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

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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

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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