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

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Motivational speaker Bertrice Berry gives a speech during Advantage Week. Berry was well-known for her humor and wisdom. photo by Christine Ahrens Student assistant Becci Werde points directions to a lost parent. She was among many people who helped make the physical move into college easier. photo by Christine Ahrens At the Hudson Hall front desk, Casey Whitaker helps Tom Corrington sign a residential contract. Each resident was required to stop at the front desk of their halls before going to their rooms to ensure they received proper instruction. photo by Christine Ahrens

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Through college experiences, we surpassed the expectations placed on ourselves. With changes being constandy made on campus and in our en- vironment, we ventured beyond the normal limits. Scheduling differences changed the way we operated. With Advantage Week shortened, freshmen had a tight schedule their first days on campus. Also, the Freshmen I ninsfer Show- case was not held on its traditional weekend that coincided with Family Day. The social organizations altered the way major events were conducted. Greek Week allowed organizations to focus on one community service project for Habitat for Humanity, while sorority bids were figured electronically. Change also accompanied the finished renovations of the South Complex residence hall. The new living-quarters of- fered students the opportunity to live in a suite-style residence hall. Student activities varied. Homecoming allowed us to show school spirit throughout (% the week. One individual rf( drove a PT Cruiser through ■ the parade route and spontaneously interrupted the morn- ing event. After the interruption, we swarmed into Rickenbrode Stadium to cheer the Bearcats on to a 62-7 vic- tory. Some of us spent our free time bonding over drinking games. Others donated their time by constructing haunted houses to raise money for charities. Active in many events, we participated in what college life had to offer. We entered the extraordinary by proving that we were versatile individuals who were developing socially. Autumn Sweany and Savanna Griffin act like crabs in the Freshmen Transfer Showcase Story Theatre. photo by Jason Myers Plastic cups clink together as party-goers have a social at the Wakiki party.photo by Jason Myers As they cheer on the ground, Delta Sigma Phis Matt Miller, Joe Cox and John Bolyard compete in the tough of war during Greek Week, photo by Imyfto i To the beat of the music, Alicia Robinson two-steps with her partner at the Shindig, photo by Cathy Flemming With proceeds going to t 7eSpedo 0 ymp(CS,Tau Kappa Epsilon scare visitors while they host their own haunted house. p ioto by Warren Crouse tement of Hjfe Division

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Organized by Jill Robinson Sweat-streaked faces, red from the heat and the chore of unpacking, flooded the floors of the residence halls, Thursday, Aug. 24, as the incoming freshmen arrived to es- tablish their new homes. Welcomed by scorching temperatures and the smiling faces of Cat Crew volunteers, overstuffed vehicles invaded any potential parking space. The confusion created a mix- ture of chaos and excitement throughout the campus. Unpacking the endless boxes was the first step. The next challenge at hand was trans- forming the bare rooms into the new homes students would be occupying for the months ahead. Crystal Carner traveled two hours from her home in Mercer, Mo., to experience life in Mar ville. With boxes and luggage randomly scattered about the room, (iarner and her family contemplated on where to begin. I ' m a pack rat, but I will cram it all in and still bring more stuff, Garner said. I prob- ably have more clothes than anyone on this floor. With an older sister already attending the University, the process of moving in was not new for the Garner family. For some stu- dents however, this was a learning experi- ence from the very beginning. One girl didn ' t bring anything, Sarah Moser said. She didn ' t bring sheets or any extra items, just clothes. She didn ' t know you were supposed to, 1 guess. Preparation was not a problem for two roommates in Dieterich Hall. They con- structed an entertainment system under one of the lofts to create maximum space. The project took all day to assemble, but it had a space for everything from the stereo to refrigerator. Unpacking and arranging each room was the focus for most of the afternoon. How- ever, once families said their goodbyes, Chaos freshmen prepared themselves for the ac- tivities planned throughout Advantage Week. Rockfest, a barbecue complete with mu- sic and random games of duck duck, goose, provided a chance for students to get to know their roommates and floor oc- cupants. Hypnotist I ' rederick Winters had Lamkin Activity Center echoing with laughter Thursday night. Slipping into their trances, Winters ' volunteers humored the audience with a UFO-sighting talk show and a fear of tiny, rubber, man-eating worms. Winters said he enjoyed the show as much as the students, and one of his favorite as- pects of these performances was it never grew old. 1 love these shows, especially when you have your big, overgrown guys, your foot- ball players, telling you their name is Gin- ger, or three guys rubbing each others knees, Winters said. It ' s harmless and in good fun. I like the variety in all the re- sponses. The hypnotist was not the only event scheduled for the week. I-reshmen Seminar classes and computer training sessions started Friday ' s list of activities. A pancake feed at the International Plaza created a midmorning break, and then it was back to the classroom setting. Bertice Berry was the main activity for the night. She spoke about being your own person and the effects of drugs and alcohol. Ifp THf pvTiDinBniwftnv] Photos ■ Video la Advantage Week