague. Back Row: Den- nis Vinzant, sea; Leslie Cummings and Leland May, adviser. Gamma Theta Upsilon Front Row: Tbni Wantland, sec; James Hardy, Kurt Musfeldt, pres.; and Brad Richardson, v.p. Second Row: Scott Wjiites, Jeff Gadt and Erich Munoz- Zuniga. Back Row: Chris Raines, Dan Bush, Rick Allely and Kris Sommer. Kappa Delta Pi Front Row: Tferesa Brown, Jodi Walk- er, Debbie Eilers, Shauna Stock well, treas.; Jane Gunja, pres,; Marcy Jack- son, v.p.; Betty Bush, adviser; Marion Daniel and Phyllis Hood. Second Row: Pauline McCoy, Brenda Bates, Shelli Dillon, Jane Moore, Sherry Palmer, Sheila Hartzler, Melinda Johnson, Claudia Avila, Mary Stevenson, Heather Rogers, Shelly Goetz and An- drea Crawford. Third Row: Denise Mattson, Amy Lawler, Beth VanVactor, Julie Glass, Lisa Carrington, Kelly Greaves, Melinda McNeely, Sheila Viets, Annie Mathews, Anita Morgan, Tiffany Parmenter and Shirley Elad. Fourth Row: Jody Pahrenkrug, Lee Huffman, Jon Frentrop, Kara Kruse, Leslie Hutchins, Elaine Atkins, Lynn Schlarb, Lisa Stark, Andrea McAlpin, Michael Zarifis, Julie MacLafferty jmd Donna Davis. Back Row: Angela Walterscheid, Shelli Stuart, Ed Freed, Debbie Loescher, Connie Anderla, Jay- ma Sandquist, Gwen Christensen, Theresa Boesen, Stephanie Epp, Mar- sha Parkhurst, Amy SulUvan and Becky ShLnneman. Kappa Omicron Phi Front Row: Bev Ludden, Deanna Pel- ton, sec; Diane Madison, pres.; and Rhonda Chittenden. Second Row: Arleen Anderson, Hifumi Ohnishi and Kelly Ramsey. Back Row: Sue Elder, treas.; and Kari Hughes. Honoraries 1145 ajor involvement A hings really started to add up for members of Math Science Tfeaching Scholars, a group of students preparing for careers in teaching. ' ' The club originated when a few of us, who were recip- ients of Math Science Tfeach- ing Scholarships, were in- terested in the contract for our scholarship and joined forces to see what we could do, Lisa Carrington said. Since that time, the group had grown to include some students who did not receive the scholarship but still planned to teach in math or science. The scholars set up a panel in February to discuss ex- periences in teaching and the future of math and science in the secondary schools. The panel was probably the most significant thing of the year for the club, simply because we were all con- cerned with the problem of education, Carrington said. Our scholarship called for us to teach two years in Mis- souri after we graduated, so it was of special interest to the recipients. hi Alpha Theta offered a taste of history to its mem- bers and other students in more than one way. The history honor society not only strove to provide a fellowship for its history members, but it also offered a literal Ikste of History — one in which dishes like Yankee pot roast and Chinese dumplings could be sampled free-of-charge. The lunch- eon, which was opened to faculty and students, was prepared by faculty and Phi Alph;i Theta members. It was a cultural type of event, President Kevin Weisher said. ' ' We got a lot of positive feedback, especially from international students. ' ' J. he transition from high school to college often made a student ' s freshman year one of the hardest. For t hose who overcame changes brought by starting college and who were able to do well in their courses. Phi Eta Sig- ma took notice. Students who earned a 3.5 GPA during their first two semesters were asked to join the freshman honor society. Once members were in- itiated in spring they were life-long members. Staying active seemed to be a goal of Phi Eta Sigma. The society plarmed more so- cial gatherings, such as pizza parties and a Pictionary tournament. We wanted people to re- main active, rather than just joining and leaving after the first year, Michele Bors said. The group provided plenty of opportunities to get in- volved, not only in the honor society, but also in the com- munity. Besides entering a car in the Homecoming Pa- rade, they also collected money for United Way, Daily Forum Christmas Fund and a group scholarship fund. Jm. medley of male musi- cians representing nearly all performing ensembles on campus composed Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The fratern- ity members were eligible for brotherhood because of their appreciation of music. As prelude to the fall mus- ic season. Phi Mu Alpha Sin- fonia sponsored a picnic at College Park for faculty and music students in August. We played volleyball and Frisbee and cooked hot dogs, Vice President Bob Schofer said. The purpose was to welcome freshmen so they got to know the faculty and felt at home in the department. The men participated in Homecoming with a Variety Show skit entitled Super Bob, that spoofed campus life, especially Campus Safe ty and President Dean Hub bard. A bowl-a-thon was held in OuaneHai Jrtmem.J l46 Honoraries [1 ill) ••.i.s( ' hj hi Mu Alpha Sinfonia members )uane Havard and Stephen Neh- ing help prepare Thanksgiving linner to honor the Music dep- irtment. Photo by Jeff Martin November to raise funds for the Earl Moss Scholarship fund. Efforts were made to ;„1 increase the amount of the scholarship from $100 to 4$200 per year. The annual Sweetheart Dance was held Feb. 16 in coryunction with Sigma Al- pha Iota, female counterpart of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. ' ' The idea that we tried to get across was that music was important, Schofer said. It touched emotions and reflected social attitudes , jl of the day. Math Science Teaching Scholars Front Row: Richard Hart, adviser; David Armstrong, co-pres.; Lisa Car- rington, co-pres.; and Cindy Booth, sec. Second Row: Kelly Greaves, Becky Shinneman, Stephanie Richardson, Suzanne Mann and Lanny Lewis. Back Row: Jeana Shinn, Dan Bush, Jon Frentrop and Angela Walterscheid. Phi Alpha Theta Front Row: Kevin Weishar, Sheila Viets and John Sickels. Back Row: David McMahon, Bill Nelson, Tim Curnutte and Joel Benson, adviser. Phi Eta Sigma Front Row: Claudia Avila, Jacqueline Thompson, Becky Freeman, treas.; Ken Mayberry, pres. ; Michelle Bors, v.p.; Annette Weakland, sec; and Charmla Johnson. Second Row: Jim Bennett, Lisa Davis, Shelly Freeman, Loretta Tichenor, Sarah Frerking, Christi Barber, Kathleen Mills and Phil Hayes, adviser. Third Row: Tim Milius, Sheila Viets, Brenda Else, Cindy Booth, Michelle Schwartz, Amy Lawl- er, Alaine Sorensen and Amy Cada. Back Row: Mark Flammang, Jeff Chapman, Marsha Meyer, Lisa Assel, Susie Beach, Angela Russell, Vicki Chase, Stephanie Richardson, Mary Stevenson and Lisa Swartz. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Front Row: Duane Havard, Robert Schofer, v.p.; Stephen Nehring, pres.; Brent Peterson, sec; Lee Huffman and Jim Johnson. Second Row: Rick Henkel, Brian Richards, Jeffrey Bishop, Todd Keyser, Dennis McGary and Anthony Ray Brown. Third Row: Matt Gilson, Bill Dodd, Ky Hascall, David Reynolds, Tim Beach and Jamin Rathbun. Back Row: Charles Boyd, Bob Brue, Doug Pruess, Rod Martinez, Mark Langford and James Hoffman. Honoraries 147 PhiT : S!LON Front R ' asal, sec. treas.; Charli- and Becky Amos, pre ow: Shelli Stuart, Jon F lary Stevenson and Ken i. Back Row: Jayma Sand- Jim T rwater and Michael i renz. Pi Sigma Alpha Front Row: Sunil Ahuja, pres.; and John Sickels, v.p. Back Row: Robert Dewhirst, adviser; Sara Zabel, sec; and Jacinda Yotti, treas. Pi Omega Pi Front Row: Sara Leib, sec. ; Jenell An derson, v.p.; Debie Campbell, pres.; and Connie Anderla. Second Row: Mis- sie Miller, Kristy Billups, Larissa Gaunt and Susan Peters. Back Row: Gary Boatman, Lisa Stark, Beth Harrison and Julia Schieber Psi Chi Honorary Front Row: Jeff Davis, Sue Stone and Jean Nagle, adviser Back Row: Annie Mathews and Brenda Bedier K umbers were jumping for Phi Mu Epsilon, a nation- al honor society in mathe- matics that more than tripled in membership during the year. Achievement in the class- room added up to honor for the members, since require- ments for membership were strict. lb be considered, sopho- mores had to have a perfect 4.0 average in all math courses, vi hile juruors could be accepted with a 3.0. In spring, the honorary took its largest group of initi- ates in many years, pushing membership to approximate- ly 15. Since it was a national honor society, it looked good on nearly any application, Jon Frentrop said. It said we were doing well ir math— well enough to be ho nored nationally, in fact. Though the group met ir- regularly, members often worked together on a nation- al math modeling contest. When they found solutions to the problems, they were able to submit their answers to vie for awards. A i Sigma Alpha started the year with a clean slate. With all but one member graduating, new initiates were forced to take over as leaders. Vice President John Sickels said members who were in- itiated in October felt it was too late to start any election activities. However, the seven active members be- longed to Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Political Science Club or Pre-Law Club, which were directly in- volved with the election. President Sunil Ahuja said an tioi: . . St fall Wi of Bush ' s te There sityofv mem. an tuniiyto d ay-to-di We als( tytog( idpc ,ev( to politi ckel jpv Sigma . Pi, were on ines I A bi inFebi 148 Honoraries ' ! ' W ' P.l MathPr: •PloboiKir ■   ll mi tmittM fjlooitdp p aid. t Wnj well i gog||llobf)io ii;,liifaci Mben oftd iBOIIDllio M amte odnliitiiins , Iky MR ill Kf isitiitel , fibers K- 71 etr honor the political science honor- ary followed up on the elec- tion in spring by discussing general political topics at meetings such as the begin- ning of President George Bush ' s term. There was a great diver- sity of views in the depart- ment, and we had the oppor- tunity to discuss ideas on the day-to-day workings of the government, Sickels said. We also had a responsibili- ty to get others to under- stand politics because in the end, everything came down to politics. Sickels added that the group wanted to start a Pi Sigma Alpha Award for out- tanding political science students. i Omega Pi members were only minding their bus- iness, but more than 300 Dther students became in- volved in their activities. A business education honorary. Pi Omega Pi spon- ored Paul Curro, who ad- dressed a group of students in February on The Job Hunt. The speaker offered advice on employment strategies. President Deb Campbell said Curro was a success here before, and since he benefit- ed so many people, they in- vited him back. Local resi- dents and Missouri Western State College students also attended. Benefiting its own mem- bers, the group had a panel discussion in November featuring area high school business teachers. They co- vered ways to motivate stu- dents and keep the stimula- tion going in the classroom. We had five members who student taught in spring, so they were more aware of what they would run into as a first-year teacher, Camp- bell said. The rest of us were able to ask questions to people who could give us in- sight about what happened on the job, and we had a chance to apply the techniques. In December, the group col- lected canned goods for the Food Pantry and had a Christmas party at co-spon- sor Kate Belcher ' s house where they held initiation. Because their membership increased from four to 17 and they could plan more activi- ties, four members went to the national conference in Orlando, Fla. Cary Boatman, who at- tended the three-day session, said topics covered at the convention included leader- ship, chapter projects, consti- tution, initiation, publicity, promotions and financing. Those who attended heard guest speakers and elected national representatives. Recognizing members who excelled academically helped keep the organization going. Each year, the Claude and Celeste Tkylor scholarships were awarded to outstanding senior members. Through sponsoring guest speakers and performing service projects for the com- munity, Pi Omega Pi made their business everyone ' s business. w. hen Psi Chi honorary lost its president and several other members to gradua- tion, the remaining three officers got psyched to go solo. Without a president or an adviser, the remaining officers of the psychology honor society assumed full responsibilities of the group. When several members graduated in spring, there were not enough actives available to hold fall elec- tions. Old officers kept their po- sitions another year with the hope of rebuilding the group. In fall, they initiated eight members, raising their active member count to 11. The group sponsored a field trip to the Menninger Foundation in Tbpeka, Kan., in spring, inviting upper lev- el psychology majors. About 20 people toured the facility and listened to a researcher and doctor speak. If we could have had more people join and remain active, we could have done more things like the field trips, ' ' Vice President Colleen McDowell said. For Halloween the group built up the treasury by sell- ing Halloween goodie bags. Even though they wanted to grow, members reversed their psychology and chose to make the best of what they had. They carried on with their usual activities, such as hold- ing a picnic with the I ych. Soc. Club and meeting each month. They were small, and they were strug- gling, but numbers weren ' t everything. Listening to nationally-known Paul Curro, a speaker sponsored by Pi Omega Pi, Debie Campbell gets tips on conducting a job search. Photo by Sarah Frerking Honoraries 149 Sigma Alpha Iota Front Row: Susan Riffle, Sheryl War- ren, LeAnn Johnson, pres.; Claudia Avila and Michelle Hatcher, treas. Se- cond Row: Lisa Carstenson, Michelle Walters, Lisa Lawrence, Jeannine Ri- ordan, Lori Combs and Jodie Winter Back Row: Amy Sommers, Julie Walk- er, Diana Schlarb, Melissa Cummins, Terri Schacherbauer and Susan Bury. Sigma Gamma Epsilon Front Row: Matt Hesser, treas.; Scott Waites, v. p.; and Chris Herrmann, sec. Second Row: Dan Bush, Kris Sommer and Erich Munoz-Zouiza. Sigma Pi Sigma Front Row: Tkrya Hiner, Arleen Ander- son, Michael Lorenz, pres.; Kelly Col- lins, v.p.; and Michelle Conn, treas. Se- cond Row: Michael Brinker, Melinda Rinehart, Kevin Gress, Amy Cada and Stephanie Epp. Back Row: Greg Rey- nolds, Melinda Gravatt, Julia Schieber, Lisa Osbom and Steve Smith. s. Starting off on a good note, the women of Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity accepted about 15 new members. As a professional women ' s fraternity striving to pro- mote and uphold the ideas of music, the group accepted approximately 10 to 15 pledges in spring. To quaUfy, pledges had to be music majors or minors. Sigma Alpha Iota had much interaction with the men ' s fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sin- fonia. With them, the group hosted the annual Sweet- heart Dance in February, a picnic in September for all music students, and a Christ- mas dinner for all music faculty members and stu- dents. The group held a fund- raiser in October and sold raffle tickets for a pinata. Proceeds from the activity went to support events through the year, including the group ' s Sweetheart Dance. The women also had little brothers or big brothers from Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Little brothers were pledges in the fraterruty, and Sigma Alpha Iota members would leave notes hinting to their identity with the pledges. If the pledges didn ' t recog- nize who their big sister was, the big sisters didn ' t have to reveal themselves. I liked being with people who had the same goals as I did in promoting music, Lori Combs said. ' ' We got to know each other in a more per- sonal manner rather than just rehearsal and classes. They also made a notewor- thy difference outside the classroom by assisting with junior high and high school l50 Honoraries n their honor house, ' ' President Jeff Gadt said. The sale was where we got the majority of our funds. We had everything from small flowering plants to trees. An initiation ceremony was held in the fall for new members. We went over our expec- tations of them as SGE mem- bers and as fellow members of the earth science field, Gadt said. We stressed in- tegrity and honesty. Gadt represented the or- ganization at the SGE Na- tional Convention in Payet- teville, Ark., in October Richard Felton spoke to the group about a 25-mile-wide crater field in Iowa and the theory that the meteorite shower during which it was formed 65 million years ago caused mass extinctions. Dr Dwight Maxwell fur- ther expanded on the subject of meteorites in a presenta- tion to the group in the spring. SGE coordinated its annu- al banquet with the Geolo- gy Geography Department in the spring during which Vice President Scott Waites was recognized for academic acheivement and time devot- ed to the department with the W.A. ' Rirr Award. music contests. J. he brightest stars in the arth sciences found com- panionship among fellow members of Sigma Gamma Gpsilon. Geology Geography majors with a 3.0 GPA in m or class- es were eligible for member- ship in the organization. SGE members began the year with a plant sale in the l ke many members of sigma Al- pha Iota, Debbie McCoUaugh keeps busy in a variety of music groups, including Wind Ensem- ble. Photo bv Jane Lauer lobby of Garrett Strong. The leafy merchandise was grown and donated by Dr. Charles Frye, associate professor of the Geology Ge- ography Department. He had his own green- A here was a lot of hub- bub going around for mem- bers of Sigma Pi Sigma. In its third year of its existence, the group heard early second semester that budget de- creases weren ' t going to al- low the same amount for scholarships the previous years had provided. Efforts first semester were concentrated on a presenta- tion to President Dean Hub- bard that would devise a new organizational program for the group and make tutoring requirements easier to meet. In January, the group made the presentation to Dr. Patt VanDyke and Jim Wyant, only to learn the program ' s budget would be cut so drastically that only approx- imately one-third of current tutors would be able to con- tinue tutoring. The rest would have to work in the Housing Depart- ment, which offered them funds. The initial program provid- ed a scholarship for students who received and main- tained a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and tutored 10 hours. The new program differed because in place of 10 hours tutoring, students could ap- ply for serving as resident as- sistants or student ambas- sadors to fulfill the 10-hour work requirement. The Hub worked well as a new program, not only be- cause it was free to students, but because it gave students access to help after class hours, Amy Cada said. We were able to proof papers or answer quick questions which I feel added an incen- tive to students to keep try- ing in subjects rather than give up because no one was around to offer help. We were the first thing people saw when they came into the library, so they knew we were available to them. The group also worked in the Talent Development Center, and some were Sup- plemental Instructors to sub- jects such as zoology, chemis- try and math. Group members made visits to Freshman Seminar classes to instruct on how to start and maintain good study skills. Honoraries 151 r DISCUSSION SPECIAL INTEREST -. Llpha Angels were little sisters with big plans. Com- munity projects, perfor- mances and activities with their brother fraternity filled their calendar Alpha Angels was the little sister organization of the Al- pha Phi Alpha fraternity, and members participated in all Alpha Phi Alpha activities. We were completely con- nected, Hope Robinson said. We didn ' t do things on our own because our purpose was to assist them. Step shows were a specialty of the Alpha An- gels. The group also helped raise money to build a new nursing home. We sold raffle tickets to raise the money, Kim Nor- ton said. The winner received $100, and the rest of the money went to the senior citizens. ' ' w. hile all work and no play would have made for a dull fraternity, Alpha Phi Al- pha believed in putting studying before partying. The group ' s priorities led to many activities involving academic projects. ' ' We were a national frater- nity that pushed community sei ' V ' ice and scholarships, ' ' President Tbry Tucker said. We had a social background for promoting brotherhood on campus, but we consi- dered ourselves to be more academic ' ' ultiple choice Some of their community projects included canned food and clothing drives for the needy. They were also involved with high school seniors and college freshmen. We promoted a ' Go to High School, Go to College ' campaign, Tucker said. We talked to high school senioi-s and tried to motivate them to further their educations. A n the fight against alco- hol abuse, Bacchus promo- ted national Alcohol Aware- ness Week to educate stu- dents about responsible drinking. Activities included a forum with law enforcement offi- cials and attorneys called ' ' Alcohol and the Law. ' ' Bac- chus also sponsored an Over and Under Dance and Battle of the Bands, which featured three local rock bands. Bacchus focused on ways to cut down on apathy toward the non-drinking position. We wanted to establish a different idea on campus, President Bert Monson said. That way when new stu- dents came in, we could get people to stay interested, rather than the present situ- ation, where people were disinterested and stayed disinterested. Fo or some people, being a cheerleader was an AU- American dream. But for Cheerleaders Shelli Dillon and Ronnie Moppin, the dream became reality at a summer camp at the Univer- sity of Ifennessee. Dillon and Moppin were both honored as AU- American cheerleaders, one of the highest national rank- ings possible. Besides Dillon ' s and Mop- pin ' s awards, the squad as a whole won the fight song competition. The squad was really in- experienced, Dillon said. Half the people had never been on it before, so that made all of the accomplish- ments really meaningful for us. Ma . aking America a homo away from home for its inoin- bers was the goal of tho Chinese Student Ortraniza- tion. Activities took tho plaoo of formal meetings for iho or ganization, and inonibors concentrated on both as similating into Wosiorn lifo and celebratint: ihoir own culture. The most impiMiani aoin i ty for the organr .ation w.is celebrating Iho Chinoso Now Year. idGok laieniit iL t| sliarett lit! ma; no iy,biii M Feb. 4, the ai Chirifs, l52 1 Special Interest he Homecoming Parade is a elebration for ' icki Dorsey. )orsey was crowned Miss Black nd Gold by Alpha Phi Alpha raternity. Photo by Ron Al- lough The Chinese New Year ivas very important, Mu hen Lu said. Many of us iidn ' t have family here to ihare the holiday, so we invit- d all the Chinese students to ;et together to celebrate. We nay not have all been fami- y, but we were friends. The holiday was celebrated eb. 4, although that wasn ' t ;he actual date of the hinese New Year. Alpha Angels Front Row: Kim Norton. Second Row: Leslie Gillum and Ronda Crawford. Back Row: Christine Robinson, Belin- da Paf on and Tbbe McClinton. Alpha Phi Alpha Front Row: Mark Martin, sec; Tbry Tucker, pres. ; Thesis Franks and Dan- ny Joyner, treas. Second Row: Lance Reed, William Hamilton and Robert Lee. Third Row: Joseph Duckworth and Hubert Rice. Back Row: Ron Al- pough, v.p. Bacchus Front Row: Faith Chapman, v.p.; Bert Mon.son, pres.; and Jackie Banner, sec. Back Row: Denice Mittlieder, treas.; Lisa Dickson and Steve Stef fensmeier. Cheerleaders Front Row: Rachel Cole, John Yates, Kddy Raineri and Stephanie Johnson. Second Row: Kia Habisreitinger, Jen- lufer Davis, Dawn Furey and Shelli Dil- lon. Third Row: Andrew Loos, Shan- non Dowden, Kristi Beahler and Bryan Parker. Back Row: Erik Toft, Ronnie Moppin, Herman McDaniel and Brian Cannon. Chinese Students Front Row: T eng Huhan-lfeumg, Mu Chen Lu, Chan Seong H, Ying Long. Back Row: Tbng Li, Ching Yap, Cyian Wei and DengTSai Kuo. Special Interest l53 Chi Phi Chi Front Row: Card Morast, Chris Whit- ing, sec; Pndgette Smith, pres.; Michelle rijiaro, v. p. and David Bundt, treas. r.econd Row: Janice Rhine, Bridget Lammers, Jacque Long, Janet Hines, Loretta Tichenor, Sonia Guz- man, Susan Dean, Kim Murphy and Charlotte Schlosser. Third Row: Lynn Mace, Carol Argotsinger, Ronda Wil- Uston, Elissa Mood, Pat Bamhard, Lib- by Hutzler, Gwen Bullock and Ron Dow. Back Row: Cathy Halbur, Kate Vitek, Tkbetha Inlow, Kenda Argot- singer, Cari Prewitt, Melanie Dees and Lisa Walkwitz. Farrier Science Club Front Row: Nate Allen, v. p.; Jeri Weis- brook, treas.; and Lorrie Shepherd, sec. Second Row: Ed Quillen, Bob Es- chbach, Angela Thompson and Shawn Burnett. Back Row: Doug Butler, adviser. Flag Corps Front Row: Connie Anderla and Mon- ica Langin. Second Row: Laurie Moutrie, Jackie Linquist and Becky Taylor. Third Row: Bobbi Wassam and Jennifer Knight. Back Row: Jan Pot- ter, Kristin Schlange and Paula Lampe. Harambee Front Row: Paula Rector, v. p.; Angela Dudley, pres.; and Shaunta Freelon, sec. Second Row: Zeke Sahle, Leslie GiUum, Belinda Fatten and Yoshinobu Nakashima. Back Row: Marshall Ham- lett, Cynthia Jones, Stephen Goodwin and Quentin Banks. lepii llieFai itie ye mi ijlev -iXIthough alcohol was! found at many student par- ties, Chi Phi Chi promoted] parties where only non-| alcoholic drinks were served. ' ' Since many students werej pressured to drink, we of- fered parties where onlj drinks like daiquiries minusj the liquor were served, ] Bridgette Smith said. Con- trary to what some peopU may have thought, we alsc had a good time at those parties. ' ' Chi Phi Chi, a coed socialine gro fraternity, held a Rush in dftji | which over 20 people partici-s jqjjjiou pated and had several fund t tjva raisers. i,o„Bat With 30 people workingj ,g jpl we earned about $650 in ona |,|,yy day by serving concessions at jj ] . Worlds of Fun, Smith saidi || y Our goal was to earrn p ( enough money to buy t j j house. Kjppijj The group also worked asi !;,„„„ j, food vendors in the stands aM j yy a Chiefs football game. Parf of the funds went to supporM j,jf j . the group ' s Spring Formal f which they planned to hoId j j on a showboat. The Wintew jf j f Informal dance was held all x, the Alumni House. j Chi Phi Chi used the theme of Disney ' s Fantasia foi [,( , j. their Homecoming activities jjj , l54 1 Special Interest p nd ptor.! , f« only IK M, « I rtett (, Ik aid. t M ultiple choice he group sponsored clowns a jalopy. he Farrier Science Club ept a steady pace through- ut the year with 15 active lembers. The group, which was open ) anyone with an interest in orses, began the fall jmester with a trail ride in agleville, followed by a pot- ick supper The group also hosted jveral guest speakers iroughout the year, includ- ig cavalry horseshoer Imon Bates in the fall and NO speakers in January: Ian Baily from England and ina McGregor from Scot- md. Baily and McGregor oke to members about Bvicular disease, which can 3 crippling to horses. Group members accompa- Baily and McGregor on field trip to Long ' s Equine •, a veterinary clinic in fw Barney and to the Universi- ' of Missouri at Columbia, ' here they toured veteri- ary facilities and watched a raft horse pull. Farrier Science Vice Presi- ;nt Nate Allen said the it for bringing such (J to bu) ilnnriini nikfanl §(ed ■I pat MtloHppfenter, iHKdtO ■dthetta fvm ■IxtKHfred if -Si jr-a;- ' k dk ' speakers to campus belonged to their sponsor, Dr Doug Butler of the Agriculture Department. Dr. Butler had a wide cir- cle of connections in horse- shoeing, Allen said. He knew people from all over the country and was plan- ning to travel to England that summer to become a licensed farrier there. J t every home football game they could be seen, waving school spirit with a sweep of their flags. The Flag Corps also accompanied the band to Cameron and Chil- licothe for post-season holi- day parades, as well as marched in the Homecoming Parade. To make horse shoes, Nathan Al- len heated coals. Farrier Science Club hoped to attract more horse lovers to its organization. Photo by Mark Strecker Corps Co-Captain Monica Langin said the team had a successful season. 1 was involved with flags from the 8th grade, but this group was the most cohesive I had ever worked with, Langin said. ' AH 11 girls were very professional, and we got along well. The team met and drilled every day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. during football season. The Flag Corps was par- ticularly outstanding in qual- ity of leadership and the standard of girls, Band Director Alfred Sergei said. jf hanks to Harambee, the Outstanding Black Man of America visited Maryville to speak at Martin Luther King Jr Day, observed Jan. 18. Keith Brown shared the spot- light with talk show host Carl Boyd as he addressed the group on current events in black society. The group was responsible Fall Formal finds Chi Phi Chi members Carol Morast, Janet Hines, Jacque Long and Lisa Walkwitz all smiles. Photo by Jeff Martin for activities during the day, including a bell ringing cer- emony and liturgical dancers. A minority interest group, Harambee had approximate- ly 50 members, 20 of whom were active. Because we were from all over the country, meetings and activities gave us an op- portunity to learn about everyone ' s background, President Angela Dudley said. It was educational. Other activities the club held included a movie night in August and a Hal- loween Birthday party in the Union Ballroom. Picnics with baseball, vol- leyball, music and refresh- ments were held in the fall, while plans for more picnics were made for the spring. I Special Interest l55 M ultiple choice J. hings came up roses for the Horticulture Club, espe- cially in February when the group sold roses and carna- tions, then delivered them on campus for Valentine ' s Day. Money gained from the sale was used for a spring trip. lb travel to a botanical garden in Boston or Chicago, the group sold plants donat- ed by the campus greenhouse and the Plant House. The club gave students hands-on experience through use of the greenhouse, President Keith Winge said. ' ' We touched on things mem- bers wouldn ' t have learned in the classroom. The group obtained public- ity by handing out pamphlets to freshmen. This year seemed more social than before, Susan Kucera said. We had fun getting to know people in our majors, and we learned more about horticulture. We had movie parties and studied together. ' ' new way of life await- ed those students who came from other nations to attend college in the United States. Differences between dress, faiths, diets and even study habits seemed innumerable when comparing cultural backgrounds. lb make adapting to life in the United States easier, stu- dents who had been through the change before came up with an idea through the In- ternational Student Organiz- ation. ISO opened an office for foreign student affairs in the Student Union. Members had reguS-ar office hours and act- ed as ; ibassadors to new in- ternati ' : ml students. With the new office, ISO also 156 1 Special Interest hoped to diminish misunder- standings and differences be- tween American and inter- national students. We wanted to be the bridge international students needed between the two cul- tures, President Ari Espano said. With the new office, we were available for ques- tions the students might have had, educational, financial or whatever ' ' In the past the group had been inconsistent about meeting times and forming committees, but new officers second semester were deter- mined to be organized. The organization started by appointing committees, in- cluding a strong social com- mittee and a foreign student affairs committee. They also appointed representatives for CAPS and Student Senate. Re l ecognition sporting ex- cellence was bestowed on outstanding athletes by their coaches at the fall and spring M-Club Banquets. Students were eUgible for M-Club membership after let- tering in a varsity sport. Members were required to uphold group sportsmanship standards, maintain a 2.0 GPA and commit to two work assignments per year. Providing security, taking tickets and seUing programs at games were choices oi work assignments. We also sold hats, bags, sweatshirts, T-shirts and squeeze bottles at the M-Club table during games, Presi- dent Marion Daniel said. ' ' This money was used to buy letter jackets for members. ' ' The fall banquet, held Dec. 4 at the Student Union Ball- murai represer positive 0. prayer, iibga ' ins ' vii Rising Nortliwi edmr place in «tiieo k eye Wr Aiiybot CO it Thiits( winter ffasjo iWityl lot a pi Sffecke n ISO barbeque is ei joyed by )aniel ftui, Shirley Che and rhomas Cheung. ISO also spon- ored the Annual International Mnner and Talent Show. Photo y Ching Yap I Ti pPCi oom, honored those who )articipated and excelled in ' oUeyball, football, baseball nd track. Local attorney .nd president of the Booster ;iub Chip Strong was the fea- ured speaker for the ban- [uet. He assured us of the lub ' s continuing support and ncouraged us to strive to epresent the school in a Daniel , , (ositive manner, ' aid. II  : u ' l , tii{ ( OMi, Pw oN r ' ' ' ninrBal M If On n two wheels and a Northwest ' s biking ;lub gave flight to biking ans ' visions of touring. Rising to their name, the brthwest Flyers participat- ;d in races, taking second )lace in the Missouri Western lOK. However, there was more o the organization than met he eye. We weren ' t just a racing ;lub, Steven Wasco said. ' We were a touring club. Anybody with any kind of a )ike could be a member. We lidn ' t just ride ten-speeds; Mountain bikes were also eally popular in our club. The Flyers rode twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, even during winter months if the weather was good. horticulture Club members Keith Winge, Craig McAdams, Kevin Keilig, Don Buzard, Nancy Has- brook and Susan Kucera prepare for a plant sale. Photo by Mark Strecker Horticulture Club Front Row: Susan Kucera, treas.; Keith Winge, pres.; and Nancy Hasbrouck. Second Row: Loren Standley, Craig McAdams, Connie Tkte and Kevin Kei- lig. Back Row: Kelly Faulkner, Laura Willhaus, Shannon Moore, Tim Hunt- ley and Donald Buzard. International Students Organization Front Row: Ahmad Mirzamani, Sam Sadati, v. p.; Sudewa Wanigasinghe, pres.; Ari Espano, sec; and Adel Abass. Second Row: Hifumi Ohnishi, Aparna Likhyani. Su Dong Chen, Ru Ling Chen, Jenny Chen, Ko Wang, Claudia Avila, Fkrideh Garmroudi, Ar- chana Likhyani and I-Hsin Feng. Third Row: Rafal Wojcik, Flarhang Ikrxy Es- fahani, .Jalal Ali, Emmanuel Imonitie, Sayed Masoud Fadavi, Eddy Wi jjya and Tim Chundi. Back Row: Mani Somasundaran, Frederick Elad, Atif Badri, Yassir Elhassan, Ahmed Mag- zoub, Eduardo Pozo, Mohammed Al- Assif and Devan Nair. M-Club Front Row: Leticia Gilbert, treas.; Col- leen White, sec; Marion Daniel, pres.; Lori Schneider, v. p.; Scott Krinninger and Richard Flanagan, adviser Second Row: Stacie Murray, Tiffany Daven- port, Ikmmy King, Diana Jensen, Cherri Griffin, Kia Habisreitinger and Sherri Reeves. Back Row: Amy Erick- son, Peter Rameh, Brian Greunke, Lloyd Hunt, Chaddrick Nelson and Kelly Zart. Northwest Flyers Front Row: Richard Landes, adviser; Tbdd Miller, v. p.; Steven Wasco, pres.; and Justin Cooper Second Row: Pen- ny Reynolds, Amy Cada, John Cookin- ham and Basil Lister Back Row: Nan- cy Griepenstroh, Debby Anderson, Mimi Glaspie and Peter Zilliox. Special Interest l57 K ' orthwest Independent regroupe d for the spring semester after a rocky start last February and a lack of leadership during the fall. The group started out to oppose student government but instead began to work with it to create changes. Its main goal was to allow the average student to partic- ipate in campus affairs. They were hoping to have an in- fluence on the decisions made by existing government groups. However, to accom- plish this they needed more student participation. Unlike Greek organiza- tions, Northwest Indepen- dents allowed anyone to join at any time of the year Mem- bers were not required to perform pledge tasks but needed only to be active in the organization. StiU, there were orily about 50 members. The group and its activities were promoted only by word of mouth and posters. This was considered to be a major problem in participation. However, the active mem- bers remained enthusiastic and planned new projects. What we wanted to do was organize something for people to do on the week- ends, President Allen Stevens said. There was nothing to do but sit in our rooms. ' ' They sponsored two dances and organized several group events, such as movie parties. They wanted to benefit the community, as well as stu- dents, by sponsoring semi- nars on AIDS and date rape. They also considered setting up an escort service on campus. Althvjugh the group ex- perienced a slow start, mem- bers were confident that in- 158 1 Special Interest ultiple choice terest would grow. They es- tablished a firm foundation and prepared to build a strong group. J. wenty students more interested in wildlife than a wild life enjoyed membership in the 102 River Club, a group dedicated to environmental preservation and education. Mark Robbins, curator for the Philadelphia Academy of Science, spoke to the group in September about birds of Central America and accom- panied several members to the fall convention of the Au- dubon Society at the Lake of the Ozarks. To the delight of conserva- tion officer Ed Higdon, 102 River Club members volun- teered to spend a day in Oc- tober stuffing litter in gunny sacks supplied by the Missou- ri Department of Conserva- tion at Nodaway Lake. Twenty-one bags were filled. The day we went out there it was pretty nasty, President Mike Lee said. It rained on us all day. The annual Wild Game Feast was held Feb. 18, in- cluding such delicacies as deer, pheasant, quail, Hun- garian partridge, dove and trout. It was a day-long affair with members working on the group birdfeeder fund- raising project in the after- noon and dinner in the even- ing. The design, construction and sale of birdfeeders was the group ' s sole source of funding. .rXlthough being a mem- ber of Racquetbali Club didn ' t allow members all the court time they wanted, it did give them an opportuni- ty to find new opponents. By being a member, 1 learned who the better play- ers were, President Ermal Wilson said. Members might have gotten whipped the first few times they played The new. new opponents, but that was lasfcf™ the only way to improve. lortiwity Besides competing agains mtf ' ' ' each other, members partici- (S ww pated in area tournaments sisinnst sponsored by the American M Amateur Racquetbali Associ- fe ha ation. At Top Gun Tourna- iJgstait ment in Kansas City, Nancy aid . i ' Meyer won the Women ' s D di- fe had, vision and Robbie Mack appell placed second in the Worn- The cli en ' s C division. Instead of regular meet- ings, members competed when they could schedule time. [itra We had to plan ahead for ortheYi rather i ncrease: playing times, especially be- cause courts had to be reserved a day in advance, Wilson said. When the group found time they socialized by going out to eat after a game. hey u (m edS lorev Ra b appelling Club had a hard time climbing towards the goals they set. ' toi ' Weh (esatrij fere V,|, Imolds Bush Kini neinj In add mi he sto ' olved tateca A lot I leadqui iteratui ' S.( leciioi lepiibi( Sing I ifimett anpaig ' ' ) tk ™ Itas I iras formed to provide an op  ««|ii«e ' to rappell. The only ■ ' i ranted P equirement was that mem- ' • ' wnaBei lers must have completed a ' w appelling course. We had a hard time get- PfimToun ing started, Rachel Smith QlJ aii aid. With the cold weather ve had, no one wanted to ' wn ' sDi ' ' ' h appell. idBtheW a. ' •• ' • ' iiK! icrease attendance.  n compfii conid Khedi tpkiiiiad ■raidmtt Mipu i The new, recreational club ortunity for those who The club hoped warmer weather in the spring would t was a victorious year Dr the Young Republicans as nopeoiirb hey watched George Bush U hid 10 1 ike over as president of the fnited States. Making the election even (oii iore special, members were il dli){|(x le to witness Bush cam- aigning in Jefferson City. We had V.l.P. tickets, so ' e sat right next to him and ere V.l.P.s for a day, Scott mold said. Bush Quayle T-shirts and uttons were sold to help upport the field trips to ral- es in different cities, like the ne in Jefferson City. In addition to their efforts iward the national election, ne students were also in- olved directly in local and bate campaigns. A lot of time was spent at eadquarters sending out terature about the candi- ates. On the night of the lection, the members rought the results from the ourthouse to headquarters. he election year keeps Young lepublicans busier than ever 1th campaigning by selling and asslng out Republican publlci- y. The Homecoming Parade was rime time for Jill Gladbach to ampaign for George Bush. Pho- y by Carol Parks Northwest Independent Front Row: Michael Griffith, AUen Stevens, pres.; Ken Jackson, v. p.; and Andrew Maurer, treas. Second Row: James Tiemey, Quentin Banks, Jarel Jensen and Kayanne Lambright. Back Row: Dacia Jenkins, Lorri Hauger, Stacey Pierce and Logan Williams. 102 River Club Front Row: Alan Warner, pres. ; Doug Jones, v.p.; Wendy Suchland, treas.; and Dr. David Easterla, adviser. Se- cond Row: Penny Reynolds, Heather . mstutz, Laura Giesking and Michael Lee. Back Row: Chad Paup, Darwin Emmons and Dave Manson. Racquetball Club Front Row: Curtis Eaton, treas.; and Rrjbbie Mack, sec. Back Row: Brad Bal- er, v.p.; and Ermal Wilson, pres. Rappelling Club Front Row: Rachel Smith, pres.; San- dra Ulmer, sec. treas.; Robert Smith, v.p.; and Judi Fisher Back Row: Julie Wallace, Larry Wilson, Kenneth Ratashak and Robert Tilkes. Young Republicans Front Row: Carol Adams, Nelsie Hen- ning, pres.; Elizabeth Hughes and Mark Allen, adviser Second Row: •leana Shinn, Beth Jochens, Sarah Hassler and Scott Arnold. Back Row: Mark Jelavich, adviser; John Rinehart, Joel Miller and Jeff Warren. Special Interest l59 il DISCUSSION RELIGIOUS J . dynamite way for the Baptist Student Union to end each week was an event called TNT. Thursday Night Ibgether was a ni t of Bible study and fellowship for anyone in- terested in meeting people and learning more about the role of God in their Uves. BSU offered a special ministry to foreign students to help them understand and accept other cultures. One program they urged students to take part in was an International Student Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks, where students of various ethnic back- grounds from state universi- ties met to swim, boat, shop and attend ethnic work- shops. The conference brought together students from different countries and different faiths, hitemation- al Chairperson Lorri May said. I learned that there were a lot of different views other than those practiced in this country. As a fund-raiser, BSU spon- sored a Rock and RoU-a-thon that had every participant either rocking in a chair or roller skating for approxi- mately 12 hours. Another big event for the group included the annual state student convention at Windermere Baptist Assem- bly near Roach, Mo. Members from the BSUs from different colleges got together at the Ozarks, President Tim Luke said. We had seminars, speakers and a lot of fun. Ho ome was where the heart was, and for members and residents of Christ ' s Way Inn, their heart was in the comfortable building on the comer of 7th and Walnut. The building was the thing that set them apart from other organizations in that it offered extensive housing for Christians. President Ramon- da Rustige felt it was benefi- cial to have some place to get away from the hassles of school and be in the compa- ny of good friends. It was a good atmosphere for Christian fellowship, ' ' Rustige said. The atmosphere it extend- ed was also one of warmth, perfect for Tuesday night Bi- ble studies and other social activities, such as the annu- al widow ' s banquet. For this, they cooked dinner and pre- pared a program, then invit- ed Maryville widows to participate. It gave a special feeling, Rustige said. We knew some of the women were lonely or would have liked the time to visit with other ladies, and it was nice knowing we could shine a little brightness into their day. Along with their outreach to area widows, they spon- sored an adopt-a-grandma program in which members were urged to get to know the women and establish a friendship. Some of the things the members who par ticipated did included regu lar visits, summer correspon dence and gift-giving. Ma [ any may have thought the Fellowship of Christian Athletes was just for athletes, but according to Bud Elliot, sponsor, FCA was for everyone. Elliot got involved in FCA when he was coaching high school football because it was Christ ' s Way Inn provides a wam atmosphere for Bible study. The organization sponsored a con temporary Christian concert ir the fall. Photo by Dean Carlson iwayto etesandi Ientsabc 1 thoi ion help nore uni (hile th( lome, I Somec ikm orming ■roups V loing on lit) ' in ) ' Is Dull tnporlar iahona l60 Religious Groups ■.