Missouri Southern State University - Crossroads Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1980 volume:

CROSSROADS CB033BOVD8 Volume 42 Missouri Southern State College Joplin , Missouri 1980 I photos by David Burt 3 Bud Cavanaugh 4 5 Reflections of who we are 7 HOMECOMING 1979- reflections of a tradition. A pep rally with folk singer Alan Ross, crowning of queen Bev Edwards, a downtown rally in Spiva Park. i=si 1 aiiM ■ i m m i il 10 Photos by Steve Myers, Tim Vinyard 11 Homecoming reflected our traditions with a game and parade while pointing us toward our future with the theme Exploring New Hori¬ zons. 12 13 Reflections of why we ' re here . . . Dave Wright 14 Greg Holmes 15 REFLECTIONS . . . on beginning a new decade with a new president. Southern ' s New President Donald Darnton brings broad background to growing college Dr. Donald Darnton, Interim President of Mansfield College in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, became the new president of Missouri Southern State College in April of 1979. Board of Regents President, Jerry Wells, made the announcement to a meeting of all faculty, administration and support staff, after which Dr. Darnton addressed the group. The naming of Dr. Darnton as president ended a four and a half month search which began in December, 1978 following the death of Dr. Leon C. Billingsly. An eleven- member screening committee consisting of representa¬ tives from college faculty, staff, administration, students. Board of Regents, alumni and community reviewed 237 applications from all over the United States. Ten candi¬ dates were brought to the campus for interviews with the committee who then recommended four candidates to the Regents to make the final selection. Dr. Darnton assumed the interim presidency of Mans¬ field in 1977, agreeing at that time under state policy not to seek the permanent presidency of the college. He had previously served as Vice-President for Academic Affairs from 1973 to 1976 when he assumed the position of act¬ ing president. He served as associate professor of economics and di¬ rector of special academic programs at Virginia Polytech¬ nic Institute and State University prior to coming to Mansfield. He holds both the doctor of philosophy degree and the master of arts degree in economics from University of Michigan, and the bachelor of arts in economics from College of William and Mary. During his tenure at Mansfield State College, new de¬ gree programs had been approved in business adminis¬ tration, computer information sciences, studio art, com¬ munity psychology, associate degrees in allied health in cooperation with Robert Packer Hospital, and a joint physics- engineering degree with Penn State. For high school students the college has initiated a speech and theatre spring workshop, a mathematics contest, and a National Honor Society College Day. The number of people participating in continuing education classes has increased from less than 100 to more than 2,000. In his remarks to the campus personnel. Dr. Darnton said, You are the future of the college more than I. My role is to give leadership, but what this college becomes will be the summation of the contributions of each of you. Commenting on his philosophy of education, he stat¬ ed, I would hope that MSSC can be widely recognized as a place where students can get a good education; where faculty are concerned about students; where stu¬ dents are seen as individuals, not as computer numbers. Faculty should define course and program goals; set high standards for achievements; and teach with expertise and enthusiasm. Referring to the many contacts he had with the college during the screening process he said, I saw reflected the high calibre of people who comprise Missouri Southern and the quality of the College. It made me want to join you and I am grateful that I am able to do so. It ' s with enthusiasm that I look forward to this challenge, to working with and getting to know you as a part of Mis¬ souri Southern State College, and to making the college the envy of our sister institutions throughout the state. A good college education recognizes that academics is the number one priority , but is also aware that college is more than the classroom Our society had witnessed great changes in the aspirations for higher education. Many students come to college today who, only a decade ago, would not have considered college an option avail¬ able to them. Expectations have risen more rapidly than has the preparation of these students, as mea¬ sured in terms of traditional criteria. Public institu¬ tions of higher education have an obligation to serve the needs of these newer students. I lean more toward open admissions than toward restric¬ tive screening that admits only those whose success in college is almost guaranteed. Opening the doors, however, places responsibilities on colleges that are not called for under a highly selective admissions policy. Support services must be provided. Liberal admissions and concommitant support are appropri¬ ate for the public sector but open graduation cannot be tolerated. The baccalaureate degree must stand for something more than attendance. Course re¬ quirements must continue to be rigorous, a chal¬ lenge, for all. The less prepared student cannot ex¬ pect lower standards, but can look forward to help to meet the standards which will give meaning to the degree which he she seeks. j 18 ' The value of a liberal arts education is, first of all, you can never take away from a person what he has learned. And that makes for a better person, whether they ever get a job or not. The primary role of a college president is leadership . . . exercised both on and off campus. 19 Faces 1980 Graduates Portraits by Paul Sudlow Margaret Allman BA, Sociology Marlene Arnold AS, Sec. Science Teri Sue Atwood BS, Sosiology Larry Augustine BA, Psychology Mary Autry BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. j Marilyn Back BSBA, Accounting Ronald Baker BSED, Phys. Ed. Tim Baldwin BS, Psychology Geroge Battey, Jr. AS, Comp. Prog . Sheri Beeler BSED, Phys. Ed. Ronald Behnen BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Gregory Bell BSBA, Econ. Fin. Joel Berry AS, Draft. Des. Randy Berry BSBA, Accounting Jim Bevis BSBA, Econ. Fin. Joe Bidinger BSED, Phys. Ed. Lindy Binns BSED, Spec. Ed. Jennifer Blaylock BSED, Theatre Sharon Bohn BS, Psychology Beth Boore BSED, Elem. Ed. Susan Boyer BSED, Elem. Ed. Karen Brigham BSBA, Mgmt. Tech. Lawrence Brothers BS, Biology Charlotte Brower BSED , Elem. Ed. Denice Brown BS, Sociology Diana Brown BSED, Psycho-Spec. Education Elizabeth Brown BA, Art Keith Brown BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Marie Brown BSBA, Econ. Fin. Michael Brown BS, Psychology Robert Brown BS, Mathematics Jewell Buchanan BA, Chemistry BS, Med. Tech. Scott Burger BS, Biology Judith Burks BSED, Elem. Ed. Deborah Buzzard BS, Chemistry 23 George Caine BSED, Phys. Ed. Mildred Campbell BSED, Elem. Ed. Julie Capps BSED, Art Sheryl Carr BA, Theatre Wallace Carr ' BSED, Elem. Ed. Mary Jane Caswell BA, Chemistry William Chase BS Eaura Chatman BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Renee Christensen BSED, Psycho-Spec. Education Janie Clay BSED, Elem. Ed. Loren Clay BSED, Phys. Ed. David Clevenger BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Rose Clinton BSED, Elem. Ed. Lenora Coatney BSED, Elem. Ed. James Coggin BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Terry Cole BA, Pol. Sci. Brent Cook BSED, Gen. Ed. Pam Cooper AS, Dental Hygiene Kevin Cornell BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Juenita Coymer BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Lea Ann Crabb BSBA, Accounting Mary Crawford BSED, Psycho.-Spec Education Robert Croghan, Jr. BSBA, Accounting Jon Cunningham BSED, Phys. Ed. Larry Davis BSBA, Gen. Bus. Cherryl Dawson BS, Mathematics AS, Comp. Analy. Mary Deppe BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Robert Dodson BSED, History LeeAnn Donoho BSED, Elem. Ed. Deborah Downing BSED, Elem. Ed. 24 Lawrence Dowty BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Terry Driskill BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Cherie Dubray BSED, Gen. Bus. Steven Duff BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Joseph Dukart BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Jill Duncan BSED, English Arthur Eberting BS, Biology Michael Eddy BSED, Bio.-Phys. Education Deborah Eden BSED, Phys. Ed. Beverly Edwards BSED. Elem. Ed. Brent Edwards BSBA, Accounting Frank Eitemiller BS, Biology Cheri Elliott AS, Nursing Deborah Elrod BSED, Elem. Ed. Paula Embrey BSED, Elem. Ed. Debra Everett BSBA, Accounting Galen Ewing BA, History Julie Farris BA, English Debra Michel-Fort BSED, Elem.-Spec. Education Rachel Frerer BA, English Rebecca Frerer BA, Art Georgina Garrison BSED, Elem. Ed. Linda Gebauer BSED, Phys. Ed. Jane George BSED, Social Sci. Jeff Gibson BSBA, Accounting Randy Gilmore BA, History Jim Graham BSED, Chemistry and Biology Melinda Gray BSED, Chemistry Debra Green BS, Sociology John Gundy BSED, Phys. Ed. 25 Tammy Gundy BSED, Elem. Ed. Arnona Hackler BSED, Elem. Ed. Dorothy Haddock BSBA, Gen. Bus. Ed Haffner BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Linda Hallam BSED, Elem. Ed. Leslie Hamm BSED, Elem. Ed. Laura Hampton BS, Mathematics Lori Hansen BSED, Phys. Ed. Montgomery Harrison BS, Biology Sylvia Harrison BSED, Elem. Ed. Linda Hartman BS, Biology Geraldine Heatherly BSED, Elem. Ed. Chuck Hendrickson BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Merlene Hendrickson BSED, Elem. Ed. Gary Henry BS, Mgmt. Tech. AS, Mach. Tech. Terresa Hollenbeck AS, Dental Hygiene Teresa Horner BSED, Art Nancy House AS, Gen. Bus. Robyn Housman BS, Mathematics AS, Comp. Sci. Cindy Jahnel BSBA, Gen. Bus. Amanda James BSED, Elem. Ed. Darlene Johnson BSED, Music Ed. David Jones BS, Psychology Pamela Jones BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Debra Judd BSED, Gen. Bus. Marti Keethler BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. and Econ. Fin. Dale Keepler BS, Biology Richard Kerans BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Marsha Knaust BSED, Gen. Bus. Helen Knoll BSED, Phys. Ed. 26 m r ' : r % . 