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

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HOLDING ON — A rapelling club member reaches upward to his goal of a cliff top during the group ' s trip to Fall River. — Photo by Wes Wilmers BUILDING A FRIEND — Creativity results as Nelda Henning, sophomore in architecture, builds a dragon in the sand during the first annual contest among architecture students. Photo by John Sleezer

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That sunset that doesn ' t seem quite real or that twinkle in a loved one ' s eye are the truly beautiful things in the world for they appear all happens so naturally. As the sun breaks over the horizon, majestic colors of purple, maroon and blue grow in the sky, painting a scene only nature can provide. Its breathtaking beauty is exciting and confusing as it draws on our deepest emotions we so often keep trap- ped deep inside. Barely enough time to blink an eye, it silently fills the sky forming a thunderous blue, blanketing the earth in a gentle caress. The Royal Purple, like a sunrise, also makes its arrival naturally. It captures the elements of a university where beauty lies with every turn of the head. The majestic glow of lights at Farrell Library, the illuminating glow of the sun reflecting off the water at Tuttle Creek and the acres of fresh, vibrant flowers located throughout the campus are only a few examples of the wonders that progress at K-State. But we have left out one item, so important for the University and especially for the Royal Purple. That is the natural beauty of the students themselves, students who that special touch, that unique gift of showin ' off, that special concern for the nature ' s bounty, and that have fun just being together. As you begin looking through the pages of this anniversary edition, imagine a campus without the wonder and the glow of the students themselves. Each individual possesses a goal, a goal that affects the rest of one ' s life. This goal must travel through progressions — stages that resemble the evolution of the magical gem, the diamond, a gift made naturally. RED RADIANCE Flowing flowers and the seen throughout campus show a progression of natural beauty. — Photo by Hurriyet Aydrogan WITH THE BREEZE A lone student makes use of the winds flowing over Tuttle Creek as swimmers enjoy the cool water during a warm summer day.— Photo by Allen Eyestone TRADITIONAL SCENE — Farrell Library stands majestically as its glowing diamond windows provide a view of the purple sunset beyond. — Photo by Chris Stewart