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

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by Jill Robinson A Day of Diversity It was the kickoff to Homecoming weekend. A tradition dating back to 1915, Walkout Day, Oct. 19, meant no classes and an abundance of school spirit. While the concept was the same, an emphasis on cultural diversity dominated the da ' ' s festi nties. Previously scheduled for Famil ' Day in past years, the Festival of Cultures encompassed Afghanistan, it was a special da ' for me. I was proud to represent my countr ' , but there was anger, sadness, and in the beginning, I was embarrassed. I couldn ' t lose trust in my country- though, and I ' m praying for peace. Mansoor was one of many students representing 40 countries at the ceremony. Other culturally diverse events scheduled for i My feelings were of mixed emotions. Being from Afghanistan, it was a special day for me. j j -Mhaleena Mansoor such activities as the Fourth Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at the Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza. With the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 still fresh in ever one ' s mind, there was a new-found respect for the event. My feelings were of mixed emotions, Mhaleena Mansoor said. Being from the day included the Mapapa Acrobats from Kenya and the Middle Eastern Student Association ' s fund-raiser for Afghan children. It was a day without classes and full of cultural awareness. While some students prepared for Saturday ' s game, many were appreciating the diverse student population Northwest had to offer. Four proud international students raise the Kenyan flag. As the flag raising ceremony progressed, more lines of students joined in eager to assist, photo by Amanda Byler The Latvian flag is raised by Agnis Retenai at the International Plaza. Retenai was from Tukums and was the first student form Latvia to attend Northwest, photo by Michaela Kanger HoMFroMiNr, -

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Sludenls lin« up tu lol their flexibility with the t.i|),ip,i Ai rob.it during the limbo. L.ilor, thr rod was set on lire, pholo by Amjnd.i Ihlfr While volunteering al the Middle Eastrrn Student Association l.ible, Casim Ibrahimkh hi ' lps lastin Mannino try on an Arabic Shemaii have many friends that are international studcn ' and it was good to learn more about then ' Mannino said, photo b Ain.md.i R l, ' r Walkout Day began in Walkout day originally marked the end of freshmen hazing at Northwest. The hazing could last as long as five weeks, in which the freshmen were forced to wear a beanie. The hazing period ended when six freshmen kidnapped the student body president in protest. The first international student was accepted into the school in 1937. Sources: Tower 2000 •Tile NortliwcH MLsMiurlan. -SlUD£.biT l l££

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I .IciinirtT I uiik iinil ManiK I ;iiif ' k Creativity Pride Fill the Creating a masterpiece witli chiekenwirt- and tissue paper was the challenge lacing organizations entering Honls in the Homecoming Parade. Most fraternities teamed up with a sorority to build floats that revolved around the Homecoming theme: Bobby Takes a Vacation. Alpha Sigma . lpha and Delta Chi joined together to create their float, Bon Voyage Bobby. The idea behind the creation was inspired by Gilligans Island. Overall we were very pleased with the results, Delta Chi Joe Prokop said. Building the float was the easiest part, but forming everything with the chicken wire was the hardest and most time consuming. The results of the parade competitions and the rest of Homecoming week, were announced Sunday, Oct. 21, at Rickenbrode Stadium. Phi Mu took home nine awards, including first in all clown competitions and second in the highly competitive float division. Being a senior, I was proud to see everything come together with positive energy and have such good things come out of it, Phi Mu Stephanie Burkett said. I ' m proud of them, they are great girls. It was good to see ev«r «ie ' s hard work payoff in the end ?? -Jason Wa.shani ( and Streets l-Di tile Iraternities. Tau Kappa Kpsilon came away with first place in the mini-float and the jalopy competitions, as well as second in the paper mache clowns. TKE Jason Washam said the awards were only a small gratification when the floats were completed. The expressions of the people watching the parade were what really mattered to him. It was good to see everyone ' s hard work pay off in the end, Washam said. Guys stayed up really late and then, during the parade, to see their work was a great accomplishment. .After nights of aching hands and tired I ' ves. people that participated in the parade wtTf proud of their creations. During Homecoming week, organizations found init what it meant to work as a team. There were is8 entries in the parade. The Bearcat Marching Band was accompanied by 29 high school bands on the parade route. Twenty-eight awards were given out for parade competitions. Homecoming Royalty t orinne Mi)S vnski .mil Ddlljs Archer jre jccompanied by Royall Assistants Claire Porterfield and Alec Talum. Thi- Homecoming parade started a( 9:30 a.m. phola by Miclijela Kjngef While handing out lollipops lo the crowd, Sigma Sigma Sigma member, Carissa Kalkbrenner grabs one for herself. Many participated in the eveni photo by Shane McAsey 2i,