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

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Student Life ♦ 16 Dry Bones performs at Marypalooza dur- ing Northwest Week. The rock band trav- eled all the way from Colorado in order to play their blend of both original Christian music and other songs from bands such as Stone Tem- ple Pilots and Pearl Jam. Dry Bones per- formed two shows during Northwest Week. One set was done outside, using the Bell Tower as a stage. The second show was done at the Spanish Den inside the J.W. Jones Stu- dent Union, because of rain. Photo by Amy Roh S Y. Iks «• , mmmi ' Itt M| g gffjk ggV • •SSSt s m Theresa Brueck whacks her opponent, David Douglass, as they box in an inflatable ring. This cushioned ring, complete with oversized gloves, let students take out their frustrations on each other before the start of finals week. This was one of many activities scheduled for Northwest Week. Other activities included the Senate Faculty Hog Roast. Photo by Amy Roh I The Bell Tower provides the backdrop as Jennifer Reynolds is crowned Tower Queen by Blue Key member Marisa Sanchez. Reynolds was chosen for her dedication to the University as well as heracademic achievements. Another title. Big Man on Campus, was given to Brian Starkey in a competition sponsored by Delta Zeta. Photo by Silas Williams

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Rush As she watches IVom a second-floor windov ol ihc J. W. Jones Student Union, a nishee anxiously awaits the moment she finds out about a possible bid. All fi e sororities i;athered outside the Union so that pledges could meet their new sisters. Pholo h Siini i I ' hipps Alpha Sigma Alpha member Jennifer Pit- trich embraces a sorori- ty sister as the tension of Rush Week winds down on Bid Day. Bid Day often brought out usual- ly hidden emotions as sorority members con- templated the bond of sisterhood. Photo by Amy Roh A shriek of happiness greets new Sigma Kap- pa pledge Heather Wag- ner as she moves to- ward the sorority ' s ac- tive members. The en- thusiastic greeting was the first welcome re- ceived from other Greeks as part of the Greek system. Photo by Sarah Phipps

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M orthwest Week • 171 Final Celebration Northwest Week provides free food, music and games to students Students came out to enjoy a chance at having some fun before finals during Northwest Week. The April 21-27 event blended a variety of elements, ranging from the traditional to the bizarre, in order to cater to a broad range of students as they celebrated Northwest. Faculty members and Student Senate helped start the week off by cooking for the Senate Faculty Hog Roast. Northwest Week organizer Duane Hazelton said this type of participation was key. Northwest Week was successful because of the way the University worked with Student Senate and some of the Northwest organizations, Hazelton said. Other events included the crowning of the Tower Queen. Student organizations sponsored entries in the competition. Finalists for the contest were selected largely based upon their level of involvement at Northwest. After Jennifer Reynolds was crowned Tower Queen, she gave credit to Blue Key Honor Society, the contest ' s organizer. Blue Key was so kind. Reynolds said. They really kept us well-informed throughout the process. I was very grateful for all the work they put into Tower Queen. Northwest Week also included Marypalooza, a carnival centered around the Bell Tower that featured local singers and bands, such as the McKenzies. McKenzies member Austin Howell said he was pleased with the turnout for Marypalooza and with the opportunity to play some of the band ' s original music. Tower Service Awards were also given out during Northwest Week. The awards, honoring outstanding faculty, support staff and student contributions to Northwest, were handed out at a banquet in the University Conference Center. Award winner Jill Templin said it was a good idea to combine the awards banquet with Northwest Week festivities. I thought having the Tower Service Awards (during Northwest Week) made it more memorable, Templin said. My parents enjoyed coming up for that and Northwest Week. Many enjoyed the activities presented during Northwest Week. Finals stress was momentarily put on hold as students and faculty were able to recognize some of their peers ' accomplishments and have a little bit of fun at the same time. to 5; 3 ' oroL 5 5 ' I X D) 3 by Marsha James and Travis Dimmitt