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

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[student Life • 22 Extended Tradition to help raise money for the New Nodaway Humane Society « E » 0 by Gina Davis Greek Week was more than its theme, The Week That Zeus Got Loose, indicated. The biggest Greek fund-raiser of the year brought changes in the form of an extension from two days to five days, and a variety of new games. Greek Week was extended in hopes of raising more money for the New Nodaway Humane Society, as well as to increase participation in the week-long activities. Greeks raised more than $700, donated towels and helped repaint the humane society ' s building. Changes were added to some of the games during Greek Week. Along with the traditional competitions, such as the chariot race, pizza-eating contest and tricycle race, the Greeks also participated in softball and volleyball tournaments. A Slip- and-Slide, consisting of baked beans and various other food products, was added to spice up one of the traditional relay races. Jason Klindt and Michelle Falcon won the titles of Zeus and Hera in a pageant opened to the public for the first time. The opening of the pageant allowed people to see exactly why Falcon and Klindt were chosen to represent all Northwest Greeks. Admission to the pageant was $ 1 , and all proceeds went to the New Nodaway Humane Society. Each Greek organization nominated a contestant, and each of the contestants faced a panel of judges for his or her final selection. I was surprised when I got nominated, Klindt said. I did not expect it. Even at the final vote I tried to persuade them not to vote for me, because I had no talent. In the Zeus and Hera pageant, the contestants were judged based on talent, interviews and a toga competition. Judges from each Greek organization were then asked to vote on who they thought should win. It was a blast, Klindt said. It was one of those things that when I look back at my college career, it will stick out in my mind. One of the most traditional contests of Greek Week was Greek Sing. Each organization that participated made up songs that included all fraternity and sorority names and the Greek Week theme. Greek Sing allowed participants to compete in a creative fashion. ' continued on page 25

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Family Weekend • 21 Quality Time 0) O) (0 Q. li ■Q b 3 .C 8 Other events included a tree walk across campus, the first Bearcat Bacicers Tailgate Luncheon and the Festival of Cultures. The festival included acts from the Fiddle Factory, Haskell Thunderbird Dancers, jazz ensembles, the Alliance of Black Collegians and the Chinese Student Associa- tion. The Festival of Cultures was an overall success, Michael Hobbs, one of the event ' s organizers, said. It was in a marvelous location that was very well-traveled. There was lots of traffic around the booths and in the area. It really seemed to bring everyone together. A football game also took place Saturday afternoon when the Bearcats took on Washburn University in an exciting match up. Northwest won the game, 17-14. While their fathers chose to enjoy the game. Melissa Lusero and her roommate chose to go on a walk of the campus with their mothers. It was good to spend time with my parents, Lusero said. I got to show them what I wanted them to see. Other opportunities available during the weekend included bowling at Bearcat Lanes and the nightly showing of the Freshman Transfer Showcase play, The Good Doctor. Even with all the activities planned for the students and their families. Burton Taylor chose to introduce his mother to campus and to Maryville in his own way. They enjoyed a da y of golfing, touring the campus, and having supper at Country Kitchen. I thought it was a good opportunity to have my mom come, Taylor said. I got a chance to let her see what I was involved in at college. Some students were somewhat nervous for their parents to be in town. My parents stayed with some friends in the area, Jess Siegel said. After we saw the play, I went out and it was kind of weird knowing they were in town. Changes of events, decorations and locations all added to the success of Family Weekend. The experience gave parents a better view of the institution where their child spent most of his or her time.

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reek Week • 23 The tug-of-war competition had the men of Sigma Phi Epsllon pulling with all their strength against the men of Alpha Gamma Rho. As well as the traditional events, a softball competition and Sllp-and-Slide relay were added to the extended week-long activities. Photo by Les- ley Thacker The women of Delta Zeta belt out their award- winning song at Greek Sing. Spirit was shown through Greek members ' participation in the many different events and fund-raisers. Photo by Lesley Thacker Taking time to wash off, NIkkl Pratt gets help from Sabrlna Peterson as Pratt gets hosed down. Pratt had just been down a Sllp- and-Slide of baked beans and other food products as part of a relay. Greek Week was a time for the Greek community to show Its support for each other and their individual philanthro- pies. Photo by Chris Tucker