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

Text from Pages 1 - 268 of the 1985 volume:

Southern ' s Academics Activities H2® Athletics People 2 “ 0(3 1983-84 Section 233 Opening □ W e look back at this school year and we marvel at all it has meant. There was a sense, as never before perhaps, that this was the year begin¬ ning a new era. Talk of a new horizon dominated the early days of the fall semester. Shuttle service from outlying areas was new and signified the Colleges renewed concern. The day care center materialized more slowly; MSTV materialized more rapidly. The Rude Cru sprange up from nowhere. And there were telecourses, new times for evening classes, a new honors program, a new degree program in nursing, an enrollment increase, a favorable report from the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, and more new things than we can think of now. Pride in the College was felt wherever we walked; spirit exuded itself in rallies, parties, and at games. There were good times. Sad times, too, we re afraid. We lost some good friends. They can never be forgotten, but the College will go on. We care about the College which cares about us. We care about the faculty who have guided us, the staff who have treated us with kindness and respect, and our classmates who have always been more; They ' ve been friends. At times in the past we ' ve thought of the College only in terms of its smallness. We ' ve failed to see its largeness of spirit and of vision. We do know one fact: Southern ' s Alive in ' 85 Opening , □ 4 A few of Southern s Special faculty: Many outstanding faculty members give Missouri Southern a reputation for ' academic ex¬ cellence” throughout the midwest. Ten faculty members have been recognized as Outstanding Teachers” since an awards program was instituted in 1980. Each year the Missouri Southern Foundation provides an award of $1,000 to one person designated as the Outstan¬ ding Teacher” and $1,000 to the person designated as Outstanding Teacher of a Freshman Class.” Dr. Larry Martin, head of the mathematics department, and Grace Mitchell, professor emeritus of English, were the first recipients of the award in 1980. I felt a tremendous honor. especially since it was the first time it was given,” Martin said. I was so exalted, so exhilarated,” Mitchell said, but I felt unworthy. I felt maybe I hadn ' t done enough to deserve it. nominations for the awards are submitted by faculty, students, and alumni. These nominations then go before a committee of emeritus faculty and previous recipients. After finalists are chosen, the win¬ ners are selected by the deans of the four schools. Dr. Glenn Dolence, and Dr. Floyd Belk. In 1981 Marilyn Jacobs, assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Von- nie Prentice, professor of biology, received the awards. I was grateful for the opportuni¬ ty to teach at Missouri Southern Prentice said, and to be able top have an effect on the students ' ' | Said Jacobs, I was very surf prised. I wasn ' t there when the! award was given, but I still was flab¬ bergasted.” Richard W. Massa, head of the communications department, and Donald Seneker, assistant prol fessor of law enforcement, received! the awards in 1982. I thought it was one of thl nicest things that ever happened to 1 me,” Seneker said. I remembered! seeing others get it, like Vonnilj Prentice and Marilyn Jacobs, and ( thinking how terrific it was. It wa| a double pleasure because it pul f me up with them, who I regard, c (Above left) Dr. Vonnie Prentice, head of the biology depailil ment since 1983, shows slides to his students. (Above) James Jackson, professor of biology, has taught at Missoiij n Southern since 1976. (Left) Dr. J. Merrell Junkins, profess! of psychology, is known for his interesting and informatil lectures. I I Dr. jri ior vel Massa described winning the award as a humbling experience. One of the most beautiful things about this particular award was the following evening. I received phone calls from a great number of former faculty members who called to congratulate me. Harry Gockel came by on the following Monday to express his congratulations to me personally. At that particular point I was receiving compliments from people whom I had always respected. ' ' Dr. James Jackson, professor of biology, and Dr. J. Merrell Junkins, professor of psychology, received the awards in 1983. It made me feel like the com¬ munity of Missouri Southern could recognize hard work, ' ' Jackson said. It made me feel good about the institution. 7 ' Said Junkins, The money associated with the award didn ' t last long. The plaque lasts longer, but hangs on a wall in the back bedroom. However, the feeling of pride 1 had that evening will last forever. No one can take away that feeling. ' ' In 1984 Dr. Carmen Carney, pro¬ fessor of foreign languages, and Dr. Charles Leitle, professor of business administration, received the awards. I was really shocked, and I felt like I didn ' t deserve it ' Leitle said. After it sinks in, it gives you a feel¬ ing of some accomplishment ' Said Carney, It makes you feel really good. I was pleased that they recognized the efforts put into teaching ' Nearly all the recipients said that winning the award put added pressure on them the following semester. The hardest part was having to live up to it ' Massa said. I worked very hard that summer in my of¬ fice, revising lectures so that they would be worthy of a person who received the award ' What makes these faculty members outstanding ? Each reci¬ pient had his or her own idea of what qualities are necessary for outstanding teaching. The first thing you must do is to identify the students as in¬ dividuals, Jackson said. That is very important. Then you must realize you are no better than the students. Said Leitle, To me the key is to be able to relate what you know to the students in a way they can comprehend. It ' s being able to communicate some skills to them in a way they understand. Said Junkins, For me, it ' s simply hard work. It is knowing your ob¬ jectives, and developing tech¬ niques to move toward those objec¬ tives. I think you have to have a broad knowledge base, and you have to like it very much, Jacobs said. My two main keys are a love for nursing and a love for the students. Dr. Julio Leon, College President, feels the awards are beneficial for two reasons. First of all, one of the two awards places emphasis on the freshman class, and these are courses that are sometimes neglected, Leon said. Also, the overall award is valuable. The money is specifically designed to stimulate and recognize those outstanding faculty members we have. Winners of the two awards are not announced until Commence¬ ment. Selected nominations from students, faculty, and alumni are read at that time. (Above left) Dr. J. Larry Martin instructs students at the chalkboard during a mathematics class. (Above right) Donald Seneker, director of the police academy, lectures on fingerprinting techniques. (Above) Dr. Carmen Carney speaks to her Spanish class. Teachers □ (Clockwise from top left) Michelle Patrick after being crowned Homecoming royalty on Friday, Oct, 12. Missouri Southerns cheerleaders at a pep rally in Spiva Park on Thursday, Oct. 11. Zeta Tau Alphas float in the Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 13. Daphne Massa interviews Bill Grigsby, the 1984 Outstanding Alumnus, in the MSTV studios. Missouri Southern ' s Lion Pride Band performs during halftime of the Homecoming game. Michelle Patrick is honored during halftime ceremonies. 6 Homecoming □ Halloween □ Thelen Thelen proves that Southern comes alive through students I Jill Ranniker and Susan Stephens discuss a point during Melissa Thelen ' s Freshman Orientation class. S outhern comes alive through its students, and one example is Melissa Thelen. Melissa, a junior elementary educa¬ tion major, plans to teach second grade after her graduation from Missouri Southern in May, 1986. The kids are at the age where they are able to do some things on their own, but they still look up to you as a teacher,” she said. Melissa is preparing herself for a career in education by teaching a Freshman Orientation class. Her fall class consisted of 17 students. I was a little scared at first, but I had a real good class,” she said. They were enthusiastic about what 1 was teaching them.” Students were taught the history and various aspects of the campus, and were told how to improve study skills. As for myself, I really learned a lot about the campus,” said Melissa. There were many things that I had been taught in Freshman Orientation that I had forgotten,” she said. Mow, since I was the one who was teaching it, I had to be so familar with it.” Melissa said teaching a class was a lot harder than I thought it would be. There would be times when I had planned an outside field trip and it would rain, so I had to come up with a crash course ' class in just a few minutes. But next year it will be easier.” Elaine Freeman, director of Freshman Orientation, said Melissa exhibited creativity, responsibility, and enthusiasm in planning and teaching her class. It was reflected in the attitude of her students. I heard some of her students say they hated to see the class end. That ' s as good a recommendation as you can have. Southern ' s faculty members are what Melissa likes most about the College. Classes are smaller here,” she said. I think there ' s a better student- teacher relationship here than at other colleges.” Melissa said she particularly en¬ joyed a class taught by Pam Walker Evans, School Health Education.” I think I ' d like to be a teacher like her,” she said. She ' s real enthusiastic about what she ' s doing. She ' s not all tensed up in the class and she seems to enjoy her students.” Melissa works 20 hours per week in the College ' s student services office. Her main duty is to take care of students ' housing contracts. It ' s a fun office to work in,” she said. They always remember everybody ' s birthday. Someone brings a cake, and everyone chips in to get a present.” Thelen □ (Clockwise from upper left) Shaun Purdy, Lori Grisham, Tandee Prigmore, Mike Von Canon, Dean Bright, Jeff Bergen (emcee), Tamera Thomas, and Carla Powers (above) in the second annual Talent Show Oct. 9 at Taylor Auditorium. — Photos by A. John Baker Talent Show □ Talen t Show Contestants in the second annual Talent Show presented by the Campus Activites Board and Student Senate entertained near¬ ly 100 persons Oct. 9 in Taylor Auditorium. Winners in the musical category were Tony Brower, first place, $125; the MSSC Brass Quintet and Suzanne Tippett, a tie for second place, $75; and Tamara Thomas, third place, $25. riovelty-variety act winners were Janice Qrote, first, $125; Dean Bright, second, $75; and David Baker, third, $25. Tri-Beta and Zeta Tau Alpha competed in the organizational category and tied for a $50 price. Jeff Bergen, a former Missouri Southern student, served as the emcee. Judges were Steve and Kathy Molt and Vivian Leon. Talent Show □ College honors Grigsby , Wills Bill Grigsby, the ' voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, was honored as the 1984 Outstanding Alumnus during Homecoming festivities. Grigsby, a 1947 graduate of Jop¬ lin Junior College, served as the grand marshall of the Homecom¬ ing parade. He was also introduced at the alumni brunch and at the football game against Kearney State. It ' s really quite an honor, he said. I ' m sure there are a lot of people more deserving than I am. But not knowing what the future would be after I graduated, and then to have everything later fall in¬ to place, I feel very fortunate. Grigsby started his career as a sportscaster at WMBH radio over 30 years ago broadcasting games of the Joplin Miners, a farm team of the Hew York Yankees. He has been analyzing Kansas City Chiefs foot¬ ball games for the last 19 years. Also during Homecoming ac¬ tivities, the late Glen Wills was the first to be inducted into the Missouri Southern Lettermans Association Athletic Hall of Fame.I Wills, a 1971 graduate of Southern! and a center on the football team! died in 1981. Wills ' father, Clarence Wills,! received a plaque for his son dur ( ing Homecoming activities. The! Hall of Fame award is given ini memory of Dr. Jim Talbott, whol was a noted Lionbacker and at Joplin dentist. Homecoming □ (Opposite page) The crowd cheers during the Homecoming football game against Kearney State. The Lions dropped a 24-14 decision. (Left) Clarence Wills, father of the late Glen Wills, receives a plaque from Donna Talbott inducting his son into the Missouri Southern Letterman ' s Associa¬ tion Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities. (Below) Presi¬ dent Julio Leon congratulates Bill Grigsby, the 1984 Outstanding Alum¬ nus. — Photos by Richard Williams f ■ , I I ! (Top) Julie Burrows discusses her visit to a doll museum with her visitors on an edition of Checker¬ board Alley. (Right and above) Breakdancers visited the MSTV studios to entertain children. — Photos by A. John Baker New program entertains children j Checkerboard Alley, a children s show, was one of the programs featured on Missouri Southern Television. Hosts for Checkerboard Alley were Greg Barker, Julie Burrows, and Doug Moore, all communica¬ tions majors. Barker was producer and Cory Steinke was director of the show, which was usually filmed Saturday mornings in the MSTV studios. The program aired at 7 p.m. every Friday on cable channel 18. Breakdancers, cooking demon¬ strations, and visits to a doll museum, turkey farm, and a can¬ dy factory entertained children weekly. Many children were also guests during the actual filming of Checkerboard Alley. Other MSTV programs included The Criminal Justice System and You, The Music Makers, The newsmakers,” A Place Called School, Southerns Specials, Southern Perspective, Southern Today, Inside Sports, and Focus on the Arts. (Left) Doug Moore interviews a guest during a taping of Checkerboard Alley. (Below) Greg Barker, Doug Moore, and Julie Burrows prepare for the introduction of their program. — Photos by A. John Baker MSTV □ (Clockwise from upper left) Students in Pat Kluthe ' s Interpersonal Communication class discuss the Rogerian Technique. ' ' Pay Lundien serves food during the Homecoming cookout. Students study for an upcoming exam in Spiva Library. Christie Amos looks for information in the library card catalog. Quarterback Rich Williams talks to coaches in the pressbox dur¬ ing a football game. Campus □ We are fortunate to have an employee such as Gary Evans, who with his dedication to do a good job willingly, makes my job much easier. —Howard Dugan , direc¬ tor of the physical plant. Gary Evans X On One of Southern s Special employees Helping to keep Southern alive in 85 are many persons working behind the scenes. One such exam¬ ple is Gary Evans, supervisor of mechanical maintenance. If it weren ' t for us, there would be a lot of problems which wouldn ' t be prevented, ' ' said Evans, who started working for the College in 1977 after spending 20 years as an auto mechanic. We get about 50 or 60 preventative maintenance work orders each month in all areas, including electrical, plumb¬ ing, air conditioning, and heating work. ' ' As mechanical maintenance supervisor, Evans checks out work orders and then schedules the work to be completed. But I still have to get out there and do the work with the other men, ' ' he said. He cites his work at Southern as a continuous challenge, and he takes pride in doing his work pro¬ perly and efficiently. One reason I came to Missouri Southern was because I always en¬ joyed working with electricity, ' ' said Evans. It ' s always a challenge to do things right the first time because if you don ' t, you ' ll have to go back and do them again. ' He has seen the College ex¬ perience growth since his arrival eight years ago. This growth has af¬ fected his own work load. Since we ' ve acquired the new dorms and other new buildings on campus, our work load has become heavier, ' said Evans. However, a few years ago the College installed computers to regulate heating and air conditioning. They make things a lot easier for us since we used to use timers to regulate the heating and air conditioning. ' ' He has also faced some new challenges as a result of Southern ' s growth. One example is the in¬ stallation of a lighting system at Missouri Southern Television. We had to install about 15,000 feet of wire when the College added the TV station, ' said Evans. I had never done anything like that before. I never get bored because there ' s something new every day. ' ' Evans enjoys meeting Southern students and considers his ac¬ quaintances with students as im¬ portant to him personally. You kind of miss them when they graduate, but there ' s always more coming in ' he said. Gary Evans □ A day with Southern ' s Special President Serving as the top administrator to Southerns Special faculty, students, and staff is a Special per¬ son: Dr. Julio S. Leon, College President. Leon was appointed interim President of Missouri Southern in June 1982 and permanent Presi¬ dent in December 1982. Coming to the College in 1969, he was a fac¬ ulty member in the School of Business Administration and then dean of that school. Jean Campbell of the Crossroads staff spent a Tuesday in February with Leon to report on the typical happenings of a day with the Presi¬ dent. This is her story. 7:40 a.m.—Dr. Julio Leon arrives on campus. ' lie passed me on the way in, said Dorothy Kolkmeyer, secretary to the President. He usually arrives earlier on the mor¬ nings he has Administrative Coun¬ cil. Leon does not claim to be an ear¬ ly riser. He said he gets up when Nathan, his 4-year-old son, wakes up, about 6 or 6:30 a.m. With Nathan, I have not needed an alarm clock, said Leon. However, as Nathan grows older he seems to sleep later. I have had to depend on the clock more. I do not feel it necessary to be at the office by 8 a.m. every day, he said. Many times I spend even¬ ings and weekends in meetings and speaking on behalf of the College. Sometimes I think the hardest pat of this job is shaving two or three times a day, he said. Leon shaves this frequently in order to be ready to represent the College at all times, many times on camera. Administrative Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The meetings, which Leon presides over, involve 48 administrators (vice presidents, deans, depart¬ ment heads, directors). 7:45 —Leon spends a few minutes preparing himself for the upcom¬ ing meeting. He describes Ad¬ ministrative Council meetings as a time to review or exchange infor¬ mation pertinent to the College. 7:50—The President leaves his of¬ fice for the meeting in the Billing- sly Student Center. He stops to speak with his secretary. I ' m ex¬ pecting an important call today, he says. If I am with someone when that call comes, just inter¬ rupt. 8:05—The Administrative Coun¬ cil meeting begins. Leon tells of his plans to meet with Shaila Aery, Commissioner for Higher Educa¬ tion, concerning a proposal that will be submitted by Missouri Southern in September. You are the key, he says to the ad¬ ministrators. If I send information to you, I have read it and feel it is pertinent to your area. I would like for you to do the same for your faculty. (Top right) College President Julio Leon listens to a guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club luncheon. (Above right) Dr. Leon gives instructions to his secretary from the doorway of his office. (Right) Dr. Leon meets with Dr. Paul Shipman. — Photos by Ed Mill Leon □ :W : ■ Leon continues the meeting by talking about the mission of the College. ' Primarily, we are a teaching institution, he says. That ' s where our success is going to be. We have already been a suc¬ cess in our graduates...We have not distinguished ourselves in research, and we cannot afford to go in the direction of research. F In marketing, if the product is good enough, it will sell. If the pro¬ duct is not good enough, it doesn ' t take people long to find out you are not telling the truth. The product is the most important thing and that depends on the kind of teaching we have within the four walls. More non-profit institutions are becoming involved in marketing and strategy planning. We are in the people business. We need to be alert, to give good service to our students and parents. It is tremen¬ dously important. People will remember our service and the way we deliver. We need to get away from the notion that all the teaching needs to take place on this campus. We must continue our public relations efforts. We cannot rely on word-of-mouth. Things are begin¬ ning to happen...We have a battle on our hands. As department heads, you need to concentrate on what you can do to help the Col¬ lege. 8:45 —Leon concludes his presentation to the Council with: I feel it is important to express to faculty the direction we need to go. Richard Humphrey, director of ad¬ missions, and Robert Nickolaisen, assistant dean of technology, then addressed the administrators. 9:17—The meeting is dismissed. As Leon leaves, he speaks briefly with Dr. Vonnie Prentice, head of the biology department. Vonnie, have you checked with Dave Throop (purchasing agent) about that equipment? 9:25—Leon arrives at his office and begins to read his mail. 9:27 —Leon meets with Marilyn Jacobs, president of the Faculty Senate, to discuss the Senate agen¬ da for the remainder of the year. 9:45—The meeting with Jacobs ends. Dr. Paul Shipman, vice presi¬ dent for business affairs, then meets with Leon. 10:01—Shipman departs, and Leon returns two telephone calls. (Top) Dr. Leon asks his secretary, Dorothy Kolkmeyer, to copy materials. (Above) Dr. Leon makes one of many phone calls during the day. — Photos by Ed Mill Leon □ 22 A day with the President (continued] 10:05 —Leon gives a check to Kolkmeyer for the Alumni Founda¬ tion, saying someone would come by later to pick it up. 10:07—The President returns another phone call. 10:09—Leon takes a phone call. 10:15 —Leon goes to an ajoining office for a cup of coffee. 10:18—A phone call is made. 10:43—Another call is made. 10:51 —Dr. Steven Gale, head of the Honors Committee, stops by to confirm a scheduled campus visit from a prospective Honors student. Leon usually meets with these students when they visit campus. 11:01 —Leon asks Kolkmeyer to have some materials copied and sent to members of the Ad¬ ministrative Council. 11:03 —Leon visits Dr. Floyd Belk, vice president for academic affairs. 11:18 —Leon calls Dr. Joe Lambert, head of the English department, to confirm an ap¬ pointment to speak to English ma¬ jors that Friday. They then discuss the Administrative Council meeting. 11:36—Leon steps into Shipman s office. The remainder of the morn¬ ing was spent reviewing the mail, holding a series of brief meetings with Belk and Shipman, giving directions to the secretary, and talking on the telephone. ' He manages his time real well, ' said Kolkmeyer. He doesn ' t piddle around on things that are not im¬ portant. Kolkmeyer, who is refer¬ red to by Leon as the keeper of the gates, schedules his trips and of¬ fice appointments. 11:45 —Leon leaves campus for a Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Holi¬ day Inn. According to Leor Kiwanis is a civic organizatio made up of people interested! serving their community. 11:57 —Leon arrives at the lui cheon. He discusses the recentl completed Phon-A-Thon, the La( Lions ' basketball team, and othi topics with fellow members. 1:15 p.m.—Leon returns to car pus. He takes the messages fro his secretary. 1:35 —Leon meets with a studen 1:50—Leon makes a phone ca 2:00—The President has a sta ding weekly appointment at th time with Dr. Glenn Dolence, del of students. Dolence is accor panied by Humphrey and Jam Gilbert, director of financial aids, meet with the President every Tue day to discuss student conceri that may arise, said Dolence. (Top) Gwen Hunt, director of public information, meets with Dr. Leon. (Right) Glenn Dolence, James Gilbert, and Richard Humphrey discuss student financial aids with the President. — Fhotos by Ed Hill Leon □ course, we talk more than once a week. Today we are looking at financial aid concerns, among other things.” 3:50—The meeting with Dolence, Humphrey, and Gilbert ends. 3:52—Gwen Hunt, director of public information, has a meeting with Leon. can see him whenever I need to—whenever there are pro¬ jects that need to be discussed,” she said. Its sort of free¬ wheeling—we communicate whenever we feel it is necessary” Hunt and Leon discuss a promo¬ tional strategy campaign to be started at the end of the month. We are constantly looking at ways to continue to tell our story to the public, keeping the College before the public,” said Hunt. 4:30—Hunt leaves. Leon then spends some time in his office go¬ ing over paperwork. 6:05—With briefcase in hand, Leon calls it a day at the office. He goes home to eat dinner. 7:15—Leon returns to the campus to watch a basketball playoff game at Young Gymnasium involving the Lady Lions. His wife, Vivian, and Nathan are present. The Leon family goes home after the basketball game. The Presi¬ dents day has ended, but the next day he will take a 6:05 a.m. flight on Ozark Airlines to Jefferson City for his meeting with Aery. (Top) President Leon makes a note after a telephone conversation. (Above) Dr. Leon opens the door to Hearnes Hall for George Volmert, registrar. — Photos by Ed Mill Leon □ 23 Students in a beginning painting class listen to a critique of their work. — Photo by Hick Evans Friendships strengthen department Jon Fowler, head of the Missouri Southern art department, feels the strength of his department lies in the bonds of friendship between students and faculty. Fowler said the smaller student- teacher ratio at Southern provides for more personalized instruction than at many larger colleges. Southern has offered an art degree since 1967, and the art department has experienced many changes in that time. Beginning in the fall of 1985, the department will offer com¬ mercial art. Fowler feels the addition of com¬ mercial art will further strengthen Southerns art department and offer a greater appeal to students. Southern offers a well-rounded course of study that features a strong base to work from. The number of hours required for an art degree is ex¬ tremely competitive with not only other state institutions but national ones as well. Fowler feels that while Southerns art department may be smaller in quantity, it lacks nothing in quality. Southern may not have the diversity of other colleges, but it is growing in that direction. Its studios are well equipped and the physical design is ideal. The art department enjoys friendly bonds with both the Joplin Council for the Arts and the Spiva Art League. The Spiva Art Center offers a great ad¬ vantage to Southern ' s students in that most schools have their own small and limited galleries, but Spiva offers a large gallery that contains a little bit of everything. Some students are fortunate enough to be employed at the Center as career preparatioh. Every year in cooperation with the local high schools the department sponsors an Art Competitive. High school seniors can submit a portfolio forjudging, and the winner receives a $500 scholarship. Southern s facul¬ ty also enjoys close ties with the area art teachers, many of whom are Southern graduates. The education offered by Southern s art department is as good or better than any in the state, including! University of Missouri-Columbiaal Southwest Missouri State Universi according to Fowler. Many of Southerns art gradual have faired well in the job marl One graduate is the head of the and advertising for the Wal-Mart c poration based in Bentonville, ( Many graduates have made a livi selling their works out of their o private studios. Others have gone to do well in graduate school. Fowler feels today s art students more career-oriented than those the 1960 s because they are decidi earlier which direction they l travel. Where students used to sti lay-out, paste-up, typography, and brushing, they must now study cc puters and other advanced technology. Southern feels compelled to Kt up with the real world so that I students will be prepared for ther world. Art □ (Left) Jennifer Toynton works on a painting. (Below left) Students view pain¬ tings at the Artworks Gallery, located in downtown Joplin. (Below) Laura Cates admires a stu¬ dents work at the Artworks Gallery. — Photos by Rick Evans :27 Art (Right) Cathy Cross sign a guest register at an art exhibit. (Below) Ovie Pritchett works on a piece of sculpture to release the form hidden within the stone. I - g la (Top left) Jeff Kilbane, a sculptor hard at work on a master¬ piece. (Left) Chellie Smith at work on a project for art class. (Above) John Galbraith adds a few more brush strokes to the canvas. Program is updated each year Since the automotive industry is a highly specialized field, the automotive technology taught at Missouri Southern is updated each year so students learn these new techniques, according to Dr. Roger Adams, associate professor. The purpose of the automotive department is to provide students with the skills necessary to graduate and enter the automotive industry without any problems, Adams said. Our major emphasis is on specialization in automotive service and business manage¬ ment. ' Southern offers an associate of science degree in automotive technology for training related to all occupational catagories within the automotive industry. Students enrolled in the program are offered many advantages, ac¬ cording to Adams. They use modern equipment, on a new cam¬ pus, unde r the direction of an ex¬ perienced faculty. Major emphasis is placed upon the practical ap¬ plication of scientific principles governing design and operation. All these factors combine to help the student become a successful automotive technician —an oc¬ cupation that requires mechanical and analytical aptitudes, manual dexterity, and patience. (Above) Plick Apseros reassembles a rotor after finishing a disk brake overhaul. (Right) Doug Heiniger replaces a power steering belt while Eric Edwards observes. Automotive □ (Top left) Billy Hughes reassembles a torqueflite in a power transmission class. (Above left) Bill Fanning and A1 Everitt adjust a steering sector in an automotive technology class. (Above) Robin Baldwin hones a brake cylinder. Automotive □ Biology turns According to Dr. Vonnie Prentice, head of biology at Missouri Southern, his department ' is nine people —seven of them Ph.D. ' s — who work together in a spirit of cooperation, friendship, and con¬ cern for the students. ' ' Dr. Orty Orr, professor of biology, sums up the atmosphere among the staff as congenial. ' ' Such an at¬ mosphere is essential before any educational program can be a out high-quality ' students success. The true test of a department ' s sucess, however, lies in the caliber of its graduates, and Southern ' s biology program stands up well. Dr James Jackson, professor of biology, believes that the best thing about the biology depart¬ ment is that we turn out high- quality students who have had a good record of acceptance in graduate and professional schools and are highly competitive in the job market. ' ' Me explains that students not only receive classroom and laboratory instruc tion, but they ' re also engaged in meaningful research. Undergraduate research ex perience is obtained through a cooperative educational project between George Washington Carvei national Monument near Diamond, Mo., and the College. Research (Opposite page) Wayne Stebbins, assistant professor of biology, assists Jeff Goswick in a zoology laboratory. Missouri Southern students must take a course in biology or zoology to complete general education requirements. (Above) Mary Hamilton views a speciman through a microscope. (Right) Wayne Stebbins shows a student the proper use of a microscope. (Below) Dr. James Jackson, professor of biology, helps Scott Boyer (left) and Jim Barry in a general biology class. funds are provided by the national Park Service, the Missouri Southern Foundation, and other local organizations. At the monument, students are able to engage in research of all types. Often, their work is actually published or presented at the Missouri Academy of Science annual meetings. The social life of the biology department is also alive and well. Tri Beta, the biological honor socie¬ ty, sponsors and encourages such activities as rock-n-roll dances, tours of graduate schools in the region, spring picnics, and faculty and student softball games with other departments. The organization (sometimes called Pseudo Beta for this reason) encourages full participation of all students, reguardless of their grades, and usually has a high tur¬ nout at such events. All in all, the biology department provides a well-rounded, holistic education for its majors, personify¬ ing the philosophy of a liberal arts college. Biology □ (Above) Dr. James Jackson, pro¬ fessor of biology, specializes in the teaching of botany. (Right) A student works to complete a laboratory assignment. (Far right) Donna Bruce pours chemicals into a test-tube. Biology □ (Above left) Mikell Hager and Syrania France assist each other with an experi¬ ment. (Above) Bob Coffey cares for plants in the Col¬ lege greenhouse. (Left) Cof¬ fey sprays pesticide on the plants. Biology □ Tiede sees need for school expansion Training students to develop leadership and serve in managerial positions in business, industry, and government is the primary objec¬ tive of the school of business at Missouri Southern, according to Dean John Tiede. ' Students must be able to apply critical problem-solving tech¬ niques and communicate orally and in writing, ' ' said Tiede. Our curriculum also serves to prepare students for graduate school if students decide not to enter the job market after graduation” Southern ' s school of business also offers a curriculum for those planning to teach business, accor¬ ding to Tiede. Office administra¬ tion curricula, according to Tiede, are also offered for students seek¬ ing employment in secretarial posi¬ tions after completion of Southern ' s two-year program. Student enrollment in business classes at Southern is on the in¬ crease, and the future of the school of business must include expan¬ sion if Southern is to accommodate student demand, according to Tiede. Presently we don ' t have suffi¬ cient room or equipment,” said Tiede. We need a new building to accommodate about 1,000 business students,” he said. Another change Tiede forsees is departmentalization of the school of business, provided that demand continues to increase during the next five years. We ' ll have to look at splitting th marketing and management are into two separate areas if wi departmentalize,” he said, am even add an area in small businesi management.” Tiede also desires to increase the number of graduates who latei pass the CPA examination. Part of the goal, according to Tiede, is to increase the number of students who pass the test on their first! attempt. About 100 of our graduate; have become CPA ' s,” he said. Th national average among college! and universities is about 18 pe cent of students passing the tes the first time. We want to do bettei than that. ' ' The school of business enables Southern to contribute to the Joplin area through the Colleges Small Business Institute, according to Tiede. Students go out to local businesses, he said, ' to assist businesses with problems they are encountering. We re proud of our small business program, and it ' s rated in the upper 10 per cent of the programs in our collegiate area, the Kansas City region of the