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

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American Society of Landscape Architecture FRONT ROW: Amber Brenzikofer, Nicole Boudreaux, Mark Zielsdorf, Ed Dermody, Tim Mulick, Gary Bentrup, J.D. Rosch. Jeff Davis, Scott Fears, Sherri Huffman, Laura Mertes. SECOND ROW: Michael Larson, Allen, Samantha Stopple, David Campbell, Dan Belcher, Eric Foster, Shawn Massock, Kurt Skinner, Troy Meyers, Daman Holland, Mike Miller. BACK ROW: Carl Korfmacher, Vance Voth, Ken Boone, A.J. Pagel, David Hollander, Mike Blankenship, Perry Palmer, Terry Berkbuegler, Dean Meyer. American Society of Mechanical Engineers FRONT ROW: Lara Montulli, Jeffrey Swearingen, Kevin Kaiser, Erik Peterson, Mark Pfeifer, Doug Lavery, Keiter. Lynn Hughes. SECOND ROW: Dan Kimberly Toplikar, Doug Rephlo, Kyle Kramer, Jon Rittgers, Michael Miller, Nathan Tucker, Julie BACK ROW: Scott McRee, David Kley, Barton Lee, Kent Wehe. Douglas Barnett, Syed Rizvi, Timothy Crow, Lisa Connell. American Society of Heating FRONT ROW: John Sommers, Brian Peterson, Gregory Hayes. Shawn Sommers. Christopher Jenkins. SECOND ROW: Brad Megee, Stacy Carey, Darin Neufeld, Kevin Fox, Ronda Bradshaw, Vicki Schertz. BACK ROW: Bruce Brown, Michael Fall, Will Kent, Keith Reihl, David Bodenschatz, Stacy Campbell. American Society of Interior Designers FRONT ROW: Caryn McNerney, Kim Savonen, Patricia Villasi, Christine Busenitz, Sarah Hinthorn, Michelle Wheat, Linda Varner, Cynthia Haston, Darla McIntosh. SECOND ROW: Jennifer Lickteig, Kathy Paden, Small, Kurt Freese, Kim Goulding, Stacey Heyka, Melinda Webber. BACK ROW: Annette Green, Amy Beverly Sills, Kristel Jackson, Dawn Kriss. American Society of Landscape Architecture FRONT ROW: Michelle Schuettner, Cullan Duke, Jim Houser, Tom Farmer, Ricardo Guzman, Mark Vogl, Maribel Landau. BACK ROW: Eric Hornig, Carisa Braum, Chris Jennings, John Karrasch, Stephen Rhoades, Todd Meyer, Steve Weins. presented with a plaque during the awards ceremony at halftime of the Parents ' Weekend football game against Oklahoma State University. The Kerschen family also attended the weekend activities and sat in the President ' s box at the game. It ' s a neat honor, Richard Kerschen said. To get an honor like that from your daughter is really special. The Chimes members notified both the winning parents and the authors of the essays. My wife called me when I was out in California on business. My daughter had called my wife, said Kerschen. The Kerschens weren ' t surprised their daughter had taken the time to write such an essay. According to her parents, Karla had a tendency to always think of other people. I can ' t think of two better people who deserve such an honor after all they have given back to the school, Karla Kerschen said. I was surprised and really excited when they were named honorary parents because I knew my parents deserved it. BY STACI CRANWELL During halftime at the Oklahoma State University football game, Chimes members present Richard and Hannah Kerschen with a plaque and name them K-State honorary parents. From Roots to Wings was the traditional theme for Parents ' Weekend, which Chimes sponsored annually. (Photo by J. Kyle Wyatt)

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PARENTAL SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS PAID HOMAGE At the honorary parent ' s reception, Darren Klish, junior in biochemistry and Chimes member, talks with the Morris family from Hugoton. Stephanie Morris, junior infamily life and human development, wrote an essay that earned her parents a runner-up position for the contest. (Photo by J. Kyle Wyatt) Most campus organizations focused on student but Chimes Junior Honorary ' s largest project recognized the parents who made college possible for many students. We basically serve as an honor society with our major University being Parents ' Weekend, said Dan ette King, junior in animal sciences and industry. Chimes ' 25 members began planning and coordinating Parents ' Weekend half a year in advance. In September, members promoted the honorary parents ' essay contest and activities geared for the entire family, including a performance by comedian Red Skelton in Bramlage Coliseum, family portraits with Willie the the K-State Players ' production of Pump Boys and Dinettes and afternoon campus tours. Everyone always thinks the school does P arents ' Weekend, said Susanne Schmeling, junior in radio television and publicity chairperson. I don ' t think people realize it is students who actually do all the work. The traditional theme From Roots to Wings was meant to recognize the support students receive from their parents. The goal was to honor all and select one Kansas Stater ' s parents who exemplified the theme. Of the 16 students who entered this year ' s essay contest, the winner was Karla Kerschen, junior in accounting. We judge the essays based on (the parents ' ) involvement in the their involvement at K-State, encouragement of higher education, their relationship with their child and the style of writing, said Kate Gosch, junior in finance. Richard and Hannah Kerschen were named honorary parents and 146 CHIMES

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LEADERSHIP KEY ROLE HOMECOMING BRINGS OUT THE YOU IN UNIVERSITY The words and logo of I Like the State In U were splashed across campus on banners and sweat shirts in late October for Homecoming. The event was coordinated by Blue Key National Honor Society for seniors. Blue Key is pretty dedicated to the University by working with administration and sponsoring events, said Shannon Seely, senior in animal sciences and industry. For the first time campus joined living groups in Home competitions. Groups planned strategies and prepared for the competition categories that only living groups had participated in. Points were earned for achievement and participation in spirit banners, body building, Yell Like Hell, Pant the Chant and float or yard art. Even so, the team of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Delta Upsilon and Theta Xi won overall followed by Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Tau Omega in second. In a twist, the usually abundant Homecoming sweatshirts were not as visible because Indian summer kept most students in shorts and light shirts. But that weather did not last the whole week as dropped and rain fell during the Homecoming game against the Cyclones of Iowa State University. Blue Key also sponsored an annual banquet for their alumni on day. U.S. Representative Jim Slattery, D-Kan., attended and Ches- Members of Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Tau Omega perform during thefinals of the body building contest. The contest was a traditional part of Homecoming spirit week. (Photo by J. Kyle Wyatt) Willie the Wildcat throws an effigy of an Iowa State Cyclone into the bonfire during the Homecoming pep rally. (Photo by J. Kyle Wyatt)