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

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k , llowing the K-State larching Band and ' cheer squad during Purple Power Play on Poyntz, Willie tli Wildcat helps pum up the crowd. Ev| one is so support)) Kristy Taylor, sec«or in agricultural educa- tion, saidj ' I ' m so surprisectby it. This is something the whole town can, get into. The 20th .annual Power Play, sponsored by Intrust Bank, attracted a crowd of thousands. Photo by Chris Hanewinclcel .

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Kappa Kappa Gamma member Kayla White, freshman in second- ary education, gets a face full of watermelon from fellow Kappa LIndsey Shellenberger, freshman in chemi- cal science and also of Kappa, during the Watermelon Bust at Purple Power Play on Poyntz. Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored the annual event for the past 49 years, making it the longest running philanthropy at K- State. Photo by Lindsey Baumon by AlexYocum Leslie Marshall Mary Bershenyi The weekend of Sept. 2 marked the beginning of the 20th Purple Power Plav on Poyntz celebration. The event kicked off the first football game of the season and brought more than 50 ven- dors and 12,000 people wearing purple to Poyntz Ave. The Power Plav, sponsored by Intrust Bank, had attractions for every age. The activities included water wars, rock climbing, radio and food services, slides and jumping castles. In addition to the celebration, the event raised money to benefit Manhattan, K-State and national non-profit programs. The booth for the KSU Child Development Center promoted their cause. Liz Simmons, jimior in elementary education, helped children fish for prizes. This event brings so mam people, Simmons said. It is a great way to get support. The main event of Thursday night was Lambda Chi Alpha ' s Watermelon Bust philanthropy. Alex Ball, junior in marketing, said the bust began in 1955 and is the longest running K-State philan- thropy. The money raised went to the Flint Hills Bread Basket, which feeds the underprivileged in Manhattan. I feel all of the men of Lambda Chi Alpha left the event with a great feeling inside, Ball said, knowing that they had worked so hard to help out a wonderful cause. Watermelon activities, such as an eating contest, bowling, twister, chariot races and a throwing contest, kept the many sorori- ties involved for three hours. You got to throw watermelon at the other sororities and get them dirty, Claire Chapman, freshman in business administra- tion, said, but it ' s all in love. As game day approached, the events on Po) ntz came to a close with appearances by athletes. The football team made an appear- ance Thursday night. Friday night showcased the K-State March- ing Band, along with the cheerleaders and the Classy Cats. The women ' s and men ' s basketball teams voiced support for the upcom- ing seasons following the performance. The night ended with an appearance by Willie the Wildcat while fireworks lit the sky. (Purple Power Play on Poyntz) was a huge success, Ball said. Everyone involved had a great time and it was a great way to kick off the highly anticipated K-State football season. continued on page 20 rs student life

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72 hours continued from page 18 Laughter, blaring stereos and students cheering echoed through Aggieville, fraternities and off-campus houses, Sept. 3. The night ' s activities began with the last night of Purple Power Play on Poyntz where students and the Manhattan community enjoyed a live band and fireworks. Students under 21 enjoyed life outside Aggieville, while others Q lined the streets waiting to enter Kite ' s Bar and Grill, Rusty ' s Last Chance and Shotz. We can ' t get into any of the bars, Sage Shepherd, freshman in engineering, said, but we can still throw a kick-ass party with kegs. Meanwhile, at the parties outside Aggieville, students played [ card games, like Presidents and Assholes, or P A, danced and ' ■ ' ■ ■ participated in keg stands located in the basements of off-campus r T parties. I just follow my friends around from party to party, Kelley Reeve, sophomore in open-option, said. ' As long as I have my vodka and Seven-Up, I ' m good to go. Attending parties allowed students to let loose and forget about their classes and tests they needed to study for, Sage Himmerz, freshman in open-option, said. I have to get up early every other morning of the week, Him- merz said. (Friday) is the only night I get to go out and party. Most people hung out with friends to enjoy their free time, while some looked for a significant other. I ' m here for the ladies, Shepherd said. I don ' t want any red heads though, just blondes and brunettes. Later that evening, Mike Edwards, junior in marketing, cele- brated a friend ' s 21st birthday with four kegs. On-campus residents played video games and socialized in their residence halls while studying. I play a lot of video games when I don ' t drink, Shepherd said. I play video games when I do drink. I just play a lot of video games and look for the ladies. Although a majority of students partied on Friday night, some left for home to see their families. I ' m going to go to the (football) game tomorrow evening and then head back to Kansas City. Rebecca J. Brown, freshman in business administration, said. I ' m ready to see my fa mily and have my mom do my laundry. continued on page 23 As party-goers raise their glasses, Tru Knudsen, freshman in mechanical engineering, starts a game of Circle of Death at a party, Sept. 3. Knudsen said he also enjoyed a gome he called ' Beer Die. ' You have four cups, and there are four people playing, Knudsen said. One side tries to (throw the die) in the other team ' s cup. If you make it, (the other team has) to drink their beer. Photo by Chris Hanewinckel .-20 smdent life