Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Gen. Sheridan says that he lately saw a herd of buffalo in the vicinity of Fort Hays, covering a territory ninety miles in length, and twenty-five miles in width, and estimates the number at three hundred thousand . . — Junc- tion City Union, Nov. 21, 1868

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f Table of Contents ' N Features 18 Academics 44 Housing Greeks .94 Organizations . . 138 Sports 208 Classes 266 Index , . . . 326 Closing 342

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The Struggle for Survival W3 tit Less then 200 years ago the West was unexplored territory. Buffalo herds and other wild creatures roamed freely. As the white popu- lation increased, the great buffalo herds grew smaller, slaughtered by hide hunters and sportsmen. Public concern for this endan- gered species preserved small herds, such as the one near Hays. Big Creek which sluggishly moves through the FHS campus, was described as “a stream of pure, sweet, crystal-like water.” Little is presently being done to counter- act this problem. However, signs posted near bare patches of ground on the FHS lawn indi- cated that several students were interested in preserving the appearance of the campus. t m For Kansans, who are accustomed to living under a bright blue sky the environment is becoming a major concern. Just 100 years ago, If man does not heed nature ' s warning signals he too may soon be on the endangered species list. A iVi u mh SV j fc m Wit j. .