■({httik way to meet famous ath- ?tes and a way to talk to stu- ents about Christianity. I thought this organiza- ion helped students become lore united to their church t ' hile they were away from ome, Elliot said. Some of the activities that 9 a( Until ' CA was involved in were Mftrniikl Drming student leadership I to Bud Ek roups with guest speakers, ' • ' ' li oing on a retreat to Kansas ' ity in March, and going to v ' orlds of Fun later in the pring. B. uilding group spirit was portant to the members of liahona, a student group af- liated with the Reorganized hurch of Jesus Christ and atter Day Saints, lb bring its nembers closer together, Lia- lona held weekly devotion .1 meetings, movie nights and und-raisers. A pancake breakfast and a arwash were held to raise noney for their annual group roupe. We tried to go somewhere )ver spring break and called t a group troupe, Mary Cou- ier said. Anyone who be- onged to the church had the )pportunity to go. The group also went on a ramping retreat on a farm lear St. Joseph. The retreat built stronger riendships, Pat Barnhard ;aid. It also helped us to not hink about the pressures of school, but to concentrate nore on ourselves and those iround us. Baptist Student Union Front Row: Tim Luke, pres. : and Lance Long, adviser. Second Row: Lorri May, Alicia Valentine and Robin Schottel. Third Row: Sue Johnson, Elaine King, Charles Macy and Kendell Hale. Back Row: Scott Higginbotham, Kari Rhoades, Patty Palmer, Colleen McDowell and Allen Andrews. CHRIST ' S Way Inn Front Row: Robyn Reed and T.J HoUi- way. Second Row: Raelene Ridge, .•Xmy Hughes and Mu-Chen Lu. Back Row: Cathy Halbur, Larrv ' Bartruff, Roger Charley and Rick Rustige. Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Front Row: J. P. Denning, Angle Meadows, T mmy King, .Jeff Hutch- eon, Libby Hutzler and Randy Sharp. Second Row: Annette Garrison, Shei- la Viets, Bryan Brooks, Deanna Saun- ders, Debbie Eck, Donna Saunders, Angela Johnson. T.J. Holliway and Michelle Stewart. Third Row: Suzy Stone, Amy Hughes, Shawna Conner, Colleen McDowell, Elaine King, Lorri May, Kari Rhoades and Scott Warren. Back Row: Michael Norby, Kile Griffith, Jim Benton, Colleen White, Kevin Yost, Scott Higginbotham, Joel Hughes, Michael French, Russ Sand- quist, Jayma Sandquist, Kim O ' Riley and Janet Clark. LlAHONA Front Row: Becky White, Sonia Guz- man, Christi Barber and Jake Wald- heim. Back Row: Eddie White, Pat Barnhard, Kenda Argotsinger and Ron- da Williston. Religious Groups 161 eeping the faith A. he Lutheran Campus Center not only provided stu- dents the opportunity to grow spiritually, but also the chance to socialize with others. Students helped cook meals for the center ' s Sunday $1 suppers and participated in movie nights and 50 50 bowling night, which stu- dents paid half the cost and the Luthern Center paid the other half. In February, the center sponsored a turkey dinner free of charge for students, and a camping trip was also planned. Since one goal of the Center was to provide reli- gious background to stu- dents, leaders of one Bible study session concentrated on how students perceived themselves. We wrote all the good things on one paper and bad things on a different paper, ' ' Glinda Heuton said. We put the lists of good things in an offering plate, but burned the bad lists in candles on the altar iVe. ' ewman Center under- went some drastic changes in its 66th year on campus. With a priest no longer stationed on campus, the organization was powered more by the Catholic student body, which was the true goal of the center The center, which promot- ed spiritual growth and social interaction, was the host for Kaleidoscope, an off-campus student peace organization, and many other social justice programs. The council, which was headed by Jeannie Johnson and Debbie Raus, sponsored such community service projects as their annual Crop Walk and food drive scavenger hunt. We had grown greatly in a year, Raus said. Before, we had about six people in- volved, but it grew to around 20. The council held its annu- al Halloween party, a dance with the Wesley Center and a wine and cheese reception for faculty. Members benefit- ted from the organization ' s special Masses and cele- brations. The organization concen- trated on the needs for the individuals who, with a sense of their faith, confided in each other to become a com- munity. Re k ' eligious Life Council ' s goal was to serve as a clear- ing house for campus minis- tries and to promote respect and understanding among denominations. The group held meetings the fourth Thursday of each month and planned one large event each semester The fall semester ' s social event was a hayride and bon- fire at Roy and Pat Seipel ' s farm. It was a lot of fun, ' ' Secre- tary Shawna Conner said. I think everyone had a good time and got to know new people. In the spring a dinner was held so various ministries on Dressed in costume, Bob Alien and Dr. Robert Bohlken cele- brate Mardi Gras at the Newman Center. Photo by Kristen Fer- guson campus could share their re- ligious observances. v aring was a key word at the Wesley Center, an organi- zation that promoted campus ministry while providing a learning environment for stu- dents and faculty members. Weekly volleyball on Sun- day evenings during the warmer weather was a very popular event. Other events included a Halloween party for the food pantry, weekly Sunday suppers, and a holi- day banquet. They also held a weekly worship service on Wednesday. The holiday banquet was held for the board of direc- tors and given by the stu- dents of the Wesley Center They also took many trips, including a 3-day camping trip to Estes Park, Colo., in fators taetie I tfip-am to relax 1. M «er ir iiveis as lursiiig fc am l62 1 Religious Groups h Wednesday is observed with •ominunion at Wesley Center, directors Don and Marjean Eh- ers offered bread and wine to nnette Garrison during Mid- ■«liJ o ' ' veek Worship. Photo by Debby gtoinoip (err ' It was a trip to camp, converse and find direc- tion in our lives, Don Ehlers said. It was a very low-cost trip, and it gave us a chance to relax and get away from it all The Wesley Center had five peer ministers who were available to host and wel come students to the University. They also sponsored many coiTimunity service projects such as Crop Walk, monthly nursing home birthday par- ties and celebration teams led worship at local churches. :4 I U ' li ' ■ Lutheran Campus Center Front Row: Sheila Viets, Kevin Keilig and Bruce Richardson. Back Row: Randy Asburry, Roderick Ryll, v. p.; Wade Beck and Glinda Heuton, pres. Newman Center Front Row: Carinen Wendler, Jill Al- len, Debbie Raus, pres.; Julie Walker, sec ; Dennis McGary and Melanie Dees, treas. Second Row: Claudia Avila, Joseph Niswonger, Paula Scanlan, Amy Cada and Crissy Hansen. Third Row: Emmanuel Imonitie, LeeAnn Bishop, Jacinda Yotti and Ann Foster Back Row: Cynthia Pott, Christopher Braun and Jim Murphy. Religious Life Council Front Row: Lorie Orr, Shawna Conner, sec; and Lori Combs, pres. Second Row: Tim Luke, Kim Ames, Julie Walk- er and Jon Clark. Back Row: Lance Long, adviser; Randy Asburry cind Don Ehlers. Wesley Center Front Row: Pam Snead, Kim Ames, Tracy Crews, Janice Bunner and Jodi Hester Second Row: Richard Jenkins, Jennifer Gallop, T mara March, Cara Moore, Sharon Kenagy and Michelle Conn. Third Row: Matt Gilson, Jody Jones, Valerie Uthe, Lorie Orr Sarah Frerking and Marjean Ehlers. Back Row: Lee Huffman, Debby Kerr, Ermal Wilson, Darin Schnarre, Aaron Pete- fish, Brad Baier, Annette Garrison and Iferry Petersen. Religious Groups l63 7 . DISCUSSION HALL COUNCILS M. hanks to Dieterich Hall Council, its hall director might have found life a little breezy. Hall Director Tom Pierce agreed to shave his head if the residents met their goal of being named Hall of the Year. Another goal was to help in the newly introduced hall en- hancement program, which would use funds provided by the council and the Univer- sity administration. Residents and staff mem- bers strived to improve the hall by painting, improving the front desk and working on the laundry room. Our hall council made an effort to provide a residence that would be a good living and learning environment, President Ken Clark said. In fall, a reception was held for Herbert Dieterich, the former faculty member for whom the hall was named. The council also planned a Wall of Fame, which would house pictures of individuals who made significant contri- butions to the hall. Monte Crabtree, a custodi- an for 10 years at Dieterich, was to be the first member. As a service project, the club raised approximately $130 for the United Way of Nodaway County. The introduction of activi- ty cards was new for the group. Purchasing one gave the hall ' s residents use of the weight room, pool equip- ment, six free meals to be used on six Sundays, free lock outs, recreation equip- ment and a T-shirt. F. ranken Hall Council continued to set dorm life trends by installing $2,000 worth of weight training equipment in the hall base- ment. Residents wishing to use the equipment were able to buy activity cards for $20. Card fees collected were used to buy and upgrade equipment. With the help of HaU Direc- tor Mike Love, the council brought a consultant to cam- pus to evaluate student governing bodies. Dean of Students from Alaska Pacif- ic University Chip Leibach spent two days on campus in the fall with student govern- ments and suggested ways of boostiiig student power and working more efficiently A strong spike by Darrin Kregel finds opponent Troy Downs with hands in the £iir. The tournament was sponsored by Phillips Hall. Photo by Sarah Frerking with the administration. In response to concerns about safety on campus, Franken Hall Council spon- sored two self-defense dem- onstrations and a cam- pus-wide escort service for those walking at night. Things got pretty tense around campus in the fall, Alana Herges said. The es- cort service helped ease some of those tensions. The council also oversaw the remodehng of the hall lounge which featured a new 27-inch color TV. Video games and VCRs were also available for rent. w. hen summer ended, it was time for Millikan Beach to get hot. With a new hall director, weight room equip- ment and desk items, a new Millikan Hall Council was ready to begin. The hall was able to make purchases with the re- mainder of its vandalism fund. The money helped to en- hance the weight room, as well as purchasing a TV, tape player, more VCRs, cookware, a toaster and games. During break, the main lounge was redecorated, helping the already improved atmosphere. With this atmoshere, atti- tudes also improved, increas- ing membership by over three times what they had the previous year. ' ' 1 thought hall council and residence hall life could be as good as we made it, Kelley ,ynch Si vere the lie didr idll ' l V ' Deii lencehi ral can igh risf oningi hillipsi ecreatii] feijlii n Di sidihe: ise bik Enaiice ladeitt iesoni Ic torsda] sues tl lenofl Wew iidents ipuosi btosi he cam] f Pres an sai( During lalleda lie hall lent.Tl iditwi  encoi itm stu ' tilers fi ' sekend lute; lieioiiri ' lips das to f to mui Coffldlspi, lIRttjiieit ■ BliKf M Pi! )( n. viii( « ynch said. The residents ere the deciding factor on ow happy they were. If peo- ' le didn ' t jump in, it just ! lrfM fa idn ' t work. ' uid 1 ca: B. eing the men ' s resi- ence hall farthest from cen- -al campus and the only igh rise without air condi- oning were conditions the hillips Hall Council tried to ompensate for with its icreational activities and f ' l ' tjMlaup ' eight room. Hall Director Wayne Viner Hii % .L 111 rui tiniail. !! rt wif at iid the addition of an exer- ise bike and the main- jnance of the weight room lade it one of the best fatil- ies on campus. Hall council met every hursday evening to discuss sues that concerned the len of Phillips Hall. We were there to listen to :udents who hved in Phil- ps, to see what they would ke to see done in the hall, le campus or the communi- , President Charles Good- lan said. During fall, the men in- alled a volleyball pit outside le hall and held a tourna- ent. They invited students rom all over campus to par- icipate in the Saturday af- srnoon activities. Goodman aid it was held on a Saturday 3 encourage participation rom students and to keep thers from leaving for the weekend. Tfen teams participated in I fie tourney, and the men of ' hillips awarded pizza and odas to winning teams. DiETERiCH Hall Council Front Row: Mark Stransky, Michael Franey, v.p.; Ken Clark, pres.; and Steve Trischler. Second Row: Marshall Hamlett, sec; Joseph Farlin, treas.; and Steve Gouldsmith. Back Row: Joseph Niswonger, Brant Adkins, Jeff Hoover and Joel Robertson. Franken Hall Council Front Row: Dean Schmitz, asst. ad- iser; Alana Herges, v.p.; and Keith VVinge, pres. Back Row: Shea Coogler, Sarah Elder and Christine Harding, sec. MiLLiKAN Hall Council Front Row: Bridget Lammers, Loretta Tichcnor, Kelley Lynch, pres.; Lori DeBlauw, trea.s.; and Jodi Hester, sec. Second Row: Becky Ball, Sarah Frerk- ing. Misty Bockelmann and Mimi Glaspie. Back Row: Suzan Matherne, ■Rinya Bishop, Kristen Ferguson and Kristy Davis. Phillips Hall Council Charles Goodman and Brad Fairfield. Hall Councils 165 T ome is where the hall is Re i esidents taking pride in their home was what Hudson Hall Council was all about. Besides being a place to study and sleep, halls need- ed an atmosphere of comfort and familiarity, so Hudson Hall sponsored programs to achieve that goal. One activity they spon- sored was the Winter Won- derland Ball, which was a semi-formal event held to raise money for Hudson and to provide students with fun and relaxation before the big pull for finals started. It was held in the first week of De- cember in the Union Ballroom. The ball went really well for us, Robbie Mack, hall ad- viser, said. There were about 200 people that at- tended, and the consensus was that everybody had a really good time. Programs such as these helped Hudson capture Hall of the Year and Resident of the Month. The Hall of the Year award went to the best hall in the complex, helping the residents take pride in their halls. 71 he one thing all resi- dence halls tried to do was to provide a homey atmosphere. That was why Perrin Hall Council renovated the main lounge to give Perrin Hall a comfortable setting. Perrin Hall Council began the year with many new ideas and activities planned. One of these included the pubUcation of Perrin Press, a hall newspaper. Perrin Press was really about Perrin for Perrin, Katy Miller said. Each floor had two report- ers to keep the hall informed on floor happenings. Each floor had its own section of the paper. The paper also had an entertainment section, a features section and a classi- fieds section. The classifieds made it more personal, Miller said. You could say goodbye to a roommate or welcome your friends back. Perrin Press was sent out at the end of each month and cost only 50 cents. Other activities included fund-raisers and social activi- ties for the residents. We had a Perrin House- keeper Week Oct. 24-28, President Valerie Behrens said. We made breakfast for the hall staff and invited them to the movies with us. ' ' Through redecoration, communication and appreci- ation, members of Perrin HaU Council worked toward creating a home away from home. f a person ' s home was his castle, then South Complex Hall Council worked at pull- ing itself out of a moat. We worked to make it an acceptable place for the staff and students who lived here, Matt Meister, hall director, said. Meister and Head RA Mike Malone formulated a nine- point plan at the beginning of the year to make living con- ditions better. Some of the projects were remodeling the desk area, carpeting and refurnishing all eight lounges, repainting the front hall and stairwell and creating a separate RA lounge. South Complex was a great place to Uve, Meister said. It was more than just a residence hall. It was a community because the stu- 166 Hall Councils ' .llkf Hudson RA Esther French works lut in the new weight room. Hudson residents could join the vveight room for $5, and Perrin ir Roberta residents could join for $7. Photo bv Debbv Kerr nftirn p dents worked hard to make it a better place to live. ' ' In the spirit of community, resident Chris Newbrough saw residents pull together for a common cause. I was pleased with the way the hall improved in looks and in attitude, New- brough said. We worked hard as a council to project a positive image. Hudson Hall Council Front Row: Angle Eivins, Jeannie Joiner, treas.; Cheryl LaFollette, pres.; and Cassie Price, sec. Second Row: Genni Cowan, Lisa Dickson, Ann Foster, Deanna Burkett and Meredith Foster. Back Row: Patrice Weiss, Deb- bie CoUum, Christine Neneman, Nicole Sequeira, Cynthia Pott and Mara Galardi. Perrin Hall Council Front Row: Monica Estes, treas.; Valerie Behrens, pres.; Tbrri Lane, v. p.; and Kim Wentworth. Back Row: Barb Janssen, adviser; JoEllyn Gold, Katie Miller and Laura Kelley. South Complex Hall Council Front Row: Merle Crabbs, Julie Berry, sec; Chris Newbrough, pres.; Marsha Lutes, treas.; and Racinda Jackson. Se- cond Row: Lisa Gragg, Julee Hanna, Cindy Ortlieb, Lori Stephenson, Judi Fisher and Susie Pundmann. Back Row: Lori Zanarini, Michael Malone, Tracy Gach, Tim Curnutte, Sue Shel- ton, Matt Meister, adviser; and Suzanne Higgins. Hall Councils 167 GREEKS w. inning the Homecom- ing Supremacy Trophy, spon- soring the Homecoming Queen and claiming the Scholarship Trophy were just a few accomplishments of Al- pha Sigma Alpha. Anyone visiting Worlds of Fun in Kansas City in the fall may have seen the Alphas as they performed various duties at the park. The Al- phas used the proceeds for their national philanthropy, Special Olympics and their chapter. It was hard work, but I got to know my sisters a lot better, so it was all worth it, ' ' Michelle Cain said. Homecoming was a high point in the year for the Al- phas when member Lisa Robison was crowned queen and Kelly Collins was one of the five finalists. m7 or four years Delta Ze- tas had been associated with some of the best-looking men on campus. Their annual Men of Northwest calendar was a successful fund-raiser. The women chose 12 of their favorite men, one from each fraternity and five indepen- dents, to be featured in the calendar. Our calendar was defin- Final touches to Delta Zetas float, ' ' Old Woman in the Shoe, ' ' help it take first place in the sororiiy division of the Homec(;! ' ;ing Parade. Photo by Carol Park:i ' ehind the letters itely the best moneymaker, Karen Catechis said. It was a lot of fun to put together. The Delta Zetas donated proceeds from the calendar and other projects to their charities and philanthropies. They also gained recogni- tion by coming out first in the Homecommg Variety Show and placing first in the sorori- ty division with their float. Alptia Sigma Alpha Lisa Moore signs the guest book at their Founder ' s Day Dinner. Alumni, actives and pledges celebrated the event together. Photo by Mark Strecker 168 Greeks Alpha Sigma Alpha Front Row: Vicki Chase, Paula Dykema, Susie Beach, Kristin Powlishta. Lisa Robison, v. p.; Amanda Blecha, pres.; Carrie Derrington, treas.; Teresa O ' Riley, An- nette Zampese, CLndy Monticue and Faith Chapman. Second Row: Man, ' Stevenson, Kim Anderson, Len- na Storck. Angela Miller, Lisa Moore, Missy Williams, Kristy Rocker. Amy Nolan, Amy Schmidt, Susan Par- ker, Ann Kolterman, Missie Severino, Libby McLeran, Kristi Latcham and Marcie Soligo. Third Row: Susan Rifne, Karen Reiley, Nicole Rowlette, Teri Paterson, Nicole Bankus, Debbie Marsden, .Jane Lauer, Julie Owens, Stephanie Richardson, Christy Leahy. Denise Hinrichs, Li.sa Gragg, Debby Master and Michelle Threlkeld. Back Row: Connie Anderla, Tracy Mitch- ell, .Julie Vogt, Kari Mosser, Michelle Dixon, Laura Smith, Gwen Christensen, Michelle Cain, Jill Long- val, Karen Lucks, Angle Pitman, Janice Gentges, Kate Donovan, Kristi Wolfgram and Amy Wirges. Delta Zeta Front Row: Debbie Briece, treas.; Darcy Darrah, Amy Chartier, pres.; Robert Brown, adviser; Laura Wake, v.p.; Lisa Bullard, sec; and Toni Wantland, sec. Se- cond Row: Cora Steinkamp, Wendy Tye, Anne Arts, Laurie Waldbillig, Shari Holland, Erin Cotter, Moni- ca O ' Dell, Beverly Owen, Andrea Smith, Kristie Hobbs, Karen Catechis, Amy Sommers and Laura Gripp. Third Row: Lisa Oilman, Lori Olszewski, Pau- la Chubick, Diane Moore, Nancy Gassen, Chri.sty Dor- gan, Tonie DiBlosi, Century Lawson, Tkra Lucibello, CeAnn Childress, Sherry Barnes, Angle Kennedy, Lisa Layman and Tonya Malcom. Fourth Row: T mmy Walters, Cheryl Reisner, Eileen Davis, Stac ' Ehrhardt, Colleen Park, Kim Critel, Margaret Row, Melonie Mikesell, Mindy Jenkins, Lynn Summers, Shantea Steiger, Jenny Williams, Susan Williamson and Ann Reichert. Back Row: Karla Covey, Christine Schick- er, Jill Naylor, Janet Boden, Theresa Anderson, Rozanne Hass, Jennifer Drake, Amy Erickson, Denise Ibsen, Lara Sj-pkens, Darla Ideas, Shannan Mastio and Paula Lampe. Greeks l69 PhiMu Front Row: Heather Philip, Janna Fresh, Cheryl Con- dra, Sarah Hassler, Michelle Moore, v.p.; Margaret Harriman, pres.; Beth Harrison, treas.; Patricia Scan- Ian, Deanna Pelton, sec; and Christine Smith, sec. Second Row: Kellie Watt, Michelle Burch, Jane Moore, Shelly Brabec, Jeanette Combs, Kristy Wolfer, Becky Sutton, Jennifer Gallop, Lori Anderson, Tiffany Es- slinger, Mikki Laybon, Suzanne Higgins, Alisa Lara, Jacque Hoppers, Maria Ferguson, Jennifer Stone, Michelle Stramel and Laura Jensen. Third Row: Lori Blankenship, Sheryl AnderUk, Janet Hurst, Jennifer Jones, Carol Schieber, Lea VanBecelaere, Sherri For- ney, Angela Wilson, Barb Meyer, Michelle Lee, Jen- nifer Shaw, Shari Goetz, Jodi Carpenter, Angela Walterscheid and Missy Ferguson. Fourth Row: Vicki James, Jennifer Mees, Jennifer Schuyler, Kara Gra- ham, JuUe Wihnoth, Shawn Linkey, Carrie Crawford, Tiffany Burchett, Jana Johnson, Mitzi Craft, JuUe Blomquist, Nelsie Henning, Mary Blazevich, Julie Mock, Tkra Long, Sonya Smith and Lynn McHenry. Back Row: Cathy Pogue, Paula Lary, Jill Pender, Jen- ny Esslinger, Heidi Dillingham, Sharon Andrews, Elizabeth Gibson, Deborah Riske, Carla Cambier, Anne Simon, Kristin Thompson, Angela Honz, Kathy Zielke, Geri Gunther and Jennifer Hardy. Sigma Sigma Sigma Front Row: Cindy Heimann, Jennifer Johnston, Lisa Scimeca, Sandy Headrick, Leslie Wilcox, Kristine Suess, Andrea Jack and Jennifer Egender. Second Row: Kimberly Clark, Ana Oats, Marie Schreck, Audra Pulley, treas.; Brenda Milligan, pres.; Carol Greever, v.p.; Cary Boatman, sec; Mickie Maxwell, Heather Malmberg and Anne Dryden. Third Row: Sta- cy Phillips, Kimberly Boyer, Tia Waugh, Dana McFall, Angela Tucker, Dani Linneman, Kristi Latta and Stephanie Wynne. Fourth Row: Jennifer Willson, Sta- cy Bogart, Kerry Sallee, Sarah Sims, Victoria More- lock, Kerry Miller, Kim Barmann, Kelly Halsted, Tknya Loughead, Leanne Hagan and Andrea Crawford. Fifth Row: Lori Bartruff, adviser; Debra Hennesy, Jan Stephens, Ann English, Karin Winquist, JuUe Quigg, Angle Schaffer, Jodi Nienhuis, Leza Heiland, Susie Adamson and Christi Rupe. Back Row: Helen Mutz, adviser; Virginia Summa, adviser; Candice Moore, Angela Brown, Renee Bourne, Michelle Jen- sen, Ramona Dillinger, Michelle Nestel, Traci Poppa, Kristy Toelle, Cindy Gonzalez, Nancy Lynk, Alecia Paolillo and Jennifer Anfinson. P, urer 1 iry esstar tended Ther west course ••Ou gainin class! mans But seem I biecli there ' turec remac theai ■li ith but it: harde Hoppi The busy evenl Ball, Valeni Spriiij their Ik tobr The mone tare ticket 170 Greeks B ehind the letters ± v Mu President Mar- garet Harriman and Treas- urer Beth Harrison began their year long before class- es started. Both members at- tended a national convention in Atlanta in early July. Then, it was back to North- west for classes and, of course. Rush. Our semester began with gaining our largest pledge class ever: 37 girls, Harri- man said. But the pledges did not seem to mind having such a big class. I loved being a part of a large pledge class because there were so many different kinds of girls, Paula Lary said. Homecoming was a mix- ture of joy and disappoint- ment for the Phi Mu women. Harriman was a finalist for Homecoming Queen, but Phi Mu lost Homecoming Sup- remacy after monopolizing the award for a decade. We were disappointe ' with the judges ' decision; but it gave us incentive to tr harder next year, Jacqu Hoppers said. The women of Phi Mu kep. busy hosting many social events such as a Masquerade Ball, Christmas Formal, Valentine ' s Day Informal and Spring Luau, which involved their parents. I loved Luau because I got to bring my two families together: my Phi Mu family and my real family, Lori Blankenship said. The women also raised money to donate to their na- tional philanthropies. lb benefit Project HOPE-a group that provides health care in Third World nations— they sponsored a skating party and sold tickets. ' ' It was a chance for every- one to be a kid, Harriman said. M. he women of Sigma Sigma Sigma added a new twist to .some of their social activities. In an effort to improve their image in the communi- ty, the group sponsored serv- ice projects in cor junction with other Greek orgaruza- tions. For Halloween they hosted a party with the men of Del- ta Sigma Phi. Children in the community were invited to wear costumes, bob for ap- ples and brave a haunted house built by Delta Sigs. Similar projects were col- lecting food for the Mar ville Food Pantry with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and an Easter Egg Hunt. We wanted to have a posi- tive image in the community and achieve better relations with other Greek organiza- tions through service projects, President Mickie Maxwell said. Tri Sigmas also sponsored their annual Robbie Rage Bal- loon Ascension. They sold chances, then released the balloons at half- time of a home football game. The owner of the balloon traveling farthest won a cash prize. The Robbie Page Fund aided hospitalized children. Sigmas also hosted their annual ' Bed Rock Christ- mas party where they, along with their dates, rocked in their pajamas. Our theme was The Night Before Christmas, Angela Nally said. We had a great time running around in our pajamas. At the Homecoming Variety Show, Phi Mu ' s Angela Walter- scheid and Michelle Moore por- tray Dean Hubbard and his wife. The skit placed second. P joto by Sarah Frerking In front of an estimated 1,000 spectators, the women of Tri-Sig perform Bobby F an. Marie Schreck, Christine Seuss, Susan Adamson and Tknya Loughhead portray football players in the Homecoming Variety Show. Pho- to by Sarah Frerking Greeks 171 ehind the letters TjLlpha Kappa Lambda started the fall semester with a fresh look by sponsoring its first Pai-ents ' Work Weekend. Parents from throughout the four-state area helped dry-wall the first floor, as well as instaUing a new floor and shower in one bathroom. An additional door was also added to meet fire regula- tions. AKL Treasurer Charles Es- tep said the project was a success. Besides getting a lot ac- complished, we had the op- portunity to meet each other ' s parents and get to know them, Estep said. It showed the parents that we did something besides party all the time. In the area of social serv- ice, the AKLs became the proud parents of a one-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 71 on the south side of Maryville. Under the State Highway Department ' s Adopt-a- Highway program, the group gave the area a thorough cleaning at least four times each year The AKLs and their Lil ' Sisses also sponsored a social gathering for Head Start chil- dren in fall and spring, and threw a party, complete with dancing and refreshments, for employees of Maryville ' s Sheltered Workshop. Hoping to raise enough cash to carpet their house in the next year, AKLs worked concessions at Kansas City Royals and Chiefs games and distributed applications for Visa and Mastercard to fel- low students. AKL member Wayne Gan- ger convinced his father to dig a volleyball court in the fraternity ' s back yard in the fall. Sand was added in the spring, and the men began planning for hot tournament action. ii w. e are Delta Chi. We are individuals. That was the motto echoed throughout the halls of the nearly 100-year-old brick Vic- torian mansion on West Se- cond Street. Delta Chi boasted a roster of 98 members during a year in which the men achieved recognition and awards for excellence from the Univer- sity and from the national Delta Chi Fraternity. Among the awards on the national level were the Presi- dent ' s Cup, the National Award of Excellence and Outstanding Service Program Awards. Locally, Delta Chi received the Homecoming Supremacy and Parade Supremacy Awards. Delta Chi and Delta Zeta joined forces in December to throw a Christmas party complete with Santa Claus for Head Start children. For one week in the fall the Delta Chi phone lines were open for Handyman Week calls. Local residents needing assistance with odd jobs could enhst the assistance of a Delta Chi. Delta Chi set campus stan- dards reflecting concern over the excessive and illegal uses of alcohol. A fraternity was about more than alcohol and party- ing, and that was our mes- sage as Delta Chis, President Rocco Bene said. Delta Chi members were making plans for the 100th anniversary celebration of their house in 1990. The structure had already been registered as a landmark by the Missouri State Historical Society. Although the Delta Sig- ma Phi fraternity house was destroyed by fire, members ' attitudes were not so easily burned. We didn ' t have many par- ties since our house burned, but we still did what we could, President Ed Hymes Fraternity smokers give Delta sigs Todd Gosserand, Scott Fitch, Jaime Schmidt and Mike Spike a chance to share stories with a rushee. Photo by Mark Strecker said. What they could do includ- ed social activities and serv- ice projects. One such project was work- ing with their neighbors. They held a neighborhood clean-up and raked leaves, as well as inviting neighbors for a dinner The national chapter wanted to try to get away from the bad reputation fraternities had, Charlie Meyers said. We also want- ed to show people they could have a good time without getting drunk. A good time was just what they had when they held their annual arm wrestling tournament, from which all proceeds went to the March of Dimes. With plans for a new house underway, it turned out to be a rebuilding year for the Delta Sigs. 172 Greeks ;oi i ' Alpha Kappa Lambda Front Row: Tbm Jarrell, Mark Weishahn, Randall Up- dike, v.p.; Vince Sweeney, pres.; Charles Estep, treas.; Matt Jennings, sec; Tbny Boswell and Brett Shirk. Se- cond Row: Dan Collins, Joey Schoonover, Dave Kirst, John Miller, Scott Livingston, sec; Wayne Ganger, B.G. Simms and Jake Gronbeck. Third Row: Brian Younger, James Chapman, John Reece, Kermeth Grant, Darrin Mitchell, Ed Tfedesco, Steve King, Kevin Heese and Pat Maher Back Row: Dale Robertson, James McMorrow, Tbdd Boggess, Jim Herdlitchka, Ge- orge Duncan, Mike Dougherty, Shawn Murray, Jason Brown, Chadwick Hart and Brian Heinsius. Delta Chi Front Row: Paul Burger, Bill Oberg, Sam Mason and C.J. Hauptmeier Second Row: Mark Dereberry, Jeff Robinson, Curtis Morrison, sec; Hobert Rupe, Michael Lehman, pres.; Rocco Bene, sec; Mario Rodriguez, Dan Distler and Jerry Cook. Third Row: Tbm Van- saghi, Gerard Benavente, David Conklin, Steve Cole- man, Jeff Shelker-Cory, John Barry, Chris Rogers, Patrick Prorok, Matt Ballain, Kyle Bjork, Mike Lov- ing and Mike Fernandes. Fourth Row: Mark Camero, Owen Hambrook, Bill McGruder, Mike Hughes, David Steele, Vince Bower, Steve Linder, Mike McKenzie, Jeff Garrettsan, Mike Dunekacke and John Wan- ninger Fifth Row: Phillip Lucido, Mike McGinnis, Karl Jontz, Chris White, Brendan Kelly, John Blazek, Bri- an Stack, Bill Unger, Mike Creed, Tbm Miller, Steve Roland, Tbm Bukaty and David Knapp. Back Row: Paul Crider, Mike Maddison, Kent Barthol, Kirby Mor- rison, Ken Chaplin, Rick AUely, Tim Milius, James Tkr- water, Michael Goss, James Wallace, Mike Shane, Kurt Schma john and Steve Protzman. Delta Sigma Phi Front Row: Todd Langholz, John Marsh, sec; Tho- mas Gross, v.p.; Ed Hymes, pres.; Troy Downs, treas.; Mike Magers, Dean Schmitz and David Starich. Sec- ond Row: Jason Hull, Matt Haynes, Troy Apostol, L.C. Ewing, Kimbal Mothershead, Chris Blum, Jamie Schmidt, Doug Reed, Chris Turpin, Craig Campbell, Paul Barr, Scott Fitch, Craig Stalcup, Steve Steffens- meier and Steve Rouw. Third Row: Kurt Habiger, Lee Adelman, Rich Hamilton, John Kelly, Matt Johnson, Kent Carl, Todd Gosserand, Mark Campbell, Barry Hoffman and Tony Kilkenny. Fourth Row: Dr John Rhoades, adviser; Dr. Jim Smeltzer, adviser; Ned Men- denhall. Randy Nelson, Rick Schneider, Charles Mey- ers, Jeff Priddy, Brian McNicholas, Calvin Remmers, Doug Phelps and Dan Wells. Back Row: Steve Yeary, Andy Kouba, David Weber, Doug Leiting, Gary Mid- land, Victor West, Jason Stanbrough, Greg Nosthine, Jason Bearden, Barry Brown, Dave Goughnour and Tfed Ruis. Greeks 273 ehind the letters M. he fraternity of Phi Sig- ma Kappa reinforced its role as one of the most active and competitive influences on campus. However, a big change took place at the Phi Sig fraterni- ty last year when the group redefined its priorities, which included pledgeship. The Phi Sigs strove to keep their pledges ' grades high. It seemed the Phi Sigs suc- ceeded in their task, but it meant giving up the chance to defend their Homecoming Supremacy trophy. In the past, we depended on our pledges to help us with Homecoming, and be- cause of the time involved, their grades suffered, Presi- dent Rusty Richardson said. We decided to withdraw from Homecoming for the sake of our pledges and their grades, and it worked. Another advantage was the money they saved for repairs on their house. By cleaning Arrowhead Stadium following a tractor pull, they raised more money. They raised money for others when they participat- ed in a Toys for Tots, cam- paign to buy Christmas presents for needy children. Tradition underwent some change, but it seemed the competitiveness would never fade from the fraternity on College Avenue. S. ' igma Tau Gamma pulled together and made the year a special one. With a variety of activities, the Tkus helped the community, the University and them- selves. With a potentially harmful incident involving racial ten- sions at a party early in the school year, the Tkus were thrust into the spotlight and underwent serious criticism. As tension grew, a series of meetings were held with stu- dents involved. Victor Anza- lone and Troy Greenfield represented the Sig Tkus, and in the end, helped to soothe the tension. ' ' The whole incident start- ed badly, Anzalone said. I felt Christmas break calmed the whole thing down. Of course, there was still ten- sion, but the fraternity han- dled the incident with dignity. The Sig Tkus helped the community with activities such as blood donations, Bowl-a-thon and food drive. The fraternity also gave money to local charities and suppUed them with goods. J. he members of Sigma Phi Epsilon concentrated on strengthening their leader- Chad Nelson throws a right to Dan Hernandez during Sigma Phi Epsilon ' s Fight Night. Photo by Mark Strecker Mild weather provides Scott Dor- man a chance to winterize the TKE house. The work paid off when record-low temperatures set in. Photo by Ching Yap ship base, turning their sights internally rather than pro- moting broad campus in- volvement. The Sig Eps also excelled on the athletic field, as they were named Intramural Sup- remacy Champions among Greek men. They had strong seasons in football, basket- ball and volleyball. Sports weren ' t the only things in which the fraternity exceed- ed its expectations, however. Its pledges were extremely successful for the organiza- tion. We had a great pledge class, and they seemed to have their priorities straight, Treasurer Marco Rangal said. ' ' With the party- ing being cut down quite a bit, people found out that grades were very important. ' ' De ' emonstrating the spirit that was synonymous with their fraternity, the members of Tau Kappa Epsilon con- tinued as one of the most in- volved fraternities. The TKEs kept up with a big pledge class, intensity on the playing field and hard work. Athletics were a strong point for the fraternity, as they went to the finals in in- tramural Softball and were whiffleball champs. We did extremely well, Secretary Rick Kimball said. We had a good year in spring sports and did well in flag footbaU. They held mixers with all the sororities, which includ- ed Seven and Seven mix- er parties with the Phi Mus and Delta Zetas and their Halloween bash, Nightmare on Cooper Street. By working on their in- dividual and community goals, the TKEs demonstrat- ed that improvements wer- en ' t only for the house. 174 Greeks  u «ll, ' Phi Sigma Kappa Front Row: Jon Watson, treas.; Shawn McKee, Brian Miller, v. p.; Rusty Richardson, pres.; Eric Petersen and Kevin Sharpe, sec. Second Row: Shane Albin, Steve EUsbury, Daryl Anderson, Bill Whyte, Mike Adamson, Brad Filger and Chris Young. Third Row: Troy Moore, Perry Brown, Chris Bradfield, Jason Ripple, Christopher Dierolf, David Simpson, Mike Lorenz, Rodney Iktum, Matt Johnson and Chris Still. Back Row: Jeffrey Funk, Jacque Blackman, Mike Patten, Ted Smith, Justin Schaefer, Douglas Pilcher, Curtis Lorenz, Ted Burchett, Eric Kelderman, Rob Hunter and Bryan Richards. Sigma Tau Gamma Front Row: Marshall Shell, sec; Jeff Sanders, v.p.; Victor Anzalone. pres.; Troy Greenfield, v.p.; and James Dean. Second Row: Edward Windsor, Tim Fetrillo, Tim Carmichael, Brian Fields, Tod McCul- lough, Dave Warren, Todd McMuUen, Paul Thompson and Bart Monson. Third Row: Greg Cowan. Darin Beezley, Jayson Prater, Michael Teson, Jason Harring- ton, Joe Smith, Buddy Schwenk and Richard Cum- mings. Back Row: Troy Cox, Rick Morley, Paul Ryd- lund, T ' Clark, Jeff Gerdes, Eric Mains, Tim Bauder, r t Jones and Robert King. Sigma Phi Epsilon Front Row: Mark Lohnes, Marco Rangel, Matt Dar- rah. sec; Tim Tkdlock, Kent Porterfield, pres.; Chris Colhour, v.p.; and Mark Johannesman. Second Row: Richard Holloway, Jeff Booth, Tim Lynch, Scott Jones, Jeff Mattson, Ken Miller, Rob Carmichael, Mike Campo, Paul Rowlett, Phil Skeed, Jay Heermann and Steve Remore. Third Row: Brad Johnson, Michael Bu.s,sard, Erwin John.son. Rf)d .Johnson, Jimi Strauss, Snood Schneider, Mark Young, Shannon Rooney, Jeff Eversolc, Todd Jacobson and Tbdd Barfield. Back Row: Jeff Schramm, Thomas Ricker, Tbdd Arnold, Andy Ross, Dave Kirchhoefer, Brian Shaw, Scott Kurtz, Robb Kellogg, Stephen Wademan and Richard ■Judge. Tau Kappa Epsilon Front Row: Stuart Gorton, David McLain, Erich Bee- son, pres.; Thomas Bart, treas.; Rick Kimball, sec; Mark Henry and Shawn McCoUom. Second Row: Ching Yap, Troy Suhr, Mark Mikesell, Mike Gooding, Dan Worthley, Bob Swinford, Andy Ruble, Lloyd Blank, Todd Clites, Pat Martin and David Hestand. Third Row: Pete Wieland, Jeff Sloan, Jeff KeUy, Kevin Rugaard, David Harris, Mike Wynne, Wayne Cherry, Tom Rugaard, Steve James, Kevin Weiss, Jim Seck- ington and Kevin Collier Fourth Row: Doug Reis, Michael Miller, Bryan Skalberg, Mike Crane, Scott Dor- man, Steven Whitt, Brett Cooper, Mark Gerling, David Ebright, Greg Knowles and Duncan Evans. Back Row: Tbdd Hansen, Lonnie Sauter, Bill Fountain. Eric Mansfield, Marty Baier, Freddie Brown, Jim Doyle, Rick Havel, Marc Stith, Michael Murray and Jim (ileason. ehind the letters w. ith only two little sis- ter organizations remaining on campus, the AKL Lil ' Sisses felt they were mem- bers of a select group. Buck- ing the national trend toward phasing out little sister groups, Alpha Kappa Lamb- da kept its affiliate intact and working diligently. The fact that the AKLs had organizations for both males and females helped during Rush, President JuUe Hol- man said. The Lil ' Sis group was a unique thing, and a real edge for the frat, Holman said. Freshmen saw us different- ly than other organizations because we had both groups. The Lil ' Sisses assisted AKLs with fund-raisers and other projects, as well as sponsoring some activities on their own. In the spring, they helped the fraternity with its alumni weekend. Each semester, the Lil ' Sisses and AKLs sponsored a party for MaryvUle Headstart students, including games and refreshments. The Lil ' Sisses tried to make themselves an integral part of the fraternity not only to assist the members, but also to ensure the con- tinuing existence of their group. J. he Daughters of Diana found a new way to get wild in the fall when they adopt- ed an animal at the Kansas City Zoo. Their Wild Child was a dik-dik, a small deer-like creature they paid to feed and support for one year The Daughters, who were an af- fihate of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, began planning for the adoption during summer. We figured we ' d be sup- porting something important by donating to the zoo, and we wanted to do something constructive with our money, President Melody Smith said. Things were a little tamer on the home front, as the Daughters continued to sup- port the TKEs. They assisted the men with service functions such as their Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween party for neigh- borhood children. The Daughters also assist- ed during fraternity pledge- ship, when they took ' ' secret sons. Each woman left her son gifts and notes, welcom- ing him to the TKE family On their own, members held their Daughter Rush and plarmed a mixer with the AKL Lil ' Sis organization. The two were the only re- maining little sister groups in the campus Greek system. I thought the reason for fraternities phasing out little sister groups had a lot to do with nationals, Smith said. ' ' The reason we were still in existence was the guys want- ed us around. Akl Lil Sis Front Row: Susie Kempf, Michelle Ager, Noele Heath, v.p.; Julie Holman, pres.; Sherry Weyer, treas.; Arleen Anderson, sec; and Laurie Hagen. Second Row: Caro- lyn Smith, Cindy Holford, Christina Pecquet, Rochelle Gibson, Shelly Hildreth, Julie Weichel, Lisa Glidewell, Michelle Schneider and Jeannie O ' Donnell. Third Row: Janette Gerken, Lisa Osborn, Tonya Diblosi, Rhonda Billups, Jackie Bruck, Jesie Still, Jill Fengel and Lisa Amburn. Back Row: Paula Hagan, Debbie Priebe, Lisa Smith, Anne Southerland, Chris Heimke, Carla Schleuger, Amy Fisher, Michelle Heitman, Jeri Ray and Michelle Joy. Daughters Of Diana Front Row: Kerri Silcott, treas.; Tonya Malcom, sec; Diane Robertson, Melissa Sanny, v.p.; Joed Trapp, pres.; Lesa Vaught and Stephanie Richardson. Second Row: Carrie Johnson, Barbie Weaver, Robin Arm- strong, Shana Brawe, Melody Smith and Jenny Sato- ry. Third Row: Karolyn Knutson, Mimi Glaspie, Ruth Tijerina, Kristin Hummer and Lisa Swartz. Back Row: Laurie Thompson, Christina Moreno, Kari Van Gorp and Deb Johnson. l76 Greeks f PEP Communication. It was essential as p coaches gave pep talks to guide athletes. The stategypaid off when students completed exceptional seasons. - Baseball player Scott Spurgeon was named MIAAs Most Valuable Player, and ' Bob Sundell high jumped his way to the Olympic trials. Janet Clark ' became the all-time leading scorer in MIAA women ' s basketball his- . ■ - tory, and Sandy Nelson became the first MIAA woman to hit tri- ' pie figures for a season in points, ,- rebounds, assists and steals. • The women ' s tennis team finished second in the conference, track teams qualified seven events for nation- ' als, the baseball team shared the MIAA Northern Division Champi- ' onship and the men ' s basketball , team captured the conference championship title. - Pep Talk. It was more than locker room chatter It spread among players, . ' . coaches and fans— it was a spirit that made every team a winner Boosm Spirit came from var- ious sources, both in shouts from the stands and words of encouragement from the floor Pans had a lot to cheer about as teams were ranked high in con- ference standings. Photo by Dean Carlson n y TT After several dis- j m Y( f4 appointing Bear- 1 iJ A aA cat losses, place- kicker Peter Rameh gathers his energy for a game. Because of po- litical problems, the Lebanon native faced deportation during the fall before authorities extended his stu- dent visa. Photo by Jeff Martin l76b Sports Record breaker m Coach Jim Johnson ' s expectations for a good year were exceeded when the baseball team ended its season with a record number of wins. -page 186 High hopes mrrm S r 1 ! l v ' A Hvl Coming off an MIAA Conference Championship, the Bearcat basketball team welcomed back four returning starters and looked forward to a season that promised to be one of its best yet. -page 202 Recognition Track team members were able to experience pride in their achievements when thev performed well in both state and national competitions, highlighted by out- standing ' fforts from several athletes. -page 182 Sports l76c For your information Cain plays major role in athletic program by Suzie Zech WhPn I A play-by-play rerun of Sports VVIICII I Information Director Larry looked Cain ' s life would reveal a man married to his job. As SID, Cain ' s job was to pub- prAljnrj ot licize, promote and record the accomplishments of the athlet- niir ClirrPCC ' ' program, a task that some- UUI oUOLCoo, times carried a staggering work- AU u ■ load. I tnOUQnt it ' ' ' n ' t know how people with faiLuhes could do this job n nth i n n ' often wondered how a mar- I lull III I y riage could survive it, Cain I .1 said. I was required to be away I60O inall from home a good percentage of the time. r6m3rk3bl6 ' ' Caln ' s devotion to sports ear- ned a hint of disappointment . „ . with it. He admitted he had al- Larry l 3in ways been interested in sports, but added with a sigh of resig- nation that he had never been ' ' exceptionally skilled as an athlete. But I wanted to stick with it in some capacity or another, he said. At 41, Cain at times felt a pang of guilt mixed with a good measure of amusement about his career involvements. I sometimes looked around and said, ' Gee, here ' s this old man still interested in all these games ' But it was the fabric of my life and so ei joyable that I saw no reason to quit. Cain ' s marriage to his work took place in 1980 when he left a position as women ' s sports information director at Idaho State University and came to Northwest. It was an accident of timing, Cain said, peering through wire-rimmed glasses. I had asked for a pay raise and affirmation didn ' t come until after I ' d accepted this job. Cain, who tried to cover all home events and as many away events as possible, was born and raised in Nebras- ka. When he came to Missouri, he expected to stay only one year I was treated so well that it would have taken an ex- ceptionally good offer to get me to leave, Cain said. The spring season was referred to as the insanity sea- son by those in his profession. There were so many Sunday competitions in the spring that I ' d be on the road many weekends and not get home until 7 on Sunday night, he said. Then I ' d have to pre- pare releases on six sports in time to go out Monday morn- ing at 9. There were several times during Cain ' s career when he greeted the suru-ise and fellow employees on Monday morning after pulling an all-nighter. My supervisor. Bob Henry, would look at me with a very concerned look and ask if I ' d been home yet, Cain said. Then he d order me to go home. ' Spring was the most hectic season for the SID and staff. F ll and winter were also busy. I told people I was at their disposal 24 hours a day, seven days a week from August through May, but if they wanted to see me in June or July they ' d better make an appointment because I was likely to be anywhere. Cain said although he was tired of road trips on the job— How many times can you go to Warrensburg or Kirksville and see something really different? —he began to ergoy traveling on his own. He returned to Idaho every summer to help with a soft- ball tournament, traveled to Arizona to visit friends and family and he longed to drive east to visit the Baseball Hall of Flame. Some of the little leisure time Cain had was spent read- ing about history and politics. Cain confessed he wasn t a big television watcher. I sat at home with 34 channels of cable and hardly watched any of them. ' However, he said he hadn t missed a Denver Bronco ' s game since 1960 and was, of course, a Nebraska fan since before they were good. ' Cain said the decade of the ' 80s was an unprecedented era for athletic success in the history of the school. We had conference champs in virtually every sport, Ail- Americans and teams in national tournaments, ' ' he said. Cain credited this to outstanding coaches and exception- al, hard-working athletes. ' ' It was no big secret that we were closer to the bottom than top of the conference in terms of dollars available for athletics, Cain said. We were not winning by throw- ing dollars at people. When I looked around at our suc- cess, I thought it nothing less than remarkable. It was fun and a privilege to be a very small part of it. But through recording sports events for nearly a decade, Cain had become more than just a reporter He was one of the most important players in the Northwest athletic program. 