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

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ft: In an effort to stay in shape, Kelsey Viet and Katie Charczuk bike at tlie Student Recreation Center. The community spaghetti dinner to beneflt victims of Hurricane Katrina raised more than $6,500 for those affected by the storm. Travis White carefully examines his cards during a hand of poker during the tournament held as part of Thursday Nights at the Union, photos by Stephanie Bruning, Meredith Currence and Chris Let However, nature was not as kind to other areas of the U.S., as a series of hurricanes pummeled the southeast portion of the country. In response to these natural disasters, we sent aid and raised funds for the evacuees. We joined the Green fHouse to cheer on all of our sports teams. The members paid a fee and then filled two sections of Bearcat Stadium and cheered for the ' Cots for football. The group was formed to increase fan participation and attendance. We continued to advance our tradition of innovation by merging with Ventria Bioscience. Construction for the center began near the Forest Village Apartments, and the merger would allow many students to study biopharming in the future. We set a new standard when we won the Missouri Quality Award for the third time in October. The award helped advance our institution as a symbol of continued excellence. Throughout it all we explored what mode our

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from left. Student Ambassadors Maggie Cole and Sarah Meyer take a prospective student and her parents on a tour of the campus. Soaked by a water balloon, Shaunda French of the Athletic Promotions Department enjoys a pep rally. As the University moves forward, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, President Dean Hubbard and Representative Brad Lager break ground on new laboratories for the biosciences project, photos by Marsha Jenningi. Chris Ue and Trevor Hayes we embraced those features that made us unique. Although the celebration was for the past, we continued to look toward the future. Hudson and Perrin halls fell as construction workers began Phase III of the residential life improvements. The fall brought one of the largest freshman classes to campus, and Douglas - a was opened to accommodate them. The community was also undergoing construction, including the expansion of the hly- Vee grocery store. Several buildings were leveled and new projects aimed to improve businesses downtown. A new statue was placed in front of the J. W. Jones Student Union that depicted a student from 1905 and a current student both studying. While many students appreciated the statue, others thought it was an unnecessary feature that cost too much and was in their way.. The first home football game brought dedications for the statue and the new Centennial Garden, which was constructed in between North and South complexes. We found ourselves enjoying the beauty of campus. r ' u

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004 005 Suhltght cuts through a morning fog in Mid-October as Heather Hundley crosses University Drive in the front of Wells Hall. The fog added to the scenic atmosphere, which the University took pride in creating, photo by Trevor Hayes