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

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1972 when the natatorium was completed. Later that year. the first student group emerged to do something about the abandoned shell. A group of architecture students expressed Interest In the renovation of Nichols for use by the art department. The student chapter of the American Institute of Architects formed a committee to complete a study on the possibihty of renovation. This was to be the first In eight years of studies by various organizations, di leading to increased confusion of the student body and community. Definite measures seemed apparent In April 1978, when a 545.000 feasibility study allocation passed the Kansas Legislature, but bureaucratic red tape mangkd the plan. The Senate Ways and Means Committee decided to scrap the plan in April 1979. Nichols Burns- Lighting the night sky. the Castle casts its final light Decern• bet 13. 1968 on the few spectators. Sw PIntric

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K-State counts who has not only shielded his campus from controversial questions but has taken the initiative in bringing such questions to the full attention of the University. McCain was accessible to the K- State community. He initiated the Speak Outs , a forum for students to express their grievances about University policy to faculty members and himself in the Union. The curriculum at K-State draws in the conservative student because of its reputation as a university of applied sciences. The practical nature of the K.State student sets the tone of wanting the most useful and workable system. During the sixties, K-State calmly looked within itself in search of discrimination violations, obsolete rules and the need for a student voice in their education system. Disillusionment and frustration with student power, along with the escalation of the Vietnam War, sparked fires on campuses across the nation. K-State was no longer Isolated from the flames of discontent. Seed Spit-Grog Kobs, senior In bakery science, can the free watermelon on a hot September afternoon. The watermelon feed was sponsored by the Agriculture Council. Captured Cyclone-A strange-looking captive travels in the homecoming parade behind bars. OOMPAH-(far right)Hours of drilling on the east campus practice field keeps the tubas and the rest of the band in step. Clowning Around-flower right) When Greg Musil asked for clowns. Susan Bell, senior in life sciences, dressed in pink and white. She was joined by clown friends, Joan Worth and Susan Herbert. 1 F GOTHAM CITY POLICE

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- . itemt—rapa K-State counts On December 13, 1968, spectators spilling out of Ahearn after a basketball game, saw a smoke- blackened sky above Kedzie Hall. A burning ember of discontent landed on Nichols Gymnasium, igniting and gutting the castle-like structure. Comforts of Home- Tom Hickey, Junior in business administration carries his refridgerator into Haymaker Hall to Improve the comforts of his dorm room. Alumni Play- Still knowing the words and tune to the fight song was the Alumni band at the Parents Day football game. Social Time- Some watch the game, some watch others, others visit friends during the social get-together of a K-State football game. Dawn Salute- Anderson Hall wakes up to the rising of the flags. 6 Opening