176d Larry Cain Working on a Sunday afternoon, Larry Cain records statistics. Another job Cain undertook was sending sports information to the parents of Northwest ath- letes. Photo by Dean Carlson One of Larry Cain ' s duties is to keep statistics for the Bearcats and ' Kittens. Cain recorded a win for the ' Cats against Southeast Missouri State Univer- sity, 71-69. Photo byDebbyKerr While catcliing Larry Cain at sports events is easy enough, it ' s equally as easy to catch him working behind the scenes. Pho- to by Dean Carlson At tlie Bearcat basl(etball game against Southeast Missouri State University, Sports Information Director Larry Cain gets a bet- ter view of the count. North- west hired Cain in July 1980. Photo by Debby Kerr Larry Cain They had a legend to live up to. In previous years they had placed second and been the champions of the MIAA Conference. With only three returnees, the players on the Bearkitten tennis team had their work cut out for them. Nevertheless, they rebuilt quickly to finish in a solid second place in the conference. At first, we were unsure of who was going out, so we weren ' t co- hesive, Amy Andersen said. We didn ' t have as much talent as the Competitive ' Kittens test skills against tough teams by Connie Ferguson We didn ' t have as much talent as the conference champs, but we had more drive and dedication. Amy Andersen conference champs, but we had more drive and dedication. The attempt to become a cohesive team was hampered by play- ers ' injuries. We got used to playing together and when someone got hurt, it made it harder to get our momentum back, Pam Iktro said. Although losing conference proved to be a disappointment, the ' Kittens beat all other conference schools in dual matches, and they won all their conference matches. They were riding a 10-game winning streak when they were defeated by Notre Dame, a Divi- sion I school. It was a quality schedule, putting the ' Kittens against Division I teams for one-third of their matches. Those schools had more money to recruit better players, so it was kind of intimidating, but it was good practice, Leintz said. The coach scheduled those matches so we could be really prepared when we came back into our own conference. While up against bigger schools, the ' Kittens managed to compile a 13-6 overall record. Coach Mark Rosewell attributed their wins in part to practice drills prepared by Assistant Coach Godwin Johnson. As the ' Kittens tallied wins, Andersen became Northwest ' s most winning player ever. She was the first player in the history of the women ' s tennis program to earn 100 singles and doubles victories. Joining her in first place were Kelly Leintz, in first flight sin- gles, and Patty Dingfield in the sixth flight. We were happy to get so many top individuals into the win- ning flights, Rosewell said. All of them were seniors, so it made their last year kind of nice. Even though they lost some valuable players at the end of the season, the women ' s tennis team had significant gains. Besides winning yet another title in the conference, they also gained ex- perience that would be carried into next season. 178 Front Row: Assistant Coach God- win Johnson, Anne Arts, Laura Kelly and Coach Mark Rosewell. Back Row: Amy Andersen, Kel- ly Leintz, Vicki Hollander, Carie Correll and Patty Dingfield. Women ' s Tennis Overall record 13-6 Conference record 4-0 Conference matches Central Mo. 6-3 UM-St. Louis 7-2 Northeast Mo. 5-4 Lincoln Univ. 7-2 Conf. Championships 2nd Anne Arts returns the ball to her opponent during a singles match. The season included matches with Division I schools. Photo by Kevin FuUerton. Stretching to her limit, Lisa Lawrence reaches out for a tough shot. Lawrence finished second in the MIAA Tourna- ment. Photo by Kevin FuUerton MIAA Champion Kelly Leintz toss- es her racket after a challenging game. Leintz defeated Liz Han- ing of MO-Rolla 6-4 and 6-2 for the championship. Photo by Kevin FuUerton liii liiii A strong forehand helps Amy An- dersen in defeating her oppo- nent from Johnson County Com- munity College. Andersen, a senior, accumulated over 100 career wins during her college tennis career. Photo by Kevin FuUerton Women ' s Tennis 179 Whenever we beat Division I schools, it boosted morale tremendously. Kendell Hale Challenging ' Cats overcome obstacles on the road to success by Sean Green Challenges were nothing new to athletes, but members of the Bear- cat tennis team found that facing them together was the key to suc- cess. Despite tough Division I com- petition and late-season iryuries, ' Cats were able to close the year with a record of 15-5. Coach Mark Rosewell felt the team made an excellent showing with victories over tough Division I teams. Although the team lost to Iowa State, they were able to de- feat colleges such as Creighton and Western Illinois. Whenever we beat Division I schools, it boosted morale tremen- dously because they were typically bigger and better, Kendell Hale said. It was a real confidence builder. The confidence the team built went a long way in regular sea- son tournament play. They won the Emporia State Taurnament, which included 11 Kansas teams. They also won the John Byrd Classic, Northwest ' s tennis tournament. We won most of our matches because we were a team, and we worked together as a team, he said. Down the stretch, injuries plagued the ' Cats. Heiko Struder led the team until torn tendons prevented him from playing the last three weeks of the season. Struder ' s iryury made it a little harder on the rest of us since he was such an important part of the team, Jonas Norell said. But we knew what we had to do, and we really pulled together. Rosewell felt the Bearcats played extremely well at MIAA Champi- onships at the Lake of the Ozarks. They fell only one match shy of winning a second conference title in a row and I was very happy with their performance in the championship and throughout the season, Rosewell said. In the championships the team repeated their outstanding 1987 performance of putting every player in the final matches. Rob Veasey won his third consecutive title in the sixth flight of singles. In the doubles flights, Veasey and Rafal Wojcik won the No. 3 flight and Norell and Antonio Becerra won the No. 2 flight. One of the biggest honors the Bearcat tennis team received was being ranked fifth overall in the Division II Region. With a winning record, individual achievements and the satis- faction of knowing they had overcome challenges, Rosewell called their season a success. Front Row: Coach Mark Rose- well, Mike Berger, Antonio Be- cerra, Jorge Castilla, Kendell 180 Hale and Assistant Coach God- win Johnson. Back Row: Jonas Norell, Rafal Wojcik, Paul Elliott and Rob Veasey. Men ' s Tennis Overall record 15-5 Conference record 4-0 Conference matches Central Mo. 9-0 UM-Rolla 9-0 UM-St. Louis 8-1 Northeast Mo. 7-2 Conf. Championships 2ncl 1 4 J i MI '   l li .i . W Concentration is evident as Jonas Norell returns a sene from his Emporia State opponent. Norell and Antonio Becerra finished se- cond in doubles at the MIAA Championships. Photo by Kevin Fullerton Setting a stance to deliver a smashing backhand, Jorge Castilla concentrates before con- tact with the ball. Castilla finished the season with a total of 20 wins. Photo by Mark Strecker Rob Veasey prepares to slice the ball. Veasey won his third title in the sixth flight of the MIAA Championship singles competi- tion and won the No. 3 flight for doubles with Rafal Wojcik. Pho- to by Kevin Fullerton Meeting the ball with a forehand, Paul Elliott hopes to get the ball over the net. Elliott and his dou- bles partner, Jorge Castilla, finished the year with a 12-9 record and second-place in the MIAA. Photo by Mark Strecker Men ' s Tennis l81 High juniper Bob Sundell demon- strates winning form at a Bear- cat meet. He received Ail- American honors and cleared a jump of seven feet, five inches, to qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials. Photo by Kevin FuUerton Three freshmen Bearkittens keep tlieir stride while a runner from rival CMSU leads the pack. Kim O ' Riley, Diane Jensen and Geri McFarland participated in middle-distance events. Photo bv Kevin FuUerton As runners battle for the lead, time judges Stephanie Kempf, Eugene Stillman, Jackie Hoover and John Witkofski enjoy watching the race from the side- lines. Photo by Kevin FuUerton Stretching over the sand, Charles Mahone focuses on a landing point. Mahone, a sophomore from Kansas City, also jumped hurdles. Photo by Kevin FuUerton 182 Track ( M. We had a lot of potential, and that was demonstrated when we won events we hadn ' t even entered before. Dwayne Young Because competition in track usually meant in- dividual glory and team pride, the Bearcats and Bear- kittens had reason to be proud when members won national and state recogni- tion. Recognition came when the team qualified seven events for the indoor track nationals and high jumper Bob Sundell made the Olym- pic trials. In national com- petition, the ' Kitten mile re- lay team of Yolanda Alex- ander, Angela Howard, Kim Spriggs and Venus Harris grabbed AU-American recognition with its sixth-place fini.sh. Team members were able to meet their own goals, as well. Lisa Basich broke four records in the indoor season in the 800-meter, l,5()()-meter, 3,000-meter and the mile. Though the Bearcat team was composed mostly of freshmen and sophomores, the members were able to overcome inexperience. We had to develop a lot of inner leadership and learn to take responsibility for the team, sophomore Steve Moore said. Our uppercla-ssmen handled the responsibility of pulling the team together well. Other members credited Coach Richard Flanagan with helping the young team through its season. Coach Flanagan saw hidden talent in our members. Dwayne Young said. We had a lot of potential, and that was demonstrat- ed when we won events we hadn ' t even entered before. The big individual performance for tlu Cats was from Rob Sun- dell, who qualified for both outdoor nationals and the Olympic t rials. Whether working on breaking individual records or digging deep to develop potential, track meml)ers pushed to improve their ta- lents and bring home wins. Recognition Teams strive to reach potential by Cynthia Angeroth MEN ' S TRACK. Front Row- Doug Holtzen, David Nowak, Rodney Grayson, Jarvis Red- mond, Dervon Nash, Asa Young and William Hamilton. Second Row: Brad Seifert, Dwayne Young, Rob Golston, Charles Mahono, Renwick Bovell, Stephen Moore, Nick Stella and Brian Calderon. Third Row: Dallas Shipley Bob Sundell, Kelly Zart, Mike Hayes. Bob Calegan, Mark Sorfonden. .Jeff Tliomp- son and Robert Kellogg. Fourth Row: Rodney Tve, Dave Eagleton, Dale Mont hoi. Eric Kellar, Lloyd Hunt. Ru.ss Hendrix and Robert Finegan. Back Row: Mark YanSickle, Rusty Adams, .Jon Billman, Mike Ciodbout, Mike Davis, Jimmy Migletz and Chad Nelson. WOMEN ' S TRACK. Front Row: Lisa Basich, Clairessa Washington, Angela How- ard, Venus Harris, Tkmmy King and Holly Miller. Se- cond Row: Diana .Jensen, Yolanda Alexander, Kim Sprigg, Kathy Tcri- ' , Kia Habisreitinger and Geri McFarland. Third Row: Marion Daniel, Stephanie Johnson, .lenny Satory, Rhonda Bradshaw, Denise Ibsen and Stephanie Kemiv 1831 ' i In first game action against IVIis- souri Western, Tiffany Daven- port swings through Angela Pet- titt ' s pitch. Davenport connect- ed for a triple in the sixth inning as the ' Kittens lost the opening game, 7-4. Photo by Chuck Holley Sliortstop Denise iVIiller gets a force out at second base in double-header action against Simpson College. Miller batted in the game-winning run in the first contest, but the Bearkittens fell to their opponents in the se- cond game. Photo by Chuck Holley m f.: 184 Softball Safe at second, Lara Anderson sets the pace for a game against Metro State. Anderson batted in the winning run of the contest in extra innings. Photo by Chuck Holley Going for the double play, Tiffa- ny Davenport fires the ball to first. The ' Kittens won the se- cond game of the double-header against Missouri Western, 7-3. Photo by Chuck Holley From the beginning, the Bearkit- ten Softball team knew a season of hard work was ahead. With 11 freshmen in their ranks, they ex- pected a season of building on young talent. Although the num- bers indicated a losing record— 18-25 overall— Coach Gay- la Eckhoff felt she had coached a winning team. For Eckhoff, the challenge was to bring out the younger players ' spirit while giving them ex- perience. Upperclassmen agreed Our record didn ' t show how good we were. It was one of the best teams I had been on. .. . . . f.. f . • Denise Miller that a big part of the freshmen s contribution to the team was enthusiasm, dedication and willing- ness to work. The freshmen came in and got along well, shortstop Denise Miller said. They weren ' t as shy as some rookies, and they made the upperclassmen feel comfortable. Although team spirit remained high, the ' Kittens seemed to buckle at the wrong times during the season. Hitting was the team ' s strong suit, but their dependence on that factor worked against them when they hit a slump. Although the team ' s overall batting average was the highest in four years, con- sistency was a real problem. In the MIAA Round Robin Tourna- ment, hitting brought both great wins and disapppointing losses. We felt we really should have — beaten the teams we lost to, like Southwest Baptist and the Univer- sity of Missouri-Rolla, pitcher Chris Blankenau .said. But two of our best wins all season were to Northeast Missouri State and Southeast Missouri State. Southeast was even ranked nationally. Finishing fourth in the tournament, the ' Kittens also beat Cen- tral Missouri State. They went on to lose to CMSU in another tour- nament, a frustrating break for the players. Our record didn ' t show how good we were, Miller said. It was one of the best teams I had been on. It was a super group of athletes and friends. They also demonstrated individual athletic abilities. Catcher Amy Erickson made All-Conference MIAA first team, with team- mates Annie Melius and Debbie Root making second team. With high team spirit, talented role models and 14 returning players, the ' Kittens looked ahead to the future when they hoped to turn individual achievements into a winning record. Enthusiasm Record fails to reflect ' Kittens ' efforts by Suzan Matherne Softball Overall record 18-26 Conference record 8-7 Southeast Mo. 5-2 UM-St. Louis 3-8 UM-Rolla 8-1 Central Mo. 0-3 SW Baptist 1-2 Southeast Mo. 6-2 UM-St. Louis 0-1 Central Mo. 6-5 UM-Rolla 6-7 Northeast Mo. 2-1 Lincoln Univ. 5-3 Lincoln Univ. 7-0 SW Baptist 5-3 Central Mo. 2-4 UM-St. Louis 1-7 R 1 -a, -r, NORTHWEST MISSOURI ti S JTATE UNIVERSITY First Row: Christy Blankenau, Julee Hanna, Lora Bell, Christie Marquardt, Karma Bovard, Amy Hook and Tiffany Davenport. Second Row: Head Coach Gayla Echoff, Julie Koos, Sandi Jen- sen, Denise Miller, Lara Ander- i son and Assistant Coach Sarah Shillington. Third Row: Laura Brichetto, Amy Johnston, Annie Melius, Becky Violett, Deb Root, Tracy Fazio, Amy Erickson and Diane Burgus. 185 ' We had a season, and that was at- tributed to the whole squad. Scott Spurgeon Smashing Baseball team shatters record for most wins by Steve Savard For the second consecutive year, the Bearcat baseball team cap- nroot CQOCnn tured a share of the MIAA North- yiCClL bt doUII, em Division championship, shat- tering school records. Both the ' Cats and the Central Missouri State Mules finished regu- lar season play with 9-3 league records. Heading into the MIAA Post- Season Taurnament, Jim Johnson ' s club boasted a 33-12 mark and was one win shy of the all-time victo- ry record of 34 set by the 1980 squad. Not only did they break the record, they ended the season with the most wins ever, 35. Johnson was not surprised by the team ' s success. We had a really outstanding year, Johnson said. I expected a big year. The guys came together and played well to improve our overall record. The ' Cats got out of the blocks quickly, starting the season by winning four in a row. It wasn ' t un- til mid-season, however, that John- son ' s squad hit full stride. A 6-0 shutout against Iowa State in late March began an eight-game winning streak. For the second straight year, catcher Scott Spurgeon was a catalyst in the ' Cat offensive. Spurgeon belted 17 home runs, eclipsing his own single season mark of 13 set in 1987. His 30 career home runs shattered Chuck Lynn ' s career record of 20. For the year, Spurgeon hit .480 and led the ' Cats in nearly ev- ery offensive category on his way to a second consecutive season as the MIAA ' s Most Valuable Player Spurgeon was awesome, Johnson said. At times, he just domi- nated games. He was the best hitter I had ever coached. Spurgeon, however, downplayed his role in the team ' s success. I had a good year, but we all had good years, Spurgeon said. I did my part but so did a lot of other guys. We had a great sea- son, and that was attributed to the whole squad. With Spurgeon and other team members putting in outstand- ing performances, the team members were able to make that hard work pay off in the most winning season in ' Cat baseball history. 186 Front Row: As.sistant Coach Stan Stolte, Roger Hughes, Todd Bain- bridge, Don McCoy, lion Czanst- kowski, Tim Wolters, Kevin Goeken, Brian Greiintce, Doug Anderson and A-;si,stant Coach Quincey Noble. .Second Row: Head Coach Jim Johnson, Tiain er Chris Fine, Steve C ' lior. Scott Spurgeon, Dan Segel, Kent An- derson, Darrin Kregci. Cujiis Bryan, Mark I )ggy, l any Buck, Monte Johnson, Micke ' Bow- man and Assistant Coach Tony Reeder. Back Row: Txld Bis. cli, Joe lannuzzi, .lim Goeiken. Don Moldenhauer, -John W ' itkol ' ski, Ste -e Nelson, Clunk linskcll. Rocco Bene. W ' ancii hiiicN, Kevin .Nauano and Brad . l.iiri . Baseball Overall record 35-16 Conference record 9-3 Conference scores Northeast Mo. 5-4, 6-5 Lincoln Univ. 8-2, 9-0 Central Mo. 11-7, 8-14 Northeast Mo, 6-4, 4-8 Lincoln Univ. 9-2, 15-6 Central Mo. 4-3, 5-12 Playoff and tournament scores Central Mo. 7-6 Southeast Mo. 10-5 Central Mo. 8-12 UM-St. Louis 12-14 1l - , Scoring for the ' Cats, Ron Czanst- kovvski helps lead the team to a 1 1 -7 win against Central Missou- ri State University. The out- fielder scored 34 runs for the season and had 44 hits. Photo by- Mark Strecker •t Sliding into second, Bearcat Don Moldenhauer takes a chance on a double. Washburn ' s second baseman caught the ball, but wasn ' t quick enough to tag Mol- denhauer out. Photo by Kevin FuUerton After Dan Segal ' s double, John W ' ilkofski heads for home against Central Missouri State. The ' Cats lost the second game of the double-header, 14-8. Pho- to bv Kevin Fullerton On deck, batter Scott Simpson watciies Todd Bainbridgo take a swing in a pre-season Green and White game. The ' Cats finished the sea.son with a 9-3 record. Photo by Scott Drickey Baseball 187 Assistant Coach Gregg Ricono reprimands a player during the Missouri Western game, which the Bearcats lost, 27-26. Ricono was one of seven new coaches under first-year Head Coach Bud ElUott. Photo by Mark Strecker North V The Bearcat defense stops Griffon runiung back Darryl Duncan be- hind the line of scrimmage, while defensive back Greg Jones and ends Ernest Hawkins and Donald Finch assist on the tack- le. The Griffons rushed for 340 yards in their come-from-behind 27-26 win. Photo by Brad Richardson Interference by a IVIissouri West- em defensive back doesn ' t keep Maurice Taylor from losing his concentration on the pass. Tay- lor was the third leading Bear- cat receiver with 101 yards for the season. Phot o by Brad Richardson FQOTMLL STdFT w w ' There was no finger pointing. At mid-season, we still felt we could win big. Robert Lee A new year, a new coach, a new attitude. With these, the Bearcat football players hurdled optimisti- cally into a new season. They were ready to prove one thing— that they could be contenders for a spot at the top of the conference. But as the season wore on, it be- came apparent that the ' Cats would be lucky to escape the cellar We were really positive in the beginning, Robb Kellogg said. With a new coach and a new offense, we were ready for any- thing, maybe even a conference championship. One of the reasons for that optimism was new Head Coach Bud Elliott. We really didn ' t know what to expect, Dave Svehla, MIAA All-Conference linebacker, said. I think everybody noticed the team had a much better attitude. We were excited to get out on the field and see what was going to happen. Though the season turned out to be a losing one, players felt Elliott had a positive effect on the team. He was a classy individual, Kyle Ebers said. There was much more team unity with him around. He changed the whole program, including the attitudes of the players. George Doursham said the new coach also boosted ' Cat morale. He put a little pride back into the program, Doursham said. Even with positive energy flowing, though, the Cats still had trouble getting their first win. The players weren ' t disheartened at first, however The team really didn ' t get down at all, running back Robert Lee, who was also an MIAA All-Conference pick, said. There was no finger pointing. At mid-season, we still felt we could win big because it was just the little mistakes that were tripping us up. ' -continued Problems New coach tackles setbacks by Aaron Ashley Football Overall record 2-9 Conference record 2-4 The ' Cats ' season starts on the ground with a 41-0 loss against St. Cloud State. Erik Petersen was one of three ' Cats ii jured in that game. Photo by Jeff Martin St. Cloud State 0-41 Washburn Univ. 12-23 Missouri Western 26-27 West Texas State 42-65 Northeast Mo. State 29-55 Western Illinois Univ. 3-63 Southwest Baptist 31-20 Lincoln Univ. 17-18 Central Mo. State 17-45 Southeast Mo. State 13-37 UM-Rolla 17-7 Football 189 Problems -continued After a bad start in their first game against St. Cloud State, the Bearcats slowly started to make progress. In the game against Washburn, the ' Cats began to pull forward. Offense moved the ball better to put some points on the board. Then came the heartbreaker against rival Missouri Western State College. The ' Cats played tough throughout the first half, and left for the lockers at half time with a comfortable 19-10 lead. The ' Cats continued to play tough for the third quarter, but disaster struck in the fourth as the Griffons scored 14 unanswered points, win- ning the game, 27-26. With that loss behind them, the ' Cats started to prepare for an equally important game, Homecoming. It was a high scoring fare, with the combined total of 107 points, but Northwest came up be- hind West Texas State University, 65-42. With the first half over and not a single win, the ' Cats had to do some soul searching. There was a little drop in attitude, Svehla said. The upper- classmen didn ' t give up, though, and they didn ' t let anybody else get down either Two factors— iiyuries and inexperience— had led to several of the ' Cat ' s problems early in the season. Because several starters were injured, young players saw quite a bit of time on the field. The injury situation really brought the team down, Ebers, who missed games because of an ii jury, said. ' ' About half the team was out on injuries most of the season. That problem made the younger, less experienced players in- stant starters. The lack of playing experience hurt us a little bit, Kellogg said. A lot of us didn ' t really have the ' know how ' to win yet. On Oct. 10, that all changed, however, when the day the ' Cats had hoped for finally arrived. At Southwest Baptist University, the team chalked up its first win, 31-20. It was just a really good feeling, Doursham said. It got the burden off us, being our first win. Players agreed that Southwest Baptist was a good team, so it really showed the ' Cats could pull together and play well on both sides. It was then that we knew we could win any game, Lee said. The ' Cats only other win came at the home finale against the University of Missouri-RoUa. It was really important to win the last game. Svehla said. We ended the year with confidence, got ourselves started for the next season, and the seniors went out winners. Though the season wasn ' t all that players had anticipated, it end- ed up being valuable in its own way. It was a rebuilding year for the coaches and players— a season in which the final record didn ' t indicate the positive energy of the team and its potential to be a winner. 190 Football A 52-yard field goal by Peter Rameh was not enough to give the Bearcats a victory over Mis- souri Western. Rameh had a pair of field goals in the game, but the ' Cats still managed to lose the heartbreaker, 27-26. Photo by Brad Richardson In order to avoid a West Texas running back, Maurice Taylor strides toward the sideline. The ' Cats rushed for 214 yards, but they were still defeated 65-42. Photo by Brad Richardson Center Milte Hulen exchanges a high-five with offensive lineman George Doursham and Joe Por- zenski. Although the ' Cats lost, the offense set a record of most points scored on Homecoming with 42. Photo by Brad Richardson During the Missouri Western I game, Greg Jones suffers a leg injury. The iryury was not se- vere enough to keep the defen- sive back from playing in the Homecoming game the foUowing week. Photo by Mark Strecker Football 191 Shot attempt statistics are impor- tant in analyzing the team ' s ef- fort. Shawn Zanders kept stats for women ' s and men ' s home basketball games from the press box in Lamkin Gym. Photo by Jeff Martin Bearlcitten grad assistant Todd Smith and Head Coach Wayne Winstead confer during half- time. Along with Assistant Coach Gayla Eckhoff, they planned a strategy to conteract problems in a game against Mis- souri Western, which they lost, 74-81. Photo by Jeff Martin The Bearcat Pep Band, a vol- unteer band led by student Ky Hascall, got basketball fans into the spirit with lively tunes. Trombonists Allan Twilligear and Kevin Bell got help from Trevor Pyle, normally a percus- sionist. Photo by Jeff Martin S The top cat in the den, Bobby Bearcat surveys his domain in Lamkin Gym. Bobby appeared at all home football and basket- ball games, as well as the Cotton Bowl Parade in Dallas on Janu- ary 2. Photo by Jeff Martin •fl ' t ' Bearl(itten trainer Gay Anderson tapes Lisa Kenkel ' s ankle during halftime of the basketball game against Missouri Western. Pho- to by Jeff Martin l92 Game Day Before the tip-off Game day preparations involve more than players by Justin Cooper keep We just wanted to the irs think- ing about the we prepared for. Steve Tappmeyer The winter air was crisp as anticipation rose in the darkness. The crowd bus- tled into the warm light of Lamkin Gym, prepared for the excitement of a fast- paced game. nla PrC think The fans might not have J I dy C I O L M I m - cared what happened be- forehand; they were caught up in the anticipa- tion of what lay ahead. thinn WP ' coaches, players, LMMIVjO VVC officials, score keepers, Cheerleaders and Step- pers, the game didn ' t just start with tip-off. For some, it started as early as the night before. Both physical preparations of the gym and mental preparations of the players were essential to the smoothness of the game-day agenda. As the court was swept, bleachers were pulled out and popcorn was popped, the emphasis elsewhere was getting in the right frame of mind for the game. Most of our preparation was done prior to game day, Steve Tiippmeyer, men ' s basketball coach, said. We just wanted to keep the players thinking about the things we prepared for Keeping their minds on the game was important. Getting into a routine for the day of the game was common for players, as well as coaches and trainers. Player Bill Cowan said he tried to spend time alone to get his thoughts together The routine for some players bordered on superstition. The only real superstition I had for game day had to do with putting on my socks, Cowan said. I put two on my right foot, then two on my left. If I had done it any other way, I would have felt like some- thing bad was going to happen. Tkppmeyer said the team tried to mirumize those kind of mental crutches in their game day routines, however If guys had to have the same pair of underwear or socks on, it became a big deal in their minds, so I emphasized not getting too wrapped up in that kind of thing, Tappmeyer said. Although the readiness of coaches and players was essential to the game, other participants also had to prepare for basketball games. Cheerleaders, Steppers and band members all had to get psyched for the big night, as well as put in time practicing. We practiced hard for 90 minutes every day and an hour on game day to finalize our routines and see what changes were necessary, Stepper Cindy Hei- mann said. As fans began to file into the gym, final prepara- tions were underway. As spirit boosters took their places, scorekeepers and reporters gathered in the press box. Behind the scenes, officials relaxed in their dress- ing rooms, trying to push everything out of their minds but the game ahead. As the final moments ticked by, participants took time to relax before they took the floor Some listened to music or joked around, while others simply concentrated on the up- coming game. Finally, the tip-off arrived, and all the meditation and superstition were history. The crowd cheered for the action at hand, not aware of the hours of prepa- ration that had gone on before the contest. But for those involved, basketball games meant a full day ' s work. Minutes before the game, cheerleader Rachel Cole puts on an ankle brace to prepare for her performance. The Cheer- leaders practiced 11 hours every week to prepare for games. Photo by Jeff Martin Game Day l93 It was a season of contrasts for the cross country teams. While the men ' s team was plagued with in- juries and sent only one runner to regional competition, the women ' s team sent six members and per- formed well. Things looked fairly optimistic for the Bearcats early in the sea- son with Robb Finegan taking two first-place finishes. Finegan Improving The team was young, but we really improved before the sea- son was over. LIUyU nUI 11 gyffgj.g(j ankle and back injuries later, however, and was only able to pull 29th place out of the MIAA conference meet. Senior All-Conference performer Lloyd Hunt, however, had the best season of his career, running the 10-kilometer in 33:32 at the MIAA championships. When Finegan and others fell to injuries it prevented the team from fairing as well as the members had hoped. We were not experienced to start with, Head Coach Richard Alsup said. With the injuries, it became a tough season. While the Bearkittens, coached by Charlene Cline, had five returning members, the Bearcats ' team was composed mostly of freshmen and sophomores. We made steady progress throughout the season, Hunt said. The team was young, but we really improved before the sea- i son was over. Runners strive to complete tough season by Teresa Mattson Also striving for improvement, the six members of the women ' s team averaged 350 miles a week. Hard work paid off when both the men ' s and women ' s cross country teams defeated the Univer- sity of Missouri-Kansas City at the Nodaway Lake dual meet. The ' Cats had a score of 23-32 and a first-place finish by Hunt with a time of 27:25. The ' Kittens won 19-36, and had the top three finishers: Tam- my King with a time of 20:37, Stephanie Kempf with 20:56, and Denise Ibsen with 21:28. The ' Kittens traveled to Edwardsville, 111., to gain experience in regional competition. King was the top ' Kitten performer, plac- ing 58th with a time of 20:37. The season ended with the same contrasts that had character- ized the teams all season, with the men putting in a few good in- dividual performances and the women pulling together for a suc- cessful team effort. 194 Cross Country Geri McFarland overcomes the bridge near the midway point of the women ' s race at the North- west Invitational. McFarland ' s effort earned her a sixth-place finish in the meet. Photo by Jeff Martin As race time nears, Chad Nelson checks his spikes to make last- minute preparations. Nelson earned an eighth-place finish in the dual meet against Universi- ty of Mis.souri-Kansas City to help boost the team ' s standing. Photo by Joff Martin Before the race, Diana Jensen, Stephanie Kempf , Deruse Ibsen, Tammy King and Geri McFar- land huddle for a last-minute pep talk. Morning practices and long bus rides gave team mem- bers time to form friendships. Photo by Sarah Frerking Coach Richard Alsup speal(s with Jon Billman about the outcome of his cross country run. Be- cause they had only one home meet all season, the Bearcats were unable to utilize any home course advantage. Photo by Brad Richardson As the gun sounds, runners from Northwest and University of Missouri-Kansas City take off running. The end of the race found Bearkitten Tammy King in first place, helping the ' Kit- tens win the meet. Photo by Sarah Frerl ing Cross Country l95 With complete concentration, Rhonda McDonald sets the ball for a spike against Tarkio Col- lege. Although the ' Kittens lost the match, McDonald finished the season as runner-up in as- sists with 386. Photo by Jeff Martin Senior co-captains Kelly Cox and Nancy Pfeifler share a bit of en- couragement before the Bearkit- ten match against Missouri Western. Both players earned AU-MIAA honors in their final season at Northwest. Photo by Jeff Martin Straining for extra height, Terri Palmer and Kathy Webb team up for a block against Briar Cliff in the Bearkitten Invitational Ibur- nament. Northwest defeated the Ravens on their way to a second- place finish overall. Photo by Jeff Martin J 1196] Volleyball 7 ' There were ' freshman ' mis- takes that hurt us during key points. Peggy Voisin It was a season to forget. Finish- ing with an 11-26 record, some members of the volleyball team found it hard to pick out any high points in the season. Still, Coach Peggy Voisin felt the year had pre- pared the young team for better things. Also, the record wasn ' t a true in- dication of how the team played, as they lost several close games. Voisin said that although the sea- son was disappointing, it allowed younger players to work on their skills, improving the volleyball program overall. What we aimed for was turning the program around 360 degrees, but it would take a couple of years for that to happen, Voisin said. The inexperience of the team figured prominently in its problems. Many of the starting players didn ' t even play the year before. We had a lot of errors, Voisin said. There were freshman ' mistakes that hurt us during key points, Voisin said. But the players said the team seemed to improve as the season rolled along. We were all basically new peo- ple, but as the year went on we be- gan to mold as a team, Laura Bo- wen said. Although there were many inexperienced players, two seniors set records in their final year of play. Kelly Cox set the record for most aces in a match with 13, and Nancy Pfeifler set the record for most digs with 22. Pfeifler also set records for the most digs in a season with 365, and in a ' Kitten career with 744. Pfeifler was the team ' s career kill leader with 1,321. Pfeifler was named to the MIA A All-Conference team, while Cox was joined by Kathy Webb on the Honorable Mention team. We felt that our program was beginning to come up, and we hoped to be very competitive, Voisin said. Though the ' Kittens ended up in the losing column, the achieve- ments of senior players and progress of the underclassmen made even a losing season a little easier to remember Volleyball Overall Record 11-26 Conference Record 3-9 Conference Scores Northeast Mo. State 1-3 Lincoln Univ. 3-0 Lincoln Univ. 3-0 Central Mo. State 0-3 Northeast Mo. State 3-1 Southeast Mo. State 0-3 UM-St. Louis 1-3 SW Baptist 0-3 UM-St. Louis 0-3 Southeast Mo. State 0-3 SW Baptist 1-3 UM-St. Louis 0-3 Frustration ' Kittens ' record spiked by inexperience by Bob Smith Front Row: Tracy Wymore, Michelle Turley and Rhonda McDonald. Second Row: Coach Peggy Voisin, Nancy Pfeifler, Kelly Cox, Annette Brugmarm, Michelle Beide, Laura Bowen, Gay Anderson, trainer; and Coach Tkmette Pierceall. Back Row: Joey Williams, Jill Hurt, Marsha Hoffman, Rhonda Triplett, Carta Gold, Cori Hagan, Kathy Webb and Tferri Palmer. Volleyball l97 Half-time finds Coacli Wayne Win- stead going over the game plan for Southeast. The 79-56 loss put the ' Kittens one game below the .500 mark with a 11-12 record. Photo by Sarah Frerking A record-setting tracl( star in higli school, Sandy Nelson uses her outstanding speed to blast past a Southeast defender. Nelson scored 10 points in the ' Kittens ' 75-59 loss to the Otahkians. Pho- to by Dean Carlson mgmagm0 -liJIi ■- .