2 If Ail 1 L Hi . i a i h- l H m m m IB . tL m ■■■■■I in HHHHHHHHI 3 , • HH f Bp. : - 1 ' ■ k HP a ' Ifj r. . li A Jeffrey Landrith BSED, Elem. Ed. Cindy Lanz BS, Biology Dana Lawson AS, Radio, Tech. Bonnie Loehr BSED, Elem. Ed. Nelda Lux BA, Theatre John Manard BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Judith Marti BS, Speech David Martin BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Renita Massey BA, Music Randy Mathia BS, Crim. Just. Administration Daniel Mayfield BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Sarah McCallister BSED, Phys. Ed. Thaddeus McCanse BA, English Peggy McCutcheon BSED, Psycho-Spec. Education Teri McEntire BSED, English Jay McKay BS, Biology James McTaggart BS, Crim. Just. Administration Rick Meyer BA, English Beverly Mitchell BSBA, Accounting Paul Money BS, Mgmt. Tech. Thomas Montgomery BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Karl Morey BSED, Ind. Arts, AS, Draft. Des. Kathleen Moss BSBA, Gen. Bus. Nolajean Moyer BSED, Elem. Ed. Debra Myers BSED, Psycho-Spec. Education Julia Nash AS, Nursing Jerilyn Newton BSBA, Econ. Fin. Earlene Nichols BSED, Elem. Ed. Samuel Nwosu BS, Env. Health Martin O ' Brien BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Deborah Oliver BA, Sociology Mary Overeem BSED, Elem. Ed. Julia Pack BS, Psychology Cherie Paige BSED, Business Sally Perkins BSED, Elem. Ed. Brenda Phipps BSED, Elem. Ed. Pamela Plumb BSED, Elem. Ed. Birl Pruitt BSED, Ind. Arts Richard Ramsey BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. John Reeve BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. and Accounting Kathy Reynolds BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Dennis Riffer BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Rodney Roberson BSED, Art Nancy Robertson BSED, Business Jannell Robinson BA, Theatre Samuel Roetto BSBA, Accounting Cynthia Rupp BSED, Business Richard Ruzicka BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. and Econ. Fin. Florence Sanders BSED, Elem. Ed. Suzanne Scheef BSED, Phys. Ed. Jon Schulte BSBA, Accounting Christopher Schwartz BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Michael Seibert BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Janet Sellers BS, Chemistry Donna Short BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Tom Shouse BA, Sociology Gerald Sisk AS, Comp. Prog. Dennis Skaggs BSBA, Accounting Vicki Sneed BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt. Lindal Snider BSBA, Mkt. Mgmt 28 Robin Sponsler BSED, Elem. Ed. Bobby Stafford BSED, Physics Harry Steelman BS, Crim. Justice Adm. Debra Stewart BA, Psychology Lee Taylor BSED, Elem. Ed. William Terrill BA, Art Carla Thomas BS, Psychology Lisa Thomas BS, Biology Matthew Thomas BSED, Mathematics Warren Townsend BSBA, Accounting Anita Treadwell BSED, Elem. Ed. Dennis Vader BSBA, Econ. Fin. Patricia Vavra BSED, Phys. Ed. Tim Vinyard BS, Biology Becky Waggoner BSED, Elem. Ed. Charles Welch AS, Nursing Laurel Weller BSED, Business Lesa Wells BSBA, Accounting AS, Comp. Prog. Charles West BA, Art Diana West BA, English Brenda Williams BSBA, Gen. Bus. Robert Williams BSED, Mathematics Joyce Willis BSED, Elem.-Spec. Education Michael Woolston BA, Pol. Science BSBA, Accounting Teresa Wormington BS, English 29 1980 Graduates Robert Agee Dennis Albright Dan Allison Nancy Allman Lisa Anderson Jane Baine Floyd Baker Richard Ronald Kristy Robin Timothy Campanella Steve Paul Barnett Bay, Jr. Bell Bell Bell Benson Bentlage Berry Francis Biss Doug Bond Cecelia Bonjour William Bowen Dale Bowerman Marla Bowling Bill Boyd RoiAnn Bridges John Brockman Rebecca Brockman Dennie Brown Gertrude Brownsberger Richard Bulk Michael Bruton Joanna Burgelin Randall Burleson unrrvy Marla Bybee Epi Cabrera Melissa Capps Marian Carlson Elizabeth Carter Linda Casady Steve Canfield Ernest Camerino Mary Debbie Gregory Cassidy Cearnal Chambers Laura Robin Chew Chew Gregory Christy Michael Cigala Mark Clark Jeff Donald Coble Colbert Jimmie Cole Edward Coles David Comfort Jerry Compton Nancy Craig Fred Cox Tamara Patrick Dolores Crawford Crockett Culp Heather Cunningham Greg Curran Mark Dake Donald Dale Damon Danner Dee Christopher Steve Dennis Arthur Kathy James Dana Davey Davidson Davis Deal DeMint DeMint Dick Dreier Denise Frank Dunn Edwards K Lincoln Eldridge Steve Emery Tracy Leslie England Estes Marsha Evans John Ewing Vincent Featherson Bruce Richard Ann Fisher Forcum Flynn Fred Ford Vivian Tom Freeland Frey David Frye David Gailey Diana Gannaway Lisa Gardner Marinda Garman Gay Garrett Judi Garrity Gary Reed Cynthia Gilbert Julie Gillogly Michael Gondro Robert Goodwin Tom Greer Rebbecca Griffith Terry Grooms Robin Grosse Gregory Hailey Vicki Hartsell Fred Halversen Kathy Harding Sue Harding Sherrill Harrison Kimbra Hartley Karen Hatfield Cheryl Henning Owen Hendrix Wf Hephenou T f p I I err y Heathman Jimmie Hedges Douglas Robert Herron Hess Nancy Hicks J ' Tammy Hobbs Bruce Hodson Barb Hollingsworth Brent Hood Ann Maureen Hills Hilsabeck Tom Hood Barry Howerton Hutching John Ingram Allen Jennings Wayne Johnson David Jones Marilyn Jones Chris Kalmbach Mary Kalmbech Randy Kuem Ricky Lamar Donna Lambeth Greg Lee Nancy Laptad Gerald Lemasters Gail Leslie 33 Michael Steve Janie Brent John Ron Michael Dan Lightle Linsey Lindquist Loyd Mabrey Mabrey Maddox Maley Tom Malone Geoffrey Mann fames Manning John Maples Alan Marble Mary Marti Randy Marti Sue Martin Debra McClendon Matthew Bob McHarg McKay Norma McKinney John McKnight Ellen Daniel Claudia Mattes McCann McCloud Michael Kit-T Robert Jill Robert Alan Robert Robert Mitchell Moore Morris Morrison Morrison Munson Mutrux Myers 34 Cathy Jo Lewis Orler Otipoby Robyn Palmer Nannette Parker Mark Parrish John Norris Dennis Overton Oma Nichols Katherine Radmer Lindy Ratliff John Rimillard Lisa Renfrow Steve Riley Bob Carol Richmond Roberts Mark Russell Jerry Gary Dave Tammy Sadler Sampson Sanger Schaiff Tammy Janette Roper Rude K J Janice Robertson 35 Rick Sill Rick Simpson Richard Sink Jeffery Skaggs R. Beverly Smidt Smith Clair Shaw Susan Sharp Marvin Smith Don Smith Gary Smith Mickey Smith Patti Lindal Homer E. Smith Snider Snow James Snow Rick Darrell Joanna Nancy Patti Doug Russell Kevin Snyder Sour Sparlin Speck Spencer Sperry Spicer Staats ■V David Stattman Sam Robert Beth Brad Daniel Lee Anna Carol Starkey Stein Stevenson Stewart Stewart Stewart Stogsdill James G. Peggy Sharon David Charles Robert Norville Stotts Stremel Svilarich Swift Tate Taylor Taylor Teel 36 Robert Tyndall Ronald Walner Dixie Tyler James Kims Kyle Wakeem Walk Walker Michael Ward Richard Warden Charles Warren Marta Watts Lloyd Patricia Walker Walker Edward Wecker Patricia West Robert Walker Randy Wheeler Linda White Peggy Elizabeth Linda John White Williams Williams Wilson Kalvin White Randy Wheeler David White 37 Post-Graduates Walter Norma Autry Burks James Carter I Susan Charles Patrick Conrow Coorsey Curry Marilyn Dugan Marshall Dunham I Mark Hensley Vicki Emery Jim Haight Verna Franklin Sarah Hopkins Michael Gory Rick Johnson Marylin Groves Martha Joyce Thomas Hamel Joyce Judge Jill [ Koelkebeck LuAnn McConnell Martha Mohrlok Randy Robertson Michael Rogers Sandra Spencer Steven Weatherly Deborah Weaver Kenneth Whisman The 4 R ' s Pamela Abben Angela Adorno Lucy Adams ferry Adams Sandra Adamson Teresa Addison Valerie Adams m Allard Mark Attgaad Mm Allman m Allison 40 Reading, ' Riting, ' Rithmetic Registration Beth Danyi feet Alms Alim lif-l Alumbaugk il 1 lllliiliilllllll : Stella Lisa Michael Antth A maker Apfel Nicholas Richard Robert A rdito A rend Arfsirom x! Bookstore-Higher Education Starts Here 42 43 Timothy Elizabeth Jeff Steven Bay Beard Beard Bearden Let CUB Entertain You Movies for the year included both classics and new films. Students were treated to an outdoor viewing of two beach movies, a salute to Duke night featured John Wayne in Stagecoach. In Cold Blood , Repulsion , and the original version Invasion of the Body Snatchers highlighted the Hallow¬ een Party. There was a comedy night, a Freebie Week all day film festival and a toga party showing Animal House . Classics include d W.C. Field, Charlie Chaplin and Steinbecks The Grapes of Wrath. 44 Boogie the Night Away The C.U.B. sponsored several dances during the year. The dances were well attended and there were several people at the many films. The dances included several discos with music provided by Mike ' s Mobile Disco and Steve Scott. Live music by Crossfire , was featured at the Christmas dance. The other dances, with music by the D.J. ' s, were a street dance, which was moved inside because of the weather; a Turkey-Trot , with a dance con¬ test; a Founding Fathers Fling, during February; a Greek Week disco; and a toga party and dance during Freebie Week. 45 Larry Daniel, Youngest 4th Degree Black Belt Larry Daniel, youngest fourth degree black belt in the world, appeared here on March 26. A large crowd of about 250 watched Daniel break boards and concrete blocks and various other feats of karate. He used volun¬ teers from the audience to assist him in some of his exhi¬ bitions. One of his many acts included placing a watermelon on a student ' s stomach; the blindfolded Daniel split it with a sabre, leaving the student untouched. Another feat had Daniel stretched out on his back on a bed of nails with a block on his chest while a student delivered a sledgehammer blow to the block, shattering it. Daniel holds the world record in breaking, shattering 21 boards and 12 inches of concrete in 8.2 seconds, bettering the previous record of 20 boards and 10 inches in 10 seconds. He has appeared on ABC ' s Wide World of Sports and the CBS Sports Spectacular. Also, Daniel was a captain of the U.S. Karate team, helped Muhammad Ali train, and has won over 400 karate trophies and over 50 more in track competition. Karen Blmzier Luke Blmzter Kami Backstahler Mark Back Michael Michael Boekning Mark Both tiing Pete Bodon : : ■■M.ll . Lisa Bonebrake jam Roman Robert Banker Jacqueline Booe Robert Booker m Boore Mark Bostick Patrick Bothk Rick Borgard Sonata Bottorff Brenda Bounds Denms Charles Bowling Cynthia Bower Botoet Bill Monroe Meets the College Bill Monroe, award-winning anchorman and executive producer of NBC-TV ' s Meet the Press, spoke to Missouri Southern State College students and