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

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Racing in a concrete canoe turned out to be a sinking experience for Kerry Moore and Bob Fry, wh ile participating in the annual concrete canoe race sponsored by the Civil Engineering organization, Chi lon. Contestants from Universities around Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri participated in the race for the fastest time around Tuttle Puddle. (Photo try John Sleezer) Members of Associated Student Chapter-American Institute of Mike Repovich and Chuck Phillips build a miniature Great Wall of China during the sand castle competition. The students were given the day to complete their original sand structures. (Photo by Jeff Tuttle) 4 Tuttle Creak

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Changing colors Transitions give a feeling of uncertainty The change was so slight, it was hardly noticed. Minute by minute, the sky was changing and the shadows were growing longer. It ' s that time just before dawn when the earth is still and sleep engulfs the land, that you can feel the peace and serenity of Kansas. It ' s that time just before dawn when everything is a shade of gray that you can see things beginning to take shape and finally come together to form a complete picture. It ' s that time just before dawn when you know everything will fall into place. K-State seemed to be locked into that moment before dawn when everything is a shade of gray. The controversies, vacancies, stallings and openings were each just a shadow of the true character of the university. But the issues in gray did not overshadow the students. Warm, sunny Kansas spring days brought the students out for Derby Days and Spring Fling. The enthusiasm generated by the participation settled over the campus, adding to K-State ' s finest quality — warm, friendly people. But just as quickly as warm spring weather can turn into a raging thunderstorm, so can the grays turn into a gorgeous sunrise on a beautiful day. Chi Omegas cheer on a team In an to slow the opponents, a member at the Sigma Chi Derby member of the Goodnow Hall bed Days. The Chi 0 team won the dance racing team prepares to launch a competition while the Alpha Delta PI water balloon during the annual foam won the overall competition. Spring Fling contest. (Photo by Chris Stewart (Photo by Andy Nelson) Stewart) Spring 3

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Backyard Playground Tuttle Creek is K-State ' s diversion The name Tuttle Creek does not adequately describe Kansas ' largest reservoir and K-State ' s backyard playground. Some universities have ponds orchestrated into the landscape of the campus complete with ducks, park benches and romantic bridges spanning small creeks. K-State just has access to 40 miles of boating, fishing, swimming and recreation areas. But then who says K-State does things in small ways? Tuttle Creek did not only provide recreation facilities, but it was used for classroom purposes from geography and geology to windsurfing and scuba diving classes. During the spring, students fought the urge to blow off their studies for an afternoon of fun and fair weather at Tuttle. Summer school studying did not fare much better with Tuttle providing a cool spot in the Kansas 90- to 100-degree weather. Surprisingly enough, winter also found students at Tuttle whether it was duck hunting or scuba diving under the ice. The sunrise shows Tuttle and Kansas at their best. As the sun sends its rosy fingers gliding across the smooth surface of the lake, the last of the gray shadows The beauty of K-State ' s backyard playground awakens and of- fers students an opportunity to revel in the great out- doors. Taking advantage of a nice fall day, a skier glides across the rippled of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Students used Tuttle and the area for many extracurricular such as hunting, fishing, swimming and sunbathing. (Photo by Andy Nelson) Tuttle Creek 5