Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Kansas State University NEXT RIGHT Ninny student% return to school via Interstate 70. The moon glistens over the Manhattan skyline at day ' s end. Rather, the K-State student seeks some reward, tangible or intangible, for putting forth effort. As K-State freshmen, we hold steadfast to ideas of changing the world. Initially, studying is of the utmost importance. The first-day freshman is easi- ly spotted. He scuffles with an armload of 500-page books while fumbling with a campus map. His goals are high: a 4.0 --- nothing less. But idealism eventually gives way to realism. A few all-nighters and a couple of Cs later, our goals change. Instead, a sense of quiet procrastination develops for many. Nodoz taken at 4 a.m. elicit self-pro- claimed promises of I ' ll never put things off again. Gestures are fine in times of panic, but the age- old platitude holds true: actions do speak louder than words. introduction II

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Abandoned rural schoolhouses arc prominent in Kansas. Late afternoon rainbows frequent the plains of western Kansas. I. Bryce Jacobson takes a break from school by skiing at Tuttle Creek. 10 introduction

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The idea of conquering some vast unknown dissi- pates. More likely, a question of Can I survive four years? arises. Graduation becomes the ultimate goal. The K-State student persists, despite the trial and error atmosphere college may project. We struggle through semesters of essay tests and comprehensive finals to achieve the final objective — a diploma. Students do graduate. And although priorities at times get misplaced during college, they are none- theless present. The real world lies outside ivy- clad buildings and iridescent Aggieville bars. The hunt for a parking space often makes students late for class. Fred Schmidt. left, and Skip Brod make their debut in the weekly nooner held in the Caiskeller. 12 introduction