the general public on j March 12. His speech centered on the performance of the g Carter administration, the 1980 election, and America ' s fu¬ ture. On the Carter administration, Monroe commented that the President has shown a formidable sense of intel¬ lect, a sense of idealism and honesty, a sense of nerve in working with Congress and prudence and restraint while in office. But, Carter has repeatedly shown how inexperi¬ enced he is in the workings of Washington, developed few personal contacts, and exaggerated and promised too much on many issues. In the Presidential contest on the Republican side Mon¬ roe said that Ford may be in a position to give Reagan a race. However, starting late will be a weakness. As for the Democrats, Ted Kennedy was relying on the chance that the Presidents popularity was artificial due to the hostages and Afghanistan. So far all Kennedy has succeeded in do- 1 ing is making Carter look good, Monroe added. Theresa Bowlmg Debra Bowman Donald Kelly Bowman Mary Louise Boyd Michael Karen Brad field Gina Bradford Mary Bradford pmsp jerry Broker Carol Bradshaw Martha Broker Sharon Breda Terry Brechbuhler Kimberly Brewer Alexander Brieizke StePe Brigham Pool and Prestidigitation The College Union Board brought several performers to the campus. Among them were a billiard artist and a magician. A large crowd was on hand for both acts. Jack White dazzled the audience in the Student Center snack bar with pool wizardry and trickery. After defeat¬ ing the MSSC pool tournament champion, Larry Karst, White gave two performances showing his skill, tech¬ nique, and humor. John Fabchance displayed his slight of hand and other baffling illusions. He performed solo tricks and several with one or more volunteers from the snack bar audi¬ ence. 51 Eric Brown Erwin Brown Carlo Brother! on Janet Brown Frank Brown Brown Karen Brown Brown Kevin Brown Kelvin Brown Linda Brown Mark Brown Leslie Brown Southern digs Dizzy John Birks Dizz Gillespie, one of the world ' s most renowned musicians, appeared in concert in January, sponsored by the College Union Board. Since his begin¬ nings in the Big Band era of the 1940 ' s when his bebop music revolutionized the jazz world. Dizzy Gillespie has garnered new fans in every generation. He appears regu¬ larly at the major jazz festivals, including Monterey, Montreux, Newport and Newport-New York. Dizzy wowed the audience in Taylor PAC with piece after piece of classic jazz. The audience could no doubt agree with the Washington Post who called him ' The greatest living trumpeter in any music. Ronda Brumback Shettie Bryant fames Buchanan Charles Burke Debra Marsha Joe Buiiis Burks Burkybile Homer Burl Catheryn Burns Max Burns Martha Burr Carla Burns Dim Busalacri Barbara Bush foan Bush Debbie Butcher Alumni Share Insights | Southern Alumni returned to campus this fall to let stu¬ dents know what it ' s like in the professional world. A Ca¬ reer Opportunity Seminar sponsored by the Afro Ameri¬ can Society, brought together representatives from 18 area businesses and government agencies who visited with stu¬ dents in their respective career areas. The prospective em¬ ployees received information on job preparation and job hunting, how to prepare for and present a good interview and the range of opportunities available in the field. The Seminar not only brought successful alumni together with prospective graduates, but gave the alumni a chance to visit with each other and reminisce about their days at Southern. Enjoying a break in the seminar are opposite (left to right) Larry Thomason, Empire District; Donald Colbert, Eagle Picher; Fred Hatfield, Carthage Water Works; Terron Jackson, IBM; Clifford Wert, First National Bank in Joplin; Art Green, Bell Telephone, Kansas City. Dennis Caldwell Donald Byrd , fr. Jackie Campbell Johnny Sally Campbell Campbell Mary Cantrell Shelley Campbell lisa Camerer 55 Lisa CmirtU Willis Cantrell Dennis Carey William Carpenter Norma Carlin Daptti Carlton Bari Carroll 56 1 Books for the Blind A unique service for the blind was made available through the Spiva Library. Rob Reeser (shown at left) an accounting, economics and finance major who is blind, was instrumental in starting the program. Reading materials in the form of braille books, records and tapes are being re¬ ceived regularly by the library. Rob and his wife Julie are also donating braille magazines they receive after they fin¬ ish reading them. Spiva Library is the only library in the area providing such materials to the blind. Maria Cariermm Mark Carper Linda Kimberly Ca$tilhn pvf wgwF : Ralph Josephine Cesekki Marie Cesekki Paul Cesekki Vanesa Chappell 1 iii Cktro Ctfain Church well Church well Churchmil Nurses Pinned in Traditional Ceremony The Nurses Pinning Ceremony was held May 15 at 7:00 p.m. Twenty-three students re¬ ceived their gold pins designating them as Graduated Nurses from Betty Ipock. President Donald C. Darnton and James Maupin, Dean of the School of technology also participated in the ceremonies. A special address was given by K ' Alice Breining, RN,MN, Administrative Director of Nursing Services at Freeman Hospital. 58 Cole Bruce Coleman Stanley Coleman Raymie Robert Colimn Comer . wsgam Cathy Joseph Compton Compton Steven Comstock Conner Mathew Corr w Carolyn Cook David Toma- A Man Who Cares Coiten Cotton Cottrell Couch Violence begets violence and is unnecessary David Toma, ex-vice, narcotics and gambling detective for the Newark, New Jersey Ploice Department, spoke to the student body and general public in Taylor Audito¬ rium on March 5. In his speech, Toma stressed that violece is very unnecessary, violence begets violence and accomplishes nothing. In 20 years on the force, Toma never fired his gun in the line of duty. Toma believes that drug abuse is on the rise and the abusers are getting younger and younger everyday. He feels we have to educate children at the gradeschool lev¬ el against drug use. When I go to these gradeschools and high schools around the country it makes me sick. These kids don ' t even know what they are doing. Little I kids in grade school tell me they sit around with their parents and smoke out of the bong (water pipe). One lit¬ tle girl told me that her mother put cocaine on a mirror and let her two year old brother lick it off. Toma point¬ ed out that kids turn to drugs because of lack of leader¬ ship, love, and family caring. What really makes me sick are the people who sit back and do nothing to help 1 these kids who are looking for help from anyone. Its more than a nine to five job. You have to be able to com¬ municate on the same level with the kids. Toma is a very dynamic, down to earth individual who cares what is happening to the future future of the human race. I 61 General Westmoreland General William Westmoreland was the featured speaker on May 2. In addition to his lecture in Taylor Auditorium, the General joined the members of the Kappa Alpha Frater¬ nity in their annual storming of the Carthage courthouse and spoke at the ROTC Awards Ceremony. Westmoreland in his address to the college and community persons com¬ pared our nation to a stool with three legs—the economics leg, the military leg, and the moral leg. If any leg be weak then the country falters. He talked of the Salt I and Salt II Treaties, both of which he considers to be extremely lacking as far as the U.S. is concerned. His disappointment in military cutbacks was frequently displayed. He also discussed Iran, the world situation, and other topics. When asked about his impressions of the rescue mis¬ sion of the Iranian hostages (Thursday, April 24) Westmore¬ land commented, I ' m not sure the raid was a good idea in the first place. I ' m not sure if the damages and implications to our allies was fully assessed, but it was a noble effort. When commenting about the world situation he para¬ phrased a famous statement of Teddy Roosevelt ' s, We used to talk softly and carry a big stick. Now we ' re talking more than we should and the big stick isn ' t there. Westmore¬ land feels that the Soviets have pulled ahead of America in conventional warfare capability and the two nations have reached a nuclear-armaments standoff. However, he feels a nuclear war is remote. In comments on the loosening of the country ' s moral fi¬ bre, he said You are always hearing about people ' s rights— gay rights, black rights, equal rights—but how of¬ ten do you hear about responsibilities. With every right there comes a responsibility, a responsibility to earn the right and not to abuse that right. The general covered other issues during his lecture. When asked if he thought women should be drafted he re¬ sponded, You can answer that question as well as I can. Any man with guts would not want to have women fight¬ ing the war. A very popular statement with the audience was his comment, We should have the President serve six years and put him out for retirement. It is ridiculous to have a man running for the office while he is trying to serve as president. 62 Addresses College 63 Chuck Curts Michael Cusack Nedra Darnell ■Mike Dan .ii.ii. ..■■■■-. Westmoreland Leads Raid 64 I i 65 66 67 Sherrie Ckntta Dmm Oixm US, pi • Dodson ' , Mer} 0- ; Kerry Do y Dominique Depps iglliiili iiiiiiiiiilMii ■ lip ■ . g|| Debate: Gay Rights On September 14 Taylor Auditorium became the battleground for the pros and cons of being gay. The de¬ bate, sponsored by the College Union Board, between Dr. Bruce Voeller and Mike Thompson drew a crowd of close to 400 students and members of the community. Dr. Voeller is a leader in the gay civil rights movement while Mr. Thompson is involved in the Florida Republi¬ can Party, the Florida Conservative Union and Anita Bryant ' s Save Our Children campaign. The debate was actually a series of short debates on is¬ sues such as Why Gay Rights? , Are Homosexuals a Threat to the Family? , Teahcers, Homosexuality and Education , and Is it Natural to be Gay? Kinsey report data was frequently mentioned and refuted by both Voeller and Thompson. One issue which was never fully clarified in spite of its discussion throughout the debate was the choice to be or not to be gay. 68 69 Deborah Michel l Eddy Robert Edmak pi Bi Peter Edwards ' Tommie Edwards mdrtd Robert Economic Lecture Banker is first speaker Another VIP visited our campus as the first speaker of the business and economic lecture series inaugurated this ’ year by the Missouri Southern Foundation April 8. Albert E. Burger, Assistant Vice-President of the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, spoke in two lectures on Inflation and Federal Reserve Policy: Past, Present and Future. His speech dealt with the Fed, OPEC, and high interest rates in conjunction with inflation. He also discussed Fed policy and its influences on the financial markets. Mr. Burger, as assistant vice president, is responsible for coordination of current analysis of monetary, financial, and , international developments, including overseeing the prep¬ aration of the St. Louis bank ' s publications. Burger, besides authoring many articles in professional journals and his own book on the money supply, is adjunct professor at St. Louis University. 