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

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As a deafening boom from “The Cannon” fills the air, Tara Hamilton, Kellee McQuillen and Clark Hamilton cover their ears to block the noise while watching the end of the Homecoming football game. Phi Sigma Kappa, located across the street from Rickenbrode Stadium, fired the cannon at the beginning and end of each game and when the Bearcats scored a point. Photo by Chris Tucker Amy Waldron and Christina Pallas feed milk to a calf they nicknamed “Bambi” during a Franken Hall activity at the University Farm. Eight students had an opportunity to milk cows by hand, bottle feed milk to calves and talk to farm employee Ray Ashbaugh. Photo by Chris Tucker Cameras and computers are used to snap Nicholas Sprigg’s mug shot for use in the new Bearcat Identification cards. The new cards were used for checking out library books, Paying for food and operating on-campus washing machines. Photo by Chris Tucker Opening 7 o0a00

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electronic revolution as The Electronic Campus celebrated its 10-year anniversary and the first official year of EC Plus, arming a second incoming freshman class with notebook computers. In constant motion, the football team enjoyed the spoils of victory by bringing back the Hickory Stick for the first time in !1 years. The Bearcats took on Truman State University in an away game, winning 52-22, with fans crowding the stands. The ’Cats’ efforts led to a 10-1 regular season and a national ranking. The fitness boom continued as more students worked toward a healthy lifestyle. More residence halls accommodated students with weights and fitness equipment. Coming into focus, the University took to the streets and the In Motion stands to cheer on their winning Bearcat football team during Homecoming. Fairy tales and favorite stories came to life in the festivities as the campus celebrated Homecoming “Read AH About It” style. Capping off a perfect weekend, the team came through, beating the Missouri Western Griffons, 31-24. Leadership was also in focus as voters took to the polls to elect In Focus the leaders to take the nation into the next century. Politics filled the airwaves, newspapers and computer screens as candidates battled, resulting in Bill Clinton staying in the White House. Everything fell into place as the transitions came into focus on a campus always on the move. Together, students, staff, faculty and Maryville residents experienced one of the best Stages ever. ages aS. ’ rf . 3 “iad a . Ra 'R 2 6 ¢ Opening

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The newly-renovated Rickenbrode Stadium is filled to capacity as fans watch the Homecoming victory-in-progress. A new track surface, better drainage, new sod and new concession stands were some of the changes made to the stadium. Photo by Lesley Thacker a foo be a, hs 7 — e , a oS US a vot RT ctaaemetalg er. ‘ oe bi “m . - im While waiting for Jim Wand to arrive, freshmen dance the Macarena. Wand finally arrivedlate after surpassing many distractions throughout the evening such as having to fly into St. Joseph instead of Maryville and then getting stopped for a speeding ticket on Highway 71. Photo by Gene Cassel! During a sunny September day on the Union patio, students flip through reams of “Prolific Art posters as a Bob Dylan s ong plays on a portable stereo. Many freshmen used the posters to decorate their residence hall walls. Photo by Chris Tucker 8 ¢ In Transition