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

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Student Life had a niche. At every turn, Wildcats could dive into something that hit their particular stride. This was life, the energy of 20,110 college students gathered for a multitude of purposes. But from cowboys to musicians, individuality never took a back seat to being in a crowd, and the unexpected always boosted excitement. NOT WHAT U. EXPECTED ♦ Tania Klotzbach, senior in physical education, and Goddard hold at the bottom of the water slide to keep Kris Tuley, junior in business, from sliding into the street. (Photo by Joe Freeman) Student Life Division ♦ 11

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• Lana Czarnecki, senior in textile chemistry, and Lisa senior in journalism and mass communications, watch Shelly Goddard, sophomore in elementary education, dive onto a water slide at the Chi Omega house. (Photo by Joe Freeman)

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BANDS ROCK ON Rainmakers bring rain to Welcome Back Concert, but good spirits aren ' t dampened Though the clouds opened and poured onto the crowd at the Ninth Annual Welcome Back Concert ' s the Rainmakers didn ' t take credit for the storm. On the muggy afternoon of Aug. 27, most everyone sprawled across the grass of Memorial Stadium was tapping their feet to sounds from three regional bands: Manhattan ' s That Statue Moved, Homestead Grays from Lawrence, and the pride of Kansas City, the Rainmakers. Both people and dogs chased flying disc on the perimeter of the audience; other students lounged in swimsuits on their final summer day, the sun making its last mark on their shiny skin. According to the Union Program Council ' s Special Events adviser, Mike Penner, graduate in student counseling personal about 1,200 people enjoyed the day ' s activities. This marked the Rainmakers ' fifth appearance at the Welcome Back Concert, and students have come to call them a tradition. It just keeps getting and better every year, said Robert Mann, student in arts and sciences. Dark clouds had been building in the distance all day, but posed a real threat as the Rainmakers took the stage. As the first drops of rain began, the band started up their song Dry, Dry Land as if to ward it off. It was really kind of funny that the Rainmakers got on stage and seemed to do what their name says, Rob Arbuckle, sophomore in pre-medicine, said. by Erin Perry ♦ Playing the tambourine at the ninth annual Welcome Back is Rainmakers ' lead singer Bob Walkenhorst. (Photo by Christopher T. Assaf) ♦ Mike Wondra, sophomore in predentistry, plays catch at Memorial Stadium during the Ninth Annual Welcome Back Concert. Many students at the event passed the time playing catch and volleyball. (Photo by Christopher T. Assaf)