70 71 73 Home Away From Home 74 Emmanuel Francisco Jamee franklin Cathy Fredrick Fred Franks Kimberly Freeborn Friede Terry Friend Terri Fullerton Nancy Fullerton 75 im Tusan Patricia Garcia Metric Garrett jjTcpflifw WmtM Gamer miium Garrett Kathy Garrido Dennis Garrmn Stegge Retiring After 29 Years A familiar face around Billingsly Student Center re¬ tired in June after 29 years of service to the college. Dud¬ ley Stegge was hired in 1951 and held various position here. In addition to director of Billingsly Student Center he was football coach, athletic director, dean of students and dean of men. Stegge saw the growth of the college from Joplin Ju¬ nior College to Missouri Southern State College. He was proud of the college and proud to be part of it. Mr. Stegge served the college in whatever capacity was needed and even after his retirement Mr. Stegge will al¬ ways be a part of Missouri Southern State College. Upon his retirement Mr. Stegge was presented a mon¬ ey tree designed by Charlie Moss, manager of the college bookstore. 76 77 Student Center Dedicated Several hundred people gathered on campus Novem¬ ber 2 for the dedication of the newly enlarged college union as the Leon C. Billingsly Student Center. Dedica¬ tion ceremonies were held in the third floor rotunda of the new wing. Presidents from other colleges in the state were invited as well as dignitaries from the state legisla¬ ture and Department of Higher Education with whom Dr. Billingsly had worked during his years at the college. Featured speakers were Judge Robert P. Warden, Sena¬ tor Richard Webster, and Representative Robert E. Young. A reception was held in the second floor lounge area following the ceremonies. The comfortably furnished lounge will provide a hos¬ pitable setting for students relaxing between class es, as well as for informal gatherings for campus and commu¬ nity people. The newly decorated dining room (old A B) and additional conference rooms have also been used extensively. Lorie Giiluim Karen Gilbreih lacquetyn Gilpin Michael Glass Patricia Glass Maru Dawn Glassbutnet damn 79 80 Robert Green, Jr. Patricia Green . Gary Greene Christi Greer Shorn Grigsby Bette Grmzinger Dtmm Denise Grimm Jmke Critter Paul Gruenemid Not all Southern students took a spring break this year. The students in one general biology class were par¬ ticipating in a unique laboratory session—a campout at Roaring River State Park near Cassville. The class was designed for the non-science major to fill the general education requirement for the biological sciences. The course concentrated the semester ' s lab work into a week long campout with ecology and the environment as the main emphasis. As far as is known. Southern is the first college in the state to offer a field trip laboratory in a general freshman science class. The outdoor lab pre¬ sented a variety of experiences with nature for the stu¬ dents. The students camped out for five days at the state park in camping gear ranging from one person pup tents to sophisticated motor homes. The students were encouraged to keep careful notes of their observations and reactions and to experiment with each of their senses. One student commented that other classes can ' t show us in books what we can see or touch. I learned far more than I would have spending 2 or 3 hours a week in a lab. It was a great experience, com¬ mented one student. Being there—studying the plants and soils and rocks in the natural environment—I ' ll remember much more of what I learned remarked another student. The feel¬ ing of most, if not all the students, was that retention of what they had learned would be far greater as a result of the direct environmental experience they had. Nature Is Teacher 81 Fun Filled Freebie Week rk Mary Guenzel . Rodney Guinn Gulick -v PMfedl ' 5 . C H Catfis John Gtiiliek Gurley Guthrie UIIM  Teresa Guthrie t Lonnie Hackney v sjf c fib 0  Hadley Scott Hadley Hager Hagerfy Edward ' ■■ Ham faequeiin Halt College Union Board staged the most successful Freebie Week ever, climaxed by a midweek picnic at the shelter by the biology pond. Skydivers dropped out of a perfect blue sky, trailing brilliantly colored smoke, mimes enter¬ tained the crowd in silence while Southern Fried poured out their brand of rock music. Barbequed chicken with all the trimmings, balloons, snowcones filled up the crowd as they wandered over the field of mansion hill. Other features of the week included the annual fun run, folk and country concerts, Kansas City Philharmonic Or¬ chestra, film festival and a showing of Animal House com¬ plete with toga party. i Linda ' Hail am ferry Hamm Gary Hamilton Nancy Hannan David Hansen Steve Hammond DtWane Erin Hansford Hantak Pamela Harden Thomas Harlan If! Haralson 83 Freebie Week Bands 84 Regina Hayne$ mfe rn Charles Heeler . Trudy Hedges Linda Michael Heidemeich Hegeman Gary Heller Michele Heltm 85 CATHOLIC NEWMAN COMMUNITY Top Row (L to R): Mary Lemasters, John Taylor, Mark Ruzicka, Rick Ruzicka, Kathy McEntee, Cindy Taylor, Tim Vinyard. Middle Row (L to R): Dianner Roles, Therese Roles, Kim Freeborn, Brenda Jackson, Father Fergus. Bottom Row (L to R): Sheri Peasel, Dorsey Taylor, Liz Tonsi, Dr. James Jackson, Ann Johnson. 86 _t 87 Karen Hindman Deborah Hinds Lynn Hind $ Idamary Hines lesa Hirsch Shelly Kim Hirshey Hixenbaugh Claudia Hobbs Vickie Hobson Marvin Hodde Theresa Hodges Hoenes Bahamas Beckons Biomes Biology students and others interested in marine life worked in the sun and sea at Andros Island during the annual biomes trip in late May. After a semester of scuba diving lessons and studying the flora and fauna of the tropics, the students set out to find the species they had researched. Teams of researchers pursued a range of projects analyzing the coral reefs and the myriad forms of life they support, as well as cataloging the species of birds, reptiles and plant life found on Andros and the adjoining small islands. Forfar Research Center was their home for a week as each research team shared the day ' s findings with the group. Interest and enthusiasm for the success of the trip were so high that sponsor Jim Jackson sees the possibil¬ ity of developing a course in marine biology in the fu¬ ture. 88 Ksvla Hoffman Berths Hollow,ay Terresa fokanna Hollenbeck . HolMtty ■■Hi Gregory Holmes j — IMil! Brenda Stuart Hooker Damd Hopkins 89 Mkhttei Hopper Hostetler Donald Hard Bradley Home Tracy Mark Kim Harrell Hoskins Hasp Betty Houck Martha Hough Theresa Jim Kim Houlihan Hotmsehtll Householder David Howard Kevin Howard Kick Howard Omicron Delta Epsilon Back Row (L to R): Mark Wright, Charles Leitle, J. S. Jaswal, Lynn R. Gittner, John Reeve, Randy Smith, Dee Lynn Davey, Debbie Everett, Rob Reeser, Jeff Gibson, Mary Kalmbach, Blaine White, Jean Powell, Lee Ann Crabb, Dr. Donald Darnton. Second Row (L to R): Jerry Heathman, Dennis Skaggs, Gail Leslie, Bob Croghan, Nancy Hicks, Steve Woodruff, Marilyn Back, Kathy Harding, Ann Flynn, David Jones. Front Row (L to R): Sally Reed, Marti Keethler, Laura Spaeth, Becky Yocum, Laurel Weller, Jill Morrison, Deion York, Julio Leon. 91 Delta Gamma Back Row (L to R): Kim Ross, Teresa Horner, Nicholette Ross, Cecilia Nims, Jill LaGosse, Amy Sieglinger, Debbie Melaven, Jackie Booe, Shannon Smith, Sue St. Clair, Alice Wakeem. Front Row (L to R): Tracy England, Kim Beckebrock, Denise Dunn, Donna Lambeth, Crystal Schnittker, Lisa Cantrell, Kelly Seanor, Celia Righthouse, Melinda Williard, Sheri Brooks, Debbie Spencer. David Johnson Danette Johnson Be v Johnson Greg Johnsotj M Johnson Kevin Johnson Michael Michael Johnson Michael Johnson Pam Johnson Engineers Front Row (L to R): Jim Wekeem, Mehrdad Mehmandoost, Terry Largent. Middle Row (L to R): Bobby Stafford, Gary . Dodson, Brian Miller, Russell Wright, James Parrish. Back Row (L to R): Doug Barlett, Mary Shimp, Russell Phillips, Rochelle Boehning. 1 95 Society for the Advancement of Management Bottom Row (L to R): Debbie Evertt, Becky Yocum, Cathy j Pearcy, Barb Drummy, Lee Bogdanich, Cathy Schoolcraft. Second Row (L to R): Mark Wright, Jim Kanakis, Bob McKay, Brad Coggin, David Clevenger. 