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

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{ k Outstanding Alumnus Dr. Larry J. Moore, a native of Lamar, was selected as Missouri Southern’s outstan¬ ding alumnus for 1985. He returned to cam¬ pus to participate in Homecoming activities. After attending Joplin Junior College from 1959 to 1961, Moore completed his bachelor of science degree at the University of Kansas. His Ph.D. was completed at the University of Hawaii, and he also did postdoctoral research in analytical chemistry at Cornell University. While attending Joplin Junior College, Moore played football for coach Dudley Stegge and was a member of the 1959 in¬ terstate junior college champions. Even though Moore admits that “most of the people I knew are now gone,” some of his former instructors have made a lasting impression on him. Among these are Grace Mitchell, an instructor in literature and English; Ada Coffey, also an instructor in literature and an associate in science; Mar¬ tha McCormick, professor of mathematics; and Eula Ratekin, professor of chemistry. Moore just recently left the National Bureau of Standards to accept the position of manager of the Washington, D.C. office of Atom Sciences, Inc. This Tennessee based firm offers products and services for elemen¬ tal analysis. Moore will serve as senior research scientist and manager of the Regional Center for Atom Sciences in Washington. “Right now, we are in the process of put¬ ting together a resource portfolio,” said Moore. “I have been commuting between Washington and Oak Ridge, Tenn., trying to establish a clientele and to open up the regional office. “For the past few months, I have been spending two weeks in Tennessee and then one week in Washington.” During his tenure with the National Bureau of Standards, Moore received four performance awards and the Department of Commerce Silver Medal. Moore is also active in community rela¬ tions and programs. He has lectured in many of the area elementary and junior high schools in programs which promote science in the classrooms. As for community programs, Moore has always found time to devote to the programs in Montgomery County, Maryland. He has worked with the YMCA Indian Guides and Indian Princess programs; the recreational league for T-ball; and baseball and softball programs for children. In addition, Moore has served on the National Capitol Area Council Scoutmaster Training program and in the planning and program activities of Boy Scout Troop 1094 in Darnestown, Md. Moore and his wife, the former Dixie Lee Moffett, reside in Gaithersburg, Md., with their two children, Laurie, 16, and Matthew, 15. Moore’s wife is currently a teacher in the Washington area. Both Moore’s parents and his wife’s parents are natives of Joplin, and still reside here. Moore does get the chance to visit them, and to check out his alma mater. “Whenever I am in town, we usually drive out by the campus so I can see how much it has changed. It is certainly a bigger and better establishment,” Moore said. Larry Moore ★ Z1

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(Below) Students sample the refreshments at the Homecoming dance. (Right) A slow dance proved to be popular. — Photos by Laura Cates (Left) Trac ; Greer and Robert Thomas enjoyed each other’s com¬ pany at the Homecoming dance. (Above) Ed Butkievich , food service manager , carves a generous slice of roast beef for members of a student’s family.

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(Clockwise from upper left) John Thomas, who was a basketball star at Missouri Southern in the early 1970s, is inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities. The Kappa Alpha cannon celebrates a Lions touchdown. Senior tailback Mark Perry gains yardage against Emporia State. Highlights from Southerns 1985 soccer season. — Photos by Allen Stinebrook and Mike Hines Athletics ★