Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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 College is many things to many people. To high school seniors who have made the decision to continue their education, college is a mystery about which they've heard vague rumors or distorted memories of a relative's collegiate experience. To parents of high school seniors, college means the final, most expensive financial commitment to their children. To college freshmen, life on campus is confusion, unbounded freedom, and exciting new adventures. To college seniors, the final months before graduation are a time of anxious preparation for the real-life world of job interviews and income tax forms, for all Millersville University students in 1986, college meant reading, writing and .. . raising a little Ville! That's what makes M.U.. . . ■ MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY ■ MILLERSVILLE. PA ■ VOLUME 87 ■ by Merin Studios Hiemsdcrfer Executive Center College is many things to many the campus'first library. Is one people. To parents. It Is the of the oldest buildings on cam- most expensive financial coinpus. It is nos used to house the mitment to their children, offices of the executives, Photo Photo by Merin Studios Theme 1

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TOUCHSTONE » 111 cheered as our sports teams romped to national championships. Our men's basketball team went all the way to the Division II Eastern Regional Semifinals, and the Marauder field hockey team impressed everybody by competing in the NCAA Division III National Championships at Drcw Trcnton State. The men's fall tennis team also earned distinction by achieving an undefeated record this year. We applauded our professors who got fed up with their inadequate contracts and showed true Marauder spirit by threatening to go on strike to get the benefits they deserved. We were proud of the Greek organisations that showed their eagerness to support charitable institutions by raising money and involving the campus population in worthwhile activities like walk-a-thons. bed races, and an annual barrel roll. Upperclassmen, especially seniors, discovered the advantages and disadvantages of moving out of the dorms. Benefits like the freedom to whip up a late night meal, not worrying about dormitory quiet hours, and the right to carry and consume alcoholic beverages without the fear of being caught by highly motivated Resident Assistants. We continued to prove this year that the Marauder pride and spirit still exists. The intangible feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction were experienced every week as the campus community moved temporarily to Brookwood and Cottage. The spirit was seen on the eager fates of students as they passed on campus between classes. Those of us that could afford it (and some of us that couldn't) vacationed with characteristic Millersville spunkiness on the sun drenched, student packed beaches of Tort lauderdale. This year, as in years gone by, we wrote our papers and paid our dues, but more than anything else, we truly raised a little Villel Brian K. Morgan Kicking feet and singing were part of this years musical Oklahoma. Many organizations on campus helped with this production, Photo by Public Relations Above: Waving a Sigma Pi flag. Steve Danforth shows his spirit at a football game. Greeks show their support at many sport events. Photo by Merin Studios Left: This is a very common site, seeing students walking to and from classes. These smiling faces arc looking forward to their next class. Photo by Mcrin Studios Opposite page: Protecting the ball, senior Jay Rexroth. eyes up for a shot. Jay was an active player In the Division II National Championship game. Photo by Mcrin Studios Theme 3