97 lattice Knowles Mitch Kruse Kurt is KoUmeter Valerie Kohler K rner Edwina Kreighbaum Carolyn Kmcheski Susan Kramer -Cathie Kreuiztger Kunoe The Mouse Trap by Agatha Christie The Cast Mollie Ralston. Giles Ralston. Christopher Wren. Mrs. Boyle. Major Betcalf. Miss Casewell . Mr. Paravincini. Detective Sergeant Trotter .Jill Duncan .Alan Raistrick Tim McCullough ... Verna Franklin ... Geoffrey Mann .Sherry Scott .Scott Arkle .Darryl Alton 98 99 Matthews Hall Completed The new 1.3 million dollar Norvall M. Matthews Hall was completed last fall as phase 1 of a long range two- phase project of the Technology Division. The first floor encompasses a complete general Indus¬ trial Arts Laboratory for woods, plastics, metals, finishing and welding. Computer Science moved from its quarters in Kuhn Hall to the second floor of the new building, providing more space for a program that not only handles enroll¬ ment, grades, accounting and other functions of the col¬ lege business, but also has computerized programs of many other schools in the area. The computer center is now operating 24 hours a day. The Secretarial Science department is housed on the third floor providing the most sophisticated, up-to-date equipment, including word processing machines, offset presses, and other new duplicating equipment. A shorthand laboratory features a wireless master ter¬ minal which can dictate to the individual secretarial units materials at many different speeds, allowing the students to continually test and increase their speed and skills. T Chester Urn Richard Lmdley tm Lindquist Hebert Uppimett Hebert Linker V ' i Mary Littlefield Maryt Uttietm 102 103 mm SHOW-ME CELEBRATION COMPANY and Joplin ACE present ROBIN HOOD by James Norris THE CAST Alan a ' Dale (Minstrel).Barry Martin Dame Martha Fitzooth.Carla Hicks Maid Marion.Maureen McCullough Robert of Locksley (Robin Hood).Zander Brietzke Effel Rottingnail. Warren Mayer The Sheriff of Nottingham.Tim Warren Sir Guy of Gisborne.Mike Williams Little John Little.Robert Lippincott 104 Friar Tuck. Will Scarlet. Adam Nosbung Serena. Heather. Ruth. Agravaina. Eric of Linden.. .Steve Carroll .J. Todd Belk .Jim Blair Brenda Michael .Kathy Ness .. Maura Holmes .Annie Post David Stephens 105 V. Richard Martin Stacey Martin Tina Martin William Martin Martz Mascker Met |K X±f tr f ft , ■ ' m, t % • 0 Oanald Johnny Mathes Mathes Coleita Mathh Malaine Mattes udiih Matthews Brian Warren Jacquelyn Mattox Mayer Mayfield A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams 106 The Cast Neighbor Woman. Eunice Hubbell. Stanley Kowalski. Stella Kowalski. Steve Hubbell. Harold Mitchell (Mitch) Blanche DuBois.. Pablo Gonzales. A Young Collector. Flower Vendor. Strange Woman. Strange Man. Various Street People. .Rita Henry .Maura Holmes .Barry Martin .Jannell Robinson .Tim Warren .Dan Weaver .Jenny Blaylock .Jim Blair .Zander Brietzke .Carla Hicks .Kendra Stith .Warren Mayer Maureen McCullough, Martha Walker, Zander Brietzke John y:m Rmdy Mayfield Mayfield Cheryl Maynes Rita McCabe McAllister McAllister Deborah McCain Janet McCamman David McCmtlla Rick McCiaru Charles McCleary Evelyn McClellan ■Kimberly McCorkle Jem McCord 107 Melinda McCoy Patrick McCox McCoy Mf McCrary Suannc Debbie McCrary McCroskey Maureen Timothy McCullough McCullough Altrnia McDonald James McDonald Margaret McDonald Kathleen McEntee SHOW-ME CELEBRATION COMPANY and Joplin ACE present The Puppet Prince by Allen Cullen The Cast Nicolette. Magnus the Magician. Seamus O ' Shaughnessy . Niccolo, the Puppet Prince. The Dutchess of Umbrage. Bessie, a maid. The Leprechaun. The Royal Rooster. The Turk. .Kendra Stith .Michael Apfel Alexander Brietzke .Phil Oglesby ....Jannell Robinson Martha Lee Walker .Steve Lewis .A1 Raistrick .Tim Wilson Casey McGinty fames MeOit Kay McGehee Mark McCriff Linda McGinnis Melissa MeGinty Pat McKay Marcia McGuire Rhonda McKee Marian McKee Karen McKee Kelksa McKinney Angela McKinney John McKinney 109 1 mm Born Yesterday ' HV l Jeanne Doreen McMullen McNally Ginger McNeely Atyse Ronald McPherson McReynolds Mrthael McValanahan Meadors Mehrdad Mehmandmst Medlin Medlin Meknad Mehmandoosl Mchrer Melavtn by Garson Kanin no THE CAST Helen, the maid.Rita Henry Paul Verral. Michael Williams Eddie Brock.Jim Blair Harry Brock.Chris Larson Billie Dawn.Maureen McCullough Fred Devery.Barry Martin Senator Hedges.Tom Smith Mrs. Hedges.Kelly Williams Mr. Etherege, the assistant manager. Warren Mayer Floyd, the barber.Mike Von Canon Madge, the manicurist.Rebecca Ward Charlie, the bootblack.Russell Brock Buzz, the bellhop.Chester Lien tttrmim ill!!!! Laura Meredith Mark Meredith Kristi Paul Merrick Merrifield • v rv ? Richard Metsker Anita Meuschke Randy Patricia Brenda Meyer Michatek Michael m Tami Moore Susan Moore. Brenda Moore Harold Moore Emit? Moore Moore m%- - 1 n v ::v Carol Morris Mitt Morin Kathy Morin lane Morgan William Moon tlld y flint Moorhead Moorhouse MORNINGSTAR y i 112 Dmm Mosky Cynthia . Mms Robert Moult David M uton Brent Murray Wesleu Murray John Murray Murray 113 John nil Miksell Brian Miller Rita Miller Robert Miller H Steoe Miller Terri Miller The Boyfriend 114 By Sandy Wilson THE CAST Hortense. Maisie Merriweather, Dulcie. Fay . Nancy. Polly Browne. Marcel. Pierre. Alphonse. Madame Dubonnet.... Bobby Van Husen. Tony Brockhurst. Percival Browne. Lord Brockhurst. Lady Brockhurst. The Waiter. .Vicki Taylor .Karla Knost Taylor .Brenda Michael Maureen McCullough .Lu Anne Wilson .Jannell Robinson .Tim Wilson .Zander Brietzke .Jon Marquardt .Mary De Armond .Jim Blair .Barry Martin .Chris Larson . Milton Brietzke .Nelda Lux .Warren Mayer Valerie Charlie Mttchell Mmer Clint Mitchell Pamela Mitchell Kevin Mitchell Robin Mitchell Sandy Metis Terry Mitchell Terry Mitchell Charles Mizer Montgomery Mikell Kelly Montgomery Mooney David Produced by Theatre and Music Departments t ! t I Alpha Psi Omega ! Front to back: Sam Claussen, Geoff Mann, Dan Weaver, Mark Harris, Jannell Robinson, Pat Kluthe, Duane Hunt, Milton Brietzke, Nelda Lux, Joyce Bowman. 117 The Lion ' s Den famt O’Brmt Terry, O ' Cmmr Lonnie O ' Dell Renee O ' Dell Robert Oexman ' Marty Q’Flaherty Dean Oglesby Phil Oglesby Ken Oglesby ... 118 Dennis O ' Neal Kelly O ' Neal Scoff Orcutt Vhmn Qsbom Sally Osbvm Oetnd Bore nee Ovcutf Timothy Omeni 119 WKKM Unites Given Given mm Owen Kmhtern mmsm Kimberly Owns Patrice Kimberly Douglas Pabsl-Cearnai Pace ' Packer i Air Parley Marty Parker r ®Vm • Georgia Paul Vivian Palmer Cathy Partsh ftekie Parker Michelle Parrish Industrial Technology Front Row (L to R): Kirby Heimsoth, Scott Rogers, Sarah Hopkins, Glenn Simmons, Anne Johnson, Dalana Underwood, Sarah Kirk. Back Row (L to R): Don Schultz, Mary Livingston, Cheryl Maynes, Sharon Buda, Kim Yoos, Roger Adams, Bonita Adams, Terry Westerhold, Karen Wilkinson, Jerry Bore, Sheryl Wissbaum, Kendall Brockman. Not pictured: Leisa Becker 121 Cvnthm Peck Durard Pendergmft Danki PeKarek Janice Pmdergraft Kelley Patti Pendergrafi Pendergrafi Shat nine Penman David Perkins Mark Perry Signs of the Times 122 123 lilii 124 Tri Beta Front Row (L to R) Paula Gilbert, Diane Jones, Ivy Pugh, Debbie McCain, Lisa Thomas, Linda Hartman, Claudia Thomas, Sandy Crane, Debbie Dennison. Second Row: Mark Mense, Steve Arnold, Jerry LeMasters, Dale Keppler, Mark Dake, Monte Harrison, Rich Joseph, Mike Youngblood. Last Row: Jim Cupp, Steve Hayes, Scott Rosenthal, Steve Lages, Bob Tyndall, Tim Vinyard, Carlo Klott, Larry Brothers, Art Eberting, Greg Cristy, Pete Boden, Mark Meredith, Jay McKay, Kyle Baugh 125 Winter Wonderland 126 127 Henry Robertson Saundra Roberhm .-n.n.r—■!!—II Sigma Nu Left to right: Joe Strom, Scott Howard, Ken Hempen, Gene Moult, Greg Storm, Susan Sexton, Rich Joseph, Robin Wells, Corvin Morse. Not pictured: Jim Kissinger, Greg Phillips, Matt Rouse, Mark Current, Whit Autry, Kyle King, Perry Stephens, Chip Riley, Bill Scorse. 128 ! SIGMA MU L 129 jilllll 130 I Zeta Tau Alpha Back Row (1 to r): Cheryl Golden, Kayla Hoffman, Lori Youll, Diane Brothers, Carla Brotherton, Christi Greer, Pam Hart, Ginger Smalley. Fifth Row: Robin Wells, Rayma Hartley. Fourth Row: Sherry Craig, Vicky Tupper, Andra Meuschke, Cathy Provance. Third Row: Linda Ellard. Second Row: Tracy Jones, Tammy Pflug, Gail McEntire. First Row: Dena Hyde, Jenny Lundstrom, Patty Daugherty. 131 Linda f Y% Kim Salchow mm Saegert Rodney Sander s Sampson Kevin Sander! in Mark Sandridge College Players Front Row (1 to r): Sally Jefferies, Zander Brietzke, Dan Weaver, R. D. Lippincott, Barry Martin. Second Row: Jill Duncan, Kendra Stith, Kelly Williams, Mike Williams, Cheryl Wissbaum, Kim Crisler, Maureen McCullough, J. Todd Belk. Third Row: Tim McCullough, Verna Franklin, Geoff Mann, Cheryl Golden, Nelda Lux, Tracy Jones, Carla Hicks, Pat Kluthe, Milton Brietzke. Fourth Row: Chet Lein, Duane Hunt, Tom Hood, Jenny Blaylock, Mark Harris, Joyce Bowman. Fifth Row: Tim Wilson, Jannell Robinson, Sam Claussen, Mike Apfel. i, 133 Missouri State Student Nurses Association Richard Schramm Janet Schulze Russell Schultz Michael Schwartz Schwartz Schweitzer Chester Scudder Michael Seibert nr I I i First Row: (Left to right) Mila Bishop, Roberta Barnett, Ka- i ren Vinyard, Marsha Dale, Phyllis Medlin, Cindy Bower, Margaret McDonald. Second Row: Maggie Dagley, Karen Sapp, Roxie Ward, Kay Nippes, Carol Russell, Martha Baughman, Ronda Berryhill, Sandra Adamson, Mary Lakey, I Mary Farmer, Marilyn Jacobs—Faculty Sponsor. Third Row: Kathy Garrido, Donna Gross Jones, Kayleen Toller, Bonnie Graham, Julia Nash, Hermina Mensink, Linda Wilson, Lana Herren, Joy Henderson, Sandy Arkenberg Wright. Fourth Row: Carolyn Queen, Robert Carter, Bennie Roughton, Eliz¬ abeth Larkin, Janice Burchett, Don Cook, David Burnside, Becky Griffith, Becky Ramey, Marilyn Knaust, Terri Schumate, Chuck Welch, Carla Burris. Fifth Row: Claudette Galvin, Laura Zellers, Sharon Orr, Peggy Svilarich, Janet Bycroft, Steve Evans, Janet Scoles. Darnel Mark Shoffar Shattenburger Rick Shamblin Regin Shank Kenneth Sharm Annie Sharp Shaskey Cheryl Sheldon Robert Sheldon 135 NEW MEMBERS (1 to r) Front row: Scott Bennett, Steve Myers, Ed Turski, Buddy Higdon. Middle row: Danny Beck, Jerry Hoffman, Steve Blue, Steve Stone, Mike Rodgers. Back row: Robert Ellington, Bob Besalke, David Laird, Charles Smith. 136 MEMBERS Front Row: Robert Comer, Steve Robinson, Jim Haley, James Perry. Back Row: Keith Robertson, Joe Tournear, Rich Barnett OFFICERS Front Row: Pat Law, Secretary, Robert Burnham, Histori¬ an, Bobby Cornelison, Doorkeeper. Back Row: Mike Gondro, Initiation Chairman, Greg Christy, Vice Presi¬ dent, Steve McKay, President, Wayne Tichacek, Parlamentarian. Not Pictured: Steve Lindsey, Corre¬ sponding Secretary, Kalvin White, Treasurer. 1 Kappa Alpha 137 i 138 I t Panhellenic | Left to Right Tammy Pflug—Vice-President Edwina Kreighbaum—Treasurer | Julia Nash—President Debby Spencer—Secretary Msrfa Smith Marilyn Smith Shunnm Smith Smith Kill!! Smith - Mtchael Brenda Soko$ky 139 140 Alan Stanley Rick Stanley Melvin DeAnn Stark Cynthia Stauffer Elizabeth Steffenson w IP Chad Keith Stebbim Steere • t 141 Pershing Rifles Bottom Row, 1 to r: Gerald R. Bryant, James T. Nichols; Top Row, 1 to r: Judy Willard, Milt Morin, Robert Ellington, Ad- - visor Captain Rousselot 142 t Ajfcwsas Sarah.