Missouri Western State University - Griffon Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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KEITH DUPFREE

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Times have changed since 1885 when Mark Twain gave his greatest novel to America, and so has the river used by Huck and Jim. Although the two travelers mainly used the Mississippi, the 'Big Muddy' was almost a mirror image: big and powerful, full of rafts, canoes and the big 'paddle-wheelers' that were the subject of every boy's dreams. Times change, but dreams remain the same. Life on the Missouri Fliver is a fantasy come true each year at homecoming, and this year was no exception. The Belle of Brownville was filled to near capacity on each of its two evening ex- cursions up the Mighty Mo. Although the converted barge lacks many of the -.Qui . ,-,.-:gn . 'af 'li' - I Lila '- romantic trappings of the steamships that once graced the larger rivers of the United States, Missouri Western students seemed quite satisfied with the available entertainment. Some strolled the upper decks, uneffected by the rather cold breeze that rose quickly off the water, while others enjoyed the less quiet action on the main deck. Disco music, provided by DJ's from Kansas City's Marriot Hotel, kept the blood moving for many, while the wet bar at the rear of the boat kept the blood warm for most. The River has changed, and so have the ships and people that travel upon it, but its mystery and power re- main unchanged. l 3 2 Travelers on the Belle lfar leftl visit with companions while others ponder the mystery and power of the Mighty Mo. Capacity crowds lbelowl await their fantasy excur- sion. KEITH DUPFlEE