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

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A walk on campus, a day at Tuttle or an evening game under the lights all become more pleasant with that freely given smile and that hello to often begins with a single person. Then two, three or maybe four people stop to see what has captured their curiosity. Gradually, many people gather, people you may have never seen before, but a closeness or a bond is felt as the individuals slowly become one. So many times you get pushed in line at registration, shoved, into a group at or mangled by a crowd at the football games. But remember all of the times you saw that friendly smile or heard that happy hello from either a stranger or a friend on the fall canoe trip down the Kansas River you haven ' t seen in a long time? It ' s called togetherness. Each person feels a closeness. A closeness that is obtained by sharing a common goal of growing and learning at K-State. It is this togetherness that enables that person whom you have never met to say I have got something in common with you. This common bond expands pass the realms of the sporting event s, such as the togetherness on the hill at the annual K-State-KU football clash at Lawrence, and the backpacks full of books. A feeling of loss, and even a feeling of unity, struck Americans after hearing that over 225 U.S. Marines were killed in a suicidal bombing attack upon the barracks in Beruit. Togetherness not only lies within the University community, but the world community as well. A person could probably count the number of times he has been completely alone on the fingers of one hand. Being alone may need its share of time, but the sharing which occurs by being together is much more warm and beautiful. New friendships and new adventures are just as important as the knowledge and educational growth that prepares us for our future careers. And these friendships blossom right in front of our eyes, nearly every minute of the day, just waiting to spread and share its warmth of togetherness. ON THE HILL — The KU-K-State rivalry always provides incentive for celebrating, even though the ' Cats lost the ballgame, 31-3, to the Jayhawks. Photo by Andy Nelson ENLIGHTENING COMPETITION — Installation of the stadium lights enabled K-State to be the first Big Eight school to schedule evening football games. — Photo by Hurriyet Aydogan A JOINT EFFORT — The annual Canoe Race hundreds of students the opportunity to get their feet wet in both the fields of canoeing and new friends. — Photo by John Sleezer 4 togetherness

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A HOT SWALLOW Members of the Royal Lichtenstein Circus performed for students in front of the Union, with the man who breathes fire being a particular favorite. — Photo by Jeff Taylor ULTIMATE Providing an escape from the rigors of studies, Andy Schmidt, graduate in veterinary medicine, and Mike Boisvert, junior in wildlife biology, practice throwing the disk during a warm afternoon. Photo by Andy Nelson — Providing the big sounds for the marching band, Phil Murphy, sophomore in radio-television, adds to the excitement of the games at the stadium. — Photo by Hurriyet Aydogan Whether getting an A on a test, losing that extra 15 pounds or just doing something special, each person possesses a special they express by person is unique. Everyone has a special gift or talent which enables one to influence, or to give something of importance to another. These talents can be as small as tying your shoes to painting an expensive work of art. But no talent, no matter what the caliber, is any less important than another. Something can be learned from each person, providing an environment conducive to achieving that goal of perfection found in the flawless gleam of a diamond. Having a winning volleyball season, being elected a Student Senator, getting that good grade or just forming new friendships provides students at K-State ample reason for showin ' off. These gifts are found in a fire-eater ' s performance in front of the Union or when listening to the magical sounds pulsating from the tuba of a band member during a performance at half-time of a football game. These gifts can also be found in the love and voluntarily given of a Big Brother sponsor to a young child, or when giving directions to a freshman on his first day of classes — and his second...and third... Giving of oneself not only helps you grow as an individual but also allows those whose lives you touch to progress. It is this giving of talent and friendship that pro- vides students the opportunity to kick back, relax and do just a little bit of showin ' off. 6 showin ' off