- SubteiU Peter Suit wan Stuffhbewn Michael 143 1 144 ) i Dental Hygienists Left to right. Row 1: Angela McKinney, Ann Johnson, Sheri Peasel, Sarah Hopkins, Heather Cunningham, Kim Dake; Row 2: Leisa Becker, Sharon Breda, Gayle Caldwell, Kay Doyle, Shawnda Rolands, Penny Shoemaker; Row 3: Kathy Radmer, Jamie Head, Jeannie Wikwar, Kay Wylie, Kayla Word, Kathy Landgraf; Row 4: Carrie Egan, Liz Tonsi, Pam Cooper, Lisa Looney, Susan Killingsworth, Karen Gilbreth, Virginia Ellis, Shelly Campbell, Theresa Hollenbeck, Lina Talken, Paula Gilbert, Pat Macy. Kathleen Ted Terri Tennis Kent Thden Claudia Thomas David Thomas Elizabeth Thomas Thomas 145 Robert Thomas Stephen Thomas Tim ' Thomas wuqqmi ' RI Mike Steven Nita Thornburgh Merrill ' s Appearance Timely John P. Merrill, director of policy research for the U.S. Department of Defense, spoke here on April 25. He spoke mostly about the Soviet threat to U. S. security, but he touched lightly on the attempted rescue of the hos¬ tages in Iran. The attempt came late Thursday night the evening before his appearance here. Merrill would not discuss in detail the rescue mission because disclosure of the information could jeopardize national security. The mission was undertaken because of increasing concern for the safety of the hostages, due to border clashes between Iran and Iraq as well as in¬ creasing internal unrest in Iran, according to Merrill. The Soviets pose the most significant challenge to U. S. security, Merrill said. The United States, fortunately, is by most measures the strongest nation in the world, he stated. In nuclear measures, the U.S. and Russia are about equal. To deter nuclear war is the most fundamen¬ tal defense and to do this could lead to war, for which the U.S. must be ready. The Soviets are building up mili¬ tary strength, he pointed out, and are aiming toward global challenge and the U. S. must respond to that challenge. The United States must have adequate mili¬ tary capability and the will to use it if necessary, he said. 1 ■ — 11,11 David Thrasher Angela Thurman Wayne Tichacek Jessie Tkdeman Kayleen Toller Michael Tosh Tournear 147 Kurt ■UMel Underwood Underwood Uptegrove Lambda Beta Phi Bottom Row, 1 to r: Anita Redden, Kathy Ness, Edwina Kreighbaum, Stephine Cupp, Penny Baker, Tammy Ewing; Top Row, 1 to r: Carla Corbin, Dawn England, Nita Santigo, Sally Williams, Rita Henry, Autumn Raymond, Kelly Ness 148 : fohn Vaughn $tan Van Ostran William-Van . Vuikmburg Elizabeth Vmgel Slemn Vaughn ' Mn Vandiver VanWmkk Jeff Vreehmd Vmyard Vaverka Crossroads Staff The 1979-80 Crossroads Staff: Front Row L to R: Steve Myers, Tim Vinyard, Campy Benson, Gary Gray. Back Row L to R: Joyce Cole, Doug Barlet. Members not pictured: Adviser Gwen Hunt, Bar¬ bara Hutton, Kathy Harter, Pam Fair, Dave Gaumer, Vic England, Mark Poole Becky Donna Wilma Waggoner Waggoner Waggoner Jody Wagner Donald Walker Jami Walker Martha Walker Delia Walker Walker Walker Leontyne Walton Wahter David Warden Bruce Warner Cams Warren Warihen Mervtn Warthen Warthen Jane Washburn Watkinson Waters Cynthia Timothy Watts Weathers Glenn Watson 151 I Mi ■■ € f Weever Kim turner] mum Jonathan Weeks Jme Weitzel ill Cheerleaders The 1979-80 Cheerleaders were chosen in the spring of 79 by a panel of judges. The 1979-80 cheerleaders are bottom row L-R: Mike Owen, Mascot, Sgt. Mike Rogers, Milt Morin, Captain. Middle Row L-R: Kevin Howard, Connie Dan¬ iel, Tom Bass, Genea Routh, Campy Benson. Top Row L-R: Tina Fleming, Ivy Pugh, Dian Jones, Captain. Not pictured is sponsor Pam Walker. 152 Kelvin Whaley Catherine ■■ : Wheal Wheeler ■fim Whelan lame WMtacre Wki enhmit i V“ ' 3 . Cmme White Whitchurch Lift m  Htfn White Leonard White 153 Cknns White head Sandra Whitehead Freda Whiteley Whitmire Crysfsf Wicks Teresa Wickstrm Linda Wilbert Linds Wilkerson Martha Wilkerson College Union Board Seated: Glen Edgin, Todd Belk, Shawn DeGraff, Lori Youll, Tracy Jones, Mike Rogers, Gwen Hunt. Standing: Gary Gray, Doug Carnahan, Campanella Benson, Geneva Rough, Vic England. 154 Karen Kelly Williams David Williams Dee Williams Brenda Williams Atm Williams Lisa WilUe Sieve Williams Rebecca Williams Michael Williams Williams Williams 155 Dennis Witte Kimberly terry Wilson Linda Wilson Wilson Michael Wilson • Wilson Tm Wilson James Mebin Wintend Winslone, Jr. Cheryl Wissbaum Daniel Wrntjen WHUch Webster Hall Council Front Row: Hal Castilini, head resident; Marty O ' Brien, President; Julie Freeborn, Secretary. Back Row: Frank O ' Brien, Treasurer; Todd Johnston, Vice-President. 156 Koinonia Left to Right Back Row: Jim Byrd, Brent Hood, John Maples. Third Row: Teresa Byrd, Tim Wilson, Ja¬ nice Jones. Second Row: Mary Farris, Terresa Hollenbeck, Ron Jones. First Row: Butch Byrd, Kathy Soper, Pam Cooper, Karen Schulze. Deborah Woff Amy Woloszyk Ken Woepke Chuck Womack Woodard Rhonda Woods tunny Dwayne Woodhull Woods Aaron Woody Wayne Woods 157 158 Student Senate SENIORS top left: Greg Christi, Becky Yocum, Tom Ma¬ lone, Greg Harris, Rob Williams, Phillip Pugh. JUNIORS center left: Campy Benson, Vic England, Carlo Klett, Richard Bigley, Rob Reeser, Ivy Pugh. SOPHOMORE be¬ low left: Christie Russell, Gary Tallon, Shawn DeGraff, Glen Edgin, Jeff Johnson, Jerry Tucker, Joe Angles, Tod Johnston. FRESHMAN top: J.L. Post, Lee Bogdanich, Rick Metsker, Terri Miller, Tracy Jones, Jon Marquardt, Dian Young, Genea Routh. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS above: Terri Miller—Clerk, Mike Cigala—Secretary, Robert Mutrux—President, Terry Driskill—Vice-President, Jill Morrison—Treasurer. 159 General Administration Dr. Donald C. Darnton, President Dr. Floyd E. Belk, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Paul E. Shipman, Vice President for Business Affairs Mrs. Myrna L. Dolence, Affirmative Action Officer College Development Mrs. Gwen E. Hunt, Director of Public Information Mrs. Julie S. Hughes, Director of Alumni Affairs Mrs. W. Sue Billingsly, Director of Missouri Southern Foundation Admissions — Registration — Placement—Continuing Education Mr. Richard D. Humphrey, Director of Admissions Mr. George H. Volmert, Registrar Mrs. Lorine V. Miner, Director of Placement Dr. David C. Bingman, Director of Continuing Education and Assistant to Vice President for Academic Affairs Library Services Mr. Elmer E. Rodgers, Head Librarian Mr. Ross C. Snyder, Director of Educational Media Ms. Barbara A. Beard, Circulation Librarian Mrs. Arlene E. Moore, Reference Librarian Mrs. Bettie J. Mueller, Processing Librarian Mrs. Mary Lou Dove, Periodical Librarian Mr. Charles E. Nodler, Archivist and Acquisition Librarian Student Personnel Services Dr. Glenn D. Dolence, Dean of Student Personnel Services Mr. Dudley F. Stegge, Director of College Union Mr. Douglas M. Carnahan, Dean of Men and Director of Housing Mrs. Myrna L. Dolence, Dean of Women Dr. Eugene C. Mouser, Director of Counseling and Testing Mr. Larry K. Karst, Guidance Counselor Mr. James E. Gilbert, Director of Financial Aids and Awards Mr. Bobby L. Martin, Veterans Coordinator Mrs. Kreta C. Gladden, Admissions, Aids and Awards Counselor Mrs. Irma J. Hartley, College Nurse Mrs. Sallie L. Beard, Director of Women ' s Athletics Mr. James L. Frazier, Director of Men ' s Athletics Administrative Services Mr. Sidney S. Shouse, Controller Mr. Howard L. Dugan, Director of Buildings, and Grounds Mr. Adrian L. Meacham, Director of Security and Safety Mr. A. Dale Mooney, Director of Office Services Mr. Charles D. Moss, Bookstore Manager Division of Arts and Sciences Dr. Harold Cooper, Dean DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. William L. Ferron, Head Dr. Robert E. Smith, Head Dr. Gerald E. Elick History Dr. E. Sam Gibson Dr. Tom L. Holman Dr. James R. Jackson Dr. Robert P. Markman Dr. Orty E. Orr Dr. Dennis R. Murphy Dr. Vonnie R. Prentice Dr. Gail K. Renner Mr. Wayne E. Stebbins Dr. Delbert F. Schafer (On Leave) Mr. David L. Tillman Mr. Paul Teverow DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS Political Science Dr. F. Joe Sims, Head Mr. Ray G. Minkler Mr. James R. Spradling Mrs. Annetta E. St. Clair Art Dr. Donald R. Youst Mr. Darral A. Dishman, Director Mr. Val A. Christensen Mr. Nathanial S. Cole Sociology Mr. Jon H. Fowler Dr. Judith L. Conboy Mr. Garry J. Hess Dr. Stephen J. Grove Dr. Conrad E. Gubera Dr. Raymond E. Kellner Music Dr. Albert J. Carnine Mr. Don D. Tate (On Leave) Mr. William C. Elliott Dr. Wayne A. Harrell Mr. Robert A. Harris Mr. Pete Havely IN MEMORIAM Dr. Charles C. Thelen Delbert Johnson , who died in January, was director of the Lion Pride Band since its formation in 1967. Theatre His energetic dedication built the band into a fine Mr. Milton Brietzke, Director musical organization which represented the col¬ Mrs. G. Joyce Bowman lege in events all over the area. His work also took Mr. Samuel L. Claussen the Pride to our games in Las Vegas and to the Mr. Duane L. Hunt winter carnival in Minneapolis-St. Paul. ADRIAN L. MEACHAM, director of Security for j the college since 1975, died June 27. As a former Joplin Police Chief and member of the Joplin force for 20 years he was highly respected among law enforcement personnel in the area. His integ¬ rity and sense of humor earned him the same re¬ spect and friendship among college students and faculty. J 161 — DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Dr. J. Larry Martin, Head Mr. Rochelle L. Boehning Mrs. Mary A. Elick Mr. Jack D. Jolly ; Mr. William R. Livingston Mr. Gary R. Mulkey Dr. Joseph J. Shields Dr. P. K. Subramanian Dr. Gerald E. Suchan DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES Dr. Vernon D. Baiamonte, Head Dr. L. R. Albright, II Mr. Harrison M. Kash Dr. Russell A. Phillips Mr. Marion E. Sloan Mr. Arhur L. Strobel Dr. Phillip R. Whittle DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Mr. Richard W. Massa, Acting Head Mrs. E. Enid Blevins Dr. Harold W. Bodon Dr. Carmen M. Carney Mrs. Mary L. Cornwell Dr. Jimmy C. Couch Dr. Elliott A. Denniston Miss Lucille E. Dinges Mr. Richard H. Finton Dr. Helen R. Gardner Mr. George C. Greenlee Dr. Henry L. Harder Mr. W. Craig Hutchison Dr. Joseph P. Lambert Mrs. Grace C. Mitchell Dr. Henry G. Morgan, Jr. Mr. Vernon L. Peterson Dr. Harry E. Preble Mrs. Bobbie Z. Short Mr. Dale W. Simpson Dr. Ann M. Slanina Mrs. Doris A. Walters Dr. Harry Zuger DIVISION OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Mike L. Land, Dean DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. Max D. Oldham, Head Mrs. Sallie L. Beard Mr. Anthony J. Calwhite Ms. Cecilia C. Chamberlin Mr. Ronald R. Ellis Mr. James