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

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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

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student Life K-State students eased into the school year. The electrical energy of the previous year dimmed to a glimmer of anticipation, a feeling of expectancy that no one was quite able to pinpoint, but that was balanced by a year of progressive change. Along with the traditional activities of partying in Aggieville and late-night trips to Swannie ' s, students witnessed the renovation of a K-State landmark, Nichols Gymnasium, as it began to come to life from a simple, hollow stone structure to a breathing, living element crucial to the tradition of the campus. The physical campus underwent much progression as beautification through landscaping became a top priority. Well- kept lawns blanketed with colorful arrays of flowers could be viewed throughout. Not all of the progressions were of a positive nature, however, as students felt another increase in tuition as it jumped nearly $100 each semester above the previous academic term. Also, resulted as many students battled receiving financial aid, after having had FIERY BRILLIANCE — lights envelope the sky Selective during a fireworks display at a Fourth of July celebration, being characteristic of the sparkling Individuals have their own feelings of burst of student life. — Photo by Andy Nelson expectancy for life beyond the classroom, feelings that are modified by the changes in the University and throughout the world. These feelings of expectancy can be compared to the uncut diamond, the rough and jagged sides providing a preview of the wonders hidden below. But when cut and polished to a high degree, the result is a fiery brilliance of student life. BEHIND HER TEAM — Veronica Fallon, sophomore in education of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, encourages her volleyball team on du ring Sigma Chi Derby Days. — Photo by Andy Nelson