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

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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

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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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At home at Northwest, freshmen authors Ralph Haen and Maureen foung relax near Golden Pond. Pho- to by Brandon Russell iw r W ' f W JW . W iMfr r B ' V ' 7 w ' tV r9 Ralph and Maureen ' s Big Adventure Like others preparing for their first year at Northwest, Ralph Haen and Maureen Young experience some contradictory feelings during the weeks before school began: anticipation and excitemen mixed with worry and fear Part of that nervousness was eased by Freshman Orientation activities, which included Playfair, performance by hypnotist Jim Wand, a dance and getting-acquainted games at seminar Orientation eases transi- tion from high school to col- lege for two of the 1,473 first- time students August 1 I just got back from the movies with a friend who is a sophomore at Northwest this year Thank God I have someone to help me with questions about college. I have been thinking about my roommate. All I know is his name, Thomas Massingham. I ' ve been counting the days until I leave — for my mother, in case she forgets. I am the first born and the first to leave the nest. I ' m not sure she can handle it. —Ralph I ' m not very excited about school, but I guess I better start trying to get excited. I don ' t want to leave my boyfriend right now. My roommate is older That scares me because I don ' t know what it ' s going to be like living with someone I don ' t know who is also older than me. I think about school, but it doesn ' t appeal to me. —Maureen August 2 I started packing today. I ' m used to a full bed, so the twin is going to be a change. Then again, so is sharing a room! I am used to having every- thing to myself. I guess one thing I will have to learn is how to live in a community. Being on th farm, I ' m usually free to make as much noise a I like. I ' m not sure what to expect from Northwest I have heard so many different stories about wha college is like, I don ' t know what to believe. I gues I will find out in 11 days. —Ralph August 4 The closer I get to leaving the more I want to sta, here in my safe surroundings. How great it wai I now realize, to be in high school, live at hom and have everyone you cared about right there —Maureen August 5 I am not sure really what I should be feeling now I am very eager to go, but I don ' t want to leav home. I want a new life without losing the old. Peo pie have never really accepted me and I ' ve alway been kind of an outsider I hope it will be differ ent at college. —Ralph Tbday I got all my stuff: bedspread, sheets, trasl -continue( 18 Freshman Orientation .Hi