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

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Fort Hays State University Hays, Kansas 67601 Volume 67 i

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m Contents Opening 2 Special Events 10 Education 56 Honoraries 96 Living Groups 1 16 Greeks 122 Residence Halls 160 Off-Campus 21 2 Sports 240 Organizations 304 Index 360 Closing 368 -

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N I MUNJOR I Located six miles southeast of Hays, Munjor is the closest of the original Volga-German settlements to Hays. Originally named Obermunjour, the town’s name was changed through the years after frequent difficulties with the local post office. Early beginnings of the settlement were marked by land disputes concerning a local corporation which divided the town into two factions. Today about 500 people reside in or near Munjor. Oktoberfest-goers are familier with Munjor ' s tradition for making tasty Bratwurst and Bierwurst (German sausage). V PFEIFER The Holy Cross Church in Pfeifer is a striking example of Gothic architecture. The church was completed in 1918. Pfeifer, located approximately 14 miles southeast of Hays, has a population of 80-90 residents. Bierocks (a meat-filled roll) is the specialty of Oktoberfest bakers in Pfeifer. f LIEBENTHAL Founded Feb, 22, 1876, Liebenthal is the oldest of the Volga-German settlements, and the only one in Rush County. Travelers driving through Liebenthal on U,S, Highway 183 pass by the main center of town, which includes St, Joseph ' s Church. The town is 14 miles south of Hays. SCHOENCHEN A little over 200 people reside in the peaceful town of Schoenchen, 12 miles south of Hays. But the town ' s beginnings were far from peaceful. Land disputes caused a group living in nearby Liebenthal to break away and form their own settlement they called San Anto- nio. The desire for a more German-sounding name was the reason for the present-day name of Schoenchen. Potatoes and dumplings and galuskies (pigs-in-blankets) are Oktoberfest specialties prepared for the celebration by Schoenchen residents.