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

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12 - Opening Maynard Ferguson, jazz performer, plays one of his hits during the concert sponsored by the Union Program Council and McCain Auditorium. (Photo by Rob Clark Jr.). Students gather at Memorial Stadium for the Welcome Back Concert in August. The concert featured the groups Steve, Bob Rich, Park Avenue, Fools Face and Artist. The event was sponsored by the Union Council and Stroh ' s Beer. (Photo by Andy Schrock).

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Surprised at a sorority sister ' s shove, Laurie Smith recovers her composure after being into the field during a Sigma Phi Epsilon and Pi Beta Phi mud football (Photo by Rob Clark Jr.). Opening — 11

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PURPLE REIGN Following Weinberger ' s visit, Reagan and his staff prepared for another four years in office carrying the electoral votes in 49 of the 50 states. Democratic Walter Mondale carried 41 percent of the popular vote. Mondale remained in the battle for the presidency as he was declared the winner of the campaign ' s first presidential debate in Louisville, Ky. Officials and viewers declared the second debate in Kansas City, Mo., a tie, or perhaps a slight win for President Reagan. But in the end, Reagan won the popular vote by a landslide. History was made when Mondale chose vice presidential running mate Geraldine Ferraro who became the first woman to run on a major party presidential ticket. Political history was made as the Rev. Jesse Jackson completed a strong finish in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination — the first black American to have done so well. Chicago band member, Walt Parazaider, plays the flute during one of the band ' s hit singles, Color My World. The concert was held Nov . 2 for Parents ' Day weekend. (Photo by Rob Clark Jr.).