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

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THE UNITY Z A PEOPLE . the pride of her patrons . . . by Clay Manes T JL he influx of newcomers to Fort Hays ' college communi- ty has sparked a booming ex- pansion in all directions. Though her physical growth is more visually perceptible, the maturation of her character is manifested in the outward and open pride of her patrons. In no one else is this feeling more evident that in those raised native to Western Kansas. These people, akin to our way of life, are at home in the comfort of the close-knit unity felt by the populus of the university and this country. Yet, Fort Hays State allows each one the space Mathtlle Connally , i life-time n t ivc of Kansas married hei high-school sweetheart after two years of college. Now a junior in finance, Michelle is working her way through school and looking toward a carter m the business world, ' 1 chose Fort Hays because a school of its size offers a friendlier atmosphere and the one- to-one student instructor relationship lends itself to a more positive learning environment fc ' We‘re going to go wherever our careers lead us, but we eventually want to come back to Kansas to raise our kids We’ll always think of Kansas as home 1 and time to develop his individ- uality, to grow within the struc- ture of his own character, and to pursue his own ambitions. And as Fort Hays State fosters the growth of her people, we are the catalyst of her growth. The college is undergoing continuous change — but at the demand of the people — who mold her, creating and re-creating an en- vironment which is modeled to the character of a proud citizenry.

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In the hands of a master, native stone becomes the noceable images thar bear the Pete Felron name. Though Felron never graduated from the university, he remains an integral part of the Fort Hays Campus scene. During class hours, Custer Bridge over Big Creek gets a lot of traffic. The famous site of years of graffiti links Custer and McMindes halls to the north end of campus. 8 “WE LIKE IT THAT WAY”

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CAMPUS - LIFE on Hays Stare University’s campus exists as a hub of culture and excitement for the college community, the city of Hays, and all which evolves around. It brings to its patrons and citizens a lifestyle rich in culture and class and abounding with life and leisure. To those around it, it is a source of art and dance, science and sports, and all the motion and emotion which permeates the physical being of its tall, majestic halls and broad, lush lawns. Within the campus itself, is a culture unique in and of itself - one which manifests the pride and class set forth by the university - one which invites all to join in. There is a fresh, invigorating brand of life at Fort Hays State. And we like it that w r ay. With the rising popularity of breaking, came along those who would turn dance into dollars. Kay Williams, who sported his wares in the local bars and clubs, puts on a matinee in the campus commons. bach year. Spring brings out the sun worshippers in an array of shapes and forms. Here. Cast against a mural on the Red Coat, Joe Schlageck whips a frisbee back to an unseen partner. 10