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

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Members of the Hays VFW and American Legion honor fallen heroes with a 21-gun salute. The seven individuals followed traditional ceremonial procedure, ap- proaching the dedication area from several directions. Congressman Pat Roberts utilizes the theme of the rededication in his address, Let us be insured that the unfulfilled dreams of peace for this generation and the next generation become reality ' Roberts said. I. fWSB vH 1 mV 1 ESk Wk 1 rm tiM w memoria REDEDICATION HONORS FAMILIES AND SOLDIERS Just what did the Vietnam war mean? At least one individual has interpreted it as a personal sacrifice on the part of the men who fought and lost their lives. Gary Jones, Great Falls, Mon- tana senior, discovered missing elements on the Memorial Union ' s original plaque. Those elements being the names of the nine former students who made a sacrifice for their country, their lives, I walked by the plaque about a year ago and saw something miss- ing. It was the names of the Viet- nam veterans who had died ' Jones said. I felt, as a vet, that the names should be there. I found out all the names of Kansans who died in Vietnam and then com- pared it to the registrar ' s list and came up with nine names ' The initiative being taken, the next step was to design a new plaque. Dale Ficken, associate pro- fessor of art, was commissioned to design and carve the plaque. After I received the commis- sion to carve the plaque, I tried to think of ideas relating to the theme that the committee decided on, Ficken explained. With the theme, This building is dedicated to the unfulfilled dreams of the young men who gave their lives in defense of freedom in mind, Ficken began his task. His work of art was unveiled at the rededication of the union. The ceremony was Oct, 1, in conjunc- tion with homecoming activities. Along with local and area vets and dignitaries. First District Representative Pat Roberts joined in the ceremony with the families of those whose names were added to the memorial plaque. Don Reif, student body presi- dent said, I think it would be a good symbol and it would be a message to the families and friends of these men that we are honoring that they did not indeed die in vain. That we are very grateful for the sacrifices that they made on behalf of their country ' — Julia Wimberly 14 nion rededication

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Taking a giant leap towards the microphone, Melinda May exhibits the enthusiasm characteristic of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Each member of the squad was given time in the limelight to introduce herself to the audience Teamwork is the key to any routine the cheerleaders perform Toni Washington, Michelle Cole, Judy Trammell and Melodie Mitchell ended their routine with perfect timing The cheerleaders dazzle the audience with a variety of routines and costumes. The costume changes made each routine different and exciting. Many of the cheerleaders ' talents extend far beyond their ability to cheer Candy Causey proves this by filling the col- iseum with a song- dallas cheerleaders

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A Salma American Legion Representative reviews the list of Vietnam soldiers in search of his friend ' s name, Terry Householter. The rededication ceremony renews many tearful memories for onlookers. An estimated 300 individuals turned out for the dedication ceremony. Kansas Air National Guard jets roar over a silenced Lewis Field Stadium. A moment of silence in remembrance of former students, killed in war was broken by the missing-man formation. Robert Maxwell, assistant professor of English, strums the guitar while sing- ing, The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The musical tribute followed the unveiling of the war memorial plaque. f union rededicati