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

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Bell Tower, Spanish Den receive face- lifts; bridge removed by Scott Vater Many students changed during the sum- mer, whether it was a great tan, a new hair- style or adding a few pounds here and there. Unfortunately not everything improves with the passing of time and some parts of campus had be- gun to show their age. Along with some road resurfacing came the renovation of the Spanish Den, restoration of the Memorial Bell Tower and removal of the old railroad bridge. The new look for the Spanish Den was created by Fixture World from Tennessee. The entire renovation cost $65,000 and took place in less than five days. This was the first major change in the den ' s decor in eight years, and many students were pleased with the results. The atmosphere seemed friendlier, more like a nightclub than a cafeteria, Mike Brinker said. Along with den improvements, the Memorial Bell Tower received some attention over the sum- mer. The University made the decision to sand- blast and resurface the Bell Tower in May, but work was delayed due to scheduling problems with construction workers. The restoration project was undertaken mainly out of concern about falling debris. The 18-year- old tower had slowly begun to deteriorate, result- ing in cracks and flaking. The $24,550 process included sandblasting, seal- ing and an application of external sealer to th 100-foot tower. Student reactions to the woi were mixed. They did a good job, but it seemed strange have them working during morning and afternoo classes, Janette Carroll said. I had to wai across campus and the dust was bad for me be cause I wore contacts. Another change was the removal of the old rai road bridge tha t allowed exit from campus ont North College Drive. The bridge, formerly owne by Norfolk and Western Railroads of St. Louis, ha been closed to vehicle traffic for two and a ha years. After acquisition from the railroad company, tl bridge renovation became a group project share by Maryville, Nodaway County, Polk Townshi and the University. Sewer lines and other repairs, which were ta geted for completion in October, delayed constru tion of the asphalt bridge and walkway. After all the time, energy and money invests in these projects, it was safe to say that all tl changes were for the better. Although it was sad to lose the odd old bridg the convenience of the new bridge, moderruzatic of the Den and restoration of the Tower were e forts well spent in the preservation of campu; 16 Summer Renovations

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Academy members Mark Schwartz. Travis Collins, Stan Chorzepa and Debbie Wheatley await their ride to the University. Their tu- ition was paid under Da id I Hemmerling ' s program. t ' hoto by Don Carrick Originally built as a con- vent and Catholic school for the sisters of St. Fran- cis. Mount Alverno now houses students of the Academy University Schol- arship program. Photo by Don Carrick ' tJtcev? -4 The Academy 15 n

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Horizons West resident Lisa Davis embarks on the path to campus that replaced the walking bridge. The tem- porary trail was constructed a short distance from the old bridge until the new walkway was completed. Pho- to by Scott Jensen Putting on a new face, a construction crew from Ft. Scott, Kan., rids the Bell Tower of its old surface. Strip- ping and sandblasting began in August and sealing was completed in September Photo by Don Carrick Summer Renovations 17