Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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y PTC svr en and women of that golden era longed to be in the limelight of activity and desired to be involved in the world in which they lived. Memphis State students, too, found that the limelight was an exciting place and discovered that through involvement they were much more than a social security number. With more than 100 ac- tive campus organizations it was almost impossible for students not to become in- volved in campus life. During the Renaissance, a great emphasis was put on learning and educa- tion was the prime reason students matriculated in MSU. Student interest in academics made the formation of the College of Communication and Fine Arts and changes in the physical education re- quirement realities. 9 • . • m O »» :- 7 ' -f ' Id . ■fz w J WW . Top: Eight a.m. classes come very early after a long night, but it ' s not difficult to find someone with whom to make that early morning trek across campus. Above: Graduation — the end of four, five, six years of higher education — comes three times annually for MSU students. Opposite page: Dr. James Carter and Keith Graham examine a flask closely for chemical sediments. 10 Discovery: 1541

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The same spirit that was exhibited in the lives of these Renaissance figures was prevalent at Memphis State University. Above: An excellent representative of the many beautiful coeds at MSU is Karen Henessey. Left: The excitement of Tiger foot- ball is reflected well in this multiple exposure. Top left: The student section at football games fills quickly with fraternity men, their dates and their spirit . Discovery: 1541 9

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