Small Business Administration. Tiede also cites the school ' s Management Development Center, which serves educational needs of local businesses. We have already offered seven seminars ranging from half-day to four-day seminars, he said. Another benefit to the communi¬ ty is the school of business ' publication, the Southern Business and Economic Review, which is published quarterly and distributed to area businesses. We collect local statistics con¬ cerning area economic indicators such as the retail sales tax receipts, postal receipts, employment, elec- (Left) Carolyn Cunningham, assistant professor of business administration, assists a student. (Below) Peter Huey, assistant professor of business ad¬ ministration, teaches an accounting class. (Bottom) Terry Marion, associate professor of business administration, specializes in teaching economics. trie energy generated, etc., said Tiede. We mail them to about a thousand local business people. The success of the school of business, according to Tiede, is largely attributable to the school s faculty. Our faculty is composed of a group of professionals, he said. They are cohesive as a group of in¬ structors, which accounts in large part for the success our graduates have had. Fortune ' editor starts lecture series William S. Rukeyser, managing editor of Fortune magazine, outlin¬ ed the pros and cons of ' Reaganomics ' ' to a near-capacity audience Oct. 23 in the Connor Ballroom of the Billingsly Student Center. Rukeyser also spoke on other aspects of the United States ecomony to the group of Joplin citizens gathered to hear his views. His visit to Southern was sponsored by Missouri Southern ' s Business and Economic Lecture Series, fund¬ ed by a grant from the Missouri Southern Foundation. People everywhere are talking about the economy with great in¬ terest, ' ' he said. The economy is sounder than it was a few years ago. All of us as a nation have learned a lot of economics. Rukeyser ' s attitude seemed to be one of cautious optimism. He described a recent drop in inflation as the most powerful of all economic recoveries since World War II. He pointed out that employ¬ ment is down, capital investments are strong, capital gains have add¬ ed billions to the amount of money Americans have to spend, and a strong dollar has helped airlines to recover somewhat. People don ' t have to be remind¬ ed to keep the lid on their op¬ timism, he said. Federal spending is still growing; since Reagan took office, federal spending has grown from 22 per cent to almost 25 per cent. The reason, according to Rukeyser, is proposed domestic budget cuts that never happened. It is hard to see how Reaganomics ' can be called a suc¬ cess, he said. The Holy War ' on federal spending has yet to be fought. Identifying areas to cut spen ding in is not a horrible task, ' said Rukeyser. He suggested cuts could be made in the defense budget without danger. Some spending programs, including an adjust ment of the Social Security cost of living increase, and federal sub sidies for business could be cut, Further tax increases are in evitable, Rukeyser said. It would take a 60 per cent increase to erase the deficit. Big deficits hurt the economy. Although Rukeyser said that rais ing taxes was not a quick fix to the deficit problem, even the Reagan administration is warming to some type of tax increase, probably! flat tax rate with bumps ' . ' Rukeyser said that even with the present interest rates, the U.S. i managing to have a good recover] rate. We are experiencing, for the first time, economic rewards for saving and penalties for spending” Although the economic recovery is slowing and the best isn ' t yet to come, ' said Rukeyser, there are no signs of it going away. Inflation does show signs of com¬ ing back. Rukeyser predicts an in¬ flation rate of 6 per cent by the end of 1985. Despite reservations. I ' m pretty optimistic, he said. In a question-answer period following his presentation, Rukeyser answered several in¬ quiries concerning investments, government bailouts, and certain areas that formerly have had detrimental effects on the U.S. economy. Gold and silver are unstable markets for any type of long-term investment, said Rukeyser. Rukeyser (Opposite page, right) Linda Lane of the child-care center staff tries to repair a kite. (Opposite page, below) Students take time out to talk and rest. (Below) Matt Godsey enjoys eating the noon meal (Below left) It ' s time to play. (Bottom) Denise Orton looks on while the children respond to questions. — Photos by Carl Smith New service aids students Now it s possible for a parent to get a col¬ lege degree while his or her child starts out on his educational journey, all on the same campus. In answer to the needs of Southern students who have pre-school children, the College began operation of its very own child-care center. The College center replaces the Sunshine Corner Child Care Center. The service began in January when Southern took over the operations at the Ecumenical Campus Ministry facility at the southeast corner of Newman and Du- quesne Roads. The College retained the same staff, and the enrollment remained unchanged as well since many of the children were already connected with Southern. According to director Paula Qilliespie, the center is licensed to serve 48 children, but there are 60 listed in the enrollment book. She said the average attendance is 30 children each day. The center is not to be confused with a babysitting service. It has a curriculum geared to the ages of those attending. The children are expected to meet certain levels in order to prepare them for kindergarten. There are two snacks and a hot lunch served to the children every day. Program offers new course Don Seneker, director of the law enforcent program at Missouri Southern, expresses his philosophy of dealing with students: You weed, hoe, and water your crop to get the best you possibly can. The rest is up to the individuals to be what they want to be. Although the police academy at Southern is located on campus, it really isn ' t part of the College s pro¬ gram. It is licensed as the state police academy, and works with the College to prepare students for specific careers. According to Seneker, the academy is interested in helping students find employment. Southerns program is designed to offer students, with or without police experience, a broad background in the area of law enforcement. Beginning in late March, the police academy offered an advanc¬ ed training course for the first time. The 120-hour course went beyond current state requirements. Police chiefs and other law en¬ forcement administrators want more in-depth training not covered in the basic training program, said James Maupin, dean of the school of technology. The new course covered all facets of law enforcement, including in¬ vestigating domestic problems, traffic situations, evidence and finger-printing, in-depth training with firearms, and stress management. Law enforcement □ (Opposite page) The law enforcement pro¬ gram, with cooperation from the Joplin Police Department, staged an accident on campus. (Below left) Jack Spurlin lectures to his class. (Left) Dr. Melvyn Mosher (left) and Dr. Phillip Whittle work on a project for the Regional Crime Laboratory. (Below) Robert Terry does the photography for the Regional Crime Laboratory. (Bottom) Don Seneker, director of the law enforcement program, answers a student ' s question. — Photos by Ed Mill and Larry Larimore I Members of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the law en¬ forcement club, conducted a finger-printing workshop for pre-school children in October. Children were finger-printed for identification purposes. Missouri Southern s law enforcement department provided assistance. — Photos by A. John Baker Law enforcement □ Fingei % p 46 Located in Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium is a weight room, which is available for use by students and members of the athletic teams. — Photos by Ed Mill Physical education □ P.E. department provides quality degree ' for majors I Providing physical education ma¬ jors with a quality degree” pro¬ gram is the primary purpose of the physical education department, according to Dr. Max Oldham, head of the department. I ' We also serve the students by of¬ fering general education courses which meet the College re¬ quirements, and along with this, we contribute our support to other academic programs,” he said. I These factors combine, said Oldham, to help graduates find quality jobs. Most of the graduates of the department coach at local or [out-of-state high schools. However, some have received their doctorate degrees and have gone on to become assistant or head coaches [at colleges or universities. I Oldham said two new courses will be offered for the first time next fall: Advanced Athletic Training,” which will serve as a continuation of the course Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, and will offer more practical application in deal¬ ing with specific types of injuries; and Internship in Physical Therapy in cooperation with a local hospital. In addition, three minors —in athletic training, physical educa¬ tion, and coaching—will be offered for the first time. Oldham said the swimming pool and racquetballs courts, added in the fall of 1982, have increased in¬ terest in his department. Courses relating to these facilities have in¬ creased enrollment in the physical education department. In the future, Oldham hopes to be able to create a curriculum that would provide recreation and im¬ proved physical fitness for retired persons. This long-range goal would require extra staff members who have training geared to the needs of senior citizens. (Above) A student takes a break from studying with a dip in the swimming pool. (Below) Many students take ad¬ vantage of the racquetball courts, which were completed in 1982. (Below left) Dr. Jim Phillips, assistant professor of physical education, lectures to a per¬ sonal health class. 48 Debaters fare well in tourneys (Top right) The 1984-85 debate squad: (front row from left) Joyce Mason, Kent Bartkoski, Scooter Turner, (back row from left) Coach Dick Finton, Dave Griffith, Joe Rupp, Todd Graham. (Above) Scooter Turner and Joyce Mason participate in a practice debate. — P hotos by Rick Evans Debaters started the 1984-8! year attending workshops at Ceil tral State University in Edmoni Okla., and Southwest Missoui State University in Springfield. In September, Todd Graham an Ken Bartkoski won the Johnso County Community College debal tournament in Overland Park, Kai The team had a 2-1 record in tti fianls. Cari Prewitt and David Watkin won their rounds with a score 6-0. They won third place in tl tournament after losing t Oklahoma Christian College. The Texas A M University tourn ment in November was the large! tournament the Southern debal team has ever been to. Graham an Bartkowski finished fourth an Prewitt and Watkins placed fourl in CEDA. Graham and Watkinsbot won eighth place speaker award Bartkoski and Graham werei vited to participate in the Heart America Debate Tournament Kansasa University in Feburary, was considered the strongest toi namen t in the nation. Also, tl team traveled to the University Arkansas, where Watkins and Joy Mason placed fifth in CEDA debat Debate □ B5 :n- id, jri nd on ite in. he ns of he to la¬ st ite nd nd th -th Is. in- of at It jr- he of ce te. 1984-85 Crossroads staff: Renee Verhoff, Editor Lynn Iliff, Associate Editor Richard Williams, Editor Emeritus Lee Elliff, Layout and Design Editor Jean Campbell, Staff Writer Ed Hill, Director of Photography Rick Evans, Staff Photographer Greg Irick, Sales and Promotion Chad Stebbins, Adviser Crossroads □ The Chart ' informs students, faculty Cfiart Missouri ' s Best college Newspaper MCNA Best Newspaper Winner 1975 , 1976 , 1977 , 1978 , 1982 , 1983 , 1984 The Chart, the official newspaper of Missouri Southern State College, is published weekly, except during holidays and examinations periods, from August through May, by students in communications as a laboratory experience. Views expressed in The Chart do not necessarily represent the opinions of the administration, the faculty, or the stu¬ dent body. DAPHNE A. MASSA Editor-in-Chief Martin C. Oetting Executive Manager Jerry Powell Business Manager Barb Fullerton Director of Photography Pat Halverson Arts Editor Tammy Coleman Features Editor Tina Perry Sports Editor Elissa Manning Associate Editor Simon McCaffery Associate Editor Brad Talbott Cartoonist Ben Leavens Circulation Manager Chad D. Stebbins Adviser Richard W. Massa Executive Adviser Staff Members: Dave Griffith, Sue Puidk, Bob Vice, Lynn Iliff, Nancjj Putnam, Doug Moore, Bob Both, JoAnn Hollis, Keri James, Lori Campbell, Steve Gilbreth Staff Photographers: Bichard Williams, Debbie Vaughn, Bick Evans, Ed Hill The Chart □ The Chart □ 51 On Sept. 3, 1984, Missouri Southern Television went on the air. Designed to fill the educational television void in the Joplin area MSTV set a goal of producing 15 hours of local programming a week. Access to the public during the television stations first year was through cable channel 18 in Joplin, Webb City, and Carterville. In addi¬ tion to MSTV ' s local programming, the station was affiliated with The Learning Channel, a satellite educational network. Viewership of the new television station increased rapidly after the September starting date. Surveys commissioned by independent community sources showed MSTV as being watched more than many of Cablecom of Joplin ' s longer established channels. MSTV has afforded the commun¬ ity several informative services that were previously unavailable to the Joplin area. October saw the first replay of a Joplin City Council meeting, giving the citizens of thl area an opportunity to watch theil local government in action. Ocl tober also saw the first telecasto! a Missouri Southern Board of Regents meeting. Series from MSTV ' s first year in eluded such programs as; ' Southern Perspective,” interview with people who have played an ill tergal role in the developementoi Missouri Southern; Till newsmakers,” hour long interview: with the people who made th area ' s local news; ' ' Musicmakers, ' ; program where local musician: were given the chance to perforiB on TV; and Focus on the Arts where area people had the chant; to explain their interest in the finH arts. MSTV □ (Opposite page, top) Tim Dry, public affairs director for MSTV, instructs camera operators. (Opposite page, far left) Richard Massa, head of the communications department, watches from the control room. (Above) College President Julio Leon is interviewed by Dave Grif¬ fith for Southern Perspec¬ tive. (Left) Dave Griffith, host of Inside Sports, in¬ terviews baseball coach Warren Turner (center) and Steve Luebber (right) of the San Diego Padres. MSTV □ 53 Computer enrollment increases over 100% since 1983 Preparing students for rewarding and satisfying careers in a wide range of established and emerging posi¬ tions in industry, education, and government is the goal of the com¬ puter science department. Computer science at Missouri Southern began in the fall of 1967 in Reynolds Hall. It was later moved to Kuhn Hall, and currently occupies the first floor of Matthews Hall. An addi¬ tional 30 computers are located on the third floor of Matthews Hall. The two-year (associate of science) computer science program has two areas of concentration: business computer programming and science mathematics computing analysis. The four-year (bachelor of science) computer information science program, which was added in the fall of 1983, addresses the needs of students who intend to pursue graduate study in the computer field. Dr. J.M. Cragin, head of the depart¬ ment since 1979, emphasizes three essential continuing tasks: (1) the curriculum must be kept up-to-date; (2) the faculty and staff must kept up- to-date, and (3) the equipment must be kept up-to-date. ' Enrollment in our upper division computer clases this year is up ove 100 per cent from the fall of 1983 and our total enrollment is up 12 pe cent over the preceding year,” saic Cragin. Before 1976 there was om full-time and one part-time faculty member. This year we have seven full time and eight part-time faculty members. Our adjunct instructor teach the night classes. It ' s the onl) way we can satisfy demand for the ex isting classes.” The new mainframe (IBM 4331) was acquired by the department in 197£ and was later upgraded to group two This improvement doubles the main frames memory capacity and pro cessing time. The initial cost was slightly less than the leasing fee the College had been paying for the IBM 370 115. Enough money was saved to pur chase 16 IBM personal computers. A campus-wide terminal system was added by the department, and the computer program now includes 29 microcomputers —26 for instruc¬ tional use and three located in the faculty office. The department plans to add 14 new terminals to the 16 now in operation. (Right) Gail Titus, com¬ puter programmer, assists Craig Swearingen in the computer center. Computer science □ (Left) A students works to complete a program in the computer center. (Below) James Gray lectures to a class. Computer science □ 55 C.E. offers a variety Continuing education covers areas not covered by other depart¬ ments, according to Dr. David Bingman, director of the program since its inception in 1974. We coordinate off-campus courses for college credit,” he said. The continuing education pro¬ gram is designed to offer credit and non-credit courses which meet the needs of students, regardless of whether they have a high school diploma. According to Bingman, continuing education has become an enterprising program: one par¬ ticipated in by persons from all walks of life. Continuing education classes are held on Missouri Southerns campus as well as in five different communities in the area: Cassville, Mount Vernon, Nevada, Neosho, and Webb City. Classes are also taught at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin. Some 13 different areas of study are covered each semester, with a total of 35 to 40 classes available. All continuing education offerings are supported by moderate fees paid by all participants. Several of these courses are designed to assist persons who lack a few hours to become cer¬ tified in their profession. For exam¬ ple, this year a four-week program sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy was offered. Two other programs, one for those wanting to certify themselves as Emergency Medical Technicians and a beginn¬ ing motorcycle rider safety pro¬ gram, were also conducted. (Top) Dr. A1 Carnine, assistant professor of music, directs the Choral Society. (Middle) Raymond Mill and Southerns Dr. Conrad Gubera and James Maupin participate in the Choral Society. (Below) Several townspeople were enrolled in Choral Society. — Fhotos by Ed Mill Cont. Ed. □ left) Dr. Joe Shields, associate professor of mathematics, taught a class i diving. (Top right) Students in the scuba diving class used the Col- ■ pool. (Above and right) Students work in a furniture re-finishing class ght by Dennis Sutton, instructor of technology. — Photos by Ed Mill Cont. Ed. □ Ensminger proud ' of dental programs One of only three college programs in the state, Missouri Southerns department of dental programs distinguished itself by ranking sixth out of the 25 schools in its region last year. I ' m certainly proud of the excellent program, said James Maupin, dean of the school of technology. They demonstrate phenominal perfor¬ mance and mastery of subjects and skills required in the field- something we all should be proud of. It s a strong endorsement of the qual¬ ity of faculty and staff. Mary Ensminger, director of dental programs, feels both the dental hygiene and assisting programs at Southern are outstanding. I am most proud of the quality of education given to our students, she said. We are able to measure that quality because students must take license insured and certification ex¬ ams. They all do very well. Last year 25 schools in our region took the exams. Many of the schools were four-year programs, twice the length of ours. We were among the six top schools who received a 100 per cent passing rate—we are definitely a professional school. Students who graduate from the dental program are assured of finding a meaningful place in the field, accor¬ ding to Maupin. I talk to dentists in the area, and they are very disappointed if they can¬ not hire one of our students, he said. Our overall placement average was above 95 per cent compared to other students at major universities. Two outstanding dental gradua of 1983 were Kelly Rodebush i Sherri Bouvier, now regular si members at the University Misssouri-Kansas City School ofD tistry, proving that students h work in a variety of surrouni other than clinical offices. Southern ' s department of del programs was established in 1975 response to a strong communityiK for professionally trained dentala iliaries. The department offers associate degree in dental hygii and a nine-month certificate progi in dental assisting. As well aspre[ ing students for a professio clinical career, the program a prepares students to function asp fessional health educators. Dental □ Education department has about 350 majors Rapid advances in technology, and the need for training in business, industry, and media have promoted a demand for persons with preparation in professional education and teacher training, ac¬ cording to Dr. James Sandrin, head of Missouri Southern s department of education. There are about 350 education majors at Southern this year, said Sandrin, and our placement rate of teachers has been about 90 to 92 per cent. We take great pride in our high quality faculty and excellent facilities, he said. Our students are quality students, and we de¬ mand quality by requiring students to have at least a 2.5 QPA to qualify for our teacher education pro¬ gram. Southern s education curriculum includes elementary education, secondary education, and special education, according to Sandrin, and the facilities have been improv¬ ed to keep pace with todays dynamic society. We ' ve got modern learning facilities, and we use the latest research methods to teach students practical application of learning theory in the classroom he said. j The education department also plans to incorporate the latest in structional management tech niques into the educational pro gram, according to Sandrin. Addi tionally, he asserts that Southern newly established child-care centei will be a new opportunity for earl) childhood majors to observe young children. Southerns education depart ment, according to Sandrin, pro duces quality students who generally remain in the four-state area. Most of our graduates remain if the four-state area he said. Bui our primary goal is to trait students for public schools.” (Left) David Stephens teaches special education at north Junioj High School in Joplin. (Above) Cathy Dennis grades ] Joplin ' s Parkwood High School. (Opposite page) Karen Seer instructs first grade students at a Webb City elementary schoc — Photos by Barb Fullerton 62 (Above) Cindy Reed instructs first grade students at Kelsey Norman School in Joplin. (Right) Lee Harris teaches history at Joplin ' s Memorial High School. — Photos by Barb Fullerton Education □ (Left) Kevin Ziegler participates in micro-teaching at Missouri Southern. (Below) Geneva Chew did her student teaching at West Central School in Joplin. (Right) High school students discuss a recent contest during English Day activities. English adds Grammar Hotline ' Adding ' Grammar Hotline, win¬ ning an award for The Winged Lion , and sponsoring two College events highlighted the 1984-85 academic year for the English department. Grammar Hotline —a service to area residents who need quick assistance with matters of English usage—was established in October. Dale Simpson, director of the ser¬ vice, said it was the first of its kind in Missouri. nationwide, there are only 15 grammar hotline services, said Simpson, and there were none in Missouri until now. Specifically, the hotline provides service to those who need help with punctuation, mechanics, word choice, usage, documentation, or sentence style. We are pleased to be offering a free service to the business com¬ munity and students through the grammar hot-line, said Dr. Joseph Lambert, head of the department. A student publication. The Wing¬ ed Lion , won national honors for the fifth year in a row. This magazine includes works by English and art majors. In conjuction with the depart¬ ment of art we are able to produce a magazine international in scope in terms of the students represented in it, said Lambert. English Field Day and the Annual Colloquium are the two major events sponsored by the department. English Field Day offers a var¬ iety of English competition for high school students grades nine to 12, said Lambert. The Annual Collo¬ quium is a conference held for area high school English teachers. Six hundred students, represen¬ ting 15 area high schools, par¬ ticipated in the third annual English Field Day on Dec. 7. Students demonstrated their skills in 10 areas of language arts and competed for awards in spelling, vocabulary, dictionary skills, usage, syntax, mythology, American literature, and word-building. Just as important as the in¬ dividual achievement and school trophies is the focus the Field Day puts on developing language skil which are fundamental to all lea ning, said George Greenlee, coor dinator of Field Day activities. The English department has 15 faculty professors and about 75 English majors, according to Lambert. We are noted for outstanding faculty and outstanding teaching, he said. ' We are in need of additional faculty and also in need of English majors, said Lambert. But we arc seeing an increase in English ma¬ jors right now. The department offers its majon and other Southern students, chance to pursue their interests through the English Club and Sigma Tau Delta. These are two campus clubs centered on an in¬ terest in English. The English Department sets a goal of helping students to develop a perception of and appreciate for the human values that grow out of the study of literature and skills in writing, organization, and creativity. English □ (Left) Dale Simpson answers a per son ' s question on Grammar Hotline ' (Below) Ann Marlowe lectures to her students. (Below left) Dr. Stephen Tchudi, professor of English at Michigan State University, presented a workshop titled The Integration of Reading and Writing ' ' to area high school teachers on March 2 at Missouri Southern. (Below right) Stephen Atkinson and his students look at a slide. English m o65 Program provides educational background Missouri Southerns industrial arts curriculum leads to a bachelor of science in education degree with a major in industrial arts. Students r eceiving this degree must complete 45-48 hours in in¬ dustrial arts, the general education requirements, and the professional education requirements for teaching certification. The College also offers an associate of science degree in draf¬ ting and design. This program was designed to prepare technicians to support the engineering and ar¬ chitectural fields. In addition, an associate degree in machine technology is available at Southern. The program was developed to satisfy the need of in¬ dustry for skilled machinists and other individuals having a background in industrial processes. Dennis Sutton, instructor of in¬ dustrial arts since 1980, is ' very pleased with the way things are progressing in the industrial arts world. Industrial arts is becoming an increasing interest in school-age children, he said. It provides them with a variety of basic skills and knowledge for everyday living, and it gives them a background for making future career decisions. Persons holding an industrial arts degree have many employ¬ ment opportunities in industrial and sales fields and in the teaching profession. However, the primary purpose of the industrial arts education program at Southern is to provide the educational background for those who desire to teach in the industrial arts field. Industrial arts □ (Top) Larry Hawkins surveys part of the campus. (Above) Lance Frame works on an IBM personal computer. (Right) Lance Frame pays close atten¬ tion to detail. (Left) Ron Morgan assists Greg Ward with a problem. Industrial arts p—m □67 Department serves campus Mathematics is a course everyone needs, and Missouri Southerns mathematics depart¬ ment is meeting that need, accor¬ ding to Dr. J. Larry Martin, head of the department. ' The department serves the en¬ tire campus since everyone must take a math course for their degree, said Martin. This depart¬ ment benefits everyone. I feel we have high-quality teachers who care about the students and spend time with them when they require it, Martin added. The department, according to alumni involved with it, helps students develop problem-solving and communication skills. Students in mathematics classes are encouraged to ask questions, and their confidence is built. The department is also involved with the College ' s Learning Center. There are three faculty members and two student teachers active in this program, and there are many part-time faculty members and students involved. The Learning Center, whose primary purpose is to help remedial students, has video-taped algebra courses on file for anyone needing assistance in that area, Currently, research is being con ducted to see what degree the Lear ning Center benefits students utilizing its programs. Mathematics has added some new minors. It has revamped its curriculum to help with the chang¬ ing society, Martin explained. In the past few years, the depart¬ ment has incorporated computer work and has more classes in which the students can apply the skills they have learned. According to Martin, 95 per cent of mathematics majors land jobs in their respective fields. Martin said Southern students are teaching in high schools and universities, and working in insurance companies. (Top) Mary Elick, assistant professor of mathematics, lectures to her class. (Above) Bill Livingston hands back tests. Mathematics □ (Left) A linear programming diagram, drawn by Carolyn Wolfe. (Below) Dr. J. Larry Martin, head of the mathematics department, gives a student ad¬ ditional help. (Below left) Dr. Joe Shields, associate professor of mathematics, draws a diagram for his class. — Photos by Ed Mill 70 Department is like a happy ' family (Top) Tandee Prigmore and Dr. F. Joe Sims sing a duet (Above) Missouri Southern s lab band performs in the Lions ' Den. Among most musical ensembles there is camaraderie and rapport according to Dr. F. Joe Sims o Missouri Southerns music depart ment. Most faculty and students agree that this climate of soda bility permeates the music department. ' Everyone is like a big happy family ' said Joan Smith, a sophomore concentrating on a career in music education. Pete Havely, head of the music department, is the director of the concert and marching bands. The concert band is active during the spring semester, performing con¬ certs both on and off campus, and touring the state, playing for high schools. The Lion Pride Marching Band is enjoyed by a wide audience, perfor¬ ming at Southern football games and for area high school games as well. Sims directs the Concert Chorale and the smaller select ensemble, the Collegiates. These reputable groups perform throughout the school year, including a concert tour and the Christmas concert. We initially strive to improve the students ' ability to read music, then concentrate on more col¬ legiate type music, said Sims. Dr. Charles Thelen is enjoying continued success with the lab band (jazz and stage ensemble) as it performs at area schools, and at such locations as the Northpark Mall. Other ensembles include the brass choir, directed by Dr. Wayne Harrell, and the Choral Society (community choir), under the direction of Dr. Albert Carnine. The Choral Society is open to students as well as other adults of the com¬ munity who are interested in ac¬ quiring choral experience. An area-wide lack of qualified string musicians left the College without an orchestra for a few years. However, under the direction of Dr. William Elliot, Southern now has the chamber orchestra. More than 2,500 high school students participated in a district music festival March 22-23. Music □ (Above) Missouri Southern ' s Concert Chorale presents a concert. (Right) Paul Mulik per¬ forms a solo. Music □ I (Above) Ron Albers, David Charles, and Ar¬ chie Osborn practice drumming before a performance. (Left) The weather is cold, but Paul Mulik still manages to play his tuba during a football game. — Photos by Ed Mill Music □ (Top) Kelly Breeden assists a patient at a local hospital. (Above) Carol Kaufman checks a patient ' s blood pressure. Ipock sees need for expansion of n ursing As one of the new degrees first offered in the fall of 1984, Missouri Southern ' s nursing program had an enrollment of 85 students. For 17 years prior, the program only of¬ fered the associate degree. We will probably see the need to expand the bachelor ' s offering, said Dr. Betty Ipock, director of nursing, because we are having a rapid increase in placement for that program. The bachelor ' s degree is de¬ signed to accommodate the full¬ time registered nurse who chooses to come back to college, said Ipock. Currently, the program has seven full-time faculty members and two part-time. But this is also expected to change. Another full-time faculty person will be hired next year to accom¬ modate the growing program, she said. Nursing is taught in classrooms as well as in education laboratories in Kuhn Hall. In our lab situation, students learn to provide hospital care, in¬ cluding taking temperatures, changing beds, and such, and physical assessment skills impor¬ tant in determining a patients health status, Ipock said. According to Ipock, graduates from Southern ' s nursing program have established a strong reputa¬ tion for the program. Students have done exceptionally well on the State Licensure Exam, a test taken after graduation from the basic, two-year program. Our graduates are doing well in the work world, said Ipock, ser¬ ving as staff nurses, head nurses, supervisors, and directors of nurses in area hospitals. One graduate went to Thailand as a missionary nurse. Nursing □ (Top) Julie Shultz and Marilyn Jacobs (left) exhibit good bedside manner. (Above) Maridan Kassab , a graduate of Southern ' s nurs¬ ing program, and Peg Hughes, a registered nurse, prepare to in¬ struct students. (Right) Delores Vandergrift and Peg Hughes give a demonstration to a patient. Nursing □ 76 Professors develop heat-pump system ' This has been a huge success. We don ' t think we could be much more pleased. This was how Dr. Russell Phillips and Dr. Philip Whittle summed up the results of a new heat-pump system they have developed over the past three years. Two versions of the heat pump have been completed and are in operation. Whittle said the system, the only one of its kind known to be in use, could cut heating and cooling costs in half for the playing around with alternate energy sources several years ago, when the country was facing an energy crunch. Phillips said the idea for the heat pump came to him from a film the physics department had in the 1970 ' s titled Bill Loosley ' s Heat Pump Their system is similar to the one discussed in the film. In the film he describes it as an efficient system. To the best of our knkowledge, no one has used it, Phillips said. It overcomes a lot of a lot of thermal energy to be usee We