L. Frazier Mr. Rodney R. Giesselmann Mr. Douglas B. Landrith Mr. John E. Salavantis Mr. Warren F. Turner Mrs. Pamela K. Walker Mr. T. D. (Chuck) Williams Ms. G. I. Willoughby DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Allan L. Combs, Head Dr. Brian C. Babbitt Dr. Betsy Q. Griffin Dr. J. Merrell Junkins Dr. Roger Paige Dr. Sam J. Starkey, Jr. Dr. James T. Volskay Dr. Michael E. Banks Dr. Leland D. Easterday Dr. Robert O. Highland Mrs. G. Erin Ray Mrs. Hilda E. Richardson Dr. James V. Sandrin Mr. Ross C. Snyder Dr. Bob F. Steere Dr. J. Harvey Walthall Dr. Robert C. Wiley Mr. Edward W. Wuch 162 Automotive Technology Mr. Roger E. Adams Mr. James C. Holmes Computer Science Mr. Max D. Roux Mr. Willis D. Calicott Dr. John M. Cragin Mr. Robert W. Mammen Dental Programs Mrs. Mary A. Gremling Mrs. Sherre R. Conway Mrs. Nancy J. Karst Mrs. Patricia F. Noirfalise Ms. Mary Lou Zaremba Division of Technology Mr. James K. Maupin, Dean Law Enforcement Mr. Donald L. Seneker Dr. Melvyn W. Mosher Mr. Wendell C. Richards Mr. Jack G. Spurlin Mr. Robert R. Terry Mr. Jimmie L. Williams Machine Technology Mr. Donald J. Schultz Military Science MAJ. Warren D. Garlock CPT. John R. Rousselot M SGT. Gabriel DiGesualdo SFC Michael T. Rogers Drafting and Design Mr. Ronald J. Morgan Industrial Arts Mr. Robert D. Gelso Nursing Mrs. Betty J. Ipock Mrs. Dorris T. Elgin Mrs. Marilyn J. Jacobs Mrs. Retha L. Ketchum Mrs. Mary G. Ross Division of Business Administration Dr. Julio S. Leon, Dean Mrs. Jocelyn L. Acker Mrs. Edith M. Compton Mrs. E. Carolyn Cunningham Mr. Carl A. Finke Ms. June M. Freund Mr. R. Michael Garner Mr. Larry W. Goode Mrs. Kathleen G. Grim Mr. James L. Harbin BOARD OF REGENTS Fred G. Hughes—1980 William J. Schwab, Jr.—1981 Ray W. Grace—1982 Glenn D. Wilson—1983 Jerry E. Wells—1984 Loren Olson—1985 Elvin Ummel—Secretary Dr. Jasbir S. Jaswal Mr. Bernard A. Johnson Mrs. L. Juanell Kirkendoll Mrs. Kathryn C. Koger Dr. L. Keith Larimore Dr. Charles E. Leitle Mr. Terry D. Marion Mr. Robert J. Miller Mr. William H. Paapanen Mr. John W. Tiede Dr. Edward Vento BOARD OF TRUSTEES Fred G. Hughes Arthur Kungle, Sr. Carolyn D. McKee Donald R. Patterson Elvin Ummel Jerry E. Wells 1980 Commencement Outstanding Teachers Named Grace C. Mitchell and J. Larry Martin were named the first recipients of the college ' s outstanding teaching awards at commencement. Mrs. Mitchell, assistant pro¬ fessor of English, was named Outstanding Teacher of a Freshman Class , while Martin, professor of mathemat¬ ics, received the Outstanding Teacher Award. Both received checks for $1,000 and an award plaque from the Missouri Southern Foundation which initiated the awards. Mrs. Mitchell, who began teaching at Southern in 1958, was cited for her excellence and dedication in teaching English composition 101, a general education requirement in basic writing skills. She was praised for her devotion to her profession and to her students, and for her exceptionally wide and lively intellectual inter¬ ests which enable her to stimulate her students ' inter¬ ests. Larry Martin, has taught all levels of math courses and 1 was praised by students as a friendly, understanding and patient teacher who seems sincerely interested in j each student ' s achievement. Recommendations for the award noted that Martin motivated his students to want to learn what he had to teach and that he gave them con¬ fidence to learn more than they thought possible. Approximately 359 degrees were awarded in com¬ mencement exercises May 16. Eighty-six students gradu¬ ated with honors. The ceremonies were held at 7:00 pm in Hughes Stadium and Robert H. Duesenberg, Chair¬ man of the State Coordinating Board for Higher Educa¬ tion, was commencement speaker. Robert A. Harris, As¬ sistant Professor of Music, provided organ music for the processional and recessional. The invocation and bene¬ diction was given by James A. Layman, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Joplin. President Darnton ac¬ knowledged the contributions the graduates ' families had made to their attaining this milestone and asked the parents, spouses, children and grandparents each to stand in a group and be recognized. It was a special mo¬ ment in the evening celebration. 165 Reflections . . . 1 166 thletics Lions Honored At the close of football season the Lions honored members of their teams: Outstanding Defensive Back, John Wynne Outstanding Defensive Lineman, Marty O ' Brien Outstanding Linebacker, Charles Collins Outstanding Offensive Back, Fred Ford Outstanding Offensive Lineman, Jesse Valverka Outstanding Receiver, Brent Cook Most Improved, Terrance Bryant Hustle Award, Ron Harris Rookie of the Year, Mike Medlin Spradling Memorial Award honoring outstanding senior performer, Brent Cook Larry Hickey Award and 1979 Most Valuable Player Award, Fred Ford Ford rushes for 567 yards. Fred Ford dazzled the crowd with swift speed and swivel hip ability. Fred ' s speed gained him 567 yards and M.V.P. award. 170 Medlin Rookie of the Year Lion and Friend Lions go for the pig skin. Freshman performer Mike Medlin (left) used his abili¬ ty as a defensive lineman and earned the Rookie of the Year award. 171 Pigskin Kick-Off The 1979 Lion Football team started their season off with a win over the mules of Central Missouri State 14- 10 . Front Row (L to R): Coach Kenny Howard, West Rogers, Jeff Allard, Joe Mehrer, Rob Goodwin, Lloyd Walker, George Caine, Danny Allison, Marty Obrien, Jimmy Cole, Vince Featherson, Fred Ford, Pete Sullivan, Gary Gold, Darrell Scott, Gary St. Clair, Coach Rick Simpson. Second Row (L to R): Kevin Lampe, Trainer, Stan Gardner, Jeff Schweitzer, Steve Stallard, Frank Obrien, Tom Neth, Bruce Fisher, Jon Tupper, Mike Bass, Carl Cromer, Brian Knoner, Jon Moore, Jackie Campbell, Roger Hones, Gary Hamilton, Bill Worthington, Jesse Vaverka, Head Coach Jim Frazier. Third Row (L to R): Coach Warren Turner, John McAlister, Mitch Kruse, Mike Herber, Steve Higenbon, Tyrone Flowers, Chico Laptad, Thaddaus Smith, Kenny Brown, Louis Fees, Charles Taylor, Mark Taylor, Charles Collins, Teraance Bryant, Ozzie Harrell, Coach John Salivantis. Fourth Row (L to R): Coach John Woolf, James Reeves, Rick Boguend, David Hostedler, Greg Hoyer, Mark Bock, Brian Brow, David Clark, Eric Devenshire, Collin Hendrick, Jack McCoy, Glen Wason, Scott Brown, Greg Hopper, Rick Caine, Pat Dugan, Mike Medlin, Coach Rod Giesselman. Fifth Row (L to R): Randy Ray, Jim Patterson, Jeff Walister, Paul Johnson, Joel Tupper, David Gomer, Mickey Webb, Craig Lester, Tom Fisher, Kevin Mitchell, Tom Douglass, Mike Gilstrap, Chris Elsten, Phennias Jones, Harold Kavanis, Ron Harris, Kendal Roden, David Gaines and Coach Mark Magies. 172 Coaching Staff Top Row (L to R): John Woolf, Mark Magres, Kenny Howard, Randy Ray, Kevin Lampe. Lower Row (L to R): Warren Turner, John Salavantis, Jim Frazier, Rod Giesselmann, Rick Simpson Missouri Southern 14, Central Missouri State 10 Missouri Southern 21, Evangel College 17 Missouri Southern 0 , Northeastern Oklahoma State 32 Missouri Southern 3, Pittsburg State 23 Missouri Southern 10, Emporia State 21 Missouri Southern 14, Kearney State 56 Missouri Southern 27, Missouri Western 24 Missouri Southern 17, Ft. Hays 16 Missouri Southern 18, Wayne State 14 Missouri Southern 19, Washburn 20 Missouri Southern 6 , Reno 32 173 BASKETBALL It was a disappointing season from a won-loss stand¬ point, but the 1979-80 basketball season had some bright spots. A prime example of their tenacity came in our fi¬ nal game of the year at Emporia State. We were down two points with one second left in the first overtime and had the ball out of bounds under our defensive goal. We executed a play perfectly, drew a foul and Randy Goughnour made both free throws to send the game into a second overtime. We eventually won, 94-88, to end our season on a positive note. Front Row (L to R): Coach Chuck Williams, Kenn Stoehner, Rod Schurtz, Sam Starkey, Stanley Coleman, Randy Goughnour, Coach Ron Ellis. Back Row (L to R): Robert Fondren, Phil Close, Jerry Wilson, Raymie Collison, Paul Merrifield, Greg Chambers, Rod Shrum, Bill Miller. MSSC 55 Arkansas College 79 MSSC 84 Baker University 62 MSSC 50 Sam Houston State 63 MSSC 61 Southwest Baptist 75 MSSC 70 Benedictine College 74 MSSC 66 Rockhurst College 79 MSSC 128 Arkansas Baptist 59 MSSC 87 Pittsburg State University 82 MSSC 61 Drury College 66 MSSC 69 Hendrix College 79 MSSC 68 Northwest Missouri State Univ. 71 MSSC 87 Northeast Missouri State Univ. 90 MSSC 95 Southeast Missouri State Univ. 87 MSSC 68 Pittsburg State Univ. 70 MSSC 57 Rockhurst College 66 MSSC 73 Fort Hays University 69 MSSC 71 Kearney State 74 MSSC 90 Drury College 100 MSSC 82 Emporia State University 69 MSSC 79 Washburn 71 MSSC 78 University of Missouri-Rolla 76 MSSC 75 Wayne State 73 MSSC 80 Missouri Western 62 MSSC 61 Southwest Baptist 62 MSSC 86 Kearney State 119 MSSC 77 Fort Hays State 90 MSSC 68 Wayne State 63 MSSC 48 Missouri Western 58 MSSC 80 University of Missouri-K.C. 112 MSSC 71 Washburn 87 MSSC 94 Emporia State Univ. 88 mmm The Lions fought a battle against lady luck when they played Southwest Baptist College. The lions were winning by one point with two seconds to go when a Southwest Baptist College player slung the ball through the hoop at half court to defeat the Lions 62 to 61. 