-- II f J % i v • ir fL r a. « f nm Outliustling her opponent, guard Lisa Kenkel grabs a rebound dur- ing the game against Central, which they lost, 85-72. The freshman scored 191 points and chalked up 46 steals and 36 as- sists. Photo by Dean Carlson Unstoppable guard Janet Clark scores two points against the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The senior scored 28 points in the game, helping the ' Kittens win 79-77 in overtime. Photo by Dean Carlson 198 Women ' s Basketball 0. t} S ' J We were like one big family since we were together from pre-season in September until the end of the season. Janet Clark To some, a 14-14 record might have seemed mediocre, but to the Bearkitteri basketball team, it characterized a roller coaster season. One problem that plagued the team was inexperience. We expected problems at the beginning of the season because our percentage of younger players was probably the highest in my 10 years of coaching here, Coach Wayne Winstead said. We might have won 18 or 19 games if we hadn ' t had such a difficult pre- season schedule, which included Washburn University, Missouri Western and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. ' ' Winstead said the team ' s best effort, although it was a four-point loss, was at Southeast Missouri State. Against Southeast, everything— defense, offense and rebounding— was good, Winstead said. But after that game, everything was inconsistent and came in spurts. Inconsistency failed to cause problems off the court, senior guard Janet Clark said. We were like one big family since we were together from pre- season in September until the end of the season. Clark said. But to Clark, who broke the Northwest women ' s as well as the MIAA men ' s and women ' s scoring record with 2,121 points, winning conference was one goal the team fell short of accomplishing. I would trade in all of my records to win the conference cham- pionship, Clark said. That was one thing we never did in the four years I played. Senior center Lori Schneider and junior point guard Sandy Nel- son were record-breakers as well. Schneider set a new .school record for blocked shots with 83, and Nelson broke the school record for steals in a career with 287, and a single season with 120. Nelson also became the first woman MIAA player to score triple figures in four categories: steals, 119; assists, 112; rebounds, 122; and points, 332; in a single -season. These and other individual efforts were what held the team through what could have been a lackluster season to build pride and unity. Performance Individuals shine despite team ' s lackluster record by Marsha Hoffman N Women ' s Basketball Overall record 14-14 Conference record 6-8 Conference games SW Baptist 75-56 Southeast Mo. 67-71 Central Mo. 72-85 UM-St. Louis 85-102 Northeast Mo. 83-55 Lincoln Univ. 101-72 UM-Rolla 53-81 SW Baptist 62-65 Central Mo. 65-94 Southeast Mo. 59-76 Northeast Mo. 84-68 UM-St. Louis 79-77 UM-Rolla 50-74 Lincoln Univ. 79-64 F ront Row: Trainer Gay Anderson, As.sistant Coach Tbdd Smith, Lisa Kenkel, Sandy Nelson, Jill Owens, Amy Rold, Stacie Murray and Cher- ri Griffin. Back Row: Assistant Coach Gay la Eckhoff, Kim O ' Riley, Lori Schneider, Chris Swanson, Amy Kantak, Laura VanZomeren, Danae Wagner, Brenda Fred- ericks, Colleen White, Janet Clark and Coach Wayne Winstead. Women ' s Basketball l99 Because they aren ' t chosen for scholarships, walk-ons have to prove their athletic ability. Marlin Roach spent extra time working out to prepare for foot- ball. Photo by Sarah Frerking Taking a chance Walk-ons grab opportunities for varsity team positions by Marsha Hoffman The coaches did me a favor by letting me on so I could prove At big universities, sports meant big money. Recruiters scouted high school athletes both in and out of state, and those selected walked into a pro- gram prepared to play. Because some athletes ' talents were overlooked, Northwest offered a walk- Walk on so I program for most sports. While many athletes who tried out were cut, others earned spots on the mVSelf. team, racked up playing time and eventually earn- ed starting positions and scholarships. For athletes who were stars in high school but were not recruited for collegiate teams, the walk-on process allowed them another chance to play college sports. Freshman Lance Miller had been recruited to play football by several other schools, but chose to walk on at Northwest because he preferred the school. I had better offers, but I liked the people here best, Miller said. I walked on but earned a scholar- ship after the end of the season. That story rang true for several other athletes, who were able to get sports scholarships for their second year of play after walking on the first. Head football Coach Bud Elliott said the walk-on players on his squad knew they could earn scholar- ships through hard work. If a walk-on was the caliber of player that would Joey Williams help win an MIAA Championship and could help us get where we wanted to be as a team, then he was usually able to earn some type of scholarship, ' ' El- liott said. Junior Marlin Roach was another player who took the initiative to walk on for football tryouts during his first year on campus. Though the season began as a disappointment for him. Roach said he planned to stay with the team. I wanted to play, so I tried out when I thought I had a chance to make the team, Roach said. It was a tough year with nine losses, but we started to gel as a team toward the end of the season. I decid- ed to play until my eligibility ran out. Walking on wasn ' t limited to football players, however Joey Williams, a sophomore, walked on and lettered her first year of varsity volleyball. The desire to play got her in the door, and her contributions brought her a scholarship for the next season. I eryoyed playing volleyball, so I didn ' t mind play- ing for free, Williams, who later earned a $700 scholarship, said. The coaches did me a favor by let- ting me walk on so I could prove myself. Like many high school standouts, Williams had been lured back to her sport by watching University teams play during a year out. After following the progress of the 1987 squad, she decided to try out. I missed being on a team, Williams said. I had more fun on volleyball than on any other team I had been on. Plus, I made several friends and saw differ- ent campuses from taking the initiative to walk on. Walk-ons weren ' t guaranteed success or scholar- ships in their chosen sport, but the opportunity was there. Athletes looking for a challenge or simply for the chance to excel used the walk-on program to reach their goals. The decision to walk on the football team paid off for Greg Sykes, who ended the season eighth on the team in over- all tackles with 39. Sykes tackled a Missouri Western player in a close game the ' Cats lost, 27-26. Photo by Mark Strecker Walk-Ons 20l Northwest guard Louis Jones sizes up his competition from West Ttexas. Despite the Bearcats ' overtime loss in the Ryland Mil- nerlbumament, 108-105, Jones scored 23 points and was named to the All-Tournament Team. Photo by Jeff Martin Grimacing with effort, Jeff Hutch- eon scores two points against conference leader Southeast. Hutcheon made eight rebounds, the team high for the game, and scored the basket that won the game, 71-69. Photo by Danielle Williams Tasting the thrill of victory, Jeff Hutcheon collapses to the floor in Lamkin Gymnasium. He seal- ed the 71-69 victory against Southeast by dropping in a short baseline jump shot as time ran out on the game clock. Photo by Dean Carlson Bo Fitts ' slam dunk in the final se- conds helped put Northwest over Southeast, 71-69. Photo by Sarah Frerking 202 Men ' s Basketball pr i V4 Usually with a new coach, a team has to re- build or re- adjust, but the Bearcats proved that theory wrong. Steve Tappmeyer ' ' Thirteen Bearcats, playing un- der Coach Tkpp... Winning in the Wild Northwest. These lyrics were heard throughout Lamkin Gym the second the Bearcats hit the floor The song Wild, Northwest, the team ' s theme for the year, was not the only thing rocking at Lamkin during the winter The ' Cats fin- ished second at 9-3 in conference play and 19-7 overall. In the tournament title game against Central, the ' Cats led by as many as 16 points. But the Mules cut the lead to 3 points with 1:06 left in the game. Clutch free throws and a slam-dunk by Jeff Hutcheon sent the capacity Lam- kin crowd roaring. To celebrate their 82-77 win, team members cut down the nets. The ' Cats took the title and the automatic bid to NCAA Divi- sion II Tournament for the first time in history. We came out as a team, Bo Fitts said. Central was fired up, but so were we. We put the win together, and it felt great. Although the Central game was the highlight of the season, the Southeast game was the turning point for the Cats. The Southeast game at home was the big game for us, Hutch- eon said. When I made the basket at the end of the game to help the win, it was a confidence-builder It helped me come out of a slump, and I felt the team had more confidence to win. Individual honors were numerous for the team. Bob Sundell earned second-team South Central Regional honors. Louis Jones was named to the second-team MIAA and South Central units. In his first season as Bearcat head coach, Steve Tappmeyer was named MIAA ' s co-Coach of the Year I felt that we could play with anyone in the nation, T appmeyer said. I was very proud of the guys and the fans for their sup- port. Usually with a new coach, a team has to rebuild or readjust, but the Bearcats proved that theory wrong. Winning New coach leads ' Gats to championship by Charlie Goodman Men ' s Basketball Overall record 21-7 Conference record 11-3 Conference games SW Baptist 80-71 Southeast Mo. 85-88 Central Mo. 87-75 UM-St. Louis 84-86 Northeast Mo. 102-70 Lincoln Univ. 93-77 UM-Rolla 79-64 SW Baptist 89-83 Central Mo. 90-103 Southeast Mo. 71-69 Northeast Mo. 82-81 UM-St, Louis 80-59 UM-Rolla 76-57 Lincoln Univ. 63-60 Front Row: Kurt Schina john, Kurtis Downing, Louis Jones, Beryl Burke and Chris Johnson. Second Row: Coach Steve Tkppmeyer, John Clark, Bo Fitts, Bill Cowan, Marc Balti- more, Shane Tbagarden and Tbny Glass. Back Row: Roger Riley, Jeff Hutcheon, Bob Sundell, Ed Donovan, Tom Bilchner and Del Morley. Men ' s Basketball 203 At the Northwest Invitational, Bob Sundell makes the high jump ap- pear effortless. His MIAA record jump of seven feet, five inches, qualified him for the Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. Photo by Chuck Holley Fellowship of Christian Athletes members Deaima Saunders, Bob Sundell and Janet Clark join hands to share prayer concerns. Sundell, who planned to go to law school after graduation, tried to put God above all else in his Ufe. Photo by Sarah Frerking 2041 Bob Sundell Bob Sundell is guarded by Shane Teagarden in a friendly game of basketball. Sundell was a two- time All-Conference Honorable Mention selection by MIAA coaches. Photo by Sarah Frerk- ing A brisk winter morning is ideal for hunting, one of Bob Sundell ' s outside interests. Sundell also er joyed playing golf and water skiing as reUef from studying and practicing. Photo by Sarah Frerking ♦ Winning ways Faith and determination fuel Sundell ' s success by Sarah Frerking put God first, others Tremendous. That was how high jump coach Pat Beary described his athletic ability. Deter- mined was the word his second, and family and friends used to ' characterize him. Dy- mi ool-f thirH lic was the word he rnyScIT inirU. used to describe the role God played in his success. Bob Sun del I ' powerful words described 21 -year- old Bob Sundell, they were just the beginning. Last spring he jumped seven feet, two and one-half inches, and became the first Northwest athlete to win a Division II individual championship. He later jumped seven feet, five inches, which earned him a spot at the United States Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. Track and field wasn ' t the only thing that Sundell tackled with success. His first love, basketball, earned him two All- Conference honorable mention selections by MIAA coaches. Academics was another area in which he excelled. With a grade point average of 3.86, Bob planned to go to law school after graduation. How did he do it? Sundell said he had no secrets for success. He felt that God was a big part of it, and that hard work was also necessary, something that wasn ' t new to him. His work ethic was what set him apart from other athletes, Beary said. His attitude, in terms of preparing himself for competition, was exceptional. Sundell had a great deal of ability and talent, and he made better use of them than most athletes I had worked with. Besides his talents, Sundell had determination. He was used to setting goals and going after them, which usually included winning. If you set your mind toward what you wanted and were willing to work at it, you were bound to win, Sundell said. Even if you didn ' t achieve what you set out to, you still felt good. I ' d have been more dis- appointed if I went after something and didn ' t give 100 percent. Sundell ' s hard work resulted in his competing in the Olympic trials in Indianapolis. Athletes from all over the country, many of whom were in their mid-20s, were in attendance. The majority of them trained year-round and had a sponsor Sundell quick- ly described world class athletes with two words- weird and egotistical. While the Olympic trials were more than the aver- age track meet for Sundell, it was just one of the ex- periences he encountered through his sports career He felt the best part of his college career was those experiences shared with friends. Friends were important to Sundell. When choos- ing them, he looked for people who were sincere and fun to be around. He, in return, was loyal and will- ing to go out of his way for them. He didn ' t say a lot, but we knew he was always there if we needed him, John Yates said. Loyalty was also displayed on the court. He stuck behind the basketball team, Yates said. It would have been very easy for him to slack off on his basketball responsibiUties toward the end of the season and concentrate on track, but he didn ' t. When students passed Sundell on campus, they may have noticed that everything about him seemed to say Northwest; his white baseball cap and North- west T-shirt were part of who he was. A neatly groomed moustache moved when he smiled, and heavy eyebrows accented his brown eyes that spar- kled when he talked of things like hunting, golfing or water skiing. But watching him on the court or in the classroom, one had to wonder if there wasn ' t more than met the eye. A strong silence and inner confidence were evi- dent. One could tell that Bob was comfortable with himself and the direction his life was taking. Perhaps it was explained best at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meetings Sundell attended weekly. God has been a part of Sundell ' s life ever since I can remember, Janet Clark said. Sundell summed up the role of God in his life as dynamic. I wasn ' t sure what He had in store for me, he said. I liked to think I put God first, others second, and myself third. It didn ' t work that way sometimes, but I gave it my best shot. Sundell ' s faith, which was reflected in all areas of his life, was evident to his friends. God was a big part of what he did, Yates said. Bob realized that he had been given some gifts and talents that others didn ' t have. When he was on the court, it was like a form of prayer It was like he was saying, ' This is for God. ' Success. Many people spent their entire lives try- ing to achieve it. For Bob Sundell, it seemed to be a way of life. Bob Sundell 1205 L ' Q Kim Barmann and Kelly Conklin celebrate after learning their in- tramural swimming event is can- celled. The Tri Sigs later placed second in the relay competition. Photo by Jeff Martin Rich Cummings retrieves a Fris- bee from Golden Pond. The in- tramural Frisbee-golf course wound around the pond and by the football field. Photo by Brad Richardson f? «-? f ■ m -_-r.a . ' m XSJ. ■ - 5 C- ' r- - r? .-; 5«fe ? Some Softball intramural teams take the game more serious than others. Ben Sunds practiced with his team, the Playboys from Franken Hall, before their game. Photo by Mark Strecker V n 12061 Intramurals Sl K , H %y stiff competition leaves no room for error and makes scoring more crucial. The one-day golf tournament was a new addition to the intramurals program. Pho- to by Ron Alpough , For the love of sport Intramurals provide an active outlet for student body by Marsha Hoffman Intramurals broke the monotony by letting people play sports they played in high school but couldn ' t on the varsity level here. -Annette Brugmann Besides getting along to work out schedules, participants also seemed to work together in avoiding a past common problem: fight- ing. Because of the time competitive teams put into practicing, the games sometimes brought high emo- tions, causing fights to erupt. But, according to Lade, this year was characterized by a decrease in fights. The large intramurals program was also character- ized by team pride and practice. We set up practice times, established teams, then scrimmaged, Phi Sig Kyle Dredge said. The prac- tices weren ' t rigorous like a football practice, but we did practice. Intramurals were so competitive, and we wanted to do the best we could do in all aspects. Overall, volleyball was the most popular sport, with 653 men and 535 women participating. Basketball, followed by softball and football, were next in popularity. But no matter what the sport, par- ticipants agreed that having a good time was their goal. Bigger meant better for the intramurals program, which provided an active outlet for over 7,000 par- ticipants to have fun play- ing a variety of organized sports or to earn suprema- cy points for a team. Because of the large number of competitors, however, there were a few problems due to a lack of facilities, which they also shared with the varsity sports program. We worked with the athletic department and established the times when the different activi- ties could use the facili- ties, ' ' Bob Lade, coordina- tor of Campus Recreation said. I mostly played intramurals because they were fun, Annette Brugmann said. Intramurals broke the monotony by letting people play sports they played in high school but couldn ' t on the varsity lev- el here. Besides competing for individual sport champion- ships, fraternities, sororities and independent teams battled for the Supremacy trophies. The independent Skeezer Pleezer females from third Richardson in South Complex clinched their third consecutive Supremacy title. ' ' We added a few girls every year, ' ' Jackie Hoover said. Besides having fun, we strove to have all 30 girls participate in different sports, because that way we not only won individual sport championships and got T-shirts, but we also gained supremacy points. Supremacy points added up to help the men of Sig- ma Phi Epsilon steal the Supremacy title from the men of Phi Sigma Kappa, who had held it for nine years. While it was a disappointment to the Phi Sigs, they continued to put in practice time. Each year there were new events we had to adapt to, Dredge said. We tried to do our best and hoped we had people oriented for that sport. Besides most Greek organizations forming in- tramural teams, athletes from various varsity sports also competed. The women ' s intramural basketball team champions were composed of Northwest soft- ball and volleyball players. I thought it was fair for athletes to play in- tramurals as long as they couldn ' t play their varsity sport, Brugmann said. Also, intramurals provided an easy way for even, ' one to play organized sports. Making the program bigger and better, five new events were added to bring the total to 30. They in- cluded co-rec two-on-two basketball, Nike 3-point shooting contest, sports trivia contest, super rac- quets, which combined five racque t sports into one contest, and miniature golf. For old and new events, students formed teams with floors, friends, and fellow-workers. Intramurals provided the chance for healthy competition and teamwork, just for the sport of it. Consequences of illegal laser tag block.s are explained to players. With over 7,000 participants in intramurals, new events are in- troduced every year. Photo by Ching Yap Intramurals 207 (ntramural Winners Softball Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Sl eezer Pleezers Independents Skeezer Pleezers Women Track Delta Chi Fraternity Skeezer Pleezers Independents Skeezer Pleezers Women Mini-Golf Eric Petersen, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Bob Gutschenritter Steve Hughes Independents Julie Anderson Nancy McCunn Michelle Nixon Penny Reynolds Women Punt-Pass-Kick Dan Distler, Delta Chi Fraternity Bill Bauerkemper Independents Amy Erickson Women Frisbee Golf Delta Chi Fraternity Titans Independents Alpha Sigma Alpha Women Flag Football Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Budmen Independents Skeezer Pleezers Women Home Run Hitting John Blazek, Delta Chi Fraternity Jeff Baker Independents Lisa Larkin Women Volleyball Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity ISO Independents B-Ball Girls Women Battle-of-the-Beef Delta Chi Fraternity Masters of Disasters Independents Aggie Sweet Hearts Women Cross Country Eric Mansfield, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Brad Grosstephan Independents Sue Noble Women Swimming Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Skeezer Pleezers Independents Alpha Sigma Alpha Women Whiffleball Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Skeezer Pleezers Independents Skeezer Pleezers Women 3-on-3 Basketball Skeezer Pleezers Independents Who? Women Hot Shot Jeff Dillinger, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Darin Mason Independents Sue Parker Women Basketball Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Express Independents Squeeze Play II Women Phi Sigma Kappa members Rich Jungman, Troy Voss, Troy Beeler and Jeff Wood warm up for an intramural volleyball game against Sigma Tku Gamma. Photo by Ching Yap 208 Intramurals . ' = ' Peoi ' Lk With a lot happening, it was inevitable that . people would be talking. We had something to say about every- ' thing. Whether the topic was . school work, social or personal, we were talking. It was amazing how much we could learn from others. Dan Downing, a recovering alcoholic and drug ad- dict, shared his experiences. Mary . Beth Talmadge explained how she juggled working two, three and sometimes four jobs while going to school. Jon Watson told of his experiences as a resi- dence hall deskworker, while San- dy Enos kept a journal of her pres- sures as a nontraditional student. And David Gieseke, director of news and information, shared how the University dealt with is- ' sues that forced Northwest into the media. While we were all talking, we seemed to be listening, too. Exchanging ideas and stories proved to be not only interesting, but a valuable learning experience. WORDS No matter what their medium, students find a way to speak their minds. Whether at public forums, group meetings or social gatherings, their words made a difference in campus life. Photo by Dean Carlson STRIDES When chal- lenging situa- tions face Dan Downing, recovering alcohol- ic and drug addict, a medallion re- nunds him of the progress he ' s made. Downing had been an addict for 20 years. Photo by Debby Kerr 1 208b I People Twirling to the top Individual style was displayed by state champion baton twirler Elisabeth Crawford, who wasn ' t embarrassed to carry her overstuffed baton bag with her everywhere she went despite the curious stares of fellow students. -page 241 •s - I J. f High school friends ff Besides experiencing concerns about their college courses, fresh- men worried about making new friends in college and growing apart from their high school buddies. -page 247 Advisement Although academic advisement takes a great deal of time, faculty members enjoy the opportunity for discussion and one-on-one interaction with students. -page 254 i ' People 208c The final countdown: Every which way but out SAID IT Aug. 13 Freshman Orientation begins... a long day! Boy, I don ' t envy them... four years of higher ed. How did I do it? I haven ' t yet, but December graduation is finally the light at the end of the tunnel. I was told yesterday that student teaching and marriage are rated as two of the most stressful things a person ever encount- ers. I ' m about to encounter them both in the same semester— full steam ahead! Aug. 18 First day of classes— to class, to work at the Information Desk and on to a realtor with a hair-brained idea about buying a house; possible, but Prepare for student teaching. Met supervising teachers and have been looking over textbooks— when did I ever learn this?! I ' m not ready for these students; they ' ll eat me alive. Oct. 11 My first day of student teaching. What do these kids want from me? How can I plan lessons two weeks in advance when my first day ' s lesson last- ed oiUy 10 minutes instead of the whole iiour! ! Oct. 20 Basketball practice began. The head coach wants to practice twice a day— great! My day now begins with basketball at 6:15 a.m. and ends with basket- ball at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 Went to my first job interview for a mid-year replacement in English Speech. After over two hours of interviewing, I was offered the job. A Great opportunity except for the 100 miles of driving every day— no thanks! Time to grade papers and finally see Susan. I guess we ' re still engaged.... I haven ' t seen much of her lately. The wedding is just 10 days away... had a weird dream of no tuxes and botched honeymoon plans. Hope I ' ve remem- bered everything. Nov. 26 Our wedding day and I ' m not nervous, a lit- tle surprising. In fact, there ' s so much free time, 1 feel guilty not grading papers. The wedding was wonderful. All of our planning really paid off. I threatened to grade papers on the honey- moon, ha! Nov 29 Back to school, back to lesson plans, back to grading papers and back up the wall! Sometimes 1 wonder when it will all slow down. Another visit by my University supervisor to- day. I think everything went well, even though half my students acted comatose. Dec. 5 Eryoying student teaching but am looking for- ward to Dec. 16, the final day. I ' m beginning to wonder if the students don ' t feel the same way. I miss college life and seeing everyone on campus. Dec. 16 Mission completed! How? I don ' t know for sure, but it ' s over! All papers are graded and recorded. No more lesson plans. That is one be- havioral objective I ' m glad I ' ve accomplished. Syed Husain Paul IWueller Gary Roudybush Graduates {208(f| Graduates seniors Adel Abbas Business Mgmt. Lee Adelman Broadcast Bus. Mohammed Al-Assif Mathematics Terr ' Aley Journalism Ron Alpough Marketing Jenell Anderson Business Ed. .lulie Anderson Kecreation Lori Anderson Home Economics Na Andiappan Mgmt. Data Proc. Victor Anzalone Accounting Troy Apostol English .Journalism Carol Argotsinger Home Economics Atif Badri Business Mgmt. Brad Baier .• g. Business William Bailey Accounting Jeff Baker Marketing Stephanie Balk Kecreation Timothy Baragary . nimal Science Todd Bamhart Broadcasting Larry Bartruff Personnel Mgmt. Brenda Bates English Jeff Bauer Ag. Business Brenda Bedier Psych. See. Erich Beeson Psych. Soc. Kenneth Bennett Accounting Staci Bennington Business Mgmt. Missy Biggs Elem. Early Child. Kristy Billups Office Admin. Kyle Bjork Finance Kelli Blackmore Business Mgmt. Seniors 209 A predator is in the dorms at night... out cruising the streets of Maryville.... Who am I? RACISM. -Angela Dudley Racism thrives on ignorance Dec. 6 As president of Harambee, I am great- ly concerned about the racism issue. Sometimes racism even seems to take on a personality of its own... The child of ignorance... the mother of hate.... Who am I? RACISM. A parasite is what I am. I feed off the minds of the blind. . . not those who can ' t see, but those whose minds are in the dark. . . I ' ve found a new feeding ground... Maryville... YES!! I can see fuel to keep me ALIVE ... to keep me going. . . Who am I? RACISM. A predator is in the dorms at night... out cruising the streets of Maryville. . . . Who am I? RACISM. WAIT! Something is ter- ribly wrong. The tables are turned. I am now the prey.... Who is my preda- tor? KNOWLEDGE. How dare they try to defend them- selves against me! How dare they! But they have forgotten.... I am cun- ning and powerful. I am STRONG. Go ahead, people of Maryville, stu- dents and citizens alike. Organize your forums.... That ' s it.... Choose your weapons well, for I will do the same. LOOK! I have J. Allen Moran, Grand Giant of the Missouri Knights of the Ku Klux Klan... J. Allen Moron .... He ' s an excellent weapon for my cause. So, people of Maryville.... Are you prepared to fight dirty? I am. It ' s going to take more than words at a meeting or on a piece of paper to conquer me. YES. It ' s going to take a lot more.... Show me what you ' ve got. I have HATE, IGNORANCE and FEAR on my side.... What do you have? Do you have what it takes? Do you really? Do you even know what it takes? It ' s so simple, yet so complex.... Maryville, you ' re not ready to deal with me. . . . Ad- mit it! YOU ARE NOT. ... If you are prepared to fight dirty, COME ON! Brenda Blair Broadcast Bus. Jennifer Blake Home Economics Cary Boatman Office Admin. Scott Bobst Marketing Jeffrey Bogart Pliysical Ed. Denise Brewer Mgmt. Data Proc. Gary Brown Cinemistry Valerie Brungardt International Bus. Lisa BuUard Elem. Early Child. Ted Burchett Marketing Susan Bury Marketing Doug Bushner Ag. Business Sharon Cady Psych. Soc. Curtis Cain Animal Science 220 Seniors Tammy Cannon Elem. ' L.D. Loretta Carder Physical Ed. Karen Catechis Business Mgmt. Faith Chapman Broadcasting William Cheong Finance Karen Childers Elem. Education Dewayne Christensen Computer Science Sandra Christensen Accounting Tim Chundi Government Janet Clark Physical Ed. Michaele Cody ' ocational Home Ec. Dawn Combe Accounting Jeanette Combs Business Mgmt. David Conklin IlistoPi ' Jerry Cook Finance Karen Cort Elem. Early Child. Vickie Corwin . ccounting Bill Cowan Broadcast Bus. Andrea Crawford Elem. Early Child. Paul Crider Economics Cindy Crisler Home Economics Melissa Cummins Instrumental Music Tim Cumutte Spanish Marion Daniel Physical Ed. Jay Danner Marketing Donna Davis Elem. Early Child. Russell Derry Ag. Mechanics Rebecca Donaldson Elem. Education Kristi Dorf Physical Ed. Daniel Downing Psychology Jennifer Drake Public Relations Dave Dukes Physical Ed. Michael Dunlap English Journalism Kimberly Edwards Psychology- Stacy Ehrhardt Personnel Mgmt. Seniors 21l Frederick Elad Finance Shirley Elad Elem. Early Child. Lori Ellis Elem. Early Child. Brenda Else Biology Amy Erickson Recreation Tim Ewing Agronomy Jody Fahrenkrug Elem. L.D. Tracy Fenster Home Economics Connie Ferguson Journalism Kevin Ferguson Mathematics Carol Freeman Elem. Education Karen Freeman Mass Media Michael French Broadcasting Jeffrey Fusselman Accounting Tracy Gach Mathematics Martha Galbraith International Bus. Rhonda Gates Art Kathleen Gimbel Physical Ed. Julie Glass Elem. L.D. Shelly Goetz Elem. Early Child. Susan Goodwin Home Economics Stuart Gorton Psychology Kenneth Grant Marketing Lisa Gray Elem. Jr. High Rodney Grayson Industrial Tech. Leann Greene Business Mgmt. Rebecca Griffey Accounting Debra Grossl Elem. Education Jane Gunja English Kia Habisreitinger Psychology Lisa Hagemeier EngUsh Kendell Hale Psychology Delana Hancock Psychology Teresa Hardy Finance Margaret Harriman Accounting 212] Seniors On the rocks: the empty glass that ran over In reality, an empty glziss can ' t run over. Or can it? For many years, I sat at the end of too many bars, in the dark corners of too many lonely tables, and sucked up too many bongs, pipes and joints look- ing for the answers to my life, only to leave obliter- ated to the loneliness and grief of my existence. Why would a success-oriented individual with a wonderfully understanding wife, two beautiful children and a comfortable home spend so much time trying to literally kill himself in a search for happiness? This philosophical question had been asked over and over again to no avail. While looking for the answers to all the logical problems in my life, I nearly lost it all. Anxiety, tension, mistrust, paranoia, fear, guilt and remorse became common to my insane world. No, I wasn ' t mentally ill; it was everyone else ' s ex- pectations of me that caused my escape into nothingness. How could it be me? I never missed work or got sick from the effects of partying until I dropped. In fact, most parties wouldn ' t start until I had ar- rived. It couldn ' t be me. What could it be? Counselors had been sought, with hours of con- sultation, chapters to be written and logical professional conclusions to be found. Nothing Iseemed to get better Years later, I realized how sick I was at that point in my life, and not even the best people in the world could have helped me unless I was able to want the help for myself first. Regardless, this total denial of who 1 really was kept me from getting better and only made things worse. Finally on June 9, 1984, with a lot of gentle lov- ing help from my wife, the answers started to come. After endless concerns about my drinking from others who were close to me and could see the tell-tale signs of my physical and mental wreck, I had finally reached the end of the road. The bot- tom had come— my glass was empty. On that day in 1984, I agreed to consult with someone involved in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Forty-five minutes into the consulta- tion, one of the interviewers looked me straight in the eye and said ' Dan, we think you may be an alcoholic, and we recommend treatment immedi- ately. ' While my first thoughts were of anger and resentment against these so-called experts, in my heart I knew they were right. That afternoon, I started on the rocky road to recovery. Five weeks later, after hours of probing, learning how to deal with the feelings that caused me to drink and use, long drives to and from the center and assignments that seemed to go nowhere, my wife and I graduated to a new life of sobriety and serenity. Although those feelings and fears 1 had come in with were still there, I had learned a new way to deal with them openly and honestly. I was finally able to understand that I wasn ' t a weak, spineless individual with a problem, but rather a lonely and confused in- dividual with a disease called alco- holism. It ' s not an ordinary disease, easily described or carefully analyzed by scientific means. But it is still a disease Doctors have studied it, psychologists attempt to analyze it, and literally miUions exist with it. How do you treat it? There is only one way. Don ' t drink and don ' t drug. Tbday I exist as a living miracle to the program of a recovering person. While I lived for years at- tempting to be what I thought was perfect, today I attempt to progress a little further in my search for a deeper understanding of who I am and what I have to offer others around me. Tbday I am doing things I never dreamed possible— all because 1 allowed someone to help me. That help came from friends, a truly caring family and a new-found spiritual awakening in a higher power whom I choose to call God. It ' s not easy. No one said it would be, and there are plenty of days that my behavior falls back and I have to start all over again. But I ' ve never had the urge to throw it all away on a drunk or a high. My past has truly prepared me to appreciate the dreams and goals in my life today. Without the help of others, I couldn ' t have done it. My glass was always empty in the past, but to- day, it runs over with happiness, serenity, peace and fulfillment. You see, an empty glass can run over if you let it. That using to escape is gone now, replaced with that desire to be free. It ' s not an ordinary disease, easily described or care- fully analyzed by scientific means. -Daniel Downing a SAID IT Seniors 1213 Roger Hart Ag. Computer Sci. Lorri Hauger English Journalism Carla Hawes Marketing Matt Haynes Physical Ed. Sandy Headrick Public Relations Jill Heddinger Business Mgmt. Michael Helm Accounting Jackie Hemme Industrial Tech. Julie Heyle Elem. Early Child. Janet Hines Journalism Karl Hughes Home Economics Timothy Hume Computer Science Timothy Huntley Horticulture Kim Hurst Accounting Matthew Hutson Building Tech. Tina Hutton Elem. L.D. Edward Hymes Marketing Lori Icenbice Personnel Mgmt. William Irlmeier Ag. Business April Jackson Broadcasting Les Jackson Broadcasting Deann Jamison Accounting Sandra Jensen Elem. Early Child. Ronelle Johnson Elem. Early Child. Jeanine Johnston Elem. L.D. Cheryl Jones Office Admin. Doug Jones Wildlife Ecol. Cons. Jean Jones English Danny Joyner Art Lisa Karg Accounting Gregory Keling Elem. Jr. High Carmen Kennedy Business Mgmt. Jim Kennedy Business Mgmt. Debby Kerr English Journalism Lloyd Kettelhake Business Mgmt. 214 Seniors ' 1 Tammy King Elem. Education Alan Knapp Accounting Susanne Kocsis English Donovan Lambright History Brenda Land Personnel Mgmt. Michelle Lange Marketing Valonda Larsen Music Jerry Laughlin Marketing Michael Lee Wildlife Ecol. Sara I ib Office Admin, Cons. Lanny Lewis Biology Archana Likhyani Computer Science Teresa Linville Office Admin. Bryan Long Accounting Sorry, I gave at Campus Safety Dec. 9 Today was like a lot of days this semester because I received a won- derful message from my favorite peo- ple, Campus Safety officers. Campus Safety ar d I are quite close and have often shared unpleasan- tries. They seem fond of me, too. They can find my car wher- ever it ' s parked and leave me a ticket. This year, the Dyna- mic Dudes were busy hand- ing out tickets to financial- ly trapped students. But it ' s not those Crime Stoppers ' faults that the University makes a huge fortune off parking tick- ets. They merely enforce the rules, but they do it with vigor I remember once when one of the Rent- a-Cops gave me a ticket when I was getting into an already running car with its flashers on. I was glad I wasn ' t having car trouble be- cause all that Fiat-Foot was interest- ed in was his ticket book. Of course, I asked Dick Tracy if it was time for a payment on the Rent-a-Cop Mobile. To protect and to serve. Isn ' t that the motto of all law enforcement officers? Well, Campus Safety sure knows how to serve. I remember when my car wouldn ' t start during a blizzard. I asked Cam- pus Safety if they would jump start my car Their reply destroyed all illu- sions of the Uniformed Wonders. They were sorry, but they couldn ' t jump start cars because it would run down their batteries. Well, that ' s about all for today. I ' ve got to get back to figuring out a way to pay my parking tickets. I can ' t wait for the day when they ask me to make a donation to the Alumni Fund. I already know my reply. Sorry, I made my donation through Campus Safety when I was a student. I remember once when one of the Rent-a-Cops gave me a ticket when I was getting into an already running car with its flashers on. -Paul Sackett Seniors 215 1 Vott TOPIC: Commissioner of Higher Education Shaila Aery ' s suggestion that Northwest be closed T X thought it was all political. It was a move to draw attention to the seriousness of the problem of budgeting for the state universities. -Tim Evans T Xt wasn ' t right of her to say. She should have kept it to herself un- til she was sure that was what she wanted. It just shook up a lot of students and hurt recruitment. People would think that if they talked about closing it before, why wouldn ' t it come up again? -Joan Wellman k- he didn ' t do much homework on the impact closing Northwest would have on the state economy. -Rose Ventling X hey should have informed students better about what was go- ing on by newspaper coverage and newsletters. I didn ' t know any- thing until I went home and my parents told me. -Christy Mesik (f%m IT Jacquelyn Long Public Relations Edward Lowry Physical Ed. Michael Lynch Art Shannon Mackey Accounting Julie MacLafferty Elem. Early Child. Diane Madison Home Economics Janie Madison Elem. Early Child. Jamie Malmquist Finance Suzanne Mann Biology Annie Mathews Elem. Jr. High 216 Seniors Denise Mattson Elem. Education Andrew Maurer Mgmt. Data Proc. Wesley Maxwell Physics Susan Maynes English Colleen McDowell Psychologj ' Roger McKibben Physical Ed. Melinda McNeely Elem. Early Child. Sara Medsker Physical Ed. Wes Miller Mgmt. Data Proc. Rose Milligan Home Economics Donald Moore Animal Science Jane Moore Elem. Early Child. Michelle Moore Marketing Ronnie Moppin Social Science Anita Mor n Biology Debbie Mueller Enghsh Journalism Charlotte Mullins Pre-Pharmacy Kurt Musfeldt (ieography Devan Nair Mgmt. Data Proc. Chiyoshi Nakashima International Bus. Yoshinobu Nakashima Marketing Christopher Nally Physical Ed. Robert Nicholls Public Admin. Pamela O ' Connell Ag. Business Eric O ' Connor Psychology Beth O ' Dell Elem. L.D. Linn O ' Dell . nimal Science Patricia O ' Dell History Mark Olson Bus. Industrial Tech. Tricia Pappert Mgmt. Data Proc. Cara Parker Elem. Early Child. Eli Parker Physical Ed. Tiffany Parmenter Elem. Education Michelle Patterson Accounting Jeffrey Pearce Public Relations Seniors 217 Deanna Pelton Home Economics Kristen Peltz Psych. Soc. Todd Perdew Agronomy Nathan Persell Bus. Industrial Tech. Jon Peterson Physical Ed. Amy Pettit Home Economics Nancy Pfeifler Recreation Doug Pilcher Business Mgmt. Patrick Prorok Broadcast Bus. Audra Pulley Marlceting Kelly Ramsey Home Economics Cynthia Ranum Physical Ed. Gerald Reinert Electronics Tech. Nancy Renaud Animal Science Shirley Reynolds Marketing Rusty Richardson Accounting Mark Roggy Business Mgmt. Greta Rother Home Economics Hobert Rape History Zelalem Sahle Geography Donna Saunders Psychology Terri Schacherbauer Marketing Neal Schatz Ag. Business Steven Schieber Finance Shirley Schilling Enghsh Diana Schlarb Elem. Early Child. Melanie Schoonover Elem Early Child. Lisa Scimeca Psychology Mary Scott Early Childhood Susan Shaw Elem. Early Child. Sue Shelton Physical Ed. Chong Sia Business Mgmt. Paul Simms Marketing Beth Slater Recreation Tina Smasal Mathematics 218 Seniors Greg Smith Chemistry Laura Smith Elem. Early Child. Mani Somasundaran Business Mgmt. Sheila Spaw Elem. Education David Steinhauser Computer Science Penny Stephan Marlteting Shauna Stockwell Elem. Early Child. Sue Stone Psychology Teri Stroud Accounting Amy Sullivan Elem. Early Child. Yasushi Suzuki Marketing Carol Swirczek Business Mgmt. Mary Beth Talmadge Public Relations Ghee Tan Business Mgmt. Great expectations: the first job I just got back from Colitmbia to- day. It ' s official: I ' m the new morn- ing guy for K-102, Columbia ' s No. 2 FM. As a student, I was always told not to expect too much from the first job. I always responded, Bullshit. K-102 is a beautiful sta- tion. The morning slot is a dream job. I ' ll be starting on-air dut- ies at K-102 Dec. 27. My morning show partner is Sarah Hunter, an experi- enced morning radio personality. The morning news guy at K-102, Mark Reardon, is only about six months older than I am. I ' ll have to get up at about 4:30 a.m. on weekdays, but I ' U be finished by 2 p.m.! That ' ll be a piece of cake compared to life at Northwest. They ' ll introduce me to the public during a live remote at By George ' s night club. I can ' t wait to start. Columbia is a great town. It ' s certainly more exciting than Maryville, and peo- ple stay for the weekends! There are also several comedy clubs where I hope to continue to work on stage. School has been fun. I ' ve worked with hundreds of different people, and there are a lot of them who have become like family. But after four years of watching others pass through, I ' m finally going to join their ranks. Oh my gosh! I just realized that soon I ' ll be on the receiving end of the Northwest Phone-a-thon! I just realized that soon I ' ll be on the receiving end of the Northwest Phone-a-Thon! -Robert DeBolt SAID IT Seniors 219 John Theodossion Finance Gregory Thomas Accounting Greg Thompson Mathematics Jacqueline Thompson Elem. L.D. Michelle Thomson Mgmt. Data Proc. Kimberly Trader Accounting Tabatha Trammel Journalism Bus. Joed Trapp Home Economics Tory Tucker Marketing Lesa Vaught Personnel Mgmt. Amy Vinton Psychology Laura Wake Broadcasting Lisa Walkwitz Accounting John Walter Physical Ed. Annette Waltke Elem. Early Child. Toni Wantland Geography Lisa Warner Mgmt. Data Proc. Sheryl Warren Vocal Music Jamie Watkins Elem. Education Susan Watteyne Elem. L.D. Kenneth Waugh Accounting James Weickert Industrial Tech. Daniel Wells Ag. Business Leslie Wilcox Marketing Tami Wilmarth Biology Angela Wilson Art Ermal Wilson Ag. Business Lora Wilson Business Mgmt. Marita Wilson Elem. Education Ronald Wilson Computer Science Audrey Yong Finance Christine Zakosek Speech Comm. Shawn Zanders Accounting Jami Zapien Sociology Michael Zarifis English 220 Seniors TOPIC: Campus parking lot congestion T, hey needed to make more space available. They could ' ve let upperclass- men have first chance at parking places. I hated parking in BFE at night. -Debby Anderson A, t the beginning of fall semester, I couldn ' t find a parking spot. But af- ter they built the new lot behind Hud- son, I could always find a place. -Debbie CoUum Undergraduates Eric Abbott Lea Abel Shelly Ackley Scott Adams Michael Adamson Angela Ahrens Aboulbagi Al-Eid Naif Al-Khaldi Linda Alexander Rhonda Alexander Salman Alganber Nikki Alger Rick Allely Brenda Allen Debbie Allen Jill Allen Roger Allen Kimberly Ames Riaz Amin Connie Anderla Leigh Andersen Arleen Anderson Charlotte Anderson Debby Anderson John Anderson Kelly Anderson Kevin Anderson Lori Anderson Sharon Andrews Michael Apgar James Appleby Kenda Argotsinger Melinda Armstrong Scott Arnold Lisa Assel Molly Auten Claudia Avila Matthew Bachali Marty Baier Kelsi Bailey Undergraduates 22l Ah, the joy of freshman class- es. And of course, each one comes with plenty of freshman guys. Gag me. -Valerie Turner A new face in the crowd Sept. 1 All right, it ' s been almost two weeks since I transferred here, and my R.A. just asked me the infamous question: Are you a freshman? To her surprise, she then discovered I was older than she. Gee, I love being a new face! (Yes, you detect sarcasm.)  « Well, 1 suppose I ' ll just add her to the ol ' Ust I started two days into the semester. Let ' s see.... That should make 40 million and one ' Are you a freshman? ' ' ques- tions. Since I am a new face in the crowd, it ' s natural for people to think I would be. . . . So to broad- en their horizons and save face, I tell them calmly, No, I ' m a junior Wanna see my driver ' s license? Sept. 15 The struggle continues. Dorm life is a new and excit- ing experience, and I do believe I ' ve finally gotten the message across (just short of neon signs): I ' m a junior Yeah! Unfortunately, now the question is So you ' re 21? Well that makes 90 million and four So you ' re 21? questions. Oct. 3 Ah, the joy of freshman classes. And of course, each one comes with plenty of freshman guys. Gag me. They write me on the computer and dream of older women. Despite the hassle, they ' re easy classes. Nov. 22 I ' m surviving. Tomorrow I go home for Thanksgiving break. Yipee Yahoo. But I ' ve come a long way, and I ' m look- ing forward to next semester I now know what to expect from my teachers and what they expect from me. I ' m now on the right track. Everyone knows I ' m a junior and that I ' m 21 (which is always a plus— ha,ha), but I still have one big question.... Where is the library? 12221 Undergraduates Paige Baker Matthew Ballain Quentin Banks Stephanie Banks Kaye Banner Stephanie Barker Barbara Barlow Kathleen Barnes Steven Bamhard Laura Barratt Gregory Bassett Julie Baudler Susan Beach Wade Beck Dorothy Beckner Gary Bedalow Karen Bedalow Beverly Beem Jeff Behney Valerie Behrens Aaron Bell Kevin Bell Jody Benedict Glenda Bennett Daniel Bentz Julie Berry Kimberly Berry Nichelle Berry Sandra Bertelsen Michelle Biede Susan Bierbaum Rhonda Billups Lee Bishop Tknya Bishop Christine Bissen Evette Bittner Pamela Bjelland Thomas Blair Karen Blazek Amanda Blecha Chris Blum Gail Bluml Joel Bluml Scott Boan Becky Bobzien Michele Bockelmann Misty Bockelmann Janet Boden Leanne Boege Daniel Boekenoogen Buffie Bollinger Melissa Bond Shondeu Boord Cindy Booth Melisa Borchardt Tony Borchers Wendy Borjas Michelle Bors Becky Bostock Scott Bounds Laura Bowen Donna Bower Vince Bower Joan Bowhay Kimberly Boyer Mary Boyer Darci Braden Angela Bradford Christopher Braun Shana Brawe Robyn Brinks David Broadwater Melissa Bronson Myla Brooks Jamie Brosonski Darla Broste Barry Brown Christine Brown Jason Brown Karla Brown Undergraduates 223 ;y Brown i isa Brown Melissa Brown William Brown Kristen Brue Annette Brugmann Bryan Bruner Kimberly Bryant l« ■ Theresa Buchholz Pamela Buckles Diane Buhman Shannan Buhrmeister Laura Bulger Janice Bunner i|H I s I Gina Burasco Tiffany Burchett 1 never meant to really get hooked, but when I set my process name as In Heat, I started getting all sorts of weird questions. -Cynthia Angeroth ' Love Stud ' attempts mail system interface I J Nov. 5 2:43 a.m. I think my eyes quit focusing six hours ago. It ' s this mail system on the computer. I can ' t stop— it ' s so addictive! I never meant to really get hook- ed, but when I set my process - name as In Heat, ' ' I started get- ting all sorts of weird questions. But there is this one guy. He goes by Love Stud. He des- cribes himself as a tall blond with blue eyes. And oh! The messages he sends! He is funny and roman- tic, and I just die for his notes! He confided to me last night that I ' m the only girl he writes. But I can ' t figure out why he is always on the com- puter. He must do a lot of papers on WPS. Nov. 6 1:23 a.m. Oh, I ' m SO depressed! That jerk, Eu- gene, you know, Love Stud, is writing my best friend, too! I can ' t believe some- one would lie over the computer like that! Nov. 8 12:30 a.m. You ' ll never believe what happened. Eugene! Yeah, the Love Stud! He came over to my room. I answered the door and this dweeby geek stood there and breathed, Hi. I ' m Eugene from the computer He was a little shorter than me and bare- ly had blond hair Blue eyes? Who knows? His glasses were so scroungy I couldn ' t tell if he blinked. A Love Stud he was not. I chatted with him briefly and told him I ' d invite him in, but I needed to be at a Save the Wooden Ducks meeting. ThankfuUy, he said That ' s cool. Maybe we can do the lunch thing sometime, and left. I shut the door, waited 20 seconds and screamed. I ' m thinking of giving this computer thing up. But it ' s a hard hab-byt (Ha! Get it?) to break. 