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

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il ' -f n Alison Burt receives a balloon from Bumbles the clown during Family Day. Bumbles was one of the many attractions during the Family Day carnival. Photo by Jon Britlon. lodd Jacobs and his son Dallon lake a break Irom Family Day activities. The carnival had many different booths targeting younger children thai gave them a chance to participate in the day. Photo by Russ Weydcrt.

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o A VISIT TO THE VI LLE FAMILIES SPEND QUALITY TIME BY SARA MEYERS n an average weekend, Saturday mornings were spent sleeping in, doing laundry and recovering frorn the night before. However, on Family Day residence halls were buzzing with activity and signs were hung outside the halls welcoming parents to the annual festivities. Students were shutting alarms off before 7 a.m., rising with intentions of cleaning up and straightening the room before their parents arrived. Sometimes, sending over-night guests home was a part of preparing for the family visit. Kristin Deady managed to send her boyfriend back to Blue Springs, Mo., before her parents arrived. I had to send my boyfriend home early, Deady said. We had been together for nine months and my parents still did not like him. After dirty clothes were shoved into the closet and dishes were rinsed off in the bathroom sink, a quick straightening of the room was done just before mom and dad knocked on the door. Once parents arrived, the University had several activities planned for families to partake in. Because of chilly weather conditions, a picnic that was scheduled to be held on the Bell Tower patio was mo ed into the J. W. Jones Student Union. Families also enjoyed a carnival held beside Colden Pond. The carnival was a new addition to the agenda. Although the event was not a large one, among the activities was the clown Bumbles who made artistic hats out of balloons, goldfish racing, sponsored by Student Senate and the Residential Hall Association held a ring toss. Another booth set up by Alpha Sigma Alpha provided participants a chance to throw pies at sorority members. Even with all the different booths, the carnival did not receive high marks by everyone. To be honest, Steve Liningar said. I thought it was cheap. We expected more from a carnival. Most of the games they had were geared toward little kids, they needed more for older people. Some students went without parents on Family Day because they did not think there was anything interesting to do. I didn ' t even tell my parents about it, Jason Cisper said. I walked around this campus everyday. Why should my parents come and do that with me? The annual football game against Washburn turned out to be the highlight of the day. The Bearcats took the Icabods with a score of 61-36. It was wonderful the football team won, Jennifer Beekman said. It was a great day to meet my friend ' s parents. I really thought the parents had fun seeing how we lived our lives for a day. Family Day was a time to be with people who made one feel at home and this was done by a visit with friends already at Northwest or relatives from home. After parents began the drive home and signs were ripped from the walls, students returned to their rooms and began the normal life of a college student. ill The Bearcat cheerleading squad supports Bobby Bearcat as he motivates the crowd during the game against Washburn. Bobby ' s enthusiasm paid off as the ' Cats ended the game 61- 36 over the Icabods. Photo by Jon Britton. 20 Family Day

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Beth Bailen smokes a cigarette in her residence hall room on second floor Millikan. which is designated for smok- ing. As part of the miage change, three out of the six floors for residents in Millikan became designated smoking floors. Photo by Tony Miceli. Wayne Viner. hall director, and Jeff Moser relax in a newly renovated room in Phillips Hall. New carpet, ceiling fans and other modifications were made to some hall director apartments. Photo by Chris Tucker. Joseph Koeberl prepares a piece of pie for use in his microwave at Phillips Hall. One of the bigger policy changes in the residence halls was allowing residents to use microwaves in their own rooms. Photo by Chris Tucker. 22 Residence Hall Changes