175 Cager Flies High Who says Lions don ' t fly? Cager Paul Merrifield ex¬ emplifies the height a Lion on the move can get. 76 177 Rifle Team First in Nation Southern ' s Shooting Team cap¬ tured top honors in the National Championship Pershing Rifle Team competition setting the highest shooting record of over 100 per- shing rifle teams across the country. In addition to team honors, two members were ranked as the top two shooters out of approximately 800 to 1,000 participants nation¬ wide. Kevin Cornell (right) a senior from Joplin, was named the number on e shooter in the country, and Mark Brown (left) a Joplin fresh¬ man, was ranked number two. The National PR championship was the final bullseye of the year for the Southern shooters. Trained by Sgt. Michael Rogers, instructor of military science, the team was on target all year, taking a total of eight first place awards in¬ cluding two state and one national championship and six second place honors. Rogers coached the team since January 1977, building an im¬ pressive record during the 3 V 2 years of nine first place team finishes, ten seconds and two thirds. All five members of the team have won trophies for individual events. Kevin Cornell, the only senior on the team, has garnered seven first place trophies, and won fifth place or better for five other awards. The Southern shooters, with their impressive state and national awards, were the winningest vars ity team at Southern this year. Cornell and Brown top shooters 178 TEAM AWARDS First Place National Pershing Rifles Rifle Match 32nd Annual University of Illinois Big 10 Match University of Nebraska NROTC Rifle Match 26th Annual Plains-Rifleman Match, South Dakota State 45th Annual Midwest Rifle Match Missouri State Champions Big 8 Invitational Rifle Match, Univ. of Nebraska 2nd Miner Outdoor Invitational Second Place All Missouri Invitational Rifle Match 23rd Annual Walsh Invitational Rifle Match 15th Annual Univ. of Kentucky Rifle Match 3rd Annual Eastern Kentucky Univ. Rifle Match Lion Pride Invitational Miner Invitational—Univ. of Missouri—Rolla Picture far left above. Standing (L to R): Butch English, Coach Rogers, Mark Brown. Kneeling (L to R): Mike Eng lish, Kevin Cornell, Team Cap¬ tain. 179 Lady Lion Basketball Missouri Southern wound up the 1979-80 basket¬ ball campaign with a 15-16 record and tied for third place in the CSIC. G.I. Willoughby ' s Lady Lions were picked to finish second in a pre-season poll of conference coaches. Southern did score 2159 points to the 2077 scored by the opposition. This was a 69.6 per game average for Southern to a 67.0 average for opponents. Four Lady Lions will be lost to graduation: Cherie Kuklentz, Nancy Robertson, Patty Vavra and Lisa Gardner. Kuklentz, Robertson, and Gardner saw ac¬ tion in all 31 games this past season while Vavra missed only one contest. Left to right front row: Kelly Doser, Brenda Bands, Dena Swisher, Mary Carter, Lori White, Brenda Pitts, Linda Casalon, Candy Evens, Marlin Turley Left to right back row: Coach G.I. Willobough, Bev Johnson, Patti Vavra, Cherri Kuklentz, Pat McKay, Lisa Gardner, Patti Killian, Nancy Roberson, Pat McAlex 180 Womens Basketball Box Scores OPPONENT SCORE DECISION University of Arkansas 53-45 Lost Lincoln University 74-61 Lost Southwest Missouri State University 72-63 Won Northeast Missouri State University 72-63 Lost University On Missouri—Rolla 71-59 Won Northeastern Oklahoma State University 77-70 Lost Pittsburg State University 69-67 Won Evangel College 75-70 Lost Arkansas College 82-68 Won Washburn University 76-62 Won Emporia State University 79-61 Lost Pittsburg State University Fort Hays State University Kearney State University Southwest Missouri State University 65-59 Lost Emporia State University 65-69 Lost Washburn University 85-67 Won University of Missouri—Rolla 68-66 Lost Wayne State University 88-68 Won Missouri Western 71-70 Lost ’ Northeast Oklahoma State University 89-68 Won Fort Hays State University 88-74 Lost Kearney State University 65-58 Won Evangel College ! Wayne State University Missouri Western Central College 63-57 Lost I Tarkio College 79-42 Won ? Kentucky State College 95-62 Lost Southern Illionis University—Edwardsville 87-47 Won l University of Missouri—St. Louis 90-76 Won 181 Volleyball Missouri Southern places three Lady Lions on the CSIC All-Conference Volleyball team for 1979. Mary Carter, a junior spiker from MSSC was named to the All- Conference First team. Junior spiker Patti Killian and freshman setter Dina Hein received Honorable Mention. Hein finished the 1979 season as Southern ' s leading scor¬ er with 754 points in 102 games for a 7.4 average. The Springfield freshman also led the Lady Lions in games played (102), serving points (220), ace serves (56), assists (376) and average assists per game (3.7). Carter led in spike points with 183. Killian had 44 dunks for a .47 average per game. Sophomore spiker Teresa Guthrie ac¬ cumulated 77 block points for a .9 average in her 82 games. First How L to R: Sharon Fees, Eileen Rakowiecki, Second Row L to R: Dina Hein, Patti Killian, Leontyne Walton, Bev Johnson, Cathie Kreutziger Third Row L to R: Mary Carter, Coach CeCe Chamberlin, Kathy MacEntee, Kellee Dennis, Cindy Pohl, Lisa Garner, Teresa Guthrie. 182 Overall Season Record 7-13 CSIC Record 8-6 District Record 2-2 Game Record 57-51 Regular Season Record 17-9 State Tournament Record 0-4 183 Soccer Team Ranked Nationally First Row: Todd Johnson, Jeff Cindrich, Wayne Ticachek, Jeff Hatfield, John Osborn, Scott Holtz, George Major, Dave Morrison, Kevin Mulholland, Kirk Syberg, Rod Chaves, Joe Macken, Craig Bernheimer. Second Row: Coach Hal Bodon, Chuck Womack, Scott Reeb, Tim Hantak, Joe Angeles, John Murray, Kent Burkeholder, Rob Lonigro, Ron Behnen, Mark Ruzicka, Tim Behmen, Rick Ruzicka, Alberto Escobar, Curt Dudley, Steve Emery, Don Smith, Trainer 184 Team Chooses Leaders Outstanding players chosen by their team were: Top L-r: Ron Behnen, M.V.P. Defense Rick Ruzick, M.V.P. Offense Alberto Escobar, Sportsmanship Award Middle L-R: Tim Hantak, Rookie of the Year Steve Emery, Coaches Award Jeff Cimdrich, Bulleye Award Bottom Row L-R: Scott Reeb, Top J.V. Scorer George Major, Most Inspirational OPPONENT SCORE Maryville 1-0 Avila 0-1 Alumni 6-0 Concordia 5-0 University of Missouri—Rolla 3-0 John Brown 3-0 Bethany Nazarene 3-0 Maryville 1-0 William Jewel 5-0 Ottawa 1-0 Central Methodist 3-0 Harris-Stowe 2-1 University of Missouri—St. Louis 1-1 Southwest Missouri State University 2-0 Oral Roberts 8-1 Southwestern (Memphis) 4-0 Tulsa University 1-0 Westminster 8-0 Rockhurst 1-3 Avila 0-3 Lindenwood 4-0 185 Lions On the Move 186 Soccer Team A Winner Finishing the season with an outstanding winning record of 16-3-1 Lion Soccer led the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics as the most victo¬ rious team of all member schools. The Kickers scored more goals than ever before in one season (56), allowed the fewest goals in one season (10), had the fewest losses in one season with only three, and shutout 14 teams in the course of the season. At the conclusion of the season the Lions were ranked 15th in the nation out of the 220 NAIA soccer teams. Other NAIA honors included having the number two defensive team in the nation with only a 0.38 average of goals being scored against them per game. Of course much of the credit must be placed upon juniors goalie George Major who was also the number two goalie in the NAIA with the same average per game. Major also received an Honorable Mention with senior Ron Behnen on the NSCAA All- American team. Major was named the Most Inspirational player on the team and Behnen shared honors with senior Rick Ruzicka for the Most Valuable Player. Sophomore Alberto Escobar and Ruzicka both led the Lions in scoring with eight goals each. Escobar was named as the player who showed the best sportsmanship. Behind every winning team is a winning coach and Hal Bodon has exemplifed that quality by being chosen the NAIA District 16 Coach of the Year. 187 Front Row (L to R): Kevin Staats, Terry Swartz, Joe Bidinger, Lindy Snider, Rich Weisensee, Joe Sill, Scott Bennett, Steve Goldman, Bubba Carlton. Second Row (L to R): Keith Steere, Dave Scott, Wes Yocum, Lindy Ratliff, Jerry Keesee, Bob Breig, Cordell Queathem, Randy Meyer, Ken Sherrell, Randy Burleson, Greg Curran (Assistant Coach). Third Row (L to R): John Petersen, Eddie Kunce, Dave Mascher, Pat Dugan, Dave McCaulla, Tim Bay, Dennis Riffer, Brad Coggin, Warren Turner (Coach). 188 [ MSSC 4 University of Arkansas 8 MSSC 6 University of Arkansas 10 MSSC 3 Oklahoma State University 5 J MSSC 3 Oklahoma State University 8 MSSC 0 Northwest Mo State Univ. 2 MSSC 3 Northwest Mo State Univ. 2 MSSC 8 William Penn College 2 l MSSC 7 William Penn College 0 ! f MSSC 2 Tulsa University 3 j MSSC 3 Tulsa University 13 I MSSC 5 Baker University 8 i MSSC 4 Baker University 0 MSSC 13 Kansas State University 9 ; MSSC 6 Kansas State University 13 MSSC 9 Kansas State University 10 MSSC 5 Missouri University 12 MSSC 5 Missouri University 10 MSSC 6 Baker University 2 MSSC 8 Baker University 0 MSSC 2 Park College 0 MSSC 8 Park College 0 MSSC 16 Southwest Baptist 6 MSSC 8 Southwest Baptist 7 MSSC 6 Oklahoma City University 9 ! MSSC 7 Oklahoma City University 8 MSSC 2 Winona State University 0 MSSC 3 Winona State University 0 MSSC 3 Southern Ill. University 16 MSSC 4 Southern Ill. University 12 MSSC 7 School of the Ozarks 6 MSSC 13 School of the Ozarks 5 MSSC 4 Park College 0 MSSC 8 Park College 7 MSSC 4 Tulsa University 6 MSSC 6 Tulsa University 8 | MSSC 7 Evangel College 8 MSSC 10 Evangel College 0 MSSC 13 Missouri Western 10 ! MSSC 0 Missouri Western 2 MSSC 8 Southwest Mo. State Univ. 9 MSSC 6 Southwest Mo. State Univ. 5 MSSC 2 Southwest Baptist 0 MSSC 8 Southwest Baptist 0 MSSC 8 Missouri Baptist 0 MSSC 7 Missouri Baptist 0 MSSC 4 Oral Roberts University 16 MSSC 8 Central Methodist 7 MSSC 6 Central Methodist 9 189 Lady Lion Softball Bottom Row L to R: Kelli Dozier, Kim Castilian, Brenda Pitts, Ann Henson, Shalaine Periman. Middle Row L to R: Gina Hunter, Mary Carter, Patti Killian, Gina Bradford, Diane Cole, Gerri Grey. Top Row L to R: Teresa Guthrie, Lisa Gardner, Alane Maloney, Sabina Payne, Cathy Pearcy, Eileen Rakowiecki, Coach G. 1. Willoughby The lady lions finished their season third in CSIC with a 20-23 record. 190 Tracksters Finish 7th in CSIC First Row (L to R): Connie Smith, Robin Marquis, Marilyn Turley. Second Row: Sharon Fees, Linda Castillon, Lori White, Dian Swinson, Deb Peters, Lori Jackson, Windy Davidson. Third Row: Coach Sallie Beard, Nancy Robertson, Patty Vavra, Cherie Kuklentz, Joyce Holland, Loree Knoll, Jane Snellie, Joy Weathers, Assistant Coach Cherrie Shulte. Even though the lady lions tracksters had no dual meets, their hard work and determination paid off by giving them 7th place in CSIC. 1980 CROSSROADS The Crossroads yearbook was produced by the Public Information Office of Missouri Southern State College with the following staff: EDITORIAL Campanella Benson Joyce Cole Pamela Fair David Gaumer Gary Gray Kathy Harter PHOTOGRAPHY Doug Barlet Steve Myers Mark Poole Tim Vinyard WITH THANKS TO Bob Terry Barbara Hutton Vic England Ed Hakes Doug Marshall, cover design ,