21 ' i Undergraduates Christine Burke Sonya Burke Deanna Burkett Shawr Burnett Marcus Burrell Aria Burns David Bushner Miciiael Bussard Kimberly Buurman Donald Buzard Amy Cada Karen Calhoon Julie Callahan Paul Callahan Mark Camero Angela Campbell Janelle Campbell John Campbell Karen Campbell Michelle L. Campbell Michelle M. Campbell Susan Campbell Keri Cantrell Gregory Carmichael Lea Carney Don Carrick Tricia Carroll Angela Carter Tracy Carter Travis Castle Andrew Chalapa Brian Chamberlain Ken Chaplin Deb Chapman Jeff Chapman Ceann Childress Dennis Christensen Gwen Christensen Misty Christensen Stephanie Chvala Kenneth Clark Lisa Clark Marta Clark Trudy Clark Vicki Clark Jacquehn Clements Nikki Clements Cortney Coffman Michelle Cole Donette Coleman Regina Collantes Debra CoUum Ken Colquhoun Debbie Colton Lori Combs Shawna Conner CoUen Connor Justin Cooper Stacy Cooper Kayce Corbin Michelle Cornine Erin Cotter Mary Courier Skip Cox Undergraduates 225 Home or homework: Enos balances school with family life T I pick up my daughters, some junk food from McDonald ' s and head home. -Sandra Enos Sept. 1 Alarm went off at 7 a.m. I made sure my daugh- ter Sasha was up and get- ting herself ready for school. Made coffee and sat like a vegetable on the couch waiting for it to be done. 7:15. Drank coffee and re-read my Intro to Poetry assignment— or at least started to— until my baby woke up. Then I nursed her, changed her diaper and clothes, put her into her walker and ask- ed Sasha to watch her while I took a shower 7:45. Out of shower, sent Sasha out the door to walk to school while 1 proceeded to get dressed, put my make-up on, gather up my things, pack my baby Angel ' s diap- er bag and eat breakfast. (Forgot to mention how difficult all this is with a whining, teething baby at your heels demanding at- tention because she senses you can ' t give it to her) 8:45. Out the door, packing the baby, my books and the diaper bag. (Doctors tell me not to lift over 10 pounds on a regular basis, but they don ' t tell me how to avoid it when I have an 8-month-old baby who weighs well over that!) I buckle us up, make my way through the downtown insanity known as traffic to Grandma ' s to leave Angel, then head to school to the campus frustration known as parking. I find a spot, walk a mile. In my physical condition, or lack of it, it feels like 10 miles to get to class. With Introduction to Poetry over, I walk (trudge) back to my car to go home for lunch, The Young and the Restless ' ' being the high point of my day. It is two hours until my next class, but I leave 30 minutes ahead ' of time to deal with the frustration, (see above). Freshman Seminar class. (Interesting, but so far not help- ful as I ' m not a typical, right out of high school freshman, and I ' m a decade or more older than all of ' em and don ' t have a friend in the whole school, let alone in the class.) Class over, I walk (barely) to Health Ed. class to learn what I ' ve done to deserve my condition. Hopefully, soon I ' ll learn how to correct it. That class over (2:50), I walk (painfully) back to my start- ing point. I pick up my daughters, some junk food from McDonald ' s and head home with demanding kids, homework, housework, car main- tenance, laundry and a doctor ' s appointment for Voc. Rehab, to reschedule on my agenda for the evening ahead. Just a typical day. I finish some- where close to 1 a.m. and get to sleep, sort of, between night feed- ings and fussing from the baby. J y)AJ 1 . C VO 226 Ikmmy Cox Merle Crabbs Elisabeth Crawford John Crawford Ronda Crawford Tracy Crews Katrina Crissler Kimberly Crook Susie Crooks Steve Crum Sandra Culbertson Kendra Cummins Amy Cunningham Tricia Dalbey Richard Daniels Dasie Davies Barbara Davis Chelli Davis Douglas Davis Eileen Davis Jeff Davis Jennifer Davis Jill Davis Kristy Davis Lisa Davis Onna Davis Susan Davis Cassandra Day Karie Dayhuff Lori DeBlauw Ron DeJarnette Kimberly DeLaney Julie DeLong Stac ' DeLong Susan Dean Jill Deathcrage Kim Deering Melanie Dees Sherri Dennis Brian Devlin Kimberly Dickinson Lisa Dickson Jodi Dierking William Dietrich Ramona Dillinger Heidi Dillingham Michelle Dixon Troy Dobrovolny Vicki Dorsey Michael Dougherty Heather Douglas Candice Dover Shannon Dowden David Dowdy Douglas Downs James Doyle Dan Dreesen Darcy DroUinger Denise Druskis Anne Dryden Angela Dudley Koren Duke George Duncan Joni Dunham Undergraduates 227 iinham , Dunlap Dusenbery Lisa Dwyer Roberta Dye Paula Dykema Troy Easterberg Blaine Eastridge Melissa Eaton John Edmonds Marilyn Ehm Angle Eivins Craig Ellis Kevin Elwood Jim Enloe Stephanie Epp Leah Erickson Jill Erwine Jenny EssUnger Monica Estes Holly Evans Tracie Farmer Loyce Farnan Justin Farrell Tkmi Farris Laura Fehr Jill Fengel Tracy Fenn Bobbie Fenster Kristen Ferguson Ronald Filger Robb Finegan Steve Finneseth Michael Finney Judi Fisher Kevin Fitzgerald Lynn Flaherty Mark Flammang Leroy Fluesmeier David Flynn Tim Fobes Cindy Force Connie Ford Tracey Ford Ann Foster Meredith Foster Shelli Foster Thesis Franks Brad Franson Heather Franz Brenda Fredericks Tracy Fredrekson Edgar Freed Shawntel Freelon Shelly Freeman Andrew Frerking Sarah Frerking Janna Fresh Siophanie Frey Jaqueline Frump Laurie Fuchs Michelle FulUngton Chauncey h ' wnU Dawn Fure ' i M 1 228 1 Undergraduates TOPIC: Racial tensions and the media ' s cover- age of those problems I was disappointed in school publications. They didn ' t say a lot about racism but made a big deal about the guy ' s lying. The school seemed to cover up the problem by saying it wasn ' t there. The adminis- tration was denying there was a problem. -James Jaycox ' M. .edia coverage was misleading because one per- son ' s story was taken into account. They acted like Quentin Banks made up the whole racism story, but he was only a minor part of it. Things were going on. One person lied, but obviously more people were hav- ing problems. -Leslie Gillum ( I had a lot of black friends, and it scared me to know they were in danger. The KKK could have been roam- ing around on campus, and no one was doing any- thing about it. -Kim Murphy I ,t made me uneasy to know the Klan was watch- ing what I did. They knew where my car was, where my room was and whether I was there. We were just like everyone else, trying to get an education, but it was hard when that was going on. -Charles Mahone iJ m - Shana Gade i , Mara Galardi Jennifer Gallop Timilyn Gardner Larissa Gaunt Michelle Gentry Janette Gerken Mark Gerum Dena Geyer Laura Giesking Debra Gillespie Leslie Gillum Sandy Gilpin Matt Gilson David Ginther Linda Ginther Undergraduates 229 T ' abach .. Glaspie g Glesinger j_,isa Glidewell Michele Close James Goecken Janelle Goetz Carla Gold Joellyn Gold Stephanie Good Tkmara Goode Krisi Goodman Stephen Goodwin Ann Gordanier Michael Goss Steve Gouldsmith Sabine Grable Lisa Gragg Melinda Gravatt Judy Green Stephanie Greer Kevin Gress Brian Greunke Jeffrey Greunke Steven Griffith Tracey Gross Loydena Guengerich Kevin Guest Teri Gunther Philip Gustin Robin Guy Sonia Guzman Lori Gwinn Mindy Habert Denise Haddix Chris Hagan Paula Hagan Jeffrey Haight Cathy Halbur Aubrey Halverson Richard Hamilton Angle Hammar Mike Hanna Carolyn Hansen Cindy Hansen Francine Hansen Jim Hansen Dulcie Hanson Amy Hardie Brenda Harding Sharon Hardnett Tferesa Hardy Richard Harman Debra Harris Robin Hartman Craig Hascall Ky Hascall Gwen Haselhoff MichelW ' Hatcher Mike Hatfield Steve Hathaway Payton Hatley Duane Havard Darla Havens I i liL k if m . tt 230 1 Undergraduates Amy Heilmann Cindy Heimann . U 1 Richard Heininger Lisa Heinsius Miclielle Heitman Robin Heitmeier Sherri Hellyer Denise Henggeler Brian Hennings Kirk Henry Jason Honshaw Alana Herges Thea Herron Joe Hertzog Jodi Hester Glinda Heuton Hambrook faces a different world Being a foreign student presents special problems. In fact, it was a very long process just to be accepted at an Ameri- can university. It takes mail two to three weeks to get between the United States and South Afri- ca, where I live. Many forms had to be completed and mailed, including bank statements detailing finan- cial support. Also, 1 had to take the SAT exam to play on the tennis team, and the test is given only six times each year in South Africa. That process alone took two to three months. All together, it took almost six months from the time I applied at Northwest until 1 received my student visa. Now that I ' m here, I find that some individuals are stereotypical about my na- tion. Some think South Af- J rica is basically a jungle. It is actually the most developed nation in Africa. Many people immediately ask me about the political situation in my country-. 1 am an individual studying here. Sure, I ' m South African, but the political situation is not my fault. It started a long time ago. It ' s difficult sometimes for Americans to be open-minded about my country ' s polit- ical situation when the media doesn ' t al- ways portray the situation accurately. I came to America to study, and even though I don ' t agree with everything Americans do or believe, I don ' t criticize this nation. Why, then, should Americans criticize my country? Even though South Africa is often criti- cized, it is my home and I often experience homesickness. 1 used to feel homesick when 1 saw other students going home for the weekend. It takes me approximately 30 hours to trav- el to South Africa, making it impossible to go home when I want to. I ' ve never appreciated mail as much as I do now. I got used to writing letters when I realized it was too expensive to call home or visit whenever I felt like it. Now I real- ly look forward to letters from home. I am an individual studying here. Sure, I ' m South African, but the political situation is not my fault. -Owen Hambrook Undergraduates 23l wlett Higbee .-,mbotham ,..ndy Higgins oLizanne Higgins Tiffany Higgins Ann Higley Danielle Hill Tiinja Hiner Patricia Hinkle Tracy Hinkle Kim Hirschman Kristie Hobbs Marsha Hoffman Jay Hogan Jody Holland Tina Holland Todd HoUen T. J. Holliway Richard Holloway Jill Hon Margarett Honeycutt Angela Honz Christopher Hoover Jeffrey Hoover Jill Hottes Michelle Hough Juli Houghton Laynette Howard Steven Hoyt Lee Huffman Rick Huffman Lesa Hughs Micheal Hulen Jennifer Hullinger Lara Hultquist Pam Humphrey Tim Hunt Tracy Hunt Theresa Hunter Todd Hurley Jill Hurt Greg Hutzell Libby Hutzler Denise Ibsen Darla Ideus Susan Iglehart Ikbetha Inlow Jill loder Jennie Isbell Jeffery Jackson Lisa Jackson Racinda Jackson Kristi Jacobs Victoria James Dana Jamison Doyle Jamison Sophia Jayasingh Chris Jenkins Dacia Jenkins Melinda JerJkins Sheila Jenkins Kara Jennings Larry Jennings 232 Undergraduates If it ' s Tuesday, this must be the Pub There are some really strange and funny people in this world. At least that ' s my observation from working four jobs— the Pub, University Inn, Tfextbook Services and a Christmas tree farm— and going to school. And some of the people I ' ve met are both unusual and surprising. Of course, there are always people who come into the Pub who are weird. Like the old men that want to stand there and talk your leg off. Some- times I wonder what they ' re like when they ' re not drunk! Also, there are groups of drunken people who almost al- ways come in when I ' m in a bad mood. I can always count on them to spill or break some- thing. Occasionally, I run into some- one I should know when I ' m on the job. The first night I worked, there were three men playing pool in the back room. As they con- tinued to get drunk, one guy broke a glass. I cleaned it up, and the men left. But when I went to class the next day— the first day of the semes- ter—I discovered that the man who broke the glass was my teacher. Boy, was he embarrassed. On one Saturday night, there were a lot of older people in the bar. It ' s not hard to kick out students at clos- ing time, but it ' s awkward to kick out older people. As I approached one group, a lady asked my name. Oh, my gosh, I used to babysit you! she said. I had the bartender Eisk that group to leave! iK j i T -oJ f But when I went to class the next day— the first day of the semester— I discovered that the man who broke the glass was my teacher. -Mary Beth Talmadge Waiting on customers becomes hectic for Mary Beth Tklmadge when the Pub is busy. Tklmadge worked four jobs during the winter. Photo by Debby Keir V SAID IT 233 It takes skill. It takes talent. It takes the desire to live on the edge. It takes an appreci- ation for boredom. -Jon Watson ' Please hold while I transfer ' No one deserves this much agony. Oh, but what a glorious life I live. After all, not everyone can say they worked the front desk at North Complex. And they ' re the lucky ones. It takes skill. It takes talent. It takes the desire to live on the edge. It takes an ap- preciation for boredom. The phone rings. I answer it. I check to see if someone ' s home. If they are, I transfer the call. If they ' re not, I take a message. It doesn ' t take much. Hello, North Complex.... One moment, I ' ll check.... Tim. Tim. Turn down the Guns N ' Roses, Tim. You have a phone call. Tkke a message. Tim wants me to take a message. Yes, yes.... Tim, Cami wants you to get your butt on the phone right now.... Uh, Cami, Tim says for you to go to hell. Yeah, yeah.... Tim, take the call. Cami, why don ' t you call him back in a couple of hours.... Because I ' ll be off work then, that ' s why. Why is it the phones all ring at once? I ' ll be sitting here for an hour without a call, then the next hour the phones go off forever I do write messages at will. Girls leave the stupidest messages. TsU Chris I miss him. I write it down. Tell him I love him. I write it down. Put a heart on it. I get sick. I ' ve been here for only 45 minutes, but it seems like all night. The good thing about this job is that I ' m always occupied. I live for long-distance calls. If they want someone on first floor Douglas, I ' ll send them to fourth. This guy had a phone call, and a girl in his room told him to put his pants on before he went to answer the phone. I ' m sure I could get a job with the phone company. Now that everyone knows how I feel about being a deskworker, I ' ll probably never get this job back. Who could ask for anything more? I J(M 23 Undergraduates Debi Jensen Jarel Jensen Kami Jensen Mark Johannesman Carrie Johnson Charmla Johnson H.D. Johnson Jana Johnson Jim Johnson Lori Johnson Matt C. Johnson Matt S. Johnson fv Philip Johnson Shonda Johnson Stephanie Johnson Wesley Johnson 2 Jeannie Joiner Chris L. Jones Chris S. Jones Cynthia Jones Ucidre Jones Kristi Jones Leandra Jones Micklous Jones Monique Jones Ramonda Jones (lenni Jordan Karilyn Joy Jeffrey Junker Peter Kaminski Kevin Kardell Michael Kauth Kevin Keilig Joel Kelley Laura Kelley Brendan Kelly Danielle Kelly .Jeffrey Kelly Sharon Kenagy Angela Kennedy Greg Kennedy Colleen Kennel Christine Kennicott Debra Kent Karen Kerns Craig Kersten Connie Kessenich Jeanne Kilgore Jennifer Kincaid Marshauna King Stephen King Daniel Kinsey Jennifer Kirchhoff Krista Kirk Amanda Kisner Kim Klein Kenneth Kline Angela Klingborg Tracic Knapp Jennifer Knight Kristy Koeltzow Julie Koos Jo Kouril Tkmi Kramer Kevin Kraske Kim Kratina Susan Kucera Brent Kuehl Debra Kummer Norman Kunkel Cheryl LaFoUette Carla Lager John Laing Kayanne Lambright Bridget Lammers Paula Lampe John Lanaman Curtis Landherr Lisa Landis Laurie Landsness Undergraduates 235 i Lane genberg f Marilyn Langford Mark Langford Keri Lape Michelle Larison Kristi Latcham Adam Lauridsen Michaela Lavin David Law Century Lawson Julie Lay Mikki Laybcn Katherine LeClair Jason Lee Lisa Lee 236 Undergraduates TOPIC: Effects of extending the aca- demic calendar I had my worst semester. I spent time m class when I would rather have been working. North- west was trying to set the trend, but they need- ed to look at how the longer semester affected students. ' ' -Donna West I t could have hurt students ' grades because everyone got tired of going to classes. With few- er breaks, they got burned out. Also, it was hard for some people to find summer jobs because bus- inesses had already hired summer help. -Christy Mesik T, here were many people who were mad about it. It was kind of a let down to have the extended year. They said it was for higher quali- ty education, but I didn ' t really think so. The teachers didn ' t even like it. -Jeff Eversole I t didn ' t affect me because I was a senior, but I thought it was ridiculous. I didn ' t gain more knowledge because of the extension. -Amy Sullivan Anthony Lenz Nancy Lesle Tina Leu Jennifer Lewis Bin Liang Aparna Likhyani Tkmara Lillie Steve Linder John Lindsay Shawn Linkey Danya Linneman Jackie Linquist Carrie Linstrom Joe Lippman Brenda Little Michelle Lockard Debra Loescher Jeff Long Melissa Long Mona Long Stephanie Long Tkra Long Andrew Loos Michael Lorenz Tbny Loth Tim Lowe Marsha Lutes Kelley Lynch Nancy Lynk Shawn Lynn Heather Macoubrie Kristi Madison Dennis Mahin Charles Mahone Chestina Mahurin Tonya Malcom Julie Malmberg Patrick Manning Eric Mansfield Salah Marafi Julie Marks John Marsh Kim Marsh David Martin Jeff Martin Kimberly Martin Kristine Martin Mark Martin Whitney Martinsen Anne Maschger Kimberly Massey Micheal Masur Suzan Matherne Staci Matthiesen Jeff Mattson Tteresa Mattson Ken Mayberry Connie Mazour Andrea McAlpin James McCalla Kristin McClintock Tobe McClinton Deb McCoUaugh Juanita McConkey Undergraduates 237 Everyone ' s nightmare: ' The Roommate from Hell ' I opened the door to the Hell Empori- um and thought I had walked onto the set of Hee Haw. -Denise Pierce Aug. 17 There should have been a flashing neon Ught outside my door bearing the greeting Welcome to Hell- Vacancy when I en- tered the door of my humble room. A form with mouse- chewed hair jumped out at me and in a chalkboard grating voice screeched, Hiya! I ' m your roommate. Ain ' t we gonna have the best time to- gether? I hopes you Ukes them fish I got mounted on that there wall. They ' s big ' uns I caught at the pond a quarter mile from my house. Got my name in the newspaper and everythin ' . ' ' I grimaced an acknowledge- ment of her tal ent and hurried- ly checked the room number. Oh, God. I was in the right place. Aug. 22 Yippee, yippe yo.... Let ' s all hoedown. I am living a musical nightmare. In the immortal words of that Donnie and Marie Osmond classic, She ' s a Uttle bit country, and I ' m a little bit rock ' n ' roll. I opened the door to the Hell Emporium and thought I had walked onto the set of Hee Haw. ' ' I started looking around the room for a place to hide if Roy Clark appeared. I don ' t know how anybody can call this music. But as it is, it provides a great excuse not to exchange words with my room- mate. 1 figure an exchange of pleasantries once every two weeks is sufficient, if not over- ly so. And hey, I have already said Hey Gomer once to her this week. Things aren ' t working out. The stench blows one over when she enters our room. It ' s a combination of deodorant (which she sprays on herself like perfume), unchanged sheets from the beginning of time and rotting Ramen noodles. A room- mate by any other name would not smell as sweet. Aug. 28 Is she ever going to get off the computer? It ' s 3 a.m., and she is still illuminated by the neon glow. She ' s not a pretty sil- houette, either. Hunched over the keyboard, she looks like she ' s typing with her nose. She writes every guy on cam- pus and has no intention of ever meeting any of them. If they only knew how contrary to her ONE HOT BABE process name she really is! Thank God, she ' s turning it off. Wait, did she lean over and give that fish a kiss goodnight? Aug. 29 This computer thing is odd, too, because for all those guys she writes, she has pledged her heart to the biggest walk- ing hairbag in history. She goes to visit her bore friend not often enough, although he lives downstairs. When he visits her, they act like kindergarteners on the playground, with their boys- chase-the-girls antics. I am nauseated. There ' s got to be a way out of here. Sept. 1 Ha. I ' ve done it, I ' ve made the final arrangements. No more Hee Haw, no more smell. No more of the roommate from hell. I ' m exorcised from this en- tity I live with. Packing up my cherished belongings, I give one last glance at the fish, Beauregard, and strike a fish face. Hell hath no fury like an ex-roommate ' s wrath. .J LfinxAA •jJtAAjb 13S lLik£i-ii Lesley McCrary Edward McCreary Todd McCullough Mark McDaniel Tina McDaniel Rhonda McDonald Colleen McElfresh Geri McFarland Sean McGaughey Denise McGuire Lynn McHenry Shawna McKeown Diane McLaughlin Elizabeth McLeran Kevin McMillen James McMorrow James McMurphy Brian McNicholas Maria McReynolds Angle Meadows Vicki Meier Kristi Melhorn Jodi Menzer Paul Mertz Neal Meseck Christy Mesik Kay Metzger Ann Middleton Mark Middleton Terry Milam Kurt Milanovich Suzi Miles Holly Miller Jennifer Miller Kay Miller Shannon Miller Eric Milligan Kathleen Mills Gina Mitchell Gaby Moeck Cindy Monticue Lezlie Mood Cara Moore Diane Moore Mark Moore Stephen Moore Troy Moore Kelli Moppin Carol Morast Victoria Morelock Christina Moreno Vince Morgan Christy Morris Stephen Morrow Scott Mortenson Helen Mosites Darren Muckey Kristin Mueller James Murphy Michael Murr ' James Myers John Myers Amy Nance Dervon Nash Undergraduates 239 C iermeyer y Neibauer Dana Nelson Kayla Nelson Michael Nelson Christine Neneman Melissa Nestel Michelle Nestel Jennifer Nevils Stacie Newberry April Newquist Douglas Newton Daren Niemeyer Carol Nihsen Joseph Niswonger Chuck Nixon Michelle Nixon James Noelck Lawrence Nordee Shawn Norris Gina Noschka Traci Null Ann O ' Connor Jeannie O ' Donnell Tkmmy O ' Donnell Kim O ' Riley Troy Oehlertz Michelle Oliaro John Olivarez David Olson EUzabeth Olson Christina Ormsbee Cynthia Ortlieb Lisa Osborn Kurt Osmundson Jill Ott Margaret Ottman Beverly Owen Bruce Owens Jill Owens Julie Owens Patricia Palmer Sherry Palmer Terri Palmer Andria Palmesano Andrew Papadakos John Parker Lori Parker Kara Parkhurst Jillyn Parkison Carol Parks Barbie Paschall Robb Patterson Belinda Patton Carie Paugh Christina Pecquet Mark Penrod Mario Perkins Chris Person Susan Peters Joan Peterson Jodi Peterson Byron Petry Michelle Phillips 240 Undergraduates Twirling to the top One full semester has flown by. My white bag and I have trudged to many classes, practices and band performances. It looks only slightly worn. Both my white bag and 1 have withstood many curious stares and inquiring comments from the collegiate crowd. 1 have had a few embarrassing mo- ments while carrying my baton bag. I sometimes forgot it was wider than most doors and got caught. I have also wacked an unsuspecting professor and a few Bearcat fans. Being a freshman doesn ' t make mat- ters easier, either. Looking back in my journal, 1 remember a few real- ly hectic times. Sept. 23 Since there were no classes today, I spent most of my time practicing for the big weekend ahead. Satur- day is Homecoming, and Sunday will be the State Baton Cham- pionships. Sept. 24 Homecoming is always so exciting! The parade went okay, but having my face to the sun didn ' t help my high tosses. There were a lot of people at the game, too. I didn ' t really get nervous. 1 find performing for a big crowd is just the same as performing for just a few people. Sept. 25 It was a great day. At State Baton Championships, I qualified for nationals and won two separate state titles. All I can say is Praise God! Oct. 1 A friend said the audience today in Clarinda acted like they were taking breathing lessons. Every time 1 threw the baton, they sucked in their breath, then let it out when I caught the baton. I thought that was kind of funny. Nov. 12 The last game of the season. 1 hadn ' t dropped the baton all year in performances— until today. Today it was cold. Today it was rainy. Today, I dropped it! iSa heH. C Every time I threw the baton, they sucked in their breath, then let it out when I caught the baton. -Elisabeth Crawford SAID IT Stacy Phillips Michael Picray Margaret Pinson Tim Pistone Angle Pitman Melissa Plackemeier Michael Plain Lori Plank Dawnette Plumb Laura Pohlman h ' ' ; ff Matthew Pollard Robin Pollard Ray Porter ■V. H Cynthia Pott Jan Potter Elizabeth Powers Undergraduates 24l ' reston Preszler oug Preuss Tina Preuss Cassie Price Krescene Prichard Anna Principato Shawn Pritchard Andrea Proctor Michelle Protzman Roger Quandt Julie Quigg Stacey Quigley Stefanie Quigley Lynn Quinze Andrew Rambo Kellie Randolph Chris Ranes David Rapp Peggy Raub Deborah Raus Christina Read Ted Read Paula Rector Renee Redd Nova Redman Robyn Reed Joel Reeves Sam Reinkemeyer Maria Reno Greg Reynolds Sue Reynolds Kari Rhoades Hubert Rice Rebecca Rice Jeannie Richards Bruce Richardson Renee Richeson Gwynne Richmond Kathy Rieken Jeannie Rigby Eric Riley Roger Riley Jason Ripple Susan Ritenour Marlin Roach LaDonna Robbins Nancy Roberts Karen Robertson Audrey Robinson Missy Robinson Chrissy Rodgers Chris Rogers Gina Rogers David Roggy Amy Rold Cynthia Romey Scott Ronnfeldt Kerry Roop Trisha Ross Thomas Rossmanith Lisa fuiwley Maureen R;u.ne Mehnda Rub ' , 1 242 I Undergraduates Domino ' s delivery: Life on ttie run I The residents of the high rises call it their yard. We call it the Tundra. The Tundra is the area of ground that runs between the four high rise dorms. It is capable of a wind-tunnel effect equalled only by NASA G-force experiments. As a member of the Domino ' s Pizza delivery staff, I have noticed a craze that is especially prevalent at Dieterich Hall that pits the pizza driver against the forces of nature. When drivers pull in with your hot pizza, they will jump out of their cars with dazzling speed. At that in- stant, a frozen gust will howl down the Tundra, catch their blue and white hats and send them as far as the Garrett-Strong parking lot. Pick your favorite driver. Choose distance the hat will fly T ke four bets. The question 1 am asked most often— right after Is it free yet? ' — is Why do you guys run? Accord- ing to Domino ' s Pizza Corporation, employees run as a portrayal of our commitment to deliver each pizza as soon as possible. i Only the drivers know we run for I two additional reasons. During the winter, we i run to stay warm. During the summer, we run to get back into the air conditioning. The only negative aspect of working at Domi- ! no ' s Pizza is the late nights. On weekdays, Domi- no ' s is open until 1 a.m. Weekends find us open until 2 a.m. Add about 90 minutes for clean-up, and you are seeing that 8 a.m. class in a new light. The most positive aspect of working at Domi- no ' s is also the late nights. The late hours are fabulous because of all the slightly warped but wonderfully interesting people that get pizza cravings between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. And as far as Domino ' s customers are con- cerned, 1 have only one piece of advice: be kind to your dehvery person, they need the money to pay rent. 1 r During the winter, we run to stay warm. During the summer, we run to get back into the air conditioning. -Annette Filippi Brian Rudolph Thomas Rugaard Ted Ruis Angela Russell i Douglas Ryle Roderick Ryll Mark Rynard Diana Saenz Greg Sailer Rusty Sands iVrr Lonnie Sauter John Sayre Stephanie Sayre Patricia Scanlan Paula Scanlan Rachel Schatz Undergraduates 243 ochenk ochettler 11 Scheulen andy Schiager Julia Schieber Darren Schierkolk Lynn Schiessl Kimberly Schinzel Kristin Schlange Carla Schleuger Charlotte Schlosser JuUe Schmid Robin Schottel John Schroeder Jeff Schueth Deb Schulte Anne Schuman Jennifer Schuyler Michelle Schwartz Lea Ann Scroggie Shelley Seddon Danna Seger Judy Sells Nicole Sequeira Elizabeth Sharp Brian Shaw Heidi Shaw Jeff Shelker-Cory Jill Shepherd Julie Shine Jeana Shinn Becky Shinneman Jean Shirrell Jonathan Showalter Allison Siebens Connie Sieck Robin Siefken Pamela Simmons Anne Simon Shannon Simons Shanin Simpson Christopher Sims Dana Skwarlo Shawn Slezak Andrea Smith Carolyn Smith David Smith Diane Smith Kitty Smith Lisa Smith Rhonda J. Smith Rhonda L. Smith Rob Smith Stacey Smith Susan Smith Tracy Smith David Smothers Brenda Snyder Jennifer SoUars Amy Sommers Alaine Sorensen Jennifer Spainhowei ' Dawn Spencer Amy Sprague 244 1 Undergraduates James Sprick Brian Spurlock Angela Standard Lisa Stark Linda Steffen Christopher Steinman Jan Stephens Lori Stephenson Mary Stevenson Kimberly Stewart Jesie Still Glenda Stoll Jennifer Stone Suzanne Stone Nikki Stratton Mark Strecker I, I ' i;iMP ' 7(jl TOPIC: Evaluating the University ' s tenure requirements I didn ' t believe in tenure caps that set a specific number of faculty members per department that could have tenure. The concept of tenure was an excellent means of ensuring academic freedom. If tenure were carefully granted, there would not be a problem of penalization because of exceeding quotas. ' ' -Dr. Don Hagan I didn ' t hke the tenure rules very much. They tended to dampen applications and keep tenure percentages very low. -Dr Richard Fulton T he faculty didn ' t have as much say in tenure as in promotions, but we did have some indirect in- fluence. It was a major financial undertaking for the University to guarantee a teacher ' s job in- definitely, and that is why they set the quotas. It was too bad because the tenure quota penalized some good teachers. -Dr. Mark Jelavich T .enure was not a clear-cut path. The policy needed to be reviewed because new instructors were being hired every year. -Dr. Gus Rischer Undergraduates |245 Sturtz p aderman resa Sutter .chelle Sutton L ristine Swanson Lisa Swartz William Tklbot Chris Tkylor Patty Tkylor Scott Tkylor Todd Tkylor Elizabeth Terrell Kathie Terry Scherrazade Thomas Steven Thomas Angela Thompson JacqueUne Thompson H ' V HHI Jason Thompson I H h Laurie Thompson H - H ra Paul Thompson KT - H Tferra Thompson H w ' ' ' l Paula Thorne F Roy Thorne Hflft l Michelle Threlkeld H H Loretta Tichenor James Tierney Helen Tillman Brian Timm Byron Tinder Kristy Toelle Darren Towne Curtis Townsend Michelle Townsend Stacy Townsend Diane Trapp WilUam Trigg Deborah Tripp Steve Trischler Yvonne Troch Harry Troncin Amy Tuma Michelle Turley Becky Turner Sean Turner Allan Twilligear Sandra Ulmer Christina Ury Alicia Valentine Kimberly Valentine Beth Van Vactor Scott Van Zuiden Teri VanHouweUngen Lisa Vcissmer Jorie Veenstra Jeffrey VermilUon Belinda Vernon Stacy Vestal Sheila Viets Kate Vitek Tricia Vlach Eric Voegele David Voge Denise Vogei Julene Vogt ili. ;| HI Ml ' { 246 1 Undergraduates Old friends: growing up, growing apart Dec. 4 Well, there I was in the car with an old high school friend when I realized three things: she listens to too much Def Lep- pard; she listens to it too loud; and when she listens to it, she drives like a rabid Mario An- dre tti. One of us has changed. I don ' t think it ' s me. I look the same, talk the same and feel the same. It ' s got to be her She won ' t even do the Rabid Chip- munk routine— it ' s immature. I remember some of the things we used to do. We would always be over at someone ' s house, talking about the dumb- est things until the wee hours of the morning. This summer we even made a movie: Transex- ual Sexy Ninja Cowboys from Outer Space. Now I ' m afraid we won ' t do any of those things anymore. 1 can see it now. Everyone will be too tired to stay up all night. and a sequel will be trashed because every- one will want to write it. Maybe I ' m just being stupid. Everyone went to college to grow, right? Change is in- evitable. Oh. Wait just a minute. 1 think I tricked myself into learning something here. I guess I ' ll hang onto my old friends for as long as 1 can, but I can ' t hope to keep them forever God, that ' s philosophical. 1 should have been a guru.... As long as there ' s no Def Leppard. Z CXkv C AK fi It ' s got to be her. She won ' t even do the Rabid Chip- munk routine- it ' s immature. -Don Carrick High school friends often ciidn ' t .seem the same after going to college. Don Carrick and Susan Smith relive memories to remain close. Photo by Deb- hv Korr 247 Linnea Wademan Charles Wadley Amy Wagner Danae Wagner Glenn Wagner Renee Wagner Jon Wait Shawn Wake Laurie Waldbillig Barry Walker Darian Walker Thomas Walkup Colleen Walter Sudewa Wanigasinghe Jeffrey Ward Andrea Warren Darla Warren Jeffrey Warren Steven Wasco John Washington Bobbi Wassam Jenny Watkins Anthony Watson Kellie Watt Tia Waugh Annette Weakland Jeff Weatherhead Kevin Weeks Jeri Weisbrook Kim Weiss Patrice Weiss Joan Wellman David Welshhons Kim Wentworth Lorie West Pamela Westbrooks Michael Wester Jason Weydert Sean Weyrauch Malisa Wheeler Kimberlee Whisler Amy White Coleen White Kristina White Christopher Whiting Julie Wieland Kay Wieland Beth Wiesner Mike Wight Julia Wilde Jayne Wilhau Joey Williams Nick Williams Cindy Williamson Sara Williamson Susan Williamson 1248 Undergraduates Gina Willimetz Jerri Willis Monica Willis Ronda Williston Jennifer Willson Edward Windsor Cynthia Winkler Karin Winquist Jodie Winter Pam Wise Denny Wistroni Mary Witt Heidi Wittrock Jodel Wolf Lisa Wolfe Bruce WoUard A first time for everytiiing Aug. 16 My roommate just got here today and she already has our Wednesday night planned. She says it ' s going to be a blast. I ' m so excit- ed to go to my first real college party. There will be no curfew and no parent to come home to and faking your sobriety. I can ' t wait. Aug. 17 My roommate ' s making me write everything down so we can look back on this and laugh. I ' m doing what she says because I really want to get some sleep. Or maybe go pig out somewhere!! I had a blast tonight! I met so many people.... I know I won ' t remember all their names— or faces! There were so many good- looking guys at that party- may be college won ' t be so bad after all! Aug. 18 Okay! Okay! My roommate and I are still trying to piece together what I wrote last night . 1 really did have fun, especially for about the first hour when I met all these people. I wasn ' t .so sure that I would have fun. We all started getting ready about 8:30 p.m. and left for the party about an hour later Usually, I would already be bumming around 9— probably because I was almost always home by 1 a.m. I got a little more dressed up for this than at parties in high school. I kind of like this. I was amazed that I had to stand in line and pay, then get marked to be able to drink. I had to stand in line for a beer forever, but 1 guess I can adjust. There are no games here! At home in the center of a party are all the games: quarters, up and down the river, etc. But here, we talk and dance. Dancing is a blast, but I miss playing quart- ers. So far, it ' s a blast. 1 love college! Hey, roomie, when ' s the next party? I was amazed that I had to stand in line and pay, then get marked to be able to drink. -Deb Chapman JtLA Undergraduates 249 Dale Wollard Kimberly WoUesen Staci Wood Martha Wooden Eric Woods Tteresa Woods Melanie Woodside Kelley Woodson Jamell Wren Alyssa Wright Chandra Wright Stephanie Wright Shawn Yoho Kevin Yost Andy Young Carrie Young Daffney Young Lori Zanarini Peter Zilliox Angela Zimmerman Christie Zion 1 250 1 Undergraduates The eastern sky was beautiful as I descended the hill approaching our home. -Dr. Virgil Albertini Chalking up the miles Aug. 16 Ran five miles, again at 5:30. Went next to the high- way, then stayed on the old highway for over a mile. The eastern sky was beautiful as I descended the hill ap- proaching our home. Warm again. Aug. 17 Five miles. Again a varied route on our country roads. Ran from our place and on the river road. Fort- unate to see three deer boun- ding ahead of me by the river. Aug. 21 Back to the campus area again, where we (Dolores and I) ran the five-mile National Guard Truman Route Run. She finished well over 10 minutes ahead of me. Felt decent, and she looked good as usual. Sept. 21 Back to the river road, five miles. River is low. It is good to see the farmers in the fields. Saw a coyote running, and it was really moving. Oct. 30 Fa ] r i •e¥ Enjoyed the extra hoi here in Kansas City. Dolorei is participating in the lOK Prime Health Run. 1 brought my running clothes for a four-mile workout. She ran with 4,000 runners and not only won her age group, but also the quarter division. I could be so good! •%; Faculty Staff P John Baker Gerald Baxter Joel Benson Merv ' in Bettis Richard Bobo Robert Bohlken Jerr ' Bortner Jerald Brekke Gerald Brown Robert Brown Kathleen Buker Betty Bush Bob Bush Doug Butler Thomas Carneal Sharon Carter Deborah Clark Chanda Clary Gary Collins Herman Collins Ramona Collins Roger Corley Augusto Corteizar Leroy Crist Ron DeYoung Charles Dodds David Easterla Guy Ebersole George English Larry Erbert George Fero Richard Frucht Carrol Fry Charles Frye Ramesh Garimella Scott Garten Faculty 25l Again we are on the defensive, and we haven ' t done anything to deserve it. -David Gieseke Damage control: Shaila Aery and the media mess Nov. 11 I can ' t believe it. After working with the racism problem last week, we have been hit with an- other jolt. Shaila Aery made the suggestion that Northwest close so additional funds can be spread throughout the rest of the state institu- tions. ' ' Damage control is in full force as we try to tell the local media there is no way the school would close. Nov. 14 Shaila ' s comments have gotten out. Channel 2 and Channel 4 are up today for interviews with Presi- dent Hubbard about the possible closing. Again we are on the defen- sive, and we haven ' t done any- thing to deserve it. Alumni are calling in, plenty up- set about the whole thing. More calls from the media. Seems like we ' re going to be on page one for some time. This afternoon, Dr Hubbard speaks to the faculty about Shai- la ' s proposal and our response. I leave feeling pretty good about the whole thing and the faculty and staff ' s support of the president. We ' re pulling together now to work toward a common goal— our survival. Nov. 16 We ' re setting up a press confer- ence for tomorrow with Sen. Pat Banner and Reps. Everett Brown and Tim Kelley to, for once and for all, say that Northwest will not close. I spent most of the day try- ing to line up media, including the Kansas City Star and Channel 4. I ' m encouraged by my conversa- tion with Channel 4, but don ' t know if the Star will make it up. But at least I ' m covered with AP if they don ' t. Nov. 17 Walking into the Ballroom Lounge, I ' m overjoyed. Channel 4 is here. As time for the press conference rolls around, I ' m pleased with the turnout, both the media and faculty, staff, students and com- munity members. Channel 2 is here, as is the News-Press and our local media, but the Star is no- where to be seen. The press conference goes well, Sen. Banner and Reps. Brown and Kelley say the right things, and the coverage on TV, radio and in the evening papers are great. I espe- cially like Channel 4 ' s lead-in Northwest Missouri State Univer- sity will not close. Things are starting to come together. Maybe we ' ve got this thing licked. Nov. 28 It ' s time to get back to work af- ter Thanksgiving. Things seem to have calmed down over break. Bob Henry did get a call today from Time magazine about our ra- cial incidents on campus. From what he told me though, we will be just a portion of a much bigger story about racial incidents on campuses across the nation. Seems like we ' re not the only ones. Bee. 5 Still calm. Every now and then, there ' s a small mention of Shaila ' s comments in the papers or in the media. On Friday we released a press release from Br Aery ' s office on this situation, in which she says she never meant to close North- west. This should end at last. i 12521 Faculty Warren Gose Rebecca Greeley Kenneth Hagen Stan Hartzler Philip Haslam Charles Hawkins Phil Hayes PhilUp Heeler Robert Henry WiUiam Hinckley Mar ' in Hoskey Dean Hubbard Gayle Hull Alice Jefferis Mar - Ellen Kimble Jeffrey Knapp William Laubert Kathie Leeper Itoy Leeper .Jo Ann Marion Susan Mattson Eugene McCown Anthony McEvoy Patrick McLaughlin Peter Meserve Dale Midland Kenneth Minter Martha Moss Thomas Muskus Nancy Nelson Bruce Parmelee Denise Rens John Rhoades Sharon Ross James Saucerman Frances Shipley David Slater David Sundberg Robert Theodore Wayne VanZomeren Gordon Vernick Wayne Viner Faculty 253 Labor intensive or not, advisement is probably my favorite part of teaching. -Dr. Carrol Fry Advisement: Sage counsel and common sense The life of an academic adviser is not an easy one. But it ' s a labor of love. Most of us become ad- visers by choice. If we teach Freshman Seminar, we probably serve as ad- vers for our students for the remainder of their college careers. Faculty who teach Seminar regularly end up with 50 or more advisees. And advising is a labor intensive activ- ity. During registration and pre-registration, we meet with each ad- visee to work out a schedule and chat about problems. But scheduling isn ' t the only problem. Sometimes students need a little help making the right decisions. Let ' s take Betty Bear- cat ' s case. It was fall semester, and she was enrolled in the toughest course in her major One day she came in looking disconsolate. Dr. Fry, I ' ve got to drop Princi- ples of the Field 444, ' she said. But Betty, you have to have the course for graduation, and it isn ' t offered next semester. Why do you want to drop it? Well, I just got my first test back, and I did terrible. And I don ' t understand the lec tures or the text. And— Now wait a minute, Betty, I said. What did you get? I got a ' D ' , she said, looking down and sniffling a little. I ' ve never had a ' D ' in my life. Gosh, Betty. Everyone blows one once in a while. Did you study for the test? Uh, well, maybe not as hard as I should have. There was this year- book deadline, see, and— ' Now if you drop that class, you can ' t graduate this spring. Are you sure you want to do this? How about giving it the old college try? Study hard for the next test and win one for the Gipper. Gosh, do you think I might real- ly make it? Betty, I want you to talk to the teacher and go over your test with htm. Get some advice on what you need to do to improve next time. ' ' Betty just needed a little pep talk. But it doesn ' t always work. Sometimes advisers have to let students do what they insist on do- ing, even when we think it ' s wrong. As often as not, they blun- der around and do just fine in the long run, whether they take my sage counsel or not. Labor intensive or not, advise- ment is probably my favorite part of teaching. Maybe it ' s because of all the unusual situations we come across. I remember when Dudley Downshift came in one afternoon, all adither It seems he was doing his student teaching, and... But that ' s another story. Debra Waddle Bruce Wake Bruce Wendler Richard Weymuth Laura Widmer Liz Wood Becky Wundram Nancy Zeliff 254 1 Faculty i Former Bearcat basket- ball coach Ryland Mil- ner is inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Fire swept through the Delta Sigma Phi frater- nity house on Oct. 4 causing an estimated $60,000 of damage. Long-time State Rep. Everett Brown disputes Shaila Aery ' s sugges- tion that Northwest be closed. Record News Magazine Northwest Missouri State University Tension flares as the KKK makes its presence known on campus and Quentin Banks, above, falsifies racial incidents. i Solutions for issues emerge Agreement signed on racism Incidents suggesting racial intolerance led a group of students to an effort to cre- ate more opportunities for minorities. Controversy began when a fight be- tween black and white students at a fraternity house and distribution of Ku Klux Klan literature in residence halls prompted a forum to combat racism. The issue gained attention when Kansas City KKK spokesperson Jim Allen Moran armounced he would attend the forum. Al- though he didn ' t show up, administrators felt Moran ' s interest, coupled with sensa- tionalistic news coverage, was to blame for much of the forum ' s negative publicity. Freshman Quentin Banks added fuel to the controversy by claiming he had been physically abused by whites. He later ad- mitted to fabricating the story to test the administration ' s vow to stand behind its Statement of Non-Discrimination. Amid these events, GOALS (Group Or- ganization Always Leads to Success) was formed. The committee was instrumental in the signing of an agreement with Presi- dent Dean Hubbard on Feb. 17 outlining minority scholarships, an on-campus minority cultural center, possible black literature and history courses and plans for black faculty recruitment. We accomplished even more than we had planned, Leslie Gillum said. Some grievances stemming from community problems couldn ' t be remedied, but Hub- bard did his best. Director of Enrollment Management Dale Montague praised GOALS for their ambition. ' ' They fought for people they didn ' t even know, Montague said. The kids who negotiated weren ' t in it for personal gain. ' ' Beginning in fall 1989, 10 $500 scholar- ships were to be awarded to minority freshmen and transfer students. In addi- tion, two Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar- ships were to be awarded to minority students. Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, American In- dians and native Eskimos were included in minority guidelines for the scholarships. Suzie Zech 256 Local loacti f naybe i hat bet lucteein ialofP luded I mately 1 Attempting to create a more equal opportunity, President Dean Hubbard and Pascal Marquez of the U.S. Department of Justice sign an agree- ment to help campus minority relations. The agreement consisted of minority scholarships and a cultural center Photo by Debby Kerr Aery ' s last report spares Northwest Faculty and students breathed a sigh of relief in December when Shaila Aery, Commissioner for the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, resigned. Aery had been responsible for rumors that Northwest might close, but thanks to Sen. Pat Danner and Rep. Everett Brown ' s assurance against that, tension was eased. However, the biggest prob- lem still remained: recruiters and other officials found themselves trying to con- vince students, incoming freshman and alumni that Northwest would not close. Aery only suggested the closing as one of three possible solutions to Missouri ' s higher education funding problems. However, many people saw her words as a great threat to Northwest ' s future. We had to convince people it was a rumor, and it was hard to do, ' ' Student Ambassador Beth Harrison said. Aery didn ' t leave without offering a final 13-page recommendation for the future of Missouri ' s higher education. While it did not suggest closing North- west, if followed it would definitely have meant changes. The plan would have created a system calling for the sharing of one governing board among several Missouri institu- tions, including Southeast Missouri State University, Central Missouri State University, Lincoln University and Northwest ' s. Under this plan, Northwest would work with a central office responsible for governing all four institutions in- stead of the Board of Regents. President Dean Hubbard said he would have been willing to work in either environment. Aery ' s recommendations also includ- ed increased funding of student finan- cial aid programs, converting Southwest Missouri State University to a Universi- ty of Missouri campus, and several pro- gram closings at universities— none of them Northwest. Although Aery ' s recommendations meant changes for Northwest, they were less drastic and much less damag- ing than closing the university. Kristin Thompson ' tin lissouri ametiu direct itwa: ief wasn ' i Miliiet ;te,coai I0-63-13 tie ei| whed as ch :nmeff EmDi he twi 198 ingfui Slie al arso ' sipettj felaiion Former coach honored Milner inducted into Sports Hall of Fame W iwes( He was in his 80th year, so oach Ryland Milner said aybe it was appropriate at he become the 80th in- uctee in the Missouri Sports all of Fame. Milner was in- ucted Dec. 16 with approx- ately 170 people present. Although the induction remony was a formal affair, e atmosphere was informal [s the Student Union Ball- pom came alive with stories the good old days. Ev- ryone had something to say, nd many had something to ly about Milner Bill Christensen, a 1950 . raduate and one of Milner ' s I thletes, described the coach i s being a tough disciplinari- ' n, a fundamentalist and a aring individual. i Ken Gardner met Milner 49 lears ago. Gardner played gainst him, coached against im and finally became the thletic director at Northeast lissouri State University the ime time Milner was athlet- |; ; director at Northwest. I It was a pleasure knowing ( lilner, Gardner said. But ji , wasn ' t a pleasure playing I gainst him; he was a tough ' ookie. Milner was a student, ath- ' te, coach and administrator rom 1929 to 1975. Under his ' adership for 21 years, the , 3otball team compiled a 10-63-13 overall record. In he eight years Milner oached basketball, the Bear- ats chalked up a 70-59 record. In addition to coach- ing football and basketball, Milner also served at various times as head coach for base- ball, tennis, track, cross country and golf. To introduce such a distin- guished coach, Milner s own distinguished coach, Henry Iba, attended the induction ceremony. Toastmaster Rollie Stadlman said Iba was often called the Iron Duke or Hank, but to most people he was Mr Iba. Iba, who was a two-time United States Olympic bas- ketball coach, slowly walked behind the lectern and in a slow, quiet and shaky voice began his Ryland Milner storv. This fella guided those boys, Iba said. Athletically we were just as good as any other school in the nation. Everything he touched turned into a winner. Finally Milner approached the lectern as Iba presented Milner ' s award. Flashes went off as the media captured the heart -warming affair I owe so much to so many people, Milner said. How do I pick out all the people who have helped me? Milner received the Distin- guished Alumni Award in 1987 and in that same year Northwest ' s athletic facilities were named the Ryland Mil ner Athletic Complex. Debbv Kerr Induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is an honor awarded to Ryland Milner, who coached Northwest football for 21 years and basketball for eight. Photo by Debby Kerr Department secretary arrested The departments of geology geography and omputer science experienced the bite of rime within their offices. Kim Downen was employed as secretary for he two departments from May 1987 until ' ' eb. 1989 when she was arrested for embez- ;ling funds. She allegedly obtained several thousand loUars of personal items through departmen- al petty cash vouchers, according to Public telations Officer Bob Henry. Downen was charged with one felony steal- ing and six counts of felony forgery. The arrest raised the question of what to do to tighten security in the voucher system. University Treasurer Jeanette Whited said that to her knowledge, this was the first time such an incident had occurred. ' All we did was watch what came in and made sure it was itemized, Whited said. We only hoped the departments would careful- ly watch their accounts, because we could not guarantee against something like this happening again. Fire destroys Delta Sig house To most students, Oct. 4 was a day just like another day. Leaves were falling and students were starting to buckle down for mid- terms. But that night an electrical short changed the immediate lives of the men of Delta Sigma Phi. At 10:39 p.m., the fire depart- ment received an urgent call from the house informing them of the fire. They reacted quickly in extin- guishing the fire, but over $60,000 in damage had occurred. The good news was that no one was iryured in the incident. When I first smelled the smoke, it smelled as if someone was burn- ing toast, John Edmonds said. I went to find out where it was com- ing from. When I went up to my room, it was entirely in flames. Edmonds was in the house with approximately 10 others when the fire started. Many of the men of Delta Sigma Phi arrived too late to see the flames. I went to the library to study and wasn ' t even around when the fire first started, Troy Apostol said. I noticed the fire engines rushing by but I had no idea it was my house that was on fire. When I arrived at the house and saw it engulfed in flames, I was stunned. The men grouped together in the face of disaster The fire really brought us all closer together, Apostol said. ' All the little things that upset us about each other were forgotten. In order to help the fraternity, Tbwer Hall was opened and alum- ni loaned their homes to the Del- ta Sigs. Through fund-raisers, donations and other contributions, the fraternity started to rebuild. At first, purchase of a new home was discussed, but they felt the old house was their home and decid- ed to remodel it. Since most of the damage from the fire was due to smoke, rebuilding was within reason. An unfortunate event had struck close to home. The fire forced the fraternity to face reali- ty and resulted in a strengthening of brotherly bonds. Justin Cooper and Aaron Ashley Local 25 ' cord TATE LOCAL Book chronicles McElroy murder Mention of Ken Rex McElroy still gener- ated feelings of dread eight years after his reign of intimidation and terror were end- ed by his vigilante-style execution on the main street of Skidmore. The reception of Harry MacLean ' s book In Broad Daylight showed the curiosi- ty still surrounding the mysterious event. McElroy was fatally shot while sur- rounded by a crowd of townspeople. Three grand juries failed to indict anyone for the shooting. The book explained that approximately 40 people saw the incident, but no one would divulge the information needed to make convictions stick. McEb-oy, who had bullied the townspeo- ple for over 20 years, received a two-year prison term for shooting two people. Following his release, citizens held a meeting to discuss what could be done to protect themselves from him. It was after that meeting that the shooting occurred. With the release of the book, MacLean came to Northwest for a two-hour auto- graph session at Bearcat Bookstore Dec. 6. Bearcat Bookstore manager Kent Marlow was responsible for getting MacLean on campus. Since he felt it would be a big attraction, he decided to contact the publishers. He took time with each person and an- swered their questions when he signed the copies, Marlow said. Approximately 300 to 400 people came to the autographing, lining the wall outside the bookstore and buying about 100 copies of the book. We sold over 900 copies between the first shipment in November and late February, Marlow said. The biggest rush on them was before Christmas. Troy Apostol, president of the Society of Professional Journalists, thought the book was well-written and the events accurate- ly depicted. I grew up in the area, so I had heard a lot about the McElroy case before the book came out, Apostol said. It was real- ly interesting to me because I knew or had heard about a lot of the people in the book. Debbie Mueller, also an area native, thought MacLean presented the story ob- jectively as only an outsider could. I learned a lot about McElroy that I hadn ' t heard before, like him steaUng cat- tle and burning houses, Mueller said. ' ' He researched it well and protected the identities of the characters, Marlow said. MacLean drew his conclusions without pinpointing individuals. ' ' Despite the national attention, investi- gations and speculation that the McElroy incident prompted, the question of how something like this could be pulled off In Broad Daylight still remained. Cindie Angeroth Ni Mercti named 1 Focusing on Skidmore ' s water tower, Eddie Dean shoots footage for the Society of Profes- sional Journalists ' special on the murder of Ken McElroy. In Broad Daylight by Harry Mac- Lean attracted a large audience of curious read- ers. Photo by Debby Kerr Inmate commits suicide in county jail Inmate Matthew Cruikshank hanged himself Aug. 30 in the Nodaway County Jail, the first such incident since the jail opened in early 1986. Cruikshank, 32, of Blue Springs, was ar- rested at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 30 by Maryville Pubhc Safety officers for investigation of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, Larry Jackson, director of the Maryville Public Safety Department, said. His arrest followed a report by Hough- ton ' s Nodaway Drug, Maryville, that he tried to use a prescription that was be- lieved to be forged. Pubhc Safety officers 258 Local State said he had a criminal record of similar charges. ' ' Apparently this had been a long-term problem with him, Jackson said. He had been to some rehab centers, but hadn ' t gotten things worked out. Cruikshank was placed in a holding cell at 9:40 a.m., Nodaway County Sheriff Deputy Ben Espey said. Officers took his tennis shoes and belt, leaving him with socks, jeans and a T-shirt. At 11:12 a.m. when jailer Brian Miller went to transfer Cruikshank to another ceU for lunch, he found him hanging by his T-shirt. Cruikshank ripped it into strips to fashion a rope and threw it over a ceiling grate covering a sprinkler system, Espey said. Nodaway County ambulance took Cruik- shank to St. Francis Hospital. He was placed in the intensive care unit where he lived for approximately eight hours. Espey said sheriff ' s department and Public Safety officers had no idea Cruik- shank might be suicidal. If an inmate ex- hibited suicidal tendencies, he was checked every 10 minutes. Tbri Sybert lOSlO sas Cit; So ' eiiit The rtenfi estingu teporte stnictk Despi wamiiij iij six tire thebor Thee latres ilera. Mm sas City mof Het the ex] !(lrooi lid, I U c octei After officials afetj., firert tier Nightmare in Hyde Park Berdella pleads guilty to Kansas City murder it Merchant Bob Berdella ' s wooth at the Westport Flea Vlarket was appropriately lamed Bob ' s Bizarre Bazaar. While the antiques he sold ivere unusual, nothing was as jizarre as the case that un- raveled about him. In spring of 1988, a 23-year- ald man showed up on the ioorstep of one of Berdella ' s llneighbors covered with cuts md burns, wearing nothing 3ut a dog collar. The man, who had been licked up by Berdella while litchhiking, claimed to have )een held captive and sexu- illy abused for five days at berdella ' s Hyde Park home. Berdella was arrested that lay and charged with seven ounts of sodomy. After his arrest, Berdella ' s lome was searched and yard excavated. One skull was found in a closet in the house and a skull and various body parts were unearthed in the yard. Also found in the house were more than 250 color photographs of young men in sexual bondage and torture situations. The information that police supplied to the press was sketchy. At least two skulls were officially reported to have been found. After one of them was positively iden- tified, Berdella entered a guilty plea for charges of the first degree murder of Larry W. Pearson on Aug. 5, 1987. By entering a plea of guilty prematurely at his arraign- ment, Berdella waived his right to trial and appeal but ensured himself against the death penalty. Many students from the Kansas City area recalled the revulsion they felt about the Berdella case. How could someone do things like that and sleep at night? Cynthia Jones asked. Tklk show host Geraldo Rivera capitalized on Berdel- la ' s story, claiming that Ber- della was involved in Satan- ism, a charge Berdella denied. Most students interviewed said they did not change their safety habits following Berdella ' s exposure, but all expressed discomfort that something so horrible could happen so close to home. Berdella was sentenced to life in prison without parole or probation. Suzie Zech Explosion kills six firefighters r ' byHin; ' ' ' irfnawsrfstll 11 Arson was suspected in the explosion that ended six Kan- sas City firemen ' s lives in November. The explosion occurred A hen firemen were called to extinguish a truck that was ' eported burning at a con- struction site. Despite a security worker ' s llwarnings of possible explo- Vsives in a nearby trailer, all r.iix firemen were caught in ;he bomb ' s blast. The explosion was so fierce that residents living in a 50- iinoSripsli mile radius felt the impact. Student Brad Filger of Kan- sas City said a friend notified him of the disaster. He told me the impact of the explosion shattered his bedroom window, Filger said. A moment later a se- cond crater exploded and knocked him to the floor. After the second explosion, officials evacuated homes for afety measures. Firemen killed in the ex- plosion were Gerald Hallo- ran, James Kilventon, Tho- mas Fry, Luther Hurd, Michael Oldham and Robert McKarnin. The explosion proved to be the largest firefighting dis- aster in city history. Fire- fighters from across the na- tion gathered to honor those who died. After the disaster, city offi- cials met to strengthen the ordinance governing blasting permits, as fire departments everywhere planned to keep a stronger grip on explosives. Mike Hodflson rtiookCniik ' pitil. flf « ' 25 Biitilifff Investigators search a highway sions shattered windows over a construction site in Kansas City 10-mile area and killed six fire- where two early morning explo- fighters. Photo by Wide World Missouri executes first Death Row inmate since 1965 In 1978, a man named George Tiny Mercer was given a present to celebrate his 34th birth- day. A couple of friends from his biker club brought him a 22-year- old waitress named Karen Keeton that they had abducted from her place of employment. Mercer and his friends raped her before he strangled her. He had al- ready been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl a month earlier. At the trial in 1979, Mercer was sentenced to die by lethal iryec- tion. He would be Missouri ' s first to be executed since 1965 when the death penalty had been re- moved from Missouri ' s law system. It was reinstated in 1977. Mercer waited 10 years for his fate due to appeals, reprieves and stays of execution. On October 20, Mercer had his last meal and was prepared to walk the final mile when the courts stopped the exe- cution just four short hours before it was to take place. Some felt the process of justice fuUfilled was inefficient. There shouldn ' t have been a 10-year wait before the fate of the convict was carried out, Kurt Roland said. If final judgment was passed, then it should have been carried out. Finally at midnight, Jan. 6, Mercer was led to a chamber. He appeared extremely nervous until he saw his wife and then relaxed considerably. The deadly dose was injected into his veins, and he died at 12:09 a.m. Mercer ' s execution spurred de- bate over the justice of capital punishment. Some believed he got what he deserved. Others protested the is- sue by gathering outside the penitentiary with sigris. Still others had mixed emotions on the issue. ' ' The death penalty was approp- riate in certain situations like when someone killed a lot of peo- ple, Carol Greever said. But they used it in cases when it shouldn ' t really have been used. Brad Frisch Local State 1259 ■ ■M cord NATIONAL Topping off the year in news B Kentucky bus wreck A 34-year-old man was charged with 27 counts of murder after the truck he was driving slammed head- on into a school bus. On May 14, Larry Mahoney was traveling the wrong way on an interstate near Rad- clif f , Ky. He was drinking pri- or to the accident. The bus was returning from a church-sponsored trip to an amusement park. Many of the 40 survivors were bad- ly burned, and Mahoney had a collapsed lung. Mass murders Fears were raised concern- ing over-the-counter semi- automatic gun purchases fol- lowing several mass-murder incidents. The panic began when Laurie Wasserman Dann shot a six-year-old boy and wounded five others in a se- cond grade classroom in llUnois. Dann fled to a house where she killed one occupant and then herself. In Stockton, Calif., Patrick Purdy randomly shot 34 chil- dren, kilUng five, and then shot a teacher on an elemen- tary school playground. He then killed himself. Space shuttle America once again shot for the stars as NASA launch- ed Discovery space shuttle. The launch proved Ameri- ca ' s space program had not come to an end due to the Challenger disaster less than 260 National The 1.6 million-mile, four-day Discovery mission was the first shuttle flight since the Chal- lenger disaster. Photo by Wide World three years before. Despite public fears, the space program had to get back on its feet. When Dis- covery gently gUded into the Florida sky, Americans knew another great step had been made for mankind. Meese resigns Attorney General Edwin Meese resigned following al- legations against him about the Iran-Contra affair Controversy surrounded him throughout his term, but Meese ' s connection with the selling of arms to Iran com- pounded problems. He gave authorization for shipments to Iran and the Contras in Nicaragua. In the Iran-Contra hear- ings, Meese ' s testimony was contradictory to Oliver North ' s, causing extra con- troversy and pressure to re- sign from his office. Libyan dogffight In early January the Unit- ed States battled Libya in the sky for the fourth time since 1981. American pilots downed two Libyan jets after Muam- mar Kaddafi ' s men pursued two Navy F-14 fighters travel- ing on the John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier Tkpes showed U.S. planes being chased over interna- tional waters by Libyan fight- er jets, but Libya said U.S. pi- lots attacked unarmed recon- naissance planes. It was re- ported on Libyan television there were 14 U.S. jets in- stead of two. Kaddafi asked to set up talks with the Unit- ed States to resolve the con- flict. Abortion battle The U.S. Supreme Court ' s agreement to hear the Web- ster vs. Reproductive Health Services case caused unrest among pro-choice groups. The case involved a Missou- ri law that would have made it hard for women to have abortions. Pro-choice organizations marched in Washington to persuade the Supreme Court not to reverse the Roe vs. Wade decision of 1973 that legalized abortion. A letter-writing campaign was also launched. Groups such as civil rights organiza- tions, bar associations and members of Congress were urged to send postcards and letters to the Supreme Court in support of choice advo- cates ' views. A key force in the pro- abortion crusade was a state- ment made by Surgeon Gen- eral C. Everett Koop, who presented evidence saying women who had legal abor- tions did not suffer physical- ly or psychologically after the abortion. Silver anniversaries It was the 25th anniversary of two events that would overshadow generations to come. Twenty-five years after John F. Kennedy ' s assassina- tion, mystery still surround- ed the tragedy that had shocked the nation. The week of Nov. 22 was host to an array of media coverage concerning the 35th president. Topics ranged from Lee Harvey Oswald ' s motive behind assassinating Kennedy in Dallas to citizens ' recollections of the day they heard the devastating news. In August 1963, Martin Luther King made his famous 1 have a dream speech in Washington, D.C. King, who was remem- bered for his undying battle for civil rights and peace, was the first black American to win Time magazine ' s Man of the Year Award, and was the youngest man ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1968 he was assassinat- ed by James Earl Ray when he went to Memphis to assist striking sanitation workers. L iiversanej ' resident George Bush raises his right hand as Lady Barbara Bush holds the Bible for her hus- ne is sworn in as the 41st president of the United band, while former President Rfjnald Reagan ob- Jtates by Chief Justice William Rehnquist. First serves the ceremony. Photu by Wide World Campaign controversy Advertisements overshadow issues Issues seemed to take a back seat to scan- al in the presidential election. But follow- g a year of mudslinging, George Bush romised America a kinder, gentler nation he became the 41st president. The campaign for that office, however, was haracterized by scandal on both the emocratic and Republican sides. Michael Dukakis dismissed his campaign i.idviser, John Sasso, after he was caught giv- fflMtheJill J g media evidence that Del. Sen. Joseph Bi- m nnje i n plagiarized the late Robert Kennedy and irt Osddlfiubert Humphrey. Biden dropped out of the race due to the ifiodtonii exposure. However, his wasn ' t the only cam- paign tarnished. The scandal also shed bad ight on Dukakis ' campaign, but it didn ' t stop nim from re-hiring Sasso toward the end of tiis campaign. In the Presidential race, Bush emerged from the Republican pack, secured the nomi- nation, and according to Time magazine, ' Defied the odds, his advisers and the press Dy choosing the young and untested Dan 3uayle to be his running mate. Mass. Gov. Dukakis became the eventual front-runner and chose Tfexan Lloyd Bentsen to be his vice presidential candidate. Many people complained throughout the election that both candidates were busier mudslinging than professing their positions f ' Jifdayilifl ;«, Varw jie his tall i ' speech I nfl i iii ft0 K ' lan important issues. Bush attacked Dukakis ' • ,f revolving door prison program while Dukakis accused Bush of spreading lies. Tfelevision advertising played a bigger part in the campaign than in past elections. Bush strategists attacked Dukakis by coryuring negative images of Willie Horton and the Massachusetts parole system and pollution in Boston Harbor Meanwhile, Dukakis counter- attacked Bush ' s flag-waving image by riding in a military tank. A Newsweek poll reported that 64 percent felt this campaign was more negative than past presidential campaigns. I thought both Dukakis and Bush, partic- ularly at the end of the campaign, were more interested in making each other look bad than in telling us what they were going to do if elected, Tisha Redmond said. Although adversity was rampant during the race, there were memorable moments. While speaking to a group of veterans. Bush confused the date of Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, with Sept. 7, and Lloyd Bentsen may have been best remembered for telling Dan Quayle, Senator, you ' re no Jack Kennedy at the vice presidential debate in Omaha. Some voters said the campaign was the most negative ever. Nevertheless, Dukakis blamed his loss on his failure to reach voters in some regions instead of bad press. Negative campaign or not, when the dust settled from the campaign trail, Bush was on his way to the White House. Marsha Hoffman Bush-Quayle era: a gentler America ' As Ronald Reagan stepped aboard Air Force One for the last time, George Bush stepped up from his role as vice president. In a relatively close presidential race, Michael Dukakis won 46 per- cent of the popular votes, but only 112 electoral votes to Bush ' s 426. Whether Bush ' s appeal to voters was their desire to keep the Rea- gan legacy alive or his promise not to raise taxes, he had the support of different constituencies. Besides affluent and typically Republican classes, he was backed by many blue-collar workers. Despite his eight years with Rea- gan, many saw Bush and his wife, Barbara, as a refreshing change. They were down-home kind of people who would take public opinion to heart, Melissa Plack- emeier said. They weren ' t con- cerned with the grandiose lifestyle the Reagans were. One thing that did not change from the Reagan administration was controversy surrounding cabi- net members, which began with Senate confirmation hearings of Bush ' s nominees. Bush ' s selection for Secretary of Defense John Tower was rejected by the Senate, making kindness seem far from the norm. While Bush was the popular candidate at the voting booths, the Tbwer fias- co and criticism of Dan Quayle in- dicated he had yet to gain the peo- ple ' s trust in his judgment. Brad FYisch At a press conference. Republican vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle defends his decision to join the National Guard during the Vietnam War. Photo by Wide World National 261 NATIONAL Fires consume Yellowstone Prayers for relief from brutal weather were heard from coast to coast as the Unit- ed States suffered through one of the hot- test, driest summers in recorded his- tory. While Midwestern farmers helplessly watched their crops slowly burn, 9,000 firefighters in the greater Yellowstone Na- tional Park area fought against raging firestorms. Since 1970, federal poUcy allowed fires started by natural causes to burn while man-made fires were extinguished. But ex- tremely dry conditions and high winds complicated standard firefighting proce- dures in Yellowstone and the six surround- ing national forests. The largest fires since the park ' s estab- lishment in 1872 started as strikes from dry thunderstorms. Normally, the fires probably would have died out before con- suming five acres. But, due to dry condi- tions, these fires ultimately burned 1.38 million acres in and around the park. Dr. Kenneth Minter, professor of biolo- gy, said the smoke would normally have combined with moisture in the air to cre- ate thunderheads. It would then rain, extinguishing the fire, Minter said. There just wasn ' t any moisture in the air. The blazes knew no boundaries, but fire- fighters were amazingly successful in their desperate battle to save historic buildings within the park and private residences outside. Approximately 100 buildings, most un- occupied cabins and sheds, burned. Supression efforts cost approximately $112 million. While the disaster may have seemed to have little effect on many students at Northwest, a real threat could have been posed for David Winters. Winters, a summer employee at the main hotel in Yellowstone, was sent home three weeks early because of the fires. ' ' There were never any fires close to us, but the air was hazy and fuU of smoke, and a few pe( nle got sick from smelling it, Winters sai ' ; Controversy raged over how park ad- 262 National N Oliver. Earl) thai. 1 startec The: ilproi A firefighter watches as one of Yellowstone ' s many fires consumes a cluster of longepines. Because suppression efforts were hampered due to dry weather and high winds, the fires consumed 1.38 million acres. Photo by Wide World ministrators handled the situation. Two Wyoming senators called for the resigna- tion of Park Service Director William Mott, who refused to step down. Others defend- ed Mott saying there were no clear-cut ways to deal with the doings of Mother Nature. Finally, cool September weather brought snow to the patchwork landscape of greens, blacks and ash grays, squelching fires and restoring the crisp, clear air. Suzie Zech i i North case comes to trial 4 i If good things came to those who waited, Oliver North ' s trial should have brought him the news he wanted to hear. Early in the trial, it seemed to be doing just that. The criminal proceedings that finally started after a year of delays witnessed problems in North ' s prosecution due to a de- bate over declassification of documents. The same documents that interrupted tri- al proceedings could have, at most, helped North walk free altogether. North and his attorney, Brendan Sullivan, insisted top secret documents were necessary in presenting North ' s case. The papers report- edly showed Ronald Reagan and other ad- ministration members arranged for other countries to help Nicaraguan Contras and the n ordered the deals to be kept secret. The trial began in February after Judge Gerhard Gessell ruled it necessary the docu- ments be seen by the jury. Due to Gessell ' s ruling that the court should see the docu- ments, all or some of North ' s charges could have been dismissed if Attorney General Dick Thornburgh decided not to declassify them. We had what promised to be a huge herd of trumpeting elephants, a trial with really dramatic testimony, Georgetown Universi- ty Law Professor Paul Rothstein told Time magazine. North ' s trial took off with a roar when Sul- livan presented some of the documents along with the case that while North had a role in the Iran-Contra scandal, he had only done what Reagan had told him. Sullivan ' s strategy meant North would con- fess to his participation in the affair if he received a reduced sentence. Even though North was following orders, some people didn ' t think it was fair. If he was found guilty of breaking a law, he should have been punished, Master Sgt. Bruce Wendler said. To avoid punishment, though, a 44-page, previously secret document, was presented to support Sullivan ' s suggestions of Reagan ' s role in the affair. Sullivan also suspected that George Bush and deceased CIA Director Wil- liam Casey knew more than they were con- fessing. It was a possibility Reagan, who was a pri- vate citizen once the trials began, would have to take the stand at the proceedings. WTiether that happened or not, some felt his reputa- tion as The Great Communicator, was on the hne. He had failed to communicate with the American people regarding the scandal. However, others felt his legacy would not be altered. He was a popular president, Wendler said. I didn ' t think it would effect the way people felt about him one way or the other. The prosecution expected to have former National Security Adviser Robert McFkrlane, the first government official to be punished for involvement in the affair, testify against North. McF rlane was sentenced to two-year probation and fined $20,000 for withholding information from Congress. Marsha Hoffman rtsqi iflii Thousands of AIDS victims were mourned at an October ceremony in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was held around a 375,000-square-foot quilt made by friends and family members of victims from all 50 states. Photo by Wide World Final respects Bearcat football player Kendall Barz was killed in a car accident Aug. 13. A transfer student, Barz was a linebacker for the ' Cats. Student Seth Brutto, 18, a busi- ness major from Omaha, drowned in December. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and an associ- ate member of Student Senate. Billy Carter, 51, was the brother of former President Jimmy Carter. An alcoholic who died of pan- creatic cancer, he marketed his own product, Billy Beer. Andy Gibb, 30, died of heart in- flamation. He became a teen idol through his music, but his cocaine addiction caused him to die bankrupt. Hirohito, 87, became Emperor of Japan at 25. He presided as Japan was defeated in World War 11 and then it transformed into a leading economic power. John Houseman, 86, died of spinal cancer. As well as be- ing a distinguished producer and direc- tor. Houseman por- trayed the intimidat- ing Professor Charles Kingfield in The Paper Chase. Student Steven Jennings, 19, was killed in a car accident Jan. 1. He belonged to St. Peter ' s Cathol- ic Church, Stanberry. Louis CAmour, 80. wrote more than 100 western novels and was awarded a congressional medal in 1983. Frederick Loewe, 86, achieved fame after working with Alan Jay Lemer to compose scores for My Fair Lady and Camelot. Christina Onassis, 37, died of a heart attack in a country club. She inherited millions but failed with four marriages and led an unhap- py life. Roy Orbison, 52, died of a heart at- tack. He recorded classics such as Pretty Woman and Only the Lonely, and made a come- back in 1988 with the Traveling Wilburys. Graduate Assistant Bearcat Football Coach Bennie Wither- spoon died of cancer in June. He came to campus in January 1988 National 263 sr - ecord NTTERNATIOISIAL USSR Gorbachev ' s shake up unveils more progressive government The Kremlin turned over a new leaf in late September when Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev implemented his policy of po- litical and economical rebuilding, Perestroika. Gorbachev began his Perestroika policy by rearranging the Kremlin hierarchy. After he removed four men from their duties in the politburo, he immediately replaced them with members from the Gorbachev Generation, reform-minded party officials. The four new members gave Gorbachev five reliable votes. The other seven voting members in the pohtburo were not as- sured votes, but five of them frequently sided with Gorbachev. Many Soviets opposed Gorbachev ' s new thinking, includ- ing the four KremUn officials who were removed or offered a lower ranking position. Others who opposed were the older supporters of Leonid Brezhnev. The nice thing about the Soviets before Gorbachev was they were predictable, Dr. Richard Frucht said. But the changes Gorbachev made were positive ones. Although they were mov- ing towards a more democratic government, it didn ' t mean they wanted to become more hke the United States. Gorbachev not only dealt with opponents of Perestroika, but he also dealt with ending occupancy in Afghanistan. Soviet troops were sent to Afghanistan in 1979 to help sup- port the Communist government. The invasion was a disastrous effort on the Soviets ' part. The war was thought of by the Soviets as we thought of the Vietnam War; it wasn ' t very popular at home, Frucht said. Over 15,000 Soviet troops died in combat, and more than 1,000 aircraft were lost. Gorbachev began a retreat in May, and the last of the troops were removed from Afghanistan in Febru- ary. Gorbachev proved to world leaders that the Soviet Union had changed, this time with a friendlier foreign policy. The puUout was a major step in the right direction as far as foreign affairs were concerned, Frucht said. To help improve relations with the United States, Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan held four summit meetings, at which a treaty to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles was signed by both leaders. Although no other major issues were agreed upon, the sum- mit meetings were considered successful because they put the two nuclear superpowers on good terms. For the Soviet Union, and especially Gorbachev, the year was filled with reconstruction and new ideas. The Soviets had a new outlook on many topics and the rest of the world watched as a new country unfolded. Charmla Johnson Despite warm smiles, the mood was chilly when President Ronald Ptea- gan met with General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev in Iceland in 1986. Summits between the two men grew warmer in 1987 and 1988, however, with increased cooperation building between the two super- powers. Photo by Wide World Two gray whales were freed after being trapped for three weeks in ice off the Alaskan coaist. The rescue team, who led the whales to sea by cut- ting a series of breathing wholes in the ice, consisted of international environmen- talists, Alaskan National Guard and Soviet ice break- ers. Photo by Wide World 264 International ' Hthesuiti ■ ' jiitti Tragedy in the sky The explosion that took place in December over Lockerbie, Scotland, was so horrendous that airlines worldwide began to question their security methods and passenger safety. f Pan American flight 103 exploded in mid-air, killing all 259 passengers and 11 people on the ground. Federal Aviation Adminis- tration investigators said the 3omb was probably planted in Frankfurt, Germany, and ?overrunent officials suspect- riTwa fj terrorism. Several terrorist groups 1 l2laimed responsibility for the disaster A pro-Iranian group ' ' ' ' alled Guardians of the Is- amic Revolution said they were to blame for the wreck. nother possible suspect was he Popular Front for the liberation of Palestine- ijpeneral Command spear- neaded by Libya. In seven years, there had i)een 30 explosions aboard commercial aircraft and at lirports, and the preferred )omb material was plastique. It was believed that the ietonator that exploded over -lOckerbie was so small it fit into the lock of the suitcase, and the plastique was as thin as computer printout paper Passengers on Pan Am 103 included American soldiers coming home for Christmas. Some students experienced anxious moments waiting to find out whether their rela- tives were on board the flight. I thought it was pretty scary because my younger brother was in the Army in Germany and I was con- cerned that maybe he was coming home for Christmas on that plane, ' ' Molly Rossiter said. We ended up calling Germany to make sure he was all right. Brad Frisch Air mishaps blamed on aging airlines Crashes shake passenger confidence Jan. 20, 1989: A seven- year-old Piedmont 737 lost an engine after takeoff from Chicago. Dec. 26, 1988: A 30-year- old Eastern 727 was forced to make an abrupt landing in Charleston. Sept. 21, 1988: An Ameri- can Airlines 727 made a belly landing at Dallas- Fort Worth Airport when the pilot was unable to open the wheel well door May 9, 1988: A crack in a wheel well caused an American Airline 727 to make an unscheduled landing at Detroit Interna- tional Airport. April 28, 1988: An Aloha Airlines 737 built in the late 1960s crashed due to tiny cracks in the plane. Quake leaves Armenia in ruins |J(1W II1 I On a fateful December day, at 11:41 a.m., . JJK Ia minute-long tremor shook Soviet Armenia 50 horribly that the aftershock would be felt For many years to come. The quake destroyed 48 villages, including the cities of Leninakan and Kirovakan. It took anywhere from 45,000 to 120,000 lives, left 130,000 injured and 500,000 homeless. The Armenian earthquake was an error :hat could have been prevented, Tbny King said. It was a tragedy and was a loss of life that wouldn ' t have happened under a more aring, protective government. The construc- tion in Armenia was comparable to a seventh grader ' s Lincoln Log building. Speculations behind the severity of the arthquake pointed to poor materials and workmanship used in the buildings that be- came a final resting place for thousands of ' jij Soviet families. mH Sadly for General Secretary Mikhail Gor- I bachev, the disaster came at a time when economic matters couldn ' t have been worse. Gorbachev had been working to revive the Soviet economy, but the economy was al- ready in a $58 billion deficit due to clean-up costs of Chernobyl. The Soviet leader was visiting New York City when the disaster occurred. He immedi- ately cut his trip short to make emergency ' arrangements for victims. I hoped that if the same thing happened in the United States, we would act with more intelligence and would bond in a more cohe- sive action to assist the people in need, Bud- dy Schwenk said. The only promising thing to come out of the Armenian disaster was cooperation shown from other countries. Despite the Cold War, 67 countries sent aid to the Soviets in hopes they could save anyone fortunate enough to survive the quake. Brad Frisch ' Satanic Verses ' sparks devilish controversy lU For Salman Rushdie, it was like a writers dream come true when he became known around the world, and within weeks his book made it to the New York Times Best Sellers ' list. But the publicity for his book, The Satanic Verses, was not what Rushdie had in mind. After the fall release of the book, protests started around the world by Muslims who were an- gered by his satire of Islam. Then in February, Iran ' s spiritu- al leader, AyatoUah Khomeini, an- nounced that Rushdie should die for insulting the Prophet Mo- hammed, Islam and the Koran. A bounty was put on Rushdie ' s head: $2 million if an Iranian citizen killed Rushdie and $1 mil- lion if anyone else did. Two days after the announcement, a citizen put up another $3.5 million for Rushdie ' s killer Bookchains B. Dalton, Walden- books and Barnes and Noble all withdrew the controversial book, frightened because Khomeini said all those involved with the publi- cation were also to be put to death. Retailers later returned the hook when President George Bush said any attack on American citizens because of the book would be con- sidered an assault on the United States. It was hard to believe one book could cause a world controversy, ' ' Marcie Soligo said. It came down to one man ' s interpretation of his- tory, and it should have been re- spected. The exposure the book received due to Khomeini ' s decree put the book in high demand. Several who wanted to read it had to order it weeks ahead of time. It was hard to get, and chances were good that it wouldn ' t be at Owens Library for a long time, Betty Croft, acting director of the library, said. Lisa Landis International 1265 Ni TERTAINMENT Inquiring minds want to know Students channel in to tabloid television Tb turn on the television and see a talk show featuring transvestites, Satanic groups or molested children was not un- common. Neither was turning the channel and seeing a graphic re-enactment of a vio- lent crime during primetime. It was referred to as Trash TV, Tkb- loid TV and Crash TV The stories were based on reahty, but reminiscent of days when yellow journalism, a sensational method of reporting, was used to sell newspapers. The trend seemed to start with daytime talk shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show and Geraldo. The popularity of these shows spurred on a more abusive host, Morton Downey Jr, whom Life magazine called TV ' s tasteless loud- mouth. The reality format also moved into prime time with America ' s Most Wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries, shows that re- enacted crimes and attempted to solve missing-person cases. While these shows seemed to dominate programming, many advertisers refused to have their products associated with them. Some broadcasters also felt the honesty and news reporting behind journalism had lost its meaning. 