pick up the thermal energy b boiling liquid freon circulating ii copper tubes down in the ground Any time liquid changes t( vapor, a lot of thermal energy ii needed. We pick the therma energy out of the ground, am bring it back to the compressoi and compress it. When you com press gas, you raise the temperature. The high temperature vapor is then sent into the furnace area, and into an exchange coil s average consumer. We had been talking about the project quite a bit, said Whittle, professor of chemistry. About three years ago, we were granted permission to use the old bath house near the biology pond. We spent a lot of time getting the building ready. We got started on the mechanical part of the work late last summer. Whittle and Phillips had been problems associated with conven¬ tional heat pumps. Phillips, professor of physics, ex¬ plained the concept and design of the heat pump. Any heat pump, he said, takes heat from one place and puts it someplace else, and it also raises the temperature. There is a lot of thermal energy in the ground, espec ially five or six feet down. Even at two to three feet, there is called a condensor, where the high temperature vapor is changed back into liquid and gives up its thermal energy. Then, a forced-air heating system is used to blow the air through the house, said Phillips. Phillips said the only energj needed to operate the system is the electricity used to run the compressor. The big advantage to our Physical science □ (Opposite page) Dr. Russell Phillips (left) and Dr. Philip Whittle check their heat- pump system. — Photos by Ed Mill system is that we don ' t have to pump water through the ground to pick up the thermal energy ' Whit¬ tle said. Instead, we use freon. ' ' Through funds obtained from the faculty Development Committee, Whittle and Phillips refurbished the bath house, laid 150 to 200 feet of copper tubing 30 inches below the ground to the west of the building, and installed the compressor. The system was in operation last fall, f ' I started taking data on it in Oc¬ tober Phillips said. The results: we were able to achieve very quick¬ ly a COP (Coefficient of Perfor¬ mance) of about five. Basically, that means we are putting five times the energy out in the form of heat compared to the energy input to run the compressor. Phillips said a conventional heat pump system would peak out at a COP of three under the best conditions. A second model of the heat pump is now in use at Whittle ' s home. This system is larger than the original model. I ' ve been heating my house since the first of December, he said. At best. I ' m operating at about half the cost of a propane furnace. To document the efficiency of the system. Whittle said his electric bill from Jan. 19 to Feb. 19 was $48. Whittle and Phillips said the cur¬ rent system can be improved to be more cost-effective. The scientists are now waiting for more funding so that the efficien¬ cy of the ground coils can be improved. (Top left) Harrison Kash assists Kimberly Greer with a cation analysis problem Audrey McDaniel (left) and Pat Mayfield make aspirin in a chemistry labor (Above) Richard Guinn performs an experiment in an organic chemistry class Jeff Wren concentrates on a delicate experiment. — Photos by Ed Mill Physical science □ CHEMISTRY i I Junkins likes dedicated ' colleagues (Below) Robin Western, a student in Dr. Merrell Junkins ' Behavior Management class, takes care of an experimental rat. I have never worked with a group of people as dedicated as these, said Dr. J. Merrell Junkins in regard to his colleagues in the psychology department. Everyone knows what their con¬ tribution is, so there is no overlap¬ ping, he said. Since Southern does not offer graduate study, the purpose for students taking psychology courses is threefold. First, General Psychology gives students a taste of psychology as a general educa¬ tion requirement. Second, psychology courses like Child Development, Educational Psychology, and Social Psychology serve as medians for other areas of study, especially education. Final¬ ly, for the psychology majors, the basic goal for those who obtain a degree in psychology is graduate school entry. Junkins noted that 60 to 70 per cent of psychology ma¬ jors go on to graduate school. In gerneral Junkins cites the goal of the psychology instructors as helping students to understand and predict why we do the things we do. More specifically, he said, I think the majority of problems that people experience in life are people problems, and if we can help students deal with others we are satisfied that we have done our job. Junkins listed some general im¬ provements that need to be made to keep the department up-to- date. Among these are the addi¬ tion of new literary materials, in¬ cluding textbooks, and a laboratory computer— to interface with the existing lab equipment. With this computer, our depart¬ ment would not take a backseat to anyone, he said. Junkins sees a cultural shift toward human services. With this in mind, psychology will play an ac¬ tive role in criminology, in serving the elderly, and in business and in¬ dustry, and Junkins feels Southern s psychology department can meet those needs. Psychology □ (Above) A rat learns to press a bar for food in a Skinner Box experiment. (Left) Ethel Stryker (left) and Sandy Oliver watch a Skinner Box experi¬ ment in Behavior Management class. — Photos by Ed Hill Office starts campaign (Right) Gwen Hunt, director of public information. (Below) Dennis Slusher, in¬ formation specialist. Enhancing the image of Missouri Southern was a new campaign the office of public information started in March. The office used televi¬ sion, newspaper, and radio adver¬ tisements in the project. The message in the ads,” said Gwen Hunt, director of public infor¬ mation, is that a college educa¬ tion is important, if not essential to an individual ' s future success.” The public information office communicated this by using many of Southern s successful almuni. Many alumni were asked to par¬ ticipate by explaining how they feel about their education at Southern and how it helped them to become successful. That,” Hunt said, is what pro¬ vided the copy for the ads. It is a testimonial in a sense. We want the community to know that Southern provides a fine education, and we can prove that through our suc¬ cessful alumni who hold highly visible and responsible jobs.” The campaign began with a full- page ad in the Joplin Globe and two 30-second spots on television. which featured four alumni. According to Hunt, the campaign is going to continue and change over the next several years. She said it is not going to be something that is broadcast every day of every week, but will be done periodically throughout the months. Hunt said the thrust of the cam¬ paign may change, and different media will be used, but it is something the College will continue. The main purposes of the cam¬ paign were to highlight the image of the College and to reinforce the idea that a college education is vital to an individual. Because many of our students are first generation college students,” said Hunt, and going to college has not always been the traditional thing to do, we want to see that this trend continues. We want to maintain our enroll¬ ment,” said Hunt. Many other col¬ leges are getting involved in marketing and if we don ' t want to be left in their dust, we have to keep ourselves visible. Public information □ P.I. expands services to College Missouri Southern State College. Just hearing the name, one can begin to visualize this institution. All the images it represents have been highlighted by the Public In¬ formation Office. All mediums are used when the PI office works to publicize Southern and its advantages to the future student. The office not only works on pro¬ motions, but is also responsible for Southerns news distribution to the media. This year s formation of Southern Mews Service was an advantage to Qwen Hunt, director of public infor¬ mation. It helped identify the separate services offered by the public information office, she said, how that these are identified, the office now has better internal management and external recognition. Working closely with the Missouri Southern Foundation, the public infomration office helps promote the Phon-A-Thon, an annual fund raiser. The news bureau distributes news releases on campus and to area and ' home-town ' 7 newspapers. All college publications, in¬ cluding the catalog, are published through this office. Sports informa¬ tion is compiled and released to the media. The office receives calls and answers questions about up¬ coming events. Three new staff members joined Hunt and Mary Craig Anderson, news bureau manager, in the recently expanded bureau. Mike Hollifield, publications director, is responsible for design and produc¬ tion of all College publications. Dennis Slusher, information specialist, works with sports infor¬ mation and publications. Judy Dunn is the secretary for the public information offi ce. There are so many things that need to be done for the promotion of the College,” said Hunt, and they need to be coordinated and professionally done in order to reflect a total image of the College.” (Top) Mike Hoi lifield, publica¬ tions director, works on a pro¬ ject. (Left) Judy Dunn, secretary, takes another phone call for the office. Public information □ 83 Conboy stresses good relationships Offering students a broad-based, educational background in history and culture is the primary goal of the social science department, ac¬ cording to Dr. Judy Conboy, head of the department. ' We also try to provide students with concrete career objectives,” she said. The department offers courses in geography, history, paralegal studies, political science, and sociology. Studies in these varied areas give students the experience they need to reach their objectives. Conboy said. We serve students both in terms of general education and in prac¬ tical career interests, she said. We want students to become ar¬ ticulate, well-informed, and well- educated. Developing a good relationship with students while assisting them in their studies is important, Con¬ boy said. We feel we have a good relationship with our students Conboy said the social science department would like to add minors that have not been offered in the past. These would give students the opportunity for flexibility. Increasing the number of intern¬ ships is another goal of the depart ment. Internships at the George Washington Carver National Monu¬ ment and at the Dorothea B, Hoover Museum are available at the present time. In the future, Conbo) would like to see students involved in the areas of applied sociology park service work, museum management, historical preserva tion, and public history. Social sciences □ (Left) Dr. Conrad Gubera, associate professor of sociology, and Dr. David Tate, assistant professor of sociology, tape a session of Faces of Culture in the MSTV studios. The telecourse series was shown on MSTV. (Below and bottom) The social sciences department sponsored History Day on March 8-9 at Missouri Southern for area students. — Photos by Hick Evans 85 (Above) Cast members from ' The Real Inspector Hound; ' the theatre department ' s April production. (Right) A Christmas Carol was performed in December. Splendid staff students make Milt Brietzke proud Providing near-professional train¬ ing and stimulating productions is the purpose of Missouri Southern s theatre department. Milton Brietzke, director of theatre, said he was most proud of the department ' s ' splendid staff and our hard-working students.” Theatre majors can become more than just actors and teachers. Many enter the fields of television production, theatre production, public relations, or anything hav¬ ing to do with television and live theatre. Some 87 per cent of Southern ' s theatre graduates are employed and using their theatre background. Brietzke has several long-range goals in mind for the department. One is to add dance, mime, and movement classes to the program, lie also wants to expand and create new rehearsal space and a warm and beautiful” atmosphere in the lobby for theatre patrons. Theatre gives good education and knowledge as well as ex¬ perience to its students,” Brietzke said. He is also proud of the Children s Theatre program which was established in the 1969-70 school year. There were two children ' s pro¬ ductions this year: A Christmas Carol, directed by Brietzke, and The Great Cross Country Race, an adap¬ tation of The Tortoise and the Hare,” directed by Joyce Bowman. There were also two 3-act plays given this year: Brush Up Your Shakespeare, directed by Trij Briet¬ zke, and The Real Inspector Mound, directed by Duane Hunt. Over the years, the department has won several awards, including being represented three con¬ secutive years in Flaybill, a na¬ tional literary magazine. Theatre (Left) Lea Wolfe paints a set in preparation for a play. (Above) Chuck Good does some of the behind-the- scenes work before a play. (Below) Stacy Oliver sews a costume. (Below left) Henry Priester uses a staple gun in finishing a set. — Photos by Ed hill Theatre □u College graduates return as faculty To some 20 faculty members at Missouri Southern, returning to the College as educators instead of students was just like coming home to a big, happy family. Some college and university ad¬ ministrators express concern about hiring their own graduates for teaching positions, but Southern doesn ' t seem to feel that way. Many accrediting agencies frown upon hiring your own graduates,” said Dr. Floyd Belk, vice president for academic affairs. You may tend to perpetrate the same ideas year after year from hir¬ ing your own graduates. When weighing the situation, it is weighed against whether you hire a good teacher or not,” he said. ' When you hire a faculty member from off campus, regardless of credentials and interviews, it is still a gamble as to whether they will be a good teacher. When one hires their own graduate, a good deal of that chance is taken away. You have known the individual that you elect to hire and are able to make a judgement on known facts.” Belk said one way to handle this problem is to make sure that the in¬ dividual also has a degree from another institution. We value very strongly the stablizing effect of the older fac¬ ulty,” he said. However, a new young faculty member has a very positive effect on a department. Hew ideas have an electrifying ef¬ fect.” Considering the inbreeding ef- feet, Sam Claussen, instructor of theatre since 1977, said: Most people use it with a bad connota tion. It does ' t sound so good. Jimmie Williams, assistant pro¬ fessor of criminal justice and a 1976 Southern graduate, doesn ' t think inbreeding is a problem. I think I can relate to the students better,” he said. I know some of the problems they have with the institution.” Charles Hodler, Jr., archivist said, I might have had some reser vations about being equal with some who taught me in the past.lt may have been a little intimidating, Faculty □ but 1 no longer feel that way. Kathy Lay, coodinator of student activities, said, At first I found it a litte awkward to fraternize with the faculty, to really be part of the faculty and not one of the students. One of the big advantages is that I already knew the chain of com¬ mand. ' ' The question of inbreeding of faculty being a problem draws an emphatic, Far from it, from Lyle Mays, assistant professor of com¬ puter science. In the first place it would suggest that this was the on¬ ly school with which you had significant contact, said Mays, a 1970 Southern graduate. In my particular case, said Sallie Beard, director of women ' s athletics, I had insights on weaknesses and how I felt it could be improved. I ' m not saying it was bad, but having experienced it firsthand, I had some ideas on how I wanted to make improvements. Said assistant football coach David Evans, I don ' t agree that in- breeding is a threat. It shows a lack of confidence in the product if the College doesn ' t hire its own people, the people they put out. Mo, there are no special privileges, said Bernie Johnson, director of small business institute, about teaching where he had gone to school. Inbreeding in a true sense of the word would be more relevant if you got your undergraduate and graduate degree at the same place. Added Johnson, a 1969 graduate of Southern, The primary advan¬ tage here is that we don ' t have a graduate program. We don ' t have teaching assistants doing the teaching. The students are taught by full professors, even at the freshman and sophomore levels. This is conducive to good student- teacher relations. Pat Kluthe, assistant professor of communications, has seen a change at the College since retur¬ ning as a faculty member. T have never known Missouri Southern to be satisfied with mediocrity and in the last few years, I have seen the momentum away from mediocrity accelerate with exciting speed, she said. T see no disadvantages in in¬ breeding, said Kluthe, a 1970 graduate. Perhaps in another university there would have been a problem, maybe some professional discomfort with older faculty. This was not the case here. My former (Top) Kathy Lay, a 1979 Southern graduate, assists Brent Harris of the Campus Activities Board. (Above) Kreta Gladden is a former Southern Homecoming queen. — Photos by Ed Mill Faculty □ teachers, especially those 1 held in high esteem, were immediately vocal in their support of me. Pam Walker Evans, assistant pro¬ fessor of physical education, said, I couldn ' t find a job any place that I would enjoy any more. I tell my students —many of whom are education majors —that I graduated from here and I know what they are going through. I feel 1 relate to them because I was in their position. Maybe I understand the problems more. 1 went through it...and it wasn ' t all that long ago. ' ' Pam Evans shares what she says is her husband ' s (Dave Evans) philosophy: I want to give the students their money ' s worth. Go¬ ing to college ought to be exciting. ' ' Carolyn Cunningham, instructor of business administration, feels a college would be missing the boat ' ' by not hiring its qualified graduates. 1 may be biased,” said Cunn¬ ingham, a 1972 Southern graduate, ' but I have a great deal of love for this school. I feel 1 came out well. My teachers did a good job. 1 hope I can do as well for my students.” Faculty □ (Left) Lyle Mays, assistant professor of computer science, is a 1970 Southern graduate. (Below) Fat Kluthe, assistant professor of communications, is also a 1970 graduate. — Fhotos by Ed Mill Cunningham shares Johnsons belief that Southern students are more fortunate than students at larger universities and colleges because We (the faculty) give students personal attention and help. I don ' t think inbreeding is a valid problem, said Carl Cromer, director of intramurals. It doesn ' t have anything to do with bad or good programs. Kreta Gladden, a 1972 Southern graduate, now works as the direc¬ tor of the College ' s Alumni Associa¬ tion. She said coming back to Southern was like being part of a family. I ' ve never given any thought to there being any disadvantages to working where I attended school. ' ' John Cragin, director of com¬ puter science and information ser¬ vices, said of inbreeding: It don t make a hoot. Inbreeding is a biological evil. The term has been tacked onto education. I don ' t see any disadvantages; quite the con¬ trary, I see only advantages. Anyone that can point out valid disadvantages is really scraping. Joe Vermillion, counselor, feels the advantages to teaching in an institution from which he graduated include an awareness of the programs, the instructors, and the day-to-day operation of the College. Jack Oakes, instructor of com¬ puter science, sees many changes in the College since his 1971 graduation. The computer department has grown so much, he said. When I was in school, the computer department was using an IBM-1130, which is an antique now. According to Chad Stebbins, a 1982 graduate of Southern, it was unusual for him to teach some of the same students who sat in classes with me when I was a stu¬ dent. But coming back to Southern was like a dream come true, said Stebbins, instructor of com¬ munications. T missed the College the year I was away, and I was glad to be able to work with those peo¬ ple again who meant so much to me while I was a student. Faculty (Top) Students make a purchase in the College bookstore. (Above) Jennifer Diefenderfer looks over greeting cards. (Left) Craig Powers decides what to buy from the available merchandise. Bookstore □ instead of up to $250. To just about anyone, that ' s a fair deal. ' Moss said that freshmen not residing in Joplin use the bookstore most often. He accredits this to unfamiliarity of the area, and the convenience of an on- campus bookstore facility. On the subject of new additions to the store. Moss explained the rearrangement of the shelves within the facility. We made the shelves run lengthwise from front to back to present the illusion of more space, and discovered that there was actually a lot more space in the store than we thought. ' ' This effort was completed last summer before the start of the fall semester. I have really enjoyed my work here and plan to remain here pro¬ bably until retirement if possible, ' ' said Moss. ■I Moss likes work as bookstore manager Graduating from the school of business administration at Missouri Southern in 1976, Charles Moss became bookstore manager in March 1977. The present bookstore staff in¬ cludes a full-time secretary, two part-time housewives who each work a half day, and two students involved in the work-study program. Probably the biggest service we provide is the textbook rental system. Economically speaking, if a student had to purchase the textbooks needed for a semester, you ' d be talking about shelling out $150 to $250 for books alone. With our system, the student pays a $50 flat fee for book rental, and receives a $20 rebate upon the return of the undamaged books. That ' s paying only $30 for books Moss □ 93 B U s I N E (Right) As controller for Missouri Southern, Sid Shouse attends all Board of Regents meetings. He is responsible for helping prepare the College budget and keeping departments informed of debits and credits. (Below) Kathy Walkup and Steve Taylor of the business office, located on the second floor of Hearnes Hall, assist Shouse in much of his budget work. Throop buys everything for campus (well 99 %) Making sure that state re¬ quirements are met before I something is purchased is the responsibility of David Throop, pur¬ chasing agent for Missouri Southern. As purchasing agent, he assists departments with specifica¬ tions of products they must order. The net result of our job is buy¬ ing everything used on campus,” said Throop. ' We do the bidding process in 99 per cent of pur¬ chases. Throop came to Missouri Southern in 1982 after managing his own construction company for four years. After graduating from Southern in 1970, he held several jobs before earning an master s of business administration from Pittsburg State University in 1977. Throop came to Southern due to economic factors and a desire to hold a position where he utilized his business background. The construction industry,” said Throop, was depressed at the time I applied at Southern, and I wanted to return to what I was trained for, a business background.” Throop cites the purchasing department as being involved in the entire process of obtaining goods for the Colleges departments. We institute orders and are in¬ strumental in invoicing and receiv¬ ing goods for the College,” he said. We also handle back orders and issue documents to the business office for accounts payable pro¬ cessing, the point of final pay¬ ment.” Throop enjoys his work and cites his work as possessing an enor¬ mous variety of challenges. Every day there ' s something dif¬ ferent,” he said, anything from a highly technical bid for the physics department to toilet tissue.” Sometimes things are even bizarre, but it s all in the course of a day ' s work for Throop. We get orders for male and female dead cats, he said, and live rats for the biology depart¬ ment. That ' s why it does get in¬ teresting.” Throop sees his department ' s role as important to the College and declares his commitment to do a professional job. An effort has been made since I came to Missouri Southern to develop more professionalism,” he said. We have become more com¬ puterized, and we are developing a totally professional and efficient system in the purchasing office.” (Above) Dave Throop, purchasing agent for Missouri Southern since 1982, explains the bidding process to a reporter. (Left) Throop organizes his files. Throop □ Gilbert enjoys meeting students Making it possible for students who would normally be deprived of attending college to attend Missouri Southern is the objective of Jim Gilbert, director of financial aids. ' Last year about 4,000 un¬ duplicated students received aid at Missouri Southern for a total of about $5 million, ' ' said Gilbert. The financial aids department, according to Gilbert, is involved in everything from public relations to the interpretation of federal regula¬ tion and administration of finan¬ cial aid programs. We are required to validate 100 per cent of information relating to student eligibility, ' ' he said. We have also conducted about 70 workshops this year at area high schools. Gilbert came to Southern in 1974 after working with Sun Oil Com¬ pany as a district manager. He received a bachelor ' s degree in European history in 1968 and served three and a half years in the U.S. Army before earning a master ' s degree in European history. Gilbert subsequently received his education specialist degree from Pittsburg State University in 1981. After 11 years at Southern, Gilbert looks forward to meeting students and others on campus. What I enjoy most about Missouri Southern is the interac¬ tion with students and other peo¬ ple, he said. If it weren ' t for that. I ' d have quit a long time ago. Gilbert takes pride in his depart¬ ment and views it as a closely-kn group. We ' re like a family, said Gilber and everybody gets along fine, anyone ' s got problems, we he each other out, he said. Gilbert cites a change in h department which benefil students seeking financi; assistance. With the acquisition of two con puters, we can determine studer eligibility for financial aid pr grams on the spot rather than sen information to Iowa City, ' ' sai Gilbert. As a result, we can avoi delaying eligibility determinatio and get students under other pn grams immediately. Gilbert □ Financial aids □ Above) Debby Clemons assists Peggy Potts with financial aid iformation. (Right) Danette Hosp tells David Dixon how to fill ut a student aid form. (Below) Brenna Barnes, student worker, md Connie Smart discuss a student ' s application. m Students are most important resource Students are the most important resource of Missouri Southerns library—the Learning Resources Center—according to Mary Lou Dove, interim head librarian. The Center, according to Dove, consists of Spiva Library, the In¬ structional Media Center, and In¬ structional Television. ' Our library holds approximate¬ ly 155,000 books and subscribes to about 1,150 periodicals, said Dove. It is also a depository for federal and state documents. Also, our library contains an archive collec¬ tion of materials such as papers from Congressman Gene Taylor ' s office and mining maps from the four-state area. The library has undergone change this year, including the ad¬ dition of a new ordering system which involves ordering books by telephone. Our new system, said Dove, has eliminated the typing of book orders and has increased the effi¬ ciency of our entire system. Thus, we are able to be of greater service to students who need assistance. The library also added a new security system last August to en¬ sure that books are properly check¬ ed out. Another addition to Southerns library during the year was a new book display and information desk, which have been set up on the main floor to offer more services to; | students and faculty, according to Dove. Two IBM typewriters, two 11 copy machines, and several I microcomputers were also added i to the library, she said. Things are changing in our library, said Dove. We ' ve rear¬ ranged our card catalog and made some changes in the library ' s I physical arrangement so that we | have a more informal atmosphere. We ' ve become more service- oriented and more open to students. (Top) Mary Lou Dove served as interim head librarian during the 1984-85 academic year. (Left) Myrna Dolence assists students in the Learning Center. (Opposite page) John Good, LaDonna Holding, Carolyn Trout, and Doug Ryan all utilize Spiva Library. STOP HER FIRST Fill out cards her before presentir Another major change with the College ' s library has been its ex¬ panded hours of operation so that students will have more time to itudy. The library extended its clos¬ ing time to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday while adding six ours to its weekend schedule, ac¬ cording to Dove. Dove asserts that while outhern ' s library is primarily utilized by students for academic urposes, the public may also take advantage of the library ' s facilities. Patrons from the community ac- ount for about 20 per cent of the lirculation, she said. They may purchase a library card for $1. Dove anticipates additional hange in the future at the library, which already employs an online cataloging system, which catalogs ill materials through a computer nd produces catalogs, cards, and abels for books and IMC materials. Our circulation will be the first ocess to be computerized, ' ' said ove. Our entire library will even- ually be computerized, including our card catalog. ' ' (Above) Maintenance workers rake up leaves. (Left) Bob Frost, auto mechanic, works on one of the College ' s new lanterns. Having this job is like going to school ' Director of the physical plant is his title, but what does that mean? It means that some nights this director” gets to stay until mid¬ night when a heating system breaks down. It means that when it snows during the night and park¬ ing lots need to be cleared, this director” gets to arrive at Missouri Southern at 4 a.m. And, it means that when there ' s a problem in maintenance, the buck stops with Howard Dugan. Meet Howard Dugan, the man who is not only in charge of mak¬ ing certain that Missouri Southern looks beautiful but also of making sure that everything is operating as smoothly it should. Dugan came to Southern in 1969 as a carpenter after working 20 years with Gulf Corporation as an electrician and instrument mechanic. His experience as a maintenance professional qualifies him to direct his department ' s ser¬ vicing of the 591,684 square foot, 22-building complex at Missouri Southern. Yet, Dugan credits his department as a whole with the department ' s success. I ' m only as good as my staff, ' ' he said. I ' ve got a super staff when it comes to dependability, and if I ' m a success at times, it is only because of them. ' ' Dugan knows how difficult some of the jobs on his staff can be because he ' s held several of them himself over the years. When Southern ' s first president. Dr. Leon C. Billingsly, hired Dugan as a carpenter in 1969, the College had barely been established as far as physical buildings. There were on¬ ly three new buildings completed at that time —Hearnes Hall, L.R. Reynolds, Jr. Science and Mathematics Building, and Spiva Library. Other buildings, however, were under construction, and the College was in the midst of some real growing pains when Dugan first arrived. He served, in fact, as the on-site inspector for most of the buildings that comprise the Missouri Southern campus today. This meant that he was in charge of keeping reports on the operation of each building and submitting these reports to the architect. By watching each building go up, I feel personally acquainted with most of them, 7 ' said Dugan. I really feel like I enrolled in the first continuing education class. Having this job is like going to school —I learn something new every day. ' ' Dugans background is varied enough to provide him with the diversified knowledge necessary for this job. He was born in Joplin and has lived most of his 61 years in this area. My parents moved every time the wind changed, and I had the opportunity to work with them on farms and in business, he said. After high school in Neosho, he joined the Air Force, where he worked for several years as an air traffic controller. Upon returning to the Joplin area, he went to work as a mechanic with Gulf Oil Corpora¬ tion at Pittsburg, Ran. Even though his job today is mostly as an overseer of the 42 employees who work in maintenance, Dugan still doesn ' t mind working with his hands, for although he once had to do carpentry as his occupation, he hasn ' t abandoned this skill. Today his hobby is woodworking. He en¬ joys turning out a roll-top desk or a new cabinet for his home. T like nothing more than to get together with Dr. (Glenn) Dolence and Dr. (Eugene) Mouser for a good session of show-and-tell so I can see what projects they ' ve been working on and share my latest with them. In evaluating Missouri Southern as a place to work, Dugan said, I guess it ' s pretty simple. I respect the people here, and they treat me with respect, too. It ' s basic, but I think it ' s important in a job. Dugan □ 101 College nurse Irma Hartley checks over her supplies. (Below) Hartley takes Susie Plagmann ' s temperature. (Bottom) Hartley checks the blood pressure of Angie Thaemert. 