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

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While the noise of Harold ' s drill fills their room, the girls wait in the quiet hallway. They were two of the first residenu to arrive on their Ooor. beating the rush and chaos that was soon to come. Photo by Amy Roh The father of a neighbor helps with the construction of the loft by passing lumber to Harold and Connie.AII of the parents were excited for their daughters to sart college, but knew they would miss them very much. Photo by Amy Roh Advantage W( dJ

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by Kelsey Lowe Aug. 17, two young women left their small hometown of Thornfield, Mo., approximately 90 miles south of Springfield, Mo., to embark on the biggest adventure of their lives so far: college . Megan Prescott and Vanae Cooper, both the oldest siblings in their families, had been friends almost their entire lives. They had been classmates since kindergarten, with the exception of their last two years of high school. This time they would be roommates. I don ' t think it was ever mentioned that we would room with anyone else, Vanae said. The journey to Maryville was a family aftair for both students. Vanae ' s parents, Harold and Pam Cooper, led the group caravan-style, while Vanae, Megan and her mother, Connie Nickel, followed in order. The trek took seven hours, with about five stops along the way. According to Harold and Pam ' s odometer, the group had driven 400.9 miles by the time they entered the parking lot to stay at Maryville ' s Comfort Inn for the night. The ride up here was really funny because there were four cars in a row every turn we made and people were watching us, Connie said. Once they were settled at the motel, both families drove to campus to take a peek at C205 Hudson Hall, the room Megan and Vanae would move into the next morning. After looking around the room, they determined a slight problem with the height of the lofts they had brought. We were out in the hotel parking lot sawing legs off the loft late at night, Pam said. One guy came and walked the whole length of the building. He was looking at us like, ' What the heck are they doing? ' The next morning began when the families arrived to move things into Hudson at 7:45. With a little extra help from some volunteers, the cars were quickly emptied. I thought everyone was really nice with the ' Cat Crew, Megan said. They helped us move a lot of stuff. I didn ' t hardly move anything. Unpacking everything, on the other hand, was another story. Once we got everything out of our cars and into the room, I didn ' t think we ' d find a place for everything, Vanae said. I didn ' t think we ' d ever be organized. When it was finally time for Vanae to say goodbye to her parents, she experienced mixed feelings. • Continued After completing the lofts, Harold and Pam Cooper get ready to lift Megan ' s mattress onto its frame. The families arrived at Hudson Hall at 7:45 a.m. and spent the morning unpacking. Photo by Amy Roh m dentLife

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Advantage W Wednesday, Aug. 1 8 • Move in to residence hall rooms • Family luncheon at the Student Union • Dinner with floor community • Getting-to-know-you activities with Jerome Green at Bearcat Arena • Midnight dance party sponsored by the Shindigg on the Tundra Thursday, Aug. 19 • Grab-and-go breakfast in residence hall lounges • Meet with freshman seminar class • Information and computer training sessions • Faculty advisement • Rockfest at College Park • Hypnotist Mike Anthony at Bearcat Arena • Late-night barbecue with Residence Hall Association on the Tundra Friday, Aug. 20 • Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Hy-Vee at the International Plaza • Merchants open house • Student Senate Cool OfT on the Administration Building front lawn • Nonhwest Carnival with KDLX between the Administration Building and Bell Tower • Sf)eaker Berticc Berry at Bearcat Arena • Midnight college movie marathon at the Mary Linn Performing Arts Center Saturday, Aug. 2 1 • Merchant organization fair • Pool party at Beal Park • Tiger by the Tail at Mary Linn • Late night with the Greeks on the Tundra Sunday, Aug. 22 • Worship service at the Conference Center • Convocation at Bearcat Arena • President ' s reception at Colden Pond • Religious student union open houses • Residence hall orienution Week vents As hypnotist Mike Anthony makes his willing subjects think their right arm is really light, they feel their left arm get heavier, knocking some to the ground. Photo by Amy Roh At the Rockfest, freshmen listen to popular hits such as Crash by Dave Matthews Band and Summer of ' 69 by Bryan Adams. Mike Anthony, the hypnotist scheduled for later in the evening, was also present and performed card tricks while everyone ate. Photo by Amy Roh Members of Tiger by the Tall perform a skit depiclting a condom hodine.The comedy troupe consisted of college students who used humor to address issues that affected college students. Photo by Amy Roh Vanae Cooper looks over her loft as her parents get ready to lift her mattress.The families caravaned 400 miles in seven hours to arrive for moving day Photo by Amy Roh -Hry After helping make Vanae Cooper ' s bed, Megan Prescott is not qui te sure how to get down. The girls were excited to finally be able to unpack and get settled in their new home. Moving brought many trials and tribulations to North- west freshmen. Photo by Amy Roh