1 didn ' t like Geraldo Rivera because he exploited the media concept of news, mass communication instructor Tbrry Har- ris said. A journalist was supposed to use good judgment, fairness by using advoca- cy and objectivity, but he didn ' t. Rivera visited Northwest in March 1975 when he was host of Good Night Ameri- ca, and he told the Northwest Missouri- an his views on what constituted good news. In the news world a good story is relat- ed to the amount of despair and sorrow of the tragedy involved, Rivera said. The deeper the depths of human sorrow and pity, the better the story. Although some of his Geraldo shows dealt with human sorrow, the 45-year-old lawyer, who had done investigative report- ing, also focused on what some viewers 266 Entertainment called trash. Trash was where it was at, and it had to be addressed whether viewers liked it or not, John Jasinski, mass communica- tion instructor, said. I hoped students watched other things... to get real news. Jasinski added that tabloid television made it harder to teach journaUsm to his students. He felt they needed a balance of every type of programming, including tab- loid TV, but they should ask what each show had to offer. New shows from Paramount Tfelevision, Inside Edition and A Current Affair, added to the controversy with their tab- loid magazine format. ines pics, Criticisms of sensationalized shows were high, but so were the ratings. Professional journalists tended to think people tuned in for mere entertainment purposes and feared that the other side of television, infor ming and reporting news, was being forgotten. Whatever their rea son for watching, indications showed tras] television was a trend that would continue] to grow. Charmla Johnson and Lisa Landis Sensationalized stories raised ethical ques- tions regarding tabloid television. The reality format of Geraldo Rivera ' s program was just one criticized in headlines during the year. Photo by World Wide  W to thill USA earns 94 medals After waiting four years to watch their heroes and hero- ines compete in the Olym- pics, millions of Americans cheered their favorite ath- letes to the winners ' plat- forms. Students were espe- cially devoted fans as they crowded around televisions to root for their home coun- try. Spectators began to doubt During the summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, F lorence Griffith Joyner won 3 gold and 1 silver medal in track and field events. Griffith .Joyner an- nounced her retirement from competition in February. Photo by Wide World the healthy competition, however, when officials caught athletes using illegal drugs. Because Canadian Ben Johnson, winner and world- record setter in the 100- meter dash, had his gold me- dal stripped away, Carl Lewis advanced to first place. Britain ' s Kerrith Brown was also disqualified as a result of drug use, allowing U.S. Judo member Michael Swain to break away with the bronze. It disappointed me to see good athletes get so far then stoop so low, ' ' Donna Bower said. Memories of the games weren ' t all bad, however U.S. athletes brought home 94 medals, 36 of them gold. Diving his way into Ameri- cans ' hearts in Seoul, Korea, Greg Louganis hit his head on the springboard while com- peting. Despite four stitches, he plunged ahead and won golds in both platform and springboard diving after two perfect dives. Seventeen-year-old Janet Evans, with her petite frame, swam away with three gold medals and a new Olympic record in the 800-meter free race. Contrasting in size but not in form, six-foot-seven-inch Matt Biondi made quite a splash in swimming events. He won five golds, one silver and one bronze. Sisters-in-law set new track and field records. Jack- ie Joyner-Kersee became the world ' s best woman athlete by breaking her own world record in the heptathlon while Florence Griffith Joyn- er, remembered for her fashions and fingernails, won the 100-meter dash. Although a disappoint- ment, Edwin Moses placed third in the 400-meter hur- dles, an event he dominated the past two Olympic games. Another letdown occurred when U.S. boxing team cap- tain Anthony Hembrick missed a bus and his bout. Tfeammate Kelcie Banks ar- rived on time but was knock- ed out in the first round. Cara Moore Artists support ' Human Rights Now ' A dominant social conscience was building in the rock ' n ' roll industry, so it was no sur- prise that Amnesty International launched its second world tour, Human Rights Now. Superstars Tracy Chapman, Bruce Spring- steen, Ziggy Marley and Peter Gabriel band- ed with Sting to tour Western Europe and the Americas. Their goal was to bring Amnesty ' s plea for the release of prisoners of conscience to the mainstream of the world. Since the organization relied heavily on personal donations and grants, it was an ex- ij cellent idea to get the social conscience of rock involved, Mendi Frasher, a founder of the campus peace group Kaleidescope, said. Amnesty had tried to get commitments from bands to play benefit concerts, but all refused. U2 changed that by making a com- mitment to the first tour in 1986. Soon other artists followed. The second Amnesty tour seemed to be a great success for the performers and the au- dience. Belief in freedom brouglit perform- ers out, and they opened the rest of the world to what it wanted: Human Rights Now. .Justin Cooper On stage for the Human Rights Now! tour in Barcelone, Spain, El Utimo de la Fila, Tracy Chap- man, Youssou N ' Dour, Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Peter Gabriel perform to assist prisoners of conscience. Photo by Wide World And the winner is... ACADEMY AWARDS Best Actress Nominees: Gleim Close in Dangerous Liasons ' ' Jodie Foster in The Accused Melanie Griffith in Working Girl Meryl Streep in A Cry in the Dark Sigoumey Weaver in ' ' Gorillas in the Mist Best Actor Nominees: Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning ' ' Tbm Hanks in Big Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver Max von Sydon in Pelle the Conqueror Best Picture Nominees: The Accidental Tburist Dangerous Liaisons Mississippi Burning Rain Man Working Girl EMMY AWARDS Comedy series: The Wonder Years (ABC) Drama series: thirtysome- thing (ABC) Miniseries: The Murder of Mary Phagan (NBC) Variety, music or comedy program: Irving Berlin ' s 100th Birthday Celebration (CBS) Actor, comedy series: Michael J. Fox, Family Ties (NBC) Actor, drama series: Richard Kiley, A Year in the Ufe (NBC) Actress, comedy series: Bea Ar- thur, The Golden Girls (NBC) Actress, drama series: Tyne Daly, Cagney Lacey (CBS) GRAMMY AWARDS Sortg of the Year: ' ' Don ' t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Album of the Year: Fkith by George Michael Female Rock Vocal: Tina Turner Rock Vocal: Robert Palmer Rock Group: U2 Tbp New Artist: Tracy Chapman Pop Female Vocalist: Tracy Chap- man Pop Male Vocalist: Bobby McFerrin Entertainment 267 A lot to be INDEX Abbas, Adel 115, 157, 209 Abbott, Eric 221 Abel, Lea 209, 221 Accounting Society 124, 125 Ackerman, Shelley 221 Adams, Carol 17, 159 Adams, RusseU 183 Adams, Scott 87, 117, 221 Adamson, .Michael 175, 221 Adamson, Susan 170, 171 Adelman, Lee 173 . dkins, Branton 165 Administration 86, 87, 88, 89 Admissions 112c Aery, Shaila 38, 39, 40, 41, 115, 216, 252, 255, 286 Ag Ambassadors 120, 121 Ag Business Econ 122, 123 Ag Club 26, 120, 121 Ag Council 122, 123 Ager, Michelle 176 Agronomy Club 122, 123 Ahrens, Angela 221 Ahuja, Sunil 119, 136, 137, 148 . M-Assif, Mohammed 157, Al-Eid, Aboulbagi 221 Al-Khaldi, Naif 221 209 A lot to be THEEABIN HEADUES 1980 Topping the m degrees, it was return of summer day— 24 hours af halters, mind you blizzard dumped campus. ercury at 90 ilmost like the . The very next ter thongs and -a full-fledged itself all over Coping with a year in the headlines -Carole Patterson Gieseke Assistant editor University busi- ness went on as usual despite relo- cations and recon- struction from the Administration Building fire in July 1979. A summer storm also took its toll on campus, damaging Wells Learning Center and blow- ing part of the roof off the Olive Deluce Fine Arts Building. In addition to restoring what had been damaged, construction was started on the Robert Foster Aquatic Center. The community didn ' t escape disasters, either, when fires de- stroyed an MFA grain elevator and damaged the Wilson Motel. An energy and gas shortage caused most University offices to cut back to four-day work weeks, and many students parked their cars and rode to classes on bi- cycles. The cross country team went to nationals for the second year, the Bearcat football team finished the season undefeated, claiming the MIAA Conference title, and later in the year the Harlem Globetrotters took the basketball court. Alpha Omicron Pi sorority struggled to keep its charter, while Sigma Phi Epsilon fraterni- ty requested admittance to the Greek system. Albertini, Virgil 250 American Marketing Assoc. 124, Albin, Shane 175 125 i Alexander, Linda 221 American Society for Personnel | Mcxander, Rhonda 221 Administration 124, 125 Alexander, Yolanda 183 Ames, Kimberly 163, 221 Aley, Terry 130, 131, 138, 209 Amin, Riaz 221 Alganber Salman 221 Amos, Rebecca 148 Alger Nikki 221 Amstutz, Heather 132, 159 Ali, .Jala! 157 Anderla, Charles 285 Allely, Rick 135, 221 Anderla, Connie 126, 145, 148, Allen, Bob 162 154, 169, 221 Allen, Brenda 221 Anderiik, Sheryl 24, 170 Allen, Deborah 130, 221 Andersen, Amy 178, 179 Allen, Jill 138, 163, 221 Andersen, Leigh 221 Allen, Mark 159 Anderson, Arleen 145, 150, 176, Allen, Nathan 96, 97, 121, 122, 221 154, 155 Anderson, Charlotte 221 Allen, Roger 221 Anderson, Daryl 175 j Alley, Rick 145, 173 Anderson, Debby 157, 221 Alpha Angels 152, 153 Anderson, Douglas 186 Alpha Kappa Lambda 26, 43, 66, Anderson, Gay 192, 197, 199 172, 173, 176 Anderson, Jenell 148, 209 Alpha Mu Gamma 140, 14 Anderson, John 221 Alpha Phi Alpha 152, 153 Anderson, JuUe 116, 117, 135, Alpha Psi Omega 32, 140, 141 143, 208, 209 Alpha Sigma Alpha 23, 26 , 27, Anderson, Kelly 221 168, 169, 208 Anderson, Kent 186 Alpha Iku Alpha 26, 140, 141 Anderson, Kevin 119, 221 Alpough, Ronald 153, 209 Anderson, Kimberly 169 Alsup, Mary Beth 285 Anderson, Kristen 12 Alsup, Richard 194, 195 Anderson, Lara 184, 185 Amburn, Lisa 176 Anderson, Lori 170, 209, 221 American Chemical Society 134, Anderson, Mona 48 135, 136, 140 Anderson, Theresa 169 , An unexpected blizzard followed an auttmtn heat- wave, surprising many students. 268 Index Andiappan, Naga 209 Andrews, Allen 62, 161 Andrews, Sharon 170, 221 Anfinson, Jennifer 170 Angeroth, Cynthia 118, 130, 137, 138 Anzalone, Victor 174, 175, 209 Apgar, Michael 221 Apost ol, Troy 138, 139, 173, 258 Appleby, James 221 Appier, Michael 97, 121 Argotsinger, Carol 126, 138, 154, 209, 221 Argotsinger, Kenda 126, 161 Armstrong, David 147 Armstrong, Melinda 221 Armstrong, Robin 176 Arnold, Scott 159, 221 Arnold, Todd 175 Arts, Anne 169, 178, 179 Asbury, Wayne 34, 68, 69, 128 Asburry, Randy 163 Assel, Lisa 147, 221 Association for Computing Machinery 112d, 124, 125 Atkins, Elaine 145 Auffert, Catherine 138 Autcn, Molly 221 Avila, Claudia 56, 57, 129, 145, 147, 150, 157, 163, 221 Bacchus 152, 153 Bachali, Matthew 119, 143, 221 Badri, Atif 157, 209 Baier, Brad 95, 119, 122, 126, 127, 159, 163, 209 Baier, Martin 175, 221 Bailey, Kelsi 221 Bailey, Scot 121 Bailey, William 209 Bainbridge, Tbdd 186, 187 Baker, Jeff 208, 209 Baker, John 251 Baker, Paige 222 Bales, Peter 115 Balk, Stephanie 135, 143, 209 Ball, Becky 165 Ballain, Matthew 173, 222 Baltimore, Marc 203 Banks, Quentin 40, 65, 119, 154, 159, 222, 255 Banks, Stephanie 221 Bankus, Nicole 169 Banner, Jacqueline 153 Banner, Kaye 222 Baptist Student Union 26, 62, 63, 160, 161 Baragary, Timothy 209 Barber, Christina 70, 117, 119, 147, 161 Barfield, Tbdd 175 Barker, Christopher 130, 138 Barker, Scott 124 Barker, Stephanie 222 Barley, Jennifer 130 Barlow, Barbara 222 Barmann, Kimberly 170, 206 Barmann, Tferry 108, 109 Barnes, Kathleen 222 Barnes, Sherry 169 Barnes, Terry 92, 93 Bamett, Jerrold 136 Barnhard, Steven 130, 154, 161, 222 Bamhart, Todd 23, 72, 119, 209 Barr, Paul 135, 173 Barratt, Laura 222 Barry, John 173 Bart, Thomas 175 Barthol, Kent 106, 115, 173 Bartruff, Larry 119, 143, 161, 209 Bartruff, Lori 21 170 Barz, Kendall 263 Baseball 186, 187 Basich, Lisa 183 Bassett, Gregory 222 Bateman, Bill 285 Bates, Brenda 119, 143, 144, 145, 209 Bauder, Timothy 175 Baudler, Julie 117, 222 Bauer, Jeff 209 Bauerkemper, Bill 208 Baumli, Robert 141 Baxter, Gerald 251 Beach, Susan 79, 147, 169, 222 Beach, Tim 119, 147 Beahler, Kristi 153 Bearcat, Bobby 27, 28, 29, 192 Bearcat High Performance 98, 99 Bearcat Marching Band 74, 75 Bearden, Jason 173 Beary, Patrick 205 Becerra, Antonio 180, 181 Bechtol, Elizabeth 70 Beck, Wade 163, 222 Beck, William 130 Bcckner, Dorothy 222 Bedalow, Gary 222 Bedalow, Karen 223 Bedier, Brenda 148, 209 Beem, Beverly 223 Beeler, Troy 208 Beeson, Erich 175, 209 Beezley, Darin 175 Behney, Jeff 223 Behrens, Valerie 166, 167 Beide, Michelle 197 Belcher, Kathryn 149 Bell, Aaron 223 Bell, Becky 115 Bell, Kevin 99, 192, 223 Bell, Lora 185 Benavente, Gerard 173 Bene, Dennis 137 Bene, Rocco 143, 172, 173, 186 Benedict, Jody 223 Bennett, Glenda 117, 223 Bennett, James 147 Bennett, Kenneth 124, 209 Bennett, Tim 117 Bennington, Staci 209 Benson, Joel 147, 251 Benton, Jim 161 Bentz, Daniel 223 Berger, Mike 135, 180 Berliner, Joel 73 Berry, Julie 117, 167, 223 Berry, Kimberly 124, 223 Berry, Nichelle 223 Bertelsen, Sanara 223 Beta, Beta, Beta 136, 140, 141 Bettis, Eric 137 Bettis, Mervin 141, 251 Biede, Michelle 223 Bierbaum, Susan 223 Biggs, Missy 209 Bilchner, Tom 203 Billington, Donald 121 Billman, Jon 183, 194, 195 Billups, Kristy 148, 209 Billups, Rhonda 176, 223 Binge, Kevin 54 Bishop, Jeffrey 74, 129, 147 Bishop, Lee Ann 163, 223 Bishop, ' Rinya 29, 165, 223 Bissell, Todd 186 Bissen, Christine 223 Bittner, Evette 223 Bjelland, Pamela 223 Bjork, Kyle 6d, 173, 209 Blackman, Jacque 175 Blackmore, KelU 209 Blair, Brenda 210 Blair, Thomas 223 Blake, Jennifer 210 Blakely, Cleve 117 Blank. Lloyd 175 Blankenau, Christina 185 Blankenship, Lori 170, 171 Blazek, John 173, 208 Blazek, Karen 223 Blazevich, Mary 170 Blecha, Amanda 138, 169, 223 Blomquist, Julie 170 Blue Key 142, 143 Blum, Chris 173, 223 Bluml, Gail 223 Bluml, Joel 223 Boan, Scott 223 Board of Regents 80 Boatman, Cary 22, 148, 149, 170, 210 Bobo, Richard 75, 251 Bobst, Jeffrey 210 Bobzien, Becky 223 Bockclmann, Michele 165, 223 Bockelmann, Misty 223 Boden, Janet 169, 223 Boege, Leanne 223 Boekenoogen, Daniel 223 Boescn. Theresa 145 Bogart, Jeffrey 119, 210 Bogart, SUcy 170 Boggess, Tbdd 173 Bohlken, Robert 162, 251 Bollinger, Buffie 223 Bolton, Kevin 126 Bond, Melissa 223 Bonner, Kaye 137 Boord, Sondell 223 Booth, Cindy 117, 119, 147, 223 Booth, Jeffrey 175 Borchardt , Melisa 223 Borchers, Anthony 223 Borjas, Wendy 89, 223 Bors, Michelle 112d, 124, 126, 146, 147, 223 Bortner, Jerry 251 Bostock, Rebecca 115, 135, 223 Boswell, Anthony 173 Bounds, Scott 223 Bourne, Renee ' 170 Bovard, Karma 185 Bovell, Renwick 183 Bowen, Laura 197, 223 Bower, Donna 119, 223, 267 Bower, Vince 173, 223 Bowes, Kimberly 132 Bowhay, Joan 117, 223 Bowman, Daryn 121 Bowman, Michael 186 Boyd, Carl 155 Boyd, Charies 147 Boyer, Kimberly 115, 170, 223 Boyer, Mary 223 Brabec, Michelle 170 Braden, Darci 223 Bradfield, Chris 7, 115, 175 Bradford, Angela 121, 223 Bradshaw, Rhonda 183 Braun, Christopher 163, 223 Brawe, Shana 176, 223 Brekke, Jerald 251 Brewer, Clarence 119 Brewer, Denise 117, 126 Brewster, Stephanie 138 Brichetto, Laura 185 Briece, Deborah 169 Campbell, Karen 63 Campbell, Mark 173 Campo, Michael 6d, 143, 175 Cannon, Brian 153 Caivnon, TUmmy 211 Cantrell, Keri 64 CAPS 6c, 72, 73, 118, 119, 1.56 Carder, Loretta 211 Cardinal Key 142, 143 CARE 4 Carl, Kent 173 Carlile, Tferesa 8 Carlock, Norman 125 Carlson, Dean 130 Carmichael, Craig 119, 130 Carmichael, Robert 175 Carmichael, Timothy 115, 126, 127, 175 Carneal, Thomas 251 Carpenter, Jodi 42, 170 Carrick, Don 130, 247 Carrick, Kim 34, 35, 128 Carrington, Lisa 117, 138, 145, 146, 147 Carstenson, Lisa 119, 150 Carter, Aaron 28 Carter, Angela 28 Carter, Julie 135 Carter, Sharon 251 CastiUa, Jorge 180, 181 Catechis, Karen 115, 124, 168, 169, 211 Chadbourne, Charies 132, 133 Chan, Seong 153 ChapUn, Ken 173 Chapman, Debra 249 Chapman, F ith 138, 153, 169, 211 Chapman, James 173 Chapman, Jeffrey 147 Chariey, Roger 161 Chartier, Amy 23, 169 Chase, Victoria 115, 147, 169 Cheerleaders 152, 153 Chen, Mu Lu 153, 161 Chen, Ru-Jen 157 Chen, Ru-Ling 157 Chen, Su 157 Cheong, Weng 211 Cheung, Thomas 78 Index 269 Chi Phi (In 26, 154, 155, Chi! ' - ;. uen 117, 211 C ' rrAnn 169 : -Ming 106, 124 student Organiza- .1 152, 153 littenden, Rhonda 141, 145 Chop, Robert 122 Chor, Steve 186 Chordbusters 23, 74, 75 Christ ' s Way Inn 160, 161 Christensen, Dewayne 124, 210 Christensen, Gwendolyn 138, 145, 169 Christensen, Sandra 124, 211 Chubick, Paula 169 Chundi, Tim 137, 157, 211 Circle K 112d, 116, 117 Clark, Deborah 251 Clark, Janet 161, 176b, 198, 199, 204, 205, 211 Clark, John 203 Clark, Jon 110, 163 Clark, Kenneth 114, 115, 164, 165 Clark, Kimberly 170 Clark, Marta 135 Clark, Tyson 175 Clary, Chanda 251 Clement, Lisa 143 Cliff, Briar 196 Cline, Charlene 19-1 elites, Todd 175 Clough, Barry 96, 97, 121, 141 Cody, Michaele 211 Coffelt, Beth 129 Coffman, Cortney 285 Cole, Lori 153 Cole, Patricia 115 Cole, Rachel 193 Coleman, Donette 30, 34, 129 Coleman, Stephen 173 Colhour, Christopher 175 Collier, Kevin 175 Collins, Danny 173 Collins, Gary 251 Collins, Herman 251 Collins, Kelly 23, 115, 137, 150, 168 Collins, Ramona 251 CoUins, Rodney 97, 121 CoUum, Debra 115, 167, 221 Color Guard 112c, 132 Colquhoun, Kenneth 126 Colton, Deborah 117 Combe, Dawn 211 Combs, Jeanette 170, 211 Combs, Lori 150, 163 Condon, JuUe 111, 117 Condra, Cheryl 115, 138, 170 Conklin, David 173, 211 Conklin, Kelly 206 Conley, Jeffrey 135 Conn, Michelle 71, 115, 150, 163 Conner, Shawna 161, 162, 163 Coogler, Shea 105, 115, 165 Cook, Jerry 173, 211 Cookinham, John 135, 157 Cooper, Brett 132, 175 Cooper, Justin 139, 157 Copeland, Christi 117 Corley, Roger 161, 251 Correll, Carie 178 Cort, Karen 211 Cortazar, Augusto 251 Corwin, Vicki 211 Cotter, Erin 14, 119, 169 Cotton, Rodney 124 Courier, Mary 161 Couts, Eric 110 Covey, Karla 169 Cowan, Billy 193, 203, 211 Cowan, Gennifer 167 Cowan, Greg 175 Cox, Brian 126 Cox, Kelly 194, 196, 197 Cox, Skip 130 Cox, TUmmy 227 Cox, Troy 175 Crabbs, Merle 115, 167, 227 Crabtree, Monte 164 Craft, Mitzi 170 Crane, Michael 129, 175 Crawford, Andrea 25, 138, 145, 170, 211, 241 Crawford, Carrie 170 Crawford, Elisabeth 74, 208c, 227, 241 Crawford, John 227 Crawford, Ronda 153 Creed, Mike 173 Crews, Tracy 163, 227 Crider, Paul 173, 211 Crisler, Cindy 211 Crissler, Katrina 227 Crist, Leroy 251 Critel, Kimberly 169 Croft, Betty 265 Crook, Kimberley 227 Crooks, Susan 227 Cross Country 194, 195 Crum, Steven 227 Culbertson, Sandra 227 Culture of QuaUty 20, 92, 93 Culver, Justine 130 Cummings, Leslie 145 Cummings, Richard 175, 206 Cummins, Kendra 227 Cummins, Mehssa 143, 150, 211 Cunningham, Amy 227 Curnutte, James 141 Curnutte, Tim 147, 167, 211 Curro, Paul 80b Czanstkowski, Ronald 186, 187 After 75 years of existence as a learning institution, one thing was certain: Northwest had a promis- ing future in store. It would un- doubtedly expand its services lo- cally, nationally and even interna- tionally as it began to write histo- ry for another 75 years. -Ken Wilkie Editor Celebrating a Diamond Jubilee The Northwest ' s 75th anniversary prom- ised a continuation of tradition, while the beginning of a new decade offered change. University looked back with its Diamond Jubilee celebra- tion and heralded the publication of Tbwers in the Northwest, a book by Virgil and Delores Alber- tini that detailed the institution ' s history from 1956 to 1980. Problems of the present were also under consideration, how- ever, as poor maintenance at Roberta Hall resulted in its closure, with sororities moving into South Complex to create the first coed residence hall. Student concern over issues in- creased sharply, and 84 students rallied and marched through Maryville in protest of the com- munity ' s treatment of students. The Northwest Alumni Loyalty Fund purchased a house on West Fourth Street to be used as a cen- tral alumni office and lodging for visiting alumni. The Homecoming parade featured a clown dressed as a cake to honor Northwest ' s 75th Anniversary. ' V 12701 Index .iJ ' . : 2 . Dahlgaard, Ryan 42 Dalbey, Tricia 121, 227 Daniel, Marion 135, 143, 145, 156, 157, 183, 211 Daniels, Matt 117 Daniels, Richard 227 Danner, Jay 211 Danner, Scott 124 Danner, Pat 39, 41, 50, 252, 286 Darrah, Darcy 21, 119, 169 Darrah, Matt 175 Data Processing Management 126 Daughters of Diana 176 Davenport, Tiffany 157, 184, 185 Davies, Dasie 227 Davis, Barbara 227 Davis, CeUa 15 Davis, CheUi 227 Davis, Donna 21, 119, 142, 143, 145, 211 Davis, Douglas 227 Davis, Eileen 169, 227 Davis, Jeff 137, 148, 227 Davis, Jennifer 153, 227 Davis, Jill 227 Davis, Kristy 117, 119, 165, 227 Davis, Lisa 147, 227 Davis, Michael 183, 194 Davis, Onna 65, 71, 119, 227 Davis, Susan 227 Day, Cassandra 227 Dayhuff, Karie 227 DeBlauw, Lori 165, 227 DeBolt, Robert 23, 130 DeJarnette, Ronald 227 DcLaney, Kimberly 227 DeLong, Julie 10, 11, 15, 117, 119, 227 DeLong, Stacy 227 DeYoung, Ron 90, 91, 251 Dean, James 38, 114, 115, 175 Dean, Susan 154, 227 Deans 90, 91 Deatherage, Jill 227 Deoring, Kimberly 227 Dees, Melanie 154, 163, 227 Delta Chi 26, 67, 172, 173, 208 Delta Sigma Phi 4, 23, 25, 26, 112b, 171, 172, 173, 255 Delta Psi Kappa 142, 143 Delta Tau Alpha 142, 143 Delta Zeta 23, 26, 43, 168, 169, 174 Denney, Jon 132 Dennis, Sherd 227 Dereberry, Mark 173 Derks, Eric 74, 75 Derrington, Carrie 169 Derry, Paul 121 Derry, Russell 211 Devlin, Brian 227 Dewhirst, Robert 148 Diblosi, Rinya 169, 176 Dickinson, Kimberly 227 Dickson, Lisa 126, 153, 167, 227 Dierking, Jodi 227 Dierolf, Christopher 175 Dieterich Hall Council 164, 165 Dieterich, Herbert 164 Dietrich, William 227 Dillinger, Jeff 208 Dillinger, Ramona 170, 227 Dillingham, Heidi 170, 227 Dillon, Michelle 145, 152, 153, 227 Dingficld, Patty 178 Distler, Dan 173, 208 Dixieland Combo 75 Dixon, Michelle 130, 169 Dizney, Desmion 112 Dizney, WiUiam 42, 115 Dobrovolny Troy 227 Dodd, WiUiam 129, 147 Dodds, Charles 251 Donaldson, Rebecca 211 Donovan, Ed 203 Donovan, Katie 169 Dorf, Kristi 211 Dorgan, Christine 169 Dorman, Scott 175 Dorsey, Vicki 153, 227 Dougherty, Michael 173, 227 Douglas, Heather 227 Doursham, George 189, 190, 191 Douthat, Michael 131 Dover, Candice 227 Dow, Ronald 154 Dowden, Shannon 153, 227 Dowdy David 227 Downing, Daniel 208b, 211 Downing, Kurtis 203 Downs, Douglas 227 Downs, Troy 119, 124, 164 Doyle, James 74, 175, 227 Drake, Aaron 129 Drake, Jennifer 137, 169, 211 Dredge, Kyle 207 Dreesen, Daniel 227 Drickey Scott 130, 284 Driskell, Chuck 186 Drollinger, Darcy 227 Druskis, Denise 227 Dryden, Anne 170, 227 Dubes, .Julee 8 Duckworth, Joseph 56, 57, 153 Dudley Angela 154, 155, 210, 227 Duke, Koren 227 Dukes, David 135, 143, 211 Dumont, Nancy 83 Dumont, Richard 4, 80, 80d, 82, 83, 86, Duncan, George 173, 227 Dunekacke, Michael 15, 119, 173 Dunham, .loni 121, 227 Dunham. Melanie 121, 228 Dunlap, Carmen 228 Dunlap, Michael 101, 130, 131, 211, 284, 2 85 Durham, John 135 Dusenbcry, Monica 228 Dwyer, Lisa 228 Dye, Roberta 228 Dykema, Paula 119, 169, 228  • .•■■ ' ' -i ' t;- ' ' i Ebersole, Guy 251 Ebrecht, Venessa 71 Ebright, David 175 Eck, Debbie 161 Eckhoff, Gayla 185, 192, 199 Ecton, Michael 137 Edmonds, John 228 Edwards, David 125 Edwards, James 41 Edwards, Kimberly 211 Egender, Jennifer 170 Ehlers, Don 163 Ehlers, Marjean 163 Ehm, Marilyn 228 Ehrhardt, Stacy 124, 125, 169, 211 Eilers, Debra 145 Eivins, Angela 167, 228 Elad, Frederick 157 Elad, Shirley 117, 138, 145 Elder, Sarah 165 Elder, Sue 145 Electronic Campus 20, 93 Elliott, Bud 160, 189, 201, 263 EUiott, Paul 180, 181 Ellis, Craig 228 Ellis, Jon 12 Ellsbury, Steven 175 Else, Brenda 137, 147 Elsea, Roger 119 El wood, Kevin 228 Emmons, Darwin 159 English, Ann 170 English, George 82, 86, 87, 251 English Honor Society 144, 145 Enloe, James 228 Enos, Sandra 208b, 226 Ensemble, Jazz 74, 75, 128, 129 Ensemble, Wind 75, 151 Epp, Stephanie 94, 143, 145, 150, 228 Erbert, Larry 251 Erickson, Amy 157, 169, 185, 208 Erickson, Jill 130 Erickson, Leah 228 Erwine. Jill 117, 228 Eschbach. Bobby 121, 154 Esfahani. Parhang 157 Espano, Ariadna 113, 141, 156, 157 Esslinger, Jennifer 170, 228 Esslinger, Tiffany 170 Estep, Charies 172, 173 Estes, Monica 167, 228 Ethnic Dance Theater 5 Evans, Duncan 175 Evans, Holly 228 Evans, Timothy 216 Eversole, Jeff 175, 236 Ewing, Trey 173 Eagleton, David 183 Easterberg, Troy 228 Easteria, David 159, 251 Eastridge, Blaine 228 Eaton, Curtis 159 Eaton, Melissa 228 Ebers, Kyle 189, 190 Padavi, Sayed 113, 157 F hrenkrug, Jody 145 Fkirfield, Brad 115, 165 Family Day 28, 29 Purlin, Joseph 165 Farmer, Tracie 228 Farnan, Loyce 138, 228 Farquhar, Edward 135 Farrell, Justin 228 Furrier Science Club 154, 155 Farris, TUmi 228 Faulkner, KeUy 157 FSiullmer, John 130 Fazio, Tracy 185 Fehr, Laura 33, 119, 129, 228 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 160, 161 Felton, Richard 151 Feng, Hsin 157 Fengel, Jill 175, 228 Fenn, Tracy 228 Fenster, Bobbie 228 Ferguson, Connie 130, 138 Ferguson, Kristen 130, 165, 228 Ferguson, Maria 170 Ferguson, Melissa 170 Fernandes, Mike 173 Fero, George 251 Fields, Brian 175 Filgen Brad 175, 259 Filger, Ronald 228 Fihppi, Annette 34, 68, 69, 129 Finance Management Associa- tion 127 Fine, Andrea 117 Fine. Christopher 135, 143, 186 Finegan, Rob 64, 183, 194, 228 Finneseth, Steve 228 Finney Michael 124, 228 Fischer. Andrew 122 Fisher. Amy 176 Fisher. Andrew 123 Fisher, Judi 159, 167, 228 Fitch. Scott 172, 173, 174 Fitts, Bo 202, 203 Fitzgerald, Kevin 228 Flag Corps 154, 155 Flaherty. Lynn 228 Flammang, Mark 147, 228 Flanagan, Richard 86, 87, 157, 183 Fleming, Joe 285 Fletcher. William 124 Fluesmeier. Leroy 228 Flynn. David 228 Flynn. Pat 9 Fobes, Tim 228 Football 26, 28, 29, 188, 189, 190, 191 Ford, Connie 228 Ford, Tracey 228 Forney, Sherri 170 Foster, Ann 163, 167, 228 Foster, Meredith 167, 228 Foster, Shelli 228 Fountain, Billy 175 Fox, Ten 95 Francis, Alan 60, 61 Franey, Michael 115, 165 Franken Hall 164, 165 Franks, Thesis 153, 228 Franson, Bradley 121, 228 Franz, Heather 228 Frasher, Mendi 267 Fredericks, Brenda 199, 228 Fredrickson, Tracy 228 Freed, Edgar 145, 228 Freelon, Shauntel 154, 228 Freeman, Karen 130 Freeman, Rebecca 136, 137, 147 Freeman, Shelly 126, 147, 228 Index 271 French, Esther 167 French, Michael 119, 130, 161 Frentrop, Jon 145, 146, 148 Frerking, Andrew 30, 228 Frerking, Ruth 116 Frerking, Sarah 137, 147, 163, 165, 228, 284, Fresh, Janna 119, 170, 228 Freshman Orientation 3, 14, 15, 16, 28 Frey, Lisa 130 Frey, Stephanie 130, 228, 284 Frisch, Brad 130 Frucht, Richard 140, 142, 251, 264 Frump, JacqueUne 228 Fry, Carrol 251, 254 Frye, Charles 151, 251 Fuchs, Laurie 228 Fuller, Shane 74 Fullerton, Kevin 285 FuUington, Michelle 228 Fulton, Richard 245 Funk, Chauncey 228 Funk, Jeffrey 42, 175 Furey, Dawn 153, 228 Fusselman, Jeffrey 124 Gaa, Jeannine 145 Gach, Tracy 167 Gadd, Bob 285 Gade, Shana 117, 229 Gadt, Jeff 145, 151 Galardi, Mara 63, 115, 167, 229 Gallop, Jennifer 163, 170, 229 Gamma Theta Upsilon 144, 145 Gardner, Timilyn 229 Garimella, Ramesh 251 Garmroudi, Parideh 137 Garrett, Becky 78 Garrett, Jeffrey 173 Garrettsan, Jeff 173 Garrison, Annette 161, 163 Garten, Scott 251 Gassen, Nancy 169 Gauger, Wayne 172 Gaunt, Larissa 148, 229 Genochio, Jerry 33 Gentges, Janice 169 Gentry, Michelle 97, 121, 229 Geography Geology Club 134, 135, 144 Gerdes, Jeffrey 175 Gerken, Janette 176, 229 Gerling, Mark 175 Gerum, Mark 229 Geyer, Dena 229 Gibson, Ehzabeth 170 Gibson, Rochelle 176 Gieseke, Carole 285 Gieseke, Katie 285 Gieseke, David 18, 70, 77, 208b, 252, 285 Giesking, Laura 159, 229 Gilbert, Leticia 157 Gill, Robert 80, 80d Gillespie, Debra 229 Gillum, Leslie 119, 143, 154, 229 Gilpin, Sandra 229 Gilson, Matthew 147, 163, 229 Gimbel, Kathleen 5, 135, 143 Ginther, David 229 Ginther, Linda 229 Gladbach, Jill 159 Gladbach, Norma 230 Glaspie, Mimi 157, 165, 176, 230 Glass, Julie 138, 145 Glass, Tbny 203 Gleason, James 175 Glesinger, Greg 230 Glidewell, Lisa 176, 230 Glorioso, Dean 44, 45 Close, Michele 230 Godbout, Mike 183 Godfrey, James 67 Goecken, James 186, 230 Goeken, Kevin 186 Goetz, Janelle 64, 230 Goetz, Shari 170 Goetz, Shelly 138, 143, 145 Gold, Carla 197, 230 Gold, JoEUyn 167, 230 Colston, Rob 183 Gonzalez, Cindy 170 Good, Stephanie 230 Goode, T mara 230 Gooding, Michael 175 Goodman, Charles 165 Goodman, Krisi 230 Goodwin, Stephen 154, 230 Gordanier, Ann 230 Gorton, Stuart 175 Gose, Warren 88, 89, 253 Goss, Darin 115 Goss, Michael 173, 230 Gosserand, Todd 172, 173, 174 Goughnour, David 173 Gouldsmith, Steven 115, 119, 165, 230 Grable, Sabine 230 Gragg, Lisa 138, 169, 230 Graham, Kara 170 Gradt, Jeff 135 Graduation 8, 9 Overall, we need to be looking to the 21st century. Long-range plan- ning is a must today. No longer can we build something and then tear it down if we decide we don ' t like it. -Dr. Robert Bush Building for Northwest ' s future Northwest was building for its fu- ture in 1982. The ground was broken for B.D. Owens Li- brary, construction started on the Mary Linn Performing Arts Center, four tennis courts were installed and renovation continued on the Administration Building and Roberta Hall. The north side of the sorority hall closed in 1980 because it hadn ' t met safety regulations, but reopened for Delta Zeta and Al- pha Sigma Alpha members. Franken Hall became coed to help house the men as enroll- ment increased for the third year. President B.D. Owens estimat- ed the improvement program would cost Northwest $16 mil- lion. Enrollment was up, causing concern about overcrowding in residence halls. Some students were forced to Uve three to a room in the high rises or sleep in study rooms. While 1982 brought new build- ings and new numbers to campus, it also brought an end to Alpha Omicron Pi. The sorority was forced to give up its charter due to a loss of members. A little of the outside world was brought to Maryville when the Harlem Globetrotters and Pure Prairie League band played. Construction of the University ' s new $7.4 million library began in 1981. 272 Index 1..UII IP fl Grant, Kenneth 173 Gurya, Jane 115, 143, 145 Hagemeier, Lisa 144 Gravatt, Melinda 150, 230 Gunther, Geri 170 Hagen, Laurie 117, 176 Grayson, Rodney 183 Gunther, Ten 230 Haidsiak, Michael 129 Greaves, Kelly 117, 138, 145, Gustin, Philip 74, 230 Haight, Jeffrey 124, 230 147 Gutschenritter, Robert 119, 208 Halbur, Cathy 154, 161, 230 Greek Week 6d, 7 Guy, Robin 230 Hale, Greg 122, 141 Greeley, Rebecca 253 Guzman, Sonia 154, 161, 230 Hale, Kendell 161, 180 Green, Judith 230 Gwinn, Lori 230 Hall, Jason 122, 143 Green, Sean 129 Halsted, Kelly 170 Greenfield, Troy 121, 174, 175 Halverson, Aubrey 230 Greer, Stephanie 230 Hambrook, Owen 173, 231 Greever, Carol 170, 259 . J Hamilton, Richard 173, 230 Gress, Kevin 150, 230 M M Hamilton, William 153, 183 Greunke, Brian 130, 157, 186, M M Hamlett, Marshall 140, 141, 230 m jL 154, 165 Greunke, Jeffrey 130, 230 Ul W Hammar, Angela 230 Griepenstroh, Nancy 134, 135, M M Hammond, Shan 42 157 M 1 Hampton, Jonathan 109 Griffey, Rebecca 124, 126 m- -- W ' w Haney. Jeffrey 33 Griffin, Cherri 141, 157, 199 Haning, Liz 179 Griffith, Kile 161 Hanna, Julee 167, 185 Griffith, Michael 159 Hanna, Michael 230 Griffith, Steven 230 Habert, Melinda 230 Hansen, Carolyn 230 Gripp, Laura 169 Habiger, Kurt 115, 173 Hansen, Cindy 230 Grisamore, Stacey 117 Habisreitinger, Kia 153, 157, Hansen, Chrissy 163 Grispino, Frank 90, 91 183 Hansen, Francine 230 Gronbeck, Jake 173 Haddix, Denise 230 Hansen, Gregory 108, 119 Gross, Thomas 173 Hagan, Chris 230 Hansen, Jim 230 Gross, Tracey 230 Hagan, Cori 197 Hansen, Todd 175 Grossenburg, Vance 121 Hagan, Donald 245 Hanson, Dulcie 10, 11, 230 Grosstephan, Brad 208 Hagan, Kenneth 253 Harambee 112b, 154 Gruenloh, Lisa 138 Hagan, Leanne 170 Hardie, Amy 230 Guengerich, Loydena 117, 230 Hagan, Paula 176, 230 Harding, Brenda 230 Guest, Kevin 230 Hageman, Lee 95, 102 Harding, Christine 165 Hardnett, Sharon 230 Hardy, James 145 Hardy, Jennifer 170 Hardy, Tbresa 30, 117, 230 Harman, Richard 230 Harriman, Margaret 23, 79, 170, 171 Harrington, Jason 175 Harris, David 175 Harris, Debra 124, 126 Harris, Terry 100, 266 Harris, Venus 183 Harrison, Beth 79, 119, 148, 170, 171 Hart, Chadwick 173 Hart, Richard 147 Hart, Roger 214 Hart, Tina 11 Hartman, Robin 230 Hartzler, Sheila 145 Hartzler, Stanley 253 Hasbrouck, Nancy 113, 122, 157 HascaU, Craig 230 Hascall, Ky 129, 147, 192, 230 Haselhoff, Gwen 47, 230 Haslam, Phillip 253 Hass, Rozanne 124, 169 Hassler, Sarah 159, 170 Hatcher, Michelle 150, 230 Hatfield, Michael 130, 230 Hathaway, Steven 124, 230 Hatley, Payton 230 Enrollment causes growing pains 1983 was the year we said Fer sure, awesome, quaff a few and I ' m sure. This lingo would totally be ' ' grody to the max ' ' in 1989. But six years ago, 5,120 students spoke Valley jargon fluently. Dr B.D. Owens served as presi- dent, while Chuck Veatch served as his assistant. Administrators saw a calm year faced with usual problems of parking lot conges- tion, crowded residence halls, and students packing up for weekends. The sixth annual Muscular Dys- trophy Dance Marathon kept 34 couples dancing and raised ap- proximately $6,000. Attracting the biggest crowd in four years, the rock group Cheap Trick entertained on campus on Oct. 8. Football Coach Jim Redd resigned after completing a 2-7-1 season. The volleyball team finished second in the MIAA con- ference, while the men ' s track team finished second in the MIAA Track and Field Champion- ship. First-year Coach Jim Johnson led his Bearcat baseball team to an MIAA division title while he was named MIAA Baseball Coach of the Year. Seventy-seven students raised over $6,000 for Muscular Dystrophy at the Dance-a-thon. Seventy-seven dancers raised ap- proximately $6,050 to benefit muscular dystrophy in the Sixth Annual Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon, held in Lamkin Gym Nov. 19 and 20. The prize for the couple who collected the most money was a ski trip to Colorado with the Outdoor Program. -Tferesa Kincaid Tower reporter Index 273 Hauger I.orri 130, 138, 145, ■1, CUnton 24 . luane 41, 130, 147, ei, Richard 175 avens, Darla 230 Hawes, Carla 212 Hawkins, Ann 135 Hawkins, Charles 253 Hawkins, Ernest 56, 57 Hayes, Brian 66, 117 Hayes, Mike 183 Hayes, Phil 147, 253 Haynes, Donald 61 Haynes, Matt 173, 214 Headrick, Sandra 170, 214 Heath, Noele 176 Heddinger, Jill 214 Heeler, PhilUp 253 Heermann, Jay 175 Heese, Kevin 173 Heiland, Leza 170 Heihnan, Amy 231 Heimann, Cindy 170, 193, 231 Heimke, Christina 176 Heininger, Richard 231 Heinsius, Brian 52, 173 Heinsius, Lisa 231 Heitman, Michelle 176, 231 Heitmeier, Robin 231 HeUerich, Keren 97, 121 Hellyer, Sherri 231 Helm, Michael 124, 126, 214 Hemme, Jackie 119, 214 Henderson, Gregory 73 Hendren, Nancy 117, 119 Hendrix, Russell 183, 194 Henggeler, Denise 126, 231 Henkel, Rick 147 Hennesy, Debra 170 Henning, Nelsie 1, 51, 80, 80d, 159, 170 Hennings, Brian 121, 231 Henry, Kirk 231 Henry, Mark 175 Henry, Robert 38, 40, 77, 86, 87, 88, 176d, 252, 253 Henshaw, Jason 231 Herauf, James 95 Herdhtchka, James 173 Herges, Alana 164, 165, 231 Hernandez, Dan 174 Herrmann, Christopher 134, 135, 150 Herron, Thea 231 Herron, Todd 121 Hertzog, Joe 200, 231 Hesser, Matthew 135, 150 Hestand, David 175 Hester, Jodi 70, 117, 119, 163, 165, 231 Heuton, Glinda 135, 162, 163, 231 Hewlett, Kirk 232 Heyle, Julia 121, 212 Higbee, Jeff 232 Higdon, Ed 158 Higginbotham, Scott 161, 232 Higgins, Randy 16, 232 Higgins, Suzanne 138, 167, 170, 232 Higgins, Tiffany 232 Higley Ann 232 Hildreth, Sheila 176 Hill, Danielle 232 Hill, Laura 117 Hinckley, William 253 Hiner, Targa 150, 232 Hines, Janet 117, 130, 138, 154, 155, 212 Hines, Kelly 130 Hinkle, Tracy 117 Hinrichs, Denise 115, 169 Hirschman, Kimberly 232 Hixon, Jon 136 Hobbs, Kristie 169, 232 Hodgson, Michael 130 Hoffman, Barry 173 Hoffman, Marsha 130, 197, 232 Hogan, Jay 232 Holford, Cynthia 176 Holland, Jody 93, 232 Holland, Shari 169 Holland, Tina 232 Hollander, Vicki 178 HoUen, Todd 232 HoUey, Chuck 285 Holliway, T.J. 161, 232 HoUoway, Richard 175, 232 Hohnan, JuUe 176 Holmes, Patrick 117 Holmquist, T nis 130 Holtzen, Doug 183 Homan, Christy 130 Homecoming 2, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 50 Hon, Jill 138, 232 Honeycutt, Margaret 232 Honz, Angela 70, 170, 232 Hood, Phyllis 110, 145 Hook, Amy 185 Hoover, Christopher 232 Hoover, Jackie 119, 182, 207 Hoover, Jeffrey 165, 232 Hopingardner, Regina 33 Hopper, John 39, 80, 80d Hoppers, Jacqueline 25, 138, 170, 171 Horner, Channing 141 Horticulture Club 113, 156, 157 Hoskey, Marvin 141, 253 Hottes, Jill 232 Hough, Michelle 232 Houghton, Juh 121, 232 Houston, Susan 121 Howard, Angela 183 Howard, Laynette 232 Hoyt, Matt 112d Hoyt, Steven 232 HPERD 134, 135 Hubbard, Aleta 84, 85 Hubbard, Dean 4, 15, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 56, 80, 80b, 80c, 80d, 82, 84, 85, 88, 146, 151, 253 Hudson Hall Council 112d, 166, 167 Hudson, Jeffrey 194 Huenemann, Edward 6, 74 Huffman, James 147 Huffman, Lee 145, 147, 232 Huffman, Leland 163 Huffman, Rick 232 Hughes, Amy 161 Hughes, Elizabeth 159 Hughes, Joel 75, 129, 161 Hughes, Kari 138, 145, 214 Hughes, Michael 173 Hughes, Roger 186 Hughes, Steve 208 Hughes, Timothy 214 Hughs, Lesa 117, 232 Hulen, Michael 191, 232 Hull, Gayle 253 Hull, Jason 173 HuUinger, Jennifer 232 Hultquist, Lara 232 Hume, Brit 80b Hume, Timothy 124, 125, 143 Hummer, Kristin 176 Humphrey, Pamela 126, 232 Hunt, Lloyd 157, 183, 194 Hunt, Tim 232 Hunt, Tracy 232 Hunter, Ami 42 Hunter, Robert 175 Hunter, Theresa 232 Huntley, Timothy 157, 214 Huriey, T3dd 232 Hurst, Janet 42, 170 Hurst, Kimberiy 124, 214 Hurt, Jill 197, 232 Husain, Syed 208d Husz, James 121 Hutcheon, Jeff 202, 203 Hutchins, Leshe 117, 145 Hutson, Matthew 214 Hutton, Tina 138, 214 Hutzell, Gregory 115, 232 Hutzler, Elizabeth 154, 161 Hutzler, Libby 232 Hymes, Edward 143, 172, 214 lannuzzi, Joseph 186 Ibsen, Denise 31, 169, 183, 194, 195, 232 Icenbice, Lori 119, 124, 214 Idlehart, Susan 92 Ideus, Daria 169, 232 Iglehart, Susan 232 Imonitie, Emmanuel 135, 157, 163 Ingraham, Judy 124 Inlow, T betha 154, 232 Inter-Fraternity Council 114, 115 International Student Organiza- tion 156, 157, 208 Intramurals 206, 207, 208 loder, Jill 232 Irlmeier, WiUiam 214 Isbell, Jennie 232 Isbell, Vicki 78 Jack, Andrea 7, 170 Jackson, April 214 Jackson, Daniel 7 Jackson, Jeffery 232 Jackson, Leslie 100, 214 Jackson, Lisa 232 Jackson, Marcy 145 Jackson, Racinda 115, 167, 232 Jacobs, Kristi 232 Jacobson, Tbdd 175 James, Steven 175 James, Victoria 170, 232 Jamison, Dana 232 Jamison, Deann 124, 214 Jamison, Doyle 232 Janssen, Barbara 115, 167 Jarrell, Thomas 173 Jasinski, John 101, 130, 266 Jayasingh, Sophia 117, 126, 232 Jaycox, James 130, 229 Jefferis, Alice 253 Jelavich, Mark 159, 245 Jenkins, Christopher 232 Jenkins, Dacia 112d, 115, 159, 232 Jenkins, MeUnda 169, 232 Jenkins, Richard 163 Jenkins, Sheila 232 Jennings, Kara 232 Jennings, Larry 135, 232 Jennings, Matt 173 Jennings, Neil 121 Jennings, Steven 114, 263 Jensen, Deborah 234 Jensen, Diana 157, 182, 183, 194, 195 Jensen, Jarel 159, 234 Jensen, Kami 234 Jensen, Laura 170 Jensen, Michelle 170 Jensen, Sandra 117, 143, 185, 214 Jessen, Linda 137 Jochens, Beth 94, 159 Johannesman, Mark 175, 234 Johnson, Angela 161 Johnson, Bradley 175 Johnson, Carrie 176, 234 Johnson, Charmla 130, 147, 234 Johnson, Chris 203 Johnson, Deborah 176 Johnson, Erwin 175 Johnson, Godwin 178, 180 Johnson, H.D. 234 Johnson, Jana 170, 234 Johnson, Jeannie 162 Johnson, Jim 128, 129, 147, 176c, 186, 234 Johnson, LeAnn 129, 150 Johnson, Lori 126, 234 Johnson, Matt 129, 173, 175, 234 Johnson, Matthew 234 Johnson, Melinda 66, 117, 145 Johnson, Philip 234 Johnson, Rodney 175 Johnson, Ronelle 214 Johnson, Shonda 234 Johnson, Stephanie 141, 153, 183, 234 Johnson, Susan 161 Johnson, Wesley 234 Johnson, Willie 130 Johnston, Amy 185 Johnston, Jeanine 214 Johnston, Jennifer 170 Joiner, Jeaimie 167, 235 I 274: Index ■X. ' - ' Jones, Cheryl 117, 214 Jones, Christopher L 235 Jones, Christopher S 235 Jones, Cynthia 38, 154, 235, 259 Jones, Deidre 137, 235 Jones, Doug 159, 214 Jones, Greg 191 Jones, Jean 142, 143, 214 Jones, Jeffrey 79, 119 Jones, Jennifer 170 Jones, Jodene 163 Jones, Kristi 235 Jones, Leandra 235 Jones, Louis 202, 203 Jones, Micklous 235 Jones, Monique 235 Jones, Patrick 175 Jones, Paul 60, 61 Jones, Ramonda 235 Jones, Scott 175 Jones, Warren 137, 186 Jontz, Kari 173 Jordan, Marsha 52 Jordan, Gennifer 235 Jorgensen, Paul 122 Joy, Karilyn 235 Joy, Michelle 176 Joyner, Danny 153, 214 Judge, Richard 175 Juhl, Beth 129 Jungman, Rich 208 Junker, Jeffrey 124, 235 •i-.!i jF-j)£ Kafton, Brenda 117 Kaminski, Peter 132, 235 Kantak, Amy 199 Kappa Delta Pi 144, 145 Kappa Omicron Phi 145 Kardell, Kevin 235 Karg, Lisa 214 Kauth, Michael 235 KDLX 130 Keating, David 67 Keilig, Kevin 157. 163, 235 Kelderman, Eric 64, 175 Keling, Gregory 214 Kellar, Eric 183 Kelley, Joel 235 Kelley, Laura 117, 167, 235 Kelley Tim 39, 40, 252 Kellogg, Robert 175, 183, 189, 190 Kelly Brendan 42, 94, 173, 235 Kelly Danielle 235 Kelly, Jeffrey 175, 235 KeUy John 173 Kelly, Laura 178 Kemp, Christopher 58 Kempf, Stephanie 182, 183, 194, 195 Kempf, Susanne 176 Kenagy, Sharon 163, 235 Kendall, Larry 119 Kenkel, Lisa 192, 198, 199 Kennedy Angela 169, 235 Kermedy, Carmen 214 Kennedy Greg 235 Kennedy, Jim 214 Kennel, Colleen 235 Kennicott, Christine 235 Kent, Debra 235 Kerns, Karen 235 Kerr, Debby 117, 119, 130, 131, 141, 163, 214, 284 Kersten, Craig 235 Kessenich, Connie 235 Kettelhake, Lloyd 214 Keyser, Todd 129, 147 KIDS 66, 67, 116, 117 Kilgore, Jeanne 235 Kilkenny Anthony 130, 173 Kimball, Rick 174, 175 Kimble, Mary 253 Kincaid, Jennifer 235 Kincaid, Julie 67, 117 King, Elaine 161 King, Marshauna 138, 235 King, Robert 175 King, Stephen 173, 235 Changes shake up campus life Not only did 1984 come and go with- out George Orwell ' s Big Brother, it also found North- west without a president. Dr. B.D. Owens submitted his resignation in February, shocking students and administrators alike. The administration wasn ' t the only thing shaken up during 1984. Members of Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity were forced to move out of their house and into Colbert Hall for a semester for violating rules involving the sale of alcohol on the premises. The community was also shaken up by the murder of Wal- lace Nduka Morgan, a student who was beaten to death in the Nodaway County jail while serv- ing the first day of a two week- end sentence. Morgan was killed by fellow inmate Rodney Pankau. Lamkin Gym was rocking to the sound of Huey Lewis and the News. After this encore, Lewis told the fans, This was the first time we ' ve been here, but I guarantee it won ' t be the last. President B.D. Owens resigned in February to go into business in TWipa, Fla. King, Rimmy 157. 161, 183, 194, 195, 215 King, Tony 265 Kinsey, Daniel 235 Kirchhoefer. David 175 Kirchhoff. Jennifer 235 Kirk. Krista 232 Kirst. David 173 Kisner. Amanda 121, 235 Klein. Bob 121 Klein, Kimberly 235 Khne, Kenneth 121, 235 Klingborg. Angela 235 Knapp. Alan 215 Knapp. Jeffrey 253 Knapp, Tracie 235 Knight. Jennifer 154, 235 Knipmeyer. Terrill 121 Knowles, Gregorj- 175 Knutson, Karolyn 176 Kocsis. Susanne 215 Koeltzow, Kristy 235 Kolterman, Ann 169 Koos. Julie 121. 185, 235 Kouba, Andrew 173 Kouril, Jo 235 Kramer, David 46, 68, 69 Kramer, ' Rimi 235 Kraske, Kevin 235 Kratina. Kimberly 235 Kregcl. Darrin 164, 186 Krinninger, Scott 126, 157 Kruse. Kara 117, 128, 129, 145 Kucera, Susan 156, 157, 235 A lot to be ' The highest accomplishment for anyone is to be president of your alma mater. It was my privilege to lead the University during a peri- od of substantial facility expan- sion, quaUtative enhancement, sustained enrollment growth, new innovations and high accreditation standing. -Dr. B.D. Owens Index 275 KueW, Brent 235 Kummei, Debra 235 Ki. li, Nick 130, 131 •rman 235 .g- ' Rai 153 Scott 175 .V 130, 131 LaFollette, Cheryl 167, 235 Lade, Robert 118, 119, 207 Lager, Carla 235 Laing, John 235 Lambright, Donovan 215 Lambright, Kayanne 159, 235 Lamer, Fred 101, 129, 285 Lammers, Bridget 60, 61, 115, 135, 141, 154, 165, 235 Lampe, Paula 154, 169, 235 Lanaman, John 235 Land, Brenda 215 Landes, Richard 135, 157 Landherr, Curtis 235 Landis, Lisa 130, 235 Landsness, Laurie 235 Lane, Tbrri 115, 117, 167, 236 Lange, Michelle 215 Langenberg, Dana 236 Langford, Kelley 6d Langford, Marilyn 236 Langford, Mark 147, 236 Langholz, Todd 173 Langin, Monica 144, 145, 154, 155 Lape, Keri 236 Lara, Aljsa 6b, 24, 170 Largesse, Karen 141 Larison, Michelle 130, 236 Larkin, Lisa 135, 142, 143, 208 Larsen, Valonda 215 Larson, Arley 121, 122 Lary, Paula 117, 170, 171 Latcham, Kristi 169, 236 Latta, Kristine 170 Laubert, William 135, 253 Lauer, Jane 119, 130, 169 Laughhn, Jerry 215 Laughhn, Larry 132, 133 Lauridsen, Adam 236 Lavin, Michaela 236 Law, David 236 Lawler, Amy 117, 119. 