102 College nurse □ Office helps all students reach goals, find jobs The placement office, located on the second floor of Billingsly Stu¬ dent Center, has been in existence since the College began. It can play a significant role in a student s life, according to Lorine V. Miner, direc¬ tor of placement. The main purpose of this depart¬ ment, according to Miner, is to ' help graduates find permanent employment, undergraduates find part-time jobs, graduating seniors with their actual job interviews, and bring in recruiters from the business community to conduct the actual job interviews. Graduating seniors are required to fill out job informatio n sheets as part of the graduation procedure. The placement office keeps these records on file permanently, and they serve as a possible aid in help¬ ing students reach their job goals. They are a definite aid in job search. Miner said. The department also helps students by instructing them in the proper way to conduct themselves at interviews, the proper follow-up on an interview, and in the correct way to write a resume. Miner s long-range goal is to have a part-time employee who would personally contact business and industry in the four-state area to in¬ terest them in on-campus recruit¬ ment of our graduates for jobs. Miner and her staff believe this pro¬ gram would benefit every student, and possibly some of the alumni. Undergraduates are urged to get career counseling as soon as possi¬ ble; the sooner the better. Miner said. The placement office is open every noon hour, and students are encouraged to stop by anytime. Placemei Office Services Office Services handles daily pressure Ron Foster, director of office ser¬ vices, has a simple but accurate statement to describe the function of his office: to be part of the sup¬ port staff for the mission of the Col¬ lege. Office services handles all in¬ coming and outgoing mail, cam¬ pus correspondence, and all cam¬ pus duplicating. In addition, it sup¬ plies all the offices on campus with goods such as paper, staplers, staples, paper clips, pens, file folders, and anything else that is needed. Several times a semester, office services performs a large job, such as printing of the fall, spring, and summer schedules as well as a schedule of mid-term classes. This office has its hands full each day sorting campus mail as well as the U.S. mail that has come to the campus. It s a full-time job, but I feel that we do a pretty good job with the ex¬ cellent staff we have, Foster said. Foster, who came to Southern in 1980, has a bachelor of science degree in technology from Pittsburg State University. He previously worked as a folder operator in Fort Scott, Kan., a bindery foreman in Bartlesville, Okla., and a production coor¬ dinator in Denver. Foster spends one weekend each month with the Air Force Reserves as a heavy equipment operator. Generally I feel good about still being able to participate on a part- time basis in the military, he said. It gives me a chance to do a little traveling that I wouldn ' t be able to do otherwise. I also learn another trade, which is really a second career. Brian Estes, press operator and assistant to Foster, is the other full time employee of the office. Estes has an associate degree in com mercial art from PSU. The office also employs three students work ing part-time and a part-time housewife. I think we get along real good, said Foster. We try to keep a re¬ laxed working environment because we re under a lot of pressure. Everybody makes last minute demands of office services, and we try to meet those demands. Office Services (Opposite page) Sue Ogle, a part-time student employee of office services, prepares to bind copies of the 19 85 summer schedule. (Top left) Ron foster, director of office services, checks a printing job. (Above) Sorting the mail is a daily activity for Foster. (Left) Brian Estes, press operator, completes another job. — Photos by Ed hill Office Services □ 105 Office activity increases during registration time During registration, one of the busiest offices at Missouri Southern is the registrar ' s office, according to George H. Volmert, registrar. Volmert and his staff handle all the registration procedures. The of¬ fice also keeps accurate and com¬ plete records on all students, both past and present. In addition, the office processes the forms required for those dropping and adding classes. And while handling all these things, they are busy with ' every¬ day ' ' procedures such as taking care of requests for transcripts and verifying student status for employers. Computers, a long sought-after and now-realized goal, are one of the most significant additions con¬ tributing to the efficient organiza¬ tion of the information processed by the registrar ' s office. Handling graduation paperwork is another duty of the registrar ' s of¬ fice. Southern students are re¬ quired to file their graduation papers with the office by a specified date each semester to meet elgibility requirements for graduation. Those students registering late must contact the staff in the registrar ' s office; no student is allowed to enroll after the second week of the semester without of- fical permission. A nominal late fee is required of these students. Volmert, who formerly taught freshman orientation classes at Southern, has been at the College since 1966. (Top) Karen Hatfield and Annetta Medlin assist a student during pre-registration. (Above) George Volmert, registrar, checks over a student ' s transcript. — Fhotos by Ed Hill 106 Registrar □ Office handles more than discipline Although some students may believe its only function is to han¬ dle disciplinary problems, the of¬ fice of student services actually does much more than that. Student services at Missouri Southern incorporates financial aids, admissions. College health, student insurance, intercollegiate athletics, counseling, cafeteria ser¬ vice, student ID s, housing. Student Senate, and all campus organi zations. Dr. Glenn Dolence, dean of students, heads the office of stu¬ dent services. Doug Carnahan, assistant dean of students, assumes Dolences duties in his absence. family Day at Missouri Southern (held on Nov. 3) was sponsored by student services. Some 260 students, parents, and faculty members took part in the 1984 event. After breakfast in the Con¬ nor Ballroom of the Billingsly Stu¬ dent Center, students and their families toured the campus. After an afternoon football game in Hughes Stadium, families returned to the Connor Ballroom for dinner and music by Spatz , a jazz group from Chicago. Some 150 persons enjoyed dinner to songs from the big band” era. We were really pleased,” said Dolence. We had people from as far away as Mesa, Ariz., and St. Charles, Mo. The weather was beautiful and everything went very well. ' ' (Top right) Chris Hickam, secretary, takes information over the telephone. (Right) Student services sponsored Spatz, a jazz band from Chicago, as part of Family Day activities. (Above) Bill Clemons of campus security assists Herb Stratton in starting his automobile. (Right) Part of Don Riley s duties include taking down the flags at the end of each day. — Photos by Ed Mill 108 Security □ He enjoys interaction with students Responsible for the safety of students, staff, and visitors, and the security of school property is Wayne Johnston, director of securi¬ ty at Missouri Southern. Johnston came to the College in 1983 after retiring from the Detroit police force. It was a combination of several things—the people and the need to supplement my income —which motivated me to come to Missouri Southern, ' ' he said. I enjoy the in¬ teraction between students and myself, with an emphasis on assisting students. I enjoy the at¬ titudes of the students and the Col¬ lege ' s attitudes toward the students. ' ' As director of security, Johnston ' s responsibilities include managing the parking at all athletic events and disposing of hazardous material from science classes. Johnston and his six full-time of¬ ficers also respond to any injury, theft, or vandalism on campus. They inspect the buildings and fire extinguishers. He hopes to include rape preven¬ tion classes at Southern to instruct women to take proper precautions. As a hobby, but also as an invest¬ ment, Johnston raises Arabian horses. He has attended seminars on equine scienes and hopes to help with the construction of an in¬ door riding arena for the four-state area. Johnston ' s other interests in¬ clude motorcycle riding, snow ski¬ ing, and writing and recording music. His musical preference is country ballad. Johnston and a Southern professor have sent 25 demonstration tapes to record companies. Johnson is also in the process of becoming a certified CPR instruc¬ tor and a certified first aid instruc¬ tor since he hopes to be able to teach classes in these areas. Johnston □ 109 College mourns loss of 3 faculty In 1984 part of Missouri Southerns history ended. Three faculty members, all of whom had taught at Joplin Junior College, passed away, but their memory and contributions to the growth of the College live on. Harry Gockel, born July 22, 1902, died Hov. 2. He began teaching at JJC in 1939 and stayed with the College until retiring in 1972. According to College President Julio Leon, He never really retired from Missouri Southern, not until the last day. When I became presi¬ dent he would come visit me. We would sit and talk about how the College was growing. He would look at Dr. (Leon) Billingsly ' s pic¬ ture and tell me stories about him, then he would tell me all sorts of things about Dean (Harry) Blaine. He would always tell me he left his wife, Bernice, at the shopping mall so he could visit people. That was his pasttime: for 10 years he did that. He never failed to stop by my office when he was on campus, which was every week or two weeks. There was a time when psychology department meant Dr. Lloyd Dryer, the first instructor hired for that department at Joplin Junior College. Dryer, 73, died July 30 after a lengthy illness. He first came to JJC in 1950 from the English depart¬ ment at Oklahoma A M, now Oklahoma State University. Hot only is Dryer remembered for his teaching accomplishments, but also by his ability to help persons. Conrad Qubera, associate pro¬ fessor of sociology and former stu¬ dent of Dryer, said. He was gifted. He learned the material and gave good information. He was pas¬ sionate, kind, firm, and gentle. He was able to point out strength in weakness. And according to Merrell Junkins, professor of psychology, He would go an extra mile to help. He was always terribly indepen¬ dent, and did his own thing—his own way. Doc was one of the kindest peo¬ ple I have ever met, Junkins ad¬ ded. That was especially true with students. Sometimes he would give students a job on his farm if they needed a job. Dryer retired in 1976 because at that time there was a mandatory retirement age of 65. He then serv¬ ed several years as staff psychologist at Southern without pay. He was not happy about retire¬ ment, Junkins said. He never wanted to get out of the classroom. Qubera said, He gave his life to the College and left a lasting in¬ fluence on people. Supervising the move from Joplin Junior College to the new campus and building the art department was Darral Dishman ' s first role at Southern. Dishman, 47, associate professor of art, died of a heart attack on Ju¬ ly 29. ' When Dishman came to Southern it was a new campus, said Jon Fowler, director of the art department. His major contribu¬ tion at that time was to build the program. He was very instrumental in the beginning of the whole thing. As department head, Dishman designed the bachelor degree pro¬ gram and curriculum, founded the Student Art League, and obtained several scholarships for art students. Senior art major Jeff Jones, remembers Dishman. He was my mentor. He was a friend as well as an instructor. In 1981 Dishman decided to resign as head of the art depart¬ ment and concentrate on his two major interests: teaching and painting. His real interest, said Val Christensen, assistant professor of art and director of the Spiva Art Center, lay in the student. Dishman always had time for his students when they needed him. Jones said, He helped his students make plans for the future while working on the present. He was not satisfied with a students work until that student could look him in the eye and say that he (the student) was satisfied with it. Harry Gockel is interviewed by Daphne Massa (left) during a July 18 taping of Southern Perspective in the MSTV studios. Gwen Hunt (right), director of public information, was a former student of Gockel ' s. 110 In memory □ By Jean Campbell Mot everyone is willing to share their life unselfishly with other peo¬ ple. When we meet someone who gives generously and lovingly of herself, we are enriched. Dana Segal was this kind of person. Dana was killed in an automobile accident on June 29, 1984. She was a junior education major from Grandview, Mo. Anyone who had spent some time talking with Dana and getting to know her probably knew that her favorite poem was The Road riot Taken ' ' by Robert Frost. The Road riot Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler; long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim. Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there had won them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if 1 should ever come back I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference. There seemed to be a free and adventuresome spirit about her. She was willing to be generous in a world of selfishness. She was helpful when no one else had the time. She was grateful for the tiniest considerations. On a jog through the country she stopped and asked an elderly cou¬ ple for a small bouquet of flowers for a friend. If you needed a ride, she made the time. She brought gifts to the children when she visited. She sent greeting cards when there was no special occa¬ sion. She left small notes when she was a house guest—in the kitchen, pinned to her pillow, on the mirror in the bathroom. ' She was very attractive, a beautiful personality, and everybody responded warmly to her because she was so friendly, courteous, and helpful, said Dr. Ed Merryman, dean of the school of education and psychology, who had Dana in class. She was very responsible about her assignments and work. She always responded in class. She was thoughful and a real lovely person to have around. Some friends who knew her bet¬ ter speak of their fond memories of how she fit in, liked to putter around, her bouncy manner, her ready smile, and her loving hugs. Today as we see how way leads on to way, we know Dana will not ever pass this way again. But for those of us who experienced her here at Missouri Southern, the fact that she traveled this way has made such a difference. Dana Segal enriches lives of those who knew her (Left) Dr. Lloyd Dryer retired from Missouri Southern in 1976. (Above) Darral Dishman taught at the College from 1966 to 1984. In memory □ Jacobs ' first love is nursing Kuhn Hall, the home of academic instruction for nursing majors at Missouri Southern, may be located on the fringe of campus, but one of its members certainly doesn ' t operate on the fringe. Marilyn Jacobs, assistant pro¬ fessor of nursing, isn ' t active just in the classroom. She also spends two days a week at area hospitals instructing her students in their clinical experience. And with all this, she now carries an additional responsibility—Jacobs is president of the Faculty Senate. Actually, Jacobs saw herself ser¬ ving as Faculty Senate vice presi¬ dent during the 1984-85 academic year. But Mary Lou Dove resigned her position as Senate president in September because of her new job duties as interim librarian. Well, at least this way I never get bored, ' ' said Jacobs. There ' s always something to do. In addition to her College duties, Jacobs is a wife, mother of two sons, and president of the District nurses Association. Although she sometimes becomes frustrated with the Facul¬ ty Senate ' s slowness in reaching decisions, she feels the organiza¬ tion serves an important function on campus. Accomplishments and results are slow to be reached, she said. The purpose of the Faculty Senate is to represent the faculty on cam¬ pus. But we work through commit¬ tees and this process, valuable as it might be, simply takes time. ' ' However, unlike many busy per¬ sons, Jacobs has learned to be pa¬ tient as well as persistent when it comes to something she thinks is important. She believes adopting a promotion and grievance policy for Missouri Southern is a priority for this year ' s Senate. She has been personally ready for such a policy to be adopted and put into opera¬ tion, but ideas never seem to make it to fruition. However, she is hopeful and not discouraged con¬ cerning this subject. I ' ve been on the Senate for three years now, and for all of these three Marilyn Jacobs, president of the Faculty Senate for 1984-85, leads the discus¬ sion at a meeting. — Photo by Ed tlill. 112 Jacobs □ years, this need has been in discus¬ sion. I ' d like to see a conclusion, she said. As Faculty Senate president, Jacobs not only presides at these meetings, but she also attends all Board of Regents meetings. I The Faculty Senate is required to look at academic function on campus, ' ' she said. We are required to evaluate curriculum. Any major change in a department concern¬ ing curriculum goes through the Faculty Senate for evaluation. This is a big responsibility for the organization, but it is a major part of our function. Although she takes her Senate responsibilities seriously, it is not her main interest at Southern. Her loyalty is with the nursing program. She takes pride in her students and graduates, a pride she makes little effort to conceal. Jacobs believes in establishing a close relationship with her students, and it is not unusual for soon-to-graduate nurses to dash in¬ to her office to eagerly share with her the news that they have been offered positions upon graduation. Her congratulations are obviously authentic as she gleans the details of such news from her students. I am pleased to say that all of our students who wanted jobs last year got jobs, she said. This is at a time when the nursing shortage has phased out and the supply has caught with the demand. The de¬ mand for Missouri Southern nur¬ sing graduates pleases me very much. ' ' Having worked as a nurse herself after graduating from college, Jacobs can understand a student ' s excitement at being offered a nur¬ sing position. When asked if she didn ' t find it difficult to give up nursing for teaching, she replies with a definite Ho.” She explained, I still fill in at the hospitals dur¬ ing vacations. Besides, here 1 can Keep up with new trends in the ever- changing world of medicine through my teaching, and yet working at the hospitals with my students gives me the clinical ex¬ perience I enjoy so much. This keeps me busier than most, but at Missouri Southern I have the best of both worlds. Jacobs □ 113 Senate represents faculty 1984-85 Faculty Senate office Marilyn Jacobs, President Don Seneker, Vice President David Ackiss, Secretary Greg Hamilton, Parliamentarian Robert Markman, Member-At-Large (Top right) Donald Seneker, vice president of the Faculty Senate, considers a motion. (Right) Senator Wayne Steb- bins listens to discussion. (Above) Senator Robert Nickolaisen gets ready to defend a proposal. — Photos by Ed Mill. 114 Faculty Senate □ (Clockwise from upper left) Dr. Robert Markman, a past Faculty Senate president, was a member of the executive commit¬ tee in 1984-85. Senator Truman Volskay makes an oral presentation during a Senate meeting. Dr. Floyd Belk, vice presi¬ dent for academic affairs, speaks during a meeting. Senator David Tate listens to a motion. — Photos by Ed Hill. Faculty Senate □ 115 Setting policies for Missouri Southern and letting the College s administration control those policies is the purpose of the Board of Regents as president Loren Olson sees it. Olson, president of the First na¬ tional Bank of Sarcoxie, was elected Board president in the August meeting of the Regents. It was a big thrill to me being elected president ' Olson said. I was tickled to death. I have had an interest in the College for a long time ' Olson recalls attending meetings with Loren Reynolds, Jr., his friend and employer, at which the founda¬ tion plans for Missouri Southern were being discussed. Olson s wife and son are graduates of Southern. I see myself as a salesman for Missouri Southern State College, which is no different than when Gov. Teasdale appointed me, said Olson. Olson said he believes the Board s purpose is to set policy and leave the administering of those policies to the persons hired as administrators. I have no problem living with student representatives on the Board ' said Olson concerning the new state law requiring that a stu¬ dent representative be named to the boards of all state colleges. The more input, the better you can analyze and make some deci¬ sions ' he said. Olson believes that serving on the Board is a good educational ex¬ perience for Regents as well as students. I ' ve learned more than I ' ve contributed ' he said. Missouri Southern is on the threshold of doing good things ' said Olson. I am truly optimistic. I think the administration, faculty, and non-certified personnel are the cream of the crop as far as state colleges are concerned. We are real¬ ly going to go ' Olson said he has seen some ma¬ jor changes in programs offered by the College. These changes ' he said, are trying to keep up with the needs —meeting the needs of our area ' Olson said he had words of en¬ couragement and advice to students. Every person wl enrolls in college should give the best shot to get out of there wi a good education. They should whatever is needed to finish the education ' Olson, who said he is called 01 by most persons, came to the foi state area from Michigan in 19 ' after he signed a profession baseball contract with the St. Lot Browns to play in Pittsburg, Kai Olson has a long history of wor ing in financial institutions. I served as executive vice preside of the First National Bank of Jopli the Security National Bank Joplin (now the United Missoi Bank of Joplin), and the First M tional Bank of Sarcoxie. He is ci rently president of the First Pi tional Bank of Sarcoxie. Olson w appointed to the Board of Regen in 1979 by Gov. Joe Teasdale. Olson said he enjoys foolii around with photography ' ' in spare time. He also said he lov fishing and coaching youth b; teams ' llbn Olson serves as Board president Photos by Richard Williams Olson □ 117 Board of Regents governs College (Above) Anthony Kassab, appointed to the Regents in 1981, will be the next Board president. Tim Eastin is the student representative to the Board. Jerry Wells (center) talks to College President Julio Leon and Regents presi¬ dent Loren Olson before a meeting. Q Regents 1 1 On (Clockwise from top left) Joplin attorney Jerry Wells, a member of the Board of Regents, takes notes at a meeting. Car¬ thage businessman Bill Putnam, Jr., ap¬ pointed to the Board of Regents in 1981, considers a comment. Dr. Floyd Belk, vice president for academic affairs, makes a presentation to the Board. Webb City engineer Terry James, a Regent, listens to discussion. Regents □ Senate represents over 4,000 students (Top right) Lisa Funderburk, president of the Student Senate. (Above) Tim Eastin, Senate treasurer. (Above left) Mick Marvill, Senate secretary. 122 Student Senate □ (Left) Brian Graves, parliamentarian, gives a report to the Senate. (Below) Senators take a vote on a motion. Student Senate □ 123 Senate serves campus community (Above) Doug Carnahan, assistant dean of students, swears in Alan Cass at one of the first Student Senate meetings. 1984-85 Student Senate officers: Lisa Funderburk, President Suzanne Bell, Vice President (fall) Richard Williams, Vice President (spring) Scott Lepley, Secretary (fall) Nick Harvill (spring) Tim Eastin, Treasurer Brian Graves, Parliamentarian 124 Student Senate □ (Left) Senators vote on a resolution. (Below) Tim Eastin and Scott Lepley listen to discussion at a Senate meeting. Student Senate □ 125 (Row one) Mary Freitas, Chrisite Amos, Mary Jo Gollhoper (Row two) Joe Brauberger, Kelly Thayer, Jean Campbell, DeWayne Cartee, Tara Morrell, Tammy Wormington (Row three) Mick Harvill, Allen Cass, Arleigh Holmes, Jim Lee, Jim Ceh, Jerry Robinson, Richard E. Williams, Curtis Townsend, Tim Eastin (Row one) Elaine Brumley, Lori Campbell, Sandy Jones, Connie Everitt (Row two) Missy Cole, Sandy Kohler, David Stasso, Autumn Aquino, Deb Moah, John Motazedi (Row three) Brian Graves, Melinda Mickerson, Gary Graham, Brian Wotring, Ed Van Poucke, Larry Trigg, Lance Adams, Lisa Funderburk ±ZOo Association plans many activities students Planning parties for residence hall students is not the only pur¬ pose of Missouri Southerns Residence Hall Association. Several tournaments and educational seminars were sponsored by the organization during the 1984-85 school year. During the fall semester, a staff assistant in South Hall planned a rape seminar to inform students of different ways to protect themselves from potential at¬ tackers. A Joplin police officer presented a film, then answered questions from the audience. Various tournaments were also held. Although most of these were sporting events—tennis, softball, and golf—a new competition was introduced during the spring semester. Two staff assistants in South Hall introduced a Trivial Pur¬ suit tournament which many students entered. Many dances were also planned for the 250 members of RHA. On several occasions, Sgt. Peppers night club in Galena, Ran., was rented out by the organization. Turn out for these events was high, and most students who attended said they had a good time. RHA also helped fund the first Holiday Ball at Southern. In con¬ junction with Student Senate and Campus Activities Board, RHA held the Christmas formal in Connor Ballroom of the Billingsly Student Center. A large group showed up dressed to the hilt. According to Ruth Rice, head resident in South Hall and an ad¬ viser to the organization, the groups goal is to involve students in the campus and give them something to do with their spare time. We like to provide social ac¬ tivities for the resident hall students,” she said. It really is an integral part of dorm life.” RHA officers for 1984-85 were Hick Harvill, president (fall semester); Connie Everitt, vice president (fall semester), president (spring semester); Vicki McKinley, secretary; and Sarah Schopper, treasurer. RHA members, from left to right (front row): Michelle Patrick, Monsy Alsina, Sarah Schopper, Jill Belcher, Ruth Rice, Shaun Purdy, (back row) Allen Cass, Tara Horrell, Cari Prewitt, Elissa Manning, Larry Trigg. RHA members, from left to right (front row): Sonia Higgins, Jennell Fredrick, Kathy Hunter, Connie Everitt, Rosa Alsina. (back row) Joyce Hays, Hick Harvill, Brian Graves, Rick Evans. RHA Executive Board members, from left to right: Hick Harvill, Connie Everitt, Sarah Schopper, Ruth Rice (head resident). 128 Candids □ (Top) Heavy snowfall covered the campus during the Winter of 1984—85. Weather conditions in January even forced the cancella¬ tion of day and evening classes on one occassion. (Middle) The College began a daily van transportation service for commuter students. (Bottom) The Lion Pride Marching Band provided exciting half-time entertainment for spectators at foot¬ ball games. (Clockwise from upper left) The seemingly never- ending process of registration faced students at the beginning of every semester. Dr. Conrad Gubera, social sciences professor, was kidnapped as part of the fund-raising campaign for the American Heart Association. For a ransome of $250 paid to the fund Qubera and other victims were freed from captivity. Karen Hatfield shows off her new style of sunglasses. John Wenninghoff, football center, was injured and unable to play but offered advice from the sidelines. Candids □ (Right) Mrs. Vivian Leon, Sue Billing- sly, and Kreta Glad¬ den work during the Phon-A-Thon kickoff. (Below right) Glenn Wilson, president of the Missouri Southern Foundation, makes one of the first phone calls. — Photos by Daphne Massa Phon-A-Thon reaches its goal ' Southerns Alive in 85! ' ' This catchy phrase was heard by many at Missouri Southern during the third annual Phon-A-Thon from Feb. 10 - 21 . With the help of the public infor¬ mation office, members of the community received information about the Phon-A-Thon in various mediums. Bank statement stuffers with information were sent. A fold- out poster with the year ' s slogan was sent and the media reported on the event, keeping the com¬ munity updated on the progress. This year s goal of $75,000 was reached, according to Sue Billing- sly, director of the Missouri Southern Foundation. Volunteers included community members, faculty, staff, students, members of the Board of Regents, and other Southern supporters. Their work consisted of making calls, book¬ keeping, addressing envelopes, fil¬ ling in for the callers while they took a break, and other miscellaneous tasks. There are a lot of people in¬ volved in making it a success, said Kreta Gladden, director of alumni affairs. For the kick-off on Sunday, Feb. 10, special persons were invited as in the usual tradition. Helping to make the first calls of the 1985 Phon-A-Thon were College President Julio Leon, Loren Olsen, Board of Regents president; Glenn Wilson, Foundation president, Carolyn McKee and Gilbert Roper, co- chairmen of the drive; Hick Harvill, student representative; Carey Hor- man, president of the Alumni Association; and Regents member Robert Higgins. Patrons have an option of pled¬ ging restricted gifts for a particular area of the College, or unrestricted gifts apporopriated by the Missouri Southern Foundation. Phon-A-Thon □ (Above left) Robert Higgins and his wife study pledge sheets. (Above) Sue Billing- sly, director of the Missouri Southern Foundation, en¬ courages volunteers during the Phon-A-Thon. (Left) Carey Norman, president of the Alumni Association, rings a bell to signify that a pledge has been made. — Photos by Daphne Massa Phon-A-Thon □ 131 Phon-A-Thon a success (Above) Carolyn McKee, co-chairman of the third an¬ nual Phon-A-Thon, reads a pledge sheet. (Top right) Hick Harvill represented the students on the open¬ ing day of calling. (Right) Pat Kluthe, assistant pro¬ fessor of communications, gave encouragement to volunteers before the calling began. — Photos by Daphne Massa 132 Phon-A-Thon □ H (Top left) Bill Putnam, Jr., a member of the Board of Regents, discusses a large donation with Sue Billingsly, director of the Missouri Southern Foundation. (Above) Gil Roper asks a ' friend of the College” for a contribution. (Left) Glenn Wilson, former president of the Board of Regents, speaks before the Phon-A- Thon kickoff. — Photos by Daphne Massa Phon-A-Thon □ 133 Group presidents make up Prexy Club Several years ago Dudley Stegge, then Missouri Southern ' s dean of men, started the Prexy Club. This club meets once each month at 7 a.m. on a Friday. The presidents of all campus clubs and organizations are invited to attend the meetings, along with College President Julio Leon; Dr. Floyd Belk, vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Paul Shipman, vice president for business affairs; and Dr. Glenn Dolence, dean of students. Leon usually begins the meeting by giving an overview of what has happened since the last meeting. Belk then discusses any changes in curriculum that have taken place, and Shipman discusses any business matters. Dolence discusses any activities dealing with student activities. The rest of the time is an open forum for the students to ask ques¬ tions of the administrators. The club serves a purpose in that student presidents have a way of letting the administration know what the students are feeling. College recognizes orientation leaders Students who taught Freshman Orientation, from left to right: (front row) Melissa Thelen, Tammy Wormington, Lori Rhoades, Autumn Aquino, Kim Estle, Beth Todd, Sonia Higgins, (second row) Roseann Schictl, Jeff Garber, Margarita Afanador, Christie Amos, Lynnette Boyd, Marta Shellenbarger, Sara Rice, Dewayne Cartee, Jeanne Grisham, (back row) John Graves, hick Harvill, Peggy Gilmore, Bob Johns, Brian Wotring, Bill Penn, Joe Cole, Vickie McKinley. — Photo by Ed Hill ROTC members, from left to right: (kneeling) Sandy Terry, Greg Lietz, Don Houpt, Curtis Turner, Juan Triplett, Nelson Collins, Connie Everitt. (second row) Lara Barber, Eric Corcoran, Leonard Patterson, William McNeil, Kenneth Henson, John Wales, Ricky Seism, (back row) Kevin Gentzler, Arleigh Holmes, William Crawford, Douglas Cox, Gregory Hunt, Rickey Sallee, Kevin Ziegler. (Far left) Kenneth Henson, cadet com¬ mander. (Left) Rickey Sallee, cadet lieute¬ nant commander. (far left) Ricky Seism, cadet captain. (Left) Curtis Turner, cadet major. ROTC 135 ec o f- U Alumni hold reception before basketball game (Top) Kreta Gladden talks with Ron Mitchell at halftime of Southern ' s Jan. 23 basketball game against Drury College. (Right) Joplin businessman Jim George attended the alumni reception. (Above) Ben Maglaughlin, who attended Joplin Junior College in the 1940 ' s, still supports the College. ioo a Alumni hold meeting to discuss fund drive (Left) Carey Norman and Kreta Gladden direct a Feb. 9 meeting of the Alumni Association. Members discussed ways to assist the upcoming Phon-A-Thon. (Above) Ben Maglaughlin and his wife look over material at the Alumni Association meeting. Alumni 137 Alumni Association (standing): (left to right) Michael Gilpin, Carey Norman, Mitchell Walker, Pat Kelly, Dwayne Jeffries, Chris Chrisman, Marilyn Ruestman, Gloria Turner, (seated) Ben Maglaughlin, Julie Foster, Janice Steele, Beth Litter, Ann Rainey. 138 (Right) Julie Burrows and Cory Steinke at the communications department open house. (Below) Richard Massa, head of the com¬ munications department, visits with Gwen Hunt, director of public infor¬ mation. (Below left) Janice Stebbins, maintenance secretary, and Lou Henson, dental secretary, sample the refreshments. — Photos by Ed hill Department holds open house T guess communications is hav¬ ing its annual bash this year? is the question that usually greets Connie Patchin, communications secretary, around Dec. 1 each year. Most departments have Christ¬ mas parties each year, but the dif¬ ference with communications ' is that its party is open to the entire student body and faculty. The motive—Richard Massa, head of the department, probably says it best: ' A good time. This is the main purpose of this party.” The open house has been an an¬ nual event the last six years. Each year it brings greater enthusiasm from those attending. The 1984 open house was held Dec. 12 in the MSTV studios. Open house □ (Left) College President Julio Leon takes a piece of cake prepared by the communications department. (Below) Dr. Allen Merriam, associate professor of communica¬ tions, visits with Dave Griffith during the open house. (Below left) Mary Lou Dove, interim head librarian, takes some punch while talking to Dr. David Bingman, direc¬ tor of continuing education. — Photos by Ed Mill — Open house □ I Ed Phillips wins Mr. 10 ' contest Sponsored by the Miss Twin Counties Pageant Association, the fourth annual Mr. 10 contest was held Nov. 29 in the Billing- sly Student Center. After competition in various categories, Ed Phillips was crowned Mr. 10 for 1984. (Clockwise from upper left): Randy Long, the 1983 winner; Patrick Lee, Ron Jones, Justin Barrett, Jim Ceh, Bill Stansberry, Tom Anderson, David Reiser, Ed Phillips, Kirk Keller, and Anthony Lovejoy; Patrick Lee of KFSB radio; John Putnam of the Beta Beta Beta club. 140 Mr. 10 ' contest □ College honors scholarship donors Recognizing ' friends who invest in the education of students ' Missouri Southern honored several persons and organizations Feb. 28 at the an¬ nual Scholarship Honors Banquet. After an invocation by Richard Humphrey, director of admissions, and a welcome by College President Julio Leon, American Food Service served dinner to patrons and students receiving scholarships. Entertain¬ ment was provided by the Collegiates, directed by Dr. F. Joe Sims, professor of music. This banquet is an opportunity for the donor and the scholar to come together, said Dr. Glenn Dolence, dean of students, who introduced the students and patrons. Said Leon in his closing remarks. The majority of the scholarships are renewed every year by faithful. generous friends of the College. When you realize the impact...we would have to have $1 million drawing in¬ terest to provide this amount of finan¬ cial aid. Leon gave the example of one reci¬ pient, a nursing student who returned to college after 14 years. The student, a wife and a mother of four children, could not have returned to college without a scholarship. She was chosen for the nursing program from 150 applicants. We have graduated 5,000-plus in¬ dividuals who are fine examples of the students of this College, said Leon. This College is a new one. Missouri Southern is not shackled by tradition. We have been able to design a good, solid program for our students. We are amazed at how our graduates are beginning to make their mark. There are doctors, den¬ tists, school teachers, bankers, and engineers who owe part of their suc¬ cess to their eduction from Missouri Southern. Leon ended his speech by asking the students to stand and applaud as a tribute and an expression of ap¬ preciation to the patron scholarship donors. Said Dr. Paul Shipman, vice presi¬ dent for business affairs, after the banquet: This is idealistic in every regard. This is a top flight ' type of gathering. People leave with a real good feeling. The scholarship ban¬ quet is one of the nicer kind of events held all year long. You really recognize friends who help the school and top students. ' Hi Dr. Glenn Dolence, dean of students, introduces students and patrons at the annual Scholarship Honors Banquet, held Feb. 28. — Photo by Hick Evans Banquet □ I Sheena Easton wows audience during concert Sheena Eastons Halloween con¬ cert at Memorial Hall was a t reat for an audience of some 2,800 fans. The concert was sponsored by Missouri Southerns Campus Ac¬ tivities Board. Comedian Mark Schiff opened the show and immediately won the audiences attention with his routines about family life. Easton appeared on stage wear¬ ing glittering camoflauge shorts, gold lame blouse, and high heels. Speaking with a definite Scottish accent, she told the audience some of her experiences of the last year. I did something this year that 1 have avoided for the last 25 years, she said. I learned to drive ' Another first ' ' for Easton this year was recording an album in Spanish. She sang Back in the Ci¬ ty ' ' from another album which was released in 1984. The enthusiastic but attentive audience heard Easton sing ' Modern Girl ' For Your Eyes Only, ' ' You Make Me Nervous, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, and many others. The age group of the au¬ dience was varied, but teenagers were dancing to the music in the balcony. After the concert, Easton re¬ turned for an encore wearing a gremlin Halloween costume. Easton earned a standing ova¬ tion for a flawless performance. Photos by Richard Williams Easton □ 143 (Top) Billiards expert Jack White returned again to demonstrate his skill by performing trick shots and playing the winners of the stu¬ dent and faculty pool tournaments. (Upper right) Stylists from the Clip Joint demonstrated their hairstyling abilities free of charge in the Lions ' Den. (Upper left) Dr. Paul Shipman, vice president for business affairs talks with Don Rogers. Candids □ (Top) Kiddies from the Sunshine Day Care Center showed off their Halloween costumes on campus. (Above) More snow covers campus. (Left) Hee Haw star Jana Jae performs during the cook-in on the third floor of BSC. Candids □ 145 Film Society shows variety To publicly exhibit and supply in¬ formation about international and domestic films and film makersof recognized excellence is the pur pose of the Missouri Southern Film Society. The Film Society was created in 1962 as an arts activity of the Spiva Art Center, according to Harrison Kash, director. The sponsorship was transferred to Southern in 1979. nine to 10 active members serve as administrative and technical personnel, assist in door collec (Above) One of the Film Society ' s show¬ ings during the 1984-85 season was The Smallest Show on Earth. The movie starred Sidney James, Bill Travers, and Virginia McKenna. (Right) The ' captive ' ' house guests in The Exterminating Angel , another film shown by the Film Society. 