Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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HUMPHREY KLINKEFVS, on the corner of Cherry and National, was a popular gathering place. SMSU students not only ate and drank there, they also worked in the bar. GOOD TIMES, good friends and Brown Derby Central is what makes an excellent weekend, said Judy McHenry, senior. Sf Sp ngfield Springfield In 1905, seven communities were considered for the location of the new state school. Now 75 years later, Springfield and Southwest Missouri State University have grown up with each other. The impact of the campus on Springfield is difficult to determine, but some estimates have been made. According to a financial impact study by the SMSU Center for Economic Research, S147 million was generated by University-related spending in 1979-1980. That spending was evident when Friday nights rolled around and classes were over for another week. Students had a little extra time to explore Springfield, with its nine movie theaters Y Swing and five bowling alleys. Putt-puttv golf made up the third possibility for a thrilling date. Of course, there were always do-it-yourself parties, and the goods and services of Brown Derby. I like living in Springfield, said Carolyn O'Shea, Woods resident assis- tant. It's not too small-townish, but it's not real big either. The basic problem is you have to be 21 to do anythingf, The disco trend was fading fast, but dancing was still prevalent in Springfield. Escapades at the Wicker Worksf, Southfork Lounge, Cedar- shakef' and the Armory', were all popular topics of conversation on Monday mornings. V B UWN IJ R BEER'LlQUOR f L fdisifhi NYY' sr 531154 ff! HIE? P'

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Shooting Skyward The 75th anniversary year was sparked by facility additions to the campus. The growth of the school was apparent with the opening of the new library, the construction of Hammons fountains and the Intercollegiate Athle- tics Building, and the purchase of Dogwood apartments. Opened in the fall, after four years of construction, was the new S57 million library, overlooking the fountain plaza area. The new library houses the Individualized Instruction Lab and the Educational Media Center. Other features include a map library, a special collections room, and a microfilm reading area. The fountains were a gift from John Q. Hammons, a Springfield executive who donated business S360,000 for the project. The fountain area was a favorite place for many students. studying However, not long after the fountains were completed, a warning concerning the hazards of playing in the fountains was circulated. The opening of the Intercollegiate Athletic Building, used for athletic administrative offices, consolidated locker room space, and training facili- ties, along with the purchase of Dogwood Apartments for dorm space, illustrated that the increase in enroll- ment went hand-in-hand with the increase in facilities. One day I stopped and looked, really looked, at the campus, said Donna Harter, sophomore, and I realized that it looked pretty neat. I was glad I came to school here. I was glad to have a new library, we really needed the room, said Lori Leitle, junior. At first, I thought we needed a parking lot rather than a fountain, but after it was completed, I decided it was impressive and an asset to the campus. In 1950, the campus had five major buildings. In 1980 there were twenty- seven. The added growth and beauty in the last 30 years may be matched in the future. V ,5'?.l5l?f.E?'.55f5 AT THE FIVE FOUNTAIN displays of the new Hammons Fountains, water is sprayed 25 feet above the upper pool in the center fountain. THE CORNERSTONE FROM State Normal School, unveiled by Gary Osredker and Bruno Schmidt, was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Day Smith in conjunction with the 75th anniversary. Branching O 7

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