143, 144, 145, 147 Lawrence, Lisa 150, 179 Lawson, Century 169, 236 Lay Julie 236 Laybon, Mikki Lee 170, 236 Layman, Lisa 169 LeClair, Katherine 236 Leahy Cristy 169 Lee, Jason 236 Lee, Lisa 236 Lee, Michael 158, 159, 215 Lee, Michelle 170 Lee, Robert 153, 189, 190 Leeper, Kathie 253 Leeper, Roy 253 Lehman, Michael 173 Leib, Sara 10, 11, 148, 215 Leibach, Chip 164 Leintz, Kelly 178, 179 Leiting, Douglas 173 Lenz, Anthony 237 Leonard, JayDe 20, 119 Lesle, Nancy 237 Leu, Tina 130, 237 Lewis, Jennifer 237 Lewis, Lanny 147, 215 Li, Tong 153 Liahona 161 Liang, Bin 237 Likhyani, Aparna 157, 215, 237 Likhyani, Archana 157 Lillie, Tkmara 237 Linden, Shawn 64 Linder, Stephen 173, 237 Lindsay, John 237 Lininger, Sandra 112d, 117 Linkey Shawn 170, 237 Linneman, Danya 170, 237 Linquist, Jackie 237 Linstrom, Kathy 28 Linville, Tferesa 121, 215 Lippman, Joseph 237 Lister, Basil 134, 135, 157 Liston, Wade 119, 135, 137, 140, 141, 143 Little American Royal 96, 97, 120 Little, Brenda 117, 237 Lockard, Michelle 237 Lockhart, Dawn 49 Lockhart, Nancy 141 Lockhart, Tbdd 135 Loescher, Debra 145, 194, 237 Loethen, Keith 132 Lohnes, Mark 175 Long, Bryan 215 Long, Jacquelyn 137, 154, 155, 216 Long, Jeffrey 237 Long, Lance 161, 163 Long, Melissa 237 Long, Mona 237 Long, Stephanie 237 Long, TUra 170, 237 Long, Yin 153 Longval, Jill 169 Loos, Andrew 153, 237 Lord, Thomas 129 Lorenz, Curtis 101, 130, 175 Lorenz, Michael 64, 148, 150, 175, 237 Loth, Anthony 237 Loughead, Tiinya 170, 171 Love, Michael 164 I There have been no disappoint- ments in our decision. I was im- pressed with the friendliness and optimism at my interviews and I am still impressed. Everyday I en- counter new people who go that extra mile for this University. My work consumed much of my time, but I enjoyed it and involved my- self heavily with this institution. ' ' -President Dean Hubbard Hubbard ' s presidency begins I Northwest wel- comed its ninth president to office in 1985 when Dr. i tu-tij Dean Hubbard re- placed Dr. B.D. Owens after his departure in June. Remodeling was going on campus-wide, including Wells Library. It was converted into a communications building while additions to Towerview Cafeter- ia gave students a variety of meal plans. The Mary Linn Performing Arts Center celebrated its grand opening in December. The football team was unde- feated, 10-0, until the last game of the season. They earned a spot at NCAA playoffs with a fifth- place national ranking. Cross country team qualified for na- tional competition in Mississippi. Twenty-four hour escorts were required in residence halls after three alleged sexual assaults, while inadequate lighting be- came a major concern for safety. Opportunities dwindled for fraternities as a new rule forbid Rush functions with alcohol. Dean and Aleta Hubbard moved to Maryville in August to start his term as University president. 276 Index Loving, Michael 173 Lowe, Tim 237 Lowr ' , Edward 216 Lucibello, Tara 169 Lucido, Phillip 173 Lucks, Karen 169 Ludden, Beverly 145 Luke, Tim 126, 127, 160, 161. 163 Lutes, Marsha 62, 167, 237 Lutheran Campus Center 162, 163 Lykins, Eric 124 Lyle, .lill 130 Lyle, Shari 126, 127 Lynch, Kelley 11.5, 165, 237 Lynch, Michael 102, 103, 216 Lynch, Tim 175 Lynk, Nancy 170, 237 Lynn, Shawn 237 M-Club 142, 156, 1.57 MacLafferty, Julie 145, 216 MacNeil, .Jim 77 Mace, Lynn 154 Mack, Robert 115, 1.58, 1.59, 166 Mackey, Shannon 216 Macoubrie, Heather 237 Macy, Charles 161 Maddison, Michael 173 .Madison, Diane 1.38, 145, 216 Madison, .lanie 216 Madison, Kristi 237 Madrigal. Mike 64 .Magors. Mik 124, 173 Magzoub. Ahmed 1.57 Maher, Pat 173 Mahin, Dennis 237 Mahone, Charles 182, 183, 229, 237 Mahurin, Chestina 121, 237 Mains, Eric 175 Malcom, Tonya 169, 176, 237 Malmberg, Heather 115, 170 Malmberg, Julie 237 Malmciuist, Jamie 126, 216 Malone, Michael 119, 143, 166, 167 Malone, Troy 132 Mann, Suzanne 147, 216 Manning, John 121 Manning, Patrick 237 Mansfield, Eric 175, 194, 208, 237 Man.son, Dave 159 Marafi, Salah 237 March, Tkmara 163 Marion, Jo Ann 67, 117, 253 Marks, Julie 237 Marlow, Kent 258 Marquardt, Christie 185 Marsden, Debbie 169 Marsh, John 173, 237 Marsh, Kimberly 115, 237 Martin, David 121, 237 Martin, Jeff 237 Martin, Kimberley 237 Manin. Kristine 237 Mania. Mark 124. 1.53. 237 Martin. Patrick 175 Martinez, Rodney 147 Maninsen, Whitney 237 Ma.schger, Anne 237 Mason, Darin 208 Mason. Samuel 143, 173 Ma-ssey, Kimberly 15, 237 Master, Deborah 169 Mastio, Shannan 169 Masur. Micheal 237 Math Science Teaching Scholars 146. 147 .Matherne, Suzan 138, 165, 237 Mathews, Annie 135, 137, 138, 145, 148, 216 Mathews, Don 33 Maiol, Katie 18 Matthiesen. Staci 31, 119, 237 Mattson. Denise 145, 217 .Mattson, Jeffrey 175, 237 Mattson, .Susan 2.53 Mattson, Teresa 44, 130, 2.37, 284, 285 .Mattsfjn, Timothy 119, 208d Maurer Andrew 159, 217 Maxwell, Dwighl 151 Maxwell, Mickic 170 Maxwell, Wesley 171, 217 May, Leland 145 May, Urn 160, 161 Mayberry, Ken 121, 122, 143, 147, 237 Maynes, Susan 217 Mazour, Connie 119, 237 McAdams, Craig 121, 157 McAdams, Robert 121 McAlpin, Andrea 145, 237 McCall, Libby 130 McCalla, James 121, 141, 2.37 .McClintock, Dawn 117 McClintock. Kristin 237 McClinton, Tobe 153, 237 McCollaugh, Debra 117, 129, 151, 237 McCollom, .Shawn 175 McConkey, Juanita 237 McCown, Eugene 253 McCoy, Don 186 McCoy, Pauline 145 McCrary, Lesley 239 McCreary, Edward 121, 239 McCullough, Todd 121, 175, 239 McCunn, Nancy 208 McDaniel, Herman 1.53 McDaniel, Mark 239 McDaniel, Tina 239 McDonald, Kendall 148 McDonald. Rhonda 196, 197, 239 McDowell, Colleen 119, 149, 161. 217 McElfresh, Colleen 239 McElwee, Raymond 132 McEvoy, Anthony 253 McEvoy, Andy 143 McF ll, Dana 170 McFiirland, Geri 182, 183, 194, 195, 239 McGarj ' , Dennis 147, 163 McGaughey, Sean 239 McGinnis, Michael 119, 130, 173 McGruder, William 173 McGuire, Denise 239 McHenry, Lynn 170, 239 Mcintosh, Michael 121, 132 McKean, Mery Lin 39 McKee, Shawn 175 McKenzie, Michael 173 McKeown, Shawna 111, 2.39 McKerUe. Scott 194 McKibben. Roger 217 McLain. David 175 McLaughlin, David 51, 137 McLaughhn. Diane 2.39 McLaughlin, Patrick 126, 143, 2.53 McLeran. Elizabeth 169, 2.39 McMahon, David 147 McMillen, Kevin 98, 99, 239 McMorrow. James 173, 239 McMurphy. James 239 McNeely, Melinda 117, 138, 145, 217 McNicholas, Brian 173, 239 McReynolds, Maria 239 McSherry, Kenn 130 Miller, Kenneth 14, 175 Miller, Kerry 138, 170 Miller, Lance 201 Miller, Melissa 148 Miller .Mike 24, 175 .Miller, Shannon 239 Miller, Thomas 173 Miller, Todd 157 .Miller Wesley 217 Milligan, Brenda 110, 112d, 170 Milligan, Eric 239 Milligan, Rose 119, 138, 217 .Millikan Hall Council 71, 164, 165 Mills. Kathleen 117, 147, 239 .Milner, Ryland 202, 255 Minter, Kenneth 141, 2.53. 262 Mir amani, Ahmad 157 Mitchell, Darin 173 Mitchell, Gina 239 Mitchell, Tracy 169 Mittlieder, Denice 1.53 .Mobley, James 141 Mock, Julie 108, 170 Moeck, Gabrielle 38, 40, 239 .Moldenhauer, Donald 118, 186, 187 Mollus, Jennifer 124, 126 Momphard. David 34, 68, 69 .Monson. Bartlett 175 .Monson, Bert 152, 153 Montague, Dale 14, 17, 20, 21, 40 Montague, Lisa 145 Montgomery, Jerry 48, 49 Monthei, Dale 183 Monticue, Cindy 115, 119, 169, 239 Mood, Elissa 130, 1.54 Mood, Lezlie 239 Moore, Angela 169 Moore, Candice 170 Moore, Cara 117, 119, 130, 138, 163, 239, 284 Moore, Diane 169, 239 Moore, Donald 217 Moore, Jane 145, 170, 217 Moore, Lisa 168 Moore, Mark 132, 239 Moore, Michelle 170, 171, 217 Moore, Shannon 157 Moore, Stephen 183, 239 Moore, Troy 175, 239 Moppin, Kelli 1.52, 239 Moppin, Ronald 153, 217 Morast, Carol 141, 145, 154, 155, 239 Morelock, Victoria 79, 138, 170, 239 Moreno, Christina 176, 239 Morgan, Anita 141, 145, 217 Morgan, Vince 239 Morley, Del 203 Moriey, Richard 62, 175 Morris, Brad 186 Morris, Christy 239 Morrison, Curtis 173 Morrison, Kirby 173 Morrow, Stephen 239 Mortenson, Scott 239 Moser, Leann 48, 49 Mosites, Helen 239 Moss, Martha 253 Moss, Ronnie 126 Mosser, Kari 169 Mothershead, Kimbal 173 Mott, William 262 Muckey, Darren 239 Mueller, Debbie 130, 217, 258 Mueller, Kristin 239 Mueller, Paul 208d Mull. Joseph 58 Mulhns, Chariotte 217 Mumford, Dave 129 Munoz-Zuniga, Erich 135, 145, 1.50 Murphy, James 163, 239 Murphy, Kimberly 154, 229 Murray. .Melissa 130 Murray, Michael 175, 239 Murray, Shawn 66, 173 Murray, .Stacie 157, 199 Murn, Michael 129 Musfeldt, Kurt 144, 145. 217 Musgrove, Kerrie 121 Music Educators National Con- ference 128, 129 Musical Gala 74, 75 Muskus, Thomas 133, 253 . lutz. Helen 170 Myers, James 239 Myers, John 239 Myers, Michael 130 Nagano, Kevin 186 Nagle, Jean 148 Nair Devan 157, 217 Nakashima, Chiyoshi 217 Nakashima, Yoshinobu 154, 217 Nally. Angela 171 Nally, Christopher 217 Nance, Amy 239 Nash, Dervon 183, 239 National Art Education 128, 129 Naylor, Jill 169 Neddermeyer, Colin 240 Nehring, Stephen 23, 25, 74, 147 Neibauer, Gary 240, Neighbors, Colletta 285 Nelson, Chad 157, 174, 183. 194, 195 Nelson, Dana 240 Nelson, Kayla 240 Nelson, Michael 132, 240 Index 277 Nelson Nancy 253 Ne!-- ' ! ' - Randal! 173 N: ■ . indy 176b, 198, 199 iLvenlSe , vVilliam 147 man, Christine 167, 240 : tel, Melissa 240 .estel, Michelle 170, 240 Neumann, Edward 132 Nevils, Jennifer 240 New, Richard 116 Newberry, Stacie 240 Newbrough, Christopher 167 Newman Center 162, 163 Newquist, April 240 Newton, Douglas 240 Nicholls, Robert 33, 135, 217 Nichols, Barton 132 Nielsen, Lori 126 Niemeyer, Daren 121, 240 Nienhuis, Jodi 170 Nihsen, Carol 138, 240 Nilsen, Carol 117 Nish, Martin 56 Niswonger, Joseph 163, 165, 240 Nixon, Charles 240 Nixon, Michelle 208, 240 Noble, Quincey 119, 186 Noble, Sue 208 Noelck, James 240 Nolan, Amy 104, 169 Norby, Michael 161 Nordee, Lawrence 240 Norell, Jonas 180, 181 Norman, Brian 68, 140, 141 Norris, Shawn 240 Northwest Celebration 75 Northwest Flyers 157 Northwest Independent 158, 159 Northwest Missourian 130, 131, 285 Norton, Kim 152, 153 Noschka, Gina 240 Nothstine, Donald 104, 105 Nothstine, Gregory 173 Nowak, David 183 Null, Shelly 105 Null, Traci 240 Nylund, Dionne 31 O ' Brien, Corey 108, 135 O ' Connell, Pamela 120, 121, 122, 123, 143, 217 O ' Connor, Eric 217 O ' Dell, Beth 138, 143, 217 O ' Dell, Linn 217 O ' Dell, Monica 169 O ' Dell, Patricia 217 O ' Donnell, Jeannie 176, 240 O ' Donnell, T mmy 240 O ' Riley, Kimberly 161, 182, 199, 240 O ' Riley Tferesa 169 ' Oats, Ana 115, 170 Oberg, William 173 Oehlertz, Troy 240 Ohnishi, Hifumi 145, 157 Oliaro, Michelle 154, 240 Olson, David 240 Olson, EUzabeth 240 Olson, Eric 141 Olson, Mark 217 Olszewski, Lori 27, 169 Oltman, Lisa 169 102 River Club 158, 159 Orme, Beverly 119 Ormsbee, Christina 119, 240 Orr, Lori 71, 115, 163 Ortheb, Cynthia 167, 240 Osborn, Lisa 134, 135, 150, 176, 240 Osborn, Michelle 121, 122 Osmundson, Kurt 240 Ott, Jill 240 Ottman, Margaret 240 Outdoor Recreation 118, 119 Owens, B.D. 77 Owen, Beverly 169, 240 Owens, Bruce 240 Owens, Jill 199, 240 Owens, Julie 169, 240 liiS Pace, Kathryn 32, 33, 129 Padgitt, Dennis 123 Palmer, Patricia 115, 161, 240 Palmer, Sherry 117, 121, 138, 145, 240 Palmer, Tferri 196, 197, 240 Palmesano, Andria 240 Panhellenic Council 114, 115 Paolillo, Alecia 170 Papadakos, Andrew 240 Pappert, Patricia 126, 217 Park, Colleen 115, 169 Parker, Bryan 153 Parker, Cara 117, 217 Parker, EU 217 Parker, John 240 Parker, Lori 240 Parker, Susan 169, 208 Parkhurst, Jack 32 Parkhurst, Kara 240 Parkhurst, Marsha 138, 145 Parkison, Jillyn 240 Parks, Carol 240 Parmelee, Bruce 253 Parmenter, Tiffany 138, 145, 217 Partridge, Jo Ann 44, 45 Paschall, Barbara 240 Paterson, Teri 169 Patten, Michael 79, 175 Patterson, Michelle 97, 217 Patterson, Robert 52, 240 Patton, Belinda 153, 154, 240 Paugh, Carie 240 Paup, Chad 159 Pearce, Jeffrey 217 Pecquet, Christina 119, 176, 240 Peer Advisers 118, 119 Pelton, Deanna 138, 145, 170, 218 Peltz, Kristen 218 Penca, Brook 112b, Pender, Jill 170 Penrod, Mark 240 Perdew, Todd 122, 218 Perkins, Mario 240 Perrin Hall Council 166, 167 Persell, Nathan 218 Person, Christina 240 Petefish, Aaron 163 Peters, Susan 148, 240 Petersen, Eric 175, 208 Petersen, Erik 189 Petersen, Terry 10, 11, 126, 163 Peterson, Brent 147 Peterson, Joan 240 Peterson, Jodi 240 Peterson, Jon 218 Peterson, Terry 25 Petrillo, Timothy 62, 175 Petry, Byron 240 Pettit, Amy 218 Pettitt, Angela 184 Pfeifler, Nancy 196, 197, 218 Phelps, Doug 173 Phelps, Jill 121, 122 Philip, Heather 170 Phillips Hall Council 165 Phillips, Michelle 240 Phillips, Stacy 170, 241 Phi Alpha Theta 146, 147 Phi Beta Lambda 126, 127 Phi Eta Sigma 112d, 146, 147 Phi Mu 6d, 23, 26, 170, 171, 174 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia 23, 26, 146, 147, 150 Phi Mu Epsilon 148 Phi Sigma Kappa 112b, 174, 175, 208 Pi Beta Alpha 24, 25, 26, 126, 127 Pi Kappa Delta 135 Pi Omega Pi 148, 149 Pi Sigma Alpha 148 Pick, William 132 Picray, Michael 241 Pierce, Denise 130, 138, 238 Pierce, Stacey 159 Pierceall, Tkmette 56, 57, 197 Pilcher, Douglas 175, 218 Pinson, Margaret 241 Pistone, Timothy 241 Pitman, Angle 169, 241 Plackemeier, Melissa 241, 261 Plain, Michael 241 Plank, Lori 119, 241 Pleak, Douglas 97, 121 Plumb, Dawnette 241 Pogue, Catherine 170 Pohlman, Laura 241 Pohtical Science Club 51, 136, 137 Pollard, Matthew 241 Pollard, Robin 119, 241 Poppa, Traci 170 Porter, Ray 241 Porterfield, Kent 175 Porzenski, Joe 191 Pott, Cynthia 137, 163, 167, 241 Potter, Jan 154, 241 Povlovich, Matthew 194 Powers, Elizabeth 241 Powlishta, Kristin 169 Pozo, Eduardo 113, 157 Prater, Jayson 130, 175 Pre-Med Club 112c, 137, 140 Preuss, Doug 147 Preuss, Tina 129 Prewitt, Cari 115, 154 Price, Cassie 35, 137, 167 Prichard, Krescene 121 Priddy, Jeffrey 173 Priebe, Deborah 176 Prorok, Patrick 135, 173, 218 Protzman, Steven 173 Proxmire, WiUiam 80b, 80c, 92 PRSSA 137 Pruett, Nathan 173 Prunty, Scott 96, 97, 121 Psi Chi 148, 149 Pulley Audra 6d, 124, 170, 218 Pundmann, Susan 167 Pyle, Trevor 192 Quigg, Julie 170 Quillen Ed 121, 154 Racquetball Club 158, 159 Raineri Edwin 153 Raines, Chris 135, 145 Rambo, Andrew 137 Rameh, Peter 4, 157, 176b, 191 Ramsey, Kelly 145, 218 Randolph, Rebecca 47 Rangel, Marco 174, 175 Ranum, Cynthia 218 Rappelling Club 158, 159 Ratashak, Kenneth 132, 159 Rathbun, Jamin 147 Raus, Deborah 119, 130, 162, 163 Ray Jeri 176 Rector, Paula 154 Redmond, Jarvis 183 Redmond, Tisha 261 Reece, John 173 Reed, Doug 173 Reed, Lance 153 Reed, Robyn 161 Reeder, Tony 186 Reeves, Sherri 157 Rehbein, Stephen 121, 122 Reichert, Ann 6d, 169 iteiley, Karen 169 Reinert, Gerald 218 Reis, Douglas 175 Jteisner, Cheryl 169 Reivich, Alexandra 137 Religious Life Council 162, 163 Remmers, Calvin 173 278 Index Remore, Steve 175 Renaud, Nancy 96, 121, 218 Renfroe, April 39 Renner, Richard 28, 29 Reno, Maria 138 Rens, Denise 253 Republicans, Young 50, 51 Residence Hall Associa- tion 112d, 114, 115 Reynolds, David 147 Reynolds, Gregory 150 Reynolds, Penny 157, 159, 208 Reynolds, Shirley 218 Reynolds, Terry 54, 55 Rhine, Jaruce 154 Rhoades, John 98, 99, 173, 253 Rhoades, Kari 161 Rice, Hubert 153 Rice, Lewis 50 Rice, Mark 129 Rice, Rebecca 115 Richards, Brian 56, 57, 147, 175 Richardson, Bradley 130, 145 Richardson, Bruce 163 Richardson, Rusty 115, 174, 175, 218 Richardson, Stephanie 147, 169, 176 Richmond, Gwynne 17 Ricker, Thomas 130, 175 Ridge, Raelene 161 Riffle, Susan 150, 169 Rigby, Jeannie 119 Riley Roger 203 Riley, Timothy 120, 121 Rinehart, John 159 Rinehart, Mehnda 150 Riordan, Jeannine 126, 150 Ripple, Jason 78, 175 Rischer, Gustav 245 Riske, Deborah 170 Ritchie, Paul 121, 122, 143 Ritenour, Susan 121 Rivera, Geraldo 266 Roach, Marlin 200, 201 Robbins, LaDonna 117 Robbins, Mark 158 Robertson, Dale 173 Robertson, Diane 176 Robertson, Joel 165 Robertson, Rue 28 Robins, Michael 109 Robinson, Christine 129, 153 Robinson, Jeffery 173 Robinson, Hope 152 Robinson, Lisa 168 Robison, Lisa 22, 23, 135, 169 Rocker, Kristy 169 Rockhold, Marty 138 Rodeman, Kristi 15 Rodriguez, Mario 115, 143, 173 Rogers, Christopher 173 Rogers, Heather 129, 145 Roggy, Mark 186, 218 Roland, Kuri 259 Roland, Steven 173 Rold, Amy 199 RoUo, Sandy 56, 57 Rooney, Shannon 175 Roop, Jamie 39, 112b, 114, 115 Root, Deborah 185 Rosewell, Mark 178, 180 Ross, Andrew 175 Boss, Sharon 35, 36, 37, 253 Ross, Theophil 32, 36, 37 Rossiter, MoUy 130, 131, 265 ROTC 26, ROTC Rangers 132, 133 Rother, Greta 218 Roudybush, Gary 208d Rouw, Steven 173 Row, Margaret 124, 169 Rowlett, Paul 143, 175 Rowlette, Nicole 169 Royer, Timothy 121 Ruble, Andrew 175 Rugaard. Kevin 122, 175 Rugaard, Thomas 175 Ruis, ltd 173 Rupe, Brian 25, 26 Rupe, Christi 170 Rupe, Hobert 115, 143, 173, 218 Russell. Angela 124, 147 Rustige. Ramonda 160 Rustige, Rick 161 Rydlund, Paul 175 Ryle, Douglas 132 Ryll, Roderick 163 Sackett, Paul 215 Sadati, Aboulghassem 157 Sahle, Zelalem 154, 218 Sallee, Kerry 170 Sallie, Kerry 24 Sanborn, Suzan 135 Sanders, Charles 148 Sanders, Jeffrey 175 Sandquist, Jayma 145, 148 Sandquist, Russe ll 161 Sanny, Melissa 176 Satory, Jenny 176, 183 Saucerman. James 253 Saunders, Deanna 161, 204 Saunders, Donna 161, 218 Sauter, Lonnie 175 Scanlan, Patricia 119, 170 Scanlan, Paula 163 Hubbard instigates reorganization What ' s next? That was a question ask- ed over and over in 1986. After a year of sit- ting back, President Dean Hubbard be- gan his second year in office re- organizing and restructuring the University. The School of Communications and the College of General Studies were cut, leaving North- west with four colleges. A new tuition policy required students to pay for classes by the credit hour rather than by a flat fee. To reduce costs, there was a faculty reduction. Remaining faculty members were promised salaries competitive with other state universities. Besides wondering what was next in academics, students ' so- cial lives were questioned as well. A new Maryville ordinance made swearing illegal. An alcohol bust of an all-sorority barn party slapped fines on four sororities which prevented them from en- tering Homecoming floats. On the positive side, Domino ' s Pizza came to town and Wal-Mart opened its doors. Whether it was in the class- room or on the streets of Maryville, things were changing, leaving students and faculty to wonder, What ' s next? Carousers 44-member cast performed the first musical in the Mary Linn Performing Arts Center. Auditions for the first musical in four years and first major produc- tion by students in Mary Linn spanned three nights. Sixty people auditioned for the musical Carousel. -Maryann McWilliams Managing editor Index 279 Schacherbauer, Tern 150, 218 Sc ' ■ ' •,;■, Justin 112b, 175 ngeline 170 •.eal 143, 218 , Kimberly 130, 244 tier, Karla 244 iieulen, Elizabeth 115, 116, 117, 121, 138, 244 Schiager, Sandra 244 Schicker, Christine 1, 130, 169 Schieber, Carol 170 Schieber, Julia 148, 150, 244 Schieber, Steve 218 Schierkolk, Darren 135, 244 Schiessl, Lynn 244 Schilling, Richard 194 Schilling, Shirley 145, 218 Schinzel, Kimberly 244 Schlange, Kristin 154, 244 Schlarb, Diana 138, 150, 218 Schlarb, Lynn 145 Schleuger, Carla 176, 244 Schlosser, Charlotte 119, 154, 244 Schmaijohn, Kurt 27, 173, 203 Schmid, Juhe 244 Schmidt, Amy 7, 169 Schmidt, James 172, 173, 174 Schmidt, Thorin 124 Schmitz, Dean 126, 143, 165, 173 Schmitz, Rick 143 Schnarre, Darin 163 Schneider, Lori 115, 157, 199 Schneider, Michelle 176 Schneider, Rick 130, 173 Schofer, Robert 146, 147, 244 Schoonover, Joseph 176 Schoonover, Melanie 117, 218 Schottel, Robin 62, 161 Schramm, Jeffrey 175 Schreck, Marie 43, 119, 170, 171 Schroeder, John 244 Schueth, Jeffrey 244 Schulte, Debra 244 Schultz, Charles 32, 35 Schultz, Jeffrey 121 Schuman, Anne 244 Schuyler, Jennifer 170, 244 Schwartz, Maynard 161 Schwartz, Michelle 29, 119, 147, 244 Schwenk, WilUam 175, 265 Scimeca, Lisa 170, 218 Scott, Mary 218 Scroggie, Lea 244 Search, Kevin 121 Seckington, James 175 Seddon, Shelley 244 Segel, Dan 186, 187 Seger, Danna 68, 69, 129, 244 Seifert, Brad 183 Sells, Judy 244 Sequeira, Nicole 115, 167, 244 Sergei, Alfred 155 Seuss, Cristine 171 Severino, Melissa 169 Shadle, Wendy 117 Shane, Michael 173 Sharp, Elizabeth 244 Sha !■[,., Randy 161 Sharpe. Kevin 130, 175, 284, 285 Shaw, Brian 175, 244 Shaw, Heidi 138, 244 Shaw, Jennifer 170 Shaw, Susan 218 Shawler, Lisa 135 Shelker-Cory, Jeffrey 173, 244 Shell, Marshall 175 Shelton, Sue 135, 143, 167, 218 Shepherd, David 22 Shepherd, Jill 244 Shepherd, Lorrie 121, 122, 154 Sheridan, Rondell 73 Sherry, David 120 Shillington, Sarah 185 Shine, Julie 244 Shinn, Jeana 147, 159, 244 Shinneman, Becky 25, 117, 138, 145, 147, 244 Shipley, Dallas 183 Shipley, Frances 253 Shirk, Brett 173 Shirrell, Jean 244 Showalter, Jonathan 244 Shrader, Steven 121 Shuler, Catherine 105, 117 Sia, Cheng 218 Sickels, John 137, 147, 148 Siebens, Allison 244 Sieck, Connie 244 Siefken, Robin 244 Sigma Alpha Iota 147, 150, 151 Sigma Delta Chi 138 Sigma Gamma Epsilon 150, 151 Sigma Phi Epsilon 5, 6d, 23, 25, 26, 27, 171, 174, 175, 208 Sigma Pi Sigma 112c, 150, 151 Sigma Sigma Sigma 6d, 24, 26, 112d, 113, 170, 171 Sigma Society 67, 70, 116, 117 Sigma T u Gamma 6d, 38, 174, 175, 208 Silcott, Kerri 176 Simily, Kelly 119 Simmons, Pamela 244 Simms, B.J 173 Simms, Paul 218 Simon, Anne 170, 244 Simons, Shannon 244 Simpson, David 175 Simpson, Scott 187 Simpson, Shanin 244 Sims, Christopher 244 Sims, Sarah 170 Siy, Jennifer 130, 284 Skalberg, Bryan 66, 175 Skeed, Phil 175 Skoglund, Tracy 30 Skwarlo, Dana 244 Slater, Beth 108, 218 Slater, David 253 Slaybaugh, Greg 7 Slezak, Shawn 244 Sloan, James 175 Smasal, Tina 117, 148, 218 Smeltzer, Jim 173 Smeltzer, Lisa 9 Smith, Andrea 169, 244 Smith, Angela 115 Smith, Anita 56 Smith, Bridgette 154 Smith, Carolyn 176, 244 Smith, Christine 138, 170 Smith, David 244 Smith, Diane 71, 244 Smith, Greg 219 Smith, Joe 175 Smith, Kitty 244 Smith, Laura 124, 169, 219 Smith, Lisa 176, 244 Smith, Loraine 44, 45 Smith, Melody 130, 176 Smith, Rachel 159 Smith, Rhonda J. 244, Smith, Rhonda L. 138, 244 Smith, Rob S. 244 Smith, Robert 159 Smith, Sonya 119, 170 Smith, Stacey 244 Smith, Steven 137, 150 Smith, Susan 244, 247 Smith, Tbd 132, 175 Smith, Todd 192, 199 Smith, Tracy 244 Smothers, David 244 SMS-AHEA 26, 138, 139 SMSTA 138, 139 Smyth, Robert 132 Snead, Pamela 163 Snyder, Brenda 95, 119, 244 Softball 184, 185 Solheim, RoAnne 138 Soligo, Marcie 169, 265 Sollars, Jennifer 124, 244 Somasundaran, Mani 157, 219 Sommer, Kristopher 135, 145, 150 Sommers, Amy 150, 169, 244 Sorensen, Alaine 124, 147, 244 Sorensen, Alan 122, 141 Sorfonden, Mark 183 Soukup, Garrett 70 South Complex Hall 26, 166, 167 Southerland, Anne 176 Spainhower, Jennifer 244 Spalding, Travis 126 Spaw, Sheila 67, 117, 219 Spencer, Dawn 244 Spencer, Joseph 132, 133 Spike, Mike 172, 174 Spradling, Kim 128 Sprague, Amy 244 Sprick, James 245 Spriggs, Kim 183 Sprinkel, Beryl 8 Spurgeon, Scott 176b, 186 Spurlock, Brian 115, 244 Stack, Brian 173 Stalcup, Craig 173 Stamp, Scott 194 Stanbrough, Jason 173 Standard, Angela 245 Standiford, Shanon 67 Standley, Loren 132, 157 Starich, David 173 Stark, Lisa 145, 148, 245 Steele, David 173 Steffen, Linda 244 Steffensmeier, Steve 124, 153, 173 Steiger, Shantea 169 Steinhauser, David 124, 125, 219 Steinkamp, Cora 115, 169 Steinman, Christopher 245 Stelter, Steve 183 Stephan, Elizabeth 79 Stephan, Penny 219 Stephens, Jan 170, 245 Stephenson, Lori 167, 245 Stevens, Allen 158, 159 Stevenson, Mary 143, 145, 147, 148, 169, 245 Stewart, Allen 55, 104, 105 Stewart, Darcy 121 Stewart, Kimberly 245 Stewart, Michelle 161 Stiens, Tyler 137 Still, Christopher 175 Still, Jesie 42, 176, 245 Stillman, Eugene 182 Stites, Pat 285 Stith, Marc 175 Stockwell, Shauna 31, 117, 145, 219 Stolinski, Janet 121 Stoll, Glenda 245 StoU, Suzanne 126 Stolte, Stan 186 Stone, Jennifer 170, 245 Stone, Sue 137, 148, 219 Stone, Suzanne 161, 245 Storck, Lenna 169 Stramel, Michelle 130, 170 Stransky, Mark 165 Stratton, Nicole 245 Strauss, Jimi 175 Strecker, Mark 104, 130, 245 Stroud, Tferi 219 Struder, Heiko 180 Stuart, Angela 145 Stuart, Shelli 148 Student Ambassador 20, 21, 28, 118, 119 Student Senate 51, 112b, 114, 115, 156 Sturtz, Chad 246 Suchland, Wendy 14, 159 Suess, Kristine 170 Suhr, Troy 175 Sullivan, Amy 145, 219, 236 Summa, Brad 63 Summa, Virginia 170 Summer Visits 128 Summers, Lynn 169 Sundberg, David 253 Sundell, Robert 176b, 182, 183, 204, 205 Sunderman, Bradley 246 Sunderman, Diarma 48, 49 Sunds, Ben 206 Sunkel, Robert 82, 90, 91, 203, 285 Sutter, Theresa 246 Sutton, Michelle 246 Sutton, Rebecca 170 Suzuki, Yasushi 219 Svehla, David 189, 190 Swanson, Christine 199, 246 Swanson, Heather 130 Swartz, Jeffrey 176 Swartz, Lisa 147, 246 Sweeney, Vincent 173 Swinford, Robert 175 Swirczek, Carol 219 Sykes, Gregory 201 Symonds, Matthew 119 Sypkens, Lara 169 TUdlock, Timothy 175 TUggart, Julie 72 Talbot, WilUam 246 TUlmadge, Mary Beth 137, 208b, 219, 233 Bin, Chee 65, 219 TUppmeyer, Steve 193, 203 Tiirwater, James 148, 173 TUte, Connie 113, 157 T tro, Pam 178 1280 Index Hit urn, Rodney 175 TblU Kappa Epsilon 24, 66, 174, 175, 176, 208 TUylor, Becky 154 Taylor, Christopher 246 Tkylor, Felecia 32, 68, 69, 129 Tkylor, Maurice 191 TUylor, Patricia 246 Taylor, Richard 124 Hiylor, Scott 246 Tiiylor, Todd 246 Teachout, David 132 Teagarden, Shane 203, 204 Tedesco, Edgar 173 Tennis, Men 180, 181 Tennis, Women 178, 179 Tferranova, Edward 141 Tterrell, Ehzabeth 246 Tferry, Katharine 183, 246 Teson, Michael 175 Theodore, Robert 220, 253 Thomas, Andrew 117 Thomas, Gregory 220 Thomeis, Scherrazade 115, 246 Thomas, Steven 246 Thompson, Angela 121, 246 Thompson, Gregory 220 Thompson, Jacqueline 117, 147, 220, 246 Thompson, Jason 246 Thompson, Jeffrey 183 Thompson, John 48, 49 Thompson, Kristin 115, 130, 170 Thompson, Laurie 176, 246 Thompson, Michelle 220 Thompson, Paul 175, 246 Thompson, Paula 246 Thompson, Susan 117 Thompson, Terra 246 Thorne, Roy 246 Threlkeld, Michelle 169, 246 Tichenor, Loretta 141, 147, 154. 165, 246 Tiemeyer Matthew 124 Tierney, James 159, 246 Tilkes, Robert 132, 154 Tillman, Helen 117, 246 Timm, Brian 246 Tinder, Byron 5, 129, 246 Todd, Timothy 131 Toedebusch, Dale 121 Toelle, Kristy 60, 61, 170, 246 Toft, Erik 153 Toliver, Bryan 121 Tower Choir 74, 75 Tower Yearbook 130, 131, 284, 285 Towne, Darren 246 Townsend, Curtis 120, 121,246 Townsend, Michelle 246 Townsend, Stacy 246 Track 182, 183 Trader Kimberly 220 Trammel, Ribatha 220 Trapp, Diane 246 Trapp, Joed 176, 220 Trigg, William 246 Triplett, Rhonda 197 Tripp, Deborah 137, 246 Trischler, Steven 115, 165, 246 Troch, Yvoruie 42, 246 Troncin, Harry 246 Troncin, Shane 194 Trumpet Choir 75 Trunkhill, Scott 285 Tucker, Angela 42, 170 Tucker, Torj ' 115, 152, 153, 220 Tucker Vincent 118, 119, 130 Tuma, Amy 246 Turley, Michelle 197, 246 Turner, Rebecca 246 Turner, Sean 246 Turner. Valerie 222 Turpin, Christopher 173 Twilligear, Allen 192, 246 Tye, Rodney 183 Tye, Wendy 169 TVner-Weddle, Lori 20, 21, 119 Tieng, Huhan-Tfeurng 153 Ulmer, Sandra 159, 246 Unger, William 119, 143, 173 University Chorale 28, 75 University Players 26, 129 Updike. Randall 43, 173 Ury, Christina 246 Uthe, Valerie 163 !f.-i - ' o:,-— r- ' v Valentine, Alicia 63. 141, 161, 246 Valentine, Kimberly 246 Van Gorp, Kari 176 Van Rens, John 103 VanBecelaere, Lea 170 VanDyke, Patricia 93, 145, 151 VanHouwelingen. Tferi 246 VanSicklc. Mark 183 VanVactor. Elizabeth 117, 145, 246 VanZomeren, Laura 199 VanZomeren. Wayne 137, 253 VanZuiden. Scott 139, 246 Vansaghi, Thomas 1, 173 ' ams, Mark 37 Calm year allows for planning -3? fOWER 1987 may have been remembered as the calm before a storm of publicity, but important Uni- versity decisions were made. Tklk of a computer in every residence hall room and faculty office became more of a reality when funding for the first Elec- tronic Campus in the nation was approved by the Missouri Legis- lature. Academic reorganization took place, reducing Northwest ' s aca- demic colleges from six to four The wooden bridge on the north side of campus was blocked off to vehicular traffic because of its poor structure. The opening of the Information Center in the Administration Building finally gave students a central location for University business. Another highlight from 1987 was the Bearcats ' MIAA champi- onship title in basketball, the first one since 1947. CAPS presented Berlin, Louise Mandrell and Dr Ruth West- heimer Glemi Phillips scores as the Bearcat basketball team brought home an MIAA Championship. The feeling was indescribable. It was a big accomplishment for both the Bearcat program and the school. -Basketball Coach Lionel Sinn Index 281 Vassmer, Lisa 246 Vaughn, Deana 117 Vaught, Lesa 176, 220 Veasey, Robert 180, 181 Veenstra, Jorie 117, 246 Ventling, Rose 216 Vermillion, Jeffrey 246 Vernick, Gordon 129, 130, 253 Vernon, Belinda 246 Vestal, Stacy 117, 246 Viets, Sheila 141, 145, 147, 161, 163, 246 Viner, Wayne 165, 253 Vinton, Amy 115, 220 Vinyard, JuUe 141 Vinzant, Dennis 145 Violett, Becky 185 Vitek, Kathryn 154, 246 Vlach, Patricia 246 Voegele, Eric 246 Voge, David 246 Vogel, Denise 246 Vogel, Julia 246 Vogt, Julene 169 Voisin, Peggy 197, 200 Volleyball 196, 197 Voss, Troy 64, 208 Waddle, Debra 254 Wademan, Linnea 248 Wademan, Stephen 115, 175 Wadley, Charles 248 Wagner, Amy 248 Wagner, Danae 199, 248 Wagner, Darryl 64, 194 Wagner, Glenn 115, 248 Wagner, Renee 248 Wait, Jon 248 Waites, Scott 135, 145, 150, 151 Wake, Bruce 115, 254 Wake, Laura 169, 220 Wake, Shawn 68, 69, 129, 130, 248 Waldbillig, Laurie 115, 169, 248 Waldheim, Jake 161 Walker, Barry 248 Walker, Darian 248 Wei, Cyian 153 Weichel, Juhe 176 Weichel, Lynda 9 Weickert, James 220 Weipert, John 121 Weisbrook, Jen 97, 121, 122, 154, 248 Weishahn, Mark 173 Weishar, Kevin 146, 147 Weiss, Kevin 175, 248 Weiss, Patrice 167, 248 Wellman, Joan 216, 248 Wells, Daniel 7, 173, 220 Welshhons, David 130, 248 Wendler, Brenda 254 Wendler, Bruce 263 Wendler, Carmen 163 Wentworth, Kim 167, 248 Wesley Center 71, 162, 163 West, Donna 236 West, Lorie 126, 248 West, Victor 173 Westbrooks, Pamela 248 Wester, Michael 248 Wetzel, Laura 285 Weydert, Jason 248 Weyer, Sherry 176 Weymuth, Annelle 94, 95 Weymuth, Richard 254 Weyrauch, Sean 248 Wheeler, Malisa 248 Whisler, Kimberlee 248 White, Amy 115, 248 White, Chris 173 White, Colleen 135, 157, 161, 199, 248 White, Edward 161 White, Kristina 248 White, Rebecca 161 Whited, Jeanette 285 Whiting, Christopher 154, 248 Whitney, Richard 130, 131 Whitt, Steve 21, 119, 137, 143, 175 Whyte, William 175 Widjaja, Eddy 157 Widmer, Laura 101, 130, 138, 254, 285 Wieland, Julie 138, 248 Wieland, Kay 117, 248 Wieland, Patrick 126, 127 Wieland, Peter 175 Wiesner, Beth 78, 248 Wight, Michael 248 Wilcox, Leshe 124, 125, 170, 220 Wilde, Juha 248 Wildridge, Kristen 129 Wiley, Jeffrey 25 Wilhau, Jayne 248 Will, Wendy 106, 107 Willhaus, Laura 157 Williams, Homer 77 Williams, Jennifer 143 Williams, Jenny 169 Williams, Joey 197, 200, 201, 248 Wilhams, Logan 159 Williams, Melissa 169 Williams, Nick 130, 138, 248 Williams, Roger 119 Williamson, Cynthia 248 , : The Electronic Campus gave Northwest a big advantage over other colleges. I was disappointed because of problems. . . but I knew it would take time to perfect the system. -Rick Williams Electronic Campus comes ' on line ' In 1988, students saw the birth of the Electronic Campus, heard plans made by President Dean Hubbard for Cul- ture of Quality and felt the squeeze of increased enrollment. Gov. John Ashcroft switched us on, putting more than 2,000 ter- minals and computer technology at the fingertips of students. Hubbard announced the ex- tended academic calendar, mak- ing his desire for academic excel- lence a reality. The idea behind the longer semesters, Hubbard said, was to allow students more time in the classroom. But they gritted their teeth to put behind apprehensions concerning short- er summer employment Country-western band Sawyer Brow n was the opening act for Encore Weekend, and Northwest also hosted the Rainmakers, Emo Philips, Noel Harrison and the Fa- mous Chicken during the year. It was a year of motion. The University moved forward with its computer technology, moved up with the quality of education and stretched out with increased enrollment. Gov. John Ashcroft and President Dean Hubbard examine the capabilities of the Electronic Campus. 12821 Index Winkler, Cynthia 249 Winquist, Karin 170, 249 Winstead, Wayne 192, 198, 199 Winston, Keith 33, 34 Winter, Jodie 129, 150, 249 Winters, David 262 Wirges, Amy 169 Wise, Pamela 117, 249 Wistrom, Denny 249 Witherspoon, Bennie 263 Witkofski, John 182, 186, 187 Witt, Mary 249 Wittrock, Heidi 249 Wittrock, Mark 141 Wojcik, Rafal 157, 180, 181 Wolf, Jodel 249 Wolfe, Lisa 129, 249 Wolfer, Kristy 170 Wolfgram, Kristi 169 Wollard, Bruce 249 Wollard, Dale 141, 250 WoUesen, Kimberly 250 Wolters, Tim 186 Wood, Brian 117 Wood, Diane 115, 119 Wood, Elizabeth 254 Wood, Jeff 208 Wood, Kevin 117 Wood, Staci 250 Woodard, Tbdd 74, 129 Wooden, Martha 250 Woods, Brian 117 Woods, Eric 250 Woods, Tferesa 124, 249 Woods, Tracy 46 Woodside, Melanie 250 Woodson, Kelley 250 Worthley, David 137, 175 Wren, Jamell 250 Wright, Alyssa 250 Wright, Chandra 250 Wright, Eric 121 Wright, Stephanie 250 Wundram, Rebecca 254 Wyant, James 151 Wymore, Tracy 197 Wynne, Johanne 87 Wynne, Mike 126, 175 Wynne, Stephanie 170 Williamson, Sara 248 Williamson, Susan 169, 248 Willimetz, Gina 249 Willis, Jerri 117, 249 Willis, Monica 249 Williston, Ronda 154, 161, 249 Willson, Jennifer 141, 170, 249 Wilmarth, T mi 220 Wilmoth, Julie 24, 170 Wilson, Angela 117, 170, 220 Wilson, Charles 18, 120, 121, 140, 141 Wilson, Ermal 22, 122, 126, 158, 159, 163, 220, Wilson, Lawrence 132, 159 Wilson, Lora 117, 126, 143, 220 Wilson, Marita 220 Wilson, Ronald 220 Windsor, Edward 141, 143, 175, 249 Winge, Keith 46, 115, 156, 157, 165 Wingert, Paul 16 mrnm Yap, Ching 130, 153, 175 Yates John 153, 205 Yeary, Steven 173 Yoho, Shawn 250 Yong, Audrey 220 Yost, Kevin 161, 250 Yotti, Jacinda 148, 163 Young, Andrew 250 Young, Asa 183 Young, Carrie 65, 250 Young, Christopher 175 Young, Daffney 250 Young Democrats 1 12b, 136 Young, Dwayne 183 Young, Mark 175 Young Republicans 112b, 136, 159 Younger, Brian 173 Zabel, Sara 50, 51, 137, 148 Zakosek, Christine 220 Zampese, Annette 169 Zanarini, Lori 115. 116, 117, 167 250 Zanders, Shawn 115, 192, 220 Zapien, Jami 220 Zarifis, Michael 145, 220 Zart, Kelly 157, 183 Zech, Suzie 130 Zeliff, Nancy 126, 254 Zielke, Kathleen 24, 170 Zillox, Peter 157, 250 Zimmerman, Angela 250 Zimmerman, Dena 285 Zion, Christie 250 Zweifel, Thomas 123 Colophon Volume 68 of the Northwest Missouri State University Tower yearbook was printed by Herff -Jones of Shawnee Mission, Kan. All printing was offset lithography processed on No. 80 enamel paperstock. The division pages were printed on Xo. 100 enamel paperstock. Copy was set and composed by the Tower staff using Compugraphic PowerView 10 and 8400 HS typesetter. Body copy was 10 point Century Black with captions set in nine point. Body copy for opening, division, and clos- ing pages was set in Palacio Bold Italic type. Student Life, Sports and People section headlines were done in Triumvirate Condensed type. Academics, Groups and News Magazine sections used Century Black type for headlines, and logos were set in Century and Rage Italic type. All logos were designed by Kevin Sharpe. Theme copy was written by Debby Kerr. The 1989 Tower was prepared through total staff paste-up. All black and while photographs were taken and print- ed by staff photographers. Four-color photographs were taken by staff photographers and printed by Amato Color Inc. of Omaha. Neb. Portraits and group shots were taken by .lolesch Photography of Des Moines, Iowa. The 1989 Tower includes 288 pages with a press run of 2,850. A Special Thank You To: .Mary Beth Alsup Charles Anderla Bill Bateman Larry Cain Cortney Coffman ■ Cousin ■ Joe Fleming Kevin FuUerton •Uncle Bob Gadd Carole, Dave and Katie Gieseke Chuck Holley Fred Lamer CoUetta Neighbors Northwest Missourian Pat Stites Robert Sunkel Scott Trunkhill Laura Wetzel Jeanette Whited Dena Zimmerman Index 283 Design editor Kevin Sharpe inspects all possibilities when looking for a photo for closing spreads. Besides overall compo- sition, Sharpe also had to consider the direc- tion leading lines in the pictures would take readers throughout his design. Photo by Ka- ren Freeman Tower Editors Front Row: Debby Kerr. Second Row: Mike Dunlap, Stephanie Frey, Sarah Frerking, Jennifer Siy and Cara Moore. Back Row: Kevin Sharpe, Laura Widmer, adviser; and Teresa Mattson. Scott Drickey inspects a photo for dust before it can be approved. Due to the high standards the staff set for themselves, photos and copy were done over if they could be done better. Photo by Karen Freeman To keep track of completed pages. Copy Assistant Teresa Mattson labels ball- oons to b ' ' popped with each finished spread. The balloon chart was one of many Tower editors used to keep organized. Pho- to by Debby Kerr 284 Yearbook Staff For Tower staff. . . There was a lot to be said for quality work. And for the Tbw- er yearbook staff, quality said a lot about them. Some of their activities may have displayed more creativity than quality. Their weekends consisted of dart games, chair races in Wells Hall, Broadway music sing-alongs, sniffing rub- ber cement and roadtripping to the yearbook plant in Shawnee Mission, Kan. This wasn ' t the usual social agenda for college students. Even though they learned valuable skills and eryoyed their work, there weis a lot to be sacrificed. They gave up sleeping, studying and socializing for the sake of publishing the yearbook. Even though most members were journalism majors who needed hands-on experience, working long hours under deadline pressure wasn ' t always easy. Why did it take endless hours to produce a 288-page book? Adviser and former Tbwer editor in chief Laura Widmer said the staff was so dedicated to the book that long hours were necessary to meet the standard of quality they had set for themselves. Many times they could have given up and said, ' That ' s the best we can do, ' but they were always looking for something better, Widmer said. The extra effort the staff put forth made the Tbwer an ex- ceptional book, at least in the eyes of judges. It had won top national awards for five consecutive years, and the staff mem- bers challenged themselves to continue the tradition. The challenges that surrounded a national award-winning book called for the staff to pull together, helping when one area fell behind. 1 had never been an athlete, but 1 knew what it was like to be part of a winning team because Tower was a quality book, copy assistant Tbresa Mattson said. Because of the hours put into Tbwer, those working most closely to the book became a family. While memories of national workshops were vivid, editors also remembered parties. Thanks- giving dinner and Les Miserables. For three years a big part of my life revolved around Tow- er, Mike Dunlap, copy editor, said. Asking me how I would remember Tbwer in 10 years was like asking me how I would remember college. It must have been worth it, though. Even though their friends accused them of being locked in Wells Hall, something made them come back, day after day, weekend after weekend. All the hours we sacrificed staying up all night, the creative differences, the parties we missed, assignments we never did and tests we failed— we forgot about those times when we saw the final product, design editor Kevin Sharpe said. But the yearbook we made would always be around. The experience itself lasted longer than an assignment. There was a lot to give up to be a part of Tbwer, but those who made the sacrifices felt there was a lot more to gain. H Geekhood ' Countdown Chart Gatefolds Fire Drills Pacemaker Work Weekends Drop Add Forms Photo Dilemmas All-Nighters Uncle Bob Lunch Flamingo Joe ' s Goals Deadlines Changing Majors Pee Wee T ' owER Headlines ' Where We At? ■ Dodge Street B Big Hair LES Miserables Broadway Tunes Yearbook staff 285 It seemed amazing so much happened in one year. When Commissioner for Higher Education Shaila Aery proposed clos- ing Northwest, we couldn ' t under- ' stand how a University that was asked to host the ' ' Keeping th e Promise na- tional conference on higher education I could be considered for closure. After State Sen. Pat Banner assured us North- west would not close, The Kansas City Times printed Aery ' s revised pro- ( • posal— mainly affecting the state ' s board of regents system. That same month administrators and minority students signed a non-discrimination act outlining measures to attempt ' resolving racial problems. We experienced growing pains, but an increase in enrollment and decrease in attrition proved we were doing something righ t. New parking lots were constructed and a new cafeteria was opened. The recruiting staff moved to the remodeled Mabel Cook Admissions and Visitors ' Center. 2861 Closing IMPROVEMEMTS :!= GUIDES Following media confer- ence, President Dean Hubbard talks to Marty La- nus of KCTV 5. The meeting concerned the agree- ment between Northwest and minority students. Photo by Debby Kerr Student Ambassadors Bill Unger and Matt Ballain give prospective students a tour of the campus in March. Despite negative television coverage, freshman applications and acceptances to the University were up over last year. Photo by Debby Kerr While manning the phones, on a Saturday night, officer Don Saunders watches Perfect Strangers. Campus Safety operated 24 hours a day. Photo by Don Carrick nil T Instead of watching the basketball nil i T same, a youngster chooses to go UllllKJ Bearcat hunting instead. Mascot Bobby Bearcat helped build the audience ' s spirits. , Photo by Sarah Frerking Closing ' 287 And progress was evident on the basketball court as well when the men ' s basketball team captured the conference tournament championship title for the first time. We experienced changes— good and bad. We felt the effects of being in the headlines all year, ending the year with . . . y to be ' ' PRIDE First-year Head Basketball Coach Steve Tkppmeyer exhibits satis- faction after defeating Central at home for the MIAA tournament title. Photo by Sarah Frerking i mRdOM After a win against Cen- tral Missouri State for the MIAA post-season championship, players and fans linger to savor the victory. Jeremy Jefferis watches as senior Bob Sundell signs his shoe. Photo by Sarah Frerking vnoRY Following the ' Cats win of the MIAA Post-Season Tournament Champion- ship, Louis Jones is boosted up to the bcisket to cut down the net. The Bearcats beat Central 82-77. Photo by Debby Kerr 288] Closing  V • V ' • ♦ 1 i t( a I 1 f d t c  • . ' . • • • • X  • • I . • . s. .V V ' I V  « • I 9 % L . • EDITOR ' S Note • . _ • I must say there ' s a Idt tp be said about my year as editor ' in chief ' of ■ ne ' 89 Tbwer But instead of telling my experience, i ' d like tc( use my space iJLeU about some veTy important people who have a lo ; more to be id bout them. , . ' Although thanking the Tbwer staff may sound irite, it ' s giyen witTi my deepest sincerity. I appreciate the staff ' s hafd work, long hours anrf dedi- ation hat the Tbwer demanded. . . , Bob Gadd, (5ur Herff Jones representative, was truly our Uncle Bob. ' H definitely earAed his ' money this.year And by the wky, Uncl JBob, how ' s |!hat lunch budget? Kevin was wondering. ; I can ' t wwte an editor ' s note without thankif g my professors for their I jrUimited understanding. I think they were happy to help nfe graduate if ter fiv years. . , . ' And speaking of professors. Dr. Fry, youxan quit gi ' vdng me those ' ' What jire you dropping, changing and or putting qn delay now? -looks. , WJiUe my managing editor, Cara Moore, could still orcfer of the child ' s enu in restaurants, I waS ' reminded daily that I had gray hair. Well, w rovfed opposites can work together I gouldn ' t have been blessed with better managii g editor and friend. I f el confident leaving my job to her ' If I had room tq. thank each editor, I would, but hope each one knows ow important they ' ve been to the.profiuction of this publication. I was jrtupat to have f ome very skilled, talented and crazy editors to work I ath. All of you made my ob much easier. I ' Jl miss working, partying, cry- ig, joking and laughing with you. TJswer ' §9 is your book. 1 And my final thank you is saved for our adviser, X.aura. Aithougfi we l.ist asked .for donuts during woBk weekends, she went beyond her call ! ' duty. She gave endless guidance, understanding and friendship. I think ; took more than my share-this year, Laura, but I ' ll use It Wisely. : We ' re tolfl in jonmaUsm land not t use a lot, bur when there ' s a lot I be said about a lot of people, there- ' s just no other way of saying it. i ' flanks a lot. . . . ' K bby Ken ' wt89 Tbwer Ed ' itor in Chief • A Special Thank You Tor . Mary Beth Alsup. - Chuck Holley , Charles Anderla Bill Bateman ' Larry Caii J • Cortney Coffman kevin Fullerton . Uncle ' Bob Gadd ' of Herff-Jones Carole, Dave an Katie iGieseke Fred -amer . TJolletta Neighbors Pat Stites Robert Sunkel v Scott TrunkhiH Laura-Wetzel • Jeanette ' Whited ' , Dena Zimraerirtan . • % 1989 Tower Yearbook Staff Debby Kerr Editor L Chief Cara Moore Managing Editor Kevin Sharpe Design Editor Mike Dunlap Copy Editor Jennifer Siy Activities Editor Stephanie Frey Design Assistant Teresa Mattson Copy Assistant Laura Widmer Adviser Photography Department Mark Strecker Photography Editor first semester Jill Erickson Darkroom Technician first semester Chief Photographer second semester Sarah Frerking Photography Assistant Dean Carlson Chief Photographer Jane Lauer Chief Photographer Jeff Martin Chief Photographer first semester Scott Drickey Darkroom Techniciai Sarah Frerking Photography Assistant Staff Cindie Angeroth Aaron Ashley Rhon Bradshaw Don Carrick Justin Cooper Kristen Ferguson Karen Freeman Brad Frisch Mike Hodgson Marsha Hoffman Michael Hughes Charmla Johnson Michelle Larison Lisa Landis Tina Leu Kristi Madison Libby McCall Melissa Murray Patty Palmer Carol Parks Brad Richardson Thomas Ricker Bob Smith Michelle Stramel Heather Swanson Tori Sybert Kristin Thompson Danielle WilUams Ching Yap Suzie Zech t