146 Film Society □ lions, help promote, and write pro¬ gram notes for the 12 to 13 pro¬ gram season. Films are usually shown every other Tuesday night in the Billingsly Student Center. The Film Society receives its fun¬ ding from season memberships, single admissions, and the Missouri Arts Council. Some $1,000 to $1,200 is spent each season. The 20 active members research and vote for film selection in categories including type (comedy, documentary, etc.), country of origin, and works of famous directors. (Above) The Magician starred Ingrid Thulin and Max Von Sydow. (Left) One of the spectacular scenes from Cabiria. Film Society □ 147 KME presidents return for banquet Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Missouri Iota Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the honorary mathematics fraternity held an initiation banquet on March 21 and a career seminar the following day. Past presidents of the chapter were invited to attend, with Dr. Cin¬ dy Carter Haddock, a Missouri Southern graduate who is now assistant professor of hospital and health care administration at St. Louis Hospital, being the guest speaker. Dr. Haddock was the first president of the Missouri Iota Chapter at Southern. Haddock discussed her career growth and advised students on their future studies. My first advice for those of you going to graduate school is to choose a chairman you can work with, said Haddock. A good chair¬ man will guide, challenge, and pro¬ tect you, and be a lot of fun in the process. Share is the word, she added. Find a group of people you can work with and get along with. Be stubborn. Take the hurdles as they come. Keep a constancy of pur¬ pose. Other past presidents attending were Terri O ' Dell, 1977-78; Robyn Housman Caruthers, 1979; Tricia DeWitt McKay, 1980; Rhonda McKee, 1980-81; Rickey Richard¬ son, 1981-82; Larry Hicks, 1982; Sherry Plagman Hicks, 1983; and Charles Metz, 1983-84. The career seminar included these past alumni discussing their work and activities that are inclu¬ ded in their work. Susan Petty, the current presij dent of KM U, said, I definitely! hope the seminars will alleviate I some of our fears about the jobj world. The past presidents had these I comments about Southern and its ] mathematics program: Richardson: T can honestly say I I would not have the job I have now KME banquet □ if it were not for my education here.” Caruthers: I enjoyed the three- and-a-half years that I was here. I taught at the University of Oklahoma, and they did not have what 1 had here at MSSC. I don ' t mean to put Oklahoma down, but the program here was stronger and more challenging. I enjoyed my undergraduate work because of the environment of learning, maybe because the instructors were more interested in the students. McKee: I had very close friends here. I think knowing the pro¬ fessors was a big help in school. Because of the small classes we were not afraid to ask questions. McKee, a 1981 graduate of Southern, is currently an instructor of mathematics at Central Missouri State University. — —a i I (Opposite page) Mary Elick and Joe Shields speak at the KME ban¬ quet. (Top) Rhonda McKee tells of her experiences at the career seminar. (Above) KME members and mathematics faculty listen to presentations. (Left) Mew members are initiated into KME. — Photos by Rick Evans KME banquet □ 149 ff: (Above) Eyyad Nasralla and Bertha Holloway talk about Multi-Cultural Week ac¬ tivities in the Lions ' Den. (Right) One of the highlights of the week was a discussion about three different religions. Multi-Cultural □ Even ts focus on education , religion Breaking down barriers. Missouri Southern s second annual Multi-Cultural Week, gave students an opportunity to increase their awareness of foreign societies. Dr. Harold Bodon, associate pro¬ fessor of communications, ex¬ plained the importance of multi¬ cultural awareness. ' Perhaps our very political and economical survival will depend on how we get along with other na¬ tions. Our (American citizens ' ) in¬ tolerance for other cultures...(is) limiting our own potential for lear¬ ning ' Events through the week (Feb. 4-8) focused on multi-cultural education and religion, and was ac¬ companied each day by feasts of different foreign foods: German, Polish-Lithuanian, American In¬ dian, and Oriental. A presentation of Southerns department of student services, Multi-Cultural Week is an annual event at the College, designed to highlight the diversity of American Society which has been shaped and enriched by people from all over the world ' Multi-Cultural □ 151 Chinese Magic Revue fascinates audience Multi-colored dragons and acrobats in brilliantly- colored costumes opened the Chinese Magic Revue at Memorial Hall. Performing for a packed auditorium, the Taiwan Cir¬ cus was the grand finale of Multi-Cultural Week ac¬ tivities for Missouri Southern. Delicate balance and precision timing were demonstrated repeatedly by members of the group. A man spinning from a pole by a strap held in his tee th, men jumping through firey hoops circled with knives, and a girl drawing a hoop over her body while balanc¬ ing on a plastic cylinder amazed the audience. Magic tricks and juggling acts laced with comedy entertained children and adults alike. Members of the audience were called upon to help with some of the tricks. Southern was represented by Ed Butkievich, American Food Service manager, and Lee Jones, food service assistant manager. Riding a unicycle, and holding a type of nail (knife) in his teeth, one of the performers threw lemons into the audience, one at a time. When the fruit was thrown back to him, he circled to catch it, piercing it with the nail held in his mouth. Rung Eu and Chi-Chung mar¬ tial arts demonstrations were also included in the performance. With the audience holding its breath, a final act of sheer nerve and exquisite balance was done from the floor of the hall instead of on stage. The artist balanc¬ ed himself while doing handstands atop six chairs resting on champagne bottles, his feet nearly touching the ceiling of the auditorium. Members of the group have had years of training and discipline, but their art comes from centuries of tradi¬ tion. Most of the acts in the Chinese Magic Revue demonstrate the ancient concept of the achievement of perfection through the harmony of mind and body. Rung Fu and Chi-Rung demonstrations seem to defy physical laws and are attributed to the cultivation of ' Chi;” inner strength or life energy. 152 Circus □ (Series across top) A member of the Magic Revue takes a running dive through a series of flaming hoops ringed by knives. (Far left) The crowd was delighted by the antics of a Foo Dog, getting a special treat when the Dog came out into the audience. (Left) Two members of the troupe demonstrate mar¬ tial arts abilities; one breaking bricks with a sledge hammer on top of the other s head. (Below) Keeping all of the plates spinning atop of poles provided many amusing and suspenseful moments for the crowd and performers alike. — Photos by Richard Williams Run of A Christmas Carol ' draws record-breaking attendance Thousands of elementary students from the four-state area attend the Missouri Southern theatre departments childrens productions every year, and this year was no exception. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was staged Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, and drew record breaking, standing-room-only audiences with a total of some 5,700 persons at¬ tending the play. The 44-member cast was the largest to be on stage at Southern, with cast members representing several departments. Costumes and scenery for the play were more elaborate than in the past. Sound effects were realistic, and the cast members made the story of Ebenezer Scrooge come to life for the audience. ' This was the heaviest produc¬ tion we have done, said Milton Brietzke, director of theatre. T think we succeeded in what we set out to do —to convey the spirit of Christmas and the meaning of Dickens ' play. Cast members of the play in¬ cluded: Scrooge, Brad Ellefsen; Marley, Paul Dollarhide; Bob Crat- chit, David Ashmore; Tiny Tim, Christian Richardson; Fezziwig, Belly Weaver; Fred and Lucy (Scrooge ' s nephew and his wife! Doug Meister and Lea Wolfe. Also appearing in the play were David Baker, Tony Brower, Rhea Brown, Scott Cadwallader, Susan Caldwell, Jean Campbell, James Carter, Christie Amos, LeAnne Evans, Rick Evans, Gerry Fowler, Syrenia France, Ashley Gale, Mikel Hager, Karen Hill, Daniel Johnston, Theresa Kackley, Janet Kemm, Ken LaBorde, Jenifer Mountjoy, Sue Ogle, Derek Patterson, Geni Patter son, Tandee Prigmore, Shaun Pur¬ dy, Christian Richardson, Judy Thompson, Christopher Wiseman, and Sandra Whitehead. Theatre □ - (Opposite) The Ghost of Christmas Future reveals what is to come if Scrooge (Brad Ellefson) doesn ' t change his ways. (Above) The Ghost of Christmas Present (Todd Year- ton ) sits amidst a pile of presents and goodies while presiding over the festivities at Fezziwig ' s party. —Photos by Richard Williams ' 155 Make-up, costumes add to Race ' The Great Cross-Country Race, based on the story of The Tortoise and the Mare, came close to the record-breaking attendance of A Christmas Carol in December. novel aspects of Missouri Southerns second childrens pro¬ duction for the 1984-1985 theatre season were the specialized make¬ up designed by Duane Hunt, costumes which characterized the animal characters, and humans who spoke Spanish. Only the character of the dog could under¬ stand both animals and humans. Several departments contributed to different areas of the play. Dr. Carmen Carney, professor of com¬ munications, phonetically translated lines into Spanish for the human characters to learn. The department of military science contributed clothing and a helmet for the tortoises costume, and a wet suit was donated from the mathematics and science area. Make-up for the animal characters was designed according to the bone structure of the actor s faces. Hunt used close-up photos and special lighting to design the make-up that took approximately 45 minutes for the actors to put on before each show. Cast members for the production were: Lea Wolfe as Ms. Mask, a ra¬ coon; Sue Saneman as Mrs. Chuck, a woodchuck; Jenmifer Montjoy as Miss Dark, a cow; LeAnne Evans as Mrs. Bushy, a squirrel; Todd Yearton as Mr. Spiney, a porcupine; Carol Ogle as Ms. Sloe, the tortoise; Stacy Oliver as Ms. Bone, the dog; Linda Pierson as Ms. Velvet, an otter; Gerrie-Ellen Johnston as the hare; Karen Hill as Robin; Charity Bebee as Jackie; Henry Priester as the fisherman; Doug Meister as George and Brando Hot-Couth; Christine Burkhart as Maud and Sophia Hot- Couth; Rick Evans as farmer Brown; and Theresa Kackley as Ida Strainer. Ms. Swift (Gerrie-Ellen Johnston) taunts Ms. Sloe (Sue Ogle) before the race in The Great Cross Country Race. The children s play was an adaptation of the tale of The Tortoise and the Hare . —Fhoto by Richard Williams. 156 Theatre □ Rosaline (Lea Wolfe) pleads with Orlando (James Carter) during a rehearsal of As You Like It their portion of Southerns presentation of Brush Up Your Shakespeare. The play was made up of bits and pieces of seven Shakespearean plays. -Fhoto by Richard Williams ' Brush Up ' parts of 7 other plays Brush Up Your Shakespeare, the first production of Missouri Southerns 1984-1985 theatre season, was an experimental concept. Bits and pieces of seven of Shakespeare ' s plays were presented in a rehearsal format. Act I of the play was composed of portions of All ' s Well That Ends Well As You Like It, Love ' s Labour Lost, and MacBeth. Act II featured scenes from Measure Tor Measure, The Mer¬ chant of Venice, A Midsummer night ' s Dream, and Romeo and Juliet. According to Duane Hunt, pro¬ duction associate for the theatre department and a member of the play ' s cast. Brush Up Your Shakespeare was unusual because it reversed the beginning point of most plays. Ordinarily a play is chosen, followed by selection of a cast to portray characters in that play, ' ' said Hunt. In this instance, characters and scenes were selected to serve those actors who chose to participate in the project. Cast members in Act I were: Countess, Gerrie-Ellen Johnston; Helena, Brenda Jackson; Rosalind, Lea Wolfe; Celia, Mikell Hagar; Orlando, James Carter; Princess, Jennifer Mountjoy; Rosaline, Patti Page; Katherine, Sue Ogle; Maria, Janet Beauchamp; MacBeth, Duane Hunt; and Lady MacBeth, Gwen Hunt (public information director). Players in Act II were: Isabella, Janet Kemm; Claudio, David Ashmore; Portia, Pam Lutes; Herissa, Kelly Weaver; Prince of Morocco, Jamey White; Prince of Arragon, Paul Dollarhide; Bassanio, Scott Cadwallader; Qunice, Paul Dollarhide; Snug, Rick Evans; Bot¬ tom, Sam Claussen (theatre technical director); Flute, Lyle Mays (assistant professor of computer science); Snout, Kyle Pierce; Starveling, Jamey White; Juliet, Leslie Bowman; and her nurse, Joyce Bowman (costume shop). Theatre □ Players ' has long history College Players is a group of Missouri Southern students with an interest in the theatre. College Players was started in 1937, the same year that Joplin Junior College was founded. Since clubs originally did not apply for charters, it wasn ' t until 1956 that College Players filed as a club. The main purpose of College Players is to provide support for MSSC theatre productions, ' ' said Duane Hunt, assistant professor of theatre and sponser of College Players. College Players takes field trips to other colleges and theatres throughout the year. This past year it took a field trip to Kansas City and helped to sponsor theatre students ' efforts to attend the Regional College Theatre Festival in Emporia, Kan. College Players often gets re¬ quests to do entertainment pro¬ grams in the community. Officers in College Players are Kyle Pierce, president; Sue Ogle, vice president; Linda Pierson, secretary, Mikell Hager, treasurer; and Janet Kemm, historian. We have a fund-raiser once a year to help raise money for out-of- town travels and the College Players ' banquet at the end of the year, ' ' said Kemm. College Players is open to all ma¬ jors on campus. Dues are $5 per semester. Through membership in College Players and working in various areas of the theatre a student has the opportunity to gain points toward membership in Alpha Psi Omega, a national honorary theatre fraternity. pm College Players lDOo r Alpha Psi Omega supports productions Alpha Psi Omega accepted Missouri Southerns theatre organization into the international fraternity in 1969. The organiza¬ tion was designated as the chapter of Upsilon Omicron. In order to become a member of the honorary fraternity, a student must pass both a written and per¬ formance examination, and is re¬ quired to have participated in a number of college productions in acting and technical fields. Members of the organization serve as a support for College theatre productions, and member¬ ship is for life. This is one organiza¬ tion in which alumni remain active. Officers for the 1984-85 Upsilon Omicron chapter were Leslie Bowman, president (fall semester); Brenda Jackson, vice president (fall) and president (spring semester); Todd Yearton, secretary; and Paul Dollarhide, treasurer. Alpha Psi Omega members, from left to right (front row) Qerrie Johnston, Leslie Bowman, Duane Hunt, Joyce Bowman, Pam Lutes, (back row) Todd Yearton, Paul Dollarhide, Brenda Jackson, Kyle Pierce, Sam Claussen. - Fhoto by A. John Baker Alpha Psi Omega □ 159 Delta Epsilon ODE has two objectives Omicron Delta Epsilon has two main objectives, according to Dr. Charles Leitle, who along with Dr. J.S. Jaswal, serves as faculty ad¬ visers to the group. The first is to stimulate an interest in economics, and the second is to give recogni¬ tion for scholastic achievement. The officers for the international honorary society for economics are appointed at the end of each year by the outgoing officers. The of¬ ficers for 1984-85 were Paul Fenstermacher, president; Vickie McKinley, 1st vice president; Kathy Morgan, 2nd vice president; Kay Wright, secretary; and Jackie Kellogg, treasurer. The members of Omicron Delta Epsilon must fulfill three basic re¬ quirements. First, they must be a junior or a senior; second, students must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA; and third, students must have completed at least nine hours of economics with at least a 3.0 GPA. A student who is inducted becomes a lifetime member. Since the organization of the Missouri Southern chapter in 1976, Omicron Delta Epsilon has in¬ ducted 408 lifetime members. Each member pays a one-time $25 membership fee, and receives a one-year subscription to the American Economist. An annual banquet is held dur¬ ing the first part of November for all lifetime members, which serves as the only formal meeting of the group. The officers meet several times during the fall to plan the banquet. Each year, the banquet features a guest speaker. The 1984-85 speaker was Gary Tonjes, president and general manager of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. Tonjes stressed his optimism for the future of Joplin, and the oppor¬ tunities that Southern has in con¬ nection with it. Members of Phi Beta Lambda, from left to right: (front row) John Powers, Tracy Erwin, Darryl Wright, Janie Cox. (second row) Aleta Platner, Lois Guggisberg, Kim Earnhart, Pam Wilton, Ann Bruffett, Ellen Letterman, Ann Capron, Beverly Culwell. (back row) Lynne Rusley, Vickie McKinley, Bill Penn, Michael Snearly, Steve Bryant, Brenda Branstetter, Sharom Lamar, Kay Coury. Phi Beta Lambda works to raise funds Phi Beta Lambda is the national organization for all students in post-secondary schools and col¬ leges enrolled in business, office, or teacher education programs. Developing vocational com¬ petencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. Phi Beta Lambda is an integral part of the instructional program. Officers for 1984-85 were Darryl Wright, president; Tracy Erwin, vice president; Janie Cox, secretary; and John Powers, treasurer. Bever¬ ly Culwell and Lynne Rusley were advisers. Phi Beta Lambdas first fund¬ raising project for the school year was to hold a raffle. Members sold raffle tickets for $1, then had a drawing for a $100 bill. Working at a Missouri Southern basketball game was the clubs se¬ cond fund-raising project. It re¬ ceived a percentage of the conces¬ sion sales. Gary Tonjes, president of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce, was a guest speaker at one of Phi Beta Lambdas meetings. (Left) Officers of Phi Beta Lambda, from left to right: John Powers, Tracy Erwin, Darryl Wright, Janie Cox Phi Beta Lambda □ 161 Kappa Alpha improves campus imag -f Kappa Alpha 162 d Under the leadership of Arleigh Holmes, the Kappa Alpha order has been working toward improving its image on campus. The decision was made by myself and other members to upgrade the image of KAs on cam¬ pus; ' said Holmes, who served as president for two years. It ' s going to take a lot of smaller, shorter- range goals to attain this. ' ' A different approach to parties was enacted. We tried to keep our parties under more control than they ' ve been in the past, ' ' Holmes said. Our national office puts pressure on the local chapters to keep par¬ ties more controlled and to help prevent alcohol abuse. I think we ' ve been more responsible about it and its use in campus life. ' ' The KAs got more involved in campus activities, too. Members were elected to the Student Senate and joined the Campus Activities Board. We also tried to initiate more en- thusiasium on campus, ' ' he said. We tried to get more people in¬ volved in activities. ' ' Many community projects were also worked on by the Greek organization. The annual Superdance to benefit the Muscular Distrophy Association was held in May. Kap¬ pa Alpha also had tag days to col¬ lect extra money for the cause. Members would stand on the in¬ tersection of 7th Street and Rangeline and tag cars as they went by, getting donations from the drivers. We also participate in all of the blood drives ' said Holmes. We make all of the members go down and donate, unless they are dying Members of the Kappa Alpha fraternity, from left to right: (kneeling) Arleigh Holmes, (second row) John Johns, Duane Cooper, Hung Vo, Dan Dresslaer, Todd York, (back row) Jeff Duncan, Dave or something. We also had a can party before Christmas. To be admitted, students had to give a can of food. This was in turn donated to St. Mary ' s Church to be distributed to the needy. Pledges this year had to paint trash cans on campus as part of their initiation. According to Holmes, the forms of initiation most often associated with frater¬ nities are not true. Hazing, the mindless harass¬ ment of pledges physically and mentally is illegal in our organiza¬ tion, he said. Being a violation of national KA laws, any member who abuses this regulation will be kick¬ ed out immediately. Goo de, Anthony Lovejoy, Roger Ray. The highlight of the year for the KAs is the Old South Ball and Ban quet Festivities. They were held on the weekend of May 3 with alumni and current members participating. Founded in 1865 at Washington (Va.) College, Kappa Alpha became a part of Missouri Southern in 1971. The order was founded to promote chivalry, gentlemanlike conduct, and Christianity. Members of the order are ex¬ pected to have good academic standing, acceptable character, and an outgoing personality. Goal of the order are to see that members are provided with a sound education and an activei social life. (Right) Arleigh Holmes and Kappa Alpha pose with their trophy for winning second place in the Students Nurses Associa¬ tion Red Cross annual blood drive. Kap¬ pa Alpha donated 18 pints of blood. Cam¬ pus Activities Board donated 21 pints to win first place in the March event. — Photo by Richard Williams Sigma Mu Fraternity, left to right (front row): Doug Cline, Mike Ja¬ cobs, John Brothers, Dennis Roy, Scott Miller, Jim Hitchborn, Carl Cottrell, Brad Bur¬ ris. (back row): Tim Dry, Eric Stober, Troy Potter, John Babb, Mike Rosewicz, Scott Lepley. Sigma Nu makes comeback After five years of declining membership, Missouri Southerns lota Epsilon chapter of Sigma Mu Fraternity is back on the upswing. The 1984-85 year saw the chapter double its membership and receive outstanding ratings from its na¬ tional organization. Under the leadership of chapter commander Troy Potter, Sigma Mu is ready to once again become one of the most active groups on campus. There is a misconception about Sigma Mu and Greeks in general on this campus ' said Potter. That is the main thing that we need to ad¬ dress in order to strengthen the en¬ tire system at Missouri Southern. This year saw the demise of one of Southern ' s Greek organizations and only a concerted effort by the three remaining groups can stabilize the situation on this cam¬ pus, ' ' noted Tim Dry, Sigma Mu ' s faculty advisor. T am impressed by the progress that this chapter has made this year and I know they are ready to cooperate fully with the other groups. Visits by two representatives of Sigma Mu ' s national office in Lex¬ ington, Va., resulted in Missouri Southern ' s chapter being elevated from the red category—chapters that are in danger and in need of special attention from the national organization— to the green category—chapters that can still make improvements but are mak¬ ing adequate progress. Missouri Southern is still large¬ ly a commuter school ' said Dry, who was active in Sigma Mu in the early 1970 ' s as a Southern student. And Sigma Mu, like many frater¬ nities, has traditionally been geared to the larger, on-campus student population. We face dif¬ ferent problems at Southern than do chapters at such schools as the University of Missouri or Arkansas. Mational is begining to realize this and is developing programs aimed at helping chapters like ours. They have asked us for input and we are currently informing them about problems that we face that are not usual to a more traditional chapter. Sigma Mu has had an 11-year af¬ filiation with Missouri Southern now, said Potter. We feel that we can provide a valuable experience for students at Missouri Southern and we are prepared now to do that. There is much more to a fraternity than the social area, and all we have to do is communicate that to the campus community. Troy Potter, commander John Babb, treasurer Members of Zeta Tau Alpha, from left to right (kneeling): Joy Zimmerman, Mary Frederick, Dana Thornbrough, Haney Nich (second row) Barbara Cook, Sonia Higgins, LeeAnn Addison, Cindy Trim, Dee Cullers, Laura Young, Jackie Holmgren. (third| row) Angie Evans, Lori Taylor, Carla Powers, Shawna Daniels, Jennifer Smith. -- Photo by A. John Baker Zeta Tau Alpha stresses sisterhood , achievement I Zeta Tau Alpha, one of the few Greek organizations at Missouri Southern, stressed the purpose of sisterhood this year to its 18 active members. ' We stress scholastic activities, achievement, service projects, and social activities,” said Sue Johnson, who has been the general adviser of the group for the past four years. The national service project for the organization is the Association for Retarded Individuals. Each year the sorority contributes time and money to this organization. According to Johnson, the special thing about this group is it determination devoted to the sue cess of the Zeta Tau Alpha chapter] on Southerns campus. Greek organizations at Missoui Southern are few and far between, said Johnson. For an organizatioi without a lot of help from Missoui Southern, they ' re having an uphil battle. This group has worked] throughout the year with othei organizations on campus to proj mote the Greek system of collegi life on the campus of Missoui Southern. 164 Zeta Tau Alpha □ BSU provides fellowship Since 1968 the Baptist Student Union has been ' primarily a place for fellowship, friendship, and discipleship, according to Michael Baines, campus minister. The Baptist Student Union is operated by the BSU Council, which is a group of six students. These students, in cooperation with Baines, plan activities such as Bi¬ ble studies, worship services, revivals in local churches, and ministry projects. The major highlight of the past year was a trip to Windmere to the State Student Convention where Tim Shepherd performed in con¬ cert. The BSU was also involved in Homecoming, sponsoring a float and royalty candidate. (Above) Christie Amos and Karen Tucker serves themselves at a BSU banquet. (Left) BSU members talk with each other during a banquet. — Photos by Rick Evans Members of the Baptist Student Union, from left: (kneeling) Christie Amos, Donna Mannual, Hark Longnecker, Laura Logan, (second row) Karen Tucker, Shelda Dudley, Michelle Raine, Janet Johnson, (third row) Tammy Spencer, Joyce Hayes, Jean Camp¬ bell, JoBeth Lundstrom. (back row) Wayne Ball, Greg Rapp, Michael Baines, Brian Wotring, Gordon Woodard. — Photo by A. John Baker □ IDO Koinonia members, from left to right (front row): Dana Gulick, Willie Stephen, Patricia Newcomb, Andrea Rowoth, Charollette Webster, Judy Newcomb, Bill Newcomb, Staci Henkle, Terri Henkle, Jodi Wise, (second row) John Puckett, Matt Stafford, Holly Waggoner, Kathleen Walls, Shari Marti, Tammy Weston, Kendra Stith, Robbi Burgess, Cheryl Barker, David Dorman, (third row) Ed Reynolds, Doug Dickey, David Baker, Dean Bright, Kathy Evinger, Steve Kelly, Judy Cacomb, Diana Kersh. (back row) Keith Martin, Shara Harbaugh, Kelly Drake, Sally Smith, Kevin Smith, Scott Springer, Dana Gillium, Nina Lewis. Koinonia serves College community Koinonia is a Greek word mean¬ ing fellowship. Fellowship is exact¬ ly what happens. Koinonia is an in¬ terdenominational fellowship of students at Missouri Southern. It is the goal of Koinonia to serve the College community in fellowship, bible studies, counsel¬ ing services, area retreats, and love. Koinonia can help students over¬ come lonliness and stress sometimes experienced in college. We believe Jesus is the Son of God and teach His claims, knowing He is alive today, said Ed Reynolds, Koinonia ' s campus minister. Dr. Charles Thelen, faculty ad¬ visor for Koinonia, said, I have found this ministry an important adjunct to campus life for many students. These students come form a variety of backgrounds and majors, but they all share in com¬ mon a love for the Lord, and a desire to service and fellowship within the academic community. The free weekly lunch provided by area churches and the Thursday evening bible study are but two of the regular activities, added Thelen. Periodic retreats and in¬ volvement in campus-wide events such as Religious Emphasis Week are some of the other ways this ministry operates. Said Reynolds, Everyone is welcome to study on Tuesday nights at College View Christian Heights Church. We have bible study, then people can bring their guitars and sing, and sometimes we have refreshments. Koinonia Club has busy year Members of College Republicans, from left to right: (seated) Dr. Gail Renner, Jennell Fredrick, Brent Hensley, Randy Doennig. (standing) Charles Hodler, Larry Davenport, Darin Stratton. Because of the elections in November, it was a busy year for the College Republicans, whose primary purpose is to support Republican candidates in their bids for office. Our activities fluctuate, said Dr. Gail Renner, sponsor of the club since 1979. Activites and member¬ ships pick up during election years, and during off-years when there is no election we have a more or less skeleton organization. Members of the College Republicans work at the party headquarters, distribute campaign literature, take part in parades, and help at fund-raising dinners, barbecues, and party rallies. The club actively recruits new members and helps with voter registration. A highlight of this year ' s actitivites was working at the fund-raiser held for John Ashcroft during his cam¬ paign for governor. Club members also helped with the mock election held at the College. Members of the College Republicans have the opportunity to make important contacts and to gain a better understanding of how the political processes work, accor¬ ding to Renner. These contacts can lead to Congressional internships during the summer. Officers for 1984-85 were Jannell Fredrick, president; Brent Hensley, vice president; Joyce Mason, secretary; and Randy Doennig, treasurer. The executive committee is comprised of the four officers and two executive committee members. Chi Alpha, one of the Colleges religious organizations, promotes the spiritual and social life of Missouri Southern students by providing opportunities for worship, fellowship, training, and evangelism. Members, from left to right: (front row) Charlie Keener, Sean Allen, Ranee Qualls, Beth Myers, Tim Wright, (back row) Rev. Larry Metz, Esther Keeler, Dr. A1 Carnine, Dan Bell. 7167 . Promoting, literature is Sigma Tau Delta, the honorary, nationally-affiliated literature club of Missouri Southern, remained ac¬ tive throughout the 1984-1985 year with a variety of activities. Dr. Ann Marlowe, associate pro¬ fessor of English, sponsors the club of 18 English major or minor students at Southern. This year the club placed most of its emphasis upon creative writing (prose and poetry) as well as evaluating other authors and their works. ' Our main goal in the club is to promote and advance good literature,” said Marlowe. We want advancing club ' s goal people to recognize literature and I writers.” Besides regular meetings to I discuss literature, the club held a I spring picnic and a spring formal! induction of new members. Still dent members contributed poemsl and fiction to the clubs nationally! distributed literary magazine and! provided tutoring services forstu ] dent athletes. Club officers for 1984-85 werel David Ashmore, president; Ella I Ross, vice president; Darla Little, I secretary; Patricia Hensley, publici-[ ty; and Haney Alexander, historian.I Members of Sigma Tau Delta, from left to right: Arlene Bowman, Darla Little, Carolyn Pagan, Jeanne Elick, Patricia Hensley,| Dr. Ann Marlowe. — Photo by Richard Williams 168 Sigma Tau Delta □ Communications Club Members: (Row one) Daphne Massa, Elissa Manning, Pat Halverson (Row two) Barbara Fullerton, Greg Barker, Lynn Illiff, Doug Moore (Row three) Beverlie Waggoner, Ken Bartkoski, Tina Perry, Marty Oetting, S. Clark Buus, Bob Vice, Dr. Allen Merriam, Richard Willi ams Club brings speakers to campus Beginning its second year as an official club, the Communications Club took part in the fall semester registration. Members of the club greeted students as they