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

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llWelcome to Western State University, home of the mighty Griffons, champions of the Big 18. As your tram car stops, please step off and walk to the correct line for registra- tion processingf' blares the speaker above head. lt's some time in the twenty-first century. President M.O. Looney has been replaced by none other than his grand- daughter Rachel. Spratt Memorial Stadium, with recent ren- ovation, now seats a crowded 50,000 spectators. The work and toil of yesterday has paid off. That work and toil of 'lyesterday is the work and toil of today. Yesterday's pursuits-today's pursuits-will become tomorrow's realities. A study authorized by the Board of Regents was complet- ed by the Midwest Research Institute of Kansas City, which foretells a possible route for the college to take. The study determined that the college should taken an ac- tive role in seeking graduate programs not currently offered in the area. It was also determined that enrollment was up nearly 5.6 percent, which exceeds national and state trends for four-year institutions. The results were opposite of those determined by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education in 1979. With the growth of the college, the computer department has developed a five-year plan to study computer needs and evaluate annually, in hopes that new equipment may be pur- chased to keep up with the need. In 1978-79, Looney alluded to a goal of five thousand stu- dents in five years. Perhaps optimistic, the goal is attainable. Past projects to increase enrollment have concentrated on the sports program. But at Prexy Club the first semester, Loo- ney announced a shift in concentration on academic excel- lence and needed construction. The future looks bright for the college as it moves into its second decade rather aggressively. Maybe the state legisla- ture will come to realize that what is needed is a viable city university with freedom to grow. The basis for which has al- ready been established. -MIKE HOFFMAN 5 An artist's conception of the college center tabovej includes a planned bowl- ing alley-recreation complex. The east entrance to the H.P.E.R. addition fleftl leads into the new gymnasium, classrooms and indoor racquet courts sched- uled to be completed in Spring 1981, The campus map tfar leftl shows present and planned facilities. Openingf7

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Mayor bans 'a-thons'g reverses decision As of February 19, 1980, St. joseph Mayor Gordon Wiser banned all UA-Thons for the purpose of raising money or promoting a cause because of the danger involved with hav- ing the participants on the city streets. This would ,mean there would be no more bike-a-thons, walk-a-thons, or run-a-thons for worthy causes. That was, however, until enough people complained about it. Wiser had suggested instead uwork-a-thons, raising mon- ey by working those hours that would have been spent walk- ing or biking in the city parks. A March of Dimes representative pointed out the danger of that suggestion by showing the risk of allowing all ages. of participants, including children, to use the tools necessary for the work involved in cleaning and gardening in the park. And as far as the danger of being on the city streets is Ground squirrels rival Griffon as mascot ln most places they would be considered chipmunks with a thyroid problem, but on the Missouri Western campusthey rival the Griffon for school mascot. Scampering across the grass so fast they are usually no more than a blur, the ground squirrels are more fascinating to watch than most of the teachers. lt becomes a contest to see how close they will allow a person to get before they head for the nearest hole. Not being totally anti-social, they will force themselves to stay put, trembling, sometimes almost within reach. But the slightest quick movement will send them flying. lt has been rumored that signs indicating 'Squirrel Cross- ing will be posted at strategic sidewalks. lt is certainly time for this rival of the educational system to be preserved for future generations. Who knows, in a few years it might be the Missouri Western Ground Squirrels. 8! Potpourri concerned, information about injuries directly related to HA- Thons held on city streets is not available, because they are recorded by name, and not by cause. After the decision, the March of Dimes announced that they would still have their annual walk-a-thons, because it had been approved prior to the decision. Apparently the appeal from the mayor's office was not taken particularly seriously by any organization that uses the 'A-Thon as a major source of funds. The pressure from the various groups broke down the resistance of the mayor, and he reversed his original stand. So now, the many organizations that depend on the mon- ey from these A-Thons will brave the danger of St. lo- seph's streets, and hope that the warning is an errant one. Coach Steve Schottel instructs players during the Shrine Bowl Classic.