passed through the Billingsly Student Center and answered questions about the department and its pur¬ pose. Various literature was available for additional informa¬ tion about the department and its organizations. During the 1984-85 academic year, the Communications Club in¬ vited members of the media to speak about their specific area. Quests included Linda Joyce, reporter and anchor for KSNF-TV; Gary Tonjes, president general manager of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce; Pam Johnson, assis¬ tant managing editor of the Kansas City Star ; Gwen Hunt, director of public information at Southern; and David Bucksner, president of Publicom in Kansas City. was pleased that we were able to have these people on campus,” said Lynn Iliff, president of Com¬ munications Club. It helps us to establish contacts in the surroun¬ ding area.” Participating in Homecoming festivities, the Club sponsored a banner and a float. Royalty can¬ didate Dave Griffith was one of the six finalists, marking a first for Southern, never had a male can¬ didate made it to the finals in the Colleges history. In the spring, the club estab¬ lished an ' Excellence in Com¬ munications Scholarship” of $200 to be awarded to a communica¬ tions major. Some students may not receive the necessary funding for their fees,” said Iliff. We, as the club, just want to encourage the students to continue their work. It never hurts anyone to be recognized for their feats.” Other officers of the club were Greg Barker, vice president; Grif¬ fith, treasurer; and Barb Fullerton, secretary. Communications Club f v □169 Psi Chi sponsors two scholarships Psi Chi (psychology club) is a na¬ tional honor society for students of psychology. The organization was founded in 1979 with the purpose of en¬ couraging and stimulating interest in the field and scholarship of psychology. The 13 Psi Chi members are ac¬ tive in fund-raising, primarily for a scholarship fund. ' Each year two psychology scholarships are awarded based on grades, participation in the field, and on need,” said adviser Betsy Griffin. Monthly meetings are scheduled where occasionally guest speakers are featured and field trips and social activities are planned. Members participate in the Mid¬ west Psychology Association. Students enter psychology papers in the contests sponsored by the association. This year Cindy Franz entered a paper in the contest and was presented with an award for her writing. Officers for the 1984-85 school year were Cindy Franz, president; Deb rioah, vice president; Jai Jef¬ fords, secretary; and Karla Turner. Psi Chi members, from left to right (front row): Karla Turner, Sandy Oliver, Jai Jeffords, (back row) Ken LaBorde, Shirley Corsbie, Deb Noah, Cindy Franz, Dr. Betsy Griffin i SEA helps with child-care center A pre-professional organization for future teachers is the Student Education Association. With 64 members, the organiza¬ tion takes three delegates to the Student Missouri State Teachers ' Association. Students who are ac¬ tive in the organization are eligible to apply for two scholarships given through the National Education Association. SEA members meet the first Wednesday of every month. This year Don Meyers, an MSTA represen¬ tative, was featured as guest speaker at one of the meetings. He presented an Assertive Discipline” filmstrip by the Teachers ' Association. State House Representative Earl Staponski updates SEA members about legislation and school politics,” said Dr. Leland Easterday, SEA adviser. SEA members have been helpful in establishing a campus child-care service for Missouri Southern. The funds raised for bake sales are us ed to purchase games and other toys for the child-care center. Officers for the 1984-85 school year were Teresa Carlin, president Ginger Archer, vice president; and Beth Mosher, secretary treasurer. SEA members, from left to right (front row): Teresa Carlin, Jennifer Ryser, Man- dy Reitemeyer. (second row) Sondra Mayfield, Lora Kindred, Lori Grisham, Joyce Thomas, Nancy Spencer, Dr. Leland Easterday. (third row) Laurie An¬ drews, Theresa Hicks, Anna Brown, Charlotte Scott, Sharen Scoles, Beth Knapp, (back row) Jerry Money, Marilyn Prater, Kristian McMillen, Shirley Reynolds, Guy Arner, Greg Odell. Psi Chi SEA □ The Student Nurses Association and the American Red Cross sponsored a blood drive. Organizations donating the most units of blood were the Campus Activities Board, first place and Kappa Alpha F rater¬ nity, second. Blood Drive □ 171 Club takes active role at College Even though the International Club is only a year old, it has become one of the most active organizations at Missouri Southern. The clubs first meeting of the fall semester was held in late September. We elected officers and had a brainstorm meeting, said Joe Vermillion, counselor at Southern and faculty sponsor for the group. We discussed what we could do to raise money for the club and what activities we could provide for the community. In October the club held a social hour for nearly 60 foreign students from area colleges. Since we started the social hour idea, several other schools have picked up on it, said Vermillion. The greatest undertaking and fund raiser for the club was the Mideast feast held in November. The meal was planned and prepared by students and faculty. Townspeople, students, faculty, and staff were served various foreign foods by students dressed in their native clothing. Some 90 persons attended the event. International Club members have also become involved in public speaking. Individual students speak at local junior and senior high schools, said Vermillion. The talks are given in the hope of greater understanding of foreign countries. Also, a team approach is being developed so that perhaps five or six members of the club might speak at a school on the same day. At this time the group has 28 members, 16 of whom are interna¬ tional students from different parts of the world, said Vermillion. But the club is open to anyone from any country. International □ (Opposite page, top) Members of the International Club, from left to right: (front row) Allie Motazedi, Abdullah Al-Amoudi, Hamad Al-Kahtani, Basiano Mamelo. (second row) Allen Merriam, Abdul Al-Amoudi, Wendel Palmer, Hung Vo, Sinead flood, (back row) Carmen Carney, Marie Rivera, Yoichi Sonis, Hicos Asperos, Mahmoud Al-Amoudi, Michael Yangmi, Joe Vermillion. (Opposite page, bottom) Two students from northeastern Oklahoma A M perform at the international feast. (Left) Hamad Al-Kahtani serves refreshment at the feast. (Below) Hamad Al-Kahtani, Mahmoud Al-Amoudi, and Allen Merriam dressed up for the feast. (Above) Members of the club which participated in the international feast: (kneeling) Absalam Al-Amoudi, Mustafa Sayess, Joe Vermillion, Bertha Holloway, (standing) Leta Wilson, Jim Loomis, Hamad Al-Kahtani, Allen Merriam,international Carmen Carney, Eyyad Nasralla, Marie Rivera, Linda Mayes, Mahmoud Al-Amoudi. — Photos by Ed Mill □ 173 Lampe heads athletic training staff (Top) Renee Qovreau wraps an athlete ' s ankle before practice begins. (Above) Athletic trainer Kevin Lampe checks the range of motion on an injured athlete ' s knee. Renee Qovreau (right) is assisting Lampe. Improved medical technology and conditioning programs have dramatically” reduced the number of athletic injuries, according to Kevin Lampe, certified athletic trainer. Medical care has improved greatly for athletes, said Lampe, who is in his seventh year as Missouri Southern ' s athletic trainer. Players today have the op- portunity to talk to the specialists and receive care much easier than they have in the past. Lampe heads a staff composed j of students, who are trained in in- house sessions, where they are prepared for the situations the) might possibly have to deal with. They are all required to take a cer¬ tain curriculum. Most athletic injuries are not serious, life-and-death situations, said Lampe, but you ' ve got to be prepared for them anyway. ' Lampe said his staff most often deals with joint and muscle, injuries. An athlete with an acute ' injury, which is an injury that just hap¬ pened, will first be examined by Lampe or by one of the staff members. A diagnosis is made, and the athlete is given treatment Although Lampe does not examine every athlete who is injured, he is! given a report on the athlete. He then approves or disapproves of the action taken. If the injury is serious, Lampe will refer the athlete to a specialist. We are in touch with a groupof doctors that work with us in all the specialty areas, said Lampe. The treatment an athlete is given depends on the severity of the in¬ jury, and the person making the diagnosis. There might be 10 kids get hurt today, said Lampe, and they might all have a different therapy. According to Lampe, athletes to¬ day can return to action sooner and have a better chance for a more complete recovery than athletes of the recent past. 174 Trainers □ (Top left) Student trainer Brian Piitz tapes an athlete ' s ankle. (Top right) Brian Nitz assists Margaret Womack on the Orthotron. (Right) David Gordon works on an injured athlete. (Above) Lori Pflug tapes an athlete ' s thumb. A -fl nursing students 17 Oa (Right) First-year nursing students, from left to right: Kelly Breeden, Lara Barber, Beth Routledge, Nathan Sreaves, Jo Goodman, Nancy Huges, Karen Nallumiam. (Below) Second-year students: (front row) Ann Riley, Julie Schultz, Bob Tyler, Terri Jack, Cheree Williams, (second row) Judi Roller, Deanna Barber, Theresa Esterline, Jane Steel, Susan Noser, (back row) Sharon Haskins, Holly NcNechan, Nary Pat Hughes, Curtis Townsend, Christina Dempsey, JoAnn Nolinar, Pat Barron, Betsy Braker. Members assist with programs Members of the Computer Science League, from left to right: (front row) Lee Mar¬ tin, Linda Mayes, Cindy Moss, Mary Baldwin, Kay Coury. (second row) Donnie Walcher, Chris Smith, Royce Wahl, (back row) Mike Grant, Eric Carr, Jack Oakes, Frank Bratzatt. If a person were looking for help with a computer program, one key place to look would be Missouri Southerns Computer Science League. President of the Computer Science League for 1984-85 was John Critchfield. He felt that one of the advantages of belonging to the league is the camaraderie between its 25 members. There is always someone around to help you if you have a problem with a program ' he said. Many times it is easier for two to I find a bug than it is for one.” The purpose of the league, which 1 was founded in 1970, is to broaden i the members ' background in the ] field of computer science. The I league offers its members a chance I to meet others and work together. The league also works to promote 1 professionalism among computer students on Southern ' s campus. In the fall of 1984 the members toured the Empire District facilities located in Joplin. In the spring of 1985 the members traveled to St. Louis for their yearly long-distance trip. These trips quite frequently allow the members to make contacts in professional circles that will help them find employment after graduation. The members also operated the concession stand for the football and basketball Lions on several occasions. Vice president for 1984-85 was Lee Martin and Pam Poirot was the secretary-treasurer. The faculty sponsors were Lyle Mays and Jack Oakes of the computer science department. - Members of the Criminal Justice Student Association, from left to right: (seated) Lisa Bottorff, Mike Cavanaugh, Wes Smith, Cheryl Shelby, (standing) Glenda Foos, Julie McWilliams, Kim Lamoureux, Hemma Patel, Mike Youger, Jimmie Williams. Clubs □ 177 DAflCE )ressing in the style and dancing to the music of the 195 vas the theme of CAB ' s 50 ' s Dance night. (Clockwise fromi er left) Todd York with his shades, greased-back hair a :igarettes rolled up in his T-shirt sleeve. A disc-jockey p dded 50 ' s music for the evening. Lashelle Chandler in 5 Tyle dress. i � □ Country Western Night (Left)Autumn Aquino and Tammy Wormington chat with friends at the Country Western dance held at the Pavillion Dances □ 179 The Misstakes (Clockwise from top) The Misstakes provide music for a CAB-sponsored dance in the ballroom of BSC. Phil Townsend and Anette Williams dance to the music of The Misstakes. 180 Dances □ (Clockwise from left) More dancers. Allen Cass and Tara Harrell. Peggy Potts and David Baker Dances □ lol Civil War battle attracts nearly 300 As part of History Day activities at Missouri Southern, a Civil War battle was staged Saturday, March 9, on the College campus. Members of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association set up camp the night before on the grounds south of the Billingsly Stu¬ dent Center. The camp was open to the public and participants answered questions about life dur¬ ing the Civil War. The battle featured artillery, mounted calvary, and infantry fighting with the same type weapons used during the war. Us¬ ing blank cartridges and authentic drill tactics, companies of infantry and calvary, with supporting ar¬ tillery, showed how the soldiers of the 1860 s marched and fought. It was the third year in a row that a Civil War battle was staged at Southern. Some 50 persons took part in the battle, which was viewed by nearly 300 spectators. Jim Cook, a junior high school history teacher in Joplin and a Southern graduate, helped to organize the event. (Top) Confederate troops ad¬ vance during the Civil War battle. (Right) Women and children in a camp before the battle. — Fhotos by Rick Evans. Civil War - 1 - O D Civil War □ 183 Lions finish second in CSIC Claiming second place in the Central States Intercollegiate Conference for the second straight year, Missouri Southern s football Lions finished the 1984 season with a 6-3 record. Southern saw a share of the league cham¬ pionship and a possible playoff berth slip away on the last day of the season when Washburn University posted a 31-29 upset in Fred Q. Hughes Stadium. Kearney State, which defeated the Lions 24-14 in the Homecoming game, cap¬ tured the conference title with a 6-1 mark. Southern was 5-2 in the league. Highlights of the season included a 30-21 vic¬ tory over Pittsburg State University, a 31-27 win over Missouri Western, and a come-from-behind 24-23 triumph over Wayne State. After the seasons completion, four players received the double honor of being first team selections on both the CSIC and the NAIA District 16 all-star squads. Senior quarterback Rich Williams, senior tailback Harold Noirfalise, junior split end Kelly Young, and senior defen¬ sive back Tim Jones were named first team all¬ conference and all-district by a vote of coaches. Sophomore offensive lineman Paul Burgess was named to the all-CSIC squad while senior tight end Darin McClure, junior offensive tackle Dan Strubberg, and senior linebacker Jerry Powell were all-district picks. It was the third consecutive year Noirfalise was named to the all-CSIC team and the fourth season in a row that he was the Lions ' leading rusher. Noirfalise gained 720 yards on 135 car¬ ries and scored nine touchdowns to complete his career as the Lions ' all-time rushing (3,864 yards) and scoring (266 points) leader. Young, who led the Lions in receiving with 29 catches for 611 yards, was chosen as the reci¬ pient of the Dean A. Havens Memorial Most Valuable Player Award by squad vote. The Harry Spradling Memorial Award, presented to the outstanding senior performers on both offense and defense, went to tailback Tom Laughlin and defensive tackle Rob Nolle. The Senior Leadership Award went to McClure. A $1,000 scholarship was donated by Duffy Distributors, Inc., in McClure ' s name to the Southern football scholarship fund. McClure was also chosen as an honorary co-captain for 1984, along with Powell. Senior defensive tackle Richard Skaggs re¬ ceived the Dudley Stegge Award, presented to the outstanding interior lineman. Junior linebacker Kevin Ziegler was selected by his teammates to receive the Most Improved Player Award. The 1984 Rookie of the Year Award went to linebacker Randy Darby. Junior defensive back Mike Testman, junior linebacker Steve Forbis, and junior punter Mar¬ ty Nagel were selected to the College Division Academic All-District Team. Senior quarterback Rich Williams completed 98 of 203 passes for 1,597 yards and eight touchdowns in 1984. He was named to the all-CSIC and all-District 16 teams after the season ' s completion. Football □ (Top) Senior tailback Tom Laughlin looks for runnir room against Wayne State. The Lions rallied in tl fourth quarter for a 24-23 victory. (Left) Head coac Jim Frazier has a 91-48-6 coaching record Southern. (Above) Tom Laughlin follows blockir against Wayne State. Football p—j □ o (Top) Senior tailback Harold Hoirfalise runs for a two-point conversic against Missouri Western in St. Joseph. (Left) Senior quarterback Ri( Williams calls the signals against Pittsburg State University. (Above) He coach Jim Frazier talks to Missouri Southern s offensive unit duringtl Pittsburg State game. 188 Football □ (Top) Harold rioirfalise attempts to pick up a fumble in the Homecoming loss to Kearney State. (Right) The Lions signal that a first down is within reach. (Above) Senior tailback Tom Laughlin, who rushed for 624 yards in 1984, gains yardage against Pittsburg State. Football □ 189 190 (Above) Cindy Lauth, one of six Missouri Southern seniors, spikes the ball against an opponent. (Opposite page, above Freshman Shelly Hodges (Ho. 4), sophomore Lisa Steenbergen (Ho. 8), and senior Becky Qettemeier (Ho. 10) participate in a pre-game huddle. (Right) Freshman Jody Rule sets the ball up for a spike attempt by sophomore Dena Cox and Cindy Lauth. — Photos by A. John Baker Volleyball □ Lipira will miss seniors Volleyball coach Pat Lipira must watch Tina Roberts, Lisa Cun¬ ningham, and Becky Qettemeier graduate with some regret. Lipira came to Missouri Southern in 1981 when the three were freshmen. Four years later the Lady Lions had compiled a total record of 140-45 (for a winning percentage of .757) In addition, the 1984 volleyball season was the most suc¬ cessful in Southerns history. The Lady Lions captured their first-ever Central States Inter¬ collegiate Conference champion¬ ship with a 12-2 record. Lipira ' s club finished 42-6 overall and se¬ cond in the NAIA District 16 Tour¬ nament. The 42 wins tied the Southern record for most victories, established by the 1983 squad. I feel the seniors are a very special group,” said Lipira. ' They won t be easy to replace, but we still have some strong players who haven ' t graduated.” Roberts was a second-team selection to the 32-member NAIA All-America squad while Cun¬ ningham was an honorable men¬ tion pick. Cunningham, majoring in secondary physical education, was also selected to the NAIA ' s Academic All-America squad. Qettemeier joined Roberts and Cunningham on the first team of the all-District 16 squad. Qet¬ temeier and Roberts were named to the first team of the all-CSIC team while Cunningham was a second team choice. Roberts, co-captain of the 1984 squad, was selected by her team¬ mates as the top offensive player for the fourth consecutive season. She was a three-time all-conference and all-district selection. Southern is also losing seniors Cindy Lauth, Lil Hawthorne, and Missy Stone. Lipira is counting on Shelly Hodges, Dena Cox, and Jody Rule to lead next year ' s squad. Volleyball □ (Above left) Senior Lil Hawthorne executes a spike for the Lady Lions. (Above right) Senior Missy Stone passes the ball to teammate Tina Roberts (Ho. 3). (Right) Dena Cox (left) and Becky Qettemeier dig for the ball. — Photos by A. John Baker Volleyball □ (Above) Dena Cox shows her leaping ability with this spike for the Lady Lions. (Right) Head coach Pat Lipira (right), in her fourth season at Missouri Southern, was assisted in 1984 by Brenda Pitts Jennings. — Photos by A. John Baker Season provides memories for coach Coach Hal Bodon will remember the 1984 soccer season for several reasons. Although the schedule was the most difficult ever played in Missouri Southerns history, the Lions managed to pull off their 11th straight winning season (11-8-2). Southern advanced to the HAIA District 16 playoffs, dropping a 3-1 decision to Park College. We lost more games in 1984 than we had in any season since 1973, said Bodon, who has a coaching record of 144-74-25 at Southern. But it was probably the best team we ve ever had, with the possible exception of the 1979 team (16-3-1 record). The competition we faced in 1984 was the best we ' ve ever played, said Bodon. The 1979 team had better individual players, but the 1984 team had better team¬ work. Bodon said he would always remember three specific games of the 1984 season: a 2-1 loss to Midwestern (Tex.) State University in the finals of the Southern Soccer Clas sic, a 3-2 shootout victory over the University of Denver in the same tournament, and a 4-3 vic¬ tory over Harris-Stowe State College in St. Louis. Midwestern was ranked Ho. 2 in the HAIA when we played them, said Bodon. And it was the first time we had ever defeated Harris- Stowe on the road. But I ' ll also remember winning our last four district games to reach the playoffs. Bodon, associate professor of foreign languages at Southern, reached a milestone of his own on Sept. 7. The Lions ' 15-0 triumph over Northwest Missouri State University was the 200th victory of Bodon ' s coaching career. Also, senior forward Mike Bryson scored five goals in that game to tie a Southern record. Bryson, from Sedalia, Mo., capped off his illustrious career by being named second team All-American by the national Soc¬ cer Coaches Association of America. Bryson was honored by the NSCAA on Jan. 12 at a banquet in Washington, D.C. Bryson was the Lions ' top scorer in 1984 with 20 goals and eight assists for a total of 48 points. His 59 career goals are also a Southern record. Bryson was voted by his teammates as the Lions ' most valuable player on offense for the third year in a row. Mike and Dennis Johnson are the two best forwards we ' ve ever had,” said Bodon. Johnson, who played from 1973-74, is second on Southern ' s all-time scoring list with 41 career goals. Senior forward John Crimmins, a co-captain in 1984 with Bryson, finished his four-year career at Southern with 25 total goals to place him ninth on the all-time list. Sophomore Tom Davidson was the Ho. 2 scorer in 1984 with 10 goals and eight assists. Sophomore Eddie Horn shared the Lions ' defensive MVP honors with sophomore Mike Stiltner. Horn was also voted Southern ' s most inspirational player. Senior Ron Qrote was chosen by his teammates as the squad ' s most improved player. Freshman goalie Duane McCormick, who was also named to the all-District 16 team, was selected as the team ' s rookie of the year. James Ely, a reserve freshman goalie, received the sportsmanship award. The Coach ' s Award, given as special recognition to the player who contributes to the team both on and off the field, went to sophomore Brian Shull. The team selected Mike Bodon ' s shootout goal, which gave the Lions their 3-2 victory over Denver, as the goal of the year. Bodon, the coach ' s son, also received the Bull ' s Eye Award for being the squad ' s most accurate shooter. Coach Bodon, 15 players, and 16 other persons will tour Europe from July 31 to Aug. 17. The Lions will play four games in Germany, three games in Switzerland, and one in Austria. (Opposite page, top) Senior forward Mike Bryson, Missouri Southern ' s career scoring leader, attempts a head shot. (Opposite page, bottom) Mike Bodon (Ho. 7) at¬ tempts a steal while teammate Jeff Tow (Ho. 11) looks on. (Above) Sophomore Brian Shull battles an opponent for the ball. (Left) Coach Hal Bodon watches from the sidelines during a game. 196 Soccer □ (Opposite page) Sophomore Mike Stiltner outduels an opponent. (Above) Mike Stiltner (Ho. 3) and sophomore Vince Beckett (Ho. 4) helped Missouri Southern to a 6-0 victory over Ottawa University on Sept. 19. (Left) Steve Triplett attempts a shot. Soccer □ 197 Lady Lions finish 24-5 In one of the most successful seasons in its history, Missouri Southerns Lady Lions ended the 1984-85 basketball season with a record of 24-5. Coach Jim Phillips ' squad was co-champions of the Central States Intercollegiate Conference with a 10-4 mark. The Lady Lions ad¬ vanced to the finals of the NAIA District 16 tournament, falling 84-69 to the University of Missouri- Kansas City on March 2. Junior guard Becky Fly, sophomore forward Suzanne Sut¬ ton, and junior center forward Margaret Womack were selected to the first team of the all-District 16 squad. Womack led the Lady Lions in scoring (15.7 average) while Fly (14.3) was second. Sutton was tops in rebounding (9.3 average) and third in scoring (14.0). Southern won its first 10 games of the season before dropping a 69-59 decision to Fort Hays State on Jan. 18. The Lady Lions had a 16-1 record after blasting Wayne State 71-38 on Feb. 1. Posting a 14-1 mark in Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium, Southern was 10-4 on the road. Phillips has a record of 81-38 after four seasons as head coach. Seeded No. 2 in the District 16 playoffs, the Lady Lions whipped Williams Woods 78-44 on Feb. 26 behind Fly ' s 24 points. In that game Fly became the first junior at Southern ever to score 1,000 points for a career. Missouri Western, which had beaten Southern twice during the regular season, visited Joplin for the district semifinals on Feb. 28. The Lady Griffons were stung with a 67-49 defeat, sending the Lady Lions into the district finals. (Opposite page, top) Junior center Dawn Kliche (No. 51) blocks a shot by a Fort Hays opponent. (Opposite page, far left) Sophomore Suzanne Sutton tries to take the ball away from an Em¬ poria State player. (Opposite page, left) Coach Jim Phillips argues with a referee over a call. (Top) Sophomore Gayle Klenke (No. 42) sinks a layout against Kearney State. (Left) Coach Jim Phillips discusses strategy during a timeout. Basketball □ 199 (Above) Freshman Angie Murphy scores two points on a layup for the Lady Lions. (Right) Margaret Womack and Suzanne Sutton defense an opponent. (Opposite page) Suzanne Sutton (No. 24) sinks a jumper. 200 Basketball □ Basketball □ 201 Garton highlights basketball season Southern had a 5-3 record after blitzing Marris-Stowe State College 104-77 on Dec. 7, but dropped its next eight games. The Lions were 8-5 at home during the season, but were 1-11 on the road and 1-2 on neutral sites. Senior forward James Parks was second on the team in scoring (13.9 average) and rebounding (5.6 average). Senior forward James Ward was tops in rebounding (6.0) and third in scoring (10.2). Sophomore guard Jeff Stark¬ weather led the Lions in assists with 145. Garton was Southerns leading scorer in 23 of its 28 games. He scored over 30 points seven times, including a high of 38 in a 76-64 loss to William Jewell. The Lions dropped two tough games to Fort Hays State University, winners of the ITAIA national Tour¬ nament the last two seasons. Fort Hays pulled out a 72-58 victory on Jan. 18 in Hays, Kan., and a 71-64 decision on Feb. 16 in Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium. (Top) James Parks (Ho. 20) dribbles past a Fort Hays State opponent. (Top right) Jeff Starkweather (No. 32) led the Lions in assists. (Above) Junior center Brian Taylor (No. 34) grabs for a rebound. Needing a sweep of their final two games to qualify for the NAIA District 16 playoffs, Missouri Southerns basketball Lions dropped a 90-79 decision to Missouri Western on Feb. 22 in St. Joseph. Coach Chuck Williams ' squad ended its season on a positive note the next night, edging Wayne State 90-87. The Lions finished the season 10-18 overall, 5-9 in the Central States Intercollegiate Con¬ ference, and 5-6 in District 16. One of the bright spots was the play of junior guard Greg Garton, who established new Southern single-season records in scoring (687 points) and scoring average (24.5). The old marks of 666 points and a 22.2 average were set by Russell Bland during the 1976-77 season. Garton, selected to the first team of the all-CSIC and all-District 16 squads, has now scored 1,576 points in his career at Southern. He needs just 327 points next season to become the Lions ' career scor¬ ing leader. 202 Basketball □ (Left) Greg Garton moves the ball down the court. (Below) Greg Garton launches a jump shot from deep in the corner. (Below left) Jeff Starkweather (Mo. 32) looks to pass the ball to Brian Taylor. Basketball □ 203 204 Basketball □ (Far left) Junior center Brian Taylor drives the lane against Tarkio. (Left) Senior forward James Parks looks to pass the ball. (Below left) James Parks puts up a jumper against Drury from the baseline. 206 Softball □ Team starts out strong After posting a 19-16 record in 1984, Missouri Southern s softball team looked forward to the 1985 season with optimism. The Lady Lions started out in fine fashion, winning five of six games in the Pittsburg State University In¬ vitational. Southern defeated Morningside, College of St. Mary s, Buena Vista, Graceland, and the University of South Dakota. Central (Okla.) State University pinned a 2-1 loss on the Lady Lions. Southern had a new field to start the 1985 season. The Lea bungle field was named after the woman who donated the money to fix the field, located on the southeast side of the football stadium. Veterans L isa Cunningham, Sheri Dalton, Lori Holzworth, Kathy Howard, Kim Lamoureux, Cindy Lauth, Renee Livell and Cheryl Shelby returned in 1985 to lead the Lady Lions. Southern mourned the loss of sophomore third baseman catcher Gina Colegrove, who died March 12 following an automobile accident. Turner chalks up 200th victory In his ninth season at Missouri Southern, Warren Turner picked up his 200th victory as a college baseball coach during the 1985 campaign. The milestone victory came on March 24 when the Lions nipped Tarkio College 8-7 on Kevin Marsh s sacrifice fly that scored Colon Kelly. It ' s taken a lot of people down the years to get me this win, said Turner. If it wasn ' t for the help from the players and the coaches I wouldn ' t be receiving this award. Turner, the NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1978, was assistant football and basketball coach at Joplin Parkwood High School before coming to Southern. Assisting Turner this season was pitching coach Steve Luebber, cur¬ rently with the San Diego Padres; hitting coach Mike Hagedorn, a former player at Southern; and Jeff Veliquette. Highlights of the 1985 season in¬ cluded victories over the University of Kansas, Indiana State University, and Texas Tech University. The Lions were 22-22 in 1984 and finished third in the District 16 tournament. (Above) Freshman Steve Phillips slides safely into second base. (Right) Sophomore catcher Kevin Marsh awaits the ball as a Tarkio runner slides across home plate. — Photos by Vince Rosati 208 Baseball □ _ (Above) Another Tarkio runner scores as Kevin Marsh waits for the relay throw. (Left) Sophomore shortstop Rick Berg leaps high to avoid a Tarkio run¬ ner. — Photos by Vince Rosati Baseball □ 209 Rude Cru Sr Cheerleaders 210 Cheerleaders □ Cheerleaders 211 (Top and left) Action from the 1984 intramural football season. (Above) Members of the championship team, from left to right: (front row) Randy Kriewall, Curtis Townsend, Philip Townsend, Eric Corcoran, Danny Fowler, (back row) Conrad Veltmann, Todd Lepkofker, Nark Qandara, Narvin Mix, Rim Jones, Shell Sharp. 212 Intramurals □ (Above left) Ed Van Poucke fires a pass in an intramural football game. (Above) Gary Benham rushes for a first down. (Left) Scott Gadberry makes a pass reception. — Photos by A. John Baker I N T R A M U R A L S Intramurals □ 213 I N T R A M U R A L S Winners of the fall racquetball tournament , from left to right (front row): Bill Stefano , Vicki Durham , Pat Lipira. (back row) l Brian Babbitt, Mike McQuality: Mike Durbin, Kevin Lampe. Members of the mens championship basketball team , from left to right (front row): Philip Townsend , Gary Aftos, Curtis Town send, Tim Jones , Richard E. Williams. fback row; Jeff Schull, Dan McCreary, Marvin Townsend , Ralph Connor : Lee Smith. Members of the women s championship basketball team, from left to right (front row): Lisa Keithley, Sheila Hunter, Lisa Cun¬ ningham, Renee Qovreau. (back row) Margaret Womack (coach), Sheri Dalton, Lynn Iliff, Renee Lovell. — Photo by Ed hill ALEXANDER, DEBBIE L. Sociology Joplin ALEXANDER, THOMAS D. Sociology Joplin ARNALL, CATHERINE D. Sociology Joplin BAKER, DAVID WAYNE Art Carthage Because it was close to her home in Neosho, Laurie Andrews decided to attend Missouri Southern. “It wasn’t too far away from home,” she said, “and all the girls I went to Crowder with came up here.” Andrews, who graduates with a degree in elementary education, en¬ joyed the friendly atmosphere of the campus and the personalized atten¬ tion students receive from the faculty. “I worked in the cafeteria for two semesters and I got to know all the people who live in the dorms,” she said. “It was fun to get to know peo¬ ple through there.” Another “family” Andrews was a member of at Southern was the elementary education majors. “I know all the elementary majors and we’re just like family,” she said. “We’ve all been through the same thing.” While attending Southern, An¬ drews said she gained many friends and “all the knowledge they (refer¬ ring to the education faculty) have pounded into my head.” The faculty of the education department are highly recom¬ mended by Andrews. “I think they are great,” she said. “They’re always there to help and they treat you as one of their own children.” Andrews also worked part-time in the College’s office services depart¬ ment, which was like another “fam¬ ily” to her. Apart from working and studying, Andrews enjoyed her collection of Teddy Bears. “I have them all over,” she said. “It’s pretty obvious that I like them” She also collects matchbox covers, and cross stiches when she can find the time. BARKER, GREGORY S. Communications Anderson BOTTORFF, LISA RENEE Criminal Justice St. Louis BINNS, DEBORAH L. M arketing M anagement Joplin BOLYARD, NANCY A. Accounting Cave Springs, Ark. BOMAN, ARLENE LISA English Education Neosho BUCHANAN, MELFIN L. Mathematics Education Reeds BURROWS, JULIE M. Communications Baxter Springs, Kan. CALLAGHAN, SUZANNE M. Economics Finance, Accounting Nevada 218 Seniors □ Graduating with a degree in in¬ dustrial arts education, James Brum- back has achieved a long-term goal: to be able to teach. Brumback, who plans to teach at the high school level, attended Missouri Southern for three years and a summer in obtaining his degree. The fact that he commuted from Baxter Springs, Kan., where he and his family live, makes his ac¬ complishment more noteworthy. “Having a family to look after plus school has kept me very busy,” he said. “I’d like to get a position teaching in the western states, like Wyoming,” he said. “They need teachers in that area and they have better pay. I’ll go wherever the jobs are. I also have some family out there.” Brumback, who has worked as a machinist for Vickers the last three years, said he was ready to return to school and pursue his desire to teach. “I enjoyed the work at Vickers, and I wanted to teach, so my degree is a combination,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to teach, but as far as returning to school—the right oppor¬ tunities hadn’t arisen. I was also tired of being laid off work, back and forth.” When not working or attending classes, Brumback enjoys riding three-wheelers with his two children and raising rottweiler dogs. “I haven’t really got into this hob¬ by (raising dogs) because of school,” he said. “Hopefully I can now devote more time to it.” What will Brumback remember the most about Southern? “All the friends I’ve made here,” he said. “I’ve met some great people.” CARTEE, DeWAYNE, G. General Business Jefferson City CARTER, CONNIE J. Elementary Education Carthage CHEW, GENEVA JOANNE Elementary Education Joplin COLE, JOYCE LIANNE Psychology Granby A “juggling act” is how Barbara Carter described her role as a stu¬ dent, wife, and mother. Graduating with a degree in mathematics education, Carter said it was demanding to fill all those roles, but worth it. Her daughter, 13, and son, 7, may have resented her absence at times, yet they gave her the support she needed. “My son thinks it’s neat to have a smart mother, and my daughter is hoping that I won’t be her math teacher,” said Carter. “Overall, my husband has been supportive,” she added. “He wasn’t too happy at first, but now he is as excited as I am.” Her husband now plans to take a photography course at Missouri Southern. Carter, who spent time as a volunteer tutor in the Learning Center, seeks a teaching position in an area high school. She plans to take graduate courses during summers. “I really would like to stay in this area,” she said. “We haven’t thought about the possibility of moving.” Carter said she will remember Southern for its helpful instructors and students. She will also recall the football games she liked to attend. “I didn’t really go because of the game,” she said. “Instead, it was the people in the crowd that I enjoyed. “Southern has a real quiet campus and it is just a nice place to go to school.” Seniors □ 219 COX, JANIE Computer Science Carthage CROSS, ANGELIQUE J. Sociology Joplin CUNN INGHAM, LISA ANN Physical Education Kansas City DAVIS, ROBERT DEAN Accounting El Dorado Springs DILL, WUANITA Accounting Granby DWORACZYK, TEDDY M. Sociology Joplin ELICK, JEANNE L. English Joplin FORSMAN, SALLY J. Criminal Justice Neosho Serving as president of Missouri Southern s Student Senate for two years, Lisa Funderburk will always remember the “closeness” and the friends she made. “I’d much rather be at a small school where you can know everybody than be at a big school,” she said. Funderburk, losing a race for Senate vice president her freshman year, was “crushed” by the ex¬ perience, but a year later was elected Senate president. Her goal was to improve relations between Southern and the commun¬ ity. She appeared on local radio sta¬ tions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings to promote College activities. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and manage¬ ment and an associate degree in com¬ puter science, Funderburk seeks a marketing position with a computer firm in either Dallas, Florida, or Colorado. Funderburk was born in Joplin, but moved to Lima, Ohio, because of her father’s job with the FBI. Her home has been Joplin ever since the fourth grade. Her mother is promo¬ tions director for Northpark Mall. Under Funderburk’s administra¬ tion, the Student Senate became a member of the Missouri Student Government Association. The MSGA is composed of colleges and univer¬ sities in the state. Funderburk, in addition to play¬ ing many games of racquetball on the College courts, served as hostess of the annual Talent Show for two years. FRIEND, SARAH JEAN Accounting Duenweg FULLERTON, BARBARA J. Communications Buffalo GETTY, SHARON K. General Business Avilla GETTEMEIER, BECKY T. Computer Science St. Louis 220 Seniors □ GRISHAM, JEANE E. Education Webb City GRISSOM, SHERRY RENA Communications Joplin GROSHART, LINDA A. Machine Technology Worland, Wyo. HAYES, MARLENE MARY Elementary Education Monett HAWTHORNE, LILLIAN Computer Science Springfield HEADLEY, GARY LEWIS Communications Chetopa, Kan. HEDGES, BRENDA L. Accounting, Computer Science Nevada HENSON, JANICE LYNN Elementary Education Monett HENSON, NANCY JO Sociology Joplin GRISHAM, LORI J. Elementary Education Webb City HAYES, SANDRA K. Criminal Justice Webb City After graduating from Missouri I Southern in December with a I bachelor of science degree in biology, I the only question in Kelli Kunkel’s I mind was where to attend graduate If school. “Right now it’s up in the air,” she said. “But it’s between the University I of Missouri and Texas A M.” Kunkel, a native of Carthage, plans to use her degrees to do I research in the area of animal physiology, either at a university or I an agriculturally animal related cor- I poration program. “I’d like to work somwhere in the I midwest,” she said. Kunkel has long been involved with animals apart from her studies. She participates in registered Jeresy shows across the nation, winning six national championships. She is a member of the American Jersey Cat¬ tle Club, and was the secretary for the Tri Beta club at Southern. Kunkel is an honorary member of the American Academy of Science, having won a presentation on animal physiology after preparing for the event with two years of independent research. Besides school related activities, she enjoys art. “I paint in watercolors and sketch,” she said. “I do some commis¬ sion work.” Kunkel feels she is ready to move on and continue her education, but will remember fellow students at Southern. “I’ll always remember friends and aquaintances I’ve made here,” she said. Seniors □ 221 it - ILIFF, LYNN M. Communications Warrenton IRICK, GREGORY DEAN Communications Joplin JOHNSON, RONALD E. Physical Education Sarcoxie JOHNSON, SHERRI L. History Education Joplin JOHNSON, STEPHANIE S. Computer Science Neosho KEPLER, GREG A. Criminal Justice Nevada KEY, ANNETTE L. Art Education Joplin LANGAN, LEE ANN Computer Science Joplin LeBAS, GEORGE E. Accounting Joplin LINDSTEDT, MARTIN F. Marketing Management Neosho MACY, VINCENT S. Accounting Joplin MASSA, DAPHNE A. Communications Joplin Admitting that it was somewhat unusual to be a male in Missouri Southern’s nursing program, Larry Mills nevertheless graduated with an associate degree. “The instructors were great and were really helpful, especially dur¬ ing the semester we worked in the maternity ward at Freeman Hospital,” he said. Mills plans to continue working at Freeman Hospital, then later return to Southern and work on his bachelor’s degree in nursing. “I would like for the first few years to work to just get my feet wet in nursing,” he said. “Eventually I would like to become a registered nurse or work on a helicopter that picks up injured or sick people from small towns and brings them to larger hospitals.” Mills spends his free time bowling, restoring his 1958 Corvette, or flying small aircraft or helicopters. He is also interested in the space program. “If they wanted me, I’d go up in the space shuttle just like that,” he said as he snapped his fingers. Before coming to Southern, Mills spent six years in the Army Reserve. “I worked mostly as a wheel and trap mechanic,” he said. “I got to work on jeeps and tanks, which was very interesting.” Mills said he will always have fond memories of Southern. “No. 1, it has a beautiful campus,” he said. “And all the classes I’ve had, along with the personnel, have been super. “And I’ll always remember how extremely excited I was to get into the nursing program.” Seniors □ MAYFIELD, SONDRA G. Elementary Education Neosho McNORTON, ANDY L. Art Seneca MOORE, REBECCA KAY Elementary Education Lamar MORRISON, JAMES M. Sociology Naperville, Ill. As Christy Nitz progressed through her years at Missouri Southern she was able to participate in various activities, leading her to a versatility she hopes to apply in the future. Nitz, as a freshman, was a member of the 1981-82 Lady Lions basketball team, which finished se¬ cond in the NAIA National Tournament. ‘That was the most rewarding thing Eve experienced here,” she said. “The camaraderie exhibited—I’ve never seen a team pull together like we did.” Because of this experience, Nitz realized that goal setting and goal achievement is a realization. “I saw the impossible dream become a possibility.” Nitz, who was a student athletic trainer for three years, has set her personal goals for the future. She will continue her education, working toward a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in nutrition. She hopes to work in a sports medicine clinic in the nutri¬ tion area, and plans to obtain her certification in sports training to in¬ crease her versatility. Nitz, a biology education major from Siloam Springs, Ark., said Southern is special because each in¬ structor will take the time out of a busy schedule to help his or her students. One thing that has inspired her to go into education is that she enjoys the classroom situation—the formal stage for learning. “I do not want to leave that at¬ mosphere,” she said. “Maybe that is why I’m interested in teaching.” Having to leave Southern is not a problem for Nitz; it’s having to part from her brother, Brian, also a stu¬ dent at the College. “My brother and I have always been together,” she said. “We have the same interests.” NEWBY, ELBA L. English Webb City OGLE, C. SUE General Business Carthage PENN, WILLIAM F. Computer Science Nevada POIROT, PAMELA W. Computer Science LaRussell POWERS, JOHN W. Marketing Management Nevada PRIGMORE, TANDEE D. Music Education Joplin PUIDK, SUE ANN Communications Neosho RABOURN, TYNE J. Business Education Mount Vernon Seniors □ 223 REED, LORI L. Marketing Management Rich Hill REYMAN, KAREN JO Music Education Carl Junction RICE, SARA BETH General Business Jasper ROGERS, MARK LYNN English Education Miami, Okla. RYSER, JENNIFER L. Elementary Education Niangua SCOLES, SHAREN G. Elementary Education Joplin SERR, SCOTT L. Marketing Management Pineville SHAHEEN. JAMEL E. Marketing Management Stella SHEPHERD, LINDA LEE Art Education Joplin SIMON, DAWN M. Accounting Carl Junction SKINNER, JOY A. Marketing Management Joplin SMART, CINDY D. Sociology Joplin SMITH, KAY LYNN Marketing Management Joplin SNODDY, CHRIS A. Industrial Arts Joplin SPEARS, DEBBIE L. Communications Anderson STEWART, MARCIA J. Accounting Pierce City STRAUB, MYRA A. Machine Technology Joplin SWEARINGEN, CRAIG A. Computer Science Norwalk, Calif. THELEN, TODD S. Mathematics, Computer Science Joplin TUCKER, CARMEN D. Communications Kansas City, Kan. 224 Seniors □ WASSOM, LINDA L. Elementary Special Education Galena, Kan. WHITEHEAD, SANDRA K. Music Education Seneca WILLIAMS, RICHARD L. Communications Kansas City WRIGHT, DARRYL ERIC Marketing Management Nevada YOUGER, MICHAEL LYNN Criminal Justice Carmichaels, Pa. YOUNG, CAROL D. Accounting Computer Science Joplin BALDWIN, MARY K. Computer Science Joplin EMGE, KAREN E. Accounting Lansing, Kan. HERTZBERG, TERRI JO Elementary Education Joplin LaROSE, ROBERT A. Computer Science Joplin YOCUM, ROBERT WES Computer Science Joplin James Young is a non-traditional student in the best Missouri Southern tradition. Majoring in elementary education at Southern, Young is a graduate of the University of Kansas. He has also attended Christ U nlimited Bible In¬ stitute and Calvary Bible College in Kansas City. While at KU he lettered four years as an outside linebacker for the Jayhawks football team. Young, after graduating from Joplin Parkwood High SchooJ in 1974, was recruited by several major universities, including UCLA and Oklahoma State University. “I decided on KU because of their academic standing,” he said. Among the moments he remembers from his days at KU are recovering a fumble in the Sun Bowl his sophomore year, and once being named defensive player of the week. Young graduated from KU in 1980 with a degree in personnel ad¬ ministration, then went to get a Bi¬ ble diploma from Christ Unlimited. Later, he went to work on a master’s degree at Calvary Bible Col¬ lege, and it was while studying there that he went through a divorce. Young then decided to come home to Southern to work on a degree in elementary education. He feels his time at the College has been profitable. “Eve felt like I’ve had a real good academic career here,” he said. “I feel like I’m becoming more and more equipped to become a viable teacher.” Young wants to teach fourth grade and would like to get on the substitute teacher list in the Joplin school district. “Attending Southern has provided me with an outlet for my relation¬ ship with God,” he said. “He is what motivates me to live.” Seniors □ i ADAMS, KELLY DAWN .Freshman Undecided.Neosho AFANADOR, MARGARITA. .Junior Biology.Joplin ALLEN, KATHY JO.Sophomore Radiologic Technology.Seneca AMOS, CHRISTIE, J.Junior English.Joplin ANDREAS, AMY LYNN.Freshman Computer Science .Joplin ANDREWS, JEFFREY ALAN.Freshman General Business.Jasper ANDRUS, TONI GAYLE.Sophomore Office Administration.Aurora ANTHONYDAN, NGUYEN HUU. . .Sophomore Art.Carthage ARCHER, JINGER JOYCE.Junior Education.Webb City ARNOLD, JACKIE RENEE‘.Freshman Nursing.Carl Junction ARNOLD, LORI RAE.Sophomore Social Science .Seneca ASH, JANICE L.Junior Computer Science.Carthage ATHEY, TERESA, L. Junior History.Joplin BABBITT, MELANIE JO. Junior Radiologic Technology.Webb City BAKER, JUDY A. v .Sophomore Education.Wentworth BAKER. TODD BRYANT.Freshman Drafting and Design .Joplin BALL, MARY J.Junior Education.Monett BAMSINGER, LANA LEE .Sophomore Communications.Nixa BARBER, LARA K.Junior Nursing.Nevada BARTON, DEANNA E.Junior Physical Education.Sedalia BASHAM, DALE E.Freshman General Business.Nevada BEAM DEBBIE, KAYE .Junior Accounting.Mulberry, Kan. BEATY, LINDA LOUISE.Freshman Undecided.El Dorado Springs BELCHER, JILL RENEE.Freshman Education.Liberty BELK, MELODY LYNN.Freshman Geology.Joplin BELL, BOBBI JO.Junior Marketing and Management .Rogersville BENNISH. DAVID, DWAYNE.Freshman General Business.Joplin BERG, RICHARD PAUL.Sophomore Marketing and Management . . Orland Park, Ill. BERRY, DALE, E.Junior Computer Science.Lockwood BLADES, ROBYN R.Junior Physical Education.Carthage BLAINE, MICHELLE.Freshman Nursing.Los Angeles, Cal. BLYTHE, LISA KAY.Junior Economics and Finance.Joplin BOGLE, CATHY M.Freshman Psychology.Neosho BONE, ROCKY G.Freshman Pre-Veterinary.Lewisville, Tex. BOOE, JULIA ELSIE .Sophomore Education .Joplin Undergraduates 226 d BOYD, LYNNETTE, JEAN.Junior Education.Wellington, Kan. BRANDT, TRICIA, W..Junior Education.Nevada BRIGHT, G. DEAN .Junior Physical Education.Webb City BRILL, MICHELLE RENEE.Freshman Pre-Optometry.Joplin BROWN, DENISE LOUISE .Freshman Computer Science .Joplin BROWN. JENNIFER S.Freshman Pre-Engineering.Benton, Ark. BROWN, ROB.Freshman Economics and Finance.Neosho BRYANT, STEPHEN L.Freshman Computer Science.Webb City BURDICK, RANDY L.Junior Nursing.Lamar BURRIS, BRAD C.Freshman Pre-Medicine.Joplin BURTON, JEFFERY SCOTT.Freshman Accounting.Joplin BUUS, S. CLARK .Freshman Communications.Miller CAMPBELL, CARMEN JOANN.Junior General Business.LaRussell CAMPBELL, DAVID JOHN .Freshman Undecided.Anderson CAMPBELL, FRANCES JEAN Junior Communications.LaRussell CAMPBELL, JASON KENT.Freshman Undecided.Joplin CAMPBELL, LORI N.Sophomore Sociology.Joplin CAPEHART, DIANA MARIE.Sophomore Art .Joplin CAPRON, ANN L.Junior Accounting.Webb City CAREY, JANETTA LYNN .Freshman Undecided.Monett CARTER, JUDY.Freshman Education.Neosho CATES, LAURA D.Freshman Nursing.Jane CHAPPELL. GREGORY THOMAS.Junior Marketing and Management .... Canton, Mich. CHILDRESS, DOUG E.Sophomore Computer Science .Monett CHOATE, RONALD RAY .Freshman Machine Technology .Joplin CHRISTODOULOU, ELIZABETH F. Freshman Undecided.Springfield CLARK, CAROLYN S.Junior Education.Joplin CLAUSSER, PAUL L.Junior General Business.Neosho CLINE, CINDY M.Sophomore Accounting.Sedalia CLINE, DOUG.Freshman Biology.Webb City COLE, JILL MICHELE .Freshman General Business.Lamar COLE, LAURA KAY.Freshman Communications .Muskogee, Okla. COLEMAN, TAMMY L.Sophomore Communications.Carl Junction COLLINGS, RANDYLE RAY.Junior Accounting.Mount Vernon CONNER. DEBI DENEAN.Freshman General Business.Nevada Undergraduates □ COOK, CLARENCE E.Freshman Psychology .Goodman COOPER, ANITA KAY.Freshman Physical Education.Purdy COTTRELL, CARL C.Freshman General Business.Joplin COX, SHELLY RAE.Junior Education.Carthage CROW, DEBRA ANN.Freshman General Business.Joplin CULLERS, DEANNA LEE.Junior Sociology.Neosho CURRY, MICHELE LYNNE.Freshman Undecided.Joplin DANIELS, LOMA JANE .Freshman Undecided.JopHu DARLINGTON, DEBRA KAY Freshman Radiologic Technology.Fort Worth, Tex. DAVENPORT, VERLENE FAY.Sophomore Education.Joplin DeWITT, M. ANNETTE .Junior Accounting.Joplin DIEFENDERFER, JENNIFER.Sophomore Marketing and Management.Sedalia DILBECK, JILL.Freshman Music.Neosho DILL. JOHN G.Freshman English .Granby DODSON, TINA MARIE.Freshman Music .Carl Junction DONATTI, LAURA ANN.Freshman Mathematics .Gerald DONE, ROBERT S.Sophomore Criminal Justice.Anderson DONOHUE, TERRY ALAN .Junior Criminal Justice.St. Louis DOSS, TERESA DAWN.Freshman General Business.Joplin DRYBREAD, MARTY B.Freshman Chemistry.Goodman DRYDEN, JIM MICHEAL .Sophomore Psychology.Carl Junction DUDLEY, SHELDA ANN.Junior Education.Exeter DUNFORD, JOYCE MAE.Sophomore Psychology.Bakersfield, Cal. DURHAM, VIKKI L.Freshman Physical Education.Neosho ELLIFF, LEE LOUISE .Junior Communications.Carthage ELY, JAMES ROBERT.Freshman Physical Education.Neosho ENDICOTT, MISTIE DAWN .Freshman Undecided.Mindenmines ENLOW, RICHARD LEE.Junior Accounting.Neosho ELPING, NANCY ELAINE.Junior Medical Technology.Adrian EPPERSON, COLLEEN .Sophomore Accounting.Anderson EVANS, BECKY ANN.Freshman Sociology.Monett EVANS, LEANNE PEARL.Freshman Psychology.Hvannis, Neb. EVANS, RICK BROWN.Sophomore Art.Cassville EVERITT, CINDY ANN .Sophomore Undecided.Joplin EVERITT, CONNIE L.Junior Physical Education.Webb City Undergraduates FAST, BETTY JO .Sophomore Drafting and Design.Liberal FOOS, GLENDA SUZANNE Freshman Criminal Justice.Webb City FOSTER, JAMES ALAN .Sophomore Marketing and Management.Neosho FOX, HOWARD JAY.Freshman Education .Purdy FRANCISCO, JOHNNY-MAR JUAN.Soph. Art.Nevada FREDRICK, JENNELL.Sophomore Marketing and Management.Everton FREITAS, MARY COLLEEN .Freshman Undecided.Carthage FREITAS, RICHARD ALAN.Freshman Law Enforcement.Carthage FRENCKEN, GREG.Freshman Marketing and Management.Neosho FRIEND, MICHELLE D.Freshman Radiologic Technology.Joplin FULLERTON, DARREN SCOTT .... Freshman Education.Granby GADBERRY, SCOTT C.Sophomore Communications.Frankfurt, Germany GADDIE. LUCINDA RENEE.Freshman Dental Hygiene.Strafford GANOUNG, DONNIE RAY.Freshman Computer Science.Rogers, Ark. GARBER, JEFF.Junior Mathematics.Lamar GAROUTTE, CHRISTINE E.Sophomore Undecided.Mount Vernon GARRETT, TRESA, DIANE.Freshman Music .Carl Junction GARTON, GREG S.Junior Radiologic Technology .Republic GILLIAN, DANA JOE.Freshman Pre-Medicine.Webb City GOLLHOFER, MARY JO.Freshman Undecided.Joplin GOOD, TODD C.Freshman Undecided.Joplin GOSCH, LESLIE DEE .Freshman Nursing.Shell Knob GREEN, DAVID A.Freshman Computer Science .Joplin GREGORY, JENNIFER S.Sophomore Psychology.Carl Junction GUILLORY, JEFFERY MICHAEL . Freshman Undecided.Joplin GULICK, DANA ANDREW.Junior Marketing and Management.Carthage GUPPY, TODD ALAN.Junior Pre 1 Engineering.Neosho HALVERSON, PATRICIA A.Sophomore Comunications.J°phn HAMILTON, MARY E.Sophomore Communications.Diamond HANSON, CARA JANE.Junior Computer Science.Granby HARVILL, NICK.Sophomore History.Springfield HAVERLY, CARA LUCINDA.Sophomore Medical Technology.Pierce City HAYS, JOYCE ANN.Junior Computer Science.Grandview HEINECK, CURT E.Sophomore Undecided .St. Louis HELM, KEVIN D.Freshman Criminal Justice.Carthage Undergraduates □ HEMMERLING, PAMELA SUE.Junior Marketing and Management.Purdy HENDRICK, MICHAEL LYNN . . . Sophomore Physical Education.Cuba HENSLEY, BRENT LEE.Freshman General Business.Carthage HERTZBERG, TRACI JEAN.Freshman Radiologic Technology.Joplin HIBBS, LINN ALAN.Junior Physical Education.Wellington, Kan. HIGGINS, SONIA Y. .Junior Education.Lamar HILL, DONALD EDWARD.Junior Pre-Engineering.Joplin HILL, KAREN KIMLENE .Freshman Theatre.Cassville HODGE, PATRICIA J.Sophomore Undecided.Carthage HOLDER, JERRY DEE.Freshman Computer Science .Liberal HOLDING, LaDONNA MARIE . . Sophomore Accounting.Nevada HOLMES, ARLEIGH D.Junior Marketing and Management.Joplin HOLT, THOMAS ANDY .Sophomore Computer Science.Pleasant Hill HOPKINS, DON T..Freshman Pre-Medicine.Joplin HOUPT, DONALD E.Sophomore Communications.Joplin HOWELL, JOHN ERIC.Freshman General Business.Joplin HUDSON, EVERETT SCOTT.Junior Computer Science.Noel HUDSON, KATHRYN CELESTE.Junior Education.Wheaton HUGHES, BILL W. .Sophomore Automotive Technology . . . Baxter Springs, Kan. HULVEY, MELINDA D.Junior Criminal Justice.Columbus, Kan. HUNG, BERNARD N.Freshman Computer Science.Carthage INGRAM, CHERYL LYNN.Junior Mathematics.Joplin ISAACS, LEILANI M.Freshman Biology.Joplin JARAMILLO, JOAN DIANE.Sophomore Radiologic Technology.Joplin JAMES, KERI LYNN .Sophomore Communications .Bronaugh JOHNS, BOBBY.Junior General Business.Tampa, Fla. JOHNSON, KAREN LEE.Junior Education . Neosho JOHNSON, LEIGH ANN.Freshman Dental Hygiene.Joplin JOHNSTON, TRACY LYNN .Freshman Education.Carl Junction JOLITZ, RANDAL J.Sophomore Chemistry.Algongvin, Ill. JONES, MIKE STEVEN.Freshman Computer Science.Webb City JOYNER. MIKE JAMES.Freshman Pre-Engineering.Neck City KEELER, ESTHER L.Freshman Art .Neosho KEELING, MARK W.Freshman Mathematics.Joplin KEENEY, CHARLES.Freshman Pre-Medicine.Joplin 230 Undergraduates □ KELLOGG, JACKIE KAY.Junior Marketing and Management.Rich Hill KELLY, COLON D.Sophomore General Business.Carpentersville, Ill. KELLY, GEORGE T. .Lreshman Marketing and Management.Neosho KELLY, STEPHEN M.Lreshman Computer Science .Joplin KISER, KAREN LYNN.Freshman Undecided.St. Peters KLARNER, MICHAEL P. .Junior History.Carthage KLICHE, DAWN PAULINE .Junior Undecided.Howard Lake, Minn. KRAFT, TAMMY ANN.Freshman Paralegal Studies.Granby LAKEY, LOUIS LEROY.Junior Radiologic Technology.Iantha LANDERS, MELISSA ANN.Freshman Mathematics.Pineville LARIMORE, LARRY K.Freshman General Business.Joplin LeCOCQ, AMI R.Freshman Education .Diamond LEWELLEN, MARY SUE.Freshman Nursing.Gentry, Ark. LEWIS, TWYLA KAY.Freshman Undecided.Joplin LINDLEY, HENRY D.Sophomore Computer Science .Joplin LITTLE, DEE ANN.Sophomore Music .Reeds LOCKARD, DEBORAH FAYE .Junior Criminal Justice.Adrian LOGAL, ALAN JAY.Freshman Economics and Finance.Joplin LOGSTON, JEANNE.Sophomore Psychology.Hinsdale, Ill. LONGENECKER, MARK L.Junior Education.Joplin LOVESJOY, ANTHONY L.Freshman Undecided.Carthage MACIAS, ANDREAS.Sophomore Undecided.Webb City MAIN, MARLA J.Freshman Physical Education.Lamar MAJESKI, JOE J.Sophomore Undecided .Algonquin, Ill. MAJOR, CHERYL J.Freshman Undecided.Webb City MALLOS, KATHELEEN.Sophomore Computer Science.Webb City MANNING, ELISSA A.Junior Communications.Southwest City MANUEL, LaDONNA JANE.Freshman General Business.Greenfield MARION, CARY D.Junior General Business.Neosho MASON, JOYCE DIANE.Freshman Education .Neosho MAYER, KENNY DAVID.Freshman General Business.Neosho MAYES, LINDA S.Sophomore Computer Science.Webb City MAYFIELD, PAMELA G.Freshman Physical Education.Ash Grove McBRIDE, MARK ALAN.Freshman Psychology.Danville, Ill. McGAUGH, RON CRAIG.Sophomore Economics and Finance.Carl Junction Undergraduates □ 232 McKINLEY, VICKIE L.Junior Marketing and Management .Nevada MEEKS, VHONDA CATHERINE . . . . Freshman Marketing and Management.Monett MEFFERT, CINDY L.Sophomore Criminal Justice.Louisville, Ken. MILLARD. TODD WESLEY.Sophomore General Business.Joplin MILLER, MICHELLE LYNN.Freshman Dental Hygiene.Joplin MONTGOMERY, LAURA CHRISTINE. .Junior Education.West Plains MOORE, MARQUERITA.Freshman Mathematics ..Joplin MOORE. RICHARD MICHEAL.. Junior Criminal Justice.Neosho MORTON, DAVID ALAN.Freshman Computer Science.Carthage MURDOCK, JULIE ANN .Freshman Undecided.Camdenton MURPHY, ANGIE G.Freshman Mathematics.Marionville MURRAY, SHERYL ANN.Sophomore Physical Education.Lamar MYERS, CHRISTY LYNN.Freshman General Business.Carterville NAPPIER, JUDY ANN.Sophomore Accounting.Carthage NEFF, LINDA D.Freshman Nursing.Carl Junction NEILL, KARLA RUTH.Junior Education.Lockwood NEUENSCHWANDER, DEBBIE J. . Freshman Communications.Deepwater NEWBERRY, J. SCOTT.Freshman Undecided.Harrison, Ark. NGUYEN, DONG C.Sophomore Automotive Technology.Carthage NICHOLS, TONYA KAY .Freshman Undecided.Rich Hill NICKESON, MELINDA ANN.Freshman Physical Education.Webb City NORTON, TRACEY ANNETTE .... Sophomore General Business.Joplin OETTING, MARTIN C.Junior Communications.Joplin OGDEN, DAVID EDWARD .Freshman General Business.Carthage O ' NEAL, TRACY C.Freshman Dental Hygiene.Mountain Grove PARKER, ANDREW JAMES.Freshman Chemistry.Joplin PARKINS, JENNIFER LYNN.Freshman Marketing and Management.Rolla PATRICK, MICHELLE, RENE .Junior General Business.Joplin PALLUS, JEFF L.Freshman Pre-Pharmacy.Neosho PECK, SALLY JO.Junior Computer Science .Monett PERKINS, JOANNA LEE .Sophomore Nursing.Nevada PERRY, DEBI ANN.Freshman Accounting .Carterville PETTY, LAURA LEA.Freshman Nursing.Diamond PFLUG, PHIL.Freshman Pre-Vet erinary.Joplin PHELPS, DAN R.Freshman Mathematics.Riverton, Kan. Undergraduates □ PHILLIPS, MARIANNE.Sophomore Accounting.Carthage PHILLIPS, SHIRLENE.Sophomore Computer Science.Jasper PHILLIPS, STEVEN G.Freshman Undecided.Joplin PLATZ, MELISSA.Freshman Education.Rogers, Ark. PLILER. JAN.Freshman Undecided.Webb City PORTENIER, SANDRA J.Freshman Accounting.Greenwood POTTER, LAURA L.Sophomore General Business .Seminole, Fla. PRATER, MICHAEL E. Freshman Undecided.Joplin PRATT, RONDA SUE.Freshman History.Nevada PRITCHETT J., OVIE LEE.Sophomore Art.Webb City PRIVETT, PATRICIA LOUISE.Sophomore Marketing and Management. . . Van Buren, Ark. PUFAHL, LISA DeANN.Freshman Sociology.Joplin RAINE, MICHELE A.Junior Education.Shell Knob RANK, ANITA YVONNE.Freshman Mathematics.Lincoln RAWLINS, IRMA H.Junior Office Administration.Webb City RAY, STEVEN L.Junior Art.Picher, Okla. REED.ROBIN L.Junior Education .Grove, Okla. REPPLINGER, RONNIE SKILES . . Freshman Marketing and Management.Joplin RHOADES, GARY WAYNE.Freshman English.Joplin RIVERA, MARIE L.Freshman Undecided.Naples, Fla. ROBERTS, EDA HOUGAARD.Freshman Undecided.Carthage ROY, ROGER L.Sophomore Biology.Webb City RYUN, LEASA D.Sophomore Education.Carthage RYUN, TRESA D.Sophomore Ed ucation.Carthage SANDERS, EMILY GWYN .Junior Communications.Reeds SCHLUETER, RENA LEA.Freshman Undecided.Rich Hill SCHREIWEIS, MELODY JO.Freshman General Business.Milo SCHWEGMAN, DONNA JEAN.Freshman Undecided.Kalispell, Mon. SCOTT, SHANNON LEE.Freshman Undecided.Columbia, Md. SEEYLE, ANNABELLE J.Freshman Art .Joplin SHAFFER, GREG SCOTT .Junior Psychology.Sarcoxie SHARKEY, GREG D.Freshman Economics and Finance.Seneca SHARPE, MICHAEL E.Junior Education.J°pH n SHAVER, SHARON MARIE Freshman General Business.Joplin SHELBY, JERRI LYNN.Freshman Paralegal Studies.Osceola Undergraduates □ 233 SHERMAN, JONNA JEAN.Freshman Undecided.Webb City SHOUP, GREGORY L.Freshman Drafting and Design.Carl Junction SIMON, KIMBERLY D.Freshman Marketing and Management.Duenweg SISSECK, MARTHA CHRISTINE . . . Freshman Social Science.Oronogo SLEMMER, LORETTA DIANA.Junior Nursing .Neosho SMART, STEPHEN PAUL.Freshman Undecided.Webb City SMILES, SHERRILYNN.Sophomore Medical Technology.Neosho SMITH. LYSA LYNN .Sophomore Communications.El Paso, Tex. SMITH, STEPHEN PAUL .Freshman Undecided.Webb City SNEARLY, MICHAEL E.Sophomore Accounting.J oplin SOUTHERN, CHAD LEE.Freshman Accounting.Neosho STAFFORD. JANICE A.Junior Marketing and Management.Lamar STEBBINS, KREN KATHLEEN.Junior Sociology.Joplin STEWART, STEVEN W. .Freshman Communications.Reeds Spring STIM, TAMI RENE.Junior Accounting.Joplin STOT, CATHY ANN.Freshman Psychology.Galena, Mo. STRATTON, DARIN V.Freshman Undecided .Golden City STUDEBAKER, GLENN E.Junior Biology.Sarcoxie SUMPTER. MIKE E.Freshman General Business.Webb City SZOT, SANDY ANN .Freshman Biology.Reeds Spring TATE, DERRIL P..Sophomore Computer Science .Joplin TAYLOR, TERESA DAWN .Freshman Nursing.Carthage THELEN, MELISSA C.Junior Education .Joplin THOMAS, JOYCE E.Junior Education .Duenweg THORNBRUGH, DANA LORENE .Junior Education.Stockton TINSLEY, J. BLAKE .Junior Drafting and Design .Anderson TIPPETT, SUZANNE DENISE.Freshman Music.Auxvasse TISDALE, CHARLES ALEXANDER Freshman Nursing.Carthage TODD, BETH ANN .Junior Accounting.Lamar TODD, ELIZABETH ANN.Sophomore Undecided.Peculiar TRIMBLE, TAMMY GALE.Sophomore Pre-Medicine.Joplin TRIPLETT, ALDON JUAN.Junior Communications.Neosho TUCKER, KARIN BETH.Junior Education.Cassville TURNER, ROBERT SHELDON.Freshman Law Enforcement.Galena, Kan. UTO, EURIKA L.Freshman General Business.Miami, Okla. Undergraduates □ VANZANDT, LUCRETIA AURELIA . Freshman Physical Education.Washburn VARNER. JAN LYNN.Sophomore Communications.Noel VAVRA, SARA JEANETTE .Freshman Pre-Engineering.Joplin VERHOFF, RENEE LYNN.Freshman Communications.Wheaton VOWELL, DONNA SUE.Freshman General Rusiness.Carterville WAGGONER, BERNIE LEROY.Freshman Drafting and Design.Lamar WATSON, LARRY LEE.Freshman Marketing and Management.Monett WATSON, PATRICIA R.Sophomore Accounting.Joplin WATSON, PENNY ANN.Sophomore Education.Baxter Springs, Kan. WHITE, JOHN D.Freshman Undecided.Festus WHITE, KERRI GAYLE.Freshman Education.Joplin WHITEHILL, ANDY BOB.Freshman Pre-Engineering.Miami, Okla. WILHELM, LaNITA K.Sophomore Education.Lamar WILLIAMS, ANNETTE QUYNJEAN Freshman General Business.Sarcoxie WILLIAMS, DAN E.Freshman Art.Granby WILLIAMS, PHYLISS M.Junior Biology.Picher, Okla. WILLMAN, JAMES D.Freshman Criminal Justice.Rich Hill WILSON, ANTHONY AARON.Freshman General Business.Joplin WITHERSPOON, SHIRLEEN A.Freshman Dental Hygiene .Webb City WOMACK, MARGARET JO.Junior Physical Education .Russellville, Ark. WOODS, DARREN D.Freshman Undecided.Joplin WOOLDRIDGE, CHRISTI ANN.Junior Dental Hygiene.Tulsa, Okla. WUELLNER, DAVID L.Junior Marketing and Management.Joplin YORK. BRADLEY TODD.Sophomore General Business.Baxter Springs, Kan. YORK, HEIDI ELIZABETH.Freshman Education.Baxter Springs, Kan. YOUNG, LAURA E.Freshman Nursing.St. Charles ZABASNIKI. ALFRED LEONARD . .Freshman General Business.Joplin ZABASNIKI, E. JOAN .Junior Education.Joplin Undergraduates □ 235 ; ACKISS, DAVID L. Department of English ALBRIGHT, LARRY R. Department of Physical Sciences ANDERSON, CAROL J. Department of Education ATKINSON, STEPHEN C.B. Department of English BAACK, DONALD E. School of Business Administration BABBITT, BRIAN C. Department of Psychology BAIAMONTE, VERNON D. Head, Department of Physical Sciences BAILEY, ROBERT E. Department of Social Sciences (Sociology) BARRETT, GENE School of Business Administration BANKS, MICHAEL E. Department of Education BEARD, SALLIE L. 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Maintenance MURRAY, MARTHA Maintenance MURRAY, MARYBETH Secretary (English) NORMAN, BRENDA Secretary (Technology—Dean’s Office) PATCHIN, CONNIE Secretary (Communications) PETERMAN, MICHAEL L. Security PICKETT, LORI Secretary (Office Services) PLUMMER, DON Maintenance RICHARDSON, SUAN PBX Operator RILEY, DON Security RUSSELL, RALPH P. Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager POTTER, TROY Maintenance SANDERS, DANNY Maintenance SCHALLER, DEBBIE Secretary (Men’s Athletics) SHEMBER, CARLENE Secretary (Library) SHOUSE, SIDNEY S. Controller SIMS, TOM Security SLUSHER, DENNIS Information Specialist SMART, CONNIE Secretary (Financial Aids) SMITH, LYNN Secretary (Academic Services) SPENCER, BARBARA JEAN Secretary (Security) SPRINGER, JERRY Maintenance STEBBINS, JANICE Secretary (Maintenance) STEELE, SHIRLEY Maintenance TAYLOR, STEVE Accountant THROOP, DAVID Purchasing Agent TITUS, GALE E. Computer Operations Supervisor TOWNSEND, GLORIA Secretary (Academic Vice President’s Office) TURNER, DAVID Maintenance WAHL, ROYCE Computer Operator WALKUP, KATHY Secretary (Business Office) ”243 244 Staff □ WAWRZYNIAK, MICHAEL J. Maintenance WHITE, LEO Maintenance WHITEHILL, MARILYN S. Secretary (Fine Arts) WILLIS, CAROLE Secretary (Women’s Athletics) WILSON, KAREN Secretary (Placement Office) WILSON, LEROY Maintenance WOLD, MERLYN Maintenance WOOD, AL Maintenance WOOD, FLOYD Maintenance WOODY, ONA MAE Secretary (Bookstore) ZIMMERHAKL, KATHLEEN Secretary (Office Administration) (Above) Don Mosley, audio-video technician, repairs a College computer. (Right) Leroy Wilson, a member of the maintenance staff, washes the College bus. 1 ] 9 3 3 = 3 5 na a a warns Highlights of the 1983-84 year and the graduating seniors are included in this volume because no year at South ern deserves to be forgotten. The 1984 Crossroads was not printed, regretfully, because the material was not completed in enough volume or quality to produce the kind of yearbook Southern ' s students deserve, it takes far more dedication, determination, and plain old hard work than most students realize or are even willing to give. This volume is testament that a few students still do care. A special thanks to the new Crossroads advisor Chad Stebbins and the 1985 staff for sharing space to record that there was a 1983-84 year at Southern, and a pretty good one at that! Gwen Hunt Public Information Director, Former Crossroads advisor - ARMSTRONG, LISA Communications RAILEY, LINDA Special Education RAKER, JOHN Communic ations RAKER, DAVID Art RAKER, GLEN Marketing-Management RALL, WAYNE Mathematics BANES, DONETTE Special Education BARNES, ROCKY Secondary English 1984 Seniors q 247 Homecoming 83 Although the Missouri Western Griffons dampened Homecoming spirit by beating the Lions 17-10, Homecoming Week as a whole was anything but uneventful. Homecoming events included a ' Popcorn Day ' a pep rally at Spiva Park in downtown Joplin, and a dance at Billingsly Student Center. Kokomomo provided music for the dance. Homecoming Week also included the first annual CAB-Student Senate sponsored Talent Show. Awards of $125 each were given to the first place vocalist and in¬ strumental variety skits; $50 for overall second place; $25 for third; and $50 for the best gong-show skit. A cookout and pep rally was held at the pavillion near the biology pond and featured the crowning of Homecoming Queen Mindy Woodfill, senior psychology major, by College President Julio Leon. An unexpected event occurred Friday morning as a group of evangelists from Ozark Bible Institute of Neosho attracted crowds of students outside Billings¬ ly Student Center. Principal leaders of the group were George Jed and Cindy Smock. The group ' s demonstration was basically one of con¬ demnation; they condemned such things as make-up, designer jeans, drinking, drugs, homosexuality, and openly expressed disapproval of other religions. Reactions by students were largely the same —they agreed the group ' s purpose was Christian-oriented, but believed the group ' s approach was wrong. Homecoming Queen Mindy Woodfill, senior psychology major, and escort walk back to the sidelines after the halftime royalty ceremony. BOAN, SHAWN History BRAATZ-ROSS, LOUISE Accounting BRIGHT, DEBORAH SUE Political Science BROCKETT, LINDA Business Education BRUNE, CHRISTINE Accounting BURRIS, TAMMY Psychology CALLAWAY, TONYA Psychology CALVIN, KIM Elementary Education 1985 Homecoming DAVIDSON, JOHN Business DAVIS, KENNETH Econ. Finance DAWSON, ANNE English 1984 Seniors □ 249 In The Importance of Being Earnest , Gerrie Ellen Johnston as Cecily and Leslie Bowman as Gwendolyn trade witty insults. In the children s theatre production of Little Women , Debbie foster played Meg, Kim Estle portrayed Jo; Janet Kemm, Marmee; Christie Amos, Amy; and Mikell Hager, Beth. DODSON, GARY Physics DODSON, GAYOLA Math EDDY, ANITA Elementary Education ELLIS, JUDITH Law Enforcement EVANS, JAMES Elementary Education FAIRBANKS, JUDITH English DENTON, GLENDA Elementary Education DONATTI, JANET Business 250 1984 Theatre □ ■ Pamela Lutes as Tillie and Jenny Lorkin as Nanny share a tender moment in Paul Zindel ' s The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. Theatre ' 84 The footprint of The Reluctant Dragon amazes villagers Rox¬ anne Wotring, Scott Danley, and Linda Pierson. John Ailing as Antosha nervously considers the advances of Anna, played by Cindy Courtright in Neil Simons The Good Doctor. FARMER, STANLEY Accounting GETTY, SHARON Business GHO, JOE Marketing GILBRETH, DONNA Art GOADE, JENNIFER Elementary Education GRAY, PAMELA Dental Hygiene GREER, RUTH Communications GRINZINGER, JEANNE Accounting 1984 Seniors □ 251 Campus Life ' 83-84 (Above) Marjorie Melton, sophomore, rises from the water all smiles during her scuba-diving class. (Left) Daphne Massa and Sherry Grissom, junior communica¬ tions majors, and Marty Oetting, sophomore communications major, compose pages for the Chart. HARPER, DERRA Computer Prog. HERTZBERG, TERI Elementary Education HOBBS, FRANK Drafting Design HOOD-HUNT, BARBARA Accounting HUTCHENS, LORI Dental Hygiene INGRAM, CYNTHIA Biology IRELAND, JUDY Marketing IRVIN, WILMA Office Adm. 252 1984 Student Activities □ (Above) Members of Kappa Alpha fraternity participate in an intramural flag football game. (Left) Dr. Stephen Gale, professor of English, lets his students enjoy a spring afternoon on the lawn outside Hearnes Hall. (Below) Dr. Michael Banks, associate professor of education, blows a whistle to begin a race at the annual area Special Olympics. JAY, DIANNA Office Adm. JAY, SHARON Elementary Education JOHNSON, KEVIN Industrial Arts KADERLY, DOROTHY Accounting KATZFEY, RICK Computer Systems KNIGHT, LISA Mathematics KRIEWALL, RANDY Accounting LAIRD, DAVID Marketing 1984 Seniors □ 253 LAYTON, MARGARET Accounting LEACH, ADELING Business Adm. LEE, JAMES Education History LEHIGH, TIM Business Adm. LESSMAN, PATRICIA Special Education LINDSEY, DEBRA Nursing LINDSEY, DARREN Health LINN, DONNA Elementary Education 254r _ LIVINGSTON, JOHN Computer Science LOWREY, KATHRYN Accounting LOWREY, STAN Sociology MAXWELL, JO LYNNE Biology MAYES, BOBBIE Marketing MCGINTY, MELISSA Elementary Education MEREDITH, JOHN Communications MILLARD, CECIL Marketing 1984 Seniors Southern Sports 1983-84 Missouri Southern teams generally enjoyed successful seasons in 1983-84. Coach Jim Frazier ' s football Lions claimed a record of 9-2-0, their best season since the national champion¬ ship team of 1972. Southern had a 7-0 mark and was ranked second in the NAIA before dropping a 17-10 deci¬ sion to Missouri Western on Homecoming. Harold Noirfalise, the CSIC ' s premier running back, began the season with over 2,000 yards rushing and later became Southern ' s all-time leading rusher. The Lady Lions basketball team also enjoyed quite a successful season. They compiled a 22-6 overall record and finished second in the CSIC and NAIA District 16 playoffs. Sophomores Margaret Womack, center, and Becky Fly, guard, paced the Lady Lions that season. The men ' s basketball squad, under the direction of coach Chuck Williams, compiled a 15-14 record. The Lions placed fifth in the CSIC, and made it to the semifinals in the District 16 playoffs. Senior guard Carl Tyler became the Lions ' all-time scoring leader. He finished his four-year career at Southern with 1,902 points, breaking the mark of 1,776 set by John Thomas from 1969-73. The Lady Lions volleyball squad compiled a record of 42-10-1, the most wins in Southern volleyball history. The squad also captured first place in the Lady Lion Invitational. Coach Hal Bodon completed his 10th winning season at the helm of Southern ' s soccer team. The team, dominated by freshmen, had a record of 12-6-1. Southern ' s baseball squad recorded 22 wins and the same number of losses, and placed third in the District 16 playoffs. The Lady Lions softball team had 19 wins against 16 losses. Freshman standout Cheryl Selby pitched 27 of the games and compiled a record of 16-11. Lisa Cunningham, second base, received all-conference and all¬ district honors. Mark Unger paced the Lions golf squad with medalist honors in the District 16 tourney. The Lions were District 16 team champions, and went on to the national tournament. The Lion mascot encouraged fan sup¬ port during football games. MOORE, NANCY Marketing NEWBY, ELBA English NEWBY, LIZBETH Communications NODLER, JONCEE Art ORCUTT, FLORENCE Art O’RILEY, DAWN Elementary Education PATTERSON, JOHN Criminal Justice PERIMAN, SHALAINE Special Education 256 1984 Sports □ Missouri Southerns football team was ranked No. 2 in the nation part of the 1983 season. Jerry Powell, middle linebacker, tackles a Missouri Western runner. In 1983, the Lions ' soccer team finished with a record of 12-6-1. PHAM, NGHIEP Art POWERS, CARLA Communications PRIGMORE, TERRY Accounting PYLE, KEVIN Business RABE, KRISTI Accounting RASOR, MERRI BETH Accounting RHODES, SANDI History Education ROBERDS, JOE Law Enforcement 1984 Seniors p r pm □25 Athletic trainer Kevin Lampe administers electro-shock treat- Carl Tyler (Mo. 14) became Missouri Southerns all-time career ment to Ron Harris, flanker. scoring leader in February 1984. ROBINSON, JULIE English Education RODERICK, DAVE Physical Education ROZELL, SHERRY Elementary Education RUSCHA, CINDY Physical Education SANDERLIN, KEVIN Accounting SATER, STEVE Industrial Education SCHECKER, CHERYLON Criminal Justice SEARCY, JOYCE Elementary Education 1984 Sports 2D On Womens basketball coach Jim Phillips disputes a referees call during one of the team s many victories. Cindy Lauth, junior, swings a bat during women ' s softball practice. Under coach Randy Sohosky, the Lion golfers finished strong. SELLERS, DEBBIE General Business SHELDON, JOSIE Medical Technology SNELLING, PAMELA Criminal Justice STEPHENS, DIANE Psychology STEPHENSON, CHERYL Accounting STEWARD, RONALD Marketing STIDHAM, LYN Rodiology STIPP, DIANA Elementary Education v l 1984 Seniors □ 259 Meadowview Hospital employees ' kidnap President Julio Leon as part of an American Heart Association fund drive. STRICKER, DEBBIE Sociology SWEARINGIN, JOANNA Psychology SWINGLE, ALTONIA Information Systems TUPPER, LORRY Psychology WORLEY, CINDY Physical Education WHISENHUNT, KIMBERLY Marketing WHITEHEAD, SANDRA Music Education WILKERSON, SUSAN General Business ' MUUnd 260 r A Ackerson, Kristi 247 Ackiss, David 114, 236 Adams, Brenda 247 Adams, Kelly 226 Adams, Lance 126 Addison, Lee Ann 164 Aery, Shaila 20, 23 Afanador, Margarita 226 Afton, Gary 215 Al-Amoudi, Abdul 173 Al-Amoudi, Abdullah 173 Al-Amoudi, Alosalam 173 Al-Amoudi, Mahmoud 173 Archer, Jinger 226 Albers, Ron 73 Albright, Larry 236 Aldridge, Charliene 241 Alexander, Debbie 218 Alexander, Thomas 218 Al-Katani, Hamad 173 Allen, Kathy Jo 226 Allen, Sean 167 Ailing, John 251 Alsina, Monsy 127 Alsina, Rosa 127 Alumbaugh, Ron 247 Amos, Christie 16, 126, 154, 165, 226, 250 Anderson, Carol 256 Anderson, Mary 83, 241 Andrews, Jeffrey 226 Andrews, Laurie 170, 218 Andreas, Amy 226 Andrus, Toni 226 Andrea, Dorothy 24 Anthonydan, Nguyen 226 Armstrong, Lisa 247 Aquino, Autumn 126, 179 Arnall, Catherine 218 Arner, Guy 170 Arnold, Jackie 226 Arnold, Lori 226 Asbell, Harry 24 Ash, Janice 226 Ashmore, David 154, 157 Asperos, Nicos 173 Athey, Teresa 226 Atkinson, Stephen 65, 236 B Baack, Donald 236 Babb, John 163 Babbitt, Brian 2 4, 236 Babbitt, Melanie 226 Baiamonte, Vernon 236 Bailey, Linda 247 Bailey, Robert 236 Baines, Michael 165 Baker, David 11, 18, 154, 166,218, 247 Baker, Glen 247 Baker, John 247 Baker, Judy 226 Baker, Todd 226 Baldwin, Mary 177 Baldwin, Mandy 225 Bales, Deanne 225 Ball, Mary 226 Ball, Wayne 165, 247 Banes, Donette 247 Banks, Michael 236, 253 Barber, Lara 135, 226 Barker, Cheryl 166 Barker, Greg 15, 169, 218 Barnes, Brenna 97 Barnes, Rocky 247 Barrett, Gene 236 Barry, Jim 33 Bartkoski, Kent 48, 169 Bartlett, Betty 24 Barton, Deanna 226 Basham, Dale 226 Bastian, Nancy 24 Baysinger, Lana 206, 226 Beam, Debbie 226 Beard, Sallie 88, 89, 236 Beaty, Linda 226 Beauchamp, Janet 157 Beckett, Vince 197 Belcher, Jill 226, 127 Belk, Floyd 4, 22, 88, 115, 119, 134, 236 Belk, Melody 226 Bell, Bobby 226 Bell, Dan 167 Bell, Suzanne 124 Benham, Gary 213 Bennish, David 226 Berg, Rick 209, 226 Bergin, Jeff 10, 11 Barry, Dale 226 Bertch, Fred 236 Billingsly, Leon 101 Billingsly, Sue 130, 131, 133, 236 Bingman, David 139, 236 Binns, Deborah 218 Blades, Robyn 226 Blaine, Michelle 226 Blythe, Lisa 226 Boan, Shawn 248 Bodon, Hal 151, 194, 195 Bodon, Mike 195 Bogle, Kathy 226 Bolyard, Nancy 218 Boman, Arlene 168, 218 Bone, Rocky 226 Booe, Julia 226 Bottorff, Lisa 177, 218 Bowman, Betty 236 Bowman, Joyce 86, 157, 158, 159, 236 Bowman, Leslie 157, 159, 250 Boyde, Jean Lynnette 227 Braatz, Ross 248 Brandt, Tricia 227 Branstetter, Brenda 161 Bratatt, Frank 177 Brauberger, Joe 126 Brietzke, Milton 86, 154, 158, 236 Brietzke, Trij 86, 158 Brigance, David 24 Bright, Dean 10, 11, 166, 227 Bright, Deborah 248 Brill, Michelle Renee 227 Brockett, Linda 248 Brothers, John 163 Brower, Tony 11, 154 Brown, Anna 170 Brown, James F. 236 Brown, Rhea 154 Brown, Rob 227 Bruce, Donna 54 Bruffett, Ann 161 Brumback, James 219 Brumley, Elaine 126 Brune, Christine 248 Bryant, Steve 161, 227 Bryson, Mike 194 Buchanan, Melfin 218 Burdick, Randy 227 Burgess, Paul 186, 214 Burgess, Robbi 166 Burris, Brad 163, 227 Burris, Tammy 248 Burrows, Julie 14, 15, 138, 218 Burton, Jeffrey Scott 227 Butkievich, Ed 152 Buus, S. Clark 169, 227 Byers, Deborah 236 c Cable, Deborah 24 Cacomb, Judy 166 Cadwallader, Scott 154, 157 Caldwell, Susan 154 Callaghan, Suzanne 218 Callaway, Tonya 248 Calvin, Kim 248 Campbell, Carmen 227 Campbell, David 227 Campbell, Jason 227 Campbell, Jean 49, 126, 154, 165, 227 Campbell, Lori 126, 227 Can, Eric 177 Capehart, Diana 227 Capehart, Tim 249 Capron, Ann 161, 227 Carie, Janetta Lynn 227 Carlin, Teresa 170 Carnahan, Doug 107, 124, 236 Carney, Carmen 5, 75, 256 Carnine, A1 56, 167, 236 Cartee, DeWayne 126, 219 Carter, Barbara 2 9 Carter, Connie 2 9 Carter, James 154, 157, 158 Carter, Judy 227 Caruthers, Robyn 148 Cass, Allen 124, 126, 127, 181 Castellanos, Juan 24 Cates, Laura 227 Cavanaugh, Mike 177 Ceh, Jim 126 Chandler, Lashelle 178 Chappell, Gregory 227 Charles, David 75 Chew, Geneva 65, 2 9, 249 Childress, Doug 227 Choate, Ronald 227 Chou, Ning-Yin 256 Chrisman, Chris 137 Christensen, Val 110, 236 Christodoulou, Beth 227 Clack, Donna 24 Clark, Robert 256 Claussen, Sam 157, 159, 236 Clausser, Paul 227 Clay, Tony 71 Clemmons, Bill 108, 241 Clemmons, Debby 97 Clifton, Bill 24 Cline, Cindy 227 Cline, Doug 163 Coble, Robert 249 Coffey, Bob 55 Coiner, Kay 249 Cole, Jill 227 Cole, Missy 126 Cole, Laura 227 Cole, Nathanial 256 Coleman, Tammy 227 Collings, Randyle 227 Collins, Nelson 135 Compton, Edith 256 Conboy, Judith 84, 236 Conner, Debbie 227 Connor, Ralph 2 5 Cook, Barbara 164 Cook, Clarence 228 Cook, Jim 182 Cooper, Kay 228 Cooper, Duane 162 Corcoran, Eric 135 Corsbie, Shirley 170 Cottrell, Carl 163, 228 Courtright, Cindy 25 Coury, Kay 161 Cox, Dena 191, 192, 193 Cox, Douglas 135 Cox, Janie 161, 229 Cox, Shelly Rae 228 Cragin, John 54, 88, 91, 236 Crane, Patricia 24 Crawford, William 135 Crimmins, John 195 Critchfield, John 177 Cromer, Carl 91, 241 Cross, Angelique 229 Cross, Cathy 28 Crow, Debra Ann 228 Cullers, Deanna Lee 228 Culwell, Beverly 161, 236 Cunningham, Carolyn 90, 137,236 Cunningham, Lisa 191, 215, 220 Curry, Michele Lynne 228 D Dalton, Sheri 2 5 Daniels, Loma 228 Danley, Scott 25 Daniels, Shawna 164 Darby, Randy 186 Darlington, Debra 228 Davenport, Larry 167 Davenport, Verlene 228 Daugherty, David 249 Davidson, John 249 Davidson, Tom 195 Davis, Kenneth 249 Davis, Robert 220 Dawson, Anne 249 DeArmond, Mary 256 Dennis, Cathy 60 Denton, Glenda 250 DeWitt, Annette 228 Dickey, Doug 166 Diefenderfer, Jennifer 92, 228 Dilbeck, Jill 228 Dill, John 228 Dishman, Darral 110, 111 Dixon, David 97 Dobbs, David 256 Dodson, Gary 250 Dodson, Gayola 250 Dodson, Tina 228 Doennig, Randy 167 Dolence, Glenn 4, 22, 25, 101, 107, 134, 141, 237 Dolence, Myrna 98, 257 Dollarhide, Paul 154, 157, 158, 159 Donahue, Terry Alan 228 Donatti, Janet 250 Donatti, Laura Ann 228 Done, Robert 228 Dorman, David 166 Dorsey, Donna 24 Doss, Teresa 228 Dove, Mary Lou 98, 112, 139, 237 Drake, Kelly 166 Dressier, Don 162 Dry, Tim 52, 163, 241 Drybread, Marty 228 Dryden, Jim Michael 228 Dryer, Lloyd 110, 111 Dudley, Shelda 165, 228 Dugan, Howard 18, 101, 241 Duncan, Jeff 162 Dunford, Joyce 228 Dunn, Judy 85, 24 Durbin, Mike 214 Durham, Vikki 228. Dursky, Jan 257 Durst, Reinhart 257 Dworaczyk, Teddy 220 E Earney, Steve 257 Earnhart, Kim 161 Easterday, Leland 170, 237 Eastin, Tim 118, 122, 124, 125, 126 Easton, Sheena 142, 143 Ebsch, Michael 24 Eddy, Anita 250 Edmonds, Debbie 24 Elick, Gerald 257 Elick, Jeanne 168, 220 Elick, Mary 68, 149, 237 Ellefsen, Brad 154, 158 Ell iff, Lee 49, 228 Elliott, William 70 Ellis, Judith 250 Ellis, Ronald 257 Ely, James 195, 228 Emery, Denise 24 Emge, Karen 225 Endicott, Mistie Dawn 228 Enlow, Richard 228 Ensminger, Mary 58 Elping, Nancy Elaine 228 Epperson, Colleen 228 Epstein, Emily 257 Erwin, Tracy 161 Estes, Brian 104, 105, 241 Estle, Kim 250 Evans, Angie 164 Evans, Becky 228 Evans, David 89, 257 Evans, Gary 18, 19, 241 Evans, James 250 Evans, LeAnne 154, 228 Evans, Pam 90, 237 Evans, Rick 49, 154, 157, 228 Everett, Cindy 228 Everitt, Connie 126, 127, 135, 228 Evinger, Kathi 166 F Fairbanks, Judith 250 Fagan, Carolyn 168 Farmer, Stanley 25 Fast, Betty Jo 229 Feller, Steve 66 Fenstermacher, Paul 160 Finder, Teresa 257 Finke, Carl 257 Finton, Dick 48, 257 Flood, Sinead 173 Foos, Glenda 177, 229 Forbis, Steve 186 Forsman, Sally 220 Foster, Debbie 250 Foster, James 229 Foster, Julie 137 Foster, Ron 104, 105, 241 Fowler, Danny 2 2 Fowler, Gerry 54 Fowler, Jon 26, 110, 237 Fox, Howard 229 Frame, Lance 67 France, Syrenia 55, 154 Francisco, Johnny-Mar Juan 229 Franz, Cindy 170 Frazier, James 187, 188, 237 Fredrick, Jennell 127, 167, 229 Fredrick, Mary 164 Freitas, Mary 126, 229 Freitas, Richard Alan 229 Frencken, Greg 229 Friend, Michelle 229 Friend, Sara Jean 220 Frost, Bob 100, 241 Fry, Jo Ann 24 Fugitt, Vicki 59 Fullerton, Barbara 169, 220 Fullerton, Darren 229 Funderburk, Lisa 122, 124, 126, 220 Funderburk, Mark 79 G Gad berry, Scott 2 5 Gaddie, Lucinda 229 Gailbreath, John 29 Gale, Ashley 154 Gale, Stephen 22, 257, 255 Ganoung, Donnie 229 Gandara, Mark 2 2 Garber, Jeff 229 Garoutte, Christine 229 Garrett, Tresa Diane 229 Garrison, Pete 24 Garton, Greg 205, 229 Gentzler, Kevin 135 George, Jim 136 George, Kimberly 59 Gettemeier, Becky 191, 192, 220 Getty, Sharon 220, 251 Gho, Joe 25 Giesselmann, Rodney 257 Gilbert, James 22, 25, 96, 257 Gilbreth, Donna 25 Gillian, Dana 166 Gillian, Donna Jo 229 Gilliespie, Paula 41 Gilpin, Michael 137 Gladden, Kreta 89, 91, 130, 136, 137, 237 Glass, Sonny 151 Goade, Jennifer 25 Gockel, Harry 110 Godsey, Ellen 257 Godsey, Matt 40 Gollhoper, Mary Jo 126, 229 Good, Chuck 87 Good, John 98 Good, Todd 229 Goode, Dave 162 Goode, Larry 257 Gordon, David 175 Gosch, Leslie 229 Goswick, Jeff 55 Goverau, Renee 174, 214, 215 Graham, Gary 126 Graham, Todd 48 Grant, Mike 177 Graves, Brian 123, 124, 126, 127 Graves, John 22 Gray, James 55, 257 Gray, Pamela 25 Green, David 229 Greenlee, George 257 Greer, Kimberly 78 Greer, Ruth 25 Gregory, Jennifer 229 Greninger, Charles 24 Griffin, Betsy 170, 237 Griffith, Dave 48, 55, 139 Grigsby, Bill 6, 12, 13 Grim, Kathleen 257 Grinzinger, Jeanne 25 Grisham, Jeane 22 Grisham, Lori 10, 170, 221 Grissom, Sherry 221, 252 Groshart, Linda 22 Grote, Janice 11 Grote, Ron 195 Gubera, Conrad 56, 85, 110, 129, 237 Guggisberg, Lois 161 Gulick, Dana 166 Guillory, Jeff 229 Guinn, Richard 78 Guppy, Todd Alan 229 H Haddock, Cindy 148 Hagedorn, Mike 208 Hager, Mikell55, 154, 157, 158, 250 Halverson, Pat 169, 229 Hamilton, Greg 114 : 26 i Hamilton, Mary 33, 229 Hanson, Cara Jane 229 Harbaugh, Shara 166 Harber, Cynthia 59 Hardesty, Terry 24 Harmon, Richard 237 Harper, Debra 252 Harrell, Wayne 70, 237 Harris, Brent 89 Harris, Lee 62 Harris, Robert 237 Harris, Ron 258 Hartley, Irma 102 Hartnett, Tom 237 Harvill, nick 122, 124, 126, 127, 130, 132, 229 Hatfield, Karen 106, 129, 241 Havely, Pete 70, 237 Haverly, Cara 229 Hawkins, Larry 67 Hawthorne, Lil 191, 192, 221 Hayes, Joyce 127, 165, 229 Hayes, Marlene 221 Hayes, Sandra 221 Headley, Gary 22 Hedges, Brenda 22 Heinck, Curt 229 Helm, Curt 229 Hemmerling, Pamela 229 Henderson, Linda 241 Henderson, William 241 Hendrick, Michael 230 Hendrix, Jerald 238 Henkle, Staci 166 Hensley, Brent 167, 230 Hensley, Patricia 168 Henson, Janice Lynn 22 Henson, Kenneth 135 Henson, Lou 138, 242 Henson, Nancy Jo 22 Herford, Barbara 242 Hertzberg, Terri 225, 252 Hertzberg, Traci 230 fless, Garry 238 Hickam, Chris 107, 242 Hicks, Larry 148 Hicks, Sherry 148 Hicks, Teresa 170 Higgins, Robert 130, 131 Higgins, Sonia 127, 164, 230 Highland, Robert 238 Hill, Ed 49, 230 Hill, Janet 242 Hill, Karen 154, 158, 230 Hill, Raymond 56 Hitchborn, Jim 163 Hobbs, Prank 252 Hobson, Gene 66 Hodge. Patricia 230 Hodges, Shelly 191 Holder, Jerry Lee 230 Holding, LaDonna 98, 230 Holland, Charles 242 Hollifield, Mike 83, 242 Holloway, Bertha 150, 173 Holman, Tom 238 Holmes, Arleigh 126, 135, 162, 230 Holmgren, Jackie 164 Holt, Kathy 11 Holt, Steve 11 Holt, Thomas Andy 230 Holzworth, Lori 207 Honey, Delores 238 Hopkins, Don 230 Horn, Eddie 195 Horrell, Tara 126, 127, 181 Hosp, Danette 90, 97, 242 Houpt, Don 135, 230 Howell, John Eric 230 Hudson, Everett Scott 230 Hudson, Kathryn 230 Huey, Peter 37, 238 Hughes, Bill 230 Hughes, Peg 75 Hulvey, Melinda 230 Humphrey, Richard 21, 22, 23, 141, 238 Hung, Bernard 230 Hunt, Barbara 252 Hunt, Duane 86, 157, 158, 159. 238 Hunt, Gregory 135 Hunt. Gwen 22, 23, 82, 83. 110, 138, 157, 238 Hunter, Kathy 127 Hunter, Sheila 2 4, 2 5 Huron, Alfred 242 Hutchens, Lori 252 lliff, Lynn 49, 169, 215, 222 Ingram, Cheryl 230 Ingram, Cynthia 252 ipock, Betty 74, 238 Ireland, Judy 252 Irick, Greg 49, 222 Irvin, Wilma 252 Isaacs, Leilana 230 J Jackson, Brenda 157, 158, 159, 242 Jackson, James 4, 5, 32, 33, 34, 238 Jacobs, Marilyn 4, 2 , 1 2, 113, 114, 75, 238 Jacobs, Mike 163 Jae, Jana 145 James, Keri 230 James, Terry 119 Jaramillo, Joan 230 Jaswai, Jasbir 160, 238 Jay, Dianna 253 Jay, Sharon 253 Jeffords, Jai 170 Jeffries, Dwayne 137 Jennings, Brenda 193 Johns, Bobby 230 Johns, John 162 Johnson, Bernie 90 Johnson, Dennis 195 Johnson, Ewin 242 Johnson,Janet 165 Johnson, Karen 230 Johnson, Kevin 253 Johnson, Leigh 230 Johnson, Mary 242 Johnson, Ronald 222 Johnson, Sherri 222 Johnson, Stephanie 222 Johnston, Daniel 154 Johnston, Gerrie-Ellen 156, 158, 159, 250 Johnston, Tracy 230 Johnston, Wayne 109, 242 Jolitz, Randal 230 Jolly, Jack 238 Jones, Jeff 110 Jones, Kim 2 2 Jones, Lee 152 Jones, Mike 230 Jones, Tim 186, 215 Jones, Sandy 126 Joyner, Mike 230 Junkins, J. Merrell 4, 5, 80, 110, 238 K Kackley, Theresa 154 Kaderly, Dorothy 253 Kapoor, Rajiv 238 Karst, Larry 238 Karst, nancy 238 Kash Harrison 78, 146, 238 Kassab, Anthony 118 Ka sab, Maridan 75 Katzfey, Rick 253 Kaufman, Carol 74 Kaughman, M. 242 Keeler, Esther 167, 230 Keeney, Charles 167, 230 Keithley, Lisa 2 5 Kellogg, Jackie 231 Kelly, Bruce 238 Kelly, Colon 208, 231 Kelly, George 231 Kelly, Pat 137 Kelly, Steve 166, 231 Kelly, William B. 238 Kemm, Janet 154, 157, 158, 250 Kendrick, Wilbur 242 Kepler, Greg 222 Kersh, Diane 166 Key, Annette 222 Kilbane, Jeff 29 Kime, Becky 242 Kindred, Lora 170 Kiser, Karen 231 Klarner, Michael 231 Klenke, Gayle 199 Kliche, Dawn 199, 238 Kluthe, Pat 16, 91, 132, 238 Knapp, Beth 170 Knight, Lisa 253 Knowles, Patricia 238 Kohler, Sandy 126 Kolkmeyer, Dorothy 20, 21, 22, 242 Kollmeier, Susan 242 Kraft, Tammy 231 Kriewall, Randy 2 2, 253 Kukes, Judy 242 Kunkel, Kelli 22 L Laas, Virginia 230 LaBorde, Ken 154, 170 Laird, David 253 Lakey, Louis 231 Lamar, Sharon 161 Lambert, Joe 22, 64, 238 Lamoureux, Kim 177 Lampe, Kevin 74, 2 4, 238 Landers, Melissa 231 Lane, Linda 40 Lang, Howard 242 Langan, Ervin 238 Langan, Lee Ann 222 Larimore, Keith 238 Larimore, Larry 231 Larkin, Jenny 250 La Rose, Robert 225 Latty, Curtis 242 Laughlin, Tom 186, 187, 189 Lauth, Cindy 190, 191, 259 Lay, Kathy 89, 238 Layne, Evelyn 242 Layton, Margaret 254 Leach, Adeline 254 LeBas, George 222 Lecoca, Amy 231 Lee, James 126, 254 Lee, Robert 242 Lehigh, Tim 254 Lepkofker, Todd 2 2 Leitle, Charles 5, 160 Leon, Julio 5, 13, 20,21, 22, 23, 53, 110, 118, 130, 134, 139, 141, 238, 260 Leon, Nathan 20, 23 Leon, Vivian 11, 23, 130 Lepley, Scott 124, 125, 163 Lessman, Patricia 254 Letterman, Ellen 161 Lewellen, Mary 231 Lewis, Twyla 231 Lietz, Greg 135 Lindsey, Darren 254 Lindsey, Debra 254 Lindstedt, Martin 222 Linn, Donna 254 Lipira, Pat 191, 193, 214, 238 Little, Darla 168, 242 Little, Dee Ann 231 Livingston, Carol 242 Livingston, John 255 Livingston, William 68, 238 Lockard, Deborah 231 Logal, Alan 231 Logan, Laura 165 Logston, Jeanne 231 Long, Mildred 242 Longnecker, Mark 165. 231 Lovejoy, Anthony 162, 231 Lovell, Renee 214, 215 Lowrey, Kathryn 255 Lowrey, Stan 255 Luebber, Steve 53, 208 Lundstrom, JoBeth 165 Lutes, Pam 157, 159, 250 Lundien, Pay 16 M McBride, Mark 231 McClure, Darin 186 McCormick, Duane 195 McCormick, Gerry 242 McCreary, Dan 2 5 McDaniel, Audrey 78 McGaugh, Ron 231 McGinty, Melissa 255 McGuirk, Linda 242 McKay, Tricia 148 McKee, Carolyn 130, 132 McKee, Rhonda 148, 149 McKinley, Vickie 127, 160, 161,232 McMillen, Kristian 170 McNeil, William 135 McNorton, Andy 223 McQuality, Mike 214 McWilliams, Julie 177 Macias, Andres 231 Macy, Vincent 222 Maglaughlin, Ben 136, 137 Mahaffey, Brian 71 Main, Marla 231 Majeski, Joe 231 Major, Cheryl 231 Mallos, Katheleen 231 Malzahn, Ray 238 Manning, Elissa 127, 169, 231 Manuel, Donna 165, 231 Marion, Cary 231 Marion, Terry 37 Markman, Robert 114, 115, 238 Marlowe, Ann 65, 168, 238 Marsh, Kevin 208, 209 Marti, Sharri 166 Martin, Charles 242 Martin, Keith 166 Martin, Larry 4, 5, 68, 69, 239 Martin, Lee 177 Martin, Lester 242 Martin, Patricia 242 Mason, Joyce 48, 167, 231 Massa, Daphne 6, 110, 169, 222, 252 Massa, Richard 4, 52, 138, 239 Matthews, Wallace 242 Maupin, James 42, 56, 58, 239 Mayer, Kenny 23 Mayes, Bobbie 255 Mayes, Linda 173, 177, 231 Mayfield, Pamela 23 Mayfield, Pat 78 Mayfield, Sondra 170, 223 Maynard, Linda 242 Mays, Lyle 89, 91, 157 Maxton, Joyous 242 Maxwell, Jo Lynne 255 Meeks, Vhonda 232 Medlin, Annetta 242 Meffert, Cindy 232 Meister, Doug 154 Melton, Marjorie 252 Meredith, John 255 Merriam, Allen 139, 169, 173, 239 Merryman, Edward 239 Messick, John 239 Metz, Charles 148 Metz, Larry 167 Meyers, Beth 167 Meyers, Don 170 Millard, Cecil 255 Millard, Todd 232 Miller, Michelle 232 Miller, Robert 239 Miller, Scott 163 Mills, Larry 222 Milsap, Ronnie 255 Miner, Lorine 103, 239 Mitchell, Grace 4 Mitchell, Ron 136 Money, Jerry 170 Montgomery, Laura 232 Moore, Clem 242 Moore, Doug 15, 169 Moore, Harold 243 Moore, Marguerita 232 Moore, Nancy 256 Moore, Rebecca 223 Moore, Richard 232 Morgan, Kathy 160 Morgan, Miriam 243 Morgan, Ron 67, 239 Morrison, James 223 Morton, David 232 Mosher, Beth 170 Mosher, Melvyn 43, 239 Mosley, Donald 243 Moss, Charles 93, 243 Moss, Cindy 77 Moss, Hoyt 243 Motazedi, Allie 173 Motazedi, John 126 Mountjoy, Jennifer 154, 157 Mouser, Eugene 101, 239 Mulik, Pat 72, 73 Mulkey, Gary 239 Murdock, Julie 232 Murphy, Angie 200, 232 Murray, Martha 243 Murray, Mary Beth 243 Myers, Christy 232 N Nagel, Marty 186 Namelo, Basiano 173 Nappier, Judy 232 Nasralla, Eyyad 150, 173 Neff, Linda 232 Neill, Karla 232 Newby, Beth 256 Newby, Elba 223, 256 Neuenschwander, Debbie 232 Newberry, Jackie 232 Newcomb, Bil 166 Newcomb, Judy 166 Newcomb, Patricia 166 Nguyen, Dong 232 Nichols, Nancy 164 Nichols, Tonya 232 Nickerson, Melinda 126, 232 Nickolaisen, Robert 2 , 114, 239 Nitz, Brian 175 Nitz, Christy 223 Nix, Marvin 2 2 Noah, Debbie 126. 170 Nodler, Charles 88, 167, 239 Nodler, Joncee 256 Noirfalise, Harold 186, 188, 189 Nolle, Rob 186 Norman, Carey 130, 131, 137 Norman, Brenda 243 Norton, Tracy 232 o Oakes, Jack 91, 177, 239 O ' Dell, Greg 170 O ' Dell, Terri 148 Oetting, Martin 169, 232, 252 Ogden, David 232 Ogle, Sue 105, 154, 156, 157, 158, 223 Oldham, Max 46, 239 Oliver, Sandy 81, 170 Oliver, Stacy 87 Olson, Loren 116, 117, 118, 130 O ' Neal, Tracy 232 Orcutt, Florence 256 O Riley, Dawn 256 Orr, Orty 239 Orton, Denise 40 Osborn, Archie 73 Otipody, Sandy 59 P Page, Patti 157 Paige, Roger 239 Palmer, Wendel 173 Parker, Andrew 232 Parkins, Jennifer 232 Parks, James 202, 205 Patchin, Connie 243 Patel, Hemakshi 177 Patrick, Michelle 6, 127, 232 Patterson, Derek 154 Patterson, Geni 154 Patterson, John 256 Patterson, Leonard 135 Paullus, Jeff 232 Peck, Sally 232 Penn, William 161, 223 Periman, Shalaine 256 Perkins, Joanna 232 Perry, Debi 232 Petterman, Michael 243 Petty, Laura 232 Petty, Susan 148 Pflug, Lori 175, 232 Pham, Nghiep 257 Phelps, Dan 232 Phillips, Jim 47, 199, 239, 259 Phillips, Marianne 233 Phillips, Russell 76, 77, 79, 239 Phillips, Shirlene 233 Phillips, Steve 208, 233 Pickett, Lori 243 Pierce, Kyle 157, 158, 159 Pierson, Linda 158, 201 Plagmann, Susie 102 Platner, Aleta 161 Platz, Melissa 233 Pliler, Jan 233 Plummer, Don 243 Poirot, Pamela 223 Portenier, Sandra 233 Potter, Laura 233 Potter, Troy D. 163 Potter, Troy 243 Potts, Peggy 97 Powell, Jerry 186, 257 Powers, Carla 10, 164, 257 Powers, Craig 92 Powers, John 161, 223 Prater, Marilyn 170 Prater, Michael 233 Pratt, Ronda 233 Preble, Harry 239 Prentice, Vonnie 4, 21, 32, 239 Prewitt, Cari 127 Priester, Henry 87 Prigmore, Tandee 10, 70, 154, 223 Prigmore, Terry 257 Pritchett, Ovie 28, 233 Privett, Patricia 233 Puidk, Sue 223 Pufahl, Lisa 233 Purdy, Shaun 10, 127, 154, 158 Putnam, Bill 119, 133 Pyle, Kevin 25T Q Qualls, Renee 167 R Rabe, Kr isti 257 Rabourn, Tyne 223 Raine, Michele 165, 233 Rainey, Ann 137 Rank, Anita 233 Ranniker, Jill 9 Rapp, Greg 165 Rasor, Merri Beth 257 Ray, Roger 162, 233 Reed, Cindy 62 Reed, Lori 224 Reed, Robin 233 Reitemeyer, Mandy 170 Renner, Gail 239 Repplinger, Ronnie 233 Reyman, Karen 224 Reynolds, Ed 166 Reynolds, Loren Jr. 116 Reynolds, Shirley 170 Rhoades, Gary 233 Rhoades, Sandi 257 Rice, Ruth 127 Rice, Sara 224 Richards, Wendell 239 Richardson, Christian 154 Richardson Rickey 148 Richardson, Susan 243 Riley, Don 17, 108, 243 Rivera, Marie 173, 233 Roberts, Ida 233 Roberts, Joe 257 Roberts, Tina 191, 192 Robinson, Jerry 126 Robinson, Julie 258 Rodebush, Kelly 58 Roderick, Dave 258 Rodgers, Elmer 239 Rogers, Doug 144 Rogers, Mark 224 Roper, Gilbert 130, 133 Rosewicz, Mike 163 Rowoth, Andrea 166 Roy, Dennis 163 Rozell, Sherry 258 Ruestman, Marilyn 137 Rule, Jody 191 Rupp, Joe 48 Ruscha, Cindy 258 Rusley, Lynne 161, 239 Russell, Ralph 243 Ryan, Doug 98 Ryser, Jennifer 170, 224 Ryun, Leasa 233 s Sallee, Ricky 135 Saltzman, Arthur 239 Sanderlin, Kevin 258 Sanders, Danny 243 Sanders, Emily233 Sandrin, James60 Sater, Steve 258 Sayes, Mustafa 173 Schaller, Debbie 243 Schecker, Cherylon 258 Schlueter, Rena 233 Schopper, Sarah 127 Schreiweis, Melody 233 Schull, Jeff 215 Schultz, Julie 75 Schwegman, Donna 233 Seism, Ricky 135 Scoles, Sharen 170, 224 Scott, Charlotte 170 Scott, Shannon 233 Searcy, Joyce 258 Secrist, Karen 60 Seeyle, Annabelle 233 Segal, Dana 111 Sellers, Debbie 259 Seneker, Don 4, 5, 42, 43, 114, 239 Serr, Scott 224 Shaffer, Greg 233 Shaheen, Jamel 224 Sharkey, Greg 233 Sharp, Shell 212 Sharpe, Michael 233 Shaver, Sharon 233 Shelby, Cheryl 177 Shelby, Jerri 233 Sheldon, Josie 259 Shember, Carlene 243 Shepherd, Linda 224 Sherman, Jonna 234 Shields, Joe 57, 69, 149, 239 Shipman, Paul 20, 21, 22, 134, 141, 144, 239 Shoup, Gregory 234 Shouse, Sidney 94, 243 Shull, Brian 195 Simon, Dawn 224 Simon, Kimberly 234 Simpson, Dale 65, 239 Sims, F. Joe 70, 141, 239 Sims, Tom 243 Sisseck, Martha 234 Skaggs, Richard 186 Skinner, Joy 224 Slemmer, Loretta 234 Sloan, Marion 239 Slusher, Dennis 82, 83, 243 Smart, Cindy 224 Smart, Connie 97, 243 Smart, Stephen 234 Smiles, Sherrilyn 234 Smith, Chellie 29 Smith, Chris 177 Smith, Jennifer 164 Smith, Kay 224 Smith, Lee 214, 215 Smith, Lynn 243 Smith, Lysa 234 Smith, Robert 239 Smith, Sally 166 Smith, Stephen 234 Smith, Wes 177 Smock, Cindy 249 Smock, George 249 Snearly, Michael 161, 234 Snelling, Pamela 259 Snoddy, Chris 224 Son is, Yochi 173 Southern, Chad 234 Spears, Debbie 224 Spencer, Barbara 243 Spencer, nancy 170 Spencer, Tammy 165 Springer, Jerry 243 Springer, Scott 166 Spurlin, Jack 42, 239 St. Clair, Annetta 240 Stafford, Matt 166 Staponski, Earl 1 70 Starkey, Sam 240 Starkweather, Jeff 202, 203 Stasso, David 126 Stebbins, Chad 49, 91, 240 Stebbins, Janice 138, 243 Stebbins, Kren 234 Stebbins, Wayne 33, 114, 240 Steele, Janice 137 Steele, Shirley 243 Steenbergen, Lisa 191 Steere, Bob 240 Stefano, Bill 2 4 Stegge, Dudley 134 Steinke, Cory 15, 138 Stephen, Willie 166 Stephens, David 60 Stephens, Diane 259 Stephens, Susan 9 Stephenson, Cheryl 259 Steward, Ronald 259 Stewart, Marcia 224 Stewart, Steve 234 Stidham, Lyn 259 Stiltner, Mike 195, 196, 197 Stim, Tami 234 Stipp, Diana 259 Stith, Kendra 166 Stober, Eric 163 Stone, Missy 191, 192 Stot, Cathy 234 Stratton, Darin 167, 234 Stratton, Herb 108 Straub, Myra 224 Strieker, Debbie 260 Strobel, Arthur 240 Strubberg, Dan 186 Stryker, Ethel 81 Studebaker, Glenn 234 Sumpter, Mike 234 Sutton, Dennis 57, 66, 240 Sutton, Suzanne 199, 200 Swearingen, Craig 54, 224 Swearingin, Joanna 260 Sweet, Greg 79 Swingle, Altonia 260 Szot, Sandy 234 T Talbott, Donna 13 Talbott, Jim 12, 13 Tate, David 85, 115 Tate, Derril 234 Taylor, Brian 202, 203, 205 Taylor, Lori 164 Taylor, Steve 94, 243 Taylor, Teresa 234 Tchudi, Stephen 65 Terry, Robert 43, 240 Terry, Sandy 135 Testman, Mike 186 Teverow, Paul 240 Thaemert, Angie 102 Thayer, Kelly 126 Thelen, Charles 70, 166, 240 Thelen, Melissa 8, 9, 234 Thelen, Todd 224 Thomas, Joyce 170, 234 Thomas, Tamera 10, 11 Thompson, Judy 154 Thompson, Pat 59 Thornbrough, Dana 164, 234 Throop, Dave 21, 95, 243 Tiede, John 36, 240 Tillman, David 240 Tinsley, J. Blake 234 Tippett, Suzanne 234 Tisdale, Charles 234 Titus, Gale 54, 243 Todd, Beth Ann 234 Todd, Elizabeth 234 Tonjes, Gary 160 Tow, Jeff 194 Townsend, Curtis 126, 212, 214. 215 Townsend, Gloria 243 Townsend, Marvin 2 5 Townsend, Phil 79, 180, 212, 214. 215 Trigg, Larry 126, 127 Trim, Cindy 164 Triplett, Juan 135, 234 Triplett, Steve 197 Triplett, Suzanne II Trout, Carolyn 98, 240 Tucker, Karen 165, 234 Tupper, Lorry 260 Turner, Curtis 135 Turner, David 243 Turner, Gloria 137 Turner, Karla 170 Turner, Robert 234 Turner, Scooter 48 Turner, Warren 53, 208, 240 Tyler, Carl 258 a Uto, Eurika 234 Utter, Beth 137 V Vandergrift, Delores 75 Van Poucke, Ed 126, 213 Vanzandt, Lucretia 235 Varner, Jan 235 Vavra, Sara 235 Veliquette, Jeff 208 Veltman, Conrad 2 2 Verhoff, Renee 49, 235 Vermillion, Joe 90, 91 172, 173 240 Vice, Bob 169 Vilas, Ellen 240 Vo, Hung 162, 173 Volmert, George 23, 106, 240 Volskay, Truman 115, 240 Von Canon, Mike 10 w Waggoner, Beverlie 169 Waggoner, Holly 166 Wahl, Royce 243 Walcher, Donnie 177 Wales, John 135 Walker, Mitchell 137 Walkup, Kathy 94, 243 Walljasper, Frank 240 Walls, Kathleen 166 Walters, Doris 240 Ward, Greg 67 Wassom, Linda 225 Watson, Penny 235 Wawrzyniak, Michael 244 Weaver, Kelly 154, 157, 158 Webster, Kenneth 240 Wells, Jerry 118, 119 Wenninghoff, John 129 Weston, Tammy 166 Whisenhunt, Kimberly 260 White, Jack 144 White, Jamey 157 White, John 235 White, Kerri 235 White, Leo 244 Whitehead, Sandra 154, 225, 260 Whitehill, Andy 235 Whitehill, Marilyn 244 Whittle, Philip 43, 76, 77, 240 Wilhelm, Lanita 235 Wilkerson, Susan 260 Williams, Annette 180, 235 Williams, Arvel 79 Williams, Chuck 240 Williams, Dan 235 Williams, Jimmie 88, 177, 240 Williams, Phyllis 235 Williams, Richard E. 126, 215 Williams, Richard L. 49, 124, 169, 225 Williams, Rick 16, 186, 188 Willis, Carole 244 Willmon, James 235 Wills, Clarence 12, 13 Wills, Glen 12, 13 Wilson, Anthony 235 Wilson, Glenn 130, 133 Wilson, Karen 244 Wilson, Leroy 244 Wilson, Leta 173 Wilton, Pam 161 Wise, Jodi 166 Wiseman, Christopher 154 Wold, Merlyn 244 Wolfe, Carolyn 69, 240 Wolfe, Lea 87, 154, 157, 158 Womack, Margaret 175, 200, 235 Wood, Al 244 Wood, Floyd 244 Woodard, Gordon 165 Woodfill, Mindy 248 Woods, Darren 235 Woody, Ona 244 Wooldridge, Christi 235 Worley, Cindy 260 Wormington, Tammy 126, 179 Wotring, Brian 126, 165 Wotring, Roxanne 25 Wren, Jeff 78 Wright, Darryl 161, 225 Wright, Gabrielo 240 Wright, Kay 160 Wright, Tim 167 Wuch, Edward 240 Wuellner, David 235 X Y Yangmi, Michael 173 Yates, Michael 240 Yearton, Todd 155, 158, 159 Yocum, Wes 225 York, Bradley 235 York, Heidi 235 York, Todd 162, 178 Young, Carol 225 Young, James 225 Young, Kelly 186 Young, Laura 164, 235 Younger, Michael 177, 225 z Zabasniki, Alfred 235 Zabasniki, Ethel 235 Zeller, Sue 158 Ziegler, Kevin 135, 186 Zimmerhakl, Kathleen 244 Zimmerman, Jay 164 □263 ft Special Publication of the 1984-85 Crossroads would not have been possible without the dedication of two individuals: Richard Williams and Ed Hill. Richard, editor of the 1982-83 Crossroads , published that yearbook almost single- handedly. He was under no obligation to work on this year ' s Crossroads, but did so entirely on a volunteer basis. He provided the experience the current staff was lacking. Richard probably designed 75 per cent of the pages in this book. Ed, who served as director of photography, came to the staff in September without any previous photography experience. He learned by doing, and soon developed into one of the finest photographers the yearbook has ever known. Ed probably took 60 per cent of the photographs in this book. Other persons who made valuable contributions to the 1985 Crossroads were Jean Campbell, Lee Elliff, Rick Evans, Renee Verhoff, and A. John Baker. Jean wrote many of the stories in the yearbook, and, in fact, will serve as next year ' s editor. Lee designed the other 25 per cent of the pages in the book and was always asking, What can I do next? Rick, who had limited photography experience before joining the staff, teamed up with Ed to take the majority of the Statement Thank-You pictures. Renee, as a freshman, had the difficult task of serving as editor. John, a 1984 Southern graduate, took most of the color photographs in the yearbook and many of the group pictures. He was the staff ' s only photographer until Ed and Rick arrived. Other persons who assisted in the 1985 Crossroads were Greg Irick, Lynn Iliff, Connie Mailes, and Larry Larimore. Bob Vice was responsible for putting together the 1983-84 section. Members of a Hewswriting class, a newspaper Design class, and The Chart staff, including Daphne Massa, Martin Oetting, and Barb Fullerton, provided additional help. Connie Patchin, secretary for the communications department, must be acknowledged for all her work in taking yearbook orders and scheduling group photographs. Mike Hollifield of the public information office also assisted the Crossroads staff by designing the Southern ' s Alive in ' 85 logo and other materials. A special thanks goes to Richard Massa, head of the communications department; Gwen Hunt, director of public information; and Dr. Paul Shipman, vice president for business affairs; for their support and encouragement throughout the year. Chad Stebbins Crossroads adviser Volume 47 of the Missouri Southern State College Crossroads was printed by Inter- Collegiate Press of Shawnee Mission, Kan. Press run was 800 copies. All copy was set by the Crossroads staff using a Compugraphic system. Body copy and headlines were set in Benguiat Book. Division pages were set in Revue and Revue Shadow. Paste-up of pages was done by ICP. Individual student photographs were taken Sept. 4-7, 1984, by Sudlow Photography of Danville, Ill. Sudlow took individual faculty and staff photographs Dec. 6-7, 1984. Work on the 1985 Crossroads, published by the Department of Communications, was completed April 15. Selling for $15, it is the largest yearbook published in the history of Missouri Southern. Although 1985 Commencement and other activities could not be included in this edition, they will be covered in the 1986 Crossroads. Inquiries should be addressed to Crossroads, 117 Hearnes Hall, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO 64801-1595. □